#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)

#FIRSTLOOK: CITYTV ANNOUNCE ORIGINAL AND RETURNING PROGRAMMING FOR 2025/2026

Rogers flagship television network Citytv announced its 2025/2026 programming slate today, anchored by new seasons of returning hits, buzzy new series and big live events that drove Citytv’s audience growth this season across full day and primetime**.

“Whether it’s original dramas, lifestyle programming or live sports, the focus of our long-term content investments is to give Canadian audiences the premium entertainment experiences they want, and how they want to watch it,” said Colette Watson, President, Rogers Sports & Media.

“We’ve got a powerful lineup this broadcast season that reflects the strength and stability of Citytv, cementing the network as one of Canada’s most desirable entertainment brands,” said Hayden Mindell, Senior Vice President, Television, Rogers Sports & Media. “Citytv is built on viewer-driven programming that advertisers can depend on to offer consistent audience reach week after week.”

CANADIAN ORIGINALS

Come On Down, Canada! Based on the smash-hit global format from Fremantle, The Price is Right Tonight (working title) is an all-new one-hour primetime edition of the iconic brand, hosted by legendary comedian and television personality Howie Mandel. Slated to air in Spring 2026, The Price is Right Tonight (working title) consists of 12 one-hour episodes with production beginning this December in Toronto. The Price is Right is the most successful and longest-running gameshow in TV history.

“I’ve been a fan of The Price is Right my entire life, so stepping into this iconic role is an absolute thrill,” said Howie Mandel, Host, The Price is Right Tonight (working title). “The Price is Right Tonight will bring a fresh, high-energy twist to everything people love about the original – big games, lots of laughs, and fun surprises! I can’t wait to say ‘come on down!’ to a whole new generation of Canadian fans.”

This September, the Toronto International Film Festival presented by Rogers celebrates 50 years as one of the world’s most revered film festivals. Citytv is bringing Canadians closer to the glitz and glam with a live one-hour red carpet special, hosted by Arisa Cox.

Hot off the heels of winning Best Drama Series at the Canadian Screen Awards, Law & Order Toronto: Criminal Intent returns with an all-new season set to debut in midseason, produced in partnership with Lark Productions and Cameron Pictures Inc.

Beloved Hudson & Rex returns for Season 8 with Luke Roberts (Game of Thrones, Ransom) officially joining the cast as Detective Mark. Production for Season 8 is currently underway in St. John’s, Newfoundland and will premiere this fall.

And, Breakfast Television, Ontario’s #1 morning show***, continues to brighten mornings from 6-10 a.m. with Dina Pugliese, Tim Bolen, and the rest of the Breakfast Television family – Devo Brown, Melanie Ng, Caryn Ceolin, and Tammie Sutherland – for the latest news, entertainment, celebrity interviews, lifestyle content, and more. 

NEW & RETURNING SERIES AND LIVE EVENTS FOR 2025/26:

Citytv and Citytv+ welcome 21 returning hits, three new series, and a slew of iconic special events including:

Hit reality/competition series The Golden Bachelor, Dancing with the Stars, and On Brand with Jimmy Fallon

Gripping dramas Brilliant Minds, Law & Order, Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, Law & Order: Organized Crime, Law & Order Toronto: Criminal Intent, Hudson & Rex, The Hunting Party, Chicago Med, Chicago Fire, and Chicago P.D.

· Animated comedies The Simpsons, Universal Basic Guys, Bob’s Burgers, and Krapopolis

· High-energy game show series The Price is Right Tonight (working title)

· Pre-historic series Surviving Earth

· Newsmagazine series Dateline

· Iconic special events “Making of Wicked” with Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo, Dick Clark’s New Years Rockin’ Eve, Hockey Night in Canada, Return to Downton Abbey: A Grand Event, and The 68th GRAMMY Awards

New this fall is unscripted series On Brand with Jimmy Fallon, which follows The Tonight Show host as he starts a premier marketing agency and fills it with the most creative, clever, and competitive go-getters he can find. Marketing titan, author, and entrepreneur Bozoma Saint John (The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills) stars alongside Fallon to mentor the creatives and evaluate their work. Also coming soon is the eight-episode pre-historic series Surviving Earth, which takes a journey into prehistory to learn the lessons from past mass extinctions.

Plus, Academy Award-nominated stars Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo will lead a one-time only “Making of Wicked” special event from the Peacock Theatre in Los Angeles this fall.

NEW THIS SUMMER:

Citytv and Citytv+ are heating up this summer with an all-new season of Bachelor in Paradise featuring host Jesse Palmer, bartender Wells Adams, and the newest addition former Bachelorette Hannah Brown, starting Monday, July 7. Then, Steve Harvey hosts a new season of Celebrity Family Feud where teams of celebrities and their families face off to name the top responses to questions posed to 100 people, premiering Thursday, July 10. Plus, don’t miss new episodes of jaw-dropping talent on America’s Got Talent followed by reality competition series Destination X on Tuesdays.

All the newly announced titles and returning hits on Citytv are also available to stream on Citytv+ along with an expansive content library of the latest episodes and past seasons of popular programming from Bravo, Discovery, Food Network, HGTV, Magnolia Network, ID, Cooking, OWN, MotorTrend, Animal Planet, Discovery Science, OMNI Television and more.

*Source: Numeris. Ind. 2+, and A25-54, Citytv Total, 2025 Calendar Year to Date, Total Canada AMA (000), AvWkRch (000), CumRch (000), AMA based on originals only, Reach based on Originals + Repeats

**BYTD to Apr 6, 2025, vs Previous BYTD, Citytv Total, CTV Com, CTV Total, Global Total, CBC Total, Total Canada AMA (000) & Shr of Nat Conv. Eng Networks, & Total Hrs Viewed, AvWkRch (000), M-Sun 2a-2a

***Source: Numeris, Ontario, 2+, Citytv vs Toronto Stn Group, AMA, M-F 6-8:30a, 5-weeks post launch

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About Citytv
A distinctive alternative to conventional programming, Citytv and Citytv streaming (Citytv+) is home to bold dramas, fan-favourite reality TV, Canadian originals, as well as local news and entertainment programs such as CityNews and Breakfast Television. Citytv is a part of Rogers Sports & Media, a division of Rogers Communications Inc., Canada’s leading communications and entertainment company (TSX, NYSE: RCI).

#FIRSTLOOK: ROGERS ANNOUNCE 2025/2026 HGTV AND FOOD NETWORK PROGRAMMING LINEUP AT UPFRONT

Building on its $7 billion investment in Canadian content over the last decade, Rogers today announced its new slate of Canadian made original programming for specialty networks HGTV and Food Network.  

“We are proud to collaborate with an incredible group of Canadian production partners and personalities to bring nearly 120 hours of original unscripted programming with both big household names and new voices,” said Kale Stockwell, Director of Original Programming, Rogers Sports & Media, ahead of its Upfront tomorrow. “Whether it’s home renos, visually stunning culinary creations or inspiring home design, this robust and competitive slate builds on the foundation of what makes HGTV and Food Network so popular with viewers and offers unique opportunities for advertisers.”

Premiering across Food Network, HGTV, and Citytv+ starting in fall 2025, new titles include Andy’s East Coast Kitchen Crawl, Bake Master Battle, Come Dine with Me Canada, David Rocco’s Eating Dirty, The County featuring Sarah Keenleyside, Small Town Escapes with Colin & Justin, plus a new project with Sarah Richardson with details to be announced in the coming months.

Rogers Sports & Media breaks new ground with Scott Brothers Entertainment  

Rogers Sports & Media will work with ‘Property Brothers’ Drew and Jonathan Scott and their production company, Scott Brothers Entertainment, on an all-new show. The home reno and real estate powerhouse duo will star in new HGTV series Property Brothers: Commitment Issues (working title), set to premiere in 2026.

“As Vancouver natives, Canada has a special place in our hearts and we always strive to make sure that our shows are available to Canadian audiences,” said Drew & Jonathan Scott. “It’s exciting to work with Rogers to expand our offerings in this market and we think audiences are really going to love some of the new content we have coming up, including the new series Property Brothers: Commitment Issues, in which we’ll help hesitant home buyers commit to a home purchase by transforming it into their dream space.”

“Drew and Jonathan Scott are superstars in lifestyle television and have this tremendous capacity to deeply engage and inspire audiences with their relatable presence and trusted expertise,” said Stockwell. “We’re excited to bring more Property Brothers to Canadians next year with their new HGTV series.”

Coming to a Hometown Near You  

Rounding out the competitive slate of new Canadian originals is Home Town Takeover Canada, featuring beloved home reno and design couple, Ben and Erin Napier, and a yet to be named Canadian talent. In keeping with the same format as the hugely successful HGTV U.S. hit, the new series will give love to a hometown somewhere in Canada, breathing new life into the selected community. Location, host, and broadcast details to be announced in the coming months.  

Show details are as follows:

HGTV 

Home Town Takeover Canada 

(8 x 60 / RTR Media / in production 2026)

This emotional, empowering and entertaining series is based on the U.S. hit of the same name. “Home Town Takeover Canada” follows a complete small-town revitalization that transforms homes, businesses and public spaces.

Property Brothers: Commitment Issues (working title)

(14 x 60 / Scott Brothers Entertainment, Warner Bros. Discovery / in production summer and fall 2025) 

In this new one-hour format, HGTV fan-favourite duo Drew and Jonathan Scott help homeowners make confident, informed decisions when purchasing their dream home. Once they help the homeowners buy their dream house, they lead the renovation process to transform it into their forever space.  

Small Town Escapes with Colin & Justin

(20 x 30 / Ocean Entertainment / in production summer and fall 2025)

Dynamic design duo Colin and Justin moved from the big city to small town bliss in Nova Scotia five years ago, and it transformed their lives. Now, in this fresh three-house format, they are making dreams come true for homebuyers looking to escape to a small town and purchase their own piece of paradise.

The Emily Michelle Project 

(8 x 60 / Scott Brothers Entertainment / in production summer 2025) 

A refreshing take on home transformations, where interior designer Emily Michelle steps in to help homeowners achieve their dream homes without breaking the bank. Join Emily Michelle in her world of bargain hunting, thrifting and DIYs to celebrate the big changes you can make with the right vision and expertise. 

The County 

(10 x 60 / RTR Media / in production summer 2025) 

Beloved HGTV Canada star and designer Sarah Keenleyside uprooted her family from Toronto to Prince Edward County, Ontario to build her home and design business from scratch. She’s designing small-town dreams with big charm for herself and others in this new docu-series format.    

Top of the Block 

(40 x 30 / Scott Brothers Entertainment / in production summer 2025) 

This brand-new real estate series sees homeowners competing to prove their house is the best on the block. Each episode will feature seasoned experts who evaluate the homes based on design, creativity, and investment impact, ultimately crowning the Top of the Block winner! Top of the Block is distributed by Cineflix Rights.

Food Network 

Andy’s East Coast Kitchen Crawl  

(12 x 30 / Proper Television / in production summer 2025) 

Join chef and social media star Andy Hay (MasterChef Canada finalist) as he explores the essence of East Coast cooking – one kitchen at a time. From lobster boats to clam shacks to farms and five-star establishments, Andy gathers inspiration to bring home to his Halifax kitchen where he’ll create family-friendly recipes to share.

Bake Master Battle  

(8 x 60 / in production August 2025) 

Tis’ the season for baking! Canadian television personality Dina Pugliese takes the reins as host of Bake Master Battle, a high-stakes bake-off with three teams of elite bakers competing and showcasing their confectionary mastery in a series of thrilling and festive challenges anchored to seasonal themes (Halloween, Holidays, Spring). Joining Pugliese as head judge is hyper-realistic baker extraordinaire, April Julian (Netflix’s Is It Cake?).  

Come Dine With Me Canada  

(60 x 30 / Blink49 Studios / in production summer 2025) 

Five amateur chefs host dinner parties in their homes, showcasing culinary skills to impress their fellow contestants. Each night, the chefs rate the dishes, and the highest score at week’s end wins a cash prize. Let the competition begin! Come Dine With Me Canada is based on the format by ITV Studios.

David Rocco’s Eating Dirty 

(13 x 30 / Rockhead Entertainment / in post-production)

Join celebrity chef David Rocco as he sets off on a fearless food-fueled journey through Italy’s vibrant cities, charming towns, and seaside villages. From the colorful chaos of Naples to the hidden corners of Florence and the sun-soaked streets of Sicily, David follows his appetite. Each episode is a celebration of bold flavors, rich culture, and unapologetic indulgence. David Rocco’s Eating Dirty isn’t just a food show – it isn’t just a travel show – it’s a full-throttle celebration of culture, chaos, and the raw, unapologetic joy of eating dirty.

These exciting shows join the latest episodes and newest seasons of top-rated U.S. programming like Beat Bobby Flay, Chopped (on Food Network) and Celebrity IOU, Home Town and Rock The Block (on HGTV), and can all be watched through select Canadian television providers or streamed on Citytv+. If you are missing these channels , contact your TV provider.

About Rogers Sports & Media
Rogers Sports & Media is a diverse sports and content company that engages more than 30 million Canadians monthly. The company’s dynamic portfolio of media assets includes more than 50 radio stations, 67 community TV channels, 31 conventional and specialty television channels, e-commerce, and more. Rogers Sports & Media delivers unique storytelling through its range of powerful brands: HGTV, Food Network, Bravo, Citytv, Citytv+, Discovery, ID, OMNI Television, FX, TSC, Breakfast Television, 98.1 CHFI, KiSS, CityNews and Sportsnet – Canada’s #1 sports network. Rogers Sports & Media is a subsidiary of Rogers Communications Inc. (TSX, NYSE: RCI). Visit rogerssportsandmedia.com.

#FIRSTLOOK: GLOBAL REVEAL 2025/2026 PROGRAMMING LINEUP AT UPFRONT

Today, Global revealed its 2025/26 broadcast season offering featuring seven star-studded new series as well as many of television’s most-watched returning hits. Delivering an impressive 16.5 hours of simulcast programming and more scripted content than any other network in primetime this fall, Global’s 2025/26 lineup spans every genre and is streaming on STACKTV and the Global TV App.

New this fall on Global is the single-camera workplace comedy DMV. Set at the U.S. Department of Motor Vehicles, DMV stars a brilliant and hilarious ensemble cast including Harriet Dyer, Tim Meadows, Tony Cavalero, Molly Kearney, Gigi Zumbado and Alex Tarranta. Then, joining the FBI-verse and from Emmy® Award-winning executive producer Dick Wolf, comes CIA starring Tom Ellis as a fast-talking, rule-breaking loose cannon CIA case officer. Next up is Sheriff Country starring Morena Baccarin as straight-shooting sheriff Mickey Fox, the stepsister of Cal Fire’s division chief Sharon Leone (Diane Farr of Fire Country) in an expansion of the Fire Country universe. Lastly, The Road is a new singing competition series from executive producers Taylor Sheridan, Blake Shelton and Keith Urban and follows GRAMMY® Award winner Urban on his journey to discover the next big artist with the help of “tour manager,” GRAMMY® Award-winning country artist Gretchen Wilson. Full series descriptions of Global’s new series for the fall are available here.

Global’s fall lineup also features television’s #1 hits including #1 comedy Ghosts, #1 late night show Saturday Night Live, fresh off celebrating its 50th anniversary, and #1 reality show Survivor, back for its 49th season this fall and what promises to be a legendary 50th season in the spring. Other top 20-ranked shows returning to Global this fall include 9-1-1, FBI, Matlock, NCIS, NCIS: Origins and Elsbeth. Also, Canadian-made Murder in a Small Town returns for a second season with Oscar® winner Marcia Gay Harden joining the cast and popular Canadian original true crime series Crime Beat is back for a seventh season.

Global’s 2025/26 offering wouldn’t be complete without Global News, which is home to Canada’s #1 national newscast, Global National, hosted by Canadian Screen Award winner Dawna Friesen, and The West Block, Canada’s #1 Political Show in total audience* airing Sunday mornings. In addition, The Morning Show, hosted by Carolyn Mackenzie and Jeff McArthur, continues to be Canada’s #1 Canadian News/Lifestyle morning show and saw a year-over-year audience growth of 17% reaching 1.2 million Canadians weekly, delivering audiences almost two times higher than Your Morning, and over two times higher than Breakfast Television*.

The fresh content continues with more exciting new series joining the schedule mid-season starting with America’s Culinary Cup, a new cooking competition series featuring the most decorated chefs in America and hosted and executive produced by Emmy® Award-nominated food expert Padma Lakshmi. Then, Y: Marshals (working title) is a new drama joining Taylor Sheridan’s Yellowstone family of shows and stars Luke Grimes as Kayce Dutton. And finally, unscripted series, Harlan Coben’s Final Twist, which features best-selling author Coben, with over 90 million books sold globally and multiple scripted series, as he steps into the true-crime television genre for the first time. Full series descriptions of Global’s new mid-season series are available here. Also, bolstering Global’s schedule mid-season is the return of hit series including Global Original Family Law, Watson and Hollywood Squares.

“This spring, Global was the only conventional network to experience year-over-year audience growth seeing a 7% increase in core primetime viewing, delivering 12 of the top 20 programs – more than any other network*,” said Jennifer Abrams, Senior Vice President, Programming and Multiplatform, Corus Entertainment. “With Global’s new acquisitions for the upcoming broadcast season featuring the most-coveted series coming out of this year’s L.A. screenings, paired with some of the most-watched returning series, Global is well-positioned to be the leader in bringing Canadian viewers what they want to see on their screens, entertaining audiences all year long.”

GLOBAL’S FALL 2025 SCHEDULE-AT-A-GLANCE

All times are ET and subject to change. New programs bolded.

Monday

7:30 p.m. Entertainment Tonight

8 p.m. The Neighborhood

8:30 p.m. DMV

9 p.m. FBI

10 p.m. CIA

12:05 a.m. The Late Show with Stephen Colbert

Tuesday

7:30 p.m. Entertainment Tonight

8 p.m. NCIS

9 p.m. NCIS: Origins

10 p.m. NCIS: Sydney

12:05 a.m. The Late Show with Stephen Colbert

Wednesday

7:30 p.m. Entertainment Tonight

8 p.m. Survivor

9:30 p.m. Abbott Elementary

10 p.m. Doc

12:05 a.m. The Late Show with Stephen Colbert

Thursday

7 p.m. Entertainment Tonight

7:30 p.m. Ghosts

8 p.m. 9-1-1

9 p.m. Matlock

10 p.m. Elsbeth

12:05 a.m. The Late Show with Stephen Colbert

Friday

7:30 p.m. Entertainment Tonight

8 p.m. Sherrif Country

9 p.m. Fire Country

10 p.m. Crime Beat

12:05 a.m. The Late Show with Stephen Colbert

Saturday

10 p.m. 48 Hours

11:30 p.m. Saturday Night Live

Sunday

7 p.m. 60 Minutes

8 p.m. Murder in a Small Town

9 p.m. The Road

A full list of premiere dates and times from Global’s fall lineup will be announced in the coming months. For the latest updates, visit www.corusent.com.

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

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

Sources:
*Numeris PPM Data,. Total Canada, SP’25 STD (Jan 6 – Apr 20/25) – confirmed to Apr 13/25, A25-54, AMA(000), CDN CONV COM ENG, all stations based on ‘Total’ except for CTV Com, 3+ airings, excludes NFL Playoffs

**Numeris PPM Data,. Total Canada, SP’25 STD (Jan 6 – Apr 20/25) – confirmed to Apr 13/25, A18+, AMA(000), CDN CONV COM ENG, 3+ airings, Mon-Fri airings only, National Network

***Source: Numeris PPM Data, Total Canada, SP’25 STD (Aug 26/24 – Apr 20/25) – confirmed data, Ind. 2+ AMA(000), Total of all individual conventional + specialty airings , 3+ airings
****Source: Numeris PPM Data, Total Canada, Broadcast Year-to-date (Aug 26/24 – Apr 13/25) – confirmed,Ind2+, AvWkRch(000)

*Numeris PPM Data, Broadcast Year-to-date (Aug 26/24 – Apr 13/25) – confirmed to Apr 6/25, Total Canada, Mo-Fri 6a-12p, Based on Canadian news/lifestyle morning show genre, CDN CONV COM ENG, CTV based on “Com”, all other networks based on “Total”, 3+ airings, A18+ AMA(000), growth based on same weeks YoY

Numeris PPM Data,. Total Canada, SP’25 STD (Jan 6 – Apr 20/25) vs. SP’24 STD (Jan 8 – Apr 21/24) – confirmed to Apr 13/25, A25-54, AMA(000), Full day (Mo-Su 2a-2a)/Primetime (Mo-Su 8-11p)/Off-prime (Mo-Su 2a-8p, 11p-2a), local time

#FIRSTLOOK: CORUS ENTERTIANMENT UNVEIL 2025/2026 PROGRAMMING SLATE AT UPFRONT

Today, Corus Entertainment announced its 2025/26 programming slate showcasing a standout lineup of exceptional scripted series with a dynamic mix of star-powered dramas, original lifestyle series, must-watch reality hits, and shows designed to entertain the entire family. Set to premiere across Corus’ extensive network and streaming platforms, the new collection of content further strengthens the diverse programming Corus offers for viewers.

“Corus continues to lead the specialty entertainment landscape in Canada, with a portfolio that consistently delivers scale, buzz, and standout storytelling,” said Jennifer Abrams, SVP, Programming and Multiplatform, Corus Entertainment. “Our 2025/26 slate raises the bar once again—with high-profile new series, must-see returning hits, and a curated mix of content across our brands and platforms, setting the stage for an unforgettable year of entertainment.”

Corus Entertainment presents its 2025/26 roster of new and returning series across its specialty networks below. For more details on all specialty programming, please click here.

SCRIPTED DRAMA & ADULT COMEDY

Corus continues to bring Canadian audiences the best in premium entertainment through its exclusive long-term partnership with NBCUniversal, delivering a powerhouse catalogue of Peacock and Sky Original series. This season stands out with compelling new shows alongside acclaimed returning titles featuring A-list talent. Viewers can catch these series on W Network and Showcase, with all episodes available to stream on STACKTV. Additional launch details will roll out as the season takes shape.

Showcase

Showcase is gearing up for a breakout season with buzz-worthy new titles including, The Paper, a mockumentary from Greg Daniels and Michael Koman, starring Domhnall Gleeson (About Time, Ex-Machina) and Sabrina Impacciatore (The White Lotus). The documentary crew that immortalized Dunder Mifflin’s Scranton branch in The Office is in search of a new subject when they discover a historic Midwestern newspaper and the publisher trying to revive it. The Copenhagen Test, starring Simu Liu, is an espionage thriller series that follows first generation-American intelligence analyst Alexander Hale (Liu) who realizes his brain has been hacked, giving the perpetrators access to everything he sees and hears.

The stakes remain high with PONIES, a spy thriller series starring Emilia Clarke and Haley Lu Richardson, where two “Ponies” (“persons of no interest” in intelligence speak) work anonymously as secretaries in the American Embassy. That is, until their husbands are killed under mysterious circumstances in the USSR and the pair become CIA operatives.

The symphony of hits continues with Amadeus, a new Sky limited series starring Will Sharpe (The White Lotus) and Paul Bettany (A Very British Scandal, WandaVision) that centers around 25-year-old Amadeus (Sharpe) eager to break free from his child prodigy past and controlling father, Amadeus arrives in 18th-century Vienna and meets the devoutly religious court composer, Antonio Salieri (Bettany). What begins as curiosity quickly spirals into a murderous obsession as Salieri recognizes the divine genius in Amadeus’ music—music so transcendent it shakes Salieri’s faith to its core.

Also, Ted, the live-action comedy based on the blockbuster film franchise is back for a second season with Seth MacFarlane reprising the voice of the iconic and lovable foul-mouthed teddy bear. The franchise is also expanding with Ted: The Animated Series (WT), a new animated comedy from MacFarlane that continues Ted’s misadventures following the events of the films. The reign of Bel-Air continues as the modern-day reimagining of the iconic culture-defining ’90s sitcom The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, returns for Season 4.

W Network

Coming to W Network is suburban-thriller Peacock series All Her Fault, starring Sarah Snook as Marissa Irvine, a working mother who arrives to collect her young son Milo from his first playdate, but the woman who answers the door isn’t a mother she recognizes. She doesn’t have Milo and has never heard of him. And so begins every parent’s worst nightmare. Rounding out the all-star cast are Dakota Fanning, Jake Lacy and Michael Peña.

Also coming to the network is dark comedy, The ‘Burbs starring Keke Palmer, which follows a young couple who have reluctantly relocated to the husband’s childhood home. Their world is upended when a new neighbour moves in across the street bringing old secrets of the cul-de-sac to light.

Fan favourite, Outlander, the #1 drama series among specialty entertainment programs*** returns for its eighth and final season, with an epic conclusion sure to captivate viewers across the country.

HALLMARK CHANNEL ON W NETWORK

W Network continues to be the exclusive Canadian destination for Hallmark Channel content, through Corus’ ongoing partnership with the brand. Renowned for its feel-good storytelling and seasonal events, Hallmark programming draws devoted viewers year-round, especially during the holidays when Canadians flock to the network for festive flicks and exclusive seasonal series. The annual fan-favourite event, Hallmark Channel’s Countdown to Christmas continuously places W Network as the #1 entertainment specialty station among A25-54, F25-54 and Ind. 2+ during the programming event****.

Hallmark original series set to warm hearts this fall, is Celebrations with Lacey Chabert, where the beloved star surprises deserving kids, families and adults making extraordinary impacts in their communities with incredible celebrations.

Also, Christmas at Sea, a four-part unscripted series where Hallmark stars interact with fans on a cruise ship, joins the holiday slate. Following its successful debut last year Mistletoe Murders the hit mystery series from Lionsgate Canada and Headspinner Productions, created by Ken Cuperus and based on the popular Audible original, returns for a second season starring Sarah Drew and Peter Mooney. Finally, festive reality competition series Finding Mr. Christmas also returns for a second season, where one hopeful contestant will be crowned Hallmark’s next leading man and earn a role in a Countdown to Christmas movie.

This winter, Hallmark’s smash-hit series The Way Home, filmed and based in Canada, starring Andie MacDowell, Chyler Leigh, Evan Williams, and Sadie Laflamme-Snow, will be back for Season 4. During its third season, the multi-generational drama ranked in the top 5 specialty entertainment programs on W Network among A25-54 and was also a top 20 program on STACKTV**.

LIFESTYLE AND FACTUAL

This upcoming broadcast year, Corus’ beloved Lifestyle and Factual brands boast a fulsome Canadian original lineup, new seasons of proven hits, and all-star hosts and experts. With a refreshed slate of international offerings, trending renovation and menu-making inspiration, and a continued dedication to Canadian content, Home Network and Flavour Network remain Canada’s favourite lifestyle brands, ranking at #1 and #2 respectively.* The #1 factual network, The HISTORY Channel sees the return of the #1 specialty entertainment program; while National Geographic and Top 20 specialty network, Slice, deliver one-of-a-kind storytelling.* All series across the portfolio are available to stream on STACKTV. Additional titles and premiere dates will be shared in the coming months.

Home Network

Following the record-breaking success of Island of Bryan, Bryan and Sarah Baeumler expand their journey with the new series, Building Baeumler. This fall, viewers will see an up-close-and-intimate look at the Bauemlers’ lives as the couple juggle personal and commercial renovations in the Bahamas, Florida Keys, and Georgian Bay.

Two new Canadian faces join the Home Network lineup this fall: designer Natalie Chong with Rentovation and self-taught DIYer Kristen Coutts in Beer Budget Reno. Both series provide unique solutions to elevate and personalize a space: either for renters who want forever-home designs or for people wanting budget-friendly transformations. These series will resonate with viewers looking for aspiration as well as affordability.

Home Network continues to feature the best in Canadian lifestyle programming into next year, with the series premiere of Life is Messy. From Scott Brothers Entertainment, designer/realtor Kortney Wilson and contractor Kenny Brain help overwhelmed homeowners tackle the most chaotic households in this heartwarming new series. Then, fan-favourites House of Ali and Rock Solid Builds return for brand new seasons.

Flavour Network

Serving up a festive feast this fall are new Canadian Original series Halloween Bakeshop and Holiday Bakeshop, hosted by Canadian actress and comedian Lauren Ash, with celebrated chefs Jordan Andino and Kareem “Mr. Bake” Queeman as the series expert judges. Plus, Top Chef Canada returns for a remarkable Season 12, promising to showcase the best in Canadian cuisine and talent. Chef, cookbook author, and longtime series host, Eden Grinsphan returns as host, alongside the esteemed panel of returning judges: Chef, fermenter and author David Zilber, powerhouse restaurateur Janet Zuccarini, chef and owner of The McEwan Group, Mark McEwan, and content creator and global food expert Mijune Pak.

Chef Masaharu Morimoto returns for Season 2 of Morimoto’s Sushi Master to test the skills of eight expert sushi chefs, alongside fellow judge, Chef Phillip Frankland Lee and host, Lyrica Okano. In this #1 Lifestyle specialty series***, the chefs are tested each week in their technical skills and creativity as they face challenges that test fundamental sushi skills and out of the (bento) box thinking. Famed foodie, Adam Richman, also returns to the Flavour Network lineup with Season 2 of Adam Richman Eats Britain, along with Gordon Ramsay in Season 9 of Kitchen Nightmares, and Andrew Zimmern’s Wild Game Kitchen Season 4.

The HISTORY® Channel

The #1 specialty entertainment program, Curse of Oak Island, returns to The HISTORY Channel as Marty and Rick continue their dogged search.*** Located off the coast of Nova Scotia, Oak Island is home to a mystery that has captivated fans for years. Will Season 13 see the riddle finally unwrapped? The Secret of Skinwalker Ranch also continues its investigation in Season 6.

Iconic stars anchor new series coming to The HISTORY Channel, including WWII with Tom Hanks, History’s Deadliest with Ving Rhames, and Hazardous History with Henry Winkler. In WWII with Tom Hanks, Hanks lends his voice to an updated version of the landmark 1973 series, The World at War, featuring five decades worth of new research and archive, telling a fuller story of the war’s big events.

National Geographic

National Geographic gets up close and personal with the outcasts of the animal kingdom in Underdogs, narrated by Ryan Reynolds. From their hidden talents to their unconventional hygiene choices to their unsavory courtship rituals, Underdogs celebrates the unique behaviors of the animals who don’t usually get to be the stars of the show.

Slice

Follow superstar, Tiffany Haddish, in Tiffany Haddish Goes Off, coming to Slice. In the six-part docuseries, Haddish and her three closest childhood girlfriends take a girls’ trip of a lifetime, exploring Africa and their connection to the continent. Returning to the Slice slate is new seasons of The Challenge, Below Deck Down Under, Married to Medicine, Southern Hospitality, and new episodes of The Daily Show. New series Two Sisters: Missing, Murdered, Betrayed, The Gilgo Beach Killer: House of Secrets, and The Idaho Student Murders join the network.

ADULT ANIMATION

Adult Swim caters to its dedicated fanbase by delivering distinctive animation series. This season the network introduces an exciting mix of originals, including The Robot Chicken Self-Discovery Special, which follows the hapless Robot Chicken Nerd as he seeks self-discovery America’s way: going on reality shows! Will he find a 90 Day Fiancé – or end up Shark Week chum?” Also, a new Regular Show series from Cartoon Network Studios and executive producer J.G. Quintel will be joining the network.

Meanwhile, Smiling Friends returns for Season 3 this fall.

KIDS

Corus’ Kids Networks owns five of the top five English-Kids specialty stations, accounting for over ninety per cent of all viewing to kids’ specialty channels*

YTV, Canada’s original kids’ channel, introduces The Wonderfully Weird World of Gumball to its network, an animated series that trails Gumball Watterson, a blue cat, and his goldfish brother Darwin through the quirky town of Elmore, California. Fans can also look forward to new episodes of Season 9 of Teen Titans GO!, with all previous seasons available to stream exclusively on TELETOON+ in Canada

This fall, Treehouse welcomes Thomas & Friends™: Sodor Sings Together, where the biggest musical event on Sodor is right around the corner and the engines are humming along, preparing stages and a musical surprise performance! But when an errant operatic note shatters ALL the lights around the island, and the musical surprise becomes runaway cargo, Thomas and Nia scramble to get Sodor in tune, singing on time and on key – together. Returning favourites this season from Spin Master Entertainment include Vida The Vet Season 2 and Rubble & Crew Season 4.

About Corus Entertainment Inc.

Corus Entertainment Inc. (TSX: CJR.B) is a leading media and content company that develops, delivers and distributes high quality brands and content across platforms for audiences around the world. Engaging audiences since 1999, the company’s portfolio of multimedia offerings encompass 30 specialty television services, 36 radio stations, 15 conventional television stations, digital and streaming platforms, and social digital agency and media services. Corus’ roster of premium brands includes Global Television, W Network, Flavour Network, Home Network, The HISTORY® Channel, Showcase, Slice, Adult Swim, National Geographic and Global News, along with streaming platforms STACKTV, TELETOON+, the Global TV App and Curiouscast. For more information visit www.corusent.com.

About STACKTV

STACKTV is Corus Entertainment’s premium multi-channel television streaming service that offers thousands of hours of exclusive hit content from 16 of Canada’s top TV networks, all on one platform. Stream series, movies and specials from Global Television, Flavour Network and Home Network, W Network, The HISTORY® Channel, Adult Swim, Slice, Showcase, National Geographic, Lifetime, Cartoon Network, Treehouse, YTV, Disney Channel, Disney XD and Disney Junior, with new content added daily. STACKTV is available via Amazon Prime Video Channels, Bell Fibe TV app, Fubo, Rogers Xfinity TV and Rogers Xfinity Streaming. For more information, visit stacktv.ca.

#FIRSTLOOK: HIGHLIGHTS FROM PRIME VIDEO CANADA UPFRONT 2025

Today, Prime Video announced an exciting slate of new Canadian original series and films during its inaugural Amazon Upfronts in Canada. The lineup features returning fan favourites, new series, and documentaries spanning sports, crime, music and comedy.

Special guest appearances include Taylor Kitsch, Tom Hopper, Nathan Mitchell, RJ Barrett and more. Head of Prime Video, Canada, Mark Shopiro, Head of Content Strategy, Prime Video, Shaun Alperin, Head of Local Originals Canada, Brent Haynes, Vice President, Amazon, Tamir Bar-Haim, Prime Monday Night Hockey broadcaster, Blake Bolden, and President of Toronto Tempo, Tessa Resch were all in attendance on stage.

We were there and here are some highlights!

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Programming includes the second season of the NHL docuseries FACEOFF: Inside the NHL, true-crime docuseries ROMCON: Who the F**k is Jason Porter?, the highly anticipated music documentary, Simple Plan: The Kids in the Crowd, first season of French language Amazon Originals Karaoké Club and season 4 of LOL: Qui Rira Le Dernier?, a first look at comedian Martin Matte’s Vitrerie Joyal, plus the greenlight of Trailer Trash (Working Title), a new comedy docuseries about a family-owned RV camper salvage empire in rural Alberta. This Canadian content slate underscores Prime Video’s ongoing commitment to producing authentic stories that resonate with Canadians.

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 favourites Vampire Diaries andDegrassi; 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

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#FIRSTLOOK: NETFLIX UPFRONT 2025: THE CENTER OF ATTENTION

At Netflix‘s third Upfront presentation, it was no secret that Netflix continues to deliver quality and variety in its series and films, which drives engagement and attention.

You can read details about the presentation, special guests, and announcements here. These include exciting new series and film announcements as well as continued momentum and growth on the advertising plan.

New Title Announcements:
All The Sinners Bleed ✦ Fight for ’84 ✦ Here Comes the Flood ✦ PRIME TIME
Star Search ✦ The Body ✦ Unt. Dan Levy

New Live Events:
✦ NFL Christmas Gameday (2025) ✦

Series Renewals:
Bridgerton Seasons 5 & 6 ✦ Forever Season 2 ✦ Love on the Spectrum Season 4 ✦ Million Dollar Secret Season 2 ✦ My Life with the Walter Boys Season 3 ✦ Survival of the Thickest Season 3 ✦ The Diplomat Season 4 ✦ The Four Seasons Season 2

Release Date Announcements:
America’s Team: The Gambler and His Cowboys ✦ On Netflix This August

Building the Band ✦ On Netflix This Summer

The Golden Ticket ✦ On Netflix 2026

Release Date Announcements:
Bridgerton Season 4 on Netflix Early 2026 and New Clip ✦ Tyler Perry’s Straw New
Asset ✦ Wednesday Season 2 New Asset ✦ The Old Guard 2 Trailer✦

#FIRSTLOOK: HIGHLIGHTS FROM PRIME VIDEO 2025 UPFRONT

Last night at Amazon’s Upfront presentation in New York, announcements included the following:

•Prime Video Orders Barbershop Series Starring Jermaine Fowler, Written and Executive Produced by Marshall Todd. More here.

•Prime Video Gives Two-Season Renewal to Global Hit Competition Series Beast Games. More here.

•Prime Video Orders Series Delphi From Creed Universe, Michael B. Jordan’s Outlier Society to Executive Produce. More here.

•Fallout Renewed for Season Three Ahead of Season Two Premiere. More here.

•First Look at Highly Anticipated Spider-Noir Series Starring Nicolas Cage Revealed. More here.

•Prime Video Greenlights Two New Sports Documentaries at Amazon Upfront Presentation. More here.

•Prime Video Orders Docuseries Featuring Prominent Multi-hyphenate Female CEOs as They Scale New Heights With Their Businesses. More here.

•WWE’s Mike “The Miz” Mizanin to Host American Gladiators Reboot for Prime Video. More here.

#FIRSTLOOK: CTV ANNOUNCE 2024/2025 NEW AND RETURNING PROGRAMMING AT UPFRONT

In advance of today’s Upfront presentation, Bell Media announced a slate of high-profile new series joining the CTV schedule as part of the 2024/2025 season. As CTV marks the 23rd year in a row as Canada’s #1 conventional network in primetime, the buzzworthy new series further strengthen CTV’s roster of returning fan-favourite shows, acclaimed originals, and appointment-viewing live broadcast events.

“CTV’s schedule is unparalleled in terms of providing choice for our viewers and advertisers, with programming that engages and excites,” said Justin Stockman, Vice-President, Content Development & Programming, Bell Media. “With a strong combination of new and returning series, and live sports and events, we are set to build on a fan-favourite schedule that has led to CTV being the most-watched both on linear and CTV AVOD platforms.”

New series coming to CTV are:

The Joshua Jackson-led procedural DOCTOR ODYSSEY (Thursdays at 9 p.m. ET/PT) with Don Johnson from prolific creator Ryan Murphy (AMERICAN HORROR STORY).

High-stakes Hawaii lifeguard drama RESCUE: HI-SURF (Mondays at 9 p.m. ET/PT), from award-winning executive producer/director John Wells (SHAMELESS) and showrunner/executive producer/writer Matt Kester (ANIMAL KINGDOM). Erin Jontow (SHAMELESS) and Daniele Nathanson (ANIMAL KINGDOM) also executive produce. RESCUE: HI-SURF also secures the coveted post-SUPER BOWL slot for a special episode to premiere in midseason.

YOUNG SHELDON spin-off GEORGIE & MANDY’S FIRST MARRIAGE (Thursdays at 8 p.m. ET/PT) from executive producers/writers Chuck Lorre, Steven Molaro, and Steve Holland, the creative team behind THE BIG BANG THEORY.

Workplace mockumentary ST. DENIS MEDICAL (Tuesdays at 8 p.m. ET/PT), starring Wendi McLendon-Covey (THE GOLDBERGS), David Alan Grier (The Color Purple), and Allison Tolman (FARGO)

Hosted by Manu Bennett (The Hobbit franchise), the enduring unscripted series THE SUMMIT (Wednesdays at 9:30 p.m. ET/PT) sees 16 strangers embark on a treacherous once-in-a-lifetime adventure through the New Zealand Alps.

The unconventional crime drama HIGH POTENTIAL (Tuesdays at 10 p.m. ET/PT), written by Drew Goddard (THE GOOD PLACE) and starring IT’S ALWAYS SUNNY IN PHILADELPHIA’s Kaitlin Olson.

The Reba McEntire-led comedy HAPPY’S PLACE (Thursdays at 7:30 p.m. ET/PT), which marks McEntire’s reunion with her REBA co-star Melissa Peterman.

Documentary series SCAMANDA (Wednesdays at 10 p.m. ET/PT on CTV2), based on the #1 podcast of the same name.

CTV Original series strengthening the fall schedule include the all-new series MARK MCKINNEY NEEDS A HOBBY (Wednesdays at 9 p.m. ET/PT), which joins last fall’s #1 new Canadian series, THE TRAITORS CANADA (Mondays at 10 p.m. ET/PT), returning for Season 2; and a new season of hit Canadian comedy CHILDREN RUIN EVERYTHING (Thursdays at 8:30 p.m. ET/PT).

Last year’s #1 new program TRACKER (Mondays at 7 p.m. ET/PT) starring Justin Hartley returns for its sophomore season on CTV, with long-standing fan-favourite series also part of the fall schedule, including THE MASKED SINGER (Wednesdays at 8 p.m. ET/PT), 9-1-1: LONE STAR (Mondays at 8 p.m. ET/PT), GREY’S ANATOMY (Thursdays at 10 p.m. ET/PT), NIGHT COURT (Tuesdays at 8:30 p.m. ET/PT), THE VOICE (Mondays at 8 p.m. ET/PT on CTV2 and Tuesdays at 9 p.m. ET/PT on CTV), SHARK TANK (Fridays at 8 p.m. ET/PT), SPECIAL FORCES: WORLD’S TOUGHEST TEST (Fridays at 9 p.m. ET/PT), and the final episodes of BLUE BLOODS (Fridays at 10 p.m. ET/PT).

CTV’s acclaimed and beloved series, blockbuster movies, and binge-worthy collections are also available on CTV.ca, the #1 Canadian AVOD platform, and the CTV app. RESCUE: HI-SURF, GEORGIE & MANDY’S FIRST MARRIAGE, ST. DENIS MEDICAL, and HAPPY’S PLACE will also stream on Crave, alongside CTV Originals series MARK MCKINNEY NEEDS A HOBBY, THE TRAITORS CANADA, and CHILDREN RUIN EVERYTHING.

For midseason, CTV welcomes back established hits THE ROOKIE, WILL TRENT, THE AMAZING RACE, and the final season of THE CONNERS, with additional titles still to be announced.

Awards and Live Events

CTV remains the go-to destination for tentpole live events, following a year that saw significant viewership for live programming including the 96th OSCARS®, which was the #1 Entertainment Event; and SUPER BOWL LVIII, which was the most-watched Event of the year.

Heading into the 2024/25 season, CTV is the Canadian home to the 97th OSCARS® (Sunday, March 2), which also includes the return of ETALK AT THE OSCARS. CTV is also the destination for some of the season’s biggest awards show, including the 76th EMMY® AWARDS (Sunday, Sept. 15), celebrating the best that television has to offer; and Country music’s biggest nights with the CMA AWARDS and the CANADIAN COUNTRY MUSIC AWARDS (Saturday, Sept. 14).

The CFL comes to CTV this fall, with exclusive 3 p.m. ET Saturday games beginning Saturday, Sept. 7. CTV also joins the CFL ON TSN to showcase afternoon playoff matchups, and the networks combine to deliver Canada’s biggest single-day sporting event – the 111th GREY CUP, live from BC Place in Vancouver on Sunday, Nov. 17.

Bell Media networks continue as the exclusive television broadcast partners of the NFL in Canada, with the NFL on CTV being the most-consumed sports or entertainment property on conventional television this broadcast year. CTV will once again play host to the biggest broadcast event of the year with SUPER BOWL LIX (Sunday, Feb. 9), and provides extensive coverage of the NFL regular season and the NFL Playoffs.

CTV Daytime

CTV’s daytime lineup features all-new seasons of weekday mainstays CTV YOUR MORNING (6 a.m. ET), LIVE WITH KELLY AND MARK (9 a.m. ET/PT), THE GOOD STUFF WITH MARY BERG (10 a.m. ET/11 a.m. PT), THE VIEW (11 a.m. ET/10 a.m. PT), THE BOLD AND BEAUTIFUL (1:30 p.m. ET/PT), and THE SOCIAL (2 p.m. ET/PT).

#FIRSTLOOK: CORUS ANNOUNCE CANADIAN ORIGINAL CONTENT FOR 2024/2025 AT UPFRONT

Today, Corus Entertainment announces its complete slate of Canadian original content to premiere across its specialty networks in 2024/25. The 34 new and returning titles include new seasons from HGTV Canada’s most trusted home and design experts, new challenges from Food Network Canada’s best competition series, new points of view from The HISTORY Channel®’s thoughtful docu-series and documentaries, and a fresh take on romantic comedy made-for-TV movies on W Network, plus new and beloved animated characters from Nelvana on Treehouse, YTV and Cartoon Network, appealing to families and kids of all ages. In total, Corus will deliver more than 295 episodes, movies, and specials, including 18 brand-new titles.

“Corus maintains its leadership position within the Canadian original lifestyle and factual space with our schedule of new and returning titles. With our proven formats, top-tier stars, and premium storytelling, we deliver what Canadian audiences want to see across our expansive specialty portfolio,” said Rachel Nelson, Vice President of Original Programming and Head of Corus Studios. “As our industry landscape evolves it’s more important than ever to share Canadian stories as told by Canadian voices, and we believe that this lineup delivers just that.”

Additional Corus content announcements were made this morning, including updates on new pickups for Corus’ specialty networks. For the latest updates, visit www.corusent.com.

MEDIA NOTE See below for a complete breakdown of today’s Corus Originals announcements. For full descriptions of new and returning original series across all networks please click here.

HGTV CANADA

Canada’s #1 Lifestyle network*, HGTV Canada continues to be the home of real estate, renovation, and interior design. With four new Canadian Original series and eight returning, the network offers endless inspiration and education to audiences this upcoming broadcast year.

The Baeumlers are back as Bryan and Sarah start production on their new docu-follow series, Building Baeumler. In it, viewers will catch up with the couple as they navigate work and life following the successful launch of their Bahamas resort. Bryan and Sarah are determined to expand their evolving business and find their next big thing together. From surprising projects on the island to personal projects close to home – the Baeumlers offer an intimate look at their lives as they grow their individual and family ventures.

HGTV Canada introduces audiences to DIY designer, Kristen Coutts, in the new series Beer Budget Reno (working title). Filming this summer and casting now, Kristen delivers life-changing renos for people on a budget using money-saving hacks that transform outdated spaces into something fresh and functional. Also, in production for HGTV Canada, Rentovation helps long-term leasers upgrade and personalize their space. The new series shares innovative solutions and clever designs that provide forever-home vibes and stunning transformations. This fall, luxury designer Ali Budd delivers high-end reveals and big-budget renovations in House of Ali, Season 1.

The network’s most anticipated original series return this fall with back-to-back premieres. Fan-favourites, Sebastian Clovis and Randy Spracklin bring heart, community, and tough renovations in Season 2 of Gut Job and Season 3 of Rock Solid Builds. The ensemble cast of Hoarder House Flippers, Season 2, take on new challenges with Mactar, Issa, and Khadim Mbaye in Montreal, Heather and Nathan Porteous in Winnipeg, and a new set of flippers, Deidre Ritsche and Stephanie Bradt, from Windsor. Brother-sister duo, Billy Pearson and Carolyn Wilbrink, bring modern design to dated properties in Season 3 of Farmhouse Facelift, while the Scott Brothers return with new episodes of Don’t Hate Your House, Season 1. Canadian icon Pamela Anderson is back this winter and building on her terms in Season 2 of Pamela’s Garden of Eden. While this spring, Scott McGillivray and Debra Salmoni return for Season 6 of Scott’s Vacation House Rules, and Scott teams up with Bryan Baeumler again in Season 2 of the Top 20 specialty entertainment program, Renovation Resort.**

Launching today, HGTV Canada Hotline is here to help. The weekly digital series, available through HGTV Canada’s social media platforms and hgtv.ca, offers how-to advice from Canada’s home authority. The brand’s creators – experts in a diverse range of fields – answer viewer on topics big and small – from DIY projects, to organizational hacks, to financial real estate advice.

FOOD NETWORK CANADA

Canada’s #2 Lifestyle network, Food Network Canada, features big stars, big eats, and big challenges in 2024/2025. The Top 10 specialty entertainment program**, Top Chef Canada returns for an epic Season 11 this fall with host Eden Grinshpan, judges Chef Mark McEwan, Mijune Pak, David Zilber, and Janet Zuccarini, and 10 all-new chef competitors from across Canada. Hollywood star, Pamela Anderson is joined in the kitchen by renowned chefs as she explores her passion for plant-based food and sets the table for intimate dinner parties with her friends and family in Pamela’s Cooking with Love, premiering next year. The Big Bake and Great Chocolate Showdown both return with new episodes this upcoming broadcast year, and Noah Cappe is back in Season 10 of Carnival Eats.

THE HISTORY CHANNEL

The HISTORY® Channel, a Top 10 specialty network* and destination for behind-the-scenes storytelling, premieres five new Canadian Original titles in 2024/2025. Brand-new series Yukon Rescue follows emergency response teams in Canada’s rugged north as they navigate extreme weather conditions, structure fires, avalanches, flash floods, spreading wildfires, and more to keep their communities safe.

The four-part documentary, Sounds Black, traces the origins and impact of Black Music in Canada. Directed by award-winning filmmaker Cazhhmere, with contributions from luminaries such as Kardinal Offishall, Jully Black, Fefe Dobson, Maestro Fresh Wes, Deborah Cox, Keisha Chante and more, the series explores Black Canadian music from its tangled diasporic roots to its international dominance. Kru Williams and Adam Palmer’s adrenaline-fueled hunt for gold and Taylor Starr and father Don Froese’s search for truth continue in Season 2 of Deadman’s Curse premiering this fall. Then, Mike, Connor, and Avery are back at the wheel in Season 5 of Rust Valley Restorers. The network delves into the paranormal with Season 1 of Repossessed, featuring a team dedicated to finding and authenticating haunted objects and intervening when the spirit won’t let go.

W NETWORK

Another Top 10 specialty network*, W Network is known for its popular offering of romantic made-for-TV movies, and starting to rollout early 2025 is the next chapter in The Love Club movie franchise, The Love Club Moms. The four-part original movie franchise, produced by Nikki Ray Media Agency, follows the romantic lives of four strong, successful women – Ashley Newbrough (Love in Glacier National: A National Park Romance), Rebecca Dalton (Nurses), Genelle Williams (Family Law), and Nazneen Contractor (Children Ruin Everything) – as they juggle motherhood with trying to find their happily ever after. The Love Club Moms also stars Ryan Bruce (Let Him Go), Corey Sevier (Take Me Back For Christmas), Mark Taylor (Beyond Black Beauty), and Joseph Cannata (A Perfect Match).

KIDS

CARTOON NETWORK

Nelvana’s award-winning short film Jelly will be making its official primetime debut this September on Cartoon Network. An inspirational modern fairy tale, Jelly explores the delicate balance between pursuing one’s passion of expressive art versus treading the financially murky waters of a soul-sucking factory job.

TREEHOUSE

Treehouse, the #1 overall Kids Specialty network with K2-11 and K2-5****, this Fall welcomes the much talked about and eagerly-awaited new series, Barney’s World, co-produced by Mattel Television and Nelvana. The CG-animated series is set in the local playground, where Barney is joined by dinos Billy and Baby Bop and their three kid best friends. Throughout silly and imaginative adventures together, Barney helps kids explore big preschool emotions and shows them how to love themselves, others, and their community.

Thomas & Friends: All Engines Go! continues to delight kids with Season 28 pulling into Treehouse this year, plus a brand new one-hour holiday special, Thomas & Friends: “The Christmas Letter Express” All Engines Go!, where Percy rushes to deliver a letter so the child’s Christmas Wish comes true.

Coming later this year to Treehouse is Millie Magnificent from Nelvana, inspired by the best-selling books by Ashley Spires and Nelvana’s award-winning short film The Most Magnificent Thing. Millie Magnificent follows avid creator, problem-solver, and innovator Millie Sparks. With a load of determination and spark of imagination, Millie and her ‘creato-crew’ – best friends Ben and Maya and Millie’s adorable dog Wallace – strive to find the most magnificent solutions to their neighborhood’s challenges.

Also this fall, new episodes of Builder Brother’s Dream Factory GEAR UP and GET IT DONE on Treehouse. See more of twin brothers, Drew and Jonathan, a pair of regular kids who use their extraordinary imagination, creativity, grit and heart to help friends and solve problems by dreaming big – really big – sometimes too big! Vida The Vet™, produced by Spin Master Entertainment, also returns with new episodes, following ten-year-old Vida, an animal doctor who nurtures the charming and silly woodland creatures who live outside her home.

YTV

Zokie of Planet Ruby premieres this Fall on YTV, the #1 Commercial Kids Specialty network with K6-11.* Ruby Studebaker and her alien BFF Zokie Sparkleby film their adventures around the town of Tres Leches. Along with their con-man friend Earl the squirrel, Ruby teaches Zokie about Earth, while Zokie tries to control his unpredictable alien powers.