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Starring Nina Kiri and based on Sandra Perron’s acclaimed memoir
Out Standing in the Field: A Memoir by Canada’s First Female Infantry Officer

Out Standing brings to life the groundbreaking story of Canada’s first female infantry officer in a gripping and emotional film

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Out Standing, by director Mélanie Charbonneau (Fabulous), had its World Premiere this September at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF). The film boasts a stellar cast that includes Nina Kiri (Handmaid’s Tale) as Sandra Perron, Vincent Leclerc (Allen Sunshine), and Enrico Colantoni (Humane, English Teacher).

In 1995, after returning home from a peacekeeping mission in Croatia, Captain Sandra Perron—Canada’s first female infantry officer—stuns the military by resigning abruptly. When a disturbing photo surfaces of her tied to a tree in uniform, apparently unconscious, questions spiral. Pursued by journalists and a relentless military investigation, Sandra is thrust into a reluctant journey to confront buried traumas and the true cost of loyalty and sacrifice. Refusing to label herself a victim, she reveals a story of fierce courage and resilience, uncovering the battles fought within her own ranks. Based on a powerful true story of endurance against the odds.

Director: Mélanie Charbonneau
Screenplay: Mélanie Charbonneau, Martine Pagé
Principal Cast: Nina Kiri, Vincent Leclerc, Enrico Colantoni, Adrian Walters, Antoine Pilon, Stephen Thomas Kalyn, Conrad Pla
Producer: Marcel Giroux, Julia Rosenberg
Production Company: GPA Films, January Media
Canadian distributor: Sphere Films

From Maggie Gyllenhaal (Academy Award-nominated writer/director of The Lost Daughter) and starring Academy Award nominee Jessie Buckley and Academy Award winner Christian Bale comes THE BRIDE! A bold, iconoclastic take on one of the world’s most compelling stories.

A lonely Frankenstein (Bale) travels to 1930s Chicago to ask groundbreaking scientist Dr. Euphronious (five-time Oscar nominee Annette Bening) to create a companion for him. The two revive a murdered young woman and The Bride (Buckley) is born. What ensues is beyond what either of them imagined: Murder! Possession! A wild and radical cultural movement! And outlaw lovers in a wild and combustible romance!

The film stars Buckley, Bale, Peter Sarsgaard, with Bening, Academy Award nominee Jake Gyllenhaal, and Oscar winner Penélope Cruz. Maggie Gyllenhaal directs from her own screenplay and produces alongside Oscar nominee Emma Tillinger Koskoff, Talia Kleinhendler and Osnat Handelsman Keren. The executive producers are Carla Raij, David Webb and Courtney Kivowitz.

Gyllenhaal is supported behind the camera by a team of award-winning film artisans, including director of photography Lawrence Sher, production designer Karen Murphy, editor Dylan Tichenor, music supervisor Randall Poster, composer Hildur Gudnadóttir and costume designer Sandy Powell.

Warner Bros. Pictures Presents A First Love Films / In The Current Company Production, A Maggie Gyllenhaal Film: THE BRIDE!. The film will be distributed worldwide by Warner Bros. Pictures, only in theatres and IMAX® in North America on March 6, 2026, and internationally beginning 4 March 2026.

Today, Prime Video unveiled the season two trailer for FACEOFF: Inside The NHL, the docuseries produced by Box To Box and NHL Productions. The second season of the critically acclaimed docuseries launches October 3 on Prime Video and continues to give unprecedented access to the National Hockey League’s biggest teams and most compelling characters, all at different stages of their careers. All six episodes will premiere exclusively on Prime Video in more than 240 countries and territories worldwide.

FACEOFF: Inside the NHL season two takes fans behind-the-scenes with athletes who display an extraordinary blend of skill, determination, and sacrifice required to excel in one of the world’s most demanding sports. See Sidney Crosby, Anže Kopitar, Seth Jarvis, BradMarchand, William Nylander, Brady Tkachuk, Matthew Tkachuk, Zach Werenski and more NHL stars in a way you’ve never seen them before.

EPISODE1: Brady Tkachuk starts this season with big skatesto fill as the little brother of the reigning Stanley Cup Champion, Matthew Tkachuk. He ends the season as a face of the NHL, a father, and his own man.

EPISODE 2: The hockey world experienced unimaginable devastation over the summer with the untimely deaths of Johnny Gaudreau and his brother Matthew. This episode is about how those closest to Johnny Hockey – his wife, Meredith Gaudreau, and teammates Sean Monahan and Zach Werenski – redefine what it means to be a family, a team, and a community in the face of tragedy.

EPISODE 3: Two of the league’s biggest superstars (Sidney Crosby and Anže Kopitar) let us into their world with intimate access in a pivotal 2024-25 season. As we see them fight Father Time in their own way, Quinton Byfield represents the next generation of superstars, eager to learn from his elders and leave the league better than he found it.

EPISODE4: Brendan Shanahan’s master ‘Shanaplan,’ years in the making, is finally coming to fruition thanks to his star forward, William Nylander. This playoff-centric story allows us to witness the Toronto Maple Leafs beat their in-Province rival from Ottawa and clash with the reigning champion from Florida in the second round. If they don’t deliver this season, changes could come for the team Brendan grew up rooting for.

EPISODE5: Seth Jarvis is supposedly too small, too unserious, and out of place in the NHL. His team, the Carolina Hurricanes, have been on the verge of greatness for years – but they keep falling short. ForSeth and the Hurricanes, the 2024-25 season is about proving that they indeed are good enough.

EPISODE 6: The ‘Rat Kings’ of the Florida Panthers are bigger, louder, and nastier than ever—and now Matthew Tkachuk and Brad Marchand are on the brink of hockey immortality. In the shadow of last year’s heartbreak, Zach Hyman and the Edmonton Oilers are back on hockey’s biggest stage—facing the same villains, the same wounds, and the same question: Can they rewrite the ending?

The series is executive produced by James Gay-Rees and Paul Martin, co-founders of Box ToBox, Steve Mayer for NHLProductions, and Daniel Amigone.

Prime Video is also the home of Prime Monday Night Hockey, which will stream all national regular season Monday night NHL games in English throughout the 2025-26 season, and NHL Coast to Coast, the weekly whiparound show on Thursday nights. Prime Monday Night Hockey and NHL Coast to Coast are available exclusively for Prime Members in Canada.

SOCIALS: @sportsonprimeca | @primevideoca | @primevideo | @nhl |@NHLPR

About Amazon

Amazon is guided by four principles: customer obsession rather than competitor focus, passion for invention, commitment to operational excellence, and long-term thinking. Amazon strives to be Earth’s Most Customer-Centric Company, Earth’s Best Employer, and Earth’s Safest Place to Work. Customer reviews, 1-Click shopping, personalized recommendations, Prime, Fulfillment by Amazon, AWS, Kindle Direct Publishing, Kindle, Career Choice, Fire tablets, Fire TV, Amazon Echo, Alexa, Just Walk Out technology, Amazon Studios, and The Climate Pledge are some of the things pioneered by Amazon. For more information, visit amazon.com/about and follow @AmazonNews.

About Prime Video Sports 

Prime Video supports a growing lineup of live sports globally, including Thursday Night Football, NASCAR, the New York Yankees, Overtime Elite, and Premier Boxing Champions in the United States; the NWSL, the WNBA, and ONE Championship in the United States and Canada; NHL Prime Monday Night Hockey in Canada; Premier League in the United Kingdom, Sweden and Denmark; UEFA Champions League football in Germany, Italy and the United Kingdom; Roland-Garros and Ligue 1 in France; The Championships, Wimbledon in Germany and Austria; New Zealand Cricket in India; as well as Copa do Brasil football and the NBA in Brazil; and boxing and the 2023 World Baseball Classic in Japan. While availability varies by marketplace, fans can also subscribe to streaming services such as Eurosport, FOX Sports (Mexico), Viaplay Sport, MLB.TV, NBA League Pass, NBA TV, DAZN (Germany and Spain), and Premiere FC (Brazil) through Prime Video Channels. This is in addition to a selection of Amazon Original documentaries including Kelce, Bye Bye Barry, Coach Prime, Giannis, and the Amazon Original All or Nothing franchise, including All or Nothing: Arsenal, All or Nothing: Juventus, All or Nothing: Toronto Maple Leafs, and All or Nothing seasons with various NFL teams, as well as the NCAA’s Michigan Wolverines football team. 

About BOX TO BOX

Box To Box is an award-winning content studio specializing in high-end feature documentaries, documentary series, and formatted factual entertainment. With offices in London, Paris, Mexico City, and Los Angeles, Box To Box is a global force in premium unscripted storytelling, pushing the medium to new heights and redefining traditional narrative structures – both across the sports world and beyond. The company has partnered with the most influential platforms in entertainment and revolutionized the sports documentary series genre with international phenomenon FORMULA 1: DRIVE TO SURVIVE, SEC FOOTBALL: ANY GIVEN SATURDAY, BREAK POINT, FULL SWING, TOUR DE FRANCE: UNCHAINED, SIX NATIONS: FULL CONTACT, and SPRINT for Netflix; MAKE OR BREAK and ONSIDE: MAJOR LEAGUE SOCCER for Apple TV+; FACEOFF: INSIDE THE NHL for Amazon Prime Video; and many more. In addition to acclaimed series, Box To Box is the force behind renowned feature documentaries such as the Oscar-winning AMY, SUPERSONIC, MARADONA, and SENNA. Box To Box’s latest project, MATCHROOM: THE GREATEST SHOWMEN, premiered globally on Netflix on September 17, 2025. A six-part documentary series, SIMON COWELL: THE NEXT ACT, is currently in production and set to be released later this year.

About NHL Productions

NHL Productions is the National Hockey League’s award-winning production company, focused on documenting, preserving, and promoting the game of hockey and its players. Established in 2011, NHL Productions develops long- and short-form hockey programming for the League’s social and digital platforms – NHL Network, NHL.com, NHL Social and the NHL’s YouTube Channel – as well as national, regional and international rightsholders. Its original programming lineup has included Quest For The Stanley Cup, Road To The NHL Winter Classic, Saving Sakic, Chosen One: Alexandre Daigle, Behind The Glass, NHL All-Star All Access, Hat Trick Trivia, Stanley Cup Live, and many more. “Welcome to the NHL,” which chronicled the top prospects in the 2022 NHL Draft in Montreal, earned a 2023 Sports Emmy Award for Edited Event Coverage.

Noble Television producers Frank Fiorito and Nabil Mehchi and Rane Films producer Sami Tesfazghi announced that the highly anticipated documentary MICHELLE ROSS: UNKNOWN ICON, directed by award-winning filmmaker Alison Duke (Bam Bam: The Sister Nancy Story) will premiere as part of CBC’s The Passionate Eye on Wednesday, October 8, 2025 at 9PM (9:30 NT) on CBC and CBC Gem. A screening event is scheduled to take place on Tuesday, October 7 at the Paradise Theatre in Toronto to celebrate the film and Michelle Ross’ legacy.

“At the heart of this film is a delicate balance between two worlds: Michelle’s family life and the queer community where she reigned as a performer,” said Alison Duke. “When someone is compelled to live their life in fragments, we need to ask why and confront the impact it has on all of us. For me, the film is a testament to the power of discovery, the resilience of the human spirit, and the courage to see beyond the masks we wear.”

Long before drag became a staple of pop culture, Michelle Ross made her indelible mark as a powerhouse – dominating and defining the Black queer drag scene in Toronto and beyond. To her community, she was a dazzling trailblazer; to her family, she was Earl Barrington Shaw — or simply “Barry.” It wasn’t until Michelle’s sudden death in 2021, when her brother was called to the coroner’s office and told, “Do you know who this is? This person is royalty,” that her family claims to have discovered the hidden life and legacy she had built.

That revelation shattered what Michelle Ross’ family thought they knew, revealing a legacy built in secret and carried by those who knew her best. Told through intimate interviews, archival footage, and the symbolic recreation of Michelle’s house as a miniature dollhouse, the film explores the emotional architecture of a person who lived between worlds.

The film is produced with the support of CMF, The Canadian Film or Video Production Tax Credit, Manitoba Film & Music and Sodec and in collaboration with the CBC. For CBC, Sally Catto is General Manager, Entertainment, Factual, & Sports; Jennifer Dettman is Executive Director, Unscripted Content; Sandra Kleinfeld is Senior Director, Documentary; and Michelle McCree is Executive in Charge of Production, CBC Docs and The Passionate Eye.

About Noble Television
Noble Television is a Montreal-based production company known for creating bold, impactful unscripted content with global reach. Founded by Nabil Mehchi and Frank Fiorito — creators of the Emmy-nominated Interrupt This Program (CBC) — Noble’s recent works include Love Hurts: The Science of Heartbreak (CBC The Nature of Things), Rockie Award winner The Big Sex Talk (CBC Gem), Beau dans ma tête (Télé-Québec), and the upcoming feature documentary film Saigon Story: Two Shootings in the Forest Kingdom (NFB & TVO). Noble was recently honoured with a Diversity Leadership Award from the World Congress of Science and Factual Producers. Noble’s productions are currently streaming in over 10 countries.

About Sami Tesfazghi – Rane Films
Born in war-torn Eritrea, Sami Tesfazghi pursued his dream of film and television across Europe before settling in Canada, where he earned a BA from the University of Winnipeg. Starting as an intern at Inferno Pictures, he rose to lead development, contributing to films such as Cinema of Sleep, Percy, How It Ends, and the acclaimed series The Porter. With over a decade of experience, he launched Rane Films to champion underrepresented voices. Its first project, Michelle Ross: Unknown Icon, will debut on CBC this fall. Sami continues to develop original scripted series with Canadian broadcasters and major U.S. studios.

About Alison Duke
Alison Duke (aka “Golde”) is an award-winning documentary writer and director celebrated for fearless, socially resonant storytelling. Upcoming works include TV doc, ‘Michelle Ross: Unknown Icon’ and Season 2 of Amanda Parris’ acclaimed series ‘For the Culture.’ Duke broke into the industry with her debut feature, Raisin’ Kane: A Rapumentary (NFB), and has since directed many culturally relevant films, earning a reputation as one of Canada’s top documentarians and often referred to as the “Queen of Music Docs.” Her recent works include ‘Bam Bam: The Sister Nancy Story’ (Crave Original), which premiered at Tribeca 2024 and continues to tour internationally to acclaim, and ‘Paid in Full: The Battle for Black Music’ (CBC/BBC), winner of the 2025 Canadian Screen Award (CSA) for Best History Documentary Program or Series and a Silver Award at the New York Festivals TV & Film Awards. Duke also co-wrote and co-directed the five-part docu-series ‘Black Community Mixtapes,’ which garnered three Canadian Film Awards, and wrote and directed the short film’Promise Me,’ which won eight festival awards, including two Golden Sheafs. Beyond her films, Duke co-founded the OYA Black Arts Coalition, where she mentors the next generation of Black filmmakers. She is the recipient of the 2024 Hot Docs Don Haig Award and the 2019 WIFT-Toronto Crystal Award for Mentorship.

About CBC/Radio-Canada
CBC/Radio-Canada is Canada’s national public broadcaster. Through our mandate to inform, enlighten and entertain, we play a central role in strengthening Canadian culture. As Canada’s trusted news source, we offer a uniquely Canadian perspective on news, current affairs and world affairs. Our distinctively homegrown entertainment programming draws audiences from across the country. Deeply rooted in communities, CBC/Radio-Canada offers diverse content in English, French and eight Indigenous languages: Dëne Sųłıné, Dene Kǝdǝ́, Dene Zhatıé, Eastern Cree, Dinjii Zhuʼ Ginjik, Inuktitut, Inuvialuktun and Tłı̨chǫ. We also deliver content in Spanish, Arabic, Chinese, Punjabi and Tagalog, as well as both official languages, through Radio Canada International (RCI). We are leading the transformation to meet the needs of Canadians in a digital world.

The Reelworld Film Festival+Summit marks a historic milestone in 2025 as it celebrates its 25th anniversary of spotlighting all their directors who are 100% Canadian Black, Indigenous, Asian, South Asian, and People of Colour talent from across Canada. Over the past 25 years, Reelworld has become a vital cultural institution, advancing equity in Canada’s screen industries while showcasing the extraordinary artistry of diverse filmmakers and storytellers. This year’s edition, running from October 14–19, will bring together seven days of in-person screenings, keynote speeches, industry panels, fireside chats, pitch opportunities, awards presentations, and networking events that highlight both the creativity and resilience of Canada’s screen community. The Festival continues online from October 20–26, offering a week of virtual screenings along with a dedicated day of digital workshops and panel discussions.

The celebrations begin with the Reelworld Summit on October 14 and 15, 2025 at the Courtyard by Marriott Toronto Downtown (475 Yonge Street). The Summit is a hub for knowledge-sharing and change-making, featuring leading voices from across the industry in conversations that explore urgent issues facing Canada’s screen sector. From discussions on equity and representation to the impact of new technologies, the Summit provides a platform for creatives, executives, and policymakers to engage in dialogue that will shape the future of Canadian storytelling.

“As I mourn the death of Robert Redford, a man I did not know personally, but through his work in creating Sundance, I was inspired to create Reelworld”, says Tonya Williams Founder and Executive Director, “I reflect on what started out as a dream quickly became 25 years of showcasing outstanding talent from Canada’s diverse communities, giving voice to those who no one heard, and expanding Reelworld to have year-round training, giving Indigenous and racialized creatives, executives and crew a place they could call home – a place of belonging. Reelworld not only nurtured creatives, but worked to have the entire screen industry extend its table to include all. As the global audience changed, its desire to see itself on the screen increased to the point when companies could no longer ignore the power of that audience. Our silver anniversary is both a reflection on how far we’ve come and a promise of what’s ahead. This year, we celebrate not only the incredible artistry of our filmmakers but also the resilience of an industry still striving for true equity and inclusion.”

OPENING NIGHT FILM: IT COMES IN WAVES

The Reelworld Film Festival follows from October 16–19, 2025 with its much-anticipated Opening Night Film at The Royal Theatre (608 College St), sponsored by TD Bank Group. The remaining screenings will take place at The Paradise Theatre (1006c Bloor St W).

The Festival is thrilled to announce that this year’s Opening Night film is It Comes in Waves, directed by Haitian-Canadian filmmaker and 2024 Reelworld Directors Immersion Program alum, Fitch Jean. A poignant exploration of the immigrant experience, the film tells the story of Akai, a young Rwandan-Canadian navigating trauma, family responsibility, and the legacy of displacement.

“Having ‘It Comes in Waves’ open the Reelworld Film Festival is an incredible honour, especially for a film so deeply rooted in the immigrant experience.” said director Fitch Jean. “Reelworld has always been a beacon for stories that might otherwise go untold, and to kick off the festival with Akai’s journey, a young Rwandan-Canadian navigating trauma, responsibility, and the weight of family legacy, feels like the perfect alignment of story and space. I hope audiences see themselves in these characters’ struggles and triumphs, and recognize that healing isn’t linear; it truly comes in waves. More than anything, I want people to leave understanding that even in our darkest moments, the act of choosing to heal, to seek help, and to break cycles is its own form of courage. This film is for anyone who’s ever had to be strong for others while barely holding themselves together.”

FEATURE FILM SELECTIONS

This year’s feature film program continues Reelworld’s tradition of powerful, boundary-pushing storytelling. Highlights include Have You Heard Judi Singh? by Vancouver-based director Baljit Sangra, which reintroduces audiences to the extraordinary, overlooked legacy of a Black-Punjabi jazz singer from Edmonton; In the Room by Brishkay Ahmed, a moving documentary that follows five Afghan women in exile as they reclaim their voices and fight for their homeland on the world stage; and A Tribe Called Love by Mohamed Ahmed, a contemporary Romeo and Juliet story set in Toronto’s Somali community that boldly blends stylized comedy with sharp social commentary.

Other features include Foreigner by Canadian-Iranian filmmaker Ava Maria Safai, which merges horror and heart to explore assimilation and identity through the story of a Persian teen navigating high school in 2004; Circo by Lamia Chraibi, a poetic portrait of a young Brazilian circus artist on a journey of belonging; and Designed by Preeti by Gayatri Everitt Bajpai, a heartfelt drama about an Indo-American woman who reclaims her life, career, and chance at love after escaping an oppressive marriage.

The lineup also features Montréal, Ma Belle by Xiaodan He, a powerful story of a Chinese immigrant mother in Montreal reckoning with identity and liberation; and Rising Through the Fray by Kanien’kehá:ka filmmaker Courtney Montour, which chronicles the groundbreaking story of Indigenous Rising, the first roller derby team to represent Indigenous peoples at the Roller Derby World Cup. Filmmaker Kent Donguines returns to the Philippines to reconnect with his fading cultural identity through learning about traditional Kalinga tattoos from 107-year-old artist Apo Whang-od in the documentary Treasures of the Rice Terraces.

SHORT FILM SELECTIONS

Alongside its feature films, Reelworld proudly presents 25 short films organized into four distinct thematic programs: A Retrospective of Resilience, Genre Fever, Grief, and Entanglements. The Retrospective Program will feature films from Corey Bowles, Joyce Wong, R.T. Thorne and Supinder Wraich. This year’s shorts showcase a dazzling range of Canadian voices exploring themes of family, justice, memory, and resilience, further cementing Reelworld’s commitment to nurturing emerging talent.

“As someone who’s had the honour of programming with Reelworld for the past five years, it’s been incredible to witness the evolution of storytelling from underrepresented voices across the country.” said Program Director, Safia Abdigir. “This year, alongside programmers Richard Pierre and Aisha Evelyna, we’ve put in the work to thoughtfully scout and curate a lineup that reflects the rising quality, ambition, and urgency of today’s filmmakers”

AWARDS & RECOGNITIONS

The Festival will once again honour excellence with its cash awards: $15,000 for Outstanding Feature Film and $10,000 for Outstanding Short Film, alongside categories recognizing Outstanding Actress, Actor, Director, Writer, Cinematographer, and Producer. Audiences will also have their say with the Reelworld Audience Choice Award, which continues to be one of the most anticipated prizes of the festival.

In addition to its film awards, Reelworld will present its prestigious Trailblazer Award, Visionary Award, and Award of Excellence to industry leaders who have transformed the Canadian screen landscape. These awards not only recognize individual achievement but also affirm Reelworld’s ongoing mission to foster equity and amplify diverse voices. This year’s recipients are: Trailblazer Award: Dalmar Abuzeid, Humberly Gonzalez, Kaniehtiio Horn, Caleb Chen, Mrinal Desai, and Galye Ye; Visionary Award: Prem Gill; and Award of Excellence: Clark Johnson.

Reelworld proudly acknowledges the generous support of its partners and funders for the 25th Anniversary Reelworld Film Festival+Summit.

Diamond: Telefilm Canada, Canada Media Fund
Platinum Partner: TD Bank Group – The Ready Commitment
Gold Partners: Access Canada, Paramount+, CBC

Government Funders: Government of Canada, Canada Council for the Arts, Women and Gender Equality Canada, Canadian Heritage, Ontario Creates, Ontario Arts Council

Silver Partners: Amazon Prime Video, Rogers Group of Funds, Inspirit Foundation, Bell Fund
Bronze Partners: Shaftesbury, CMPA, AFBS, DGC, GCR, Blue Ant Media, Toronto Foundation
Associate Partners: Motion Picture Association–Canada, Hollywood Suite, TVO
Supporters: ACTRA, ACTRA Toronto, ANIMIKI See Digital Productions, Writers Guild of Canada

About Reelworld

Reelworld was founded in 2000 by award-winning actress and producer Tonya Williams, O.C. to advance opportunities for Canadians who are Black, Indigenous, Asian, South Asian, and People of Colour in the screen industries by providing professional development and advocating for racial equity in Canadian content and production.

Reelworld Screen Institute, a non-profit, provides training programs and presents the acclaimed Reelworld Film Festival, which celebrates stories by racialized Canadians. Providing access to opportunities is core to Reelworld, and Access Reelworld is Canada’s leading hiring platform for racialized crews and talent. Reelworld Foundation, a registered charity, is transforming the industry by creating mechanisms that hold systems accountable for greater equity.

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CBC and Sphere Media today announced that production is underway on the second season of menopause comedy SMALL ACHIEVABLE GOALS (8×30). Created by and starring Meredith MacNeill and Jennifer Whalen and produced by Sphere Media, the new season will continue to follow Julie (Whalen) and Kris (MacNeill) as they redefine menopause and friendship — finding strength and humour in a bond they didn’t initially want, but now depend on, to survive the gauntlet of symptoms and life changes challenging them. Filmed in Hamilton and Toronto, season two will premiere on CBC and CBC Gem in winter 2026. Audiences can watch season one of SMALL ACHIEVABLE GOALS on the free CBC Gem streaming service.

“It’s been incredible to see such an engaged and positive response to Small Achievable Goals,” said Trish Williams, Executive Director, Scripted Content, CBC. “Jennifer, Meredith and the team at Sphere have created something uniquely hilarious and equally moving. There is a lot to explore in the menopause experience, and season two isn’t afraid to go there.”

“We’re very excited to explore the further adventures of odd couple Julie and Kris, as they experience the roller coaster ride that is menopause,” shared Meredith MacNeill and Jennifer Whalen, creators, stars and executive producers of the series.

“We’re thrilled to be underway on production of season two, and to be working again with Small Achievable Goals’ amazing cast, crew, and partners at CBC,” said Elise Cousineau, VP Content, English Scripted, for Sphere Media. “We’re excited for audiences to reconnect with Kris, Julie, and the entire cast of characters.”

In addition to MacNeill and Whalen, cast returning for season two of SMALL ACHIEVABLE GOALS are Alexander Nunez (Moonshine), Paul Braunstein (Hudson & Rex), Jon Dore (The Jon Dore Television Show), Tricia Black (Pretty Hard Cases), Georgie Murphy (Safehaven), Leslie Adlam (Slumberland), Kevin Whalen (Baroness von Sketch Show), Tamara Podemski (Murderbot), Kiori Mirza Waldman and Evan Mok. Billy MacLellan (Nobody) and Jackie Richardson (Pretty Hard Cases) will guest star this season.

A CBC Original Series, SMALL ACHIEVABLE GOALS is produced by Sphere Media. The series is created by Jennifer Whalen and Meredith MacNeill (Baroness von Sketch Show), who also serve as Executive Producers alongside Sphere Media’s Jennifer Kawaja, Bruno Dubé and Elise Cousineau. The series is produced with the participation of the Bell Fund and Canada Media Fund (CMF). International sales are handled by Sphere Abacus. For CBC, Sally Catto is General Manager, Entertainment, Factual & Sports; Trish Williams is Executive Director, Scripted Content; Sandra Picheca is Director of Current Production, Comedy; and Samantha Morris Mastai is Executive in Charge of Current Production, Comedy. International sales are handled by Sphere Abacus.

About CBC/Radio-Canada

CBC/Radio-Canada is Canada’s national public broadcaster. Through our mandate to inform, enlighten and entertain, we play a central role in strengthening Canadian culture. As Canada’s trusted news source, we offer a uniquely Canadian perspective on news, current affairs and world affairs. Our distinctively homegrown entertainment programming draws audiences from across the country. Deeply rooted in communities, CBC/Radio-Canada offers diverse content in English, French and eight Indigenous languages: Dëne Sųłıné, Dene Kǝdǝ́, Dene Zhatıé, Eastern Cree, Dinjii Zhuʼ Ginjik, Inuktitut, Inuvialuktun and Tłı̨chǫ. We also deliver content in Spanish, Arabic, Chinese, Punjabi and Tagalog, as well as both official languages, through Radio Canada International (RCI). We are leading the transformation to meet the needs of Canadians in a digital world..

About Sphere Media

Sphere Media develops and produces bespoke original content for international audiences. Current English scripted shows include Wayward, an 8-episode thriller starring Toni Collette from Mae Martin with Objective Fiction and Netflix, CBC/CBC Gem’s new workplace comedy Small Achievable Goals, and Amazon Original series The Sticky, starring Margo Martindale, with Blumhouse Television.

Recent successes include Peabody-winning gender-fluid dramedy Sort Of (CBC/Max), a GLAAD Awards nominee, listed on Vanity Fair’s 14 Best TV Shows and New York Times Top 30 Shows to Watch; Primetime Emmy and Independent Spirit Awards nominated period drama The Porter (CBC/BET+/UKTV/Netflix), which won the most Canadian Screen Awards of any drama series in the awards’ history. Past productions honored in the international awards circuit include the crime drama Cardinal (Bell/BBC2), medical soap Transplant (Bell/NBCU), coming-of-age comedy How to Fail as a Popstar (CBC Gem), and Indigenous supernatural YA series Trickster (CBC/Sky/Sundance-AMC). Across productions, the company has won over 70 Canadian Screen Awards, including multiple wins for Best Comedy and Drama.

SUPER CHANNEL announce their upcoming October 2025 programming highlights in series, movies and documentaries.

SERIES

Crossroad Springs (Canadian Original) | Super Channel Heart & Home I *NEW EPISODES / SEASON FINALE OCTOBER 12

Airdate: Sundays at 8 p.m. ET / On Demand next day

Sunday, October 5 (Episode 5) – At a service honouring their mother, a long-lost heirloom resurfaces, uncovering memories, grief, and unexpected grace.
Sunday, October 12 (Episode 6) – When a young couple seeks guidance, James must confront his own past and what it truly means to love and commit.

Starring Jonathan Stoddard, Emily Alalato, Shaun Johnston, Kate Drummond, Brittany Underwood, Jesse Hutch, Jon McLaren, Erin Agostino, and Franco Lo Presti.

Secrets of Ancient Structures (Canadian Original)|Super Channel Quest Original | SERIES PREMIERE
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Premiere: Tuesday, October 14 at 8 p.m. ET / Available on Demand same day
Across the globe and throughout history, ancient civilizations erected structures that continue to inspire awe and wonder. But how did they do it? Archaeological finds and new technologies reveal clues to long-enduring mysteries. Every episode delivers three massive monuments and the secrets held within their walls.

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Tootoo (Canadian Original) | Super Channel Fuse | PREMIERE (still seen above)
Premiere: Friday, October 24 at 9 p.m. ET / On Demand same day
Jordin Tootoo’s life has been predicated on his determination to rise above every challenge he has faced including the extraordinary pressure of being the first Inuk player in the NHL, addiction, and tragic personal loss.

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Ainsley McGregor Mysteries: A Case for the Winemaker (Canadian Original) | Super Channel Heart & Home I NEW (Romance)
Airdate: Friday, October 17 at 8 p.m. ET / On Demand same day
Former criminologist Ainsley McGregor returns to her Texas hometown, opening a craft market. When a friend’s winery sees a murder, Ainsley’s crime-solving skills prove invaluable as she teaches criminology and investigates the case. Starring Candace Cameron Bure, Aaron Ashmore, Robin Dunne.

A Perfect Match (Canadian Original) | Super Channel Heart & Home I NEW (Romance)
Airdate: Friday, October 24 at 8 p.m. ET / On Demand same day
When Zoe Williams has to prove to a big investor that her company’s new dating app works, she tests it on herself and soon ends up on a date with her complete opposite, Oliver Beckett, an easygoing, spontaneous artist. Even though it’s clear the pair have chemistry, Zoe’s worried – could something be wrong with DigiLove’s algorithm? Or is it true when people say “opposites attract.” Starring Emily Alatalo (Crossroad Springs), Chad Connell.                                       

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Super Channel offers viewers exceptional entertainment value, uncut and commercial-free, with four diverse channels – Super Channel Fuse, Heart & Home, Vault and Quest – plus access to Super Channel On Demand where available by service provider. Super Channel is available via most cable providers across the country as well as streaming live and On Demand with Amazon Prime Video Channels, Apple TV+ and Fubo, with Super Channel+ available to download and stream from anywhere in Canada. Super Channel offers two free ad-supported channels, Super Channel Uncoveredand Super Channel Hearties, available on streaming platforms including Tubi, Plex, Xumo Play, LG, Roku, Pluto and Samsung TV Plus. Super Channel is owned by Allarco Entertainment 2008 Inc., an Edmonton-based media company. For a list of service providers, please visit superchannel.ca/subscribe or learn more at superchannelplus.ca.

Rogers Sports & Media today announced the expansion of Citytv+ across all major platforms with the entertainment streaming service now available to Canadians directly through a Citytv+ subscription.

Also launching today is a new bundle subscription with Citytv+ and Sportsnet+, offering greater savings to stream both the biggest entertainment hits and live sports events from Canada’s #1 sports network.

“Rogers Sports & Media is home to the most coveted entertainment and sports media brands and programming in Canada, and we’re excited to make our vast collection of top content available to even more Canadians to enjoy when and where they want,” said Colette Watson, President, Rogers Sports & Media.

Citytv+ is home to live channels and thousands of hours of on-demand programming from popular entertainment and lifestyle TV brands. New and past seasons from iconic franchises and big stars include: Chicago Fire, Dancing with the Stars and Law & Order (Citytv); The Real Housewives, Below Deck and Vanderpump Rules (Bravo); Homestead Rescue, Expedition X and Expedition Unknown (Discovery); Chopped, Bobby’s Triple Threat and Guy Fieri’s Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives (Food Network); new FX series The Lowdown and Alien: Earth, along with critically-acclaimed dramas and comedies from FX and FXX such as It’s Always Sunny In Philadelphia, Atlanta, Welcome to Wrexham and Necaxa; Celebrity IOU, Home Town, My Lottery Dream Home (HGTV) and more.

Expanding direct-to-consumer, Citytv+ is available across all major platforms including Apple and Android devices, Amazon Fire TV, Samsung TV, Rogers Xfinity and online via Citytvplus.ca. Canadians can now subscribe to the entertainment streaming service directly through citytvplus.ca/subscribe or download the Citytv+ app from the App Store or Google Play.

Subscriptions for Citytv+ are $9.99/month or $99.00/yearly, with a 7-day free trial to start watching. The bundle subscription for $31.99/month combines the immense entertainment offering of Citytv+ with the Sportsnet+ Standard package.

Sportsnet+ offers the most comprehensive live sports streaming experience in Canada with the most NHL games, exclusive coverage of the Toronto Blue Jays and MLB, the Toronto Raptors and NBA, plus UFC, Grand Slam of Curling, and more.

For more details visit citytvplus.ca or sportsnetplus.ca.

About Rogers Sports & Media

Rogers Sports & Media is a diverse sports and content company that engages more than 30 million Canadians monthly. The company’s dynamic portfolio of media assets includes more than 50 radio stations, 67 community TV channels, 31 conventional and specialty television channels and more. Rogers Sports & Media delivers unique storytelling through its range of powerful brands: HGTV, Food Network, Bravo, Citytv, Citytv+, Discovery, ID, OMNI Television, FX, Breakfast Television, 98.1 CHFI, KiSS, CityNews and Sportsnet – Canada’s #1 sports network. Rogers Sports & Media is a subsidiary of Rogers Communications Inc. (TSX, NYSE: RCI). Visit

ROOFMAN IS ONLY IN THEATRES ON OCTOBER 10, 2025! Today we get a new Featurette about building a TOYS “R” US for the Film, a really critical element with this unbelievable story!

SYNOPSIS

Based on an unbelievable true story, Roofman follows Jeffrey Manchester

(Channing Tatum), an Army veteran and struggling father who turns to robbing

McDonald’s restaurants by cutting holes in their roofs, earning him the nickname:

Roofman. After escaping prison, he secretly lives inside a Toys “R” Us for six

months, surviving undetected while planning his next move. But when he falls for

Leigh (Kirsten Dunst), a divorced mom drawn to his undeniable charm, his

double life begins to unravel, setting off a compelling and suspenseful game of cat

and mouse as his past closes in.

EXECUTIVE PRODUCED BY

Channing Tatum, Derek Cianfrance, Jonathan Montepare, Charles M. Barsamian, Rick Covert, Jack Selby, Sam Romano, Jonathan Glickman, Thom Zadra, Matthew Von Waaden, D. Mark Von Waaden, Chris Parker, Tyler Zacharia, Jeff Portnoy, Steven J. Toll, Randy Jones Toll

PRODUCED BY

Jamie Patricof, p.g.a., Lynette Howell Taylor, p.g.a., Alex Orlovsky, p.g.a., Duncan Montgomery, Dylan Sellers

SCREENPLAY BY

Derek Cianfrance & Kirt Gunn

DIRECTED BY

Derek Cianfrance

STARRING

Channing Tatum, Kirsten Dunst, Ben Mendelsohn, LaKeith Stanfield, Juno Temple, Melonie Diaz, Uzo Aduba, Lily Collias, Jimmy O. Yang and Peter Dinklage

On October 3 and 4, 2025 chef Donnie Gomes of The Chicken Cartel and Kota Uechi, owner of Tondou Ramen will team up for a two-night pop-up at Tondou Ramen in the heart of Toronto’s Little Italy, serving an exclusive creation they call: Okinawa. With Donnie’s fried chicken sandwiches known to go viral for their over-the-top deliciousness, and Tondou’s Nanban Fried Chicken drawing thousands of followers overnight on social media, the pairing brings together two cult favourites for what might be the most epic chicken collaboration yet.

Tickets can be purchased on Eventbrite HERE for $15 plus tax and purchase fees.

The sandwich is anything but ordinary: a crispy, golden chicken breast glazed in sweet-sour Nanban sauce, paired with a refreshing tangle of chilled Okinawa soba noodle salad, layered with a velvety soy-marinated egg, a kick of spicy sprouts, and finished with a rich swipe of Taru Taru mayo, all tucked into a soft, toasted brioche bun. Each order comes with a glass of Tondou’s house-made Okinawa Shikuwasa Lemonade. Shikuwasa, Okinawa’s signature citrus, is as refreshing as it is invigorating. Naturally rich in vitamin C and nobiletin, it’s not only delicious but also packed with feel-good benefits.

Collaboration Event details:

Location: Tondou Ramen, 596 College St. Toronto ON M6G 1B4

Tickets: Purchases can be made on Eventbrite HERE. Tickets are $15 + Tax and Purchase Fees.

Dates and Times:

Friday, October 3

5 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Saturday, October 4

5 p.m. to 9 p.m.

For chef Donnie Gomes (right in above photo), whose Chicken Cartel has gone viral in Toronto for its globally inspired sandwiches, including the recent Bang Bang Chicken Sandwich, a Thai-inspired creation, this collaboration marks another chapter in his eventful career. Donnie has also served as private chef for Saudi royalty, competed on Food Network’s Food Truck Face Off, and helped his team claim victory at the Battle Mokable Cooking Competition.

Kota Uechi (left in above photo), meanwhile, has built a reputation for bringing the flair of Okinawa to Toronto through his ramen shop at Tondou, where bowls of broth and noodles carry the taste of his Okinawan roots. Beloved as a go-to spot among chefs and industry insiders, Tondou is more than a ramen shop, it reflects Kota’s island mentality, where everyone is welcome and hospitality knows no bounds. As a community leader in Little Italy, his warmth and generosity have made him a fixture in the neighbourhood, so it’s only fitting that he’s hosting this pop-up, lending his signature spirit to an international twist on a chicken sandwich.

More than a pop-up, the collaboration is a showcase of culinary skill and culture, marrying the bold, inventive style of The Chicken Cartel with the dynamic flavours of Okinawa. Those who secure a ticket will experience a unique opportunity to watch two chefs with very different backgrounds bring their skills together in one irresistible sandwich. Tickets are limited and expected to sell quickly, reserve yours now through Eventbrite HERE.

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The Chicken Cartel

Website: chickencartel.com

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Tondou

Website: tondoutoronto.com

IG: @tondoutoronto