Author: Alex Billington

"I can't believe it's really gonna happen." Briarcliff Entertainment & 19th Hole Productions have unveiled an official trailer for an indie film called When I'm Ready, a "romantic end-of-the-world thriller" from filmmaker Andrew Johnson. Set for release in February just in time for Valentine's Day - including on VOD to watch at home if you want. It's the end of the world. Seeking meaning and thrills in their last days alive, Rose and Michael embark on a cross-country road trip as a devastating asteroid threatens to wipe out life on Earth. While journeying to see her grandmother one last time before they perish, they fight to find meaning and adventure in the world's final week. Starring Andrew Ortenberg & June Schreiner as Michael & Rose, with Thalia Besson, Lauren Cohan, and Dermot Mulroney. Bryan Curtis of The Ringer also voices a radio DJ updating citizens on the progress of the asteroids as the hours tick down. This trailer plays up how crazy people would be if it was really happening, hence why it's more of a thriller. Looks quite good. Here's the official trailer (+ posters) for Andrew Johnson's film When I'm Ready, direct from YouTube: When I'm Ready revolves […]

"We're hard on you... because I know that you guys can be great." Disney+ has revealed the official trailer for a docu series streaming in February called Harlem Ice, made by doc filmmaker Samantha Knowles. An empowering, uplifting documentary to debut during wintertime - it's produced by Imagine Entertainment. Harlem Ice is a 5-part documentary series following the girls of Figure Skating in Harlem as they prepare for competitions, performances and a life changing global experience. Through their eyes, we experience the highs and lows of the FSH Season, and the unique experiences they have as girls of color breaking the ice ceiling and gaining access to a global stage. We follow sisters Tori and Ashley, newbie Adrianna and senior Ariyana, and see how each girl makes her mark and helps to put Harlem Ice on the map. This looks exactly like the ideal Disney+ doc to feature as a way of inspiring more young people to go out and try new things. Here's the official trailer (+ poster) for Samantha Knowles' doc Harlem Ice, direct from YouTube: Harlem Ice is a five-part documentary series following the coaches and girls of Figure Skating in Harlem, New York City, as they […]

"This may be the bottom of the barrel, but we are going to float elegantly all the way to the top." Hulu has revealed the main official trailer for a gritty crime series called A Thousand Blows, made for Disney+ in the UK arriving for streaming in February on Hulu. 🇬🇧 The first two eps premiered at the 2024 London Film Festival last year. Created by Steven Knight, A Thousand Blows is inspired by the true-life stories of a group of characters battling for survival in the violent East End of London in the 1880s. It's about the fortunes (and challenges) of Hezekiah and Alec, two best friends newly arrived from Jamaica to the dirty & brutal streets of Victorian era London. Fighting for survival in the overwhelming melting pot of Victorian London's East End, they come up against Sugar Goodson – a dangerous, veteran boxer. The cast includes Malachi Kirby and Francis Lovehall as Hezekiah and Alec, from Jamaica, along with Erin Doherty, Stephen Graham as boxer Sugar Goodson, Jason Tobin, and James Nelson-Joyce. This looks like it might be a damn good time - especially with this cast. Malachi Kirby is having an awesome time handling this lead […]

"You are in so far over your head you have no idea!" Bring it on! Well Go USA has unveiled another new official trailer for Jade, an action thriller arriving on VOD starting in February. We already featured trailers for this last summer but it's just now getting a real release. It's from the same stuntman filmmaker as Hard Home and Air Force One Down. Jade follows a woman who comes between a powerful businessman and a gang leader in their search for a hard drive that could damage the operations of Interpol taking down bad guys. The woman is required to use her unique set of skills to retrieve the drive and stay alive. Introducing Shaina West starring as Jade, along with Mickey Rourke, Mark Dacascos, Katherine McNamara, Keith Jardine, Steven Michael Quezada, and Chris Bruno. This trailer focuses on the fights and her stuntwork and all the badass scenes with Jade - and I gotta say it doesn't seem so bad. This is worth a look. Here's the official trailer (+ latest poster) for James Bamford's action film Jade, direct from YouTube: You can also watch the original trailer for James Bamford's Jade film right here, for a […]

"Don't make a documentary about your life! It's weird, hilarious, sometimes crazy, sometimes strange, anxiety-inducing, but mostly a relief." Prime Video has revealed a trailer for a comedy doc called This is the Tom Green Documentary, which is ready for streaming this month. It hasn't played at any festivals as far as we know, and will be out for streaming on Amazon's Prime Video on January 24th - not long of a wait. We haven't heard his name in a long time! From Canada to Hollywood and back. Explore comedian Tom Green's legendary career in this autobiographical doc film. The title is a reference to his old comedy / prank show that used to open with a song called This is The Tom Green Show (it originally ran from 1994 - 2000). If you're wondering where Green went, he explains in this short trailer that he sold his home and now lives on a farm in up Canada near his hometown where he's originally from. I'm quite curious to see him reflect on his life, his comedy antics, and everything else going on in the world - check it out below. Here's the official trailer for Tom Green's film This […]

"Your inner circle's been compromised. Either you can't see that or you don't want to." Opening in theaters in less than a month! Marvel has unveiled another promo trailer for the MCU sequel Captain America: Brave New World - this one announcing that tickets are on sale for the February release. From director Julius Onah comes the next Captain America evolution – Anthony Mackie stars as Sam Wilson, who has taken over as the new Cap from Steve Rogers after he retired at the end of the Avengers movies. Brave New World picks up with Harrison Ford as the US president, with the power dynamics in the world changing. After an attack, Cap is asked to join the military - but he ends up right in the middle of another international incident. The conspiracy noir side of this is still the most interesting aspect. The cast includes Giancarlo Esposito, Danny Ramirez as a young Falcon, Carl Lumbly, Tim Blake Nelson as The Leader, Shira Haas, Liv Tyler, Xosha Roquemore; plus an appearance by a Red Hulk, played by Harrison Ford. This still looks better than it should for the MCU – I'm hoping it will turn out to be a […]

"Why would anyone wanna limit the spectacle of competition based on gender?" The full official trailer has debuted online for a true story movie called Queen of the Ring, about one of the pioneering women pro wrestlers in the early days of wrestling. This premiered at the 2024 Buffalo Film Festival last year and has been touring around festivals - with a release set for March 2025 in a few months. This is the true story of Mildred Burke, the first ever million dollar female athlete and champion pro-wrestler who pioneered the sport in a time when all girl wrestling was banned in most of America. Emily Bett Rickards stars in this as Mildred Burke - a small town single mother who embraces the danger to change culture as she dominates America's most masculine sport to become the first million dollar female athlete in history. The ensemble cast includes Josh Lucas, Francesca Eastwood, Tyler Posey, Marie Avgeropoulos, Adam Demos, Kelli Berglund, Damaris Lewis, and others. This is an excellent trailer - packs a punch, features quite a bit of the story but just enough to get your interest and make you want to watch. It's definitely worth a look. Here's […]

"I don't keep passphrases just lying around!" Well Go USA has unveiled an official trailer for an indie crime thriller called Cold Wallet, the second feature from Cutter Hodierne after his indie hit Fishing Without Nets from a decade ago. This "crypto heist movie" premiered at last year's SXSW Film Festival and is being present by Steven Soderbergh. After losing everything in a cryptocurrency scam, a ragtag team of vigilante Redditors attempt to kidnap the kingpin who screwed them over. But when the home invasion takes a turn for the worst, they become victims in a sadistic game. The film stars Raul Castillo, Melonie Diaz, Tony Cavalero, Josh Brener, and Zoe Winters. Soderbergh states: "This smart, spiky, off-center take on the vigilante genre really kept me engrossed in a how-much-crazier-is-this-going-to-get way, which I love." This looks like a wacky horror riff on "Roaring Kitty" – but with a twist that this guy has some tricks of his own. Here's the official trailer (+ poster) for Cutter Hodierne's thriller Cold Wallet, direct from YouTube: An intense thriller set in the world of cryptocurrency, Cold Wallet stars Raúl Castillo as a man whose life is ruined by crypto grifter Charles Hegel (Josh […]

"Do not attempt the Are You There? challenge!" It's a bad idea - you might end up dead! Dark Sky Films has unveiled an official trailer for indie horror thriller titled Are You There?, directed by indie filmmaker Kim Noonan. It's getting a small release and will be available on VOD to watch this February if anyone is curious. Paranormal psychology student Rosa Gonzalez lights a ritual candle used to contact the dead... When she then asks, "Are You There?" she opens a door to a demonic game of 20 questions. After lighting summoning candle, it ignites a life and death game of questions to answer. As the candle melts down, so does her chance of survival. She discovers some questions are best left unanswered... Starring Laura Sollet as Rosa, plus Eva Meyerson, Madison Geiger, Mbeng Klovis, Chase Bridges, and Kay Galvin. This looks like an obvious direct-to-video genre release, but at least they tried creating a freaky game concept for this horror. Here's the official trailer (+ poster) for Kim Noonan's horror film Are You There?, direct from YouTube: Twin sisters Rose & Azalea and their friend Brooks find themselves trapped in a supernatural blackout in which monsters are […]

"I was sure my family were dead." Netflix has unveiled a trailer for Surviving Black Hawk Down, a 3-episode docu series that will be streaming on Netflix starting in February. The doc is a "360-degree telling of the 1993 Battle of Mogadishu, whose events served as inspiration for Ridley Scott's Academy Award winning film Black Hawk Down." It has been 24 years since Black Hawk Down opened in theaters (back in 2001) and yet somehow now is apparently the right time to revisit it. I mean, it is a great action movie, but this all seems strange. Surviving Black Hawk Down tells the gripping real story of the horror and heroism behind the events – blending raw, immersive doc storytelling with first-person interviews from both sides of The Battle of Mogadishu. Makers RSA add "[we] are thrilled to bring this compelling story to a new audience with Netflix, almost 25 years after Ridley’s iconic movie. It's a gripping tale, and powerful and moving to hear from both US forces and Somalis for the first time." I'm glad they're sharing stories of both sides now. Official trailer (+ poster) for Jack MacInnes' doc series Surviving Black Hawk Down, from YouTube: In […]