by admin | May 8, 2025 | FirstShowing News
Official US Trailer for ‘Tatami’ Film Following an Iranian Judo Fighter
by Alex Billington
May 8, 2025
Source: YouTube
“The entire world is watching you, Leila!” XYZ Films has unveiled an official US trailer for the indie sports drama titled Tatami, which originally premiered at the 2023 Venice Film Festival a few years back where it earned lots of acclaim and great reviews from critics. Finally getting a US release in art house theaters this summer! Midway through the Judo World Championships, Iranian female judo fighter Leila and her coach Maryam receive an ultimatum from the Islamic Republic ordering Leila to fake an injury and lose, lest she be branded a traitor of the state. An intense political thriller described by one of its directors as “a creative statement to the world as thousands of innocent Iranian people are paying with their lives for freedom.” This stars Arienne Mandi, Zar Amir Ebrahimi, Jaime Ray Newman, and Ash Goldeh. Presented in B&W in 4:3 (the Academy ratio) to give it a powerful cinematic feel. This is a damn good trailer – ratchets up the tension as it goes on, setting up an invigorating film about never giving up the fight. This is worth a look.
Here’s the official US trailer (+ new US poster) for Ebrahimi & Nattiv’s Tatami, direct from YouTube:
You can watch the original intl. trailer for Ebrahimi & Nattiv’s Tatami right here for even more footage.
From Venice: “Midway through the Judo World Championships, Iranian female judo fighter Leila and her coach Maryam receive an ultimatum from the Islamic Republic ordering Leila to fake an injury and lose, lest she be branded a traitor of the state. With her own and her family’s freedom at stake, Leila is faced with an impossible choice: comply with the Iranian regime as her coach Maryam implores her to do, or fight on, for the gold. Tatami is the first feature film to be co-directed by an Iranian and an Israeli filmmaker.” Tatami is co-directed by filmmakers Zar Amir Ebrahimi (Iranian actress making her feature directorial debut) & Guy Nattiv (Israeli director of the films Strangers, The Flood, Magic Men, Skin, Golda). The screenplay is co-written by Elham Erfani and Guy Nattiv. Produced by Adi Ezroni, Guy Nattiv, Jaime Ray Newman, and Mandy Tagger. This initially premiered at the 2023 Venice Film Festival a few years ago and already opened in Europe. XYZ Films will debut Tatami in select US theaters starting on June 13th, 2025 coming up soon.
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by admin | May 8, 2025 | FirstShowing News
DreamWorks Animation’s ‘Gabby’s Dollhouse: The Movie’ Glitzy Trailer
by Alex Billington
May 8, 2025
Source: YouTube
“It’s time to get tiny! Let’s get this dollhouse back.” Universal has unveiled the official trailer for Gabby’s Dollhouse: The Movie, a DreamWorks Animation production involving live-action and animation. This is a big screen version of the super popular TV series “Gabby’s Dollhouse”, which first began airing in 2021. This “interactive” series combines live-action and animation, and has Gabby (voiced and portrayed by Laila Lockhart Kraner) and her cat friends (called the Gabby Cats) going on adventures inside the dollhouse. In Gabby’s Dollhouse: The Movie, Gabby and Grandma Gigi’s road trip takes an unexpected turn when Gabby’s prized dollhouse ends up with eccentric cat lady Vera – played by Kristen Wiig. Gabby embarks on a adventure to reunite the Gabby Cats and retrieve her beloved dollhouse before it’s too late. Laila Lockhart Kraner co-stars with Gloria Estefan as Grandma Gigi, plus Ego Nwodim, Kyle Mooney, and Melissa Villaseñor, as well as Emmy nominee Thomas Lennon, Jason Mantzoukas, and Fortune Feimster. Looks like a fun time for any fans of this series already. Reminds me of the SpongeBob SquarePants moves.
Here’s the official trailer (+ poster) for Ryan Crego’s Gabby’s Dollhouse: The Movie, from YouTube:
Since the debut of the Gabby’s Dollhouse series in 2021, kids around the world have been having one big sprinkle party with Gabby and her friends on Netflix. Created by the celebrated storytellers Traci Paige Johnson & Jennifer Twomey, Gabby’s Dollhouse is a mixed media preschool series that unboxes a surprise before jumping into a fantastical animated world full of adorable cat characters that live inside Gabby’s dollhouse. In the new film, Gabby (Laila Lockhart Kraner, reprising her role from the series) heads out on a road trip with her Grandma Gigi (co-starring Grammy winner Gloria Estefan) to the urban wonderland of Cat Francisco. But when Gabby’s dollhouse, her most prized possession, ends up in the hands of an eccentric cat lady named Vera (Oscar nominee Kristen Wiig), Gabby sets off on an adventure through the real world to get the Gabby Cats back together and save the dollhouse before it’s too late. “Hold on tight…”
Gabby’s Dollhouse: The Movie is directed by filmmaker Ryan Crego (exec producer of Home: Adventures with Tip & Oh, I Heart Arlo), who earned a Children’s & Family Emmy nomination for his television feature Arlo the Alligator Boy. The screenplay is written by Ryan Crego, Melanie Wilson LaBracio, Adam Wilson. Based on the Gabby’s Dollhouse series created by Jennifer Twomey and Traci Paige Johnson. Produced by Steven Schweickart, who has served as a production supervisor or a co-producer on some of DreamWorks Animation’s biggest blockbusters. Made by DreamWorks Animation. Universal opens Gabby’s Dollhouse: The Movie in theaters nationwide on September 26th, 2025 later this year. Anyone want to watch this?
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by admin | May 8, 2025 | FirstShowing News
Animated Series ‘Second Best Hospital in the Galaxy’ Season 2 Trailer
by Alex Billington
May 8, 2025
Source: YouTube
“Can I borrow your space pirate ship?” Yes! Prime Video has unveiled an official trailer for Season 2 of the animated series called The Second Best Hospital in the Galaxy, created by Cirocco Dunlap. It’s also executive produced by Maya Rudolph and Natasha Lyonne. The first season debuted last year streaming on Prime Video, and the second season will be out for streaming this May in just a few weeks. The Second Best Hospital in the Galaxy follows daring surgeons (and inseparable best friends) Dr. Sleech & Dr. Klak, where they frequently risk everything to take on the most dangerous cases in the universe. In Season Two of The Second Best Hospital in the Galaxy, doctors Sleech and Klak relish the fame of their recent success until a cyborg journalist starts digging a little too deep into Sleech’s past. Featuring the voices of Stephanie Hsu, Keke Palmer, Kieran Culkin, Sam Smith, Maya Rudolph, and Natasha Lyonne. This looks as zany and weird and wacky as the first season, with special guest voice John Waters spicing things up. Have fun!
Main trailer for Prime Video’s series The Second Best Hospital in the Galaxy – Season 2 on YouTube:
And for an extra recap here’s the trailer for Season 1 of The Second Best Hospital in the Galaxy series:
The Second Best Hospital in the Galaxy follows daring surgeons (and inseparable best friends) Dr. Sleech and Dr. Klak, where they frequently risk everything to take on the most dangerous cases in the universe. In Season Two of The Second Best Hospital in the Galaxy, doctors Sleech and Klak relish the fame of their recent success until a cyborg journalist starts digging a little too deep into Sleech’s past. The Second Best Hospital in the Galaxy is an animated series created by writer Cirocco Dunlap, also a writer on “Jimmy Fallon”, “Man Seeking Woman”, “Russian Doll”, “Birdgirl”, “Waffles + Mochi”, “Baymax!” previously. With episodes also written by Cirocco Dunlap. Artist and animator Robin Eisenberg co-produces and works as the series’ production designer. With animation by the studio Titmouse. Executive produced by Maya Rudolph, Danielle Renfrew Behrens, Natasha Lyonne for Animal Pictures; and Shauna McGarry. Shannon Prynoski, Chris Prynoski, Antonio Canobbio, Ben Kalina. Amazon will debut Season 2 of The Second Best Hospital in the Galaxy series streaming on Prime Video starting May 27th, 2025 this summer. Ready to watch more?
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by admin | May 8, 2025 | Moviephone News, News
(L to R) Director Jake Schreier and Wyatt Russell on the set of Marvel Studios’ ‘Thunderbolts*’. Photo by Chuck Zlotnick. Photo courtesy of Marvel Studios. © 2025 Marvel.
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- Director Jake Schreier is in early talks for Marvel’s ‘X-Men’ movie.
- Neither Marvel nor Disney will comment.
- Michael Lesslie wrote the script.
No matter whether you’re sticking with calling it ‘Thunderbolts*’ or have followed Marvel’s switch to –– spoiler alert for the three people living in remote locations who haven’t learned the news –– ‘The New Avengers,’ the latest Marvel Cinematic Universe movie is a hit.
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‘ThunderNewVengers’ (we just came up with it, have Marvel call us if they’re interested in adopting it for a modest fee) garnered the best reviews since movies such as ‘Spider-Man: No Way Home’ and did a lot to win over fans who have been worried that the Marvel behemoth may have seriously lost its way.
It opened top of the domestic box office last week with $74 million, and made more than $160 million worldwide. Parent company Disney is hoping for a strong hold for its second weekend, and is now making moves to stay in business with one of the people responsible.
Director Jake Schreier, who oversaw the new movie, is, via Deadline’s sources, in talks to direct one of the more anticipated future films from Marvel’s stable.
Yes, Schreier, assuming he makes a deal, would be bringing the mutant team known as the X-Men formally to the MCU.
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Will Jake Schreier make a new Marvel deal?
Jake Schreier on the set of Marvel Studios’ ‘Thunderbolts*’. Photo by Chuck Zlotnick. © 2025 Marvel.
The trade site cautions that the process is still at a crucially early stage, but Schreier, who previously worked on the likes of Netflix series ‘Beef’ and movies including ‘Robot & Frank’ and ‘Paper Towns’, has reportedly been passing on other work so as to keep himself available for the prime mutant gig.
Marvel apparently formed a solid, positive working relationship with the filmmaker –– who weathered strike delays and other challenges –– and he’s now in line to potentially be a trusted pair of hands for the MCU.
He’d join the likes of the Joe Russo and Anthony Russo, who got their start with ‘Captain America: The Winter Soldier’ and went on to make more Cap movies and, of course, the giant one-two punch of ‘Avengers: Infinity War’ and ‘Avengers: Endgame’ –– and are back for ‘Avengers: Doomsday’ and ‘Avengers: Secret Wars’ and Matt Shakman, who made the leap from Disney+ series ‘WandaVision’ to the upcoming ‘Fantastic Four: First Steps’.
It’s also worth noting that Schreier is also a big X-Men fan, so he sounds like a solid choice –– and has proved his mettle with his most recent gig.
Who else is involved with the new ‘X-Men’ movie?
Marvel Studios’ Kevin Feige at Disney’s 2024 CinemaCon Presentation. Photo: Disney.
Michael Lesslie, who most recently wrote a draft of ‘The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes’ (an adaptation of Suzanne Collins’ prequel novel), has scored the job of working on the new movie.
Lesslie has been in demand by studios of late, also being among the writers on the third instalment of the ‘Now You See Me’ franchise.
We don’t expect Lesslie to be the final writer on this movie, either –– Marvel is infamous for bringing in other scribes and teams to punch up their projects. But he’s still listed for now.
And, of course, Kevin Feige, the boss of Marvel Studios, is aboard as producer. Having gotten his career start working on the 20th Century Fox ‘X-Men’ movies, we know he’ll be closely involved in shepherding the mutants to the MCU.
What will the story of the new ‘X-Men’ movie be?
Hugh Jackman in ‘X-Men’. Photo: 20th Century Fox.
Somewhat naturally, Marvel has been keeping things very quiet as to the plot for the movie. We don’t even know which characters will be spotlighted. Though the likes of the Fox movies usually focused on the likes of Professor Charles Xavier, Erik “Magneto” Lensherr, Beast, Rogue and Wolverine, there has been plenty of speculation as to who might lead off the new movie, including talk of female leads.
The versions of the characters played by Patrick Stewart (Professor X), Ian McKellen (Magneto), Kelsey Grammer (Beast), Alan Cumming (Nightcrawler) and Rebecca Romijn (Mystique) are among the first announced cast for ‘Avengers: Doomsday.’
We don’t, however, expect them to stick around as the “official” Marvel on-screen X-Men, and Schreier (or whoever ends up in the director’s chair) will be looking for the cast to play updated versions. Oh, what a tangled web the multiverse has weaved.
Let’s not also forget the huge success of animated series ‘X-Men ’97,’ and, of course, last year’s giant hit ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ which poked some fun at the Fox run and also served as a warm wrap-up for it.
When will the new ‘X-Men’ movie hit screens?
As with the other elements, Feige and Marvel are taking their time with this one.
No official announcement has been made as to a date, but if Schreier signs, and some casting falls into place, we could learn more at this summer’s San Diego Comic-Con.
Disney and Marvel’s release calendar is fairly full for the next couple of years, but we could see an X-Men outing potentially arriving in the wake of ‘Secret Wars.’
(L to R) Haley Berry and Hugh Jackman in ‘X-Men: The Last Stand’. Photo: 20th Century Fox.
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by admin | May 8, 2025 | FirstShowing News
‘The Conjuring: Last Rites’ Teaser with Vera Farmiga & Patrick Wilson
by Alex Billington
May 8, 2025
Source: YouTube
“Something’s changed… Something’s different…” Warner Bros has unveiled the first teaser trailer for the horror sequel called The Conjuring: Last Rites, the fourth The Conjuring horror movie in this horror franchise created by James Wan. Set to scare everyone in theaters this September. “Last Case. Last Rites.” Paranormal investigators, Ed & Lorraine Warren take on their must disturbing case to date. Jack & Janet Smurl and their family, move into a brand new home they’ve dreamed of, which became a nightmare as their home begins show signs of demonic infestation. On more freaky story with The Warrens and their family. Vera Farmiga & Patrick Wilson return to co-star alongside Mia Tomlinson and Ben Hardy, who portray Ed and Lorraine’s daughter Judy Warren and her boyfriend, Tony Spera, as well as Steve Coulter returning as Father Gordon. The cast also includes Rebecca Calder, Elliot Cowan, Kíla Lord Cassidy, Beau Gadsdon, John Brotherton, and Shannon Kook. This trailer is as creepy as they come – setting up numerous scares and unsettling shots that will haunt you every day. Maybe even tonight. Tread carefully.
Here’s the teaser trailer (+ poster) for Michael Chaves’ horror The Conjuring: Last Rites, from YouTube:
The Conjuring: Last Rites delivers another thrilling chapter of the iconic Conjuring cinematic universe, based on real events. Vera Farmiga & Patrick Wilson reunite for one last case as renowned, real-life paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren in a powerful and spine-chilling addition to the global franchise. Vera Farmiga and Patrick Wilson star alongside Mia Tomlinson and Ben Hardy, who portray Ed and Lorraine’s daughter Judy Warren and her boyfriend, Tony Spera. The Conjuring: Last Rites, also known as The Conjuring 4, is directed by American filmmaker Michael Chaves, director of the horror films The Curse of La Llorona, The Conjuring 3: The Devil Made Me Do It, and The Nun II previously, as well as a few other short films. The screenplay is written by Ian Goldberg & Richard Naing and David Leslie Johnson-McGoldrick; from a story by David Leslie Johnson-McGoldrick & James Wan. Based on characters created by Chad Hayes & Carey W. Hayes. Produced by James Wan and Peter Safran. Warner Bros opens Chaves’ The Conjuring: Last Rites horror in theaters starting September 5th, 2025 later this year. Scary?
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