Sony TV to shoot an untitled medical drama pilot here

By Ruth L Ratny Feb 14, 2012
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A CHICAGO-SET PILOT is set to actually shoot here, although the shooting date is unknown at this time.  Michael Dinner is the executive producer and director of the currently untitled medical drama pilot, about a female doctor who works for the mob in Chicago. 
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Showtime to air Davies and Brody’s “Phunny Business”

By Ruth L Ratny Feb 04, 2012
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SHOWTIME WILL AIR John Davies and Reid Brody’s acclaimed feature-length doc “Phunny Business: A Black Comedy,” Feb.
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Comedy sneak preview leads month of screenings, events

By Ruth L Ratny Feb 02, 2012
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February gets underway with a burst of worthwhile screenings and other events, starting with a sneak preview Friday night, Feb. 3 of co-producers Boris Wexler and Julian Grant’s comedy feature “Roundabout American”, written and directed by Wexler.  The story’s about young Fren
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“Chicago Fire” pilot shoots here March 14-April 1

By Ruth L Ratny Jan 30, 2012
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THE “CHICAGO FIRE” PILOT is scheduled to shoot here March 14 through April 1, according to the Chicago Film Office’s Rich Moskal, who says no cast or director is confirm.  And, he adds cautiously, “There’s no guarantee the series will be shot in Chicago.” But
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Chicagoans convene Sunday at Sundance posh party

By Ruth L Ratny Jan 20, 2012
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SOME 200 GUESTS, including many Chicagoans, are expected to attend Brenda Sexton’s annual Sundance party Sunday night that she is hosting at the magnificent private home of Crystal and Chuck Maggelett, owners of Flying J, a major gas company out West.
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MTV’s “Underemployed” series joins “Boss” here this spring

By Ruth L Ratny Jan 17, 2012
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KELSEY GRAMMER WAS VISIBLY SURPRISED at winning a Golden Globe for “best lead actor in a TV series” for “Boss” was a surprise to him – after all, he was up against stiff competition – but not to fans of Starz gri
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IFO makes concerted effort for pro to fill job vacancy

By Ruth L Ratny Jan 12, 2012
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WHAT A CONCEPT! We hear that the IFO is making a concerted effort to making sure that one of the two vacancies designated for a location scout actually will be filled by an industry professional.
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Illinois #2 in Top 10 locations; RIP gaffer Jimmy Miller

By Ruth L Ratny Jan 05, 2012
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ILLINOIS RULES! To make up for painful omissions in Best Location lists compiled throughout the year, venerable international locations publication P3 Update Mag
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Belongia law firm represents suit against Angelina Jolie

By Ruth L Ratny Dec 26, 2011
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A HIGH PROFILE LAWSUIT was filed by local law firm Belongia Shapiro & Franklin  - on behalf of its client, Croatian author Josip J. Knezevic, using
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Allan’s Sonixphere looks to New York for expansion

By Ruth L Ratny Dec 21, 2011
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GREG ALLAN’S SONIXPHERE tapped New York-based Clint Arent as director of East Coast business development, to focus
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'Boss' Globe nominations elevate Chicago's stature

By Ruth L Ratny Dec 15, 2011
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CHICAGO IS REPRESENTED in the 2012 Golden Globes awards, with two nominations for Starz network’s Chicago-set and produced  “Boss.”  The just-concluded (and what an ending that was) eight-episode series got the nod for “Best TV Series,” and star Ke
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Dennis Farina to appear at MWFF’S Best Awards Dec. 6

By Ruth L Ratny Dec 05, 2011
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VETERAN ACTOR DENNIS FARINA and director Joe Maggio of indie feature “The Last Rites of Joe May,” will be special guests at the Midwest Independent Film Festival’s Best of the Midwest Awards Dec. 6 at Rockit Bar & Grill.&nbs
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