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Jeremy Piven returns to Chicago to film stand-up special at The Vic

3 weeks ago | reelchicago.com | Barbara Roche

Emmy-Award-winning, Evanston native Jeremy Piven is returning to his roots with a special stand-up comedy taping at The Vic Theatre in Chicago on Friday, June 6. The event marks a significant milestone in Piven’s career, as it is his first major comedy tour following the passing of his mother, Joyce Piven, a renowned Chicago acting teacher and his lifelong mentor. Joyce and husband Byrne Piven were co-founders of the¬†Playwrights Theatre Club, a forerunner of The Second City.
NBC confirms One Chicago returning cast members

3 weeks ago | reelchicago.com | Barbara Roche

NBC has announced the list of returning cast members for all three of its hit One Chicago dramas—Chicago Fire, Chicago P.D., and Chicago Med—set to return for the 2025–2026 season. The announcement follows a wave of speculation about cast changes, particularly after recent high-profile exits and talk of budget cuts.
Ferris Bueller's signature sweater vest hits the auction block Reel Chicago News

3 weeks ago | reelchicago.com | Barbara Roche

On June 5, 1985, Ferris Bueller, the most legendary truant in American film history, captivated audiences with his unforgettable day off in John Hughes’ timeless classic Ferris Bueller’s Day Off. Forty years later, Bueller remains the most popular teenager to have never existed.
Nespresso shifts global creative to Leo

3 weeks ago | reelchicago.com | Barbara Roche

Nespresso has named Publicis Groupe’s Leo as its new global creative agency of record, concluding an influential 19-year relationship with IPG’s McCann. The move comes after a competitive pitch against WPP’s Ogilvy and Omnicom’s TBWA. Media duties were not part of the review. Though McCann repitched for the business, sources indicate the agency had no scoped projects for 2025 and had already shifted to more limited, project-based work out of Paris.
REEL WOMEN Celebrates: Karina Azevedo, Strategist

3 weeks ago | reelchicago.com | Barbara Roche

Editor’s Note: Supporting women should not be limited to a month. So, at Reel Chicago, we have decided to amplify and promote dynamic women’s voices all year long. Today, let us introduce you to Quality Meats Strategist, Karina Azevedo. Karina is a Brazilian-born, Miami-raised strategist with a storyteller’s instinct and a keen eye for cultural nuance.
It's a Chi-Town Showdown on penultimate episode of Top Chef: Destination Canada

3 weeks ago | reelchicago.com | Barbara Roche

The Top Chef kitchen headed north this season—way north—and three standout Chicago chefs packed their knives and entered the culinary fray. Bravo’s hit competition series Top Chef: Destination Canada premiered March 13 and immediately showcased Chicago as a heavyweight contender in the kitchen. Representing the Windy City were Zubair Mohajir (Coach House, Mirra), César Murillo (North Pond), and Bailey Sullivan (Monteverde) — the most from any single city, edging out Los Angeles’ two entrants.
SG+ Reps hosts 2nd Annual SG Fam Fest to celebrate its roster

3 weeks ago | reelchicago.com | Barbara Roche

Sarah Gitersonke, founder of SG+ Reps, brought together her diverse roster of world class directorial, VFX, photography, editorial, animation + design talent for the 2nd annual SG Fam Fest at District Brew Yards. The casual gathering is designed to showcase the ‘family’ she represents, and foster connections between agencies and production partners.
Roy Skillicorn calls “Cut” on a legendary career

3 weeks ago | reelchicago.com | Barbara Roche

From college art teacher to advertising and production world trailblazer, industry icon, Roy Skillicorn, retires with a legacy of creativity and camaraderie. After 49 years of influencing national advertising in print and motion, Roy Skillicorn, a former art teacher who became an industry icon, officially announced his retirement. For those of us fortunate enough to have worked alongside him, this moment is both celebratory and bittersweet.
Lightswitch Video appoints Bryce Anderson as new CEO

3 weeks ago | reelchicago.com | Barbara Roche

Lightswitch Video announces the appointment of Bryce Anderson as its new chief executive officer. Anderson, one of the founders who currently serves as Lightswitch’s chief revenue officer, will replace Lynette Schwanger, who is stepping down to pursue new educational opportunities, effective on June 2.
David Hauptschein revives Spoken Word Café series

3 weeks ago | reelchicago.com | Barbara Roche

Acclaimed writer and artist David Hauptschein is again reviving his legendary Spoken Word Café, a series he ran at Chicago Filmmakers in the 80s-90s. In keeping with the show’s original mission, this event will feature an eclectic mélange of performers in a veritable circus of the spoken word.