No matter how hard you try, you can’t break up with your past.

This Valentine’s Day, Oscar® winner Ke Huy Quan (Everything Everywhere All at Once, Loki) rockets into his first major leading man role as an unlikely hero, a seemingly mild-mannered realtor with a dark secret that he is desperate to leave behind. Spoiler alert: He won’t.

From 87North—producers of the groundbreaking action films Nobody, Violent Night, Bullet Train, Atomic Blonde and The Fall Guy—comes a visceral, high-octane story of wrath and revenge.

Quan stars as Marvin Gable, a realtor working the Milwaukee suburbs, where ‘For Sale’ signs bloom. Gable receives a crimson envelope from Rose (Oscar® winner Ariana DeBose; West Side Story, Argylle), a former partner-in-crime that he had left for dead. She’s not happy.

Now, Marvin is thrust back into a world of ruthless hitmen, filled with double-crosses and open houses turned into deadly warzones. With his brother Knuckles (Daniel Wu; Tomb Raider, Warcraft), a volatile crime lord, hunting him, Marvin must confront the choices that haunt him and the history he never truly buried.

The film features a killer soundtrack and impressive and diverse cast that includes former NFL running back and Super Bowl champion Marshawn “Beast Mode” Lynch (Bottoms, 80 for Brady), Mustafa Shakir (Emancipation, Luke Cage), Lio Tipton (Crazy, Stupid, Love., Lucy), Rhys Darby (Jumanji: The Next Level, Yes Man), André Eriksen (Violent Night, The Trip) and Sean Astin (The Lord of the Rings trilogy, Perry Mason).

Produced by 87North’s Kelly McCormick and David Leitch, Love Hurts is written by Matthew Murray (Sheltered, CloudStreet: Soaring the American West) & Josh Stoddard (Warrior, Kaleidoscope) and Luke Passmore (Archenemy, Slaughterhouse Rulez). Guy Danella (Violent Night) is also producing. The executive producer is Ben Ormand.

Making his feature film directing debut on Love Hurts is acclaimed veteran stunt coordinator and fight coordinator JoJo Eusebio, whose credits include some of the greatest action films of the past decade including Black Panther, The Avengers, the John Wick films, The Matrix Resurrections, Violent Night, The Fall Guy and Deadpool 2. Eusebio also served as the second-unit director on Deadpool 2, Violent Nightand Birds of Prey.

Genre: Action

Starring: Ke Huy Quan, Ariana DeBose, Daniel Wu, Sean Astin, Mustafa Shakir, Lio Tipton, Rhys Darby, Marshawn Lynch, André Eriksen

Directed by: JoJo Eusebio

Written by: Matthew Murray & Josh Stoddard and Luke Passmore

Producers: Kelly McCormick, David Leitch, Guy Danella

Executive Producer: Ben Ormand

Netflix announced today that BEEF, the critically acclaimed anthology series from Lee Sung Jin and A24, has been renewed for a second installment starring Oscar Isaac ( Scenes From A Marriage, Inside Llewyn Davis), Carey Mulligan (Promising Young Woman, Maestro), Charles Melton (May December, Warfare), and Cailee Spaeny (Priscilla, Civil War, Alien: Romulus).

Logline: A young couple witnesses an alarming fight between their boss and his wife, triggering chess moves of favors and coercion in the elitist world of a country club and its Korean billionaire owner.

Format: 8-episode; 30-minute Limited Series

Creator/Showrunner/Executive Producer: Lee Sung Jin

Executive Producers: Steven Yeun, Ali Wong, Jake Schreier

Cast: Oscar Isaac, Carey Mulligan, Charles Melton, Cailee Spaeny

Studio: A24

Additional Season 2 details and information will be shared at a later time.

The first season of BEEF starring Steven Yeun and Ali Wong, premiered in 2023 and went on to become the most recognized and award-winning anthology series of the 2023-2024 season with wins including 8 Emmy Awards, 4 Critics Choice Awards, 3 Golden Globe Awards, 2 Gotham Awards, 2 Film Independent Spirit Awards, 2 SAG Awards, as well as PGA, WGA and AFI Honors.

Treat the whole family to TELETOON+ just in time for spooky season! Catch the latest adventure-filled kids series, timeless mega-franchises, and family favourite films.

TELETOON+ is a commercial-free streaming service offering fully downloadable episodes you can watch anytime, anywhere. With fresh content added all the time, TELETOON+ has something for everyone. It’s available on Amazon Prime Video, Bell TV, Bell Aliant, and Virgin Plus. Get TELETOON+ here.

Bloody Good Premieres
New Episodes of Teen Titans Go (Raven’s Arc) Every Saturday
Raven returns to Azarath to work at her family’s bookstore, Azarath, Metrion Bookstore. Here,
along with her Nana, father Trigon and friends Hank and Cat she has some wild bookish
adventures….one of which includes the monstrous Bookyman!

Gremlins: The Wild Batch and Gremlins: Secrets of The Lost Mogwai
Follows Gizmo, Sam, and Elle as they travel from their home in Shanghai to San Francisco,
bringing even more magic, mystery and Mogwai mayhem. Hot on the trail of a new brood of evil
Mogwai, our heroes journey deep into the American West, coming up against new supernatural
creatures and picking up a few mysterious characters along the way.

Spooky Files
Spooky Files is an adventure-filled live-action kids’ series with buckets of scares, lots of fun and
a pinch of humor, that explores kids’ relationships with fear. When spooky creatures start
appearing in the small town of Sunny Valley, Australia, an unlikely group of local kids work hard
to capture them and figure out where they are coming from and why. But as their collection
grows, how long can they keep their spooky business a secret?

Bewitching Bingeables

STREAM AND SCREAM
Grab your cauldron full of snacks, a cup of witches’ brew, and curl up in your eerie lair to binge
boo-loved series and spook-tacular classics!
● Batwheels
● Batman: The Animated Series
● Batman: The Brave and The Bold
● Beetlejuice
● Fight Krewe
● Justice League
● My Adventures with Superman
● Megamind Rules!
● Powerpuff Girls
● Superman: The Animated Series
● Teen Titans
● Be Cool, Scooby-Doo
● Happy Halloween, Scooby-Doo!
● Scooby-Doo! Camp Scare
● Scooby-Doo and Guess Who?
● Scooby-Doo! and the curse of the
13th Ghost
● Scooby-Doo! and the Loch Ness
Monster
● Scooby-Doo Mystery Inc.
● Scooby-Doo on Zombie Island
● Scooby-Doo! Return to Zombie Island
● What’s New, Scooby-Doo?

We get a brand new Trailer for holiday Netflix release, MEET ME NEXT CHRISTMAS starring Christina Milian and Pentatonix!

Logline:

In pursuit of a fairytale romance with the man of her dreams, Layla must race through New York City to get her hands on the hottest ticket in town: the sold out Pentatonix Christmas Eve Concert.

Release Date: Wednesday, November 6, 2024

Director: Rusty Cundieff
Writers: Camilla Rubis and Molly Haldeman
Producer: Mark Roberts
Executive Producers: Simon Lythgoe, Matt Code, Christina Milian

Cast: Christina Milian, Devale Ellis, Kofi Siriboe, Tymika Tafari, Mitch Grassi, Scott Hoying, Kirstin Maldonado, Kevin Olusola, Matt Sallee, Kalen Allen, Nikki Duval, Wesley French

Today, Disney+ debuted the trailer and key art for the upcoming Original series “Interior Chinatown,” starring Jimmy O. Yang, Ronny Chieng and Chloe Bennet. The limited series is executive produced by Taika Waititi (who also directed the pilot) and Charles Yu (creator and showrunner). All ten episodes will premiere November 19, 2024 exclusively on Disney+ in Canada.

Based on Charles Yu’s award-winning book of the same name, the show follows the story of Willis Wu, a background character trapped in a police procedural called “Black & White.” Relegated to the background, Willis goes through the motions of his on-screen job, waiting tables, dreaming about a world beyond Chinatown and aspiring to be the lead of his own story. When Willis inadvertently becomes a witness to a crime, he begins to unravel a criminal web in Chinatown, while discovering his own family’s buried history and what it feels like to be in the spotlight.

Starring Jimmy O. Yang, Ronny Chieng, Chloe Bennet, Lisa Gilroy, Sullivan Jones, Archie Kao, and Diana Lin. Series’ creator Charles Yu serves as executive producer, along with Dan Lin and Lindsey Liberatore for Rideback; Jeff Skoll, Miura Kite and Elsie Choi for Participant; Garrett Basch for Dive; John Lee; and Taika Waititi, who also directed the pilot. The ten-episode limited series is produced by 20th Television.

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.

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Paramount+ announced that the original series STAR TREK: STARFLEET ACADEMY has been renewed for a second season. The news comes as season one is currently in production in Toronto. It was also announced that Emmy Award winner Canadian Tatiana Maslany (Orphan Black) will be a recurring special guest star in season one. The announcements were made during STAR TREK universe panel at New York Comic Con, moderated by featured host of CBS MORNINGS and CBS News national correspondent Vladimir Duthiers, where Robert Picardo (STAR TREK: VOYAGER, STARFLEET ACADEMY, PRODIGY) made an unexpected on-stage appearance before introducing a surprise livestream straight from the set of STAR TREK: STARFLEET ACADEMY.

The livestream from set included executive producer and co-showrunner Alex Kurtzman, who is currently directing the series, as he announced that STAR TREK: STARFLEET ACADEMY has been greenlit for a second season alongside cast members including Sandro Rosta, Kerrice Brooks, Bella Shepard, George Hawkins, Karim Diané and Zoë Steiner.

Produced by CBS Studios, STAR TREK: STARFLEET ACADEMY will follow the adventures of a new class of Starfleet cadets as they come of age in one of the most legendary places in the galaxy. The series will introduce viewers to this young group of cadets as they come together to pursue a common dream of hope and optimism. Under the watchful and demanding eyes of their instructors, they will discover what it takes to become Starfleet officers as they navigate blossoming friendships, explosive rivalries, first loves and a new enemy that threatens both the Academy and the Federation itself.

Alex Kurtzman and Noga Landau serve as co-showrunners and executive produce the series alongside executive producers Gaia Violo, Aaron Baiers, Olatunde Osunsanmi, Jenny Lumet, Rod Roddenberry, Trevor Roth, Frank Siracusa and John Weber. The series’ premiere episode is written by Gaia Violo. STAR TREK: STARFLEET ACADEMY is produced by CBS Studios in association with Secret Hideout and Roddenberry Entertainment. The series is distributed by Paramount Global Content Distribution.

The STAR TREK franchise on Paramount+ also includes the fifth and final season of STAR TREK: DISCOVERY, STAR TREK: STRANGE NEW WORLDS, the animated series STAR TREK: LOWER DECKS and STAR TREK: SECTION 31, an upcoming original movie with Oscar® winner Michelle Yeoh. All seasons of 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.

It’s here, Toronto! Stefano’s Diner, younger brother to MICHELIN recommended restaurant Gia, has officially launched in the neighbourhood of Trinity Bellwoods. A new plant-based hotspot, Stefano’s Diner is set in a retro-modern diner and sets the stage for plant-based dining in the city. It’s even home to Canadian icon Dan Levy’s favourite – the best vegan sandwich he’s ever had! Open Monday to Fridays from 12:00PM to 9:00PM and Saturdays and Sundays from 11:30AM to late night, Stefano’s Diner is located on the corner of Dundas St. W. and Dovercourt Rd. (1265 Dundas St. W., Toronto, ON).            

Named after owner Jenny Coburn’s beloved late dog Stefano, Stefano’s Diner was a concept that originated during the pandemic. When in-person dining wasn’t an option, Coburn, like many restaurant owners, noticed a need for takeout-fare. Stefano’s started as a pop-up inside of sister plant-based restaurant Gia, but due to high demand, a permanent, separate home was needed. Upon finding the perfect spot right down the street, Stefano’s Diner was born! Coburn has noticed that in recent years, younger consumers, particularly Gen Z, millennials, and Gen X, are leading the way in the rising popularity of plant-based foods, making up a significant portion of Stefano’s diners. 

With a continuously evolving menu that started with their famous sandwiches, Stefano’s Diner offers an array of Italian plant-based goods. 

Sandwich offerings include Stefano’s Italian Sub (plant-based mortadella, ham, pastrami, provolone, arugula, mustard, mayo, italian dressing) and the Eggplant Parmigiana (sugo, mozzarella, whipped garlic, green Italian chillies, basil). Burgers such as the Extra Veg Burger (cannellini beans, kidney beans, quinoa, an assortment of vegetables, farro, panko, spinach, flax seeds, garlic aioli and arugula) is a top seller. 

Every month, Stefano’s Diner has a plant-based special from friends in the community. This month, former chef of Gia, Matthew Ravenscroft (@thedirtyraven) has created a Crispy Maitake Mushroom Sandwich with lightly breaded maitake, pickles, cabbage slaw, garlic mayo on a sesame brioche. 

(pictured left to right: Matthew Ravenscroft’s feature, Gnocchi, Extra Veg Burger)

Stefano’s Salmon Beurre Blanc is another featured item. The dish is made with plant-based salmon from New School Foods, home of the only plant-based salmon that looks, cooks, tastes and flakes like wild salmon.    

Salads such as the Insalata Nizzarda (plant-based chickpea and hearts of palm tuna, baby gem, heirloom carrots, radishes, green beans, black olives, cherry tomatoes, lemon vinaigrette) and the Baby Gem Salad (almond vinaigrette, crispy shallot, parmigiana) are the perfect refreshers to start or end your time at Stefano’s Diner.            

Pasta offerings include the Lasagna (layered with walnut ragu, tomato sauce, mozzarella) and the Spelt Rigatoni (maitake and brown beech mushrooms in a béchamel sauce). Their twist on a classic Steak and Mash is a hearty fan favourite, consisting of a 6oz lion’s mane steak, mash and jus.     

The small plates section of the menu offers in-house made Red Fife Focaccia, plant-based Brie (ripened cashew brie, concord grape puree, red fife crostini), Arancini (two arborio rice balls with saffron, mozzarella, green peas, spicy sugo) and Mozzarella Sticks. 

Sides include Stefano’s famous fries and the side Baby Gem. 

(pictured left to right: Insalata Nizzarda, Stefano’s Lemon Layer Cake, Stefano’s Italian Sub with fries and Baby Gem Salad) 

Last but not least, guests can prepare their taste buds for delectable desserts – the perfect ending to an afternoon or evening at Stefano’s Diner. The Olive Oil Cake with vanilla buttercream and rotating desserts such as the Stefano’s Lemon Layer Cake (pictured above) and Chocolate Orange Cake have guests reaching for more. Full size versions of all cakes will be offered during the holiday season!    

Unlike your typical diner, Stefano’s has alcoholic (and non) beverage offerings. Cocktails such as the Picante Panini (Mezcal, Campari, grapefruit habanero syrup, fresh lime) and the Stefano’s Luxardo (gin, Luxardo, cherry syrup, fresh lemon) compliment the offered mocktails including the Fugazi (blackberry, star anise, lemon, sparkling). Beer and wine are additionally offered. 

Additionally, this past weekend kicked off the start of brunch at Stefano’s Diner! Every Saturday and Sunday from 11:30AM to 3:00PM, plant-based eggs and sausage, avocado toast, breakfast sandwiches, french toast and more will be available for diners to enjoy. Stay tuned to @stefanosdiner on Instagram for more details. 

In addition to in-house dining (reservations can be made for Monday to Friday HERE), Stefano’s Diner is available on UberEats and take-out is offered through Ambassador.                  

Following the recent announcement of Corus Entertainment’s two new lifestyle brands launching December 30, 2024, the company shares further details on Home Network and Flavour Network’s upcoming originals slate. With 14 new and returning Canadian original titles, audiences can look forward to schedules packed with premium content and big-name talent, including series starring Pamela Anderson, Bryan and Sarah Baeumler, Scott McGillivray, Anna Olson, Andrew Phung, Eden Grinshpan and more. Viewers can learn more about these new brands by visiting HomeNetwork.ca and FlavourNetwork.ca.

“Corus is the nation’s proven expert in lifestyle programming, and we look forward to continuing this legacy with the upcoming launch of Flavour Network and Home Network,” said Rachel Nelson, Vice President, Original Programming and Head of Corus Studios. “With our best-in-class lifestyle talent and valued Canadian production partners, we look forward to delighting audiences with a broad slate of titles that are bold and fresher than ever. There will be familiar faces from proven hits and new voices and formats, all with Corus’ familiar flare for premium original lifestyle content.”

Home Network

Home Network brings viewers the very best in renovation and home design with nine new and returning Canadian original titles. Audiences will feel at home with the familiar faces of Canada’s favourite and established home renovation stars, plus the introduction of talented new personalities ready to make their mark.

Three brand-new series are currently in production. In Beer Budget Reno (10×60 – Proper Television), lifestyle expert Kristen Coutts delivers life-changing renos for people who are told they can’t afford them, transforming tired outdated spaces into something fresh and functional. For Rentovation (13×30 – Nikki Ray Media Agency), designer Natalie Chong helps renters transform transient spaces with nonpermanent solutions that give forever-home vibes without forever-living commitments. Then, Building Baeumler (10×60 – Si Entertainment) sees fan-favourites Bryan and Sarah Baeumler give viewers an inside look at their lives as they tackle a resort renovation in the Florida Keys, expand their Bahamas property and invest in a new project in the area, and tackle a personal renovation back home in Canada.

Additionally, three returning titles have wrapped production and are expected to premiere in Winter/Spring 2025. This includes Renovation Resort, Season 2 (8×60 – MEM) with Bryan Baeumler and Scott McGillivray, Scott’s Vacation House Rules, Season 6 (8×60 – MEM) with Scott and co-host Debra Salmoni, and Season 2 of Pamela Anderson’s home-renovation show Pamela’s Garden of Eden (8×60 – Fireworks Media Group).

Come 2025, three additional series will be in pre-production or development. The all-new Life is Messy (8×60 – Scott Brothers Entertainment) with Kortney Wilson and Kenny Brain follows the duo as they work with families facing unique life changes that have put a strain on both their relationships and their homes. Titles in development include new seasons of Rock Solid Builds (8×60 – Cineflix Productions), and House of Ali (8×60 – Nikki Ray Media Agency).

Flavour Network

Flavour Network turns up the heat in the food space, with three returning hits and three upcoming new Canadian originals packed full of flavour, fresh perspective and star power.

Winter 2025 will see the premiere of Pamela’s Cooking with Love (8×60 – Fireworks Media Group) hosted by Hollywood icon Pamela Anderson as she welcomes world-renowned chefs to Vancouver Island, creating beautiful plant-based meals for family and friends. Next year will also see the premiere of new seasons of Great Chocolate Showdown (8×60 – Nikki Ray Media Agency) with Anna Olson, Cynthia Tooley and Steve Hodge putting 10 home bakers to the ultimate test in the indulgent world of chocolate for a grand prize, and Carnival Eats (13×30 – Alibi Entertainment), where Noah Cappe brings viewers along on a food-frenzied roller coaster of culinary delights.

Meanwhile, comedian Andrew Phung heads into production this fall on Big Burger Battle (6×60 – Nikki Ray Media Agency). With judges George Motz and Connie DeSousa, the newly greenlit series will see seven burger-obsessed cooks and chefs come together to crown the world’s best Burger Master. Then, with a fresh season of Top Chef Canada on air now with Season 11, the most prestigious culinary competition in the country will return for Season 12 (8×60 – Insight Productions Ltd.), heading into production next year.

Currently at MIPCOM, Corus Studios is proudly presenting many of these titles for international distribution including Big Burger Battle, Building Baeumler, Life is Messy, Rentovation, Great Chocolate Showdown, House of Ali, Pamela’s Cooking with Love, Pamela’s Garden of Eden, Renovation Resort, Rock Solid Builds, and Scott’s Vacation House Rules.

Additional details on Home Network and Flavour Network’s programming will be unveiled in the coming weeks, along with the launch of the brands’ supporting social channels.

The new HomeNetwork.ca offers a fresh take on real estate, DIY projects, home decor and more, delivering inspiring articles, expert tips and the latest decor trends to help audiences create beautiful, functional living spaces. The new FlavourNetwork.ca will be a reflection of Canada’s vibrant food culture, from honest reviews to delicious recipes, ranging from comforting classics to quick and easy meals and international cuisines, all tailored to the tastes and trends Canadians are searching for.

Flavour Network and Home Network will replace the current channel position of Food Network Canada and HGTV Canada on December 30, 2024. Customers can contact their service provider for more details. Flavour Network and Home Network will be available for free preview for two months, from January 3 – February 28, 2025. Viewers will also be able to stream full episodes from both networks on STACKTV.

Today, Prime Video and Simple Plan announced an upcoming documentary chronicling the successful career of the multi-platinum-selling Canadian band, Simple Plan, as they tour the world in anticipation of their 25th anniversary. The untitled documentary, which is currently in production with Sphere Media, was announced by lead singer Pierre Bouvier live on stage in front of thousands of fans at the When We Were Young festival in Las Vegas. The documentary will launch globally on Prime Video in 2025.

“This movie is the centrepiece of the band’s 25th anniversary celebrations and probably one of the most ambitious and special project we’ve ever been a part of. Reaching this milestone felt like the perfect moment to look back, reflect and give our fans an inside look into our lives, both on tour and at home,” said the members of Simple Plan. “We gave director Didier Charette unprecedented access to the band, and our archives, and trusted him to tell our story. He traveled with us on tour for an entire year and, in the process, really captured the essence of who we are as a band and as people. We’re so proud of this movie and can’t wait for our fans to watch it and get to know us like never before!”

“Simple Plan is one of the most iconic bands from the 2000s, who have proven staying power as they continue to connect with audiences of all ages,” said Shaun Alperin, Head of Content, Prime Video, Canada. “Their music and fun-loving personalities have inspired millions of fans and we’re thrilled to bring their story to Prime Video”

The film will chronicle the formation of Simple Plan in Montreal in the late 1990s, their rise to global stardom with hits like “Welcome to My Life,” “I’d Do Anything” and “Perfect” and their continued impact as one of the most successful punk rock bands that continues to sell out shows worldwide. The documentary will feature never-before-seen archival footage, along with new interviews with the band members and celebrated icons of the punk rock community including Mark Hoppus (Blink 182), Avril Lavigne, Dexter Holland & Noodles (The Offspring) and Fat Mike (NoFX). The documentary is produced by Sphere Media with executive producers Bruno Dubé, Renaud Chassé and Marie-Hélène Tremblay, and producer Samuel Sauvageau. The documentary is directed by Didier Charrette.

The music documentary joins the critically acclaimed and award-winning slate of music themed content produced by Prime Video including, I Am: Celine Dion and TIFF 2024 People’s Choice Documentary Award Winner The Tragically Hip: No Dress Rehearsal. The films joins additional Canadian Original productions including TIFF 2023 People’s Choice Documentary Award and Canadian Screen Award- winner Mr. Dressup: The Magic of Make-Believe, Luxe Listings: Toronto, LOL: Qui rira le dernier?, Three Pines, Saving Sakic, All or Nothing: Toronto Maple Leafs, The Kids in the Hall, The Lake, LOL: Last One Laughing Canada, and The Unsolved Murder of Beverly Lynn Smith.

Since 2015, Amazon MGM Studios, as well as MGM Television and MGM+ Studios have commissioned more than 40 series and films that have been shot in Canada, including The Boys, Gen V, Reacher, and The Handmaid’s Tale in Ontario; Fargo and Billy The Kid in Alberta; The Man in the High Castle and Upload in British Columbia; Tales from the Loop in Manitoba; as well as parts of Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan and The Voyeurs in Quebec.

Paramount+ revealed the teaser and first-look images for season two of its hit original drama series SCHOOL SPIRITS. The highly anticipated new season will debut early 2025, streaming exclusively on Paramount+ in Canada, the U.S., Australia, the UK, Latin America, Brazil, Italy, France, Germany, Switzerland, Austria and Japan. Season one is currently available to stream on Paramount+. The news was revealed during the SCHOOL SPIRITS panel at New York Comic Con 2024. Season 1 and 2 of SCHOOL SPIRITS was filmed in Vancouver.

Picking up from the shocking season one finale, Maddie Nears (Peyton List) is still stuck in the afterlife, but now with the knowledge of what happened to her. She must unite her friends in the spectral and living worlds in order to reclaim her stolen life. In the just-released teaser, viewers get a glimpse into the suspense that awaits them this season.

SCHOOL SPIRITS stars Peyton List as Maddie Nears, Kristian Ventura as Simon Elroy, Spencer MacPherson as Xavier Baxter, Kiara Pichardo as Nicole Herrera, Sarah Yarkin as Rhonda, Nick Pugliese as Charley, Rainbow Wedell as Claire Zomer, Josh Zuckerman as Mr. Martin and Milo Manheim as Wally Clark.

Produced by Awesomeness Studios, School Spirits was created by Nate Trinrud & Megan Trinrud, who are executive producers on the series. Oliver Goldstick (Pretty Little Liars, Bridgerton) serves as showrunner and executive producer. Thomas Higgins (13 Reasons Why) is also an executive producer. List serves as a producer on the series. Production of School Spirits is overseen by Shauna Phelan, Head of Nickelodeon & Awesomeness Live-Action, with Awesomeness Studios’ Executives Brin Lukens and Austin Bedell.

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 Awesomeness

Founded in 2012, Awesomeness is a media company focused on serving the global Gen Z audience through its digital publishing, film and television studio divisions. Awesomeness has become the destination for youth culture, cultivating a loyal audience with award-winning programming on the world’s biggest streaming services including Netflix (smash-hit film series “To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before,” Emmy® winner “Trinkets”) and Hulu (Emmy winner “Zac & Mia”, Emmy nominee “Pen15”), along with the company’s immensely popular short-form programs on YouTube (“Next Influencer,” “Twin My Heart,” “Noah Beck Tries Things,” “My Dream Quinceañera”), that garner hundreds of millions of views. As a leading media brand, Awesomeness’ worldwide distribution footprint spans owned, social and premium SVOD platforms. Awesomeness is part of Paramount’s (Nasdaq: PARA, PARAA) global portfolio of multimedia entertainment brands and headquartered in Los Angeles, with additional offices in New York.