Batman 1989 35th Anniversary Concert With 50-piece orchestra One night only Saturday, April 13, 2024

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'Batman 1989' Live in concert 

with 50-piece orchestra at the Auditorium Theatre Apr. 13th for film's 35th Anniversary

What’s Batman’s favorite instrument? The Bat Cymbol! 

AUDITORIUM PHILMS CONCERT SERIES 

continues with Batman 1989 35th Anniversary concert

 One night only Saturday, April 13 at 7:30 PM

At the Auditorium Theatre 

See the classic film as the Chicago Philharmonic performs the iconic score live on stage

ChiIL Mama will be there... will you?! Can't wait to catch this. 

What? A melding of pop culture and high culture... Heck yeah. We're in! Come April 13th, we'll be ChiILin' at Chi, IL's gorgeous, iconic Auditorium Theatre for Batman 1989 – 35th Anniversary Concert! 

The Auditorium Theatre (Chicago’s landmark stage at 50 E. Ida B. Wells Drive) continues the inaugural season of its Auditorium Philms Concert Series, a new multi-media experience presenting iconic films brought to life with scores performed in concert by the Chicago Philharmonic, with a 35th Anniversary Celebration of the DC Superhero film Batman 1989 in concert. The movie will play on the big screen while a 50-person orchestra made up of members of the Chicago Philharmonic orchestra and conducted by James Olmstead perform the score live to the film. Audience members are encouraged to dress up as their favorite DC superhero. The one-night-only performance takes place at the Auditorium Theatre, 50 E Ida B Wells Dr, Saturday, April 13 at 7:30 PM. Tickets start at $69.00 and are available at auditoriumtheatre.org.

Directed by Tim Burton and starring Hollywood all-stars Michael Keaton and Jack Nicholson, the classic 1989 version of Batman re-positioned the DC comic book character as one of the most popular superheroes and laid the groundwork for the popularity of superhero films today.  Scored by long-time Burton collaborator and former lead singer of Oingo Boingo Danny Elfman, the soundtrack to Batman garnered a best Album GRAMMY nomination and a GRAMMY win for the main theme.   

“After a successful kickoff to the new Auditorium Philms Series with Blade Runner in concert this past month, we are looking forward to once again collaborating with the Chicago Philharmonic for Batman 1989,” said Auditorium Theatre CEO Rich Regan. “Batman is the first superhero film of the series. Fans of movies based on comics can also look forward to Marvel Studio’s Black Panther in concert this June.”

Added Chicago Philharmonic Executive Director Terell Johnson, “We are excited to once again work with the Auditorium Theatre to bring yet another iconic film to audiences in this unique way. At the Chicago Philharmonic, we believe in expanding the concept of what an orchestra concert can be, and we love to give fans and new viewers alike the opportunity to engage with these masterpiece movies in a new and musical way." 

The inaugural 2024 Auditorium Philms Concert Series continues with Marvel Studios’ Black Panther; the North American debut of Bram Stoker’s Dracula; and the pop holiday fan favorite, Love Actually. Subscription packages with discounted tickets are available for as few as two or up to five films. Find out more information about the series at auditoriumtheatre.org/.

 

About The Chicago Philharmonic Society 

Founded by musicians of the Lyric Opera Orchestra in 1979, The Chicago Philharmonic Society is a collaboration of nearly 200 of the highest-level classical musicians in the Midwest. The orchestra, known as the Chicago Philharmonic, has been called one of the country’s finest symphonic orchestras. The brilliance of Chicago Philharmonic’s structure is in its versatility - the organization curates the best ensemble for each concert from an exceptional pool of musicians, be it classical, jazz, pops, movie concerts, outreach programming, and everything else. Find out more about Chicago Philharmonic at chicagophilharmonic.org. 

About The Auditorium Theatre

The Auditorium Theatre, located at 50 E. Ida B. Wells Drive at Roosevelt University in Chicago, is an Illinois not-for-profit organization committed to presenting the finest in international, cultural, community, and educational programming to all of Chicago and beyond as The Theatre for the People. The organization also is committed to the continued restoration and preservation of this National Historic Landmark that originally opened in 1889. 

The Auditorium Theatre’s 2023-24 performance season features a dynamic mix of cultural events from ballet to rock and roll and everything in between. For more information on the Auditorium Theatre and a complete listing of events at the Auditorium Theatre, please visit auditoriumtheatre.org.

FACETS' 40TH ANNUAL CHICAGO INTERNATIONAL CHILDREN’S FILM FESTIVAL, NOVEMBER 3 – 19, 2023

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FACETS ANNOUNCES TICKETS ARE NOW ON SALE

FOR THE 40TH ANNUAL

CHICAGO INTERNATIONAL 

CHILDREN’S FILM FESTIVAL

 NOVEMBER 3 – 19

Tickets On Sale Today - Thursday, Sept.  21

Special Early Bird Pricing Through Thursday, Oct. 12

Use Code CICFF40EARLYBIRD15 

FACETS 40th Annual Chicago International Children’s Film Festival (CICFF), the first Academy Award qualifying international children’s film festivals in the world, announces tickets for the 40th annual festival are now on sale. The festival is presented from Friday, Nov. 3 through Sunday, Nov. 19. FACETS is pleased to offer in-person screenings as well as limited festival selections available via national streaming. The in-person screenings will take place at FACETS Cinema, Logan Center for the Arts, Music Box Theater and The Kehrein Center For The Arts with special events happening at other venues around Chicago including Chicago History Museum and AMC New City 14.  CICFF showcases films for ages 2 - 18 years old and their families. General ticket prices are $12 for in-person and virtual screening, with festival passes and FACETS’ Member discounts available. 

Tickets are on sale now, ticket buyers should visit https://cicff40.eventive.org/ to purchase tickets and see the current schedule. The site will be updated regularly as additional programming is finalized. The early bird discount rate, available by using code CICFF40EARLYBIRD15, is valid through October 12 on the festival website.

HIGHLIGHTS OF CICFF40:

CICFF40 Opening Event (Friday, Nov. 3 at 6 p.m.): CICFF40’s Red Carpet Opening at Chicago History Museum, 1601 N. Clark St. with live entertainment, a special screening of family friendly short films and reception celebrating the festival’s 40th anniversary.

“My First Movies” Event (Sunday, Nov. 5): A family friendly event at AMC New City 14, 1500 N. Clybourn Ave., geared for the youngest viewers. A screening of age-appropriate shorts for children ages 2-5 years old with special attention paid to what will make their first movie experience a delight. For an added treat, FACETS provides opportunities for hands-on play activities and live music for  sing-alongs.

Animation Celebration Event (Saturday, Nov. 11 at 10 a.m): CICFF will celebrate the best animated shorts at Chicago History Museum, 1601 N Clark St., with some new and some fan favorites, showcasing a variety of animation styles. FACETS also offers an animation workshop for budding animators and festive food offerings.

Every year FACETS’ Chicago International Children’s Film Festival (CICFF) is proud to present a diverse selection of high-quality films for children and teens from around the world. For the 2023 season, CICFF’s carefully curated selection of several virtual and in-person screenings will fall in five major age brackets:

My First Movies (Ages 2 - 5 years old)

Storytellers(Ages 6 - 8 years old)

Adventurers(Ages 8-10 years old)

Film Mavens (Ages 11-14 years old)

Cineastes (Ages 14 and older)

My First Movies (Ages 2 - 5 years old): CICFF40’s “My First Movies” program strand provides a movie going experience geared towards the youngest viewers, ages 2 - 5 years old, with attention given to high quality content that is diverse and age appropriate. FACETS is intentional in creating an environment that supports the needs and behaviors of young children. They introduce the film program and allow parents to answer questions that may arise while watching, FACETS expects that children might speak out loud sometimes and also expect giggles, belly laughs and a little surprise now and then. No need for embarrassment if children need to get up or walk out to the lobby or spend time in the activity area in the studio space next to the cinema.

Storytellers (Ages 6 - 8 years old): Content for this age group tends to focus on stories from around the world. These could be tall tales, legends from different cultures or amazing adventures that stir the imagination. The accompanying activities will be art activities that allow children to respond to what they have seen creatively and imagine what happens next.

Adventurers (Ages 8 - 10 years old): For ages 8-10, CIFF provides thoughtful films picked to engage kids in new and surprising ways, focusing on programming for curious minds that supports growth development and Social Emotional Learning (SEL) and empowering films for girls.

Film Mavens (Ages 11-14 years old): For ages 11-14 CICFFprovides programming that addresses the complexity of coming of age with sensitivity. These young people are coming into their own and the programming assumes that they are the inquisitive, thoughtful and passionate beings they are.

Cineastes (Ages 14+): From the climate crisis to LGBTQ+ rights, these films empower important conversations.

New Dimensions (Ages 18-25+): Unique and diverse films with more mature themes for young adults.

“This year marks the 40th annual FACETS’ CICFF, celebrating the past, present and future of youth cinema from around the world,” said Deidre Searcy, FACETS festival program director. “We are delighted to shine a spotlight and roll out the red carpet for the best films produced for young people ages 2 - 18 and their families. Join us for opening night at the Chicago History Museum for films and family friendly live entertainment. Be sure to check out films for the very youngest audiences at AMC New City or enjoy a celebration of animation with films and make your own animation workshop at the Chicago History Museum.

FACETS Chicago International Children’s Film Festival Mission Statement

Established in 1984, FACETS Chicago International Children’s Film Festival strives to support the work of talented and dedicated filmmakers by showcasing international films of the highest quality and awarding prizes in multiple categories of production formats and genres. The film experiences of young viewers are deepened through a broad range of programs which extend Festival film viewing into discussion and learning.

To maintain its longtime standing as one of the top children's film festivals in the world, films presented in CICFF40 will be issued awards on November 9th  by the CICFF Professional Jury, Youth Jury, and Children's Jury, including in the Academy Award Qualifying Best Animated and Best Live-Action Short Film categories. CICFF juries are composed of independent filmmakers, film industry professionals, educators, parents, and kids and teens who have graduated from FACETS Film 101 summer camp.

About FACETS 

Established in 1975, FACETS expands perspectives and affirms a shared humanity through inclusive engagement with film. FACETS' mission is to create cinematic experiences for youth and adults that foster vital conversations and community action through film exhibitions, media education, and film resources. Learn more at facets.org.

FACETS presents the Chicago International Children’s Film Festival (CICFF), the first Academy Award-qualifying international children’s film festivals in the world. The 40thAnnual Chicago International Children’s Film Festival (CICFF40) will be presented November 3 - 19  at FACETS and via national online screening. Tickets are on sale now. Ticket buyers should visit https://cicff40.eventive.org/ to purchase tickets and see the current schedule. The site will be updated regularly as additional programming is finalized.The early bird discount rate, available by using code CICFF40EARLYBIRD15, is valid through October 12 on the festival website.

FACETS’ CICFF40 is supported lead sponsor WTTW; lead program sponsors City of Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events, Seabury Foundation, Kirkland and Ellis Foundation, Comer Family Foundation, Liz Stiffel, WBEZ Radio, Illinois Arts Council, A.G. Cox Charitable Trust, National Endowment for the Arts, and Stewart R. Abelson Foundation; program supporting sponsors, Allstate Foundation and Choose Chicago; and program supporter, U.S. Educational Charitable Trust.

FACETS ANNOUNCES AWARD WINNERS FOR THE 39TH ANNUAL CHICAGO INTERNATIONAL CHILDREN’S FILM FESTIVAL

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“Rickshaw Girl” 

Wins Best of the Fest Award 

and 

"Dostojee” 

Receives the Milos Stehlik Global Impact Award

The Chicago International Children’s Film Festival has long been a family favorite of ours. I volunteered in the box office at FACETS from 1990-to shortly before the pandemic. My kids grew up watching loads of world class CICFF films and even helping with concessions and ticket taking. We highly recommend checking out some of the 304 films, representing 54 nations. CICFF is one of only two Academy Award-qualifying international children’s film festivals in the world. Screenings are happening now through November 20 at FACETS, with in-person and national online screening options. 

FACETS 39th Annual Chicago International Children’s Film Festival (CICFF) announces the recipients of its Special and Jury Prizes today along with two new film programs – Award Winning Shorts Program for ages 8-10 and 11-14. CICFF, with selection by the 2022 Festival’s jury members, awarded 65 prizes from a field of 304 films, representing 54 nations, in several categories including live-action, animation, documentary films and television productions. Prizes are given by the Children’s, Youth, Professional and Special Juries and the Professional Jury Live-Action and Animated Shorts categories are Academy Award-qualifying. Tickets are currently on sale here: CICFF39.eventive.org .

Awards presented by the Festival maintain CICFF’s longtime standing as one of the top children’s film festivals in the world. CICFF juries are composed of independent filmmakers, film industry professionals, educators, parents and kids and teens who have graduated from FACETS Film 101 summer camp.

Also presented was the Milos Stehlik Global Impact Award, now in its fourth year, awarded to director Prasun Chatterjee for the feature film “Dostojee” (India) and Amy Bench for the short film “More Than I Want to Remember”(United States). FACETS created this award in 2019 to celebrate the memory of Milos Stehlik, founder and executive director of FACETS, who passed away in July 2019.

The full list of awards are listed below and can be found here .

CICFF39 – AWARD WINNING SHORTS PROGRAMS: 

For Ages 8-10:

A collection of some of the best award-winning short films from CICFF39. This selection represents a range of animation, live-action and documentary and includes winners from the Children's and Professional Juries, with the winners of the Best Production for Young Children and Best of Fest Awards. 

 

The films may be viewed virtually from November 10 - 20 and one may view the in-person screening times here and below: 

Saturday, Nov. 12 at 12:30 p.m. at Facets, 1517 W. Fullerton Ave. 

Sunday, Nov. 20 at 11 a.m. at Facets, 1517 W. Fullerton Ave. 

The program winners include:

• “Hush Hush Little Bear” 

• “Birth” 

• “HEY DUGGEE – The Action Hero Badge”

• “The Wind and The Trees” 

• “The Most Boring Granny in the Whole World”

• “Pete” 

• “Charlie and the Hunt” 

• “New Moon” 

• “Wishes in the Wind” 

 

(Ages 11-14+) 

A collection of some of the best award-winning short films from CICFF39. This selection represents a range of animation, live-action and documentary and includes winners from the Youth, New Dimensions and Professional Juries, with the winner of Milos Stehlik Global Impact Award and Best of Fest Awards.  

The films may be viewed virtually from November 10-20 and one may view the in-person screening times here and below:

 Sunday, Nov. 13 at 1 p.m. at Facets, 1517 W. Fullerton Ave.  

The program winners include:

 

Films:  

• “Call and Response” 

• “Slipping Away” 

• “Freedom Swimmer” 

• “Ice Merchants” 

• “More Than I Want to Remember” 

• “Abby” 

SPECIAL PRIZES AWARDED INCLUDE: 

2022 BEST OF FEST AWARD

“Rickshaw Girl,” Amitabh Reza Chowdhury (Bangladesh)

MILOS STEHLIK GLOBAL IMPACT AWARD

Feature: “Dostojee,” Prasun Chatterjee (India)

Short: “More Than I Want to Remember,” Amy Bench (United States)

 

BEST PRODUCTION FOR YOUNG CHILDREN (AGES 2-5)

“Hush Hush Little Bear,” Māra Liniņa (Latvia)

PROGRAMMER’S CHOICE AWARD

“New Moon,” Jeff Le Bars, Jérémie Balais (United States)

GIRL EMPOWERMENT AWARD

“Abby,” John Urbano (United States)

STEM AWARD

“The Wind and the Trees,” Todd Allan Stewart (Canada)

LIV ULLMANN PEACE PRIZE - Feature

Feature: “The Apple Day,” Mahmoud Ghaffari (Islamic Republic of Iran)

LIV ULLMANN PEACE PRIZE - Short

Short: “Letter to a Pig,” Tal Kantor (France)

MONTGOMERY PRIZE EMERGING DIRECTOR

“White Berry,” Sia Hermanides (Netherlands)

EMBRACE AWARD

“Adjustment,” Mehrdad Hassani (Islamic Republic of Iran)

 

PROMISE AWARD

“Me. My eleven years. WAR.,” Marusya Shuvalova (Ukraine)

 

PROMISE AWARD

“Yangtze,” Daniel Kim, Benjamin Kim (United States)

 

CHILDREN’S JURY PRIZES INCLUDE:

Children's Jury’s Prize – Animated Short Film

1st Prize, “Pete,” Bret Parker (United States)

2nd Prize, “Birth,” Roberto Valle (Spain)

 

Children’s Jury’s Prize – Animated Feature Film

1st Prize, “Perlimps,” Alê Abreu (Brazil)

 2nd Prize, “My Big Big Friend - The Movie,” Andres Lieban (Brazil)

 

Children's Jury’s Prize – Animated Television

1st  Prize, “HEY DUGGEE - The Action Hero Badge,” Grant Orchard, Sander Jones (United Kingdom)

 2nd  Prize, “Call and Response,” Morgane Duprat--Peter, Daphné Kutnowski, Yoann Bouabré, Sélena Aledji, Anthony Okoko, Laura Sadi Honniball (France)

 

Children’s Jury’s Prize – Documentary Short Film

1st Prize, “Dipsas Speaks,” Craig Daniel Leon (Ecuador)

2nd Prize, “Wishes in the Wind,” Lisa Marie DiLiberto (Canada)

 

Children’s Jury’s Prize – Documentary Feature Film

1st Prize, “YUNG PUNX: A Punk Parable,” Seth Kramer, Daniel A. Miller, Jeremy Newberger (United States)

2nd Prize, “Rosie’s Theater Kids,” Steven Cantor (United States)

 

Children's Jury’s Prize – Live-Action Short 

1st Prize, “Charlie and the Hunt,” Jenn Shaw (United States)

2nd Prize, “Eger, 1552,” Attila Szász (Hungary)

  

Children's Jury’s Prize – Live-Action Feature Film 

1st Prize, “Laura’s Star,” Joya Thome (Germany)

2nd Prize, “Tales of Franz,” Johannes Schmidt (Austria)

 

Children's Jury’s Prize – Live Action Television

1st Prize, “Theodosia,” Matthias Hoene, Matt Bloom, Alexander James Jacob (France)

2nd Prize, “Yard TV,” Pablo Uranga (Brazil)

YOUTH JURY PRIZES

 

Youth Jury’s Prize – Animated Short Film

1st Prize,   ”Ice Merchants,” João Gonzalez (Portugal)

2nd Prize,  “Slipping Away,” Gabriel Hénot Lefèvre (France)

 

Youth Jury’s Prize – Live-Action Short Film 

1st Prize,  “Invincible,” Vincent René-Lortie (Canada)

2nd Prize,  “Bleach,” Mattias Graham (Canada)

 

Youth Jury’s Prize – Documentary Short Film

1st Prize, (tie)

“Freedom Swimmer,” Olivia Martin-McGuire (United Kingdom)

“More Than I Want to Remember,” Amy Bench (United States)

2nd Prize, “BYkids: FAITH'S WORLD,” Faith Guilbault (United States)

 

Youth Jury’s Prize –  Animated Television

1st Prize,  “Call and Response,” Morgane Duprat--Peter, Daphné Kutnowski, Yoann Bouabré, Sélena Aledji, Anthony Okoko, Laura Sadi Honniball (France)

 

Youth Jury’s Prize – Documentary Feature Film

1st Prize,  “Afghan Dreamers,” David Greenwald (Afghanistan)

2nd Prize,  “This is My Black,” Stephen Adetumbi, Jarrett Roseborough (United States)

  

Youth Jury’s Prize – Live-Action Feature Film

1st Prize, “White Berry,” Sia Hermanides (Netherlands) 

2nd Prize, “Comedy Queen,” Ismael Ferroukhi (Morocco, France)

 

Youth Jury’s Prize – Live Action Television

1st Prize, “More Than This,” John Sheedy, Kate Gorman (Australia)

 

NEW DIMENSIONS JURY PRIZES INCLUDE

 

New Dimensions Jury’s Prize – Animated Short Film

1st Prize, Animated Short Film (tie)

“Good Night Mr. Ted,” Nicolás Sole Allignani (Argentina)

“The Seine’s Tears,” Yanis Belaid, Eliott Benard, Nicolas Mayeur, Etienne Moulin, Hadrien Pinot, Lisa Vicente, Philippine Singer, Alice Letailleur (France)

2nd Prize, “Ice Merchants,” João Gonzalez (Portugal)

 

New Dimensions Jury’s Prize – Documentary Feature Film 

1st Prize, “Dear Future Children,” Franz Böhm (Germany) 

2nd Prize, “The Last Election and other Love Stories,” Miguel Silveira (United States) 

 

New Dimensions Jury’s Prize – Documentary Short Film 

1st Prize, “Freedom Swimmer,” Olivia Martin-McGuire (United Kingdom) 

2nd Prize, “The Girl with the Accent,” Nadia Durry (United Arab Emirates) 

 

New Dimensions Jury’s Prize – Live-Action Short Film 

1st Prize, “Invincible,” Vincent René-Lortie (Canada) 

2nd Prize, “Sons of Toledo,” Monty Cole (United States)

 

PROFESSIONAL JURY PRIZES INCLUDE 

 

Professional Jury’s Prize – Animated Short Film  

1st  Prize, “Slipping Away,” Gabriel Hénot Lefèvre (France) 

2nd  Prize, “The Most Boring Granny in the Whole World,” Damaris Zielke (Germany) 

 

Professional Jury’s Prize – Animated Feature Film  

1st Prize, “Journey to Yourland,” Peter Budinský (Slovakia) 

2nd Prize, “The Websters Movie,” Katarína Kerekesová (Slovakia)

  

Professional Jury’s Prize – Animated Television

1st  Prize, “Call and Response,” Morgane Duprat--Peter, Daphné Kutnowski, Yoann Bouabré, Sélena Aledji, Anthony Okoko, Laura Sadi Honniball (France)

2nd  Prize, (tie)

“Giuseppe,” Isabelle Favez (Switzerland)

“Space Nova,” Pablo De La Torre (Australia)

 

Professional Jury’s Prize – Documentary Short Film

1st Prize, Freedom Swimmer, Olivia Martin-McGuire (United Kingdom)

2nd Prize, (tie)

How Hannie are You?, Deborah van Dam (Netherlands)

Maxim - The Greatest, Kaja Fedulova (Germany)

  

Professional Jury’s Prize – Documentary Feature Film

1st  Prize, “Afghan Dreamers,” David Greenwald (Afghanistan)

2nd  Prize, “Dear Future Children,” Franz Böhm (Germany)

 

Professional Jury’s Prize – Live-Action Short

1st  Prize, “Invincible,” Vincent René-Lortie (Canada)

2nd  Prize, “Margot's Sister,” Christine Doyon (Canada)

 

Professional Jury’s Prize – Live-Action Feature Film

1st Prize, Comedy Queen, Sanna Lenken (Sweden)

2nd Prize, Rickshaw Girl, Amitabh Reza Chowdhury (Bangladesh)

 

Professional Jury’s Prize – Live Action Television

1st Prize,  “More Than This,” John Sheedy, Kate Gorman (Australia)

2nd  Prize,  “Kabam!,” Elisabeth Hesemans (Netherlands)

About FACETS

FACETS  connects people to independent ideas through transformative film experiences. Founded by the late Milos Stehlik in 1975,  FACETS inspires audiences to engage with film not simply as entertainment, but as an exciting tool to bridge cultural divides, promote digital literacy, and expand perspectives through empathy-driven storytelling.  

FACETS presents the Chicago International Children’s Film Festival (CICFF), one of only two Academy Award-qualifying international children’s film festivals in the world. The 39th Annual Chicago International Children’s Film Festival (CICFF39) runs November 4 - 20 at FACETS in-person and via national online screening. Buyers should visit  CICFF39.eventive.org  to view all the ticket options and to purchase tickets.

FACETS’ CICFF39 is supported by the Alphawood Foundation Chicago, Comer Family Foundation, NEA Art Works, Illinois Arts Agency (partial support), Kirckland & Ellis LLP, Prince Charitable Trust, Allstate, Conant Family Foundation, Stuart & Jesse Abelson Foundation, Seabury Foundations (New Dimensions program), Sterling Bay, and WTTW.

Marvel Studios’ “Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness” to Show Entirely with Expanded Aspect Ratio Exclusively in IMAX®

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The Sequel was Filmed for IMAX Using Panavision DXL2 IMAX Certified Cameras 

IMAX® has announced that Marvel Studios’ “Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness” will debut entirely in expanded aspect ratio exclusively in IMAX. The highly anticipated sequel was filmed using IMAX-certified cameras and is set to be released by The Walt Disney Company on May 4. 

See the trailer in IMAX’s exclusive expanded aspect ratio here 

 Marvel Studios' Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness | Official IMAX® Trailer

Sam Raimi directs returning cast Benedict Cumberbatch, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Benedict Wong, Michael Stühlbarg and Rachel McAdams, and adds Elizabeth Olsen and Xochitl Gomez. Shot with Panavision DXL2 IMAX certified cameras, the entire film is formatted exclusively for IMAX theatres where fans will experience “Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness” at 1.90:1 aspect ratio – showing up to 26% more of the onscreen image only in IMAX.

Aspect ratio is the technical term for the proportional relationship between an image’s width and height. Most films are presented in an aspect ratio called CinemaScope (2.40:1) which appears very wide but not as high. IMAX provides filmmakers with the ability to use an expanded aspect ratio – allowing them to use more of the original image. Watching a film with an expanded aspect ratio provides audiences with a full immersive view that fills the peripheral vision more than any other cinematic experience.

“Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness” will play in IMAX theatres beginning May 4.

 

About ‘Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness’

In Marvel Studios’ “Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness,” the MCU unlocks the Multiverse and pushes its boundaries further than ever before. Journey into the unknown with Doctor Strange, who, with the help of mystical allies both old and new, traverses the mind-bending and dangerous alternate realities of the Multiverse to confront a mysterious new adversary.

“Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness” stars Benedict Cumberbatch, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Elizabeth Olsen, Benedict Wong, Xochitl Gomez, with Michael Stühlbarg, and Rachel McAdams.

The film is directed by Sam Raimi, and Kevin Feige is the producer. Louis D’Esposito, Victoria Alonso, Eric Hauserman Carroll and Jamie Christopher serve as executive producers. The screenplay was written by Michael Waldron. “Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness” releases in U.S. theaters on May 6, 2022.

About IMAX Corporation

IMAX, an innovator in entertainment technology, combines proprietary software, architecture and equipment to create experiences that take you beyond the edge of your seat to a world you've never imagined. Top filmmakers and studios are utilizing IMAX theaters to connect with audiences in extraordinary ways, and, as such, IMAX's network is among the most important and successful theatrical distribution platforms for major event films around the globe. 

IMAX is headquartered in New York, Toronto, and Los Angeles, with additional offices in London, Dublin, Tokyo, and Shanghai. As of September 30, 2021, there were 1,664 IMAX theater systems (1,580 commercial multiplexes, 12 commercial destinations, 72 institutional) operating in 85 countries and territories. Shares of IMAX China Holding, Inc., a subsidiary of IMAX Corporation, trade on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange under the stock code "1970." 

IMAX®, IMAX® Dome, IMAX® 3D, IMAX® 3D Dome, Experience It In IMAX®, The IMAX Experience®, An IMAX Experience®, An IMAX 3D Experience®, IMAX DMR®, DMR®, IMAX nXos® and Films to the Fullest®, are trademarks and trade names of the Company or its subsidiaries that are registered or otherwise protected under laws of various jurisdictions. More information about the Company can be found at www.imax.com. You may also connect with IMAX on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/imax), Facebook (www.facebook.com/imax), Twitter (www.twitter.com/imax) and YouTube (www.youtube.com/imaxmovies).

SYNOPSIS:

Marvel Studios' "Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness"—a thrilling ride through the Multiverse with Doctor Strange, his trusted friend Wong and Wanda Maximoff, aka Scarlet Witch. "Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness" opens in U.S. theaters on May 6, 2022.

IMAX Official Channels:

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CLIFFORD THE BIG RED DOG NOW STREAMING AND IN THEATRES NOVEMBER 10TH

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I've been a fan of the CLIFFORD THE BIG RED DOG books since my own childhood, and my kids grew up loving the series, so I’m happy to be partnering with Paramount Studios on behalf of the upcoming film, CLIFFORD THE BIG RED DOG, which will be released in theaters and on Paramount+ November 10th.

Click HERE for the CLIFFORD THE BIG RED DOG TRAILER

SYNOPSIS: When middle-schooler Emily Elizabeth (Darby Camp) meets a magical animal rescuer (John Cleese) who gifts her a little, red puppy, she never anticipated waking up to find a giant ten-foot hound in her small New York City apartment. While her single mom (Sienna Guillory) is away for business, Emily and her fun but impulsive uncle Casey (Jack Whitehall) set out on an adventure that will keep you on the edge-of-your-seat as our heroes take a bite out of the Big Apple. Based on the beloved Scholastic book character, Clifford will teach the world how to love big!

Here at ChiIL Mama we adore big dogs and currently have Finnie, a two year old, 110 pound king German Shepherd as part of our family, along with Iggy, a Husky Beagle mix. Here's our four legged kids Clifford-sized. 

Still, there's no comparison to Clifford, when it comes to BIG dogs. We can't wait to see him leap to the big screen, and excite a new generation of readers and dog lovers. Come on out to the 34th Annual Streeterville Dog Halloween Party and/or Harry’s Halloween Dog Costume Contest at Navy Pier, tag @CliffordMovie and @ChiILMama on Instagram, Twitter or Facebook, and you're automatically entered to WIN. 

Make your pet as BIG as Clifford! You can Clifford-Size your pet for free. Try it now: https://paramnt.us/CliffordSize

We have been compensated for sharing the above events and movie details with our readers. As always, all opinions expressed are my own. 

TOP WEEKEND PICKS: Kids Shorts Program Announced at Chicago Independent Film +TV Festival

What We're Watching

ChiIL Mama’s Chi, IL Picks List:

Family Friendly Fun

Chicago Independent Film +TV Festival will be held April 4th-7th at Columbia College. The festival enters its second year, showcasing documentaries, television concepts, pilots, feature narrative films, and short narrative films from across the globe. The festival was started by the team who founded the Chicago Comedy Film Festival in 2010. Both festivals will run simultaneously during the first weekend of April. 

Click here for more information and to purchase tickets.



On Saturday April 6th at 3:00 pm a kids short film program will pair with the world premiere of A World Away featuring Rowan Blanchard.



Lilly Gets A Pet (Canada, 5 Min) Lilly, a giant orange monster, undertakes an epic adventure in search of a true friend, in this fun animated short.

For fans of PBS Kids and Little Baby Bum.

On Ice (United States, 8 Min)

Blake, a young boy from a low-income household, attempts to take financial matters into his own hands in order to be able to afford new skates and play hockey with his friends.

For fans of Dolphin Tale, The Pursuit of Happyness

Badge of a Quitter (United States, 10 Min) A web series about a high strung woman who enrolls in a Lil' Go Getters Troop to complete the badges she gave up on as a child.For fans of Community and We are Savvy



But Still, (United States, 11 Min) A Chicago made film! A 9-year-old girl seeks the mentorship of a grumpy newswoman who was just fired for punching a man on camera. For fans of Little Miss Sunshine and Gilmore Girls

A World Away (United States, 71 mins)

The lucky winners of a school raffle embark on an overnight field trip to the Grand Canyon but when their plane takes an unexpected detour through a wormhole, six kids and their ex-military pilot find themselves no longer on planet earth but a world away. In order to get back, they’ll need to forge unlikely friendships, face their fears and trust a magic ‘source’ capable of guiding them on an adventurous journey home. But it won't be an easy journey home.. Featuring Rowan Blanchard alongside a star-studded cast.

For fans of Stranger Things, Holes, A Wrinkle in Time

Adult Picks

The 9th Annual Chicago Comedy Film Festival:

Films Announced

The 9th Annual Chicago Comedy Film Festival is just around the corner April 5th-7th, 2019! 

Films announced and tickets are on sale! Featuring Fred Armisen, Mel Brooks, Angela Kinsey, Patton Oswalt, Kevin Pollack, Jaleel White, Fred Willard , and more!

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Film Highlights

Adams (United States, 20 min) 

Friday 8:00 PM & Sunday 3:00 PM

Things go south very quickly after a man finds his neighbor in his underwear standing in his kitchen. Starring Fred Armisen, Patton Oswalt, Angela Kinsey.

For fans of Fargo and anything with Fred Armisen and Patton Oswald  

Funny You Never Knew (United States, 99 Min) 

FRIDAY 8:30 PM

Comedians Fred Willard and Kevin Pollak re-discover three remarkable TV comics from the 1950s.

For fans of Looking for Lenny, Why we Laugh

Olympians (United Kingdom, 15 Min)

8:00 PM FRIDAY & 1:00 SATURDAY

Immigrating to a foreign country isn’t easy for everyone, and it certainly isn’t for ancient Roman gods. Starring Mel Brooks.

For fans of Mel Brooks, Drunk History

Good Girls Don’t (United States, 15 Min) 

SATURDAY 1:00 PM

A young girl struggles with her families preconceived role that they expect her to fulfill.

For fans of Little Miss Sunshine, Brave

5th of July (United States, 100 Min) 

FRIDAY 6:00 PM

A young man struggles to get his universe back in balance after cursing his father during the spreading his ashes. With so many moving parts, can the curse be undone? Starring Jaleel White (Family Matters).

For fans of Get Him to the Greek, Death at a Funeral

Planet Money Shorts (United States, 10 Min) 

SATURDAY 12:30 PM

Ever wonder about the start of Coca-Cola or the rise to fame of the ever so popular honeycrisp apples? Look no further. Brought to you from the folks at NPR Radio.

For fans of NPR

Peggy (United States, 12 Min) 

FRIDAY 8:00 PM & SUNDAY 3:00 PM

The perfect house. The perfect birthday bash. The perfect gift to top things off. What could possibly go wr- oh…

For fans of Weeds, Parenthood, Big Little Lies

Click here for more information and to purchase tickets.

Hot Deals for North Shore Restaurant Month at CinéBistro and CMX Market Old Orchard Throughout February

ChiIL Mama's Chi, IL Picks List:

Family Friendly and 21+ Date Night Fun

CMX CINEMAS OLD ORCHARD LOCATIONS PARTICIPATE IN NORTH SHORE RESTAURANT MONTH

CMX CinéBistro Offering Three Course Prix Fixe Meal for $20 and CMX Market Offering Buy One Market Hot Item, Get One Free

CMX Cinemas, the eighth largest movie theater chain in the United States, will be spreading the love in February with special promotions for “North Shore Restaurant Month” at its two locations in the Westfield Old Orchard Shopping Center. Restaurants throughout the northern suburbs are offering exclusive deals and fresh new menu options for the month of February and CMX Cinemas is excited to take part in this culinary celebration.

There are two CMX Cinemas Old Orchard locations, each with an independent concept, but both share the idea of a VIP experience for guests. CMX CinéBistro offers a gourmet dinner-and—movie for 21+ guests, while the CMX Market Cinema location intertwines luxury and family-friendly. Foodies can enjoy a 5-star meal while catching the latest movie in luxury seating at a CMX Cinemas location.



North Shore Restaurant Month Promotion
For “North Shore Restaurant Month,” CMX CinéBistro is offering a gourmet three-course-meal including an appetizer, entrée and dessert, curated by Chef Isaac Stewart for a discounted price of $20 per person, regularly a value of $50 per person. The select menu options offered for this month-long promotion include:   

Appetizer (Choice of):
Starter Salad
Kale or Caesar

Crispy Chicken Sliders
Two crispy chicken tenders on soft rolls with a spicy kung pao glaze.

Entrée (Choice of):
Grilled Salmon
Fettuccine pesto, charred tomatoes, shaved parmesan.

Crispy Pork Sandwich
Tender milanese style pork on a baguette with melted tomatoes, and greens in lemon vinaigrette. with crisp kettle chips.

Steak Frites
Grilled beef tenderloin, traditional chimmichurri. served with crisp fries. Make truffle fries for $2.

Dessert (Choice of):
Butterscotch Bourbon Crème Brulee
Crisp sugar crust, fresh berries, shortbread cookie deconstructed.

Peanut Butter Pie
Creamy peanut butter mousse dark chocolate sauce, pretzel crust, sweet cream topping.

CMX Market Cinema is consistent with luxury amenities on a family-friendly level where movies are played on the big screen and the menus are more appealing to younger guests, but alcohol is still an option for adults. For restaurant week, this location will be offering a “BOGO” on meals that are made to order. There are multiple food stations that offer an array of classic options with a gourmet twist, including an in-house pizza station with hand-tossed pizzas made from scratch and market fresh ingredients, juicy burgers with a selection of toppings and hand-spun shakes. A meal typically ranges from $8 - $15. The “North Shore Restaurant Month” promotions can also be combined with the daily movie-ticket discounts already offered at both locations. 



Ticket Prices and Special Promotions
Admission for guests over the age of 21 at CMX CinéBistro will be $16 on weekend evenings, $13 on weekday evenings, $12 for matinee showings on weekends and $10 for matinee showings on weekdays. Seniors and military guests receive admission for $12 every day of the week at CMX CinéBistro. At CMX Market Cinema, admission for adult guests is $13.50 on weekend evenings, $12 on weekday evenings, $10.50 for matinee showings on weekends and $8.50 for matinee showings on weekdays. Students and military guests receive admission for $10.50 on weekends and $9.50 on weekdays, and children’s and seniors’ tickets are $9.50 every day of the week.



Both locations offer special admission prices on Tuesdays, with Tempting Tuesdays at CMX CinéBistro for $10 and Terrific Tuesdays at CMX Market Cinema for $5 admission all day. This is also a student offer on Thursdays for $6 admission at the Market location. 

About CMX Market Cinema Old Orchard
CMX Market Cinema, a new and innovative concept developed by CMX Cinemas, combines a luxury movie-going experience with refined CMX Market Cinema self-serve culinary and beverage selections.  The market concept is inspired by the popular and fashionable food hall concepts and eateries that will allow foodies to experience a wide selection of delicious meals.

Families and guests, including those under the age of 21, are welcomed to enjoy the CMX Market Cinema location, found across the mall from the CMX CinéBistro location. There is also a delicatessen grab-and-go station featuring elegant cheese and charcuterie platters, market-fresh salads and gourmet deli sandwiches. Additionally, the popcorn “lab” features a selection of gourmet fresh-popped hot popcorn including buttered, caramel, cheese or mixed. Guests can choose from an array of sodas while adults can choose from a variety of wine and beer from the full bar that also offers signature cocktails. The CMX Market Cinema location wholly elevates the concept of typical movie theater fare by providing a selection of the latest films for the whole family, plush leather seats designed for optimal comfort and theaters equipped with Real D 3D technology and Dolby 7.1 audio technology to enhance the sound experience.

About CMX CinéBistro Old Orchard
Adult guests looking for a VIP dinner-and-a-movie experience and a luxury evening out to the theater are welcomed to the relaunched CMX CinéBistro location, offering a high-end experience for movie-goers over the age of 21. With 40,870 sq. feet of theater space, CMX CinéBistro features six viewing rooms with 405 seats and the most updated audiovisual technology, including a theater equipped with a full Dolby Atmos sound system and 4K projection systems allowing for a transcendent viewing experience of every film.

At CMX CinéBistro, movie-goers can enjoy full-service gourmet in-seat dining with an elegant bar and lounge. With menu items including a grilled Allen Brothers steak, a pan-seared grilled salmon with spinach and the shrimp mac and cheese, CMX CinéBistro allows guests to enjoy a full gourmet meal from the comfort of their upholstered leather seats upon arrival to the theater. Movie-goers will have the opportunity to order meals in advance or while at the theater, where orders are discreetly brought directly to the guest’s chosen seat. Each chair also includes a dim LED light, a convenient USB outlet and storage compartments for purses and shopping bags in addition to a service staff call button for any additional orders or requests. It is recommended that guests arrive 30 minutes prior to showtime to place their orders.



The CMX CinéBistro location also features the trendy Stone Bar, an upscale lounge surrounded with the latest technology in largescale LED screens for a paramount experience. With a fully stocked bar, guests can enjoy hand-crafted cocktails and a wide assortment of on-tap beers, in addition to sampling the delicious entrees and appetizers offered on the expansive gourmet menu. With the Stone Bar, guests are welcomed to enjoy the dining experience separate from movie-going and are also invited to enjoy large scale screenings of the biggest broadcast events, from the Super Bowl to Awards Season.



About CMX Cinemas
CMX Cinemas, a wholly owned subsidiary of Cinemex, opened its doors in April 2017 at Brickell City Centre, Miami, FL, offering new features to give guests an innovative and VIP movie-going experience. CMX provides state-of-the art technology that can be enjoyed through different types of experiences:  CMX CinéBistro, the luxury dine-in and in-seat service; CMX Market Cinema, the gourmet grab and go movie experience and CMX Cinemas, the upgraded traditional theatre with classic concessions.  It also features the trendy and exclusive Stone Bar at selected theatres, making CMX the preferred entertainment destination. CMX has 36 sites, 382 screens and 2,300 employees, in venues located in Florida, Illinois, Minnesota, Georgia, Alabama, North Carolina, Ohio, Virginia, Maryland and Colorado. New openings are scheduled in New Jersey, New York, Illinois, Florida and Georgia during 2018.

About Cinemex
Cinemex is one of the top ten cinema chains worldwide, with 323 sites, 2,782 screens and 13,000 employees. Founded in 1995 with the intent to revolutionize the movie entertainment industry, Cinemex began installing multiplexes and stadium-style seating with the primary focus of attending every guest’s needs. Today Cinemex continues to offer innovating concepts in cinema-going, including Platino Cinemex and Cinemex Premium, state-of-the-art theatres equipped with luxury seating and first-class dining. At Cinemex, being the best in entertaining our guests is our
main goal.