#TIFF: IN CONVERSATION WITH… SERIES AT 2026 TORONTO INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL

As part of today’s schedule launch, TIFF is announcing this year’s iconic In Conversation With… series, expanding the Festival experience beyond the screen through in-depth onstage interviews with Festival artists in front of a live audience. A Festival favourite, this year welcomes Lee Min-ho, Rachel Morrison, Chris Rock, Andrew Scott, and Hudson Williams to the stage for intimate conversations about their creative journeys, craft, and careers.

“This year’s In Conversation With… series brings together trailblazers and extraordinary storytellers for conversations that will offer audiences a deeper look at their craft and careers,” said Anita Lee, Chief Programming Officer, TIFF. “From Lee Min-ho, who became an icon of Korean drama long before K-dramas captured global audiences, and Rachel Morrison, the first woman nominated for an Academy Award for Best Cinematography, to multi-hyphenate Chris Rock, who has fearlessly redefined comedy, to Andrew Scott and Hudson Williams, whose groundbreaking performances have captivated audiences around the world.”

In Conversation With… Lee Min-ho

Paging all devoted Minoz (미노즈): Join us at TIFF ’26 for an exclusive event celebrating the extraordinary career of global Hallyu icon Lee Min-ho. Here in Toronto for the World Premiere of his new film, The Assassin(s), co-starring Yoo Hai-jin (Exhuma) and Park Hae-il (Decision to Leave, TIFF ’22), and directed by Hur Jin-ho (A Normal Family, TIFF ’23). For nearly two decades, Lee Min-ho has been one of the defining figures of Korean popular culture, introducing generations of global audiences to the world of K-content. His iconic portrayals of Gu Jun-pyo in Boys Over Flowers (2009) and Kim Tan in The Heirs (2013) helped shape the global K-drama phenomenon, while City Hunter (2011) and the historical fantasy Faith (2012) showcased his remarkable versatility, moving effortlessly between stylish action and period drama. He made a successful transition to the big screen with his first leading film role in Gangnam Blues (2015), before further cementing his global popularity as “the king of fantasy romance” through The Legend of the Blue Sea (2016) and The King: Eternal Monarch (2020), captivating audiences worldwide. Pushing the boundaries of his craft, Lee joined the acclaimed Apple TV+ series Pachinko (2022–present), earning an Independent Spirit Award alongside the ensemble cast and widespread critical recognition. Named the most popular Korean actor in the Overseas Hallyu Survey for 13 consecutive years and recipient of 13 SBS Drama Awards, the undisputed “Hallyu King” regularly sells out arenas across Asia. Now, Lee joins us for his first North American onstage appearance in over a decade to discuss his defining career journey and his highly anticipated new film, The Assassin(s).

In Conversation With… Rachel Morrison

Following the acclaimed premiere of her feature directorial debut, The Fire Inside, at TIFF ’24, Academy Award–nominated cinematographer and filmmaker Rachel Morrison returns to the Festival for the World Premiere of her highly anticipated sophomore feature, Love of Your Life, a romantic drama from Amazon MGM Studios starring Margaret Qualley, Aaron Pierre, Patrick Schwarzenegger, Gabriel Basso, and Catherine Keener, and produced by Ryan Gosling and Jessie Henderson. Grounded in photography and backed by formidable technical craft, Morrison has spent two decades moving seamlessly across film, television, fiction, and documentary, establishing herself as a premier visual storyteller. After gaining recognition for her haunting, arresting cinematography on indie highlights like Ryan Coogler’s Fruitvale Station and Dee Rees’ Mudbound (TIFF ’17) — where she made history as the first woman nominated for an Oscar in cinematography — she re-teamed with Coogler to shape the visual identity of Black Panther. Morrison further honed her directorial voice on hit series like The Morning Show and The Mandalorian before bringing the story of boxing legend Claressa Shields to the screen in The Fire Inside, a film celebrated for transcending sports tropes by foregrounding the human weight of victory. Morrison joins us to discuss her remarkable journey from NYU’s Tisch School of the Arts to shooting and directing award-winning indies and major studio blockbusters.

In Conversation With… Chris Rock

As he presents the TIFF ’26 World Premiere of his latest film Misty Green, Emmy and Grammy Award–winning director, writer, actor, producer, and comedian Chris Rock joins us for a conversation about his multi-faceted career in front of and behind the camera. After his breakthrough on Saturday Night Live in the early 1990s as part of an iconic cast that included Adam Sandler, Chris Farley, and David Spade, Rock re-defined the landscape of stand-up comedy with his sharp, incisive special Bring the Pain (1996). The groundbreaking set catapulted him to superstardom and earned him two Emmys. Tackling socio-political issues like race relations, class division, and the justice system with piercing fervor, Rock has crafted an indelible onstage persona over the past three decades. Beyond stand-up, his career spans Hollywood blockbusters, hit television series, and acclaimed independent filmmaking. He produced and starred in the lauded documentary Good Hair (TIFF ’09), which won the Special Jury Prize Documentary at Sundance, and later moved into the director’s chair for the deeply personal Top Five (TIFF ’14). He returns to the Festival with Misty Green, a film destined to further cement his status as one of Hollywood’s most original creative voices.

In Conversation With… Andrew Scott, presented by Redbreast

Here at TIFF ’26 with one of the standout performances of the year in Elsinore, Andrew Scott proves once and for all that he’s one of the most versatile and captivating performers of our time. While his role as the charismatic priest in Phoebe Waller-Bridge’s Fleabag introduced Scott to a wider audience, devoted fans had been following his work for years, including his electrifying turn as Moriarty in Sherlock, where he transformed the iconic villain into a captivating force of chaos. Scott first came to the Festival in 2014 with Matthew Warchus’ Pride, as part of an ensemble cast celebrating the history of LGBTQ+ activism in the UK, and returned most recently in 2025 as part of the acclaimed Knives Out franchise with Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery and Richard Linklater’s celebrated Blue Moon. Scott has emerged as one of the leading actors bringing complex queer experiences to the screen — from Andrew Haigh’s All of Us Strangers, an intimate meditation on longing, grief, family, and memory, to his chilling transformation in Netflix’s Ripley, a dark reimagining of The Talented Mr. Ripley. In Elsinore, a film he also produced, Scott delivers a deeply personal and powerful performance as actor Ian Charleson, who in his final years summons exceptional courage to overcome immense physical challenges and deliver a defining performance of Hamlet at London’s National Theatre while living with AIDS. The conversation will explore the remarkable range of Scott’s career and celebrate this extraordinary new performance.

Making Waves With… Hudson Williams

This ICW is part of TIFF Next Wave initiatives that centre under-25 creators and audiences

Join us for an intimate conversation with Hudson Williams, one of the stars of the Primetime series YAGA from Kat Sandler. Born and raised in British Columbia, Williams spent his youth balancing the arts and sports, training in theatre, music, and dance while simultaneously playing competitive basketball and practicing mixed martial arts. After graduating from Vancouver’s Langara College Film Arts program in 2020, he continued to dive deep into his craft with professional theatre classes. Williams began navigating the Canadian film and television industry while at the same time being a disruptor by writing, directing, producing, and starring in independent short films with a close-knit circle of creative collaborators. His massive breakthrough came when he was cast as Shane Hollander in Jacob Tierney’s award-winning series Heated Rivalry, adapted from the bestselling novels by Rachel Reid. Since its debut in fall 2025, the series has become a global phenomenon, catapulting Williams to international stardom. Williams joins us to discuss his roles in the Crave Original series YAGA and Heated Rivalry, as well as the upcoming independent feature Apparatus. The conversation will explore his cinematic and cultural inspirations and reflect on the early short films, community, and collaborations that helped shape his unique artistic voice.

In Conversation With… programming is led by TIFF Public Programming.Tickets go on sale to TIFF Members by level beginning Friday, August 21, and single tickets will go on sale to the public on Monday, August 31. For more details or to become a TIFF Member, visit tiff.net/join. Visit tiff.net/schedule to view the full schedule and tiff.net/films to see the full list of films. The Toronto International Film Festival, presented by Rogers, runs September 10–20, 2026.

#TIFF: 2026 PRIMETIME PROGRAMME ANNOUNCED AT 2026 TORONTO INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL

The Toronto International Film Festival, presented by Rogers, is announcing its 2026 Primetime programme, spotlighting groundbreaking episodic storytelling and auteur-driven television from some of the world’s most exciting creators. This year’s Official Selections showcase the creative power and influence of the medium, featuring major World Premieres and new seasons of compelling dramas, thrillers, and docuseries starring François Arnaud, Bérénice Bejo, Linda Cardellini, Jon Hamm, Carrie-Anne Moss, Gary Oldman, Hudson Williams, and more.

Primetime spotlights the best in international and North American series, bringing new shows to the big screen. Featuring one or two episodes and conversations with cast and creators, this programme treats TIFF audiences to a first look at upcoming series before they hit TV, alongside the people who made them. This year’s lineup has a heavy focus on series based on established IP, including American Hostage, Carrie, and Crystal Lake (Friday the 13th).

The programme’s opening title is Jesse McKeown’s Below, a six-episode series starring Mackenzie Davis, Charlie Heaton, and Josh Hartnett, about a small town in Newfoundland that comes under siege by a mysterious sea creature. Premiering his new series Carrie, Mike Flanagan makes his return to TIFF after his 2024 People’s Choice Award winner The Life of Chuck.

2026 Primetime programme (in alphabetical order):

2.6 Seconds: Death in the Outback | Darren Dale | Australia

World Premiere

Alice | Virginie Verrier, Guillaume Lonergan | France, Canada

World Premiere

American Hostage | Shawn Ryan, Eileen Myers, Adam Arkin | USA

World Premiere

Below | Jesse McKeown | Canada

World Premiere
Opening series

Blindspot Berlin | David Nawrath | Germany

World Premiere

Carrie | Mike Flanagan | Canada, USA

World Premiere
Closing series

Crystal Lake | Brad Caleb Kane, Michael Lennox | USA

World Premiere

Oxygen Masks Will (Not) Drop Automatically | Marcelo Gomes, Carol Minêm | Brazil

North American Premiere

Slow Horses | Will Smith, Adam Randall | United Kingdom, USA

International Premiere

YAGA | Kat Sandler, Rachel Talalay, David Frazee | Canada

World Premiere

Primetime’s lead programmer is Geoff Macnaughton. The 51st edition of the Toronto International Film Festival, presented by Rogers, runs September 10–20, 2026. Today concludes this week’s announcements. TIFF Takeover returns on Tuesday, August 4, at 10am ET with more programming news.

About TIFF:

TIFF is a not-for-profit cultural organization with a mission to transform the way people see the world through film. A global leader in film and entertainment, TIFF initiatives include the annual Toronto International Film Festival® in September; TIFF Lightbox, which features five cinemas, plus learning and entertainment facilities; the Donald Shebib TIFF Film Circuit, an innovative national distribution programme; and TIFF: The Market launching in 2026. The organization generates an estimated annual economic impact of $240 million CAD. TIFF Lightbox is generously supported by contributors including the Province of Ontario, the Government of Canada, the City of Toronto, the Reitman family (Ivan Reitman, Agi Mandel, and Susan Michaels), The Daniels Corporation, and RBC. For more information, visit tiff.net.

TIFF is generously supported by Festival Presenting Sponsor Rogers Communications.

TIFF is generously supported by Major Sponsors RBC and Visa and Major Supporters Telefilm Canada, the Government of Ontario, Telefilm Canada, and the City of Toronto.

#FIRSTLOOK: BELL MEDIA UNVEIL 2026/2027 PROGRAMMING SLATE

Bell Media today unveiled its 2026/27 programming slate for CTV and Crave, featuring buzzy new originals and acquired series, returning fan favourites, live sports, breaking news, and major cultural events – all anchored by comprehensive FIFA World Cup coverage across Bell Media platforms.

Building on another year of industry-leading momentum, CTV celebrates 25 consecutive years as Canada’s #1 conventional network in primetime, while Crave delivered its most-watched year ever in 2025. Together, CTV and Crave continue to reach audiences at scale with a cross-platform content ecosystem spanning hit scripted and unscripted series, marquee live broadcasts, trusted news coverage, and some of the world’s biggest cultural and sporting moments.

“CTV continues to bring Canadians the biggest entertainment franchises, live sports, and trusted news programming with broad audience appeal,” said Justin Stockman, Vice-President, Global Content, Bell Media. “With the addition of iconic global franchises like BIG BROTHER, SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE and spinoff series of GREY’S ANATOMY, S.W.A.T. and THE ROOKIE to our lineup, alongside Crave’s premium slate of acclaimed originals, hit series, and marquee streaming events, we’re creating a complementary viewing experience that delivers the content audiences love across both CTV and Crave – wherever, whenever, and however they choose to watch.”

With all CTV series also available to Crave subscribers through the live CTV channel, as well as on demand the next day, here’s what’s coming up on CTV and Crave:

New fall series include THE TRAITORS (Civilian Version), NEWLYWEDS, and DOC. Seasons 1 and 2 of DOC will also be available on Crave.

Coming exclusively to Crave are dramas AMERICAN HOSTAGE, UP TO NO GOOD, CRYSTAL LAKE and THE GOOD DAUGHTER.

Returning this fall are BOSTON BLUE, BEST MEDICINE, TRACKER, THE FALL AND RISE OF REGGIE DINKINS, R.J. DECKER, SCRUBS, ST. DENIS MEDICAL, GEORGIE & MANDY’S FIRST MARRIAGE, 9-1-1: NASHVILLE, GREY’S ANATOMY, CELEBRITY WHEEL OF FORTUNE, CELEBRITY JEOPARDY!, CELEBRITY WEAKEST LINK, SHARK TANK, THE AMAZING RACE, THE FLOOR, and THE VOICE.

Also beginning this fall, as previously announced, SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE joins CTV and Crave’s Saturday night lineup. As part of the programming update, CTV NEWS TORONTO, CTV NEWS OTTAWA, and CTV NEWS MONTREAL at 11:30 p.m. ET shift to 10:30 p.m. ET on Saturdays, complementing CTV NEWS AT SIX and CTV NATIONAL NEWS WITH HEATHER BUTTS at 11 p.m. ET.

Midseason Premieres

Midseason additions include new series THE ROOKIE: NORTH, SUNSET P.I., and the UNTITLED GREY’S ANATOMY SPINOFF.

Returning midseason titles include THE ROOKIE, Canada’s #1 drama HIGH POTENTIAL, WILL TRENT, SHIFTING GEARS, MEMORY OF A KILLER, THE MASKED SINGER, and FEAR FACTOR: HOUSE OF FEAR.

Coming soon to CTV and Crave is S.W.A.T. EXILES.

BIG BROTHER USA makes itself at home on CTV and Crave beginning Summer 2027, as CTV and Crave also announced today the return of BIG BROTHER CANADA.

Bell Media Original Productions

Continuing to invest in homegrown content, Bell Media Original productions returning include: SULLIVAN’S CROSSING (Season 5), THE TRAITORS CANADA (Season 4), MASTERCHEF CANADA (Season 9), PROJECT RUNWAY CANADA (Season 2), CANADA’S DRAG RACE (Season 7), ACTING GOOD (Season 5), THE OFFICE MOVERS (Season 3), SHORESY (Season 6), HEATED RIVALRY (Season 2), and more. For a full list of Bell Media Original productions, click here.

Awards and Live Events

CTV remains Canada’s premier destination for marquee live events, following another standout year in live programming. Highlights included the 98th OSCARS®, once again the year’s #1 entertainment broadcast, and SUPER BOWL LX, the most-watched broadcast of winter 2026, reaching 14.2 million Canadians. This season, CTV continues to be Canada’s home for the biggest live entertainment events, headlined by the 99th OSCARS® and the return of ETALK AFTER THE OSCARS, as ETALK celebrates a milestone 25th season this fall. The schedule also features television’s biggest nights, including the 78th EMMY®  AWARDS, CANADIAN COUNTRY MUSIC AWARDS, and the 60th Annual CMA AWARDS (CTV2). 

Bell Media remains the exclusive television broadcast partner of the NFL in Canada. Coverage returns to CTV/CTV2 and Crave this fall, in addition to TSN, with MONDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL, THURSDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL, and SUNDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL, culminating with SUPER BOWL LXI on Sunday, Feb. 14, 2027.

The CFL is also back on CTV and Crave, with Saturday afternoon games, alongside TSN. Together, the networks deliver Canada’s largest annual single-day sporting event – the 113th GREY CUP, live from McMahon Stadium in Calgary on Sunday, Nov. 15 (visit TSN.ca for the complete CFL ON TSN broadcast schedule).

CTV Daytime

CTV’s daytime lineup returns with new seasons of CTV YOUR MORNING, LIVE WITH KELLY AND MARK, THE GOOD STUFF WITH MARY BERG, THE VIEW, THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL, and THE SOCIAL.

CTV News

CTV News programming continues to anchor the schedule with Canada’s #1 national news, CTV NATIONAL NEWS with Omar Sachedina (weeknights at 11:30 p.m.) and Sandie Rinaldo (weekdays at 5:30 p.m.), as well as Heather Butts on weekends (11 p.m.). Serving communities across Canada are local newscasts including CTV NEWS AT SIX, CTV NEWS AT FIVE, and CTV NEWS AT 11:30 p.m. New this fall, CTV NEWS TORONTO, CTV NEWS OTTAWA, and CTV NEWS MONTREAL newscasts at 11:30 p.m. ET move to 10:30 p.m. ET on Saturdays only.

For series descriptions, click here.

Highlights from the very star-studded 2026 Bell Media Upfront:

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#SPOTTED: HUDSON WILLIAMS IN TORONTO FOR 2026 CANADIAN SCREEN AWARDS

In case you weren’t aware, it’s Canadian Film and Television’s moment this week, Canadian Screen Week, reason enough to bring Canada’s darling Hudson Williams back to the City for the celebrations. The breakout star of HEATED RIVALRY just wrapped Thriller Apparatus in the City this spring and will hopefully be receiving his flowers tomorrow night at the Canadian Screen Awards Broadcast Gala. He’s nominated for Best Lead Performer, Drama Series this year for his performance as Shane Hollander. The Series itself has received a whopping 18 nominations, already winning in 13 categories! Williams’ Co-Star Sophie Nélisse already took home Best Supporting Performance, Drama, with Jacob Tierney winning for Writing and Directing as well.

We spotted Williams arriving in the City for the awards, and he was incredibly gracious to stop for some autographs and photos. We’ve been aboard the ride since Heated Rivalry debuted late last year on Crave, and it’s been nothing short of magical seeing the Cast’s stars soar so high.

We’re rooting for you Hudson, bring home the gold!

Some highlights from the sighting:

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#FIRSTLOOK: HUDSON WILLIAMS STARS IN NEW PELOTON CAMPAIGN

Peloton (NASDAQ: PTON) today announced the latest expansion of its “Let Yourself Go” brand platform, a cinematic collaboration featuring Hudson Williams alongside Peloton Instructors Tunde Oyeneyin and Adrian Williams, to celebrate the simple joy of movement. The platform serves as a cultural antidote to fitness fatigue, shifting the conversation from the obligation of exercise to the unleashing of a powerful sense of personal freedom. Directed by breakout creative force Bethany Vargas, choreographed by Tyrik Patterson, and set to David Bowie’s “Fame,” the hero film subverts the double meaning of “let yourself go.” Through Hudson’s performance, the phrase is reframed as a liberating invitation to break free from rigid expectations and move with unbridled authenticity.

“At Peloton, we’ve always known that movement is at its best when it feels like a release rather than a chore,” said Megan Imbres, Peloton’s Chief Marketing Officer. “Our goal with this campaign was to capture that feeling of total freedom. By reclaiming ‘Let Yourself Go,’ we’re reminding the world that when you move with us, you aren’t just hitting a goal, you’re finding a sense of personal joy that is entirely unique to Peloton.”

The hero film, which will be aired across the U.S. and Canada, follows Hudson as he transitions fluidly from running on the Peloton Tread+ to the floor, swiveling the screen to access Peloton IQ-powered strength training. In this theatrical reimagining of a workout, Hudson’s movement blends athleticism with choreography, serving as a metaphor for the mental release of a workout, as he loses himself in the rhythm of the moment. By weaving a diverse range of exercises into a single narrative, the film showcases the true scale of Peloton’s 15+ modalities—positioning the Tread+ not just as a piece of cardio equipment, but as a gateway to a complete cross-training suite. The film transcends the digital barrier, placing Tunde into Hudson’s physical world to mirror the intimate relationships formed by members with their favorite Instructors.

“‘Let yourself go’ feels very in line with my beliefs. It’s amazing what fitness can do for your life. I think everyone needs a form of movement that liberates them,” said Hudson Williams. “Movement is the quickest way to get out of sticky feelings. Whether that’s dancing or exercise …I think it’s just a key component, especially to how I live.”

“My personal passion is empowering others to be bold and embrace radical self-love,” said Peloton Instructor Tunde Oyeneyin. “Teaming up with Hudson was truly magical because we both live out-loud and share a common goal – encouraging others to move with joy and embrace living in the moment. This campaign is a reminder that when you show up for yourself with intention and a bit of play, you don’t just change your workout—you can change your life.

Launching today, the campaign utilizes a scalable “Let Yourself __” (Run, Lift, Push, Fail, Try, Go) construct, highlighting how Peloton empowers Members to move in whatever way feels most authentic to them in the moment. The rollout features the :60 hero film supported by :30 and :15 cutdowns across TVC, OTT, OLV, Paid Digital, Paid + Organic Social and Digital OOH.

For more information, visit onepeloton.com.

#FIRSTLOOK: MARK CARNEY MEETS HUDSON WILLIAMS OF “HEATED RIVALRY” AT PRIME TIME IN OTTAWA

Last night, the Prime Minister went to the cottage. Yes, that cottage. Prime Minister Mark Carney joined Crave Original, Heated Rivalry stars Hudson Williams and Sophie Nélisse, alongside Creators Jacob Tierney and Brendan Brady on the red carpet at the Canadian Media Producers Association’s (CMPA) annual Prime Time conference in Ottawa.

The Prime Minister also addressed delegates and media before a surprise In Conversation With Heated Rivalry featuring Williams; co-star Sophie Nélisse (Rose); Creator, Writer, Director and Executive Producer Jacob Tierney; Executive Producer Brendan Brady, and moderator, etalk’s Lainey Lui. The panel included curated clips and behind-the-scenes insights, offering audiences a rare look at the creative leadership behind one of Canada’s most talked-about and internationally successful television series. Additional remarks were given by Valerie Creighton, CEO of the Canada Media Fund; Sean Cohan, President, Bell Media; Reynolds Mastin, President and CEO, CMPA; and Kyle Irving, Chair, CMPA Board of Directors.

From its Canadian roots to global acclaim, Heated Rivalry has emerged as an international cultural touchstone, celebrated for challenging traditional portrayals of masculinity in sport and delivering a bold, honest portrayal of joyful queer love and relationships. Heated Rivalry is available to stream on Crave in Canada, HBO Max in the U.S., Europe (excluding UK and Ireland, Spain, and Turkey), Australia, Asia (Singapore, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Thailand, Philippines, Macau, Sri Lanka, Nepal) and Latin America, Sky (and NOW) in the UK and Ireland, Movistar Plus+ in Spain, and NEON in New Zealand.

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#GOLDENGLOBES: “ONE BATTLE AFTER ANOTHER” AND “ADOLESCENCE” DOMINATE 2026 GOLDEN GLOBES

The 83rd Golden.Globe Awards took place last night in Beverly Hills, California and leading the way were Paul Thomas Anderson’s ONE BATTLE AFTER ANOTHER in the Film categories, and ADOLESCENCE in the TV categories. Each took home four trophies, including Motion Picture Comedy or Musical, and Limited Television Series, respectively.

Funnywoman Nikki Glaser hosted the evening again this year, drawing big laughs with her unfiltered yet thoughtfully-crafted humour. Canadians shone bright with Seth Rogen winning for Actor in a Television Series Comedy with The Studio, and Writer/Director Maggie Kang winning Animated Feature with global smash KPop Demon Hunters. Meanwhile the stars of Canadian production Heated Rivalry, Hudson Williams and Connor Storrie, continue to be Hollywood’s new “It Boys”, being the center of attention this past weekend on the party circuit. The pair presented to Adolescence‘s Erin Doherty on the broadcast.

Quick Recap:

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Full list of winners and nominees below:

Film categories

Best film – drama

WINNER: Hamnet
Frankenstein
It Was Just an Accident
The Secret Agent
Sentimental Value
Sinners

Best film – musical or comedy

WINNER: One Battle After Another
Blue Moon
Bugonia
Marty Supreme
No Other Choice
Nouvelle Vague

Best non-English language film

WINNER: The Secret Agent
It Was Just an Accident
No Other Choice
Sentimental Value
Sirât
The Voice of Hind Rajab

Best animated film

WINNER: KPop Demon Hunters
Arco
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle
Elio
Little Amélie or the Character of Rain
Zootopia 2

Best actress – drama

WINNER: Jessie Buckley – Hamnet
Jennifer Lawrence – Die, My Love
Renate Reinsve – Sentimental Value
Julia Roberts – After the Hunt
Tessa Thompson – Hedda
Eva Victor – Sorry, Baby

Best actor – drama

Wagner Moura – The Secret Agent
Joel Edgerton – Train Dreams
Oscar Isaac – Frankenstein
Dwayne Johnson – The Smashing Machine
Michael B Jordan – Sinners
Jeremy Allen White – Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere

Best actress – musical or comedy

WINNER: Rose Byrne (pictured) – If I Had Legs I’d Kick You
Cynthia Erivo – Wicked: For Good
Kate Hudson – Song Sung Blue
Chase Infiniti – One Battle After Another
Amanda Seyfried – The Testament of Ann Lee
Emma Stone – Bugonia

Best actor – musical or comedy

WINNER: Timothée Chalamet – Marty Supreme
George Clooney – Jay Kelly
Leonardo DiCaprio – One Battle After Another
Ethan Hawke – Blue Moon
Lee Byung-Hun – No Other Choice
Jesse Plemons – Bugonia

Best supporting actress

WINNER: Teyana Taylor – One Battle After Another
Emily Blunt – The Smashing Machine
Elle Fanning – Sentimental Value
Ariana Grande – Wicked: For Good
Inga Ibsdotter Lilleaas – Sentimental Value
Amy Madigan – Weapons

Best supporting actor

WINNER: Stellan Skarsgård – Sentimental Value
Benicio Del Toro – One Battle After Another
Jacob Elordi – Frankenstein
Paul Mescal – Hamnet
Sean Penn – One Battle After Another
Adam Sandler – Jay Kelly

Cinematic and box office achievement

WINNER: Sinners
Avatar: Fire and Ash
F1
KPop Demon Hunters
Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning
Weapons
Wicked: For Good
Zootopia 2

Best director

WINNER: Paul Thomas Anderson – One Battle After Another
Ryan Coogler – Sinners
Guillermo del Toro – Frankenstein
Jafar Panahi – It Was Just an Accident
Joachim Trier – Sentimental Value
Chloe Zhao – Hamnet

Best screenplay

WINNER: Paul Thomas Anderson – One Battle After Another
Ronald Bronstein, Josh Safdie – Marty Supreme
Ryan Coogler – Sinners
Jafar Panahi – It Was Just an Accident
Eskil Vogt, Joachim Trier – Sentimental Value
Chloé Zhao, Maggie O’Farrell – Hamnet

Best original song

WINNER: Joong Gyu Kwak, Yu Han Lee, Hee Dong Nam, Jeong Hoon Seo, Park Hong Jun, Kim Eun-jae (EJAE), Mark Sonnenblick – KPop Demon Hunters; Golden
Miley Cyrus, Andrew Wyatt, Mark Ronson, Simon Franglen – Avatar: Fire and Ash; Dream as One
Raphael Saadiq, Ludwig Göransson – Sinners; I Lied to You
Stephen Schwartz – Wicked: For Good; No Place Like Home
Stephen Schwartz – Wicked: For Good; The Girl in the Bubble
Nick Cave, Bryce Dessner – Train Dreams; Train Dreams

Best original score

WINNER: Ludwig Göransson – Sinners
Alexandre Desplat – Frankenstein
Jonny Greenwood – One Battle After Another
Kanding Ray – Sirāt
Max Richter – Hamnet
Hans Zimmer – F1

TV categories
Best series – drama

WINNER: The Pitt
The Diplomat
Pluribus
Severance
Slow Horses
The White Lotus

Best series – comedy or musical

WINNER: The Studio
Abbott Elementary
The Bear
Hacks
Nobody Wants This
Only Murders in the Building

Best limited series

WINNER: Adolescence
All Her Fault
The Beast In Me
Black Mirror
Dying for Sex
The Girlfriend

Best actress – drama

WINNER: Rhea Seehorn – Pluribus
Kathy Bates – Matlock
Britt Lower – Severance
Helen Mirren – Mobland
Bella Ramsey – The Last of Us
Keri Russell – The Diplomat

WINNER: Noah Wyle – The Pitt
Sterling K Brown – Paradise
Diego Luna – Andor
Gary Oldman – Slow Horses
Mark Ruffalo – Task
Adam Scott – Severance

Best actress – comedy or musical

WINNER: Jean Smart – Hacks
Kristen Bell – Nobody Wants This
Ayo Edebiri – The Bear
Selena Gomez – Only Murders in the Building
Natasha Lyonne – Poker Face
Jenna Ortega – Wednesday

Best actor – comedy or musical

WINNER: Seth Rogen – The Studio
Adam Brody – Nobody Wants This
Steve Martin – Only Murders in the Building
Glen Powell – Chad Powers
Martin Short – Only Murders in the Building
Jeremy Allen White – The Bear

Best actress – limited series

WINNER: Michelle Williams – Dying for Sex
Claire Danes – The Beast in Me
Rashida Jones – Black Mirror
Amanda Seyfried – Long Bright River
Sarah Snook – All Her Fault
Robin Wright – The Girlfriend

Best actor – limited series

WINNER: Stephen Graham – Adolescence
Jacob Elordi – The Narrow Road to the Deep North
Paul Giamatti – Black Mirror
Charlie Hunnam – Monster: The Ed Gein Story
Jude Law – Black Rabbit
Matthew Rhys – The Beast in Me

Best supporting actress – limited series

WINNER: Erin Doherty – Adolescence
Carrie Coon – The White Lotus
Hannah Einbinder – Hacks
Catherine O’Hara – The Studio
Parker Posey – The White Lotus
Aimee-Lou Wood – The White Lotus

Best supporting actor (television)

WINNER: Owen Cooper – Adolescence
Billy Crudup – The Morning Show
Walton Goggins – The White Lotus
Jason Isaacs – The White Lotus
Tramell Tillman – Severance
Ashley Walters – Adolescence

Best stand-up comedy performance

WINNER: Ricky Gervais – Mortality
Bill Maher – Is Anyone Else Seeing This?
Brett Goldstein – The Second Best Night of Your Life
Kevin Hart – Acting My Age
Kumail Nanjiani – Night Thoughts
Sarah Silverman – Sarah Silverman: PostMortem

Best podcast

WINNER: Good Hang with Amy Poehler
Armchair Expert with Dax Shepard
Call Her Daddy
The Mel Robbins Podcast
SmartLess
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The Academy Awards are set to take place March 15, 2026, capping-off Awards Season.

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#INTERVIEW: THE CAST AND CREATORS OF “HEATED RIVALRY”

Based on Rachel Reid‘s wildly-popular GAME CHANGERS books, anticipation is great for upcoming Crave Original series HEATED RIVALRY. Above this, it has just been announced that HBO Max also has picked-up the Series, giving it exponential potential now that it has such a wide audience.

The Series centers on two rising stars in Hockey, Shane (Hudson Williams) and Ilya (Connor Storrie) who duke it out on the rink, before realizing their attraction to one another. This leads to a secret affair that spans several years, set against a backdrop of stigma where being outed might affect their careers adversely.

A Toronto Premiere was held at TIFF Lightbox last night with the Creators, including Reid and Series Director Jacob Tierney, plus the Cast in-attendance. Having seen the first episode of the Series, get ready for things to get real spicy! It isn’t every day a Canadian series has the opportunity this big, so we are expecting big things ahead.

Catch our chats with the Cast and Creators, including:

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@mrwillwong I don't think you're ready for HEATED RIVALRY! This show is spicy!! Based on Rachel Reid's popular GAME CHANGERS books, this series centers on two rival hockey players secretly in love, while duking it out on the rink. Chemisty off the charts!! HEATES RIVALRY arrives 11.28.25 on Crave, and has just been picked-up by HBO Max! #heatedrivalry #gamechangers #heatedrivalryseries ♬ Heal – Deza

HEATED RIVALRY arrives November 28, 2025 on both HBO Max and Crave.

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