HBO First Look 1992
- Status
- Returning Series
- First Aired
- June 12, 1992
- Last Aired
- December 19, 2011
- Format
- 17 seasons · 87 eps
- Total Runtime
- ~43.5 hours (30 min/ep)
- Essential Runtime
- ~42.5 hours (skips filler)
- Highest Rated Episode
- S4E9 "Heart of the Ocean: The Making of 'Titanic'" (★ 8/10)
- Network
- HBO
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
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 5.6/10 from 12 votes
- Format
- 17 seasons · 87 episodes
- Episode runtime
- ~30 minutes
- Status
- Returning Series
- Network
- HBO
How long to binge?
Estimate the schedule using 87 episodes and an average 30-minute runtime.
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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
Open the complete Season 2 guide & lore primer →- 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
Open the complete Season 3 guide & lore primer →- 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
Open the complete Season 4 guide & lore primer →- 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
Open the complete Season 5 guide & lore primer →- 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
Season 6 · 12 episodes
Open the complete Season 6 guide & lore primer →- E1 8mm Mytharc
- E2 Forces of Nature Core
- E3 The Making of 'The Matrix' Core
- E4 It's a Whole New West: The Making of 'Wild, Wild West' Core
- E5 The Making of 'Big Daddy' Core
- E6 The Haunting Core
- E7 Brokedown Palace Core
- E8 The Making of 'Random Hearts' Core
- E9 The Search for the Real Joan of Arc: An Exclusive Look Beyond the Icon - 'The Messenger' Core
- E10 Full Contact: The Making of 'Any Given Sunday' Core
- E11 'Stuart Little': Making It Big Core
- E13 Anna and the King: A Modern Epic Mytharc
Season 9 · 3 episodes
Open the complete Season 9 guide & lore primer →- E5 Behind the Ultimate Spin: The Making of 'Spider-Man' Core Apr 20, 2002
- E19 Inside 'Solaris' Mytharc
- E20 Adam Sandler's 8 Crazy Nights Mytharc Nov 12, 2002
Season 12 · 2 episodes
Open the complete Season 12 guide & lore primer →- E12 Wallace & Gromit: The Curse of the Were-Rabbit Core Oct 1, 2005
- E27 'Pride & Prejudice': A Classic in the Making Mytharc Nov 9, 2005
Season 13 · 23 episodes
Open the complete Season 13 guide & lore primer →- E1 The New World Mytharc Jan 3, 2006
- E2 16 Blocks Core Feb 15, 2006
- E3 Take the Lead Core Mar 23, 2006
- E4 The Notorious Bettie Page Core Apr 3, 2006
- E5 The Making of 'Poseidon' Core May 2, 2006
- E6 Over the Hedge: Off the Strip & Onto the Screen Core May 5, 2006
- E7 The Making of 'A Prairie Home Companion' Core Jun 1, 2006
- E8 The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift Core Jun 5, 2006
- E9 Superman Returns: The Journey Continues Core Jun 19, 2006
- E10 Lady in the Water Core Jul 12, 2006
- E11 Miami Vice: Undercover Core Jul 17, 2006
- E12 Reel Love: The Making of 'Trust the Man' Core Aug 9, 2006
- E13 Idlewild Core Aug 16, 2006
- E14 Fame Can Be a Killer: The Making of 'Hollywoodland' Core Sep 1, 2005
- E15 The Departed: Facing a Loaded Gun Core Sep 24, 2006
- E16 A Moment in Time... Flags of Our Fathers Core Oct 11, 2006
- E17 Fur: An Imaginary Portrait of Diane Arbus Core Oct 15, 2006
- E18 Down the Loo... The Making of 'Flushed Away' Core Oct 25, 2006
- E19 Happy Feet Core Nov 8, 2006
- E20 The Nativity Story: A Director's Journey Core Nov 15, 2006
- E21 'Blood Diamond': Making an African Epic Core Dec 8, 2006
- E22 The Good Shepherd Mytharc Dec 7, 2006
- E23 The Making of 'Dreamgirls' Mytharc Dec 12, 2006
Season 14 · 1 episodes
Open the complete Season 14 guide & lore primer →- E22 The Brave One Mytharc Sep 4, 2007
Season 17 · 1 episodes
Open the complete Season 17 guide & lore primer →- E5 We Bought a Zoo Mytharc Dec 19, 2011
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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