TIFF CEO Cameron Bailey is delighted to share the final honourees of this year’s TIFF Tribute Awards, presented in partnership with Rolex. Academy Award–winning legend Helen Mirren will receive the TIFF Share Her Journey Groundbreaker Award, presented by Joanna Griffiths and the Women of Knix; acclaimed cinematographer Adam Pietkiewicz will receive the TIFF Variety Artisan Award; beloved Canadian actor, writer, director, and producer Seth Rogen will be presented with the TIFF Norman Jewison Career Achievement Award, presented by The Budman Family; and award-winning filmmaker Bassam Tariq will receive the TIFF Rising Talent Award. An additional TIFF Special Tribute Award will be presented to global superstar Fan Bingbing. Honourees will be joining previously announced recipients Penélope Cruz, Lee Chang-dong, Rosalind Eleazar, Siân Heder, and Isabelle Huppert.

“Helen Mirren and Fan Bingbing bring bold, compelling performances to this year’s Festival, building on iconic bodies of work,” said Cameron Bailey, CEO, TIFF. “Bassam Tariq’s Your Mother, Your Mother, Your Mother will confirm his reputation as a dazzling storyteller, and we recognize Adam Pietkiewicz for crafting never-before-seen images from one of the world’s most remote regions. And we will be forever grateful to writer, actor, director and producer Seth Rogen for sharing his wildly Canadian talents with the world.”

Taking place Sunday, September 13 at Fairmont Royal York Hotel Toronto, the eighth annual awards gala is TIFF’s largest annual fundraiser with proceeds supporting TIFF’s impact initiatives, expanding access to bold world-class cinema while advancing artist development, industry leadership, community engagement, and year-round cultural impact. The evening will see industry peers, international filmmakers, and distinguished honourees gathered to celebrate cinematic excellence as awards are formally presented during an intimate ceremony, with the full list of presenters to be announced on September 9. Presented in partnership with Rolex, with support from RBC, Fairmont Royal York Hotel, and Don Julio.

Newly announced 2026 TIFF Tribute Awards honourees

Fan Bingbing — TIFF Special Tribute Award

Fan Bingbing is an award-winning Chinese actor, producer, and international festival juror whose screen career spans three decades across Asian and global cinema. She returns to TIFF for the World Premiere Gala Presentation of Wayne Wang’s Diary of a Mad Old Man. Bingbing first rose to prominence in the hit television series My Fair Princess (1998) before establishing herself as a leading film star with roles in Feng Xiaogang’s Cell Phone (2003) and Li Yu’s Lost in Beijing (2007) and Buddha Mountain (2010), the latter earning her Best Actress at the Tokyo International Film Festival, alongside a Golden Horse Award for The Matrimony (2007). She achieved further critical acclaim for Feng Xiaogang’s I Am Not Madame Bovary (TIFF ’16), winning the Silver Shell for Best Actress at San Sebastián alongside Best Actress honours at the Golden Rooster Awards and Asian Film Awards. Her international feature credits include Kang Je-gyu’s My Way (2011), X-Men: Days of Future Past (2014), Renny Harlin’s Skiptrace (2016), Simon Kinberg’s The 355 (2022), and Han Shuai’s Green Night (2023). Most recently, Bingbing starred in Chong Keat Aun’s Mother Bhumi (2025), earning the Golden Horse Award for Best Leading Actress.

The TIFF Special Tribute Award recognizes an individual who has made an extraordinary and unique contribution to the world of film, leaving a lasting legacy through their dedication and artistry. Previous recipients include Lee Byung Hun, Zacharias Kunuk, and Jafar Panahi (2025), Zhao Tao (2024), Andy Lau (2023), Dionne Warwick (2021), and David Foster (2019).

Helen Mirren — TIFF Share Her Journey Groundbreaker Award, presented by Joanna Griffiths and the Women of Knix

One of the most distinguished actors, Academy Award, BAFTA, and Emmy winner Helen Mirren is celebrated for her legendary work across film, television, and theatre spanning more than five decades. Mirren returns to TIFF for the World Premiere of Anton Corbijn’s A Talent for Murder, starring as author Patricia Highsmith in this chamber thriller. Best known for her Oscar-winning portrayal of Queen Elizabeth II in The Queen (TIFF ’06), a role she reprised on Broadway in The Audience (2015) to win a Tony Award, Mirren’s extensive film credits span The Madness of King George (1994), Gosford Park (TIFF ’01), The Last Station (TIFF ’09), The Debt (TIFF ’10), The Leisure Seeker (TIFF ’17) Golda (2023), Barbie (2023), and The Thursday Murder Club (2025). On television, she starred in the groundbreaking series Prime Suspect (1991–2006), and more recently in 1923 (2022–2025) and MobLand (2025–2026). Beyond her celebrated acting legacy, Mirren has been a dedicated advocate for women in entertainment and equal representation across creative fields. Mirren is also honoured with the SAG Life Achievement Award and the Golden Globes’ Cecil B. DeMille Award.

The TIFF Share Her Journey Groundbreaker Award is presented by Joanna Griffiths and the Women of Knix. It is inspired by TIFF’s Share Her Journey initiative, created to address gender parity in the film industry, to champion women at every stage of their creative journey, and to shine a spotlight on women creators making a significant difference. Past recipients include Jodie Foster (2025), Cate Blanchett (2024), Patricia Arquette (2023), and Michelle Yeoh (2022).

Adam Pietkiewicz — TIFF Variety Artisan Award

Polish cinematographer Adam Pietkiewicz makes his TIFF debut as the cinematographer of Theja Rio’s Angh, which makes its World Premiere in Platform, the Festival’s competitive programme. Shot entirely on 16mm, the film follows his feature debut on Krzysztof Skonieczny’s Wrooklyn Zoo (2024), for which he received a Golden Frog nomination at Camerimage 2024. Pietkiewicz’s visual sensibility was shaped by documentary and street photography before he formally studied at the Krzysztof Kieślowski Film School in Poland and the National Film and Television School (NFTS) in the UK. His credits also include work as a camera operator on Netflix’s Emmy-winning series Baby Reindeer (2024) and the Cannes La Cinef award-winning short Bunnyhood (2024).

The TIFF Variety Artisan Award recognizes a distinguished creative who has excelled at their craft and made an outstanding contribution to cinema and entertainment. Previous recipients of this award include Kazu Hiro (2025), Clément Ducol and Camille (2024), Łukasz Żal (2023), Hildur Guðnadóttir (2022), Ari Wegner (2021), Terence Blanchard (2020), and Roger Deakins (2019).

Seth Rogen — TIFF Norman Jewison Career Achievement Award presented by The Budman Family

Seth Rogen is an Emmy-winning multi-hyphenate actor, writer, director, and producer, whose unmistakable voice has helped shape and define modern comedy. Following his breakout in Freaks and Geeks (1999–2000) and a run of genre-defining hits like Superbad (2007), Knocked Up (2007), and Pineapple Express (2008), he co-founded Point Grey Pictures in 2011, producing acclaimed works such as Neighbors (2014) and Apple TV’s Emmy-winning series The Studio (2025). He recently starred in The Invite (2026) and returns to TIFF with the World Premiere Gala Presentation of Lauren Miller Rogen’s Babies, and serves as producer and voice actor in Leah Nelson’s animated feature Tangles. His past TIFF World Premieres include Steven Spielberg’s The Fabelmans (TIFF ’22) and Aziz Ansari’s Good Fortune (TIFF ’25). Rogen is also the bestselling author of Yearbook and leads Houseplant, the lifestyle company he co-founded with Evan Goldberg and Michael Mohr. With his wife, Lauren Miller Rogen, he co-founded Hilarity for Charity, supporting Alzheimer care and brain health education.

Introduced in 2023, the TIFF Norman Jewison Career Achievement Award presented by The Budman Family recognizes Canadians in the film industry who have made a global impact with their careers. Past recipients include Catherine O’Hara (2025), David Cronenberg (2024), and Shawn Levy (2023).

Bassam Tariq — TIFF Rising Talent Award, presented by Amazon MGM Studios

Filmmaker Bassam Tariq makes his TIFF debut with the World Premiere Special Presentation of his eagerly anticipated Your Mother Your Mother Your Mother, starring Oscar winner Mahershala Ali as a devout family man and contract killer. Beginning his career in documentary before transitioning into narrative features, Tariq has built an international reputation through deeply personal storytelling that explores faith, belonging, and human resilience. His acclaimed filmography includes the SXSW breakout These Birds Walk (2013), named one of the 21st century’s best international films by The New Yorker, the Sundance Jury Prize–winning short Ghosts of Sugar Land (2019), and his BAFTA-nominated narrative debut Mogul Mowgli (2020), starring Riz Ahmed.

Presented by Amazon MGM Studios, this award is inspired by Torontonian Mary Pickford, the groundbreaking actor, producer, and co-founder of United Artists, whose impact continues today. Past recipients include HIKARI (2025), Durga Chew-Bose (2024), Carolina Markowicz (2023), Sally El Hosaini (2022), Danis Goulet (2021), Tracey Deer (2020), and Mati Diop (2019).

About Rolex and Cinema:

Rolex celebrates human achievement as a journey marked by milestones, emotions, and defining moments. For more than half a century, the brand has partnered some of the world’s most talented artists and leading cultural institutions to promote excellence and the transmission of artistic heritage, creating a link between the past, present, and future.

Through the Perpetual Arts Initiative, a broad portfolio of arts that extends through architecture, cinema, dance, music, literature, theatre, and visual arts, the brand confirms its long-term commitment to global culture. The company has had close ties with the film industry for decades, its watches playing a role in numerous films, including Oscar®-winning masterpieces. Since 2017, Rolex has supported the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, serving as Proud Sponsor of the Oscars®, hosting the event’s Greenroom, as well as supporting the Governors Awards, which recognize lifetime achievement and humanitarian efforts in the film industry. Rolex also sponsors Film at Lincoln Center as Official Partner and Exclusive Timepiece.

The company promotes achievement through Testimonees such as James Cameron, Leonardo DiCaprio, Zendaya, Priyanka Chopra Jonas, Martin Scorsese, Ava DuVernay, and Jia Zhang-ke. It also assists in the preservation of film history for future generations as a Founding Supporter of the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures, as a partner of The Film Foundation and through its support to the National Film and Television School in the UK.

Canada welcomes the world to a milestone edition of TIFF.

And an exclusive look at the Canada Pavilion in TIFF: The Market

This year marks a milestone for the Canadian and Indigenous audiovisual industry. With the launch of the inaugural TIFF: The Market, funded by the Government of Canada with a $23M investment and supported by Telefilm Canada, the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) becomes one of the world’s leading hubs for the screen sector, bringing together filmmakers, producers, distributors, buyers and industry leaders from around the world.

To mark this milestone, Telefilm Canada will showcase Canadian talent, companies and stories through a wide-ranging program of industry and public-facing activities at TIFF. Throughout the Festival, Canada will be at the heart of the creative and business exchanges shaping the stories of tomorrow.

 
Canada Pavilion: A Showcase for Canadian Talent
 
At the heart of TIFF: The Market, the Canada Pavilion will serve as the gathering place for the Canadian delegation and a business hub for the industry. Designed to be sustainable, accessible and bilingual, the pavilion will offer exclusive programming and dedicated meeting spaces that foster connections among Canadian talent, companies and national and international partners.

For the first time, the pavilion will feature Indigenous cultural representation, reflecting the diversity of Canadian cultures and storytelling traditions. The pavilion’s design incorporates Indigenous visual elements and includes dedicated programming, panels and industry initiatives highlighting Indigenous voices, creators and stories.

The pavilion will also provide a platform to showcase Canadian creative excellence and strengthen opportunities for collaboration, while supporting Government of Canada priorities around international partnerships, innovation and the global reach of Canada’s audiovisual sector. Featured Canadian-led panels include topics on AI, Canadian funding institutions and their programs, marketing and audience engagement, partnered countries with coproduction agreements and much more.

In addition, Telefilm is a Major Supporter of the Summit and the presenting partner of the TIFF Creator Labs including Directors’ Lab, Writers’ Lab and Series Creators’ Lab.

 
Canadian industry and talent take centre stage
 
This year, 81 Canadian projects and participants will be included in Market programs. TIFF is on track to achieve their goal of 6000 attendees for the Market, with Canadian industry professionals currently comprising 36 per cent and counting. Two-hundred-and-twenty-five global exhibitors, inclusive of umbrella companies, will also take part in the inaugural event. Representing every region of the country, they will have unique opportunities to present their projects, forge new partnerships and build international collaborations.

 
“TIFF has long been a champion of Canadian creativity, talent and stories, bringing them to audiences at home and around the world. With the support of Telefilm Canada, TIFF: The Market will give Canadian creators, producers and companies a new platform to connect, build international partnerships and bring more of our stories into the global spotlight. We are proud to support a strong audiovisual sector that brings people together, reflects who we are and helps grow Canada’s creative economy.”

— The Honourable. Marc Miller, Minister of Canadian Identity and Culture and Minister responsible for Official Languages

“While films find their audiences at the Festival, the industry finds its next opportunities at the Market,” said Julie Roy, Executive Director and CEO of Telefilm Canada. “TIFF provides a powerful platform for Canadian talent and companies to connect with international partners, investors, distributors and coproduction collaborators. Through initiatives like the Canada Pavilion, we help Canadian audiovisual businesses build the relationships and opportunities that enable Canadian stories to reach audiences around the world.”

“TIFF launched our Market to bring the world’s screen industries to Canada’s doorstep every year,” said Cameron Bailey, CEO, TIFF. “We’re grateful to the Government of Canada for its investment, we’re glad to have grown our partnership with Telefilm Canada, and we can’t wait to welcome thousands more storytellers and dealmakers to Toronto.”

 
Activities for the Industry… and Film Lovers
 
In addition to its industry programming, Telefilm Canada will present public-facing initiatives celebrating Canadian cinema throughout the Festival.

Through its content studio, Telefilm Canada will give film lovers exclusive access to behind-the-scenes Festival content across its digital platforms. Exclusive interviews with Canadian talent, original content, and insider access to the red carpets will offer audiences a closer look at the creators helping Canadian cinema shine at TIFF.

To stay up to date on Canadian films and talent at TIFF, follow Telefilm Canada on social media for exclusive content and behind-the-scenes coverage throughout the Festival.

Programming partners for the Canada Pavilion include the Government of Canada, Telefilm Canada, Canada Media Fund, Indigenous Screen Office, National Film Board, Creative BC, Ontario Creates, SODEC, Government of New Brunswick, Picture NL, Screen Nova Scotia, Innovation PEI, Nunavut Film Development Corporation, Northwest Territories Film Commission, Yukon Media Development, Manitoba Film & Music, APFC, CMPA, DSO, BSO and DGC National.

The full Canada Pavilion programming is available on rdvcanada.ca.

TIFF returns with its 51st edition from September 10 – 20, 2026, and TIFF: The Market runs from September 10 – 16, 2026.

About Telefilm Canada
Founded in 1967, Telefilm Canada is a Crown corporation that invests in the development, production, promotion and distribution of the Canadian and Indigenous audiovisual industry. As the largest investor in Canadian cinema, Telefilm supports the economic power and cultural impact of the audiovisual sector in collaboration with industry players. Additionally, Telefilm provides recommendations to the Department of Canadian Heritage regarding the certification of treaty-based audiovisual co-productions, and administers programs of the Canada Media Fund.

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About TIFF
TIFF is a not-for-profit cultural organization with a mission to transform the way people see the world through film. A global leader in film and entertainment, TIFF initiatives include the annual Toronto International Film Festival® in September; TIFF Lightbox, which features five cinemas, plus learning and entertainment facilities; the Donald Shebib TIFF Film Circuit, an innovative national distribution programme; and TIFF: The Market launching in 2026. The organization generates an estimated annual economic impact of $240 million CAD. TIFF Lightbox is generously supported by contributors including the Province of Ontario, the Government of Canada, the City of Toronto, the Reitman family (Ivan Reitman, Agi Mandel, and Susan Michaels), The Daniels Corporation, and RBC.

For more information, visit tiff.net.

About TIFF: The Market
TIFF: The Market is funded by the Government of Canada and generously supported by Major Supporter Telefilm Canada. It will expand TIFF’s scope of offerings and reinforce its role as a global entertainment industry leader in screen-based storytelling while fostering sustainable growth for the industry worldwide. Aligned with the Festival, TIFF: The Market will foster the buying and selling of screen-based projects, intellectual property, plus immersive and innovative content across all platforms, elevating Canadian and international talent while driving global distribution and sales.

The 147th Canadian National Exhibition (CNE) is taking summer entertainment to new heights this year, literally and figuratively, with not only Canada’s largest immersive space exhibit, but also one of the tallest high diving shows where skilled daredevils will plunge from heights up to 80ft into a massive pool – and with nightly performances engulfed in flames! Each year, more than 1.4 million visitors make it an end-of-summer tradition to experience all that the CNE has to offer from the new attractions, electrifying music performances, and the nostalgia of the midway rides and games, to fun foods and family entertainment.

Some food highlights:

Some of the returning favourites include the Ice Skating & Acrobatics Show with seven-time Canadian champion Elvis Stojko, a new Fairy-Tails show by the beloved SuperDogs, Gaming Garage, Classic Championship Wrestling, and The CNE Farm where visitors can meet barn animals, try goat yoga and line dancing. The 77th edition of the Canadian International Air Show will feature the CNE debut of The Pink Jet and the Jack Aces Aerobatic Formations Team among the notable performers, see the iconic Canadian Armed Forces Snowbirds who will take to the skies for one of their final performances before a multi-year pause.
In addition to free headlining concerts at the CNE Bell SOUNDSTAGE at the Bandshell, there will be performances around every corner including the brand new NXNE Stage where some of Canada’s most exciting emerging artists will be showcased; and the Spotlight Stage where international acts converge such as Japan’s dynamic Double Dutch dance group HARIBOW, and Canadian-debut of OMNIUM, a trailblazing circus presented bilingually in English and American Sign Language by a first-ever Deaf Ringmaster featuring worldclass acrobatics and performers of all abilities.

The 2026 CNE kicks off on Friday, August 21 through to September 7.

NEW and Noteworthy Attractions at This Year’s CNE:

NEW – The CNE Space EXperience: Embark on a galactic adventure at the CNE’s Space EXperience, where visitors can discover Canada’s vital role in the Artemis II mission and the future of space exploration. Step into the life of an astronaut, explore cutting-edge Canadian space technology and innovations through hands-on interactive exhibits, and relive humanity’s return to the Moon through The Artemis II Journey photo exhibition. Presented in collaboration with the Canadian Space Agency and funded by the Province of Ontario, the exhibition features extraordinary images from one of the most significant chapters in modern space exploration. Complete your journey beneath a spectacular 20-foot illuminated Moon, where stunning projections of the lunar phases culminate in breathtaking hourly aerial acrobatic performances that will leave audiences starstruck. (Daily, Enercare Centre – Hall B – Northside)

Canadian Space Agency astronaut Jeremy Hansen takes images of the Moon through an Orion spacecraft window during the Artemis II lunar flyby. Hansen and his crewmates spent approximately seven hours taking turns at the Orion windows capturing science data and photos to share with their team back on Earth. (Credit: NASA)

The CNE Space EXperience includes the Astronaut interactive exhibit, created by Scitech in Perth, Australia and Produced by Imagine Exhibitions.

NEW – Space-Themed Games at the CNE Gaming Garage: Alongside the CNE Space EXperience is the return of the CNE Gaming Garage that will offer a ‘new frontier’ of space-themed games to play for free. Visitors can put themselves to the test in an Astronaut Fitness Challenge, or watch their drawings come to life on a 17ft tall screen as their avatar voyages through aiLIENS: Lunar Station 6IX. Plus, support aspiring student programmers and indie gaming developers at the Innovation Garage. (Daily, Enercare Centre – Hall B – Northside)

NEW – The Big Dip High Dive Show, presented by Pizza Pizza: The CNE is making a huge splash this year! What was a CNE pastime in the early ‘60s, high diving makes its spectacular return with The Big Dip High Dive Show. A team of elite performers will climb platform heights up to 80 feet and bravely plunge into a 40,000 gallon pool at the CNE’s iconic Princes’ Gates. This heart-pounding attraction gets even more daring at night when divers are engulfed in flames as they descend at lightning speeds. (Daily, Princes’ Gates)

NEW – CNE Bell SOUNDSTAGE Concert Lineup 2026: This summer, the CNE has teamed up with Billboard Canada and Rolling Stone Canada to present the Bell SOUNDSTAGE at the Bandshell, to deliver an unforgettable lineup of performances. Enjoy free concerts by international chart-toppers such as Shaggy, Lupe Fiasco, Raf-Saperra and Alison Hinds, to Canadian music icons and homegrown acts including Tom Cochrane, Finger Eleven, Bif Naked, The Trews, Glass Tiger, Bran Van 3000, Charlotte Day Wilson and more! (Nightly, Aug. 21- Sept.6, Bell SOUNDSTAGE at the Bandshell)

NEW – NXNE Stage: It’s the best of two ‘fests – The CNE and North by Northeast (NXNE) have partnered to bring the next wave of music stars to Canada’s largest fair. Adding another destination to discover new music at the CNE, the NXNE Stage will feature exciting performances by some of today’s hottest emerging acts. Take in the cool music festival vibes with some cold beer at the Collective Tap Yard, presented by local brewer Collective Arts, the official beer partner of the 2026 CNE. (Nightly, Aug. 21- Sept. 6, Collective Tap Yard, West side of Food Building).

NEW – Standardbred Sulky Rides + Goat Yoga is back! The Farm at the CNE is one of the most popular destinations for families and all ages, whether it’s learning about agriculture and meeting Ontario farmers and their livestock, to making crafts with wool, or adventuring through a hay maze. Visitors can sign-up to try Goat Yoga, learn some line dancing, or watch 100-tonnes of sand take shape as artists create a sculpture to commemorate the United Nation’s Year of the Woman Farmer. Standardbred Canada will also be offering interactive activities such as wooden sulky rides, a VR harness race simulator, and live demonstrations. (Daily, The Farm at the Better Living Centre)

The 77th Annual Canadian International Air Show: Soaring above Lake Ontario during Labour Day Long Weekend, the Canadian International Air Show will showcase aviation acrobatics at its best. This year’s performers include the Royal Canadian Air Force’s CF-18, USAF F-16 demonstrations, the Jack Aces Formation Aerobatic Team, the Edge 540, The Pink Jet, a Christen Eagle, and the beloved Canadian Armed Forces’ Snowbirds taking their final flight before a multi-year hiatus. Ticket packages and more information available at www.cias.org (Sept. 5 – 7, CNE Waterfront)

The Pink Jet is a 501(c)3 nonprofit that utilizes the universal language of aviation to take breast cancer awareness to new heights.
NEW – Kitchen Studio Workshops: Time to roll up the sleeves and learn some culinary skills at the CNE’s Kitchen Studio! Join renowned pastry chef and cookbook author Anna Olson every Saturday as she teaches how to prepare Ontario-fresh seasonal fruit jam; learn to make fresh pasta from scratch with Le Dolci Culinary Classroom; or discover authentic Japanese matcha preparation taught by instructors from Isabella’s Donuts (Daily, Enercare Centre – Hall A)

NEW – Enchanted Forest Immersive Experience: Step into a world of magic! Kids’ World at Centennial Park transforms into a whimsical realm with the Enchanted Forest Immersive Experience where storytelling, interactive play, and live characters bring fantasy to life. Meet the Great Gazebo, Lionheart, and Bramble as they invite young adventurers to partake in quests, challenges, and explore hidden wonders across the park. Other new attractions in Kids World include the K-POP Tribute Cirque Show, a high-energy, acrobatic spectacle with dancing and singalong songs; plus popular licensed character appearances from PAW Patrol to Trolls and Gabby’s Dollhouse. (Daily from 10am – 8pm, Kids World)

The 125th Cat Show: Celebrating over a century of purr-fection! The Cat Show at the CNE has been a longstanding tradition and annual feline competition that gathers over 100 cats from across the country to determine the Best in Show. Learn about the Cat Show’s history from past judges and returning winners and get up-close to cats of all breeds and backgrounds, from the most illustrious pedigrees to inspiring rescued pets. (Aug. 29 & 30, 10am – 5pm, Enercare Centre)

Exhibition City Walking Tour: Explore the hidden history and architectural legacy of the CNE grounds with the Exhibition City Walking Tour—an immersive, hour-long journey through a space once viewed as a fully functioning “city within a city.” From majestic exhibition halls to everyday amenities like banks, a post office, news department, and even a hospital and social housing, the grounds once featured everything in a thriving urban centre. Today, art galleries, public gathering spaces, and key civic institutions including the fire hall and police station, reflects the Fair’s broader role in shaping Canadian identity.​ (Weekdays 11:30am, excluding Opening Day and Labour Day, Princes’ Gates)

Classic Championship Wrestling: Bring on the nostalgia and rivalry! Classic Championship Wrestling returns to the CNE with special appearances and meet & greet sessions with wrestling stars including Greg “The Hammer” Valentine, Rhyno, Gangrel, Luigi Primo, Briyante RB, Joey Janela, Nova, and Ms. Spicy Sirena Linton. (Daily, Bandshell Park North)

NEW – Canadian Debut Acts on the Spotlight Stage: The CNE’s Spotlight Stage will feature daily performances of dance, music, culture and entertainment from around the world. Among the must-see performers are HARIBOW, a high-energy Double Dutch team from Japan, internationally recognized for their appearances on major Got Talent stages, where they earned standing ovations and a Golden Buzzer. Blending world-class jump rope skills with dance, acrobatics, and theatrical storytelling, they transform Double Dutch into a dynamic performance filled with speed, precision, and powerful synchronization (Aug 21 – 29, Enercare Centre).

HARIBOW, a high-energy Double Dutch team from Japan will be performing in Canada for the first time at the CNE on August 21 & 29.

Spotlight Stage Cont’d: Also making their CNE debut on the Spotlight Stage is OMNIUM, a first of its kind inclusive Circus that is multi-abled and representative. The Canadian premiere of its jaw-dropping show, “I’m Possible,” celebrates diversity and artistry through awe-inspiring Circus arts. The show is led by Malik Paris performing artistic ASL as the first ever Deaf ringmaster, accompanied and voiced by legendary showman Johnathan Lee Iverson, the first African American ringmaster of Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey. (Aug. 30 – Sept. 7, Enercare Centre).

NEW – CNE Drip Merchandise & Coffee Shop: Something EXciting is brewing at the CNE this year! Step into the Music Building and discover, Drip, a new seated café and retail shop. Fuel up with an EXpresso or a fresh brew of Canada’s Fair Blend, while browsing an exciting collection of CNE-inspired merchandise from stylish hoodies to t-shirts featuring nostalgic imagery, and reusable water bottles that help support the CNE Waste diversion program. (Open Daily from 10am – 10pm, closing early on Labour Day, Music Building across from the Kiddie Midway).

CNE Foundation Grand 50/50 Fundraiser: It’s a win-win! The CNE’s Grand 50/50 Fundraiser offers a chance to win big while giving back to the community. This year’s raffle includes a guaranteed minimum jackpot of $250,000, and exciting new Early Bird prizes. Every ticket purchased directly supports the CNE Foundation’s work, including student scholarships, community grants, and the Smiles on Faces Program—helping create memorable experiences for children with critical illnesses and their immediate families with an all-expenses-paid visit to the CNE. 2026 Raffle Tickets are now available online at www.cnef5050.com and at various locations on-site during the fair.

CNE Drag Brunch: Back and better than ever! Get ready for dazzling performances that will serve up laughter, lip-syncs and jaw-dropping glamour at the CNE Drag Brunch, back by popular demand. This year’s Queens include Tynomi Banks, Jada Hudson, Midas, Destiny Doll, and Latin Drag King, Rico Rico. CNE Drag brunch is an enhanced experience and ticketed event. (Aug. 30, Acqua Supper Club, south of Bandshell Park)

Jada Hudson – International drag entertainer and reality star of the new series, “Slaycation,” on CraveTV.
The 147th annual CNE takes place from August 21 to September 7, 2026 at Exhibition Place in Toronto, Canada. Advance Sale tickets are on sale now with savings up to 35% if purchased until August 20 at www.TheEx.com/tickets.

Tickets to see Disney and Pixar’s original animated feature “Cars” in theatres go on sale today as the film’s 20th anniversary celebration continues. Fans can experience the high-octane comedy adventure on the big screen in its original format beginning September 4, 2026.

The special theatrical re-release celebrating the milestone anniversary of “Cars” coincides with “Cars” Lightning McQueen Day, observed annually on 9/5 in honor of Lightning McQueen’s racecar number, #95.

The 20th anniversary of “Cars” is being commemorated throughout the year with a number of themed collaborations and activations, including:

-A “Cars” integration celebrating Route 66’s centennial anniversary including special screenings at the historic Tee-Pee Drive-In and Tulsa Circle Cinema
-A life-size Lightning McQueen and a “Cars” wrapped Mercedes Safety Car at the FORMULA 1 GRAN PREMIO D’ITALIA 2026 at Monza in September, where fans can shop the all-new “Cars Collection for Formula 1”
-Life-size “Cars” sculpts and exhibits at the Beaulieu National Motor Museum in England, the National Automobile Museum in Italy, and the Petersen Automotive Museum and National Automobile Museum in the US
-A Porsche “Sally Special” vehicle touring across the US with stops already in Atlanta, Costa Mesa, Monterey, Los Angeles and New York
-A high-profile activation with NASCAR at the Daytona 500 in February
-An activation with Goodwood’s motorsport and automotive Festival of Speed UK event in July
-A branded simulator experience featuring Lightning McQueen at various events, including in collaboration with Make-A-Wish
-Special “Cars”-themed promotions at the Mundo Pixar Experience
-Key collaborations with General Motors including exclusive, limited-edition artwork and a presence at the D23: Ultimate Disney Fan Event
-Integrations across games and interactive media including Disney Speedstorm, Emoji Blitz, LEGO® DUPLO® and Magic Kingdoms

“Cars” introduces Lightning McQueen (voiced by Owen Wilson), a hotshot rookie race car driven to succeed, who discovers that life is about the journey, not the finish line, when he finds himself unexpectedly detoured in the sleepy Route 66 town of Radiator Springs and meets the town’s offbeat characters including Doc Hudson (voiced by Paul Newman), Mater (voiced by Larry the Cable Guy) and Sally (voiced by Bonnie Hunt). “Cars” is directed by John Lasseter, produced by Darla K. Anderson and features original music by Randy Newman – all three are Academy Award® winners.

It’s that time…Netflix has released the full length trailer of Guy Ritchie’s ‘The Gentlemen Season 2’, launching September 3rd, 2026 on Netflix.

But that’s not all…Netflix can officially confirm the hit series of The Gentlemen will be back for a third season, with Guy Ritchie once again directing.

The trailer for The Gentlemen Season 2 sees Theo James (The Monkey, The White Lotus), Kaya Scodelario (Senna, Crawl), Ray Winstone (Sexy Beast, Nil By Mouth), Joely Richardson (Ballad of Renegade Nell, One Day), and Vinnie Jones (Lock Stock and Two Smoking Barrels, Snatch), Jasmine Blackborow (Legends, Marie Antoinette), Michael Vu (Sumotherhood, In The Grey), Daniel Ings (I Hate Suzie), Harry Goodwins (One Spoon of Chocolate, Sunset Drive), Ruby Sear, Pearce Quigley (The Detectorists, Showtrial) and Giancarlo Esposito (The Residence, Captain America: Brave New World) reprise their roles across eight dramatic episodes from the country piles of England to the majestic Italian lakes. This time ambition can’t be tamed…and there’s all to play for…

Also featuring in the new series are previously announced cast; Hugh Bonneville (I Came By, The Agency), Benjamin Clementine (Dune, Blitz), Benedetta Porcaroli (The Leopard, Amanda), Michele Morrone (Another Simple Favour, The Housemaid), Sergio Castellitto (The Star Maker, Conclave), Amra Mallassi (Dune: Part Two, Hijack), Tyler Conti (Tell Me Everything, Safe), British professional boxer Chris Eubank Jr and TV host, broadcaster and entrepreneur Maya Jama.

Guy Ritchie says: “The ambition of The Gentlemen has accelerated, the world has expanded and the consequences carry weight. A third season felt inevitable, and I’m looking forward to pushing the boundaries of it further.”

About THE GENTLEMEN S2
It’s been one year since Eddie and Susie joined forces to work together in Bobby’s criminal empire overseas. As they drive to expand their enterprise, the decisions Bobby is making seem to be increasingly unsound. Now Eddie and Susie must decide whether to take action or risk losing it all, but unfettered ambition never ends well…

The Gentlemen S1 quickly became a global success when the series landed on services in March 2024, having reached the global Top 10 in over 90 countries and securing the #1 spot in 75. Between 2024-2025, The Gentlemen generated 100M views globally.

Creator: Guy Ritchie
Writers: Guy Ritchie and Matthew Read, with Danielle Ward, John Jackson and Iain Weatherby
Directors: Guy Ritchie, Eran Creevy, Nick Rowland
Executive Producers: Executive Producers: Guy Ritchie, Will Gould, Matthew Read, Simon Crawford Collins, Frith Tiplady, Ivan Atkinson, Jonathan Glickman and Marc Helwig.
Co-Executive Producer: Theo James
Producers: Max Keene and Laura Jackson
Co-Producer: Emily Shapland
Consulting Producer: Eran Creevy
Costume Designer: LouLou Bontemps
Hair & Make-up Designer: Chloe Meddings
Production Designers: Martyn John, James North
Supervising location Manager: Iggy (Ian) Ellis
Casting Directors: Dan Hubbard, Rory Okey
Returning Cast: Theo James, Kaya Scodelario, Daniel Ings, Joely Richardson, Vinnie Jones, Giancarlo Esposito, Michael Vu, Jasmine Blackborow, Harry Goodwins, Pearce Quigley, Ruby Sear, Ray Winstone, Gus Khan
Joining the cast for season 2: Hugh Bonneville, Benjamin Clementine, Benedetta Porcaroli, Michele Morrone, Sergio Castellito, Amra Mallassi,Tyler Conti, Chris Eubank Jr and Maya Jama.

The series is produced by Moonage Pictures for Netflix and Miramax TV.
FORMAT: 8 x 60 minute episodes

ABOUT THE GENTLEMEN S3
Your guess is as good as mine.

Creator: Guy Ritchie
Writers: Guy Ritchie and Matthew Read
Director: Guy Ritchie
Executive Producers: Guy Ritchie, Ivan Atkinson, Matthew Read, Will Gould, Simon Crawford Collins and Frith Tiplady for Moonage Pictures alongside Jonathan Glickman and Alix Jaffe for Miramax TV
The series is produced by Moonage Pictures for Netflix and Miramax TV.
FORMAT: 8 x 60 minute episodes

About Netflix:
Netflix is one of the world’s leading entertainment services offering series, films, games and live programming across a wide variety of genres and languages. Members can play, pause and resume watching as much as they want, anytime, anywhere, and can change their plans at any time.

About Moonage
Moonage Pictures is a UK-based production company founded in 2018 by Will Gould, Matthew Read, and Frith Tiplady, known for creating bold, original content for both domestic and international audiences. Recent hits include The Gentlemen, created and directed by Guy Ritchie, reached the No. 1 position on Netflix’s English-language TV chart, debuting at the top spot globally. The Leopard, the compelling adaptation of Giuseppe Tomasi di Lampedusa’s classic novel co-produced with Indiana Productions, directed by Tom Shankland garnered significant international attention, entering Netflix’s Top 10 in over 30 countries within its first five days of release. The company also produced the BBC and Netflix breakout A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder, based on Holly Jackson’s bestselling novel and starring Emma Myers, topped UK ratings and upon its international release debuted at No. 1 on Netflix’s Global Top 10 English-language TV chart.A second and third series have been produced.

Other acclaimed projects include The Famous Five, co-created by Nicolas Winding Refn and Matthew Read, with its debut episode The Curse of Kirrin Island becoming CBBC’s highest-rated of 2023. Past successes include the genre-bending Netflix series Bodies which achieved the No. 1 position on Netflix’s global English-language TV chart in 2023. The Pursuit of Love, a three-part romantic drama miniseries adapted by Emily Mortimer from Nancy Mitford’s novel, premiered on BBC One and later streamed on Amazon Prime Video in 2021.

Nine months before Canada’s inaugural entry in the Eurovision Song Contest, CBC/Radio-Canada is opening a new chapter in its history by launching a national search for the artist who will represent Canada for the very first time at the prestigious international music competition.

Starting Monday, August 31, 2026 interested Canadian artists will be able to access the CBC/Radio-Canada Eurovision portal at cbc.radio-canada.ca/en/eurovision to learn eligibility and participation requirements. The registration period will end on Wednesday, September 9, 2026.

The Eurovision Song Contest is the largest live music competition in the world. A phenomenon among younger generations, it brings together hundreds of millions of people on television and digital platforms every year. Beyond music, it is also a powerful driver of cultural influence.

Over the decades, Eurovision has helped reveal or propel the careers of artists such as Céline Dion, ABBA, France Gall, Lara Fabian and Måneskin. For Canada, this historic first participation represents a unique opportunity to showcase the richness and diversity of our musical, cultural, and artistic identity, and the exceptional creativity of our artists from coast to coast.

CBC/Radio-Canada’s approach for year one is to first select the artist who will represent Canada. The chosen artist will then collaborate with top music industry talent to create Canada’s Eurovision song and performance.

“The Eurovision Song Contest is the biggest music stage in the world, and we invite artists from across Canada to be part of this remarkable adventure with us. We are seeking a magnetic Canadian performer with a genuine passion for representing Canada and a proven track record of captivating very large live audiences, whether through exceptional vocal power, electrifying stage presence, or truly original artistry,” said Doug Smith, Executive Vice-President of CBC.

CBC/Radio-Canada invites all interested Canadian artists and their representatives to submit their entries on the registration portal between August 31 and September 9. Applicants must be Canadian citizens or permanent residents aged 18 and older. All eligibility and participation requirements will be available on the portal.

Following the submission period, CBC/Radio-Canada will determine a shortlist of finalists representing the rich diversity of Canada’s musical talent. Finalists will be announced this fall.

Canadians will then have their say on which finalist they want to represent Canada in the Eurovision Song Contest through a digital vote. Videos featuring each artist will be posted on the Eurovision Song Contest Canada website. The public vote will then be combined with a review from a music industry jury to determine which finalist will represent Canada in the 2027 Eurovision Song Contest in Bulgaria.

About CBC/Radio-Canada

CBC/Radio-Canada is Canada’s national public broadcaster. Through our mandate to inform, enlighten and entertain, we play a central role in strengthening Canadian culture. As Canada’s trusted news source, we offer a uniquely Canadian perspective on news, current affairs and world affairs. Our distinctively homegrown entertainment and sports programming draws audiences from across the country. Deeply rooted in communities, CBC/Radio-Canada offers diverse content in English, French and eight Indigenous languages: Dëne Sųłıné, Dene Kǝdǝ́, Dene Zhatıé, Eastern Cree, Dinjii Zhuʼ Ginjik, Inuktitut, Inuvialuktun and Tłı̨chǫ. We also deliver content in Spanish, Arabic, Chinese, Punjabi and Tagalog, as well as both official languages, through Radio Canada International (RCI). We are leading the transformation to meet the needs of Canadians in a digital world.

Calling all fall faithfuls: The wait is almost over for the season’s most devoted fans. Starbucks fall menu, including the iconic PSL, returns August 25, 2026, ushering in a lineup of cozy sips, comforting bites and seasonally inspired merchandise.

Here is everything you need to know:

Alongside returning fan favourites like the Pumpkin Spice Latte, Pumpkin Cream Cold Brew, Iced Pumpkin Cream Chai and Pecan beverages, Starbucks is introducing a lineup of new drinks that put a fresh spin on fall’s most beloved flavours, from pumpkin-forward creations to bakery-inspired banana beverages and an unexpected chai-meets-cider twist.

Pumpkin lovers have even more reasons to celebrate this season with three new ways to enjoy the iconic flavour:
-The NEW Iced Pumpkin Cream Shaken Espresso combines Starbucks® Blonde Espresso shaken with brown sugar syrup and cinnamon, served over ice with oat beverage and topped with pumpkin cream cold foam for a sweet and creamy finish.
-The NEW Iced Pumpkin Cream Matcha layers smooth iced matcha with velvety pumpkin cream cold foam, for a vibrant seasonal beverage.
-The NEW Pumpkin Spice Chai features black tea infused with cinnamon and warming spices combined with steamed milk and sweet pumpkin sauce, finished with a dusting of pumpkin spice topping.

Banana meets fall with bakery-inspired flavours:
The NEW Banana Bread Latte is made hot with Starbucks® Blonde Espresso combined with banana and brown sugar syrup and milk. The iced beverage is topped with brown sugar cream cold foam and a sprinkle of cinnamon dolce topping.
The NEW Iced Banana Bread Chai pairs spiced chai with banana syrup, brown sugar cream cold foam and cinnamon dolce topping.

Meet the Unexpected Star of Fall: Iced Chaider:
The NEW Iced Chaider brings together classic fall flavours in a fresh and unexpected twist. Starbucks Chai is combined with vibrant strawberry acai flavours, creating a crisp, refreshing cider-like beverage.
A group of pies on a table

The fall bakery case is getting a seasonal refresh. Returning favourites like the Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffin and Fox Sugar Cookie are joined by Starbucks NEW made-in-Canada Mini Pies and the NEW Hedgehog Cake Pop. Canada is the first market to get a taste of these delicious pies:

-The NEW Mini Apple Crumble Pie 🍎 is filled with northern spy apples and topped with real butter and tasted oats.
-The NEW Mini Pecan Pie 🥧 has a buttery caramelized filling and is topped with whole pecans.
-The NEW Mini Pumpkin Pie 🎃 is made with real pumpkin puree and spices for velvety taste.
-The NEW Hedgehog Cake Pop is an adorable addition to the fall menu, made with vanilla cake and buttercream, dipped in chocolate icing and decorated with chocolate sprinkles.

It wouldn’t be fall without a new merchandise lineup. The PSL Society collection celebrates the spirit of PSL lovers everywhere with new drinkware fit for housing the signature beverage.

This August, Baba will open at 3204 Yonge Street, on the northwest corner of Yonge Street and Woburn Avenue, just steps from Yonge and Lawrence. The new Lawrence Park restaurant will transition from a relaxed daytime café into a lively evening snack bar.

Baba is the first hospitality venture from longtime friends Michael Medeiros and Kevin Chen, whose working relationship began at One Hazelton and continued across Toronto’s hospitality industry. Drawing on their years of experience together, they have created the kind of neighbourhood restaurant they have long envisioned, shaped by their shared approach to food and service. Medeiros will lead the kitchen and back-of-house operations, while Chen will oversee the front-of-house experience.

“Baba,” meaning father, is an homage to the mentors and father figures who helped shape the co-founders’ lives and careers. Their influence can be felt throughout a concept grounded in mentorship, hospitality and a shared respect for the restaurant industry.
That spirit of warmth and familiarity runs throughout the restaurant. Baba has been conceived as a comfortable gathering place: casual enough for a weekday coffee, inviting enough for brunch and energetic enough for dinner and drinks.

“We want Baba to feel familiar from the first visit…a place where people can stop in during the day and return at night for a completely different energy,” said Medeiros. “The concept is personal to us, but we want it to become part of the neighbourhood.”

A Neighbourhood Destination

Baba sits at the meeting point of Lawrence Park’s residential calm and the everyday energy of Yonge Street. Its location at Yonge and Woburn places it within walking distance of the Yonge–Lawrence intersection while maintaining the intimate feel of the surrounding neighbourhood.

The area’s mix of longtime residents, young families, independent businesses and new residential developments provides a natural setting for Baba’s dual identity. During the day, it will offer the ease and familiarity of a local café. In the evening, it will become a spirited dining and cocktail destination, welcoming nearby residents while giving guests from across the city a reason to make the trip north.

At its heart, Baba is intended to be a community-focused place where guests feel included, comfortable and recognized—an establishment where regulars can be known by name.

Café by Day, Snack Bar by Night

The idea for Baba grew from some of Medeiros and Chen’s fondest shared memories: gathering with friends over late-night snacks and spending time exploring their mutual passion for coffee. Those experiences shaped a restaurant designed to serve different purposes throughout the day without losing its sense of warmth or familiarity.

From Monday to Friday, Baba will operate as a laid-back café with a focused brunch menu and fast, attentive service. At night, the room will transition into a high-energy snack bar centred on cocktails, skewers and shareable plates.

Medeiros and Chen describe the culinary program as Toronto-centric: refined comfort food that reflects the city’s multicultural identity by bringing Western and Asian influences together naturally. Early dishes include Mapo tofu and eggs, alongside charcoal-grilled skewers, shareable snacks and a pasta dish. The menu will also showcase Toronto bean-to-bar chocolatier Moakable, with its ethically sourced chocolate featured in a coffee-marinated striploin and a dessert inspired by the brand’s distinctive flavour profiles.

The kitchen is built around a charcoal grill, lending smoke and depth to the evening menu, and a flat-top grill supporting daytime brunch service. Baba’s opening menus are expected to feature approximately 10 brunch dishes and 12 evening items, with dishes evolving seasonally.

Whenever possible, the team will work with reputable local suppliers and producers, drawing on relationships developed throughout the founders’ careers and prioritizing high-quality local ingredients.
Baba is intended to feel polished without being formal: a place for regular visits, spontaneous drinks and easy weeknight dinners, as well as a destination for guests discovering the neighbourhood. Accessibility is central to the concept, with cocktails capped at $20 and the largest plates priced around $40 to $45.

Baba’s cocktail and non-alcoholic beverage menus are being developed by Nick Hao, of Uh bar and formerly of Slice of Life Bar, with thoughtful options for guests who choose not to drink. The daytime coffee program is supported by Toronto’s Library Coffee, an Australian-inspired micro-roaster known for its small-batch roasting, carefully sourced coffees, and approach to showcasing the unique character of every bean through thoughtful brewing. Recently ranked No. 54 on The World’s 100 Best Coffee Shops list,

Library Coffee brings internationally recognized expertise to Baba’s daytime program.

At the centre of the evening experience is an intimate seven-seat bar designed to feel casual and social. Drawing loose inspiration from the warmth and energy of Euro-Mediterranean taverna , it offers a more relaxed interpretation intended to encourage spontaneous visits, conversation and connection.

Timeless Design with a Personal Story

Baba’s interior is envisioned as a timeless and sustainable space, combining dark wood tones with blue-and-white accents and extensive mirrored finishes across its pillars and walls.

The understated palette complements the established elegance of Lawrence Park while giving the room a distinct personality of its own. The design balances polish with warmth, allowing the space to shift naturally from daylight café to animated evening bar.

A former bank vault dating to the 1920s has been thoughtfully incorporated into the restaurant’s design. While the vault will support the practical needs of service, it will also become one of Baba’s most personal spaces: home to an evolving memory wall of disposable-camera photographs capturing the founders’ friends, families and community.

Rather than concealing the building’s past, Baba will give the original vault a new purpose of connecting the history of the space with the relationships and memories behind the restaurant.

Together, these details express the idea at the heart of Baba: a restaurant shaped by memory, mentorship and the people who gather around the table.

With seating for approximately 37 to 40 guests, Baba will maintain an intimate atmosphere. Patio service is expected to follow later in the season.

“Baba is about the people who raised us, guided us and continue to gather around our table,” said Chan. “We’re excited to create that same sense of connection at Yonge and Lawrence.”

Hours of Operation
Monday – Friday | 8:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Saturday | 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Sunday | 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

BritBox has announced casting as filming begins on new detective drama The Detection Club, a 10-part mystery drama from creator Kit Lambert, inspired by the golden age of detective fiction.

Set against a backdrop of literary glamour, social change and deadly intrigue, The Detection Club follows the mysterious society formed by three of Britain’s most celebrated crime writers Agatha Christie, Dorothy L. Sayers and G.K. Chesterton, as they are drawn into a series of real-life murder investigations.

Produced by BBC Studios Drama Productions and filming across the West Midlands, The Detection Club stars Miles Jupp (Belgravia: The Next Chapter, Napoleon) as G.K. Chesterton, Bryony Hannah (Call the Midwife, Rivals) as Agatha Christie, Cara Theobold (Downton Abbey, The Syndicate) as Dorothy L. Sayers with Viraj Juneja (Little English, Get Duked!) as detective D.I. Greenway.

Created for television by Kit Lambert (Father Brown, Cooper & Fry, Whitstable Pearl) and based on an original idea by acclaimed author Simon Brett, the series, set in 1930s London, follows the legendary crime writers as they hone their craft within the hallowed walls of a secret London location. After receiving an invitation that leads them to their first real murder case, our famous trio work together to solve a series of exciting mysteries.

Their amateur sleuthing brings them into the path of D.I. Greenway, an out-of-his-depth young police detective whose determination to prove himself is both helped and hindered by our writers’ extraordinary instincts.

Miles Jupp says: “G.K. Chesterton was one of the great intellects and storytellers of his age. He’s an endlessly intriguing character – as well as a pleasingly eccentric one – and so I’m delighted to be joining The Detection Club. It really ought to be lots of fun.”

Bryony Hannah says: “Agatha Christie is the best-selling novelist of all time; and yet I knew very little about the woman behind the pen. The Detection Club gives us a chance to meet Agatha in a whole new light. I’m so looking forward to exploring her wit, intellect and flaws with such a fab team.”

Cara Theobold says: “Dorothy L. Sayers was razor‑sharp, wonderfully funny and gloriously uncompromising, so the opportunity to bring her to life and inhabit her world is a real thrill. Playing such a pioneering writer, especially alongside Miles and Bryony, is pretty much a dream job.”

Kit Lambert, writer and executive producer, says: “The Detection Club asks, ‘What if the creators of our greatest fictional detectives had the chance to solve murders themselves?’ It is a celebration of three wonderful writers of crime fiction, inspired by their work, their lives, and their friendship. I’m thrilled that we have been able to bring together such an exceptional cast.”

Deborah Sathe, executive producer, says: “It was like the avengers had assembled when Miles Jupp, Bryony Hannah and Cara Theobald brought Kit’s brilliant script to life into our casting room. Neil Irvine (Executive Producer) and I were over the moon to find such brilliant stars to bring a world that has long since fascinated us and fans of crime writing to life. We cannot wait to broadcast this fabulous show to the audience.”

Jon Farrar, Chief Content Officer, Direct to Consumer, BBC Studios says: “The Detection Club is the perfect gift for fans of this iconic crime writing trio whose stories are beloved by BritBox audiences. We know this will add an exciting new dimension to the mystery genre they helped establish, as they band together to solve thrilling new cases, led by the incredible Kit Lambert and this standout cast.”

The Detection Club (10×45) is a BBC Studios Drama Production for BritBox North America and the BBC in the UK and Eire. The commissioner for BritBox North America is Jon Farrar, Chief Content Officer, Direct to Consumer, and Director, BBC iPlayer & Channels, Dan McGolpin and Helen Munson for the BBC. Executive producers are Deborah Sathe, Kit Lambert and Neil Irvine for BBC Studios and Stephen Nye for BritBox. The series producer is Lee Thomas and the script producer is Dawn Coulson-Beckett. Hans Herbots (This Is Not a Murder Mystery, The Serpent) is directing the first two episodes. BBC Studios is handling global sales; further casting and transmission details will be announced in due course.

Notes to Editors:

THE ORIGINAL DETECTION CLUB

The Detection Club was formed in 1930 by a group of British mystery writers and still exists to this day. They meet up several times a year to socialize, compare notes and share ideas.

Historically, the Detection Club not only helped each other with technical aspects of their individual writings, but they also wrote a number of works together, with members of the club contributing one or more chapters in turn.

G.K. Chesterton was the original president from 1930. Dorothy L. Sayers was President of the Detection Club from 1949 until 1957. She was followed by Agatha Christie who held the post until her death in 1976.

LAIKA unveiled the first full trailer for Wildwood, revealing the extraordinary scale, adventure and handcrafted artistry of the studio’s most ambitious film to date.

Directed and produced by Travis Knight (Masters of the Universe, Kubo and the Two Strings) and written by Chris Butler (Masters of the Universe, ParaNorman), Wildwood opens in theatres nationwide on October 23, 2026.

Set just beyond Portland, Oregon, Wildwood begins when headstrong teenager Prue McKeel’s baby brother is abducted by a murder of crows and carried into the Impassable Wilderness — a hidden forest that most people don’t know exists.

Prue follows.

Joined by her loyal but hapless classmate Curtis Mehlberg, she crosses into a world unlike anything she knows: a vast and unpredictable wilderness of talking animals, bandits, ancient powers and rival factions, all caught in a struggle for the future of Wildwood.

As Prue ventures deeper into the forest, what begins as a rescue becomes something much larger. To bring her brother home, she will have to navigate a world with its own histories, loyalties and secrets — and discover why she was drawn there in the first place.

Inspired by Colin Meloy’s acclaimed novel, Wildwood brings an expansive fantasy world to the screen through LAIKA’s singular approach to stop-motion filmmaking. Characters, environments and intricate details are physically crafted and animated by hand, frame by frame, creating a world that feels both fantastical and unmistakably tangible.

Wildwood features a voice cast led by Peyton Elizabeth Lee as Prue McKeel and Jacob Tremblay as Curtis Mehlberg, alongside Academy Award® nominee Carey Mulligan (Shame), Academy Award® winner Mahershala Ali (Moonlight), Academy Award® nominee and Emmy Award® winner Angela Bassett (Black Panther: Wakanda Forever), Awkwafina (Crazy Rich Asians), Jake Johnson (Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse), Charlie Day (The Super Mario Galaxy Movie), Amandla Stenberg (Bodies Bodies Bodies), Jemaine Clement (Avatar: Fire and Ash), Maya Erskine (Mr. & Mrs. Smith), Tantoo Cardinal (Killers of the Flower Moon), Tom Waits (Seven Psychopaths) and Academy Award® nominee Richard E. Grant (Can You Ever Forgive Me?).