CHICAGO – It’s coming! YippieFest 2020 – joining the virtual and online revolution during these particular times – is set for August 21st through the 23rd. Details to come on schedules and times, but the whole fest can be downloaded for FREE on those dates through TWITCH streaming service. Click here for more details.
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Podtalk: Director Stephen Merchant for ‘Fighting with My Family’
Submitted by PatrickMcD on February 20, 2019 - 2:18pmCHICAGO – Stephen Merchant is well known for his hilarious takes on über-tall (he’s six-foot-seven) and awkward comedy. He helped create the British “The Office” TV series with longtime collaborator Ricky Gervais, and HBO shows like “Extras” and “Hello Ladies.” He writes and directs his first major feature, the pro wrestling film “Fighting with My Family.”
HollywoodChicago.com Hookup: 40 Pairs of Passes to ‘Pride and Prejudice and Zombies’
Submitted by HollywoodChicago.com on February 1, 2016 - 11:04amCHICAGO – In the latest HollywoodChicago.com Hookup: Film, we have 40 pairs of advance-screening movie passes up for grabs to the new film “Pride and Prejudice and Zombies” starring Lily James based on the novel by Jane Austen!
Exclusive Portrait: ‘Game of Thrones’ Star Gwendoline Christie
Submitted by PatrickMcD on April 6, 2014 - 9:27amCHICAGO – “Winter is Coming” in Season 4 of the “Game of Thrones,” the popular epic series on HBO. The anticipation of the new season culminates in the first episode premiere of the new season on Sunday, April 6th, at 9pm/8pm Central. Actress Gwendoline Christie portrays Brienne of Tarth in the series.
Film Review: ‘300: Rise of an Empire’ Gets Its 3D War On
Submitted by PatrickMcD on March 7, 2014 - 11:12amCHICAGO – The rewriting of history in comic book movie form – not that’s anything wrong with that – continues with “300: Rise of an Empire.” Ancient wars are brought to life through a combination of mythology, six-pack abs, 3D blood spurts and comprehensive special effects, which can be better than history.
HollywoodChicago.com Hookup: 25 Pairs of ‘The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones’ Passes with Lily Collins
Submitted by HollywoodChicago.com on August 17, 2013 - 12:55pmCHICAGO – Highly anticipated! In the latest HollywoodChicago.com Hookup: Film with our unique social giveaway technology, we have 25 pairs of advance-screening movie passes up for grabs to “The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones” starring Lily Collins based on the worldwide best-selling book series!
Interview: Producer Jason Blum Looks to the Future of Horror
Submitted by BrianTT on June 5, 2013 - 1:06pmCHICAGO – With his production company, Blumhouse, Jason Blum might be the most important voice in modern horror. As studio horror films became glutted with remakes and sequels in the ’00s, Blum changed the model with low-budget, high-profit films like “Paranormal Activity” and “Insidious.”
HollywoodChicago.com Hookup: 40 Pairs of Passes to ‘The Purge’ From ‘Paranormal Activity’ Producer
Submitted by HollywoodChicago.com on May 31, 2013 - 11:21pm6/2/13 6:26 p.m. update: Due to popular demand, we’ve increased 25 pairs to 40 pairs!
CHICAGO – In the latest HollywoodChicago.com Hookup: Film with our unique social giveaway technology, we have 40 pairs of movie passes up for grabs to the advance screening of the highly anticipated speculative horror “The Purge” with Ethan Hawke from the “Paranormal Activity” and “Sinister” producer!
TV Review: HBO Returns to Dark World of Beloved ‘Game of Thrones’
Submitted by BrianTT on March 31, 2013 - 10:58amCHICAGO – Millions of viewers will return this week to a land of dragons, swords, magic, and characters that are difficult to tell apart when HBO’s “Game of Thrones” premieres its third season tonight, March 31, 2013 at 8pm CST. What is it about “Game of Thrones” that has engendered such incredible loyalty?
Blu-ray Review: ‘Game of Thrones: The Complete Second Season’ Serves as Standard
Submitted by BrianTT on February 28, 2013 - 3:08pmCHICAGO – “Game of Thrones: The Complete Second Season” is one of the undeniable best TV-on-Blu-ray releases in the brief history of the form.
TV News: HBO Renews ‘Game of Thrones’ For a Third Season
Submitted by BrianTT on April 10, 2012 - 11:55amCHICAGO – The saga of HBO’s brilliant “Game of Thrones” will continue for at least another season as the network just announced that the hit program has been renewed for a third outing. Michael Lombardo, President of HBO Programming, made the unsurprising announcement today, after only two episodes of the second season have aired to enormous ratings.
