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COLCOA French Film Fest pushed to 2021

By Reel 360 Jun 30, 2020 0 Comment

The Franco-American Cultural Fund (FACF), a unique collaboration between the Directors Guild of America (DGA), the Motion Picture Association (MPA), France’s Society of Autho...

COLCOA FRENCH FILM FESTIVAL

23rd Colcoa French Film Festival announces winners

By Reel 360 Oct 2, 2019 0 Comment

Sunday night, after a night that saw the newly renovated DGA get evacuated due to the fire alarm that would not shut off, The Franco-American Cultural Fund announced the awards ...

COLCOA FRENCH FILM FESTIVAL

‘Les Misérables’ charges Colcoa opening night audience

By Reel 360 Sep 25, 2019 0 Comment

The annual City of Lights, City of Angels Film Festival got off to thought-provoking and impressive start with the debut of Ladj Ly's politically-charged film, Les Misérables....

COLCOA FRENCH FILM FESTIVAL

‘La Belle Epoque’ to close Colcoa French Film Fest

By Reel 360 Sep 9, 2019 0 Comment

Bonjour! The Franco-American Cultural Fund has announced that the acclaimed dramedy La Belle Epoque, which premiered in May at the Cannes Film Festival, will close this year�...

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‘Les Misérables’ to open Colcoa French Film Festival

By Colin Costello Aug 28, 2019 0 Comment

Michael friggin' Mann. I was less than 20 feet away from one of my directing idols (Manhunter, Heat, Collateral) as he addressed the guests of the The Franco-American Cultura...

Shameless in town filming this week September 25, 2020
Showtime’s longest-running series, Shameless was seen filming in town today for some pickup shots. A small crew filmed exterior drone shots of the infamous Gallagher house for VFX plates. The award-winning series was scheduled to air this summer, but like many other productions, shut down in March due to COVID-19. The cast headed back to […]
White Sox cancel 2021 SoxFest due to COVID September 25, 2020
Following the Cubs move to cancel the 2021 Cubs Convention, the Chicago White Sox have now canceled SoxFest 2021 due to the uncertainty over the COVID-19 pandemic. The 28th edition was scheduled for Jan. 22-23 at McCormick Place. “Each season, the entire organization looks forward to bringing our team and fans together at our annual […]
McDonald’s introduces McFlurry birthday suit September 25, 2020
2020 birthday parties canceled? Not so fast! The McFlurry is turning 25, and since the best part of celebrating at home is wearing whatever you want, McDonald’s is inviting fans to join the festivities by introducing the McFlurry 25th B-Day Suit… you heard that right! For 25 years, the McFlurry has been sweetening moments big and small. […]
Chicago native Alex Meneses talks about upcoming film September 25, 2020
In honor of Latino Heritage Month, we sat down with actress, model and philanthropist Alex Meneses. Alex is a Chicago native living in Los Angeles, who fell in love with acting while in high school after being inspired by a performance from Rita Moreno in West Side Story. Following high school, Alex landed a modeling contract and moved to Europe […]
MFF Union & Indie Passion Projects exciting lineup September 25, 2020
Join Midwest Film Festival and The Gene Siskel Film Center on Tuesday, September 29th at 6:00pm at the CHI-Town Movies Drive-In with a brand new themed night to celebrate the passion projects created by Union & Indie Filmmakers. This night is all about celebrating the short films created not only by indie filmmakers, but also members of […]
‘Chicago Fire, P.D. and Med’ Who’s in? Who’s out? September 25, 2020
Last month, we reported that NBC‘s top-rated (even in reruns) Wednesday night, dubbed “One Chicago,” would return on November 11. With production reportedly set to resume on Chicago P.D., Chicago Med and Chicago Fire on October 6, the Reel Chicago team thought it was time to look at cast additions and subtractions. Chicago Med Coming: Chicago […]
Susan Carlson leaves NBC-5 to focus on family September 24, 2020
Who hasn’t had a crush at one time or another on Susan Carlson, who has been one of the queens of local news for 29 years. Some of the Reel Chicago team never missed her morning broadcast before moving to LA. Now, the beloved anchor has announced, via Twitter, that she will be leaving NBC-owned […]
LA Latino Film Fest, Netflix launch Latinx Fellowship September 24, 2020
The Los Angeles Latino International Film Festival (LALIFF) announced today the launch of LALIFF’s Inclusion Fellowship Series. This newly established program will focus on building a more inclusive and equitable industry for all members of the Latinx community. Each year, the fellowship will champion an underrepresented group from within the Latinx community. For its inaugural […]
Chicago Bears’ legend Gale Sayers dies at 77 September 23, 2020
Gale “Kansas Comet” Sayers, Legendary Chicago Bears running back who’s book the 1971 movie Brian’s Song was based on, died today. He was 77. His death was announced by David Baker, president of the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Inducted back in 1977, he was the youngest player in pro football history to join their […]
STORY’s real people share sweet memories for Hershey’s September 23, 2020
STORY’s Ky Dickens got couples to reveal the magic and mishaps of their first kiss in a sweet campaign for Hershey’s. Conceived by dentsumcgarrybowen, and shot in Los Angeles and New York, the spots present couples of varying ages and ethnicities reminiscing about their initial smooch in front of a foil backdrop that recalls the […]