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First Greek Film Fest Chicago runs Sept. 29-Oct. 2

By Ruth L Ratny Sep 22, 2011

Who’s who in Chicago’s Greek community are expected to turn out for the first Greek Film Fest Chicago! (GFFC), when it opens Thursday, Sept. 29, providing what GFFC chairman...

Changing spaces and places in the lively theatre scene

By Kerry Reid Sep 22, 2011

Welcome to my first column for ReelChicago. I’m happy to have this space for reporting on comings, goings, and general doings in Chicago’s theater community. AND SPEAKI...

‘The Playboy Club’ ratings lost in the competition

By Ruth L Ratny Sep 22, 2011

CRITICAL REVIEWS of the debut episode of the Chicago-set NBC series The Playboy Club were, to say the least, disappointing. It attracted a painfully low 1.6/4 rating in the 18-4...

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DraftFCB’s Dow teaser ad labeled ‘mathematical poem’

By Lewis Lazare Sep 22, 2011

Tease. Tease. Tease. It’s a familiar tactic in the advertising industry to whet the public’s appetite for what’s to come. And DraftFCB/Chicago is doing just th...

PR pro Lauren Dewhirst joins The Michael Group

By Erik Martin Sep 22, 2011

Michael Weber’s fast-growing entertainment and corporate production company added public relations specialist Lauren Dewhirst, from major PR firm Edelman, as SVP/director of c...

Shanley heads new transmedia resource Picnic

By Ruth L Ratny Sep 21, 2011

Detroit’s RingSide Creative (RSCP), owned by Cutters’ Tim McGuire and industry executive Steve Wild, launched Picnic.“Picnic will be able to utilize all of our collective ...

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Tilford, Fassnacht face Draftfcb post SCJ challenges

By Lewis Lazare Sep 20, 2011

Have you heard about Todd Tilford’s little red book? Well, truth be told, it’s not so little. But it is red.According to Tilford, DraftFCB/Chicago’s new chief creati...

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The Reel to introduce theatre coverage by Kerry Reid

By Ruth L Ratny Sep 20, 2011

IN OUR EFFORTS to expand coverage of more and different aspects of our vibrant and multi-faceted industry, the Reel will bring you news about Chicago theatre, with stories by th...

Talent icon Shirley Hamilton memorial set for Sept. 26

By Ruth L Ratny Sep 20, 2011

A memorial service will be held for Shirley Hamilton, the dedicated, dynamic talent agent whose life was spent in the talent business in Chicago, on Monday, Sept. 26 at the Winn...

Regardless of DSLR popularity, Rosen stays sold on film

By David Rosen Sep 19, 2011

Film is better. So there. Regardless of whether film has more resolution, or whether it is more or less convenient, whether it is cheaper or more costly compared to the newer ...

Ad Community Shorts Night screens 15 films Oct. 1

By Mike Morgan Sep 19, 2011

The 3rd annual Advertising Community Shorts Night Tuesday at the Midwest Independent Film Festival, Tuesday, Oct. 1, presents the work of 15 filmmeisters from ad and marketing a...

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Lyric Opera seeks new fans with massive ad campaign

By Lewis Lazare Sep 15, 2011

Perhaps no major Chicago arts institution is more tradition-bound than the world-renowned Lyric Opera of Chicago, which soon will turn 60. In many ways opera is an art of ritual...

Optimus colorist Craig Leffel heads ONE’s production

By Ruth L Ratny Sep 14, 2011

As Optimus’ long-time partner/senior colorist Craig Leffel moves over to director of production at ONE at Optimus, the post house’s production division, and Tyler Roth has j...

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New BBDO Lottery spot involves giant jar of marbles

By Lewis Lazare Sep 8, 2011

Energy BBDO/Chicago is about to unveil a major ad campaign for the Illinois Lottery’s new “Cash Spectacular” game. The new game will award 7.6 million prizes �...

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Special screening of Chicago-made film Monuments at Music Box Theatre

Reacher spinoff series Neagley spotted filming at the Cubs-White Sox game

The Chi adds Kyla Pratt, Punkie Johnson and more to S7 Cast

First Greek Film Fest Chicago runs Sept. 29-Oct. 2

Changing spaces and places in the lively theatre scene

‘The Playboy Club’ ratings lost in the competition

DraftFCB’s Dow teaser ad labeled ‘mathematical poem’

PR pro Lauren Dewhirst joins The Michael Group

Shanley heads new transmedia resource Picnic

Tilford, Fassnacht face Draftfcb post SCJ challenges

The Reel to introduce theatre coverage by Kerry Reid

Talent icon Shirley Hamilton memorial set for Sept. 26

Regardless of DSLR popularity, Rosen stays sold on film

Ad Community Shorts Night screens 15 films Oct. 1

Lyric Opera seeks new fans with massive ad campaign

Optimus colorist Craig Leffel heads ONE’s production

Ratings will tell if Cooper can fill Oprah’s shoes

First doc from 28-year Image Base airs on PBS

‘Contagion’ generated $12.5 mm here in film revenues

Radar/client collaboration creates Brach’s in-store spot

60 events set for Sept. 19-23 Social Media Week

4th annual Naperville International Festival runs Sept. 17-24

New BBDO Lottery spot involves giant jar of marbles

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