CHICAGO – What is one of the greatest survival instincts of the pandemic? Creativity. The Zoom web series “What Did Clyde Hide?” is the result of a creative effort from Executive Producer/Show Runner Ruth Kaufman, Producer Sandy Gulliver and Director Sean Patrick Leonard. Kaufman and Leonard talk about the series, naturally, via Zoom.!—break—>
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Slideshow: Upcoming Wizard World Comic Con in Chicago Runs August 22-25, 2019
Submitted by PatrickMcD on July 28, 2019 - 12:11pmCHICAGO – It’s baaaaack! One of the best annual pop culture entertainment and comic book gatherings returns to Chicagoland once again, as the Wizard World Comic Con will make its yearly visit to the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, Ill., the weekend of August 22th through the 25th, 2019. Besides the fan costumes, vendor booths and comic book legends, Wizard World has appearances from TV and movie celebrities, highlighted in 2019 by Jason Momoa (“Aquaman”), Ben McKenzie (“Gotham”), Henry Winkler (“Happy Days,” Barry”), Cary Elwes (“Stranger Things,” “Princess Bride”) and Melissa Joan Hart (“Sabrina, the Teenage Witch”).
Exclusive Photo: Nichelle Nichols, Uhura in Original ‘Star Trek’
Submitted by PatrickMcD on September 27, 2018 - 4:37pmCHICAGO – There is nothing like the original, and Nichelle Nichols is certainly in that category. Nichols portrayed Uhura in the original 1960s “Star Trek” series, and broke barriers for African American performers by being an equal member of the ground-breaking Starship Enterprise crew during the civil rights era.
Slideshow: Upcoming 2018 Wizard World Comic Con in Chicago Runs August 23-26
Submitted by PatrickMcD on July 31, 2018 - 9:00am- Back to the Future
- Catherine Tate
- Chicago
- Danny Trejo
- David Duchovny
- Donald E. Stephens Convention Center
- Gillian Anderson
- Henry Winkler
- HollywoodChicago.com Content
- Jenna Coleman
- Joe Arce
- Kevin Sorbo
- Loni Anderson
- Nichelle Nichols
- Patrick McDonald
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- Star Trek
- The X-Files
- Wizard World Comic Con
CHICAGO – It’s coming back! One of the best annual pop culture entertainment and comic book gatherings returns to Chicagoland once again, as the Wizard World Comic Con will make its yearly visit to the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, Ill., the weekend of August 23rd through the 26th, 2018. Besides the fan costumes, vendor booths and comic book legends, Wizard World has appearances from TV and movie celebrities, highlighted in 2018 by David Duchovny and Gillian Anderson (“The X-Files”), Ben Savage (“Boy Meets World”), Henry Winkler (“Happy Days,” Barry”) and Nichelle Nichols (“Star Trek,” Original Series).
Exclusive Photo: Happy Birthday to Movie & TV Icon Joan Collins
Submitted by PatrickMcD on May 23, 2018 - 5:32pm- Alexis Carrington
- American Horror Story
- Anthony Newley
- Batman
- Bing Crosby
- Birthday
- Bob Hope
- Britain
- Dynasty
- England
- Exclusive Photo
- Girl in the Red Velvet Swing
- HollywoodChicago.com Content
- J. Arthur Rank Film Company
- Jackie Collins
- Joan Collins
- Joe Arce
- London
- Patrick McDonald
- Star Trek
- Tales from the Crypt
- The Royals
- Warren Beatty
CHICAGO – The ageless Joan Collins is probably best known for the prime time soap opera “Dynasty,” which ran from 1981 to 1989, but she is also a throwback to the last of the old studio system in Hollywood, when she was signed to a contract with 20th Century Fox in 1955. For her latest act, she will appear in the upcoming eighth season of FX Channel’s “American Horror Story.” Her birthday, May 23rd, is today.
Entertainment News: Leonard Nimoy, Spock of ‘Star Trek,’ Dies at 83
Submitted by PatrickMcD on February 27, 2015 - 2:16pmLOS ANGELES – The actor who created one of the greatest pop-culture characters in TV and film history has passed away. Leonard Nimoy will always be known for the role of Mr. Spock, science officer for the USS Enterprise of the “Star Trek” TV and film series. He died of pulmonary disease on Feb. 27, 2015, according to his wife Susan. He was 83.
Interview: Anson ‘Potsie’ Williams on His Book ‘Singing to a Bulldog’
Submitted by PatrickMcD on December 18, 2014 - 12:20pmCHICAGO – When is comes to appreciating life, one great practitioner is Anson Williams, better known as the character “Potsie” from the 1970s TV series “Happy Days.” Williams wants to remind everybody to “pay it forward,” as he does in highlighting his unlikely mentor in his new book, “Singing to a Bulldog.”
Blu-ray Review: ‘Star Trek: The Compendium’ Provides Victory Lap for Revitalized Franchise
Submitted by NickHC on September 18, 2014 - 8:33am- Alex Kurtzman
- Alice Eve
- Anton Yelchin
- Benedict Cumberbatch
- Blu-ray Review
- Bruce Greenwood
- Chris Pine
- Damon Lindelof
- Eric Bana
- HollywoodChicago.com Content
- JJ Abrams
- John Cho
- Nick Allen
- Roberto Orci
- Star Trek
- Star Trek Into Darkness
- Star Trek: The Compendium
- Star Wars
- Zachary Quinto
- Zoe Saldana
- Theater, TV, DVD & Blu-Ray
CHICAGO – With J.J. Abrams not involved with the creation of a third “Star Trek” movie, a compendium of his work within the franchise only seems fitting. Loaded with special features but only a few new ones, this disc set is a strong choice for those who don’t already have both entertaining blockbusters in their collection.
Video Game Review: ‘Lost Planet 3’ Has Warm Heart, Cold Gameplay
Submitted by PMeekin on October 7, 2013 - 4:39pmCHICAGO - If you ask me the first console game to get giant robots punching each-other right is the N64 Cult Classic “Mystical Ninja Starring Goemon”, which is strange because that game is the most absurd thing I ever played.
Slideshow: Exclusive Portraits at 2013 Chicago Wizard World Comic Con
Submitted by PatrickMcD on September 21, 2013 - 9:47amCHICAGO – Last month’s 2013 version of the Wizard World Comic Con in Chicago was a memorable event, with appearances of Marvel Comic’s legend Stan Lee, favorites from the new Star Trek movies, ‘The Man of Steel,’ ‘Napoleon Dynamite’ and TV’s ‘Homeland,’ ‘The Walking Dead’ ‘Heroes’ and ‘Hawaii Five-0.’ HollywoodChicago.com was there to capture Exclusive Portraits.
HollywoodChicago.com VIP Hookup: Meet Stan Lee, Zachary Quinto at Wizard World Chicago Comic Con
Submitted by HollywoodChicago.com on July 30, 2013 - 10:05pmCHICAGO – We can hardly contain our excitement in offering you the rare VIP experience to meet Stan Lee (the Marvel Comics mastermind) and Zachary Quinto (Spock in “Star Trek”) at Wizard World Chicago Comic Con on Saturday, Aug. 10, 2013!
