The man you knew, the story you didn’t. Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story. Warner Bros. Pictures Canada release SUPER/MAN: THE CHRISTOPHER REEVE STORY September.

Christopher and Dana Reeve’s dedication to curing spinal cord injury and improving quality of life for individuals, caregivers and families impacted by paralysis continues through the Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation.

(Photo/video credit: Warner Bros. Pictures Canada)

Prime Video today announced the upcoming docuseries The Tragically Hip: No Dress Rehearsal will premiere with all four episodes on September 20. Directed by Mike Downie, the series chronicles the triumphs, trials and deep bonds of brotherhood that defined The Tragically Hip’s rise from basement shows to arena rock legends. The series is an intimate and unvarnished look at the extraordinary 40-year journey of Canada’s most beloved rock band. After its World Premiere screening at the Toronto International Film Festival on September 5, the series will tour additional Canadian film festivals, including AIFF, VIFF & CIFF.

The Tragically Hip: No Dress Rehearsal is a love story between a band and the country they call home. With never before seen personal and archival footage, the Canadian rock’n’roll legends share the story of their unique, complicated and wildly successful musical brotherhood. Forty years of hits and misses, friendship and frustration, triumph and tragedy, the docuseries features unseen performances, unreleased music and unprecedented access to The Hip.

From their hometown of Kingston, ON, Rob Baker, Gord Downie, Johnny Fay, Paul Langlois and Gord Sinclair skyrocketed to fame as The Tragically Hip with their signature blend of rock anthems and poetic lyricism. Over their storied career, the band released 14 studio albums, 9 of which hit #1 in Canada, won 17 Juno Awards, and were inducted into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame and received a star on Canada’s Walk Of Fame. Their 2016 cross-Canada tour, undertaken after Downie’s terminal cancer diagnosis, was a cultural phenomenon watched by millions.

The Tragically Hip: No Dress Rehearsal is produced by Courage Films with support from Ontario Creates and the Government of Canada. The docuseries is directed and produced by Mike Downie and executive produced by Jake Gold.

The Tragically Hip: No Dress Rehearsal joins the slate of Canadian Amazon Original series and films including Canadian Screen Award-winner Mr. Dressup: The Magic of Make-Believe, Luxe Listings: Toronto, LOL: Qui rira le dernier?, Pour un Soir Seulement, Nuit Blanche, L’ultime gala, Three Pines, Chosen One: Alexandre Daigle, Saving Sakic, All or Nothing: Toronto Maple Leafs, The Kids in the Hall, The Lake, LOL: Last One Laughing Canada, The Unsolved Murder of Beverly Lynn Smith and the upcoming series The Sticky and Elisabeth Rioux: sans filtre.

These series will join Prime Monday Night Hockey, which will stream all national regular season Monday night NHL games in English for the 2024/25 and 2025/26 NHL seasons, and the thousands of TV shows and movies from Hollywood and around the world in the Prime Video catalogue, including award-winning and critically acclaimed Amazon Originals The Boys, The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power, Fallout, Reacher, and I Am: Celine Dion. Prime members in Canada enjoy savings, convenience, and entertainment, all in a single membership, for just $9.99/month or the best value of $99.99/year.

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40 Years Of The Tragically Hip:
The Tragically Hip has been at the heart of the Canadian musical zeitgeist, evoking a strong emotional connection between their music and their fans that remains unrivalled. A five-piece group of friends including Rob Baker (guitar), Gord Downie (vocals, guitar), Johnny Fay (drums), Paul Langlois (guitar) and Gord Sinclair (bass), who grew up in Kingston, Ontario, The Tragically Hip have achieved both mass popularity with more than 12 million albums in Canada and over 2 million sold in the U.S, as well as peer recognition through 17 Juno Awards – picking up the distinguished Humanitarian Award in 2021 at the 50th annual JUNO Awards, which recognizes Canadian artists or industry leaders whose humanitarian contributions have positively enhanced the social fabric of Canada and beyond. In 2022, they were inducted into Canada’s Walk Of Fame for Humanitarianism in pursuit of social and environmental justice. They had previously received a star on the Walk Of Fame in 2002 for Arts & Entertainment. Most recently, the band along with their manager, Jake Gold, received the War Child Canada Founder’s Award celebrating over 20 years of support for the global humanitarian organization. The Tragically Hip’s tireless activism and philanthropic pursuits have raised millions of dollars for multiple social and environmental causes, such as Camp Trillium, the Canadian Cancer Society, the Sunnybrook Foundation, WAR Child, the Special Olympics, and the Unison Benevolent Fund. Their studio catalogue includes their self-titled debut album The Tragically Hip (1987), Up To Here (1989), Road Apples (1991), Fully Completely (1992), Day For Night (1994), Trouble At The Henhouse (1996), Phantom Power (1998), Music @ Work (2000), In Violet Light (2002), In Between Evolution (2004), World Container (2006), We Are The Same (2009), Now For Plan A (2012), Man Machine Poem (2016) and Saskadelphia (2021). A National Celebration was the final show of The Tragically Hip’s Man Machine Poem Tour recorded on August 20th, 2016, at the K-Rock Centre in their hometown of Kingston, Ontario, and is their last performance as a five-piece band. Through their career the band became a cultural touchstone in Canada, who despite their accolades and numerous recognitions, will always be proudest of the humanitarian work they have done over the years through numerous charitable organizations and causes. The legacy of the band’s frontman, the late Gord Downie, continues with The Gord Downie and Chanie Wenjack Fund, which aims to build cultural understanding and create a path toward reconciliation between Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples.

Today, Global announced premiere dates for its fall 2024 schedule chock full of star-studded new series alongside 12 of spring’s Top 20 programs* and more. The season kicks off on Global with Canada’s #1 program Survivor back for Season 47 starting Wednesday, September 18 at 8 p.m. ET/PT with a special two-hour premiere (followed by weekly 90-minute episodes). Then, Canada’s #1 drama 9-1-1 returns for an eighth season on Thursday, September 26 at 8 p.m. ET/PT. Celebrating its iconic 50th season, Canada’s #1 show in late night, Saturday Night Live, also premieres on Global this fall.

Global’s brand-new slate of scripted programming launches with a special sneak preview of Matlock starring Oscar® winner Kathy Bates on Sunday, September 22 at 8 p.m. ET/PT before settling into its regular day and time on Thursday, October 17 at 9 p.m. ET/PT. Canadian-produced mystery, Murder in a Small Town, starring Rossif Sutherland and Kristin Kreuk debuts Tuesday, September 24 at 8 p.m. ET/PT with a one-time 90-minute episode then moves to 9 p.m. ET/PT on Tuesday, October 8 before landing in its regular day and time on Wednesday, October 16 at 10 p.m. ET/PT. The latest addition to the NCIS franchise starring Austin Stowell as a young Agent Gibbs, NCIS: Origins, premieres Monday, October 14 at 9 p.m. ET/PT with a one-time two-hour episode before moving to its regular time slot at 10 p.m. ET/PT on Monday, October 21. Lastly, big laughs from Damon Wayans and Damon Wayans Jr. come to Global with Poppa’s House Monday, October 21 at 8:30 p.m. ET/PT.

“Whether it’s Kathy Bates stealing scenes in the reimagined Matlock, a nostalgic look back at iconic TV character Leroy Jethro Gibbs in NCIS: Origins, the laughs that only the Wayans can deliver in Poppa’s House, or the idyllic British Columbia setting of Murder in a Small Town, Global’s schedule offers a fresh lineup of standout content this fall,” said Jennifer Abrams, Senior Vice President Programming & Multiplatform, Corus Entertainment. “After a successful spring, this fall’s lineup promises another exceptional season, filled with the best new shows, beloved returning favorites, exclusive specials, and thrilling reality competitions.”

Global’s returning hits kick into high gear when the worldwide phenomenon NCIS premieres on Monday, October 14 at 8 p.m. ET/PT (regular timeslot 9 p.m. ET/PT begins Monday, October 21). Action-packed FBI night is back starting Tuesday, October 15 at 8 p.m. ET/PT with FBI, followed by FBI: International at 9 p.m. ET/PT and FBI: Most Wanted at 10 p.m. ET/PT. Back for sophomore seasons, the star-studded anthology series Accused returns Tuesday, October 8 at 8 p.m. ET/PT and delightfully quirky procedural Elsbeth premieres Thursday, October 17 at 10 p.m. ET/PT. Explosive Friday nights return starting with S.W.A.T. on Friday, October 18 at 8 p.m. ET/PT then Fire Country at 9 p.m. ET/PT. Lastly, The Equalizer is back starting Sunday, October 20 at 9:30 p.m. ET/PT.

Next, the laughs return to Global this fall with award-winning comedy Abbott Elementary (Wednesday, October 9 at 9:30 p.m. ET/PT), plus crowd-pleasers Ghosts (Thursday, October 17 at 7:30 p.m. ET/PT) and The Neighborhood (Monday, October 21 at 8 p.m. ET/PT).

Other perennial hits returning this fall on Global include 48 Hours (Saturday, September 21 at 9 p.m. ET/PT with a two-hour premiere), 60 Minutes (Sunday, September 15 at 7:30pm ET/7pm PT), The Floor (Sunday, September 29 at 9:30 p.m. ET / 9 p.m. PT), Crime Beat (Friday, October 18 at 10 p.m. ET/PT), plus much more including exclusive specials Secret Celebrity Renovation (Friday, September 20 at 8 p.m. ET/PT) and The Greatest @Home Videos (Friday, September 27 at 8 p.m. ET/PT).

For series descriptions of Global’s new series and 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.

In a mild upset, CAITLINHERGRTNESS surged past heavy favourite MY BOY PRINCE late to take the 165th running of the $1 million King’s Plate, the race formerly known as the Queen’s Plate. The lone filly in the race was coming into the race off an improving second in July’s Woodbine Oaks against female company. She becomes the 39th filly to win either the King or Queen’s Plate. This proves that you can’t have a King’s Plate without a Queen!

She was a late addition to the race for owners Siena Farm and Winstar Farm, made eligible via the payment of a supplement fee. Ridden by Rafael Hernandez, who guided her Kevin Attard stablemate MOIRA to victory in the same race back in 2022, CAITLINHERGRTNESS certainly is living-up to her name.

The 3/4 length victory was clocked at 2:03.4 for the 1 1/4 mile distance, with MY BOY PRINCE finishing second, and his Mark Casse stablemate MIDNIGHT MASCOT taking third. A $2 bet on her to win rewarded backers with $20.70.

The King’s Plate was the highlight of Friday’s race card at Woodbine Racetrack, an unusual move to place the season’s marquee race on a weekday. The race was to take place Saturday, August 17, 2024, only to be postponed after a torrential downpour which made track conditions unsafe to run what is known as North America’s most historic race.

Other major winners of the day included:

FILO DI ARIANNA taking the Grade II King Edward under Sahin Civaci for Wachtel Stable, Peter Deutsch and Gary Barber. The talented eight-year-old gelding won the same race back in 2022, continuing to show amazing consistency and resilience for trainer Mark Casse. He is being pointed towards September’s Grade I Woodbine Mile next.

PATCHES O’HOULIAN winning the Bold Venture Stakes a second time. The reigning champion sprinter was late to start his 2024 campaign but has been flawless thus far, doubling-up following a win in the Pink Lloyd Stakes (a race named a horse owned and trained by his connections) late July under Sofia Vives, for owner Frank D. Di Giulio, Jr. and trainer Bob Tiller.

SHIFTY broke her maiden in style on her second try, winning under Sahin Civaci for trainer Mark Casse and owner DJ Stable. The race is seen as a stepping stone to September’s Grade I fixture, the Natalma Stakes.

CAIRO CAPER scoring in the Soaring Free Stakes under Jose Luis Campos. He is trained by Nathan Squires and owned by William B. Thompson. He very much echoes CAIRO CONSORT, champion two-year-old filly of 2022 (also by stallion Cairo Prince), while owned and trained by the same connections as she. He is being pointed to the Grade I Summer Stakes next month.

Some Videos highlighting the King’s Plate ’24:

The second leg of the Canadian Triple Crown takes place September 10, 2024 at Fort Erie Racetrack.

(Photo/video credit: Mr. Will Wong)

An estimated 125k+ guests are expected to attend FAN EXPO CANADA 2024 at Toronto’s Metro Convention Centre. The end-of-summer fixture is a celebration of Fandom, bringing fans together in a packed four-day schedule of events that include panels, meet-ups, Cosplay, autograph signings and photo ops – a chance for fans to connect with their idols.

It is a star-studded year which welcomed a list of top talent to the event including the likes of Helen Hunt. Giancarlo Esposito, Simu Liu, Rosario Dawson, Josh Gad, Marisa Tomei, Bryce Dallas Howard, Kathryn Hahn, Joe Locke, Dolph Lundgren and more offering in-conversations, signings and photo ops to fans.

Highlights include:

-A Squishmallows activation giving guests a chance to pose for pics with the beloved plush characters, and also win dolls via claw machines; this saw the longest queues.

–Paramount+‘s The Lounge, an activation highlighting some of the streaming service’s top programming offerings with photo ops and a chance to putt to win a Sponge Bob toy in celebration of the beloved character’s 25th anniversary. TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES, STAR TREK: STRANGE NEW WORLDS, STAR TREK: DISCOVERY, STAR TREK: THE ORIGINAL SERIES and STAR TREK: LOWER DECKS also are highlighted.

–Prime Video Canada took guests into Middle-Earth giving guests a chance to make The Lord of The Rings-inspired resin rings at their activation.

–Marvel Studios Canada‘s AGATHA ALL ALONG booth with costumes, promoting the spinoff off Wandavision. Stars Kathryn Hahn, Joe Locke and Showrunner Jac Schaeffer made an appearance Friday night at Constitution Hall to give fans a taste of what’s to expect of the September 18, 2024 Disney+ Canada release.

-Director Mike Flanagan (The Haunting of Hill House, Doctor Sleep) appears at TIFF Lightbox Saturday night for a Q&A following a screening of Oculus.

–Academy Award-winning Actress Helen Hunt appears at a Q&A for her hit film TWISTER at Cineplex Yonge & Dundas Saturday night.

-Special Screenings of Rick and Morty: The Anime and also Common Side Effects, which will arrive on Adult Swim and STACKTV

–NERDs Gummy Clusters Giveaway – guests receive free samples of this popular new candy which recently arrived in Canada after oustanding response in the U.S.

Some highlights from Fan Expo Canada 2024:

Some additional snaps:

More on tickets here.

(Photo/video credit: Mr. Will Wong/Julie Wright/Tina Chan)

DEADPOOL & WOLVERINE may have been de-throned last week but it finds itself on-top once again, taking $17 million this weekend from 3,840 theatres for Marvel/Disney. Over four weeks, it has grossed $576 million domestically.

ALIEN: ROMULUS earns $16 million in its second weekend out for 20th Century Studios, a tally of $72.5 million.

Third is IT ENDS WITH US with $11.8 million from 3,839 theatres, taking it to $120 million over three weekends for Sony Pictures.

Fourth is a debuting BLINK TWICE with $7.1 million from 3,067 theatres for Warner Bros. Zoë Kravitz‘s directorial debut gets 79% on the Tomatometer.

THE FORGE, a spiritual film, rounds this Top Five out with $6.4 million from 1,818 theatres for Sony Pictures.

TIFF buzz is taking over Toronto! 1 Hotel Toronto, in Toronto’s King West neighbourhood, is the ultimate destination to experience the festival like a celebrity. Nestled in the heart of the city, this eco-chic retreat offers an unparalleled blend of luxury, sustainability, and exclusivity—perfect for those looking to enjoy TIFF in style.

1 Hotel Toronto’s lush green spaces, sustainably sourced interiors, and rooftop oasis create the ideal backdrop for star-studded events. Whether it’s the A-listers retreating after a premiere or industry insiders mingling at private soirées, this hotel is where the magic happens.

There are three main go-to hotspots at 1 Hotel Toronto:

Harriet’s Toronto:
An elevated rooftop experience atop 1 Hotel Toronto, Harriet’s provides stunning skyline views with delicious cocktails and music flowing.
Sun-Wed: 12pm-11pm
Thurs-Sat: 12pm-2am

Flora Lounge:
Rooted in nature, the Flora Lounge, located in the lobby of 1 Hotel, curates an experience for the senses. Flora shines with its sustainably focused dishes that feature ingredients from local farmers and the hotel’s very own Garden Pavilion.

Sunday – Thursday | 12pm – 12am

Friday – Saturday | 12pm – 2am

Casa Madera:
Casa Madera is the premier destination for an unforgettable culinary and cocktail experience. The first location in Canada, from famed restaurateurs Noble 33, Casa is an immersive dining experience. Enjoy Casa Madera’s Golden Hour, a version of Happy Hour, $10 margaritas and delicious dishes from authentic tacos to octopus croquetas and truffle fries. Casa Madera at 1 Hotel offers the perfect setting for sipping on signature tequila cocktails. Nestled in the heart of the city.

1 Hotel Toronto is located in Toronto’s King West neighbourhood at 550 Wellington St. West

About 1 Hotel Toronto:

1 Hotel Toronto is Canada’s first mission-driven hotel that celebrates the beauty of Toronto’s natural environment and offers an urban oasis in the heart of the city. The 112-room hotel is the first of its kind in Canada setting a new standard for a sustainable luxury experience in the city. The property’s biophilic design was done in collaboration with award-winning architecture and design firm, Rockwell Group and project managed by The Athen’s Group which specializes in the development of environmentally conscious upscale hospitality properties. With a rooftop pool deck that overlooks Toronto’s iconic skyline, the property also features 11,000 square feet of functional event space, a state-of-the-art fitness centre, and five distinct dining outlets. 1 Hotel Toronto is a Mohari Hospitality property and managed by SH Hotels & Resorts. Steps away from the city’s bustling entertainment district, 1 Hotel Toronto, is located at 550 Wellington Street West.

To learn more, visit: https://www.1hotels.com/toronto

Ted Danson stars in A MAN ON THE INSIDE this November, only on Netflix.

Logline:

Charles (Ted Danson), a retired man, gets a new lease on life when he answers an ad from a PI and becomes a mole in a secret investigation. From creator Mike Schur, A Man on the Inside is based on the documentary The Mole Agent, a 2021 Oscar® nominee for Best Documentary feature.

Format: 8 x~30 minute episodes
Cast: Ted Danson, Mary Elizabeth Ellis, Stephanie Beatriz, Lilah Richcreek Estrada, Stephen McKinley Henderson, Sally Struthers, Margaret Avery, John Getz, Susan Ruttan, Lori Tan Chinn, Clyde Kusatsu, Marc Evan Jackson, Jama Williamson, Wyatt Yang, Deuce Basco, Lincoln Lambert, Kerry O’Malley.
Executive Producers: Mike Schur (Fremulon), Morgan Sackett, David Miner (3 Arts Entertainment), Maite Alberdi and Marcela Santibañez (Micromundo Producciones), Julie Goldman and Christopher Clements (Motto Pictures)
Studio: Universal Television, a division of Universal Studio Group.

Fans of Marvel’s WANDAVISION will be delighted for upcoming series AGATHA ALL ALONG, giving the enchanting Agatha Harkness (Kathryn Hahn) a Mini-Series all her own!

The upcoming Mini-Series has Agatha answering the teen (Joe Locke) and his pleas for help. She reclaims her powers once again, but must decipher what the teen’s intentions truly are.

Stars Hahn and Locke both did the rounds this morning including CP24 Breakfast and BT to talk about their new project. Later this afternoon they will be joined by Showrunner Jac Shaeffer to speak at Fan Expo Toronto as well!

Hahn always is a delight and we are thrilled she is having her moment on a large platform! So nice to catch-up earlier for a Snap., and to see Heartstopper star Locke who whizzed by quickly also.

AGATHA ALL ALONG arrives September 18, 2024 on Disney+ Canada.

(Photo/video credit: Marvel Studios Canada/Mr. Will Wong)

Paramount+ today debuted the official trailer and key art for the highly anticipated second season of its original comedy series FRASIER, starring Kelsey Grammer. Season two will premiere on Thursday, September 19, with two episodes. New episodes will then drop weekly exclusively on Paramount+ in Canada, the U.S., U.K. and Australia. The new season will launch later this year in additional territories where the service is available.

Also announced today, FRASIER’s sophomore season will see Dr. Frasier Crane return to his radio roots at KACL in Seattle for an episode. The episode will feature previously announced guest stars stepping back into their roles from the original Frasier including Dan Butler as Bob “Bulldog” Briscoe, Edward Hibbert as Gil Chesterton and Harriet Sansom Harris as Frasier’s delightfully devilish agent, Bebe Glazer.

Produced by CBS Studios, FRASIER films in front of a live studio audience at Paramount Studios in Los Angeles. The series follows Frasier Crane (Grammer) in the next chapter of his life after he returns to Boston to face new challenges, forge new relationships and – with hope – finally fulfill an old dream or two.

In addition to Grammer, the series stars Jack Cutmore-Scott as Frasier’s son, Freddy; Nicholas Lyndhurst as Alan, Frasier’s old college buddy turned university professor; Toks Olagundoye as Olivia, Alan’s colleague and head of the university’s psychology department; Canadian Jess Salgueiro as Eve, Frasier and Freddy’s neighbor; and Anders Keith as Frasier’s nephew, David.

Peri Gilpin will return for season two as a recurring guest star to once again reprise the beloved role of Roz Doyle. Other previously announced guest stars include Rachel Bloom, Yvette Nicole Brown, Greer Grammer, Patricia Heaton and Amy Sedaris. Legendary director James Burrows also returns to direct two episodes.

The original Frasier still holds the record for most Emmy® wins for a comedy series with 37 wins and 107 nominations.

FRASIER comes from writers Chris Harris (How I Met Your Mother) and Joe Cristalli (Life in Pieces), who executive produce with Grammer, Tom Russo and Jordan McMahon. The series is produced by CBS Studios in association with Grammer’s Grammnet NH Productions. The series is distributed by Paramount Global Content Distribution outside of the Paramount+ markets.

Season one of FRASIER is currently available to stream exclusively on Paramount+.