Fox picks up “Empire,” IFO confirms filming here
The sole pilot that shot in Chicago this year, happily has turned into a series. Fox TV announced yesterday that dramatic “Empire” was picked
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The sole pilot that shot in Chicago this year, happily has turned into a series. Fox TV announced yesterday that dramatic “Empire” was picked
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| Gregory Edwards shoots his debut feature “Sullivan” this June. |
Gregory Edwards is out
The 40th Chicago Latino Film Festival is presenting eight World, nine North American and one US Premieres. Featuring close to 100 short and feature-length films from Mexico, Central and South
NBC’s medical drama Chicago Med is set to change leadership as it gears up for its landmark 10th season. Co-showrunners Diane Frolov and Andrew Schneider, who have been at the
The Chicago film community was devastated by the news of the sudden passing of Assistant Director, Tom O’Neill on January 14th, 2024. Tom worked as a Second AD and Production
Empire‘s Taraji P. Henson, a vocal advocate for addressing pay disparity in Hollywood, disclosed that she fired her entire team for failing to capitalize on the success of her immensely
Home Alone actor, Macaulay Culkin will be honored with the 2,765th star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Friday, December 1 at 11:30 a.m. Culkin will receive his star
Cinespace Studios has announced the acquisition of EUE/Screen Gems studio campuses in Atalanta and Wilmington. This strategic move is part of Cinespace’s ongoing efforts to provide a diverse portfolio of
Filmscape 2023 scored high points as they wrapped up their annual two-day event that just keeps getting better every year. It was an outstanding weekend, bringing our film community together
International creative audio network Squeak E Clean Studios has promoted Max Taylor from senior producer to head of production. Taylor joined Squeak E Clean Studios in 2020 after spending four
Chicago’s own Anji White, is now listed as a cast member in the Marvel series Ironheart, playing the role of Ronnie, the mother of Riri Williams (Dominique Thorne.) Ironheart, created by
Memorial Day is not only a time to honor and remember our fallen heroes but also an opportunity to celebrate the vibrant city of Chicago. Known for its rich history,
The Abdullah Saeed pilot Deli Boys that filmed in Chicago last October, has been picked up by Disney’s Onyx Collective, which showcases content from creators of color and underrepresented groups.
One Chicago’s Dick Wolf is expanding his television empire and moving to a half-hour format with his new upcoming cop series On Call. The series was originally ordered for Amazon’s
Editor’s Note: Five years ago we had an idea. Being a woman-owned publication, it made sense to celebrate women who were making a difference in the industries we cover. So,
Set in the West African kingdom of Dahomey in the year 1823, director Gina Prince-Bythewood’s feature The Woman King focuses on the historically inspired but fictional General Nanisca (Viola Davis) as she
Iconic Golden Globe-winning actress and model Raquel Welch passed away this week at age 82 after suffering a brief illness. Her son Damon confirmed to the media: “She passed away
Our film community has lost a beloved member of the family with the passing of filmmaker, Lorin Fulton, who fought a courageous battle with cancer and passed on January 11.
In an announcement to its members today, Local 727 stated that it has negotiated the best overall deals on behalf of membership with NBC/Universal and Disney/Twentieth Century Fox (respectively) since
Join 300+ fellow film professionals in honoring Alex Pissios, former President and CEO of Cinespace Film Studios at IFA’s Magic Hour inaugural fundraiser. Network with the who’s who in Chicago’s film
