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NEW WORK

Uncle Ben’s stays close in new work from Energy BBDO

By Reel 360 Apr 16, 2020

As we're all experiencing, finding ways to stay close and connected are more important now than ever, though it looks a lot different today. Uncle Ben's has long sto...

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Mayor Lightfoot is back with more stay-at-home tips

By Colin Costello Apr 16, 2020

Welcome to Week number five of staying-at-home due to the novel coronavirus COVID-19 outbreak. While Chicagoans are hunkered down, Mayor Lori Lightfoot has been busy with creat...

SOCIAL MEDIA

Chicago Stunt Community punches COVID-19 in face

By Colin Costello Apr 15, 2020

Right now, social distancing due to the horrendous coronavirus COVID-19 global pandemic, is now the norm. But the Chicago Stunt community is finding ways to still be creative w...

The Last Dance: Michael Jordan’s Chicago Bulls

By Reel Chicago Apr 15, 2020

ESPN's Michael Jordan Chicago Bulls documentary "The Last Dance" will debut on April 19 at 9 p.m. ET on ESPN. The 10-part documentary series takes an in-depth look at the...

THE NEW NORMAL

New Normal: multitasking at The Colonie

By Reel Chicago Apr 15, 2020

Editor’s Note: The world changed right before our very eyes. We now work, live, exercise and entertain ourselves in our homes. This is the new normal. In this new on-goi...

FILM

Peele on why he chose Nia DaCosta for ‘Candyman’

By Reel Chicago Apr 14, 2020

When Universal and MGM announced the remake of Candyman, the 80s classic horror icon, many assumed (including our resident Geek at sister outlet Reel 360) that Jordan Peele (Ge...

‘Chicago Med’ & ‘Fire’ #1 and 2 scripted series

By Reel Chicago Apr 14, 2020

NBC has tied for #2 in the key adult 18-49 demographic for the primetime ratings week of April 6-12, averaging a 0.7 rating in adults 18-49 and 4.6 million viewers overall, acc...

APPS

ECD Matt Kuttan serves help to restaurants with new app

By Colin Costello Apr 14, 2020

There are now 22,025 confirmed coronavirus COVID-19 cases and 794 deaths in Illinois. The pandemic has ravaged the economy from local independent movie theaters to Boeing. One ...

REEL MOVES

Potbelly appoints Cirulis as CFO and Strategy Officer

By Reel Chicago Apr 13, 2020

Sandwich shop Potbelly which calls Chicago its "neighborhood," has announced that Steven W. Cirulis will be joining the QSR executive team as Senior Vice President, Chief Finan...

PRODUCTION CENTRAL

New emergency fund to aid Chicago cinema workers

By Reel Chicago Apr 13, 2020

As efforts to slow the spread of COVID-19 shutter cinemas across the nation, concerned members of Chicago's film community launch a fund to benefit laid off cinema workers from...

‘The Second City Presents: The Last Show Left on Earth’

By Reel Chicago Apr 13, 2020

Topic, the streaming service from First Look Media, announced today that they are partnering with legendary comedy force and improvisational theater troupe The Second City for ...

Behind The Scenes

Monica Raymond director of FBI & Chicago PD crossover

By Reel Chicago Apr 13, 2020

For many years, Monica Raymund has been an active member of the Wolf Entertainment team. We have seen her on the screen, most notably in her role as Gabriela Dawson on Chicago ...

SPOTLIGHT

Kartemquin’s Gordon Quinn recovering from coronavirus

By Barbara Roche Apr 12, 2020

At a time when the coronavirus case numbers continue to climb, we are happy to pass along the encouraging news that Kartemquin's co-founder, Gordon Quinn continues to improve. ...

In memoriam

Former SNL writer, Second City vet McCarthy passes at 61

By Katharin Mraz Apr 11, 2020

Chicago has lost a beloved writer, actor, comedian, teacher, husband and father. Former SNL writer, Michael Clayton McCarthy, who was also an active member of The Second City, ...

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Chicago Filmmakers offers online filmmaking courses

By Reel Chicago Apr 10, 2020

Chicago Filmmakers, a community media arts organization based in Chicago, announces today the launch of several online filmmaking courses for adults and youth starting in April...

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Sydney O’Haire’s short film debuts on Omeleto

By Katharin Mraz Apr 10, 2020

Being Here, a short film written, directed, and produced by local Chicago female filmmaker Sydney O’Haire, will make its debut on the Omeleto platform, a short film YouTube c...

THE NEW NORMAL

New Normal: 11 Dollar Bill at home until Mayor says OK

By Reel Chicago Apr 10, 2020

Editor’s Note: The world changed right before our very eyes. We now work, live, exercise and entertain ourselves in our homes. This is the new normal. In this new on-goi...

SOCIAL MEDIA

Chicago gets creative with Mayor Lightfoot memes

By Barbara Roche Apr 9, 2020

Lock them up in a room for a while and Chicagoans will get into mischief. Mayor Lori Lightfoot has taken on the serious roll of protecting the citizens of Chicago from the ...

THE NEW NORMAL

Tandem creates inspiring video for Chicagoans

By Colin Costello Apr 9, 2020

There is now a total of 16,422 positive coronavirus COVID-19 cases in Illinois with 528 deaths. Even with the sobering numbers on the rise, that has not stopped Chicago-based ...

TOP STORIES

Local 476 dedicates Union Hall to longtime leader Mark A. Hogan

CAF to host Chicago premiere of ‘Happy Songs About Unhappy Things’

Field Notes to host Film Festival at Music Box Theatre

Mayor Lightfoot is back with more stay-at-home tips

The Last Dance: Michael Jordan’s Chicago Bulls

New Normal: multitasking at The Colonie

Peele on why he chose Nia DaCosta for ‘Candyman’

‘Chicago Med’ & ‘Fire’ #1 and 2 scripted series

ECD Matt Kuttan serves help to restaurants with new app

Potbelly appoints Cirulis as CFO and Strategy Officer

New emergency fund to aid Chicago cinema workers

‘The Second City Presents: The Last Show Left on Earth’

Monica Raymond director of FBI & Chicago PD crossover

Kartemquin’s Gordon Quinn recovering from coronavirus

Former SNL writer, Second City vet McCarthy passes at 61

Chicago Filmmakers offers online filmmaking courses

Sydney O’Haire’s short film debuts on Omeleto

New Normal: 11 Dollar Bill at home until Mayor says OK

Tandem creates inspiring video for Chicagoans

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