Marvel Weekend at Hollywood Palms Naperville July 28, 2014 This weekend Cracker Comic Books and Hollywood Palms are teaming up to bring you Marvel Weekend. On Saturday, Jim Brozman, a successful comic book artist, will be holding a drawing class at 11am. The class is only $15, and all the materials for the class will be provided. Jim will also be holding an autograph and question and answers session. There will also be an Avengers Screening, a super hero class, Marvel masks and symbol face painting, meet and greet with comic book characters, live demonstrations, and more!
Chicago International Movies and Music Festival Presents the Bloodshot Records 20th Anniversary Showcase! May 1, 2014 Are you looking to add some spark to your Saturday night? Well, read on while you listen to one of our featured artists, Murder by Death and learn about the upcoming CIMMFest!
Jeff Garlin, Billy Dec, Bo Burnham In Chicago Movie “Adventures in the Sin Bin!” October 18, 2013 Hey all! Let's have more movies film in Chicago! How?! Support the risk, taking super talents like everyone behind this movie, out today! Enjoy this funny behind the scenes video I am in w/Jeff Garlin, Bo Burnham & more...along with this great note below from Director Billy Federighi! Support Chicago! - Billy Dec
Kollaboration Works to Build Strong API Presence in Chicago Entertainment through 2013 Showcase September 9, 2013 Empower through entertainment: that is the Kollaboration mission. Who are we? We are a non-profit organization that is dedicated to building a strong Asian and Pacific Islander (API) presence in the entertainment industry. We work not only to provide a creative outlet for API individuals to showcase their talent but also to redefine the presence and perception of Asian Americans in entertainment, media, and performing arts.
Looking for 2013 Fall Interns at Rockit Ranch Productions! August 20, 2013 The CEO of Rockit Ranch Productions, Billy Dec, is currently looking for Fall Interns! We are looking for outgoing, fun, energetic people who love Chicago, believe in our brand, want to work hard, learn a tremendous amount and have a strong grasp on the current and up and coming social media platforms and trends.
Local Production Company Folded Rose Filming New Movie in Chicago, Support Via Kickstarter July 10, 2013 You Don’t Have to go to LA to Find Filmmaking Talent There is such a wealth of filmmaking and acting talent right here in Chicago. I have paired up with my producing partner Scott K. Foley to put all that talent to work. This summer in Chicago we will be making the feature film Jessica.
Academy Award Nominated Actor and a Red Orchid Theater’s Michael Shannon and Emmy Award Winning TV Contributor and Rockit Ranch CEO Billy Dec Co-Host “Man Of Steel” Screening June 10, 2013 Join Academy Award® nominated actor and A Red Orchid Theatre founding ensemble member Michael Shannon and Emmy Award® winning television contributor and Rockit Ranch CEO Billy Dec, on Saturday, June 22 for a benefit screening of Warner Bros. Pictures’ and Legendary Pictures’ action adventure MAN OF STEEL, followed by a reception at Rockit Bar & Grill. All proceeds from the event will benefit A Red Orchid Theatre.
Datelivery: Reinventing at home Date Nights May 9, 2013 Attention Chicago couples, this one is for you! We are pleased to share with you a new service that will change the way you view date nights. Datelivery is a monthly subscription box service based out of Chicago; that focuses on providing novel and creative date night experiences for couples to enjoy right in the comfort of their home. Each month we plan, package and ship out a different themed date night to our subscribers. Included also in each box, are a number of complementary items to use during the date night that coincide with that month’s theme.
Human Rights Watch Special Film Screening on March 28th March 17, 2013 Can you relate to dealing with a struggle of opinion, being stuck teetering on what morals and ideals you choose to support? This identifiable theme can be found, in one way or another, in many people’s lives all across the World, which is why this remarkable film by Lise Birk Pedersen is one not to miss, as she transports us over to Russia
Movie Review of ‘Holy Motors: An Odyssey Into the City of Light’ February 27, 2013 Holy Motors marks the return of French auteur Leos Carax after a 13-year hiatus since his last film. And he arrives in grand fashion, positing an exuberant, surreal tale that’s quite unlike any other film in recent years. Any attempt to accurately and succinctly convey the narrative would prove futile, and perhaps beside the point. Mr. Carax presents an avant-garde patchwork of scenes, whose only commonalities are the lead character, the distinct visual fingerprints of its director, and a pervading sense of despair.