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‘Chicago Fire,’ ‘Chicago P.D.,’ ‘Chicago Med’ Begin Filming This Week

ChiHards have been waiting far too long to hear these four words: One Chicago is back! With the SAG-AFTRA and WGA strikes now in the rearview, NBC’s three cornerstone dramas…

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‘Deli Boys’ to Begin Filming Season One in Chicago This January

One of (hopefully) many new productions for Chicago and Illinois in the new year is taking shape. The comedy pilot Deli Boys was picked up to series back in May,…

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AD COMMUNITY

DDB Hires Leo Burnett’s Chaka Sobhani as President and International Chief Creative Officer

DDB will have new leadership at the helm in 2024. DDB Worldwide has hired Leo Burnett’s Global Chief Creative Officer Chaka Sobhani as its president and international chief creative officer,…

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Five Questions with Another Country Creative Director Joe Phillips

What do Drax the Destroyer, Chris Isaak and a raucous round of Hollywood Squares have in common? They’re all right here as Another Country’s Creative Director of Sonic Branding Joe…

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ONE CHICAGO

‘Chicago Fire,’ ‘Chicago P.D.,’ ‘Chicago Med’ Begin Filming This Week

ChiHards have been waiting far too long to hear these four words: One Chicago is back! With the SAG-AFTRA and WGA strikes now in the rearview, NBC’s three cornerstone dramas…

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‘Chicago Fire’ Expected to Begin Filming Right After Thanksgiving

The strike is over. So now what? As Hollywood and the television and film production community across the country rejoices, the question is now: when will everyone’s favorite shows begin…

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DIVERSE VOICES

DDB Hires Leo Burnett’s Chaka Sobhani as President and International Chief Creative Officer

DDB will have new leadership at the helm in 2024. DDB Worldwide has hired Leo Burnett’s Global Chief Creative Officer Chaka Sobhani as its president and international chief creative officer,…

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‘Deli Boys’ to Begin Filming Season One in Chicago This January

One of (hopefully) many new productions for Chicago and Illinois in the new year is taking shape. The comedy pilot Deli Boys was picked up to series back in May,…

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PILOT SEASON

‘Deli Boys’ to Begin Filming Season One in Chicago This January

One of (hopefully) many new productions for Chicago and Illinois in the new year is taking shape. The comedy pilot Deli Boys was picked up to series back in May,…

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SAG-AFTRA Reaches Tentative Agreement With Studios, Ending Actors Strike… So Now What?

“The strike officially ends at 12:01 a.m. on Thursday, November 9.” After a grueling four months on strike, SAG-AFTRA has officially reached a tentative agreement on a new three-year contract…

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ON THE MOVE

charlieuniformtango Welcomes Alyson Griffith as Head of Sales

James Rayburn, charlieuniformtango’s Editor/CEO announced Alyson Griffith has been named the company’s new Head of Sales. James says, “Alyson is an exceptional talent in her own right. Her experience and…

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IFA Chicago Names Wesley Julian New Executive Director

The Independent Film Alliance (IFA) Chicago has named Wesley Julian its new executive director as it works to fulfill its mission to build and support Chicago’s independent film industry. Julian…

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POWER BOOK IV: FORCE

SAG-AFTRA Reaches Tentative Agreement With Studios, Ending Actors Strike… So Now What?

“The strike officially ends at 12:01 a.m. on Thursday, November 9.” After a grueling four months on strike, SAG-AFTRA has officially reached a tentative agreement on a new three-year contract…

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Friday Marks the Season Two Finale for ‘Power Book IV: Force,’ Here’s Your First Look

The finale is here. Tommy’s battle to take over the Chicago drug game reaches its dramatic peak as the Season Two conclusion arrives this Friday. Here’s your first look at…

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FIVE QUESTIONS WITH SCREEN

Five Questions with Another Country Creative Director Joe Phillips

What do Drax the Destroyer, Chris Isaak and a raucous round of Hollywood Squares have in common? They’re all right here as Another Country’s Creative Director of Sonic Branding Joe…

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Five Questions with 11 Dollar Bill’s Matt Wade

What do Jay-Z, Magic Johnson, and The Great British Bake Off have in common? They’re all right here as 11 Dollar Bill Senior Editor and Creative Lead Matt Wade stopped…

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TRAILER PARK

Friday Marks the Season Two Finale for ‘Power Book IV: Force,’ Here’s Your First Look

The finale is here. Tommy’s battle to take over the Chicago drug game reaches its dramatic peak as the Season Two conclusion arrives this Friday. Here’s your first look at…

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Chicago-Made Holiday Movie ‘Reporting for Christmas’ Premieres on Hulu November 1st

The uplifting, family-friendly holiday movie Reporting for Christmas will premiere on Hulu November 1, where it will be streaming exclusively this holiday season. The film will also be available to …

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LOADING DOC

Oscar Nom Bing Liu’s Rockford Premiere of “What the Hands Do” Headlines 815HORTS Dec 2

Plus Seven Company announced today that 13 short films have been selected for screening at 815HORTS: A 5HORT Film Festival, including Academy Award nominee Bing Liu’s Rockford premiere of “What the Hands…

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Doc Chicago Kicks Off with A Conversation with Kartemquin’s Gordon Quinn

This year’s edition of the free Doc Chicago mini-conference begins Friday with “A Conversation with Gordon Quinn,” featuring filmmaker extraordinaire, fair use advocate, and mentor to numerous other documentarians: Kartemquin…

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FILMMAKER FOCUS

Michael Chait, Ryan Urban Team Up on Visually Stunning Music Video for Big Time Rush

Everybody is working for the weekend. In this case, a talented collective teamed up in Detroit to bring the latest hit from pop quartet Big Time Rush entitled Weekends –…

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Sean Fahey’s ‘For Kicks’ Premieres At 11th Urban Action Film Fest in NYC

Get ready to kick off an unforgettable cinematic experience as Sean Fahey’s For Kicks makes its grand entrance at the 11th Urban Action Film Festival in the heart of NYC!…

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HERStory

DDB Hires Leo Burnett’s Chaka Sobhani as President and International Chief Creative Officer

DDB will have new leadership at the helm in 2024. DDB Worldwide has hired Leo Burnett’s Global Chief Creative Officer Chaka Sobhani as its president and international chief creative officer,…

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Thought-Provoking Comedy ‘The OG Bootcamp’ to Film in Chicago This January

Chicago Filmmaker Zanah Thirus (pictured top left), recognized as one of Diversity in Cannes’ Top Ten Filmmakers of the Decade, is set to challenge societal norms and tickle funny bones…

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ON THE FILM FESTIVAL CIRCUIT

Oscar Nom Bing Liu’s Rockford Premiere of “What the Hands Do” Headlines 815HORTS Dec 2

Plus Seven Company announced today that 13 short films have been selected for screening at 815HORTS: A 5HORT Film Festival, including Academy Award nominee Bing Liu’s Rockford premiere of “What the Hands…

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Call for Submissions Now Open for Patrick Lives On Showcase and Fundraiser

Great films for a great cause. The 7th Annual Patrick Lives On Film Showcase, sponsored by Resolution Digital Studios and Cinespace Film Studios, takes place at Resolution Studios on Saturday,…

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PHOTO BOOTH

Photo Exclusive: ‘Fresh Films: A Celebration of 50 Years of Hip Hop’ at the Music Box

It was a special night at the Music Box on Monday. For the entire month of September, the Music Box Theatre is proud to present “Fresh Films: A Celebration of…

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PHOTO BOOTH: Midwest Film Festival’s 14th Annual Women & Gender Non-Conforming Filmmakers Night

For the 14th consecutive year, the Midwest Film Festival (MFF) hosted its Women & Gender Non-Conforming Filmmakers Night. The event showcases and celebrates the work of historically underrepresented filmmakers and…

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TOP SPOT OF THE WEEK

State Farm Brings Back Its Magic Jingle with Jimmy Fallon, Ludacris and Others

Highdive announced its new 360-degree campaign for State Farm, “The Right Kind of Magic,” which launches later this week across broadcast, streaming, digital, social and radio. The creative plays off the very…

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Cramer-Krasselt and Sarofsky Team Up for Landmark Credit Union’s Clever ‘Banking Made Easy’

Landmark Credit Union recently launched an integrated marketing campaign activating its refreshed brand identity through the theme of Banking Made Easy. The video components of the cross-media campaign developed by…

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SUPER BOWL

Best and Worst Ads of the 2023 Super Bowl? Top Creatives and Execs Share Their Picks!

In the advertising world, Super Bowl Sunday is about anything but football. It’s about the commercials! Ad agency pros from throughout Chicago and across the country chatted with Screen about…

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Super Bowl Picks and Pans from Cutters Studios Editor Michael Lippert

Which Super Bowl spots did you love? Which did you not love? Let’s hear what the pros had to say! We were thrilled to have Cutters Studios Editor Michael Lippert…

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CHICAGO TV NEWS

‘Chicago Fire,’ ‘Chicago P.D.,’ ‘Chicago Med’ Begin Filming This Week

ChiHards have been waiting far too long to hear these four words: One Chicago is back! With the SAG-AFTRA and WGA strikes now in the rearview, NBC’s three cornerstone dramas…

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‘Deli Boys’ to Begin Filming Season One in Chicago This January

One of (hopefully) many new productions for Chicago and Illinois in the new year is taking shape. The comedy pilot Deli Boys was picked up to series back in May,…

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THE BEAR

SAG-AFTRA Reaches Tentative Agreement With Studios, Ending Actors Strike… So Now What?

“The strike officially ends at 12:01 a.m. on Thursday, November 9.” After a grueling four months on strike, SAG-AFTRA has officially reached a tentative agreement on a new three-year contract…

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Filmed-In-Chicago ‘The Bear’ Renewed for a Third Season at FX

Yes, yes, YES, CHEF! Popular comedy-drama The Bear will return for a third season on FX in 2024, the Disney-owned cable network has announced. The news comes months after the…

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LIGHTS CAMERA LOUISVILLE

SAG-AFTRA Reaches Tentative Agreement With Studios, Ending Actors Strike… So Now What?

“The strike officially ends at 12:01 a.m. on Thursday, November 9.” After a grueling four months on strike, SAG-AFTRA has officially reached a tentative agreement on a new three-year contract…

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“Last, Best and Final Offer” Sent to SAG-AFTRA Negotiating Committee by AMPTP

This is it. The Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP) has sent its “final offer” to the SAG-AFTRA Negotiating Committee. And now, the film and television industry across…

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