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CHICAGO MADE

30 years of suspense and thrills: celebrating The Fugitive

By Reel Chicago Aug 3, 2023

Three decades ago, Harrison Ford returned to his hometown Chicago to film a gripping thriller that captivated audiences with its heart-pounding chase, intense performances, and...

CELEBRITY

The Bear’s Ayo Edebiri on being cast in Marvel’s Thunderbolts

By Reel Chicago Aug 3, 2023

Back in January, it was revealed that Ayo Edebiri, known for her breakout role in The Bear, was set to join the Marvel Cinematic Universe in an undisclosed role for the upcomin...

REEL MOVES

Geletka+ adds CD John DeLuca and Paid Media Manager Iryna Tarnavska

By Reel Chicago Aug 3, 2023

Geletka+, Chicago’s fiercely independent creative collaboration agency located in the West Loop, today announced the expansion of its creative services and performance market...

FILM

Barbenheimer mania breaks records at Chicago theaters

By Barbara Roche Jul 31, 2023

Both Barbie and Oppenheimer have become massive summer box-office hits, and a cultural phenomena attracting a historic number of enthusiast audiences to Chicago theaters. T...

Special Report

‘Homeless Youth: An Invisible Crisis’ tonight on NBC 5 Chicago

By Reel Chicago Jul 29, 2023

NBC 5 Chicago will be airing a special, one-hour presentation titled Homeless Youth: An Invisible Crisis, featuring real life stories of survival for today’s Chicago you...

CITY NEWS

Eli’s is handing out cheesecake all over town this weekend

By Reel Chicago Jul 28, 2023

Right on the list with Chicago's most famous foods -- deep dish pizza and hot dogs, is Eli's Cheesecake -- the original Chicago-style cheesecake, created by restaurateur Eli...

Events

Chicago Filmmakers reveals program for CHICAGO SEEN VOLUME 16

By Reel Chicago Jul 28, 2023

Chicago Filmmakers presents CHICAGO SEEN VOL 16, showcasing original and exhilarating cinematic art from the Chicago independent & DIY film communities. Programmed ...

REEL MOVES

French Butter spices up roster with Etienne Proulx and Anneke Schoneveld

By Reel Chicago Jul 28, 2023

French Butter, the food and beverage production company, has expanded its directorial roster with two new additions designed to give the company greater breadth while offering ...

REEL MOVES

Leo Burnett Chicago names Liz Taylor as Co-President and COO

By Reel Chicago Jul 28, 2023

Leading global advertising agency Leo Burnett, announced today the appointment of Liz Taylor (not to be confused with the Liz Taylor who used to be at Leo Burnett) as Co-Presi...

Behind The Scenes

DP Dillon Schneider takes us behind the scenes of The Crusades

By Reel Chicago Jul 27, 2023

In writer-director Leo Milano’s debut feature, The Crusades, three friends find their school year thrown into turmoil by the possibility that their all-boys private high sch...

REEL MOVES

AbelsonTaylor appoints James Hesdon as Director of Performance Media

By Reel Chicago Jul 27, 2023

Leading health and wellness advertising agency AbelsonTaylor has hired digital media and marketing professional James Hesdon as director of performance media. His primary respo...

CHICAGO MADE

Power Book IV: Force releases first look photos for Season 2

By Reel Chicago Jul 27, 2023

STARZ is gearing up for the much-anticipated second season of the Chicago-Made series Power Book IV: Force, released a sneak peek with exciting first-look photos. Calling it a ...

REEL MOVES

OKRP announces four promotions in Chicago

By Reel Chicago Jul 25, 2023

Leading independent creative agency OKRP announced that it is promoting Ben Pfutzenreuter and Matt McNulty to Executive Creative Directors following a year in which the duo ha...

FESTIVALS

Creative Cypher’s XL Film Fest announces its official lineup

By Reel Chicago Jul 25, 2023

Creative Cypher’s XL Film Fest has released its official lineup for the three day festival beginning August 17th until August 20th. Founder Troy Pryor has created a unique op...

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