'Toy Story' and 'Frozen' sequels in the works, Disney CEO reveals

Disney CEO Bob Iger made the announcement on an earnings call and said the company will have "more to share about these productions soon."

Lyric Opera hosts world premiere of 'The Factotum,' a Chicago-based opera
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Rajendra Ramoon Maharaj, co-book writer and dramaturg of "The Factotum," talks about the groundbreaking new opera based on a Black barbershop in Chicago.

Construction begins on $100 million South Shore film studio
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The 222,000-square foot Regal Mile Studios is projected to open next year on a 7-acre parcel at the intersection of South Chicago Avenue, Stony Island and 77th Street.

New $60M film studio opening in South Shore

Chicago is auditioning to be the "Hollywood of the Midwest," breaking ground on a new $60 million film studio.

New $60 million film studio opening in South Shore
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Chicago is auditioning to be the "Hollywood of the Midwest,? breaking ground on a new $60 million film studio.

5-25-77: Chicago filmmaker tells story of being world's first Star Wars fan

While Star Wars has been beloved by fans around the world for decades, the new coming-of-age true story 5-25-77 makes the (very believable) cast that the film’s very first fan is from right here in Chicago.

5-25-77: Chicago filmmaker tells story of being world's first Star Wars fan
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Local filmmaker Patrick Read Johnson?s movie 5-25-77 retells his days as a young, aspiring filmmaker who took a Spring Break trip to Hollywood, and was given the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to watch the final VFX shots of Star Wars be constructed, and was even presented with an early screening of the film.

Julio Iglesias Jr. to release new album 'Under the Covers' on Valentine's Day
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Julio Iglesias Jr. talks about his duet with Jewel and the process of creating his new album "Under the Covers," which will be released on Valentine's Day.

R&B singer-songwriter Liv Warfield to give solo performance at Cabaret Zazou
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Critically-acclaimed singer and Peoria native Liv Warfield will be performing for one night only, tomorrow at Cabaret Zazou inside the Cambria Hotel Chicago Loop. Liv joined Good Day Chicago to talk about the special performance.

Grammys 2023: Beyoncé makes history as Harry Styles wins album of the year

Beyoncé won her 32nd Grammy award on Sunday, breaking a 26-year-old record. But as in years past, the album of the year honor eluded her.

Grammys 2023: Viola Davis gets EGOT status after win for audiobook

The actor won a Grammy Award Sunday for best audio book, narration, and storytelling recording for her memoir “Finding Me.”

Melinda Dillon, ‘Close Encounters,’ ‘A Christmas Story’ actor, dies at 83

Dillon, known for her roles as Ralphie’s mom in “A Christmas Story” and Jillian Guiler in “Close Encounters of the Third Kind,” was 83 years old.