Today, Prime Video announced the episode release dates for the third and final season of the global hit series The Summer I Turned Pretty. The highly anticipated 11-episode season will return with two episodes on Wednesday, July 16, 2025, with a new episode debuting weekly until the series finale on Wednesday, September 17, 2025. The series will stream exclusively on Prime Video in over 240 countries and territories worldwide.

Adapted from Jenny Han’s best-selling trilogy, The Summer I Turned Pretty has evolved into a global phenomenon since its debut. The first season premiered in the summer of 2022, becoming the #1 show on Prime Video during its launch weekend. Season Two followed in 2023 and more than doubled the viewership of its predecessor within the first three days.

A heartfelt multigenerational drama, the series explores a poignant love triangle between one girl and two brothers, the complexities of family, and the strength of female friendships. At its core, it’s a coming-of-age story about first love, heartbreak, and the unforgettable magic of a perfect summer.

Season Three is helmed by showrunners Jenny Han and Sarah Kucserka, with both also serving as executive producers alongside Karen Rosenfelt, Paul Lee, Hope Hartman, and Mads Hansen of wiip. The series is produced by Amazon MGM Studios and wiip.

About The Summer I Turned Pretty Season Three

It’s the end of her junior year of college, and Belly’s looking forward to another summer in Cousins with her soulmate, Jeremiah. Her future seems set, until some core-shaking events bring her first love Conrad back into her life. Now on the brink of adulthood, Belly finds herself at a crossroads and must decide which brother has her heart. Summer will never be the same…

Based on the best-selling book trilogy from Jenny Han, The Summer I Turned Pretty is a multigenerational drama centered around a love triangle involving one girl and two brothers. It explores the complex bonds between mothers and their children, the strength of lasting female friendships, and the transformative journey of growing up. At its heart, it’s a coming-of-age tale about first love, first heartbreak, and the unforgettable magic of one perfect summer.

Led by showrunners Jenny Han and Sarah Kucserka. Han, Kucserka, and Karen Rosenfelt serve as executive producers, along with Paul Lee, Hope Hartman, and Mads Hansen for wiip. The series is a co-production of Amazon MGM Studios and wiip.

The Summer I Turned Pretty

Jenny Han is the No. 1 New York Times best-selling author of the To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before and The Summer I Turned Pretty series. Her books have been published in more than 30 languages. For television, she created two new series based on her books—Prime Video’s The Summer I Turned Pretty, which she executive produces and co-showruns, and the Netflix series XO, Kitty, a spinoff of the To All the Boys universe, which she also executive produces. For film, she executive produced all three films in Netflix’s global hit To All the Boys trilogy. Han lives in Brooklyn, New York.

About Prime Video

Prime Video is a one-stop entertainment destination offering customers a vast collection of premium programming in one application available across thousands of devices. On Prime Video, customers can find their favourite movies, series, documentaries, and live sports, including Prime Monday Night Hockey – also Amazon MGM Studios-produced series and movies Fallout, The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power, Reacher, The Boys, and Roadhouse; licensed fan favourite Vampire Diaries; exclusive entertainment such as Prime Monday Night Hockey, ONE Championship; and programming from channels such as Sportsnet, Paramount+, Crave, Citytv+, STARZ, AMC+, Super Channel, BritBox, Hayu, STACKTV, a multi-channel service featuring 16 top-tier networks (Global, Food Network Canada, HGTV Canada, W Network, The HISTORY® Channel, Adult Swim, Lifetime, Slice, Showcase, National Geographic, Cartoon Network, Treehouse, YTV, Disney Channel, Disney Junior and Disney XD), via Prime Video Channels add-on subscriptions. Prime Video is one benefit among many that provides savings, convenience, and entertainment as part of the Prime membership. All customers, regardless of whether they have a Prime membership or not, can rent or buy titles, including blockbusters such as Barbie and Oppenheimer, via the Prime Video Store. Customers can also go behind the scenes of their favourite movies and series with exclusive X-Ray access. For more info visit www.primevideo.com

HAPPY GILMORE 2 arrives on Netflix July 25, 2025. Today we get a new look at the Artwork!

DIRECTOR: Kyle Newacheck
WRITERS: Tim Herlihy & Adam Sandler
PRODUCERS: Adam Sandler, Tim Herlihy, Jack Giarraputo, Robert Simonds
EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS: Judit Maull, Kevin Grady, Dennis Dugan, Barry Bernardi, David Bausch, Dan Bulla
CAST: Adam Sandler, Julie Bowen, Chris McDonald, Benny Safdie, Ben Stiller, Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio, John Daly, Haley Joel Osment, Jackie Sandler, Sadie Sandler, Sunny Sandler, Maxwell Jacob Friedman, Philip Schneider, Ethan Cutkosky, Conor Sherry, Kevin Nealon, Lavell Crawford, Kym Whitley, John Farley, Eric André, Martin Herlihy, Margaret Qualley, Keegan Bradley, Bryson DeChambeau, Tony Finau, Rickie Fowler, Brooks Koepka, Rory McIlroy, Collin Morikawa, Jack Nicklaus, Xander Schauffele, Scottie Scheffler, Jordan Spieth, Justin Thomas, Bubba Watson, Will Zalatoris, Verne Lundquist, Austin Post, Marcello Hernandez, Travis Kelce, Eminem, Blake Clark, Oliver Hudson, Reggie Bush, Nikki Garcia, Becky Lynch, Tim Herlihy, Nelly Korda, Nancy Lopez, Boban Mfarjanovic, Paige Spiranac, Dan Patrick, Stephen A. Smith, Ken Jennings, Cam’ron, Scott Mescudi

LOGLINE: Happy Gilmore returns!

Frozen: The Hit Broadway Musical is now streaming exclusively on Disney+. Captured live onstage at the world-famous Theatre Royal Drury Lane in London’s legendary West End, this spectacular stage production features Samantha Barks as Elsa, Laura Dawkes as Anna and the cast of the smash London production who bring the beloved tale of sisterhood, bravery, and self-discovery to life in a new breathtaking way.

In Frozen: The Hit Broadway Musical, Queen Elsa’s hidden powers plunge Arendelle into an eternal winter and her sister Anna sets out to find her and save the kingdom. As the storm rages on, both sisters must learn that only an act of true love can thaw a frozen heart. This is the story you know and love as you’ve never seen it before.

With 12 new songs written just for the stage by Academy Award® winners Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez, plus fan-favourite classics like “For the First Time in Forever,” “Do You Want to Build a Snowman?” and the global anthem “Let It Go,” the musical delivers the true magic of the film, along with a few surprises audiences will have to see to believe. Additionally, Oscar-winning Frozen director and writer Jennifer Lee wrote the book for Frozen: The Hit Broadway Musical.

The release of the Broadway adaptation expands the ever-growing Frozen universe, offering fans yet another way to experience the heartfelt wonder of Anna, Elsa, Olaf, and friends. During their theatrical run, Frozen and Frozen 2 earned over $1.2 billion and $1.4 billion in the global box office, respectively, with each ranking among the highest-grossing animated films of all time. Both films have captivated audiences with their unforgettable characters and soundtracks, shattered records upon release, and reinforced Frozen as one of Disney’s most iconic and cherished franchises. From the two original animated movies to the behind-the-scenes documentary Into the Unknown: Making Frozen 2 – as well as shorts like Once Upon a Snowman and sing-along movies for the whole family – Disney+ remains the ultimate destination for all things Frozen. Now, subscribers can step into the story they love that’s more dazzling, musical, and magical than ever!

FROZEN: THE BROADWAY MUSICAL – CAST The principal cast includes Samantha Barks (Elsa), Laura Dawkes (Anna), Craig Gallivan (Olaf), Jammy Kasongo (Kristoff), Oliver Ormson (Hans), Richard Frame (Weselton), Ashley Birchall (Sven), Mikayla Jade (Sven), Martha Bailey Vine (Young Anna), Elizabeth Lyons (Young Elsa), Ben Irish (Pabbie), Lizzy-Rose Esin-Kelly (Bulda), Jak Skelly (Oaken/Bishop), Jacqui Sanchez (Queen Iduna) and Ashley J Daniels (King Agnarr).

The ensemble features Rhianne Alleyne, Marianne Bardgett, Rebecca Botterill, Oliver Brenin, Gabrielle Cocca, Maddy Collings, Laura Emmitt, Wren Erskine, Jemal Felix, Jordan Fox, Molly Francis, Matt Gillett, Dominic Adam Griffin, Justin-Lee Jones, Azaelea Zona Omar Harris, George Hinson, Ben Irish, Aoife Kenny, Jordan Livesey, Jonathan Milton, Phoebe Penfold, Jacqui Sanchez, Isabella Glanznig, Harriet Samuels, Santos, Jak Skelly, Aanya Shah, Tabitha Storton, Caitlin Tipping, Rodney Vubya, Ed Wade and Anna Woodside.

ABOUT DISNEY+

Disney+ is the dedicated streaming home for movies and shows from Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, and National Geographic, along with The Simpsons and much more. In Canada, it also includes the general entertainment content brand, Star. The flagship direct-to-consumer streaming service from The Walt Disney Company, Disney+ offers an unmatched collection of exclusive originals, including feature-length films, next day TV, documentaries, live-action and animated series, short-form content, and live events. With unprecedented access to Disney’s long history of incredible film and television entertainment, Disney+ is also the exclusive streaming home for the newest releases from The Walt Disney Studios. For more, visit disneyplus.com, or find the Disney+ app on most mobile and connected TV devices.

In a unique fusion of rock legend and craft brewing artistry, independent Canadian brewery Blood Brothers Brewery have partnered with Metallica to launch “Until It Sips,” a commemorative beer celebrating the remastered release of their pivotal 1996 album, Load. Dry hopped with Citra, Simcoe, and Cascade, “Until It Sips” is a full-flavoured, easy-drinking pale that boasts a vast bouquet of tropical fruit and citrus aromas, all while utilizing choice hops properties to keep bitterness low. This special brew will be available starting June 19th, just days after the remastered album’s release on June 13th. 10% of all proceeds from “Until It Sips” will directly benefit Metallica’s All Within My Hands foundation.

Load, originally released on June 4, 1996, marked a bold stylistic evolution for Metallica, shifting towards a more hard rock sound. The album was a commercial powerhouse, debuting at number one on the Billboard 200 and selling 680,000 units in its first week, ultimately achieving 5x platinum status. Its enduring significance lies in its exploration of personal struggle, notably in the lead single “Until It Sleeps,” which inspired the beer’s name.

The remastered Load edition, overseen by Greg Fidelman and Reuben Cohen, features newly remastered original tracks alongside a treasure trove of previously unreleased demos, rough mixes, and live recordings. The deluxe box set alone boasts over 200 unreleased tracks, and for the first time ever, the original extended version of “The Outlaw Torn” is included. The album is available in multiple formats, including CD, 3CD, 2LP, a comprehensive box set, cassette, and digital.

To offer fans an exclusive glimpse into the remastered experience, Metallica guitarist Kirk Hammett personally unboxes the Load Remastered Deluxe Box Set in a special video. This video is easily accessible via a unique QR code printed directly on every “Until It Sips” beer label, transforming the physical product into an interactive gateway to digital content. Fans can scan the QR code to instantly access the video here.

This collaboration is a toast to legacy, innovation, and community, inviting fans and enthusiasts to engage with both the remastered Load album and the “Until It Sips” beer as a celebration of music, craft, and giving back.

Christmas in July movies air every night of the month at 8 p.m. ET on SUPER CHANNEL Heart & Home, among other highlights for the month ahead!

MOVIES

Bring the Holidays to your patio this summer with Christmas in July! Super Channel Heart & Home brings a fan favourite Christmas movie every night this month at 8 p.m. ET, including Super Channel favourites A Royal Christmas Ballet and The Jingle Bell Jubilee starring Jonathan Stoddard, Brittany Underwood and Erin Agostino. For more featured programming, click HERE.

A Royal Christmas Ballet *Super Channel Heart & Home
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Premiere: Thursday, July 3 at 8 p.m. ET / Available on Demand now

A retired ballerina finds unexpected romance while working with a visiting team of royal ambassadors to stage the holiday seasons’ performance of The Nutcracker. Starring Jonathan Stoddard, Brittany Underwood.

The Jingle Bell Jubilee *Super Channel Heart & Home
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Premiere: Sunday, July 6 at 8 p.m. ET / Available on Demand now

A city manager recruits the help of a childhood friend to save his town’s Christmas charity event, while she attempts to set him up with her close friend. Starring Erin Agostino, Marshall Williams.

Please, After You *Super Channel Fuse Original | Premiere (Dramady)
Friday, July 11 at 9 p.m. ET / Available On Demand same day

Ali’s life in Canada as a newcomer is shaken when his naive cousin Omid arrives unexpectedly from overseas. His arrival sets off a tide of misadventures threatening to cost him his cherished ambitions and driving him to wits end. Starring Sammy Azero, Neema Nazeri, Juno Rinaldi.

DOCUMENTARIES

Digital Tsunami: Big Tech, Big AI, Big Brother *Super Channel Quest Original | Premiere
Premiere: Thursday, July 17 at 9 p.m. ET / Available On Demand July 18
Digital Tsunami: Big Tech, Big AI, Big Brother takes viewers into the darker side of our digital lives, focusing on the impact of social media, surveillance capitalism, and the rise of artificial intelligence. The documentary examines how these technologies are reshaping society and what steps can be taken to reclaim our future, drawing on commentary from leading thinkers like Ron Deibert (Citizen Lab), Sherry Turkle (MIT), and Douglas Rushkoff (CUNY). It also draws on the media ecology theories of Marshall McLuhan and highlights the urgent need for regulation and reform in the face of the digital revolution.

Missing From Fire Trail Road *Super Channel Fuse | Premiere
Premiere: Friday, July 25 at 9 p.m. ET/ Available On Demand same day

A documentary detailing the case of Mary Ellen Johnson-Davis, a Native-American woman who disappeared in 2020. Her story exposes how hundreds of Indigenous women continue to go missing in the US, perpetuating trans-generational trauma on Indian reservations. Directed and written by Sabrina Tassel (The State of Texas vs Melissa).

SERIES

Alien Corridors *Super Channel Quest Original I UFO Day Special
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Premiere: Wednesday July 2 at 9 pm / Available on Demand same day

In honour of UFO day, Super Channel Quest delivers viewers an extra episode of Season 1 of Alien Corridors, which examines the world’s hotspots of intergalactic visitation and attempts to explain what extraterrestrial life is doing here. With mounting evidence that aliens exist, the compelling clues and testimonies that support this claim often come from the same sites on our planet. Alien Corridors seeks to answer why certain locations have become extraterrestrial hotspots, with each episode investigating a unique place and phenomenon.

CBC is offering a full-day of original programming on Tuesday, July 1, inviting audiences across the country to celebrate Canada Day 2025 together on all platforms.

CBC News will provide live coverage from locations across the country beginning at 6 a.m. ET, connecting and reflecting the spirit of the day from coast to coast to coast. The primetime schedule includes CANADA’S WALK OF FAME 2025, featuring the 2025 induction gala with performances and tributes celebrating and honouring Canada’s great achievers. The day culminates with live concert special CELEBRATING OUR CANADA, LOUD AND PROUD, from LeBreton Flats Park in Ottawa with host Isabelle Racicot and featuring performances by Sarah McLachlan, Cœur de pirate, Aasiva, Josh Ross, Tom Cochrane, Mitsou, Amanda Marshall, Roch Voisine and Randy Bachman, among others.

CBC’s Canada Day programming will be available on CBC TV, CBC News Network, CBC Gem, CBC Radio, CBC Music, the CBC News YouTube Channel and CBC News streaming channels.

CBC also kicks off It’s a Canada Thing Summer Tour in four cities on July 1. Canadians are invited to join CBC to celebrate in-person at colourful pop-up kiosks at The Forks in Winnipeg, Wascana Park in Regina, Chinguacousy Park in Brampton, and Pier 21 in Halifax, where they can share what living in this country means to them, test their knowledge of “Canada Things,” and win fun CBC prizes.

CBC’s Canada Day lineup starts at 6 a.m. ET on CBC News Network and CBC streaming platforms (beginning at 8 a.m. ET on CBC TV) with Heather Hiscox live from Charlottetown, PEI, before shifting to Adrienne Arsenault live in Ottawa beginning at 10 a.m. ET, showcasing the July 1 program from LeBreton Flats Park with reporters and special guests. The day continues at 2 p.m. ET with CALL IN CANADA, a live Canada Day call-in show hosted by Saroja Coelho and offering Canadians the opportunity to share their thoughts on what it means to be Canadian in 2025, before David Common and Aarti Pole take over at 4 p.m. ET to connect with Canadians celebrating across the country.

At 7 p.m. (8 AT, 8:30 NT) on CBC TV and CBC Gem, audiences are invited to catch all the highlights from the CANADA’S WALK OF FAME 2025 Induction Gala, where nine extraordinary Canadians have earned their place on Canada’s Walk of Fame. Recorded from the Metro Toronto Convention Centre in Toronto and hosted by Arisa Cox and Madison Tevlin, this year’s CANADA’S WALK OF FAME 2025 Induction Gala shines a spotlight on remarkable Canadians whose achievements have made a lasting impact. The 2025 inductees are:

Five-time JUNO Award-winning “First Lady of Guitar” Liona Boyd;

Pioneering cardiovascular surgeon Dr. Tirone David;

Acclaimed filmmaker and director Shawn Levy;

Champion of children’s wellness on the frontlines of global crises Samantha Nutt;

Multi-platinum, diamond-selling band Our Lady Peace;

Founder of the world’s leading luxury hotel brand Four Seasons, Isadore Sharp;

Celebrating 50 years as a powerhouse of Canadian and global entertainment the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF);

One of Canada’s greatest golfers Mike Weir;

Award-winning actress, producer and advocate Tonya Williams.

The CBC broadcast of CANADA’S WALK OF FAME 2025 will also feature performances by Our Lady Peace, Sam Roberts, The Tenors and a tribute to Liona Boyd as well as appearances from Tom Cochrane, K.C. Collins, Chantal Kreviazuk, Deepa Mehta, Julie Nesrallah, George Stroumboulopoulos and more.

At 7 p.m. ET on CBC News Network, CBC Gem and CBC News digital and streaming platforms, the special concert pre-show hosted by Adrienne Arsenault with Elamin Abdelmahmoud will feature interviews with performers and highlight how Canadians from coast to coast to coast are standing up for Canada.

Beginning at 8 p.m. (9 AT, 9:30 NT) across all CBC platforms and live from Ottawa with host Isabelle Racicot, concert special CELEBRATING OUR CANADA, LOUD AND PROUD will feature memorable performances from across the country. Canadian artists and special guests include: Sarah McLachlan, Cœur de pirate, Aasiva, Josh Ross, Tom Cochrane, Mitsou, Amanda Marshall, Roch Voisine, Randy Bachman, Édith Butler, TALK, Dumas & Ivan Boivin-Flamand, Fredz, Muzion, Billie du Page, Morgan Grace, with Blue Rodeo (Summerside), Alex Wells (Vancouver), Dear Rouge (Vancouver), Crook the Kid (Yellowknife), Brenda Montana (Yellowknife), and special guests Jeff Douglas, Katherine Levac, Les Sœurs Bégin and Enola Bedard. Fireworks will provide the grand finale for the day, lighting up the Ottawa-Gatineau sky.

On CBC Radio, Caroline Hillier hosts THIS IS CANADA beginning at 6 a.m. (6:30 NT), celebrating the remarkable people that call Canada home, and what it means to be part of this country. Live coverage begins at 11 a.m. ET from LeBreton Flats Park with hosts Piya Chattopadhyay and Elamin Abdelmahmoud, followed by the Canada Day call-in show, CALL IN CANADA, hosted by Saroja Coelho at 2 p.m. ET, and live coverage of the CELEBRATING OUR CANADA, LOUD AND PROUD concert from 8-10 p.m. (9 AT, 9:30 NT) hosted by Damhnait Doyle.

On CBC Music, MORNINGS host Damhnait Doyle will throw an all-Canadian dance party, Julie Nesrallah will present the very best in Canadian classical music on TEMPO, ABOUT TIME’s Tom Allen will share music by composers from every province and territory, DRIVE with host Rich Terfry will feature a special all-Canadian road trip playlist and THE BLOCK with Angeline Tetteh-Wayoe will be playing music from Canadian Black and Indigenous artists. On CBCMusic.ca, Canada Day coverage will include 10 Songs with Surprising Canadian Connections (June 26) and What’s the Perfect Canadian Song? Canadian Musicians weigh in with their picks (June 30).

The CBC COMEDY and MURDOCH MYSTERIES FAST channels will also be marking Canada Day with special programming. From June 27 through July 1, the MURDOCH MYSTERIES channel will be highlighting episodes of the long-running drama series that feature real-life historic Canadians. CBC COMEDY will be offering a SCHITT’S CREEK marathon from June 27 through June 30, followed by a STILL STANDING west-coast-to-east-coast marathon on Canada Day, with episodes showcasing the beauty of Canada and the hidden comedy found in its small towns.

Academy Award winner Kathryn Bigelow is back with A HOUSE OF DYNAMITE. Today we got the title reveal for the Netflix release.

Logline | When a single, unattributed missile is launched at the United States, a race begins to determine who is responsible and how to respond.

A HOUSE OF DYNAMITE
Directed By: Kathryn Bigelow
Written By: Noah Oppenheim
Produced By: Greg Shapiro, p.g.a., Kathryn Bigelow, p.g.a., Noah Oppenheim, p.g.a.
Executive Producers: Brian Bell, Sarah Bremner
Director of Photography: Barry Ackroyd, BSC
Production Designer: Jeremy Hindle
Costume Designer: Sarah Edwards
Editor: Kirk Baxter, A.C.E.
Music By: Volker Bertelmann
Sound Design By: Paul N. J. Ottosson
Co-Producers: Jeremy Hindle, Sumaiya Kaveh
Casting By: Susanne Scheel
Cast: Idris Elba, Rebecca Ferguson, Gabriel Basso, Jared Harris, Tracy Letts, Anthony Ramos, Moses Ingram, Jonah Hauer-King, with Greta Lee, and Jason Clarke. Also starring Malachi Beasley, Brian Tee, Brittany O’Grady, Gbenga Akinnagbe, Willa Fitzgerald, Renée Elise Goldsberry, Kyle Allen, Kaitlyn Dever.

Award-winning comedy entertainment studio and 360-degree brand marketing leader New Metric Media, in association with Bay Mills Studios, is excited to announce that new original comedic miniseries HATE THE PLAYER: THE BEN JOHNSON STORY is off the blocks and running. Anthem Sports & Entertainment’s linear network GameTV has commissioned the six-episode series and will be its exclusive cable home in Canada, while Paramount+ in Canada, which developed the series with New Metric, will be its exclusive streaming platform in the country. Shamier Anderson (John Wick 4, Invasion – seen above) stars as Ben Johnson and will also serve as an Executive Producer for Bay Mills Studios.

HATE THE PLAYER: THE BEN JOHNSON STORY is Canadian sprinter Johnson’s definitely-not-biased account of the doping controversy that rocked the 1988 Olympics when he tested positive for banned steroid use, going from hero to zero in 9.79 seconds in what some called “The Dirtiest Race in History”. The series takes a revealing and satirical look at the events surrounding the legendary race and the scandal behind the scandal. New Metric Media identified and put the project together, entering into development on the series with Paramount+ in Canada in 2023.

The series is created by BAFTA-winning and Emmy-nominated writer Anthony Q. Farrell (The Office, Shelved, Run the Burbs), who serves as showrunner and Executive Producer. New Metric Media CEO Mark Montefiore (Letterkenny, Shoresy, Children Ruin Everything) and director R.T. Thorne will also executive produce, alongside Anderson and Stephan James for Bay Mills Studio. Lana Maclin and Max Wolfond serve as Producer and Supervising Producer, respectively, for New Metric. Thorne (The Porter) and Cory Bowles (Trailer Park Boys) are set to direct.

Series star Shamier Anderson can currently be seen in the massively successful John Wick 4, as well as Simon Kinberg’s Invasion on AppleTV+, which will launch its third season later this year. He also starred opposite Paul Walter Hauser in IFC Films’ The Luckiest Man in America, which premiered at TIFF 2024.

“Everyone thinks they know the story of Ben Johnson and the scandal that has followed him since the 1988 Olympics, but they won’t know what hit them with HATE THE PLAYER,” said Shamier Anderson. “For me, this hits differently. I grew up in Scarborough, where Ben trained, where his name still echoes. He was a hometown legend. Yes complicated, but also someone people rooted for. Being able to step into his shoes, especially with a lens that blends comedy and Ben’s point of view, means a lot. And getting to do it alongside New Metric Media, who’ve been killing it in comedy, is a real honour, not just as an actor, but as an executive producer with my company, Bay Mills Studios.”

Anderson is represented by OAZ, Mosaic, CAA and Jackoway Austen Tyerman. Farrell is represented by Sheree Guitar Entertainment, Ambition Talent and Jonathan Shikora (LGN Law).

“From the outset, we knew two things to be true. One, people knew what Ben Johnson did to the world, but not what the world did to Ben Johnson. And two, if we were lucky enough to tell this story, that Shamier Anderson had to play Ben. Full stop,” said New Metric Media CEO Mark Montefiore. “Anthony’s take on the story is inventive, hilarious, completely irreverent and we are proud to be working with GameTV and Paramount+, who have shown nothing but giant cajónes in supporting this project.”

“This marks an exciting milestone for GameTV, giving us the unique opportunity to present a major original Canadian program offering on our network,” said Maria Donatelli, Vice President of Programming, GameTV. “HATE THE PLAYER embodies the bold, genre-busting storytelling we’re proud to champion. It’s a fearless, fast-paced comedy that dares to reimagine a moment in Canadian sports history with sharp wit and wild energy, we look forward to sharing it with our viewers.”

“From announcing the development of New Metric’s HATE THE PLAYER at Banff in 2023 to now partnering with Anthem Sports & Entertainment’s GameTV for the greenlight, we’re excited to see this bold, comedic take on an iconic Canadian story move to production,” said Vanessa Case, Vice President of Content at Paramount+ and Pluto TV Canada. “Paramount+ is proud to have championed this project from the start, and this collaboration marks an exciting and innovative model for us — a streamer joining forces with a linear broadcaster to deliver compelling Canadian content to even broader audiences and providing another sustainable model for the Canadian production community.”

Set to debut on GameTV and Paramount+ in Canada simultaneously in early 2026, HATE THE PLAYER: THE BEN JOHNSON STORY is being produced with participation from Ben Johnson and is inspired by extensive research conducted by Canadian author and journalist, Mary Ormsby. Principal photography begins on June 20, 2025, at Dark Slope Studios in Toronto. New Metric Media is distributing the miniseries internationally.

Saddle up for heartfelt storytelling, sweeping landscapes, and a fresh take on stories rooted in faith, family and the strength found in unity when Crossroad Springs makes its series debut on Super Channel Heart & Home on Sunday, September 7, 2025 at 8 PM ET.

This moving new six-part hour-long drama is built on the simple but powerful idea that the end of one road can lead to something greater. Crossroad Springs explores the journey of the Hamilton family facing a pivotal turning point and a town becoming a symbol of resilience, purpose, and hope.

Featuring a stellar ensemble cast beloved by Canadian audiences, the series stars Jonathan Stoddard (A Royal Christmas Ballet), Emily Alalato (Christmas In Maple Hills), Shaun Johnston (Heartland), Kate Drummond (Heartland/Wynona Earp), Brittany Underwood (A Royal Christmas Ballet), Jesse Hutch (A Little Women’s Christmas), Jon McLaren (“When Hope Calls”), Erin Agostino (The Jingle Bell Jubilee), and Franco Lo Presti (Bad Blood).

Crossroad Springs follows adult siblings James (Stoddard) and Janet (Alatalo) Hamilton and their aging family members, dad, Willis (Johnston), and Aunt Amy (Drummond), who are eking out a living on Hamilton Ranch with financial hardships and staffing shortages. James, a pastor in Chicago, and Janet, an ER doctor in a neighboring town, feel called to return home to help the family. Once there, the siblings encounter the son of the owner of the neighboring farm, Daniel Newman (Hutch), who are all wary of each other due to a generational feud between the families. As he settles into his new day-to-day life on the farm, James begins to realize there are no places to worship on the thousands of acres of farms. There, in the environment of come-as-you-are vibes, barns, rodeo arenas, even outdoors under clear night skies, James starts a cowboy church right there in the place where faith, family, and ranch life go hand in hand.

“We’re thrilled to bring Crossroad Springs to Super Channel Heart & Home,” says Don McDonald, President & CEO at Super Channel. “This beautifully told drama fits perfectly alongside beloved series like When Hope Calls and When Calls the Heart. With its strong sense of place, emotional authenticity, and focus on family, faith, and community, Crossroad Springs delivers the kind of uplifting storytelling our viewers connect with and continue to seek out.”

Crossroad Springs” is produced by Brain Power Studio in association with Nicely Entertainment. Executive Produced by Beth Stevenson and Nacey Yeaman. Produced by Jessica Reis. Directed by Marco Deufemia and written by Paula Tiberius.

Kevito Group, owner and master franchisee of Chatime and Bake Code in Canada, today announced the appointment of Trinh Tham (above) as Chief Executive Officer for Chatime & Bake Code, effective immediately. Company co-founders Kenton Chan and Thomas Wong will continue to lead new business development and strategic growth initiatives, advancing their vision of introducing innovative culinary experiences to the Canadian market. Recognized as industry pioneers, Chan and Wong brought Chatime to Canada in 2011, launching the country’s first global bubble tea chain. Under their leadership, Chatime has expanded to over 100 locations nationwide, becoming one of Canada’s largest and fastest-growing bubble tea franchises.

With more than 25 years of senior leadership experience at iconic Canadian brands including Tim Hortons, Loblaws, Sobeys and Harry Rosen, Tham has earned a reputation for building high‐performance

teams and delivering breakthrough consumer experiences. Her appointment signals Kevito Group’s commitment to accelerating menu innovation, strengthening its national franchise system and elevating the customer journey across all touchpoints.

“Trinh is a results-driven leader with a clear vision for the future of Chatime and Bake Code,” said Kenton Chan, Co-Founder, Kevito Group. “Her deep experience in brand building, operational excellence, and digital transformation – combined with an unwavering focus on innovation and franchisee success – makes her the right person to lead us into this next phase of growth. We’re excited for what’s ahead.”

Under Tham’s leadership, Kevito Group will continue its category-defining product innovation programs, responsible for fan favourites such as Chatime’s Brown Sugar Pearl Crema Milk Tea and Bake Code’s Molten Salted Egg Croissant, to bring even more seasonal beverages and globally inspired flavours to market at an accelerated pace. This includes sourcing high-quality ingredients, such as premium-grade matcha from various regions across Japan, to ensure every product meets the brand’s uncompromising standards for taste and consistency.

Tham will also lead efforts to enhance support for franchise partners, focusing on training, marketing tools, and operational guidance that align with Kevito Group’s standards and growth ambitions.

Recognizing that today’s guests crave both convenience and connection, Kevito Group plans to evolve its customer engagement strategy by improving service consistency, enhancing its newly re-launched loyalty program to deliver more value back to customers, and refining store design and branding to reflect its Asian roots and relevance to Canadian communities.

“Chatime has helped expand Asian food culture through bubble tea in Canada, and I believe we’re just getting started,” said Trinh Tham, CEO, Chatime and Bake Code. “There’s an exciting opportunity to continue redefining what modern Asian beverage and food experiences can look like. I’m thrilled to work alongside our passionate team and entrepreneurial franchise partners to create memorable, modern experiences that reflect the richness of our brand and the communities we serve.”

About Kevito Group

Founded in 2011, Kevito Group is a Toronto-based leader in the Canadian quick-serve restaurant (QSR) industry. The company operates a diverse portfolio of brands including Chatime Canada, Bake Code Bakery & Cafe, and Atealier by Chatime, with a combined footprint of 100 locations nationwide. Kevito Group is dedicated to delivering exceptional dining experiences by blending Asian-inspired flavours with innovative operational strategies. For more information about Kevito Group and its portfolio of brands, please visit https://kevitogroup.com/

For more information, visit www.kevitogroup.com or follow @ChatimeCanada and @BakeCode on social media.