Long after most of the media have packed up and gone, Johnny Depp strolls down the red carpet at the “Pirates of the Caribbean” premiere. First Run host Forrest Kelly alertly engages the reticent actor, posing the question that is on the lips of moviegoers everywhere: “In a cage match between Sinbad, Captain Hook, and Captain Jack Sparrow, who’s coming out alive, matey?”

First Run’s irreverent yet affectionate take on the glitz and glamour of Hollywood is a stand-out difference from typical celebrity-driven shows. This edginess gives First Run the ability to ask the questions no one else dares to ask, and to engage the stars in candid conversations that haven't been carefully pre-scripted by publicists.

First Run is a first look at new Hollywood releases; an affectionate, tongue-in-cheek guide that showcases major motion pictures and the people that create them. Host Forrest Kelly blends Tinseltown trivia with his own brand of off-the-wall humor, presenting trailers, behind-the-scenes features, and interviews with the stars.

The First Run mission is to inform and entertain, not critique. Unlike other programs of this type, First Run is not a forum for the views of professional critics. Opinions come from the public in the form of “popcorn reviews”: the unscripted and unpredictable reactions of ordinary movie goers.

Through the interactive First Run website (firstruntv.com), viewers are offered the chance to voice their opinions and suggest questions for upcoming interviews. The website also features photo galleries and videos from recent premieres.

Raised in Idaho without benefit of running water or cable, Forrest Kelly seemed destined for a life of uncompromising mediocrity. Quite unexpectedly, a speech teacher inspired him with these words: "Spend two hours in this room alone, stay out of my hair and you get an 'A'." Forrest rose to the challenge and a new radio personality was born. From Seattle to Los Angeles he plied his trade, along the way collecting awards and accolades too numerous and bogus to mention. Now with a fierce lack of common sense and a rented tux, he's ready to take on prime time television; or more likely, late night public access