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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 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...

TORONTO (February 18, 2026) – With production now underway, Crave today announced the principal cast for its first, half-hour, original drama series, YAGA, led by Carrie-Anne Moss (THE MATRIX), Noah Reid (SCHITT’S CREEK), Clark Backo (LETTERKENNY), and Hudson Williams (HEATED RIVALRY).

Based on the hit play by Kat Sandler, who also serves as writer and showrunner, the Crave Original series reimagines the myth of Baba Yaga, as a contemporary mystery thriller set in a small coastal town. Produced by Front Street Pictures and Blink49 Studios in partnership with Crave, YAGA is co-directed by David Frazee and Rachel Talalay, with principal photography currently underway.

YAGA follows Rapp (Noah Reid), a private investigator who arrives in a small coastal town to investigate the disappearance of a young heir to a powerful fishery, Henry Park (Hudson Williams). He finds himself at odds with an apprehensive local detective, Carson (Clark Backo), a charismatic university professor with a taste for younger men, Katherine (Carrie-Anne Moss), and a labyrinth of enigmatic suspects, secret lives, and ancient magic.

“Featuring a truly exceptional cast, this series marks another exciting collaboration with Blink49 Studios,” said Justin Stockman, Vice President, Content Development &amp; Programming, Bell Media. “We’re thrilled to bring Kat Sandler’s bold vision to Crave with this first-ever half-hour drama, and to continue setting the bar for genre-bending, unexpected storytelling.”

“YAGA has evolved from myth to stage to my first greenlit series, reclaiming the wicked witch and reshaping her as an incendiary feminist antihero for our time,” said Kat Sandler. “It reflects the kind of storytelling I love: propulsive, accessible, dark, funny, and unapologetically bold. I’m incredibly excited to bring Crave’s first-ever half-hour drama to life alongside longtime collaborator Mackenzie Donaldson, Front Street Pictures, Blink49, and Bell Media.”

“YAGA is the kind of ambitious, genre-smashing storytelling we’re proud to support,” said Mackenzie Donaldson, Vice President, Scripted Television, Blink49 Studios. “Bringing Kat Sandler’s singular and fearless voice to the screen for the first time is a thrill. This is a story that is truly unique and unmistakably hers - fresh, contemporary reimagining of a classic myth brought to life by an exceptional cast and creative collaborators.”

The series marks a significant collaboration between Bell Media and Blink49 Studios, following Bell Media's strategic investment in the Toronto-based production studio announced in June 2025. Bell Media and Blink49 Studios previously partnered on docuseries QUEEN OF THE CASTLE, and scripted series including DON’T EVEN, LATE BLOOMER, SIGHT UNSEEN, and THE TRADES.

Produced by Front Street Pictures and Blink49 Studios, showrunner is Kat Sandler; co-directors are David Frazee and Rachel Talalay. The series is executive produced by Mackenzie Donaldson, Andrew Miller and Carrie-Anne Moss and produced by Charles Cooper.

The series is distributed internationally by Sphere Abacus and will also be available as four, one-hour episodes for international sales.

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; Lauren MacKinlay is Development Executive, Original Programming. Carlyn Klebuc is General Manager, Original Programming; and Justin Stockman is Executive Producer and Vice President, Content Development &amp; Programming.

For Blink49 Studios, Pancho Mansfield is President, Global Scripted Television; Carolyn Newman is Executive Vice President, Global Scripted Television; Tashi Bieler is Senior Vice President, Head of Production; Mara Dunker is Production Executive.

Carrie-Anne Moss is represented by Hodgson Management Group, Kleinberg Lange Cuddy &amp; Carlo LLP, and Viewpoint, Inc; Noah Reid is represented by GGA and Circle Management + Production; Clark Backo is represented by IAG and Linden Entertainment; Hudson Williams is represented by CAA and RED Management.

Carrie-Anne Moss Leads an All-Star Cast for the Crave Original Series YAGA, Including Noah Reid, Clark Backo, and Hudson Williams

TORONTO (February 18, 2026) – With production now underway, Crave today announced the principal cast for its first, half-hour, original drama series,...

FEBRUARY 19 – HBO Original Two-Part Documentary MURDER IN GLITTERBALL CITY  

 	From award-winning filmmakers Fenton Bailey and Randy Barbato, this two-part documentary chronicles a 2010 murder case that starts with a 911 phone call that leads police to the gruesome discovery of a body buried in the basement of a Victorian mansion in Louisville, Kentucky. As two men face police interrogators, a story emerges of twisted liaisons. Each partner points an accusatory finger at the other and their respective accounts brim with glaring inconsistencies and false allegations. As two separate murder trials unfold, key pieces of video evidence emerge, subverting expectations about suspects Joey Banis and Jeffrey Mundt. The story is told through the lens of the community, as friends, neighbors, police, attorneys join the author of the book in sharing their perspectives. Part 1 debuts Thursday, Feb. 19 at 8 p.m. ET, followed immediately by Part 2 at 9:20 p.m. ET

FEBRUARY 20 – Crave Original Series JUDGE TYCO SPECIAL: TOUCHED BY A PRINCE *Special Premiere* 

 	Toronto’s most notorious official unofficial judge returns in a brand new 30-minute special, taking his brand of justice beyond the courtroom. Judge Tyco first exploded online in 2019 in a web series from Jae and Trey Richards, produced with Much Studios. Now Tyco returns with a 30-minute special case that’s as confusing as it is telling. It’s not just a simple disagreement--it’s two versions of one moment colliding, leaving Tyco to decide whose memory owns the real story. Scott v. Prince. Prince, a returning character from the original series, is back for this showdown, adding bigger threats and bigger confusion. Scott claims Prince hit him. Prince claims he didn’t touch him… he did give him a gentle haymaker. Whatever that means? The special keeps the bold, streetwise Toronto humour fans love, now sharpened for a wider audience, and this time, the show isn’t confined to just the courtroom. Judge Tyco is on the loose and at large. 

FEBRUARY 25 – SCRUBS *Season 1-9* 

 	An engaging (and periodically serious) look at hospital work through the eyes of a young intern, coping with unusual challenges presented by colleagues as well as patients. Starring Zach Braff, Sarah Chalke, Donald Faison, Ken Jenkins, John C. McGinley, and Judy Reyes. All nine seasons of the series drop on Crave on Wednesday, Feb. 25. 

***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 19-25. 

*All Programming Subject to Change*    

HBO and HBO Max    

February 19 – MURDER IN GLITTERBALL CITY (Two-Part Documentary Series Premiere) 

February 22 – KNIGHT OF THE SEVEN KINGDOMS Season 1 Episode 6 (Season Finale) 

Movies   

February 20 – QUEER 

February 20 – THE SILENT TWINS 

February 20 – A GOOD DAY TO DIE HARD 

February 20 – HONK FOR JESUS SAVE YOUR SOUL 

February 20 – MILLE SECRETS, MILLE DANGERS *Canadian Title* 

February 20 – HONEY BUNCH *Canadian Title* 

February 20 – AMERICANA 

February 20 – BLINK TWICE 

February 22 – LOVE, TED BUNDY 

STARZ  

February 20 – THE SILENT TWINS 

February 20 – A GOOD DAY TO DIE HARD 

February 20 – HONK FOR JESUS SAVE YOUR SOUL 

February 20 – GOOD FORTUNE 

February 20 – BREAKFAST OF CHAMPIONS 

Additional Highlights   

February 20 - JUDGE TYCO SPECIAL: TOUCHED BY A PRINCE (Special Premiere) 

February 25 – SCRUBS Seasons 1-9 

February 25 - French Crave Original LYSANDRE + CLAUDE Season 1 Episode 7-8 (Two Episode Season Finale) 

Next Day on Crave 

February 24 – CAUGHT ON DASHCAM, Season 3, Episode 1 (Season Premiere) *following Oxygen True Crime 

February 24 – THE VOICE, Season 29, Episode 1 (Two-Hour Season Premiere) *following CTV

February 19-25: Crave Weekly Streaming Overview  

FEBRUARY 19 – HBO Original Two-Part Documentary MURDER IN GLITTERBALL CITY   From award-winning filmmakers Fenton Bailey and Randy Barbato, this two-p...

Astral

MONTRÉAL (February 17, 2026) – Astral, a division of Bell Media, announced today that Emilie Kvist, a Montréal-based interdisciplinary artist, is the winner of the second annual Prochaine Station art competition. Kvist is currently completing a master's degree in fine arts at Concordia University. Her work explores the expansion of traditional print media into realms such as sculpture, instillation, and community engagement, often through experimental processes. 

The competition gives Montréal art students the chance to take over one of the most famous transit hubs, Berri-UQAM station, by exhibiting one of their creations on the station’s largest mural. The opportunity revitalizes the station, designed to foster artistic expression and enhance the passenger experience within the Montréal metro system. Students were invited to submit original artwork that fits this year’s theme: “Montréal, a vibrant heart.” The winning artist earned a $1,000 cash prize and the opportunity for their artwork to be featured in Berri-UQAM station, and throughout the STM network from February 9 to March 8, 2026. 

“Building on the momentum of last year’s launch, the second annual Prochaine Station art competition continues to champion emerging student artists and celebrate the creativity that animates Montréal,” said Eliane Tremblay, Director of Real Estate and Business Development at Bell Media. “Through our ongoing collaboration with Transgesco, we’re proud to bring meaningful artistic expression into shared urban spaces and open the door for the next generation of creators.” 

"A look at the artworks presented allows us to escape from our daily routines," said Manuel Lopez, Vice-President of Business Development and Operations at Transgesco. "The Prochaine Station competition continues to resonate with our audience. We are proud to partner with Astral for a second year, providing emerging artists with a platform to showcase their talent."  

The Prochaine Station art competition received a significant number of submissions from talented students across Montréal. The winning artwork was selected by a panel of esteemed judges based on originality, creativity, and its interpretation of Montréal’s underground.  

This initiative further cements Astral’s commitment to creating impactful, immersive out-of-home and digital out-of-home advertising experiences with Transgesco. Astral offers a diverse range of media – static and digital assets, wraps, and targeted activations – tailored to advertisers’ needs within the unique STM environment.

Astral Announces Winner of Second Annual Prochaine Station Art Competition

MONTRÉAL (February 17, 2026) – Astral, a division of Bell Media, announced today that Emilie Kvist, a Montréal-based interdisciplinary artist, is the ...

FEBRUARY 13 – HBO Original Series NEIGHBORS *Series Premiere* 

 	From A24 and the producers of Marty Supreme, the HBO Original late-night series NEIGHBORS examines stories of absurd, outrageous, and dramatic real-life residential conflicts from a wide range of larger-than-life characters across the United States, opening a verité portal into the lives of contemporary Americans. Each episode introduces a new set of neighbours in the heat of their grievances, uncovering spirited disputes about property lines, animal ownership, and even a yellow Speedo. Directors and emerging talents Harrison Fishman and Dylan Redford filmed for over two years, traveling across the country and fully immersing themselves in these neighbours’ lives to capture an unfiltered and intimate portrait of everyday people and document the fundamentally American pursuits of life, liberty, and property. The series debuts on Friday, Feb. 13 at 9:00 p.m. ET, with new episodes streaming on subsequent Fridays. 
 

FEBRUARY 16 – HBO Original LAST WEEK TONIGHT WITH JOHN OLIVER *Season 13* 

 	A satirical, insightful, and meticulously researched look at current events in the U.S. and around the globe, the 33-time Emmy®-winning series features Oliver’s hilarious, expertly honed perspective on today’s pressing political, social, and cultural issues, as well as lesser-reported topics that both inform and entertain. Shot in New York, this season continues to feature the show’s weekly topical insights, signature deep dives, and distinctive comedy pieces. New episodes are available for streaming on Mondays, beginning Monday, Feb. 16.  
 

 

***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 12-18. 

*All Programming Subject to Change*    

 

HBO and HBO Max 

February 13 – NEIGHBORS  

February 16 – LAST WEEK TONIGHT WITH JOHN OLIVER (Season 13 Premiere) 

    

Movies

February 12 – SPACEBALLS 

February 13 – AMOUR APOCALYPSE *Canadian Title* 

February 13 – MY MOTHER'S WEDDING 

February 13 – SHOOK *Canadian Title* 

February 13 – MRS. HARRIS GOES TO PARIS 

February 13 – PAST LIVES 

February 13 – MY BIG FAT GREEK WEDDING 3 

February 13 – CRAZY RICH ASIANS 

February 13 – MONSTER IN LAW 

February 13 – SEX AND THE CITY: THE MOVIE 

February 13 – BEFORE SUNRISE 

February 13 – BEFORE SUNSET 

February 13 – BELOW HER MOUTH *Canadian Title* 

February 14 – THE NEXT KARATE KID 

February 18 – THE COLONY *Canadian Title*  

 

 

STARZ

February 13 – MOB COPS 

February 13 – WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE'S ROMEO + JULIET 

February 13 – BROS 

February 14 – FIFTY SHADES OF GREY 

February 14 – FIFTY SHADES DARKER 

February 14 – FIFTY SHADES FREED 

February 14 – THE NEXT KARATE KID 

 

Additional Highlights

February 12 – HAMMARVIK Season 1-4 

February 12 – MAFIA Season 1 

February 12 – RONJA Season 2 

February 12 – THE HUNT Season 1 

February 12 – THREESOME Season 2 

February 12 – VERONIKA Season 1 

February 12 – French Crave Original CASSE-GUEULE S1 E1-2 (French Crave Original) 

February 13 – Crave Original THE BORDERLINE, Season 1 Episode 2 (New Episode) 

February 13 – GRIMSBURG (Seasons 1-2) 

February 13 – GODFATHER OF HARLEM Seasons 1-4 

February 14 – KILLER IN PLAIN SIGHT Season 1 

February 14 – MONSTER LOVING MANIACS Season 1 Part 1 

February 16 – WHEN MISSING TURNS TO MURDER Seasons 1-3 

February 16 – EVIDENCE OF A KILLER Season 1 

February 18 – French Crave Original LYSANDRE + CLAUDE S1 E5-6 

 

Next Day on Crave

February 12 – ACCIDENT, SUICIDE, OR MURDER Season 6 Episode 10 (Season Premiere) *following Oxygen True Crime 

February 12 – DATELINE: BETRAYED 

February 12 – DATELINE: LOST IN SIN CITY 

February 13 – DATELINE: DEVIL’S BATHTUB 

February 13 – DATELINE: DEADLY DECEIT 

February 14 – DATELINE: AT CLOSE RANGE 

February 14 – DATELINE: THE LONG ROAD TO FREEDOM 

February 17 – DATELINE: THE DEADLY HOUSE OF CARDS 

February 17 – DATELINE: THE FUGITIVE MILLIONAIRE 

February 18 – DATELINE: THE LAST DRIVE 

February 12-18: Crave Weekly Streaming Overview 

FEBRUARY 13 – HBO Original Series NEIGHBORS *Series Premiere*  From A24 and the producers of Marty Supreme, the HBO Original late-night series NEIGHBO...

Last night’s SUPER BOWL LX attracted an average audience of 6.8 million viewers on TSN, CTV, RDS, and live streaming on Crave, according to preliminary overnight data from Numeris. Nearly 16 million unique Canadian viewers watched some or all of the NFL’s championship game, as the Seattle Seahawks claimed the 29-13 victory over the New England Patriots at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California. 

Additional Highlights: 

 	Sunday, Feb. 8 marked the biggest day for live streaming in Crave’s history, with total hours viewed five times higher than the previous record 


 	Across all Bell Media platforms, live streaming of SUPER BOWL LX represented 111% of the streaming audience for last year’s game 


 	SUPER BOWL LX was the #1 program of the day on Sunday, with CTV ranking as the country’s most-watched network 


 	Audiences for SUPER BOWL LX peaked at 9.6 million viewers at 8:23 p.m. ET during the Apple Music Super Bowl LX Halftime Show headlined by Puerto Rican superstar Bad Bunny, with special guests Lady Gaga and Ricky Martin 


 	Comprehensive social media content from Canada’s Sports Leader around SUPER BOWL LX captivated fans, garnering more than 150 million total impressions across TSN's YouTube, TikTok, X, Facebook, and Instagram accounts 

Bell Media is the exclusive television broadcast partner of the NFL in Canada. 

Sources: Numeris, Total Canada. Preliminary data subject to change.  

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6.8 Million Viewers Watch SUPER BOWL LX on TSN, CTV, RDS, and Crave, Reaching Nearly 16 Million Canadians

Last night’s SUPER BOWL LX attracted an average audience of 6.8 million viewers on TSN, CTV, RDS, and live streaming on Crave, according to preliminar...

TORONTO (February 5, 2026) – Crave announced today the acquisition of SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE UK, the newly unveiled British adaptation of the late‑night franchise that has shaped comedy and pop culture for more than five decades. Premiering Saturday, March 21, the six-episode series will stream on Crave with new episodes available weekly. The news follows the recent announcement revealing premiere details and cast lineup.

“SNL UK is a natural fit for Crave as we continue to bring globally recognized, culturally relevant programming to our audiences – shows that spark conversation, break through, and feel unmistakably of the moment,” said Justin Stockman, Vice President, Content Development &amp; Programming, Bell Media. “This is a comedy franchise with an unmatched legacy, and we’re thrilled to be the home of this exciting new chapter.”

SNL UK marks the first-ever UK version of the legendary format, bringing the show’s signature live, fast-paced energy to British audiences. The series will follow the same beloved structure as the original, introducing a new generation of comedy players in a core cast, alongside a rotating slate of guest hosts and live musical performances.

SNL UK is produced by Universal Television Alternative Studio’s UK production team and Broadway Video for Sky and NOW. Lorne Michaels is executive producing, James Longman is Lead Producer, Liz Clare is Director and Daran Jonno Johnson is Head Writer. UTAS UK Productions is overseen by Managing Director Helen Kruger Bratt. Shanna Baynard serves as Executive in Charge of Production; Andy Charles Smith is the Lead Producer for UTAS UK Productions alongside Sam Salter, Production Executive. SNL UK was commissioned by Phil Edgar-Jones, Executive Director of Unscripted Originals and Lisa Clark, Commissioning Executive at Sky, for Cecile Frot-Coutaz, CEO of Sky Studios &amp; Chief Content Officer for Sky.

With the acquisition of SNL UK, Crave continues to expand its offering with some of the most sought-after and talked-about content from around the world. From premium originals to globally celebrated franchises, Crave remains focused on delivering bold, must-watch programming that reflects the breadth of modern entertainment and reinforces its position as Canada’s destination for standout storytelling.

Crave Acquires SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE UK, With British Take on the Iconic Comedy Franchise, Set to Debut March 21

TORONTO (February 5, 2026) – Crave announced today the acquisition of SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE UK, the newly unveiled British adaptation of the late‑night...