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Filmworkers gains new services with Giannini Creative

By Mike Morgan Apr 26, 2011

Giannini Creative has pooled its resources with Filmworkers Club, giving agencies the convenience of working with a single creative partner across multiple media platforms.The c...

“We Believe” Cubs doc producer sued by investors

By Ruth L Ratny Apr 26, 2011

A CAUTIONARY TALE. A couple who believed that their investment in the upbeat 2008-09 Cubs documentary, “We Believe,” would return an ROI has filed a lawsuit against th...

“You Don’t Know Jack” trivia game back in new forms

By Ed M. Koziarski Apr 25, 2011

Responding to growth in social and family gaming for consoles, and in mobile games, Jellyvision Games released new versions of its cheeky game show-style trivia game, You Don’...

Two local films in May 5-9 Architectural & Design Festival

By Charlie Trimarco Apr 25, 2011

The Architecture and Design Film Festival comes to Chicago May 5-9 at the Gene Siskel Film Center. “With Chicago’s rich architectural history, we couldn’t think of a more ...

International non-fiction TV guru speaks at 5/19 seminar

By Ruth L Ratny Apr 22, 2011

Chicago gets its very first seminar on non-fiction and unscripted programming – a.k.a. reality TV -- when high-level New York-based cable network consultant Peter Hamilton com...

Catania regroups to produce psychological thriller

By Ed M. Koziarski Apr 21, 2011

Lance Catania was one day into the Michigan production of his psychological thriller Cables last fall when he made what he calls “the toughest decision I’ve ever made.“I s...

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Byrne doc follows Tamale’s bid for Leather Queen

By Ed M. Koziarski Apr 19, 2011

When Tamale, an interdisciplinary artist and comedian, invited filmmakers C. Bryne and Nadia Oussenko to document her bid for the crown in the 25th annual International Ms. Leat...

Coincidence? MTV pilot and local show have same plot?

By Ruth L Ratny Apr 18, 2011

Call it one of those great-minds-think-alike coincidences that two-year old “Fun Employed” webisodes and MTV’s “UnderEmployed” upcoming pilot are mirror images of each...

Cinespace gets a clean bill from EPA inspectors

By Ruth L Ratny Apr 18, 2011

A minor remodeling accident last week at Cinespace Studios blew out of control when a freelancer allegedly suspected asbestos contamination and decided to play hero and call in ...

Upcoming ratings crucial for “Chicago Code’s” second season

By Ruth L Ratny Apr 18, 2011

“CHICAGO CODE” creator and executive producer Shawn Ryan, who was honored at the Hugo Awards last week, told guests that the show’s ratings for the next three weeks will ...

Apply for Energy BBDO job by submitting Chicago video

By Ruth L Ratny Apr 17, 2011

Applicants for the Energy BBDO postproduction assistant job now have until midnight Sunday night to submit their qualifications – but not by the cover-letter-resume old school...

Michigan webathon fights bill to kill $25 million cap

By Mike Morgan Apr 15, 2011

Michigan film workers will rally Sunday, April 17, for a non-stop, 15 hour webathon to raise money to fund a TV spot campaign, in an effort to influence the legislature to maint...

One TV show, two pilots prep for spring filming here

Apr 12, 2011

The producers of “Powers,” a TV pilot for Sony TV and FX Productions reportedly coming here in mid-June, are no strangers to shooting television entertainment in Chicago.A-l...

Cutters expands to Detroit via RingSide acquisition

By Ruth L Ratny Apr 12, 2011

Tim McGuire’s Cutters, one of Chicago’s biggest and most established production/post houses, just got bigger. It finalized the acquisition last week of integrated medi...

“Hung” gets third season $1 million incentives approval

By Mike Morgan Apr 11, 2011

WHILE A SECOND SEASON of ABC’s “Detroit 1-8-7” won’t be decided until May, “Hung” – the HBO series set in Metro Detroit – will be around for another season, than...

Editor Bob Carr named NYFest’s first Living Legend

By Ruth L Ratny Apr 11, 2011

New York’s giant commercials industry tends to be all wrapped up in itself and when it’s spring awards time, the predictable winners are members of New York/Los Angele...

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George Wendt, beloved ‘Cheers’ star and Chicago comedy legend, dies at 76

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

Filmworkers gains new services with Giannini Creative

“We Believe” Cubs doc producer sued by investors

“You Don’t Know Jack” trivia game back in new forms

Two local films in May 5-9 Architectural & Design Festival

International non-fiction TV guru speaks at 5/19 seminar

Catania regroups to produce psychological thriller

Byrne doc follows Tamale’s bid for Leather Queen

Coincidence? MTV pilot and local show have same plot?

Cinespace gets a clean bill from EPA inspectors

Upcoming ratings crucial for “Chicago Code’s” second season

Apply for Energy BBDO job by submitting Chicago video

Michigan webathon fights bill to kill $25 million cap

One TV show, two pilots prep for spring filming here

Cutters expands to Detroit via RingSide acquisition

“Hung” gets third season $1 million incentives approval

Editor Bob Carr named NYFest’s first Living Legend

Sundance Institute’s ShortsLab comes to Chicago May 7

BBDO’s Mike Roe up to bat as director on Sox spots

Senate unananimously passes SB398 moving the tax credit sunset to 2021

Toronto comedy director Shamata now on Dictionary Films’ roster

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