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TORONTO (June 22, 2026) – As excitement builds for CANADA’S DRAG RACE: ALL STARS, Crave announced today the lineup of special guests joining Brooke Lynn Hytes, Priyanka, and Jimbo as judge and jury on the show’s inaugural season. The Crave Original series premieres on Thursday, July 9 at 9 p.m. ET, with new episodes streaming Thursdays at 9 p.m. ET on Crave. It also launches simultaneously on World of Wonder’s SVOD platform WOW Presents Plus, in the U.S. and in 190 territories worldwide.

Offering a sneak peek of what CANADA’S DRAG RACE: ALL STARS has in store for fans, a trailer was also released today:  

As previously announced, the six-episode, one-hour spin-off of Crave’s Canadian Screen Award-winning hit CANADA’S DRAG RACE brings together nine fan-favourite queens for a second shot at the crown. Aurora Matrix, Jackie Cox, Jada Shada Hudson, Juice Boxx, Makayla Couture, Nearah Nuff, Pythia, Sami Landri, and Tiffany Ann Co. return with unfinished business, battling for the inaugural title of “Canada’s Ultimate All-Star” and a grand prize of $100,000.

Joining the panel throughout the season is an exciting lineup of special guest judges, including: acclaimed fashion writer and editor Christian Allaire; pop-disrupting Mexican-American singer, songwriter, DJ, and cult-followed queer icon Rebecca Black; Emmy® Award-winning comedian Kathy Griffin; celebrated comedian and writer Robby Hoffman; and CANADA’S DRAG RACE: CANADA VS THE WORLD Season 2 winner, Lemon. Adding even more star power to the competition, beloved CANADA’S DRAG RACE alumni Melinda Verga and Suki Doll return for special appearances, bringing their signature charisma, uniqueness, nerve, and talent back to the runway.

In association with Crave, CANADA’S DRAG RACE: ALL STARS is produced by Blue Ant Studios with World of Wonder. Executive Producers for Blue Ant Studios are Matthew Hornburg, Mark Bishop, Donna Luke, and Laura Michalchyshyn. Trevor Boris is Executive Producer/Showrunner; Shivani Srivastava is Supervising Producer. Executive Producers for World of Wonder are Fenton Bailey, Randy Barbato, Tom Campbell, and RuPaul Charles. For Bell Media, Senior Production Executive is Danielle Pearson; Sarah Fowlie is Head of Production, Original Programming; Carlyn Klebuc is General Manager, Original Programming; and Justin Stockman is Executive Producer and Vice President, Global Content.

Guest Judges and Trailer Revealed for New Crave Original Series, CANADA’S DRAG RACE: ALL STARS

TORONTO (June 22, 2026) – As excitement builds for CANADA’S DRAG RACE: ALL STARS, Crave announced today the lineup of special guests joining Brooke Ly...

TORONTO (June 19, 2026) – Canada Soccer’s Men’s National Team made history on Thursday evening, securing their first-ever FIFA WORLD CUP&#x2122; victory, and the win electrified Canadian fans. Attracting a record average audience of 5.3 million viewers on TSN, RDS, CTV, Noovo, and Crave, it becomes the most-watched FIFA WORLD CUP&#x2122; Group Stage match on record, according to preliminary data from Numeris. 

Overall, 11.7 million unique Canadian viewers tuned in for some part of the FIFA WORLD CUP 2026&#x2122; match, an increase of +34% compared to Canada's second match at the 2022 tournament. The record-breaking match saw audiences peak with 7.3 million viewers at 8:01 p.m. ET as Canada secured the victory. Additionally, streaming audiences more than doubled compared to Canada’s second match in 2022. 

Canada’s 6-0 victory over Qatar now ranks as the country’s most-watched FIFA WORLD CUP&#x2122; match since the 2014 Final.  

“The record audiences and unprecedented engagement throughout FIFA WORLD CUP 2026&#x2122; demonstrate the powerful connection Canadians have with both the global game and Canada’s Men’s National Team,” said Shawn Redmond, Vice President, Bell Media Sports. “Across broadcast, streaming, digital, and social platforms, fans have come together in extraordinary numbers to follow this historic tournament and support this team on the world stage. These results reflect a landmark moment for soccer in Canada and the passion fans have shown every step of the way.” 

 

Additional FIFA WORLD CUP 2026&#x2122; audience highlights from June 11-18 include: 

 	A total of 21 million unique Canadian viewers have tuned in to watch FIFA WORLD CUP 2026&#x2122; coverage so far on TSN, RDS, CTV, Noovo, and Crave 
 	Canadians have consumed more than 92 million hours of FIFA WORLD CUP 2026&#x2122; live matches, up more than +54% compared to this point in the 2022 tournament
 	Non-Canada matches have attracted an average audience of 1.2 million viewers, an increase of +54% compared to this point in the 2022 tournament
 	Major increases for FIFA WORLD CUP 2026&#x2122; content on TSN social media accounts on June 18, including 17 million video views and 32 million impressions
 	More than 1 million views for Canada-Qatar content FIFA WORLD CUP 2026&#x2122; content on YouTube  

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TSN and RDS are the exclusive home of FIFA WORLD CUP 2026&#x2122; all the way to the Final on Sunday, July 19, with select matches also available on CTV, Noovo, and streaming on Crave. The Canadian Men’s National Team next faces Switzerland on Wednesday, June 24 at BC Place Vancouver at 3 p.m. ET across TSN, RDS, CTV, Noovo, and Crave. 

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Source: Numeris, Preliminary Data, Total Canada, P2+, TSN, CTV Com, CTV2 Total, Noovo Total, RDS, RDS2, audiences inclusive of PPM encored digital live streams. Consumption and Reach includes all FIFA WORLD CUP 2026&#x2122;content, 6/11/26 to 6/18/26 vs. 11/20/22 to 11/27/22 | Live Streaming Audience Claims based on internal viewership data 

Canada’s History-Making FIFA WORLD CUP 2026&#x2122; Victory Becomes the Most-Watched Group Stage Match Ever, Reaching 11.7 Million Viewers

TORONTO (June 19, 2026) – Canada Soccer’s Men’s National Team made history on Thursday evening, securing their first-ever FIFA WORLD CUP&#x2122; victo...

JUNE 19 – KINGS OF COKE: THE LEGEND OF RORY SHAYNE  

 	The second follow-up chapter to the 2022 Crave Original documentary KINGS OF COKE. After KINGS OF COKE: NEW BLOOD (June 12), now KINGS OF COKE: THE LEGEND OF RORY SHAYNE dives into the life of a notorious bank robber known for spectacular heists, prison escapes, and a courtroom hostage standoff. Linked to the West End Gang and respected across the underworld, Rory Shayne robs decades then vanishes without a trace, leaving behind a trail of questions and a search for a crime legend.   

 

JUNE 21 – HBO Original HOUSE OF THE DRAGON *Season 3 Premiere* 

 	The HBO Original drama series HOUSE OF THE DRAGON returns for its third season, Sunday, June 21 at 9 p.m. ET, with subsequent episodes streaming Sundays at 9 p.m. ET. Based on George R.R. Martin’s “Fire &amp; Blood,” the series, set 200 years before the events of GAME OF THRONES, tells the story of House Targaryen. Season 3 stars Matt Smith, Emma D’Arcy, Olivia Cooke, Steve Toussaint, Rhys Ifans, Fabien Frankel, Ewan Mitchell, Tom Glynn-Carney, Sonoya Mizuno, Harry Collett, Bethany Antonia, Phoebe Campbell, Phia Saban, Jefferson Hall, Matthew Needham, James Norton, Tom Bennett, Kieran Bew, Kurt Egyiawan, Freddie Fox, Clinton Liberty, Gayle Rankin, Abubakar Salim, Tom Cullen, Tommy Flanagan, Dan Fogler, Joplin Sibtain, and Barry Sloane. 

 

***Media Note: Assets for Crave programming are available at the Bell Media press site, The Lede, here   

   

Programming Premieres and Key Finales for the week of June 18 – 24. 

*All Programming Subject to Change*    

 

HBO and HBO Max

June 18 – HBO Max ON THE ROAM S2 E6 (Season Finale)  

June 21 – HBO Original HOUSE OF THE DRAGON S3 E1 (Season Premiere) 

June 21 – HBO Original HOUSE OF THE DRAGON WITH ASL S3 E1 (Season Premiere)  

June 23 – HBO Original THE WELCOME TABLE (Documentary Premiere) 

 

Movies 

June 19 – FRUITVALE STATION 

June 19 – AIR FORCE ONE 

June 19 – TRAINSPOTTING 

June 19 – YOUNGBLOOD (2025) *Canadian Title* 

June 19 – NICKEL BOYS 

June 19 – GOAT 

June 19 – THE TRAVELLERS 

June 19 – FAIRYLAND 

June 19 – BORN TO BE BLUE *Canadian Title* 

June 19 – SICARIO 

June 19 – URCHIN 

June 19 – ONE TO ONE: JOHN &amp; YOKO 

June 24 – FRENCH GIRL *Canadian Title* 

June 24 – LYDIA AND THE MIST RIDER *Canadian Title* 

 

STARZ

June 19 – FRUITVALE STATION 

June 19 – AIR FORCE ONE 

June 19 – TRAINSPOTTING 

 

Additional Highlights

June 19 – KINGS OF COKE: THE LEGEND OF RORY SHAYNE E1-2 *Canadian Title* 

June 22 – GAME AND GLORY E10 (Season Finale) 

June 24 – Crave Original THE LAST CAPTAINS S2 E8 (Season Finale) 

June 24 – COOKIE'S CRUMBY PICTURES E1-11 

 

Next Day on Crave

June 22 – UFC RIVALS S1 E1-2 *following MUCH  

June 23 – PHILLY HOMICIDE S2 E10 (Season Finale) *following OXYGEN 

June 18 – 24: Crave Weekly Streaming Overview  

JUNE 19 – KINGS OF COKE: THE LEGEND OF RORY SHAYNE   The second follow-up chapter to the 2022 Crave Original documentary KINGS OF COKE. After KINGS OF...

By BILL HARRIS

Special to The Lede

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It’s hard to imagine any of the main characters in HBO’s HOUSE OF THE DRAGON ever going on vacation.

But showrunner, co-creator, writer, and executive producer Ryan Condal brought that odd image to mind, to make a wider point, as he set up Season 3 of the GAME OF THRONES prequel series, which premieres Sunday, June 21, only on Crave.

“I think the big thing this season, as with any kind of real-life situation, you learn a lot about an individual when you see them under stress,” Condal said during a virtual media conference. “It's very easy to just have a guy sitting next to a pool with a Mai Tai, and everybody's pretty calm in that situation. But when you put them in a life-and-death situation, or where other people around them are in life-and-death situations, you really get to know who they are as characters. I think the extreme pressure applied to most of our cast this season will shed real light on who these characters actually are, at their core.”

HOUSE OF THE DRAGON is set 200 years before the events in GAME OF THRONES, and tells the turbulent tale of House Targaryen. As anyone familiar with the source material would expect, it’s a complex story with the likes of Queen Rhaenyra Targaryen (played by Emma D'Arcy), Daemon Targaryen (Matt Smith), and Alicent Hightower (Olivia Cooke) jockeying for power in a dark and dangerous time.

En masse, the producers and cast have promised that Season 3 of HOUSE OF THE DRAGON is by far the most fiery to date, following two seasons when some fans have been yearning for a bit more action.

“The idea has always been, we have a plan, we’re going to stick to it, and we’re not going to listen to the noise in between,” Condal insisted. “I realize that this is a four-season show, and you have to wait two years in between each chapter (the first two seasons were released in 2022 and 2024). But ultimately, this is one story we’re telling. I mean, to get upset about something midway through is like reacting to a play when you don't like the turn that the story took in the middle. But there are another two acts coming. I think that’s where we sort of are.”

Nonetheless, Condal said he understands the impatience of some devotees.

“I get the frustration,” he said. “It’s a long downtime between seasons. But it just takes a long time to make the show. There’s prep and shooting, and this is after scripts are written, which takes a year. And then it takes seven or eight months to make dragons. So do the math. It’s not possible to come out every year. I’m very sorry, but you guys decided to be fans of a show called HOUSE OF THE DRAGON.”

Speaking of dragons and everything that comes along with them, there’s no shortage of action and carnage in the first episode of Season 3. It’s known as the Battle of the Gullet to those who have read the books, and not everyone involved survives.

The first two seasons have been incrementally building up to this explosive point in the narrative.

“The delight for me is that (Queen Rhaenyra) is finally in a position of confidence and power – personal, political, strategic,” D’Arcy said. “And so, a character who we've seen in a sort of reactionary position for the majority of two seasons is finally positioned to act. And some of the restraints have finally been lifted. There is a great clarity to her thinking. I think she has a growing religiosity. I think that she's leaning increasingly on her faith. I think she believes hers is a holy war. I think she believes she has a divine mandate to rule. And with that comes a reduction in doubt. So yeah, we are primed to see quite a different side to her character.”

As far as Daemon goes, however, Smith perceives a perilous consistency.

“(Daemon) has been trying to raise an army for some time, and finally that addiction is about to be sated,” Smith said. “He's about to enter the period or the element of his life where he feels most alive, which is war, violence, and chaos. I've always seen him as an agent of chaos, really. What's strange is, there's not a huge amount of time that has passed between Season 1 and now (in the timeline of the story), actually. And so, to transform someone completely is always … I'm always sort of at odds with that idea. Because fundamentally, the kind of situations around them change, but the people, the essence, the idea of him, is pretty similar to what it was in Season 1.”

Cooke, meanwhile, had more immediate, pressing concerns.

“I actually had to see the osteopath because my cape was too heavy,” she said. When other cast members expressed surprise, she insisted she wasn’t joking.

There are just so many heavy responsibilities in HOUSE OF THE DRAGON. Everyone could use a Mai Tai.

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The ‘Extreme Pressure’ is About to Explode in The Highly Anticipated Third Season of HOUSE OF THE DRAGON

By BILL HARRIS Special to The Lede &nbsp; It’s hard to imagine any of the main characters in HBO’s HOUSE OF THE DRAGON ever going on vacation. But sho...

Soccer’s biggest spectacle, FIFA WORLD CUP 2026&#x2122;, is underway and Canadians are enjoying every moment, with audiences up +47% over the tournament’s first four days, compared to 2022.  

Overall, 16.9 million unique viewers have tuned in to tournament coverage on TSN, RDS, CTV, Noovo, and Crave, according to preliminary data from Numeris. 

Canadians are uniting behind Bell Media’s exclusive live coverage of the biggest FIFA WORLD CUP&#x2122; in history, and across the tournament’s opening weekend (June 11-14), audience highlights include: 

 	

 	41% of Canada’s population have watched live tournament coverage
 	Canadians have consumed nearly 50 million hours of FIFA WORLD CUP 2026&#x2122; content, up over +50% compared to this point in the 2022 tournament
 	Bell Media broke live streaming viewership records on June 12, 13, and 14, with ongoing daily growth across TSN, RDS, and Crave
 	More than 52 million video views and over 85 million impressions across TSN social media accounts
 	Total of 5.7 million views and 43 million impressions for FIFA WORLD CUP 2026&#x2122; content on YouTube
 	8.6 million unique viewers watched Canada vs. Bosnia and Herzegovina (June 12), with an average audience of 3.2 million viewers
 	Streaming audiences increased +70% compared to Canada’s FIFA WORLD CUP&#x2122; opener in 2022



TSN and RDS are the exclusive home of FIFA WORLD CUP 2026&#x2122; all the way to the Final on Sunday, July 19, with select matches also available on CTV, Noovo, and streaming on Crave. The Canadian Men’s National Team next faces Qatar on Thursday, June 18 at BC Place Vancouver, with pre-match coverage beginning at 6 p.m. ET across TSN, RDS, CTV, Noovo, and Crave. 

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Source: Numeris, Preliminary Data, Total Canada, P2+, TSN, CTV Com, CTV2 Total, Noovo Total, RDS, RDS2, audiences inclusive of PPM encored digital live streams. Consumption and Reach includes all FIFA WORLD CUP 2026&#x2122;content, 6/11/26 to 6/14/26 vs. 11/20/22 to 11/23/22 | Live Streaming Audience Claims based on internal viewership data 

Canada Comes Together for FIFA WORLD CUP 2026&#x2122;, with Audiences Up +47% Over First Four Days

Soccer’s biggest spectacle, FIFA WORLD CUP 2026&#x2122;, is underway and Canadians are enjoying every moment, with audiences up +47% over the tourname...

TORONTO (June 16, 2026) – CTV announced today the new and returning partners for Season 12 of THE AMAZING RACE CANADA, as Canada’s #1 program gets set to take its mark at the starting line Tuesday, July 7 at 9 p.m. ET/PT on CTV and streaming next day on Crave. Returning partners include Expedia®, Desjardins Group, and BOOST®, alongside new partners Café William, Molson Coors Beverage Company, Bell Canada, and Pür &amp; Simple. Details around Season 12 of THE AMAZING RACE CANADA, including the teams participating are set to be announced in the coming weeks.

Built for adventure, Expedia® returns for a sixth consecutive season as THE AMAZING RACE CANADA’s official prize partner, rewarding teams during each leg of the Race. This season, each first-place team receives OneKeyCash&#x2122; from Expedia and $10,000 cash. New for Canadian travellers, OneKeyCash&#x2122; from Expedia gives racers added flexibility to book eligible hotels, vacation rentals, car rentals, and more on Expedia. Teams arriving first at the mat throughout the Race win $5,000 in OneKeyCash&#x2122;, plus an additional $10,000 cash prize to put toward flights and future travel experiences. Also joining the Race in an expanded capacity this season, Expedia becomes the series’ grand prize sponsor, awarding the Season 12 champions an unforgettable trip around-the-world.

Desjardins Group celebrates its fifth season partnering with THE AMAZING RACE CANADA, with “The Assist by Desjardins” returning for a fourth consecutive year after its debut in Season 9. Featured in select challenges during the Race, The Assist gives teams strategic advantages at critical moments in the competition. In some cases, this valuable support is offered by a local small business owner or expert. In support of the partnership, Desjardins also launches new creative showcasing how it helps not only racers, but also individuals across Canada manage their finances, protect what matters, and achieve their goals.

Returning for a third consecutive season, BOOST® joins THE AMAZING RACE CANADA with a custom challenge highlighting its lineup of High Protein nutritional beverages. Teams will also have multiple opportunities to level up during the Race and compete for additional $5,000 cash prizes on various legs throughout the season.

Joining THE AMAZING RACE CANADA as a new partner this season, Café William is featured in a custom challenge inspired by their unique sail-transported coffee, highlighting the brand’s bold collection and diverse product lineup. Teams can also enjoy their coffee on the go with Café William tumblers accompanying them on their journey.

Also taking part in THE AMAZING RACE CANADA this season, Molson Canadian has a custom challenge highlighting the brewer’s diverse portfolio of iconic beer brands, premium offerings, and flavour-forward beverages.

Bell Canada teams up with the Race as a leg prize sponsor in Episode 1, with the partnership featuring in-show brand integration and sponsored messaging throughout the broadcast.

The series also welcomes Pür &amp; Simple, a leader in the better breakfast category. In a featured episode, racers make their way to a newly opened Pür &amp; Simple location to retrieve their next clue, bringing the brand directly into the Race experience.

“THE AMAZING RACE CANADA continues to offer brands a unique opportunity to reach highly engaged audiences at scale,” said Matt McGowan, SVP, Business Solutions, Bell Media. “From integrated brand moments woven naturally into the series, to expanded content and promotional opportunities that amplify visibility and audience interaction, this season delivers meaningful value for advertisers while creating an unforgettable experience for viewers across every platform.”

Inspired by the unforgettable destinations seen across THE AMAZING RACE CANADA, CTV also launches “100 Places to Visit in Canada” – a curated celebration of the experiences, landmarks, and hidden gems that make this country truly remarkable. From iconic bucket-list destinations to unexpected local favourites, the initiative celebrates the places that define Canada’s diverse landscapes, cultures, and communities. Designed to spark curiosity and fuel adventure, the list captures the spirit of discovery that resonates long after the journey ends. It’s a nationwide celebration of travel, storytelling, and the moments that turn places into memories. Because whether you’re racing across the country or roaming close to home, Canada is always worth exploring.

Bell Media Brand Partnerships continues to provide impactful partnership opportunities for brands looking to connect with engaged audiences through integrated storytelling and cross-platform activations across broadcast, digital, and social channels. THE AMAZING RACE CANADA is produced by Insight Productions Ltd. (A Blue Ant Studios Company) and hosted by Olympic Gold Medallist, Jon Montgomery.

Season 11 of THE AMAZING RACE CANADA was the overall Canada’s #1 summer program among total viewers for the full 2024-25 broadcast year, with a season average of 1.3 million viewers. It also closed out its 11th consecutive year as Canada’s most-watched summer series among the key A25-54 demo. The series has amassed a total of 55 Canadian Screen Award nominations and 30 wins during the past 11 seasons.

CTV Announces THE AMAZING RACE CANADA Partners and Grand Prize Sponsors Ahead of Season 12 Premiere, July 7

TORONTO (June 16, 2026) – CTV announced today the new and returning partners for Season 12 of THE AMAZING RACE CANADA, as Canada’s #1 program gets set...

TORONTO (June 12, 2026) – As the highly-anticipated FIFA WORLD CUP 2026&#x2122; arrives on Canadian soil, Bell Media today announced a major expansion of the sports experience across its leading networks TSN and RDS — anchored by 16 new Connected TV apps extending across web and mobile. The new apps are available across major platforms including Samsung, LG, Roku, Amazon, Apple, Google, Microsoft, and Hisense, and include five new platforms for RDS, significantly strengthening Bell Media’s French-language sports offering. 

At the centre of the experience is a new FIFA WORLD CUP 2026&#x2122; hub — a dedicated in-app destination throughout the tournament that brings live matches, highlights, news, scores, and stats together in one place. For the first time, fans can easily discover what’s coming up next, making it easy to find the matches and moments they don’t want to miss. 

“This is the most ambitious upgrade we’ve made to how Canadians watch sports — making TSN and RDS even more of a destination for soccer fans, with smarter ways to find live matches and highlights, and everything in between, on whatever screen they’re watching,” said Jerrell Jimerson, Senior Vice President and Head of Products and Experiences, Bell Media. “There’s no bigger stage to launch it on than the beginning of the world’s biggest football tournament, and these are lasting improvements that will raise the bar for every event we carry — long after the final whistle.” 

The rollout also introduces a range of enhancements that make live sports easier to find and enjoy. Live event merchandising surfaces live games the moment fans open the app; DVR functionality lets viewers pause, rewind, and catch up on live events; and Matches in 30 delivers a full match in a condensed 30-minute viewing experience across both Connected TV and mobile. On mobile, fans can now follow the action through vertical video highlights — a fast, social-style way to catch key moments — while improvements across web and mobile create a consistent, high-quality experience on whatever screen fans choose. 

Beyond live matches, the experience brings soccer fans closer to the game with highlights, studio programming, and a deep library of soccer-related documentaries, and related content — making TSN and RDS a true destination for fans throughout the tournament and year-round. 

While timed to the start of FIFA WORLD CUP 2026&#x2122;, the enhancements are permanent upgrades that will continue to benefit viewers connecting with marquee live sports programming across TSN and RDS.

TSN and RDS Expand the Sports Experience Across Connected TV, Web, and Mobile with 16 New Apps

TORONTO (June 12, 2026) – As the highly-anticipated FIFA WORLD CUP 2026&#x2122; arrives on Canadian soil, Bell Media today announced a major expansion...

TORONTO (June 11, 2026) – Category is: Bring Back My Girls! Crave announced today the drag superstars vying for another chance to snatch the crown in the all-new Crave Original series CANADA’S DRAG RACE: ALL STARS, premiering Thursday, July 9 at 9 p.m. ET.

The six-episode, one-hour spin-off of Crave’s Canadian Screen Award-winning series, welcomes back nine queens with unfinished business, competing for the first-ever title of “Canada’s Ultimate All-Star,” and a cash prize of $100,000. CANADA’S DRAG RACE royalty form the first all-drag judging panel in DRAG RACE her-story, with Brooke Lynn Hytes presiding as host and judge alongside CANADA’S DRAG RACE Season 1 winner, Priyanka, and Season 1 contestant, Jimbo.

Available in English and French, new episodes of CANADA’S DRAG RACE: ALL STARS stream Thursdays at 9 p.m. ET on Crave. The series launches simultaneously on World of Wonder’s SVOD platform WOW Presents Plus, in the U.S. and in 190 territories worldwide.

**Media Note: assets for CANADA’S DRAG RACE: ALL STARS are available on The Lede HERE** 

The queens of CANADA’S DRAG RACE: ALL STARS Season 1 are:



Aurora Matrix

Age: 25

Hometown: Toronto, ON

Previous Season(s): CANADA’S DRAG RACE Season 4

Instagram: @auroramatrix

Tik Tok: @auroramatrix

 	A runner-up and fan favourite from Season 4 of CANADA’S DRAG RACE, Aurora Matrix is known for her dynamic performances and commanding stage presence.
 	A leading figure in Toronto’s drag scene, Aurora co-hosts the award-winning podcast The Powder Room alongside Perla from Season 5 and Season 6 winner Van Goth.
 	Aurora blends her drag artistry with her Chinese heritage while advocating as a role model for Queer Asian youth.

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Jackie Cox

Age: 40

Hometown: New York City, NY

Previous Season(s): RUPAUL’S DRAG RACE Season 12

Instagram: @jackiecoxnyc

Tik Tok: @jackiecoxnyc

 	Canadian drag performer Jackie Cox, born in Halifax and of Iranian heritage, was a semi-finalist on RUPAUL’S DRAG RACE and became one of the first queens on the franchise to wear a Muslim-inspired runway look.
 	A staple of the New York City drag scene for more than 15 years, Jackie tours internationally and performs globally, including on cruise ships.
 	Beyond drag, Jackie has appeared in DAYS OF OUR LIVES, the Oscar®-nominated film Song Sung Blue, STAR TREK: STARFLEET ACADEMY, and multiple off-Broadway productions.

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Jada Shada Hudson

Age: 41

Hometown: Toronto, ON

Previous Season(s): CANADA’S DRAG RACE Season 3

Instagram: @jadashadahudson

Tik Tok: @jadashadahudson

 	Coined Toronto’s “Turn Up Queen,” Jada is a seasoned pro who has been entertaining audiences for 15 years.
 	Her electric and hype performance skills and her one-of-a-kind superstar personality has made the world fall in love with her.
 	As runner up in Season 3 of CANADA'S DRAG RACE, Jada is tough competition whether on the runway, national stage, or hosting one of her famous club appearances.

 



Juice Boxx

Age: 37

Hometown: Port Hope, ON

Previous Season(s): CANADA’S DRAG RACE Season 1

Instagram: @juiceboxxofficial

Tik Tok: @juiceboxx_official

Twitch: @twitch.tv/juiceboxxtwitch

 	Juice Boxx was part of the inaugural season of CANADA'S DRAG RACE and has since become an icon in her own right.
 	She is a four-time Canadian Podcast Award winner for her pod It’s Dangerous to Go Alone on iHeartRadio where she discusses video games, friendship, and the intersection of both.
 	Juice Boxx is also a fitness trainer, avid gamer, and was a featured streamer at TwitchCon 2024.

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Makayla Couture

Age: 23

Hometown: Toronto, ON

Previous Season(s): CANADA’S DRAG RACE Season 5

Instagram: @makayla.couture

Tik Tok: @makayla.couture

 	Makayla Couture is a rising drag performer known for touring and performing across the drag scene, with appearances on Seasons 2 and 5 of CANADA’S DRAG RACE.
 	She joined the franchise’s makeover challenge on Season 2, where she met her eventual drag mother, Icesis Couture.
 	Proudly representing both the Trans and Black communities, Makayla combines her musical theatre and ballroom training to deliver powerful, choreography-driven performances.

 



Nearah Nuff

Age: 25

Hometown: Calgary, AB

Previous Season(s): CANADA’S DRAG RACE Season 4

Instagram: @nearahnuff

Tik Tok: @nearahnuff

 	Nearah Nuff is a knockout performer who has graced stages all over North America.
 	With a background in competitive dance, she is known as a lip-sync assassin on CANADA’S DRAG RACE, becoming the winner of the first-ever Lip Sync Slayoff in Drag Race her-story.
 	A proud Albertan, Nearah is also part of the renowned Nuff family from Calgary, who have dominated the local scene for many years.

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Pythia

Age: 31

Hometown: Montréal, QC

Previous Season(s): CANADA’S DRAG RACE Season 2

Instagram: @pythia.queen

Tik Tok: @pythia.queen

 	A Montréal-based drag performer originally from Greece, Pythia rose to prominence on Season 2 of CANADA’S DRAG RACE and RUPAUL’S DRAG RACE GLOBAL ALL STARS.
 	With a background in theatre set, costume, and makeup design, as well as photography and graphic arts, Pythia brings a multidisciplinary approach to drag.
 	Known for blending fashion, history, pop culture, and storytelling, Pythia creates visually imaginative performances that captivate audiences worldwide.

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Sami Landri

Age: 27

Hometown: Moncton, NB

Previous Season(s): CANADA’S DRAG RACE Season 6

Instagram: @samilandri

TikTok: @samilandri

 	Fresh off CANADA’S DRAG RACE Season 6, finalist Sami Landri returns to the main stage to take another shot at the crown.
 	A fan favourite for her campy and slightly unhinged drag sensibility, Sami is a proud Acadian who feels strongly about bringing drag to smaller towns in Canada.
 	Sami has toured globally and appeared on TV series ONE NIGHT OUT WITH ALAN CUMMING (Crave) and DRAG D’LA TÊTE AUX PIEDS (TFO).

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Tiffany Ann Co.

Age: 34

Hometown: Vancouver, BC

Previous Season(s): CANADA’S DRAG RACE Season 5

Instagram: @tiffanyannco.duh

Tik Tok: @tiffanyannco.duh

X: @tiffanyanncoduh

 	Tiffany Ann Co. is a high-energy performance queen celebrated for her dance-driven numbers, glamour, and fashion-forward style.
 	With lifelong dance training and performances across Canada, she is known for bringing “Super Bowl Halftime Show” energy to every stage.
 	A proud second-generation Vietnamese immigrant living with vitiligo, Tiffany uses drag to celebrate her heritage, and challenge conventional beauty standards.

CANADA’S DRAG RACE: ALL STARS is Crave’s fourth original series collaboration with Blue Ant Studios and World of Wonder, in a list that includes Canadian Screen Award-winning series CANADA’S DRAG RACE and CANADA’S DRAG RACE: CANADA VS. THE WORLD, and SLAYCATION, all available to stream on Crave and WOW Presents Plus. CANADA’S DRAG RACE returns for its seventh season later this year.

In association with Crave, CANADA’S DRAG RACE: ALL STARS is produced by Blue Ant Studios with World of Wonder. Executive Producers for Blue Ant Studios are Matthew Hornburg, Mark Bishop, Donna Luke, and Laura Michalchyshyn. Trevor Boris is Executive Producer/Showrunner, Shivani Srivastava is Supervising Producer. Executive Producers for World of Wonder are Fenton Bailey, Randy Barbato, and Tom Campbell, and RuPaul Charles is Co-Executive Producer. For Bell Media, Justin Stockman is Executive Producer and Vice President, Global Content. Senior Production Executive is Danielle Pearson. Sarah Fowlie is Head of Production, Original Programming. Carlyn Klebuc is General Manager, Original Programming.

The Stars Have Aligned! Meet the Queens Returning to the Runway for the Inaugural Season of CANADA’S DRAG RACE: ALL STARS, July 9 

TORONTO (June 11, 2026) – Category is: Bring Back My Girls! Crave announced today the drag superstars vying for another chance to snatch the crown in...

JUNE 12 – STARZ Original POWER BOOK III: RAISING KANAN *Season 5 Premiere* 

 	The fifth and final season of the STARZ original series POWER BOOK III: RAISING KANAN premieres Friday, June 12 with new episodes streaming subsequent Fridays on STARZ. From Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson, in Season 5 of the hit series, Kanan (Mekai Curtis) solidifies his place in the Queens drug business alongside Southside legend Breeze (Shameik Moore), and their alliance sets the stage for a reckoning that will ripple through every player in this dangerous game. Whether it's the Thomas family facing the collapse of their reign, Unique (Joey Bada$$) fighting to preserve his legacy or the Mafia maneuvering behind the scenes, many sacrifices will be made. However, nothing will stand in the way of Kanan's pursuit of power. After all, this isn't the end for Kanan Stark. It's just the beginning. 

 

JUNE 12 – Crave Original KINGS OF COKE: NEW BLOOD *Premiere 

 	The first of two follow-up chapters to the 2022 Crave Original documentary KINGS OF COKE debut in June, beginning with KINGS OF COKE: NEW BLOOD which takes audiences into a ruthless biker gang war in the drug trade sparking a deadly underworld power struggle involving the mafia, the West End Gang, and rival crews. As violence spreads, investigators trace the money to a mysterious kingpin known only as Beef. Leading to the takedown of powerful leaders and their massive criminal empires.   

 

***Media Note: Assets for Crave programming are available at the Bell Media press site, The Lede, here   

   

Programming Premieres and Key Finales for the week of June 11 – 17. 

*All Programming Subject to Change*    

 

HBO and HBO Max

June 15 – HBO Original BRING ME THE BEAUTIES: A MODEL CULT S1 E3 (Season Finale) 

 

Movies 

June 12 – THE WORST PERSON IN THE WORLD 

June 12 – PERCY JACKSON: SEA OF MONSTERS 

June 12 – PERCY JACKSON &amp; THE OLYMPIANS: THE LIGHTNING THIEF 

June 12 – KNIVES OUT  

June 12 – RENFIELD 

June 12 – DUST BUNNY 

June 12 – HAIR OF THE BEAR *Canadian Title* 

June 12 – L'ÂME IDÉALE (YOU FOUND ME) 

June 12 – RESERVOIR DOGS 

June 12 – THEY WILL KILL YOU 

June 14 – LOVE, AGAIN *Canadian Title* 

 

STARZ 

June 12 – POWER BOOK III: RAISING KANAN S5 E1 (Season Premiere) 

June 12 – KNIVES OUT 

 

Additional Highlights

June 11 – French Crave Original GÂTÉES POURRIES S2 E1-4 (Season Premiere) 

June 11 – 2026 FIFA WORLD CUP KICKOFF SHOW E7 (Finale) 

June 12 – ICONS UNEARTHED: HARRISON FORD MOVIES E1 (Season Premiere) 

June 12 – KINGS OF COKE: NEW BLOOD E1-2 *Canadian Title* (Premiere) 

June 13 – LOVE ISLAND: AFTERSUN S8 E1 (Season Premiere) 

June 15 – COLD CASE FILES S4 E19 (Season Finale) 

June 15 – UNIVERSAL BASIC GUYS S2 (Season Premiere) 

June 17 – SUPRA STRIKAS S1 E1-12 (Series Premiere) 

June 17 – WEST HARBOUR HEROES S1 E1 (Series Premiere) 

 

Next Day on Crave

June 14 – LOVE, AGAIN *Canadian Title* *following CTV Life 

June 17 – WEST HARBOUR HEROES S1 *Canadian Title* *following USA Network 

June 11 – 17: Crave Weekly Streaming Overview  

JUNE 12 – STARZ Original POWER BOOK III: RAISING KANAN *Season 5 Premiere*  The fifth and final season of the STARZ original series POWER BOOK III: RA...

Bell Media

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...