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Soundtrack release party for Julian Grant feature June 22

By Ruth L Ratny Jun 19, 2011

A PARTY JUNE 22 for the soundtrack of 18 original country songs by the Crooked Willow band, from Julian Grant’s feature film, Fall Away, will be hosted by the film’s produce...

June 21 Hip Hop Summit tells how to get in the game

By Sarah Louise Klose Jun 19, 2011

The multibillion dollar Hip Hop industry is thriving. An entrepreneur who plays his cards right can hit the jackpot. Hopefully, he will share that wealth with his community.&nbs...

A $300,000 MacArthur grant for Lending’s 4-year doc

By Ruth L Ratny Jun 17, 2011

A $300,000 GRANT from the MacArthur Foundation was awarded to Oscar-nominated filmmaker Tod Lending, for his important new feature-length documentary, All the Difference.Typical...

Leviathan’s new design director introduced at party

By Ruth L Ratny Jun 17, 2011

More than 300 guests came out on a beautiful, balmy summer’s eve last Thursday to celebrate the first anniversary of design-focused hybrid Leviathan.They met the staff, saw th...

‘Next Top Model’ auditions Saturday in Ottawa, Il.

By Sarah Louise Klose Jun 17, 2011

Aspiring models get a chance to compete on America’s Next Top Model, when the popular cable show holds its only Chicago-area audition this Saturday, June 18, in Ottawa, 90 mil...

Oprah says she’s now “all in” with her OWN network

By Linda Mensch Jun 16, 2011

In her first appearance since her Chicago-based show ended in May, Oprah told an SRO crowd at the National Cable & Telecommunications conclave at McCormick Place, Oprah said...

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At 10th year mark, Williams tells what’s ahead for Element 79

By Lewis Lazare Jun 16, 2011

CALL IT AN EARLY BIRTHDAY SHOUT-OUT. In September, ad agency Element 79/Chicago will celebrate its 10th year in business. We wanted to know from Element 79 leader Br...

PSAs on value of Michigan incentives now airing

By Ruth L Ratny Jun 16, 2011

Two months after it was completed, a PSA promoting the economic reasons why Michigan’s film incentives should be continued is now airing on TV stations and theatre screens.The...

Ewww! A line around the block to see Paris Hilton

By Ruth L Ratny Jun 16, 2011

FORGET IMPORTANT SPEAKERS and breakthrough cable technology at The Cable Show Wednesday at McCormick Place. The exhibition floor, filled with about 500 booths, was jammed ...

June 18 first Superman movie extras casting call

By Ruth L Ratny Jun 15, 2011

An extras casting call, starting Saturday, June 18, is out loud and clear for Warner Bros. new Superman movie, Man of Steel, that starts shooting in the western suburbs and Chic...

Rob Lowe to portray Drew Peterson in Lifetime movie

By Mike Morgan Jun 15, 2011

It was just a matter of time before Hollywood latched into the story of Drew Peterson. A Lifetime movie is swinging into production about the former Bolingbroke cop, who h...

Fletcher reps new FotoKem’s workflow system here

By Mike Morgan Jun 14, 2011

Chalk up another innovative addition to Fletcher Camera & Lenses services. The high-end equipment house is now renting and managing the deployment of Burbank-based FotoKem�...

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Who will win S.C. Johnson’s $1 billion ad business?

By Lewis Lazare Jun 14, 2011

THE DAY OF RECKONING DRAWS NEAR. We refer, of course, to the decision regarding the fate of S.C. Johnson’s billion-dollar advertising account. Final pitches are done, an...

Red Car’s LoDolce edits R. Kelly’s new music video

By Ruth L Ratny Jun 13, 2011

Red Car’s Tim LoDolce reprised his editorial skills in R. Kelly’s plea to his lost love to return to his heart, in Radio Message, a music video that just bowed on MTV a...

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“Algren” doc, 2 others, rely on Kickstarter funding

By Ruth L Ratny Jun 12, 2011

GRITTY CHICAGO AUTHOR NELSON ALGREN (Man with the Golden Arm, Chicago, City on the Make) will come to life in the first feature-length documentary about him – provided the pro...

Harpo Studios starts staff downsizing

By Ruth L Ratny Jun 11, 2011

Nothing lasts forever, as Harpo Studios’ loyal employees are finding out, as layoffs have started in earnest following the end of Oprah’s 25-year Chicago show last month.Las...

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