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By BILL HARRIS
Special to The Lede

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The 2026 #BellMediaUpfront was at the centre of the Canadian entertainment universe on Thursday, with a big presentation and celebration in downtown Toronto, and many announcements about exciting upcoming programming.

The event drew a large swath of on-screen talent, including: James Austin Johnson (SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE), who did his signature Donald Trump impression for the crowd; Hudson Williams (HEATED RIVALRY/YAGA); Carrie-Ann Moss (YAGA); Scott Speedman (R.J. DECKER); Mark-Paul Gosselaar (BULGES); Nicole Polizzi (SNOOKI: PARANORMAL ROOKIE); the entire main cast of the highly anticipated HBO series STUART FAILS TO SAVE THE UNIVERSE, Kevin Sussman, John Ross Bowie, Lauren Lapkus, and Brian Posehn; and many more. A fun photo gallery that encompasses the entire day can be found here.

STUART FAILS TO SAVE THE UNIVERSE is a unique spinoff of THE BIG BANG THEORY that premieres July 23 on Crave. The fantastical plot follows comic book store owner Stuart Bloom (Sussman) as he accidentally triggers a multiverse Armageddon after breaking a device originally built by Sheldon and Leonard.

So, the cast of STUART FAILS TO SAVE THE UNIVERSE was asked a crucial question on Thursday: how exactly does Canada fare in this new multiverse Armageddon?

“Look, it's called STUART FAILS TO SAVE THE UNIVERSE,” said Sussman, stressing the word “fails.”

“Nobody does well,” added Bowie, shaking his head.

“Canada is part of the universe, I don't know if you know that,” Posehn pointed out. “But I'm a Rush fan, so I'm all for saving Canada.”

With an eye toard entertaining Canada, as well as the rest of the world, Justin Stockman, VP, Global Content for Bell Media, identified two big programming trends for the coming year.

“First, with originals, we’ve continued to ramp up, and we’re really looking at series that will play even bigger globally,” Stockman said. “We want to take the momentum we've had and keep building it, so there are a lot of originals. We always knew we could do it, but I think we're looking at it as, this is an opportunity where all eyes are on us, especially following the success of HEATED RIVALRY, and everyone wants to see what we do next. So, we're doing a whole bunch of stuff next, to keep this trend going.”

Stockman continued, “then as far as the acquisitions go, we did pick up some new series, but we’ve also picked up some of the strongest legacy titles that were with other platforms that we've managed to pull over to ourselves. We think that they're going to do well on CTV, but more importantly, we think that they've maybe been underexposed because they haven't had a great streaming platform, and now with Crave, they'll have an even bigger story.”

Stockman went on to take a quick look at some of the key titles:

BIG BROTHER and BIG BROTHER CANADA
Stockman: “So, the U.S. version of BIG BROTHER fits into that perfectly, because we think it will do great on CTV, but we also think it's going to have amazing viewership on Crave when it comes to us in the summer of 2027. And as part of that, we decided to bring back BIG BROTHER CANADA, with Andrea Bain from THE SOCIAL as the host, premiering in the spring of 2027. BIG BROTHER CANADA always did well when it was on our competitor, so now it'll be with us, and we think that having a Crave play on it will help make it even bigger. It's also a great partnership with our French colleagues, because they already do BIG BROTHER in Québec, so we'll be shooting it in the same house in Québec – at a different time, obviously – but there's some great efficiency there to be able to bring back the series that was such a ratings hit, but it was a very costly series. Now we’ve figured out how to do it in a really smart way. There’s just a great efficiency there to bring it back and sort of set it up for long-term success.”

SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE
Stockman: “SNL is the No. 1 25-to-54 series on television, and it's not even in primetime on the East Coast. It's another one of those titles where it has done really well at our competitor for years, but we feel like it has been underexposed in Canada for the true potential it has. Previously, if you didn't watch it live, it was hard to find. And a lot of people don't want to stay up that late. So, Crave is going to be a key part of the success of SNL once it moves over to us this fall. It'll be streaming live on Crave when it’s on CTV, as well as On Demand on Crave the next day, the full unedited episode, so people waking up on Sunday will be able to watch it and find it easily. I think we'll still see really strong 25-to-54 live viewing numbers, but where we're going to really benefit from it is the next-day viewership, and that following week, on Crave. You do hear that as a complaint in the market, ‘I don’t know where to find it the next day.’ Crave can now step into that role.”

DOC
Stockman: “I also want to mention DOC, because it continues the trend. Like SNL and BIG BROTHER, DOC is our third pickup of a show that has been a perennial hit. We think it'll do even better on CTV, not only because of our lineup, but again, it has not really been able to benefit from where I think it's a really strong streaming title. It has a procedural nature, but then there’s also a really strong story arc that's continuing with that show, where I think it's going to do really well on Crave. And we've also picked up the back seasons of DOC, so people who didn't watch it before can catch up, and then Season 3 will be on CTV this fall.”

THE LITTLEST HOBO
Stockman: “This is a big one. We announced our development and production agreement with Point Grey, Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg's company, last year. And the first project has come together. They are going to do a new version of THE LITTLEST HOBO. They’ve given us their treatment of how they’re going to handle it, and it's not a kids show, in that, it's not a remake of the original show in the same spirit. It’s the same format, where the dog doesn't talk, and goes from town to town and solves crimes and helps people. But it's not specifically for a kids audience, or a family audience. The intended audience is adults.”

MEATBALLS
Stockman: “We've been chasing this one for many years. It's classic Canadian IP, one of the top Canadian movies ever made, so it has been hard to sort of chase down the rights. We've now been able to pull it together, and it's basically the same plot as the movie, but we've done a bit of a gender swap to make it feel more contemporary. The people who are camp counselors probably should have given that up a few years ago, but they really enjoy it, so it's just the hijinks they get up to, and it's a bit of a sex comedy. And then Robbie G.K., who is signed on, and is coming right off of HEATED RIVALRY, he’s going to be the male love interest of the female lead.”

THE HIDDEN KEYS
Stockman: “We've been working on this for quite a while, and we're glad we've been able to get it ready to go. It's based on a novel where it's about a master thief who's working on behalf of a wealthy family to steal things, but also he's trying to set his life right, but keeps getting pulled back in. It has a very global feel to it, because of the wealthy family, and some of the things they need to get done. It's a pretty interesting, exciting novel that is good IP from which to build a series.”

I'M NOT HERE TO HURT YOU
Stockman: “This one is something we've set up with Sony Pictures Television, where they don't have a U.S. buyer yet, but we were able to get this show off the ground, and now we'll be selling it together around the world. With David Shore, being a Canadian, it was great to set up here as a Canadian series. Freddie Highmore is not Canadian, but he lives here a lot of the time, so he's an honorary Canadian. The plot of the series is that through an unfortunate circumstance, Freddie's character kills someone in a bike accident, and it sets off a real downward spiral in his life. He then ends up being a bank robber as a result of that, but he's trying to do so without causing any damage, or any hurt to anyone. He's just trying to get the money, while making sure no one gets hurt in the process.”

BALLS DEEP
Stockman: “This was pitched to us as the real-life HEATED RIVALRY, where essentially it's a reality show set in Florida, and there are going to be Canadian ties through some of the characters, and some travel. Essentially it's in beach volleyball and tennis in the amateur leagues, and folks that might be having relationships with one another secretly. These are real people, but it's not a competition series, it's a ‘follow series’ about a group of friends who play these sports, and are having secret relationships with one another.”

CATS IN THE PLATEAU
Stockman: “This is all from Jared Keeso's mind, where lots of crazy ideas come from, and they're in production right now in Montréal. Essentially, he liked the backdrop of The Plateau in Montréal, and has set a bumbling crime series with that backdrop, and so there's a cast of characters who are want-to-be criminals working in the area of The Plateau.”

I KILL THE BEAR
Stockman: “We're just setting an air date. We've got the show in. It is as wild and weird as described.”

BULGES
Stockman: “It's shooting right now. So if Hooters is for a mainly male clientele, BULGES is for a mainly female clientele. The waiters are men, and they wear shorts. The rest is obvious. It's basically Hooters for women, but it's a workplace comedy. It's actually got some heart to it, but also a lot of ridiculous comedy, and Mark-Paul Gosselaar has agreed to be the lead, so we're bringing him back. It's a half-hour comedy set at BULGES in Niagara Falls, and they have a feud with the neighboring restaurant, Dick's Wings. So it’s about who will win in their fight of the restaurants. We were looking for a name to attach to the show that we could bring in. The writing is hilarious, the concept is hilarious. So we wanted someone who might pique the interest of, ‘what is this show, and why is he on it?’ Mark-Paul Gosselaar fits the bill perfectly, and he's very committed and super into it.”

YAGA
Stockman: “Hudson Williams is playing a far different character than he was in HEATED RIVALRY. It's a half-hour drama, definitely genre-bending. It's based on a pretty well-known play that won a ton of awards. The playwright, Kat Sandler, is also the showrunner. It’s basically a crime investigative series, but the backdrop is this creepy supernatural world of the folklore of the Baba Yaga, which is Eastern European mythology of a witch who lives in the woods. So it's all meshed together into a pretty compelling series that has lots of twists, and is really mood-setting, and creepy, and exciting.”

SNOOKI: PARANORMAL ROOKIE
Stockman: “Every show that Snooki has been on, we've had, and they've all done well for us. So somebody came in and pitched us, and said, what do you think if Snooki wants to be a paranormal investigator, she's training to do this because she has interest in ghosts and the supernatural, and a guy from Ontario is willing to train her and take her around to haunted places in Ontario. And that's what it is. The show is all about her reactions when they do find paranormal experiences, or what she deems are paranormal experiences. Her reactions to it are what you'd expect from Snooki.”

SALTY
Stockman: “We don't have any casting for this yet, but it's a female buddy comedy about two mermaids who leave the ocean looking for love. The folklore in the story is that if they don't find love before they turn 40, they will turn into fish. So it'll definitely be a little sex-forward. It's them trying to figure out how they find love in this complicated world, and a lot of the humour will be them not understanding how things work. You know, it's Splash with more sex. And yes, they get legs, they grow legs when they're on land.”

NEW DOCUMENTARIES
Stockman: “One other thing I definitely want to mention regarding originals is, we just have a ton of continuing hockey-related documentaries, and then we've just really ramped up the true-crime titles as well. We're just finding true crime is really working for Crave, as is anything hockey-related. Both of those categories really continue to deliver for us.” (More details can be found here.)

THE ROOKIE NORTH
Stockman: “This one is really strong. We've seen the first episode, the pilot's available. It takes the best elements of what makes THE ROOKIE work – basically the format of someone later in life deciding to try something new – but it's in a fresh environment, set in the U.S. Northwest. It sets up a new cast of characters, but it has that same sort of ensemble feel. THE ROOKIE, by the way, just can do no wrong, every season. It continues to be one of the top shows, both on linear and also on streaming. And it feels like this time they've figured out that secret sauce for a spinoff. They've put it in a new location with a new character that's different enough that it feels fresh, but gives you everything you expect from THE ROOKIE. I'm very bullish that this one is going to be a hit.”

GREY'S ANATOMY spinoff
Stockman: “What we know is, it's a GREY'S ANATOMY spinoff set in Texas, and we said, ‘we'll take it.’ PRIVATE PRACTICE went for several years, and STATION 19 did as well, so there’s a great track record here. We are very excited to see how this comes together, but we're all in, based on the title alone: ‘GREY'S ANATOMY Spinoff.’ ”

AMERICAN HOSTAGE
Stockman: “This is set up to be an anthology series if it continues, where it would be a different hostage storyline for the next season. So, in this first season, it's set in Indianapolis, and it's about a pretty famous hostage taking at a bank that then was broadcast live on the radio. Giovanni Ribisi plays the guy who takes the hostage, and John Hamm plays a radio DJ who's then managing this live on the air. Long before O.J. Simpson’s car chase, it’s one of the first times where a crime unfolded live on the air. And some of the elements of the case were that the character Giovanni Ribisi is playing, he felt like he had been screwed over by the bank, and there's a bit of the little guy versus the system. A lot of the people listening to this as it unfolded were on the hostage-taker's side, because of the economic times in the 1970s. So it's really gripping and exciting, and there's a cast of characters around these two leads that really flesh out the story. It was shot in Winnipeg last winter.”

UP TO NO GOOD
Stockman: “We've seen most of the first episode of this. It's based on a series of short stories about a character whose name is Maud, played by Glenn Close, and essentially she is, I guess, a serial killer. She kills multiple people, but she's doing it sort of to get even, or people that just make her mad for a random reason, and you're often on her side because they're sort of jerks. Not worthy of being murdered, of course, so it’s a little tongue-in-cheek. Really, the underlying story that the author is telling is that as women age, they can become invisible, and so no one ever suspects that the person who’s guilty is the little old lady who's always at all these crimes. Then there's a bit of a cat-and-mouse thing, where one cop gets wise that she seems to always be around when these crimes are happening, but no one else wants to believe that this sweet old lady could be the murderer.”

SUNSET P.I.
Stockman: “This is for mid-season, from the makers of BROOKLYN NINE-NINE, and it feels pretty similar to BROOKLYN NINE-NINE. It's set in L.A., and it's a private investigator, with a wacky set of characters, set around Jake Johnson trying to solve crimes, but they're not always great at their jobs. It's fun. I think it's going to do quite well.”

THE TRAITORS franchise
Stockman: “The only other thing I want to say is, THE TRAITORS universe keeps expanding, where we're back with another season of THE TRAITORS CANADA, the UK TRAITORS, and UK CELEBRITY TRAITORS. And alongside the US TRAITORS, which is actually celebrity TRAITORS, but it's just called THE TRAITORS, we've now picked up THE TRAITORS Civilian Version. Since they already called the celebrity version in the U.S. simply THE TRAITORS, they called this one THE TRAITORS Civilian Version. So, we picked that up as well. There doesn't seem to be anyone getting tired of THE TRAITORS. We're continuing to be bought in on the whole franchise, and we're growing along with it.”

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‘All Eyes Are On Us,’ Says Bell Media Exec Justin Stockman as He Looks Forward to More Success at #BellMediaUpfont 2026

By BILL HARRIS Special to The Lede &nbsp; The 2026 #BellMediaUpfront was at the centre of the Canadian entertainment universe on Thursday, with a big...

The following release was issued by Walmart, earlier today, announcing the launch of Walmart+ in Canada — a new membership program that includes a subscription to Crave Standard with Ads, all for $8.97 per month or $89 annually.

As part of the launch, Walmart+ members will gain access to Crave’s premium streaming lineup, making Walmart+ the first membership program in Canada to include Crave as an embedded streaming benefit.



MISSISSAUGA, ON (June 4, 2026) – Walmart+ has arrived in Canada, unlocking a first-of-its-kind membership program that goes beyond delivery for Canadians, bringing together unlimited same-day delivery from store, free shipping with no order minimum from Walmart.ca and a subscription to Crave – all for $8.97 per month or $89 annually.

Canada is the first Walmart market outside of the United States to launch Walmart+. This program offers everything customers love about Delivery Pass, which launched at the same everyday low price of $89 in 2023, plus more. Existing Delivery Pass members will automatically become Walmart+ members.

“Walmart+ is a game-changer for Canadians, especially the busy families who rely on our everyday low prices,” said Catherine Theberge-Conner, Head of Membership, Walmart Canada. “With Walmart+, Canadians can access a unique membership offering that combines unlimited grocery and general merchandise delivery with benefits beyond retail – all for only $89 per year. Canadians are going to love the level of convenience, assortment and value they get with Walmart+, with more to come.”

At launch, Walmart+ benefits include: 

 	Unlimited free same-day delivery from store on orders over $35, at the same everyday low prices available in our stores. Members even save on Express Delivery, which arrives in 2 hours or less.
 	Free shipping with no order minimum on thousands of items from Walmart.ca and the Walmart app.
 	A subscription to Crave Standard with Ads: From acclaimed Crave Originals like Heated Rivalry, Project Runway Canada, and Shoresy, to exclusive HBO and Max Originals, popular CTV and Noovo series, blockbuster films and more, Walmart+ is the only membership to offer Crave as an embedded benefit at no additional cost. Plus, members can access select live sports, including competitions from marquee leagues across Canada and around the world.

“Crave is built around bringing Canadians premium entertainment that fits naturally into their everyday lives,” said Steve Cummings, Vice President, Subscription Sales and Partnerships, Bell Media. “Through Walmart+, we’re making that experience even more accessible by pairing Crave’s premium content lineup, with one of the country’s most compelling membership offerings. It’s an exciting opportunity to reach audiences through a service that delivers value and convenience, every day.”

Walmart+ members will also continue to enjoy Walmart’s flexible and convenient pickup and delivery experience, including:

 	The ability to add items to an existing scheduled order up to three hours prior to the start of their selected pickup or delivery slot time.
 	Express Delivery in two hours or less, for a discounted fee.
 	Free pickup from store.

“For the first time, we’ve unlocked free shipping with no order minimum, arriving as soon as the next day, for thousands of items on Walmart.ca,” said Andrew Go, Vice President, eCommerce and Marketing, Walmart Canada. “This benefit is only available through Walmart+ and is going to transform how Canadians shop with Walmart, giving them even more convenience, value and flexibility every day.”

Walmart+ is designed to help Canadians save time and get more value from the way they already shop at Walmart. New customers can start a free 30-day trial of Walmart+ at https://www.walmart.ca/en/plus

Walmart+ arrives in Canada, with unlimited delivery, free shipping with no order minimum and Crave, for only $8.97/month - the cost of a single delivery

The following release was issued by Walmart, earlier today, announcing the launch of Walmart+ in Canada — a new membership program that includes a sub...

Bell Media Upfront 2026

TORONTO (June 4, 2026) – Bell Media today unveiled its 2026/27 programming slate for CTV and Crave, featuring buzzy new originals and acquired series, returning fan favourites, live sports, breaking news, and major cultural events – all anchored by comprehensive FIFA World Cup coverage across Bell Media platforms. 

Building on another year of industry-leading momentum, CTV celebrates 25 consecutive years as Canada’s #1 conventional network in primetime, while Crave delivered its most-watched year ever in 2025. Together, CTV and Crave continue to reach audiences at scale with a cross-platform content ecosystem spanning hit scripted and unscripted series, marquee live broadcasts, trusted news coverage, and some of the world’s biggest cultural and sporting moments. 

“CTV continues to bring Canadians the biggest entertainment franchises, live sports, and trusted news programming with broad audience appeal,” said Justin Stockman, Vice-President, Global Content, Bell Media. “With the addition of iconic global franchises like BIG BROTHER, SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE and spinoff series of GREY’S ANATOMY, S.W.A.T. and THE ROOKIE to our lineup, alongside Crave’s premium slate of acclaimed originals, hit series, and marquee streaming events, we’re creating a complementary viewing experience that delivers the content audiences love across both CTV and Crave – wherever, whenever, and however they choose to watch.” 

With all CTV series also available to Crave subscribers through the live CTV channel, as well as on demand the next day, here's what's coming up on CTV and Crave: 

 	New fall series include THE TRAITORS (Civilian Version), NEWLYWEDS, and DOC. Seasons 1 and 2 of DOC will also be available on Crave. 


 	Coming exclusively to Crave are dramas AMERICAN HOSTAGE, UP TO NO GOOD, CRYSTAL LAKE and THE GOOD DAUGHTER. 


 	Returning this fall are BOSTON BLUE, BEST MEDICINE, TRACKER, THE FALL AND RISE OF REGGIE DINKINS, R.J. DECKER, SCRUBS, ST. DENIS MEDICAL, GEORGIE &amp; MANDY’S FIRST MARRIAGE, 9-1-1: NASHVILLE, GREY’S ANATOMY, CELEBRITY WHEEL OF FORTUNE, CELEBRITY JEOPARDY!, CELEBRITY WEAKEST LINK, SHARK TANK, THE AMAZING RACE, THE FLOOR, and THE VOICE. 


 	Also beginning this fall, as previously announced, SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE joins CTV and Crave’s Saturday night lineup. As part of the programming update, CTV NEWS TORONTO, CTV NEWS OTTAWA, and CTV NEWS MONTREAL at 11:30 p.m. ET shift to 10:30 p.m. ET on Saturdays, complementing CTV NEWS AT SIX and CTV NATIONAL NEWS WITH HEATHER BUTTS at 11 p.m. ET. 

Midseason Premieres 

Midseason additions include new series THE ROOKIE: NORTH, SUNSET P.I., and the UNTITLED GREY’S ANATOMY SPINOFF. 

Returning midseason titles include THE ROOKIE, Canada’s #1 drama HIGH POTENTIAL, WILL TRENT, SHIFTING GEARS, MEMORY OF A KILLER, THE MASKED SINGER, and FEAR FACTOR: HOUSE OF FEAR. 

Coming soon to CTV and Crave is S.W.A.T. EXILES. 

BIG BROTHER USA makes itself at home on CTV and Crave beginning Summer 2027, as CTV and Crave also announced today the return of BIG BROTHER CANADA. 

Bell Media Original Productions 

Continuing to invest in homegrown content, Bell Media Original productions returning include: SULLIVAN’S CROSSING (Season 5), THE TRAITORS CANADA (Season 4), MASTERCHEF CANADA (Season 9), PROJECT RUNWAY CANADA (Season 2), CANADA’S DRAG RACE (Season 7), ACTING GOOD (Season 5), THE OFFICE MOVERS (Season 3), SHORESY (Season 6), HEATED RIVALRY (Season 2), and more. For a full list of Bell Media Original productions, click here. 

Awards and Live Events 

CTV remains Canada’s premier destination for marquee live events, following another standout year in live programming. Highlights included the 98th OSCARS®, once again the year’s #1 entertainment broadcast, and SUPER BOWL LX, the most-watched broadcast of winter 2026, reaching 14.2 million Canadians. This season, CTV continues to be Canada’s home for the biggest live entertainment events, headlined by the 99th OSCARS® and the return of ETALK AFTER THE OSCARS, as ETALK celebrates a milestone 25th season this fall. The schedule also features television’s biggest nights, including the 78th EMMY®  AWARDS, CANADIAN COUNTRY MUSIC AWARDS, and the 60th Annual CMA AWARDS (CTV2).  

Bell Media remains the exclusive television broadcast partner of the NFL in Canada. Coverage returns to CTV/CTV2 and Crave this fall, in addition to TSN, with MONDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL, THURSDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL, and SUNDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL, culminating with SUPER BOWL LXI on Sunday, Feb. 14, 2027. 

The CFL is also back on CTV and Crave, with Saturday afternoon games, alongside TSN. Together, the networks deliver Canada’s largest annual single-day sporting event – the 113th GREY CUP, live from McMahon Stadium in Calgary on Sunday, Nov. 15 (visit TSN.ca for the complete CFL ON TSN broadcast schedule). 

CTV Daytime 

CTV’s daytime lineup returns with new seasons of CTV YOUR MORNING, LIVE WITH KELLY AND MARK, THE GOOD STUFF WITH MARY BERG, THE VIEW, THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL, and THE SOCIAL. 

CTV News 

CTV News programming continues to anchor the schedule with Canada’s #1 national news, CTV NATIONAL NEWS with Omar Sachedina (weeknights at 11 p.m.) and Sandie Rinaldo (weekdays at 5:30 p.m.), as well as Heather Butts on weekends (11 p.m.). Serving communities across Canada are local newscasts including CTV NEWS AT SIX, CTV NEWS AT FIVE, and CTV NEWS AT 11:30 p.m. New this fall, CTV NEWS TORONTO, CTV NEWS OTTAWA, and CTV NEWS MONTREAL newscasts at 11:30 p.m. ET move to 10:30 p.m. ET on Saturdays only.  

For series descriptions, click here.

Bell Media Unveils a Blockbuster 2026/2027 Slate Across CTV and Crave, Fuelled by New Series and Returning Hits, Live Events, and Sports

TORONTO (June 4, 2026) – Bell Media today unveiled its 2026/27 programming slate for CTV and Crave, featuring buzzy new originals and acquired series,...

2026-2027 BELL MEDIA UPFRONT ACQUISITIONS – CTV and Crave

CTV *All new series also stream next day on Crave   FALL SCHEDULE:   DOC – New to CTV Inspired by a true story and based on the hit Italian drama seri...

Bell Media Announces 2026/27 Original Content Slate

TORONTO (June 4, 2026) - Bell Media today unveiled its 2026/27 English original content slate, featuring 62 premium titles alongside 56 French-languag...

English-Language Returning Series: 
 

ACTING GOOD (Season 5) - CTV Comedy Channel *distributed by Sphere Abacus 

THE AMAZING RACE CANADA (Season 12) - CTV 

CANADA’S DRAG RACE (Season 7) - Crave 

DRAG BRUNCH SAVED MY LIFE (Season 2) – Crave *distributed by Sphere Abacus 

HEATED RIVALRY (Season 2) – Crave *distributed by Sphere Abacus 

HIGHWAY THRU HELL (Season 15) - USA Network 

MASTERCHEF CANADA (Season 9) - CTV 

THE OFFICE MOVERS (Season 3) – Crave *distributed by Sphere Abacus 

PROJECT RUNWAY CANADA (Season 2) - CTV 

THE REBUILD: INSIDE THE MONTREAL CANADIENS (Season 3) - Crave 

ROCKY MOUNTAIN WRECKERS (Season 2) - USA Network *distributed by Sphere Abacus 

SHORESY (Season 6) - Crave 

SULLIVAN’S CROSSING (Season 5) – CTV 

SUPER TEAM CANADA (Season 2) – Crave  

THE TRAITORS CANADA (Season 4) - CTV 

 

French-Language Returning Series: 

Comprehensive French-language series updates are available, here. 

2026/27 Returning Series Addendum 

English-Language Returning Series:    ACTING GOOD (Season 5) - CTV Comedy Channel *distributed by Sphere Abacus  THE AMAZING RACE CANADA (Season 12) -...

TORONTO (June 4, 2026) – Following a previously announced development and production agreement, Crave today revealed the first project to emerge from Bell Media’s partnership with Lionsgate Canada and Point Grey Pictures: a live-action drama reimagining of iconic Canadian television classic THE LITTLEST HOBO. The series is produced by Lionsgate Canada in partnership with Point Grey Pictures, Rose Oushalkas and Christopher Dew of New Hobo Productions Inc., and Crave.

This marks Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg’s first scripted project for the Canadian market under Lionsgate’s first-look television deal with Point Grey, expanding their multi-year partnership and building on their recent collaboration on The Studio for Apple TV. The series recently completed one of the most dominant awards runs in modern television history earning 23 Emmy nominations and 13 Emmy® Awards, in addition to major wins at the Golden Globe® and BAFTA Awards.

THE LITTLEST HOBO represents a new take on the beloved Canadian television series, which originally aired on CTV from 1979 to 1985. Starring an extraordinarily intelligent, ownerless German Shepherd who wandered from town to town helping people in need, the story has resonated with generations of audiences.

“THE LITTLEST HOBO was a foundational show of our childhood. We are thrilled to have the honour of bringing it back for a new generation alongside our partners at Crave. And though the hobo may be little, we promise big things to come. That doesn’t mean the dog will be huge like Clifford. The hobo will still be little. But the adventures will be BIG,” – said Rogen and Goldberg.

“THE LITTLEST HOBO is one of the most legendary pieces of Canadian IP, and there is no creative team better suited to reimagine it for a new generation than Seth and Evan,” said Justin Stockman, Vice-President, Global Content, Bell Media. “With bold, original storytelling rooted in Canada, this project sits at the heart of everything we set out to accomplish with this partnership. We couldn’t be more excited to bring Hobo home to Crave.”

“We’re thrilled to build on our partnership with Point Grey and Bell Media to bring a fresh new take on this beloved property to Canadian audiences,” said Lionsgate Television Group EVP &amp; Head of Scripted Development Scott Herbst and Lionsgate Canada Television President Jocelyn Hamilton. “With its Canadian roots, Point Grey is the ideal creative partner for THE LITTLEST HOBO, and Crave is the perfect home for the series to connect with audiences across Canada.”

Casting, production, and premiere details are set to be announced at a later date.

Crave, Point Grey Pictures, and Lionsgate, Set  THE LITTLEST HOBO as First Project Under Partnership

TORONTO (June 4, 2026) – Following a previously announced development and production agreement, Crave today revealed the first project to emerge from...

TORONTO (June 4, 2026) – Bell Media announced today that, following a deal with Banijay Rights, the global distribution arm of media and entertainment powerhouse Banijay Entertainment, it will bring future seasons of BIG BROTHER USA to Canadian audiences beginning Summer 2027. With the acquisition of the US series, Bell Media also announced it has ordered a new season of BIG BROTHER CANADA for Crave and CTV. 

From Entourage, the team behind French-language Québécois series, BIG BROTHER CÉLÉBRITÉS, and produced in association with Crave and CTV, BIG BROTHER CANADA is set to begin production Spring 2027 in Montréal. Canadian TV personality Andrea Bain, co-host of CTV’s THE SOCIAL, is confirmed as the host for the new season, with casting details to be announced at a later date.  

“BIG BROTHER is one of the most iconic and beloved formats around the world and we are thrilled to have it take up residency at Bell Media,” said Justin Stockman, VP, Global Content, Bell Media. “Further strengthening our alliance with our production partners at Entourage and distribution partner at Banijay Rights, we look forward to delivering Canadian audiences more of the eventful and unforgettable competitive social gameplay they love with a new season of BIG BROTHER CANADA.” 

“BIG BROTHER is a global phenomenon that continues to embed deep roots with local audiences. Continuing our long-standing partnership with Bell Media, we’re thrilled to bring back this renowned superbrand to Canada which will be a brilliant way to showcase the country’s culture and personality,” added Jane Rimer, SVP Canada, Banijay Rights, who negotiated the agreement.  

With the order of BIG BROTHER CANADA, Bell Media also acquires the Canadian series’ back catalogue, with 12 seasons to be available to stream on Crave, joining the extensive collection of French-language series, BIG BROTHER CÉLÉBRITÉS. The French-language series has established itself as a fan-favourite since its debut in 2021, following a deal with Banijay Rights, spawning yearly specials and a successful spin-off. Season 6 of BIG BROTHER CÉLÉBRITÉS on Noovo was the #1 original reality series of Winter 2026 and was the most-streamed show in French on Crave in the same period, amassing nearly 4.7 million views on Crave and Noovo.ca combined. 

One of the world’s most iconic and successful reality television franchises, BIG BROTHER first hit screens 26 years ago in the Netherlands in 1999. Since its debut, over 600 series of the show have aired around the world in 70 markets. The format continues to make a splash globally, with prime-time success in the UK, Australia, Germany and Brazil; long-running versions airing consistently in the US and Italy since 2000; six regional versions each year in India; and a new adaptation in Malta. BIG BROTHER, a Banijay Entertainment format, is one of the powerhouse’s top three formats and has maintained huge popularity globally, airing in 27 territories last year.  

For Entourage, Eric Young and Nathalie Brigitte Bustos are Executive Producers, Mathieu Ouellet is Showrunner; and France Racine is Producer. For Bell Media, Rachel Goldstein-Couto is Head of Development, Original Programming; Alexis McLaren is Production Executive, Original Programming; Danielle Pearson is Senior Production Executive, Original Programming; Sarah Fowlie is Head of Production, Original Programming; Carlyn Klebuc is General Manager, Original Programming; Justin Stockman is Vice-President, Global Content, Bell Media.

Bell Media Becomes Head of Household with Order of BIG BROTHER CANADA for Crave and CTV and Acquisition of Future Seasons of BIG BROTHER USA, Beginning in 2027

TORONTO (June 4, 2026) – Bell Media announced today that, following a deal with Banijay Rights, the global distribution arm of media and entertainment...

JUNE 7 – HBO Original EARTH, WIND &amp; FIRE (TO BE CELESTIAL VS. THAT'S THE WEIGHT OF THE WORLD) *Documentary Premiere* 

 	Acclaimed producer, director, and musician Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson tells the story of the legendary nine-time Grammy® Award-winning band Earth, Wind &amp; Fire, tracing their genesis through late founding member Maurice White, chronicling their evolution, highs and lows, and relevance from the 1970s into the present day while exploring the deep philosophical and spiritual meaning behind their message and music. The documentary premieres Sunday, June 7 at 9 p.m. ET.  
 

JUNE 8 – DEAR ENGLAND *Series Premiere* 

 	Based on James Graham’s Olivier Award-winning smash hit play of the same name, all four episodes of the new limited drama series DEAR ENGLAND drop on Friday, June 8. Joseph Fiennes stars as former English men’s football coach, Gareth Southgate, in this fictionalised account of the struggles and successes of England’s football teams. Additional cast includes Jodie Whittaker, Jason Watkins, John Hodgkinson, Daniel Ryan, and Sam Spruell.  

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***Media Note: Assets for Crave programming are available at the Bell Media press site, The Lede, here   

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Programming Premieres and Key Finales for the week of June 4 – 10. 

*All Programming Subject to Change*    

 

HBO and HBO Max

June 7 – HBO Original EARTH, WIND &amp; FIRE (TO BE CELESTIAL VS. THAT'S THE WEIGHT OF THE WORLD) (Documentary Premiere)  

June 9 – HBO’s U.S. AGAINST THE WORLD: FOUR YEARS WITH THE MEN'S NATIONAL SOCCER TEAM S1 E5  

 

Movies

June 4 – French Crave Original BON COP BAD COP: HISTOIRE DE FAMILLES (Documentary Premiere) 

June 5 – DUNKIRK 

June 5 – MEADOWLARKS 

June 5 – INSIDIOUS: THE LAST KEY 

June 5 – SELF RELIANCE 

June 5 – SE7EN 

June 5 – GODZILLA: KING OF THE MONSTERS  

June 5 – SCANNERS 

June 5 – A STAR IS BORN 

June 5 – THE LEGO MOVIE 2: THE SECOND PART 

June 5 – SHE’S ALL THAT 

June 6 – FAST X 

June 6 – FERRARI 

June 7 – TRUE JUSTICE #2: AN EYE FOR AN EYE 

 

STARZ

June 5 – DUNKIRK 

June 5 – INSIDIOUS: THE LAST KEY 

 

Additional Highlights

June 4 – French Crave Original BON COP, BAD COP S1 E6 (Season Finale) 

June 4 – THE GOAL AHEAD S1 E6 (Season Finale) 

June 5 – Crave Original LATE BLOOMER S3 E8 (Season Finale) 

June 5 – IT'S A SIN S1 (Season Premiere) 

June 5 – JAMIE'S ULTIMATE BBQ S1 (Season Premiere) 

June 8 – DEAR ENGLAND E1-4 (Series Premiere) 

June 8 – VIE DE CHANTIER S6 E10 *Canadian Title* (Season Finale) 

June 9 – WHAT DRIVES YOU WITH JOHN CENA S2 E4 (Finale) 

June 9 – FIFA WORLD CUP 26 PREVIEW SERIES E 5-12 (Finale) 

 

Next Day on Crave

June 4 – DATELINE: SECRETS UNCOVERED S17 E1 (Season Premiere) *following Oxygen 

June 5 – DATELINE: UNFORGETTABLE S8 E1 (Season Premiere) *following Oxygen 

June 3 – 10: Crave Weekly Streaming Overview  

JUNE 7 – HBO Original EARTH, WIND &amp; FIRE (TO BE CELESTIAL VS. THAT'S THE WEIGHT OF THE WORLD) *Documentary Premiere*  Acclaimed producer, director...

TORONTO (June 3, 2026) – FIFA WORLD CUP 2026&#x2122; touches down in Canada next week, and Bell Media has fans covered, from every moment of action on the pitch to the biggest news and storylines throughout the tournament. As the official broadcasters and streamers of FIFA WORLD CUP 2026&#x2122;, TSN and RDS are the exclusive home to complete coverage of all 104 matches from June 11 to July 19, with select matches available on CTV, Noovo, and streaming on Crave through the live CTV channel. 

The Canadian Men’s National Team competes in their third World Cup, following appearances in 1986 and 2022, and they kick off their campaign on Friday, June 12 against Bosnia and Herzegovina. Pre-game coverage for Canada’s opening match includes an expanded kick-off show beginning at 11 a.m. ET on TSN, CTV, and streaming on Crave through the live CTV channel, with the opening whistle scheduled for 3 p.m. ET.  

The Bell Media networks combine to deliver the biggest FIFA World Cup&#x2122; in history, live in brilliant HDR, available on select platforms. The full broadcast schedule is available at TSN.ca.  

TSN’s all-star FIFA WORLD CUP 2026&#x2122; broadcast team leads in-depth news, analysis, and on-the-ground reporting throughout the tournament. Information on the network’s broadcast team can be found here. 

“The FIFA WORLD CUP 2026&#x2122; arriving on home soil is a landmark moment for Canada, and for soccer in this country,” said Shawn Redmond, Vice President, Bell Media Sports. “We’re bringing the full strength of the Bell Media portfolio to this tournament: premium content, best-in-class production, and the scale and cross-platform amplification of our entertainment, news, and sports platforms, to deliver the most comprehensive and ambitious World Cup coverage in our history.” 

“With Canada on the global stage, we have a unique opportunity to rally the country behind the Canadian Men’s National Team and tap into the energy, diversity, and momentum driving the sport’s growth nationwide. Across platforms, we will redefine how fans experience the game—from immersive storytelling and elite analysis to dynamic digital and streaming experiences that meet audiences wherever they are. As the exclusive home of the biggest FIFA World Cup&#x2122; ever, we’re not just broadcasting the tournament—we’re helping shape the future of soccer in this country, inspiring new fans and deepening lasting connections to the beautiful game, while delivering meaningful impact for our broadcast sponsors.” 

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Comprehensive Daily Coverage of FIFA WORLD CUP 2026&#x2122; 

With exclusive live coverage of every match, plus a massive schedule of previews, pre-game and post-game analysis, features, and more, Canada’s Sports Leader is fans’ immersive home for FIFA WORLD CUP 2026&#x2122; coverage.  

From June 1-10, TSN delivers the 2026 FIFA WORLD CUP&#x2122; KICKOFF SHOW, priming fans as anticipation builds to the biggest sporting event ever on Canadian soil, airing weekdays at 7 p.m. ET on TSN, TSN.ca, and the TSN app, and streaming on Crave. 

TSN subscribers can access a round-the-clock FIFA WORLD CUP 2026&#x2122; channel available all tournament long through TSN.ca and the TSN app. 

The official TSN YouTube channel streams all of the network’s pre-game shows, along with the first 10 minutes of every match. 

TSN’s flagship sports news and information show, SPORTSCENTRE, is fans’ daily destination for breaking news, highlights, interviews, and features from FIFA WORLD CUP 2026&#x2122;. 

Immediately following the conclusion of daily broadcast coverage, TSN delivers post-game recap shows, wrapping up the biggest moments and must-see highlights from every FIFA WORLD CUP 2026&#x2122; match. 

 

Exclusive Multi-Language Feeds 

As fans come together to celebrate FIFA WORLD CUP 2026&#x2122; and cheer on their favourite men’s national teams from around the world, TSN delivers multi-language streaming feeds of matches through an award-winning partnership with Spalk.  

Available exclusively to TSN+ subscribers through TSN.ca and the TSN app, the feeds feature play-by-play commentary voiced in a local language of the competing teams, in addition to TSN’s English-language coverage, and the French-language coverage provided by RDS. 

 

TSN Original Features 

Canada’s Sports Leader delivers an expansive slate of TSN Original features, giving fans a deeper look into FIFA WORLD CUP 2026&#x2122;. Filmed all around the world, in locations including Italy, France, Belgium, and Los Angeles, the features focus on Canadian Men’s National Team players Jonathan David, Liam Millar, Tajon Buchanan, Promise David, and Stephen Eustaquio, as well as Head Coach Jesse Marsch. 

The TSN Original features air in SPORTSCENTRE, and are available for streaming on TSN.ca, the TSN app, and on the Sports hub on Crave. 

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Expansive Digital Coverage and Content 

Every day of the tournament, TSN.ca and the TSN app are fans’ prime destination for comprehensive FIFA World Cup&#x2122; content, highlighted by:  

 	Daily game previews, recaps, and news updates 
 	Stats, scores, and standings available all tournament long  
 	Dedicated Canada hub for all information regarding the Men’s National Team 
 	Daily reports and features by TSN reporters Matthew Scianitti, Camila Gonzalez, Claire Hanna, Farhan Lalji, Daniel Zakrzewski, and Jermain Franklin 

Throughout FIFA WORLD CUP 2026&#x2122;, TSN.ca and the TSN app deliver up-to-the-minute vertical video highlights from every game, created through a new partnership with WSC Sports. 

Additionally, the Sports hub on Crave gets a FIFA WORLD CUP 2026&#x2122; takeover, providing a seamless, all-in-one streaming experience for content highlighting the beautiful game, including daily pre-game and recap shows, TSN’s soccer podcast PARK THE BUS, the COUNTDOWN TO THE FIFA WORLD CUP&#x2122; specials, FIFA STORIES FROM THE CITIES, the FIFA WORLD CUP 2026&#x2122; PREVIEW SERIES, which familiarize fans with all 48 teams in the lead-up to the tournament, and much more. 

 

TSN Radio Coverage 

TSN Radio and iHeartRadio Canada are fans’ audio destination throughout the tournament, as TSN Radio delivers live coverage of all 104 tournament matches through iHeartRadio.com and the iHeartRadio Canada app. 

All Canada matches air live across TSN 1050 Toronto, TSN 690 Montreal, and TSN 1200 Ottawa, and streaming on TSN.ca and the TSN app, in addition to comprehensive live coverage of matches throughout the tournament, leading up to the Final on July 19. 

TSN 690’s Jon Still and former MLS and Canadian international goalkeeper Greg Sutton host pre-game, halftime, and post-game coverage for every Canada match, with live on-site contributions from TSN 1200’s AJ Jakubec and former Canadian Men’s National Team goalkeeper Paul Dolan. 

 

Wall-To-Wall Social Media Coverage 

TSN’s social media accounts keep fans up to date with all the key storylines and viral content from the tournament, including:  

 	In-stadium moments captured from every match hosted in Canada, delivering real-time, on-the-ground-content across digital platforms 
 	Highlight packages tailored for Canadian audiences on YouTube, alongside curated highlights and key moments across social media platforms  
 	TSN’s Daniel Zakrzewski conducts unique interviews during matchdays and training days with Canada’s Men’s National Team 
 	Behind-the-scenes access as the country gets to know Canada’s players 
 	TSN’s BarDown team delivers companion watch-along live streams for Canada’s first two matches on June 12 and 18

Led by host Marissa Roberto, TSN’s DIGITAL SPORTSCENTRE delivers new editions every day of FIFA WORLD CUP 2026&#x2122;, providing coverage of all 104 matches, with a focus on the Canadian Men’s National Team. Roberto is joined by TSN reporters Scianitti and Zakrzewski for the latest updates on Canada and its opponents. The TSN Soccer panel also joins DIGITAL SPORTSCENTRE weekly throughout the tournament. 

 

FIFA WORLD CUP 2026&#x2122; Coverage Across Bell Media 

Bell Media’s leading programs and platforms come together throughout FIFA WORLD CUP 2026&#x2122; to cover the tournament from every angle, with breaking news, interviews, in-depth features, and pop culture updates from CTV NATIONAL NEWS, CTV YOUR MORNING, ETALK, THE SOCIAL, THE GOOD STUFF WITH MARY BERG, MuchMusic, iHeartRadio Canada, CP24, CTV News Channel, and CTV News local newscasts in markets across the country, including locally-focused editions of CTV YOUR MORNING. 

Bell Media is Canada’s Destination for Every FIFA WORLD CUP 2026&#x2122; Moment

TORONTO (June 3, 2026) – FIFA WORLD CUP 2026&#x2122; touches down in Canada next week, and Bell Media has fans covered, from every moment of action on...