#FIRSTLOOK: BELL MEDIA ANNOUNCE 2025/2026 ENGLISH AND FRENCH-LANGUAGE ORIGINAL CONTENT AT UPFRONT

Bell Media unveiled its 2025/26 lineup of English and French-language original content today, featuring a total of 116 titles of premium original content and documentaries. The exciting slate showcases a diverse array of Canadian stories, crafted by renowned talent and established creatives. As Bell Media continues to produce globally relevant, profitable original content, the slate is expected to grow with additional titles to be announced.

“Bell Media’s 2025/26 programming slate demonstrates our ongoing investment in Canadian content, as well as our commitment to collaborating with the country’s most creative minds,” said Sean Cohan, President, Bell Media. “We strive to push the boundaries and deliver compelling stories that transcend borders and platforms. Alongside our world-class production partners, we are solidifying Bell Media’s place as a digital media and content powerhouse.”

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Among today’s announcements:

Crave confirms six-episode order for its steamy romance HEATED RIVALRY, based on the best-selling novel by Rachel Reid, and from executive producer Jacob Tierney; the series is now in production in Toronto, Hamilton, Guelph, and Muskoka, and stars Hudson Williams and Connor Storrie as Shane Hollander and Ilya Rozanov, along with François Arnaud, Robbie GK, Sophie Nélisse, Ksenia Daniela Kharlamova, Dylan Walsh and Christina Chang.

The first project with Elliot Page’s PAGEBOY Productions, who recently partnered with Bell Media on a co-development deal, is SLO PITCH, a comedy series from Shaftesbury for CTV and Crave. The series is created by J Stevens, Karen Knox, and Gwenlyn Cumyn and developed for television by Katie Ford and Jane Cooper Ford.

Jared Keeso’s next highly-anticipated untitled Crave Original series, produced by New Metric Media, starts production later this fall and is set to premiere in 2026.

The first title from Bell Media’s co-development deal with Tom Green is the Crave Original interview series TOM GREEN’S FUNNY FARM, a high-energy show where the legendary comedian engages guests in extended, magazine-style interviews from his farm in rural Ontario.

Bell Media joins Fremantle on the return of beloved series MATCH GAME, hosted by Canadian legend Martin Short and filming in Montréal this summer.

ANNA PIGEON is announced as Bell Media’s first co-commission with Versant’s USA Network, alongside Cineflix Studios, December Films, and Seven24 Films; based on the bestselling novels by Nevada Barr, the series is a character-driven, modern procedural about a ranger who solves crimes in America’s national parks, from award-winning Canadian showrunner Morwyn Brebner.

Canadian culinary experts Mary Berg, Hugh Acheson, and Craig Wong revealed as judges for new season of MASTERCHEF CANADA, coming to CTV.

From Scott Brothers Entertainment, Crave greenlights new unscripted, competition series MAKE YOURSELF OVER, that sees contestants attempt to create iconic looks, flipping the makeover format on its head.

Fashion designer, advocate, and author Aurora James, and Toronto-based fashion designer Spencer Badu announced as mentor and judge for the upcoming Crave Original series PROJECT RUNWAY CANADA, joining host/judge Coco Rocha and judge Jeanne Beker.

Newly announced Crave Original series include: TEMPTATION UNDER THE SUN, an English spin-off of Québec hit series OD: TENTATIONS AU SOLEIL; HOCKEY FANATICS hosted by Dave Foley as he gets up close and personal with celebrity hockey fans including Mike Myers, Jason Priestley, and Wynonna Judd; SIGIL, a fantasy-horror drama from executive producers Devery Jacobs, Lilly Wachowski, and OSCAR-nominated filmmaker Chris Lavis; drama series SEOUL PALACE, inspired by the history of Lee’s Palace, the legendary Toronto club and concert hall; and more.

Six new made-for-television films as part of Bell Media’s deal with Harlequin Studios have been announced, with films including SAVVY SHELDON FEELS GOOD AS HELL featuring Amber Riley.

Crave announces new true-crime docuseries which take viewers inside the infamous cases of Christine Jessop, Russell Williams, and more, and the story behind the original Mennonite mob, plus two new instalments of KINGS OF COKE.

Crave expands its French and subtitled scripted content with previously announced new originals BON COP BAD COP,DÉRIVE, ILS VÉCURENT HEUREUX, JE TE TIENS, LES CRUES and a second season renewal of award-winning EMPATHIE. In addition many more new reality such as long-awaited return of OD: TENTATIONS AU SOLEIL and VIE$ DE RÈVE.

Crave renews hit original comedies LATE BLOOMER (Season 3), SUPER TEAM CANADA (Season 2) and THE TRADES (Season 3) and confirms two stand-alone specials to accompany the upcoming second season of THE OFFICE MOVERS

Season 4 of CTV’s #1 Canadian drama SULLIVAN’S CROSSING joins previously announced new seasons of THE TRAITORS CANADA (Season 3) and THE AMAZING RACE CANADA (Season 11).

New seasons of CTV Original series ACTING GOOD (Season 4) and ROAST BATTLE CANADA (Season 5) have been renewed for CTV Comedy Channel.

Previously announced Crave Original series renewals include SHORESY (Season 5), SISTERS (Season 2), CANADA’S DRAG RACE (Season 6), SLAYCATION (Season 2), and THE REBUILD: INSIDE THE MONTREAL CANADIENS (Season 2).

Upcoming slate of Canadian original content for Bell Media specialty channels USA Network, Oxygen True Crime, CTV Wild, CTV Nature, and CTV Speed includes: DISASTERS AT SEA (Season 4), FORENSIC FACTOR (Season 9), HIGHWAY THRU HELL (Season 14), MY PET ATE WHAT!? (Season 2), THE LAST CAPTAINS (Season 2), THE MIGHTIEST (Season 2 and 3), and TIMBER TITANS (Season 4).

Noovo renews fan-favourite series BIG BROTHER CÉLÉBRITÉS (Season 6), LE MAITRE DU JEU (Season 4), LES TRAITRES (Season 3), and QUEL TALENT! (Season 2).

Bell Media Studios celebrates a decade of CTV YOUR MORNING with a Season 10 renewal, in addition to new seasons of ETALK (Season 24), THE SOCIAL (Season 13), and THE GOOD STUFF WITH MARY BERG (Season 3).

New Crave Original and Crave-supported documentaries include: A LIFETIME IN PHOTOBOOTHS, HOSER: THE MOVIE, RELAX, OPEN YOUR EYES, SAINTS & WARRIORS, SKINNAMARINK FOREVER, TURTLE ISLAND RAP, and WONDERLAND OF CHAOS.

Bell Media’s new English and French-language original entertainment production slate includes the following, with additional titles to be announced. For returning series, click here.

New Series:

ABOVE SUSPICION – Crave
Directed by Jason Lapeyre, the three-part docuseries explores the terrifying case of Colonel Russell Williams, the former Canadian Air Force Base Commander and pilot who was convicted of first-degree murder in the deaths of Jessica Lloyd and Corporal Marie-France Comeau in 2020, and 82 counts of breaking and entering. Williams was a decorated pilot and spent time flying Queen Elizabeth, Prince Philip, and other dignitaries whilst committing these crimes. The series features unprecedented access to former OPP officer and master interrogator, Jim Smyth. (Peacock Alley Entertainment)
Genre: Docuseries
Number of episodes: 3 x 60

ANNA PIGEON – USA Network
ANNA PIGEON is Bell Media’s first co-commission with Versant’s USA Network. ANNA PIGEON is a former city slicker who became a park ranger after a devastating loss changed the trajectory of her life forever. While Anna tries to outrun her demons, her focus turns to solving crimes that have taken place within national park grounds, no matter who or what gets in her way. The series is based on the best-selling novels by Nevada Barr. Award-winning Canadian Morwyn Brebner is showrunner and Lea Thompson directs, with the pair executive producing alongside Todd Berger, Julie Di Cresce, Brett Burlock, Peter Emerson, Sonia Hosko, and Gordon Gilbertson, Jordy Randall, and Tom Cox. (Cineflix Studios, December Films, and Seven24 Films)
Genre: Drama
Number of episodes: 10 x 60

APRÈS OD MEXIQUE – Crave (French language)
A few months after OCCUPATION DOUBLE MEXIQUE, the cast look back on the adventure that changed their lives. Opening up like never before, they share shocking revelations, tears, break-ups, friendships, and new beginnings ahead. In APRÈS OD MEXIQUE the intimacy of their daily lives is discover in what lies beneath the surface after OCCUPATION DOUBLE MEXIQUE. (Productions J)
Genre: Unscripted
Number of episodes: 7 x 12

BLUE COLLAR – Crave
BLUE COLLAR is a one-way ticket to hilarity, sweat stains, and an epic journey into the under-appreciated world of blue-collar jobs. Each episode follows Dan Petronijevic (LETTERKENNY, THE TRADES) as he straps on his hard hats, steel-toed boots, and high-vis vests for a first-hand experience into the world of construction workers, electricians, and oil riggers. (Blink49)
Genre: Unscripted
Number of episodes: 10 x 60

BON COP BAD COP – Crave (French language, available with English subtitles) Previously Announced
In this series, David Bouchard and Martin Ward team up again, leading a police investigation in an Indigenous community. This time, they team up with a new generation of police officers, just as unorthodox as the original tandem. (Attraction and Panik Fictions Inc)
Genre: Comedy
Number of episodes: 6 x 60

THE BORDERLINE (fka UNDERBELLY) – Crave Previously Announced
In a quiet riverside town in the Thousand Islands, Officer Henry Roland (Stephen Amell) finds evidence linking a case of missing illegal substances to his childhood best friend, Tommy Hawley (Hamza Haq), with whom he shares a dark secret. As Henry embarks on a mission to save his friend, a ruthless British crime family, led by matriarch May Ferguson (Minnie Driver), is also on the hunt for the drugs and Tommy. (Shaftesbury)
Genre: Drama
Number of episodes: 6 x 60

CHAUSSEURS D’HERITIERS – Canal D (French language)
CHAUSSEURS D’HERITIERS follows genealogists Christophe and Olivier in their quest to find unsuspecting heirs who may not have known the deceased. Through thrilling investigations, this series uncovers family secrets, reconstructs shocking stories, and explores the collective history of Québec and beyond. (Torq)
Genre: Docuseries
Number of episodes: 10 x 30

THE CHRISTINE JESSOP STORY – Crave
On Oct. 3, 1984, Christine Jessop went missing. Three months later her body was found, and it would be another 35 years until the mystery was “solved”. For the first time, Christine’s family speaks about her disappearance and the case that captivated Canada. A story of corrupt policing, revolutionary forensics, and a family forced to go through the unthinkable. (Alibi Entertainment)
Genre: Docuseries
Number of episodes: 3 x 60

CONVOI DU NORD – Canal D (French language)
Too remote? Too risky? Too heavy? The road disappears after 45 days? No problem. These truckers, trained the hard way, take the jobs that others refuse and get the job done, regardless of hostile circumstances. Steeve Gobeil heads up a transportation service based in La Doré, Saguenay Lac St Jean, with a unique expertise: accepting high-risk mandates deemed too dangerous to complete. (Sphère Média)
Genre: Docuseries
Number of episodes: 10 x 30

LES CRUES – Crave (French language, available with English subtitles) Previously Announced
LES CRUES follows the ups and downs of Marie-Lyne and Eve, who have been at odds since their comedy tour, Su’l gros vin, and decide to bury the hatchet to realize an old fantasy: creating a wine of their own. With the help of a mysterious businesswoman, the two thirty-somethings buy a vineyard, only to find that their big dream soon becomes their worst nightmare. Surrounded by colorful characters, including Eve’s boyfriend, Marie-Lyne and Eve realize the importance of preserving their friendship. (Juste pour rire)
Genre: Comedy
Number of episodes: 3 x 60

DÉRIVE – Crave (French language, available with English subtitles) Previously Announced
Daniel Major, a prodigious pianist, finds himself unable to play. To heal, he must uncover the latent trauma causing his blockage. His quest for the truth, fraught with danger and pitfalls, leads him to a most disturbing revelation, leaving Daniel to face an agonizing moral dilemma. (Zone 3)
Genre: Drama
Number of episodes: 8 x 60

HEATED RIVALRY – Crave
From executive producer, director, and writer Jacob Tierney, and based on Rachel Reid’s best-selling cult classic novel, this six-part series is a steamy romance set in the world of hockey. Shane Hollander (Hudson Williams) and Ilya Rozanov (Connor Storrie) are two of the biggest stars in Major League Hockey, bound by ambition, rivalry, and a magnetic pull neither of them fully understands. What begins as a secret fling between two fresh faced rookies evolves into a years-long journey of love, denial, and self-discovery. Over the next eight years, as they chase glory on the ice, they struggle to navigate their feelings for each other. Torn between the sport they live for and the love they can’t ignore, Shane and Ilya must decide if there’s room in their fiercely competitive world for something as fragile – and powerful – as real love. Alongside Williams and Storrie, the dynamic ensemble cast includes François Arnaud, Robbie GK, Sophie Nélisse, Ksenia Daniela Kharlamova, Dylan Walsh, and Christina Chang. (Accent Aigu Entertainment)
Genre: Drama
Number of episodes: 6 x 60

HOCKEY FANATICS – Crave
From creator, showrunner, and director, Alex Scrymgeour, host Dave Foley and special celebrity guests – including Mike Myers, Jason Priestley, Wynonna Judd and Cactus Moser, Scott Wolf, Scott Bakula, Jay Baruchel, and Nico Tortorella – travel across North America to explore the passion, culture, and heart-stopping action of hockey fandom in the ultimate celebration of the sport and the cities they call home. (Shadow Pine Studios & Scrimmy Media)
Genre: Unscripted
Number of episodes: 8 x 30

ILS VÉCURENT HEUREUX – Crave (French language, available with English subtitles) Previously Announced
On their wedding day, Emma and Léo, both 25, think they understand everything about love and commitment. But can they survive the desire to shake up convention? Through their journey, and that of their friends who all have their own views on love, each character seeks to achieve happiness by deconstructing the codes of heteronormativity at the risk of losing their footing. (Passez Go)
Genre: Drama
Number of episodes: 10 x 30

JE TE TIENS – Crave (French language, available with English subtitles) Previously Announced
When Raphaëlle, a young beneficiary attendant, becomes Mathias’ grandfather’s caregiver, she falls under his spell and that of his lover, Macha, a free-spirited young woman who works as a sexual assistant. What begins as an innocent fascination gradually turns into an obsession. Sneaky and determined, she manages to interfere in the couple’s affairs, until she takes control of their lives. (Passez Go)
Genre: Drama
Number of episodes: 8 x 60

LUC LE MILLIARDAIRE? – Crave (French language, available with English subtitles) Previously Announced
Raised from nothing in a low-income housing project by a mother on welfare, Luc Poirier has built an empire worth close to $1 billion from a few bags of candy. An extraordinary life story showing a meteoric rise through the eyes of the man who knows best how to put money stories into words: Pierre-Yves McSween. (Sphère Média)
Genre: Docuseries
Number of episodes: 3 x 60

MAKE YOURSELF OVER – Crave
A fast-paced, half-hour, 16-episode competition series that sees contestants trying – and failing – to recreate iconic looks that capitalize on popular beauty trends and genres. (Scott Brothers Entertainment)
Genre: Unscripted Competition
Number of episodes: 16 x 30

MASTERCHEF CANADA – CTV Previously Announced
The familiar and beloved format, MASTERCHEF CANADA features everyday Canadians who strive to become culinary masters. Competing in high stakes cooking challenges, home cooks face off to secure the MASTERCHEF CANADA title and take home the $100,000 cash prize. Season 8 welcomes three new judges to the panel, MASTERCHEF CANADA Season 3 winner, Mary Berg, former TOP CHEF judge Hugh Acheson, and Chef and owner of Patois Toronto, Craig Wong. (MEM)
Genre: Unscripted Competition
Number of episodes: 11 x 60

MATCH GAME – CTV
Hosted by Martin Short, each week MATCH GAME features four contestants vying for the chance to win $25,000 as they attempt to match the answers of six celebrities in a game of fill-in-the-blank. (Fremantle and Attraction)
Genre: Unscripted Competition
Number of episodes: 8 x 60

MONSTER TRUCKS EN TOURNÉE – CANAL D (French language)
A never-before-seen behind-the-scenes look at Monster Spectacular, the Canadian colossus of motorized entertainment, MONSTER TRUCKS EN TOURNÉE dives right into the heart of the biggest monster truck show in the country, following their extensive Canadian tour and the development of an all-new extreme circus show. Behind the company lies three generations of enthusiasts: Richard Arel, 77, the pioneer who assembled Québec’s first monster truck; Christian Arel, 55, who launched the first shows in the 1980s; and Matthew Arel, 28, the new president determined to propel Monster Spectacular to new heights, accompanied by his right-hand man, Sylvain “Sly” Chevalier. Viewers will also follow motocross racers and athletes as they train and maintain their machines while attempting the most extreme stunts. Between the roar of overpowered engines, gravity-defying jumps, technical breakdowns and numerous logistical challenges, we witness epic events orchestrated by a team of enthusiasts putting their arm oil to the service of adrenalin and extreme sports. (Urbania)
Genre: Docuseries
Number of episodes: 8 x 30

LES MORIN-PERRAS SOUS LE MÊME TOÎT – Crave (French language) Previously Announced
Maripier Morin convinced her husband Jean-Philippe Perras to embark on a project as ambitious as it was unpredictable: transforming their home into a multi-generation residence to accommodate Jean-Philippe’s parents. While this venture has the potential to improve their daily lives now and in the long-term, it also promises to bring chaos in the months to come. Between the challenges of construction, family compromises, and busy careers, will Maripier and Jean-Philippe be able to bring their vision to life? Beyond the difficulties, witness the realization of a heartfelt project that will allow three generations to live under the same roof. (Attraction)
Genre: Unscripted
Number of episodes: 10 x 30

NARCO MENNONITES – Crave
The unlikely true story of how a group of Canadian Mennonites got into bed with the Mexican cartels becoming drug lords themselves: the original Mennonite mob. (MEM in association with Last Word Entertainment)
Genre: Docuseries
Number of episodes: TBD

PROJECT RUNWAY CANADA – Crave Previously Announced
PROJECT RUNWAY CANADA is the Canadian adaptation of the globally renowned fashion competition series, which sees some of the country’s most exciting designers competing in a captivating series of challenges for their ultimate industry breakthrough. Canadian powerhouses Coco Rocha (host and judge), Jeanne Beker (judge), Spencer Badu (judge), and Aurora James (mentor) are set to join PROJECT RUNWAY CANADA, helping determine who truly has what it takes to make it in the fashion industry. The series is produced in collaboration with Fashion at The Creative School, Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU). The PROJECT RUNWAY format is licensed for Canada from Fremantle. Spyglass Media Group owns the format for PROJECT RUNWAY. (Bell Media Studios)
Genre: Unscripted Competition
Number of episodes: 10 x 60

REVIVAL – CTV Sci-Fi Channel Previously Announced
Set in the rural town of Wausau, Wisconsin, fear and tension run high amongst the locals when the recently deceased suddenly return to town. Branded as the Revived, the not-so-dead appear the same as they did before death, behaving as if they were not previously buried in the ground. As the phenomenon fuels unrest in town, Officer Dana Cypress (Melanie Scrofano, WYNONNA EARP) finds herself working on a messy case where everyone, living or Revived, is a suspect for murder even when the victim is no longer dead. (Blue Ice Pictures and Hemmings Films)
Genre: Drama
Number of episodes: 10 x 60

SEOUL PALACE – Crave
In the early 1970s, an exiled Korean rock star, Lee Sang-Bin, seizes a path to redemption and relevancy when he’s serendipitously charged with running the first Asian nightclub in Toronto. Amidst the backdrop of tumultuous cultural change and boiling racial tensions in the city, Sang-Bin must reckon with his past, while unexpectedly navigating the future of the city. Inspired by the true events surrounding the founding of the now-iconic Toronto rock hall, Lee’s Palace, this six-episode drama is a wide-screen portrait of the immigrant experience, the enduring armor of love, and the power of music when it’s coursing through your veins. (Banger Films)
Genre: Drama
Number of episodes: 6 x 60

SIGIL – Crave
Devery Jacobs and OSCAR-nominated filmmaker Chris Lavis present SIGIL, a new eight-part fantasy-horror series that blends live action and animation into a mind-bending and exhilarating spectacle. (Trioscope Studios)
Genre: Drama
Number of episodes: 8 x 60

SLO PITCH – CTV and Crave
A queer underdog slo pitch team chases their dreams of making it to the beer league championships. Beer. Baseball. Lesbians. Something for everyone. (Shaftesbury, Pageboy)
Genre: Comedy
Number of episodes: 10 x 30

TELLE MÈRE, TELLE FILLE – CANAL VIE (French language) Previously Announced
Hosted by Marie-Claude Barrette, mother-daughter duos take part in revealing therapy sessions and activities designed to shed light on their differences and similarities. The goal? To work on their relationship to grow from the experience and consider the possibility of a richer, healthier, and more fulfilling bond. (Trio Orange)
Genre: Unscripted
Number of episodes: 10 x 30

TEMPTATION UNDER THE SUN – Crave
Based on Québec’s hit series OCCUPATION DOUBLE: TENTATIONS AU SOLEIL, Canada’s hottest new reality show brings together the country’s most daring singles as they face seductive challenges and unexpected twists under the Mediterranean sun. The stakes are high and contestants earn points to unlock key advantages—but only the boldest and most compatible couple will make it to the end and return home with an impressive cash prize. (Productions J)
Genre: Unscripted
Number of episodes: 10 x 60

TOM GREEN’S FUNNY FARM – Crave
TOM GREEN’S FUNNY FARM features legendary comedian Tom Green as he engages guests in extended, magazine-style interviews on his farm in rural Ontario. Each episode features Tom hosting a variety of special guests – from stand-up comedians, prominent celebrities, and quirky country experts – all with an emphasis on how proud Tom is to be a Canadian. Episodes also feature Tom visiting historic sites and local villages where he learns more about Canada’s rural heritage. (Tom Green Productions)
Genre: Unscripted
Number of episodes: 8 x 60

TOUJOURS CANADIENS – Crave (French language, available with English subtitles)
The rich history of the Montreal Canadiens is replete with legends. But what defines a legend? It is more than goals, trophies, and years of service. It is the intangibles: the marriage of performance and dedication; a determination to succeed beyond sacrifice. These elite few were enigmas as much as they were heroes. These are their stories as they have never been told. Stories of success masking fear, stories of battles masking pain. Three men: an artist, a warrior, and a determined and dedicated agitator, all of whom became synonymous with the famous logo. Decades after the last whistle, Stephane Richer, Chris Nilan, and Claude Lemieux remain: Always Canadiens. (RDS)
Genre: Docuseries
Number of episodes: 3 x 60

Untitled Jared Keeso Series – Crave (New Metric Media)
Genre: Comedy
Number of episodes: 6 x 30

Untitled True Crime Docuseries – Crave
True crime is all the rage in television, films, and podcasts but sometimes the bad guys get away with it. Not this time. Can a group of criminally wronged individuals seek redemptive justice? A group of victims band together to unravel a mystery and seek their rightful comeuppance. (Neshama Entertainment)
Genre: Docuseries
Number of episodes: 4 x 60

WEST HARBOUR HEROES – USA Network
From the producers of EAST HARBOUR HEROES, a heart-pounding adventure series that plunges into the relentless action along Canada’s powerful Pacific coastline as a cast of resilient characters live and work in British Columbia’s rough and rugged harbours. Home to two of North America’s biggest ports where over 5,000 large ships dock every day, it’s the busiest Marine Search and Rescue territory in the nation. With hundreds of emergency operations per year, it’s all hands on deck to thrive and survive along BC’s 27,000 kilometers of Pacific coastline. Whether it’s rescuing people in need or ensuring safe passage for whales and other marine mammals, towering mountains, heavy winds, staggering swells or epic rains won’t stop these heroes from keeping the harbours humming. (Attraction)
Genre: Unscripted
Number of episodes: 10 x 60

YAGA – Crave
The myth of the witch Baba Yaga is reinvigorated when a private investigator comes to a small coastal town to investigate the disappearance of a young heir to a powerful fishery and finds himself at odds with an apprehensive local detective, a sexy university professor with a taste for younger men, and a labyrinth of enigmatic suspects, secret lives and ancient magic. (Front Street Pictures and Blink 49 Studios)
Genre: Drama
Number of episodes: 8 x 30 (4 x 60)

New Movies and Documentaries:

A LIFETIME IN PHOTOBOOTHS – Crave
A tenacious drag king fights to protect analogue photobooths, sanctuaries for self-expression and queer identity, from becoming yet another casualty of the modern digital world.
(EyeSteel (PB) Productions Inc. / Four Thousand Words Productions Inc.)
Genre: Documentary
Number of episodes: 1 x 90

WHAT MOVES YOU?: THE ART OF DANCE (working title) Crave Previously Announced
From award-winning director Kevin John Fitzgerald and critically acclaimed producer Anand Ramaya comes a highly anticipated immersive cinematic experience that dares us to come alive. This documentary traces the unprecedented Indigenous–African origins of dance, revealing how it has evolved through music, community, and cultures. It explores how dance has long served as both a form of resistance and a powerful means of expression across societies over time. Featuring rare archival footage, intimate cinéma vérité, and lush cinematography, this innovative theatrical feature awakens the soul and ignites inspiration through the beauty, passion, and courage of some of the world’s most celebrated dancers on a journey of connection. The film, which is based on a series, features legendary performers including James Brown, Phil Wizard, Moncell Durden, Ken Swift, Lady-C, Mykel Fonts, Don Campbellock, B-Boy Neguin, and Cree Asian. (Hip Hop Films, Karma Film)
Genre: Documentary
Number of episodes: 1 x 90

BEAUTY KINGS – Crave Previously Announced
Bodybuilding, spray-on abs and gender politics: Welcome to the world of BEAUTY KINGS, a documentary exploring the transitioning nature of masculinity through the lives of men from different countries as they compete in a leading international male beauty pageant. (Fathom Film Group Ltd)
Genre: Documentary
Number of episodes: 1 x 90

CLAIRTONE (fka AUDOPHILIA) – Crave Previously Announced
Acclaimed director Ron Mann delves into the captivating rise and fall of CLAIRTONE, an audacious Canadian electronics company founded by Peter Munk and David Gilmour during the vibrant 1960s. Renowned for their high-end stereos and color televisions that epitomized iconic mid-century design, CLAIRETONE soared to international acclaim, becoming a symbol of Canadian ingenuity and modernity. However after six years of spectacular growth, CLAIRTONE‘s collision with economic challenges led to their dramatic decline. (Sphinx Productions)
Genre: Documentary
Number of episodes: 1 x 90

GÉNÉRATIONS BURNOUT – Crave (French language) Previously Announced
In an overloaded society, where personal success merges with productivity and notifications never stop, two generations are sounding the alarm. GÉNÉRATIONS BURNOUT gives a voice to Canadians between the ages of 20 and 39 who have cracked but have also resisted. Through intimate testimonies and lucid experts, this documentary dismantles clichés: no, this is not a fragile generation, but a conscious one. Aware that work has changed, reference points have exploded, the effects of social networks on our minds, climate anxiety, and precariousness gnaw away at tomorrow. GÉNÉRATIONS BURNOUT is also a glimmer of light. A search for meaning. A step back. An attempt to rebuild differently, with less pressure, more mutual aid, and more truth. Above all, it’s an invitation to listen to ourselves, to slow down, and remember that taking care of ourselves is not a luxury, but a necessity.(The Offner Productions)
Genre: Documentary
Number of episodes: 1 x 60

HOSER: THE MOVIE – Crave
From Mark McKinney and yap films, this documentary explores one of the most iconic and misunderstood elements of Canadian culture: the “hoser,” a uniquely Canadian archetype who proudly embodies the country’s rough-around-the-edges charm. But behind the jokes and slaw-jawed stare is a Canadian icon that has been hiding in plain sight. Long portrayed on the world stage as “America’s Little Brother,” Canadians have politely held their tongue for decades. But today, as insanity reigns below the 49th parallel, senseless trade wars upend hundreds of years of goodwill, and the American government outright threatens to make Canada the 51st state, the Hoser offers a window in just what it means to be Canadian in 2025. Co-directed and produced by Nick and Mark McKinney. (yap films)
Genre: Documentary
Number of episodes: 1 x 90

JÉRÉMIE : RENDEZ-VOUS À LA PLAGE – Crave (French language)
JÉRÉMIE : RENDEZ-VOUS À LA PLAGE follows the choral quest of Claudia Bouvette, Lou-Pascal Tremblay, and their former comrades as they set foot on the set of their show, JÉRÉMIE. During this reunion, the auditions, the first encounters between the cast, memories of filming, the impact of the series on their lives, and their relationship with the public are recounted to cast a critical and embodied eye on the period of emerging adulthood. (Zone 3)
Genre: Documentary
Number of episodes: 1 x 60

MODERN WHORE – Crave Previously Announced
From director Nicole Bazuin, MODERN WHORE is a hybrid documentary that reimagines popular depictions of sex work through the lived experiences of writer, performer, and sex worker, Andrea Werhun. Based on her memoir Modern Whore, Andrea grapples with social stigma and reclaims her narrative in a series of funny, heartbreaking, and surprising stories. Directed by Nicole Bazuin and Produced by Lauren Grant, Nicole Bazuin and Andrea Werhun. (Clique Pictures and Virgin Twins)
Genre: Documentary
Number of episodes: 1 x 80

MONTANA MAVERICKS – CTV Life Channel
Heather is a New York City girl and best-selling author on a mission to conquer writer’s block and avoid paying back an advance on her next book. Her plans take a sudden swerve when she inherits a family ranch in Montana. With her two best friends, Heather heads out for an adventure intent on a quick sale but is blindsided both by the ranch’s dilapidated condition and by Cliff, the charming cowboy veterinarian next door who challenges her city ideals. Heather and her friends find more than they bargained for in this big sky adventure. (In association with Centinel Media, Harlequin Studios and Fremantle. A Neshama Entertainment Production)
Genre: Made-for-television film
Number of episodes: 1 x 120

MY NIGHTMARE STALKER – Oxygen True Crime
In this ripped-from-the-headlines new documentary, actress, mother, and survivor Eva LaRue bravely steps forward to reveal how she and her daughter Kaya survived 12 years of terror at the hands of their stalker, “Freddy Krueger”. (Forte Entertainment)
Genre: Documentary
Number of episodes: 1 x 90

ORDINARY GIRL IN A TIARA – CTV Life Channel
When vintage fashion devotee Caro Cartwright agrees to harbor her childhood nemesis turned couture heiress, Philippa Levreaux, fireworks explode. Despite their differences, these two women help each other wrangle the challenges around them to find a way forward, be their best selves, and fulfill their dreams. This tale of style and moxie proves that opposites not only attract, but can enrich the lives of anyone willing to take a chance on themselves and on true love. (In association with Centinel Media, Harlequin Studios and Fremantle. A Neshama Entertainment Production)
Genre: Made-for-television film
Number of episodes: 1 x 120

PAWS IN THE CITY – CTV Life Channel
Issa is a social media wiz on the rise, but when a mishap on her watch accidentally ruins a young starlet’s career – making Issa the most unemployable social media manager in Manhattan – she has no choice but to take the first job she can find. Which means caring for Camila, a glossy-maned and capricious dachshund diva. While ferrying Camila from playdates to pet psychics, Issa realizes the dog’s bark is worse than her bite – much like Camila’s attractive, yet reclusive owner, Theo. What starts as a way to keep a roof over her and her 14-year-old sister’s heads, turns into an opportunity for Issa to showcase her skills, reunite her family, and might just be the key to her success in life and love. (In association with Centinel Media, Harlequin Studios and Fremantle. A Neshama Entertainment Production)
Genre: Made-for-television film
Number of episodes: 1 x 120

RECIPE FOR ROMANCE – CTV Life Channel
Sari is given the long overdue opportunity to prove herself when her parents head for vacation, placing the family’s coffee shop in her hands. Sari’s big plans are derailed when a bakery run by the annoyingly handsome and charming Gabe opens up right next door. This launches a prank war to end all prank wars, bringing Sari and Gabe together in a story of love, family, community, and irresistibly delicious pastries. In the week leading up to the big Little Manila Festival, the two competitors will clash, kiss and make-up as they navigate their desire for each other and for success. (In association with Centinel Medial, Harlequin Studios and Fremantle. A Circle Blue and Freddie Films Production in association with Neshama Entertainment)
Genre: Made-for-television film
Number of episodes: 1 x 120

RELAX, OPEN YOUR EYES – Crave
Meet Carrie Wong, a quirky young mother of two who is quickly ascending the ranks of the global Cryonics community with a singular obsession: to create life everlasting for herself, her husband Witek, and their children. After the tragic death of a member of her tight knit Cryonics community shakes her confidence in her capacity to safely freeze people, she and Witek invest their life savings to build an experimental medical facility, The Futurist Club, in an attempt to turn science fiction into reality. (Grand Scheme)
Genre: Documentary
Number of episodes: 1 x 90

SAINTS & WARRIORS – Crave
A Hot Docs audience favourite documentary featuring leaders of iconic Indigenous-Haida basketball team, the Skidegate Saints, as they compete for two titles: defending their championship title at the 2024 All Native Basketball Tournament, and the political title battle for their lands and waters. (InnoNative, Grand Scheme, Uninterrupted Canada)
Genre: Documentary
Number of episodes: 1 x 90

SAVVY SHELDON FEELS GOOD AS HELL – CTV Life Channel
Savvy Sheldon is juggling a lot. A high-stress, low-thanks job, a situationship which has run its course, and the love-worn kitchen she inherited from her cherished grandma who left Savvy her love of cooking and a treasure trove of recipes. Supported by her ride or die mom and best friend, Savvy decides to take control of her destiny and sets out on some renovations, from her career to her kitchen. Isaiah, the dashing contractor, falls for more than Savvy’s delectable cuisine and may just be the secret ingredient to heating up Savvy’s love life as she finds her true calling. (In association with Centinel Media, Harlequin Studios and Fremantle. A Neshama Entertainment Production)
Genre: Made-for-television film
Number of episodes: 1 x 120

SECOND GUESSING FATE – CTV Life Channel
Gemma is a successful event planner with a full life. She has pretty much given up on dating until a fortune teller mysteriously shows up at one of her perfectly planned parties and predicts that Gemma is one last horrible date away from true love. When Gemma goes on what she hopes is her last blind date with Nick, anything and everything goes wrong, including crashing her car into a handsome wealthy stranger, Enzo. When the fortune teller’s predictions start to materialize, once cynical Gemma is ready to take a leap of faith. But, is Gemma misreading the signs? Only fate knows what’s in store for her. (In association with Centinel Media, Harlequin Studios and Fremantle. A Neshama Entertainment Production)
Genre: Made-for-television film
Number of episodes: 1 x 120

SKINNAMARINK FOREVER – Crave
SKINNAMARINK FOREVER is the unlikely story of three children’s entertainers, whose rise to prominence in Canada changed the landscape of children’s music forever. It tells the story of the past, present, and future of Sharon, Lois & Bram; from the humble beginnings of their self-funded first album, to the peak of their success, selling out auditoriums across North America, to asking the question, why, 45 years after their career began, is there a resurgence of people seeking their same message of love, acceptance and inclusion? Directed by Dan Slater. Produced by Matt Code, Aeschylus Poulos, Dan Slater, Adam Booth and Sara Taylor. (Hawkeye Pictures, Wildling Pictures, West Film).

(Wildling Pictures)
Genre: Documentary
Number of episodes: 1 x 90

SINGHS IN THE RING – Crave Previously Announced
SINGHS IN THE RING follows the wild, pile-driving phenomenon, The Great Gama Singh of Stampede Wrestling. From the old school 1970s era to now, this colourful and infectiously fun documentary rides the ropes of a Punjabi immigrant’s journey to Canadian icon, while his son Raj Singh wrestles his way to keep the family legacy going strong. (Fennessey Films & Score G Productions)
Genre: Documentary
Number of episodes: 1 x 90

TURTLE ISLAND RAP – Crave
TURTLE ISLAND RAP follows three young Indigenous rappers over a year as they fight to make it in the music industry, strive to be free of colonialism, and challenge prejudice through their art. (Scenario Media)
Genre: Documentary
Number of episodes: 1 x 90

WONDERLAND OF CHAOS – Crave
WONDERLAND OF CHAOS is about the mythic Mad Hatter’s Tea Party, a 1980s kids party venue created and run by teenagers, with a lore that ventures into urban legend. An oral history written by Sheila Heti summed it up as: “every weekend, a new group of unsuspecting middle-class Toronto parents would drop off their 7-12 year-olds for an hour or two of birthday revelry, replete with bodily endangerment, ritual humiliation, and untold heath-code violations.” (Jen Markowitz & Jacob Ulrich)
Genre: Documentary
Number of episodes: 1 x 90

(Photo/video credit: Mr. Will Wong)

#BELLMEDIAUPFRONT: BELL MEDIA ANNOUNCE FALL 2022/2023 LINEUP, NEW & RETURNING PROGRAMMING

Bell Media held their annual Upfront, previewing their upcoming 2022/2023 programming slate of returning and new programming across their family of networks, and also streaming service Crave. The event returned in-person at Meridian Hall, giving a glimpse for the for the first time many new acquisitions and confirmations. Here to ring-in the occasion were some recognizable names like Chad Michael Murray, Scott Patterson, Mena Massoud, Will Yun Lee, Meg Donnelly, Rebecca Romijn and several more!

CTV‘s Fall 2022 Programming Schedule has been firmed-up, all times are listed in Eastern Time:

MONDAYS
7 p.m. ETALK
7:30 p.m. THE BIG BANG THEORY (S)
8 p.m. CHILDREN RUIN EVERYTHING
8:30 p.m. BOB HEARTS ABISHOLA (S)
9 p.m. THE CLEANING LADY (S)
10 p.m. THE GOOD DOCTOR (S)

TUESDAYS
7 p.m. ETALK
7:30 p.m. THE BIG BANG THEORY (S)
8 p.m. THE RESIDENT (S)
9 p.m. LA BREA (S)
10 p.m. THE ROOKIE: FEDS (S)

WEDNESDAYS
7 p.m. ETALK
7:30 p.m. THE CONNERS
8 p.m. THE MASKED SINGER (S)
9 p.m. THE AMAZING RACE (S)
10 p.m. BIG SKY (S)

THURSDAYS
7 p.m. CALL ME KAT
7:30 p.m. YOUNG SHELDON
8 p.m. STATION 19 (S)
9 p.m. GREY’S ANATOMY (S)
10 p.m. ALASKA (S)

FRIDAYS
7 p.m. ETALK
7:30 p.m. THE BIG BANG THEORY (S)
8 p.m. SHARK TANK (S)
9 p.m. TRANSPLANT
10 p.m. BLUE BLOODS (S)

SATURDAYS
7 p.m. W5
8 p.m. CTV Movie

SUNDAYS
7 p.m. NFL (cont’d)
8 p.m. CELEBRITY JEOPARDY! (S)
9 p.m. EAST NEW YORK (S)
10 p.m. THE ROOKIE (S)

Daytime and Late-Night

CTV’s premium daytime and late-night lineups return, including CTV YOUR MORNING, LIVE WITH KELLY AND RYAN, THE MARILYN DENIS SHOW, THE SOCIAL, DR. PHIL, THE VIEW, and ETALK.

Also returning to CTV are THE DAILY SHOW WITH TREVOR NOAH and the final season of THE LATE LATE SHOW WITH JAMES CORDEN, with THE TONIGHT SHOW STARRING JIMMY FALLON and LATE NIGHT WITH SETH MEYERS on CTV2.

Awards and Live Events

CTV is home to appointment viewing live events, including the 95th OSCARS®, the 74th EMMY® AWARDS, the AMERICAN MUSIC AWARDS, and the CMA AWARDS on CTV2.

As Bell Media is the exclusive television broadcast partner of the NFL in Canada, CTV delivers extensive coverage of the NFL regular season, the NFL playoffs, and the biggest broadcast event of the year, SUPER BOWL LVII.

CTV News

Connecting with audiences from coast-to-coast-to-coast, the country’s most-watched national newscast, CTV NATIONAL NEWS WITH LISA LAFLAMME, airs weeknights at 11 p.m. ET.

Across the country, viewers turn to CTV’s local newscasts to stay informed on breaking news in their communities, including CTV’s award-winning CTV NEWS AT SIX, ​as well as CTV MORNING LIVE, CTV NEWS AT NOON, CTV NEWS AT FIVE, and CTV NEWS AT 11:30 p.m.

The award-winning W5 returns for a 57th season Saturdays at 7 p.m. ET on CTV, and landmark political program QUESTION PERIOD, hosted by CTV News’ Evan Solomon, returns Sunday mornings at 11 a.m. ET.

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Bell Media have made several exciting new acquisitions, bringing their viewers some exciting new things to look forward to, including the latest from Oscar-winning talents Tom McCarthy and Hilary Swank, ALASKA. Hit ’80s Sitcom NIGHT COURT gets a Reboot and CTV will be home to it, as well, while CTV Sci-Fi will carry Supernatural Origins Series THE WINCHESTERS. There’s also tons for buzz for upcoming Drama Series EAST NEW YORK with breakout star Amanda Warren.

CTV

ALASKA

From the mind of Academy Award®-winner Tom McCarthy (Spotlight), ALASKA stars Hilary Swank (AWAY) as Eileen Fitzgerald, a recently disgraced reporter who leaves her high-profile New York life behind to join a daily metro newspaper in Anchorage, on a journey to find both personal and professional redemption. Alongside Swank, ALASKA stars Jeff Perry (SCANDAL), Matt Malloy (In the Company of Men), Meredith Holzman (Blow the Man Down), Grace Dove (The Revenant), Pablo Castelblanco (Admission), Ami Park (THIS IS US), and Craig Frank (8.13). Tom McCarthy is creator and executive producer. Hilary Swank, Melissa Wells, Bert Salke, Kyle Hopkins (Anchorage Daily News), and Ryan Binkley (Anchorage Daily News) are executive producers, with Peter Elkoff (THE RESIDENT) serving as showrunner and executive producer. ALASKA is produced by 20th Television, a part of Disney Television Studios.

ALERT

When police officer Nikki Parker’s son goes missing, she joins the Los Angeles Police Department’s (LAPD) Missing Persons Unit to help other people find their loved ones, even as she searches for her own. Six years later, her world is turned upside-down when her ex-husband, Devon Zoellner, shows up with a proof-of-life photo of their missing boy…or is it? The series is a procedural drama with a search for a missing person in each episode that runs alongside the overarching storyline of Nikki and Devon’s quest to find out the truths about the person claiming to be their long-lost son. ALERT is produced by Sony Pictures Television and FOX Entertainment. John Eisendrath will write and executive produce. Jamie Foxx and Datari Turner will also executive produce.

CELEBRITY JEOPARDY!

In the all-new game show CELEBRITY JEOPARDY!, celebrity contestants compete for a chance to win money and donate it to a charity of their choice. From Sony Pictures Television, CELEBRITY JEOPARDY! is executive produced by Michael Davies.

EAST NEW YORK

From the executive producers of NYPD BLUE, EAST NEW YORK stars Amanda Warren (DICKINSON) as Deputy Inspector Regina Haywood, the newly promoted boss of the 74th Precinct, in East New York – a working-class neighborhood on the edge of Brooklyn in the midst of social upheaval and the early seeds of gentrification. With family ties to the area, Haywood is determined to deploy creative methods to protect her beloved community with the help of her officers and detectives, but first, she has the daunting task of getting them on board, as some are skeptical of her promotion, and others resist the changes she is desperate to make. Her team includes her mentor, shrewd veteran two-star Chief John Suarez (Emmy® Award winner Jimmy Smits, L.A. LAW); Marvin Sandeford (Tony Award® winner and current nominee Ruben Santiago-Hudson, CASTLE), a highly respected training officer and expert on the neighborhood; Tommy Killian (Kevin Rankin, Dallas Buyers Club), a detective with some old-school approaches to policing; Capt. Stan Yenko (Richard Kind, Inside Out), Haywood’s gregarious and efficient right hand; Crystal Morales (Elizabeth Rodriguez, Logan), an intuitive detective who can’t be intimidated; Andre Bentley (Lavel Schley, GROWN-ISH), a trainee from an upper middle-class background; and ambitious patrol officer Brandy Quinlan (Olivia Luccardi, It Follows). Emmy® Award-winner William Finkelstein, Mike Flynn, Emmy® Award-winner Michael M. Robin, Christine Holder, and Mark Holder are executive producers. Andrew Maher is a co-executive producer. The series is produced by Warner Bros. Television.

NIGHT COURT

Unapologetic optimist judge Abby Stone (Melissa Rauch, THE BIG BANG THEORY), the daughter of the late Harry Stone, follows in her father’s footsteps as she presides over the night shift of a Manhattan arraignment court and tries to bring order to its crew of oddballs and cynics, most notably former night court prosecutor Dan Fielding (John Larroquette). The cast also includes India de Beaufort (Run Fatboy Run), Kapil Talwalkar (ZOEY’S EXTRAORDINARY PLAYLIST), and Lacretta (Second Act). Writer Dan Rubin executive produces with Melissa Rauch and Winston Rauch. John Larroquette will produce. NIGHT COURT is produced by Warner Bros. Television, in association with After January Productions and Universal Television, a division of Universal Studio Group.

THE ROOKIE: FEDS

From the executive producers of THE ROOKIE comes THE ROOKIE: FEDS, starring Niecy Nash-Betts (CLAWS) as Simone Clark, the oldest rookie in the FBI Academy. The spinoff was introduced as a two-part event during the fourth season of THE ROOKIE, where Officer John Nolan (Nathan Fillion, CASTLE) and the L.A. division of the FBI enlist the help of Simone Clark when one of her former students is a suspect in a terror attack. The series also stars Frankie Faison (White Chicks) as Christopher “Cutty” Clark, and Felix Solis (The International) as Special Agent Matthew Garza. Alexi Hawley and Terence Paul Winter are co-creators and executive producers. Mark Gordon, Niecy Nash-Betts, Nathan Fillion, Michelle Chapman, Bill Norcross, and Corey Miller are executive producers. Entertainment One (eOne) is the lead studio and international distributor of THE ROOKIE: FEDS, a co-production with ABC Signature.

TRUE LIES

Inspired by James Cameron’s hit action/comedy film of the same name, TRUE LIES follows Harry (Steve Howey, Bride Wars), a first-class international spy for U.S. intelligence agency Omega Sector, and his wife, Helen (Ginger Gonzaga, TOGETHERNESS), a language professor bored with her daily routine, who makes the shocking discovery that her seemingly ordinary husband is leading an extraordinary double life. With the secret out, Omega recruits Helen, who impresses everyone with her formidable skills, and she joins Harry and his team of top-notch operatives, embarking on covert missions around the globe and an exhilarating life of danger and adventure. The renewed bond between them adds much-needed sizzle to the Taskers’ emotionally distant marriage and upends the top-secret world of Omega Sector. As Harry says, if you’re going to save the world, you might as well do it for the ones you love. TRUE LIES also stars Erica Hernandez (BRIDGE AND TUNNEL) as Maria, Omar Miller (BALLERS) as Gib, Mike O’Gorman (TINY APARTMENT) as Luther, Annabella Didion (OUTER BANKS) as Dana, and Lucas Jaye (The Sleepover) as Jake. Matt Nix, James Cameron, Rae Sanchini, McG, Mary Viola, Corey Marsh, and Josh Levy are executive producers. Anthony Hemingway is an executive producer and directed the pilot from a script by Nix. Sean Hoagland and Whitney Davis are co-executive producers. The series is produced by 20th Television.

CTV Specialty Channels

CTV Sci-Fi Channel:

THE ARK

THE ARK takes place 100 years in the future when planetary colonization missions have begun as a necessity to help secure the survival of the human race. The first of these missions on a spacecraft, known as Ark One, encounters a catastrophic event causing massive destruction and loss of life. With more than a year left to go before reaching their target planet, a lack of life-sustaining supplies and loss of leadership, the remaining crew must become the best versions of themselves to stay on course and survive. The series stars Christie Burke (MAID), Richard Fleeshman (CALL THE MIDWIFE), Reece Ritchie (The Lovely Bones), Stacey Read (Aneni), and Ryan Adams (Orange Peel). Dean Devlin and Jonathan Glassner are co-showrunners and executive producers alongside Marc Roskin and Rachel Olschan-Wilson of Electric Entertainment. Jonathan English of Balkanic Media and Steve Lee serve as producers.

THE WINCHESTERS

Before Sam and Dean, there were their parents, John and Mary. Told from the perspective of narrator Dean Winchester (Jensen Ackles, SUPERNATURAL), THE WINCHESTERS is the epic, untold love story of how John Winchester (Drake Rodger, The In Between) met Mary Campbell (Meg Donnelly, AMERICAN HOUSEWIFE) and put it all on the line to not only save their love, but the entire world. When John returns home from fighting in Vietnam, a mysterious encounter sparks a new mission to trace his father’s past. In his journey, he crosses paths with 19-year-old demon hunter Mary, who is also searching for answers after the disappearance of her own father. Together, the two join forces with young hunter-in-training Latika (Nida Khurshid, STATION 19), and easygoing hunter Carlos (Jonathan “Jojo” Fleites) to uncover the hidden truths about both their families. Their investigation leads them to a rare book emporium, whose owner, Ada (Demetria McKinney, HOUSE OF PAYNE), takes an interest to the occult and could provide the missing pieces to their puzzle. But secrets run deep for both the Winchesters and Campbells, and despite the best efforts of John’s mother Millie (Bianca Kajlich, Bring It On) to protect her son from pursuing a dangerous life of demon hunting, John and Mary are both determined to work together to uphold their families’ legacies while beginning to form a family of their own. A prequel to the long-running hit series SUPERNATURAL, THE WINCHESTERS is written and executive produced by Robbie Thompson. Jensen Ackles and Danneel Ackles executive produce via their Chaos Machine Productions. David H. Goodman joined the creative team as an executive producer for the series. McG serves as an executive producer. The series is from Chaos Machine Productions in association with Warner Bros. Television and CBS Studios.

STAR TREK: STRANGE NEW WORLDS, filmed here in Toronto, just premiered in May on CTV Sci-Fi and Star Rebecca Romijn popped-by to say “hello”! Always flawless.

CTV Drama Channel:

PANHANDLE

A serialized dramedy set in the Florida Panhandle. Since personal tragedy struck five years ago, loquacious, eccentric Bell Prescott (Emmy® Award-winner Luke Kirby, The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel) hasn’t left the decaying property he shares with his mother and a pet alligator. When Bell discovers a dead body, he browbeats the only cop in town, the practical, brutally direct Cammie Lorde (Tiana Okoye, The Good Place), into solving the case. That leads the unlikely duo into a collision course with Bell’s past. They’ll wrestle with personal demons, shocking twists, and Panhandle craziness on their journey to heal themselves and their town. Carla Kettner (THE BLACKLIST), Nicholas Stoller (MUPPETS MOST WANTED), and Conor Welch (GOOSEBUMPS) are Executive Producers. The series is produced by Sony Pictures Television.

CTV Life Channel:

JAMIE’S ONE PAN WONDERS

JAMIE’S ONE PAN WONDERS is the ultimate solutions-based guide to brilliantly easy meals perfect for now, offering a delicious range of dishes all cooked in just one pan or tray. Each recipe uses only a handful of ingredients, as the pan does all the hard work – and there’s hardly any cleaning up.

Each meal has been created by Jamie Oliver specifically to answer people’s everyday needs: from speedy meals that can be made in 15 minutes or less, ovenbaked dishes that can be left to cook low and slow while people do with other things, brilliant principle recipes that big-up batch cooking, or clever shortcuts to family favourites that everyone will love to eat, but don’t always have the time to cook.

JAMIE’S ONE PAN WONDERS is the solution for anyone who wants to cook delicious food with minimal ingredients, less cleaning up, and big flavour.

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Bell Media continues to show its commitment to delivering and supporting Canadian voices with the following new English-Language programs, including the eagerly-awaited SULLIVAN’S CROSSING starring One Tree Hill‘s Chad Michael Murray, which begins production this week shortly on the East Coast. You know we love RuPaul’s Drag Race, and a CANADA’S DRAG RACE: CANADA VS. THE WORLD branch of the Series is on the way pitting Canadian Queens against some international-level competition!

New English-Language Series:

ACTING GOOD – CTV Comedy *previously announced
ACTING GOOD stars Rabliauskas as Paul, a witty but sensitive comic who returns home to the fictional Grouse Lake First Nation after a botched attempt to move to the big city. Inspired by Rabliauskas’ own isolated community of Poplar River First Nation, the half-hour comedy also stars actor, comedian, and series co-showrunner Pat Thornton, as Brady, the “only white guy on the rez.” The homegrown lineup of cast and crew also features Billy Merasty (Elijah) as voice of the rez and radio DJ, Roger Laughingstick, Roseanne Supernault (THE DRIVE) as reformed bad girl and band councillor, Jo. Gabriel Daniels (The Ice Road) joins the cast as big-hearted Dean, along with series producer Tina Keeper (NORTH OF 60) as the family matriarch Agnes. And in their debut acting roles, Avery Claudia Sutherland stars as Jo’s rebellious daughter Chickadee, comedian Cheyenna Sapp as Paul’s, on-again-off-again girlfriend, Rose, and writer, poet, and radio host Rosanna Deerchild as First Nation Grouse Lake chief, Deedee. (Buffalo Gal)

A CUT ABOVE – Discovery *previously announced
Hosted by Golden Globe®-nominee Adam Beach, this competition series puts 12 of the best chainsaw carvers from across the world to the ultimate test of creativity, strength, and skills, as they turn ordinary logs into extraordinary works of art. Each episode, the carvers compete in weekly Quick and Master Carve challenges, while racing against the clock, in hopes of avoiding elimination. At the end of the grueling competition, the carver who out carves the rest, wins a cash prize and will be named “A Cut Above”. World-renowned Canadian chainsaw carver Ryan Cook and esteemed United Kingdom sculptor, Katharine Dowson serve as judges. (marblemedia)

BATTLE OF THE GENERATIONS – CTV
BATTLE OF THE GENERATIONS is an exciting new 20-episode, 60-minute CTV Original quiz format that asks not only how well you know someone else’s generation – but how well you know your own. Each episode of this nostalgia-packed quiz show features four charismatic contestants, each representing a different generation (Baby Boomer, Gen X, Millennial, and Gen Z), who battle it out to discover who knows the most about ALL generations. Whoever triumphs in this unique game of time travelling trivia will enter The Vault for a chance to win big money. Fast and fun, tactical and tenacious, BATTLE OF THE GENERATIONS is the primetime game show that’s genuinely for everyone. (Bell Media Studios/Motion Content Group)

BRIA MACK GETS A LIFE – Crave
A half-hour comedy series that follows Bria Mack, a 25-year-old Black woman, as she navigates adulthood in a predominantly white world – which is made all the more difficult, but also more tolerable – by Black Attack, her invisible hype girl. Created by Sasha Leigh Henry, the series is executive produced by Henry, Tania Thompson, and Mark Montefiore, with Angelique Knights and Tamar Bird serving as producers. (New Metric Media)

BUSH WRECK RESCUE – Discovery
BUSH WRECK RESCUE is a new take on the ever-popular car and truck restoration genre, with a twist – all the projects begin as long-abandoned wrecks tracked down in farmers’ fields, barns, and ravines in the backcountry. BUSH WRECK RESCUE’s “gearheads” attempt to turn a profit by pulling vintage vans, muscle cars, and pick-up trucks out of the bush and transforming them into Instagram-worthy gems. (Omnifilm Entertainment)

CANADA’S DRAG RACE: CANADA VS THE WORLD – Crave
After two wildly successful seasons of CANADA’S DRAG RACE, and a third on the horizon, the queens of the north have proven they can “sleigh” in every way. With Canada acting as host nation, CANADA’S DRAG RACE: CANADA VS THE WORLD is a six-episode battle that brings back fan-favourites from the international Drag Race family for an elite competition to crown the “Queen of the Mother-Pucking World.” At this level of competition, there are no weak links – just seasoned queens with a thirst for victory. Let the international games begin! (Blue Ant Studios, Saloon Media, World of Wonder)

CROSS COUNTRY CAKE OFF – CTV
CROSS COUNTRY CAKE OFF is an original competition series that celebrates the unbridled creativity of Canada’s best cake-makers, and showcases the incredible stories of heart and humour that inspire them. A feel good national event, CROSS COUNTRY CAKE OFF connects the country through cake in 10 delightful episodes, including four Holiday specials. Buckle up for a wild and delicious ride! (Proper Television)

DINE YOUR SIGN – CTV Life *previously announced
Hosted by Chef Siobhan Detkavich, DINE YOUR SIGN connects appetite with the astrological, with each episode featuring a menu designed around one of the 12 Zodiac signs. (Gusto TV)

EVOLVING VEGAN – CTV Life Channel and Crave
EVOLVING VEGAN is an eight-part food, travel, and adventure series, starring, and based on Canadian actor Mena Massoud’s (Aladdin) cookbook, of the same name. Each one-hour episode features Massoud as he explores the exploding plant-based food scene across North America, visiting cities such as Los Angeles, Portland, Toronto, Vancouver and New York City to meet the trailblazing chefs and restaurateurs serving up the best vegan eats each city has to offer. He will also meet with exciting innovators within the plant-based food space and link up with celebrity friends and locals as they eat their way through each locales’ best vegan offerings. Massoud’s mission is to show people how incredibly delicious and accessible plant-based options are and encourage people to evolve vegan, to move in that direction, even if it’s for one night of the week in a judgement-free manner. EVOLVING VEGAN is set to premiere on CTV Life and Crave in 2023. (Bell Media Studios)

FARMING FOR LOVE – CTV *previously announced
An adaptation of the hit international format THE FARMER WANTS A WIFE, FARMING FOR LOVE follows the journeys of rural Canadian singles on their quest for romance. In FARMING FOR LOVE, five Canadians searching for their soulmates open up their farms – and their hearts – to a select group of urban singles. As they live and work together, the daters must adjust to a new lifestyle, and immerse themselves in a series of challenges, group activities, and intimate one-on-one dates, with the goal of finding their one true love. The CTV Original series consists of 10, one-hour episodes. (Lark Productions in collaboration with Fremantle and in association with CTV)

I HAVE NOTHING – Crave
I HAVE NOTHING is a factual comedy about amateur abilities and enormous ambitions and follows series creator and star Carolyn Taylor (BARONESS VON SKETCH SHOW) on her eternal quest to escape the familiar and pursue her wildest dreams, even when she doesn’t have the talent, or skills (or basic knowledge) to realize them. The series follows Carolyn on a quixotic quest to choreograph the perfect full-length pairs figure skating routine to Whitney Houston’s 1992 hit song ‘I Have Nothing.’ What begins as a light-hearted, nostalgic comedy quickly morphs into a high-stakes, real-life mission – with a few wild detours along the way. (Content Catalyst Fund in association with Blue Ant Studios)

JUST FOR LAUGHS Specials – CTV Comedy
Slated to be filmed at the 2022 Just for Laughs Festival in Montréal in July, four new stand-up comedy specials to feature the best in homegrown and international comedy talent. Hosted by Russell Peters, Chelsea Handler, Jo Koy, and Patton Oswalt. (Just For Laughs)

LATE BLOOMER – Crave
LATE BLOOMER is a new comedy series created by and starring comedic sensation Jasmeet Raina, aka JusReign. The series is inspired by his real-life experiences navigating new-found internet fame, dating, spirituality, culture, and his dysfunctional (yet loving) family. (Pier 21 Films)

LISTING LARGE – CTV Life
Odeen Eccleston and Lamont Wiltshire are building a real estate empire: buying, selling, renovating and flipping, all while juggling parenthood, friendship and love. Amidst luxury custom builds and multi-million dollar deals, this on-again off-again couple are determined not to let anything stand in the way of their wildly successful business partnership. (Proper Television)

LITTLE BIRD – Crave *previously announced
Created by showrunner Jennifer Podemski and head writer Hannah Moscovitch, LITTLE BIRD follows an Indigenous woman on a journey to find her birth family, and uncover the hidden truth of her past. The series, a co-production with APTN, explores themes of resilience in the face of trauma and loss. Removed from her home in Long Pine Reserve in Saskatchewan, Bezhig Little Bird is adopted into a Montréal Jewish family at the age of five, becoming Esther Rosenblum. Now in her 20s, Bezhig longs for the family she lost and is willing to sacrifice everything to find them. Her quest lands her in the Canadian prairies, worlds apart from everything she knows. As she begins to track down her siblings, she unravels the mystery behind her adoption, and discovers that her apprehension was connected to a racist government policy now known as the Sixties Scoop. Bezhig’s sense of identity shatters and she is forced to reckon with who she is and who she wants to become. The character-driven drama features an extraordinary cast of Indigenous actors, including Darla Contois, Ellyn Jade, Osawa Muskwa, Joshua Odjick, Imajyn Cardinal, Braeden Clarke, Eric Schweig, and Michelle Thrush. Lisa Edelstein also stars. Award-winning filmmakers Elle-Máijá Tailfeathers and Zoe Hopkins each direct three episodes, while Hopkins writes three of the episodes. Executive producers are Christina Fon, Ernest Webb, Catherine Bainbridge, Linda Ludwick (Rezolution Pictures), Kim Todd, Nicholas Hirst (Original Pictures), Jeremy Podeswa, Jennifer Podemski, and Hannah Moskovitch, along with Christian Vesper and Dante Di Loreto (Fremantle). Producers are Tanya Brunel and Jessica Dunn (OP Little Bird), Claire MacKinnon and Philippe Chabot (Rezolution Pictures) and Lori Lozinski and Ellen Rutter. The series is currently in production in Manitoba and is set to premiere on Crave next year. (Rezolution Pictures, APTN, OP Little Bird)

THE MIGHTIEST – Discovery
THE MIGHTIEST is a six-part series that zeros in on the most exciting and compelling stories from the MIGHTY franchise (MIGHTY TRAINS, MIGHTY SHIPS, MIGHTY PLANES, MIGHTY CRUISE SHIPS), one of Discovery’s most successful series seen in more than 100 countries around the world. Each themed episode of THE MIGHTIEST goes a step further by embedding on new missions to highlight mind-blowing feats of science and engineering that are set to change the game once again, including an exclusive visit to the U.S.S. Gerald R. Ford – the US Navy’s newest and largest aircraft carrier. Principal photography on THE MIGHTIEST is underway, and the series premieres on Discovery later this year. (Bell Media Studios)

ONE DAY WE’LL ALL BE DEAD – Crave
Based on the critically acclaimed, national bestselling book by Scaachi Koul, One Day We’ll All Be Dead And None Of This Will Matter, this new half-hour comedy, created by Lakna Edilima and Koul, follows a first-generation Brown woman juggling her invasive family, her burgeoning journalism career, and her own strong-willed nature while processing her own grief. (First Generation Films)

PARANORMAL REVENGE – CTV Sci-Fi
PARANORMAL REVENGE is a brand new, original series from the newly amalgamated, Sphere Media. Each hour explores two chilling stories of real-life paranormal encounters that intersect with one of the most powerful forces of darkness – revenge. Those who experience para-revenge often describe a strong feeling of possession. And in every encounter… violence and terror follow. Each story is unpacked by the witnesses who experienced these revenge hauntings. And whether it’s a person, place or object from the past seeking its victim, the history drives the horror. These are mystery filled camp-fire tales with twists and turns, driving toward a terrifying final revelation. (Sphere Media)

SHELVED – CTV
Set in the Jameson Public Library in Toronto’s Parkdale neighbourhood, SHELVED is a single-camera, workplace comedy that follows the employees and patrons as they go about their lives in this unassuming and extraordinary place. (Counterfeit)

SIGHT UNSEEN – CTV
After losing her vision, former homicide detective Tess Burke is haunted by the unsolved cases she left behind. When she meets professional seeing-eye guide Sunny Patel through a visual assistance app, they decide to take action. Using a hidden camera and earpiece, Sunny steers Tess remotely around life’s obstacles — and crimes — as the two challenge preconceptions about ability, trust, and solving crime. (Sisters Troubetzoy Productions Inc. and Bl!nk49 Studios. Worldwide rights controlled by Bl!nk49)

SISTERS – Crave
An Irish-Canadian co-production, SISTERS is a character-driven, half-hour, dark comedy about family, culture, and life in one’s 30s. It’s an exploration of how the absence of parents can influence adult life in unforeseen ways, and how that void can affect a woman’s relationship to alcohol, men, work, and motherhood (or lack thereof) – and the macabre humour that can come with trauma. In SISTERS, the two main characters born continents apart, in Canada and in Ireland, discover they are half-sisters and embark on a road trip to find their alcoholic father. Real life best friends, EMMY® Award-nominee Sarah Goldberg (BARRY) and Susan Stanley (Hotel Amenities), make their writing debuts and star. Emmy Award-nominee Declan Lowney (TED LASSO) is the establishing director and is set to direct the first three episodes of the six-episode series. (Peer Pressure and Shaftesbury, in association with Mermade and Gaze Pictures)

THE SPENCER SISTERS – CTV
Darby Spencer is having a bad day. After being unjustly reprimanded by her boss, Darby impulsively quits her job as a police officer, and then finds out her boyfriend is cheating on her. With no other choice, she returns home to the one person she’s been avoiding for years: her overbearing, best-selling-mystery-novelist mother, Joan. But after the two are thrust into solving a crime together, Darby discovers a side to Joan she never knew, and ultimately takes the plunge on the unlikeliest of ventures: becoming her partner in a private detective agency. (eOne)

SPICE SECRETS – CTV Life *previously announced
From seeds, roots, to bark, and fruits, SPICE SECRETS explores the unique and complex flavours that fill our spice racks. Hosted by Chefs Shahir Massoud and Jasmin Rose Ibrahim, the 10-episode series will feature a variety of spice applications, techniques and unexpected combinations. (Gusto TV)

SULLIVAN’S CROSSING – CTV *previously announced
In SULLIVAN’S CROSSING, Neurosurgeon Maggie Sullivan (Kohan) has her world turned upside down when a scandalous incident throws both her personal and professional life into turmoil. She leaves her life in the city and returns to Sullivan’s Crossing, a rural campground and outpost nestled amongst the sweeping vistas and cliffs she once called home, where her estranged father, Sully Sullivan (Patterson), still looks after the day-to-day operations catering to hikers, bikers, and mountain climbers. The 10-episode, hour-long romantic drama sees Maggie navigating her complicated present and confronting her painful past as she attempts to reconnect with a side of herself she had long ago forgotten. Tackling issues including family, community, conflict, loss, and love in a realistic and purposeful way, SULLIVAN’S CROSSING is a series about healing, letting go, and ultimately, opening yourself up to a world of new opportunities. (Reel World Management in association with CTV and Fremantle, SULLIVAN’S CROSSING is being produced as an interprovincial coproduction with Nova Scotia based producer Mike Volpe and Ontario based producer Mark Gingras)

THUNDER BAY – Crave *previously announced
THUNDER BAY is a four-part Crave Original documentary series based on the groundbreaking podcast from CANADALAND, Thunder Bay. The gripping investigative series is produced and also hosted by Anishinaabe journalist and award-winning writer, Ryan McMahon, who is on a quest to uncover the truth in the recent deaths of multiple Indigenous people in Thunder Bay, Ontario – a city known as the homicide and hate crime capital of Canada. McMahon’s investigation sheds light on the history of racism in Thunder Bay, and examines the failings and the injustices of its social systems and institutions. The series unravels the country’s complicated relationship with colonialism, examining the consequences of the broken system in which some can thrive, while many others, disproportionally struggle to survive. Produced, written, and hosted by Ryan McMahon. The series is currently in production. (eOne)

URBAN LEGEND – CTV Sci-Fi
URBAN LEGEND is a nightmarish anthology series showcasing classic urban legends like never before. Based on widely shared “true” stories that happened to a friend of a friend…of a friend, each episode is a mini-horror film cinematically crafted to deliver a hyper-suspenseful and tension-fuelled experience. Featuring lurking psychopaths, murderous mysteries, creepy creatures and twisting tales, these disturbing legends prey on our most deeply embedded fears to shock and terrify. (Cream Productions)

VEG HEADZ – CTV Life *previously announced
Hosted by two-time MASTERCHEF CANADA winner Chef Pino Di Cerbo, VEG HEADZ reimagines what you can do with fresh produce, creating four tasty plant-based plates per episode. (Gusto TV)

New English-Language Documentaries and Specials:

AFTER THE STORM – Discovery
Two-part documentary about the storm of the century, exploring the mechanics of the disaster, the impact on those affected, and the mammoth efforts to rebuild stronger and safer. (Great Pacific Media)

ANY OTHER WAY: THE JACKIE SHANE STORY – Crave Original Documentary
This new documentary tells the tale of the extraordinary life and mysterious disappearance of pioneering soul singer and Black Transgender trailblazer, Jackie Shane. Her story is brought vibrantly to life through intimate recorded conversations with Jackie, and follows her family’s journey to discover her legacy, and the voices of those who were inspired by her tenacity to be herself. Executive produced by Elliot Page of Page Boy Productions. (Banger Films, National Film Board of Canada)

AUDIOPHILIA – ADVENTURES IN THE WORLD OF HI-FI – Crave Original Documentary
From director Ron Mann, AUDIOPHILIA – ADVENTURES IN THE WORLD OF HI-FI is the story about the love of listening to music on the world’s best stereo equipment. The film profiles the inventors, designers, and major-league audiophiles, engaged in the never-ending quest to find audio nirvana. The film is a deep dive into the subculture of sonic obsessives around the world who seek out esoteric electronics that are often visually stunning, and turn their homes into audio sanctuaries. (Sphinx Productions)

BAM BAM: THE STORY OF SISTER NANCY – Crave Original Documentary *previously announced
BAM BAM: THE STORY OF SISTER NANCY is a feature music documentary that explores the wild story behind how Sister Nancy’s hit song “Bam Bam” became the most sampled reggae vocal of all time. From Nancy’s unprecedented entry into the male-dominated 80s Dancehall scene in Kingston, Jamaica, to her courageous fight to control her music, Sister Nancy’s story is not only one of resilience, but also one of celebration. Ultimately, this is an inspirational music documentary about a woman dusting herself off after being held back by an industry known for silencing female artists, and hell-bent on empowering others with her music, and knowledge to make a difference. Proving to all that good music, no matter what can’t be stopped! Directed by Alison Duke. Produced by OYA Media Group with Ngardy Conteh George and Duke serving as producers. (OYA Media Group)

BUFFY SAINT MARIE: POWER IN THE BLOOD – CTV *previously announced
For more than 50 years, Buffy Sainte-Marie has been a star. Her songs are legendary, her impact undeniable. One of Canada’s most-respected Indigenous leaders, she’s a pioneer of music and activism, and has left an indelible mark on the world. The film tells Buffy’s incredible story through exclusive access, rare archives, insightful interviews, and great music. The 90-min documentary BUFFY SAINT-MARIE: POWER IN THE BLOOD celebrates Buffy’s extraordinary achievements, dispels myths, sets the record straight, and illustrates that in a time of chaos and division, we’ve never needed Buffy more than now. (White Pine Pictures, Eagle Vision)

KINGS OF COKE – Crave Original Documentary *previously announced
People often think about Miami when it comes to cocaine, but Montréal may have been the biggest drug kingdom of them all. By the 70s, Montréal, the infamous party town, was engulfed in mayhem. The city had become known as the bank robbery capital of North America with more heists than New York or Los Angeles. Then, a brazen group of thieves moved into the drug trade, smuggling cocaine on a global scale. This 90-minute, true crime documentary chronicles the path to power of one of Montréal’s most influential and violent gangs, the infamous West End Gang, and the cops and journalists who pursued its three leaders. It’s an unlikely rise and inevitable fall, but more importantly, it’s a largely forgotten and underreported story, even for the most seasoned of true crime fans. KINGS OF COKE is produced by Michael Kronish and directed by Julian Sher, and is set to premiere on Crave later this year. (Connect 3, Urbania Media)

COMING HOME – Crave Original Documentary
COMING HOME is a feature-length documentary by director Erica Daniels taking viewers behind the scenes of the production of the much anticipated Crave Original drama series LITTLE BIRD, and the groundbreaking movement for Indigenous narrative sovereignty as experienced by the series’ creatives, crew and 60’s Scoop advisors. Intimate behind the scenes footage, interviews, and period archive interweave to trace and reveal the ongoing legacy of the 60s scoop and the power of narrative reclamation. (Rezolution Pictures, Logical Mayhem, APTN)

NAKED – Crave Original Documentary *previously announced
A documentary feature film about the gender binary. What is it? How does it manifest itself in our minds and our lives? And how can we go beyond? NAKED follows individuals and communities, experts and artists around the globe who right now, are radically and joyfully redefining gender as we know it. Together, they explore their vision of a future beyond the gender binary. Directed by Stephanie Weimar. Executive Producer is Michael McMahon. Producers are Kevin McMahon and Michael McMahon. (Primitive Entertainment)

RESIDENT ORCA – Crave Original Documentary *previously announced
In the summer of 2018, killer whale Tahlequah makes international news headlines, as she carries her dead calf for more than 17 days and 1,000 miles in an unprecedented show of mourning. Almost 50 years earlier, at the height of the capture era in the Pacific Northwest, four-year-old Lolita is taken in a deadly round-up that separates a mother from her calf, and seals Lolita’s and her wild relatives’ fate. Today, at 56, Lolita is the last remaining Southern Resident Orca in captivity, living in the same concrete tank, thousands of miles from home, where her endangered family struggles to survive. RESIDENT ORCA tells the story of an unlikely partnership between Indigenous elders, a billionaire, journalists, politicians, a whistle-blowing veterinarian, and an ex-Orca catcher as they take on the impossible task of freeing Lolita from captivity and returning her to the Salish Sea to be near her presumed 92 year old mother once again. Meanwhile, a team of scientists led by killer whale godfather, Ken Balcomb, tracks the wild whale’s decline towards extinction asking what it means for us to reconcile the past and fight for a future where we can all survive. Co-directed and executive produced by Simon Schneider and Sarah Sharkey Pearce. (Everyday Films)

ROCK & ROLL REVIVAL (wt) – Crave Original Documentary
ROCK & ROLL REVIVAL (wt) tells the incredible behind-the-scenes story of how against all odds, a history-changing concert came together. This revealing documentary uncovers a series of interesting characters, murky deals, and broken promises, culminating in John Brower, a young struggling promoter, putting his life on the line (literally) in order to achieve his goal. Directed by Ron Chapman and produced by Trish Dolman, Sally Blake, and Ron Chapman. Written by Phyllis Ellis. (Screen Siren Pictures, Chapman Productions, and Films a Cinq)

“SINC”: THE CHRISTINE SINCLAIR STORY – TSN *previously announced
An original documentary that charts the rise of Canada’s greatest soccer player, Christine Sinclair, through both an athletic lens and a tale of humanity, and compassion. (UNINTERRUPTED Canada)

SMOKE & GIFTS – Crave Original Documentary
Filmmaker Stephen Chung pulls back the curtain on the community of musicians and friends of the trailblazing band Broken Social Scene. This stunning POV documentary features never before seen archival footage and pays tribute to the power of indie music and the artists who started out in Toronto bars before rocketing to global fame. (Fathom Film Group)

UNINTERRUPTED Canada: BLACK ICE – TSN *previously announced
UNINTERRUPTED Canada: BLACK ICE explores the journey of Black hockey players from the creation of The Colored Hockey League of the Maritimes to the modern-day NHL, highlighting their often overlooked and marginalized contributions to the game. BLACK ICE elevates these individuals who passionately followed a dream to play a sport that continues to be plagued by racial inequity and their collective aspirations to change a sport’s culture. BLACK ICE is directed by OSCAR® and EMMY®-nominated Hubert Davis and produced by Vinay Virmani. Drake, Adele “Future” Nur, LeBron James, Maverick Carter and Scott Moore are Executive Producers. (UNINTERRUPTED Canada, DreamCrew Entertainment, and The SpringHill Company)

UNINTERRUPTED Canada: CHRIS BOUCHER – TSN
From homeless on the streets of Montréal to NBA Champion, Chris Boucher’s story is one of the great, untold narratives in Canadian sport. (UNINTERRUPTED Canada)

UNINTERRUPTED Canada: THE GRIZZLIE TRUTH – TSN *previously announced
The film explores the mysterious departure of the Vancouver Grizzlies NBA franchise through the eyes of director and superfan Kathleen S. Jayme. Her search, 25 years after the team left, explores the unique and remarkable untold story behind the franchise’s downfall and the impact it had on the community. Much more than a sports story, THE GRIZZLIE TRUTH is a blend of mystery, mixed with a comedy of errors and a true underdog epic that drives Jayme’s search for the truth about what happened to the franchise. (Grizz Films in partnership with UNINTERRUPTED Canada)

UNINTERRUPTED Canada: WICK – TSN *previously announced
WICK is a triumphant, reflective, and inspiring story which provides audiences with an intimate and unfiltered snapshot into the world of Canadian icon Dr. Hayley Wickenheiser. The documentary takes viewers on a tour of Wickenheiser’s life journey: from growing up on a farm in Saskatchewan, to teaching women in India and North Korea how to play hockey, to contributing to countless charitable causes and choosing to pursue a medical degree, all the while winning four Olympic hockey golds, seven world championships, and becoming the first female to ever play pro men’s hockey in Europe. (UNINTERRUPTED Canada)

WILFRED BUCK – Crave Original Documentary *previously announced
WILFRED BUCK is a hybrid feature documentary centring on a Cree elder who’s dedicated his life to unearthing and sharing Indigenous star knowledge. Weaving together his harrowing past and his present life with sky stories, this cinematic film explores colonization’s attempts to extinguish Indigenous ways of knowing, the values of interrelationship that shape Indigenous science, and how this worldview paves a healthier path forward for our planet. Directed by Lisa Jackson. Producers are Lisa Jackson, Alicia Smith, and Lauren Grant. Executive producers are David Christensen, Nicholas de Pencier, and Jennifer Baichwal. (Door Number 3 in co-production with the National Film Board)

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As mentioned earlier in the confirmed Fall lineup, and hot off its Canadian Screen Award-winning success, CTV‘s TRANSPLANT has been ordered for a third season, with 13 new episodes to come. Stars Hamza Haq and Laurence Leboeuf were there to make an appearance.

CTV Original Comedy Series CHILDREN RUIN EVERYTHING also will be back for a second season, and Stars Aaron Abrams, Meaghan Rath and Ennis Esmer were here to tell us about it!

(Photo credit: Mr. Will Wong)