Today, Global announced premiere dates for its fall 2025 schedule filled with exciting series debuts, star-studded top 20 returning programs and something for all viewers every night of the week. Airing for the first time ever on Global, the fall season kicks off with the MTV Video Music Awards Sunday, September 7 at 8 p.m. ET/PT, celebrating the best in music and entertainment. Then, ahead of what promises to be an iconic 50th season celebration in the spring, Canada’s #1 reality series, Survivor, is back for Season 49 starting Wednesday, September 24 at 8 p.m. ET/PT with a special two-hour premiere (followed by weekly 90-minute episodes). Fresh off celebrating its own historic 50th season, Canada’s #1 show in late night, Saturday Night Live, returns Saturday, October 4 at 11:30 p.m. ET/8:30 PT. Next, top 5 blockbuster hit 9-1-1 returns for a ninth season on Thursday, October 9 at 8 p.m. ET/PT with more edge-of-your-seat excitement.

Global’s new slate of shows debut during the network’s official fall “Premiere Week”, starting with workplace comedy DMV on Monday, October 13 at 8:30 p.m. ET/PT starring a brilliant and hilarious ensemble cast including Harriet Dyer, Tim Meadows, Tony Cavalero, Molly Kearney, Gigi Zumbado and Alex Tarrant. Then, Friday nights heat up with the launch of Sheriff Country Friday, October 17 at 9 p.m. ET/PT (moves to 8 p.m. ET/PT starting Friday, October 24) starring Morena Baccarin in an expansion of the Fire Country universe. Rounding out Global’s new series this fall is singing competition series The Road, premiering Sunday, October 19 at 9 p.m. ET/PT featuring Blake Shelton and Keith Urban as they hunt to discover the next big country artist.

“Global launches this fall season with an entertaining schedule loaded with star power and premium content spanning all TV genres, and more top 20 programs than any other network in Canada,” said Jennifer Abrams, Senior Vice President, Content and Marketing, Corus Entertainment. “With the #1 reality series Survivor, #1 late night show Saturday Night Live and #1 comedy Ghosts alongside the most anticipated new series DMV, Sheriff Country and The Road, Global is well-positioned to continue as the leader in conventional core primetime this fall**, delivering a strong lineup and the best storytelling for Canadian audiences.”

Beginning in September, Global’s hits and fan favourites are back with more new seasons this fall including, Canadian-made Murder in a Small Town starring Rossif Sutherland and Kristin Kreuk, and Oscar® winner Marcia Gay Harden joining the cast, followed by Doc starring Molly Parker with Emmy® winner Felicity Huffman joining the cast, both returning for sophomore seasons, premiering Tuesday, September 23 at 8 p.m. ET/PT and 9 p.m. ET/PT respectively. Award-winning comedy series Abbott Elementary is back for a fifth season starting Wednesday, October 1 at 9:30 p.m. ET/PT. Then, hot off her historic Emmy® Award nomination, Kathy Bates returns in the titular role in Matlock starting with a special premiere episode Sunday, October 12 at 8:30 p.m. ET/8 p.m. PT followed by Carrie Preston returning as fan favourite, quirky problem-solver Elsbeth the same night with another special premiere at 9:30 p.m. ET/9 p.m. PT (both series settle into their regular timeslots Thursdays at 9 p.m. ET/PT and 10 p.m. ET/PT respectively starting October 16 with more new episodes).

Then in October, Global’s fall schedule continues in full swing with Monday nights starting with laughs as The Neighborhood launches its final season October 13 at 8 p.m. ET/PT followed by F.B.I. on a new night starting at 9 p.m. ET/PT and Morris Chestnut-led Watson also on a new night at 10 p.m. ET/PT. Then, fans of the NCISverse will rejoice this fall when, for the first time, Tuesday nights feature NCIS, NCIS: Origins, NCIS: Sydney back-to-back-to-back starting at 8 p.m. ET/PT on October 14. Thursdays are home to paranormal laughs with a new season of #1 comedy Ghosts starting October 16 at 7:30 p.m. ET/PT while Friday nights keep the heat going through the end of the week as Fire Country premieres October 17 at 8 p.m ET/PT (before moving to its regular timeslot at 9 p.m. ET/PT October 24). Lastly, for the news and true crime fans, 60 Minutes premieres with a new season September 28 at 7:30 p.m. ET/7 p.m. PT and Crime Beat, the #1 conventional true crime series on Friday nights***, is back with a new season of homegrown stories October 17 at 10 p.m. ET/PT.

For a full list of Global’s premiere dates, click here.

Global’s lineup of hit series are available to stream anytime on STACKTV, the Global TV App and GlobalTV.com.

Global is a Corus Entertainment Network and is available through all major TV distributors, including: Bell, Cogeco, Eastlink, Rogers, SaskTel, Shaw, Shaw Direct, Telus, Videotron and STACKTV, streaming available on Amazon Prime Video Channels, Bell Fibe TV app, FuboTV, Rogers Ignite TV and Ignite SmartStream. The Global TV App is available on iOS, Android, Chromecast, Android TV, Apple TV, LG Smart TVs, Amazon Fire TV, Samsung Smart TVs, Roku streaming players, Roku TV™ models, and at watch.globaltv.com.

Sources:
*Numeris PPM Data, FL’24 (Sep16-Dec22/24) – confirmed data, 3+ airings, A25-54, AMA(000), Total Canada, CDN CONV COM ENG national networks​ based on ‘Total’ except for CTV Com
**Numeris PPM Data, Total Canada, FL’24 (Sep16-Dec22/24) – confirmed data, A25-54 & A18+, AMA(000), core primetime: Mo-Su 8p-11p, CDN CONV COM ENG national networks, local time

***Numeris PPM Data, Fall 2024 (9/16/2024 to 12/22/2024) – confirmed data, Total Canada, CDN CONV COM ENG national networks based on ‘Total’ except for CTV Com, Fridays 6p-11p, AMA(000), min 3+ airings, Ind 2+ & A25-54

Following on from PinkPantheress’ debut TV performance on Jimmy Fallon last week, the British anti-pop star PinkPantheress has released the music video for fan favourite track ‘Romeo’. If you haven’t checked-out her amazing album FANCY THAT, it is magical! Short, and oh so sweet!

Directed by Iris Luz, the music video sees PinkPantheress compete in a tournament against opponent and love interest, Destin Conrad. As the match begins, each move is a blend of strategy, tension and attraction before we see Destin and Pink take on their roles as King and Queen of the chessboard. The pair lead their life-size chess pieces into a high-energy dance-off that builds to a decisive and unforgettable victory for one.

Written and produced by PinkPantheress, Fancy That was created alongside aksel arvid, Count Baldor, phil, Oscar Scheller, The Dare and others, bringing together a collective of creative minds to shape her latest sonic evolution. As she steps into her fun and kitsch-y era, rooted in British culture, the 9-track project showcases her signature vocals and genre-blurring sound. This mixtape marks a new chapter for PinkPantheress as she embraces a new level of intimacy. Fancy That is testament to PinkPantheress’ ear, featuring samples and interpolations from Panic! at the Disco to Jessica Simpson to Basement Jaxx and William Orbit as she seamlessly blends classics and hidden gems with her signature earworm production. The sophomore mixtape features singles ‘Tonight’, ‘Stateside’ and recently released ‘Illegal’.

Speaking on the project PinkPantheress says: “this project is all about feeling the music in your body. I wanted to create something where dance is part of the story. i’m excited to have gotten back to my production roots for this project and i consider this to be my fancy era, very kitsch and colourful. It’s raw, fun, and completely movement-driven and i’m so excited to share it”

June saw PinkPantheress’ debut Glastonbury performance, next month the producer will host a residency at London’s O2 Academy Brixton on 18th and 19th September. PinkPantheress’ sold-out show at Alexandra Palace last year earned glowing reviews, with The Guardian and NME awarding it 4*, while

The Forty-Five praised, “The expectations for a show this size are bound to be high, but Pantheress goes above and beyond to make it one to remember.” The acclaim continued across the North American leg, where Exclaim! hailed her as a “low-key superstar”, and Rolling Stone declared, “A star is born.”

Fancy That 

Illegal 

Girl Like Me 

Tonight 

Stars 

Intermission 

Noises 

Nice to Know You 

Stateside 

Romeo 

London Residency 

September 18th – O2 Academy Brixton 

September 19th – O2 Academy Brixton

Woodbine Entertainment is proud to announce the continuation of its partnership with Helmets to Hardhats (H2H), a national non-profit organization that provides opportunities for Canadian Veterans, Reservists, Cadets, and their families to find meaningful, unionized careers in the skilled trades.

Through this multi-year partnership, Woodbine is moving forward to formally become an H2H Employer. Job opportunities from Woodbine Racetrack and Woodbine Mohawk Park will be posted on helmetstohardhats.ca, where Veterans can explore and apply for positions in the organization, which will help build a dedicated workforce that supports the horse racing industry in Ontario.

In addition to creating employment pathways, the partnership helps raise awareness of Helmets to Hardhats’ mission among thousands of racing fans each year. At select race days, H2H Veterans participate as Honourary Starters, where they sound the bugle to call horses to the post and are recognized for their service both on-site and through Woodbine.com and Woodbine’s social media channels.

“We are honoured to work alongside Helmets to Hardhats to help support those who have served Canada in uniform as they transition to meaningful civilian careers,” said Michael Copeland, CEO, Woodbine Entertainment. “This partnership is a natural fit for us, connecting the Canadian military community to exciting career opportunities at Woodbine Entertainment while also introducing our racing audiences to the important work H2H does across the country.”

“Helmets to Hardhats is proud to continue our relationship with Woodbine Entertainment,” said James Hogarth, National Executive Director. “Their commitment to hiring Veterans, reservists, senior cadets and military family members and raising awareness of our mission helps make a tangible difference in the lives of those who have served.”

For more information on Helmets to Hardhats or how you can support their mission, visit helmetstohardhats.ca

WEDNESDAY S2 Part 2 premieres September 3, 2025 on Netflix and we get a new Trailer for it!

Also, it’s just been announced Gwendoline Christie reprises her role as fan-favorite Principal Weems in Wednesday Season 2, Part 2. The banter between Wednesday and her newly appointed spirit guide—her once-loathed principal, now returned from the afterlife—is back in full swing.

Christie’s return was initially revealed during a surprise appearance at the Doom Tour press conference in Sydney, Australia alongside stars Jenna Ortega, Emma Myers, Director/EP Tim Burton, and Creators/Showrunners Al Gough and Miles Millar.

“Nobody in our world is truly dead dead.”

• Co-Creator & Showrunner, Alfred Gough (as told to Tudum.com)

WEDNESDAY S2:
Part 1 Premiere Date: August 6, 2025
Part 2 Premiere Date: September 3, 2025

Logline: Wednesday Addams (Jenna Ortega), returns to prowl the Gothic halls of Nevermore Academy, where fresh foes and woes await. This season, Wednesday must navigate family, friends and old adversaries, propelling her into another year of delightfully dark and kooky mayhem. Armed with her signature razor-sharp wit and deadpan charm, Wednesday is also plunged into a new bone-chilling supernatural mystery. Creator/showrunners Alfred Gough and Miles Millar return for the spine-tingling second season of WEDNESDAY, alongside executive producer and director Tim Burton.

MORE ABOUT WEDNESDAY S2:
Wednesday, created by Alfred Gough and Miles Millar, premiered in 2022 and quickly became a record-breaking global phenomenon, claiming the #1 spot on Netflix’s list of most popular English shows of all time and spent 20 weeks on the Global Top 10. Based on characters created by Charles Addams and reimagined for a new generation with creative visionary Tim Burton. The show captivated fans with its witty, offbeat tone and the gothic charm of Wednesday Addams, brought to life by Jenna Ortega. Wednesday ignited a massive fandom, as Ortega’s instagram followers ballooned from 9M to 37M timed to the release of Season 1. The show became a cultural phenomenon, sparking a gothic fashion revival; causing the makeup used in the show to sell out; and propelling The Cramps’ ‘Goo Goo Muck’ song with a 5,000% surge in streams – four decades after the its release. The iconic dance scene inspired millions of TikTok recreations using Lady Gaga’s song “Bloody Mary,” sparking a 1,800% spike in Spotify streams, prompting Lady Gaga to join in and to join the show as a guest star in Season 2, which was announced during her captivating performance at Netflix Tudum 2025. Wednesday has earned worldwide critical acclaim, garnering 50 award nominations and 17 wins, including Emmys®, Golden Globes and the SAG Awards. As the franchise grows, it extends beyond the screen with immersive experiences at Netflix House and creative brand partnerships, including Wendy’s US, McDonald’s France, Burger King Spain, Nu Bank LATAM, and Cheetos US and Latin America. Already renewed for a third season, Wednesday returns with Season 2 part 1 on August 6 and part 2 on September 3.

Part 1 Premiere Date (episodes 201-204): August 6, 2025
Part 2 Premiere Date (episodes 205-208): September 3, 2025
Showrunners/Executive Producers/Writers: Alfred Gough, Miles Millar
Director/Executive Producer: Tim Burton
Executive Producers: Steve Stark, Andrew Mittman, Meredith Averill, Karen Richards, Gail Berman, Jonathan Glickman, Tommy Harper, Kayla Alpert, Kevin Miserocchi
Directors: Tim Burton (201, 204, 207, 208), Paco Cabezas (202, 203), Angela Robinson (205, 206)
Series Regulars: Jenna Ortega, Emma Myers, Steve Buscemi, Catherine Zeta-Jones, Luis Guzmán, Hunter Doohan
S2 Guest Stars: Jamie McShane, Joanna Lumley, Joonas Suotamo, Fred Armisen, Christopher Lloyd, Thandiwe Newton, Heather Matarazzo, Haley Joel Osment
Additional S2 Guest Stars (Part 2): Frances O’Connor, Lady Gaga, Gwendoline Christie
Studio: MGM Television

Paramount+ today announced that the second season of Taylor Sheridan’s hit series, LANDMAN, will premiere on Sunday, November 16, 2025.

The original drama series stars Oscar ® winner Billy Bob Thornton, Oscar ® nominee Demi Moore, Oscar ® nominee Andy Garcia, Oscar ® nominee Sam Elliott, Ali Larter, Jacob Lofland, Michelle Randolph, Paulina Chávez, Canadian Kayla Wallace, Mark Collie, James Jordan and Canadian Colm Feore.

LANDMAN ranked as a top 10 SVOD original series across all SVODs for Q4 in 2024. The premiere episode of LANDMAN had 35 million global streaming viewers, setting new records for Paramount+. It became the #1 Paramount+ Original ever on the service, the #1 engagement driver and #1 in households.

Billy Bob Thornton scored a Golden Globe® nomination for Best Actor in a Drama Series for his role in LANDMAN as Tommy Norris.

LANDMAN is set in the proverbial boomtowns of West Texas and is a modern-day tale of fortune-seeking in the world of oil rigs. Based on the notable 11-part podcast Boomtown from Imperative Entertainment and Texas Monthly, the series is an upstairs/downstairs story of roughnecks and wildcat billionaires fueling a boom so big, it’s reshaping our climate, our economy and our geopolitics.

The series is co-created by Taylor Sheridan and Christian Wallace.

LANDMAN is executive produced by co-creator Taylor Sheridan, David C. Glasser, David Hutkin, Ron Burkle, Bob Yari, co-creator Christian Wallace, Billy Bob Thornton, Geyer Kosinski, Michael Friedman and Stephen Kay. Dan Friedkin and Jason Hoch for Imperative Entertainment, and J.K. Nickell and Megan Creydt for Texas Monthly also executive produce. Tommy Turtle serves as co-executive producer.

The series is produced by Paramount Television Studios, 101 Studios and Sheridan’s Bosque Ranch Productions. LANDMAN is distributed by Paramount Global Content Distribution.

Season One is available to stream exclusively on Paramount+.

LANDMAN is the latest addition to Sheridan’s growing slate on Paramount+, which includes 1923, 1883, LIONESS, MAYOR OF KINGSTOWN, TULSA KING, LAWMEN: BASS REEVES and the upcoming NOLA KING, starring Samuel L. Jackson.

BCKYRD London is the city’s newest electronic music festival, taking over Harris Park September 19 & 20, 2025 with two days of massive beats and open-air energy. Featuring headliners Knock2, Diplo, and more, the festival brings world-class talent to the heart of London, Ontario. Get ready for an incredible debut weekend where the city’s backyard becomes the ultimate dancefloor.

“We look forward to bringing BCKYRD to London, Ontario, a city that’s passionate about live electronic music. The festival will feature world-class DJs alongside rising Canadian artists, providing students and young fans with an exciting experience at an accessible price. We hope London embraces this event, and we aim to make BCKYRD an annual cornerstone of the city’s festival scene.” – Talal Farisi, VP Music Department, Ink Entertainment.

Full 2-Day Lineup:

Day 1 – Friday, September 19

· Knock2

· Malaa vs Alter Ego

· Twinsick

· Kelland

· Arkade

· Rye

Day 2 – Saturday, September 20

· Diplo

· Sidepiece

· Frank Walker

· Distant Matter

· K-VIII

· Nader

As the inaugural edition of BCKYRD London, this marks an exciting new chapter in the city’s live music scene.

Festival Info:
Harris Park, London, Ontario
September 19–20, 2025
Tickets & Pre-Sale: bckyrdfestival.com | Pre-Sale Signup

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Thunderbolts* blasts onto screens of all sizes when it lands on Disney+ on August 27, 2025. The latest Marvel Studios adventure arrives with strong home-viewing momentum and builds on its well-received theatrical debut, boasting an 88% Certified Fresh® score on Rotten Tomatoes.

The Thunderbolts are The New Avengers, the ultimate surprise to audiences as this misfit team of burned assets rallies their powers and unites against all odds. Their namesake movie Thunderbolts* is an action-packed adventure, with audiences embracing the film’s super-powered humor and adrenaline. Critics lovingly call Thunderbolts* “one of the best Marvel movies of all time” (BJ Colangelo, Slashfilm) and “one of the most enjoyable, fun, and genuinely moving MCU films” (Ross Bonaime, Collider). Catch all the fun personality and fast-moving action in multiple viewings of Thunderbolts* at your convenience, only on Disney+ as of August 27.

Film Synopsis
Marvel Studios assembles an unconventional team of antiheroes with Yelena Belova, Bucky Barnes, Red Guardian, Ghost, Taskmaster and John Walker. After finding themselves ensnared in a death trap set by Valentina Allegra de Fontaine, these disillusioned castoffs must embark on a dangerous mission. Forced to confront the darkest corners of their pasts, will this dysfunctional group tear themselves apart, or find redemption and unite before it’s too late?

Just For Laughs Toronto continues to expand with additional headliners and programming announced for the 2025 lineup. From acclaimed comedians to rising voices in comedy, JFL Toronto will welcome an exciting range of performers including viral superstars Zarna Garg, Mojo Brookzz, and Corey B, festival favourites Patti Harrison and Amanda Montell’s The Big Magical Cult Show, homegrown trailblazer Sunthar V, 2025 JFL New Face Chloe Radcliffe, hot off their success at JFL Vancouver Sabrina Wu, among others. Just For Laughs Toronto also announced the anticipated return of the iconic Alternative Show hosted by master of impressions, James Adomian, and Late Bad hosted by Laura Cilevitz, Ben Sosa-Wright and Mark Little taking place at Comedy Bar alongside a curated selection of the best of the Toronto scene including solo, mixed-bill and concept shows with top emerging talent. Just For Laughs Toronto takes place September 18–27 across multiple venues across the city. Tickets are available at TORONTO.HAHAHA.COM.

“We’re thrilled to unveil our second wave of incredible talent for Just For Laughs Toronto—this lineup brings even more excitement, energy, and world-class comedy to the city and spotlights some of the best from the Toronto comedy scene. We can’t wait to share the laughs,” said Nick Brazao, JFL’s Head of Programming and Talent

Newly announced lineup includes:

ABBY GOVINDAN: September 22 @ 8:30pm, Comedy Bar – Danforth
Abby Govindan is a stand-up comedian and writer based in New York City. She got her start in comedy at the age of 20, making her comedic debut at Caroline’s on Broadway in New York City in December of 2017. Since starting comedy, Abby has performed at venues all over the world and, in 2019, toured as a headliner for several colleges across the nation while being a college student herself. She’s opened for coveted comedians such as Russell Peters, Daniel Sloss, and Hasan Minhaj. A stand up show and solo act in one, “How to Embarrass Your Immigrant Parents” is a biting and irreverent storytelling experience that explores a pertinent universal theme: wanting to understand your parents but struggling to see eye-to-eye. Throughout the course of an hour, Abby takes the viewer on an intimate, hilarious, soul-bearing journey about her struggles with mental health, fitting in, and finding common ground with the ones you love even after they’ve hurt you. Most importantly, it is a love letter to Abby’s Indian heritage and her wonderful parents, without whom none of this would be possible. No gimmicky Indian accents, guaranteed.

AMANDA MONTELL (​​THE BIG MAGICAL CULT SHOW): September 27 @ 9:30 PM, Randolph Theatre
Join Amanda Montell, New York Times bestselling author and host of the Sounds Like A Cult podcast, for “The Big Magical Cult Show,” a raucous night of culty deviance featuring drag burlesque performances from the extra spicy Rara Darling & Theydy Bedbug and other surprise guests. In her newest book The Age of Magical Overthinking, Amanda tackles the world of irrational thinking in the modern age, like extreme celebrity worship and with TikTok manifestation gurus. Spend a night of nerdy, laugh-out-loud pop culture analysis, spicy performances, and more with Amanda & friends!

BIG JAY OAKERSON: September 21 @ 6pm, Randolph Theatre *Previously announced
Second show added September 21 @ 8:30pm, Randolph Theatre
Big Jay Oakerson is one of the most beloved and easily recognizable comedians working today. His laid-back style and dirty delivery are the signature marks of his comedy. Constantly touring the country, Jay has been a part of some of the biggest comedy festivals. Every week, Jay co-host’s The Bonfire alongside Bob Kelly on Radio Sirius XM 95 and two wildly popular podcasts Legion of Skanks with Luis J. Gomez and Dave Smith and The SDR (Sex, Drugs & Rock & Roll) Show with Ralph Sutton. On the screen, Jay has been featured on This Is Not Happening with Ari Shaffir, Comedy Underground with Dave Attell, FX’s Emmy winning Louie, Inside Amy Schumer, and Late Night with Jimmy Fallon & Conan O’Brien. This year, Jay released his newest hour, Dog Belly on YouTube already garnering over 1.7 million views.

CHLOE RADCLIFFE: September 25 @ 9pm & September 26 @ 7pm, Comedy Bar – Bloor
Chloe Radcliffe is an NYC-based standup comedian, actor, and writer. In 2024, Chloe was named to both Deadline’s 15 Comedians Ready To Break Out in 2025 and Vulture’s Comedians You Should and Will Know. Most recently, Chloe wrapped production on Bradley Cooper’s upcoming feature Is This Thing On? opposite Cooper, Will Arnett, and Laura Dern. Her one-woman-show Cheat, about her history of serially cheating in relationships, led The New York Times’ recommendations for the 2024 New York Comedy Festival and had sold out runs in LA, NYC, and the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. The show was featured in Deadline’s Comics to Watch, and Chloe is currently imagining Cheat for other mediums. Chloe starred in Steven Soderbergh’s Command Z and was a staff writer on the series with teleplay credit on 3 episodes. She was nominated for a 2024 WGA award for her work on Command Z. She recently created the YouTube interview series In Tandem, in which she talks with fellow comics while riding a tandem bike through NYC or LA…it’s like Comedians in Cars, but sweatier.

COLUM TYRRELL: September 26 @ 7:30 PM, September 27 @ 7:30pm & 9:30pm, Comedy Bar – Danforth
After beginning his career in his home country of Ireland, Colum Tyrrell moved to New York City and quickly became one of the fastest rising comics in the scene. He is a regular at The Comedy Cellar, The Stand Comedy Club and Stand Up New York. A staple in the New York Comedy Podcast scene he can be heard on The Legion of Skanks, You Know What Dude, Are You Garbage? and Matt and Shane’s Secret Podcast. He launched The Colum Tyrrell Podcast in 2022 which is growing to be one of the more popular shows in New York and he recently made his television debut on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon. Catch him now before he blows up and becomes a household name.

COREY B: September 26 @ 9:30pm, Randolph Theatre
Corey B (Corey Bonalewicz) is a high-energy comedian and content creator with over 23 million followers and a reputation for making people laugh both onstage and online. Known for his sharp delivery, off-the-wall pranks, and brutally honest takes on everyday life, Corey blends stand-up chops with viral video instincts to create nonstop comedy that hits hard and spreads fast. From sold-out shows across the country to sketches that rack up millions of views, he’s built a comedy brand that’s raw, unpredictable, and always entertaining. Based in New York City, Corey also co-hosts the Cane and Corey podcast and regularly ropes in his fiancée and son for hilarious bits that give fans a glimpse into his chaotic, unfiltered world. Corey also co-hosts The Boy Friends podcast with Marcus Monroe and Matt Lopes, a comedy podcast about 3 boys that are friends.

HIDDEN GEMS HOSTED BY JACOB BALSHIN: September 24 @ 11pm, Comedy Bar – Bloor
Following a year of consecutive sold out shows Hidden Gems returns to Comedy Bar. Host Jacob Balshin introduces you to some of his favourite comedians in all of Toronto. With stars from Just For Laughs, CBC & so much more.

JACOB BALSHIN: September 24 @ 9pm, Comedy Bar – Danforth
An award winning stand-up, Jacob was named one of Toronto’s Top 10 Influencers of 2025 by the Toronto Star and has also been featured on CBC’s New Wave of Comedy. His videos have amassed millions of views online and a loyal Canadian cult fanbase.

JAMES ADOMIAN (THE ALTERNATIVE SHOW): September 18 – 20 @ 11pm, Comedy Bar – Bloor
The Alt Show is back! The legendary late-night showcase returns, this time hosted by the brilliant James Adomian (Comedy Bang! Bang!, MadTV). A yearly cornerstone of the JFL Toronto lineup, The Alt Show is known for its boundary-pushing, anything-goes energy. Comedians are encouraged to debut new material, take big swings, and push the limits of the craft in front of a game crowd. Expect chaotic brilliance and the kind of fearless comedy that only happens when the rules go out the window.

James Adomian is an actor/comedian who is well known for his characters and impressions. Conan O’Brien called him “a genius.” He can currently be seen almost weekly on Jimmy Kimmel Live! doing various impressions like Mike Lindell and Elon Musk. His podcast, The Underculture on the Forever Dog Podcast Network, had one of the best podcast episodes of 2019 according to Indiewire, and in 2020 James got to interview Bernie Sanders (as Bernie Sanders). He can be seen on the Netflix comedy special Stand Out: An LGBTQ+ Celebration and History Of The World 2, the Mel Brooks series and sequel on Hulu, playing Richard Nixon. In 2016, he portrayed Bernie Sanders in the wildly successful project Trump Vs Bernie, which resulted in a sold out international tour, a #1 comedy album, and two one-hour long comedy specials on Fusion.

JFL LIVE SESSIONS: September 18 – 20, 25 – 27 @ 7:30 PM, Comedy Bar – Bloor
JFL Live Sessions is a high-energy stand-up showcase featuring a handpicked lineup of some of the funniest voices from the festival. Filmed live at the Comedy Bar – Bloor, each set captures the raw, unfiltered magic of live comedy at its best.

JOHN MOSTYN: September 19 @ 8:30pm & 10pm, Comedy Bar – Bloor
John Mostyn is a Toronto-based comedian originally from Glasgow, Scotland. Since moving to Canada, he has quickly established himself as one of the country’s most exciting and in-demand performers. His sharp storytelling and quick-witted, fish-out-of-water humour have made him a crowd favourite across the nation, where he regularly headlines top comedy clubs. His debut comedy special The Scotsman was released in 2022 by Cottage Country Digital, hitting #1 on the iTunes comedy chart and earning widespread critical acclaim. In 2024, John performed a sold-out run of his solo show Bawbag at the Glasgow International Comedy Festival and appeared on CBC’s Accent on Toronto. He has opened for comedy heavyweights including Russell Howard, Gilbert Gottfried, Rosebud Baker, James Adomian, Tom Green, Randy Feltface, Amy Miller, Josh Gondelman, and many more.

LATE BAD: September 25 – 27 @ 11PM, Comedy Bar – Danforth
Late Bad is a party variety show full of carefully curated comedians and surprise special guests in town for the festival. The stage is covered in balloons filled with prompts for the performers to play off of, as well as 30 second dance parties, impromptu challenges, games and so much more. Hosted by Laura Cilevitz, Ben Sosa-Wright and Mark Little with Monsieur Sex – the pan sexual European DJ as their Musical Director.

LAUGH SABBATH: September 18 @ 10pm & September 25 @ 10pm, Comedy Bar – Bloor
This beloved, long-running, madcap comedy show has been entertaining Toronto’s top laughers since 2006! LAUGH SABBATH is a different show every week featuring a rotating ensemble of radical and exciting comedians. Acclaimed by critics as one of the best comedy shows in the city and celebrated by fans as a cult favourite for over a decade. Come see where comedy legends are born!

MATTHEW BROUSSARD: September 23 @ 8pm & September 24 @ 9:30pm, Comedy Bar – Bloor
Matthew Broussard is a disgraced financial analyst forced into stand up comedy. The byproduct of a Cajun chemist and Jewish microbiologist, he holds a degree in computational mathematics he always manages to bring up (just did it!) and is fully aware of how douchey he looks. His comedy is heady, self-effacing, and weirdly… educational? He’s performed on the Tonight Show, Conan, Jeff Ross Presents Roast Battle, the Comedy Central Half Hour, and some stuff with MTV2 he doesn’t like to talk about. You can catch him in The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, The League, The Mindy Project, and alongside Billy Crystal and Tiffany Haddish in the film Here Today. He is the creator of the webcomic and puzzle app, Monday Punday.

MOJO BROOKZZ: September 25 @ 9:30 PM, Randolph Theatre
Dyon “Mojo” Brooks is an actor, writer, producer, and stand-up comedian that recently appeared in a leading role for Tyler Perry’s She The People on Netflix. As a comic, Brooks is nationally acclaimed and celebrated having toured with legends such as Mike Epps, Martin Lawrence, and Deon Cole to name a few. He recently wrapped his headlining nationwide Unhand Me Now Tour which sold out every single night with multiple added shows in nearly every location. This fall, Brooks will set out on his fourth headlining tour with stops at multiple different theatres across the nation. Additionally, Dyon can be seen on the most recent Season 21 of Nick Cannon’s Wild ‘n Out, having been hand selected by Cannon who is a fan of Brooks viral sketch comedy videos that can be found across his social media pages, which have amassed millions of views and over 28 million likes.

PAT THORNTON: September 27 @ 8:30pm & 10pm, Comedy Bar – Bloor
Pat Thornton has been a comedian for a long time, known for his work on TV in both sketch and stand up. His first album, Chicken! was nominated for a Juno. His first special, Different Times is on Crave.

PATTI HARRISON: September 26 @ 7pm, Bluma Appel Theatre
Born and raised in rural Ohio, Patti Harrison began her career in the NYC comedy scene. After her first film role in 2017’s A SIMPLE FAVOR, she’s made fans for her sociopathic character “Ruthie” on Hulu’s Shrill and various appearances on I Think You Should Leave With Tim Robinson, Poker Face, High Maintenance, Search Party, and The Tonight Show With Jimmy Fallon. She’s written on multiple series including two seasons of Big Mouth on Netflix, and has even voiced the role of “Tail Chief” in Disney’s ensemble Raya And The Last Dragon.

SABRINA WU: September 23 @ 8:30pm, Comedy Bar – Danforth & September 24 @ 7pm, Comedy Bar – Bloor
Sabrina Wu is a New York based actor, writer, and stand-up comedian. They made their feature film debut in the Lionsgate comedy Joy Ride, from executive producers Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg and director Adele Lim. They’ve also guest starred in Abbott Elementary, and a series regular in the Apple TV+ show Murderbot starring Alexander Skarsgard. Wu was a writer on the critically-acclaimed FX limited series Dying For Sex starring Michelle Williams and Jenny Slate. On the stand-up side, they were selected as one of the New Faces of Comedy by the Just For Laughs Festival in 2022. Later that fall, they had their TV debut doing stand up on the Tonight Show. Variety named Wu one of the Top 10 Comics to Watch in 2023. In the same year, Vulture Magazine named Wu a Comedian You Should Know and Will Know.

SUNTHAR V: September 27 @ 4pm, Comedy Bar – Danforth
Sunthar V is a globally touring comedian who seamlessly blends sharp storytelling with cultural wit, performing in both Tamil and English. Born and raised in Scarborough, Ontario, he is the first openly queer Tamil comedian to take his work worldwide, building an independent career from the ground up and selling out shows across North America, Europe, and India to nearly 10,000 attendees annually. Now based in New York City, he’s focused on expanding his reach with new English material to connect with broader audiences while staying true to his roots. His online videos have amassed millions of views, with over 6 million monthly impressions, resonating with fans across the globe. Known for his ability to navigate identity, queerness, and the absurdities of modern life with humor and heart, Sunthar is carving out a unique space in the international comedy scene.

ZARNA GARG: September 19 @ 7pm, Elgin Theatre
Zarna Garg is a comedy trailblazing Indian immigrant mom from New York City. She masterfully infuses humor, wit, and fearless social commentary into her comedy special for Amazon Prime, One in a Billion, and her insightful podcast, The Zarna Garg Family Show, dissecting modern family dynamics. She headlined her sold-out Practical People Win tour and is the opener for comedy legends Tina Fey and Amy Poehler on their Restless Leg Tour. Zarna has also crossed over to the film world, starring in A Nice Indian Boy. Boasting a devoted social media following of 2M+, she passionately advocates for change and representation in comedy and is bravely vocal about criminalizing evil mother-in-law behaviors.

The viciously funny cult classic The War of the Roses is back—just in time for its big-screen reimagining, The Roses. First penned by Warren Adler and immortalized in the 1989 film, this darkly comedic tale of love gone spectacularly wrong follows a picture-perfect marriage that shatters into a deliciously petty battle.

We’re giving readers the chance to win a copy of The War of the Roses plus a a pair of run-of-engagement passes to see The Roses nationally. Don’t miss your chance to read the book that inspired both films before you watch the new reimagining unfold on the big screen.

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Searchlight Pictures release THE ROSES August 29, 2025.

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Paramount+ today announced that following a highly successful limited theatrical run, the ambitious and unconventional new Eminem-produced documentary, STANS, directed by Emmy-winning director Steven Leckart, will exclusively debut on the service in Canada, the U.S., Latin America and Brazil on Tuesday, August 26. The film will then premiere on Wednesday, August 27, 2025 in the U.K., Australia, Italy, France, Germany, Switzerland and Austria, followed by Japan on October 3, 2025.

Released in 2000, Eminem’s song “Stan,” about an obsessive, unstable fan, remains iconic. So iconic that the term stan was officially added to the Oxford English Dictionary in 2017. The song and its storyline serve as a guiding light for this unconventional and fully authorized feature, which follows a cast of real-life stans whose deep personal connections to Eminem mirror some of the many themes found throughout his lyrics.

“’Stan’ is one of the most unconventional songs ever written, where the story is mostly told from a fan’s perspective, so this film was an incredible opportunity to find a unique approach,” said director Steven Leckart. “We kept coming back to one lyric from the song: ‘I’m just like you.’ Fans who echo that same sentiment carry much of the film. But like the song, Marshall’s perspective was also essential to the movie. I’m grateful for just how candid, sincere and frequently hilarious he was.”

More than just an exploration of fandom, STANS examines the complicated relationship between one of the world’s most private artists and his massive public persona. Through stylized recreations, rare archival footage and intimate original interviews, it offers a raw, loud and revealing journey across Eminem’s career and the passionate audience that has grown with him.

Moving, funny and revealing, the film offers a raw and riveting exploration of Eminem’s legendary career through the eyes of his most devoted fans whose lives have been shaped by his music.

Following its critically acclaimed opening at the inaugural SXSW London earlier this year, Shady Films hosted the documentary’s fan-filled NYC Premiere Event at The Rooftop at Pier 17 in the Seaport on August 6, which included a surprise appearance from Eminem, ahead of the film’s global launch in theatres and limited weekend run exclusively at AMC Theatres in the U.S. from August 7-10.

STANS is directed by Emmy-winning writer, director and investigative journalist Steven Leckart and produced by Eminem, Paul Rosenberg, Stuart Parr, Antoine Fuqua, Tony DiSanto and David Schiff with DIGA Studios in association with Shady Films, Fuqua Films, Interscope Films and MTV Entertainment Studios. Bruce Gillmer, Amanda Culkowski and Michael Maniaci are Executive Producers for MTV Entertainment Studios.