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FX’s The Bear scores 13 Emmy noms, including Outstanding Comedy Series

By Reel Chicago Jul 12, 2023

FX's hit filmed-in-Chciago dramedy series The Bear has made a remarkable impression on the Television Academy, garnering a total of 13 nominations for the 75th annual Emmy Awar...

Events

Chicago Filmmakers presents Roy’s World: Barry Gifford’s Chicago

By Reel Chicago Jul 12, 2023

Chicago Filmmakers presents Roy's World: Barry Gifford's Chicago (USA, 2020), by director and producer Rob Christopher with text written by Barry Gifford. Barry Gifford i...

CHICAGO MADE

National Lampoon’s Vacation returns to theaters for 40th anniversary

By Reel Chicago Jul 12, 2023

This year marks a significant milestone for comedy lovers and fans of the Griswold family as we celebrate the 40th anniversary of the iconic film National Lampoon's Vacation wi...

ONE CHICAGO

Yaya DaCosta reveals what would get her to return to Chicago Med

By Barbara Roche Jul 11, 2023

Chicago Med star Yaya DaCosta, known for her role as April Sexton, revealed that she would consider a return to the series with one condition. After leaving the series in Se...

CELEBRITY

Jamie Foxx was spotted enjoying a boat ride on the Chicago River

By Barbara Roche Jul 11, 2023

Jamie Foxx is clearly recovering well and was out enjoying himself in his first public appearance on Sunday. He was spotted enjoying a boat ride on the Chicago River with frien...

In memoriam

Memorial service to be held for Suzy Kellett, former Director of IFO

By Barbara Roche Jul 9, 2023

The Chicago film community has lost a significant leader who has forever made an imprint in our hearts and in the history of filmmaking in Chicago. Suzy Kellett, former Directo...

Events

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 ...

ONE CHICAGO

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...

REEL MOVES

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...

Streaming

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 ...

CHICAGO MADE

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...

FESTIVALS

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...

CHICAGO MADE

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 ...

UNION

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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