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FILM

Review of “I, Tonya”

By Laura Day Jan 23, 2018

Just nominated for three Academy Awards this morning (Best Actress, Best Supporting Actress and Best Editing) I, Tonya is not made to satisfy anyone hoping to find an ironclad e...

NEW WORK

DDB helps Dodge reveal the 2019 Ram 1500

By Colin Costello Jan 23, 2018

Wow. I’m used to DDB Chicago making me laugh and warm my insides. I can’t say they have ever really gotten my head nodding and my foot tapping musically though. ‘Til no...

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SAG Awards, PGA Awards, Midnight Oil, Halo in the news

By Colin Costello Jan 23, 2018

SAG Awards tee up "Three Billboards" for Oscar run Sunday night, the SAG Awards made it very clear that Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri is a frontrunner for the Osc...

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Hip-Hop world mourns Fredo Santana

By Daniel Patton Jan 23, 2018

Chicago-born rapper Fredo Santana died last week of a seizure in Los Angeles. The 27-year-old artist, born Derrick Coleman, was a key player in the Drill music genre widely rega...

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Tandem captures Larry Macon’s 2,000 marathon

By Daniel Patton Jan 22, 2018

When Tandem Inc. arrived in San Antonio to shoot a Humana project on November 30th, Larry Macon had completed 1,999 marathons in his life. Five days later, as the 72-year-ol...

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Fiji vows to raise $100K for AFI female directors

By Colin Costello Jan 22, 2018

Despite Patty Jenkins directing one of the highest grossing films of 2017, Wonder Woman, or Dee Rees getting huge buzz for her debut film, Mudbound, or Greta Gerwig having the h...

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Fallon replaces Culligan man with Princess Bride

By Colin Costello Jan 19, 2018

“Hey, Culligan M—” Oops can’t say that anymore During the Golden Globes, Culligan and Fallon debuted the first national campaign in more than half-a-century for the R...

NEW WORK

Optimus editor Rynne helps create a Nike female force

By Colin Costello Jan 19, 2018

Lucasfilm CEO Kathleen Kennedy first came out with the shirt that said, “The Force is Female” last year, thrusting her into the SJW (Social Justice Warrior) spotlight. N...

SPOTLIGHT

Kathryn Hempel’s year of art

By Daniel Patton Jan 19, 2018

Every day in 2017 — when she was not meeting the responsibilities of a highly awarded film editor — Kathryn Hempel was committed to painting it as it goes. “Sometime...

OLYMPICS

United debuts Olympic / Paralympic campaign

By Daniel Patton Jan 18, 2018

United Airlines’ new advertising campaign for the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic team is a fantastic combination of marketing, production, and support. Superheroes, created b...

NEW WORK

Chrissy Teigen leads new McD’s dollar menu campaign

By Colin Costello Jan 18, 2018

Reel Chicago is loving the new McDonald’s work. Chrissy Teigen toplines a hilarious new national introduction of McDonald’s new $1 $2 $3 Menu led by AOR We Are Unlimited...

Orbitz, SG+, Luci Creative, “Cartoon Pres” in the news

By Colin Costello Jan 18, 2018

Orbitz names Havas AOR Havas Chicago announced Tuesday that its culture-based approach was among the factors helping the Chicago shop earn agency of record status for Orbitz....

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Jordan Doucette named EVP/ECD at Leo Burnett

By Daniel Patton Jan 18, 2018

Jordan Doucette has been named Executive Vice President/Executive Creative Director at Leo Burnett Chicago, according to a press release issued today. She will oversee creative ...

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The 49th Annual NAACP Image Awards

By Colin Costello Jan 15, 2018

Last night, the non-televised portion of The 49th Annual NAACP Image Awards took place here in Pasadena. The celebration of outstanding work by African Americans in film, TV...

NEW WORK

Burrell & Comcast celebrate Dr. King’s dream through art

By Colin Costello Jan 15, 2018

To celebrate the memory and life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Burrell and Comcast have launched a dynamic new campaign titled Visions of King, using the hashtag #Keepmarching...

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Minnie Driver voices new spot for Lexus by Team One

By Colin Costello Jan 12, 2018

After completing two tours of duty with Lexus, I can say that Lexus is not easy to work on: the brand constantly challenges its agencies to deliver campaigns that exceed the exp...

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New faces at Doner LA and Wonderful

By Colin Costello Jan 12, 2018

Doner LA beefs up McDonald’s team Doner LA announced four senior hires following the recent consolidation of McDonald’s retail and local marketing, where Doner was assign...

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Chicagocentric “Big Sick” wins Critics Choice Award

By Colin Costello Jan 12, 2018

Chicago once again proved that the city possesses a great wealth of talent as comedian and actor Kumail Nanjiani and wife, writer Emily V. Gordon, took home Best Comedy for thei...

BREAKING NEWS

Carbon acquires Filmworkers and Vitamin

By Daniel Patton Jan 12, 2018

Chicago visual effects and design studio Carbon has acquired Filmworkers and Vitamin, becoming the second largest purveyor of enhanced film and video imagery in the city. Al...

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Review of “I, Tonya”

DDB helps Dodge reveal the 2019 Ram 1500

SAG Awards, PGA Awards, Midnight Oil, Halo in the news

Hip-Hop world mourns Fredo Santana

Tandem captures Larry Macon’s 2,000 marathon

Fiji vows to raise $100K for AFI female directors

Fallon replaces Culligan man with Princess Bride

Optimus editor Rynne helps create a Nike female force

Kathryn Hempel’s year of art

United debuts Olympic / Paralympic campaign

Chrissy Teigen leads new McD’s dollar menu campaign

Orbitz, SG+, Luci Creative, “Cartoon Pres” in the news

Jordan Doucette named EVP/ECD at Leo Burnett

The 49th Annual NAACP Image Awards

Burrell & Comcast celebrate Dr. King’s dream through art

Minnie Driver voices new spot for Lexus by Team One

New faces at Doner LA and Wonderful

Chicagocentric “Big Sick” wins Critics Choice Award

Carbon acquires Filmworkers and Vitamin

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