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  • Highdive's new Jeep spot is worth making noise about By Reel Chicago      Mar 1, 2021

  • OKRP names Elena Robinson Head of Production By Reel Chicago      Mar 1, 2021

  • Chicago's United Center becomes Federal Vaccination Site By Reel Chicago      Feb 26, 2021

  • NBC Chicago launches docuseries "Vaccinated State" By Reel Chicago      Feb 26, 2021

  • Ballast Point announces: Big Gus and Wee Gus By Reel Chicago      Feb 26, 2021

Lee England Jr. starts conversation for America
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Lee England Jr. starts conversation for America

By Daniel L. Patton Jan 20, 2021 0 Comment
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Lee England, Jr.’s We The People opens with a serene orchestral vibe that kind of sounds like the beginning of Beethoven’s 9th Symphony. From there, it goes into a mélange...
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Second City, ‘SNL’ announce scholarship recipients
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Second City, ‘SNL’ announce scholarship recipients

By Reel Chicago Jan 19, 2021 0 Comment
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Legendary comedy institution The Second City announces the recipients of a new scholarship for diverse comedic talent in partnership with Saturday Night Live. The creati...
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Women grab their Nintendos by the controllers
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Women grab their Nintendos by the controllers

By Reel Chicago Jan 18, 2021 0 Comment
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In their new campaign, Nintendo celebrates the everyday game play embraced by students, mothers, and celebrities alike. Gaming stereotypes often depict a young, male gamer. ...
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M.A.D.D. Rhythms kicks off 20th season with King tribute
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M.A.D.D. Rhythms kicks off 20th season with King tribute

By Reel Chicago Jan 18, 2021 0 Comment
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Chicago’s premiere tap collective, M.A.D.D. Rhythms, has announced its 20th Anniversary Season. In 2021, the company continues to make a difference dancing rhythms with its ...
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‘100 Days to Live’ directorial debut for Chicago filmmaker
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‘100 Days to Live’ directorial debut for Chicago filmmaker

By Reel Chicago Jan 18, 2021 0 Comment
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Cinedigm has announced the release date for its recently acquired film - 100 Days to Live, a taut psychological thriller set in the world of suicide prevention and mental heal...
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Year in Review: Dan Fisher of Bottle Rocket Media
  • Year in Review

Year in Review: Dan Fisher of Bottle Rocket Media

By Barbara L. Roche Jan 18, 2021 0 Comment
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Editor’s Note: In 2020, the world changed right before our very eyes. Ad agencies, production companies and post houses were forced to adapt and begin a “new normal” wor...
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Gotham winner ‘Identifying Features’ comes to Siskel
  • FILM

Gotham winner ‘Identifying Features’ comes to Siskel

By Reel Chicago Jan 15, 2021 0 Comment
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The acclaimed, gripping Mexican border thriller from debut Mexican filmmaker Fernanda Valadez, Identifying Features, will open January 22 with Chicago's Gene Siskel Film Center...
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City announces $2.5 million arts fund
  • CITY NEWS

City announces $2.5 million arts fund

By Reel Chicago Jan 15, 2021 0 Comment
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Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot and the Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE) today announced $2.5 million in funding opportunities for Chicago artists and ...
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Macaulay Culkin supports Trump out of Home Alone 2
  • FILM

Macaulay Culkin supports Trump out of Home Alone 2

By Reel Chicago Jan 15, 2021 0 Comment
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Macaulay Culkin speaks out in his supports the removal of Donald Trump's cameo from Home Alone 2: Lost in New York. Culkin, who starred as Kevin McAllister in the popular 19...
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Groundbreaking doc ‘What About Me’ to air in Feb
  • FILM

Groundbreaking doc ‘What About Me’ to air in Feb

By Reel Chicago Jan 14, 2021 0 Comment
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Groundbreaking documentary What About Me will air in syndication February 6–28, 2021. In an effort to change the negative perceptions of African American Men in the media, 5J...
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Cutters Chris Claeys retires from editing
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Cutters Chris Claeys retires from editing

By Reel Chicago Jan 14, 2021 0 Comment
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"Now is a good time to retire. After 37 years at Cutters and 47 in the industry, I'm ready to move forward and retire here at year end." That's the rare email message our frie...
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Harry Lennix confirms he’s Martian Manhunter
  • TV

Harry Lennix confirms he’s Martian Manhunter

By Reel Chicago Jan 13, 2021 0 Comment
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Acclaimed actor Harry Lennix (The Matrix, Man of Steel) may have been born in Chicago, but soon the 56-year-old star, star of television's hit series Blacklist will be from Mar...
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Nicole Brandell Joins FCB as Chief Strategy Officer
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Nicole Brandell Joins FCB as Chief Strategy Officer

By Reel Chicago Jan 13, 2021 0 Comment
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FCB today announced that Nicole Brandell has been brought on board as Chief Strategy Officer (CSO) of FCB Chicago. As the CSO, Brandell will partner closely with Kelly Grav...
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Canon, FCBX present digital experience for CES
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Canon, FCBX present digital experience for CES

By Reel Chicago Jan 13, 2021 0 Comment
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In partnership with FCB and its experiential arm, FCBX premiered an interactive digital experience through five unexpected experiences and innovation cornerstones to celebrate ...
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$550 Million Powerball Jackpot for tonight’s drawing
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$550 Million Powerball Jackpot for tonight’s drawing

By Reel Chicago Jan 13, 2021 0 Comment
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If you want the chance to win over a half billion bucks, then be sure to carve out a moment in your day to pick up a Powerball ticket as the jackpot continues to roll with an e...
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Energy BBDO’s new brand campaign for Home Instead
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Energy BBDO’s new brand campaign for Home Instead

By Reel Chicago Jan 12, 2021 0 Comment
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Home Instead, the leading provider of in-home care for older adults, has launched a new brand identity and campaign to promote the evolving organization. Created in partnership...
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Michael Apted prolific director, producer, writer has died
  • In memoriam

Michael Apted prolific director, producer, writer has died

By Reel Chicago Jan 12, 2021 0 Comment
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Michael Apted, producer, writer and actor, and one of the most prolific film directors of his generation has died at age 79. Born in 1941 in Aylesbury, England, Apted had an...
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McDonald’s introduces new Chicken sandwich
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McDonald’s introduces new Chicken sandwich

By Reel Chicago Jan 11, 2021 0 Comment
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2021 will see the Chicken Sandwich Wars rage on. McDonald’s has announced a new Crispy Chicken Sandwich, which is joining the roster of long-time favorites like the Big Mac...
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Schaumberg CEO fired after storming U.S. Capitol
  • BREAKING NEWS

Schaumberg CEO fired after storming U.S. Capitol

By Colin Costello Jan 11, 2021 0 Comment
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On the same day the U.S. Department of Justice filed charges in federal court against the mob that stormed the U.S. Capitol building last Wednesday, Bradley Rukstales, a Schaum...
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Mill Chicago’s Hilbert fired for insurrection tweets
  • BREAKING NEWS

Mill Chicago’s Hilbert fired for insurrection tweets

By Colin Costello Jan 10, 2021 0 Comment
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BREAKING NEWS ON REEL 360 Reel 360 has confirmed that Erica Hilbert, who was The Mill Chicago’s managing director since 2019, has been fired due t...
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