#FIRSTLOOK: NEW TRAILER FOR “YOU’RE CORDIALLY INVITED”

Today we get a new Trailer for YOU”RE CORDIALLY INVITED pairing heavyweights Will Ferrell and Reese Witherspoon! Coming to Prime Video Canada January 30, 2025.

When two weddings are accidentally booked on the same day at the same venue, each bridal party is challenged with preserving their family’s special moment while making the most of the unanticipated tight quarters. In a hilarious battle of determination and grit, the father of the bride (Will Ferrell) and sister of the other bride (Reese Witherspoon) chaotically go head-to-head as they stop at nothing to uphold an unforgettable celebration for their loved ones.

Written and Directed by Nicholas Stoller

Produced by Nicholas Stoller p.g.a., Conor Welch, Reese Witherspoon, Lauren Neustadter, Will Ferrell, Jessica Elbaum

Executive Produced by Alex Brown, Brendan O’Brien, Ted Gidlow

Starring Will Ferrell, Reese Witherspoon, Geraldine Viswanathan, Meredith Hagner, Jimmy Tatro, Stony Blyden, Leanne Morgan, Rory Scovel, Keyla Monterroso Mejia, Ramona Young, Jack McBrayer and Celia Weston

#FIRSTLOOK: NEW TRAILER FOR “THE SIMPSONS” HOLIDAY SPECIAL “O C’MON ALL YE FAITHFUL”

Today, Disney+ revealed the trailer for “The Simpsons” all-new holiday special “O C’mon All Ye Faithful,” premiering December 17 exclusively on Disney+. Derren Brown guest stars in the holiday special, which also features musical performances from Patti LaBelle and Pentatonix. The Christmas-themed double episode is launching timed to the 35th anniversary of “The Simpsons” original Christmas special which aired on December 17, 1989. The trailer for the upcoming Disney+ exclusive special is available here:

Famed British mentalist, Derren Brown, comes to Springfield and uses psychological tricks and showmanship to raise the town’s Christmas spirit. When Homer gets hypnotized and mistakenly believes he is Santa Claus, it sets off a cheery chain-reaction and causes everyone to question what they believe and to explore the meaning of “miracle.” Featuring musical performances by Patti LaBelle and Pentatonix, this special double episode marks the 35th anniversary of the original Christmas special from “The Simpsons” (“Simpsons Roasting on an Open Fire”) and airs exclusively on Disney+ starting December 17.

In addition to 36 seasons of “The Simpsons,” Disney+ is also home to “The Simpsons Movie” and more than 10 shorts featuring the Simpsons family. All these and more can be found in “The Simpsons” collection on the streaming service: www.disneyplus.com/en-ca/franchise/the-simpsons.

#SPOTTED: ALLAN HAWCO AND JOSÉPHINE JOBERT IN TORONTO FOR “SAINT-PIERRE”

Delighted to attend a special screening of upcoming CBC series SAINT-PIERRE! This mark’s Allan Hawco‘s return, not only as an Actor, but he is produces, writes, and is a showrunner. The series centers on Inspector Donny Fitzgerald (Hawco) who is exiled to the remote territory of Saint-Pierre after a scandal. As he heals his heartbreak, he gets paired-up with Deputy Chief Geneviève Archambault (Joséphine Jobert). While the two have conflicting styles, this guarantees Comedy while they solve some very exciting crimes!

Both Hawco and Jobert attended a special screening at Norm Jewison Cinema in Hazelton Hotel, speaking with CBC‘s Tom Power about their experience making what looks to be a very successful show! This is Jobert‘s first time acting in English after having built a successful career in her native France. She also lived in Montreal for a duration. This has all the makings of a series that would get lots of recognition at the Canadian Screen Awards, just saying.

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SAINT-PIERRE arrives January 6, 2025 9 PM ET on CBC and CBC Gem.

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#FIRSTLOOK: SHONDALAND’S “THE RESIDENCE” ARRIVES MARCH 20, 2025 ON NETFLIX

The Residence is a screwball whodunnit set in the upstairs, downstairs, and backstairs of the White House, among the eclectic staff of the world’s most famous mansion. Uzo Aduba stars as Cordelia Cupp, a consulting detective for the Metropolitan Police Department. Known for her wry humour, relentless pursuit of truth, and sharp eye for human behaviour, Cupp is the most sought-after detective in the world—and an avid birder to boot. Joining her is Randall Park as Special Agent Edwin Park of the FBI, who is tasked with partnering with Cupp during a high-stakes State Dinner. While Park harbors skepticism about Cupp’s unconventional methods, their dynamic promises to be as intriguing as the mystery they seek to unravel.

The series also stars Giancarlo Esposito, Edwina Findley, Molly Griggs, Jason Lee, Ken Marino, Al Mitchell, Dan Perrault, Bronson Pinchot, Julieth Restrepo, Mel Rodriguez, Susan Kelechi Watson, Isiah Whitlock Jr., Mary Wiseman and more.

About The Residence

Logline:
132 rooms. 157 suspects. One dead body. One wildly eccentric detective. One disastrous State Dinner. The Residence is a screwball whodunnit set in the upstairs, downstairs, and backstairs of the White House, among the eclectic staff of the world’s most famous mansion.

Uzo Aduba plays Cordelia Cupp, a consulting detective for the Metropolitan Police Department. Wry, funny, relentless, intensely focused, supremely confident, an astute observer of human behavior, and a legendary birder, Cupp is the most sought-after detective in the world.

Randall Park plays Special Agent, FBI, Edwin Park. Federal agent assigned to work alongside Detective Cordelia Cupp on the night of the State Dinner. Park is skeptical of Cupp’s unique investigative style. He’s our Watson.

Episodes: 8 episodes x 1 hour
Creator/Showrunner/Writer/Executive Producer: Paul William Davies (Scandal, For the People)
Executive Producers: Shonda Rhimes and Betsy Beers
Inspired by the book, The Residence by Kate Andersen Brower
Starring: Uzo Aduba (Cordelia Cupp), Giancarlo Esposito (A.B. Wynter), Edwina Findley (Sheila Cannon), Molly Griggs (Lilly Schumacher), Jason Lee (Tripp Morgan), Ken Marino (Harry Hollinger), Al Mitchell (Rollie Bridgewater), Randall Park (Edwin Park), Dan Perrault (Colin Trask), Bronson Pinchot (Didier Gotthard), Julieth Restrepo (Elsyie Chayle), Mel Rodriguez (Bruce Geller), Susan Kelechi Watson (Jasmine Haney), Isiah Whitlock Jr. (Larry Dokes), Mary Wiseman (Marvella)
Guest stars: Eliza Coupe (Senator Margery Bay Bix), Jane Curtin (Nan Cox), Paul Fitzgerald (President Perry Morgan), Barrett Foa (Elliott Morgan), Al Franken (Senator Aaron Filkins), Spencer Garrett (Wally Glick), Taran Killam (St. Pierre), Julian McMahon (PM Stephen Roos), Kylie Minogue (Herself), Matt Oberg (Nick Simms), Brett Tucker (David Rylance)

#GIVEAWAY: ENTER FOR A CHANCE TO WIN PASSES TO AN ADVANCE SCREENING OF “BETTER MAN”

Paramount Pictures Canada x Mr. Will are thrilled to give Readers a chance to see BETTER MAN, global superstar Robbie Williams‘ musical biopic!

Screenings take.place as follows:

TORONTO

Date: Monday, December 16th

Time: 7:00PM

Location: Cineplex Cinemas Varsity & VIP

MONTREAL ENG

Date: Wednesday, January 8th

Time: 7:00PM

Location: Cineplex Cinemas Forum & VIP

MONTREAL FRE

Date: Wednesday, January 8th

Time: 7:00PM

Location: Cineplex Cinemas Quartier Latin

VANCOUVER

Date: Wednesday, January 8th

Time: 7:00PM

Location: Scotiabank Theatre Vancouver

OFFICIAL SYNOPSIS:
Better Man is based on the true story of the meteoric rise, dramatic fall, and remarkable resurgence of British pop superstar Robbie Williams, one of the greatest entertainers of all time. Under the visionary direction of Michael Gracey (The Greatest Showman), the film is uniquely told from Williams’ perspective, capturing his signature wit and indomitable spirit. It follows Robbie’s journey from childhood, to being the youngest member of chart-topping boyband Take That, through to his unparalleled achievements as a record-breaking solo artist – all the while confronting the challenges that stratospheric fame and success can bring. 

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Paramount Pictures Canada release BETTER MAN Christmas Day.

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#FIRSTLOOK: AZIZ ANSARI BRINGS “HYPOTHETICAL” TOUR TO MONTREAL

Today, award winning comedian, actor, director, and writer Aziz Ansari announced his brand new Hypothetical Tour, with MRG Live presenting his stop in Montréal at Théâtre St-Denis on March 27, 2025.

Tickets go on sale on Friday, December 13th at 10AM ET at https://www.azizansari.com/. Fans can access the MRG Live presale on Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at 10:00 AM ET.

Aziz Ansari is an award-winning actor, director, writer and comedian. He co-created, writes, directs, and stars in the Netflix original series Master of None for which he has won two Emmys for Outstanding Comedy Writing as well as Emmy and DGA Award nominations for his directing. In October of 2025, he will release the film Good Fortune which he wrote, directed, and co-stars with Keanu Reeves and Seth Rogen. He is also known for co-starring in NBC’s Parks and Recreation and for being one of the few headlining comedians ever to sell out Madison Square Garden. In 2019, he released his 5th standup for Netflix entitled Right Now directed by Spike Jonze to critical acclaim and a Grammy nomination. His latest special Nightclub Comedian is now streaming on Netflix.

ABOUT MRG LIVE

MRG Live is a leading independent North American concert and entertainment production company. Founded in 2008, MRG Live has since become Canada’s largest concert and entertainment promotion company and expanded into the USA in 2020. The company produces over 1,000 events annually, servicing MRG’s 9 owned, operated or programmed venues, and producing concerts across Canada and in key US markets ranging from clubs to theatres to arenas. Our strategic approach focuses on developing and growing artists and markets, while never forgetting the importance of the fan experience.

#FIRSTLOOK: “STAR TREK: SECTION 31” STARRING MICHELLE YEOH ARRIVES JANUARY 24, 2025 – NEW TRAILER

Paramount+ announced that its original movie STAR TREK: SECTION 31 will premiere on Friday, January 24, exclusively on Paramount+ in Canada, the U.S. and international markets where the service is available. A new Trailer has been revealed.

In the movie, Yeoh reprises her fan-favorite role as Emperor Philippa Georgiou – a character she played in STAR TREK: DISCOVERY’s first season – who joins a secret division of Starfleet. Tasked with protecting the United Federation of Planets, she also must face the sins of her past.

STAR TREK: SECTION 31 also stars Omari Hardwick (Power), Kacey Rohl (Hannibal), Emmy® winner Sam Richardson (Ted Lasso), Sven Ruygrok (One Piece), Robert Kazinsky (Pacific Rim), Canadian Humberly Gonzalez (Ginny & Georgia) and James Hiroyuki Liao (Barry). Miku Martineau (Kate) portrays a young Philippa Georgiou.

Written by Craig Sweeny and directed by Olatunde Osunsanmi, STAR TREK: SECTION 31 is executive produced by Alex Kurtzman, Craig Sweeny, Aaron Baiers, Olatunde Osunsanmi, Frank Siracusa, John Weber, Rod Roddenberry, Trevor Roth and Michelle Yeoh and is produced by CBS Studios in association with Secret Hideout and Roddenberry Entertainment. SECTION 31 was filmed in Toronto earlier this year.

STAR TREK: SECTION 31 will be available to stream exclusively on Paramount+ in Canada, the U.S. and in all international markets where the service is available. The movie is distributed by Paramount Global Content Distribution.

The STAR TREK franchise on Paramount+ also includes STAR TREK: STRANGE NEW WORLDS, the animated series STAR TREK: LOWER DECKS and the new original series STAR TREK: STARFLEET ACADEMY, which is currently in production in Toronto. All seasons of the award-winning original series STAR TREK: DISCOVERY, starring Sonequa Martin-Green, and the critically acclaimed original series STAR TREK: PICARD, starring Patrick Stewart reprising the iconic role of Jean-Luc Picard, are also available to stream.

About Paramount+

Paramount+ is a global digital subscription video streaming service from Paramount that features a mountain of premium entertainment for audiences of all ages. Internationally, the streaming service features an expansive library of original series, hit shows and popular movies across every genre from world-renowned brands and production studios, including SHOWTIME®, BET, CBS, Comedy Central, MTV, Nickelodeon, Paramount Pictures and the Smithsonian Channel™, in addition to a robust offering of premier local content. The service is currently live in Australia, Austria, Canada, the Caribbean, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Latin America, Switzerland, the U.K. and the U.S.

For more information about Paramount+, please visit www.paramountplus.com, and follow @ParamountPlusCA on social media.

About CBS Studios

CBS Studios is one of the world’s leading producers of entertainment programming, with dozens of globally popular series for broadcast and streaming. The Studio’s expansive portfolio includes a diverse slate of commercially successful and critically acclaimed programming which includes genre-defining franchises such as NCIS and the STAR TREK universe, fan-favorite comedies such as FRASIER and GHOSTS, the newly reimagined MATLOCK, and buzzy international and local productions such as COLIN FROM ACCOUNTS and upcoming KING & CONQUEROR.

#GIVEAWAY: ENTER FOR A CHANCE TO WIN PASSES TO AN ADVANCE SCREENING OF “WOLF MAN”

Universal Pictures Canada x Mr. Will qant to give readers in Toronto and Montreal a chance to win passes to an Advance Screening of WOLF MAN.

Advance screenings will be held Wednesday January 15 , 2024 at 7 pm in:

·         Toronto: Scotiabank Theatre 

·         Montreal EN: Cinema Banque Scotia 

Synopsis:

From Blumhouse and visionary writer-director Leigh Whannell, the creators of the chilling modern monster tale The Invisible Man, comes a terrifying new lupine nightmare: Wolf Man.

Golden Globe nominee Christopher Abbott (Poor Things, It Comes at Night) stars as Blake, a San Francisco husband and father, who inherits his remote childhood home in rural Oregon after his own father vanishes and is presumed dead. With his marriage to his high-powered wife, Charlotte (Emmy winner Julia Garner; Ozark, Inventing Anna), fraying, Blake persuades Charlotte to take a break from the city and visit the property with their young daughter, Ginger (Matlida Firth; Hullraisers, Coma).

But as the family approaches the farmhouse in the dead of night, they’re attacked by an unseen animal and, in a desperate escape, barricade themselves inside the home as the creature prowls the perimeter. As the night stretches on, however, Blake begins to behave strangely, transforming into something unrecognizable, and Charlotte will be forced to decide whether the terror within their house is more lethal than the danger without.

The film co-stars Sam Jaeger (The Handmaid’s Tale), Ben Prendergast (The Sojourn Audio Drama) and Benedict Hardie (The Invisible Man), with newcomer Zac Chandler, Beatriz Romilly (Shortland Street) and Milo Cawthorne (Shortland Street).

Genre: Horror, Thriller

Cast: Christopher Abbott, Julia Garner, Sam Jaeger, Matilda Firth, Benedict Hardie, Ben, Prendergast, Zac Chandler, Beatriz Romilly, and Milo Cawthorne

Director: Leigh Whannell

Written by: Leigh Whannell, Curt Sidomak, and Corbett Tuck

Producers: Jason Blum p.g.a, and Ryan Gosling

Executive Producer: Leigh Whannell, Beatriz Sequeira, Mel Turner, and Ken Kao

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Universal Pictures Canada release WOLF MAN in theatres January 17, 2025.

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#GOLDENGLOBES: “EMILIA PÉREZ” LEADS NOMINEES AT 2025 GOLDEN GLOBE AWARDS

Jacqies Audiard‘s Drug Cartel Musical EMILIA PÉREZ dominates the 2025 Golden Globe Awards with ten nominations in the Motion Picture categories, ahead of Brady Corbett‘s THE BRUTALIST with seven nods. FX series THE BEAR dominates the Television categories with five nominations.

The Awards are live to air January 5, 2025 at 8:00 p.m on CBS.

See the full list of nominees below:

BEST MOTION PICTURE – DRAMA

THE BRUTALIST (A24)

A COMPLETE UNKNOWN (Searchlight Pictures)

CONCLAVE (Focus Features)

DUNE: PART TWO (Warner Bros. Pictures)

NICKEL BOYS (Orion Pictures / Amazon MGM Studios)

SEPTEMBER 5 (Paramount Pictures)

BEST MOTION PICTURE – MUSICAL OR COMEDY

ANORA (NEON)

CHALLENGERS (Amazon MGM Studios)

EMILIA PÉREZ (Netflix)

A REAL PAIN (Searchlight Pictures)

THE SUBSTANCE (MUBI)

WICKED (Universal Pictures)

BEST MOTION PICTURE – ANIMATED

FLOW (Sideshow / Janus Films)

INSIDE OUT 2 (Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures)

MEMOIR OF A SNAIL (IFC Films)

MOANA 2 (Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures)

WALLACE & GROMIT: VENGEANCE MOST FOWL (Netflix)

THE WILD ROBOT (Universal Pictures)

CINEMATIC AND BOX OFFICE ACHIEVEMENT

ALIEN: ROMULUS (Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures)

BEETLEJUICE BEETLEJUICE (Warner Bros. Pictures)

DEADPOOL & WOLVERINE (Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures)

GLADIATOR II (Paramount Pictures)

INSIDE OUT 2 (Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures)

TWISTERS (Universal Pictures)

WICKED (Universal Pictures)

THE WILD ROBOT (Universal Pictures)

BEST MOTION PICTURE – NON-ENGLISH LANGUAGE

ALL WE IMAGINE AS LIGHT (Sideshow / Janus Films) – USA / FRANCE / INDIA

EMILIA PÉREZ (Netflix) – FRANCE

THE GIRL WITH THE NEEDLE (MUBI) – POLAND / SWEDEN / DENMARK

I’M STILL HERE (Sony Pictures Classics) – BRAZIL

THE SEED OF THE SACRED FIG (NEON) – USA / GERMANY

VERMIGLIO (Sideshow / Janus Films) – ITALY

BEST PERFORMANCE BY A FEMALE ACTOR IN A MOTION PICTURE – DRAMA

PAMELA ANDERSON (THE LAST SHOWGIRL)

ANGELINA JOLIE (MARIA)

NICOLE KIDMAN (BABYGIRL)

TILDA SWINTON (THE ROOM NEXT DOOR)

FERNANDA TORRES (I’M STILL HERE)

KATE WINSLET (LEE)

BEST PERFORMANCE BY A MALE ACTOR IN A MOTION PICTURE – DRAMA

ADRIEN BRODY (THE BRUTALIST)

TIMOTHÉE CHALAMET (A COMPLETE UNKNOWN)

DANIEL CRAIG (QUEER)

COLMAN DOMINGO (SING SING)

RALPH FIENNES (CONCLAVE)

SEBASTIAN STAN (THE APPRENTICE)

BEST PERFORMANCE BY A FEMALE ACTOR IN A MOTION PICTURE – MUSICAL OR COMEDY

AMY ADAMS (NIGHTBITCH)

CYNTHIA ERIVO (WICKED)

KARLA SOFÍA GASCÓN (EMILIA PÉREZ)

MIKEY MADISON (ANORA)

DEMI MOORE (THE SUBSTANCE)

ZENDAYA (CHALLENGERS)

BEST PERFORMANCE BY A MALE ACTOR IN A MOTION PICTURE – MUSICAL OR COMEDY

JESSE EISENBERG (A REAL PAIN)

HUGH GRANT (HERETIC)

GABRIEL LABELLE (SATURDAY NIGHT)

JESSE PLEMONS (KINDS OF KINDNESS)

GLEN POWELL (HIT MAN)

SEBASTIAN STAN (A DIFFERENT MAN)

BEST PERFORMANCE BY A FEMALE ACTOR IN A SUPPORTING ROLE IN ANY MOTION PICTURE

SELENA GOMEZ (EMILIA PÉREZ)

ARIANA GRANDE (WICKED)

FELICITY JONES (THE BRUTALIST)

MARGARET QUALLEY (THE SUBSTANCE)

ISABELLA ROSSELLINI (CONCLAVE)

ZOE SALDAÑA (EMILIA PÉREZ)

BEST PERFORMANCE BY A MALE ACTOR IN A SUPPORTING ROLE IN ANY MOTION PICTURE

YURA BORISOV (ANORA)

KIERAN CULKIN (A REAL PAIN)

EDWARD NORTON (A COMPLETE UNKNOWN)

GUY PEARCE (THE BRUTALIST)

JEREMY STRONG (THE APPRENTICE)

DENZEL WASHINGTON (GLADIATOR II)

BEST DIRECTOR – MOTION PICTURE

JACQUES AUDIARD (EMILIA PÉREZ)

SEAN BAKER (ANORA)

EDWARD BERGER (CONCLAVE)

BRADY CORBET (THE BRUTALIST)

CORALIE FARGEAT (THE SUBSTANCE)

PAYAL KAPADIA (ALL WE IMAGINE AS LIGHT)

BEST SCREENPLAY – MOTION PICTURE

JACQUES AUDIARD (EMILIA PÉREZ)

SEAN BAKER (ANORA)

BRADY CORBET, MONA FASTVOLD (THE BRUTALIST)

JESSE EISENBERG (A REAL PAIN)

CORALIE FARGEAT (THE SUBSTANCE)

PETER STRAUGHAN (CONCLAVE)

BEST ORIGINAL SCORE – MOTION PICTURE

VOLKER BERTELMANN (CONCLAVE)

DANIEL BLUMBERG (THE BRUTALIST)

KRIS BOWERS (THE WILD ROBOT)

CLÉMENT DUCOL, CAMILLE (EMILIA PÉREZ)

TRENT REZNOR, ATTICUS ROSS (CHALLENGERS)

HANS ZIMMER (DUNE: PART TWO)

BEST ORIGINAL SONG – MOTION PICTURE

“BEAUTIFUL THAT WAY” –– THE LAST SHOWGIRL

Music & Lyrics by: Andrew Wyatt, Miley Cyrus, Lykke Zachrisson

“COMPRESS / REPRESS” –– CHALLENGERS

Music & Lyrics by: Trent Reznor, Atticus Ross, Luca Guadagnino

“EL MAL” –– EMILIA PÉREZ

Music & Lyrics by: Clément Ducol, Camille, Jacques Audiard

“FORBIDDEN ROAD” –– BETTER MAN

Music & Lyrics by: Robbie Williams, Freddy Wexler, Sacha Skarbek

“KISS THE SKY” –– THE WILD ROBOT

Music & Lyrics by: Delacey, Jordan K. Johnson, Stefan Johnson, Maren Morris, Michael

Pollack, Ali Tamposi

“MI CAMINO” –– EMILIA PÉREZ

Music & Lyrics by: Clément Ducol, Camille

BEST TELEVISION SERIES – DRAMA

THE DAY OF THE JACKAL (PEACOCK)

THE DIPLOMAT (NETFLIX)

MR. & MRS. SMITH (PRIME VIDEO)

SHŌGUN (FX/HULU)

SLOW HORSES (APPLE TV+)

SQUID GAME (NETFLIX)

BEST TELEVISION SERIES – MUSICAL OR COMEDY

ABBOTT ELEMENTARY (ABC)

THE BEAR (FX/HULU)

THE GENTLEMEN (NETFLIX)

HACKS (HBO | MAX)

NOBODY WANTS THIS (NETFLIX)

ONLY MURDERS IN THE BUILDING (HULU)

BEST TELEVISION LIMITED SERIES, ANTHOLOGY SERIES OR MOTION PICTURE MADE FOR TELEVISION

BABY REINDEER (NETFLIX)

DISCLAIMER (APPLE TV+)

MONSTERS: THE LYLE AND ERIK MENENDEZ STORY (NETFLIX)

THE PENGUIN (HBO | MAX)

RIPLEY (NETFLIX)

TRUE DETECTIVE: NIGHT COUNTRY (HBO | MAX)

BEST PERFORMANCE BY A FEMALE ACTOR IN A TELEVISION SERIES – DRAMA

KATHY BATES (MATLOCK)

EMMA D’ARCY (HOUSE OF THE DRAGON)

MAYA ERSKINE (MR. & MRS. SMITH)

KEIRA KNIGHTLEY (BLACK DOVES)

KERI RUSSELL (THE DIPLOMAT)

ANNA SAWAI (SHŌGUN)

BEST PERFORMANCE BY A MALE ACTOR IN A TELEVISION SERIES – DRAMA

DONALD GLOVER (MR. & MRS. SMITH)

JAKE GYLLENHAAL (PRESUMED INNOCENT)

GARY OLDMAN (SLOW HORSES)

EDDIE REDMAYNE (THE DAY OF THE JACKAL)

HIROYUKI SANADA (SHŌGUN)

BILLY BOB THORNTON (LANDMAN)

BEST PERFORMANCE BY A FEMALE ACTOR IN A TELEVISION SERIES – MUSICAL OR COMEDY

KRISTEN BELL (NOBODY WANTS THIS)

QUINTA BRUNSON (ABBOTT ELEMENTARY)

AYO EDEBIRI (THE BEAR)

SELENA GOMEZ (ONLY MURDERS IN THE BUILDING)

KATHRYN HAHN (AGATHA ALL ALONG)

JEAN SMART (HACKS)

BEST PERFORMANCE BY A MALE ACTOR IN A TELEVISION SERIES – MUSICAL OR COMEDY

ADAM BRODY (NOBODY WANTS THIS)

TED DANSON (A MAN ON THE INSIDE)

STEVE MARTIN (ONLY MURDERS IN THE BUILDING)

JASON SEGEL (SHRINKING)

MARTIN SHORT (ONLY MURDERS IN THE BUILDING)

JEREMY ALLEN WHITE (THE BEAR)

BEST PERFORMANCE BY A FEMALE ACTOR IN A LIMITED SERIES, ANTHOLOGY SERIES, OR A MOTION PICTURE MADE FOR TELEVISION

CATE BLANCHETT (DISCLAIMER)

JODIE FOSTER (TRUE DETECTIVE: NIGHT COUNTRY)

CRISTIN MILIOTI (THE PENGUIN)

SOFÍA VERGARA (GRISELDA)

NAOMI WATTS (FEUD: CAPOTE VS. THE SWANS)

KATE WINSLET (THE REGIME)

BEST PERFORMANCE BY A MALE ACTOR IN A LIMITED SERIES, ANTHOLOGY SERIES, OR A MOTION PICTURE MADE FOR TELEVISION

COLIN FARRELL (THE PENGUIN)

RICHARD GADD (BABY REINDEER)

KEVIN KLINE (DISCLAIMER)

COOPER KOCH (MONSTERS: THE LYLE AND ERIK MENENDEZ STORY)

EWAN MCGREGOR (A GENTLEMAN IN MOSCOW)

ANDREW SCOTT (RIPLEY)

BEST PERFORMANCE BY A FEMALE ACTOR IN A SUPPORTING ROLE ON TELEVISION

LIZA COLÓN-ZAYAS (THE BEAR)

HANNAH EINBINDER (HACKS)

DAKOTA FANNING (RIPLEY)

JESSICA GUNNING (BABY REINDEER)

ALLISON JANNEY (THE DIPLOMAT)

KALI REIS (TRUE DETECTIVE: NIGHT COUNTRY)

BEST PERFORMANCE BY A MALE ACTOR IN A SUPPORTING ROLE ON TELEVISION

TADANOBU ASANO (SHŌGUN)

JAVIER BARDEM (MONSTERS: THE LYLE AND ERIK MENENDEZ STORY)

HARRISON FORD (SHRINKING)

JACK LOWDEN (SLOW HORSES)

DIEGO LUNA (LA MÁQUINA)

EBON MOSS-BACHRACH (THE BEAR)

BEST PERFORMANCE IN STAND-UP COMEDY ON TELEVISION

JAMIE FOXX (JAMIE FOXX: WHAT HAD HAPPENED WAS)

NIKKI GLASER (NIKKI GLASER: SOMEDAY YOU’LL DIE)

SETH MEYERS (SETH MEYERS: DAD MAN WALKING)

ADAM SANDLER (ADAM SANDLER: LOVE YOU)

ALI WONG (ALI WONG: SINGLE LADY)

RAMY YOUSSEF (RAMY YOUSSEF: MORE FEELINGS)

#FIRSTLOOK: GLOBAL TELEVISION ANNOUNCE WINTER 2025 PROGRAMMING

Today, Global announced its winter 2025 programming lineup delivering a robust mix of gripping dramas, exciting game shows, and must-watch reality series. Kicking off the New Year is Global original and fan-favourite Family Law, returning for a third season on Sunday, January 5, 2025 at 8 p.m. ET/PT. Joining Global’s proven slate of hit procedurals is the brand-new medical drama Doc, inspired by a true story and starring Canadian Molly Parker, debuting Tuesday, January 7, at 9 p.m. ET/PT. Plus, critically-acclaimed Morris Chestnut takes the lead in the modern Sherlock Holmes medical mystery series Watson premiering Sunday, January 26 at 10 p.m. ET/PT.

Joining Global’s new drama slate this winter is the reimagined classic game show Hollywood Squares, starring award-winning Drew Barrymore as the centre square and hosted by Nate Burleson, the games begin Thursday, January 9 at 8 p.m. ET/PT. Then, fall’s #1 late night show Saturday Night Live continues to celebrate its monumental 50th season into the New Year with a live primetime special on Sunday, February 16. Global’s unscripted offering continues later in February, as Canada’s most-watched reality series Survivor returns with Season 48 in a two-hour premiere on Wednesday, February 26 at 8 p.m. ET/PT.

“Building on the success of a standout fall season where Global had 12 of the Top 20 shows, we are thrilled to deliver a winter lineup designed to captivate every audience,” said Jennifer Abrams, Senior Vice President of Programming & Multiplatform at Corus Entertainment. “With the return of the beloved Canadian original Family Law, the debut of gripping new medical dramas Doc and Watson, and the revival of the iconic game show Hollywood Squares, our schedule is packed with compelling content across a variety of genres and is set to deliver premium programming that has become synonymous with Global.”

Continue reading below for a look at Global’s winter 2025 lineup by genre. For series descriptions of Global’s new series and a full list of Global’s premiere dates click here.

CANADIAN SCRIPTED ORIGINAL

Canada’s beloved chaotic family is back with Season 3 of dynamic legal drama Family Law premiering Sunday, January 5 at 8 p.m. ET/PT. Produced by SEVEN24 Films and Lark Productions, and created by Canadian award-winning author Susin Nielsen, Season 3 once again finds Abby and her family helping their clients navigate cases with big emotional stakes. Returning for Season 3 includes series stars Jewel Staite, Victor Garber, Zach Smadu, Genelle Williams and Lauren Holly.

NEW SCRIPTED DRAMAS

Launching in the New Year, thrilling medical drama Doc premieres Tuesday, January 7 at 9 p.m. ET/PT. This emotionally charged scripted drama stars Molly Parker as Dr. Amy Larsen, a brilliant Chief of Internal Medicine whose life changes drastically after a brain injury erases the last eight years of her memory. This life-affirming medical procedural also stars Omar Metwally, Amirah Vann, Jon Ecker and Anya Banerjee. Scott Wolf and Patrick Walker are featured in heavily recurring roles.

Next, the new medical mystery Watson debuts Sunday, January 26 at 10 p.m. ET/PT. Watson takes place six months after the death of the titular character’s friend and partner Sherlock Holmes at the hands of Moriarty. The show stars Morris Chestnut as Dr. John Watson, who resumes his medical career as the head of a clinic dedicated to treating rare disorders. Watson features a modern version of one of history’s greatest detectives as he turns his attention from solving crimes to solving medical mysteries. The series also stars Eve Harlow, Peter Mark Kendall, Ritchie Coster, Inga Schlingmann and Rochelle Aytes. Following the premiere, the second episode airs Monday, February 17 and then moves to its regular timeslot on Sundays at 9 p.m. ET/PT starting February 23.

UNSCRIPTED GAME SHOWS AND REALITY SERIES

Bring on the entertainment this winter with the beloved classic game show Hollywood Squares, which premieres Thursday, January 9 at 8 p.m. ET/PT, and then moves to Wednesdays at 10 p.m. ET/PT starting January 29. Hosted by Nate Burleson and featuring Drew Barrymore as the centre square, celebrity guests including Tyra Banks, Julie Bowen, and RuPaul, join contestants for this star-studded take on tic-tac-toe. Also, returning to Global’s midseason lineup is Season 2 of high-stakes game show Raid the Cage. Hosted by Damon Wayans Jr. alongside co-host Jeannie Mai, the upcoming season premieres Wednesday, January 8 at 9 p.m. ET/PT.

Then in February, Canada’s #1 reality series Survivor returns for an epic Season 48 with a two-hour premiere Wednesday, February 26 at 8 p.m. ET/PT. Following the premiere, the new season will continue with action-packed 90-minute episodes each week. Later in March, The Floor, hosted by Rob Lowe, returns for Season 3 on March 30 at 8 p.m. ET/PT.

RETURNING HIT DRAMAS

Global’s winter 2025 TV season also welcomes back the highly-anticipated slate of returning hit dramas starting Monday, January 27 with the return of NCIS at 9 p.m. ET/PT and NCIS: Origins at 10 p.m. ET/PT. Then, FBI Tuesdays are back starting Tuesday, January 28 with new episodes of FBI at 8 p.m. ET/PT and FBI: Most Wanted at 10 p.m. ET/PT. New episodes from Canada’s #1 show and new drama among total viewers last fall Matlock (Thursday, January 30 at 9 p.m. ET/PT) return, followed by Top 20 comedy-drama Elsbeth (Thursday, January 30 at 10 p.m. ET/PT). Adrenaline-filled Fridays are back with a new season of NCIS: Sydney (Friday, January 31 at 8 p.m. ET/PT), fall’s #2 Friday ranked series Fire Country (Friday, January 31 at 9 p.m. ET/PT), and #1 Friday night series S.W.A.T. (Friday, January 31 at 10 p.m. ET/PT). The action doesn’t stop there, as the Queen Latifah led series The Equalizer also returns (week of February 17, then moves to 10 p.m. ET/PT beginning February 23). Rounding out the hit dramas is Global’s most-watched show overall and #1 on Thursday nights 9-1-1 (Thursday, March 6 at 8 p.m. ET/PT).

ACCLAIMED COMEDIES

Comedy lives on Global with Saturday Night Live’s 50th anniversary season broadcasting a live, primetime special on Sunday, February 16. The return of award-winning series Abbott Elementary starts Wednesday, January 8 at 8:30 p.m. ET/PT, then moves to 9:30 p.m. ET/PT beginning Wednesday, March 5. Mondays feature hilarious family sitcom The Neighborhood back on Monday, January 27 at 8 p.m. ET/PT followed by Poppa’s House at 8:30 p.m. ET/PT, starring legendary comedians the Wayans. Lastly, this fall’s #1 comedy Ghosts returns on Thursday, January 30 at 8:30 p.m. ET/PT, then moves to 7:30 p.m. ET/PT beginning March 6.

More Global crowd-pleasers are also back this winter including true crime series Crime Beat (Sunday, January 5 at 7 p.m. ET/PT), plus popular special Super Bowl’s Greatest Commercials (Wednesday, February 5 at 9 p.m. ET/PT).

Stream new winter shows and Global’s collection of award-winning series anytime on GlobalTV.com, the Global TV App and STACKTV.

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Source: Numeris PPM Data, Total Canada, FL’24 STD (Sep16 – Nov24/24) – Confirmed up to Nov 17/24, 3+ airings, AMA(000), A25-54 unless otherwise stated, Total Viewers = Ind. 2+, CDN CONV COM ENG national networks, CTV Com all others Total