CHICAGO – One of the open secrets of Chicago is its horrible racist past, which remains like an echo. Playwright Joshua Allen has been exploring this theme in his Grand Boulevard Trilogy – the last chapter talking place during the infamous 1919 race riots – in Raven Theatre’s “The Prodigal Daughter.” For tickets and info, click TPD.
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Teaser Trailers Coming For ‘The Dark Knight,’ New ‘Indiana Jones,’ New ‘Star Trek’
Submitted by HollywoodChicago.com on December 2, 2007 - 8:12pm
ComingSoon.net on Sunday published new details about when we should expect teaser trailers from “The Dark Knight,” “Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull” and the new “Star Trek” film.
New WhySoSerious.com Page Emerges For ‘The Dark Knight’: /outoftime
Submitted by HollywoodChicago.com on December 1, 2007 - 11:54am While the rest of us were sleeping, Paul over at “The Dark Knight” Movie Chronicles sent us the full details of what’s happened next with “The Dark Knight” in viral land.
I-Am-Immune.com Phase Two For ‘I Am Legend’ Begins on Dec. 1; Phase Three on Dec. 8
Submitted by HollywoodChicago.com on November 30, 2007 - 11:02pm Following phase one, phase two for “I Am Legend” viral marketing through I-Am-Immune.com begins on Dec. 1 from 2 to 5 p.m. Phase two must be completed by 12:14 p.m. PST on Dec. 4.
Chicago Indie Gangster Film ‘Chicago Overcoat’ Wraps Principal Photography
Submitted by HollywoodChicago.com on November 30, 2007 - 10:43pm Chicago indie gangster film “Chicago Overcoat” has just wrapped principal photography, according to an e-mail I received on Friday from casting director Chris Charles. He also released to me the following production still of Frank Vincent (“The Sopranos”) with a Tommy gun.
‘The Golden Compass’ to Release National Sneak One Week Early on Dec. 1
Submitted by HollywoodChicago.com on November 30, 2007 - 10:32pm I just learned that “The Golden Compass,” which opens nationwide on Dec. 8, will have a national sneak in approximatley 800 theaters across the U.S. on Dec. 1.
New Joker Photo; ‘The Dark Knight’ on The Today Show; Betty’s House of Pies; The Perfect Getaway; Church Site
Submitted by HollywoodChicago.com on November 30, 2007 - 12:15pm Wizard on Friday released the cover of its upcoming 2008 movie spectacular magazine. The cover features a new look at Heath Ledger as the Joker in “The Dark Knight”.
International Trailer Released For 2007 Smash Hit ‘Juno’
Submitted by HollywoodChicago.com on November 29, 2007 - 8:07pm Fox Searchlight released a second “Juno” trailer on Thursday. While the international trailer takes a different direction than the first, it still features front and center the talent in Diablo Cody’s script.
‘I Am Legend’ to Hit Streets Today With First I-Am-Immune.com Viral Challenge
Submitted by HollywoodChicago.com on November 28, 2007 - 12:09pm As we’ve been reporting, “I Am Legend” will hit the streets this afternoon for its first I-Am-Immune.com viral challenge.
New WhySoSerious.com Page Emerges For ‘The Dark Knight’ Viral Marketing: /mausoleum
Submitted by HollywoodChicago.com on November 27, 2007 - 5:16pm At 4 p.m. on Tuesday, a new code emerged from WhySoSerious.com and the viral folks at “The Dark Knight”.
Is the WGA Strike Almost Over?
Submitted by HollywoodChicago.com on November 27, 2007 - 1:07pm On the eve of talks resuming between the Writers Guild of America (WGA) and the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP), the New York Times sanctioned blogger Nikki Finke.
Story of HollywoodChicago.com’s Evolution Published by the Movie-Fanatic
Submitted by HollywoodChicago.com on November 27, 2007 - 11:54am The story of HollywoodChicago.com’s evolution is now online in an interview by the Movie-Fanatic, which is an independent publication maintained by a global group of film enthusiasts.
‘The Dark Knight’ Reward For ‘He is Coming’ Empire Online Campaign Leaks Early
Submitted by HollywoodChicago.com on November 27, 2007 - 11:15amNews You Need: State of ‘Play,’ Carnahan’s Updates, Embry Gets ‘Eagle Eye,’ Ambrose With ‘Wild Things,’ ‘Hulk’ Photos
Submitted by HollywoodChicago.com on November 27, 2007 - 2:48am State of Pay or Play: According to Variety, Russell Crowe is in talks to take over for Brad Pitt in “State of Play,” which is an adaptation of the 2003 BBC mini-series.
