Author: Alex Billington

"We wanted everything to feel like it has hand-painted." Universal has debuted a featurette for the making of DreamWorks Animation next movie Dog Man - it's hitting theaters at the end of January in few weeks. From DWA—creators of the beloved blockbuster franchises Kung Fu Panda, How to Train Your Dragon, and The Boss Baby—comes the canine-crime-fighting film adaptation of Dav Pilkey's NY Times bestselling literary phenomenon: Dog Man. Half dog and half man, he is sworn to protect and serve as he doggedly pursues the feline supervillain Petey the Cat. When Lil Petey falls into the clutches of a common enemy, Dog Man and Petey reluctantly join forces in an action-packed race against time to rescue the young kitten. In the process, they discover the power of family (and kittens!) to bring even the most hostile foes together. Featuring the voices of Pete Davidson, Lil Rel Howery, Isla Fisher, Poppy Liu, Stephen Root, Billy Boyd, and Ricky Gervais. This amusing featurette includes footage from that first trailer with actors Lil Rel Howery, Isla Fisher, and Pete Davidson discussing their characters and making this movie. 🐕 Have fun. Here's an official promo featurette for DreamWorks Animation's movie Dog Man, direct […]

"Your last hope. Call me before you ruin your life." Netflix has unveiled the official trailer for a streaming comedy series called Lovers Anonymous, about the kooky guy who runs a Love Hospital in Turkey. A fun look at love in the modern world. This looks like something along the lines of The Lobster or Fingernails or Equals. Cem, scarred by a childhood that crushed his trust in love, runs the "Love Hospital" (to cure those suffering from the "love disease") – until Hazal, who believes in the power of love, disrupts his life. Will they both change each other? Will Cem learn to appreciate the power of love? This stars Halit Ergenc, Funda Eryiğit, Rıza Kocaoğlu, Zerrin Nişancı, Selcuk Borak, İdil Fırat, Ceren Benderlioğlu, & Seda Akman. All of Cem's success and dreams now depend on Hazal, an unexpected presence in his life who, in stark contrast to him, believes that love will save the world. Which side do you fall on? Do you still believe in the power of love? This has some smart humor & looks like it may actually be worth a watch - check it out. Here's the official trailer for Netflix's romance series Lovers […]

"He would not sell his soul just to get a film done." Dark Star has revealed an official trailer for the horror history documentary film titled George A. Romero's Resident Evil. This brings to light the vision that director George A. Romero had for an adaptation of Resident Evil, featuring interviews with those who were actually there, and unravels the secrets behind why it was never made. "Romero gave birth to modern horror, the modern zombie, and ultimately Resident Evil," says Salisbury. "I am honored to bring fans the untold story of his most important unmade project, to celebrate the legacy of the man that inspired me to pursue filmmaking as a career." An immersive, stylized experience, weaving together archival footage, newly uncovered documents, and fresh interviews. Taking inspiration from documentaries like Jodorowsky's Dune, Salisbury crafts a compelling narrative that revisits the people and all the creative vision behind this unproduced adaptation. The film brings to light the enduring mystery and the ambitious spirit that could have redefined the franchise's journey into Hollywood. This one is for all the geeky horror lovers out there. Official trailer (+ poster) for Brandon Salisbury's doc George A. Romero's Resident Evil, via YouTube: In […]

"Where will you be in the thick of it?" Sony Pictures has revealed the official trailer for an action thriller B-movie called Sniper: The Last Stand, which is being released direct-to-VOD later this month. Definitely not a theatrical movie by any means - looks more like direct-to-VHS. "One last stand for humanity." Ace sniper Brandon Beckett and Agent Zero are deployed to Costa Verde to lead a group of elite soldiers against an unrelenting militia. This is the latest in a "sniper" franchise starring Chad Michael Collins as Brandon Beckett - it also includes (yes these are real) Sniper: Reloaded (2011), Sniper: Legacy (2014), Sniper: Ghost Shooter (2016), Sniper: Ultimate Kill (2017), Sniper Assassin's End (2020), Sniper: Rogue Mission (2022), and Sniper: G.R.I.T. - Global Response & Intelligence Team (2023). The The Last Stand cast includes Ryan Robbins, Sharon Taylor, Manuel Rodriguez-Saenz, and Arnold Vosloo. Yeah this is for Sniper fans only. Why are they fighting in a fountain in this action scene? Are there even any snipers in it? Take a look. Here's the official trailer (+ poster) for Danishka Esterhazy's Sniper: The Last Stand, from YouTube: To stop an arms dealer from unleashing a deadly superweapon, the Ace […]

"This is not brotherhood. This is the end of everything." Netflix has unveiled the full trailer for the Italian thriller series called Public Disorder, which will be available for streaming worldwide next week. Sadly they switched the title - the official Italian name is A.C.A.B. La serie, or simply the ACAB series. Public Disorder is Netflix streaming series about a riot police team in Rome, whose personal and professional lives slowly fall apart because of the hatred burning inside them. Among rising tensions, the team members are called to take sides & forced to question the deeper meaning of their work and their own membership of the Department. The series cast includes Julia Messina, Francesco Buttironi, Aiman Machhour, Marco Giallini, Valentina Bellè, Pierluigi Gigante, and Adriano Giannini. "Violence becomes the common thread connecting their lives, both professionally and personally." This looks intense and brutally honest and tough - I appreciate that someone was bold enough to make a series like this where just maybe these cops will take a look in the mirror and see who they really are. It is definitely worth a look - don't write it off. Here's the main official trailer for Netflix's series Public Disorder, […]

"I really hope that people will walk away from this film unable to forget the imagery." 😱 Universal has revealed yet another 2-minute behind-the-scenes promo featurette for Leigh Whannell's Wolf Man movie, landing in theaters in just a few more weeks. Ready for a good scare? Produced by Blumhouse, this a fresh update on the classic furry Universal Monster originally invented in the 1941 film The Wolf Man. "What if someone you loved became something else?" What would you do? A man must save himself and his family when they are stalked, terrorized, and haunted by a deadly werewolf at night – but something else is going on with him, too. Christopher Abbott co-stars with Julia Garner and Matilda Firth. This promo video features Leigh and his creature designer named Arjen Tuiten (the prosthetics & special make-up effects designer) discussing making the movie. The focus is on designing the monster and figuring out how to make the prosthetics look real and very unsettling. The anecdote about how the entire crew was scared by the full-on prosthetics is awesome - I dig this kind of hype. Wolf Man hits theaters soon - catch it on the big screen. Here's the "Monsters […]

"As you guys get older, you're gonna have to work harder to find time for each other – but it is well worth the effort." Greenwich has debuted an official trailer for an indie awkward dramredy called Ex-Husbands, arriving for release starting in February 2025. This initially premiered back at the 2023 San Sebastian Film Festival and toured to many other fests including last year's Palm Springs & Sarasota Film Festivals. Griffin Dunne and Rosanna Arquette were last seen together in the film After Hours, the 1985 dark comedy from Martin Scorsese, though they're time together in this new one is brief. When Peter Pearce flies to Tulum, crashing his son Nick's bachelor party, Peter realizes he's not the only Pearce man in crisis. The indie film stars Griffin Dunne and Rosanna Arquette, along with Richard Benjamin, Miles Heizer, & James Norton. Most of this takes place in Mexico where Dunne messes with his son's party and his friends. Enjoy. Here's the official trailer (+ poster) for Noah Pritzker's film Ex-Husbands, direct from YouTube: Manhattan dentist Peter Pearce (Griffin Dunne) is suddenly facing his own midlife crisis after his wife of 35 years (Rosanna Arquette) leaves him... On the spur […]

"Was it all worth it?!" "I need answers..." Vertigo Releasing has unveiled the official trailer for an action thriller movie called Sunray: Fallen Soldier, described as a "veteran created, veteran starrer." Drawing from their experiences in the Armed Forces, the filmmakers behind Sunray have created what promises to be the most accurate and authentic portrayal of Royal Marines Commandos combat ever seen on screen. A war veteran calls on friends from his past to help hunt down & take out those responsible for the death of his daughter. Along the way, he learns more about himself than he anticipated as a violent crime syndicate unravels in his wake. This stars Tip Cullen, Tom Leigh, Steven Blades, Luke Solomon, and Daniel Davids. Written, directed, produced, edited and acted by former Royal Marines, many of the Sunray team have lived & experienced the direct effects of conflict including the loss of friends. Veterans were employed across the production both on & off screen. This looks intense and gritty and brutal, but it still looks like a generic action film with an uninteresting story similar to so many other films before - take out the bad guys. Official trailer (+ poster) for James […]

"They became the biggest threat to the organization." Max has revealed the official trailer for a true crime documentary film called Sons of Ecstasy, debuting for streaming starting next week. The doc film takes us back to parties in the 90s and reveals true stories of the MDMA drug scene during the rave era. "Power is a drug." In 1990s Arizona, an English stockbroker clashes with a mobster's son over the ecstasy trade. The Gravano family shares their perspective as two unlikely rivals vie for control amid guns, gangsters, and big raves in the desert. "For the first time, the Gravanos tell their side of the story. Through first-hand accounts from inside both factions, the film unravels the unexpected showdown between the British business guru and the Mafia heir apparent in the Arizona desert." Crazy that they actually got both sides of this to sit down and tell the truth about what really happened and how their rivalries played out. It's yet another true crime doc joining the massive true crime streaming library, but this one seems particularly fascinating. Get a look. Here's the official trailer (+ poster) for Max's true crime doc film Sons of Ecstasy, direct from YouTube: […]

"No matter what anybody tells you, words and ideas can change the world." Heading into the year 2025, this marks the 19th year of FirstShowing.net – we originally launched this website way back in 2006. It's a miracle that it's still running all these years later – almost two decades. There've been so many times when I've wanted to throw in the towel, shut things down, and move on. But I still love movies. I still love cinema. I'm still happy (for the most part) being able to participate in this world and stay excited about watching new movies (and old movies) and talk about movies and keep everyone informed & updated about movies. It's harder than ever to remain an independent website in this day-and-age. So many other movie sites have shut down or been sold off recently. It's too hard and too costly, there's too many risks, and the internet has changed in so many bad ways (see: enshittification). I want to continue to keep "Hollywood connected with its audience" and will do my best to keep FS running for as long as I can. Even if I don't make much money. It was my original intent to […]