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March 1 – HBO Original Series DTF ST. LOUIS *Limited Series Premiere*

 	The HBO Original limited series DTF ST. LOUIS, from creator Steven Conrad (PATRIOT), examines a love triangle between three adults experiencing middle-age malaise that leads to one of them ending up dead. The seven-episode series stars Jason Bateman, David Harbour, Linda Cardellini, Richard Jenkins, Joy Sunday, Arlan Ruf, Peter Sarsgaard, and Chris Perfetti. DTF ST. LOUIS debuts on Sunday, Mar. 1 at 9 p.m. ET, with new episodes streaming on subsequent Sundays.



March 8 – HBO Original Series ROOSTER *Series Premiere*

 	The HBO Original comedy series ROOSTER, from co-showrunners Bill Lawrence (TED LASSO) and Matt Tarse (SRCUBS), is a comedy set on a college campus centring on an author’s (Steve Carell) complicated relationship with his daughter (Charly Clive). The series also stars Danielle Deadwyler, Phil Dunster, John C. McGinley, and Lauren Tsai. New episodes stream weekly, Sundays at 10 p.m. ET.



March 13 – THE SUPER MARIO BROS. MOVIE *Movie Premiere*

 	While working underground to fix a water main, Brooklyn plumbers –and brothers – Mario (Chris Pratt) and Luigi (Charlie Day), are transported down a mysterious pipe and wander into a magical new world. But when the brothers are separated, Mario must team up with Princess Peach (Anya Taylor-Joy), Toad (Keegan-Michael Key), and Donkey Kong (Seth Rogen) to save Luigi from the evil Bowser (Jack Black).



March 15 – OSCARS RED CARPET SHOW + THE OSCARS *LIVE EVENT*

 	The 98TH OSCARS® air live Sunday, March 15 at 7 p.m. ET / 4 p.m. PT with the official live red carpet show airing at 6:30 p.m. ET / 3:30 p.m. PT on CTV and streaming on Crave.

 

MARCH 20 – Crave Original Series THE TRADES *Season 3 Premiere*

 	THE TRADES centres around Todd “Goldenarm” Stool (Robb Wells, TRAILER PARK BOYS), a pipefitter from a working-class background. After successfully unionizing Conch to overturn Jenn Conch’s (Jennifer Irwin, SUPERSTORE) scheme to save money in Season 2, Todd’s officially the General Foreman. This season, he walks the thin line between friend and boss. Meanwhile, Audrey (Anastasia Phillips, MOONSHINE) is secretly hooking up with Backwoods (Daniel Petronijevic, LETTERKENNY). It’s actually not so-secretly: everyone knows, except Todd! Chelsea (Jennifer Spence, YOU ME HER), beloved site manager, faces an uncomfortable truth–as long as Jenn Conch is in the picture, her biggest job is “nepo babysitter”–not exactly a career woman’s dream. Yes, Jenn Conch has returned to Imperial Valley and is all about fitting in, with non-traditional policies and unhinged antics. The crew balances the pressures of work with enough chaos, pranks and name-calling to offend for fun. Guest stars this season include Alex Lifeson, Mary Walsh, and Jon Lovitz. The first two episodes of THE TRADES drop on Friday, March 20, followed by two new episodes on subsequent Fridays.



March 22 – HBO Original Series THE COMEBACK *Season 3 Premiere* 

 	A decade after Season 2, the HBO Original comedy series THE COMEBACK, from Michael Patrick King and Lisa Kudrow, returns for a third and final season. Previously announced cast includes Lisa Kudrow, Dan Bucatinsky, Laura Silverman, Damian Young and Tim Bagley, Matt Cook, Jack O’Brien, Ella Stiller, John Early, Barry Shabaka Henley, Abbi Jacobson, Tony Macht, Brittany O’Grady, Zane Phillips, Julian Stern, and Andrew Scott. The eight episode season debuts on Sunday, March 22 with new episodes streaming weekly.



March 27 – ANACONDA (2025) *Movie Premiere*

 	The entirely original comedy, inspired by the cinematic 'classic' film Anaconda, features Doug (Jack Black) and Griff (Paul Rudd), who have been best friends since they were kids and always dreamed of remaking their all-time favorite movie. When a midlife crisis pushes them to finally go for it, they head deep into the Amazon to start filming. But things get real when an actual giant anaconda appears, turning their comically chaotic movie set into a deadly situation.

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New Programming
 

HBO and HBO Max 

March 1 – INDUSTRY (Season 4 Finale)

March 1 – DTF ST. LOUIS (Series Premiere)

March 8 – ROOSTER (Series Premiere)

March 10 – FUKUSHIMA: A NUCLEAR NIGHTMARE (Documentary Premiere)

March 16 – BORN TO BOWL (Five-Part Documentary Series Premiere)

March 20 – NEIGHBORS (Season Finale)

March 22 – THE COMEBACK (Season 3 Premiere)

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Movies

March 1 – MOON THE PANDA                

March 1 – A THOUSAND AND ONE

March 5 – SNOWPIERCER

March 6 – WILD WILD WEST      

March 6 – INCH'ALLAH*Canadian Title*

March 6 – ANACONDA (1997)                 

March 6 – GOOD BOY       

March 6 – HELL OF A SUMMER 

March 6 – ELEANOR THE GREAT         

March 6 – KISS OF THE SPIDER WOMAN       

March 6 – MEAN GIRLS (2024)               

March 6 – LITTLE WOMEN (1994)          

March 6 – NOMADLAND   

March 7 – DRAGON BALL SUPER: SUPER HEROMOVIE   

March 7 – JUJUTSU KAISEN 0               

March 7 – SUZUME            

March 7 – SPY X FAMILY CODE: WHITE         

March 7 – BLUE LOCK: EPISODE NAGI                       

March 7 – KONOSUBA: GOD'S BLESSING ON THIS WONDERFUL WORLD! LEGEND OF CRIMSON                 

March 7 – THE QUINTESSENTIAL QUINTUPLETS MOVIE,            

March 7 – THAT TIME I GOT REINCARNATED AS A SLIME THE MOVIE: – SCARLET BOND            

March 7 – DRAGON BALL SUPER: BROLY    

March 7 – ONE PIECE FILM: RED          

March 7 – GOBLIN SLAYER: GOBLIN'S CROWN      

March 7 – IN THIS CORNER OF THE WORLD 

March 7 – JOSEE, THE TIGER AND THE FISH           

March 7 – PSYCHO-PASS: PROVIDENCE       

March 9 – THE HURT LOCKER

March 11 – AMERICAN GANGSTER     

March 13 – READY OR NOT        

March 13 – IF           

March 13 – DUMB MONEY           

March 13 – HIS FATHER'S SON MOVIE *Canadian Title*

March 13 – THE SUPER MARIO BROS MOVIE           

March 13 – MORBIUS        

March 13 – HURRY UP TOMORROW                

March 13 – JULIE &amp; JULIA                       

March 13 – THE PERKS OF BEING A WALLFLOWER         

March 13 – BONJOUR TRISTESSE *Canadian Title*

March 20 – I WISH YOU ALL THE BEST          

March 20 – A QUIET PLACE: DAY ONE

March 20 – GOLDA 

March 20 – JOHN WICK    

March 20 – JOHN WICK 2 

March 20 – ON SERA HEUREUX *Canadian Title*

March 26 – TAKE THIS WALTZ *Canadian Title*

March 27 – ANNIVERSARY                     

March 27 – PRETTY THING                     

March 27 – ANACONDA (2025)               

March 27 – OFF THE GRID           

March 27 – DIRTY DANCING (1987)                   

March 27 – INGRID GOES WEST                       

 

STARZ 

March 1 – LEMONADE *Canadian Title*

March 6 – FAIRYLAND                  

March 6 – PRAISE THIS                

March 6 – THROUGH BLACK SPRUCE *Canadian Title*

March 6 – NOMADLAND

March 11 – AMERICAN GANGSTER     

March 12 – ARMAGEDDON TIME

March 13 – READY OR NOT        

March 13 – THE SUPER MARIO BROS MOVIE

March 13 – MURDER AT THE EMBASSY

March 13 – LES AFFAMES *Canadian Title*

March 13 – SNOWTIME! *Canadian Title*

March 13 – TICKET TO PARADISE                    

March 13 – PETER RABBIT 2: THE RUNAWAY         

March 13 – NURSE.FIGHTER.BOY *Canadian Title*

March 20 – HALLOWEEN ENDS             

March 20 – SECOND ACT 

March 20 – REBELLE *Canadian Title*

March 20 – SHAZAM!         

March 27 – ONE WEEK *Canadian Title*

March 27 – LONG LIFE, HAPPINESS AND PROSPERITY *Canadian Title*

March 27 – THE FABELMANS,               

March 27 – SCORE: A HOCKEY MUSICAL *Canadian Title*

March 27 – SHOOTING STARS              

 

Additional Highlights

March 5 – French Crave Original CASSE-GUEULE, Season 1 Episode 7-8 (Season Finale)

March 10 – CONVOI DU NORD, Season 1 Episode 10 (Season Finale)

March 12 – French Crave Original LE RETOUR D'ANNA BRODEUR Season 2 Episode 1-4 (Season Premiere)

March 13 – Crave Original THE BORDERLINE, Season 1, Episode 6 (Season Finale)

March 17 – RUPAUL'S DRAG RACE: UK VS. THE WORLD Season 3 Episode (Season Finale)

March 20 – Crave Original THE TRADES, Season 3 Episode 1-2 (Season Premiere)

March 25 – FIND MY COUNTRY HOUSE CANADA Season 3 Episode 19-20 (Season Finale)

 

Next Day on Crave

March 3 – TRACKER, Season 3 Episode 10 (Mid-Season Premiere) *following CTV

March 4 – RJ DECKER Season 1 Episode 1, (Series Premiere) *following CTV

March 5 – DATELINE: SECRETS UNCOVERED Season 16 Episode 16, (Season Finale) *following Oxygen True Crime

March 9 – SNAPPED, Season 36B Episode 1 (Season Premiere) *following Oxygen True Crime

March 23 – BETRAYAL: SECRETS AND LIES Season 1 Episode 1 (Series Premiere) *following Oxygen True Crime

March 2026: Crave Streaming Overview

&nbsp; &nbsp; March 1 – HBO Original Series DTF ST. LOUIS *Limited Series Premiere* The HBO Original limited series DTF ST. LOUIS, from creator Steven...

The following release was distributed by The Academy announcing Javier Bardem, Chris Evans, Chase Infiniti, Demi Moore, Kumail Nanjiani, and Maya Rudolph will present at the 98TH OSCARS®. The 98TH OSCARS® air live Sunday, March 15 at 7 p.m. ET / 4 p.m. PT on CTV in Canada.



LOS ANGELES, CA – Javier Bardem, Chris Evans, Chase Infiniti, Demi Moore, Kumail Nanjiani and Maya Rudolph will present at the 98th Oscars®, executive producer and showrunner Raj Kapoor and executive producer Katy Mullan announced today. Hosted by Conan O’Brien, the Oscars will air live on ABC and stream live on Hulu on Sunday, March 15, 2026, at 7 p.m. ET/4 p.m. PT, with the official live red carpet show airing at 6:30 p.m. ET/3:30 p.m. PT.

Previously announced Oscars presenters include Adrien Brody, Kieran Culkin, Mikey Madison and Zoe Saldaña.

The producers will continue to announce talent joining the show in the coming weeks.

The 98th Oscars will be held on Sunday, March 15, 2026, at the Dolby® Theatre at Ovation Hollywood and will be televised live on ABC, streamed live on Hulu and airs live in more than 200 territories worldwide.

MORE STARS TAKE THE STAGE TO PRESENT AT THE 98TH OSCARS®: Javier Bardem, Chris Evans, Chase Infiniti, Demi Moore, Kumail Nanjiani and Maya Rudolph

The following release was distributed by The Academy announcing Javier Bardem, Chris Evans, Chase Infiniti, Demi Moore, Kumail Nanjiani, and Maya Rudo...

TORONTO (February 26, 2026) – The Crave Original comedy series THE TRADES returns for its eight-episode third season, and continues to follow pipefitter Todd Stool (Robb Wells, TRAILER PARK BOYS) as he navigates his blue-collar life at a refinery with a little “help” from his family and friends. The first two episodes of THE TRADES Season 3 drop on Friday, March 20, followed by new episodes on subsequent Fridays.

Created by Ryan J. Lindsay, THE TRADES blends workplace satire with sharp character-driven comedy while celebrating the camaraderie, and absurdity of life on the tools. In Season 3, the stakes at Imperial Valley refinery are heightened as power shifts, and loyalties are tested, and management proves messier than the job site. The new season finds Todd “Goldenarm” Stool newly promoted to General Foreman, walking the fine line between friend and boss, after successfully unionizing Conch Industries. Meanwhile, his sister Audrey (Anastasia Phillips, MOONSHINE), is secretly dating Todd’s best friend Backwoods  (Dan Petronijevic, LETTERKENNY), a relationship everyone knows about, except Todd. Site manager Chelsea  (Jennifer Spence, YOU ME HER), struggles with the return of  (Jennifer Irwin, SUPERSTORE), whose “nepo babysitting” and unhinged policies once again shake up Imperial Valley refinery life.

Additional returning cast includes Raoul Bhaneja, Jesse Camacho, Brandon Oakes, Jason Daley, Susan Kent, Patrick McKenna, Aaron Poole, Tara Spencer-Nairn and Dave Lawrence. Notable guest appearances this season include Canadian rock  legend Alex Lifeson as Fernie, bartender at The Leaky Pipe; comedy icon Mary Walsh as Chelsea’s neighbour Gladys; and SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE  alum Jon Lovitz who appears as Cam, Homer’s addiction sponsor.

Filmed in Nova Scotia and Ontario, THE TRADES is co-produced by TPBI and Kontent House Inc. in association with Bell Media’s Crave. Gary Howsam is executive producer; Ryan J. Lindsay is creator, writer, and executive producer; Robb Wells is producer and writer, and Jonathan A. Walker is producer. Jennifer Irwin and Warren P. Sonoda are executive producers; Neha Kohli is co-executive producer and writer. Irwin and Susan Kent are also writers this season. Lindsay directed one episode and Sonoda directed seven.

For Bell Media Rachel Ferguson is Production Executive, Original Programming; Sarah Fowlie is Head of Production, Original Programming; Rachel Goldstein-Couto is Head of Development, Original Programming; Carlyn Klebuc is General Manager, Original Programming; Justin Stockman is Vice President, Content Development &amp; Programming.

The series is distributed by Rollercoaster Entertainment. THE TRADES is produced with the assistance of Canada Media Fund, Nova Scotia Film &amp; Television Production Incentive Fund, the Canadian Film or Video Production Tax Credit and Ontario Creates.

Break’s Over! The Crave Original Comedy, THE TRADES, Returns for Season 3, March 20

TORONTO (February 26, 2026) – The Crave Original comedy series THE TRADES returns for its eight-episode third season, and continues to follow pipefitt...

CHUM 104.5

TORONTO (February 26, 2026) – As Marilyn Denis marks her 40th year waking up listeners on Toronto’s CHUM 104.5, the broadcasting legend announced live this morning her decision to step away from her hosting role at the station. Denis is set to conclude her historic career with CHUM 104.5 this summer.

Leading up to her final morning show broadcast, CHUM 104.5 is set to celebrate Denis’s career and legacy with some surprises that are sure to delight fans and provide can’t miss moments. Additional details will be announced, including the date of the final show.

“It’s no secret that I love radio. Working in the iconic CHUM universe for 40 years has been an absolute privilege,” said Marilyn Denis. “As I make the decision to step away from the station I love, I look back with pride and gratitude, knowing I had the honour of saying, ‘I worked at CHUM’. And now, the real adventure is ahead – and I’m looking forward to all of it.”

“There are many words that can describe Marilyn and the lasting impact she’s had, not only on the radio industry but specifically at CHUM 104.5, but the main one is iconic,” said Dave Daigle, VP, Local TV, Radio, and Bell Media Studios. “Marilyn’s historic career has spanned radio and television, and she has connected with listeners and viewers across the country through her candid approach, sense of humour, and ability to lead unforgettable conversations and interviews. While we will all miss having Marilyn wake us up every morning, we are incredibly proud to have been her home for the last 40 years. Marilyn’s legacy will live on through everyone who has had the privilege of working with her, and all those she’s inspired.”

A groundbreaking figure in Canadian broadcasting, Denis announced the conclusion of her popular Canadian Screen Award-winning series THE MARILYN DENIS SHOW in 2023, following 13 seasons on CTV and a 34-year career of daily daytime television.

The Edmonton-born Denis became the first female DJ at KRPL in Moscow, Idaho, before moving to Calgary where she held various radio and television positions including programmer, music director, and traffic reporter. It wasn’t until she auditioned to become Roger Ashby’s co-host at CHUM 104.5, that Denis found her niche. She has always balanced her dynamic radio career with her candid television presence, beginning her career in television by reporting on sports, weather, and entertainment at CTV Calgary, and working as a freelance reporter for TSN. Denis also shared hosting duties on Bravo!'s Gemini Award-winning concert series LIVE AT THE REHEARSAL HALL and was host of the popular daily show CITYLINE for nearly 20 years.

A three-time Gemini Award winner, Denis received The Rosalie Award in 2006, honouring Canadian women who have paved the way for others in radio broadcasting. Denis is also the recipient of the Allan Waters Broadcast Lifetime Achievement Award; is listed as one of Canada’s Most Powerful Women: Top 100 by WXN; was selected as the University of Idaho’s 2017 Commencement Speaker and Honorary Degree recipient; awarded the 2023 Crystal Award for Creative Excellence by Women in Film and Television; and in 2024 received the Academy of Canadian Cinema and Television’s Lifetime Achievement Award. Denis was appointed to the Order of Ontario in 2024.

THE MARILYN DENIS SHOW is live weekdays beginning at 5 a.m. ET on CHUM 104.5, and across Canada via audio live stream on iHeart.com and the iHeartRadio Canada app.

After 40 Incredible Years, Marilyn Denis Announces She’s Stepping Away from the CHUM 104.5 Morning Show

TORONTO (February 26, 2026) – As Marilyn Denis marks her 40th year waking up listeners on Toronto’s CHUM 104.5, the broadcasting legend announced live...

FEBRUARY 26 – Crave Original ONE NIGHT OUT WITH ALAN CUMMING *Comedy Special* 

 	Filmed live in front of an audience during the Just For Laughs Montréal festival on July 26, 2025, ONE NIGHT OUT WITH ALAN CUMMING sees the TRAITORS US star joined by 2SLGBTQIA+ comedy talent from around the world. Guests including Mae Martin, Sabrina Jalees, Jay Jurden, Tranna Wintour, Joe Dombrowski, Irene Tu, Dan Duvall, and Sami Landri. 

 

FEBRUARY 27 – HBO Original CHRIS FLEMING: LIVE AT THE PALACE *Comedy Special* 

 	From the Cadillac Palace Theatre in Chicago, comedian Chris Fleming bursts onto the screen with a fun and lighthearted blend of skillful storytelling and wild physicality in his first HBO stand-up special. A high-energy performer who seamlessly pivots from one everyday topic to another – from Trader Joe’s to Oreos, NPR, and dog breeds – Fleming bounds across the stage as he shares his unique takes on masculinity, conga lines, and more. A lively mix of relatable humour, dancing, and even a song, CHRIS FLEMING: LIVE AT THE PALACE offers an utterly refreshing, laugh-out loud hour of comedy. The special streams on Friday, Feb. 27 at 10 p.m. ET. 
 

MARCH 1 – HBO Original DTF ST. LOUIS *Limited Series Premiere* 

 	The HBO Original limited series DTF ST. LOUIS, from creator Steven Conrad (PATRIOT), debuts Sunday, March 1 at 9 p.m. ET. Starring Jason Bateman, David Harbour, Linda Cardellini, Richard Jenkins, Joy Sunday, Arlan Ruf, Peter Sarsgaard, and Chris Perfetti, the series follows a love triangle between three adults experiencing middle-age malaise that leads to one of them ending up dead. DTF ST. LOUIS follows a weekly release schedule with subsequent episodes dropping Sundays at 9 p.m. ET. 

 

***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 February 26 – March 4. 

*All Programming Subject to Change*    

 

HBO and HBO Max   

February 27 – CHRIS FLEMING LIVE AT THE PALACE (Special Premiere) 

March 1 – INDUSTRY, Season 4 Episode 8 (Season Finale) 

March 1 – DTF ST. LOUIS, Season 1, Episode 1 (Premiere) 

 

Movies   

February 26 – I DON’T UNDERSTAND YOU 

February 26 – PAUL BLART: MALL COP 

February 27 – THE SHAPE OF WATER 

February 27 – BARBARIAN 

February 27 – MARIA 

February 27 – TAR 

February 27 – THE AMATEUR 

February 27 – INSIDE 

February 27 – DON'T TELL MOM THE BABYSITTER'S DEAD (2024) 

March 1 – MOON THE PANDA 

March 1 – A THOUSAND AND ONE 

 

STARZ  

February 26 – ERASERHEAD 

February 26 – CHRISTIANE F. 

February 27 – BARBARIAN 

February 27 – GREY GARDENS 

February 27 – GOOSE! *Canadian Title* 

February 27 – THE SWEET HEREAFTER 

February 27 – THE SHAPE OF WATER 

February 27 – INSIDE (2023) 

March 1 – LEMONADE *Canadian Title* 

March 1 – A THOUSAND AND ONE 

 

Additional Highlights   

February 26 – THE TRAITORS (USA) Season 4 Episodes 11-12 (Season Finale) 

February 26 – Crave Original ONE NIGHT OUT WITH ALAN CUMMING (Comedy Special Premiere) 

February 26 – THE GRAY HOUSE, Season 1 

February 26 – WHEN MISSING TURNS TO MURDER, Season 1-3  

March 1 – SAM &amp; CAT 

March 3 – AVATAR: THE LAST AIRBENDER, Season 1 

 

Next Day on Crave 

February 26 – SCRUBS (2026), Season 1, Episode 1-2 (Series Premiere) *following CTV 

February 27 – GEORGIE &amp; MANDY'S FIRST MARRIAGE, Season 2 Episode 11 (Midseason Premiere) *following CTV 

February 28 – BOSTON BLUE, Season 1 Episode 10 (Midseason Premiere) *following CTV 

March 1 – LOVE, TED BUNDY *following Oxygen True Crime 

March 3 – TRACKER, Season 3 Episode 10 (Midseason Premiere) *following CTV 

March 3 – ROAST BATTLE CANADA, Season 5 Episode 8 (Season Finale) *following CTV 

February 26 – March 4: Crave Weekly Streaming Overview

FEBRUARY 26 – Crave Original ONE NIGHT OUT WITH ALAN CUMMING *Comedy Special*  Filmed live in front of an audience during the Just For Laughs Montréal...

Tags: @CTV_PR, @CTV, @CraveCanada, @TheLede_ca, @SullivansCrossingCTV, #SullivansCrossing
TORONTO (February 25, 2026) – The past has found its way back to the Crossing. CTV Original drama series SULLIVAN’S CROSSING returns for a highly anticipated fourth season Sundays at 8 p.m. ET/PT on CTV, beginning March 22, and streaming next day on Crave. Based on the New York Times best-selling novels by author Robyn Carr, the hit series stars Morgan Kohan (WHEN HOPE CALLS) and Chad Michael Murray (ONE TREE HILL). Set and filmed in Nova Scotia in the communities of Halifax, Hubbards, Sackville, Mount Uniake, and Mi’kmaq First Nations territories, among others, Season 4 consists of 10, one-hour episodes.

Fans of the series have come to expect an emotional rollercoaster, but nothing could have prepared them for the shocking arrival of Maggie’s ex, Liam (Marcus Rosner), at the end of Season 3. In Season 4, Maggie (Morgan Kohan) sets her sights on a new vision for her career, and a renewed commitment to Cal (Chad Michael Murray), only to be blindsided by Liam’s sudden reappearance, which threatens to disrupt Maggie’s plans. Returning alongside Morgan Kohan as Dr. Maggie Sullivan and Chad Michael Murray as Cal Jones, are singer and companion of the Order of Canada, Tom Jackson (CARDINAL) as Frank Cranebear; actor, singer, songwriter, Andrea Menard (VELVET DEVIL) as Edna Cranebear; Marcus Rosner (ROMANCE TO THE RESCUE) as Maggie’s ex Liam Davies; Amalia Williamson (YOU’RE KILLING ME) as Lola Gunderson; Lindura (GHOSTS) as Sydney Shandon; Dakota Taylor (FEAR STREET: PROM) as Rafe; and Reid Price (THE SINNER) as Rob Shandon.

As previously announced, joining the ensemble cast in guest-starring roles this season are Glen Gould (CARDINAL) as Frank’s friend Danny; Fuad Ahmed (LATE BLOOMER) as Rob’s mentor, friend and Michelin star chef Amir Malik; Colby Frost (THE VENERY OF SAMANTHA BIRD) and Emerson MacNeil (WE WERE LIARS) as brother and sister Ben and Tracy Nelson; and Jonathan Silverman (GOOD GIRLS) in the role of Quincy Carlson, a disgruntled guest at the Crossing. Also, back for Season 4 are returning guest stars Cindy Sampson (PRIVATE EYES) as Jane; Steve Lund (LITTLE LORRAINE) as Fire Chief Cooper; Jayne Eastwood (WORKIN’ MOMS) as Mrs. Bailey; and Meghan Ory (ONCE UPON A TIME) as Sedona.

Click image below to view a first look at Season 4 of SULLIVAN’S CROSSING:

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On the Season 4 premiere of SULLIVAN’S CROSSING, “Curveballs” (Sunday, March 22 at 8 p.m. ET/PT on CTV and streaming next day on Crave), having decided on a new direction for her career and with a renewed commitment to Cal, Maggie Sullivan’s life at the Crossing is finally taking shape until Maggie’s ex-husband, Liam, arrives with a shocking revelation which only upends Maggie’s life once again and causes Cal to question whether Maggie will ever truly be able to leave her past behind. Shaken by Liam’s arrival, Maggie looks into getting him the paperwork he needs, while Cal finds himself wondering why Liam is really there. Meanwhile, Edna tries to convince an overprotective Frank that she’s ready to return to work as he focuses on figuring out how to turn the land Glenn gave them into a conservation area. Sydney and Rafe’s relationship issues come to a head as Rob receives confusing news from Toronto.

Exclusive videos are available throughout the season on @SullivansCrossingCTV’s social channels, providing viewers with an extension of the series with bonus digital content. Viewers can also catch up on all past seasons of SULLIVAN’S CROSSING on Crave. Audiences worldwide have also fallen in love with the characters and stories of CTV’s most-watched Canadian drama, SULLIVAN’S CROSSING. Captivating fans internationally, the series has been sold by Fremantle into more than 180 territories. It debuted at #3 on the Netflix Global English TV Top 10 list, remaining in the Top 10 for three weeks. The series also airs in the U.S. on The CW and in Australia on Stan.

Adapted by showrunner Roma Roth from author Robyn Carr’s best-selling book series of the same name, SULLIVAN’S CROSSING is executive produced by Reel World Management’s Roma Roth and Christopher E. Perry along with Muse Entertainment’s Aren Prupas in association with commissioning broadcaster CTV and Crave, The CW, and Fremantle. Author Robyn Carr is also an executive producer alongside Michela Di Mondo (Fremantle), Hilary Martin (Fremantle), Justin Stockman (CTV/Crave), and Bruce M. Smith. Co-executive producers are John Callaghan, Rosana Roth, Karen Kicak, and Rachel Langer. Producers are Alex Jordan, Jason Levangie, and Marc Tetreault. Directors for the season are Chris Grismer (QUANTUM LEAP), Zoe Hopkins (NORTH OF NORTH), Michael McGowan (ALL MY PUNY SORROWS), and April Mullen (SIMULANT). The series is produced with the participation of Canada Media, Nova Scotia Film &amp; Television Production Incentive Fund, the Canadian Film or Video Production Tax Credit, and the Ontario Film and Television Tax Credit. SULLIVAN’S CROSSING is distributed internationally by Fremantle.

For Bell Media, Rachel Goldstein-Couto is Head of Development, Original Programming; Rachel Ferguson is Production Executive, Original Programming; Sarah Fowlie is Head of Production, Original Programming; Carlyn Klebuc is General Manager, Original Programming; and Justin Stockman is Vice-President, Content Development &amp; Programming, Bell Media.

An Old Flame Threatens a New Future: Season 4 of CTV Original Drama SULLIVAN’S CROSSING Premieres March 22

Tags: @CTV_PR, @CTV, @CraveCanada, @TheLede_ca, @SullivansCrossingCTV, #SullivansCrossing TORONTO (February 25, 2026) – The past has found its way bac...

By BILL HARRIS
Special to the Lede

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In one of the early episodes of the newly rebooted SCRUBS, it is revealed that Dr. Elliot Reid, played by Sarah Chalke, has a particular bathroom dilemma.

You know those paper-towel dispensers that operate on sensors? Well, they never work for Elliot. She waves, and waves, and waves her hands … nothing ever happens.

Dr. J.D. Dorian, played by Zach Braff, has a theory, of course. He believes the problem is that Elliot has “cold pasty death mitts.” That’s quite a harsh diagnosis for Elliot, or the many others in this world who are regularly thwarted by those frustrating devices.

“That’s a good point, I hadn’t thought about it that way,” Chalke said. “All the people who are watching this might be going, ‘wait … do I have that?’”

Cold pasty death mitts aside, the new SCRUBS – which premieres Wednesday, Feb. 25 with two episodes on CTV, and streaming the next day on Crave – is hoping for a warm and welcoming round of applause.

The original SCRUBS, created by Bill Lawrence, tickled funnybones from 2001 to 2010, and all nine of those seasons are also dropping on Crave on Wednesday, Feb. 25. So, the most logical question for Chalke is, why now? Why not have a revival five years ago, or five years further down the line?

“I think it was the right amount of time away,” said Chalke, who was born in Ottawa, and grew up in North Vancouver, B.C. “You sometimes see revivals and reboots that happen just a couple of years after the original show ends. But I think this gave everybody time to grow up, and it provides us the opportunity to tell a different story.”

Chalke continued, “I think the cool part is where we find Elliott, and J.D., and Turk (played by Donald Faison). All of them have become really good doctors, and leaders, and teachers in their own way. Stuff is going on in other areas of their lives, but in their jobs they’re really good. And that frees up space for a whole new group of interns.”

There was also a very practical factor when it came to “why now?”

“We could all do it,” Chalke said. “It was really important to all of us that if we were going to come back and do it, that everyone could be involved. It was just kind of magical timing that it worked out.”

It’s certainly a different world for doctors and hospitals now than it was in 2001 when the original SCRUBS premiered, or even in 2010 when it ended its first run.

Many people who arrive in emergency rooms these days have already done some sort of online investigation of their symptoms, and have very strong opinions about what the problem might be. And doctors and hospitals are wide open to receiving nasty online reviews if a patient is not satisfied with the speed or the quality of care that has been provided.

“Totally, and one of our biggest priorities in the original run, and in this one, is having it be accurate for doctors,” Chalke said. “I remember the American Medical Association, I think, said at the time that SCRUBS, even though it was a comedy, was actually the most medically accurate show. For this new version, Bill (Lawrence) and the writers went to great lengths to interview doctors and find out, how has it changed? What’s different? For example, you can’t talk to young doctors the same way that Dr. Cox (John C. McGinley) did 25 years ago. How do we address that? Doctors have to take breaks now, and there’s a mental wellness aspect to it. There's an actual person working at the hospital who’s in charge of that, played by the incredible Vanessa Bayer.”

So the goal for the new SCRUBS was to have the returning characters and the setting be familiar for loyal fans, but to firmly plant the show in 2026.

“We really wanted to figure out how to thread that needle,” Chalke said. “Because obviously the original SCRUBS got broader over the seasons that we did it. The comedy got very broad. But now in 2026 it's much more of a grounded, real comedy. We wanted to find a way to give people SCRUBS, but also have these characters be grounded in reality, and grown up, and then use the opportunity for some fantasy sequences to kind of escape from that.”

All things considered, slipping back into Elliot’s hospital attire felt very natural for Chalke, despite all the time that has passed.

“You know, I started this job when I was 24, and did it for the rest of my 20s, so to step into the character 25 years later, it felt so seamless and natural,” she said. “I learned everything about comedy from Bill (Lawrence) in that first run. He would come to set every rehearsal and give us notes and say, ‘try this joke, say it like this, let's drop that line.’ Just to watch somebody with that kind of comedic brain was certainly my training ground. And to work with people who were as talented as that cast felt like a once-in-a-lifetime job. So to do it again? It's super lucky.”

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The New SCRUBS Has its Medical and Comedic Eyes Laser-Focused on 2026, Says Sarah Chalke

By BILL HARRIS Special to the Lede &nbsp; In one of the early episodes of the newly rebooted SCRUBS, it is revealed that Dr. Elliot Reid, played by Sa...

TORONTO (February 23, 2026) – TSN’s beloved weekday sports talk show, OVERDRIVE Presented by FanDuel, celebrates its 10th anniversary today, marking a decade of being an afternoon staple on Canada’s Sports Leader.  

As Canada’s #1 sports talk show, OVERDRIVE has provided fans with a decade’s worth of entertaining insights into life in the sports world, including interviews with players, coaches, reporters, and industry insiders, along with a healthy dose of hilarious banter from hosts Bryan Hayes, Jamie “Noodles” McLennan, and Jeff “The O-Dog” O’Neill. 

“Hitting the 10-year mark means the world to us and we don’t take it lightly. We’re so lucky to be able to turn the mics on every day and shoot from the hip,” said Hayes. “The longevity of OVERDRIVE is built on the way we try to attack every topic with energy and enthusiasm. We have great chemistry, and we’ve grown a lot over 10 years, but the core principle of the show hasn’t changed a bit: have fun. We’re still having a blast.” 

“The memories all blend together because we’ve blinked and it’s been 10 years,” said McLennan. “The show works because it’s three friends talking openly and honestly about everything: sports, pop culture, our own experiences, and silly things that happen in daily life. With the respect the three of us have for each other, and with our great fans along for the ride, it still feels like we’re going strong.” 

Jeff O’Neill could not be reached for comment. 

To celebrate, Hayes, Noodles, and The O-Dog collected their Top 10 favourite moments from the show’s first 10 years: 

Team Eye Test Defeats Team Corsi 

January 2018: Team Corsi gets their chance at redemption after losing to Team EyeTest in #TriviaNight. 

OVERDRIVE Says I Do in Las Vegas 

February 2019: This memorable contest featured a lucky couple being married by the OVERDRIVE crew in Sin City. 

Salad Rebuild Draft Lottery 

June 2019: Frequent guest Jason Strudwick is in the crosshairs as the winner of this OVERDRIVE lottery. 

Hayes Named Captain of OVERDRIVE 

October 2019: Hayes is anointed with the official OVERDRIVE captaincy by longtime NHL star Wendel Clark. 

The Constipator 

November 2019: O-Dog discusses his superhero alter-ego. 

O-Dog vs. Al’s Brother  

May 2021: O-Dog and Al’s Brother face off in a 200-metre dash. 

Hayes Smokey Eyes Courtside  

March 2023: Hayes and Noodles recap their courtside appearance at the Raptors game. 

Luke Willson Defects from Team Luke Bryan 

September 2023: TSN’s Luke Willson leaves Hayes and Team Luke Bryan to join forces with The O-Dog. 

Mike Crapper 

May 2024: Hayes and Noodles react to O-Dog’s story about a golf buddy. 

Binnington Calls Hayes a Fraud 

February 2025: Goaltender Jordan Binnington has a true mic-drop moment on the way out with the guys. 

In 2025, TSN announced the expansion of OVERDRIVE with presenting sponsor FanDuel, providing the show’s audience with sports debates, unfiltered discussions, and expanded content, across all TSN platforms. The show has delivered special on-site broadcasts from the 112th GREY CUP and SUPER BOWL LX, and last month, the OVERDRIVE team unveiled the show’s new tagline: “You’re Gonna Wanna Hear This!” 

“As OVERDRIVE marks its 10th anniversary, the show has become an integral part of TSN's industry-leading offering to sports fans across all platforms,” said Shawn Redmond, Vice President and General Manager, Bell Media Sports. “The OVERDRIVE team has built a dynamic show that engages with fans seeking both entertaining discussions and authoritative insight into the world of sports. We can’t wait to see what kind of adventures the crew gets up to in the years to come.” 

OVERDRIVE is live weekdays from 4 – 6 p.m. ET on TSN, TSN Radio 1050 in Toronto, TSN.ca, the TSN app, and the TSN YouTube channel, as well as iHeart.com and the iHeartRadio Canada app, where the popular OVERDRIVE podcast is also available. 

TSN’s OVERDRIVE Celebrates 10 Years as Hayes, Noodles, and The O-Dog Share Their Top 10 Most Memorable Moments

TORONTO (February 23, 2026) – TSN’s beloved weekday sports talk show, OVERDRIVE Presented by FanDuel, celebrates its 10th anniversary today, marking a...

TORONTO (February 19, 2026) – Hold on to your beavers! Crave announced today that it is expanding the Drag Race universe in Canada with the all-new Crave Original series, CANADA’S DRAG RACE: ALL STARS. Brooke Lynn Hytes serves as host and resident judge, alongside judges Priyanka and Jimbo, forming the first all-drag judging panel in Drag Race her-story. The full cast is set to be announced at a later date.  

“CANADA’S DRAG RACE is a proven hit with Crave audiences, and we’re excited to build on its momentum with this new series,” said Justin Stockman, Vice President, Content Development &amp; Programming, Bell Media. “Together with our partners at Blue Ant Studios and World of Wonder, we’ve cultivated a vibrant, successful, and distinctly Canadian chapter of a global franchise and can’t wait to see the queens who helped define it return to the main stage.”  

The six-episode, one-hour spin-off of Crave’s award-winning original series CANADA’S DRAG RACE welcomes back queens with unfinished business to compete for the chance to be crowned “Canada’s Ultimate All-Star," and win a cash prize of $100,000.  

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. 

CANADA’S DRAG RACE: ALL STARS is set to premiere on Crave later this year and will air day-and-date on WOW Presents Plus globally. 

Seasons 1-6 of CANADA’S DRAG RACE, and Seasons 1-2 of CANADA’S DRAG RACE: CANADA VS. THE WORLD and SLAYCATION are available to stream on Crave and WOW Presents Plus.  

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, Justin Stockman is Executive Producer and Vice President, Content Development &amp; Programming. Senior Production Executive is Danielle Pearson. Sarah Fowlie is Head of Production, Original Programming. Carlyn Klebuc is General Manager, Original Programming.   

Bring Back the Queens! Crave Announces CANADA’S DRAG RACE: ALL STARS With Brooke Lynn Hytes, Priyanka, and Jimbo

TORONTO (February 19, 2026) – Hold on to your beavers! Crave announced today that it is expanding the Drag Race universe in Canada with the all-new Cr...

The following release was distributed by The Academy announcing Adrien Brody, Kieran Culkin, Mikey Madison, and Zoe Saldaña will present at the 98TH OSCARS®.

The 98TH OSCARS® air live Sunday, March 15 at 7 p.m. ET / 4 p.m. PT on CTV in Canada.



LOS ANGELES, CA – Academy Award® winners Adrien Brody, Kieran Culkin, Mikey Madison and Zoe Saldaña will present at the 98th Oscars®, executive producer and showrunner Raj Kapoor and executive producer Katy Mullan announced today. All return to the Oscars stage after winning last year in their respective acting categories. Hosted by Conan O’Brien, the Oscars will air live on ABC and stream live on Hulu on Sunday, March 15, 2026, at 7 p.m. ET/4 p.m. PT, with the official live red carpet show airing at 6:30 p.m. ET/3:30 p.m. PT.

The producers will continue to announce talent joining the show in the coming weeks.

The 98th Oscars will be held on Sunday, March 15, 2026, at the Dolby® Theatre at Ovation Hollywood and will be televised live on ABC, streamed live on Hulu and airs live in more than 200 territories worldwide.

OSCAR® WINNERS ADRIEN BRODY, KIERAN CULKIN, MIKEY MADISON AND ZOE SALDAÑA RETURN TO THE OSCARS® STAGE

The following release was distributed by The Academy announcing Adrien Brody, Kieran Culkin, Mikey Madison, and Zoe Saldaña will present at the 98TH O...