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A ‘BEAR’ writer attended WGA Awards with negative bank account

By Reel Chicago May 2, 2023

Last night, The Writers Guild East and Writers Guild West called for a strike against the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers. "Over the course of the negot...

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Chicago based Taylor Larue Media releases first feature length film

By Reel Chicago May 2, 2023

Taylor Larue Media recently released their first feature length film, McKenzie McCoy, on Amazon Prime Video. The Chicago-based media production company started in fashion ph...

WGA gives strike order as negotiations stall

By Reel Chicago May 2, 2023

The WGA has called for a general strike that includes TV and film writers across the United States. The strike order was announced Monday night, shortly before 12 midn...

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Chicago Med returns this Wednesday with a new episode

By Barbara Roche May 1, 2023

Chicago Med is back this Wednesday with a new episode titled, Look Closely and You Might Hear the Truth. After a brief hiatus, the One Chicago series is back on Wednesday n...

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Chicago P.D. is back with a new episode this Wednesday

By Barbara Roche May 1, 2023

Chicago P.D. returns with a new episode, The Bleed Valve. After a brief hiatus, the One Chicago series is back on Wednesday nights through May with the finale on May 24th. C...

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Chicago Fire will return with new episodes this Wednesday

By Barbara Roche May 1, 2023

Chicago Fire will return with a new episode this Wednesday. After a brief hiatus, the One Chicago series is back on Wednesday nights through May with the finale on May 24th. ...

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FlyOver immersive flying journey coming to Chicago’s Navy Pier

By Reel Chicago May 1, 2023

FlyOver, an immersive flying journey from global attractions and hospitality company Pursuit, is bringing its awe-inducing experience to Chicago’s Navy Pier. The multi-sens...

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ADC 102nd Annual Awards announce finalists

By Reel Chicago May 1, 2023

The One Club for Creativity today announced the finalists entries from 32 countries and regions for the global ADC 102nd Annual Awards. All finalists entries, as selecte...

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Director Dwayne Logan joins the Method & Madness roster

By Reel Chicago Apr 28, 2023

Production Studio Method & Madness adds Director Dwayne Logan to its directorial roster. Logan, a Chicago Native, has a passion for telling stories that look into the depth...

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Jerry Springer passes at age 79 at his home in suburban Chicago

By Reel Chicago Apr 28, 2023

Broadcaster, journalist, actor, producer, lawyer, and former mayor of Cincinnati, Jerry Springer has passed away at age 79. Springer died Thursday morning, peacefully at his ho...

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SHOWRUNNER Virtual Production Tool Kit wins Product of the Year at NAB

By Reel Chicago Apr 28, 2023

One hundred years after the NAB held its first annual convention, a one-year-old Chicago-based film technology company, SHOWRUNNER, won the prestigious Product Of The Year...

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SNICKERS partners with Bryce Young on SNICKERS Bryce Cream Bar

By Reel Chicago Apr 27, 2023

SNICKERS Ice Cream, proudly part of Mars, announced an ice-cold partnership with the 2023 NFL Draft's coveted prospect Bryce Young, offering NFL fans a cool way to chill out ...

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#OTVTonight returns in-person with the Museum of Contemporary Art

By Reel Chicago Apr 27, 2023

For the first time since 2019 #OTVTonight from Emmy and Webby-nominated non-profit streaming platform OTV – Open Television is returning in-person wi...

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Bob Odenkirk has joined The Bear in Season 2

By Barbara Roche Apr 26, 2023

Chicago native, Better Call Saul star, Bob Odenkirk, has joined Season 2 of the awarded winning FX series The Bear. Odenkirk's role in the series has not yet been disclos...

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