Illinois is taking a major step toward sustainable production, unveiling a new “green” tax credit designed to encourage environmentally responsible filmmaking across movies and television. The initiative introduces a five
Mars is rolling out a new global campaign on April 7, Protect the Peanut, across M&M’S social channels. The campaign centers around a short documentary by BBDO Chicago that brings to
Bi-coastal ATB Talent Agency is establishing a presence in Chicago with the launch of a new theatrical division, marking the company’s latest expansion under owner Todd M. Eskin. Founded in 2008, the
In Chicago’s growing production landscape, The Fields Studios has built its philosophy around something simple. An experienced leadership team, reliable support, and a collaborative environment where filmmakers and television producers
Chicago prepares for an HBO Max series. The streamer has ordered a pilot for American Blue, starring Milo Ventimiglia (This Is Us) and directed by David Ayer, with filming expected
The Chicago made short film White History Month, starring Wesley Jonathan (Roll Bounce, City Guys), will have its Chicago premiere at the Chicago IndieCon Film Festival on Sunday, February 22,
HBO Max has officially ordered a pilot for American Blue, continuing its momentum toward scalable, character-driven dramas modeled on the success of The Pitt. The project is being produced by
At a time when the post-production industry continues to recalibrate around shifting budgets, new platforms, and evolving creative demands, The Colonie stands out for its ability to adapt while remaining
Patrick John Flueger, the actor best known for portraying Officer Adam Ruzek on NBC’s Chicago P.D., has returned to filming after taking a personal leave of absence earlier this season.
FACETS and the Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE) will celebrate the 35th anniversary of the Chicago-made holiday classic Home Alone (1990) with a special free screening
The 83rd Golden Globe nominations dropped this morning. While this year’s race is dominated by global heavyweights like Sentimental Value and One Battle After Another, Chicago still carved out its
Michael Mann is coming home. Well, for a little while. The iconic Chicago-born filmmaker has officially confirmed that Heat 2, his long-gestating follow-up to the 1995 crime classic, will film
Chicago hosted the final stop of the AICP Awards Tour on Thursday evening, bringing friends, co-workers, and colleagues together at the Old Post Office, for an evening that blended celebration
Moses the Black arrives in theaters nationwide on January 30, 2026, bringing a gritty, Chicago rooted story of reckoning and redemption to the big screen. The film comes from Simeon
As 2025 enters its final stretch, cameras continue to roll across Chicago. Network series, streamers, indie features, and commercial shoots will be keeping crews busy through the last quarter of
A huge congratulations goes out to FCB Chicago and Rakish Entertainment, whose groundbreaking accessibility initiative “Caption with Intention” swept the 2025 Clio Entertainment Awards, earning three Grand Awards in Theatrical:
For more than four decades, Chicago Studio City (CSC) has stood as one of the most enduring and influential production hubs in the Midwest. The family-run operation has helped define
Who doesn’t love a good scary movie on Halloween night? Bring out the stash of Halloween candy and popcorn balls because we’ve rounded up some of the best horror films
The city that launched the most influential duo in American film criticism is marking a major milestone this fall. The Chicago Film Office and the Department of Cultural Affairs and
President Trump used social media to repeat his threat to impose a 100% tariff on films produced outside the United States and imported into the U.S. market. The proposal, still
