April 13, 2009 -- The Boston Bruins will win the Stanley Cup for the first time in 37 years, defeating original six rival Chicago Blackhawks in a six game series, according to the official EA SPORTS simulation of the 2009 NHL playoffs on the award-winning NHL 09 videogame.
For the first time, Oscar fans in Chicago will be able to hold an actual Oscar statuette and have their photo taken at the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences' "Meet the Oscars, Chicago." The exhibition will open Friday, February 13, at The Shops at North Bridge on Michigan Avenue, and run through Sunday, February 22, the night of the 81st Academy Awards presentation. Hours are Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Admission is free. Chicago is the only city to host a "Meet the Oscars" exhibition this year.
Women in Film Chicago's Build-a-Skill workshops are intended to add to the skill sets of our members, giving them the unique opportunity to interact with and learn from the best in the business. Focused on practical application, these workshops provide attendees with real-world knowledge from working industry experts. This session is entitled 'The Business of The Production Office' and hosted by Friend of WIFC, Fletcher Chicago. Speakers will include Rich Lederer, Christina Varotsis, Vail Romeyn and Stephanie Kurtz. Where: Fletcher Chicago 1000 N. North Branch St. Chicago, IL 60642
Reed Exhibitions has announced the launch of Chicago Comic & Entertainment Expo (C2E2), which will take place April 16-18, 2010 at McCormick Place in downtown Chicago. The new show will be structured in the spirit of New York Comic Con (NYCC), which was launched by Reed Exhibitions in 2006 and saw attendance grow from 33,000 in its first year to 67,000 in 2008, making it the fastest growing comic and pop culture event in the U.S.
WALL-E got a nomination for Best Edited Feature Film (Comedy or Musical) from the American Cinema Editors, who announced their nominations on Monday. And in the Documentary category, rotoscoped animated documentary CHICAGO 10 nabbed a nomination.
Winners will be revealed during ACE's 59th annual black-tie awards ceremony on Sunday, February 15, 2009 in the International Ballroom of the Beverly Hilton Hotel.
A partial list of nominees, as announced by the ACE Board of Directors, are as follows:
WALTZ WITH BASHIR and CHICAGO 10 both received nominations for Documentary Screenplay from the Writers Guild of America for outstanding achievement in writing for the screen during the 2008 season, according to the trades.
Winners will be announced at the 2009 Writers Guild Awards held on Saturday, February 7, 2009, at simultaneous ceremonies in New York and Los Angeles.
WALTZ WITH BASHIR was written by Ari Folman from Sony Pictures Classics and CHICAGO 10 was written by Brett Morgen from Roadside Attractions.
The year was 1968. A war in a foreign land was tearing people apart, and the president's approval rating was at an all-time low. The country was divided. Many felt America was lost, without a moral compass. And young Americans took to the streets to change the world. During the 40th anniversary of this pivotal year in world history, CHICAGO 10 will have its broadcast premiere on Wednesday, October 22, at 9 p.m. as the season opener of the Emmy and Peabody Award-winning PBS series INDEPENDENT LENS, hosted by Terrence Howard.
Representatives from Second City, 24/7 Chicago, the Nude Hippo Show and the "Corporate Jester" will all be on hand to show how comedy and improv can become invaluable tools in your arsenal -- in the workplace and on the stage. Speakers include Anne Libera, Executive Artistic Director of Second City Training Centers & Education Programs, Jeff Rogers, owner of ZAP Creative Inc., Catie Keogh, host and executive producer of 24/7 Chicago, and Mariana Perin, Producer of The Nude Hippo Show.
DATE: Wednesday, September 10TIME: 6:30 p.m.
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Women In Film Chicago hosts this breakfast discussion focusing on the implications of sexual imagery in media and advertising. What effect do advertisements have on women as consumers and how is society being shaped as a result? Who defines what is beautiful and how is this reflected in the world of film and advertising?
Location: Grand Lux Cafe, 600 North Michigan Avenue, 8-10 a.m. WIFC members $40, Non-members $50. For more info visit www.wifchicago.org and RSVP: rsvp@wifchicago.org.
There are still spaces remaining in the Chicago Acting for Animators workshop on Saturday, April 19, from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuition is $140. Takes place at The Acting Studio, 10 West Hubbard St. #2E. If you want to be included, RSVP at edhooks@edhooks.com.
Chicago International Children's Film Festival 2008Chicago, Illinois, USAOct. 23 - Nov. 2, 2008Deadline: May 31, 2008
CHICAGO 10 will be making its Los Angeles premiere on June 30, 2007, at 8:30 pm in California Plaza as part of the Los Angeles Film Festival. The screening is free and is outdoors, so attendees are encouraged to bring a picnic dinner. The animated documentary follows the protests surrounding the 1968 Democratic Convention and the trial of the Chicago 7. The film features a soundtrack from Beastie Boys, Black Sabbath, Eminem, Rage Against The Machine and Merle Haggard. The voice cast includes Nick Nolte, Mark Ruffalo, Liev Shreiber, Roy Scheider, Jeffrey Wright, Hank Azaria and Dylan Baker.
The Chicago International Children's Film Festival is now accepting applications for Young Chicago Critics, the premiere film criticism and production summer camp for Chicago kids 7-14. Due to overwhelming response from previous summers, it has now expanded its acclaimed program to two sessions to accommodate a full 150 children. This year's camp takes place at Facets Multi-Media (1517 W. Fullerton) June 20 - 29 and July 9 - 18.
Roadside Attractions has picked up the distribution rights to the documentary CHICAGO 10, which features animated courtroom reenactments, reports VARIETY. Directed by Brett Morgen (THE KID STAYS IN THE PICTURE), the film opened the Sundance Film Festival this year.
Toronto-based animation studio Yowza Digital Inc. recreated the infamous riot that erupted during the 1968 Democratic National Convention for the new documentary film CHICAGO 10. Written and directed by Brett Morgen (THE KID STAYS IN THE PICTURE, ON THE ROPES), CHICAGO 10 was chosen as the opening night film at the 2007 Sundance Film Festival.
Electronic Arts put on line today (Oct. 25, 2006) a new studio in downtown Chicago to focus on next generation videogames. Housed at 215 West Ohio Street is the development team is best known for the hit EA SPORT Fight Night franchise. The group is working on three state-of-the-art games for the PlayStation3 and Xbox 360, including the hip-hop lifestyle game, DEF JAM: ICON, as well as a licensed title and a new intellectual property in the fighting videogame genre.
Wizard Ent. has announced a new 3-day pop culture consumer show. The Atlanta show is Wizard's sixth, joining similar events in Chicago, Boston, Texas, Los Angeles, and Philadelphia. Wizard Ent.s Wizard World Chicago attracted an audience of more than 54,000 last year making it the second largest pop culture convention in the U.S., trailing only the San Diego Comic-Con. For more information, visit www.wizarduniverse.com/.
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Wednesday, April 12, 2006
Saturday, February 4, 2006 - What does the female eye add to the role of director? What is the market for female directors in Chicago? What challenges face women in the commercial and film worlds? Just how high is that glass ceiling? Join in the buzz and buffet with some top notch female directors in the Chicago commercial and film community. ATTENDANCE IS LIMITED DUE TO POPULARITY OF EVENT. YOU MUST RSVP TO backlot@wifchicago.org. Being held at Ann Sathers, 929 West Belmont Avenue, Chicago, 1:30-3:30pm. Women In Film/Chicago Members are Free; All others $10.00. Buffet meal will be served.
Thursday, January 26, 2006
Join Women In Film/Chicago at Groupthink - the first in an ongoing series of roundtable events. Topic for this event is WOMEN AND PROFESSIONAL ACTING IN CHICAGO. How does Chicago differ from other markets? What are the upsides? Downsides? What does the future hold for Chicago female actresses? Join in the
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The Chicago International Film Festival, the oldest competitive film festival in North America, will bring 111 feature films and 54 short films from 44 countries to Chicago, Oct. 7-21. The 2004 Festival received more than 1,500 submissions and includes two world premieres, 13 North American premieres and 22 U.S. premieres. Presented by Bank One, this year's program will feature more films, new venues, bigger panel discussions and a showcase of directors the festival has championed in celebration of its 40th Anniversary.
