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Why the IFO’S $499 mm film income should be higher

By Ruth L Ratny Jan 23, 2017

Last Friday the IFO / DCEO released its year-end summary of revenues from 2016 statewide film productions, stating they were $499 million, from 345 projects.Becoming half-billio...

How big a part will VR play in social entertainment?

By Marita Gomez Jan 19, 2017

Last week’s freezing rain didn’t deter some 50 enthusiasts from a Jan. 11 gathering at Chicago Studio City’s (CSC) Stage One to hear an informed discussion about applicati...

Understanding the real world through VR experiences

By Sabrina Medora of Tom, Dick & Harry Jan 19, 2017

Empathy is a powerful emotion that advertising often taps into. With the rise of reality experiences — virtual reality, augmented reality, and 360-immersive videos — brands ...

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Sundance to showcase “Trophy,” Chicago-funded doc

By Ruth L Ratny Jan 19, 2017

SCREENING AT SUNDANCE (Jan, 19-29) will be the 28-minute doc, “Trophy,” that was funded by the Chicago equity firm of CMP Invest / Impact, that invests in documentaries...

Adman Gross is Radio Mercury Awards 2017 Chief Judge

By Ruth L Ratny Jan 19, 2017

The Radio Mercury Awards, hosted by the New York-based Radio Advertising Bureau and now seeking entries, has named Chicago adman Mark Gross, partner / CD in Highdive Advertising...

Bauer’s “Mad Scientists” YouTube series a zany romp

By Colin Costello Jan 17, 2017

Chicago-based screenwriter and actor, Harry Bauer, has just launched his zany four-part webseries, “Mad Scientists Consortium” on YouTube.Each 5-7 minute webisode takes a se...

Sound designer Bryen Hensley joins Noise Floor

By Ruth L Ratny Jan 17, 2017

Venerable sound designer Bryen Hensley joined post audio facility NoiseFloor on Monday, Jan. 16, after a dozen years as lead sound designer at Resolution Production Group.He bec...

180,000-sf Fort Knox Studios to open in Nashville

By Marita Gomez Jan 17, 2017

Proving its success as a unique “ecosystem for the arts” Fort Knox Studios in Portage Park expects 2017 to deliver major expansion, accelerated growth, stability and excitem...

Two notable institutions present themed film series

By Ruth L Ratny Jan 13, 2017

Two notable Chicago institutions are presenting infotainment film series on dedicated themes: Spertus Institute for Jewish Learning and Leadership’s “Sunday Cinema” celebr...

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Full house expected for Sunday’s tribute to James Pope

By Ruth L Ratny Jan 13, 2017

IT LOOKS LIKE A CAPACITY CROWD will attend the James Pope Celebration of Life this Sunday at the Hopleaf Bar, 5148 N. Clark, from noon to 4 p.m.Producer Michelle Breger, who’s...

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Multi-talented Jin’s comedy sitcom premieres Jan. 22

By Marla Seidell Jan 13, 2017

THE FIRST SEASON of “Chop Chop TV Show,” a comedy sitcom with a realty show feel, created and produced by Meiling Jin of Studio Meiling Productions in the South Loop, is now...

AICP showcased 13 diverse future spot directors in LA

By Ruth L Ratny Jan 13, 2017

AICP’S INAUGURAL DIVERSITY SHOWCASE, the Commercial Directors Diversity Program (CDDP) was held Wednesday night, Jan. 11 at LA’s Directors Guild of America Theatre. Parti...

Swinard new head honcho for Burnett North America

By Mike Morgan Jan 11, 2017

New chief executive of Leo Burnett North America is Andrew Swinand, a former media agency executive and Starcom MediaVest Group, who was hired to help strengthen the agency afte...

Swanberg’s “Easy” one of 3 new TV series filming here

By Ruth L Ratny Jan 11, 2017

If 2016 was considered a great year for the Chicago media and entertainment business, 2017 is starting to shape up as even greater. It could even be the year when the Chicago m...

Onion, Inc. & partners diving into the film business

By Mike Morgan Jan 11, 2017

Satiric news digital publisher Onion, Inc. has formed a joint partnership with award-winning production company, Serious Business, to produce three feature films over the next t...

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11 Dollar Bill post opens a branch in Boulder, Colo.

By Ruth L Ratny Jan 11, 2017

11 DOLLAR BILL, Bridges Media’s 2-year old post division, opened a branch facility in downtown Boulder, Colorado, run by partner / CCO Christian Robins, who recently moved to...

Barrelhouse Music’s unique Pilsen recording studio

By Ruth L Ratny Jan 9, 2017

When composer / producer / engineer Joe Hurt and his partner, singer/songwriter Grant DeNapoli, decided to open their Barrelhouse Music recording studio last year, rather than g...

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Why the IFO’S $499 mm film income should be higher

How big a part will VR play in social entertainment?

Understanding the real world through VR experiences

Sundance to showcase “Trophy,” Chicago-funded doc

Adman Gross is Radio Mercury Awards 2017 Chief Judge

Bauer’s “Mad Scientists” YouTube series a zany romp

Sound designer Bryen Hensley joins Noise Floor

180,000-sf Fort Knox Studios to open in Nashville

Two notable institutions present themed film series

Full house expected for Sunday’s tribute to James Pope

Multi-talented Jin’s comedy sitcom premieres Jan. 22

AICP showcased 13 diverse future spot directors in LA

Swinard new head honcho for Burnett North America

Swanberg’s “Easy” one of 3 new TV series filming here

Onion, Inc. & partners diving into the film business

11 Dollar Bill post opens a branch in Boulder, Colo.

Barrelhouse Music’s unique Pilsen recording studio

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Celebrating James Pope’s life at Hopleaf Bar, Jan. 15

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