MRG Live and Bruce Hills Entertainment are proud to present Rick Mercer’s Stand-Up for Canada Comedy Tour — a night of laughter, connection, and unapologetically Canadian comedy. This fall, iconic comedian Rick Mercer leads a coast-to-coast tour spotlighting homegrown talent and delivering a night of laughter, and national pride. Tickets will go on sale Friday, June 6, 2025 at 10AM local time via rickmercer.com.

Kicking off September 11, 2025 in Saskatoon, SK and wrapping October 19 in St. John’s, NL, the tour will stop in 21 cities nationwide, bringing together audiences for an unforgettable night of comedy. Joining Mercer on stage are three of Canada’s fastest-rising comedy stars: Juno Award winner Sophie Buddle, Juno-nominated Mayce Galoni, and the brilliantly talented Julie Kim.

At a time when the country needs it most, Mercer is ready to bring Canadians together with his signature wit, political commentary, and unifying voice — making this tour a must-see celebration of Canadian comedy and culture.

MRG Live and Bruce Hills Entertainment present:

Rick Mercer’s Stand-Up for Canada Comedy Tour

September 11, 2025 – Saskatoon, SK – TCU Place

September 12, 2025 – Regina, SK – Conexus Arts Centre

September 13, 2025 – Edmonton, AB – Northern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium

September 14, 2025 – Calgary, AB – Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium

September 17, 2025 – Vancouver, BC – Vogue Theatre

September 18, 2025 – Vancouver, BC – Vogue Theatre

September 19, 2025 – Victoria, BC – Royal Theatre

September 20, 2025 – Kelowna, BC – Prospera Place

September 21, 2025 – Winnipeg, MB – Burton Cummings Theatre

September 23, 2025 – Kingston, ON – Kingston Grand Theatre

September 25, 2025 – Montreal, QC – L’Olympia

September 27, 2025 – Ottawa, ON – Southam Hall at National Arts Centre

September 28, 2025 – Thunder Bay, ON – Thunder Bay Community Auditorium

October 1, 2025 – London, ON – Centennial Hall

October 2, 2025 – Kitchener, ON – Centre in the Square

October 3, 2025 – Toronto, ON – Queen Elizabeth Theatre

October 4, 2025 – Hamilton, ON – FirstOntario Concert Hall

October 15, 2025 – Moncton, NB – Casino New Brunswick, Molson Canadian Centre

October 16, 2025 – Charlottetown, PEI – Sobey Family Theatre, Confederation Centre of the Arts

October 17, 2025 – Saint John, NB – Imperial Theatre

October 18, 2025 – Halifax, NS – Rebecca Cohn Auditorium

October 19, 2025 – St. John’s, NL – Arts & Culture Centre

CONNECT WITH RICK MERCER

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ABOUT RICK MERCER

Rick Mercer is a Canadian comedian, television personality, political satirist and author. He is best known for his work on the CBC Television comedy shows This Hour Has 22 Minutes, Made In Canada and Rick Mercer Report. He is the author of four books all of which have been national best sellers. Mercer has received nearly 30 Gemini Awards and Canadian Screen awards for his work on television. His CBC Television special Talking To Americans remains the highest rated Canadian comedy special ever with 2.7 million viewers.

Rick holds Honorary Doctorates from Memorial University, Laurentian University, University of British Columbia, McMaster University, Bishop’s University, Brock University and the University of Guelph. In 2014, he received Honorary Doctorates from the Royal Military Academy and from University of Western Ontario and York University.

He is on the board of directors of Historica Canada, an organization dedicated to promoting Canadian history, identity and citizenship. They are the “Heritage Minute” people.

He is a recipient of the Governor General’s Performing Arts Award for lifetime achievement and in 2014 was appointed an Officer of the Order of Canada.

He is a native of St. John’s, Newfoundland.

ABOUT SOPHIE BUDDLE

Sophie Buddle is a stand-up, a TV writer, and a podcaster. She has appeared on The Tonight Show, The Late Late Show with James Corden, and on CBC’s This Hour Has 22 Minutes as a correspondent and staff writer. She’s also been featured on CTV’s Roast Battle, JFL All Access, Kevin Hart’s LOL Network, the Winnipeg Comedy Festival and the Halifax Comedy Festival. She was a featured performer at the Just For Laughs Comedy Festival in Montreal and in 2022 had the esteemed privilege of delivering the Canadian Keynote Address on Comedy. Sophie released her first album in 2019, Lil Bit Of Buddle, which won the 2020 Juno Award for Best Comedy Album of the Year, making her the first female comic to win that award. She released the album herself so you can find it on iTunes in the genre “easy listening”, which was a mistake, but it is easy to listen to, so it’s OK. Her podcast Obsessed with Sophie Buddle, which tackles people’s obsessions (from Beyoncé to American politics to checking if the door is locked to revenge) is currently available on Apple Podcasts. She is a three-time runner up (but fourth time’s the charm!) for Canada’s biggest stand-up contest, SiriusXM Top Comic, and can currently be seen headlining across the country.

ABOUT MAYCE GALONI

Mayce Galoni is a Los Angeles based stand-up comedian and writer. Originally from Hamilton, Ontario, Mayce started doing stand-up in dive bars on school nights when he was 15 years old. His laid-back style and clever writing has led him to perform at comedy clubs and festivals across North America. He has been seen on Just for Laughs Montreal, Hulu, Netflix is a Joke Fest, MTV, Kevin Hart’s LOL Network, and he has a comedy special on Dry Bar Comedy. He has also been featured on Don’t Tell Comedy’s Secret Sets, and several of his clips from this appearance have amassed millions of views online.

His television work includes helping to create and star in BiteTV’s PrankYou, as well as being a staff writer and correspondent on 3 seasons of CBC’s This Hour has 22 Minutes.

Mayce’s album can be heard regularly on SiriusXM, and was nominated for Comedy Album of the Year at both the JUNOS and the Canadian Comedy Awards.

ABOUT JULIE KIM

Julie Kim is a comedian, writer, podcaster, and content creator. She is one of Canada’s top stand-up comedians. Julie recently completed a Canadian solo tour with multiple sold out shows. Julie previously toured across North America doing 40 theatre shows with Ronny Chieng (Crazy Rich Asians, The Daily Show with Trevor Noah). She was a gala performer at the 2022 Just for Laughs Festival in Montreal and headlined four sold-out solo shows at Just for Laughs Toronto in 2023. Over the past decade, Julie has performed at all the major Canadian comedy festivals including Just for Laughs Vancouver, Winnipeg Comedy Festival, and Halifax Comedy Festival (with multiple televised performances). She tours internationally and made her debut at the 2023 Melbourne International Comedy Festival. Julie has also been regularly featured on CBC’s The Debaters.

Julie is also a Canadian Screen Award winning writer and producer. She has contributed to the writing rooms of Kim’s Convenience, Run the Burbs, and Still Standing. Julie was a producer and writer for Simu Liu (Marvel’s Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings) as he hosted the 2022 and 2023 Juno Awards. Julie’s increasingly popular podcast, called Bothered, includes rant-worthy stories and experiences that are hilarious and relatable.

Julie’s mission is to spread happiness, lighten hearts, and unite through laughter. And no amount of mom-shaming will stop her.

ABOUT MRG LIVE

Bringing experiences to life for creators, fans, brands and partners.

MRG Live is a leading independent North American concert, large-scale event and entertainment production company. Founded in 2008, MRG Live has since become Canada’s largest concert and entertainment promotion company and expanded into the USA in 2020. The company produces over 1,000 events annually, servicing MRG’s nine owned, operated or programmed venues, and producing concerts and events across Canada and in key US and European markets ranging from clubs and theatres to arenas. Our strategic approach focuses on developing and growing artists and markets, while never forgetting the importance of the fan experience.

ABOUT BRUCE HILLS ENTERTAINMENT

Founded in 2025 by comedy industry veteran Bruce Hills, Bruce Hills Entertainment is driving a new era in live comedy—spearheading concert promotion across Canada and beyond, advising top global companies in the comedy and entertainment space, and producing world-class events that push the boundaries of the genre.

The company’s recent work reflects its bold vision, including strategic consulting for The Second City and the launch of its new venue in New York City to curating the comedy slate for the inaugural Departure Festival in Toronto—including a one night only concert by Dave Chappelle. Among its earliest productions was a sold out arena show featuring Kevin Hart at Montréal’s Bell Centre. The company is also co-promoting comedian Josh Johnson’s highly anticipated Canadian tour alongside MRG Live.

Prior to launching this venture, Hills spent 39 years leading Just For Laughs, overseeing its global English-language operations and expanding festivals to cities like Montréal, Toronto, Vancouver, Chicago and Sydney. Recognized as a pioneer in comedy, Hills played a key role in launching the careers of stars such as Dave Chappelle, Kevin Hart, Wanda Sykes, Ronny Chieng, and Jimmy Fallon.

Something wicked this way comes to Toronto’s literary scene. The Toronto International Festival of Authors (TIFA) today announced that MOTIVE Crime & Mystery Festival will return for its fourth spine-tingling year from June 27 to 29, 2025 at University of Toronto (U of T). In a new partnership with Victoria University at U of T, the festival will transform these gothic halls into an epicentre of literary suspense.

MOTIVE will bring together an unprecedented mix of voices this year including: Iceland’s former First Lady Eliza Reid who recently made her fiction debut, international bestseller Shari Lapena returning as a festival favourite, romance star Uzma Jalaluddin crossing into the wildly popular cozy crime category, and thriller master Linwood Barclay continuing to define the genre. This year’s festival will unfold in a new location at University of Toronto – within the fitting gothic revival halls of Victoria University. This new atmospheric backdrop will allow attendees to immerse themselves in the festival’s celebration of crime and mystery storytelling.

“We’re thrilled to be presenting MOTIVE Crime & Mystery Festival in partnership with Victoria University this year,” says Roland Gulliver, Director of TIFA, “With our new venue, the festival brings together crime and mystery fans for a weekend where analyzing clues, discussing murder weapons, and debating red herrings over coffee is perfectly normal, and everyone appreciates a good plot twist. We’re incredibly proud that our roster of authors is filled with bestsellers from Canada and across the globe, while also featuring veteran talent and new voices.”

This year’s program offers a compelling mix of true crime, interactive events, and literary exploration, appealing to both dedicated readers and aspiring writers. Highlights include the return of forensic science workshops, an immersive Gin & Sin mystery performance, and in-depth panels on Canadian and international crime writing – spanning cozy mysteries to psychological thrillers. The lineup also features masterclasses, Toronto Crime Tours, and timely true crime discussions led by journalists, former FBI agents, and subject-matter experts.

Passes for MOTIVE Crime & Mystery Festival start at $20 CAD and are on sale now. Canadian booklovers can purchase them at festivalofauthors.ca/motive-2025/. To request complimentary press tickets, please email akasha@thetarogroup.com for more information. Full programming details can be found here – the event will feature appearances by notable authors from Canada, Argentina, France, Korea, Norway, UK and the USA, including but not limited to:

*alphabetical by last name

Linwood Barclay

Toronto-based New York Times bestselling author whose books have been translated into more than two dozen languages and sold millions of copies. Many of Barclay’s books have been optioned for film and television.

Jane Corry

Sunday Times and Washington Post bestseller who has sold over 1.5 million copies worldwide and is a former writer-in-residence at high security male prison.

Sue Hincenbergs

Toronto-based debut novelist (The Retirement Plan), Sue, is a former television producer that spent her career working on award-winning programming ranging from sitcoms, sports, game shows, music specials, award shows and morning television.

Gregg Hurwitz

New York Times #1 internationally bestselling author of 26 thrillers including the Orphan X series. His novels have won numerous literary awards and Hurwitz has written screenplays and television scripts for many of the major studios and networks, and comics for AWA, DC, and Marvel.

Uzma Jalaluddin

Wildly popular romance writer who has made her first transition to cozy crime with her latest novel (Detective Aunty). Previous work includes Much Ado About Nada (2023) and Three Holidays and a Wedding (2023) which was a Good Morning America Buzz Pick.
Denise Mina

Scottish writer specializing in detective fiction including recently rebooting Raymond Chandler’s iconic detective series featuring Philip Marlowe. Mina was inducted into the Crime Writers’ Association Hall of Fame in 2014.

Shari Lapena

1 internationally bestselling author and former lawyer and English teacher, Lapena has written eight suspense novels from her Ontario farm, including The Couple Next Door, which was a runaway global bestseller, selling 4 million copies worldwide.

Eliza Reid

Eliza Reid is a bestselling writer, public speaker, gender equality advocate, cofounder of the acclaimed Iceland Writers Retreat and former First Lady of Iceland. Reid was born and raised in Canada but has lived in Iceland for over twenty years. Her first novel, an Iceland-set mystery called Death of a Diplomat was published earlier this year.

Lisa Unger

New York Times and internationally bestselling author of twenty-two novels, including Close Your Eyes and Count to 10. With books published in thirty-three languages and millions of copies sold worldwide, she is regarded as a master of suspense.

Liann Zhang

Liann Zhang is a first-time novelist and second-generation Chinese Canadian who splits her time between Vancouver, British Columbia and Toronto. Zhang graduated from the University of Toronto with a degree in psychology and criminology.

About TIFA:

Where Every Story Finds A Stage

For five decades, the Toronto International Festival of Authors (TIFA) has been bringing writers to readers, authors to audiences as Canada’s longest running literary festival.

We believe stories have the power to transform lives, connect cultures, and build communities. Through innovative programming, exceptional author experiences, and inclusive celebrations of literary diversity, TIFA creates spaces where every reader can discover their next great story and every story finds its perfect audience. TIFA reflects Toronto’s position as one of the world’s most diverse literary communities. From intimate author conversations to innovative events and programmes, every TIFA experience is crafted to remind you why stories matter.

In 2025, TIFA evolves into a year-round celebration of storytelling through three distinct festivals and a year-round programme of events and projects, maintaining our commitment to exceptional programming and unforgettable experiences.

Whether you’re a lifelong literary devotee or just beginning your reading journey, TIFA offers experiences designed to deepen your connection to the stories that shape our world.

TIFA’s Festivals:

MOTIVE Crime & Mystery Festival June 27-29 transforms summer into a season of suspense, presenting master storytellers of crime and mystery from Canada and around the world. It’s where literary sophistication meets pulse-pounding entertainment. Presented in partnership with Victoria University at University of Toronto.

Toronto International Festival of Authors October 29 – November 2 our flagship fall celebration, a reimagined five-day format will heighten the festival’s impact, with exclusive opportunities to see Canadian and international literary voices, and fostering cross-genre collaborations from the grassroots to the global, with music, film, poetry slams, performances and free activities. Presented in partnership with Victoria University at University of Toronto.

TIFA Romance November 21-23 presented by Rakuten Kobo. Love stories for those who love stories. Recognizing romance as both the world’s most popular genre and one of literature’s most powerful forces. From Rom-com to Romantasy, sweeping historical romances to whirlwind fantasies, romance fans can discover the books and authors that will write their way into their hearts.

TIFA’s programmes:

TIFA Presents a programme of year-round events bringing world-class authors to Toronto.

Toronto Lit Up (supported by the Toronto Arts Council) presenting book launches of Toronto authors across the city, all year;

International Visitor (IV) Programme, (supported by Ontario Creates and the Canada Book Fund) offering Canadian publishers and agents an unprecedented opportunity to secure international rights and distribution deals.

TIFA gratefully acknowledges support from the Government of Canada – Department of Canadian Heritage; Canada Council for the Arts; Ontario Arts Council; Ontario Cultural Attractions Fund; Toronto Arts Council; Work in Culture Catalyst and Transformation Fund; and Victoria University at University of Toronto Centre for Creativity, plus generous patrons and supporters who understand that great literature is worth investing in.

Union Hotel, an independent lifestyle hotel known for its vibrant, culturally rooted guest experience, is partnering with the Giller Prize to put a unique spin on book clubs with the launch of a new literary series: Union Hotel x Giller Prize Present: #BookTalk, debuting Tuesday, June 24, 2025.

This exclusive and intimate series, rooted in Union Hotel’s storytelling pillar, brings some of Canada’s most acclaimed authors into conversation with notable Canadian interviewers, celebrating CanLit in a way that is thoughtful, contemporary, and community-focused.

“This series is a love letter to Canadian literature, and an invitation to those who love storytelling to see beyond the page,” says Kevin Slean, General Manager, Union Hotel. “We have been inspired by the reading renaissance and revival of book club culture, and of course the popular #BookTok trend, to offer a fresh way to gather, read, and reflect in person.”

Taking place in the Union Hotel lobby, #BookTalk invites guests and literary lovers alike to engage with a Giller Prize-winning, shortlisted, or longlisted author in a relaxed and intimate setting. Each featured author will be interviewed live by a fellow writer or journalist for an evening of thoughtful conversation.

Known for his thought-provoking perspectives, acclaimed author André Alexis kicks off the #BookTalk series on June 24. Interviewed by award-winning journalist and The Globe and Mail’s deputy national editor Rachel Giese, André will discuss his award-winning works, including Fifteen Dogs and his debut novel Childhood, as well as his recently released Other Worlds.

“Canadian stories feed our souls, express our yearnings and are critical elements of our national identity, heritage, and cultural ecosystem. In this current political moment, it is more critical than ever to assert and protect our cultural sovereignty and celebrate our unique narratives, stories that are integral to understanding who we are as a people, who we are in this world,” said Elana Rabinovitch, Executive Director, Giller Prize/The Giller Foundation.

BookTalk Series sessions this summer:

Session One: Tuesday, June 24, 6 p.m. | André Alexis in conversation with Rachel Giese

Session Two: Tuesday, July 15, 6 p.m. | Thomas King (Indians on Vacation, The Back of the Turtle, The Inconvenient Indian)

Session Three: Thursday, August 21, 6 p.m. | Souvankham Thammavongsa (How to Pronounce Knife)

This fall, the Series will host beloved authors Michael Redhill and Ann-Marie Macdonald, as well as the winner of the 2025 Giller Prize in November.

A limited number of tickets for the debut session are now available for purchase. Learn more about Union Hotel x Giller Prize Present: #BookTalk online, visit the image gallery, and engage with Union Hotel on Instagram and TikTok.

About Union Hotel:

Union Hotel is an independent lifestyle property in Toronto’s financial district, steps from Union Station. With 189 thoughtfully designed guest rooms and a vibrant café and lounge, Humble Donkey, Union Hotel celebrates individuality, creativity, and connection. The hotel’s dynamic offerings include a nod to the city’s iconic train station with a Split Flap Display behind the front desk and the UH Marketplace, featuring hyper-local retail offerings that support emerging and small businesses. By weaving local culture into every aspect of the guest experience, Union Hotel invites guests to live life unscripted.

About the Giller Prize:

Founded by Jack Rabinovitch in 1994, the Giller Prize is Canada’s leading and most influential literary prize for fiction. The Giller Effect has been recognized industry-wide as one of the top drivers of book sales in Canada. The Giller Prize awards $100,000 annually to the author of the best Canadian novel, graphic novel or short story collection published in English, and $10,000 to each of the finalists. To date, the Giller Prize has awarded more than two million dollars to Canadian writers. The award is named in honour of Jack Rabinovitch’s wife, the late literary journalist, Doris Giller.

Today, Paramount+ revealed the official trailer for the highly anticipated original drama series DEXTER®: RESURRECTION.

The trailer made its global debut at CCXP Mexico City during the DEXTER: RESURRECTION panel featuring showrunner and executive producer Clyde Phillips, executive producer and star Michael C. Hall, series star David Zayas and executive producer Scott Reynolds.

The series premieres with two episodes on Friday, July 11, 2025 exclusively on Paramount + in Canada. Remaining episodes will premiere weekly.

Internationally, the title will launch exclusively on Paramount+ in Canada, the U.K., Australia, Latin America, Brazil, Italy, Germany, Switzerland and Austria.

From Emmy®-nominated showrunner and executive producer Clyde Phillips, the original drama series stars SAG and Golden Globe® winner Michael C. Hall (DEXTER®, Six Feet Under) in the titular role of Dexter Morgan. Production is ongoing in New York.

DEXTER: RESURRECTION, a continuation of DEXTER®: NEW BLOOD, takes place weeks after Dexter Morgan (Hall) takes a bullet to the chest from his own son, as he awakens from a coma to find Harrison (Jack Alcott) gone without a trace. Realizing the weight of what he put his son through, Dexter sets out for New York City determined to find him and make things right. But, closure won’t come easy. When Miami Metro’s Angel Batista (David Zayas) arrives with questions, Dexter realizes his past is catching up to him fast. As father and son navigate their own darkness in the city that never sleeps, they soon find themselves deeper than they ever imagined – and that the only way out is together.

In addition to Hall, DEXTER: RESURRECTION stars Uma Thurman as Charley, David Zayas as Detective Angel Batista, Jack Alcott as Dexter’s son Harrison Morgan, Ntare Guma Mbaho Mwine as Blessing Kamara, Kadia Saraf as Detective Claudette Wallace, Dominic Fumusa as Detective Melvin Oliva, Emilia Suárez as Elsa Rivera, with James Remar as Dexter’s father Harry Morgan and Peter Dinklage as Leon Prater. Neil Patrick Harris, Krysten Ritter, Eric Stonestreet and David Dastmalchian are also set to guest star as Lowell, Mia, Al and Gareth, respectively.

Most recently, DEXTER®: ORIGINAL SIN, a prequel series that follows Dexter (played by Patrick Gibson) as he transitions from student to serial killer, debuted in December of last year and delivered the most streamed SHOWTIME® premiere in history with more than 2.1 million global cross-platform viewers. The series is now streaming on Paramount+ with SHOWTIME.

DEXTER: RESURRECTION is executive produced by Emmy nominee Clyde Phillips (DEXTER, DEXTER: ORIGINAL SIN, NURSE JACKIE), who also returns to serve as showrunner, and produced by SHOWTIME Studios and Counterpart Studios. Michael C. Hall (DEXTER, Six Feet Under) also serves as executive producer along with Scott Reynolds (Jessica Jones), Tony Hernandez (Emily in Paris), Lilly Burns (Russian Doll) and Marcos Siega (DEXTER: NEW BLOOD). Monica Raymund (DEXTER: ORIGINAL SIN) is set to direct four episodes with Marcos Siega directing six episodes for the series. The series is distributed by Paramount Global Content Distribution.

A few words from our friends below…

Squid Game totally captured my imagination! I had seen nothing quite like it and was so excited to discover that Netflix has so many more amazing Korean shows! I haven’t been asked to appear in the next K-drama yet but I’m ready and available!!!

• Martha Stewart

“I have loved seeing Squid Game fans around the world fall in love with Korean shows. It was such a nice experience to spend time with Martha Stewart and Lil Yachty, and see how much they love K-culture. I would join them for a K-drama marathon anytime.”

• T.O.P

“Anyone who knows me knows I love my K-culture and K-pop – Google it. Thanks to Netflix for letting me celebrate all things Korea with Martha Stewart and K-Pop OG T.O.P”

• Lil Yachty

Check out our new “Welcome to Your K-Era” collection, a special row on Netflix,
featuring your favorite Netflix shows from Korea!
netflix.com/k-era

See our global love for K-culture in our upcoming English language action-packed KPop odyssey from Netflix and Sony Pictures Animation – KPop Demon Hunters, which features a new, original song performed by Jeongyeon, Jihyo, and Chaeyoung of TWICE. Watch only on Netflix on June 20.

Find more information about our upcoming Netflix Korea titles and link to the 2025 slate below.

COMING SOON:

MERCY FOR NONE | Series | On Netflix [June 6]
SQUID GAME S3 | Series | On Netflix [June 27]
BETTER LATE THAN SINGLE | Unscripted Series | On Netflix Soon
WALL TO WALL | Film | On Netflix Soon
TRIGGER | Series | On Netflix Soon
AEMA | Series | On Netflix Soon
YOU AND EVERYTHING ELSE | Series | On Netflix Soon
MANTIS | Film | On Netflix Soon
GENIE, MAKE A WISH | Series | On Netflix Soon
GOOD NEWS | Film | On Netflix Soon
AS YOU STOOD BY | Series | On Netflix Soon
PHYSICAL: ASIA | Unscripted Series | On Netflix Soon
CULINARY CLASS WARS S2 | Unscripted Series | On Netflix Soon
THE PRICE OF CONFESSION | Series | On Netflix Soon
GREAT FLOOD | Film | On Netflix Soon
CAN THIS LOVE BE TRANSLATED | Series | On Netflix Soon

FIND YOUR FAVORITES IN THE “WELCOME TO YOUR K-ERA” COLLECTION:

20TH CENTURY GIRL | Film
ALCHEMY OF SOULS | Series
ALL OF US ARE DEAD | Series
BLOODHOUNDS | Series
BUSTED! | Series
BUSINESS PROPOSAL | Series
CASTAWAY DIVA | Series
CHIEF OF STAFF | Series
CRASH LANDING ON YOU | Series
CULINARY CLASS WARS | Unscripted Series
D.P. | Series
DEAR HONGRANG | Series
DOCTOR CHA | Series
EXTRAORDINARY ATTORNEY WOO | Series
GYEONGSEONG CREATURE | Series
HELLO, MY TWENTIES! | Series
HELLBOUND | Series
HOMETOWN CHA-CHA-CHA | Series
HOSPITAL PLAYLIST | Series
IT’S OKAY TO NOT BE OKAY | Series
ITAEWON CLASS | Series
KARMA | Series
KING THE LAND | Series
KINGDOM | Series
LITTLE WOMEN | Series
LOST IN STARLIGHT | Film
LOVE (FT. MARRIAGE AND DIVORCE) | Series
LOVE NEXT DOOR | Series
MY DEMON | Series
MY FIRST FIRST LOVE | Series
OFFICER BLACK BELT | Film
PARASITE (KOREAN) | Film
PENINSULA | Film
PHYSICAL: 100 | Unscripted Series
QUEEN OF TEARS | Series
REVELATIONS | Film
SEE YOU IN MY 19TH LIFE | Series
SINGLE’S INFERNO | Unscripted Series
SQUID GAME | Series
START-UP | Series
STRANGER | Series
SWEET HOME | Series
THE DEVIL’S PLAN | Series
THE GLORY | Series
THE GOOD BAD MOTHER | Series
THE GOOD DETECTIVE | Series
THE GENTLEMEN’S LEAGUE | Series
THE TRAUMA CODE: HEROES ON CALL | Series
THE UNCANNY COUNTER | Series
TRAIN TO BUSAN | Film
TWENTY FIVE TWENTY ONE | Series
VINCENZO | Series
WEAK HERO | Series
WELCOME TO SAMDAL-RI | Series
WHEN LIFE GIVES YOU TANGERINES | Series
WHEN THE PHONE RINGS | Series

Please note that this list is not inclusive of all Netflix Korea upcoming series and films

Today, Prime Video Canada unveiled the full length trailer from the mystery thriller based on the best-selling novel by E. Lockhart, We Were Liars. All eight episodes will be available on June 18, 2025, exclusively on Prime Video in more than 240 countries and territories worldwide.

We Were Liars follows Cadence Sinclair Eastman and her tight-knit inner circle, nicknamed the Liars, during their summer escapades on her grandfather’s New England private island. The Sinclairs are American royalty—known for their good looks, old money, and enviable bond—but after a mysterious accident changes Cadence’s life forever, everyone, including her beloved Liars, seems to have something to hide.

Starring “the Liars”: Emily Alyn Lind as Cadence Sinclair Eastman, Shubham Maheshwari as Gat Patil, Esther McGregor as Mirren Sinclair Sheffield, Joseph Zada as Johnny Sinclair Dennis; alongside Caitlin FitzGerald as Penny Sinclair, Mamie Gummer as Carrie Sinclair, Candice King as Bess Sinclair, Rahul Kohli as Ed Patil, and David Morse as Harris Sinclair.

The series is written and executive produced by co-showrunners Julie Plec (The Vampire Diaries, Legacies) and Carina Adly MacKenzie (Roswell, New Mexico, The Originals). Also executive producing are Emily Cummins (The Endgame, Vampire Academy) for My So-Called Company, Brett Matthews (Legacies), Pascal Verschooris (The Vampire Diaries), and the novel’s author, E. Lockhart. Universal Television, a division of Universal Studio Group, and Amazon MGM Studios are behind the project. The novel is published by Delacorte Press, an imprint of Random House Children’s Books.

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 favourites Vampire Diaries and Degrassi; 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

“THE LIGHT BEFORE THE SUN” is set to premiere in Toronto at the IMAGINENATIVE FILM + MEDIA ARTS FESTIVAL JUNE 5, 2025!

Notable Indigenous director Michael Greyeyes takes the helm of this 33-minute mid-length feature film, written by Canadian Award winning Rob Baker (CBC’s THIS HOUR HAS 22 MINUTES and WORKIN’ MOMS), based on a story created by Jamie Thomas King (AMC’s MAD MEN, Showtime’s THE TUDORS), Tamara Podemski (Amazon/Prime Video’s OUTER RANGE, Apple TV+’s MURDERBOT), and Rob Baker.

Produced by Tamara Podemski and executive produced by Jamie Thomas King.

Today we get an exclusive look at its official poster!

See the Trailer:

THE LIGHT BEFORE THE SUN stars:
Jamie Thomas King (AMC’s MAD MEN, Showtime’s THE TUDORS)
Rick Roberts (CTV/NBC’s TRANSPLANT, ABC’s DESIGNATED SURVIVOR) *winner of the 2025 ACTRA Award for Outstanding Performance for this role
Tony Nappo (Paramount+’s STAR TREK: DISCOVERY, CBC’s STRAYS)
Jennifer Podemski (Crave’s DON’T EVEN, FX’s RESERVATION DOGS)
Rose Napoli (JUMP,DARLING, MAX’s TITANS)
Rob Baker (CBC’s BARONESS VON SKETCH SHOW, Netflix’s GINNY & GEORGIA)
Karen LeBlanc (CBS/Paramount +’s FIRE COUNTRY, Netflix’s GINNY & GEORGIA).

THE LIGHT BEFORE THE SUN is about famed self-help guru Daniel Wolf (Jamie Thomas King) returning home to an empty house after an international book tour and then his estranged friend Freddie (Rick Roberts) arrives on the scene. They spiral into a drug-induced contemplation of the human condition, as Daniel attempts to reconcile his body of work, the demand of his followers, and his unrelenting quest for enlightenment.

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ABOUT BLACKBIRD PRODUCTIONS INC.
Fuelled by their mutual desire to expand Tamara and Jamie’s vision as storytellers, BLACKBIRD PRODUCTIONS is an opportunity for this husband and wife team to claim their space behind the camera as producers, writers and content creators. With a mission to educate, empower and entertain, BLACKBIRD PRODUCTIONS is passionate about provocative, socially conscious stories of resilience and the capacity of the human spirit.

THE LIGHT BEFORE THE SUN (LONG SYNOPSIS)
Struggling to find his footing after coming off an international book tour, celebrated self-help guru Daniel Wolf returns home to an empty house. With his family snowed in hundreds of miles away and without his support systems in place, he does everything he can to keep himself from calling the one person who could relieve his anxieties, but also lead him down a rabbit hole. When estranged friend Freddie arrives on the scene, Daniel succumbs to the desperate need for reassurance, liberation and intimacy. As the two friends spiral into a drug-induced contemplation of the human condition, Daniel attempts to reconcile his body of work, the demand of his followers, and his unrelenting quest for enlightenment. Set within the world of the human potential movement, Daniel’s descent reveals the intricate web of mental health, addiction and celebrity culture. In this journey of self-discovery, Daniel must decide if he’s willing to lose everything and finally step into his most authentic self.

ABOUT TAMARA PODEMSKI
Tamara Podemski is an Anishinaabe (First Nations) and Ashkenazi (Jewish) multi-disciplinary performer whose work has spanned over three decades on stage and screen. She is best known for her acting roles in DANCE ME OUTSIDE, THE REZ (CBC), READY OR NOT (Global), RESERVATION DOGS (FX) and the Broadway company of RENT. In 2007, Tamara won the Special Jury Prize for Acting at the Sundance Film Festival for her role in Sterlin Harjo’s FOUR SHEETS TO THE WIND, which also garnered her a Film Independent Spirit Award nomination for Best Supporting Actress.

Tamara stepped behind the camera in 2018, writing two seasons of the Indigenous documentary series FUTURE HISTORY(APTN), earning her a Canadian Screen Award nomination for Best Factual Writing. The following year, she joined the Indspire Awards (CBC) as writer and researcher for this nationally-televised variety program, which was nominated for a Canadian Screen Award for Best Biography Series.

In 2020, Tamara was tasked with bringing the quirky character of Alison Trent to life on CORONER (CBC), a role that won her a Canadian Screen Award for Best Supporting Actress (2021), an ACTRA Award for Outstanding Performance (2021), as well as another Canadian Screen Award for Best Guest Star (2022). She then went on to star opposite Phoebe Waller-Bridge in RUN (HBO), then opposite Josh Brolin for two seasons as Sheriff Joy in OUTER RANGE (Amazon/Prime Video), and most recently she stars as Bharadwaj on the series MURDERBOT (Apple TV+).

After years of experience in both Canadian and US markets, Tamara claimed her space as a producer in 2023, launching Blackbird Productions with her husband Jamie Thomas King. From its passion for provocative and diverse storytelling to its engagement of healthy workplace processes and practices, Blackbird is committed to amplifying the conversation of mental health and trauma recovery, while providing safe spaces for dialogue and discourse through all levels of production.

As an Indigenous storyteller, Tamara continues to advocate for authentic representation, inclusion in-front and behind the camera, as well as challenge the colonial narrative pervasive in the entertainment industry.

ABOUT JAMIE THOMAS KING
Jamie Thomas King is a English-American actor born and raised in London, England, where he began his training with the National Youth Theatre and later received a scholarship to the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art (LAMDA). His big break came when he starred in the Royal National Theatre’s production of Sir Alan Bennett’s “The History Boys”, directed by Sir Nicholas Hytner, followed by a UK tour and a transfer to the West End’s Wyndham Theatre.

For the next twenty years, Jamie moved between film and television, with characters like Guy Mackendrick in the multiple Emmy and Golden Globe Award-winning series MAD MEN (AMC), and Sir Thomas Wyatt in two seasons of the historical drama THE TUDORS (Showtime). From popular network shows like PRIVATE PRACTICE (ABC), ELEMENTARY (CBS), CALL THE MIDWIFE (BBC) and MURDOCH MYSTERIES (CBC) to Oscar and BAFTA-winning films like Mike Leigh’s MR. TURNER and Tomas Alfredson’s TINKER, TAILER, SOLDIER, SPY. Jamie established himself as an international screen actor, but never forgot his theatre roots. In 2015, Jamie returned to the stage to join the Royal Shakespeare Company in Stratford, starring in John Ford’s “Love’s Sacrifice”.

In 2016, following the death of his son Benjamin due to medical error, Jamie took a hiatus from his career to focus on the Coroner’s Inquest. Calling upon everything he learned during the five-year lawsuit, Jamie joined forces with patient safety advocates around the world in their mission to improve global healthcare practices, eventually teaching workshops, offering keynote addresses and creating a Foundation in memory of his son.

Returning to the industry, and following in the path of his late mother, acclaimed screenwriter Laura Lamson, Jamie wrote his first screenplay. After reading OBE Recipient James Titcombe’s memoir Joshua’s Story: Uncovering the Morecambe Bay Maternity Scandal. He secured the rights to the book and adapted it for the screen.

In 2023, Jamie partnered with his wife Tamara Podemski to create Blackbird Productions, subsequently acting as EP and star of their first project, The Light Before the Sun will world premiere at the Hamilton Film Festival in October 2024.

The Academy of Canadian Cinema & Television (the Canadian Academy) revealed the final group of winners of the 2025 Canadian Screen Awards tonight as this year’s events came to a close, bringing an end to three days of celebrating the best in Canadian film, television, and digital media.

Tonight’s winners were unveiled during The 2025 Canadian Screen Awards, hosted by Comedian Lisa Gilroy and broadcast live on CBC and CBC Gem. The ceremony saw Law & Order Toronto: Criminal Intent take home Best Drama Series, while Children Ruin Everything won Best Comedy Series, presented by Lionsgate Canada. Supinder Wraich of Allegiance was awarded Best Lead Performer, Drama Series, presented by the Canada Media Fund and Andrew Phung of Run the Burbs won Best Lead Performer, Comedy. In film, The Apprentice was awarded Best Motion Picture and Performance in a Leading Role, Drama for Sebastian Stan; Performance in a Leading Role, Comedy went to Cate Blanchett for Rumours.

The 2025 Canadian Screen Awards also featured several memorable moments celebrating a selection of this year’s Special Award honourees. Kardinal Offishall honoured Marsha Greene with the Changemaker Award, presented by Insight Productions, while Lamar Johnson awarded the Radius Award, presented by MADE | NOUS, to Manny Jacinto. On stage, Greene and Jacinto each shared words of gratitude

List of winners below:

Best Lead Performer, Comedy

Run the Burbs
CBC (CBC)
(Pier 21 Films Ltd.)
Andrew Phung

Best Reality/Competition Program or Series

Canada’s Drag Race
Crave
(Blue Ant Studios, DR Canada Four Productions Inc.)
Trevor Boris, Yette Vandendam, Betty Orr, Laura Michalchyshyn, Michael Kot, Justin Stockman, Fenton Bailey, Randy Barbato, Tom Campbell, RuPaul Charles, Spencer Fritz, Brett Ashley, Tomás Maturana

Cogeco Fund Audience Choice Award

The Way Home
W Network (Corus Entertainment)
(Neshama Entertainment, Fox Entertainment Studios)
Heather Conkie, Alexandra Clarke, Marly Read, Arnie Zipursky, Suzanne Berger, Chyler Leigh, Andie MacDowell, Fernando Szew, Hannah Pillemer, Larry Grimaldi, Ani Kevork, John Calvert, Mitch Geddes, Jessica Runck

Radius Award, presented by MADE | NOUS

Manny Jacinto

Best Comedy Series
Sponsor | Lionsgate Canada

Children Ruin Everything
CTV (Bell Media)
(New Metric Media)
Mark Montefiore, Kurt Smeaton, Meaghan Rath, Anita Kapila, Chuck Tatham, Andrew De Angelis, Kathleen Phillips, Alyson Richards, Max Wolfond

Best Feature Length Documentary | Meilleur long métrage documentaire

Yintah – Jennifer Wickham, Brenda Michell, Michael Toledano, Bob Moore, Sam Vinal, Doris Rosso, Daniel Cross, Mila Aung-Thwin

Achievement in Direction | Meilleure réalisation

Matthew Rankin – Universal Language | Une langue universelle

Changemaker Award, presented by Insight Productions

Marsha Greene

Canada Media Fund Kids’ Choice Award

Warrior Up!
APTN (APTN)
(Picture This Productions)
David Finch, Maureen Marovitch

Performance in a Leading Role, Drama | Meilleure interprétation dans un premier rôle, drame

Sebastian Stan – The Apprentice

Best Motion Picture | Meilleur film

The Apprentice – Daniel Bekerman

Performance in a Leading Role, Comedy | Meilleure interprétation dans un premier rôle, comédie

Cate Blanchett – Rumours

Best Lead Performer, Drama Series
Sponsor | The Canada Media Fund

Allegiance
CBC (CBC)
(Lark Productions)
Supinder Wraich

Best Drama Series

Law & Order Toronto: Criminal Intent
Citytv (Rogers Sports & Media)
(Cameron Pictures, Lark Productions)
Erin Haskett, Tassie Cameron, Amy Cameron, David Valleau, Alex Patrick, Tex Antonucci, Wanda Chaffey
2025 Canadian Screen Award Winners Announced

This year, the Canadian Screen Awards recognized excellence across 149 film, television, and digital media categories. In television, Canada’s Drag Race led both television and overall honours with eight, including Best Reality/Competition Program or Series. Wynonna Earp: Vengeance won seven Canadian Screen Awards including Best TV Movie, and documentary series The Tragically Hip: No Dress Rehearsal also took home seven awards including Best Biography or Arts Documentary Program or Series.

In film, Universal Language | Une langue universelle went home with six awards, including Achievement in Direction for Matthew Rankin and Original Screenplay, presented by Telefilm Canada. The Apprentice won five awards including Performance in a Supporting Role, Drama for Jeremy Strong, while the Canadian Screen Award for Performance in a Supporting Role, Comedy went to Graham Greene for Seeds. Best Feature Length Documentary went to Yintah, and the John Dunning Best First Feature Film Award went to Karen Chapman for Village Keeper.

The Digital Media categories saw Stories from my Gay Grandparents win awards for Best Web Program or Series, Fiction and Best Supporting Performance, Web Program or Series for Tricia Black. Best Lead Performance, Web Program or Series went to Megan Follows for My Dead Mom.

“The 2025 Canadian Screen Awards have been an extraordinary showcase of everything that makes our screen-based industries exceptional, honouring the creators, performers, and visionaries shaping Canadian storytelling,” said Tammy Frick, CEO, Academy of Canadian Cinema & Television. “From bold new voices to globally recognized talent, congratulations to all of our 2025 Canadian Screen Award winners, nominees, and Special Award recipients. You each inspire us all with your work.”

The Canadian Screen Awards gathers annually the top talent in Canadian film, television, and digital media on one stage, and 2025 was no different. The vast majority of the 2025 Canadian Screen Awards were handed out live in Toronto at the CBC Broadcast Centre on May 30, 2025 and May 31, 2025 over a series of four shows, hosted by notable Canadian personalities: Michelle Dubé, Omar Sachedina, Chloe Wilde, Sonia Mangat, Carinne Leduc, Nigel Downer, and Allie Pearse. Additional Special Award recipients were also honoured during the award ceremonies: This Hour Has 22 Minutes received the Sustainable Production Award, presented by CBC; while Ellis Jacob and Denise Robert were each recognized with the Academy Board of Directors’ Tribute Award.

You can view The 2025 Canadian Screen Awards in its entirety for free on CBC Gem and all other shows at CanadianScreenAwards.ca.

The full list of 2025 Canadian Screen Award winners can be viewed here.

Highlights from the evening:

About the Academy of Canadian Cinema & Television

The Academy of Canadian Cinema & Television is the largest non-profit professional arts organization in Canada with a membership of more than 4,000 emerging and established English and Francophone industry professionals. Founded in 1979, the Canadian Academy is dedicated to recognizing, celebrating, and advocating for Canadian talent in the film, television, and digital media sectors while remaining committed to nurturing all levels of talent through professional development, networking opportunities, and guidance that contribute to industry growth, inclusion, and mentorship. The Canadian Academy annually produces the Canadian Screen Awards, bringing together the screen-based industries to honour and celebrate the country’s top talent, as well as the Gémeaux Awards, which recognize the best in French-language television and digital media productions in Canada.

The Academy of Canadian Cinema & Television proudly acknowledges the support of its Leading Media Partner, CBC; Premier Partner, Telefilm Canada; Platinum Partner, Bell Media; and its Lead Partners, Netflix, the Canada Media Fund, the Canadian Media Producers Association, Cineplex, the Cogeco Fund, and WBD Access Canada.

For information on membership and programming visit academy.ca.

(Photo/video credit: Mr. Will Wong)

Fans attending the Prime Video panel at CCXP México were treated to an exciting first look at the second season of Gen V, the acclaimed series that expands the Emmy Award-winning world of The Boys with its own chilling and satirical edge. Cast members Jaz Sinclair, Lizze Broadway, London Thor, and Derek Luh participated in the thrilling panel where they revealed that the highly anticipated second season will premiere on Wednesday, September 17. The first three episodes will debut exclusively on Prime Video in more than 240 countries and territories worldwide. New episodes will then be released weekly, leading up to a full-throttle season finale on Wednesday, October 22, 2025.

In Season Two, school is back in session. As the rest of America adjusts to Homelander’s iron fist, back at Godolkin University, the mysterious new Dean preaches a curriculum that promises to make students more powerful than ever. Cate and Sam are celebrated heroes, while Marie, Jordan, and Emma reluctantly return to college, burdened by months of trauma and loss. But parties and classes are hard to care about with war brewing between Humans and Supes, both on and off campus. The gang learns of a secret program that goes back to the founding of Godolkin University that may have larger implications than they realize. And, somehow, Marie is a part of it.

Season Two stars Jaz Sinclair as Marie Moreau, Lizze Broadway as Emma Meyer, Maddie Phillips as Cate Dunlap, London Thor as Jordan Li, Derek Luh as Jordan Li, Asa Germann as Sam Riordan, and Sean Patrick Thomas as Polarity, and joining the cast for Season Two is Hamish Linklater as Dean Cipher.

Michele Fazekas serves as showrunner and executive producer. Eric Kripke, Seth Rogen, Evan Goldberg, James Weaver, Neal H. Moritz, Pavun Shetty, Ken Levin, Jason Netter, Garth Ennis, Darick Robertson, Michaela Starr, Ori Marmur, Thomas Schnauz, Steve Boyum, and Brant Engelstein also serve as executive producers. Loreli Alanís, Gabriel Garcia, and Jessica Chou are co-executive producers. The series is produced by Sony Pictures Television and Amazon MGM Studios, in association with Kripke Enterprises, Point Grey Pictures, and Original Film.

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 favourites Vampire Diaries and Degrassi; 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

Focus Features and Universal Pictures Canada will release
DOWNTON ABBEY: THE GRAND FINALE in theatres on
Friday, September 12, 2025.

Today we get a new Teaser.

Cast: Hugh Bonneville, Laura Carmichael, Jim Carter, Raquel Cassidy, Brendan Coyle, Michelle Dockery, Kevin Doyle, Michael Fox, Joanne Froggatt, Paul Giamatti, Harry Hadden-Paton, Robert James-Collier, Allen Leech, Phyllis Logan, Elizabeth McGovern, Sophie McShera, Lesley Nicol, Alessandro Nivola, Simon Russell Beale, Dominic West, Penelope Wilton, Arty Froushan, Joely Richardson, Paul Copley, Douglas Reith.
Directed By: Simon Curtis
Screenplay By: Downton creator and Academy-Award® winner Julian Fellowes
Produced By: Gareth Neame, Julian Fellowes, Liz Trubridge
Executive Producer: Nigel Marchant