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Joseph Zucchero, whose sandwich shop inspired The Bear, passes at 69

By Reel Chicago Mar 9, 2023

Joseph Zucchero, the man behind Chicago’s legendary Italian beef stand Mr. Beef in River North, which inspired last summer’s breakout hit, The Bear, passed away this week a...

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REEL WOMEN: Actor, writer, producer, Jennifer Goodman

By Reel Chicago Mar 8, 2023

Editor’s Note: Five years ago we had an idea. Being a woman-owned publication, it made sense to celebrate women who were making a difference in the industries we cover. So, w...

FESTIVALS

10th Annual Chicago Critics Film Festival returns to Music Box Theatre

By Reel Chicago Mar 8, 2023

The Chicago Film Critics Association (CFCA), the Chicago-area print, online and broadcast critics group that celebrates the art of film and film criticism, announces the first ...

PRODUCTION CENTRAL

Devil in the White City hits another pitchfork in the road

By Barbara Roche Mar 7, 2023

In the newest setback to the Devil in the White City, Hulu has pulled the plug on the decades-in-the-making series, adding to a long line of obstacles of Who's-on-first? Who's ...

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Guinness is uniting communities for the best St Patrick’s Day yet

By Reel Chicago Mar 7, 2023

Last year, we finally marched again. And this year, it’s time to keep surging forward, together. This March, Guinness is taking a bold approach to help accomplish a common go...

UNION

DGA & AMPTP set negotiation date; WGA prepares for contract talks

By Reel Chicago Mar 6, 2023

The Directors Guild of America (DGA) and the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP) have agreed to enter into formal contract negotiations on May 10 for th...

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REEL WOMEN: Whitney Reynolds host of the Whitney Reynolds Show

By Reel Chicago Mar 6, 2023

Editor’s Note: Five years ago we had an idea. Being a woman-owned publication, it made sense to celebrate women who were making a difference in the industries we cover. So, w...

REEL MOVES

Los York hires SG+Partners for Midwest representation

By Reel Chicago Mar 3, 2023

Creative studio Los York has expanded its reach by hiring Chicago-based directorial and creative representation firm SG+Partners for representation in the Midwest. An aw...

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Industry powerhouse Diane Jackson joins Makers as VP Global Production

By Reel Chicago Mar 3, 2023

Global producer network Makers is accelerating the continued growth and momentum of its producer-led model with the appointment of industry powerhouse Diane Jackson as VP Globa...

CHICAGO MADE

Chicago’s critically acclaimed Somebody Somewhere sets season 2 air date

By Reel Chicago Mar 3, 2023

Although the story is set in set in Manhattan, Kansas, Chicago gets to take the bow for this critically acclaimed HBO Original comedy series. Somebody Somewhere, starring and ...

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AbelsonTaylor appoints Dan ‘Ziggy’ Zigulich Senior Vice President

By Reel Chicago Mar 2, 2023

Leading health and wellness advertising agency AbelsonTaylor has hired Dan 'Ziggy' Zigulich as senior vice president and director of integrated content and production, a new po...

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Upshot welcomes Brett O’Bourke as Head of Studio Production

By Reel Chicago Mar 2, 2023

Upshot, one of the Midwest’s top advertising agencies is making moves. The company recently added entertainment industry impresario Brett O'Bourke as Head of Studio Productio...

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Sojourner Truth Festival of the Arts symposium begins today

By Reel Chicago Mar 2, 2023

In 1976, an extraordinary group of Black feminist artists and activists organized the first ever Black women’s film festival: the Sojourner Truth Festival of the Arts. Fi...

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DCEO launches annual Women’s HERstory Month campaign

By Reel Chicago Mar 2, 2023

The Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) launched its annual Women's HERstory Month campaign — developed to celebrate and support women-owned busin...

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