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Barrett puts finishing touches on new Oak Park stage

Jan 31, 2003

With a hearty laugh, Brad Barrett said he's "about $15,000 away" from finishing the construction of his 7,200-sq. ft. AGLS (for A Great Lighting Stage) in Oak Park. Soundpro...

‘Spaceman X’ lands in Quincy

Jan 31, 2003

Filmmakers Peter Craig and Rachel Craig At 25, Peter Craig is a man with a past.?Back in eighth grade, the Quincy, Illinois?native directed his first short film t...

AFTRA elects 14 to board

Jan 31, 2003

Local AFTRA elected Dick Kay to the national board and 14 other members to board membership, out of 263 total voted ballots. Representing freelance actors/announcers, model...

Calabash animating 2 more shorts

Jan 31, 2003

Still from "Tryst Watch" Happily basking in the glow of its Oscar-nominated "Stubble Trouble" in 2001, Calabash animators are back at the drawing board with two more...

Spots BME helps seek financial aid for the late Bill Reis’ family

Jan 31, 2003

Bill Reis Spots BME's Bruce Frankel is reaching out to the community in an effort to financially assist the 17-year old son of the late audio engineer, Bill Reis. ...

I-Cubed wants to be seen a’new

Jan 31, 2003

Arturo by Dennis Manarchy Photographer Dennis Manarchy pulled out all stops to dramatically capture partners Arturo Cubacub and Mark Adler, and new colorist Mark Ma...

Film Critics Feb. 24 Oscars in Chicago to be private event

Jan 31, 2003

Kevin Spacey won the 2000 CFCA Best Actor award for "American Beauty" Hollywood comes to Chicago a month before the Oscars to honor the winners of 2002's best in ...

New section amplifies local music

Jan 25, 2003

By Dan Page SCREENZINE.COM Music Editor Greetings. Welcome to the new music column. It’s been a while since I spoke to some of you, the first time for other...

Keefe’s new company brings comedy where it’s desperately needed ? the business world

Jan 12, 2003

Humorist Joe Keefe, Humor Resources' fearless leaderLast year was the best year in the history of Joe Keefe's Humor Resources. Actually, it was his only year.?The la...

I-Cubed Wrangler spots rope in acclaim

Jan 12, 2003

I-Cubed garners accolades for these Wrangler jeans commercials. Risk taking by agency Two by Four gave the now-airing Wrangler commercials their edge and brought the...

Digital video plays on the legitimate stage

Jan 12, 2003

Scott Parkinson (Cassius) in Julius Caesar. photography by Liz Lauren Synchronization of racing clouds and stars that move across five massive screens, with the pass...

Heart attack fatal to actor Rick Bauer

Jan 12, 2003

Rick Bauer was the quintessential actor, said friend and fellow actor Shirley Kelly. "I don't know anyone more dedicated to his craft than Rick.?He never had a bad day, never ...

Fitzgerald’s the venue for Lazzeretti films

Jan 12, 2003

Ron Lazzeretti Spoke director Ron Lazzeretti is a man of many talents, says executive director Ed Amaya, referring to Lazzeretti's little known Tuesday night gig at F...

Burnett producer Basham rides ‘Man with a Van’ to Austin film festival

Jan 12, 2003

John Ennis is the 'Man With A Van' Come March, "Man with a Van," a comedy short with sitcom ambitions, starts out on the festival route. The Aspen Comedy Festival w...

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