CHICAGO – Patrick McDonald of HollywoodChicago.com appears on “The Morning Mess” with Dan Baker on WBGR-FM (Monroe, Wisconsin) on March 21st, 2024, reviewing the new streaming series “Manhunt” – based on the bestseller by James L. Swanson – currently streaming on Apple TV+.
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Slideshow: Chicago International Film Festival TV Awards Slated for April 22. 2015
Submitted by PatrickMcD on April 12, 2015 - 10:46amCHICAGO – The Chicago International Film Festival (CIFF) kicks off its 51st year by presenting their annual Television Awards on April 22, 2015. The Awards honors innovative and outstanding members of the television community, in production and advertising. The honorees include Whitehouse Post production house, TV newscaster Jay Levine (Investigative Journalism) and ‘Chicago Legend in Advertising’ Tom Burrell.
Slideshow: Exclusive 2014 C2E2 Portraits to Anticipate the 2015 Chicago Expo From April 24 to 26
Submitted by PatrickMcD on March 22, 2015 - 8:42pmCHICAGO – The Chicago Comic & Entertainment Expo, popularly known as “C2E2,” is coming back to the Windy City next month, Friday, April 24th through Sunday, April 26th. The three day event draws many celebrities, comic book artists and memorabilia vendors. HollywoodChicago.com was at last year’s event, and got 33 Exclusive Portraits of the TV and film personalities.
Slideshow: Lana & Andy Wachowski Red-Carpet Appearance for ‘Jupiter Ascending’
Submitted by PatrickMcD on February 9, 2015 - 3:39pmCHICAGO – The City of Chicago has more than their share of Hollywood here, as represented by local filmmakers Lana and Andy Wachowski. The siblings have made sure that the Windy City is well represented in their latest science fiction film release, “Jupiter Ascending.” Chicago plays a prominent role in the film, which opened on February 6th, 2015.
Slideshow: ‘The Walking Dead’ Highlights 2014 Wizard World Chicago Comic Con
Submitted by PatrickMcD on February 3, 2015 - 5:41pmCHICAGO – Last August, the 2014 Wizard World Comic Con came to Chicago, and featured cast members from “The Walking Dead,” among other film and television celebrities. Another edition of the popular convention, called “Fan Fest,” is taking place next month in Chicagoland, March 7th and 8th, 2015, at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, Ill.
Slideshow: Writer, Actress Bella Thorne for New Book ‘Autumn Falls’
Submitted by PatrickMcD on January 5, 2015 - 3:14pmCHICAGO – 2015 may prove to be huge year for the actress, model and young adult author Bella Thorne. The 17-year-old has many irons in the fire, including roles in several upcoming films this new year. The author in her was in Chicagoland last November, appearing at Anderson’s Bookshop in Naperville, Ill., on behalf of her new novel in the “Autumn Falls.”
Slideshow: KISS Rocker Gene Simmons in Chicagoland
Submitted by PatrickMcD on November 11, 2014 - 1:27pm- Ace Frehley
- Anderson’s Bookshop
- Downers Grove
- Gene Simmons
- HollywoodChicago.com Content
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- Illinois
- Joe Arce
- KISS
- Me, Inc.: Build an Army of One, Unleash Your Inner Rock God, Win in Life and Business
- Naperville
- Patrick McDonald
- Paul Stanley
- Peter Criss
- The Demon
- Tivoli Theater
CHICAGO – Tongues were wagging as Gene Simmons, “The Demon” of the rock band KISS, made an appearance in Downers Grove, Ill., to greet fans and sign his new book “Me, Inc.: Build an Army of One, Unleash Your Inner Rock God, Win in Life and Business”. The appearance was took place on October 28th, 2014, at the Tivoli Theater and was sponsored by Anderson’s Bookshop of Napervillle, Ill.
Slideshow: Exclusive Red-Carpet Portraits at the 50th Chicago International Film Festival
Submitted by PatrickMcD on October 23, 2014 - 2:58pm- Chaz
- Chicago International Film Festival
- Dear White People
- Ebert
- Gabe Polsky
- Guillermo Arriaga
- Haley Lu Richardson
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- Justin Simien
- Kathleen Turner
- Krzysztof Zanussi
- Margarethe von Trotta
- Michael Moore
- Natural Born Killers
- Oliver Stone
- Patrick McDonald
- Red Carpet
- Richard LaGravenese
- Roger
- Roger and Me
- Taylor Hackford
- White Nights
CHICAGO – As the 2014 edition of the 50th Chicago International Film Festival ends on October 23rd, HollywoodChicago.com spotlights the Red Carpet events with a collection of Exclusive Portraits from photographer Joe Arce. Directors are highlighted, as filmmakers ranging from Oliver Stone to Michael Moore are featured.
Slideshow: 50th Chicago International Film Festival Opening Night, Black Perspectives Gala
Submitted by PatrickMcD on October 16, 2014 - 10:24am- Andrew Davis
- Beyond the Lights
- Black Perspectives Gala
- Chicago International Film Festival
- Collin Farrell
- Gina Prince-Bythewood
- Grace McPhillips
- Gugu Mbatha-Raw
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- Jessica Chastain
- Joe Arce
- Kathleen Turner
- Liv Ullmann
- Michael Kutza
- Miss Julie
- Opening Night
- Patrick McDonald
- Red Carpet
CHICAGO – The 2014 edition of the 50th Chicago International Film Festival kicked off on October 9th with a spectacular presentation of “Miss Julie,” directed by the legendary Liv Ullmann, featuring Colin Ferrell and Jessica Chastain. The following evening was the Black Perspective Gala, at which the spotlight was on “Beyond the Lights,” starring Gugu Mbatha-Raw and directed by Gina Prince-Bythewood.
Slideshow: ‘Glee’ Star Chris Colfer Tours Chicagoland for New Book
Submitted by PatrickMcD on July 19, 2014 - 10:31amCHICAGO – The irrepressible character of Kurt Hummel from the popular TV series “Glee” came to Naperville, Ill. in the guise of Chris Colfer: the actor who portrays him. Colfer is also an author and was at Anderson’s Bookshop to greet fans and promote his book “The Land of Stories: A Grimm Warning”.
Slideshow: Weird Al Yankovic Releases New Parody Song ‘Tacky’
Submitted by PatrickMcD on July 15, 2014 - 10:23amCHICAGO – Cyberspace has been all abuzz in the last couple of days as “Weird Al” Yankovic released his newest parody song, “Tacky,” which skewers Pharrell William’s “Happy.” The video for “Tacky” features Aisha Tyler, Margaret Cho, Kristen Schaal and Jack Black, and is part of Weird Al’s new album, “Mandatory Fun.”