https://www.firstshowing.net Connecting Hollywood with its Audience https://media2.firstshowing.net/firstshowing/FSLogoWebfeeds2.svg Sat, 31 Oct 2026 15:21:25 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://www.firstshowing.net/2026/mini-trailer-for-new-wave-doc-on-music-changing-from-1977-1987/ https://www.firstshowing.net/2026/mini-trailer-for-new-wave-doc-on-music-changing-from-1977-1987/#disqus_thread Fri, 30 Oct 2026 22:28:55 +0000 https://www.firstshowing.net/?p=814150 "It opened up an era of 'weird is okay.'" MGM is debuting a new music history doc streaming soon on their MGM+ service titled New Wave, a look back at the music revolution from the 70s into the 80s. There have been a lot of these music docs recently that look back at a specific era, not just one band or one moment, but everything that was happening at the time and ALL of the bands that blew up in that era. Featuring music legends including Billy Idol, The Police, DEVO, Duran Duran, Oingo Boingo, and more, this MGM+ 4-part doc series charts how New Wave transformed the musical landscape and brought alternative culture into the mainstream. Telling the fascinating story of New Wave music and the decade starting from 1977 to 1987 that brought alternative culture fully into the mainstream. Made by This Machine Filmworks, New Wave takes viewers on a journey from the genre's rebellious beginnings to its lasting influence on music, fashion and pop culture. Through the voices of the artists who helped shape the movement, the doc series examines how a decade of creative experimentation challenged conventions ended up going on to change pop music forever. There's so many memorable tunes from this time! This doc looks like a fun blast to the past. Enjoy. // Continue Reading ›]]> 2 https://www.firstshowing.net/2026/trailer-for-frances-the-hunchback-soul-of-paris-live-action-movie/ https://www.firstshowing.net/2026/trailer-for-frances-the-hunchback-soul-of-paris-live-action-movie/#disqus_thread Fri, 30 Oct 2026 18:11:50 +0000 https://www.firstshowing.net/?p=814131 "He alone seems to resist the disease." Netflix has revealed the first official trailer for the new French live-action version of the classic story The Hunchback of Notre Dame, this time adapted into the film titled The Hunchback, Soul of Paris; also Quasimodo, l'âme de Paris in French. Starring French actor Vincent Cassel as the iconic Quasimodo this time. Set in Paris in 1830. As cholera threatens to ravage the city, a hunchback hunted for medical experiments is caught between political turmoil and impossible love. Hunted by the police, he risks everything to save the dancer he has fallen for, inspiring Victor Hugo's most legendary character. The original story is from Victor Hugo's 1831 book of the same name, which has been turned into countless movies & series. Most people know the Disney Animation classic The Hunchback of Notre Dame from 1996. This updated version stars Benjamin Voisin, Jean-François Richet (who also directed this movie - and Jason Statham's Mutiny this year), Daphné Patakia, Karim Leklou, Noémie Lvovsky, and Eugénie Richet as Cosette. France has been re-adapting all of their classic stories, from Les Miserables to The Three Musketeers. This one is up next - heading straight to Netflix to watch later this fall. // Continue Reading ›]]> 3 https://www.firstshowing.net/2026/watch-curry-barkers-new-horror-short-mama-bear-under-5-mins/ https://www.firstshowing.net/2026/watch-curry-barkers-new-horror-short-mama-bear-under-5-mins/#disqus_thread Fri, 30 Oct 2026 17:35:27 +0000 https://www.firstshowing.net/?p=814077 "Where are you? Leave your house!" A brand new must see horror short film has debuted online this week. Mama Bear is a horror short under 5 minutes created & directed by Curry Barker, Hollywood's favorite young new director responsible for creating the horror hit of the year Obsession (have you seen it?). Even though the title hints that it's connected with the One-Wish-Willow universe of Obsession, it seems to be in its own twisted world. Though something similar is going on in here... The hints are found within. The short story follows a man who wakes up to phone calls galore. It seems his girlfriend is coming after him and she bursts in at the end with a gun. But why? What did he – or someone else – do? Mama Bear stars Jon Lee Richardson as Floyd, Katie Sarife, Ericka Kreuz, Joshua Snyder. Barker states: "Thanks to Windows for sponsoring this short film." From what I can tell in this film, it's almost as if someone else One-Wish-Willow'd themselves to be a doppelgänger or make a copy of Floyd and then, well, very bad things happened. // Continue Reading ›]]> 0 https://www.firstshowing.net/2026/full-trailer-for-my-crazy-feminist-girlfriend-japanese-romcom-film/ https://www.firstshowing.net/2026/full-trailer-for-my-crazy-feminist-girlfriend-japanese-romcom-film/#disqus_thread Fri, 30 Oct 2026 16:43:48 +0000 https://www.firstshowing.net/?p=814073 "I don't want or need any of that!" Netflix has revealed the official trailer for a Japanese romantic comedy film titled My Crazy Feminist Girlfriend, ready for streaming starting in December this year. Based on the hit Korean novel of the same name, turned into this streaming film to watch and discuss. Mei Nagano and Taisei Kido square off in romantic warfare! A romantic comedy film between a self-proclaimed nice guy and his feminist girlfriend with seemingly incompatible principles. "Good girls go to heaven – bad girls go everywhere." In this amusing new rom-com, a man's ex becomes an unapologetic feminist, but he still has some feelings for her. After seven years, she returns as a passionate feminist, clashing head-on without compromising on "love" nor any "rights". Starring Mei Nagano and Taisei Kido, with Junki Tozuka, Maho Nonami, Sotaro Tanaka, Hiroki Konno, Manami Higa, Yumi Aso. This is clearly made for Japanese society, which still has very conservative concepts about women, to be able to watch it & discuss feminism. // Continue Reading ›]]> 1 https://www.firstshowing.net/2026/first-look-teaser-for-death-stranding-isolations-sci-fi-anime-series/ https://www.firstshowing.net/2026/first-look-teaser-for-death-stranding-isolations-sci-fi-anime-series/#disqus_thread Fri, 30 Oct 2026 15:34:03 +0000 https://www.firstshowing.net/?p=814040 "My mom became a crater." Disney+/Hulu unveiled the first look teaser trailer for a new sci-fi anime series titled Death Stranding Isolations, yet another new Death Stranding spin-off from Kojima Productions. This one is finishing up and ready to debut in 2027. In addition to this series, they've also got another new Death Stranding: Mosquito anime movie project in the works as well. The "Death Stranding" – catastrophic series of explosions caused when the dead crept into our world and collided with the living. In the wake of this cataclysm, many were forced to live in absolute isolation—among them is a young girl. Although this lonely existence was forced upon her, she soon grows to prefer solitude, eschewing all opportunities for real human connection and allowing herself to be strung along by fate. Under the guidance of director Takayuki Sano, world-class hand-drawn animations have been brought to life by renowned studio E&H. The story is set in North America immediately after Sam—the protagonist of the video game—reconnects the continent by means of the Chiral Network. However, as America is reborn from the ashes, the renewed connections that bind it together bring about new and unforeseen consequences. No voice cast or other info is confirmed yet – for now we only have this glimpse of footage as a sneak peek of what's coming next year. Have a look. // Continue Reading ›]]> 1 https://www.firstshowing.net/2026/naomi-scott-kit-harington-in-sci-fi-romance-eternal-return-trailer/ https://www.firstshowing.net/2026/naomi-scott-kit-harington-in-sci-fi-romance-eternal-return-trailer/#disqus_thread Fri, 30 Oct 2026 14:45:04 +0000 https://www.firstshowing.net/?p=814019 "Taking you back to your past is meant to be an adventure." Quiver Distribution has revealed the sweeping romantic first official trailer for Eternal Return, a fantasy sci-fi romance film made by filmmaker Yaniv Raz as his third feature so far. This recently premiered at the 2026 Toronto Film Festival though reviews are quite mixed so far. Intro via TIFF: "Visually innovative and intoxicatingly romantic, this fantasy drama from writer-director Yaniv Raz (Dr. Bird's Advice For Sad Poets) stars Naomi Scott, Kit Harington, and Simon Callow as an adventurous trio journeying back through time in search of the power to love again." The story follows Cass, a young woman who has come to a personal point of emotional invulnerability, until she meets Virgil, a cartographer, on her 29th birthday. Along with his friend Malcolm, the pair will attempt to travel back in time to awaken Cass to love again. The cast also includes Sonoya Mizuno, Jay Lycurgo, and Simon Kunz. This seems like an incredibly ambitious star-crossed lovers concept we don't often see anymore. Featuring some nice visuals following this story back in time, then all the way back to the present. // Continue Reading ›]]> 2 https://www.firstshowing.net/2026/wrongful-conviction-story-when-a-witness-recants-official-trailer/ https://www.firstshowing.net/2026/wrongful-conviction-story-when-a-witness-recants-official-trailer/#disqus_thread Fri, 30 Oct 2026 00:33:27 +0000 https://www.firstshowing.net/?p=813971 "I'm an innocent man." HBO Max has revealed the main official trailer for an acclaimed documentary film titled When a Witness Recants, retelling the story of three teenagers sent to prison for a murder – only to be found wrongfully convinced after 36 years in prison. This first premiered at the 2026 Sundance Film Festival earlier this year to many superb reviews, with stops at Full Frame, Hot Docs, DC/DOX, and many other fests during the year. A 1983 Baltimore school murder led to 3 teens' wrongful imprisonment for 36 years. Rediscovering the story as an adult, acclaimed author Ta-Nehisi Coates, who grew up in the same West Baltimore community, learns the truth about the case of these three boys & comes to see it as both a crucial turning point for Baltimore's tight knit Black community and a glaring example of a broader national crisis of racially charged police misconduct. Using animated sequences, insight from the major players, and footage from depositions taken in 2022, the film details how coerced confessions & false testimony led to the convictions, revealing an egregious abuse of authority and prosecutorial malfeasance. An examination of how this case affected the accused, witnesses and their community. Directed by doc master filmmaker Dawn Porter as yet another of her latest hard-hitting stories about injustice and the truth. Don't skip over this one. // Continue Reading ›]]> 1 https://www.firstshowing.net/2026/second-trailer-for-pendulum-horror-featuring-joseph-gordon-levitt/ https://www.firstshowing.net/2026/second-trailer-for-pendulum-horror-featuring-joseph-gordon-levitt/#disqus_thread Thu, 29 Oct 2026 19:10:49 +0000 https://www.firstshowing.net/?p=813952 "There is no such thing as death." Creepy! Vertical has unveiled the new official trailer for the indie horror film titled Pendulum, creeping its way into theaters in January 2027. An even scarier trailer than the first teaser! Pendulum is produced by filmmaker Darren Aronofsky, because it's the feature directorial debut of screenwriter Mark Heyman – who (co-)wrote the script for Black Swan which got him a BAFTA nom. After a traumatic event a couple journeys to a retreat in New Mexico seeking healing. Patrick grows skeptical of the retreat's leader as Abigail falls under her influence. They start to wonder if the group's practices offer genuine healing – or conceal a terrifying truth that threatens to consume them both. I'm pretty sure it's the latter. The horror film stars Joseph Gordon-Levitt & Phoebe Dynevor, along with Norman Reedus & Jacki Weaver. Heyman also states: "Pendulum is a deeply personal film, inspired by real, and really scary, experiences." This looks like an insane supernatural cult thriller with some very dark and eerie twists in it after the hypnotizing starts. Stay away from this cult! No way! Tread carefully viewing the new trailer below. // Continue Reading ›]]> 4 https://www.firstshowing.net/2026/new-trailer-for-korean-monster-classic-the-host-in-4k-re-release/ https://www.firstshowing.net/2026/new-trailer-for-korean-monster-classic-the-host-in-4k-re-release/#disqus_thread Thu, 29 Oct 2026 18:35:13 +0000 https://www.firstshowing.net/?p=813835 "Survival is contagious." Magnolia Pictures has revealed their brand new trailer for the 4K restoration & re-release of the Korean monster movie called The Host. This was Bong Joon-ho's third feature at the time, debuting at Cannes 2006, and it launched him into primetime becoming a major genre hit worldwide. The film stars Song Kang-ho as food stand vendor Park Gang-du whose daughter Hyun-seo (Go Ah-sung) is kidnapped by a creature dwelling around the Han River in Seoul. Byun Hee-bong, Park Hae-il, and Bae Doona appear in supporting roles as Gang-du's father, brother, and sister, respectively, who help Gang-du escape quarantine against an alleged virus derived from the monster and search for his daughter. Now 20 years later the film is celebrating its 20th anniversary and Bong Joon-ho is a household name now (yes even in the US especially after Parasite) – the perfect time to give it another theatrical run. However, it's only playing in theaters briefly for two nights this fall before it's available on 4K UHD Blu-ray later this fall. I'm a huge fan of this movie – it totally holds up all these years later!! – and I recommend it as a way to get non-horror fans into watching more horror. Glad that it's getting a proper 20th Anniversary re-release this year. // Continue Reading ›]]> 1 https://www.firstshowing.net/2026/wacky-evil-doll-horror-movie-jeffrey-dollmer-trailer/ https://www.firstshowing.net/2026/wacky-evil-doll-horror-movie-jeffrey-dollmer-trailer/#disqus_thread Thu, 29 Oct 2026 18:22:40 +0000 https://www.firstshowing.net/?p=813918 "More lethal than Chucky, more wood than Pinocchio." Uncork'd Ent. has revealed an official trailer for a wacky indie horror comedy titled Jeffrey Dollmer, or I guess I should write it as Jeffery DOLLmer. This is getting a VOD release starting in November soon – if you need a laugh. WTF? Is this an SNL sketch? A wild new horror / slasher that puts a twisted spin on the killer doll genre by imagining the spirit of notorious serial killer Jeffrey Dahmer trapped inside a murderous doll. Packed with bloody mayhem, the new trailer offers a gruesome first look at the pint-sized killer. Follows models on a photo shoot who are stalked by a doll possessed by the spirit of serial killer Jeffrey Dahmer. Directed by Mark Savage, the film stars Charlie Trepany, Chey Crieger, Juliana Destefano, Adam Huss, Eva Hamilton, Mariah Justice, Scott Asmar, Jabarri Bush, Jane Xi, Tom Parnell, & Sean Michael Conway. Brian Joseph Mange plays Jeffrey Dahmer, while Jeffrey Reddick – creator of the Final Destination franchise – also makes a cameo appearance. As ridiculous as this whole thing is, it looks goofy & bonkers enough to actually be entertaining. // Continue Reading ›]]> 1 https://www.firstshowing.net/2026/new-wicked-fun-teaser-for-disney-animations-hexed-witch-movie/ https://www.firstshowing.net/2026/new-wicked-fun-teaser-for-disney-animations-hexed-witch-movie/#disqus_thread Thu, 29 Oct 2026 16:56:50 +0000 https://www.firstshowing.net/?p=813896 "Mom, we're witches?!" "Yeah. We're not really from Ohio." Disney debuted a fun new promo trailer for the Disney Animation movie Hexed, landing in theaters starting November 2026 just in time for Thanksgiving. An all-new magical coming-of-age saga – this original film is officially Walt Disney Animation Studios' 65th animated feature in their illustrious history. A story full of MANY witches! An awkward teen and her Type-A mother learn that her peculiarities might be magical powers, taking them together deep into the World of Witches. Hailee Steinfeld and Rashida Jones lead the voice cast along with Tracey Ullman, who's the voice of enchanted feather quill pen Ms. Quill, Stephen Fry as the magical journal Elias Quire, Jodie Foster as Queen Celeste the villainous queen of the witches, Walton Goggins as Beef Roger Crumbchuck, a three-eyed green cat. Director Jason Hand adds: "Hexe is a place where Billie begins to feel seen for the first time in her life. She embarks on a journey of self-discovery that reveals a powerful connection to magic, and in the process uncovers long-held secrets about her own family." Even after those exciting two trailers before, this really is the best trailer yet showing how much fun "wicked fun" this movie really will be. Enjoy. // Continue Reading ›]]> 1 https://www.firstshowing.net/2026/first-look-us-teaser-trailer-for-sandra-wollners-everytime-grief-film/ https://www.firstshowing.net/2026/first-look-us-teaser-trailer-for-sandra-wollners-everytime-grief-film/#disqus_thread Thu, 29 Oct 2026 15:53:43 +0000 https://www.firstshowing.net/?p=813873 "I just can't wrap my head around it." 1-2 Special has revealed the first teaser trailer for the indie sensation titled Everytime, a distinct film about grief made in Germany by director Sandra Wollner. It's actually Wollner's third feature film so far, but her biggest yet as many critics are putting it on their Top 10 of the year. Everytime first premiered at the 2026 Cannes Film Festival & won the Un Certain Regard prize there. A tragedy brings a mother, daughter, and teenage boy together. Struggling with blame and forgiveness, the unlikely trio take a trip to Tenerife (in the Canary Islands) for a family holiday that never happened. Under the glow of the sun, past & present quietly start to overlap. Starring Birgit Minichmayr, Tristán López, Lotte Shirin Keiling, Carla Hüttermann. The film is a whole new vision of grief, after a young girl dies in Berlin the family struggles but the film isn't about that – featuring vivid imagery as they each deal with it in their own ways. I wrote in my review from Cannes: "This here is real, profound, bold cinema. It left me totally shaken, boasting a handful of entirely unforgettable shots." A must see whenever it screens near you. // Continue Reading ›]]> 1 https://www.firstshowing.net/2026/amusing-trailer-for-diane-morgans-cunk-on-cinema-comedy-special/ https://www.firstshowing.net/2026/amusing-trailer-for-diane-morgans-cunk-on-cinema-comedy-special/#disqus_thread Thu, 29 Oct 2026 15:01:47 +0000 https://www.firstshowing.net/?p=813860 "I'll look at the silver screen's emotional highs and ask 'why do they sound that way?'" Huh? Netflix & BBC have revealed official trailers for the return of the comedy icon Philomena Cunk in a new comedy special called Cunk on Cinema. British actress / comedian Diane Morgan returns to stars as the journalist maven Philomena Cunk in a new mini-series exploring cinema's history and current shenanigans, featuring writing lead by "Black Mirror's" Charlie Brooker. Morgan is known for her deadpan portrayal of Philomena Cunk, an earnest but stupid interviewer and commentator on history, culture and current affairs. She has made many of these before including Cunk on Shakespeare and Cunk on Christmas. This time, Cunk explores the history of film, from early cameras and the 1960s New Wave to CGI and artificial intelligence. She puts her questions to 23 experts, including Michael Bay (director of Bad Boys, The Rock, Transformers), the multi-award winning actor Benedict Cumberbatch (The Imitation Game, Sherlock), Oscar-nominated composer Daniel Pemberton (Project Hail Mary, Into the Spider-Verse), Steven E. de Souza (screenwriter Die Hard, Commando), and many other guests. This looks like it'll be hilarious. Pop some popcorn & tune in this fall. // Continue Reading ›]]> 5 https://www.firstshowing.net/2026/first-trailer-for-surgeon-thriller-transplant-with-eric-nam-bill-camp/ https://www.firstshowing.net/2026/first-trailer-for-surgeon-thriller-transplant-with-eric-nam-bill-camp/#disqus_thread Thu, 29 Oct 2026 14:11:47 +0000 https://www.firstshowing.net/?p=813845 "All I ask: is that you be excellent at your work, and follow my instructions." Vertical has debuted the main official trailer for the film titled simply Transplant, an indie thriller about dueling surgeons. This initially premiered in 2024 at numerous regional festivals, including at the Chicago, Virginia, and Philadelphia Film Festivals. Ambitious surgical resident Jonah Yoon will do anything to become a top surgeon. But under Dr. Harmon, a brilliant heart transplant surgeon, Jonah is pushed to dangerous extremes when absolute loyalty is the price of success. Dr. Harmon is obsessed with protecting his perfect reputation. When his mother's health deteriorates, Jonah must choose between his duty as a son and the career his family sacrificed to help him achieve. Damn! Starring Bill Camp as Dr. Harmon, Eric Nam as Dr. Yoon, Michelle Okkyung Lee, April Grace, and Adam Arkin. Wow this looks intense! And I dig a good hospital thriller that's about the intricacies and politics of the doctor world since we don't often get a peek into this world much. Take a look. // Continue Reading ›]]> 1 https://www.firstshowing.net/2026/trailer-for-with-you-without-you-with-emilia-jones-nick-robinson/ https://www.firstshowing.net/2026/trailer-for-with-you-without-you-with-emilia-jones-nick-robinson/#disqus_thread Wed, 28 Oct 2026 22:03:49 +0000 https://www.firstshowing.net/?p=813803 "Sometimes I wonder if everything I remember is wrong... if everything is different." Signature Ent. in the UK has revealed a new official UK trailer for the romantic drama With You, Without You – releasing this November directly on VOD in the UK. This is the alternate title for the film known as Charlie Harper in the US, which released in September to dismal box office results. It first premiered at the 2025 Toronto Film Festival last year to mostly good reviews. Emilia Jones and Nick Robinson star as the lovers Harper and Charlie trying to figure themselves out. Reviews state: "Charlie Harper may not redefine the genre, but it certainly earns its place among the more sincere depictions of young love..." Harper and Charlie try to build a life together after first falling in love. While Harper strives to carve out a career as a chef, Charlie is stuck without any path. Facing challenges in their romance, they struggle to prove they're meant for each other, but will their love be enough? It also stars Nicholas Cirillo, Virginia Tucker, Sebastian Delascasas, and Ja'Quan Henderson. This is actually a better trailer than that original US one, but it still looks like something destined to be forgotten by the end of the week... Alas these two aren't bringing in any audience. // Continue Reading ›]]> 2 https://www.firstshowing.net/2026/watch-horror-short-project-shamrock-michael-myers-origin-story/ https://www.firstshowing.net/2026/watch-horror-short-project-shamrock-michael-myers-origin-story/#disqus_thread Wed, 28 Oct 2026 21:16:19 +0000 https://www.firstshowing.net/?p=813777 "There seems to be an unhealthy fixation with harming children!" 🔪 Where did he come from? How did he become a supernatural murderer? Learn more about the origins of the evil Michael Myers in this long lost horror short - found recently and covertly uploaded online. Project Shamrock is a 5-minute horror film made by Canadian horror director Jason Eisener (Hobo with a Shotgun, Kids vs Aliens, Treevenge, "Dark Side of the Ring") that presents a fictionalized fan film version of how Myers from the Halloween series turned into this slasher villain. Starring Dave Brunt as The Janitor. This seems to be riffing on the recent "Crystal Lake" series which is an unnecessary origin story about Jason from the Friday the 13th movies. But it's also an homage to the terrific horror sequel Halloween III: Season of the Witch which introduced the sneaky Silver Shamrock Corporation. A good horror film to watch if you've never seen it before. Project Shamrock is a not-for-profit fan film, shot over two days on 16mm and 8mm film in Dartmouth and Halifax, Nova Scotia. This is rad! A clever, grainy, well-made horror tribute to the madness of Michael Myers. Enjoy. // Continue Reading ›]]> 0 https://www.firstshowing.net/2026/hbo-trailer-for-the-slightest-touch-eb-doc-featuring-colin-farrell/ https://www.firstshowing.net/2026/hbo-trailer-for-the-slightest-touch-eb-doc-featuring-colin-farrell/#disqus_thread Wed, 28 Oct 2026 19:09:42 +0000 https://www.firstshowing.net/?p=813751 "He's got my back, I've got his." HBO Max revealed their trailer for a documentary titled The Slightest Touch, available to watch starting in November this fall. The film shares an inspiring story about a woman preserving in her own way. Emma Fogarty lives with "EB", Epidermolysis Bullosa, a rare and extremely painful genetic condition that leaves her skin so fragile it blisters & tears at the slightest touch. She takes up an offer from her long-time friend, Colin Farrell, to run in the Dublin Marathon. Behind this remarkable feat lies the story of an enduring friendship. The Slightest Touch offers an intimate portrait of Emma's life with EB, revealing the relentless pain she endures, the dreams she has had to relinquish & reimagine, and the resilience with which she navigates each day. Alongside her, Colin reflects on his own struggles and the profound impact their friendship has had on both of their lives. Anchored by Emma's courage and vibrant spirit, the film is a moving celebration of friendship, community, and the extraordinary strength found in human connection. After playing at the Dublin & London Film Festivals this year, this doc film is arriving for streaming starting in November in the fall. A powerful story of living life to the fullest – no matter what. // Continue Reading ›]]> 4 https://www.firstshowing.net/2026/doc-sctv-the-greatest-show-youve-never-heard-of-official-trailer/ https://www.firstshowing.net/2026/doc-sctv-the-greatest-show-youve-never-heard-of-official-trailer/#disqus_thread Wed, 28 Oct 2026 18:20:39 +0000 https://www.firstshowing.net/?p=813731 "How do you even assemble all of those people at one time... in Canada?!" Netflix debuted the full official trailer for the comedy history doc titled SCTV: The Greatest Show You've Never Heard Of. It's out to watch streaming on Netflix this week. SCTV is an influential Canadian sketch comedy show that was kind of the Canadian version of Saturday Night Live. Short for "Second City Television", SCTV ran intermittently between 1976 and 1984 about a fictional television station. It was created as an offshoot of Toronto's Second City troupe. Eventually it played on American TV airing on NBC from 1981-1983. This doc explores SCTV's rise & legacy through cast interviews and a Toronto reunion, revealing how the sketch comedy series became influential and launched comedy icons while examining the lasting creative partnerships. Featuring comedy icons like Catherine O'Hara (RIP), Eugene Levy, Rick Moranis, Martin Short, Joe Flaherty (RIP), and John Candy (RIP). Tom Hanks is a massive fan of the show, too. This doc connects right in with the other Toronto comedy doc this year - You Had to Be There about Toronto's Godspell. The film about SCTV is a funny and heartfelt celebration of how a scrappy Canadian show changed comedy forever. 🇨🇦 Have fun. // Continue Reading ›]]> 1 https://www.firstshowing.net/2026/official-trailer-for-netflixs-pride-and-prejudice-starring-emma-corrin/ https://www.firstshowing.net/2026/official-trailer-for-netflixs-pride-and-prejudice-starring-emma-corrin/#disqus_thread Wed, 28 Oct 2026 15:58:37 +0000 https://www.firstshowing.net/?p=813694 "She is a very strong-willed sort of girl." Netflix has revealed the full official trailer for the new adaptation of Pride and Prejudice, turning it into a "mini-series" instead of a movie. Adapted from the novel written by Jane Austen more than 200 years ago (which has already been turned into many films & series before). Hasty first impressions develop into something deeper between Elizabeth Bennet & Mr Darcy in this faithful yet fresh adaptation of the classic love story. Elizabeth Bennet and the wealthy landowner Fitzwilliam Darcy navigate pride and prejudice as obstacles in their complex relationship before finding love & marriage. With Emma Corrin as Elizabeth, Jack Lowden as Mr Darcy, Olivia Colman as Mrs Bennet, Rufus Sewell as Mr Bennet, Freya Mavor as Jane, Jamie Demetriou as Mr Collins, Daryl McCormack as Mr Bingley, Louis Partridge as Mr Wickham, Rhea Norwood as Lydia, Siena Kelly, Fiona Shaw (who's also in Sense & Sensibility), Hopey Parish & Hollie Avery as Mary and Kitty Bennet. From the pages of Jane Austen's beloved novel comes a six-part adaptation on love, longing & first impressions. Along with Sense & Sensibility (in theaters now), an exciting year for Jane Austen fans to enjoy delightful adaptations. // Continue Reading ›]]> 1 https://www.firstshowing.net/2026/another-wacky-trailer-for-jumanji-open-world-action-comedy-sequel/ https://www.firstshowing.net/2026/another-wacky-trailer-for-jumanji-open-world-action-comedy-sequel/#disqus_thread Wed, 28 Oct 2026 15:19:32 +0000 https://www.firstshowing.net/?p=813685 "We have to be ready for whatever's coming next." Sony Pictures unveiled a second official trailer for the action comedy sequel Jumanji: Open World, the third and final (hopefully) live-action Jumanji movie in this recent series. Landing in theaters this December at Christmas-time. Everything kicked off (again) with the reboot Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle in 2017 and continued with the not-so-funny Jumanji: The Next Level in 2019, now wrapping up with this finale 7 years later. The players have escaped the ever-changing jungles of Jumanji, but this time the game breaks free of its console, unleashing chaos into our world. "The final countdown begins." This time everyone from the past two movies have to deal with the game coming out into the real world, kind of like the very first Jumanji from 1995 with Robin Williams (still the best one). The funky fun ensemble cast features Dwayne Johnson, Jack Black, Kevin Hart, Karen Gillan, Alex Wolff, Madison Iseman, Morgan Turner, Ser'Darius Blain, Rhys Darby, along with Nick Jonas and Danny DeVito. This is a slightly better trailer than the first one, but the jokes are all so cringe that I'm still not sure if this will be any funny or completely annoying. Is anyone out there still a fan of these movies? // Continue Reading ›]]> 2