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Lakefront Pictures ‘The Unseen’ is set to premiere in Chicago on June 30

By Reel Chicago May 30, 2023

The Chicago-made suspense, horror feature The Unseen from Lakefront Pictures is set to premiere in LA, Chicago, NYC, and on Apple TV and on demand on June 30. Jennifer A. G...

ONE CHICAGO

A breakdown of the One Chicago season finales

By Reel Chicago May 26, 2023

Wednesday was a spectacular night for the close of season for One Chicago as all three finales left us gripping, grieving, wondering, and worried to death. Chicago Med, Chicago...

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6 Chicago movies to watch this Memorial Day

By Reel Chicago May 26, 2023

Memorial Day is not only a time to honor and remember our fallen heroes but also an opportunity to celebrate the vibrant city of Chicago. Known for its rich history, iconic...

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‘Art and Pep’ Peacock premiere kicks off Pride Month on June 1

By Reel Chicago May 26, 2023

Critically-acclaimed Independent documentary Art and Pep features the love, life and legacy of Art Johnston and José Pepe Peña. Art and Pep, the feature documentary about ...

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Knickpoint breaks ground on The Fields Studios

By Barbara Roche May 26, 2023

Knickpoint Ventures broke ground this week on the vacant lot of the former Marshall Field's warehouse property, moving forward on a plan for The Fields Studios that has been i...

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What do we love about Schmicago? Everything

By Joia DaVida May 25, 2023

If you’ve been waiting to binge on season 2 of the hit musical comedy series Schmigadoon! now is the time to do it. Season 2 has dropped on Apple TV+ with a new name, Schmica...

CITY NEWS

Pritzker announces CPRU “Crisis Prevention & Response Unit”

By Reel Chicago May 23, 2023

Ahead of Memorial Day Weekend, Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Human Services are launching CPRU the citywide "Crisis Prevention & Response Unit", a hig...

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Katharin Mraz’s You’re Out! is in with distributors

By Colin Costello May 23, 2023

Chicago-produced feature film You’re OUT!, directed by former Reel Chicago writer Katharin Mraz, has hit a home run with both a sales agent and distribution. Adler &...

Events

Filmscape Chicago releases their 2023 Class Schedule

By Barbara Roche May 23, 2023

Filmscape Chicago 2023 has released the Class Schedule for their highly anticipated annual industry trade show, to be held on the weekend of June 24 - 25. Now entering their...

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Power Book IV: Force sets premiere date, drops photos & teaser trailer

By Reel Chicago May 22, 2023

Power Book IV: Force Season 2 premiere date has been released by Starz. Tommy Egan returns in this third Power spinoff on Friday, September 1, 2023. The series continues to...

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Sarofsky evolves its elemental design touches for Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3

By Reel Chicago May 22, 2023

The Sarofsky touch floats like a feather through the opening titles of Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3. Produced by Marvel Studios and distributed by Walt Disney Studios Moti...

Events

Seed&Spark 30-Min Mentor: Christie Marchese on Distribution for Indies

By Reel Chicago May 21, 2023

Seed&Spark is holding another 30-Min Mentor event for independent filmmakers. The trickiest part of making a film is actually making sure you have the right audience. Bu...

ONE CHICAGO

Chicago Med season finale pics and promo

By Barbara Roche May 18, 2023

Chicago Med season finale is this Wednesday, May 24. In the finale, the 2.0 cutting-edge operating room may reveal some life threatening flaws. Dr. Dean Archer (Steve...

ONE CHICAGO

Chicago Fire season finale pics and promo

By Barbara Roche May 18, 2023

Chicago Fire season finale is this Wednesday, May 24. In the finale, titled Red Waterfall there will be some big adjustments ahead for Brett. Will they or won't they? Brett an...

ONE CHICAGO

Chicago P.D. season finale pics and promo

By Barbara Roche May 18, 2023

Chicago P.D. season finale is this Wednesday, May 24. In the finale, titled A Better Place, we will be faced with the race to get ahead of the looming disaster that has been ...

UNION

SAG-AFTRA prepares for negotiations; WGA strike picks up steam

By Barbara Roche May 18, 2023

Momentum builds as the WGA enters week 3 of their strike against the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers. Hundreds gathered Wednesday in solidarity as writer...

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Emperor of Ocean Park pauses production

By Barbara Roche May 18, 2023

Emperor of Ocean Park June 20 start date is likely delayed as they have elected to take a pause while monitoring the progress of the WGA strike negotiations. They will be w...

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Justified: City Primeval drops trailer, poster art and premiere date

By Barbara Roche May 18, 2023

Justified: City Primeval released a new teaser trailer and poster art with a premiere date set on July 18. Timothy Olyphant returns with his famous stetson as U.S. Marshall Ray...

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DDB Chicago chills with 8 Gold Cubes at 2023 ADC Awards

By Reel Chicago May 18, 2023

DDB Chicago had a "chill" night at the ADC 102nd Annual Awards ceremony, held at Terminal 5 in New York during Creative Week 2023. The ADC Designism Cube, for the entry ...

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Deli Boys set to return to Chicago to film Season 1

By Barbara Roche May 18, 2023

The Abdullah Saeed pilot Deli Boys that filmed in Chicago last October, has been picked up by Disney’s Onyx Collective, which showcases content from creators of color and und...

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Chicago Media Composers & Lyricists joins The SCL

Havas Chicago Names Frank Dattalo as CCO

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Lakefront Pictures ‘The Unseen’ is set to premiere in Chicago on June 30

A breakdown of the One Chicago season finales

6 Chicago movies to watch this Memorial Day

‘Art and Pep’ Peacock premiere kicks off Pride Month on June 1

Knickpoint breaks ground on The Fields Studios

What do we love about Schmicago? Everything

Pritzker announces CPRU “Crisis Prevention & Response Unit”

Katharin Mraz’s You’re Out! is in with distributors

Filmscape Chicago releases their 2023 Class Schedule

Power Book IV: Force sets premiere date, drops photos & teaser trailer

Sarofsky evolves its elemental design touches for Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3

Seed&Spark 30-Min Mentor: Christie Marchese on Distribution for Indies

Chicago Med season finale pics and promo

Chicago Fire season finale pics and promo

Chicago P.D. season finale pics and promo

SAG-AFTRA prepares for negotiations; WGA strike picks up steam

Emperor of Ocean Park pauses production

Justified: City Primeval drops trailer, poster art and premiere date

DDB Chicago chills with 8 Gold Cubes at 2023 ADC Awards

Deli Boys set to return to Chicago to film Season 1

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