Marvel Television has unveiled a new trailer, key art and stills for the highly anticipated second season of “Daredevil: Born Again,” the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s most intense street-level drama, streaming exclusively on Disney+ beginning March 24, 2026. Across eight gripping episodes, survival, resistance and redemption collide as the battle for the soul of New York begins.

Created by Dario Scardapane, Chris Ord and Matt Corman, the series stars Charlie Cox as the titular masked vigilante (aka Matt Murdock) and Vincent D’Onofrio as Wilson Fisk. Returning to the series are Deborah Ann Woll as Karen Page, Ayelet Zurer as Vanessa Fisk, Wilson Bethel as Benjamin Poindexter/Bullseye and Margarita Levieva as Heather Glenn. This season also marks the long-awaited return of Krysten Ritter as fan-favorite Jessica Jones and introduces Matthew Lillard as the mysterious Mr. Charles.

In Season 2, Mayor Wilson Fisk crushes New York City underfoot as he hunts down public enemy number one, the Hell’s Kitchen vigilante known as Daredevil. But beneath the horned mask, Matt Murdock will try to fight back from the shadows to tear down the Kingpin’s corrupt empire and redeem his home. Resist. Rebel. Rebuild.

ABOUT DISNEY+

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Ann Shin, CEO of the award-winning Canadian production company Fathom Film Group, today announced Fathom is joining forces with Nicole Butler, former co-CEO of Pier 21 Films Ltd. and Executive Producer of “Late Bloomer” seasons 1-2, “Run the Burbs”, and “Don’t Even”. The announcement comes ahead of Prime Time in Ottawa, where Shin and Butler will be in attendance, and reflects Fathom’s continued growth and evolution into a multi-genre producer, developing scripted drama and comedy alongside its established slate of unscripted and true crime programming.

Butler will lead development of new scripted projects, while Ann Shin expands her role as CEO, maintaining oversight of the company’s overall vision and its full slate of scripted and unscripted content. This announcement follows other recent strategic hires, including Philip Svoboda as Head of Business Affairs, underscoring the company’s investment in infrastructure to support increased production volume and creative ambition.

“Collaborating with Ann to help shape a scripted slate within a company that already has such a distinct creative identity is exciting,” said Nicole Butler. “There’s a strong foundation of excellent work and meaningful IP at Fathom, and I’m eager to build on this to develop bold, character-driven stories.”

“Fathom has always been driven by incredible access, deep research, and strong authorial voice. We’re excited to bring Nicole on board to help translate that DNA into premium scripted with real momentum. Her deep industry experience and expertise position the company for long-term creative and business sustainability,” said Ann Shin, CEO.

Fathom currently has two true crime documentary series in production with major platforms, four feature documentaries in the pipeline, and a growing slate of comedy and drama projects—including a procedural series emerging from the award-winning work of Ann Shin. The company is also working with acclaimed writing talent, including Gorrman Lee (Wild Cards, The Imperfects), while sourcing headline-grabbing intellectual property.

The expansion into scripted also reflects a broader diversification strategy in response to ongoing industry shifts. In addition to traditional platform partnerships, Fathom has been building a direct-to-audience presence through a YouTube true crime vertical launched in 2025, leveraging owned IP, research, and long-standing participant relationships to expand its footprint in the creator space.

The announcement comes as Fathom positions itself for its next phase, supported by a newly formed board of advisors, including Ira Levy and Steve Denure and a leadership structure designed to enhance agility and competitiveness in a rapidly changing content landscape.

About Fathom Film Group

Fathom Film Group is an award–winning production company known for authentic, truth-driven storytelling that builds audiences and delivers acclaimed hit shows. Working across scripted and unscripted formats, Fathom’s productions have earned accolades including Canadian Screen Awards, Emmy and Oscar nominations.

Our scripted team members have produced acclaimed series such as Run the Burbs, Late Bloomer, Don’t Even, and The Beaverton, and have collaborated with top talent including Lauren Ash, Andrew Phung, Ben Schwartz, and Ken Jeong.

Our Peabody- and Emmy-winning unscripted team have delivered standout programs including the 3x Canadian Screen Award–winning The Defector, Oscar-shortlisted My Enemy, My Brother, and audience hits like Artificial Immortality and Sugar Sisters. Team members have worked on series including Stay Tooned (CBC), Hardcore Heroes (Discovery/History), K-Pop Evolution (YouTube Originals), and Hello Goodbye (CBC).

With hundreds of hours of programming broadcast on CBC, TVO, Crave, HBO, Amazon, Discovery, History, ABC, YouTube Originals, PBS, ARTE, ZDF, NHK, Fathom’s productions have enthralled audiences around the world.

The Inside Out Toronto 2SLGBTQ+ Film Festival, Canada’s largest 2SLGBTQ+ Film Festival dedicated to celebrating queer cinema from Canada and around the world, opened 2026 with a significant new chapter. The organisation welcomes Carly Beath as Executive Director, unveils a new five-year strategic plan and launches Run It Back: A League of Our Own, a year-round screening series.

Carly Beath joins Inside Out Toronto 2SLGBTQ+ Film Festival with nearly twenty years of experience in the non-profit arts and culture sector. A proud member of the 2SLGBTQ+ community, she brings both lived experience and deep sector knowledge to this leadership role. Her professional background includes senior leadership positions in fundraising, government relations, communications, and program development. Most recently, Beath served as Director of Development at the Canadian Film Centre.

“Joining the Inside Out Toronto 2SLGBTQ+ Film Festival team is an incredible opportunity to contribute to its lasting impact as an organisation that amplifies a diversity of vital queer stories that connect, challenge and inspire,” said Carly Beath, Executive Director of Inside Out Toronto 2SLGBTQ+ Film Festival. “I look forward to meeting our community of attendees and supporters and creating meaningful experiences for everyone who comes to an Inside Out event.”

Beath assumes the role at a pivotal moment for the organisation. Inside Out’s newly launched five-year strategic plan outlines a clear roadmap, centred on audience engagement, programmatic excellence and financial stability. Guided by an updated mission, the plan reinforces the festival’s commitment to connecting filmmakers, industry professionals and audiences through inclusive, diverse storytelling, while nurturing the next generation of creators.

As part of the expanded vision, Inside Out launched Run It Back: A League of Our Own, a new year-round programming initiative that extends the festival’s presence beyond its annual dates. Taking place during Toronto’s landmark year for sports and culture, the program shines a spotlight on stories of teamwork, resilience, gender equity, and queer community on and off the field.

The series kicks off on Friday, January 29 at the Paradise Theatre with a double feature of audience-favourite sports classics: A League of Their Own, starring Academy Award® winners Tom Hanks and Geena Davis, alongside Emmy Award-winner Rosie O’Donnell and Grammy Award-winner Madonna, followed by the queer classic The Broken Hearts Club: A Romantic Comedy, starring Timothy Olyphant, Dean Cain and Zach Braff.

Upcoming Run It Back: A League of Our Own screening dates include Saturday March 14, Monday May 4, Thursday July 16, and Thursday October 8. Film details will be announced on the Inside Out website and social channels. Tickets are available here.

The year-round lineup will reflect the festival’s commitment to embracing bold, timely, and diverse storytelling with the 36th edition of the Inside Out Toronto 2SLGBTQ+ Film Festival serving as the centrepiece of the program.

The 2026 Inside Out Toronto 2SLGBTQ+ Film Festival will take place this year from May 22 to May 31, in person at TIFF Lightbox and online. Tickets and full programming details will be announced in late April.

About Inside Out Toronto 2SLGBTQ+ Film Festival

Inside Out is Canada’s largest 2SLGBTQ+ Film Festival and the single largest promoter and distributor of 2SLGBTQ+ content in Canada. Founded in 1991, Inside Out is committed to representing the interests of 2SLGBTQ+ voices within the Canadian film industry. We are dedicated to developing, presenting, and promoting 2SLGBTQ+ content that showcases and supports the broad diversity of voices and identities within our communities, and ensuring that authentic and positive representation of 2SLGBTQ+ people is central in that content.

Annually, Inside Out presents the 10-day Toronto 2SLGBTQ+ Film Festival (Toronto’s third largest festival after TIFF and Hot Docs), a year-round screening and event series, and innovative professional development initiatives including the world’s only 2SLGBTQ+ International Finance Forum and the RE:Focus Fund. Inside Out is a Canadian Academy qualifying festival.

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Suite 115, located at 532 College St, is proud to host Vancouver’s Good Thief (2025 MICHELIN Exceptional Cocktail Experience and Michelin Bib Gourmand) for a one-night-only guest shift on January 29, 2026, from 9 pm to midnight. This event pairs Oliver Leung, co-owner of Suite 115, with Liam Nguyen, bartender at Good Thief, to showcase a shared approach to technique-driven cocktails rooted in Canadian ingredients and Southeast Asian influences. Reservations are not required to enjoy this event.

Oliver Leung is an experienced bartender with a Level 3 WSET Award in Wine & Spirits and a background in bar operations and brand management. At Suite 115, his approach centers on technical precision, thoughtful cocktail development, and a restrained, ingredient-driven style.

Liam Nguyen of Good Thief brings a competitive and creative edge to the collaboration. He is a World Class Canada 2024 and 2025 Semi-Finalist, Giffard Canada 2024 Regional Finalist, Hennessy My Way 2025 Regional Finalist, and St-Rémy Canada 2026 National Finalist, and is recognized as one of Vancouver’s rising bartending talents.

Both Suite 115 and Good Thief were recently named Regional Top 10 Honourees for Best New International Cocktail Bars 2025 by the Spirited Awards®, placing them among Canada’s most innovative cocktail destinations. The collaboration offers Toronto guests a rare opportunity to experience Good Thief’s MICHELIN-recognized cocktail program in a Toronto bar setting.

Good Thief offerings

Phở Dặc Biệt

Bearface, junmai sake, beef, rice noodle, Anh and Chị’s phở seasoning, herbs

Lâm’s Cà Phê

Ketel One, GT coffee liqueur 2.0, popcorn, condensed milk, Vietnamese espresso, toasted coconut, salted caramel egg yolk foam

Đà Lạt Garden

Tanqueray no.10, Hibiscus, Jasmine, Lychee, Elderflower Liqueur, Citrus, Floral Foam

About Suite 115
Nestled on College Street, Suite 115 is a speakeasy-style cocktail bar known for its creative, globally inspired drinks and intimate atmosphere. The bar has built a reputation for inventive signature cocktails and a loyal following among Toronto’s cocktail community.

About Good Thief
From the siblings behind Canada’s beloved Anh and Chi, Good Thief is a celebrated cocktail bar in Vancouver known for its whimsical, Southeast Asian-influenced beverage program and experimental approach to drinks and hospitality. It is recognized with the 2025 MICHELIN Exceptional Cocktails Award and has quickly become a highlight of Vancouver’s vibrant bar scene.

On Thursday, February 26, and Sunday, March 1, 20th Century Studios will release New Regency’s Academy Award®-winning film “The Revenant” exclusively in select IMAX theatres nationwide in celebration of the film’s 10th anniversary. The film will also be released internationally in the U.K., France, Germany, Italy, Spain, Australia, New Zealand, and Mexico. Fans will be able to relive Alejandro G. Iñárritu’s brutal masterpiece with IMAX’s extraordinary picture and sound technology for the ultimate cinematic experience. A new poster is now available to download and share.

“The Revenant,” which stars Leonardo DiCaprio and Tom Hardy, was released in 2015 and grossed over $532 million at the global box office. The film won three Academy Awards® for acting (Leonardo DiCaprio), directing (Alejandro G. Iñárritu), and cinematography (Emmanuel Lubezki). The re-release comes as DiCaprio returns to the awards spotlight with “One Battle After Another,” securing another acting nod.

“The Revenant” features a screenplay by Mark L. Smith and Alejandro G. Iñárritu based in part on the novel by Michael Punke, and is produced by Steve Golin, Alejandro G. Iñárritu, Arnon Milchan, and Mary Parent. The film, which is inspired by real events, tells the story of a frontiersman in the 1800s who is left for dead and must survive a brutal winter in the wilderness before returning to avenge his son’s death.

The Making of The Revenant, a book created by Insight Editions in partnership with New Regency, is available exclusively in a limited run of 500 numbered copies signed by director Alejandro G. Iñárritu, actor Leonardo DiCaprio, and cinematographer Emmanuel “Chivo” Lubezki, commemorating the Academy Award®–winning film’s 10th anniversary. Numbers 1–150 comprise a Signed Print Edition (Available for preorder now) that includes an exclusive 16” x 20” giclée print on archival paper, signed by DiCaprio. Housed in a bespoke clamshell box, the premium clothbound set features two hardcover volumes, a facsimile of the shooting script, and a rare reproduction of Iñárritu’s original photography book created as a wrap gift for cast and crew. Written by New York Times bestseller and veteran entertainment journalist Gina McIntyre, the volume offers an in-depth account of the film’s demanding production, creative vision, and elemental brutality, brought to life through extensive behind-the-scenes photography and commentary—an essential collector’s piece celebrating one of modern cinema’s most uncompromising achievements.

ABOUT 20TH CENTURY STUDIOS:

20th Century Studios is an Academy Award®-winning producer of feature films for both theatrical and streaming release. It is home to such iconic franchises as “Avatar,” “Alien,” “Planet of the Apes,” “Predator,” “Die Hard,” and “Kingsman” and creator of hit films including “Bohemian Rhapsody,” “The Greatest Showman,” “The Martian,” “Ford v Ferrari,” and “Free Guy.” It also launched the successful “Deadpool” and “X-Men” film series. Previously known as 20th Century Fox prior to becoming a part of The Walt Disney Company, 20th Century Studios is recognized for its incredible 80-year legacy. It is the studio that brought the world the first six “Star Wars” films, in addition to standouts from across the decades, including “Miracle on 34th Street,” “All About Eve,” “The King and I,” “The Sound of Music,” “Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid,” “The Princess Bride,” “The Abyss,” “Edward Scissorhands,” “Home Alone,” “My Cousin Vinny,” “Speed,” “Cast Away,” “Moulin Rouge!,” “Minority Report,” “Gone Girl,” and “The Revenant.”

ABOUT NEW REGENCY:

Founded in 1991, New Regency is a leading entertainment company delivering innovative, filmmaker-driven content for global audiences, with an award-winning library that includes “Bohemian Rhapsody,” “The Revenant,” “12 Years a Slave,” and “Heat.” Upcoming film projects include horror film “Psycho Killer” (20th Century Studios); “Watch Dogs,” the feature adaptation of Ubisoft’s bestselling video game franchise starring Tom Blyth and Sophie Wilde; “Musk,” an Alex Gibney documentary; “Jimi,” a documentary on the life of Jimi Hendrix from Bao Nguyen; “The Man Will Burn,” a Burning Man documentary by Jehane Noujaim (HBO); “Blood Meridian,” adapted from Cormac McCarthy’s Pulitzer Prize–winning novel by John Logan and directed by John Hillcoat; and “Eight Perfect Murders,” to be directed by Harry Bradbeer. Television projects include a “Malcolm in the Middle” limited series launching on Disney+ on April 10, 2026; “Man on Fire” series coming in 2026 (Netflix); “Mr. & Mrs. Smith” Season 2 (Amazon); “Black Hole” for (Netflix); and “Beat the Reaper” (Apple TV+).

Dragons’ Den alumni return – first they pitched, now they’ll invest: Tara Bosch (SmartSweets), Joanna Griffiths (Knix), Jay Klein (The PUR Company), Marc Lafleur (truLOCAL/DB8 Labs) and Barb Stegemann (The 7 Virtues).

CBC’s hit series Dragons’ Den will mark its milestone 20th season with a two-episode, Full Circle finale event on Thursday, February 26 at 8 p.m. (8:30 NT) and Thursday, March 5 at 8 p.m. (8:30 NT) on CBC and the free CBC Gem streaming service.

Dragons’ Den Full Circle is the ultimate celebration of success. Five standout alumni return to the Den after building some of Canada’s most recognizable consumer brands over the past two decades. This time, they’re not seeking capital – they’re investing their own in the next generation of Canadian entrepreneurs.

Guest Dragons featured in the two-episode special include:

Tara Bosch (SmartSweets), Vancouver BC – Appeared in Season 12 before growing SmartSweets into the #1 low-sugar candy brand in North America, ultimately selling the company for $360M CAD in 2020. Bosch now invests in and mentors founders through Bold Beginnings, the initiative she launched to inject early-stage capital into female-led ideas.

Joanna Griffiths (Knix), Toronto ON – First pitched in Season 9 and went on to scale Knix into one of the world’s fastest-growing intimate apparel brands, pioneering the leakproof category and body-inclusive marketing. In 2022, she sold 80% of Knix at a $524M CAD valuation, marking the largest disclosed sale of a private direct-to-consumer brand by a Canadian female founder.

Jay Klein (The PUR Company), Toronto ON – After pitching in Season 9 and securing a deal, Klein has turned PÜR into the #1-selling aspartame-free gum in the world. Today, the brand is distributed in over 50 countries across the globe, recently launching breath mints and its newest Jumbo Gum line – a better-for-you take on the classic gumball.

Marc Lafleur (truLOCAL/DB8 Labs), Cornwall ON – Secured a deal in Season 12 and went on to scale truLOCAL into a national subscription service specializing in locally farmed meats before selling the company for $16.7M CAD. Lafleur later authored the Amazon bestseller True Founder and is the Founder of AI venture studio, DB8 Labs.

Barb Stegemann (The 7 Virtues), Halifax NS – Pitched in Season 5 and became the first woman from Atlantic Canada to secure a deal on Dragons’ Den. Since then, The 7 Virtues has grown into the only Canadian perfume brand sold at Sephora, now in over 2,100 stores across 19 countries, recently attracting investment from Unilever Ventures, and continues to expand globally within Sephora and has plans to open more perfume ateliers in North America.

For twenty seasons, Dragons’ Den has helped shape Canada’s entrepreneurial landscape, offering early capital, national visibility and mentorship at formative stages for many brands. Building on that legacy, Dragons’ Den Full Circle marks the first time that alumni will return to the Den, where their journeys began, to pay it forward.

The final episode of Dragons’ Den’s regular season broadcasts Thursday, January 29 at 8 p.m. (8:30 NT) on CBC TV. Viewers can also stream the entire 20th season – along with past seasons – for free on CBC Gem.

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: Dehcho Dene Yati, Dënesųłıné (Chipewyan), Eastern Cree, Gwich’in, Inuktitut, Inuvialuktun, Sahtu Got’ine Godi, and Tłı̨chǫ (Tlicho). 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.

Reality Check: Inside America’s Next Top Model is the definitive, must-watch chronicle of America’s Next Top Model — and the chaos in front and behind the camera. What started as a glamorous launchpad for aspiring models became a pop-culture juggernaut defined by explosive drama, public meltdowns, and controversies that still fuel viral moments today. From EverWonder Studio, Wise Child Studios, and directors Mor Loushy and Daniel Sivan (American Manhunt: Osama Bin Laden) this three part documentary series features unprecedented access to former contestants, judges, and producers. Reality Check exposes the show’s complicated legacy and asks a provocative question: how far are we willing to go for entertainment?

Directed by: Mor Loushy & Daniel Sivan (American Manhunt: Osama Bin Laden)

Executive Producers: Ryan Miller, Jason Beekman, Vanessa Golembewski, Jon Adler, Amanda Spain

Ian Orefice, Jonna McLaughlin

Production Company: EverWonder Studio, Wise Child Studios

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“America’s Next Top Model was a groundbreaking force that forever shaped pop culture, but there’s more to its complicated legacy than meets the eye. Whether you tuned in weekly or recently discovered the show, Reality Check will reveal fresh insights and intimate reflections on the drama, controversy, and personalities that defined this iconic series. After teaming up with Netflix on big live events like boxing and football, EverWonder is excited to spotlight a different world of fierce competition: reality TV.” – Jon Adler, EP (EverWonder Studio)

“We can’t wait for Netflix’s global audience to see what really happened behind the scenes of America’s Next Top Model and the cultural moment it created. Reality Check is a fun, fast-moving nostalgia trip that also examines real issues of gender, race, exploitation, and personal conflict. And Netflix is the ideal partner for our first documentary series, which reflects Wise Child’s focus on telling character-driven stories that are both compelling and highly entertaining.” – Jason Beekman, EP (Wise Child Studios)

Today, Disney+ announced that the upcoming Original drama series “The Testaments,” a new chapter from the showrunner and executive producers of “The Handmaid’s Tale,” will premiere April 8, 2026 on Hulu on Disney+ in Canada with three episodes, followed by new episodes weekly.

An evolution of “The Handmaid’s Tale,” “The Testaments” is based on Margaret Atwood’s novel of the same name and is a dramatic coming-of-age story set in Gilead. The series, which filmed in Toronto, follows young teens Agnes, dutiful and pious, and Daisy, a new arrival and convert from beyond Gilead’s borders. As they navigate the gilded halls of Aunt Lydia’s elite preparatory school for future wives, a place where obedience is instilled brutally and always with divine justification, their bond becomes the catalyst that will upend their past, their present, and their future.

Starring Ann Dowd, Chase Infiniti, Lucy Halliday, Mabel Li, Amy Seimetz, Brad Alexander, Rowan Blanchard, Mattea Conforti, Zarrin Darnell-Martin, Eva Foote, Isolde Ardies, Shechinah Mpumlwana, Birva Pandya and Kira Guloien.

The series was created for television by showrunner and executive producer Bruce Miller and executive produced by Warren Littlefield, Elisabeth Moss, Steve Stark, Shana Stein, Maya Goldsmith, John Weber, Sheila Hockin, Daniel Wilson, Fran Sears, and Mike Barker, who will also direct the first three episodes. “The Testaments” is produced by MGM 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.

For those wondering, CBC’s live coverage of the Opening Ceremony begins Friday, February 6, 2026 at 1:30 p.m. ET (10:30 a.m. PT) on CBC, CBC News Network and CBC Gem. CBC Olympics host Andi Petrillo to be joined by Grammy Award-winning singer/songwriter Alessia Cara for Pre-Ceremony Show; CBC News Chief Correspondent Adrienne Arsenault and CBC Olympics reporter Devin Heroux to host CBC’s live coverage of the Opening Ceremony.

Coverage of Team Canada begins Thursday, February 5 on CBC and CBC Gem with Mixed Doubles Curling and Women’s Hockey.

CBC invites audiences across the country to mark the official start of the Olympic Winter Games Milano Cortina 2026 on Friday, February 6 with live coverage of the Opening Ceremony beginning at 1:30 p.m. ET (10:30 a.m. PT) on CBC, CBC Gem, CBC News Network, Sportsnet and TSN.

The excitement begins at 1:30 p.m. ET (10:30 a.m. PT) on February 6, with the countdown to the Opening Ceremony, hosted by CBC Olympics host Andi Petrillo. Petrillo will be joined in-studio by JUNO and Grammy Award-winning singer/songwriter Alessia Cara, whose Italian roots trace back to Calabria. The pre-show builds anticipation for the big event, showcasing stars from the sports, arts and entertainment world and concluding with the exclusive world premiere of The Gold Within: Family & Fire, an inspiring short film featuring Alessia Cara and professional figure skater Elladj Baldé.

Then at 2 p.m. ET (11 a.m. PT), CBC News Chief Correspondent Adrienne Arsenault and Olympics reporter Devin Heroux guide audiences through the Opening Ceremony, showcasing Canada’s athletes and the world’s best. Set in the iconic San Siro Stadium, the ceremony will pay tribute to Leonardo da Vinci and the great inventors, Italian design, taste and music. Performers will include Italian actress Matilda De Angelis, American singer-songwriter Mariah Carey, Italian artist Laura Pausini, and world-renowned tenor Andrea Bocelli.

Following the main event, a live reaction show hosted by CBC Olympics digital host Mackenzie Barwell will be available on the CBC Sports YouTube channel, breaking down athlete arrivals, performances and more. A primetime encore of the Opening Ceremony will broadcast on CBC and CBC Gem at 7 p.m. ET (4 p.m. PT).

CBC’s coverage of the Opening Ceremony will be presented in an accessible manner with closed captioning, described video and ASL integrations. In addition, all of CBC’s daytime (starting at 12 noon ET) and primetime broadcast coverage will be available in described video; all live streams on CBC Gem will be offered with closed captioning; and the CBC Sports YouTube channel will provide daily hosted segments with ASL translation throughout the Games. All of CBC’s digital experiences have been created with accessibility in mind and are frequently tested with real assistive technology users to ensure a positive experience for CBC’s diverse audiences.

Coverage of Team Canada kicks off Thursday, February 5 on CBC and CBC Gem with mixed doubles curling, as Canada takes on the home team, Italy, starting at 1 p.m. ET (10 a.m. PT). Then, at 3:10 p.m. ET (12:10 p.m. PT) defending Olympic champions, the Canadian women’s hockey team, faces off against Finland in their first game of the tournament.

Live commentary for key events will be available on CBC Gem in four Indigenous languages: Atikamekw, Cree, Innu and Inuktitut. Select sports will be called in Atikamekw by Alexandre Nequado, Thérèse Ottawa and Anthony Dubé; in Innu by Joyce Dominique and Alexandre Aster; and in Cree by Cole Bosum and Dorothy Stewart. David Ningeongan and Pujjuut Kusugak return to provide commentary in Inuktitut for women’s and men’s hockey.

CBC is bringing the Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games to communities across Canada with free in-person events including: special screenings at more than 850 public libraries, Canadian Olympic Committee (COC) Team Canada FanFest locations and Family Day weekend events. For a full list of events, please visit the CBC Olympics Experiences webpage.

Equinoxe Films and Righteous Alliance Entertainment are pleased to announce that FINCH AND MIDLAND, written and directed by Timothy Yeung, will be released in select Canadian cities on Friday, February 13th with charity events and screenings slated for Wednesday, February 11th at the Cineplex Varsity Cinemas in Toronto, ON and on Thursday, February 12th at the Cineplex Markham Cinemas in downtown Markham, ON.

“We chose to title the film, Finch & Midland, because it’s a well known area for many Chinese immigrants who decided to settle in the GTA back in the late ‘90s and early 2000s,” says Yeung. “And Scarborough is still a very welcoming place for new immigrants that have chosen to call Canada home.”

“We wanted to support these two specific charities based in Scarborough – Community Family Services of Ontario and Scarborough Centre for Healthy Communities – because they do so much for newcomers,” continues Ridley Tsui, Executive Producer. “We will be hosting a reception with some of our cast before each preview screening, and a portion of the evenings’ ticket sales will go towards these organizations.”

FINCH AND MIDLAND follows four Hong Kong immigrants navigating fractured family ties, career challenges, and the search for love and belonging. Each story showcases not only the characters’ struggles but also highlights the hope and resilience that play a big part in the lives of all immigrants as they strive to embrace Canadian culture. The film features a Hong Kong and Canadian cast including Anthony Wong (The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor, Infernal Affairs, Hard Boiled), Patrick Tam (Fight for Tomorrow, Mutant, Beast Cops), Nina Paw (aka Hee Ching Paw, Mou Ming Zi, Jue Ming Fa Guan, Lost in Time), Harriet Yeung (Hit N Fun, Port of Call, The Sparring Partner), Theresa Lee (Ruthless Bastards, Condor Heroes, Ai wei yang, Son of the Dragon), Dmitry Chepovetsky (Children Ruin Everything, Murdoch Mysteries, MI: Ghost Protocol) and Jaden Kwan (Chucky).

On Wednesday, February 11th, the reception will be starting at 5PM at Yueh Tung Restaurant in Toronto prior to the Cineplex Varsity Cinemas 7PM screening. On Thursday, February 12th, the reception will be starting at 5PM at Good Catch Cafe in downtown Markham prior to the Cineplex Markham Cinemas 7PM screening. Cast in attendance at the receptions include actors Anthony Wong, Dmitry Chepovetsky, Skye Chan, Jaden Kwan, Simon Lau, Wavy Zhao, Jenny Hong, Samantha Ji, Kayla Fok, Stephen Woo and Stephen Wong. There will also be a short Q&A after each screening.

Written and directed by Timothy Yeung (90 Days), FINCH AND MIDLAND premiered at the Vancouver International Film Festival to sold out screenings, was selected to the Hong Kong Asian Film Festival, Reel Asian Film Festival in Toronto and Anthony Wong was nominated for Best Supporting Actor at Taipei’s prestigious Golden Horse Awards this past year. FINCH AND MIDLAND is produced by Kim Yu (The Swearing Jar, Ex-Door Neighbour) and executive produced by Ridley Tsui (Mortal Kombat: Annihilation, The Monkey King), Annie Lee and Michael Mosca (Mississippi Scholar, Winnie Mandela, A Sunday in Kigali).

About Equinoxe Films

Equinoxe Films (Les Films Equinoxe) is a distribution and production company of film and television properties in Canada and around the world. The Equinoxe brand made its name based on distribution hits such as My Big Fat Greek Wedding, Passion of the Christ, and Mambo Italiano. The production arm had a multi award winning feature film with Un Dimanche à Kigali (A Sunday in Kigali), the award-winning A Million Colours, a powerful story set in the last few years of apartheid and Winnie, a drama that chronicles the life of Winnie Mandela starring Oscar winner Jennifer Hudson and Oscar nominated Terrence Howard, and a nominated TV series Patrick Senécal presents.

About Righteous Alliance Entertainment

Righteous Alliance Entertainment is a Canadian production company founded by Ridley Tsui. His Hong Kong company has been producing both film and television projects for over two decades. An established Stunt CoOrdinator/Martial Arts Choreographer, Director and former actor, Mr. Tsui is a veteran of the Hong Kong film industry. He has also worked on numerous American productions and is now developing a slate of Canadian film and television properties.

About Community Family Services of Ontario

Founded in 1986, Community Family Services of Ontario (CFSO) is a registered charity and accredited social services agency. Funded by Canadian federal, provincial, and municipal governments, United Way GTA, and the community, CFSO aims to improve the overall psychosocial well-being of Asian-Canadians by empowering them to build safe communities with harmonious families. CFSO’s team of psychotherapists, social workers, addiction specialists, family therapists, speech-language pathologists, career counsellors, job skill instructors, and settlement counsellors provide counselling, psychotherapy, family therapy, addictive behavior modification, newcomer support, career coaching, skill building, disabilities and special needs rehabilitation to over 5,000 individuals per year.

About Scarborough Centre for Healthy Communities

Established in 1977 Scarborough Centre for Healthy Communities (SCHC) is an accredited comprehensive community health organization that delivers a range of holistic health and wellness services from early years to the end of life. For 47 years, we have been serving vulnerable residents (newcomers, visible minorities, families living with poverty, homelessness, and unemployment) across Scarborough who experience many barriers to access. We are dedicated to meeting these health needs by addressing our population’s physical, mental, social, financial and environmental aspects through our community health, engagement and support services teams. Last year SCHC served more than 25,000 clients across its 11 sites.