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FILM

The Bear’s Jeremy Allen White stars in AppleTV+ ‘Fingernails’

By Barbara Roche Sep 27, 2023

If you've already binged the entire second season of The Bear and are craving more Jeremy Allen White to fill the void, you'll be happy to know that in addition to co-starring...

FILM

Michael Lippert’s ‘Sloane: A Jazz Singer’ has midwest premiere Oct 8

By Reel Chicago Sep 27, 2023

World-renowned singer, the late Carol Sloane is the subject of the new feature-length documentary Sloane: A Jazz Singer, directed by longtime Cutters edito...

CHICAGO MADE

Alex R Hibbert leaves The Chi

By Reel Chicago Sep 27, 2023

Alex R Hibbert, known for his role as Kevin on The Chi, bids farewell to both his character and the show's fans. Kevin is a character that was central to the show and ...

CIFF

Billy Dec’s ‘Food Roots’ screens at Chicago Film Festival

Sep 26, 2023

Emmy Winner and founder/CEO of Sunda New Asian, Billy Dec, will be joining his collaborators at the Chicago International Film Festival for the screening of their doc, Food R...

Reel Ad of the Week

Jane Lynch gets a playday in new LEGO campaign

By Reel Chicago Sep 26, 2023

The LEGO Group has released its new Play Is Your Superpower campaign featuring the brand’s first-ever fully playable brand film, which celebrates the heroes that can emerge ...

UNION

SAG-AFTRA, AMPTP could meet within days

By Reel Chicago Sep 26, 2023

As the Writers Guild of America (WGA) nears a potential resolution with the studios and streamers, SAG-AFTRA, a union representing 160,000 actors, is gearing up for its own ne...

NEW WORK

Grubhub enlists Snoop Dogg to deliver new campaign

By Reel Chicago Sep 26, 2023

Today, Grubhub, one of the leading food-ordering and delivery platforms in the United States, is launching its new marketing platform, "Did Somebody Say." This brand platform ...

SPORTS

Taylor Swift boosts ratings for Chiefs’ drubbing of Bears

By Reel Chicago Sep 26, 2023

The Bears lost 41-10 at the hands of the Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs. However, the real winners were Fox and Taylor Swift fans. Swift has proven once again that he...

REEL INTERVIEWS

INTERVIEW: Power Book IV: Force Editor, Jacques Gravett

By Colin Costello Sep 25, 2023

Jacques Gravett, ACE, is a respected figure in the film and television industry, recognized for his exceptional contributions as an editor. A distinguished member of prestigi...

Streaming

WTTW partners with Two by Four and Chicago musician/actor Common

By Reel Chicago Sep 25, 2023

WTTW, an integral part of Chicago news since 1955 has partnered with two other Chicago natives – musician, actor, artist, producer and activist Common and Ad Agency Two by ...

ONE CHICAGO

With the WGA strike close to an end when will One Chicago return?

By Reel Chicago Sep 25, 2023

After nearly 150 days of arduous negotiations and strike action in Hollywood, there is newfound optimism for the beloved One Chicago TV series - Chicago Fire, Chicago Med, and...

AWARDS

Quirks Media awards Shapiro+Raj

Sep 25, 2023

Shapiro+Raj, the largest independent minority-owned Future-Forward Insights Consultancy in North America, has received the prestigious honor of being named the 2023 MREF Phila...

STRIKE

Tentative agreement has been reached with AMPTP

By Reel Chicago Sep 24, 2023

In the final intense negotiations that extended through the weekend, The Writers Guild of America (WGA) and the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP) hav...

FESTIVALS

Reeling: 41st Chicago LGBTQ+ International Film Festival schedule

By Reel Chicago Sep 22, 2023

Reeling: The Chicago LGBTQ+ International Film Festival unspools 41 feature films and 12 short film programs over the following 10 days with virtual stream...

Chicago crews are hurting, where is the help?

By Reel Chicago Sep 22, 2023

Earlier this week, we ran a story about how IATSE local Mechanics Union 476 is hurting financially from the lack of work caused by the 143-day-old writers' strike and the 71-d...

STRIKE

The Iron Claw gets green light for promotion from SAG-AFTRA

By Reel Chicago Sep 22, 2023

The Iron Claw, featuring Zac Efron and Jeremy Allen White (The Bear), gets the green light for promotional activities from striking SAG-AFTRA union. The Iron Claw is c...

podcast series

The CEO Series offers an intimate look at Chicago’s most prominent leaders

By Reel Chicago Sep 22, 2023

Salvi Media, a content strategy agency in Chicago, has produced the web series, The CEO Series, profiling prominent Chicago-based CEOs across various industries, offering an i...

REEL BUSINESS

Hot Dog! Oscar Mayer’s Frankmobile changes name back to Wienermobile

By Reel Chicago Sep 21, 2023

Oscar Mayer's famous hot dog-themed vehicle, which briefly underwent a rebranding as the "Frankmobile" this summer to promote their all-beef frankfurters, is now returning to ...

NEW WORK

Allstate continues to be in good hands with W+K

By Reel Chicago Sep 21, 2023

The insurance industry is facing unprecedented challenges, from rising costs and climate change to attracting a new generation of customers who may approach insurance differen...

REEL BUSINESS

Playboy unfolds new vodka brand Play Hard

By Reel Chicago Sep 21, 2023

If you are an art lover and a vodka drinker, this is your jam. Playboy Spirits has announced the highly anticipated release of Play Hard, a premium line of vodka seltzers. ...

TOP STORIES

Chicago Media Composers & Lyricists joins The SCL

Havas Chicago Names Frank Dattalo as CCO

Pests are smart, Orkin Pros are smarter in new campaign

The Bear’s Jeremy Allen White stars in AppleTV+ ‘Fingernails’

Michael Lippert’s ‘Sloane: A Jazz Singer’ has midwest premiere Oct 8

Alex R Hibbert leaves The Chi

Billy Dec’s ‘Food Roots’ screens at Chicago Film Festival

Jane Lynch gets a playday in new LEGO campaign

SAG-AFTRA, AMPTP could meet within days

Grubhub enlists Snoop Dogg to deliver new campaign

Taylor Swift boosts ratings for Chiefs’ drubbing of Bears

INTERVIEW: Power Book IV: Force Editor, Jacques Gravett

WTTW partners with Two by Four and Chicago musician/actor Common

With the WGA strike close to an end when will One Chicago return?

Quirks Media awards Shapiro+Raj

Tentative agreement has been reached with AMPTP

Reeling: 41st Chicago LGBTQ+ International Film Festival schedule

Chicago crews are hurting, where is the help?

The Iron Claw gets green light for promotion from SAG-AFTRA

The CEO Series offers an intimate look at Chicago’s most prominent leaders

Hot Dog! Oscar Mayer’s Frankmobile changes name back to Wienermobile

Allstate continues to be in good hands with W+K

Playboy unfolds new vodka brand Play Hard

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