HBO First Look 1992
What is HBO First Look?
HBO First Look is an American television series that explores upcoming films. The program debuted in 1992 on the HBO network, launching with a documentary focused on the movie A League of Their Own, which featured Tom Hanks.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1992
- Status
- Returning Series
- Episodes
- 87
- Runtime
- 30 minutes
- First aired
- Jun 12, 1992
- Last aired
- Dec 19, 2011
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- US
- Networks
- HBO
- Genres
- Documentary
- Updated
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HBO First Look is an American television series that explores upcoming films. The program debuted in 1992 on the HBO network, launching with a documentary focused on the movie A League of Their Own, which featured Tom Hanks. Since its inception, the series has continued to air, offering viewers behind‑the‑scenes examinations of film productions and featuring interviews with actors involved in the projects. Each episode blends documentary‑style reporting with promotional elements, presenting both informative and marketing perspectives on new movies. The format does not adhere to a fixed broadcast timetable, allowing HBO to schedule the show flexibly according to programming needs. By combining on‑set footage, creative insights, and conversations with talent, HBO First Look serves as a recurring platform for highlighting emerging
Should you watch it?
“This long-running documentary series provides an inside look at the production of upcoming feature films.”
- includes interviews with actors
- features behind-the-scenes filming footage
- no set broadcast schedule
Watch it if you enjoy learning about the production process of major motion pictures.
The show is suitable for general audiences as it functions as both a documentary and a promotional tool.
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Season 1 · 7 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide & lore primer →- E1 'The Hudsucker Proxy': The Making of a Fairy Tale Mytharc Jun 12, 1992
- E2 The Making of 'Serial Mom' Core
- E3 Maverick Core
- E4 The Making of 'Speed' Core
- E5 The Making of 'Blankman' Core
- E6 The Road to Wellville Mytharc Oct 1, 1994
- E7 Beethoven's Untold Love Story: The Making of 'Immortal Beloved' Mytharc Dec 21, 1994
Season 2 · 5 episodes
- E1 Outbreak Mytharc
- E2 Behind the Scenes: 'Die Hard: With a Vengeance' Filler
- E3 Inside 'The Net' Core
- E4 Assassins Core
- E5 Money Train Mytharc
Season 3 · 9 episodes
- E1 Broken Arrow Mytharc
- E2 The Making of 'Twister' Core
- E3 The Cable Guy Core
- E4 Eraser Core
- E5 The Making of 'Independence Day' Core
- E6 'Fly Away Home': Leading the Flock Core
- E7 The Making of 'That Thing You Do' Core
- E8 My Fellow Americans Mytharc
- E9 Hamlet Mytharc
Season 4 · 9 episodes
- E1 Father's Day Mytharc
- E2 The Making of 'Speed 2: Cruise Control' Core
- E3 On the Set: 'My Best Friend's Wedding' Core
- E4 Men in Black Core
- E5 Contact Core
- E6 Conspiracy Theory Core
- E7 Alien: Resurrection Mytharc
- E8 Amistad Mytharc
- E9 Heart of the Ocean: The Making of 'Titanic' Mytharc
Season 5 · 13 episodes
- E1 Firestorm Mytharc
- E2 Where the Action Is: Making 'The Replacement Killers' Core Feb 1, 1998
- E3 Sphere Core
- E4 Behind the Scenes: Making 'From the Earth to the Moon' Filler
- E5 My Giant Core
- E6 Hope Floats Core
- E7 'Small Soldiers': Size Doesn't Matter Core
- E8 Into the Breach: 'Saving Private Ryan' Core
- E9 The Avengers Core
- E10 Practical Magic Core
- E11 The Making of 'The Prince of Egypt' Core
- E12 The Making of 'You've Got Mail': A Conversation with Nora Ephron Mytharc
- E13 The Thin Red Line Mytharc
Frequently asked questions
What is HBO First Look?
It is an American television show on HBO that chronicles up-and-coming movies.
When did the series premiere?
The series first started in 1992.
What was the first movie featured?
The series began with a documentary on A League of Their Own starring Tom Hanks.
What content is included in each episode?
Each episode features behind-the-scenes looks at filming and interviews with the actors.
Is the show still airing?
Yes, the series still airs on HBO today.
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