After a summer spent travelling from coast to coast to coast, MADE | NOUS is thrilled to announce that audiences can now experience the inspiring cross-country journey led by broadcasting icon George Stroumboulopoulos in a newly completed docuseries, The Stories that MADE Us, available nationwide starting December 4, 2025. Part one of the three-part series will be available on YouTube and made-nous.ca, with remaining episodes dropping in winter 2026.

Earlier this summer, George set out from Vancouver on a cross-Canada tour with a film crew and one central question for everyone he met: Which Canadian film or television work made you?. The trip included a candid conversation with Prime Minister Mark Carney about the strength of Canada’s cultural sovereignty, the Canadian films and TV shows that shaped his life, and why Canadian stories matter now more than ever.

Over the course of the journey, George visited communities across the country, from major cities to remote northern regions, capturing heartfelt conversations with everyday Canadians and national icons alike. These interviews explore the stories, creators and cultural touchstones that have shaped Canadian identity, strengthened communities, and inspired generations of creative talent.

Campaign Highlights

100+ vox pops recorded on the road

14 cities across seven provinces and one territory (BC, AB, MB, ON, QC, NB, PE, NU)

27 in-depth conversations with Canadians across the country, including:
Prime Minister Mark Carney

Ryan Reynolds (actor, producer)

Chris Hadfield (astronaut)

Jessie Reyez (singer-songwriter)

Emily Hampshire (Schitt’s Creek)

Paul Sun-Hyung Lee (Kim’s Convenience)

Jay Baruchel (Goon)

Tantoo Cardinal (North of 60)

Tonya Williams (The Young and the Restless; founder/executive director, Reelworld Screen Institute)

Atom Egoyan (filmmaker; The Sweet Hereafter)

Rob Baker (musician; The Tragically Hip)

Sam Reinhart (NHL player; Florida Panthers, Stanley Cup winner)

French-language interviews include:
Pierre-Yves Lord (TV host)

Les Hay Babies (Acadian folk trio)

Kim Thúy (author; Ru, Em)

Chloé Robichaud (director; Deux femmes en or)

Since 2019, the MADE | NOUS initiative has put the spotlight on Canada’s world-class talent in film, TV, gaming, and digital entertainment, aiming to shift perceptions of Canadian content at home and abroad. Last year, MADE | NOUS successfully launched its “Hometown Hero” mural campaign showcasing Canadian creative talent and inspiring communities across the country. To date, ambassadors supporting the initiative have included Paul Sun Hyung-Lee, Simu Liu, Stephan James, Shamier Anderson, Devery Jacobs, Amanda Brugel, Karine Vanasse, David Usher, Jay Baruchel, Hamza Haq, Maitreyi Ramakrishnan, Priyanka, Kaniehti:io Horn, Cassandra James, Drew Ray Tanner, and more.

Today, Paramount+ announced that ROOFMAN, based on the unbelievable true story of Jeffrey Manchester, will stream on the service in Canada and the U.S. beginning December 9.*

Based on an incredible 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.

Certified Fresh™ on Rotten Tomatoes® with an impressive 86%, ROOFMAN received widespread critical acclaim upon its world premiere at TIFF in September along with a TIFF Tribute Award for Tatum, as well as upon its October theatrical release in the U.S., Canada and the U.K. by Paramount Pictures under its first-look deal with Miramax. Variety praised Tatum for delivering “the most mature performance of his career” while Next Best Picture said Dunst, who just received a Film Independent Spirit Award nomination for her performance, is “stellar” and “effortlessly charming as Leigh.” Newsweek hailed ROOFMAN as the “perfect balance between suspense, heart and pure entertainment,” calling it, “one of the most sincere and thoughtful movies to hit the big screen in 2025.”

Since its debut on PVOD on November 11, this unforgettable true story continues to be embraced by audiences everywhere with sustained engagement, strong placement across digital platforms and exceptional staying power, holding a top 10 position on Apple’s movie charts for three consecutive weeks.

ROOFMAN stars Channing Tatum as the film’s titular character, as well as a stellar cast including Kirsten Dunst, Ben Mendelsohn, LaKeith Stanfield, Juno Temple, Uzo Aduba, Lily Collias, Jimmy O. Yang and Peter Dinklage.

This film joins the expansive list of critically acclaimed movies on Paramount+, including newer films like GLADIATOR II, SEPTEMBER 5 and TOP GUN: MAVERICK, as well as cinephile staples like TITANIC, and THE GODFATHER.

Paramount Pictures Presents, in association with Miramax, FilmNation Entertainment, Von Waaden Entertainment, a High Frequency, Hunting Lane, 51 Entertainment and Limelight Production, a film by Derek Cianfrance: ROOFMAN. The film is 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 and Randy Jones Toll. ROOFMAN is produced by Jamie Patricof, p.g.a., Lynette Howell Taylor, p.g.a., Alex Orlovsky, p.g.a., Duncan Montgomery and Dylan Sellers with a screenplay by Derek Cianfrance & Kirt Gunn. The film was directed by Derek Cianfrance.

*Availability in additional international Paramount+ markets will be announced at a later date.

NFL Christmas Gameday returns to Netflix in 2025 with two marquee games that will showcase NFC division rivals facing-off. Streaming live on Netflix, the Cowboys/Commanders will air at 1 pm ET from Northwest Stadium in Landover, Maryland, followed by the Lions/Vikings at 4:30 pm ET from the U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

With returning on-air talent such as the father-son duo of Ian and Noah Eagle, Kay Adams, Manti Te’o, Nate Burleson, and many more, plus new additions like Pro Football Hall of Fame wide receiver Michael Irvin and WWE Superstar Seth Rollins, this year’s Christmas slate aims to ring in the holidays with even more cheer for football fans everywhere.

Netflix’s NFL Christmas Gameday 2024 reached 65 million U.S. viewers, according to Nielsen. Netflix delivered the two most streamed NFL games in U.S. history with an average audience of over 26.5 million viewers in the U.S. and over 30 million viewers globally, highlighted by Beyoncé’s epic halftime performance.

CBS Sports will produce the games, with NFL Media producing the pre, post, and studio halftime programming.

Hot Docs is celebrating the season with a selection of Festive Favourites screenings throughout December at Hot Docs Cinema, with tickets for one beloved title being offered for free and tickets to others starting as low as $7.50. Get your fill of holiday cheer all month long with screenings of Die Hard, Home Alone, Meet Me in St. Louis, and The Muppet Christmas Carol. Plus, close out your year with our annual Dude’s New Year screening of The Big Lebowski.

An addition to the lineup of new release and must-see documentaries screening at Hot Docs Cinema in December, Festive Favourites will offer audiences a cinematic holiday escape and a chance to gather with friends and family in-person for the time-honoured tradition of taking in a Christmas classic on the big screen. Tickets to Die Hard, Meet Me in St. Louis, and The Muppet Christmas Carol are just $7.50 and available for purchase now.

As part of the Festive Favourites programming, Turtles® is hosting a special complimentary screening of Home Alone at the Hot Docs Ted Rogers Cinema in Toronto. The event takes place on Friday, December 19, at 8:30 pm, and the community is invited to enjoy a shared moment of holiday joy. Trade your streaming session for a cinema seat to watch the classic film, complete with complimentary popcorn and Turtles® signature treats. Free tickets are now available to book online.

Join us for the triumphant return of one of our most hallowed and wildest cinema traditions: the annual Dude’s New Year event featuring The Big Lebowski, on Wednesday, December 31, at 7:00 pm. Gather with fellow “Little Achievers” to get your celebrations started in style: in a bathrobe, sunglasses, and with White Russians and bowling! A night of absurdity and raucous fun, it’ll give even the nihilists something to believe in.

For a full list of Festive Favourites titles and screening times, and to purchase tickets, visit hotdocs.ca/whats-on/cinema-series/festive-favourites

Hot Docs is also excited to offer a number of holiday gift ideas for the doc lovers in your life. Give the gift of Hot Docs with a gift certificate or gift card, available in any amount and good for tickets to both Hot Docs Cinema and the 2026 Hot Docs Festival, as well as memberships, concessions and merchandise.

Perfect for documentary lovers, a 2026 Festival 12- and 20-package can be used for tickets to Hot Docs Festival screenings, and packages holders get early access to select their films can share tickets with family and friends. Or give the gift that lasts all year – A Hot Docs Membership. Member benefits include free special events, discounted tickets and more year-round at the Cinema, as well as discounts and advance booking windows on premium events including Hot Docs Festival.

Consider making a donation to Hot Docs as part of your holiday giving. Your donation is critical to our mission to bring outstanding documentaries from around the world and to support the outspoken storytellers who make them.

You can also visit in person at Hot Docs Cinema to check out our selection of books and merchandise, including new “cinema” sign t-shirts and totes, featuring a screenprint of one of the iconic cinema signs that adorn the Hot Docs Cinema lobby – a nod to cinema’s history and a great gift for any cinema lover.

For all the gift ideas on offer from Hot Docs, visit hotdocs.ca/holidays

2025 Golden Lion Winner at Venice Film Festival, FATHER MOTHER SISTER BROTHER gets an official release date, JANUARY 9, 2026.

IN MONTRÉAL, IT PLAYS AT CINÉMA DU PARC STARTING DECEMBER 24, 2025.

Written and directed by Jim Jarmusch
Starring Tom Waits, Adam Driver, Mayim Bialik, Charlotte Rampling, Cate Blanchett, Vicky Krieps, Sarah Greene, Indya Moore, Luka Sabbat, and Françoise Lebrun.
Produced by Charles Gillibert, Joshua Astrachan, Carter Logan and Atilla Salih Yücer
Presented by MUBI, Saint Laurent by Anthony Vaccarello and The Apartment (a Fremantle Company), in association with Jarmusch’s badjetlag and Gillibert’s CG Cinema, Cinema Inutile, Films du Losange and Weltkino.
Music by Jim Jarmusch and Anika.

SYNOPSIS
Winner of the Golden Lion Best Film prize at the 2025 Venice Film Festival, Father Mother Sister Brother is the eagerly-awaited new film from Jim Jarmusch. Funny, tender and astutely observed, this is an intimate exploration of the universal intricacies of family dynamics. Starring Tom Waits, Adam Driver, Mayim Bialik, Charlotte Rampling, Cate Blanchett, Vicky Krieps, Indya Moore and Luka Sabbat.

Told in the form of a triptych divided into chapters set in New Jersey, Dublin and Paris, each story concerns the relationships between adult children, their somewhat distant parent (or parents), and each other. Blending remarkable performances from its ensemble cast with Jarmusch’s wry and idiosyncratic observations of everyday life, the iconic indie director’s latest serves as a timely reminder that you can choose your friends and your lovers, but you can’t choose your family.

DIRECTOR STATEMENT
Father Mother Sister Brother is a kind of anti-action film, its subtle and quiet style carefully constructed to allow small details to accumulate – almost like flowers being carefully placed in three delicate arrangements. Collaborations with the masterful cinematographers Frederick Elmes and Yorick Le Saux, the brilliant editor Affonso Gonçalves and other frequent collaborators elevate what started as words on a page into a form of pure cinema.

FX’s “The Beauty,” a new international thriller from executive producer Ryan Murphy, will premiere Wednesday, January 21, 2026 on both the FX linear channel and on Hulu on Disney+ in Canada. The series premiere includes the first three episodes beginning at 9pm ET/PT on the FX linear channel, streaming on Hulu on Disney+ at 9pm ET. A new episode of the 11-episode first season will debut each following Wednesday on FX at 9pm ET/PT and on Hulu on Disney+ at 9pm ET – and two episodes in each of the final two weeks. Newly released key art and episodic images were also revealed.

In FX’s “The Beauty,” the world of high fashion turns dark when international supermodels begin dying in gruesome and mysterious ways. FBI Agents “Cooper Madsen” (Evan Peters) and “Jordan Bennett” (Rebecca Hall) are sent to Paris to uncover the truth. As they delve deeper into the case, they uncover a sexually transmitted virus that transforms ordinary people into visions of physical perfection, but with terrifying consequences. Their path leads them directly into the crosshairs of “The Corporation” (Ashton Kutcher), a shadowy tech billionaire who has secretly engineered a miracle drug dubbed “The Beauty,” who will do anything to protect his trillion-dollar empire—including unleashing his lethal enforcer, “The Assassin” (Anthony Ramos). As the epidemic spreads, “Jeremy” (Jeremy Pope), a desperate outsider, is caught in the chaos, searching for purpose as the agents race across Paris, Venice, Rome, and New York to stop a threat that could alter the future of humanity. “The Beauty” is a global thriller that asks: what would you sacrifice for perfection?

Guest stars include Amelia Gray Hamlin, Ari Graynor, Bella Hadid, Ben Platt, Billy Eichner, Isabella Rossellini, Jaquel Spivey, Jessica Alexander, Jon Jon Briones, John Carroll Lynch, Julie Halston, Lux Pascal, Meghan Trainor, Nicola Peltz Beckham, Peter Gallagher and Vincent D’Onofrio.

Created and written by Ryan Murphy & Matthew Hodgson, FX’s “The Beauty” is executive produced by Murphy, Hodgson, Peters, Ramos, Pope, Eric Kovtun, Scott Robertson, Nissa Diederich, Michael Uppendahl, Alexis Martin Woodall, Eric Gitter, Peter Schwerin and Jeremy Haun. It is based on the comic book series written by Haun and Jason A. Hurley, who serves as a consultant. “The Beauty” is produced by 20th Television.

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MUBI, the global distributor, streaming service, and production company, is excited to reveal the new trailer for Akinola Davies Jr.’s award-winning directorial debut feature, My Father’s Shadow, released in cinemas across Canada from February 26, 2026.

Starring Ṣọpẹ́ Dìrísù (Slow Horses, Gangs Of London) and introducing Godwin Egbo and Chibuike Marvellous Egbo, My Father’s Shadow won the Best Director Prize for Akinola Davies Jr. (Lizard) at the 2025 British Independent Film Awards and has also been chosen as U.K.’s Academy Award submission for the Best International Feature Film. Akinola Davies Jr. was awarded Best Breakthrough Director along with Ṣọpẹ́ Dìrísù being awarded Outstanding Lead Performance at this year’s Gotham Awards. The film received its World Premiere at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival in the prestigious Un Certain Regard strand, where it earned Akinola Davies Jr. a Special Mention from the Awards Jury.

A semi-autobiographical tale set over the course of a single day in the Nigerian metropolis Lagos during the 1993 Nigerian election crisis. The story follows a father, estranged from his two young sons, as they travel through the massive city while political unrest threatens their journey home.

Written by Wale Davies and co-written by Akinola Davies Jr., who was recently selected for this year’s BAFTA Breakthrough cohort, alongside Wale Davies, and exquisitely shot by cinematographer Jermaine Edwards, My Father’s Shadow captures, through a child’s eyes, a moment of profound historical upheaval – when everything is on the verge of change.

MY FATHER’S SHADOW IS RELEASED IN CANADA ON
FEBRUARY 6, 2026.

READY OR NOT 2: HERE I COME Is coming soon and a new Trailer has arrived, serving us some double trouble!

Synopsis:

Moments after surviving an all-out attack from the Le Domas family, Grace (Samara Weaving) discovers she’s reached the next level of the nightmarish game — and this time with her estranged sister Faith (Kathryn Newton) at her side. Grace has one chance to survive, keep her sister alive, and claim the High Seat of the Council that controls the world. Four rival families are hunting her for the throne, and whoever wins rules it all.

DIRECTED BY:

MATT BETTINELLI-OLPIN & TYLER GILLETT

STARRING:

SAMARA WEAVING

KATHRYN NEWTON

SARAH MICHELLE GELLAR

SHAWN HATOSY

NÉSTOR CARBONELL

WITH DAVID CRONENBERG

AND

ELIJAH WOOD

WRITTEN BY:

GUY BUSICK & R. CHRISTOPHER MURPHY

PRODUCED BY:

TRIPP VINSON, JAMES VANDERBILT, WILLIAM SHERAK, BRADLEY J. FISCHER

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Synopsis: Marty Mauser, a young man with a dream no one respects, goes to hell and back in pursuit of greatness.

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Today we get a new Trailer for IN COLD LIGHT, which stars Maika Monroe! Elevation Pictures release theatrically, coming soon.

Directed by: Maxime Giroux
Starring: Maika Monroe, Troy Kotsur, Allan Hawco and Helen Hunt

Fresh out of prison and burning to reclaim her shattered empire, Ava (Maika Monroe) sets out to take back control of her once-thriving drug operation. But her plans implode when she is framed for a killing that puts a target on her back from both the police and the city’s ruthless crime boss (Helen Hunt). Suddenly caught in a dangerous criminal underworld even she can’t navigate, Ava is forced to confront the ghosts of her past including old wounds from her father (Troy Kotsur) while dodging bullets and fleeing for her life as her fight for survival becomes a reckoning.