“Chicago Fire” and “Chicago PD” cast members will be in attendance, along with 400 expected other guests, at the End of Summer Soiree benefit
PRODUCTION IS RAMPING UP as four TV shows get underway at Cinespace starting this Friday, when NBC Universal’s “Chicago Fire” and “Chicago PD”
When a famous Hollywood movie star returns to his native Chicago in March, the local film industry will have its first informal ambassador to Hollywood, to interest other Chicagoans in
The proposed V-SPANN cable channel has edged forward in its goal towards becoming the state’s first TV channel dedicated to the needs and stories of military veterans, by settling in
Tremendous progress in elevating Cinespace Studios as the central core of Chicago’s film infrastructure in just 14 months, since Gov. Pat Quinn cut the studio’s opening
A year after Gov. Pat Quinn led the groundbreaking ceremonies, $80 million Cinespace is starting to come together like the major Hollywood-like studio complex it promised it would be.
Gala Catering
Regina Taylor, the acclaimed actress/director/writer of films and stage, will be part of the Feature Film Seminar extravaganza that veteran filmmaker <a
A big treat is ahead for area film students –- or any interested camera person, for that matter — with the special workshop headed by A-lister cinematographer Anastas
It was all about jobs. And if the media and people assembled for the Cinespace ribbon-cutting and press conference Tuesday didn’t get it the first time, Gov. Pat Quinn made
A minor remodeling accident last week at Cinespace Studios blew out of control when a freelancer allegedly suspected asbestos contamination and decided to play hero and call in an EPA
The timing couldn’t be worse. The much-anticipated Cinespace Chicago film studio was into construction on the first phase of the soundstages when the House rushed to pass Senate Bill 4
Hulu has canceled Deli Boys after two seasons, ending the critically well-received crime comedy just over two months after its six-episode second season debuted on the streamer. Produced by Disney’s
Scabby the Rat has spent decades appearing wherever organized labor believes workers are getting squeezed. This week, the giant inflatable rodent found himself a new gig in show business. Specifically
Firehouse 51 is welcoming a new firefighter. Actor Da’Vinchi has joined the cast of NBC’s Chicago Fire as a series regular for the upcoming 15th season, bringing a new face to one
The HBO Max drama American Blue has begun filming the pilot for a series starring Milo Ventimiglia and directed by David Ayer. Much of the location filming is taking place
The 2026 Patrick Lives On Film Showcase will open with a curated slate of selected short films and PSAs, bringing filmmakers and Chicago’s production community together for an evening that
Chicago prepares for an HBO Max series. The streamer has ordered a pilot for American Blue, starring Milo Ventimiglia (This Is Us) and directed by David Ayer, with filming expected
Mexico has officially entered the global production incentive race with the announcement of a new national cinema tax credit, but the move is not expected to shift the competitive landscape
Two award-winning short films produced through Chicago State University’s CSU CINEMA program will begin streaming on Tubi on February 1, offering national visibility for emerging Chicago filmmakers. The films are
