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Explore delivers retro hazy 1985 Beer in a 1985 DeLorean

By Reel Chicago Jul 28, 2020

Can anyone come up with a better way to deliver the retro hazy IPA, 1985 Beer, than a 1985 DeLorean. Explore pulls this off in true "Back to the Future" style. This is one to t...

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STORY celebrates the Bud Light beer man

By Reel Chicago Jul 28, 2020

Even though there are no fans in the stands, baseball fans can still have Bud Light delivered to their seats, at home. While Major League Baseball fans won’t be going to t...

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Burrell taps ESPN’s Ryan Smith to moderate Town Hall

By Reel Chicago Jul 28, 2020

Award-Winning Burrell Communications Group Taps ESPN/ABC News Correspondent Ryan Smith to Moderate Virtual Town Hall Event, "Black Lives Have Always Mattered to Us" Burrell ...

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‘Lovecraft Country’ cast talks family atmosphere

By Katharin Mraz Jul 27, 2020

This year’s web-based San Diego Comic-Con featured a panel for HBO’s new series Lovecraft Country, from industry giants JJ Abrams and Jordan Peele, among others. H. P. ...

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Chicago PD, Fire & Med return to production in September

By Reel Chicago Jul 26, 2020

Sources tell Reel Chicago that the Chicago P.D. team will begin to return the second week of August with a scheduled Chicago shoot date on September 22. A few Chicago P.D. p...

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The 9th annual 3% Conference goes virtual Monday

By Reel Chicago Jul 26, 2020

The 3% Movement will host a digital conference themed "The Radically Inclusive Future of Work" for their 9th annual event, July 27-29, where attendees are invited to reimagine ...

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Barack to be first guest on ‘The Michelle Obama Podcast’

By Reel Chicago Jul 26, 2020

In the July 29th premiere episode of ‘The Michelle Obama Podcast’ the former first lady and her husband will hold an intimate conversation about life after eight years in t...

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Cutters Studio releases indie feature “before/during/after”

By Reel Chicago Jul 24, 2020

The leaders of international creative company Cutters Studios join their fellow filmmakers in celebrating the World Premiere for indie narrative feature before/during/after as ...

WTTW tonight Eastland: The Shipwreck That Shook America

By Reel Chicago Jul 24, 2020

With sound and editing by Andrew Twiss, score by Steve Rashid, and additional design and surround sound by Sam Fishkin, EASTLAND features rare footage from the day of the disas...

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Cubs and White Sox read for CPL ‘Live From the Library’

By Reel Chicago Jul 24, 2020

Chicago Public Library announced that the upcoming group of celebrity readers for the popular "Live From the Library" program will celebrate the beginning of Major League Baseb...

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Interview: Manual Cinema designers of Candyman trailer

By Katharin Mraz Jul 24, 2020

Reel Chicago interviews the team from Manual Cinema, the designers of the Candyman 2020 trailer, about their 10th anniversary celebration. Manual Cinema, the talented team b...

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Lightfoot tells Trump what she won’t tolerate

By Laura Day Jul 24, 2020

President Trump stated that Chicago is next on the list for his “law and order” campaign. Mayor Lori Lightfoot says “there has been a lot of saber-rattling from this admi...

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Chicago-made ‘I Used to Go Here’ has drive-in premiere

By Reel Chicago Jul 23, 2020

The Chicago premiere of the critically acclaimed, bittersweet comedy I Used To Go Here, featuring in-person Q&As with Chicago-based writer/director Kris Rey, will take plac...

Possible ‘Empire’ spinoff in development

By Reel Chicago Jul 23, 2020

The former FOX Network juggernaut Empire, which was filmed at Chicago's Cinespace Studios, have ended prematurely last spring due to the rampant novel coronavirus COVID-19, but...

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Director Ryan Patrick joins friends at Picture North

By Reel Chicago Jul 22, 2020

LA-based director Ryan Patrick, known for his comedy and choreography chops, joins the Picture North family, formalizing a relationship over a decade in the making. Director...

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Tessa Films adds director Tony Franklin

BY Reel Chicago Jul 22, 2020

Los Angeles based national multi award winning director, Tony Franklin, who has caught the attention of brands like BMW, IBM, WIRED, Purina, Pizza Hut, Gatorade, Prudential and...

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Chicago teams launch “We Are All One Home Team”

By Reel Chicago Jul 22, 2020

Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot in partnership with Chicago’s sports teams launched the “We Are All One Home Team” campaign to encourage the city’s youth to wear masks, practic...

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Free Spirit Media appoints interim Executive Director

By Reel Chicago Jul 22, 2020

Free Spirit Media has announced the appointment of Anedra Kerr as interim executive director. The statement today from Board Chairman, Stacey Bolton, that began by thanking ...

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Back-to-School ads down 50% with uncertainty of opening

by Reel Chicago Jul 22, 2020

Numerator, the Chicago data and tech company serving the market research space, has launched a Back to School Index to understand how brands and consumers are managing thr...

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Colonie’s remote capabilities tapped for State Farm

By Reel Chicago Jul 20, 2020

The Marketing Arm called on The Colonie’s remote-savvy team to provide editing, color grading, and creative services for a recent State Farm spot with a message of encouragem...

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Will Chicago benefit from Jon Voight‘s ‘make Hollywood great again’ plan?

Chuck Goudie unveils the killer of Sam “Momo” Giancana

DOC CHICAGO teams with Chicago Filmmakers for new screening series

Explore delivers retro hazy 1985 Beer in a 1985 DeLorean

STORY celebrates the Bud Light beer man

Burrell taps ESPN’s Ryan Smith to moderate Town Hall

‘Lovecraft Country’ cast talks family atmosphere

Chicago PD, Fire & Med return to production in September

The 9th annual 3% Conference goes virtual Monday

Barack to be first guest on ‘The Michelle Obama Podcast’

Cutters Studio releases indie feature “before/during/after”

WTTW tonight Eastland: The Shipwreck That Shook America

Cubs and White Sox read for CPL ‘Live From the Library’

Interview: Manual Cinema designers of Candyman trailer

Lightfoot tells Trump what she won’t tolerate

Chicago-made ‘I Used to Go Here’ has drive-in premiere

Director Ryan Patrick joins friends at Picture North

Tessa Films adds director Tony Franklin

Chicago teams launch “We Are All One Home Team”

Free Spirit Media appoints interim Executive Director

Back-to-School ads down 50% with uncertainty of opening

Colonie’s remote capabilities tapped for State Farm

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