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  • 1619 Project

    Oprah Winfrey, Lionsgate, NY Times adapt 1619 Project By Reel Chicago      Jul 8, 2020

  • Lynch

    Chicago's Jane Lynch to host 'Weakest Link' on NBC By Reel Chicago      Jul 8, 2020

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    “Chicago Med” encore #1 show on the Big 4 networks By Reel Chicago      Jul 8, 2020

  • HBO Max orders 'Young Love' based on 'Hair Love' By Reel Chicago      Jul 7, 2020

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    Eleven04 has re-launched their First Backer Initiative By Katharin Mraz      Jul 8, 2020

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    The Mill teams up with EA SPORTS on 'Feel Next Level' By Reel Chicago      Jul 7, 2020

  • Chicago broadcasting icon Hugh Downs passes at 99 By Reel Chicago      Jul 7, 2020

Michael Jordan reacts to the weekend’s protests
  • CELEBRITY

Michael Jordan reacts to the weekend’s protests

By Katharin Mraz Jun 1, 2020 0 Comment
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With more than 80 people shot, a dozen killed and even more injured during protests, triggered by the murder of George Floyd, the weekend proved to be one of Chicago's deadlies...
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Chicago devastated, Cusack allegedly assaulted by CPD
  • BREAKING NEWS

Chicago devastated, Cusack allegedly assaulted by CPD

By Katharin Mraz Jun 1, 2020 0 Comment
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With 699 arrests, more than 80 people shot, a dozen killed and even more injured this was one of Chicago's deadliest weekends in recent memory. As mayhem and chaos spread acro...
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Iconic Central Camera damaged amid protests
  • BREAKING NEWS

Iconic Central Camera damaged amid protests

By Katharin Mraz Jun 1, 2020 0 Comment
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For those in the film industry, it’s tough to hear names like Central Camera go up in flames.  Founded in 1899, the third generation camera store reached its 121th anniv...
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Mayor Lightfoot has two words for Trump – “F U”
  • BREAKING NEWS

Mayor Lightfoot has two words for Trump – “F U”

By Reel Chicago May 29, 2020 0 Comment
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During a press conference held today, Mayor Lori Lightfoot lashed out at President Donald Trump for his tweet which promoted violence against Minneapolis protestors angered ove...
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Viola Davis narrates Leo Burnett’s first work for BOA
  • Reel Ad of the Week

Viola Davis narrates Leo Burnett’s first work for BOA

By Reel Chicago May 29, 2020 0 Comment
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Created by Leo Burnett in partnership with Groupe Connect—Leo Burnett’s first work for Bank of America—this spot is a lesson in how creative decisions can work in service...
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WTTW News correspondents host a virtual town hall
  • TV

WTTW News correspondents host a virtual town hall

By Reel Chicago May 29, 2020 0 Comment
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WTTW News correspondents and producers Brandis Friedman and Paris Schutz hosted a virtual town hall meeting, WTTW NEWS: COVERING COVID-19, to share their experiences producing...
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Round two of the Indie Film Town Hall was held Thursday
  • REEL PRO

Round two of the Indie Film Town Hall was held Thursday

By Reel Chicago May 29, 2020 0 Comment
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Round Two of the Indie Film Town Hall was held on Thursday, May 28th. The Town Hall meetings bring together Chicago’s independent film and media-making community during thes...
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Chicagoan, Sam Logan Khaleghi to release next feature
  • Reel Indie

Chicagoan, Sam Logan Khaleghi to release next feature

By Reel Chicago May 28, 2020 0 Comment
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Sam Logan Khaleghi carries a lot of titles in this town. The Northwestern University grad, former Chicago resident, and Chicago Emmy Nominee, is the writer, producer, director,...
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Lizzo covers ‘All Together Now’ in first Messenger spot
  • NEW WORK

Lizzo covers ‘All Together Now’ in first Messenger spot

By Reel Chicago May 28, 2020 0 Comment
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“See You Here” is Leo Burnett’s first major campaign for Messenger, developed in partnership with Facebook’s Creative X team. For the campaign’s off-platform debut, L...
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Pam Zekman among those laid off at WBBM CBS-2
  • TV

Pam Zekman among those laid off at WBBM CBS-2

By Reel Chicago May 28, 2020 0 Comment
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The economic impact of Covid-19 has hit CBS News and its Chicago affiliate WBBM CBS-2 in a big way. After 39 years of delivering award-winning investigative stories, iconic Pam...
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Chicago one of Hub cities being considered for NHL
  • TV

Chicago one of Hub cities being considered for NHL

By Reel Chicago May 28, 2020 0 Comment
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With a season completely dismantled on March 12 due to the novel coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic, the NHL is considering a plan that would bring the Stanley Cup Playoffs to NBC a...
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WGN Reporter assaulted during live shoot
  • TV

WGN Reporter assaulted during live shoot

By Colin Costello May 28, 2020 0 Comment
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Over the last four years, it has become increasingly acceptable in some circles to assault and threaten journalists and on-air reporters. Of course, when you are egged on and ...
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Eleven04 Story Forge online screenwriting competition
  • Reel Indie

Eleven04 Story Forge online screenwriting competition

By Katharin Mraz May 27, 2020 0 Comment
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As COVID-19 has reached its third month here in the U.S., it's exciting to know there are still contests and challenges to help industry folks stay on their toes.  A ...
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Move over Taco Tuesday… here comes WEGGSDAY!
  • NEW WORK

Move over Taco Tuesday… here comes WEGGSDAY!

By Reel Chicago May 27, 2020 0 Comment
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Much like Taco Tuesday, WEGGSDAY embraces the popularity of marrying a day of the week with a popular food. A two-minute original music video, titled “Wednesday Is Offici...
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Mayor Lightfoot releases guidelines for phase 3 reopening
  • THE NEW NORMAL

Mayor Lightfoot releases guidelines for phase 3 reopening

By Reel Chicago May 27, 2020 0 Comment
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Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot, in partnership with the Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH), industry leaders, labor leaders, and public officials from around Chicago, today re...
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Chicago takes a home a bundle of Telly Awards
  • AWARDS

Chicago takes a home a bundle of Telly Awards

By Reel Chicago May 27, 2020 0 Comment
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The 41st annual Telly Awards, the world’s largest honor for video and television content across all screens, has announced the 2020 winners. With a collection of...
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Heinz releases a ketchup-inspired puzzle
  • NEW WORK

Heinz releases a ketchup-inspired puzzle

By Reel Chicago May 27, 2020 0 Comment
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Bored of board games? Heinz, the maker of America’s favorite ketchup, is swooping in to save people from playing the same board games over and over. The brand recently releas...
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Chicago agencies nab 89 finalists in One Show
  • AWARDS

Chicago agencies nab 89 finalists in One Show

By Reel Chicago May 27, 2020 0 Comment
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FCB Chicago leads Chicago agencies with 31 The One Show 2020, finalists, including 28 on behalf of Illinois Council Against Handgun Violence.  Working with FCBXLord+T...
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Tonight: Michael Jordan hosts classic 1991 ‘SNL’
  • TV

Tonight: Michael Jordan hosts classic 1991 ‘SNL’

By Reel Chicago May 26, 2020 0 Comment
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Haven't gotten enough Michael Jordan from ESPN's uber successful The Last Dance? Jordan LeBron James, and Charles Barkley will headline opening night of this week’...
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When We All Vote encourages mayors to use their voices
  • SOCIAL MEDIA

When We All Vote encourages mayors to use their voices

By Reel Chicago May 26, 2020 0 Comment
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When We All Vote, a national nonpartisan organization, launched Civic Cities, a new initiative that encourages mayors to use their voices, governing authority and convening po...
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