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UPDATED: Ruby Rose leaves ‘Batwoman’

By The Geek May 19, 2020

Um.... well... This is Bat Sh*t crazy! Deadline is reporting that Ruby Rose, the star of the CW’s drama series Batwoman, is leaving the Warner Bros. TV/Berlant...

‘Chicago’ encores finish #2 in total viewers

By Reel Chicago May 19, 2020

An encore telecast of Chicago Med (0.5 rating in 18-49, 3.8 million viewers overall from 8-9 p.m. ET) joined with the episode’s original telecast on Nov. 6, 2019 (8.1 million...

PRODUCTION CENTRAL

Filming in Chicago: Intimate view into Amy Schumer’s life

By Reel Chicago May 18, 2020

Thursday, July 9th is the premiere of the three-part documentary series Expecting Amy on HBO Max. It’s an unfiltered and intimate view into comedian Amy Schumer’s life ...

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UPS delivers 5 Millionth meal to rural students & families

By Reel Chicago May 18, 2020

UPS announced the delivery of the five millionth meal through the Emergency Meals-to-You program, designed to deliver shelf-stable, nutritious meals to students in rural area...

Events

Pants Optional: A Steppenwolf Soirée raises $640k

By Reel Chicago May 18, 2020

Steppenwolf Theatre Company's Pants Optional: A Steppenwolf Soirée is a one-of-a-Kind Online Fundraiser Entertains with Live Music, Celebrity Guests and Surprise Appearances. ...

MUSIC

#ChiMusic35 Challenge: Submit favorite Chicago music

By Reel Chicago May 18, 2020

To celebrate Chicago’s music history and support the city’s creative communities, the Arts & Business Council of Chicago invites the public to participate in the #...

Antidote for lockdown: 10 reasons to get out of town

By Amanda Elliott May 15, 2020

We may not be ready to hit the road yet but GoTraveler offers the next best thing to packing a bag. Riding an elephant, going through an African safari, joining an Irish bre...

THE NEW NORMAL

Pritzker launches ‘Get Hired’ website for jobs and training

By Reel Chicago May 15, 2020

Governor JB Pritzker, the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) and the Illinois Department of Employment Services (IDES) today launched Get Hired Ill...

FIRSTHAND: Coronavirus WTTW Documentary Series

By Reel Chicago May 15, 2020

FIRSTHAND: CoronavirusOne-Hour Special Compiled from WTTW Digital Documentary SeriesMonday, May 18, 9:00 pm and Thursday, May 21 at 8:00 pm on WTTW#FIRSTHANDwttw In response...

Events

Cinespace joins Sweet Home Chicago live stream event

By Reel Chicago May 15, 2020

Sweet Home Chicago Relief & Recovery live stream event packed with Chicago celebs airs May 16 at 5PM CDT on NBC Sports Chicago, the telethon will also simult...

SOCIAL MEDIA

Videoconference and chill with Coors Light

By Reel Chicago May 15, 2020

Tired of Zooming? Sick of looking at a Brady Bunch-inspired screen and pretending you're interested? Coors Light feels you. And now the beer and Leo Burnett want to give you a ...

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Behind the scenes of “We Are Optimus”

By Colin Costello May 15, 2020

They are Optimus. Whether it's creating and delivering top-notch, award-winning content or throwing their legendary block party, which was talked about for an entire year... u...

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Full Spectrum Features supports diversity in Indie Films

By Katharin Mraz May 14, 2020

Asian Americans know that having talent and skills in the entertainment industry is [not nearly] half the battle. Every film needs financing; whether it’s raised through ...

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Chicago Filmmakers hints at Reeling festival going virtual

By Katharin Mraz May 14, 2020

Today, Thursday May 14th, The Indie Film Town Hall met to discuss the future of production in Illinois. The panel included Christine Dudley (IPA) Angie Gaffney (IFA), Peter H...

FILM

Chicago’s Gina Rodriguez talks up Velma and ‘Scoob!’

By Reel Chicago May 14, 2020

SCOOB!, a fully animated, full-length Scooby-Doo action adventure for the whole family, reveals how lifelong friends Scooby and Shaggy first met and how they joined with young ...

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FCB & Mayor Lightfoot launch ‘Live from the Library’

By Reel Chicago May 14, 2020

The Obamas and Oprah are among the Chicago celebrities reading children's books across the Chicago Public Library social channels. Mayor Lori Lightfoot and Chicago Public L...

PRODUCTION CENTRAL

The first Indie Film Town Hall meeting on Thursday

May 13, 2020

On Thursday, May 14th, the Independent Film Alliance Chicago, the Chicago International Film Festival and Industry days are hosting their first Indie F...

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Trailer for Marcelle/Leonard webseries, ‘BETA’ drops

By Reel Chicago May 13, 2020

Peanut Productions, LLC and M|Rising Creative in association with ESSDEE Productions have released the trailer for their new nine-episode webseries, BETA. The dramedy was creat...

PRODUCTION CENTRAL

Industry thoughts on getting back to work safely

By Reel Chicago May 13, 2020

A message from the Illinois Production Alliance. As a film industry professional, you no doubt have seen, read or been sent a wide array of proposed production safety guidel...

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Daufenbach Camera sends a message to the community

By Reel Chicago May 13, 2020

Lawrence Daufenbach announces they are open for business. "Brainstorming and finding creative solutions to produce content in a pandemic is no simple task. However, for some...

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The Top 10 Chicago TV Show moms

Pope Leo XIV is from Chicago… can he bless the Cubs, Sox, Hawks, and Bulls?

UPDATED: Ruby Rose leaves ‘Batwoman’

‘Chicago’ encores finish #2 in total viewers

Filming in Chicago: Intimate view into Amy Schumer’s life

UPS delivers 5 Millionth meal to rural students & families

Pants Optional: A Steppenwolf Soirée raises $640k

#ChiMusic35 Challenge: Submit favorite Chicago music

Antidote for lockdown: 10 reasons to get out of town

Pritzker launches ‘Get Hired’ website for jobs and training

FIRSTHAND: Coronavirus WTTW Documentary Series

Cinespace joins Sweet Home Chicago live stream event

Behind the scenes of “We Are Optimus”

Full Spectrum Features supports diversity in Indie Films

Chicago Filmmakers hints at Reeling festival going virtual

Chicago’s Gina Rodriguez talks up Velma and ‘Scoob!’

FCB & Mayor Lightfoot launch ‘Live from the Library’

The first Indie Film Town Hall meeting on Thursday

Trailer for Marcelle/Leonard webseries, ‘BETA’ drops

Industry thoughts on getting back to work safely

Daufenbach Camera sends a message to the community

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