June 2009

Miller Lite "Protection" Commercial Controversy

3Mon, 08/23/2010 - 10:07pm

Chicago Overcoat stars Frank Vincent and Mike Starr recently reprised their roles as mobsters in a nationwide Miller Lite commercials shot by production company Tool of North America.  Several weeks after airing, some representatives of Italian American groups threatened to boycott MillerCoors products unless the commercials were pulled.  We’ve got the inside scoop on what went down, including photos, press, and the commercials.


The Good Night Chicago Show Television Premiere

3Mon, 08/23/2010 - 8:19pm

Producer Steven Saltz’s new show, the "Good Night Chicago Show” premieres Friday night, July 3rd at 12:35 am on CBS 2 Chicago.  And Chicago Overcoat star Frank Vincent is the very first guest!  The show features an interview with Frank about his impressive body of work, legendary guitarist Daryl Stuermer (Genesis), plus standup from comedienne Lynne Koplitz.


Click It or Ticket "Cops Everywhere" Commercials

3Mon, 08/23/2010 - 10:05pm

Beverly Ridge Pictures recently wrapped filming the Illinois Department of Transportation’s latest Click It or Ticket commercials.  The yearly campaign aims to curb injuries and deaths that result from young drivers not wearing their seat belts.  This year’s theme, “Cops Everywhere,” was developed by Chicago-based ad agency Lou Beres & Associates, which produced the Telly award-winning “Loser” commercials from IDOT’s 2008 You Drink & Drive, You Lose campaign.