#FIRSTLOOK: PRIME VIDEO CANADA PRESENT BLACK FRIDAY FOOTBALL GAME

Prime Video in Canada will present the Black Friday Football game on November 28, 2025 between the Chicago Bears and Philadelphia Eagles. On October 22, Amazon and the NFL announced that the Black Friday game would be presented to a worldwide audience, marking the first NFL game to stream globally on Prime Video, although broadcast rights in Canada were not included at that time. With those rights now secure, Prime Video will stream in both English and French in Canada at 3:00 p.m. ET, with no subscription or Prime membership required.

The global presentation of Black Friday Football on Prime Video features several advanced features that enhance NFL coverage on Prime Video, including Rapid Recap, High Definition-HDR video, and Next Gen Stats powered by AWS.

Ahead of the Black Friday Football game at 9:00 a.m. ET, Prime Video will broadcast the return of “The Skins Game,” featuring the PGA TOUR’s Tommy Fleetwood, Shane Lowry, Xander Schauffele and Keegan Bradley from Panther National in South Florida. Prime Video will then transition to South Philadelphia, when Black Friday Football’s pregame coverage commences at 2:45 p.m. ET from Lincoln Financial Field, prior to the Bears vs. Eagles kickoff at 3:00 p.m. ET.

The complete November 28 lineup of Black Friday Sports on Prime Video (All Times Eastern / ET):

9:00 a.m.: PGA TOUR’s “The Skins Game”

2:45 p.m.: Black Friday Football Pregame

3:00 p.m.: Black Friday Football: Chicago Bears at Philadelphia Eagles

TBD p.m.: Black Friday Football Postgame (immediately following the game)

About Prime Video Sports
Prime Video supports a growing lineup of live sports globally, including the NBA; Thursday Night Football, NASCAR, the New York Yankees, Seattle Kraken, and Overtime Elite in the United States; Premier Boxing Champions in the United States, United Kingdom and Canada; the NWSL, the WNBA, and ONE Championship in the United States and Canada; NHL Prime Monday Night Hockey and PWHL in Canada; UEFA Champions League football in Germany, Italy, the United Kingdom and Ireland; Roland-Garros in France; Wimbledon in Germany and Austria; Premier League in Sweden and Denmark; New Zealand Cricket in India; ICC Cricket in Australia; Copa do Brasil football, Serie A football and the NBA in Brazil; boxing and the 2023 World Baseball Classic in Japan; and Chivas in Mexico. While availability varies by marketplace, fans can also subscribe to streaming services such as FanDuel Sports Network, Eurosport, FOX Sports (Mexico), Viaplay Sport, MLB.TV, NBA League Pass, NBA TV, DAZN (Germany and Spain), and Premiere FC (Brazil) through Prime Video subscriptions. This is in addition to a selection of Amazon Original documentaries including Kelce, Bye Bye Barry, and Earnhardt.

#HORSERACING: WOODBINE CARES HORSEPOWER FUND LAUNCH

Woodbine Entertainment is proud to announce the launch of the Woodbine Cares Horsepower Fund, a new grant program designed to support charities and not-for-profit organizations that champion horse welfare and strengthen the bond between horses and people.

Through the Horsepower Fund, local registered charities and not-for-profits across Ontario can apply for micro-grants of up to $5,000. These grants are intended to fuel initiatives that help people connect with horses through education, hands-on care, or innovative programs that highlight the extraordinary role horses play in our lives and in the racing community.

Eligibility

Applicants to the Horsepower Fund must:

-Be a registered charity with the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) or a registered not-for-profit.
-Be located within the local communities surrounding Woodbine Racetrack or Woodbine Mohawk Park.
-Demonstrate a clear focus on equine welfare.
-Provide evidence of strong fiscal management and governance practices (audited statements may be required).
-Have submitted final reports from previous years if a prior recipient.

Eligible charities can apply online here: https://form.jotform.com/251273988732266 ​

How to Play with Smart Tactics for New Players | A Guide by GameZone

Tongits: how to play is a common question among new card players, and for good reason. 

Tongits has simple rules on the surface, yet first-time players often feel overwhelmed by the number of decisions required in a single round. 

This guide is built to make learning easier. It explains key steps, gameplay flow, scoring, and essential fundamentals beginners need to understand before joining a real match.

Tongits remains one of the most popular Filipino card games because it rewards observation, planning, and timing. 

While the game is friendly and social, it also teaches players how to assess risk and improve their decision-making. 

By learning the basics early, beginners can avoid common pitfalls and enjoy clearer and more structured gameplay.

Understanding the Basics

Tongits uses a standard 52-card deck and is played by two or three players. 

Anyone learning Tongits: how to play should start by recognizing the minimal setup required: only a deck, a table or flat surface, and players ready to take turns. 

Some groups add Jokers to increase unpredictability. When used, Jokers act as wildcards, helping complete trios or straights.

Objective of the Game

The primary goal is to reduce “deadwood.” Deadwood refers to any card not included in a valid meld. A meld is either a trio or a straight:

• A trio consists of three cards of the same rank.
• A straight contains three or more consecutive cards of the same suit.

A round usually ends when someone calls Tongits, calls a draw, or a challenge interrupts the draw call. 

As long as you understand that lowering deadwood determines who wins, the broader rules become easier to follow.

Core Actions in Every Turn

To understand Tongits: how to play, it helps to look at each turn as a repeated cycle: draw, form, add, and discard. These four steps guide every move.

1. Drawing a Card

Each turn begins by selecting a card. A player may draw from the face-down pile or pick up the top discarded card if it suits their strategy.

2. Forming Melds

Whenever a drawn card completes a trio or a straight, players can lay the meld down. Melds reduce deadwood and reveal part of a player’s direction. 

Although exposing melds offers clues to opponents, it also protects the player during counting phases.

3. Adding to Melds

Players can add cards to existing melds at the table. This includes their own melds and the melds placed by other players. 

Adding is one of the best ways to reduce deadwood quickly. For example, if a straight of 4, 5, and 6 of a suit is on the table and you hold the 7, you may place it there as an extension.

4. Discarding a Card

A turn ends by discarding one card. Discarding is more strategic than beginners often expect. A single mistimed discard may complete an opponent’s meld or help them call Tongits.

Ending a Round

When studying Tongits: how to play, the endgame structure is essential. Tongits rounds end in three ways:

Calling Tongits

A player can call Tongits by emptying their hand. This can happen by forming melds or adding all remaining cards to existing melds.

Entering a Draw Phase

If the draw pile runs out, all players reveal their cards and calculate deadwood. The player with the lowest total wins.

A Sapaw Challenge

A draw call may be challenged through Sapaw. When challenged, opponents show how they can continue reducing deadwood by adding or melding. If successful, the draw is canceled and the round continues.

Scoring Structure

Different families and regions use slightly different point systems, but most scoring rules follow the same foundations. 

Understanding these foundations helps any new player navigate Tongits: how to play more confidently.

• Aces count as 1 point
• Number cards follow their face value
• Face cards (J, Q, K) are each worth 10 points

Once all deadwood is counted, the lowest total wins. Although scoring variations exist, they follow the same pattern: lower points always indicate a stronger finishing hand.

Beginner Tips for Learning Tongits: how to play Effectively

A new player often feels rushed during their first few rounds. The game moves quickly, and beginners try to memorize patterns instead of understanding core principles. 

These educational tips build a stronger foundation.

Track Discarded Cards

One of the simplest ways to improve is by observing the discard pile. It reveals which suits and ranks opponents may be collecting. 

Watching discarded cards also helps prevent giving away the perfect card for someone else’s straight.

Avoid Fast Discards

New players often discard cards too quickly. This habit leads to missed opportunities. Instead of throwing away cards the moment you draw, evaluate your hand. Many winning strategies rely on quiet patience.

Hide Your Strategy When Needed

Forming melds early is helpful, but there are rounds where waiting is smarter. Revealing melds too early exposes your direction. If your hand has potential combinations, it can be useful to wait until you have formed a stronger set.

Reduce High Deadwood Early

High cards carry heavy penalties during counting phases. Unless they contribute to an almost-complete straight, discard Kings, Queens, and Jacks early. 

Reducing deadwood is one of the core educational principles behind learning Tongits: how to play effectively.

Use Sapaw When Possible

Sapaw exists to keep players honest. If someone calls a draw but you can still reduce your deadwood, challenge it. Sapaw prevents premature endings and may lead to surprising turnarounds.

Why Tongits Remains Popular in Filipino Culture

Tongits thrives in Filipino homes and gatherings because it blends skill, observation, and possibility. It teaches players to analyze choices and read subtle patterns. 

The mix of luck and control makes it accessible for beginners while still rewarding deeper study.

The rise of online Tongits platforms has also helped sustain interest. Digital versions automatically track scoring, enforce rules, and allow players to compete any time. 

Many online platforms introduce rankings and tournaments, adding an educational and competitive layer for those learning Tongits: how to play at a deeper level.

Common Mistakes New Players Should Avoid

Mistakes are typical among beginners, but most are preventable with awareness.

Holding Too Many High Cards

High-value cards become liabilities during draws. Without clear combinations, they inflate your deadwood.

Ignoring Other Players’ Melds

Melds reveal patterns. They show which suits or ranks opponents may rely on. Understanding this helps avoid helpful discards.

Calling a Draw Too Early

A draw can seem like an escape from a difficult hand, but calling too soon invites challenges. If an opponent can reduce their deadwood during Sapaw, they can overturn your attempt.

Forgetting to Add to Others’ Melds

Some beginners hesitate to add to opponents’ melds, assuming it benefits the opponent. However, adding reduces your total points and strengthens your endgame safety.

Final Thoughts

Learning Tongits: how to play does not require mastery from the very beginning. It starts with understanding basic rules, practicing observation, and learning how each decision shapes the final outcome. 

As with all traditional games, consistency leads to improvement. Beginners who focus on clear fundamentals find themselves growing more confident in every round.

Author’s Bio

Doreen Barnachea is a Filipino content writer with over six years of experience crafting content on a wide variety of subjects. She has mastered storytelling, drawing inspiration from a myriad of things—coffee, folklore, freediving spots, and why tennis balls are green (or yellow).

Ms. Barnachea currently writes for GameZone and divides her time between Quezon City and Taguig. When not writing, she enjoys reading, doing arts and crafts, and free diving.

#GIVEAWAY: ENTER FOR A CHANCE TO WIN PASSES TO AN ADVANCE SCREENING OF “FIVE NIGHTS AT FREDDY’S 2”

Universal Pictures Canada x Mr. Will are thrilled to give Readers in Toronto and Montreal a chance to attend an Advance Screening of FIVE NIGHTS AT FREDDY’S 2!

Details:

Advance screenings will be held Wednesday, December 3, 2025 at 7 pm in:

Toronto: Scotiabank Theatre
Montreal (EN): Cinema Banque Scotia

Synopsis:

Blumhouse’s box-office horror phenomenon Five Nights at Freddy’s, the highest-grossing horror film of 2023, begins a blood-chilling new chapter of animatronic terror.

Based on Scott Cawthon’s blockbuster game series, Five Nights at Freddy’s 2 is directed by acclaimed returning filmmaker Emma Tammi (The Wind, Blood Moon).
The first film, which opened to a record-shattering $80 million and went on to earn almost $300 million worldwide, followed Mike, a troubled young man who reluctantly takes a job as a night security guard at an abandoned theme restaurant, Freddy Fazbear’s Pizzeria, hoping it will help him retain custody of his young sister. That fateful decision instead drags him into the black heart of a supernatural nightmare.
Five Nights at Freddy’s 2 is again produced by Jason Blum (M3GAN, Black Phone, Halloween franchise) and Scott Cawthon.

Directed by
Emma Tammi
Produced by
Jason Blum
Scott Cawthon

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#FIRSTLOOK: “SCARPETTA” COMING TO PRIME VIDEO

Today, Prime Video released first-look images from Scarpetta, the new forensic crime thriller based on Patricia Cornwell’s bestselling Kay Scarpetta book series, developed and written for television by Liz Sarnoff. With over 120 million copies sold worldwide since the character’s debut in 1990, this adaptation marks the culmination of decades of anticipation as the beloved forensic pathologist finally comes to the screen. Scarpetta will premiere on March 11, 2026, exclusively on Prime Video in more than 240 countries and territories worldwide. The series is produced by Amazon MGM Studios and Blumhouse Television in association with Blossom Films, Comet Pictures, and P&S Projects.

Scarpetta brings Patricia Cornwell’s iconic literary character to life in a gripping series starring Nicole Kidman as “Dr. Kay Scarpetta.” With skilled hands and an unnerving eye, this unrelenting medical examiner is determined to serve as the voice of the victims, unmask a serial killer, and prove that her career-making case from 28 years prior isn’t also her undoing. Set against the backdrop of modern forensic investigation, the series delves beyond the crime scene to explore the psychological complexities of both perpetrators and investigators, creating a multi-layered thriller that examines the toll of pursuing justice at all costs.

From Emmy-nominated writer, executive producer, and showrunner Liz Sarnoff (Barry, Lost) comes “Scarpetta,” a chilling crime thriller that unfolds across two timelines. This dual narrative explores “Kay Scarpetta’s” (Nicole Kidman) journey from her beginnings as a Chief Medical Examiner in the late ’90s to her present-day return to her hometown, where she resumes her former position while investigating a grisly murder. As Scarpetta pursues justice, she must navigate complicated relationships, including the fraught dynamic with her sister “Dorothy Farinelli” (Jamie Lee Curtis), confront long-held professional and personal grudges, and face secrets that threaten to unravel everything she’s built.

Academy Award winner Nicole Kidman (Expats) stars as Medical Examiner “Kay Scarpetta,” Academy Award winner Jamie Lee Curtis (The Bear) stars as her sister “Dorothy Farinelli,” Emmy winner Bobby Cannavale stars as Detective “Pete Marino,” with Emmy nominee Simon Baker (The Mentalist) as FBI profiler “Benton Wesley” and Academy Award winner Ariana DeBose (West Side Story) as Kay’s tech-savvy niece “Lucy Watson.” The series’ dual timeline is completed by Rosy McEwen (Blue Jean), Amanda Righetti (The Mentalist), Jake Cannavale (The Offer), and Hunter Parrish (Weeds), who portray the past versions of Kidman, Curtis, Cannavale, and Baker’s characters, respectively.

Scarpetta is executive produced by Nicole Kidman and Per Saari through Blossom Films, Jamie Lee Curtis through Comet Pictures, writer and showrunner Liz Sarnoff through Sarnoff TV, author Patricia Cornwell through P & S Projects, as well as Jason Blum, Jeremy Gold, Chris Dickie, and Chris McCumber through Blumhouse Television. David Gordon Green directed five episodes and also serves as executive producer alongside Amy Sayres. The series is produced by Amazon MGM Studios and Blumhouse Television in association with Blossom Films, Comet Pictures, and P&S Projects.

About Blumhouse Television:

Blumhouse Television has earned critical acclaim and numerous honors for its provocative scripted and unscripted television series and documentaries, including its Emmy® and Peabody Award-winning production of The Jinx; Emmy® Award-winning The Normal Heart; Golden Globe® and Emmy® nominated limited series Sharp Objects; and Peabody award-winning documentary How to Dance in Ohio, all for HBO; Peabody Award-winning limited series The Good Lord Bird starring and executive produced by Ethan Hawke and based on the award-winning novel by James McBride, and the Golden Globe®, Critics Choice® and Writers Guild® award nominated limited series The Loudest Voice, both for Showtime.

Blumhouse Television produced the recent original series The Rainmaker from Michael Seitzman and based on John Grisham’s multi-million copy bestseller, for USA Network; The Bondsman, starring Kevin Bacon and from creator Grainger David and showrunner Erik Oleson, and The Sticky, starring Margo Martindale and executive produced by Jamie Lee Curtis, both for Prime Video; the upcoming series Scarpetta starring Nicole Kidman and Jamie Lee Curtis, who both additionally serve as executive producers, also for Prime Video, and Worst Roommate Ever, and Worst Ex Ever for Netflix, which established Blumhouse Television’s first franchise.

Blumhouse Television is part of Blumhouse, the film, television and gaming company founded by Jason Blum that’s widely regarded as the driving force in horror. Following its merger with James Wan’s Atomic Monster in January 2024, the combined companies are responsible for nearly $9 Billion in worldwide box office, and have represented nearly 50% of the horror market in the last ten years including The Purge, Get Out, M3GAN, The Black Phone, Five Nights at Freddy’s, Halloween and the most successful horror franchise in history with The Conjuring Universe.

About Blossom Films:

Blossom Films was founded in 2010 by Nicole Kidman and Per Saari. They have produced award-winning and popular projects including the 2010 feature film RABBIT HOLE, which earned Kidman an Oscar nomination for Best Actress, and the Emmy and Golden-Globe winning series BIG LITTLE LIES. Other series credits include THE UNDOING, NINE PERFECT STRANGERS, THE PERFECT COUPLE, LIONESS, EXPATS, LOVE AND DEATH, THE LAST ANNIVERSARY, and ROAR. Film credits include HOLLAND and THE FAMILY FANG. Next up, Blossom will launch the series SCARPETTA for Prime Video, and MARGO’S GOT MONEY TROUBLES for Apple.

About Comet Pictures:

In 2019 Curtis formed Comet Pictures, a film, television and podcast production company that has a first-look deal with Blumhouse. Upcoming projects with Blumhouse include Scarpetta for Prime Video which is based on Patricia Cornwell’s best-selling book series and will star Nicole Kidman and Curtis, and Darkly, Marisha Pessl’s No 1 national bestseller to turn into a television series. Completed projects with Blumhouse include The Lost Bus for Apple Original films starring Matthew McConaughey and America Ferrara, directed by Paul Greengrass with a script by Brad Ingelsby based on Lizzie Johnson’s book Paradise: One Town’s Struggle to Survive an American Wildfire, and The Sticky, a half hour series for Prime Video based on the great Canadian Maple Syrup Heist. Most recently Jamie executive produced and was featured in the documentary Stop the Insanity: Finding Susan Powter. Additional upcoming projects include Comet’s head of development Russell Goldman’s directorial debut Sender, which Jamie also appears in. Podcasts include 3 seasons of Boco Haft’s best-selling Audible scripted comedy/mystery Letters From Camp, and 33 episodes of the Good Friend podcast on iHeart hosted by Curtis.

About P & S Projects

Headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, P & S Projects is a production company focused on film, theatre, television, music, and digital projects involving international best-selling author Patricia Cornwell and neuroscientist and musician Staci Gruber. With a number of high-level projects currently in development, P&S projects is dedicated to translating original content in order to engage and enrich the lives of diverse audiences across the globe.

About Prime Video:

Prime Video is a one-stop entertainment destination offering customers a vast collection of premium programming in one application available across thousands of devices. On Prime Video, customers can find their favourite movies, series, documentaries, and live sports, including Prime Monday Night Hockey – also Amazon MGM Studios-produced series and movies Fallout, The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power, Reacher, The Boys, and Roadhouse; licensed fan favourite Vampire Diaries; exclusive entertainment such as Prime Monday Night Hockey, ONE Championship; and programming from channels such as Sportsnet, Paramount+, Crave, Citytv+, STARZ, AMC+, Super Channel, BritBox, Hayu, STACKTV, a multi-channel service featuring 16 top-tier networks (Global, Food Network Canada, HGTV Canada, W Network, The HISTORY® Channel, Adult Swim, Lifetime, Slice, Showcase, National Geographic, Cartoon Network, Treehouse, YTV, Disney Channel, Disney Junior and Disney XD), via Prime Video Channels add-on subscriptions. Prime Video is one benefit among many that provides savings, convenience, and entertainment as part of the Prime membership. All customers, regardless of whether they have a Prime membership or not, can rent or buy titles, including blockbusters such as Barbie and Oppenheimer, via the Prime Video Store. Customers can also go behind the scenes of their favourite movies and series with exclusive X-Ray access. For more info visit www.primevideo.com

#FIRSTLOOK: “THE MOTHER AND THE BEAR” TRAILER

After premiering at TIFF ’24, THE MOTHER AND THE BEAR finally is arriving in theatres via Elevation Pictures January 9, 2026. Here’s the Trailer!

Directed by: Johnny Ma
Starring: Ho-jung Kim, Won-Jae Lee, Jonathan Kim, Susan Hanson, Samantha Kendrick, Amara Pedroso Saquel, Leere Park

After 26-year-old Sumi suffers an accident on the streets of wintry Winnipeg, her overbearing mother Sara (Kim Ho-jung) flies in from Seoul to be by her now comatose daughter’s side. As Sara meddles in Sumi’s life via a dating app, she ends up on a journey that will leave her forever changed.

#FIRSTLOOK: “MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE – THE FINAL RECKONING” COMING TO PARAMOUNT+

Paramount+ announced today that MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE – THE FINAL RECKONING, the jaw-dropping eighth film in one of the most iconic film series of all time, will stream on Paramount+ starting December 4, 2025 in Canada and the U.S.*

Two months after the events of MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE – DEAD RECKONING, Ethan Hunt (Tom Cruise) and the Impossible Mission Force (IMF) continue their search for the Entity, a terroristic AI that has infiltrated intelligence networks across the globe. As pressure mounts while Hunt and his team are pursued by governments, ghosts from his past emerge in the latest installment of the iconic action spy series.

The film stars Tom Cruise, Hayley Atwell, Ving Rhames, Simon Pegg, Esai Morales, Pom Klementieff, Canadian Henry Czerny, Holt McCallany, Janet McTeer, Nick Offerman, Hannah Waddingham, Tramell Tillman, Angela Bassett, Shea Whigham, Greg Tarzan Davis, Charles Parnell, Mark Gatiss, Rolf Saxon, and Canadian Lucy Tulugarjuk

Certified Fresh™ on Rotten Tomatoes®, MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE – THE FINAL RECKONING debuted theatrically in Canada on May 23, 2025 to the franchise’s highest ever global opening. The Washington Post hailed the film as “something of genuine awe and, at its best, sublime artistry,” while USA Today called it a “death-defying, free-falling, edge-of-your-dang-seat sendoff.”

With the arrival of MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE – THE FINAL RECKONING on Paramount+, fans can now experience the complete saga in one place, marking a momentous milestone for the franchise and service. The film joins a diverse lineup of action and adventure film franchises on the service, including the GLADIATOR and TOP GUN films, as well as standalone hits like FIGHT OR FLIGHT and SHOOTER.

Paramount Pictures and Skydance present MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE – THE FINAL RECKONING, a Tom Cruise production directed by Christopher McQuarrie, written by Christopher McQuarrie & Erik Jendresen and based on the television series created by Bruce Geller. The film is produced by Tom Cruise and Christopher McQuarrie and executive produced by David Ellison, Dana Goldberg, Don Granger and Chris Brock.

MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE – THE FINAL RECKONING is rated PG-13 for sequences of strong violence and action, bloody images and brief language.

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

#FIRSTLOOK: NEW TRAILER FOR “HOW TO MAKE A KILLING”

Watch the new trailer for John Patton Ford’s How to Make a Killing starring Glen Powell and Margaret Qualley. In theaters February 20, 2026, via VVS Films.

#FIRSTLOOK: NEW TEASER FOR “SEAN COMBS: THE RECKONING”

SEAN COMBS: THE RECKONING arrives December 2, 2025 on Netflix. Here is a Teaser.

SYNOPSIS: Diddy. Puff Daddy. Love. The public knows the hip-hop icon by many names — but who is the real Sean Combs? In a new four-part documentary by Emmy and Grammy Award–winning executive producer Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson and Emmy Award-winning director Alexandria Stapleton, Sean Combs: The Reckoning is a staggering examination of the media mogul, music legend, and convicted offender. Born with an insatiable drive for stardom and a knack for spotting talent, Combs made a quick ascent through the ranks of the music industry with Bad Boy Entertainment and was crucial in bringing hip-hop to the pop masses and launching the careers of dozens of generation-defining artists like The Notorious B.I.G., Mary J. Blige, Jodeci, and Danity Kane. But along the way, and as detailed by his former associates, childhood friends, artists, and employees, something darker began to color his ambitions. Through explosive, never-before-seen materials, including exclusive interviews with those formerly in his orbit, this documentary tells the story of a powerful, enterprising man and the gilded empire he built — and the underworld that lay just beneath its surface.

ABOUT SEAN COMBS: THE RECKONING

RELEASE DATE: December 2, 2026

DIRECTOR: Alexandria Stapleton

EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS: Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson, Alexandria Stapleton, Stacy Scripter, David Karabinas, Ariel Brozell, Brad Bernstein

PRODUCTION COMPANIES: House of Nonfiction, G-Unit Film & Television, Texas Crew Productions

FORMAT: Documentary Series, 4 x 60min Episodes

50 Cent and Alexandria Stapleton spoke to Netflix TUDUM. Read more here.
“Being a woman in the industry, and going through the Me Too movement — watching giants in music and film go on trial, and to know what their outcomes were…When Cassie dropped her lawsuit, I just thought this could go a million different directions,” says director Alexandria Stapleton. “As a woman, I wondered how she had the confidence to go out there against a mogul like Sean Combs. As a filmmaker, I instantly knew it was a stress test of whether we’ve changed as a culture as far as being able to process allegations like this in a fair way.” – Alexandria Stapleton

“This isn’t just about the story of Sean Combs or the story of Cassie, or the story of any of the victims, or the allegations against him, or the trial. Ultimately, this story is a mirror [reflecting us] as the public, and what we are saying when we put our celebrities on such a high pedestal. I hope [this documentary] is a wake up call for how we idolize people, and to understand that everybody is a human being.” – Alexandria Stapleton

“I’ve been committed to real storytelling for years through G-Unit Film & Television. I’m grateful to everyone who came forward and trusted us with their stories, and proud to have Alexandria Stapleton as the director on the project to bring this important story to the screen.” – Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson

#FIRSTLOOK: “STAR SEARCH” COMING TO NETFLIX JANUARY 2026

Netflix’s iconic talent competition series, Star Search, will premiere live on January 13, 2026 with Emmy and Golden Globe nominated actor Anthony Anderson set to host.

Episodes will air live Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 9:00 PM ET / 6:00 PM PT and will include real-time voting to let the viewers help determine which contestants move forward.

The new and reimagined series draws on the rich legacy of Star Search, which helped launch the careers of global icons like Beyoncé, Justin Timberlake, Christina Aguilera, Britney Spears, Dave Chappelle, Adam Sandler and many others. Off the air for 20 years, the show returns as a nostalgic yet fresh entry in the talent competition space – ready to captivate both longtime fans and a whole new generation.

Synopsis: Star Search is back! The talent is bigger, the stakes are higher, and the format is more interactive than ever. Each episode will spotlight the best up-and-coming performers across numerous categories – music, dance, variety, comedy, magic and juniors – as they compete head to head for their shot at stardom. With an arced competition structure and weekly eliminations with real-time global voting, the series builds dramatic momentum, making every live episode an unmissable event.

Production Company: Jesse Collins Entertainment (Rhythm + Flow, Primetime Emmys, Super Bowl Halftime Show, Beyonce Bowl, BET Awards, Hollywood Squares)

Executive Producers: Jesse Collins, Dionne Harmon, Madison Merritt, Elaine Metaxas

Showrunners: Jason Raff (America’s Got Talent) and David Friedman (Bring the Funny)

Anthony Anderson Bio