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Making music with David Cassidy

By Daniel Patton Nov 22, 2017

David Cassidy, the 67-year-old legendary artist and performer who succumbed to organ failure Nov. 21, spent some of his last days playing music in Chicago. “We were workin...

Energy BBDO calls up new smart phone for ZTE

By Colin Costello Nov 22, 2017

On Friday, ZTE, the Chinese multinational telecommunications equipment and systems company headquartered in Shenzhen, Guangdong, released their most innovative, revolutionary de...

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AFI Closes with tribute to Aaron Sorkin

By Colin Costello Nov 21, 2017

The 50th annual American Film Institute Festival came to a resounding close last Thursday night with a moving tribute at The Chinese Theater for writer/director Aaron Sorkin and...

Is social media ruining your work life?

By Lorna Sheehan Nov 21, 2017

Okay, you’re sitting (or hopefully standing, it’s healthier) behind your desk at work, waiting and hoping for someone to like or comment on the hilarious video you posted th...

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Digitas, Indianapolis Art, Box Office, SNL in the news

By Colin Costello Nov 21, 2017

DigitasLBI, AOR for Maytag, has produced a humorous new thirty second spot called Delivery that supports Maytag’s tagline, "What’s Inside Matters." Directed by Martin Gr...

Sandro helps Jewel Osco keep it “Local”

By Daniel Patton Nov 21, 2017

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 a...

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Bill Murray, Jens Jensen, One Show in the news

By Daniel Patton Nov 17, 2017

”The Bill Murray Experience” arrives on VOD platforms Dec. 19 The Bill Murray Experience documents the efforts of a recently unengaged and temporarily uninspired actress ...

Energy BBDO cracks some eggs, makes an omelet

By Colin Costello Nov 16, 2017

For me, nothing beats a fried egg sandwich with whisky-maple bacon on a croissant in the morning. Yeah, I just displayed my “bougie.” More than pancakes. More than waffles. ...

Daily Planet ‘Hit the Ice’ with the Blackhawks

By Daniel Patton Nov 16, 2017

For the duration of the Chicago Blackhawk’s 2017/2018 season, Daily Planet’s Hit The Ice video will electrify fans at the Madhouse on Madison. It begins right before the...

Regarding the financial backing of Jennifer Samaan

By Colin Costello Nov 14, 2017

During the AFM (American Film Market), which was held November 1 – 8 in Santa Monica, one is exposed to all kinds of films at various levels of quality. You can see very good ...

Penelope Spheeris is happy to keep getting it done

By Daniel Patton Nov 14, 2017

Penelope Spheeris’ journey from New Orleans carnival kid to big time Hollywood director was as exciting as the logline suggests. And, if you ask her, she hasn’t even arrived...

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For Immediate Release Nov 14, 2017

An Open Letter to the Chicago Film Community: The Chicago film industry continues to enjoy record-breaking growth and development. But there’s one change we are not seeing ...

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RAW: Marc USA works for Chicago’s homeless

By Colin Costello Nov 10, 2017

I tell many Angelenos that Chicago is the best summer city in the country. I rave about the lakes, the genuine friendliness of the people, the music and food. I love the city an...

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AFI Fest opens with premiere of ‘Mudbound’

By Colin Costello Nov 10, 2017

The thing currently shaking Los Angeles right now is not the 3.6 quake we felt this morning. For me it was the opening of the AFI Fest presented by Audi. It is truly the prem...

Chicagocentric films at CIMMfest

By Daniel Patton Nov 10, 2017

Although CIMMfest will bring nationally renowned filmmakers and musicians to Chicago, the four-day celebration is keeping it local with an emphasis on its new Lincoln Square loc...