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The John Landecker Show: "Turret" World Premiere Starring Michael Shannon at Chopin Theatre
May 1, 2024 By Breandan Rook and John Landecker A Red Orchid Theatre debuts the world premiere of Turret, written and directed by Levi...

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Apr 30, 2024


"60 Minutes": Meet Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang, the man behind the $2 trillion company powering today's artificial intelligence
By Bill Whitaker April 28, 2024 CBS's "60 Minutes" explores new breakthroughs in AI, including Cuebric.

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Apr 27, 2024


Marisa Tomei, Casts of "Terminator," "Charmed," and "Seinfeld" Fan Favorites to Appear At FAN EXPO Chicago 2024
Fan Favorite Actors Appear at Chicago’s Original Comic Con August 16 - 18, 2024 Chicago, Illinois (April 25, 2024) – Even more...

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Apr 25, 2024


Oak Park Festival Theatre Announces Cast & Crew for "Romeo & Juliet"
A Lovestruck Romeo Takes the Stage July 7 - August 17, 2024 OAK PARK, Illinois (April 25, 2024) – The Oak Park Festival Theatre, Oak...

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Apr 25, 2024


Asian Pop-Up Cinema Audiences Select "Takano Tofu" and "We Are Family" Favorites of 18th Season
Films About Family Tied For Audience Choice Awards Chicago, Illinois (April 24, 2024) – The Asian Pop-Up Cinema film festival today...

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Apr 23, 2024


Otherworld Theatre Dons "Garters: A Queer Immersive Romantasy Play" for Pride
Evocative Theatrical Journey Explores Themes of Romance, Gender Identity, and Representation May 31 - July 7, 2024 CHICAGO, Illinois...

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Apr 16, 2024


"Scream," "Firefly," "Daredevil" Casts Reunite at FAN EXPO Chicago
Laurie Metcalf, Skeet Ulrich, Matthew Lillard, Charlie Cox, Morena Baccarin, and More Appear at Chicago’s Longest-Running Comic...

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Apr 11, 2024


Asian Pop-Up Cinema Adds U.S. Premiere of "Pai Niang Niang: The Last Osmanthus Blossom"
Festival Honors Hong Kong Music Legend Rebecca Pan With Lifetime Achievement Award Chicago, Illinois (April 8, 2024) – The Asian Pop-Up...

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Apr 8, 2024


19th CineYouth Festival Unspools April 19 - 21, 2024
Highlighting Filmmakers 22 Years Old and Younger, 19th CineYouth Festival Presents 65 International Short Films CHICAGO, Illinois (April...

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Apr 3, 2024


Chicago Tribune: Is Gov. Pritzker's sales pitch to Hollywood working?
April 4, 2024 By Michael Phillips Photo by Hannah Benet Last week Gov. J.B. Pritzker went Hollywood, with high hopes for strengthening...

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Apr 3, 2024


Chicago International Film Festival Sets Dates for 60th Anniversary Edition
Details Announced for Year-Long Celebration Including CineYouth, Summer Screenings Program, Retrospectives, and the 60th Anniversary Gala...

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Mar 25, 2024


Crain's Chicago Business: Pritzker is headed to Hollywood to tout state's film and TV industry
By Brandon Dupré March 21, 2024 “The strides Illinois has made in growing our film and television production sector in recent years is...

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Mar 21, 2024


Governor JB Pritzker, "Veep" Star Matt Walsh Headline Illinois Production Alliance Hollywood Reception
“Iconic Stories: Made in Illinois” Reception Caps Off Marketing Mission to Bring Television, Film Production to Illinois CHICAGO,...

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Mar 21, 2024


Cuebric Unveils Three-Tiered Pricing Structure, Brings Power of AI to Creators Around the World
Token-Free Subscription Model Gives Creators Unlimited AI and GPU Use Boston, Massachusetts (March 11, 2024)—Cuebric—a leading...

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Mar 11, 2024


A Red Orchid Theatre Announces Cast & Creative Team for World Premiere "Turret"
Michael Shannon Stars in Levi Holloway’s Survivalist Thriller, May 12 - June 9, 2024 Chicago, Illinois (March 7, 2024) – A Red Orchid...

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Mar 7, 2024


Asian Pop-Up Cinema Announces Full Slate for 18th Season Festival
International, North American, and U.S. Premieres Abound; Guest Filmmakers Flock to Chicago Chicago, Illinois (March 4, 2024)...

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Mar 4, 2024


First Floor Theater Announces Cast and Production Team for World Premiere "Pro-Am"
Delve Into Miami’s Professional-Amateur Porn Scene May 23 - June 15, 2024 CHICAGO, Illinois (March 4, 2024) – Chicago’s First Floor...

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Mar 4, 2024


"Twihard! A Twilight Musical Parody" Extended at Otherworld Theatre
Sci-Fi & Fantasy Theatre’s First-Ever Original Musical Extended Through March 24, 2024 CHICAGO, Illinois (February 26,...

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Feb 26, 2024


DINOSAUR, Featuring Improv's Brightest Stars, Comes to The Den Theatre
Ensemble Features Paul Scheer, Rob Huebel, Jason Mantzoukas, and More May 2 - 4, 2024 Chicago, Illinois (February 22, 2024) – An...

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Feb 22, 2024


Three-Day Romantasy Literature Festival Comes to Otherworld Theatre March 22-24, 2024
Join Panels, Autograph Sessions, Readings, and Podcast Tapings with Top Romantic Fantasy Authors from Around the Country CHICAGO,...

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Feb 21, 2024
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