Bridges Media Group VP/sales Jennifer Polk and new business director Danielle Ostrowski feel this is a prime time for the renaissance of a once valuable and
For a comparatively tiny amount of money, HMS Media is producing an ambtious 13-part, half-hour series with the self-explanatory title, “The Chicago Dance Project.”
Comedy genius Willy Laszlo says he had the time of his life in Chicago. He had creative freedom. He had a good full-time day job. He worked hard. But he
Chicago’s independent filmmaking scene continues its genre resurgence as Swym Good Films, the rising Black-owned production company founded by Chris Paicely and Miles August, releases the trailer and poster for
The Chicago-made independent feature Wrong Numbers is set to make its global debut this September on two major airlines, bringing the locally produced film to passengers aboard more than 1,600
If you think XL FEST is ‘just another festival’ you haven’t been paying attention. From August 14–23, Chicago becomes the center of gravity for a new class of storytelling innovation—and
Sure, you could just light some sparklers and call it a holiday—but why not lean into your patriotic duty and stream some movies that actually feel like Chicago? These picks
Chicago is mourning the loss of one of its grittiest exports. Michael Madsen, the tough-as-nails actor with a poet’s heart—best known for his unforgettable roles in Reservoir Dogs, Sin City,
NBC’s Chicago Fire is adding fresh energy to Firehouse 51 with the casting of Brandon Larracuente as a series regular for Season 14. The announcement was first reported by Variety,
Telemundo Chicago (WSNS-TV) has announced five-time Emmy Award-winning journalist Maria Berrelleza will join the station’s Noticiero Telemundo Chicago team as an on-air reporter, beginning Monday, June 30. The announcement was made by Sally
Marvel’s Ironheart isn’t just a superhero origin story — it’s a grounded, gutsy, tech-meets-magic ride anchored by Chicago grit and one breakout performance by Dominique Thorne. With the series now
Ironheart has landed on Disney+, and it’s got Windy City grit and big Marvel ambition. The new Marvel Television series centers on Riri Williams (Dominique Thorne), a teenage tech prodigy
The Marvel Cinematic Universe has officially touched down in Chicago. In the new Disney+ series, Ironheart, the city doesn’t just serve as a backdrop—it’s a character all its own. “It’s
Filmscape Chicago 2025 wrapped a highly successful weekend at CineCity Studios, with exhibitors and attendees alike calling it the most impactful year yet. Held June 21–22, the two-day film and
The inspiring award-winning documentary I’m Only Blind is set to make its Chicago premiere on July 12 at CineCity Studios. Filmed entirely in Chicago, the film follows the remarkable story
The son of legendary Chicago filmmaker John Hughes (The Breakfast Club, Ferris Bueller’s Day Off), John Hughes III has long forged a creative path of his own—one that blends music,
Choose Chicago launched the new Never Done. Never Outdone. marketing campaign to position Chicago as a premier global destination for leisure travel, meetings, and events. The new campaign was informed
FCB Chicago scored a major victory at the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity, winning two Grand Prix awards—Design and Digital Craft—for its groundbreaking new film and TV captioning system,
Chicago film and television production is buzzing with energy this summer, as soundstages across the city fill up with everything from studio blockbusters to indie gems. Cinespace Studios, The Fields
In a move that marks a vibrant new chapter for Chicago’s film industry, the Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE) has appointed Natasha P. Olguin as the new
