The Chicago Studio Mechanics Union works for interests that range far beyond the film industry Members of Chicago Local 476 picketed a non-union production shooting in the city last
Meet the man who has worked with Cab Calloway, Chaka Khan, Angela Bassett, John Belushi, Aretha Franklin, James Earl Jones, Sammy Davis Jr., and more Pemon Rami is an international
“Blues Brothers” director John Landis describes impending explosions while scouting locations in John Davies’ vintage short film In 1979, Chicago filmmaker John Davies produced a short titled, Hollywood Comes to
Christine Dudley rarely goes to the movies. That may seem odd for the Director of the Illinois Film Office, but she’s dedicated to a job that begins before most of
It is incredibly rare in this world for loving, humble, and kind seniors working hard in education to get the media attention they deserve on an international scale. Actually, for
BURRELL COMMUNICATIONS teamed with The Colonie and editor Bob Ackerman for its new 30-second commercial, “I Do,” that introduces the 2017 Toyota Corolla, produced by LA-based
Block parties are always fun, but when the party brings together music, movies, food and drinks for a good cause, it’s bound to be a huge
Before Mayor Jane Byrne, there was no Chicago film industry. That was mainly because Mayor Richard J.
George Kohut, considered one of the best camera operators in the country, a favorite of feature directors John Hughes and Andrew Davis, and a
L.A.-based “Funny or Die” website regular and Winnetka native Alex Beh is back in town as writer, director and star of his debut feature Warren.
The coming-of-age love story shoots
In his newly released memoir, Life Itself, Roger Ebert begins the chapter about his wife with “How can I tell you about Chaz?” and says that “her love was like
In August, veteran filmmaker and environmental documentarian David McGowan will travel to war-torn Uganda to come lens-to-face with some of the world’s most dangerous, beautiful and endangered animals.
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“Proof,” the film shot mostly in Chicago (plus some interiors in London) based on the award- winning play by
Fangs, fear and a fusion of sound carry Ryan Coogler’s latest film, Sinners. The supernatural horror film, which Coogler wrote, produced and directed, is set in the 1930’s American south. It
Ryan Coogler’s Sinners has made a significant impact at the box office, debuting with $45.6 million domestically and $63.5 million worldwide during its Easter weekend release. This performance marks the
David W. Duclon, the creative force behind the beloved sitcom Punky Brewster and a key contributor to some of television’s most iconic series, passed away on Wednesday in Franklin, Tennessee,
As Saturday Night Live (SNL) enters its landmark 50th season on September 28, it’s a perfect time to reflect on the incredible talent the show has brought to the comedy
Gary, Indiana’s Tito Jackson, the beloved guitarist and member of the legendary Jackson 5 and The Jacksons, passed away at the age of 70 following a medical emergency in Gallup,
The 2024 Millennium Park 20th Anniversary Summer Season is about to begin, bringing free world-class arts programming to the Midwest’s #1 attraction celebrating its milestone anniversary this season. Artist lineups were announced for
Illinois Governor JB Pritzker is heading to Hollywood to participate in the Illinois Production Alliance (IPA) event, Iconic Stories: Made in Illinois. Chicagoan Matt Walsh, star of Veep and the Apple TV+ series Manhunt,
