Barbara Roche

REEL PRO

Exclusive set photos filming Season 7 of Grace and Frankie

By Barbara Roche Aug 13, 2021

For those of us, myself included, who have been concerned whether we would ever see Grace and Frankie return, I have good news. Netflix gave us a Friday the 13th surp...

REEL PRO

Producer Wayne Morris on set at Universal Studios FL

By Reel 360 May 28, 2021

The team at Universal Studios Florida Production Group (USFPG) recently conducted an in-depth video interview with Producer Wayne Morris. The interview took place on the se...

RISING

Filmmaker Kristian Mercado Figueroa’s eclectic vision

By Jessica Velle Apr 26, 2021

Latinx filmmakers are paving the way when it comes to opportunities for inclusion. In an industry where we fight for our stories to be heard, seen, and green lit, Kristian Merc...

In memoriam

Rare behind-the-scenes footage with Roger Mudd

By Media Burn Mar 12, 2021

For three decades, Roger Mudd epitomized network TV news. It is difficult now, in an age saturated with media personalities, to imagine just how influential anchors like Mudd w...

Sundance

The virtual 2021 Sundance Film Festival begins

By Reel 360 Jan 28, 2021

The 2021 Sundance Film Festival begins on January 28, and while it can be navigated in pajamas from the comfort of your couch (highly recommended, by the way!) they’ve packed...

Film

Universal Studios Florida’s Production Stages are open

By Reel 360 Dec 18, 2020

The production professionals comprising Universal Studios Florida's Production Group (USFPG) are ready to welcome the next round of film, TV and commercial productions to their...

HOLIDAY SPIRIT

Reel 360’s Last-Minute Holiday Gift Guide

By Reel 360 Staff Dec 16, 2020

Happy Hanukkah! And we are just around the corner from Christmas and Kwanza, so it's that time of the year to offer up the Reel 360 / Reel Chicago Ultimate Holiday Gift Guide. ...

MEDIA

TIME 2020 Person of the Year: Joe Biden & Kamala Harris

By Reel 360 Dec 12, 2020

TIME names Joe Biden and Kamala Harris, President-elect and Vice President–elect of the United States, as the 2020 Person of the Year. TIME Editor-in-C...

Music

Disney announces pre-orders for Soul vinyl album

By Reel 360 Dec 12, 2020

Walt Disney Records announces the pre-orders for Disney and Pixar's Soul Original Score vinyl album and Music From and Inspired by Soul vinyl album. The digital Soul Or...

ARK: Survival Evolved to be an animated TV Series

By Reel 360 Dec 11, 2020

Studio Wildcard has partnered with acclaimed director Jay Oliva (Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, Justice League: The Flashpoint Paradox) to executive produce and co-showrun an...

NEW WORK

1stAveMachine animates boogieing for Grubhub

By Reel 360 Dec 2, 2020

Helmed by storytelling production company 1stAveMachine BA directors Antonio Balseiro and Fede Heller, and full-service advertising agency 72andSunny for Grubhub, this an...

Celebrity

Robert De Niro issues warning about life after Trump

By Reel 360 Nov 10, 2020

Actor Robert De Niro, a longtime critic of Donald Trump, expressed his relief at the president’s loss in the 2020 election on Monday’s broadcast of MSNBC’s The Beat. ...

Union News

Nike commercial shoot picketed in Chicago

By Barbara Roche Oct 16, 2020

On Saturday, members of I.A.T.S.E Local 476 picketed a Nike commercial that was filming in Chicago using a non-union crew. The members of Chicago Local ...

Run for the White House

Trump vs. Biden Presidential debates are scheduled

By Reel 360 Sep 3, 2020

President Trump and former Vice President Joe Biden will go head-to-head in three debates before the general election. They will meet on the stage for the first of three debate...

Run for the White House

Teamsters endorse Joe Biden and Kamala Harris

By Reel 360 Aug 21, 2020

The International Brotherhood of Teamsters today announced its endorsement of former Vice President Joe Biden for president and Senator Kamala Harris of California for vice pre...

REEL PRO

Female entrepreneurs develop disposable HMUA kits

By Katharin Mraz Aug 16, 2020

There’s nothing better than three amazing, intelligent women putting their heads together to solve the world’s problems, one day at a time. HMUA PAX, a women...

Sundance

Sundance announces Women at Sundance | Adobe Fellows

By Reel 360 Aug 10, 2020

Sundance Institute announced today the 11 artists selected for its first-ever Women at Sundance | Adobe Fellows, designed to meaningfully support women artists creating bold n...

Events

Back to school with Rick & Morty, Minions & Spongebob

By Reel 360 Aug 5, 2020

Kids want a fresh new look for the first day of school, even if it's just a walk to the kitchen table. Sprayground – the innovative accessory, backpack and influential street...

Byron Allen’s Networks launch on Du in Middle East

By Reel 360 Jul 22, 2020

Seven of Allen's Global Television Networks begin a multi-year distribution deal with Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company’s Du platform. The distribution deal wa...

Sundance

Sundance selects 2020 Native Filmmakers Lab Fellows

By Reel 360 Jun 30, 2020

Five Indigenous filmmakers have been chosen to participate in the 2020 Sundance Institute Native Filmmakers Lab, reimagined and expressed digitally this year on Sundance Co//a...