TIFF is thrilled to announce the World Premiere of John Candy: I Like Me as the Opening Night Gala taking place on Thursday, September 4, 2025 at Roy Thomson Hall. Directed by Colin Hanks and produced by Ryan Reynolds, this documentary is a heartfelt tribute to the legendary Canadian icon, with stories and memories from Candy’s family, closest friends, and longtime collaborators. The 50th edition of the Toronto International Film Festival, presented by Rogers, will take place September 4–14, 2025.

“Comedy fans all over the world grew up on John Candy’s humour,” said Cameron Bailey, CEO of TIFF. “We love that John’s global career started in Toronto, and we can’t wait to share John Candy: I Like Me with everyone at this year’s Opening Night Gala premiere. Colin Hanks has made a hugely entertaining film packed with some of Hollywood’s biggest stars, but like John, this movie is all heart. For us, it’s the perfect way to kick off TIFF’s 50th edition.”

“When you hear the name John Candy, your face lights up. He wasn’t just a great actor; he was an even better person. People loved his everyman qualities, but they didn’t know how relatable John really was. He went through the same struggles we all do, except now we talk about them. We are incredibly honoured to have gotten to know the man better through this process and to bring the real John Candy to audiences starting with his hometown of Toronto.” — Director/Producer Colin Hanks and Producer Ryan Reynolds

From director Colin Hanks and lifelong John Candy fan Ryan Reynolds comes John Candy: I Like Me, an exploration of the life of the Canadian comedic icon. This John Candy film documents his on- and off-camera existence, featuring never-before-seen home videos, intimate access to his family, and candid recollections from collaborators to paint a bigger picture of one of the brightest stars of the ’70s, ’80s and ’90s. It’s the story of a son, husband, father, friend, and professional driven to bring joy to audiences and loved ones while battling personal ghosts and Hollywood pressures. The Amazon MGM title will debut globally on Prime Video in the fall.

Film Details:
John Candy: I Like Me | Colin Hanks | USA
World Premiere | Gala

Official Synopsis: From director Colin Hanks and lifelong John Candy fan Ryan Reynolds comes John Candy: I Like Me, an exploration of the life of the Canadian comedic icon. This John Candy film documents his on- and off-camera existence, featuring never-before-seen home videos, intimate access to his family, and candid recollections from collaborators to paint a bigger picture of one of the brightest stars of the ’70s, ’80s and ’90s. It’s the story of a son, husband, father, friend, and professional driven to bring joy to audiences and loved ones while battling personal ghosts and Hollywood pressures.  

Directed by Colin Hanks

Produced by Company Name’s Colin Hanks and Sean Stuart, Zipper Bros Films’ Glen Zipper, Maximum Effort’s Ryan Reynolds, George Dewey and Johnny Pariseau, and Shane Reid

Executive Produced by Maximum Effort’s Ashley Fox and Patrick Gooing

Co-Executive Produced by Chris Candy, Jennifer Candy-Sullivan, Rosemary Candy

Co-Producers Maren Domzalski, Aude Temel

Limited tickets to the Opening Night Gala of John Candy: I Like Me will be available as part of TIFF 50 Curated Ticket Packages, on sale exclusively to TIFF Members on June 11 and Visa cardholders on June 18. Visit tiff.net/about-the-festival for more details.

TIFF’s Film Reference Library includes a free John Candy Collection, donated by Rose Candy, containing objects related to Candy’s professional career and personal life from the 1970s to the early 1990s.

The 50th edition of the Toronto International Film Festival, presented by Rogers, runs September 4–14, 2025. More Festival details will be shared in the coming weeks.

Whether from the comfort of their living room or an enchanted forest, audiences of all ages can experience the magic and music of Disney’s Snow White when the film streams exclusively on Disney+ June 11, 2025.

The live-action retelling of Disney’s Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs invites families and friends on a thrilling new cinematic adventure, one that also offers a charming stroll down memory lane. Just as audiences in 1937 were captivated by the magic of animation, today’s viewers can marvel at stunning visual effects that bring nature and fantasy vividly to life.

Set to a soundtrack that blends original songs with fresh takes on beloved classics, Disney’s Snow White comes to life musically through the talents of EGOT-winning duo Benj Pasek and Justin Paul (The Greatest Showman, La La Land). Snow White (Rachel Zegler) shares her hopes in the heartfelt new ballad “Waiting on a Wish” – one of several soulful “contemporary kingdom” tracks that join timeless favorites like “Heigh-Ho” and “Whistle While You Work.”

Fans can also revisit Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, the groundbreaking animated classic that marked the dawn of Disney’s storytelling legacy, now streaming on Disney+, and return to the wishing well where the magic first began!

The Canadian Film Centre (CFC), with support from presenting sponsor TD Bank Group (TD), is proud to present the next installment of the Black Excellence Speaker Series with celebrated writer/producer/director Jennifer Holness. Taking place on Thursday, June 26 at 7:00 p.m. at Hot Docs Ted Rogers Cinema, this free public event, moderated by CFC Executive Director maxine bailey, will spotlight one of Canada’s most dynamic creators whose work continues to shape the cultural and cinematic landscape. The evening will offer an inspiring and candid conversation with Holness as she shares personal insights from her career in film and television, along with exclusive behind-the-scenes stories from her latest film 40 Acres, which premiered at TIFF 2024.

CFC Conversations: Black Excellence provides a platform for Black creatives across the screen-based industry – spanning directors, writers, actors, producers, costume designers, and more—to speak openly about their experiences and the challenges they face, while celebrating their achievements and contributions. The event explores the intersections of craft, community, and what it means to build space for Black stories and storytellers

Jennifer Holness’ credits include critically acclaimed films and series such as Home Again, Subjects of Desire, and Shoot the Messenger and she’s the first Black woman in Canada to win a Canadian Screen Award (CSA) for Best Writing for the mini-series Guns. She recently won a Best Direction CSA for her episode of the doc series BLK: An Origin Story (2023). As co-founder of Hungry Eyes Media with her partner Sudz Sutherland, Holness continues to champion powerful, socially relevant storytelling.

“We are proud to welcome Jennifer to this year’s Black Excellence Speaker Series,” said maxine bailey, Executive Director of the CFC. “Her impressive body of work and commitment to elevating Black voices in the entertainment industry continues to inspire artists and creatives.”

“Through the TD Ready Commitment, we’re pleased to support this series and help create space where stories shaped by diverse lived experiences can be shared and explored,” said Alicia Rose, AVP, Social Impact & Strategy, TD Bank Group. “Jennifer’s work is helping to redefine narratives in film and television, and we look forward to hearing more about her journey.”

Past guests of the CFC Black Excellence Speaker Series include filmmaker Karen Chapman, costume designer Anoinette Messam, actress Amanda Brugel and director Clement Virgo.

With generous support from TD, the event is free to the public. Ticket information is available here.

Jennifer Holness Bio:

Jennifer Holness is a writer, producer, and director, and the first Black woman in Canada to win a CSA for writing. A self-described happy workaholic, Jen’s work spans fiction and documentary, including the multiple festival award winner, Subjects of Desire, which premiered on TVO and Starz and the acclaimed docuseries BLK: An Origin Story for History Channel and Global. She is currently co-directing the Sundance supported doc #WhileBlack about social media and witnessing police brutality, and directing the CBC developed doc, Nothing Fits. Jen also co-produced the Tribeca and Hot Docs award-winning Stateless (PBS/NFB), and is an EP on Black Zombie, Maya Annik Bedward’s feature doc.

She is the producer of 40 Acres, the debut feature from R.T. Thorne is being distributed by Magnolia Pictures in the US and Mongrel Media in Canada. The film hits theatres July 4th in Canada.

Her TV dramatic work includes Shoot the Messenger and Guns (CBC), which earned five CSAs and a Rose d’Or nomination. Jen co-wrote and produced Home Again and Love, Sex and Eating the Bones, both internationally sold, with numerous film-festival wins and CSA/Genie-nominations. Her early short My Father’s Hands won the HBO Short Film Award and five Golden Sheaf Awards. Beyond her creative work, Jen is a tireless advocate for equity in the industry. She’s a founding member of the Black Screen Office and has mentored and supported dozens of diverse creatives through Reelworld, Black Women Film!, and other initiatives. She has served on numerous boards, including CMPA and Ontario Creates. She has 3 daughters, 2 dogs and 1 husband who is also her partner at Hungry Eyes Media.

(Photo credit CFC)

The murderous doll who captivated pop culture in 2023 is back. And this time she’s not alone.

The original creative team behind that phenomenon—led by horror titans James Wan for Atomic Monster, Jason Blum for Blumhouse and director Gerard Johnstone—reboot an all-new wild chapter in A.I. mayhem with M3GAN 2.0.

Two years after M3GAN, a marvel of artificial intelligence, went rogue and embarked on a murderous (and impeccably choreographed) rampage and was subsequently destroyed, M3GAN’s creator Gemma (Allison Williams) has become a high-profile author and advocate for government oversight of A.I. Meanwhile, Gemma’s niece Cady (Violet McGraw), now 14, has become a teenager, rebelling against Gemma’s overprotective rules.

Unbeknownst to them, the underlying tech for M3GAN has been stolen and misused by a powerful defense contractor to create a military-grade weapon known as Amelia (Ivanna Sakhno; Ahsoka, Pacific Rim: Uprising), the ultimate killer infiltration spy. But as Amelia’s self-awareness increases, she becomes decidedly less interested in taking orders from humans. Or in keeping them around.

With the future of human existence on the line, Gemma realizes that the only option is to resurrect M3GAN (Amie Donald, voiced by Jenna Davis) and give her a few upgrades, making her faster, stronger, and more lethal. As their paths collide, the original A.I bitch is about to meet her match.

Directed by acclaimed returning filmmaker Gerard Johnstone, the film co-stars returning cast members Brian Jordan Alvarez and Jen Van Epps as Gemma’s loyal tech teammates, Cole and Tess, and new characters played by Aristotle Athari (Saturday Night Live, Hacks), Timm Sharp (Apples Never Fall, Percy Jackson and the Olympians) and Grammy winner and 11-time Emmy nominee Jemaine Clement (Avatar: The Way of Water, What We Do in the Shadows).

Produced by James Wan, Jason Blum and Allison Williams, the film is executive produced by Gerard Johnstone, Adam Hendricks, Greg Gilreath, Michael Clear, Judson Scott and Mark D. Katchur.

The first M3GAN film shattered box office records, opening to $30.4 million domestically to become the biggest opening weekend for a PG-13 horror film since A Quiet Place Part II. The film went on to gross more than $180 million worldwide.

Genre: Action/Horror/Comedy . . . M3GAN

Cast: Allison Williams, Violet McGraw, Brian Jordan Alvarez, Jen Van Epps, Amie Donald, Jenna Davis, Ivanna Sakhno, Aristotle Athari, Timm Sharp, Jemaine Clement

Directed by: Gerard Johnstone

Producers: James Wan, Jason Blum, Allison Williams

Executive Producers: Gerard Johnstone, Adam Hendricks, Greg Gilreath, Michael Clear, Judson Scott, Mark D. Katchur

Get ready to laugh your rainbow socks off with Fiercely Funny! Celebrate Pride Month at the legendary Second City and support Rainbow Railroad with this uproarious comedy variety show. Featuring sketch comedy, stand-up and drag served up by a fabulous lineup of 2SLGBTQIA+ comedians and performers, this show promises an evening of side-splitting entertainment that’s equal parts fierce and funny!

With performances from: Ben Sosa Wright, Anders Yates, Monica Garrido Huerta, Ajahnis Charley, Bren D’Souza, Rachel Manson and drag queen Destiny!

50% of profits will be donated to Rainbow Railroad, an organization that helps LGBTQI+ people facing danger escape to safety through emergency travel, crisis response, partnerships, and other forms of support.

Come celebrate Pride, celebrate comedy, and celebrate community… with laughter.

Fiercely Funny
June 22 @ 8:00pm
The Second City
1 York St., Toronto ON
$25 General Admission
TICKETS HERE

The Acura Integra is officially back! After reigning as the “it” car in the mid-’90s, it is making a huge comeback and trust me, this is not your mom and dad’s Integra. This compact liftback is sleek, technology-driven and modernized, exuding an irresistible appeal. There is no denying the 2025 Acura Integra Elite A-SPEC is a beauty!

We had the opportunity to test drive this front-wheel drive beauty recently, possessing a 16-valve, DOHC, VTEC^®,1.5-litre inline 4-cylinder with Turbocharger, with direct injection engine and operating at 200 horsepower @ 6000 rpm. This is a force to be reckoned with and does it with great fuel efficiency on premium unleaded fuel at 8.1/6.5/7.4 litres/100 km. Our ride was a classic Liquid Carbon Metallic, and you get four modes for your needs: Comfort / Normal / Sport / Individual.

The Acura Integra Elite A-SPEC offers refinement. Its gorgeous red leatherette seats with microsuede inserts (front), leatherette (2nd row) drew us in right away, and we were sold on features like its ELS Studio® 3D Premium Audio System with 16 speakers including subwoofer. The Driver gets 12-way power adjustment including 4-way power lumbar support, passengers get 4-way power adjustment. Seats also have warming options, which we actually needed as it has been an unseasonably-cool May. Steering wheel also is heated, leather-wrapped, with a sophisticated A-SPEC™ design and mounted controls.

A 9-inch touchscreen display is simply gorgeous making it easy for us to navigate Apple CarPlay® / Android Auto™, HD Radio™, SiriusXM™, Bluetooth® Streaming Audio, Amazon Alexa Built-in, and more. Its 10.2″ meter display also looks phenomenal as well for ease of reading. While the weather hasn’t been great in Toronto of late, finally by the end of the test drive we got to use its ambient moonroof for a sunny drive. Not to say, the car isn’t beautiful in the dark also, with its tasteful white ambient lights.

The Integra Elite A-SPEC includes a wireless phone charger (Qi-compatible), an abundance of USB charging options, plus a 12-volt power outlet making it effortless to stay connected.

It’s all in the details with the Integra Elite A-SPEC, boasting bold additions like Jewel Eye® LED headlights Chicane™, LED Daytime Running Lights, LED fog lights LED headlights with auto-on/off LED front turn signal indicators, Chicane™ LED taillights Integrated turn signal indicators, reverse auto tilt-down LED brake lights.

ACURA renew their focus on drive and passenger safety with an abundance of features here to protect them: Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) With Low-Speed Follow, Auto high beam headlights, Blind Spot Information (BSI) system, Collision Mitigation Braking System™ (CMBS®), Rear Cross Traffic Monitor (CTM), Forward Collision Warning (FCW), Lane Departure Warning (LDW), Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS), Road Departure Mitigation (RDM) system, and Traffic Jam Assist.

Actual physical safety features include: Advanced Compatibility Engineering™ (ACE™) body structure, Advanced front airbags (SRS), Front side airbags, Front knee airbags, Rear outboard passenger’s side airbags, Side curtain airbags, Rear seat reminder, Seat belt reminder for all seating positions, Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH), Childproof rear door locks, Anti-lock Braking System (ABS), Brake Assist, Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD), Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA®) with Traction Control, Immobilizer theft-deterrent system, and a built-in security system.

The Driver also benefits from various technologies that make the daily drive that much more convenient, including: multi-angle rearview camera* with dynamic guidelines, parking sensors, head-up display, rear window defroster, rain-sensing wipers, driver attention monitor (aka time for a coffee!), hill start assist, and more. Truly a car that works for you no matter the season.

And don’t be deceived by how compact and sleek this liftback appears! Its deep trunk has plenty of storage space with some thoughtful divisions to keep your cargo safe and secure.

This is a fuss-free, perfect ride for everyday life. A pure joy.

Some highlights from our Test Drive:

The 2025 Acura Integra Elite A-SPEC begins at $49,101 CAN. More here.

(Photo/video credit: Mr. Will Wong)

Today, Hulu released the official trailer and key art for the upcoming Original docuseries “Call Her Alex,” premiering in Canada on Disney+ on June 10, 2025.

What does it take to become the most influential female podcaster of a generation? Following Alex Cooper as she prepares for her first tour, this compelling two-part documentary series traces Cooper’s evolution—from a self-conscious kid growing up in Pennsylvania to the voice behind “Call Her Daddy,” a podcast that redefined the conversation for women everywhere. Directed by Ry Russo-Young (“Nuclear Family”), the series offers an intimate, behind-the-scenes look at the life-defining events that shaped Cooper’s journey as she grew from a 24-year-old woman with a sex and dating podcast to the CEO of a media empire in just six years. More than just a success story, it’s a portrait of a woman who is creating a space where women feel seen, heard, and empowered.

“Call Her Alex” is directed by Ry Russo-Young (Peabody Award-nominated “Nuclear Family”). Russo-Young also serves as an executive producer alongside Braden Bochner and Christopher Foss. Holly Siegel is producing. “Call Her Alex” is produced by Unwell.

“Call Her Alex” will make its world premiere at Tribeca Festival on June 8, 2025. The screening will be followed by a special Q&A with Alex Cooper and Ry Russo-Young.

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.

Rogers flagship television network Citytv announced its 2025/2026 programming slate today, anchored by new seasons of returning hits, buzzy new series and big live events that drove Citytv’s audience growth this season across full day and primetime**.

“Whether it’s original dramas, lifestyle programming or live sports, the focus of our long-term content investments is to give Canadian audiences the premium entertainment experiences they want, and how they want to watch it,” said Colette Watson, President, Rogers Sports & Media.

“We’ve got a powerful lineup this broadcast season that reflects the strength and stability of Citytv, cementing the network as one of Canada’s most desirable entertainment brands,” said Hayden Mindell, Senior Vice President, Television, Rogers Sports & Media. “Citytv is built on viewer-driven programming that advertisers can depend on to offer consistent audience reach week after week.”

CANADIAN ORIGINALS

Come On Down, Canada! Based on the smash-hit global format from Fremantle, The Price is Right Tonight (working title) is an all-new one-hour primetime edition of the iconic brand, hosted by legendary comedian and television personality Howie Mandel. Slated to air in Spring 2026, The Price is Right Tonight (working title) consists of 12 one-hour episodes with production beginning this December in Toronto. The Price is Right is the most successful and longest-running gameshow in TV history.

“I’ve been a fan of The Price is Right my entire life, so stepping into this iconic role is an absolute thrill,” said Howie Mandel, Host, The Price is Right Tonight (working title). “The Price is Right Tonight will bring a fresh, high-energy twist to everything people love about the original – big games, lots of laughs, and fun surprises! I can’t wait to say ‘come on down!’ to a whole new generation of Canadian fans.”

This September, the Toronto International Film Festival presented by Rogers celebrates 50 years as one of the world’s most revered film festivals. Citytv is bringing Canadians closer to the glitz and glam with a live one-hour red carpet special, hosted by Arisa Cox.

Hot off the heels of winning Best Drama Series at the Canadian Screen Awards, Law & Order Toronto: Criminal Intent returns with an all-new season set to debut in midseason, produced in partnership with Lark Productions and Cameron Pictures Inc.

Beloved Hudson & Rex returns for Season 8 with Luke Roberts (Game of Thrones, Ransom) officially joining the cast as Detective Mark. Production for Season 8 is currently underway in St. John’s, Newfoundland and will premiere this fall.

And, Breakfast Television, Ontario’s #1 morning show***, continues to brighten mornings from 6-10 a.m. with Dina Pugliese, Tim Bolen, and the rest of the Breakfast Television family – Devo Brown, Melanie Ng, Caryn Ceolin, and Tammie Sutherland – for the latest news, entertainment, celebrity interviews, lifestyle content, and more. 

NEW & RETURNING SERIES AND LIVE EVENTS FOR 2025/26:

Citytv and Citytv+ welcome 21 returning hits, three new series, and a slew of iconic special events including:

Hit reality/competition series The Golden Bachelor, Dancing with the Stars, and On Brand with Jimmy Fallon

Gripping dramas Brilliant Minds, Law & Order, Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, Law & Order: Organized Crime, Law & Order Toronto: Criminal Intent, Hudson & Rex, The Hunting Party, Chicago Med, Chicago Fire, and Chicago P.D.

· Animated comedies The Simpsons, Universal Basic Guys, Bob’s Burgers, and Krapopolis

· High-energy game show series The Price is Right Tonight (working title)

· Pre-historic series Surviving Earth

· Newsmagazine series Dateline

· Iconic special events “Making of Wicked” with Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo, Dick Clark’s New Years Rockin’ Eve, Hockey Night in Canada, Return to Downton Abbey: A Grand Event, and The 68th GRAMMY Awards

New this fall is unscripted series On Brand with Jimmy Fallon, which follows The Tonight Show host as he starts a premier marketing agency and fills it with the most creative, clever, and competitive go-getters he can find. Marketing titan, author, and entrepreneur Bozoma Saint John (The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills) stars alongside Fallon to mentor the creatives and evaluate their work. Also coming soon is the eight-episode pre-historic series Surviving Earth, which takes a journey into prehistory to learn the lessons from past mass extinctions.

Plus, Academy Award-nominated stars Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo will lead a one-time only “Making of Wicked” special event from the Peacock Theatre in Los Angeles this fall.

NEW THIS SUMMER:

Citytv and Citytv+ are heating up this summer with an all-new season of Bachelor in Paradise featuring host Jesse Palmer, bartender Wells Adams, and the newest addition former Bachelorette Hannah Brown, starting Monday, July 7. Then, Steve Harvey hosts a new season of Celebrity Family Feud where teams of celebrities and their families face off to name the top responses to questions posed to 100 people, premiering Thursday, July 10. Plus, don’t miss new episodes of jaw-dropping talent on America’s Got Talent followed by reality competition series Destination X on Tuesdays.

All the newly announced titles and returning hits on Citytv are also available to stream on Citytv+ along with an expansive content library of the latest episodes and past seasons of popular programming from Bravo, Discovery, Food Network, HGTV, Magnolia Network, ID, Cooking, OWN, MotorTrend, Animal Planet, Discovery Science, OMNI Television and more.

*Source: Numeris. Ind. 2+, and A25-54, Citytv Total, 2025 Calendar Year to Date, Total Canada AMA (000), AvWkRch (000), CumRch (000), AMA based on originals only, Reach based on Originals + Repeats

**BYTD to Apr 6, 2025, vs Previous BYTD, Citytv Total, CTV Com, CTV Total, Global Total, CBC Total, Total Canada AMA (000) & Shr of Nat Conv. Eng Networks, & Total Hrs Viewed, AvWkRch (000), M-Sun 2a-2a

***Source: Numeris, Ontario, 2+, Citytv vs Toronto Stn Group, AMA, M-F 6-8:30a, 5-weeks post launch

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A distinctive alternative to conventional programming, Citytv and Citytv streaming (Citytv+) is home to bold dramas, fan-favourite reality TV, Canadian originals, as well as local news and entertainment programs such as CityNews and Breakfast Television. Citytv is a part of Rogers Sports & Media, a division of Rogers Communications Inc., Canada’s leading communications and entertainment company (TSX, NYSE: RCI).

Rogers Sports & Media announced its 2025/26 slate of new and returning programming for its specialty channels, showcasing the newest episodes and latest seasons from top shows like Below Deck Mediterranean and The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills (Bravo), 100 Day Dream Home (HGTV), Beat Bobby Flay and Tournament of Champions (Food Network), Expedition Files (Discovery), It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia (FX), and more.

“Across linear, on-demand and streaming we have an expansive lineup of programming from these sought-after brands, deepening Rogers commitment to bring the best entertainment to Canadians,” said Hayden Mindell, Senior Vice President, Television, Rogers Sports & Media. “Across our specialty portfolio, the content we’ve invested in is unmatched, offering audiences the shows they crave, from their favourite reality tv and true crime to critically acclaimed dramas and comedies.”

NEW TITLES:

The Real Housewives of Rhode Island, Bravo
The Valley: Persian Style (working title), Bravo
The Lowdown starring Ethan Hawke, FX
Alien: Earth starring Sydney Chandler and Timothy Olyphant, FX
Chasing the West with Drew and Jonathan Scott, HGTV
Condemned, HGTV

Let’s whoop it up, Canada! Bravo brings the ultimate dose of reality TV entertainment with all-new seasons of Bravo’s iconic titles including The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City, Below Deck Mediterranean, The Real Housewives of Orange County, The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, Vanderpump Rules, and Southern Charm, plus Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen, among others.

Beginning this fall, HGTV nails down new seasons of star-studded transformations on House Hunters, 100 Day Dream Home, Help! I Wrecked My House, Sin City Rehab, and Fixer to Fabulous. Over on Magnolia Network, the charm continues with new seasons of The Last Wright, and more.

The Food Network is serving up a feast of your favourite series chock-full of the brand’s celebrity chefs, spicy showdowns, and decadent desserts including new seasons of Chopped, Holiday Baking Championship, Halloween Baking Championship, Bobby’s Triple Threat, and Beat Bobby Flay, plus Guy Fieri’s Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives and Guy’s Grocery Games to round out the schedule.

Discovery brings the world to your fingertips with new seasons of such titles as Homestead Rescue, Josh Gates’ Expedition X and Expedition Unknown, The Last Woodsmen, and Street Outlaws. Plus, don’t miss the summer’s most-anticipated television programming event “Shark Week” as it returns for its historic 37th year on Sunday, July 20.

Investigation Discovery (ID) provides gripping entertainment for audiences seeking true crime stories of murder and betrayal like Death By Fame, Road Rage, Naked Crimes, and Signs of a Psychopath.

FX and FXX remain the home to critically acclaimed dramas, comedies, and docuseries with a range of great shows including a new season of It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia, the longest-running live-action comedy on TV.

As announced earlier this week, Rogers has greenlit 11 new Canadian original titles and over 115 hours of programming to debut on HGTV and Food Network. In the last decade, Rogers has invested $7 billion in Canadian content. Click here for more details.

Watch the latest from HGTV, Food Network, Discovery, ID, and Magnolia Network on Rogers Xfinity TV, Citytv+, and TELUS Optik TV, or call your TV provider directly if you’re missing these channels in your TV guide.

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, e-commerce, 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, TSC, 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 rogerssportsandmedia.com.

Award-winning comedian, bestselling novelist, and International Emmy nominee Brent Butt will release his very first comedy album EASILY DISTRACTED on June 3, 2025. Produced by Counterfeit Sounds, the album covers a range of topics from haircuts to tourism, and from bigfoot to MMA. Featuring his signature blend of wry observations and effortless storytelling, EASILY DISTRACTED is a master-class in standup from this legendary comedian whose career stretches across five decades!

“I’ve been a fan of comedy albums all my life, so it’s odd that I waited this long before releasing my own. Or maybe it’s prudent, to hang around three or four decades to make sure this comedy thing pans out, and isn’t just a weird phase I’m going through,” says Brent Butt. “Thankfully, the team at Counterfeit stepped up and gave me a kick in the pants. This wouldn’t have come together without them.”

Originally from Tisdale, Saskatchewan, and residing in Vancouver since 1993, Brent Butt has left an enduring mark on Canadian entertainment with his impressive and varied credits. From six seasons of the award-winning sitcom Corner Gas, to the feature films No Clue and Corner Gas: The Movie, to his debut novel Huge, this writer, actor, and author continues to delight audiences across the country.

EASILY DISTRACTED is now playing on Sirius satellite radio, and will be available for download and wide release on additional streaming platforms as of June 9, 2025.

About Brent Butt
Brent Butt has long been considered one of the funniest people in Canada, with a career in stand-up comedy that began in 1988. His credits include numerous appearances at major festivals in multiple countries and being voted Best Male Stand-Up in Canada by his peers. He also created and starred in two successful sitcoms – CORNER GAS (“Funniest Show on TV” as voted by TV Guide Readers, seen in 60 countries) and HICCUPS (multiple Leo and Writers Guild Awards). Add to that, two theatrical comedy films (NO CLUE, CORNER GAS: THE MOVIE) and four seasons of CORNER GAS ANIMATED, and you have one of the most successful comedians that Canada has ever produced.
About Counterfeit

Counterfeit Pictures, a Toronto-based production company with a focus on comedy, is led by
partners Dan Bennett, Shane Corkery and Anton Leo. Counterfeit’s half-hour workplace comedy
‘The Office Movers’ (Crave) returns for a second season featuring Bell Media Studios breakout
stars and online legends Jae and Trey Richards. Counterfeit’s newest production, the feature
length performance documentary, ‘People Of Comedy: Celebrating 30 Years of The Nubian
Show’ recently debuted on Crave. Other recent credits include the comedy special ‘No Refunds’
from TikTok sensations Darcy & Jer (Crave), ‘One More Time’ (CBC) with comedian D.J. Demers
(The Tonight Show, Conan), ‘Shelved’ (CTV), and 4 seasons of the hit international format ‘Roast
Battle Canada’ (CTV Comedy).

Under its banner Counterfeit Sounds, the company has recently produced the podcast ‘Benefits
With Friends’ starring Mae Martin and Sabrina Jalees (Audible), and a slate of comedy albums
including the Juno Award winning ‘Honourable Intentions’ from Debra DiGiovanni, as well as
albums from Howie Mandel, Robby Hoffman, D.J. Demers, and Derek Edwards.