Chicago-born actress Lindsey Pearlman found dead in LA

TV actress, Lindsey Pearlman, who appeared on Chicago Justice and General Hospital, was found dead Friday, in the Hollywood section of Los Angeles. Police have not revealed a cause of death. She was 43. The update was posted to the LAPD website: “Today around 8:30 a.m., Hollywood Area officers responded to a radio call for a … Continue reading “Chicago-born actress Lindsey Pearlman found dead in LA”

Ghostbusters producer and director, Ivan Reitman passes at age 75

Academy Award nominee and producer and director of huge films such as Ghostbusters, Animal House, and the 1979 Bill Murray cult classic Meatballs, Ivan Reitman passed away peacefully in his sleep at age 75 at his home in Montecito, California, his family said in a statement Sunday night obtained by the Associated Press which stated,  … Continue reading “Ghostbusters producer and director, Ivan Reitman passes at age 75”

276 feature films vie for 94th Academy Awards

Two hundred seventy-six feature films are eligible for the 2021 Academy Awards, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced. To be eligible for consideration under rules provisions implemented for the 94th Academy Awards year only, feature films may open in a commercial motion picture theater in at least one of six U.S. metropolitan areas: Los Angeles County; the … Continue reading “276 feature films vie for 94th Academy Awards”

NBA and Jordan take us down Memory Lane of 75 years of basketball

I love this spot, but the Jordan taking us down the lane ain’t the Jordan we’re thinking about. It’s award-winning actor and producer Michael B. Jordan (Creed, Black Panther, Just Mercy) driving the new NBA spot, ‘NBA Lane.’ But even without the other Michael, it’s a brilliant short film featuring just about every great to … Continue reading “NBA and Jordan take us down Memory Lane of 75 years of basketball”

Sex and the City’s Willie Garson passes at 57

Willie Garson, an actor best known for playing Stanford Blatch on Sex and the City and Mozzie on White Collar, has passed away at age 57. News of his passing was confirmed by his son Nathen Garson on Instagram: “I love you so much papa. Rest In Peace and I’m so glad you got to … Continue reading “Sex and the City’s Willie Garson passes at 57”

Exclusive set photos filming Season 7 of Grace and Frankie

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 surprise announcement that the first four episodes of the seventh and final season are available for streaming. “It’s been quite the year and a half, and we … Continue reading “Exclusive set photos filming Season 7 of Grace and Frankie”

Markie Post of Night Court fame passes at 70

Growing up, the West Coast Editor of Reel 360 had a major crush on actress Markie Post, an actress best known for playing public defender Christine Sullivan on the 1980’s hit sitcom Night Court. The actress sadly passed away Saturday night at the age of 70. Post finally lost her battle to cancer after four … Continue reading “Markie Post of Night Court fame passes at 70”

Handmaid’s Tale: 406, 407 and 408 Recap

The Handmaid’s Tale Season 4 is only 10 episodes long. So, there are just two more episodes left of the entire season. Hulu will drop the penultimate ninth episode, Progress, on June 9. Then fans can start streaming The Handmaid’s Tale Season 4 finale, The Wilderness, on June 16. Make sure you are all caught … Continue reading “Handmaid’s Tale: 406, 407 and 408 Recap”

RECAP: The Handmaid’s Tale, ‘Chicago’

Episode 5 of The HandMaid’s Tale is titled Chicago. The new episode begins with June (Elizabeth Moss) fantasizing abut her husband Luke (O.T. Fagbenle) as she overhears Janine (Madeline Brewer) trading sex for food, clothing, and lodging. Her fantasy is interrupted by the sound of gunfire and explosions. June leaves the safety of the basement … Continue reading “RECAP: The Handmaid’s Tale, ‘Chicago’”

LA, Chicago-based agency helps crime prevention data

Former FCB Chicago and Deutsch LA, Creative Director, Josh Hurley, and former Deutsch LA CD, Travis Swingler launched the creative/tech shop CNVYR last year with the intentions of turning a profit while making the world a better place. They struck that balance right out of the gate with the NIBRS “go ready!” campaign. NIBRS stands … Continue reading “LA, Chicago-based agency helps crime prevention data”

Golden Globes announce nominees for 78th show

The Hollywood Foreign Press Association (HFPA) has announced the nominees for the 78th Annual Golden Globe Awards. Six-time Golden Globe winner Sarah Jessica Parker and Golden Globe winner Taraji P. Henson announced the nominees. For the first time in the history of the Golden Globes, the nominations were announced virtually, following the current safety measures … Continue reading “Golden Globes announce nominees for 78th show”

Mill Chicago’s Hilbert fired for pro insurrection tweets

Reel 360 has confirmed that Erica Hilbert, who was The Mill Chicago’s managing director since 2019, has been fired due to her participation in, and social media support of, last week’s insurrection which took place outside and inside of the Capitol Building in Washington, DC. “At the end of this week we became aware of … Continue reading “Mill Chicago’s Hilbert fired for pro insurrection tweets”

Merry Xmas from Reel 360 and Reel Chicago

No need to dive in-depth into what a dumpster fire of a year 2020 has been. We all know. The pandemic has altered the way many of us view life for good. Even how we celebrate Christmas this year. And we really understand the ramifications of COVID here at Reel 360 and Reel Chicago. Because … Continue reading “Merry Xmas from Reel 360 and Reel Chicago”

Chicago Broadway star and muse, Ann Reinking dies

Chicago Broadway star Ann Reinking, died Saturday at the age of 71. Ann got her big break in the late 1970s when she was cast as the replacement Roxie Hart in the original production of Bob Fosse’s Chicago inheriting the role created by the legendary Gwen Verdon and then went on to become the director’s … Continue reading “Chicago Broadway star and muse, Ann Reinking dies”

‘Mission Impossible 7’: Tom Cruise’s love letter to Venice

After several delays due to the coronavirus pandemic, Mission Impossible 7, which stars Tom Cruise, finally resumed production in Venice. The Paramount tentpole film was originally scheduled to lens in “The City of Canals” last March, but like other productions was forced to shut down. However, the mission is back and very possible. After a … Continue reading “‘Mission Impossible 7’: Tom Cruise’s love letter to Venice”

Pics and Videos from ‘The Batman’ Chicago shoot

This weekend, Warner Bros. was back at it as Matt Reeves’ The Batman took to LaSalle and Lower Wacker Drive in Chicago. Pics and videos of the highly anticipated film starring Robert Pattinson, Zoë Kravitz, Colin Farrell appeared all over social media this weekend. This weekend Pattinson’s and Kravitz’s stunt people joined the 2nd unit … Continue reading “Pics and Videos from ‘The Batman’ Chicago shoot”

Batman and Selina in action in Chicago’s loop

Matt Reeves‘ highly anticipated The Batman has now descended upon Chicago. The scene being shot last night, at Clark and Washington Streets, seems to be a continuation of a scene being shot in Liverpool where Bruce (Robert Pattinson) and Selina Kyle (Zoë Kravitz) are being chased on motorcycles. Here, Patt-Man’s stuntman and Kravitz’s stuntwoman are seen in … Continue reading “Batman and Selina in action in Chicago’s loop”

First ‘Batman’ production set pics from Chicago’s Loop

While there is no Robert Pattinson, Colin Farrell, Paul Dano or Zoë Kravitz to speak of, Matt Reeves‘ highly anticipated The Batman has now descended upon Chicago. As you can see from the tweets below, the Windy City has once again been turned into Gotham City. Filming this weekend will be near 100 W. Randolph. … Continue reading “First ‘Batman’ production set pics from Chicago’s Loop”

The Batman to film in Chicago next month

We always knew that Matt Reeves‘ upcoming The Batman would be something different than what we have seen before. When the first trailer dropped at DC FanDome back in August that feeling was confirmed. The film was more akin to something like Se7en or Zodiac than Batman and Robin. Thank god. Now, the film’s production … Continue reading “The Batman to film in Chicago next month”

Chicago’s Matt Darnall moves to Hue&Cry

Chicago’s loss is Richmond’s gain. Today, Richmond-based Hue&Cry announces it is bolstering its management team with the appointment of Matt Darnall as Creative Director.  Adding his creative leadership and ingenuity, in his new role he will oversee creative direction, innovation, and strategy for the animation and design house Having spent nearly seven years at The … Continue reading “Chicago’s Matt Darnall moves to Hue&Cry”