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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 ...

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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...

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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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ALLDAYEVERYDAY joins Heart, Brains & Nerve

By Reel Chicago Jul 25, 2023

Award-winning production company ALLDAYEVERYDAY has joined forces with Heart, Brains & Nerve for exclusive Midwest representation. Heart, Brains & Nerve was founded b...

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Chicago Fire, Chicago P.D. and Chicago Med not on Fall Schedule

By Reel Chicago Jul 24, 2023

NBC kicks off its 2023 Fall Schedule on Sept. 25 and Chicago Fire, Chicago P.D. and Chicago Med are not included on the schedule. NBC has shifted the ONE CHICAGO franchise ...

STRIKE

Over 1000 march in SAG-AFTRA rally

By Reel Chicago Jul 20, 2023

"F**k AI" was the rallying cry as over 1,000 SAG-AFTRA members - many wearing black SAG T-shirts — and supporters gathered at Millennium Park today and marched to Buckingha...

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White Sox vs. Cubs Crosstown Series coverage returns to NBC Sports

By Reel Chicago Jul 20, 2023

NBC Sports Chicago is ready to jump start the annual southside-northside rivalry once again with expanded, live coverage of the annual Wintrust Crosstown Series begin...

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The Bear: How to capture chaos in the kitchen

By Reel Chicago Jul 20, 2023

The Bear cinematographer Andrew Wehde lays out the ingredients that helped lend the FX hit series its unique visual flavor. Wehde spent more than a decade shooting commercia...

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Local 727 gives full support to striking SAG-AFTRA members

By Reel Chicago Jul 19, 2023

In a statement issued this morning, the Teamsters Local 727 gives their full support to the striking members of SAG-AFTRA. The Screen Actors Guild – American Federation of T...

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Showtime releases The Chi season 6 trailer and airdate

By Reel Chicago Jul 19, 2023

It appears that The Chi has completed filming all episodes of season 6. Showtime has released the official trailer and key art for the hit series returning this summer. Aft...

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The Bear, One Chicago, Justified, and more, comment on the strike

By Reel Chicago Jul 19, 2023

SAG-AFTRA has joined the WGA in the first dual strike from the two unions in more than six decades. Chicago actors from The Bear, The Chi, Chicago Fire, P.D., and Med, Just...

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Coors Light wants to keep diehard soccer fans chill this summer

By Reel Chicago Jul 18, 2023

Coors Light, the official beer of the first-ever Leagues Cup, is going all in on soccer this season with a new creative ad by modern culture agency, Alma. Soccer fans are ...

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15th anniversary of The Dark Knight. Here’s some fun facts

By Joia DaVida Jul 18, 2023

Believe it or not, it has been 15 years since Batman patrolled the streets of Chicago for the filming of The Dark Knight. The superhero film, directed by Christopher Nolan, was...

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The One Club accepting entries for ONE Screen Short Film Festival

By Reel Chicago Jul 18, 2023

The One Club for Creativity opened the call for entries for the 2023 edition of ONE Screen, the original short film festival for the global creative community that unites and...

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