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Camera Ambassador expands with a pair of grip trucks

By Daniel Patton Aug 24, 2018

A 5-ton GMC and a 3-ton Ford are the most recent additions to the Chicago-based, multifunctional vendor and production partner Camera Ambassador added a pair of gr...

BREAKING NEWS

ArcLight Cinema-Chicago presents Pump Up The Volume

From Heron Agency Aug 24, 2018

Curated music doc series showcases groundbreaking films and intimate snapshots of Madonna, Sigur Rós, Nick Cave, and the Beastie Boys (Chicago — 23 August 2018) A...

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Bing Liu on the making of “Minding the Gap”

By Joey Filer Aug 23, 2018

"It’s sort of like watching a child grow up, ‘cause I’ve made hundreds of rough cuts over the years." – Director Bing Liu Chicago-based filmmaker Bing Liu, the dir...

BREAKING NEWS

PACO expands expertise with Noble Food acquisition

From PACO Collective Aug 22, 2018

The Chicago-based cross-cultural agency will also add the Noble Culinary Innovation Center to its portfolio of services (Chicago — 22 August 2018) PACO Co...

NEW WORK

Leo B creates new Art Design Chicago campaign

From Carol Fox and Associates Aug 22, 2018

Proffered riddles on colorful posters inspire members of the public to engage with #JustGoSeeIt Art Design Chicago, a yearlong celebration of Chicago’s art and de...

In memoriam

Craig Zadan, prolific stage, TV & film producer, has died

By Reel Chicago Aug 22, 2018

Producer of movie musicals “Chicago” and “Hairspray” and co-producer of NBC’s “The Sound of Music Live!” dies of complications following surgery Craig ...

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Chi-made “Olympia” at Chicago Int’l Film Fest

By Pamela Powell Aug 22, 2018

McKenzie Chinn's “beautifully complicated” feature arrives onscreen with help from notable industry vets and indie distributor Cow Lamp Films The 2018 Chicago ...

BLACK HARVEST

Praheme and Hari Williams at Black Harvest

By Daniel Patton Aug 20, 2018

Praheme and Williams took a moment to give an interview, and they turned out to be as cool as they are talented. Writer / director Praheme and actor Hari Williams pr...

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“Milwaukee 53206” helps secure Wisconsin man’s parole

By Daniel Patton Aug 20, 2018

“This era of mass incarceration is having a crushing impact on our neighborhoods.” Director Keith McQuirter Last week, action inspired by the documentar...

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“Hesburgh” to premiere at Midwest Indie Film Fest

From Midwest Independent Film Festival Aug 20, 2018

Midwest Independent Film Festival announces Midwest premiere of Hesburgh documentary, about University of Notre Dame President and civil rights leader Fr. Theodore H...

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FCB goes into epic battle with Cox Communications

By Colin Costello Aug 20, 2018

I love a good Medieval battle and with Game of Thrones not showing up for another six months or so I was kind of itching for one. That is until I stumbled on this fun Cox Commun...

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rEvolution acquires London sports marketing group

From rEvolution Aug 20, 2018

rEvolution expands global footprint, broadens reach in golf, tennis, motorsports, soccer and equestrian CHICAGO & LONDON - rEvolution, the integrated global sport...

Behind The Scenes

“BlacKkKlansman” DP shoots with Panavision for 70s feel

By Colin Costello Aug 17, 2018

Director Spike Lee and Cinematographer Chase Irvin added a gritty ‘70s look to the blockbuster based on a startling chapter of American history with gear from Panavision &...

BREAKING NEWS

Cow Lamp Films’ “Skeletons in the Closet” at Horrorama

From Garnier Public Relations Aug 17, 2018

The "hilarious" and "terrifying" anthology series starring The Widow and her dead husband, Charlie screens at the Davis Theater on September 7 (Chicago — 17 Aug...

In memoriam

The advertising legend of Aretha Franklin

By Daniel Patton Aug 17, 2018

Amoco, Snickers, Pizza Hut, and McDonald’s are just a few of the brands that made their mark with help from The Queen of Soul Aretha Franklin built an empire tha...

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Wizard World Chicago returns August 23-26

By Louis Vasseur Aug 17, 2018

"Star Trek's" Nichelle Nichols, "Napoleon Dynamite's" Jon Hedon, and "X-Files" duo David Duchovny and Gillian Anderson scheduled to appear The 20th annual Wizar...

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“America to Me” sparks a national conversation

By Daniel Patton Aug 17, 2018

“White people have to more than just think that it’s okay to not act in a racist way … they actually have to actively do something” Director Steve James A...

BLACK HARVEST

NK Gutiérrez at Black Harvest Film Festival

By Daniel Patton Aug 15, 2018

I’m starting to see filmmakers come forward and tell their story and their African American experience … the tapestry of the truth is really incredible NK Gut...

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“The Middle” spinoff ordered to pilot at ABC

From The Wrap Aug 15, 2018

The popular series portraying a "neither high nor low" class family is getting a Chicago-based spinoff featuring Sue Heck ABC has officially ordered the long-discussed...

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Noir City returns for 10th run at the Music Box

From The Music Box Aug 15, 2018

In mid-August, The Music Box Theatre will be screening a series of noir films, accompanied by special guests and features This weekend, Noir City: Chicago cele...

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