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Back to the Future cast reuniting at Fan Expo Chicago 2023

By Reel Chicago Jul 7, 2023

The Back to the Future cast members gather for a reunion at Fan Expo Chicago. The incredible Michael J. Fox, Christopher Lloyd, Lea Thompson, and Tom Wilson, who portrayed the ...

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David Eigenberg of Chicago Fire surprises LA Fire & Rescue Station 16

By Reel Chicago Jul 7, 2023

Chicago Fire star David Eigenberg surprised the real-life heroes of the Los Angeles County Fire Department’s Station 16 in Watts — one of the houses featured on the new Dic...

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AbelsonTaylor promotes Eric Densmore to Senior VP, Business Development

By Reel Chicago Jul 7, 2023

Leading health and wellness advertising agency AbelsonTaylor has promoted 26-year healthcare marketing industry veteran Eric Densmore to senior vice president, business develop...

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Timothy Olyphant in Full Circle streams back-to-back with Justified

By Barbara Roche Jul 7, 2023

Justified: City Primeval is not the only Timothy Olyphant series premiering in July. We predicted this would likely happen due to Olyphant's busy year of filming. Plan for ...

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Justified: City Primeval season episode names and airdates

By Barbara Roche Jul 7, 2023

When FX recently announced the premiere date of the Justified: City Primeval limited series starring Timothy Olyphant, many of us prepared to clear our calendar on July 18, ord...

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FACETS announces the return of Anime Auteurs for 2023

By Reel Chicago Jul 6, 2023

Presented by FACETS Anime Club, the Anime Auteurs series highlights 5 films from influential anime filmmakers on July 20-22. The works shine a light on films that have he...

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Filmed in Chicago, The Crusades screens this week at the Pickwick

By Reel Chicago Jul 6, 2023

Chicago's Bad Little Thing, Inc, releases its first feature and dramatic comedy, The Crusades in select theaters and on VOD & Digital on July 7. The comedy will screen ...

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IATSE releases Core Principles for Applications of AI and ML technology

By Reel Chicago Jul 5, 2023

The International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE), announced its Core Principles for the Application of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) te...

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IATSE Local 600 offers financial relief for members affected by WGA strike

By Reel Chicago Jul 5, 2023

The International Cinematographers Guild (IATSE Local 600) announced a comprehensive series of financial relief policies for members affected by the 2023 Writers Guild of Ameri...

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Deleted footage of Bill Murray in Ant-Man & The Wasp revealed

By Reel Chicago Jul 4, 2023

Fans of the Marvel Cinematic Universe were thrilled when it was announced that veteran actor Bill Murray would be joining the cast of Ant-Man & The Wasp: Quantamania. Howev...

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Second City’s Alan Arkin (1934-2023)

By Reel Chicago Jul 2, 2023

Alan Arkin, an esteemed American actor, director, and musician, who carved an indelible mark on the entertainment industry with his exceptional talent and multifaceted skills h...

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The Bear: Complete list of dozens of cameos and guest appearances

By Joia DaVida Jun 30, 2023

Season 2 of The Bear hit Hulu last week and not only are critics raving, but The Bear season 2 is FX’s biggest premiere on Hulu ever! Season 1 had a peppering of notable came...

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Streaming platform Mansa joins the XL Film Festival

By Reel Chicago Jun 30, 2023

The XL Film Festival, powered by Creative Cypher, will feature a top tier collaboration with Mansa. Mansa is a free, ad-supported streaming platform highlighting Black cont...

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Film Critic Michael Phillips serves as Guest Chef for the Guest House

By Reel Chicago Jun 29, 2023

On Thursday, July 6th, noted Chicago Tribune Film Critic Michael Phillips will serve as Guest Chef for the Chicago-based nonprofit organization Guest House, whose mission is t...

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