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Burrell makes life grander in Toyota’s Grand Highlander

By Reel Chicago Sep 8, 2023

The 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander is no ordinary SUV. It's Toyota's most powerful midsize SUV to date, and this marketing campaign is designed to let the world know it. Now, ...

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Disney100 to open in Chicago, the birthplace of Walt

By Reel Chicago Sep 7, 2023

Get ready to embark on a magical journey through Disney history as Disney100: The Exhibition is set to open in Chicago on November 18, 2023. Presented by The Walt Disney Ar...

WLS Sports Director Jim Rose Retiring After 41 Years

By Reel Chicago Sep 7, 2023

Jim Rose, the acclaimed sports director and anchor of WLS, will be retiring on September 15, marking the end of his illustrious 41-year tenure at the Chicago ABC-owned station....

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Highdive unveils “Dents” campaign for JEEP

By Reel Chicago Sep 6, 2023

The iconic Jeep brand is launching its latest campaign, "Dents," showcasing the Grand Cherokee and Grand Cherokee 4xe models. This comprehensive campaign, created by Highdive, ...

ONE CHICAGO

How do they do the realistic surgeries on Chicago Med?

By Reel Chicago Sep 6, 2023

When it comes to achieving the look of realistic surgeries on screen, the team behind the One Chicago series Chicago Med relies on their incredible special effects skills. ...

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Writers and Actors strike could cost Illinois $500 million

By Reel Chicago Sep 6, 2023

As the strike led by Hollywood's major unions - The Writers Guild of America and SAG-AFTRA, stretches into September, the economic consequences are beginning to surface, potent...

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ColorNation expands colorists roster with vets

By Reel Chicago Sep 5, 2023

Reid Brody's ColorNation is celebrating its first anniversary by welcoming two esteemed colorists to its roster. Vincent Taylor, a seasoned artist based in Los Angeles, and Lea...

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Camp K announces diverse coaches roster for 2023 Competition

By Reel Chicago Sep 5, 2023

As the deadline for submissions to AICP's popular Camp Kuleshov (Camp K) trailer competition approaches, a lineup of experienced Coaches has been unveiled, ready to provide men...

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Mentos taps Gregory Bros to celebrate quirky ways of eating

By Reel Chicago Sep 5, 2023

In this week's edition of "The Reel Ad of the Week," we shine the spotlight on Mentos, the beloved chewy mints that have captured the hearts of millions worldwide. The cand...

In memoriam

Chicago fans pay tribute to Jimmy Buffet who died at age 76

By Barbara Roche Sep 4, 2023

Chicago Jimmy Buffet fans paid tribute to the legendary singer who passed away at his home in Sag Harbor on Long Island, New York, on September 1 from Merkel cell ski...

CHICAGO MADE

Power Book IV: Force, Tommy’s Back

By Reel Chicago Sep 3, 2023

Power Book IV: Force, Season 2, Episode 1 titled Tommy's Back has made a gripping entrance, setting the stage for what promises to be an enthralling season. Tommy Egan (Joseph ...

CHICAGO MADE

Justified: City Primeval finale twist suggests Raylan and Boyd rematch

By Reel Chicago Sep 1, 2023

In the closing moments of Chicago made, Justified: City Primeval, the portrayal of Timothy Olyphant's meticulous U.S. Marshal, Raylan Givens, reveals a yearning for a simple pl...

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Episode Recap: The Chi “Mo Douda, Mo Problems”

By Reel Chicago Sep 1, 2023

Please note that this plot recap contains spoilers for The Chi Season 6, Episode 2. Love takes center stage in this episode of The Chi as various characters grapple with it...

Two Chicago area women will vie for The Golden Bachelor 2023

By Reel Chicago Sep 1, 2023

Since the announcement of The Golden Bachelor, fans and critics alike have been pondering whether the female contestants would be age-appropriate for the show's senior star, 72...

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