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REEL MOVES

Optimus adds Colin Loughlin to their growing editorial roster

By Reel Chicago Mar 14, 2023

Optimus introduces Colin Loughlin as the newest editor in the leading production and post house. Most recently a senior editor with Nice Shoes, Loughlin is a gifted story...

REEL WOMEN

Reel Women: Actor, comic, influencer, disrupter, Mariann Aalda

By Reel Chicago Mar 14, 2023

Editor’s Note: Five years ago we had an idea. Being a woman-owned publication, it made sense to celebrate women who were making a difference in the industries we cover. So, w...

CHICAGO MADE

The Bear season 2 airdate. It’s not a reopening, it’s a rebirth.

By Reel Chicago Mar 14, 2023

Yes Chef! Season 2 of the critically acclaimed Chicago series, The Bear, starring Jeremy Allen White who has scored a Golden Globe Award, Critics' Choice Award and Screen Actor...

PRODUCTION CENTRAL

Film studio proposed development in McKinley Park Manufacturing District

By Reel Chicago Mar 10, 2023

Two out of three proposed development projects in McKinley Park include TV/movie production studio spaces. The Chicago Department of Planning and Development (DPD) is seekin...

Reel Indie

Frontain and Sadarnac premiere RIP at Patrick Lives On Film Showcase

By Barbara Roche Mar 10, 2023

Patricia Frontain, writer, director and founder of Patrick Lives On, and Sylvie Sadarnac, actor, writer, are bursting with stories to tell. Their short film, RIP is set to ...

REEL WOMEN

Reel Women: Executive Creative Director at 1o8, Jen Bills

By Reel Chicago Mar 10, 2023

Editor’s Note: Five years ago we had an idea. Being a woman-owned publication, it made sense to celebrate women who were making a difference in the industries we cover. So, w...

ONE CHICAGO

Jesse Spencer returns to Chicago Fire!

By Reel Chicago Mar 9, 2023

This is not a drill, Jesse Spencer is returning to Chicago Fire in episode 18 Danger is all Around. A fellow actor inadvertently spilled the beans by sharing behind the scenes ...

AICP

Awards Committee announced for the 2023 AICP Awards

By Reel Chicago Mar 9, 2023

AICP announced the lineup of the Awards Committee for the 2023 AICP Awards. A far-reaching and diverse group of industry veterans from the production, post production and a...

In memoriam

Joseph Zucchero, whose sandwich shop inspired The Bear, passes at 69

By Reel Chicago Mar 9, 2023

Joseph Zucchero, the man behind Chicago’s legendary Italian beef stand Mr. Beef in River North, which inspired last summer’s breakout hit, The Bear, passed away this week a...

REEL WOMEN

REEL WOMEN: Actor, writer, producer, Jennifer Goodman

By Reel Chicago Mar 8, 2023

Editor’s Note: Five years ago we had an idea. Being a woman-owned publication, it made sense to celebrate women who were making a difference in the industries we cover. So, w...

FESTIVALS

10th Annual Chicago Critics Film Festival returns to Music Box Theatre

By Reel Chicago Mar 8, 2023

The Chicago Film Critics Association (CFCA), the Chicago-area print, online and broadcast critics group that celebrates the art of film and film criticism, announces the first ...

PRODUCTION CENTRAL

Devil in the White City hits another pitchfork in the road

By Barbara Roche Mar 7, 2023

In the newest setback to the Devil in the White City, Hulu has pulled the plug on the decades-in-the-making series, adding to a long line of obstacles of Who's-on-first? Who's ...

REEL BUSINESS

Guinness is uniting communities for the best St Patrick’s Day yet

By Reel Chicago Mar 7, 2023

Last year, we finally marched again. And this year, it’s time to keep surging forward, together. This March, Guinness is taking a bold approach to help accomplish a common go...

UNION

DGA & AMPTP set negotiation date; WGA prepares for contract talks

By Reel Chicago Mar 6, 2023

The Directors Guild of America (DGA) and the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP) have agreed to enter into formal contract negotiations on May 10 for th...

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