by admin | May 1, 2025 | FirstShowing News
Live-Action ‘How To Train Your Dragon’ Behind-the-Scenes Featurette
by Alex Billington
May 1, 2025
Source: YouTube
“People get caught up in that energy, and they believe the story.” Universal unveiled a fascinating making of featurette for the live-action How to Train Your Dragon movie, ready to land in theaters this June during the summer. This highly anticipated remake of the beloved animated classic has already received rave reviews after premiering at CinemaCon last month. The original HTTYD opened back in 2010, which went on to get two more sequels. The story follows a young Viking boy as he aspires to help hunt dragons, and how he becomes unexpectedly a friend of a young dragon he decides to name Toothless. From the same director as all three of the original animated movies that came before – Dean DeBlois is behind this live-action one as well. In this new HTTYD movie, Mason Thames (seen in The Black Phone) stars as Hiccup, Gerard Butler as Stoick, Nico Parker as Astrid, with Nick Frost, Julian Dennison, Gabriel Howell, Bronwyn James, Harry Trevaldwyn, Ruth Codd, plus Peter Serafinowicz & Murray McArthur. This is a great promo featurette, spending plenty of time with Dean as he talks about making this movie real – building massive sets with full-on realistic costumes and props and more. Yep this is going to be fantastic.
“Bringing Berk to Life” for Dean DeBlois’s live-action How To Train Your Dragon, via YouTube:
You can rewatch the official trailer for DeBlois’ new How To Train Your Dragon movie right here for more.
On the rugged isle of Berk, where Vikings and dragons have been bitter enemies for generations, Hiccup (Mason Thames) stands apart. The inventive yet overlooked son of Chief Stoick the Vast (Gerard Butler, reprising his role from the movies), Hiccup defies centuries of tradition when he befriends Toothless, a feared Night Fury dragon. Their unlikely bond reveals the true nature of dragons, challenging the very foundations of Viking society. With the fierce and ambitious Astrid (Nico Parker) and the village’s quirky blacksmith Gobber (Nick Frost) by his side, Hiccup confronts a world torn by fear and misunderstanding. As an ancient threat emerges, endangering both Vikings and dragons, Hiccup’s friendship with Toothless becomes the key to forging a new future. Together, they must navigate the delicate path toward peace, soaring beyond the boundaries of their worlds and redefining what it means to be a hero and a leader. ????
How To Train Your Dragon (live-action) is once again written and directed by acclaimed filmmaker Dean DeBlois, director of the original three animated How to Train Your Dragon movies previously, plus a few music videos and other projects. The story is inspired by Cressida Cowell’s NY Times bestselling book series. It’s produced by Marc Platt, Adam Siegel, and Dean DeBlois. This new How To Train Your Dragon is part of the Filmed For IMAX Program. Universal Pictures will debut the live-action How To Train Your Dragon movie in theaters nationwide starting June 13th, 2025 coming up this summer. Who wants to watch this?
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by admin | May 1, 2025 | FirstShowing News
First Trailer for ‘Little Amélie’ Animation – Premiering at Cannes 2025
by Alex Billington
May 1, 2025
Source: YouTube
“The chocolate had awakened all my sense.” Ahaha yes I remember this experience, too – chocolate make everything better. France has revealed the first official trailer for an animated film titled Little Amélie or the Character of Rain, or just Little Amélie for short. This 75-minute movie is premiering at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival, one of the only animated movies as part of the main official selection this year. Amélie et la métaphysique des tubes is a French production about Amélie, a Belgian child in Japan, who loves the outdoors and is caught up in the spectacular beauty of nature. The story explores life with her companion Nishio-san. Her third birthday becomes a turning point, marking the beginning of life-altering events that shape her understanding of the world. With the voices of Emmylou Homs, Loïse Charpentier, Laetitia Coryn, Yumi Fujimori, and Isaac Schoumsky. It also features a vivid painterly style with simple 2D animation. This looks so beautiful! It’s going to be a delightful film about growing up and the magic of the outdoors and everything wonderful. Click on [cc] to get English subtitles watching the trailer below. Enjoy.
Here’s the first international trailer for Little Amélie or the Character of Rain, direct from YouTube:
Follows the young Amélie – born in Japan to Belgian parents – as she navigates an extraordinary early childhood. For the first two-and-a-half years of her life, she exists in a state of pure sensation, detached from typical human experiences – metaphorically described as “a digestive tube, inert and vegetative”. But on her third birthday, a transformative event awakens her to the world. Over the next six months, she discovers language, family, a heavenly garden, Japan, water, the changing seasons and the passage of time. Drawing on the Japanese belief that children are considered divine until the age of three, the film explores how this brief period, filled with joy & sorrow, is a foundational element in shaping her identity.
Little Amélie or the Character of Rain, originally known as Amélie et la métaphysique des tubes in French, is co-directed by filmmakers Liane-Cho Han Jin Kuang (animator on The Illusionist, Long Way North, Ethel & Ernest, Calamity a Childhood of Martha Jane Cannary) & Mailys Vallade (of The Lighthouse Keeper short, artist on Calamity a Childhood of Martha Jane Cannary), making their feature directorial debut with this project. The screenplay is written by Liane-Cho Han Jin Kuang, Eddine Noël, Aude Py, and Mailys Vallade. Adapted from the book written by Amélie Nothomb. Produced by Claire La Combe, Edwina Liard, Henri Magalon, and Nidia Santiago. The film is premiering at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival in the Special Screenings section. Opening first in France in June 2025 this summer. No US release date is set yet.
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by admin | May 1, 2025 | FirstShowing News
Eva Victor & Naomi Ackie & Lucas Hedges in A24’s ‘Sorry, Baby’ Trailer
by Alex Billington
May 1, 2025
Source: YouTube
“We know what you’re going through, we are women.” “What…?” A24 has unveiled an official trailer for an acclaimed indie film titled Sorry, Baby, from filmmaker Eva Victor who is making her feature debut as a writer & director & star in this Sundance hit. The film premiered at the 2025 Sundance Film Festival and was heralded as one of the best films of the fest with exceptional reviews all-around (it’s currently at 95% on RT). The only brief synopsis states very vaguely: Something bad happened to Agnes. But life goes on… for everyone around her, at least. Eva Victor stars in a very personal story examining her life before and after a traumatic in June in the middle of the summer – and it’s likely to become a big indie hit this year. An entirely original, clever, extremely smart film that introduces a distinct voice offering a different take on this important story.
Here’s the official trailer (+ poster) for Eva Victor’s film Sorry, Baby, direct from A24’s YouTube:
Via Sundance: “Something bad happened to Agnes. But life goes on… for everyone around her, at least. In an aching and tender debut feature, writer-director Eva Victor displays a tremendous specificity of voice, depicting graduate student-turned-professor Agnes with sensitivity and emotional clarity both before & after her trauma. Infusing [Agnes’] sardonic wit into its cinematic language of isolation & confusion, Sorry, Baby uses its nonlinear formal structure and five-year duration to capture the complexities and inconsistencies, triumphs and setbacks of Agnes’ attempts to heal.” Sorry, Baby is written and directed by French-American filmmaker / comedian / writer / actress Eva Victor, making her feature directorial debut after a few other short films previously. Produced by Mark Ceryak, Barry Jenkins, and Adele Romanski. This initially premiered at the 2025 Sundance Film Festival earlier this year, and won the Best Screenplay Award. A24 debuts Victor’s Sorry, Baby film in select US theaters starting June 27th, 2025. Who wants to watch?
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by admin | May 1, 2025 | FirstShowing News
Fascinating Trailer for ‘Tim Travers & the Time Traveler’s Paradox’ Film
by Alex Billington
May 1, 2025
Source: YouTube
“Power core stable?” “No, we’re gonna die!” An official trailer has debuted for an indie sci-fi adventure film titled Tim Travers & the Time Traveler’s Paradox, from filmmaker Stimson Snead making his feature directorial debut after many other shorts. This premiered at the 2024 Cinequest Film Festival last year, and is now set for release in limited theaters on May 30th this summer. What kind of trouble will Tim get into while time traveling? The film explores the age-old question: What happens if you travel back in time and eliminate your younger self? Terminally bored mad genius Tim Travers seeks to find the answer and unravel the time traveler’s paradox. The Result? A crazy comedic adventure beyond comprehension. Starring actor Samuel Dunning as Tim Travers, with Danny Trejo, Joel McHale, Keith David (as God?!), Felicia Day, and many others. This actually looks appropriately kooky and amusing and fun – nice to see another original time travel concept. All sci-fi geeks should keep an eye out for this one opening later in the month.
Official trailer for Stimson Snead’s film Tim Travers & the Time Traveler’s Paradox, from YouTube:
Tim Travers seeks to solve the time travelers paradox. The classic thought experiment of what would happen if you killed your past self. Would it–for example–literally destroy the universe? Tim Travers, self-hating mad genius, is going to find out! Along the way, he’ll piss off an international crime syndicate led by Royce (Danny Trejo), engage in a battle of wills with conspiracy theorist radio host James Bunratty (Joel McHale), even attempt to squeeze in a date in with the dangerously unstable Delilah (Felicia Day). Tim will have to learn how to literally coexist with the worst parts of himself, before his own demons destroy him and the universe with it. Tim Travers & the Time Traveler’s Paradox is written and directed by acclaimed indie filmmaker Stimson Snead, making his feature directorial debut after many other short films and creative projects previously. Produced by Kylie Walchuk and Casey Cowan. This first premiered at the 2024 Cinequest Film Festival last year. Snead’s Tim Travers and the Time Traveler’s Paradox will debut in select US theaters starting May 30th, 2025, then out on VOD starting June 24th this summer. You in?
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by admin | Apr 30, 2025 | FirstShowing News
Another New Trailer for ‘The Death of Snow White’ Dark Horror Film
by Alex Billington
April 30, 2025
Source: YouTube
“You will die tonight, Snow White!” Entertainment Squad & Horror Collective have revealed a second trailer for the horror remix The Death of Snow White, retelling the classic Snow White story with darker vibes. Finally ready for release this week in theaters. Pursued by her stepmother for eternal beauty, Snow White flees into a scary forest and aligns with seven bloodthirsty dwarves – cold-blooded assassins with a knack for brutal killings. Her spirit is tested in this grim spin on the classic fairy tale. As secrets unravel and betrayal surfaces, they realize the darkness that lurks beneath the surface of their seemingly idyllic kingdom. With twists and turns at every corner, they must navigate through danger to seek justice and avenge their friend’s tragic end. This stars Sanae Loutsis, with Chelsea Edmundson, Tristan Nokes, Meredith Binder, Colin Miller, Dillon Moore, Jeremy Hallam, Michael DeSanto II, Risa Mei, and Eric Pope. “Fairy tales have always had a dark side, and The Death of Snow White embraces that in a bold, terrifying way.” This looks better than it should, might actually be entertaining enough to watch once. Beware the witch. ????
Here’s the second trailer (+ poster) for Jason Brooks’ horror The Death of Snow White, from YouTube:
You can watch the first trailer for Brooks’ The Death of Snow White movie right here to view more footage.
Hunted by her evil stepmother, Snow White (featuring Sanae Loutsis as this iconic fairy tale character) must overcome the horrors of the dark forest and make unlikely friends with 7 murderous dwarves in this dark retelling of the classic fairy tale. The Death of Snow White is directed by American horror writer / actor / SFX artist / filmmaker Jason Brooks, director of the indie horror movies Missing Girl: The Carrie Burke Story and Friday the 13th Vengeance 2: Bloodlines previously. The screenplay is written by Jason Brooks and Naomi Mechem-Miller. Produced by Eric Michael Kochmer, Charles Bunce, Kayli Fortun, Jason Brooks, Naomi Mechem-Miller, Kody Newton, and Sharif Ibrahim. Made by Real Fiction Studios based in the Pacific Northwest. Entertainment Squad will debut Jason Brooks’ The Death of Snow White horror film in select US theaters starting on May 2nd, 2025 coming up soon. Anyone planning to actually watch this?
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by admin | Apr 30, 2025 | FirstShowing News
Official Trailer for ‘The Better Sister’ Thriller Series with Biel & Banks
by Alex Billington
April 30, 2025
Source: YouTube
“Keeping secrets, and leading double lives. This is what your family is about.” Prime Video has unveiled an official trailer for a tricky new mystery thriller series titled The Better Sister, adapted from the bestselling book. “Every family has a history.” This will be streaming on PV at the end of May – coming up sooner than you think. A new series lead by the powerhouse duo Jessica Biel and Elizabeth Banks caught up in a peculiar murder case. Based on Alafair Burke’s book, The Better Sister is about Chloe, a high-profile media exec living a picturesque life with her handsome lawyer husband and son Ethan, while her estranged sister Nicky struggles to make ends meet. But when Chloe’s husband Adam is murdered, the prime suspect sends shockwaves through the family, reuniting these two sisters. His death unveils long-hidden family secrets, shaking their world. Starring Biel & Banks, with Corey Stoll, Kim Dickens, Maxwell Acee Donovan, Bobby Naderi, Gabriel Sloyer, Gloria Reuben, plus Matthew Modine and Lorraine Toussaint. This is a damn good trailer – sets up a massively intriguing thriller, with a stacked cast too. It looks terrific.
Here’s the official trailer (+ poster) for Prime Video’s series The Better Sister, direct from YouTube:
The Better Sister, adapted from the novel written by bestselling author Alafair Burke, is an 8-ep electric thriller limited series for streaming about the terrible things that drive sisters apart and ultimately bring them back together. Chloe (Jessica Biel), a high-profile media executive, lives a picturesque life with her handsome lawyer husband Adam (Corey Stoll) and teenage son Ethan (Maxwell Acee Donovan) by her side while her estranged sister Nicky (Elizabeth Banks) struggles to make ends meet and stay clean. When Adam is brutally murdered, the prime suspect sends shockwaves through the family, reuniting the two sisters, as they try to untangle a complicated family history in order to discover the truth behind his death.
The Better Sister is a new streaming series created by writers / filmmakers Olivia Milch (writer & director of Dude, and a writer on Ocean’s 8) and Regina Corrado (“Sons of Anarchy”, “The Strain”, “Russian Doll”, “Cabinet of Curiosities”, “Tulsa King”). Adapted from the book of the same name written by Alafair Burke. With writing by Ariel Doctoroff, Brittany Dushame, Lauren Stremmel, Olivia Milch & Regina Corrado. And featuring episodes directed by Leslie Hope, Azazel Jacobs (The Lovers, French Exit, His Three Daughters), and Craig Gillespie (Fright Night, I Tonya, Cruella, Pam & Tommy, Dumb Money). Produced by Tomorrow Studios and Amazon MGM Studios. Executive produced by Olivia Milch, Regina Corrado, Craig Gillespie, Jessica Biel, Elizabeth Banks, Marty Adelstein, Becky Clements, Alissa Bachner, Kerry Orent, Annie Marter, Michelle Purple. Amazon will debut The Better Sister streaming on Prime Video starting May 29th, 2025.
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