DHS Targets Chicago Tribune

Trump Administration Targets Chicago Tribune Over ICE Coverage

The Trump administration has ramped up its attacks on American journalists, and its latest target is the Chicago Tribune

Hollywood: Trump Threatens 100% Tariffs

Trump Threatens 100% Tariffs on Foreign-Made Films
Hollywood Alarmed

President Trump announced on Truth Social that he intends to impose a 100% tariff on all foreign-made films, marking the first time his tariff policies would target a service rather than goods. Industry leaders warn such a move could disrupt Hollywood’s reliance on international production hubs in Canada, the U.K., and Australia, threatening U.S. jobs and billions in exports. The announcement, which reignites Trump’s feud with Gov. Gavin Newsom, adds new uncertainty for an industry already struggling to rebound from pandemic-era box office declines.

Chicago Reader Aquired!

Chicago Reader gets a lifeline with acquisition
by Seattle-based Noisy Creek

"The Reader has been at risk of shutting down too many times over the years," the newspaper said in a note to readers today.

HBO's "The Gilded Age" Gets Season 4

HBO Renews Original Drama Series
THE GILDED AGE For A Fourth Season

The Emmy®-nominated HBO Original drama series THE GILDED AGE has been renewed for a fourth season. From creator Julian Fellowes (“Downton Abbey”), HBO’s THE GILDED AGE has achieved praise for its ensemble cast, costume design, and Emmy®-winning production design. The season three finale will air on Sunday, August 10 (9:00-10:00 p.m. ET/PT) and all episodes are available to stream on HBO Max.

LEGO Masters Jr. Premieres Aug. 18

MOVE OVER GROWN-UPS, THE BRICKS ARE BACK WITH THE KIDS!

Budding Brick Builders Team Up With Celebrities In New Four-Week Special Event Series Lego(R) Masters Jr. Launching Monday, August 18 @ 8/7C On Fox And Streaming The Next Day On Hulu.

Kelly Osbourne To Host The All-New Format Based On Fox's Hit Series Lego Masters.

Star Trek: Starfleet Academy Article

“Star Trek: Starfleet Academy,” the newest series in the nearly
60-year-old franchise, warped into San Diego Comic-Con

They introduced the full cast and the first trailer for the show, which will debut
in early 2026.

Dean Cain: Superman Too Woke

Former Superman Dean Cain Says
Hollywood Has Made the Character Too ‘Woke’

Dean Cain is not a fan of the direction Hollywood is taking Superman. The actor, who played the superhero on Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman from 1993 to 1997, said he is concerned about James Gunn‘s vision for the character.

Andersonville MidSommar Fest 2025 - New

Andersonville
MidsommarFest 2025
Pics and Video(s)

Midsommarfest is located in Andersonville, a neighborhood located on Chicago's north side. The festival takes place on Clark, from Foster Avenue (5200 N) to Gregory (just north of Catalpa). It ran from June 13-15, 2025.

Universal Horror Unleashed Chicago

CHICAGO:
Universal Destinations & Experiences
To Open Universal Horror Unleashed

Plan to put horror venue near casino casts new doubt on stalled megaproject

Monster High Skullector M3GAN Doll

YOU MADE EYE CONTACT
Monster High Skullector M3GAN Doll

She’s escaped containment, just in time for a movie sequel. Our doll version is online: faceplate off, systems unstable, and ready to infiltrate your shelf.

LC3 Collector Con Coming to Lake County

Lake County Collector Con (LC3)
is coming to Hawthorn Mall
on July 12, 2025

Lake County Collector Con (LC3) is the LARGEST TRADING CARD, ANIME, AND POP CULTURE EVENT in northern Illinois!

Back To The Future in Chicago!

Great Scott! It's Back The Future in Chicago!

Back to the Future in Concert ... June 26-28, 2025

Charlie Chaplin: FBI Target?

How Charlie Chaplin Became an FBI Target

Chaplin’s wild soirées around Venice Beach and his affinity for very young women garnered the interest of J. Edgar Hoover and his federal agents.

Academy Elects 2025 Board of Governors

THE ACADEMY ELECTS 2025-2026 BOARD OF GOVERNORS

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences today announced its newly elected 2025-2026 Board of Governors.

Super•Horror•Rama in Chicago June 27-28

SUPER•HORROR•RAMA

Night of the Creeps
Fright Night
@ The Music Box Theater
June 27 + June 28

Midnight Queers: Exploring Queer subtext in classic '80s horror! Free button with every ticket!