After months of anticipation, viewers across America can now stream over 1,500 episodes of Wolf Entertainment programming on NBCUniversal’s new streaming service, Peacock. Your favorite Wolf shows available to stream
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 to the COVID-19 pandemic, WTTW hit
Chicago’s favorite romantic comedy is the John Hughes’ classic Sixteen Candles, according to a report issued this week by research company Comparitech. The 1984 coming-of-age comedy tells the story of
Commercial production company VANDAL has signed Sarah Gitersonke of SG+Partners for exclusive Midwest representation. Director Francis Lawrence — known for his films I Am Legend, Hunger Games, Catching Fire, and
Chicago-produced doc about childhood education returns to the Gene Siskel Film Center September 6 Following up on its sold-out June premiere, the acclaimed early childhood education documentary No Small Matter
South Side native who plays Darnell describes the opportunity as an “important” and “beautiful” homecoming. Veteran actor Rolando Boyce has joined the cast of Showtime’s The Chi for season 2
Finely curated weekend schedule packs a firehouse full of films and filmmakers, receptions, food, music, art, and drink The 29th edition of the Onion City Experimental Film and Video Festival
The recently retired AICP/Midwest President keeps busy with the organization, the industry, and STORY Mark Androw had a truly unique experience at the AICP Show last November. For the first
Kraft Mac & Cheese launched a preemptive strike against all the weird foods we eat on Thanksgiving How was your Thanksgiving? The Reel Chicago team is still recovering from fried
The Everytown for Gun Safety Action Fund announced on May 16 that the not-for-profit organization had released three TV spots urging state lawmakers to pass gun violence prevention legislation this
Jennifer A. Goodman (also known as Jennifer Karum) wrote and co-directed with Jessica Hebda Lawson a short film called The Nest. This 20-minute short is intended to be a concept
Advertising can be a powerful tool when it wants to be. Years ago, one of my first assignments was to do a PSA for the Ad Council to address the
Over the past five decades, Pepe Vargas has lived on two continents, fled a military dictatorship, earned a law degree, worked as a busboy, and founded the Chicago Latino Film
Attorney Jay B. Ross passed away on March 1. A beloved member of Chicago’s media community, Ross’s former client list reads like a who’s who of American music. James Brown,
The main commercial for Jewel Osco’s new Local campaign features a series of yearbook style customer close-ups that transform into a lively celebration of Chicago on a sunny afternoon. It’s
Composer and musician Vince Lawrence was officially recognized by the City of Chicago for his role in creating House Music during a ceremony at Millennium Park over the Memorial Day
Free-speech champion. Provocateur. Comic book publisher. Alleged serial killer victim.
These are some of the many faces of Todd Loren, the subject of BulletProof Film’s new
EMILY ARMSTRONG and PAT IVERS will be on hand for the May 29 screening of their hour doc “Nightclubbing: Greatest Hits,” a collection of performance footage culled from their ?70s
Punk legend John Doe has made a handshake deal to narrate Michelle De Long’s documentary “Man’s Dominion: The Complexities and Controversies of Animal Law,
Former comedian Dave Grier has started production on “Bill’s Meeting,” a 13-episode talk show series hosted by former Frank Sinatra lead trombonist Bill Porter.
Grier,
