UPCOMING EPISODES

The original film about a high school student who is being bullied who teams up with an unlikely mentor made an impact with audiences and critics alike, when The Karate Kid premiered approximately 35 years ago. Since then, there are countless generations who have been drawn to the story of the underdog turned champion, in several versions and sequels of The Karate Kid that have followed. Now, Cobra Kai continues to bring in audiences who are eager to see what happened to the original characters of the first movie, and interest in martial arts has been reignited worldwide. We take a close look at the magic of the original movie, from the casting to behind-the-scenes shenanigans among the cast members, as we celebrate the story of Daniel-san and Mr. Miyagi.

Star Trek is known as one of the most successful science fiction TV shows of all time. The original series, which aired on NBC from 1966-1969 was just the beginning – since then, there have been several spin-off series, as well as 10 movies, not to mention the books, movie merchandise, and immeasurable impact on pop culture. Critics of the series are quick to point out the cheesy special effects and over-the-top acting, but there’s no question that William Shatner became – and continues to be – a household name all because of this series. We take a close look at the elements that had to come together to make Star Trek a multi-season series, and why people can’t seem to get enough of this 60s space drama.

This indie slasher hit was made for less than $2million and premiered to great reviews, and launched eight different sequels, catapulted the career of Robert Englund as the main character Freddy Krueger, and vitalized a new interest in the horror genre. We take a close look at how this first movie was made, and in an original interview, star Heather Langenkamp explains some of the behind-the-scenes tricks of the trade in one of the most impactful scenes in the first film, and comments firsthand on the cultural impact of the franchise.

The first movie in the Indiana Jones franchise is celebrating the 40th anniversary of its premiere, and audiences are still flocking to movie theatres worldwide to see what’s next. Starring Harrison Ford, Raiders of the Lost Ark became one of the highest-grossing films of all time. We take a close look at how Harrison Ford was cast as Indy, some of the behind-the-scenes events that almost shut down production of the movie, and just how Raiders continues to captivate audiences around the world.

The original concept of the first movie in was based on an article about illegal street racing, and became one of the most lucrative movie franchises worldwide. We take a close look at the early days of what eventually metamorphosized into a blockbuster library series of sequels that launched into 11 planned movies, theme park attractions, a massive renewed interest into racing and car culture. Even after the tragic death of one of one of its lead stars, the machine that is Fast and the Furious shows no signs of stopping its world domination as a multi-billion dollar movie franchise.

As the saying goes, the first movie in this Jurassic franchise began as “an adventure 65 million years in the making.” Premiering in 1993 and directed by living legend Steven Spielberg, Jurassic Park and the blockbuster sequels that followed have secured their places as some of the highest-grossing movie in history. The strides made in making dinosaurs seemingly come to life continue to grow above and beyond almost anyone’s imagination with new technology and special effects. A brand-new chapter in the Jurassic franchise is set for release summer 2022, and we’ll take a close look at the first movie that started the worldwide phenomenon as we celebrate its upcoming 30th anniversary.