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AICP takes ‘A Look Forward: Agency, Production & Post’

By Reel Chicago May 20, 2020

When will what passes for ‘normal’ return? When will agencies be able to mount more traditional shoots? How does one make up for the missing synergy of the edit suite? And ...

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FCB’s ‘Most Dangerous Street’ best Experiential Design

By Reel Chicago May 20, 2020

The New York Times Magazine was the biggest winner on the second day of the week-long online ADC 99th Annual Awards, when 55 prestigious Cubes were awarded in Experiential D...

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Light Modifiers uses UVC light in a new medium

By Reel Chicago May 20, 2020

Light Modifiers located at 2414 West Cullerton, Chicago, has been proudly serving Chicagoland and the Midwest for over 3 years, providing exceptional film and television l...

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OddMachine uses disruption to build a better ‘Machina’

By Reel Chicago May 20, 2020

OddMachine is a full service production and post-production company founded in 2008, producing great creative content for brands and advertisers, located at 900 N Franklin St. ...

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Alex Pissios talks future of Chicago production

By Colin Costello May 20, 2020

Nowhere can the pandemic's financial impact be felt more than in the city's once thriving production industry. Shows such as Empire, the Dick Wolf "Chicago" shows, Shameless an...

Events

Chicago’s own host the National Memorial Day Concert

By Reel Chicago May 20, 2020

Chicago's Gary Sinise and Joe Mantegna host a special presentation of PBS’ National Memorial Day Concert: America’s Night of Remembrance. Featuring a Tribute to our America...

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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

TOP STORIES

Chicago’s Pope gets the billboard treatment from Old National Bank

FX announces premiere date for The Bear Season 4

Prime Video orders new Barbershop series starring Jermaine Fowler

AICP takes ‘A Look Forward: Agency, Production & Post’

FCB’s ‘Most Dangerous Street’ best Experiential Design

Light Modifiers uses UVC light in a new medium

OddMachine uses disruption to build a better ‘Machina’

Alex Pissios talks future of Chicago production

Chicago’s own host the National Memorial Day Concert

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

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