The death of Catherine O’Hara at age 71 has prompted an emotional outpouring from colleagues, collaborators and friends who worked alongside her across a career that spanned more than five
Forge Virtual Studios is officially opening the doors to its new Chicago-area virtual production facility, announcing complimentary one-to-one tours and tech demos ahead of paid bookings beginning in March. Alongside
The Chicago Bears head into Sunday controlling their own postseason fate. Still, thanks to developments elsewhere in the NFC, they may not need everything to go perfectly to secure a
Pope Leo XIV has warned that the “future of humanity is at stake” amid wars around the globe. The Chicago-born pontiff is visiting Turkey on his first trip abroad as
For more than a decade, Angie Gaffney has been one of Chicago’s most influential creative producers and community builders. From her early work at The Onion and Onion Labs to
Chicago is where the yellow brick road truly begins, shaping Oz, inspiring Emerald City, and paving the way for Wicked When Wicked: For Good arrives in theaters, audiences will be
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
Director Ritesh Gupta, repped in the U.S. by Merman Branded, is back behind the camera for the NHL’s latest round of its celebrated “The Next Golden Era is Now” campaign
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
Jeep is taking a walk —well, driving —on the wild side for its latest campaign. The legendary off-road brand has released “Wild Thoughts,” a social-first marketing push that hands the
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
The Chicago International Film Festival (CIFF) closed the 61st edition of North America’s longest-running competitive film festival on Sunday October 26, and announces the winners of its Audience Awards in four categories:
State Farm is back on the gridiron with two fresh 30-second spots that keep the brand’s winning NFL campaign with Patrick Mahomes humming, and they both land squarely in our
Filming gets underway on The Elkhorn Special, an independent feature from Chicago’s Redleg Films, set against the suburban backdrop of Berwyn and Riverside. Principal photography is scheduled for October 13–28,
Chicago filmmaker Duane Edwards (Wrong Numbers) has locked in the cast for his upcoming thriller Laura Louise, which begins production near Dixon, Illinois later this month. The project brings together
Fresh off the palate of its Emmy-nominated first season, NBC Chicago’s hit culinary/comedy series Poochie & Pang (eat Chicago) returns for its eagerly awaited second season as the dynamic, offbeat duo will
The Chicago International Film Festival announced the full lineup of films and programs included in this year’s 61st edition of North America’s longest-running competitive film festival. Unspooling at venues across the city
In a bold move reinforcing its commitment to elevating authentic storytelling and emerging talent, AMC Networks has officially signed a two-year licensing deal for Brand New, a powerful drama from the Creative Cypher/XL Fest pipeline. The deal
The feature film Moses the Black, originally slated to film in Chicago, has shifted its filming location to the Champaign / Urbana area with a startup September 8–30, 2025. Following
Turns out indie films don’t always need to follow the rulebook. Director Duane Edwards is proving it in just about every way with his debut feature Wrong Numbers. Audience engagement data shows
