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Borowski’s ‘Panzram’ serial killer doc out on DVD

By Ed M. Koziarski Dec 5, 2012

SERIAL KILLER SPECIALIST John Borowski (H.H. Holmes, Albert Fish) has released streaming and DVD versions of his third documentary, Carl Panzram: The Spirit of Hatred and Vengea...

Many adfolk help OTSC luncheon reach $500K goal

By Ruth L Ratny Dec 4, 2012

Lead agency Two by Four seven Platinum Sponsors and a small army of dedicated adfolk from 10 agencies who worked since last summer planning the 102nd annual holiday Off the Stre...

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Beautiful new Lincoln MKZ car beautifully introduced

By Lewis Lazare Dec 4, 2012

It’s rapidly becoming a lost art. Very lost, at least within the world of marketing, which used to be such a magical, mystical, fun place to spend a while. We’re talki...

After 36 years, Weinberg’s Minoso doc bows on Ch. 11

By Mike Morgan Dec 4, 2012

Veteran producer Tom Weinberg’s Baseball's Been Very, Very Good to Me, the first ever portrait of legendary Orestes "Minnie" Miñoso – the first black player in Chicago, is ...

“Chicago Fire” top guns guests at sold out MWFF Dec. 4

By Ruth L Ratny Dec 4, 2012

“CHICAGO FIRE” EXECS – show co-creator/EP Michael Brandt and EP/director Joe Chappelle – will present the top awards to the winners of the Best of Midwest Awards Tuesday...

Stars aligned for Coletta joining Protein Editorial

By Ruth L Ratny Dec 4, 2012

SPOT EDITOR MICHAEL COLETTA has moved over to Protein Editorial as its second Chicago editor, after two-and-a-half years at Red Car. Coletta and Tim Jacobs, Protein EP and...

Downstate town dresses up for Lottery shoot

By Ruth L Ratny Nov 30, 2012

THE ILLINOIS LOTTERY’S HOLIDAY CAMPAIGN was filmed in four locations throughout the state, including two days in Red Bud (pop. 3,700) way down south near the Mississippi River...

American Masters broadcast for Hercules Joffrey doc

By Ed M. Koziarski Nov 30, 2012

Following his 2011 Bill T. Jones: A Good Man, Bob Hercules of Media Process Group will have his second American Masters premiere Dec. 28 when his documentary Joffrey: Mavericks ...

With Corplex buy, NEP to have Midwest regional hub

By Ruth L Ratny Nov 29, 2012

Chances are 80-90% that the sporting events you watch on TV – including all the Chicago sports teams -- are captured and telecast by NEP, North America’s biggest operator of...

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Cubs hit a homer by naming local SCC their agency

By Lewis Lazare Nov 29, 2012

Everyone knows s**t happens in the ad biz. Sure. But every now and then good stuff does too And sometimes, when the stars are really aligned, several really go...

Spot follows real life in Miller Lite’s “The Race”

By Kerry Devine Nov 28, 2012

Two guys from multicultural agency Commonground, which has a diverse group of creatives, from Millennials to Baby Boomers got into a friendly debate about which of the two repre...

Outstanding film spaces at new Logan Arts Center

By Lou Carlozo Nov 27, 2012

The University of Chicago’s new Reva and David Logan Center for the Arts holds especially tantalizing possibilities for cinema and Chicago's film community, given that t...

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Reinvented Lottery approach pays off in holiday spot

By Lewis Lazare Nov 27, 2012

Yes, we know. By now, we know. More than a year into the reinvention and resuscitation of the Illinois Lottery, it’s become clear that “anything’s possib...

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Ross’ drama one of 5 nominees for Gotham fest prize

by Ed M. Koziarski Nov 26, 2012

MUMBLECORE PRACTITIONER Frank V. Ross’ romantic drama Tiger Tale in Blue is one of five nominees for the Nov. 26 Gotham Independent Film Awards’ Best Film Not Playing at a T...

Ten non-broadcasters win Emmys out of 71 categories

By Ruth L Ratny Nov 26, 2012

It was a long night at the Midwest Emmy Awards ceremonies Sunday, Nov. 18 at the Alhambra Palace as the gold statuettes were presented to winners in a whopping 71 categories (ac...

Grammer loses third term as Starz cancels “Boss”

By Mike Morgan Nov 21, 2012

Another Chicago mayor is out of a job. Starz television network has canceled political drama “Boss” after two seasons, due to underwhelming ratings the second season, ...

Picture and sound come together at Leviathan

By Ruth L Ratny Nov 20, 2012

DESIGN STUDIO LEVIATHAN and composer/sound designer Joel Corelitz’ Waveplant, have formed “a creative alliance” that sounds like a first. With Corelitz now sharing space i...

Celozzi’s Sam Giancana doc wins two L.A. fest awards

By Mike Morgan Nov 15, 2012

Chicago’s colorful and violent gangster past, laden with fascinating sociopathic players (e.g. HBO’s “Boardwalk Empire) is given an important up close and personal look by...

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Y&R debuts perfectly pitched BMO Harris spot

By Lewis Lazare Nov 15, 2012

It was, for those who take a broader view of things, a bittersweet moment in Chicago advertising annals. Yes, we’re talking about the debut this week of BMO Harris�...

The Mill to open here in Q1, sharing Whitehouse space

By Ruth L Ratny Nov 14, 2012

After months of rumors about London-headquartered effects and design studio The Mill opening a branch here – it’s official. The company announced today it will share s...

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Borowski’s ‘Panzram’ serial killer doc out on DVD

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Stars aligned for Coletta joining Protein Editorial

Downstate town dresses up for Lottery shoot

American Masters broadcast for Hercules Joffrey doc

With Corplex buy, NEP to have Midwest regional hub

Cubs hit a homer by naming local SCC their agency

Spot follows real life in Miller Lite’s “The Race”

Outstanding film spaces at new Logan Arts Center

Reinvented Lottery approach pays off in holiday spot

Ross’ drama one of 5 nominees for Gotham fest prize

Ten non-broadcasters win Emmys out of 71 categories

Grammer loses third term as Starz cancels “Boss”

Picture and sound come together at Leviathan

Celozzi’s Sam Giancana doc wins two L.A. fest awards

Y&R debuts perfectly pitched BMO Harris spot

The Mill to open here in Q1, sharing Whitehouse space

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