#FIRSTLOOK: BELL MEDIA ANNOUNCE 2025/2026 ENGLISH AND FRENCH-LANGUAGE ORIGINAL CONTENT AT UPFRONT

Bell Media unveiled its 2025/26 lineup of English and French-language original content today, featuring a total of 116 titles of premium original content and documentaries. The exciting slate showcases a diverse array of Canadian stories, crafted by renowned talent and established creatives. As Bell Media continues to produce globally relevant, profitable original content, the slate is expected to grow with additional titles to be announced.

“Bell Media’s 2025/26 programming slate demonstrates our ongoing investment in Canadian content, as well as our commitment to collaborating with the country’s most creative minds,” said Sean Cohan, President, Bell Media. “We strive to push the boundaries and deliver compelling stories that transcend borders and platforms. Alongside our world-class production partners, we are solidifying Bell Media’s place as a digital media and content powerhouse.”

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Among today’s announcements:

Crave confirms six-episode order for its steamy romance HEATED RIVALRY, based on the best-selling novel by Rachel Reid, and from executive producer Jacob Tierney; the series is now in production in Toronto, Hamilton, Guelph, and Muskoka, and stars Hudson Williams and Connor Storrie as Shane Hollander and Ilya Rozanov, along with François Arnaud, Robbie GK, Sophie Nélisse, Ksenia Daniela Kharlamova, Dylan Walsh and Christina Chang.

The first project with Elliot Page’s PAGEBOY Productions, who recently partnered with Bell Media on a co-development deal, is SLO PITCH, a comedy series from Shaftesbury for CTV and Crave. The series is created by J Stevens, Karen Knox, and Gwenlyn Cumyn and developed for television by Katie Ford and Jane Cooper Ford.

Jared Keeso’s next highly-anticipated untitled Crave Original series, produced by New Metric Media, starts production later this fall and is set to premiere in 2026.

The first title from Bell Media’s co-development deal with Tom Green is the Crave Original interview series TOM GREEN’S FUNNY FARM, a high-energy show where the legendary comedian engages guests in extended, magazine-style interviews from his farm in rural Ontario.

Bell Media joins Fremantle on the return of beloved series MATCH GAME, hosted by Canadian legend Martin Short and filming in Montréal this summer.

ANNA PIGEON is announced as Bell Media’s first co-commission with Versant’s USA Network, alongside Cineflix Studios, December Films, and Seven24 Films; based on the bestselling novels by Nevada Barr, the series is a character-driven, modern procedural about a ranger who solves crimes in America’s national parks, from award-winning Canadian showrunner Morwyn Brebner.

Canadian culinary experts Mary Berg, Hugh Acheson, and Craig Wong revealed as judges for new season of MASTERCHEF CANADA, coming to CTV.

From Scott Brothers Entertainment, Crave greenlights new unscripted, competition series MAKE YOURSELF OVER, that sees contestants attempt to create iconic looks, flipping the makeover format on its head.

Fashion designer, advocate, and author Aurora James, and Toronto-based fashion designer Spencer Badu announced as mentor and judge for the upcoming Crave Original series PROJECT RUNWAY CANADA, joining host/judge Coco Rocha and judge Jeanne Beker.

Newly announced Crave Original series include: TEMPTATION UNDER THE SUN, an English spin-off of Québec hit series OD: TENTATIONS AU SOLEIL; HOCKEY FANATICS hosted by Dave Foley as he gets up close and personal with celebrity hockey fans including Mike Myers, Jason Priestley, and Wynonna Judd; SIGIL, a fantasy-horror drama from executive producers Devery Jacobs, Lilly Wachowski, and OSCAR-nominated filmmaker Chris Lavis; drama series SEOUL PALACE, inspired by the history of Lee’s Palace, the legendary Toronto club and concert hall; and more.

Six new made-for-television films as part of Bell Media’s deal with Harlequin Studios have been announced, with films including SAVVY SHELDON FEELS GOOD AS HELL featuring Amber Riley.

Crave announces new true-crime docuseries which take viewers inside the infamous cases of Christine Jessop, Russell Williams, and more, and the story behind the original Mennonite mob, plus two new instalments of KINGS OF COKE.

Crave expands its French and subtitled scripted content with previously announced new originals BON COP BAD COP,DÉRIVE, ILS VÉCURENT HEUREUX, JE TE TIENS, LES CRUES and a second season renewal of award-winning EMPATHIE. In addition many more new reality such as long-awaited return of OD: TENTATIONS AU SOLEIL and VIE$ DE RÈVE.

Crave renews hit original comedies LATE BLOOMER (Season 3), SUPER TEAM CANADA (Season 2) and THE TRADES (Season 3) and confirms two stand-alone specials to accompany the upcoming second season of THE OFFICE MOVERS

Season 4 of CTV’s #1 Canadian drama SULLIVAN’S CROSSING joins previously announced new seasons of THE TRAITORS CANADA (Season 3) and THE AMAZING RACE CANADA (Season 11).

New seasons of CTV Original series ACTING GOOD (Season 4) and ROAST BATTLE CANADA (Season 5) have been renewed for CTV Comedy Channel.

Previously announced Crave Original series renewals include SHORESY (Season 5), SISTERS (Season 2), CANADA’S DRAG RACE (Season 6), SLAYCATION (Season 2), and THE REBUILD: INSIDE THE MONTREAL CANADIENS (Season 2).

Upcoming slate of Canadian original content for Bell Media specialty channels USA Network, Oxygen True Crime, CTV Wild, CTV Nature, and CTV Speed includes: DISASTERS AT SEA (Season 4), FORENSIC FACTOR (Season 9), HIGHWAY THRU HELL (Season 14), MY PET ATE WHAT!? (Season 2), THE LAST CAPTAINS (Season 2), THE MIGHTIEST (Season 2 and 3), and TIMBER TITANS (Season 4).

Noovo renews fan-favourite series BIG BROTHER CÉLÉBRITÉS (Season 6), LE MAITRE DU JEU (Season 4), LES TRAITRES (Season 3), and QUEL TALENT! (Season 2).

Bell Media Studios celebrates a decade of CTV YOUR MORNING with a Season 10 renewal, in addition to new seasons of ETALK (Season 24), THE SOCIAL (Season 13), and THE GOOD STUFF WITH MARY BERG (Season 3).

New Crave Original and Crave-supported documentaries include: A LIFETIME IN PHOTOBOOTHS, HOSER: THE MOVIE, RELAX, OPEN YOUR EYES, SAINTS & WARRIORS, SKINNAMARINK FOREVER, TURTLE ISLAND RAP, and WONDERLAND OF CHAOS.

Bell Media’s new English and French-language original entertainment production slate includes the following, with additional titles to be announced. For returning series, click here.

New Series:

ABOVE SUSPICION – Crave
Directed by Jason Lapeyre, the three-part docuseries explores the terrifying case of Colonel Russell Williams, the former Canadian Air Force Base Commander and pilot who was convicted of first-degree murder in the deaths of Jessica Lloyd and Corporal Marie-France Comeau in 2020, and 82 counts of breaking and entering. Williams was a decorated pilot and spent time flying Queen Elizabeth, Prince Philip, and other dignitaries whilst committing these crimes. The series features unprecedented access to former OPP officer and master interrogator, Jim Smyth. (Peacock Alley Entertainment)
Genre: Docuseries
Number of episodes: 3 x 60

ANNA PIGEON – USA Network
ANNA PIGEON is Bell Media’s first co-commission with Versant’s USA Network. ANNA PIGEON is a former city slicker who became a park ranger after a devastating loss changed the trajectory of her life forever. While Anna tries to outrun her demons, her focus turns to solving crimes that have taken place within national park grounds, no matter who or what gets in her way. The series is based on the best-selling novels by Nevada Barr. Award-winning Canadian Morwyn Brebner is showrunner and Lea Thompson directs, with the pair executive producing alongside Todd Berger, Julie Di Cresce, Brett Burlock, Peter Emerson, Sonia Hosko, and Gordon Gilbertson, Jordy Randall, and Tom Cox. (Cineflix Studios, December Films, and Seven24 Films)
Genre: Drama
Number of episodes: 10 x 60

APRÈS OD MEXIQUE – Crave (French language)
A few months after OCCUPATION DOUBLE MEXIQUE, the cast look back on the adventure that changed their lives. Opening up like never before, they share shocking revelations, tears, break-ups, friendships, and new beginnings ahead. In APRÈS OD MEXIQUE the intimacy of their daily lives is discover in what lies beneath the surface after OCCUPATION DOUBLE MEXIQUE. (Productions J)
Genre: Unscripted
Number of episodes: 7 x 12

BLUE COLLAR – Crave
BLUE COLLAR is a one-way ticket to hilarity, sweat stains, and an epic journey into the under-appreciated world of blue-collar jobs. Each episode follows Dan Petronijevic (LETTERKENNY, THE TRADES) as he straps on his hard hats, steel-toed boots, and high-vis vests for a first-hand experience into the world of construction workers, electricians, and oil riggers. (Blink49)
Genre: Unscripted
Number of episodes: 10 x 60

BON COP BAD COP – Crave (French language, available with English subtitles) Previously Announced
In this series, David Bouchard and Martin Ward team up again, leading a police investigation in an Indigenous community. This time, they team up with a new generation of police officers, just as unorthodox as the original tandem. (Attraction and Panik Fictions Inc)
Genre: Comedy
Number of episodes: 6 x 60

THE BORDERLINE (fka UNDERBELLY) – Crave Previously Announced
In a quiet riverside town in the Thousand Islands, Officer Henry Roland (Stephen Amell) finds evidence linking a case of missing illegal substances to his childhood best friend, Tommy Hawley (Hamza Haq), with whom he shares a dark secret. As Henry embarks on a mission to save his friend, a ruthless British crime family, led by matriarch May Ferguson (Minnie Driver), is also on the hunt for the drugs and Tommy. (Shaftesbury)
Genre: Drama
Number of episodes: 6 x 60

CHAUSSEURS D’HERITIERS – Canal D (French language)
CHAUSSEURS D’HERITIERS follows genealogists Christophe and Olivier in their quest to find unsuspecting heirs who may not have known the deceased. Through thrilling investigations, this series uncovers family secrets, reconstructs shocking stories, and explores the collective history of Québec and beyond. (Torq)
Genre: Docuseries
Number of episodes: 10 x 30

THE CHRISTINE JESSOP STORY – Crave
On Oct. 3, 1984, Christine Jessop went missing. Three months later her body was found, and it would be another 35 years until the mystery was “solved”. For the first time, Christine’s family speaks about her disappearance and the case that captivated Canada. A story of corrupt policing, revolutionary forensics, and a family forced to go through the unthinkable. (Alibi Entertainment)
Genre: Docuseries
Number of episodes: 3 x 60

CONVOI DU NORD – Canal D (French language)
Too remote? Too risky? Too heavy? The road disappears after 45 days? No problem. These truckers, trained the hard way, take the jobs that others refuse and get the job done, regardless of hostile circumstances. Steeve Gobeil heads up a transportation service based in La Doré, Saguenay Lac St Jean, with a unique expertise: accepting high-risk mandates deemed too dangerous to complete. (Sphère Média)
Genre: Docuseries
Number of episodes: 10 x 30

LES CRUES – Crave (French language, available with English subtitles) Previously Announced
LES CRUES follows the ups and downs of Marie-Lyne and Eve, who have been at odds since their comedy tour, Su’l gros vin, and decide to bury the hatchet to realize an old fantasy: creating a wine of their own. With the help of a mysterious businesswoman, the two thirty-somethings buy a vineyard, only to find that their big dream soon becomes their worst nightmare. Surrounded by colorful characters, including Eve’s boyfriend, Marie-Lyne and Eve realize the importance of preserving their friendship. (Juste pour rire)
Genre: Comedy
Number of episodes: 3 x 60

DÉRIVE – Crave (French language, available with English subtitles) Previously Announced
Daniel Major, a prodigious pianist, finds himself unable to play. To heal, he must uncover the latent trauma causing his blockage. His quest for the truth, fraught with danger and pitfalls, leads him to a most disturbing revelation, leaving Daniel to face an agonizing moral dilemma. (Zone 3)
Genre: Drama
Number of episodes: 8 x 60

HEATED RIVALRY – Crave
From executive producer, director, and writer Jacob Tierney, and based on Rachel Reid’s best-selling cult classic novel, this six-part series is a steamy romance set in the world of hockey. Shane Hollander (Hudson Williams) and Ilya Rozanov (Connor Storrie) are two of the biggest stars in Major League Hockey, bound by ambition, rivalry, and a magnetic pull neither of them fully understands. What begins as a secret fling between two fresh faced rookies evolves into a years-long journey of love, denial, and self-discovery. Over the next eight years, as they chase glory on the ice, they struggle to navigate their feelings for each other. Torn between the sport they live for and the love they can’t ignore, Shane and Ilya must decide if there’s room in their fiercely competitive world for something as fragile – and powerful – as real love. Alongside Williams and Storrie, the dynamic ensemble cast includes François Arnaud, Robbie GK, Sophie Nélisse, Ksenia Daniela Kharlamova, Dylan Walsh, and Christina Chang. (Accent Aigu Entertainment)
Genre: Drama
Number of episodes: 6 x 60

HOCKEY FANATICS – Crave
From creator, showrunner, and director, Alex Scrymgeour, host Dave Foley and special celebrity guests – including Mike Myers, Jason Priestley, Wynonna Judd and Cactus Moser, Scott Wolf, Scott Bakula, Jay Baruchel, and Nico Tortorella – travel across North America to explore the passion, culture, and heart-stopping action of hockey fandom in the ultimate celebration of the sport and the cities they call home. (Shadow Pine Studios & Scrimmy Media)
Genre: Unscripted
Number of episodes: 8 x 30

ILS VÉCURENT HEUREUX – Crave (French language, available with English subtitles) Previously Announced
On their wedding day, Emma and Léo, both 25, think they understand everything about love and commitment. But can they survive the desire to shake up convention? Through their journey, and that of their friends who all have their own views on love, each character seeks to achieve happiness by deconstructing the codes of heteronormativity at the risk of losing their footing. (Passez Go)
Genre: Drama
Number of episodes: 10 x 30

JE TE TIENS – Crave (French language, available with English subtitles) Previously Announced
When Raphaëlle, a young beneficiary attendant, becomes Mathias’ grandfather’s caregiver, she falls under his spell and that of his lover, Macha, a free-spirited young woman who works as a sexual assistant. What begins as an innocent fascination gradually turns into an obsession. Sneaky and determined, she manages to interfere in the couple’s affairs, until she takes control of their lives. (Passez Go)
Genre: Drama
Number of episodes: 8 x 60

LUC LE MILLIARDAIRE? – Crave (French language, available with English subtitles) Previously Announced
Raised from nothing in a low-income housing project by a mother on welfare, Luc Poirier has built an empire worth close to $1 billion from a few bags of candy. An extraordinary life story showing a meteoric rise through the eyes of the man who knows best how to put money stories into words: Pierre-Yves McSween. (Sphère Média)
Genre: Docuseries
Number of episodes: 3 x 60

MAKE YOURSELF OVER – Crave
A fast-paced, half-hour, 16-episode competition series that sees contestants trying – and failing – to recreate iconic looks that capitalize on popular beauty trends and genres. (Scott Brothers Entertainment)
Genre: Unscripted Competition
Number of episodes: 16 x 30

MASTERCHEF CANADA – CTV Previously Announced
The familiar and beloved format, MASTERCHEF CANADA features everyday Canadians who strive to become culinary masters. Competing in high stakes cooking challenges, home cooks face off to secure the MASTERCHEF CANADA title and take home the $100,000 cash prize. Season 8 welcomes three new judges to the panel, MASTERCHEF CANADA Season 3 winner, Mary Berg, former TOP CHEF judge Hugh Acheson, and Chef and owner of Patois Toronto, Craig Wong. (MEM)
Genre: Unscripted Competition
Number of episodes: 11 x 60

MATCH GAME – CTV
Hosted by Martin Short, each week MATCH GAME features four contestants vying for the chance to win $25,000 as they attempt to match the answers of six celebrities in a game of fill-in-the-blank. (Fremantle and Attraction)
Genre: Unscripted Competition
Number of episodes: 8 x 60

MONSTER TRUCKS EN TOURNÉE – CANAL D (French language)
A never-before-seen behind-the-scenes look at Monster Spectacular, the Canadian colossus of motorized entertainment, MONSTER TRUCKS EN TOURNÉE dives right into the heart of the biggest monster truck show in the country, following their extensive Canadian tour and the development of an all-new extreme circus show. Behind the company lies three generations of enthusiasts: Richard Arel, 77, the pioneer who assembled Québec’s first monster truck; Christian Arel, 55, who launched the first shows in the 1980s; and Matthew Arel, 28, the new president determined to propel Monster Spectacular to new heights, accompanied by his right-hand man, Sylvain “Sly” Chevalier. Viewers will also follow motocross racers and athletes as they train and maintain their machines while attempting the most extreme stunts. Between the roar of overpowered engines, gravity-defying jumps, technical breakdowns and numerous logistical challenges, we witness epic events orchestrated by a team of enthusiasts putting their arm oil to the service of adrenalin and extreme sports. (Urbania)
Genre: Docuseries
Number of episodes: 8 x 30

LES MORIN-PERRAS SOUS LE MÊME TOÎT – Crave (French language) Previously Announced
Maripier Morin convinced her husband Jean-Philippe Perras to embark on a project as ambitious as it was unpredictable: transforming their home into a multi-generation residence to accommodate Jean-Philippe’s parents. While this venture has the potential to improve their daily lives now and in the long-term, it also promises to bring chaos in the months to come. Between the challenges of construction, family compromises, and busy careers, will Maripier and Jean-Philippe be able to bring their vision to life? Beyond the difficulties, witness the realization of a heartfelt project that will allow three generations to live under the same roof. (Attraction)
Genre: Unscripted
Number of episodes: 10 x 30

NARCO MENNONITES – Crave
The unlikely true story of how a group of Canadian Mennonites got into bed with the Mexican cartels becoming drug lords themselves: the original Mennonite mob. (MEM in association with Last Word Entertainment)
Genre: Docuseries
Number of episodes: TBD

PROJECT RUNWAY CANADA – Crave Previously Announced
PROJECT RUNWAY CANADA is the Canadian adaptation of the globally renowned fashion competition series, which sees some of the country’s most exciting designers competing in a captivating series of challenges for their ultimate industry breakthrough. Canadian powerhouses Coco Rocha (host and judge), Jeanne Beker (judge), Spencer Badu (judge), and Aurora James (mentor) are set to join PROJECT RUNWAY CANADA, helping determine who truly has what it takes to make it in the fashion industry. The series is produced in collaboration with Fashion at The Creative School, Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU). The PROJECT RUNWAY format is licensed for Canada from Fremantle. Spyglass Media Group owns the format for PROJECT RUNWAY. (Bell Media Studios)
Genre: Unscripted Competition
Number of episodes: 10 x 60

REVIVAL – CTV Sci-Fi Channel Previously Announced
Set in the rural town of Wausau, Wisconsin, fear and tension run high amongst the locals when the recently deceased suddenly return to town. Branded as the Revived, the not-so-dead appear the same as they did before death, behaving as if they were not previously buried in the ground. As the phenomenon fuels unrest in town, Officer Dana Cypress (Melanie Scrofano, WYNONNA EARP) finds herself working on a messy case where everyone, living or Revived, is a suspect for murder even when the victim is no longer dead. (Blue Ice Pictures and Hemmings Films)
Genre: Drama
Number of episodes: 10 x 60

SEOUL PALACE – Crave
In the early 1970s, an exiled Korean rock star, Lee Sang-Bin, seizes a path to redemption and relevancy when he’s serendipitously charged with running the first Asian nightclub in Toronto. Amidst the backdrop of tumultuous cultural change and boiling racial tensions in the city, Sang-Bin must reckon with his past, while unexpectedly navigating the future of the city. Inspired by the true events surrounding the founding of the now-iconic Toronto rock hall, Lee’s Palace, this six-episode drama is a wide-screen portrait of the immigrant experience, the enduring armor of love, and the power of music when it’s coursing through your veins. (Banger Films)
Genre: Drama
Number of episodes: 6 x 60

SIGIL – Crave
Devery Jacobs and OSCAR-nominated filmmaker Chris Lavis present SIGIL, a new eight-part fantasy-horror series that blends live action and animation into a mind-bending and exhilarating spectacle. (Trioscope Studios)
Genre: Drama
Number of episodes: 8 x 60

SLO PITCH – CTV and Crave
A queer underdog slo pitch team chases their dreams of making it to the beer league championships. Beer. Baseball. Lesbians. Something for everyone. (Shaftesbury, Pageboy)
Genre: Comedy
Number of episodes: 10 x 30

TELLE MÈRE, TELLE FILLE – CANAL VIE (French language) Previously Announced
Hosted by Marie-Claude Barrette, mother-daughter duos take part in revealing therapy sessions and activities designed to shed light on their differences and similarities. The goal? To work on their relationship to grow from the experience and consider the possibility of a richer, healthier, and more fulfilling bond. (Trio Orange)
Genre: Unscripted
Number of episodes: 10 x 30

TEMPTATION UNDER THE SUN – Crave
Based on Québec’s hit series OCCUPATION DOUBLE: TENTATIONS AU SOLEIL, Canada’s hottest new reality show brings together the country’s most daring singles as they face seductive challenges and unexpected twists under the Mediterranean sun. The stakes are high and contestants earn points to unlock key advantages—but only the boldest and most compatible couple will make it to the end and return home with an impressive cash prize. (Productions J)
Genre: Unscripted
Number of episodes: 10 x 60

TOM GREEN’S FUNNY FARM – Crave
TOM GREEN’S FUNNY FARM features legendary comedian Tom Green as he engages guests in extended, magazine-style interviews on his farm in rural Ontario. Each episode features Tom hosting a variety of special guests – from stand-up comedians, prominent celebrities, and quirky country experts – all with an emphasis on how proud Tom is to be a Canadian. Episodes also feature Tom visiting historic sites and local villages where he learns more about Canada’s rural heritage. (Tom Green Productions)
Genre: Unscripted
Number of episodes: 8 x 60

TOUJOURS CANADIENS – Crave (French language, available with English subtitles)
The rich history of the Montreal Canadiens is replete with legends. But what defines a legend? It is more than goals, trophies, and years of service. It is the intangibles: the marriage of performance and dedication; a determination to succeed beyond sacrifice. These elite few were enigmas as much as they were heroes. These are their stories as they have never been told. Stories of success masking fear, stories of battles masking pain. Three men: an artist, a warrior, and a determined and dedicated agitator, all of whom became synonymous with the famous logo. Decades after the last whistle, Stephane Richer, Chris Nilan, and Claude Lemieux remain: Always Canadiens. (RDS)
Genre: Docuseries
Number of episodes: 3 x 60

Untitled Jared Keeso Series – Crave (New Metric Media)
Genre: Comedy
Number of episodes: 6 x 30

Untitled True Crime Docuseries – Crave
True crime is all the rage in television, films, and podcasts but sometimes the bad guys get away with it. Not this time. Can a group of criminally wronged individuals seek redemptive justice? A group of victims band together to unravel a mystery and seek their rightful comeuppance. (Neshama Entertainment)
Genre: Docuseries
Number of episodes: 4 x 60

WEST HARBOUR HEROES – USA Network
From the producers of EAST HARBOUR HEROES, a heart-pounding adventure series that plunges into the relentless action along Canada’s powerful Pacific coastline as a cast of resilient characters live and work in British Columbia’s rough and rugged harbours. Home to two of North America’s biggest ports where over 5,000 large ships dock every day, it’s the busiest Marine Search and Rescue territory in the nation. With hundreds of emergency operations per year, it’s all hands on deck to thrive and survive along BC’s 27,000 kilometers of Pacific coastline. Whether it’s rescuing people in need or ensuring safe passage for whales and other marine mammals, towering mountains, heavy winds, staggering swells or epic rains won’t stop these heroes from keeping the harbours humming. (Attraction)
Genre: Unscripted
Number of episodes: 10 x 60

YAGA – Crave
The myth of the witch Baba Yaga is reinvigorated when a private investigator comes to a small coastal town to investigate the disappearance of a young heir to a powerful fishery and finds himself at odds with an apprehensive local detective, a sexy university professor with a taste for younger men, and a labyrinth of enigmatic suspects, secret lives and ancient magic. (Front Street Pictures and Blink 49 Studios)
Genre: Drama
Number of episodes: 8 x 30 (4 x 60)

New Movies and Documentaries:

A LIFETIME IN PHOTOBOOTHS – Crave
A tenacious drag king fights to protect analogue photobooths, sanctuaries for self-expression and queer identity, from becoming yet another casualty of the modern digital world.
(EyeSteel (PB) Productions Inc. / Four Thousand Words Productions Inc.)
Genre: Documentary
Number of episodes: 1 x 90

WHAT MOVES YOU?: THE ART OF DANCE (working title) Crave Previously Announced
From award-winning director Kevin John Fitzgerald and critically acclaimed producer Anand Ramaya comes a highly anticipated immersive cinematic experience that dares us to come alive. This documentary traces the unprecedented Indigenous–African origins of dance, revealing how it has evolved through music, community, and cultures. It explores how dance has long served as both a form of resistance and a powerful means of expression across societies over time. Featuring rare archival footage, intimate cinéma vérité, and lush cinematography, this innovative theatrical feature awakens the soul and ignites inspiration through the beauty, passion, and courage of some of the world’s most celebrated dancers on a journey of connection. The film, which is based on a series, features legendary performers including James Brown, Phil Wizard, Moncell Durden, Ken Swift, Lady-C, Mykel Fonts, Don Campbellock, B-Boy Neguin, and Cree Asian. (Hip Hop Films, Karma Film)
Genre: Documentary
Number of episodes: 1 x 90

BEAUTY KINGS – Crave Previously Announced
Bodybuilding, spray-on abs and gender politics: Welcome to the world of BEAUTY KINGS, a documentary exploring the transitioning nature of masculinity through the lives of men from different countries as they compete in a leading international male beauty pageant. (Fathom Film Group Ltd)
Genre: Documentary
Number of episodes: 1 x 90

CLAIRTONE (fka AUDOPHILIA) – Crave Previously Announced
Acclaimed director Ron Mann delves into the captivating rise and fall of CLAIRTONE, an audacious Canadian electronics company founded by Peter Munk and David Gilmour during the vibrant 1960s. Renowned for their high-end stereos and color televisions that epitomized iconic mid-century design, CLAIRETONE soared to international acclaim, becoming a symbol of Canadian ingenuity and modernity. However after six years of spectacular growth, CLAIRTONE‘s collision with economic challenges led to their dramatic decline. (Sphinx Productions)
Genre: Documentary
Number of episodes: 1 x 90

GÉNÉRATIONS BURNOUT – Crave (French language) Previously Announced
In an overloaded society, where personal success merges with productivity and notifications never stop, two generations are sounding the alarm. GÉNÉRATIONS BURNOUT gives a voice to Canadians between the ages of 20 and 39 who have cracked but have also resisted. Through intimate testimonies and lucid experts, this documentary dismantles clichés: no, this is not a fragile generation, but a conscious one. Aware that work has changed, reference points have exploded, the effects of social networks on our minds, climate anxiety, and precariousness gnaw away at tomorrow. GÉNÉRATIONS BURNOUT is also a glimmer of light. A search for meaning. A step back. An attempt to rebuild differently, with less pressure, more mutual aid, and more truth. Above all, it’s an invitation to listen to ourselves, to slow down, and remember that taking care of ourselves is not a luxury, but a necessity.(The Offner Productions)
Genre: Documentary
Number of episodes: 1 x 60

HOSER: THE MOVIE – Crave
From Mark McKinney and yap films, this documentary explores one of the most iconic and misunderstood elements of Canadian culture: the “hoser,” a uniquely Canadian archetype who proudly embodies the country’s rough-around-the-edges charm. But behind the jokes and slaw-jawed stare is a Canadian icon that has been hiding in plain sight. Long portrayed on the world stage as “America’s Little Brother,” Canadians have politely held their tongue for decades. But today, as insanity reigns below the 49th parallel, senseless trade wars upend hundreds of years of goodwill, and the American government outright threatens to make Canada the 51st state, the Hoser offers a window in just what it means to be Canadian in 2025. Co-directed and produced by Nick and Mark McKinney. (yap films)
Genre: Documentary
Number of episodes: 1 x 90

JÉRÉMIE : RENDEZ-VOUS À LA PLAGE – Crave (French language)
JÉRÉMIE : RENDEZ-VOUS À LA PLAGE follows the choral quest of Claudia Bouvette, Lou-Pascal Tremblay, and their former comrades as they set foot on the set of their show, JÉRÉMIE. During this reunion, the auditions, the first encounters between the cast, memories of filming, the impact of the series on their lives, and their relationship with the public are recounted to cast a critical and embodied eye on the period of emerging adulthood. (Zone 3)
Genre: Documentary
Number of episodes: 1 x 60

MODERN WHORE – Crave Previously Announced
From director Nicole Bazuin, MODERN WHORE is a hybrid documentary that reimagines popular depictions of sex work through the lived experiences of writer, performer, and sex worker, Andrea Werhun. Based on her memoir Modern Whore, Andrea grapples with social stigma and reclaims her narrative in a series of funny, heartbreaking, and surprising stories. Directed by Nicole Bazuin and Produced by Lauren Grant, Nicole Bazuin and Andrea Werhun. (Clique Pictures and Virgin Twins)
Genre: Documentary
Number of episodes: 1 x 80

MONTANA MAVERICKS – CTV Life Channel
Heather is a New York City girl and best-selling author on a mission to conquer writer’s block and avoid paying back an advance on her next book. Her plans take a sudden swerve when she inherits a family ranch in Montana. With her two best friends, Heather heads out for an adventure intent on a quick sale but is blindsided both by the ranch’s dilapidated condition and by Cliff, the charming cowboy veterinarian next door who challenges her city ideals. Heather and her friends find more than they bargained for in this big sky adventure. (In association with Centinel Media, Harlequin Studios and Fremantle. A Neshama Entertainment Production)
Genre: Made-for-television film
Number of episodes: 1 x 120

MY NIGHTMARE STALKER – Oxygen True Crime
In this ripped-from-the-headlines new documentary, actress, mother, and survivor Eva LaRue bravely steps forward to reveal how she and her daughter Kaya survived 12 years of terror at the hands of their stalker, “Freddy Krueger”. (Forte Entertainment)
Genre: Documentary
Number of episodes: 1 x 90

ORDINARY GIRL IN A TIARA – CTV Life Channel
When vintage fashion devotee Caro Cartwright agrees to harbor her childhood nemesis turned couture heiress, Philippa Levreaux, fireworks explode. Despite their differences, these two women help each other wrangle the challenges around them to find a way forward, be their best selves, and fulfill their dreams. This tale of style and moxie proves that opposites not only attract, but can enrich the lives of anyone willing to take a chance on themselves and on true love. (In association with Centinel Media, Harlequin Studios and Fremantle. A Neshama Entertainment Production)
Genre: Made-for-television film
Number of episodes: 1 x 120

PAWS IN THE CITY – CTV Life Channel
Issa is a social media wiz on the rise, but when a mishap on her watch accidentally ruins a young starlet’s career – making Issa the most unemployable social media manager in Manhattan – she has no choice but to take the first job she can find. Which means caring for Camila, a glossy-maned and capricious dachshund diva. While ferrying Camila from playdates to pet psychics, Issa realizes the dog’s bark is worse than her bite – much like Camila’s attractive, yet reclusive owner, Theo. What starts as a way to keep a roof over her and her 14-year-old sister’s heads, turns into an opportunity for Issa to showcase her skills, reunite her family, and might just be the key to her success in life and love. (In association with Centinel Media, Harlequin Studios and Fremantle. A Neshama Entertainment Production)
Genre: Made-for-television film
Number of episodes: 1 x 120

RECIPE FOR ROMANCE – CTV Life Channel
Sari is given the long overdue opportunity to prove herself when her parents head for vacation, placing the family’s coffee shop in her hands. Sari’s big plans are derailed when a bakery run by the annoyingly handsome and charming Gabe opens up right next door. This launches a prank war to end all prank wars, bringing Sari and Gabe together in a story of love, family, community, and irresistibly delicious pastries. In the week leading up to the big Little Manila Festival, the two competitors will clash, kiss and make-up as they navigate their desire for each other and for success. (In association with Centinel Medial, Harlequin Studios and Fremantle. A Circle Blue and Freddie Films Production in association with Neshama Entertainment)
Genre: Made-for-television film
Number of episodes: 1 x 120

RELAX, OPEN YOUR EYES – Crave
Meet Carrie Wong, a quirky young mother of two who is quickly ascending the ranks of the global Cryonics community with a singular obsession: to create life everlasting for herself, her husband Witek, and their children. After the tragic death of a member of her tight knit Cryonics community shakes her confidence in her capacity to safely freeze people, she and Witek invest their life savings to build an experimental medical facility, The Futurist Club, in an attempt to turn science fiction into reality. (Grand Scheme)
Genre: Documentary
Number of episodes: 1 x 90

SAINTS & WARRIORS – Crave
A Hot Docs audience favourite documentary featuring leaders of iconic Indigenous-Haida basketball team, the Skidegate Saints, as they compete for two titles: defending their championship title at the 2024 All Native Basketball Tournament, and the political title battle for their lands and waters. (InnoNative, Grand Scheme, Uninterrupted Canada)
Genre: Documentary
Number of episodes: 1 x 90

SAVVY SHELDON FEELS GOOD AS HELL – CTV Life Channel
Savvy Sheldon is juggling a lot. A high-stress, low-thanks job, a situationship which has run its course, and the love-worn kitchen she inherited from her cherished grandma who left Savvy her love of cooking and a treasure trove of recipes. Supported by her ride or die mom and best friend, Savvy decides to take control of her destiny and sets out on some renovations, from her career to her kitchen. Isaiah, the dashing contractor, falls for more than Savvy’s delectable cuisine and may just be the secret ingredient to heating up Savvy’s love life as she finds her true calling. (In association with Centinel Media, Harlequin Studios and Fremantle. A Neshama Entertainment Production)
Genre: Made-for-television film
Number of episodes: 1 x 120

SECOND GUESSING FATE – CTV Life Channel
Gemma is a successful event planner with a full life. She has pretty much given up on dating until a fortune teller mysteriously shows up at one of her perfectly planned parties and predicts that Gemma is one last horrible date away from true love. When Gemma goes on what she hopes is her last blind date with Nick, anything and everything goes wrong, including crashing her car into a handsome wealthy stranger, Enzo. When the fortune teller’s predictions start to materialize, once cynical Gemma is ready to take a leap of faith. But, is Gemma misreading the signs? Only fate knows what’s in store for her. (In association with Centinel Media, Harlequin Studios and Fremantle. A Neshama Entertainment Production)
Genre: Made-for-television film
Number of episodes: 1 x 120

SKINNAMARINK FOREVER – Crave
SKINNAMARINK FOREVER is the unlikely story of three children’s entertainers, whose rise to prominence in Canada changed the landscape of children’s music forever. It tells the story of the past, present, and future of Sharon, Lois & Bram; from the humble beginnings of their self-funded first album, to the peak of their success, selling out auditoriums across North America, to asking the question, why, 45 years after their career began, is there a resurgence of people seeking their same message of love, acceptance and inclusion? Directed by Dan Slater. Produced by Matt Code, Aeschylus Poulos, Dan Slater, Adam Booth and Sara Taylor. (Hawkeye Pictures, Wildling Pictures, West Film).

(Wildling Pictures)
Genre: Documentary
Number of episodes: 1 x 90

SINGHS IN THE RING – Crave Previously Announced
SINGHS IN THE RING follows the wild, pile-driving phenomenon, The Great Gama Singh of Stampede Wrestling. From the old school 1970s era to now, this colourful and infectiously fun documentary rides the ropes of a Punjabi immigrant’s journey to Canadian icon, while his son Raj Singh wrestles his way to keep the family legacy going strong. (Fennessey Films & Score G Productions)
Genre: Documentary
Number of episodes: 1 x 90

TURTLE ISLAND RAP – Crave
TURTLE ISLAND RAP follows three young Indigenous rappers over a year as they fight to make it in the music industry, strive to be free of colonialism, and challenge prejudice through their art. (Scenario Media)
Genre: Documentary
Number of episodes: 1 x 90

WONDERLAND OF CHAOS – Crave
WONDERLAND OF CHAOS is about the mythic Mad Hatter’s Tea Party, a 1980s kids party venue created and run by teenagers, with a lore that ventures into urban legend. An oral history written by Sheila Heti summed it up as: “every weekend, a new group of unsuspecting middle-class Toronto parents would drop off their 7-12 year-olds for an hour or two of birthday revelry, replete with bodily endangerment, ritual humiliation, and untold heath-code violations.” (Jen Markowitz & Jacob Ulrich)
Genre: Documentary
Number of episodes: 1 x 90

(Photo/video credit: Mr. Will Wong)

#FIRSTLOOK: TOM CRUISE AWARDED GUINESS WORLD RECORD FOR PARACHUTE JUMPS

TOM CRUISE IS AWARDED GUINNESS WORLD RECORD ™ TITLE FOR MOST BURNING PARACHUTE JUMPS BY AN INDIVIDUAL WITH 16 JUMPS FOR MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE – THE FINAL RECKONING STUNT!

Learn more about this record feat in this brand-new Featurette:

MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE – THE FINAL RECKONING IS ONLY IN THEATRES, 4DX, SCREENX, PREMIUM LARGE FORMATS, AND IMAX NOW!

(Photo/video credit: Paramount Pictures Canada)

#FIRSTLOOK: NEW TRAILER FOR “ALIEN: EARTH”

Today, Disney+ released the official trailer and key art for FX’s “Alien: Earth,” the much-anticipated sci-fi drama from Emmy®-Award winning producer Noah Hawley.

The new drama series based on the acclaimed franchise premieres with two episodes on Tuesday, August 12, 2025 on FX and Disney+.

New episodes will air each following Tuesday. When the mysterious deep space research vessel USCSS Maginot crash-lands on Earth, “Wendy” (Sydney Chandler) and a ragtag group of tactical soldiers make a fateful discovery that puts them face-to-face with the planet’s greatest threat in FX’s “Alien: Earth.”

In the year 2120, the Earth is governed by five corporations: Prodigy, Weyland-Yutani, Lynch, Dynamic and Threshold. In this Corporate Era, cyborgs (humans with both biological and artificial parts) and synthetics (humanoid robots with artificial intelligence) exist alongside humans. But the game is changed when the wunderkind Founder and CEO of Prodigy Corporation unlocks a new technological advancement: hybrids (humanoid robots infused with human consciousness). The first hybrid prototype named “Wendy” marks a new dawn in the race for immortality. After Weyland-Yutani’s spaceship collides into Prodigy City, “Wendy” and the other hybrids encounter mysterious life forms more terrifying than anyone could have ever imagined.

Led by Chandler, the series showcases an expansive international cast, which includes Timothy Olyphant (“Kirsh”), Alex Lawther (“Hermit”), Samuel Blenkin (“Boy Kavalier”), Babou Ceesay (“Morrow”), Adrian Edmondson (“Atom Eins”), David Rysdahl (“Arthur Sylvia”), Essie Davis (“Dame Sylvia”), Lily Newmark (“Nibs”), Erana James (“Curly”), Adarsh Gourav (“Slightly”), Jonathan Ajayi (“Smee”), Kit Young (“Tootles”), Diêm Camille (“Siberian”), Moe Bar-El (“Rashidi”) and Sandra Yi Sencindiver (“Yutani”).

FX’s “Alien: Earth” is created for television and executive produced by Peabody and Emmy® Award-winning Noah Hawley. Ridley Scott, David W. Zucker, Joseph Iberti, Dana Gonzales and Clayton Krueger also serve as executive producers. “Alien: Earth” is produced by FX Productions.

#FIRSTLOOK: “LURKER” COMING TO MUBI CANADA

LURKER arrives August 29, 2025 in theatres and today we get a new Trailer for this Film by Alex Russell. This will premiere at the Fantasia Festival in Montreal!

Writer & Director: Alex Russell

Producers: Alex Orlovsky, Duncan Montomery, Galen Core, Marc Marrie, Charlie McDowell, Archie Madekwe, Francesco Melzi D’Eril, Olmo Schnabel, Jack Selby

Executive Producers: Mal Ward, Matt Aselton, Alfonso Angoitia Legorreta, Gabriele Moratti, Lily Collins, Nicholas Wirth, Nicol Pone, Ben Shafer

Principal Cast: Théodore Pellerin, Archie Madekwe, Zack Fox, Havana Rose Liu, Wale Onayemi, Daniel Zolghadri, and Sunny Suljic

Score By: Kenny Beats, Dijon, Rex Orange County; Performed by Archie Madekwe

2025 / United States / 100 minutes

ABOUT WRITER/ DIRECTOR ALEX RUSSELL

Alex Russell is the writer & director behind LURKER, which premiered at the 2025 Sundance Film Festival. He most recently served as a Co-Executive Producer on Netflix/A24’s BEEF, for which he won an Emmy award for Outstanding Limited or Anthology Series. And he was recently a Supervising Producer on FX’s THE BEAR. His episode – ep 207 – titled “Forks,” was one of the best reviewed episodes of television last year and nominated for a WGA award. He got his start as a staff writer on the first two seasons of DAVE – and was also recently a Producer on Hulu’s series INTERIOR CHINATOWN.

About MUBI

MUBI is a global streaming service, production company and film distributor dedicated to elevating great cinema. MUBI creates, curates, acquires and champions visionary films, bringing them to audiences all over the world.

MUBI is a place to discover ambitious films, from both iconic directors and emerging auteurs. All carefully chosen by MUBI’s curators. With MUBI GO, members in select countries can get a free ticket every week to see the best new films in cinemas. And Notebook explores all sides of cinema culture — both in print and online.

Some previous and upcoming MUBI Releases include: Coralie Fargeat’s The Substance, Luca Guadagnino’s Queer, Joshua Oppenheimer’s The End, Magnus von Horn’s The Girl with the Needle, Pinny Grylls & Sam Crane’s Grand Theft Hamlet, Sofia Coppola’s Priscilla, Ira Sachs’ Passages, Pedro Almodóvar’s Strange Way of Life, Molly Manning Walker’s How to Have Sex, Aki Kaurismäki’s Fallen Leaves, Charlotte Wells’ Aftersun, Park Chan-wook’s Decision to Leave, Joachim Trier’s The Worst Person in the World, Lukas Dhont’s Close, and Céline Sciamma’s Petite Maman.

MUBI Productions include Kelly Reichardt’s The Mastermind starring Josh O’Connor, Christopher Andrews’ Bring Them Down starring Christopher Abbott and Barry Keoghan, Elizabeth Sankey’s Witches, and Bill Ross IV and Turner Ross’ Gasoline Rainbow. MUBI Co-productions include Jim Jarmusch’s Father Mother Sister Brother starring Adam Driver, Mayim Bialik, Tom Waits, Charlotte Rampling, Cate Blanchett, Vicky Krieps, Indya Moore and Luka Sabbat, Karim Aïnouz’s Rosebush Pruning starring Callum Turner, Riley Keough, Jamie Bell, Lukas Gage, Elena Anaya, Tracy Letts, Elle Fanning and Pamela Anderson, and Michel Franco’s Memory starring Jessica Chastain and Peter Sarsgaard.

Founded in 2007 by Efe Cakarel, MUBI is the biggest community of film lovers anywhere, with members across 190 different countries. MUBI is headquartered in London, with 15 offices across the world and over 400 employees. MUBI acquired renowned sales agent and production company The Match Factory and Match Factory Productions in January 2022, and a majority stake in leading Benelux film distributor Cinéart in February 2024.

Subscription plans are $14.99 a month or $119.88 for 12 months, or $19.99 a month or $167.88 for 12 months to include MUBI GO. MUBI is available on the web, Roku devices, Apple Vision Pro, Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV, LG and Samsung Smart TVs, as well as on mobile devices including iPad, iPhone and Android.

#FIRSTLOOK: “THE TWISTED TALE OF AMANDA KNOX” COMING TO DISNEY+

Today, Disney+ announced that the Hulu Original limited series “The Twisted Tale of Amanda Knox,” will premiere on Wednesday, August 20, 2025 on Disney+ in Canada, with two episodes at launch, then one new episode weekly.

A limited series inspired by the story of how Amanda Knox was wrongfully convicted for the tragic murder of her roommate, Meredith Kercher, and her 16-year odyssey to set herself free. The series stars Grace Van Patten, Sharon Horgan, John Hoogenakker, Francesco Acquaroli, Giuseppe De Domenico and Roberta Mattei.

“The Twisted Tale of Amanda Knox” hails from 20th Television in association with The Littlefield Company. KJ Steinberg (“This Is Us”) is creator and executive producer. Executive producers include Warren Littlefield, Lisa Harrison, Ann Johnson, & Graham Littlefield (The Littlefield Company); Monica Lewinsky (Alt Ending Productions); Amanda Knox & Chris Robinson (Knox Robinson Productions); and Michael Uppendahl, who also directs.

Robust parental controls ensure that Disney+ remains a suitable viewing experience for everyone in the family. Subscribers can set access limits on mature content and create PIN-protected profiles alongside the already existing Junior Mode profiles to give parents and guardians peace of mind.

#FOOD: ARIANNA X TINY MARKET CO COLLABORATION

On Monday, June 16, 2025 Arianna—the modern Italian restaurant on the fourth floor of Harbour Sixty—will host a one-night-only collaboration with Tiny Market Co, the beloved west-end pasta shop known for its handmade noodles and fiercely loyal following.

Starting at 5:00 p.m., the kitchen will offer a special collaborative menu featuring six exclusive new dishes from the Arianna team and six from the Tiny Market team, alongside a selection of Arianna’s signature à la carte offerings. Guests dining at Arianna that evening will have the option to order from this collaborative menu.

The menu will include dishes such as brûlée figs, vitello tonnato, duck rillette with focaccia, and creative pastas like casarecce with lamb ragu and parm & mascarpone raviolo al uovo with brown butter and lemon zest. Main courses will also be featured, including duck breast with Swiss chard purée and beet agrodolce.

Since opening in March 2025, Arianna has quickly made its mark with its playful, refined approach to Italian cuisine—where tradition meets bold flavour and modern technique. This special evening continues that ethos, bringing together two different but complementary culinary philosophies: one rooted in precision and polish, the other in intimacy and heart.

This is Arianna’s first collaborative event, and Tiny Market Co was a natural partner. Founded during the pandemic in a home kitchen, Tiny Market has grown into one of Toronto’s most respected boutique pasta producers—known for their pasta classes, intimate tasting menus, and wholesale program serving many of the city’s top restaurants.

Feature menu begins at 5:00 p.m. on Sunday, June 16. Limited seatings available. Reservations recommended.

Arianna
Located on the fourth floor of Harbour Sixty
60 Harbour Street, Toronto
Dinner service nightly | 5:00 p.m. – 12:00 a.m.
IG: @arianna.harboursixty | @harboursixty
Reservations for Arianna x Tiny Market Co. on June 16th available on OpenTable.

#SPOTTED: BRITT LOWER AND MILO VENTIMIGLIA IN TORONTO FILMING “I WILL FIND YOU”

BRITT LOWER continues to see her career flourish after many years of cutting her craft. She has won several accolades for her work as Helly R. in Apple TV+ series SEVERANCE, and just was nominated for a Canadian Screen Award for her performance in DARKEST MIRIAM (filmed in Toronto).

She’s back in the City again working on upcoming Netflix series I WILL FIND YOU, in which she stars alongside Sam Worthington and Milo Ventimiglia. The eight-episode Mini-Series centers on a man (Worthington) wrongly-convicted of killing his son. This is expected to film around town through August. Lower plays a journalist of former glory, looking to reclaim her career, landing upon a groundbreaking lead that could relaunch her career.

While we missed Lower at the Screen Awards this past weekend, she was attending the Gotham Awards in New York, we spotted her filming. She is the kindest soul ever, stopping for a quick hello and a snap between scenes. Adore her!

Was amazing seeing her and the amazing and almost unrecognizable Ventimiglia (This is Us, Gilmore Girls) between scenes!

A quick moment:

@mrwillwong Britt Lower x Milo Ventimiglia in Toronto filming upcoming Netflix series, I WILL FIND YOU. Series stars.Sam Worthington as a man wrongly-accused of killing his son. #iwillfindyou #toronto #filming #severance #brittlower #miloventimiglia ♬ Wolf – Yeah Yeah Yeahs

(Photo/video credit: Mr. Will Wong)

#FIRSTLOOK: “HEATED RIVALRY” NOW IN PRODUCTION

Production is now underway on the Crave Original Series Heated Rivalry from Accent Aigu Entertainment, as announced today. The highly anticipated series is based on Rachel Reid’s best-selling cult classic novel, and written and directed by the award-winning Jacob Tierney (Letterkenny, Shoresy, The Trotsky). The six-episode series has been filming throughout the Spring in Toronto, Hamilton, Guelph and Muskoka in Ontario.

The production brings together a dynamic ensemble of emerging and established actors including, François Arnaud (Twinless, Fucktoys, The Borgias), Robbie G.K. (Utopia Falls), Sophie Nélisse (Yellowjackets), Dylan Walsh (The Highest Stakes, Nip/Tuck), Christina Chang (The Good Doctor, Unstable), and Ksenia Daniela Kharlamova (Robyn Hood, The Boys) and it introduces Hudson Williams (Tracker, Allegiance) and Connor Storrie (Joker: Folie à Deux, Riley) in the lead roles of Shane Hollander and Ilya Rozanov.

Created by Tierney, Heated Rivalry tells the epic story of hockey’s steamiest secret — from a tangled, confusing connection to an undeniable, all-consuming bond — culminating in a powerful love story. Shane Hollander and Ilya Rozanov are two of the biggest stars in Major League Hockey, bound by ambition, rivalry and a magnetic pull neither of them fully understands. What begins as a secret fling between two confused teenagers at 17 evolves into a years-long journey of love, denial, and self-discovery. Over the next eight years, as they chase glory on the ice, they struggle to navigate their feelings off of it. Torn between the sport they live for and the love they can’t ignore, Shane and Ilya must decide if there’s room in their fiercely competitive world for something as fragile—and powerful—as real love.

“Heated Rivalry had me hooked from the very first chapter. At its core, it’s a beautiful love story with characters who feel real and so deeply human. Hudson and Connor are bringing Shane and Ilya to life with all the heart, heat, and chemistry that made the book such a fan obsession. This series is exactly what we had in mind when we started Accent Agui – bold, resonant storytelling with global reach. We’re beyond excited to bring it to the screen,” said Jacob Tierney.

“We at Accent Aigu Entertainment, along with our entire team and partners, couldn’t be more excited to bring Rachel Reid’s beloved Game Changer series to life. From the get-go, Bell Media and Crave have shared our passion for bringing this spicy, unforgettable story to the screen. Fans of the book will be thrilled by our phenomenal cast and the chemistry they bring to portraying some of the romance genre’s most endearing characters. This story is more than just enemies to lovers — it’s a joyful, queer adult romance set against one of the most gladiatorial sports there is,” said Brendan Brady, Accent Aigu Entertainment.

Heated Rivalry is executive produced by Jacob Tierney and Brendan Brady, with Rachel Reid serving as a consulting producer. Bell Media is handling international distribution rights.

Key creative roles include Jackson Parrell (North of North, Anne with an E) as Director of Photography; Aidan Leroux (Orphan Black: Echoes, Ginny & Georgia) as Production Designer; Hanna Puley (BlackBerry, Brother) as Costume Designer; and Polaris Music Prize nominee Peter Peter as Composer. Editing is led by Arthur Tarnowski (The Sticky, Deadfall) and Veronique Barbe (Big Little Lies, Sharp Objects).

For Bell Media: Rachel Goldstein-Couto is Head of Development; Alison Korogyi is Senior Production Executive; Adam Feigen is Scripted Development Executive; Sarah Fowlie is Head of Production; and Carlyn Kebluc is General Manager. Justin Stockman is Vice President, Content Development & Programming.

Talent representation includes: Hudson Williams by RED Management; Connor Storrie by Sovereign Talent Group and Marina Masowietsky; François Arnaud by IAG and Anonymous Content; Robbie G.K. by The Talent House; Sophie Nélisse by CAA and Brillstein Entertainment Partners; Dylan Walsh by IAG and Bob McGowan; Christina Chang by Strand Entertainment; Ksenia Daniela Kharlamova by Hero Artists and Brave Artists Management; and Jacob Tierney by CAA, 3 Arts and GGA. Accent Aigu Entertainment represented by CAA and Jayme Alter (Dentons LLC).

Financing for the production provided by Bell Media, with the financial participation of the Canada Media Fund and the Bell Fund.

ABOUT ACCENT AIGU ENTERTAINMENT

Founded in 2023 by writer, director, and producer Jacob Tierney and Brendan Brady, Accent Aigu Entertainment is a next-generation Canadian production company focused on developing and producing premium scripted content for global audiences. Jacob and Brendan bring a wealth of experience from the Canadian film and television landscape. Prior to launching Accent Aigu, the duo spent four years collaborating on over forty episodes of the acclaimed series Letterkenny and its spinoff, Shoresy. Through freezing winter shoots and sun-drenched summer productions, they discovered a powerful creative chemistry and a shared professional ethos. Accent Aigu Entertainment is the natural evolution of that partnership. Visit accent-aigu.ca for more information.

#SPOTTED: ANTONI POROWSKI IN TORONTO FOR HOUSE OF PERONI NASTRO AZZURRO 0.0%

Queer Eye‘s ANTONI POROWSKI graced us with his presence tonight at a bash celebrating Peroni Nastro Azzurro 0.0% and Scuderia Ferrari HP’s collaboration. Toronto will get a chance to preview this joint effort at a limited time pop-up taking place at 131 Bloor West until June 15, 2025 only!

The experience, free of charge, includes a first-of-its-kind in Canada photo op with a Scuderia Ferrari HP Showcar, plus a chance to try infusions and authentic Italian Pizza (by way of Piano Piano) inspired by racing icons Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton. Delicious.

Porowski arrived at the celebration, preparing No. 16 (Leclerc) – an orchard and citrus-flavoured creation containing Peroni Nastro Azzurro 0.0%, and also No. 44 (Hamilton) containing Peroni Nastro Azzurro 0.0%, maple syrup, and smoked sea salt. Both contained non-alcoholic Agave spirits from Almave, Hamilton’s brand.

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#FIRSTLOOK: NEW TRAILER FOR “HEADS OF STATE”

Heads of State premieres globally on Prime Video July 2, 2025. The film is an action-packed comedy about the U.S. President (played by John Cena) and the UK Prime Minister (played by Idris Elba), who must set aside their rivalry to thwart a global conspiracy and save the world — if they can work together.

The film is a global adventure blending explosive action and sharp comedic banter that takes audiences on the run and for a thrilling ride.

The film combines fast-paced action sequences and creative stunts with a heavy dose of nostalgia fit with all of the 90s charm of the golden era of buddy action comedies.

This film is helmed by Ilya Naishuller, the filmmaker behind Hardcore Henry (2015) and Nobody (2021).

The film features an all-star ensemble cast including Idris Elba, John Cena, Priyanka Chopra Jonas, Carla Gugino, Jack Quaid, Stephen Root, Sarah Niles, Richard Coyle and Paddy Considine.

The film reunites John Cena and Idris Elba since The Suicide Squad — but this time, they’re not trying to kill each other…probably.

ABOUT HEADS OF STATE

In the action-comedy Heads of State, the UK Prime Minister Sam Clarke (Idris Elba) and U.S. President Will Derringer (John Cena) have a not-so-friendly and very public rivalry that jeopardizes their countries’ “special relationship.” But when they become the targets of a powerful and ruthless foreign adversary—who proves more than a match for the two leaders’ security forces—they are begrudgingly forced to rely on the only two people they can trust: each other. Ultimately allied with the brilliant MI6 agent Noel Bisset (Priyanka Chopra Jonas), they must go on the run and find a way to work together long enough to thwart a global conspiracy that threatens the entire free world. The film also stars Paddy Considine, Stephen Root, Carla Gugino, Jack Quaid and Sarah Niles and is directed by Ilya Naishuller.

Directed by Ilya Naishuller

Screenplay by Josh Appelbaum & André Nemec and Harrison Query

Story by Harrison Query

Produced by Peter Safran, p.g.a. and John Rickard, p.g.a.

Executive Produced by Marcus Viscidi, Josh Appelbaum, André Nemec, John Cena, Idris Elba

Starring Idris Elba, John Cena, Priyanka Chopra Jonas, Carla Gugino, Jack Quaid, Stephen Root, Sarah Niles, Richard Coyle and Paddy Considine