MUST-WATCH TITLES FOR JULY
JULY 4 – GODZILLA X KONG: THE NEW EMPIRE *Movie Premiere*
- From Warner Bros. Pictures and Legendary Pictures, GODZILLA X KONG: NEW EMPIRE is an explosive, action-packed adventure that follows Kong’s journey to find his family through an undiscovered layer of Hollow Earth—and what he uncovers inadvertently brings forth the most dangerous threat to mankind yet… one that can only be countered (and possibly conquered) by the combined forces of Kong and Godzilla, now evolved like never before.
JULY 10 – HBO Original Documentary QUAD GODS *Documentary Premiere*
- QUAD GODS follows the lives of Richard, Blake, and Prentice, three New York men with quadriplegia who meet at a Mount Sinai neurological rehabilitation centre and later decide to form the first all quadriplegic esports gaming team, calling themselves the Quad Gods. Utilizing adaptive devices to help them access gaming technology, the Quad Gods quickly become fierce competitors while forming a close bond of friendship and support. But gaming is more than just a hobby for them — it’s actually part of a cutting edge neurological rehab process that helps engage the brain in new ways as part of their recovery.
JULY 12 – Crave Original Series MADE FOR TV WITH BOMAN MARTINEZ-REID *New Series*
- Starring and executive produced by trailblazing Canadian multihyphenate Boman Martinez-Reid, the all-new, six-episode Crave Original comedy, MADE FOR TV WITH BOMAN MARTINEZ-REID follows Boman as he embarks on a hilarious and slightly awkward quest for television fame as he explores various TV genres. With the guidance of real-life renowned celebrity advisors, he puts his skills to the test, hoping to discover the one that will propel him to television fame. Created by two-time Canadian Comedy award-winning comedian Natalie Metcalfe and produced by Alibi Entertainment in association with Bell Media, all six episodes of the series drop on Crave on Friday, July 12.
JULY 13 – HBO Original Documentary FAYE *Documentary Series Premiere*
- The HBO Original documentary FAYE, directed and produced by Laurent Bouzereau (HBO’s Natalie Wood: What Remains Behind and Mama’s Boy), debuts on Crave following its world premiere at the 2024 Cannes Film Festival. In FAYE, the first feature documentary of the Hollywood legend, Academy Award®-winning actress Faye Dunaway candidly discusses the triumphs and challenges of her illustrious career, with breakthrough, Academy Award®-nominated roles in Bonnie & Clyde, Chinatown, and Network – for which she won Best Actress in 1977 – while also reflecting on the film Mommie Dearest, which she views as a critical career misstep. Through those reflections, she courageously explores personal discoveries including her struggles with mental health issues and bipolar disorder, her family history growing up in a small town in Florida, and how the intensity of the characters she played still impacts who she is today. In addition to Faye, the film features interviews with her son Liam Dunaway O’Neill, as well as her colleagues and friends including Sharon Stone, Mickey Rourke, and James Gray.
JULY 15 – EMPEROR OF OCEAN PARK *Series Premiere*
- Set in the worlds of politics, Ivy League academia, and the beaches of Martha’s Vineyard, EMPEROR OF OCEAN PARK centres on Talcott Garland (Grantham Coleman), an Ivy League law professor whose quiet life is shattered when his father, Judge Oliver Garland (Forest Whitaker), dies of an apparent heart attack. The nature of the judge’s death is questioned by Tal’s sister, Mariah (Tiffany Mack), a former journalist and long-established conspiracy theorist, who believes that the judge was the victim of foul play. The series premieres Monday, July 15 at 9 p.m. ET and follows a weekly release schedule, with new episodes streaming Mondays at 9 p.m. ET on Crave.
JULY 16 – SNOWPIERCER *Season 4*
- The final journey begins on the fourth and final season of post-apocalyptic drama series SNOWPIERCER. Nine months after Snowpiercer and Big Alice parted ways, Till (Mickey Sumner) and Ben (Iddo Goldberg) encounter unforeseen enemies when Melanie (Jennifer Connelly) sends them off the train on a reconnaissance mission. Meanwhile, the residents of New Eden face uncertain times and unknown adversaries, compelling them to further confront the complexities of their new reality. Set more than seven years after the world has become a frozen wasteland, SNOWPIERCER stars Jennifer Connelly and Daveed Diggs, and centres on the remnants of humanity who inhabit a perpetually moving train, with 1001 cars, that circles the globe. Class warfare, social injustice, and the politics of survival play out in the drama based on the graphic novel series by Jacques Lob and Jean-March Rochette. In addition to Season 4 premiere Friday, July 16 at 9 p.m. ET with subsequent episodes streaming Mondays at 9 p.m. ET; Crave is also home to Seasons 1-3 of SNOWPIERCER.
JULY 19 – Crave Original Series CANADA’S DRAG RACE: CANADA VS. THE WORLD *Season 2 Premiere*
- CANADA’S DRAG RACE: CANADA VS THE WORLD Season 2 sees Queens from the international Drag Race family compete to become Queen of the mother-pucking world! With Canada resuming host nation duties, this six-episode battle brings back fan-favourites and top talent from across the globe to battle it out in an elite competition, with a thirst for victory, and one queen left standing. Featuring Alexis Mateo, Cheryl, Eureka!, Kennedy Davenport, La Kahena, Le Fil, Lemon, Miss Fiercalicious, and Tynomi Banks. Brooke Lynn Hytes, Brad Goreski, and Traci Melchor return as resident judges. Let the international games begin Friday, July 19 at 9 p.m. ET with new episodes dropping on subsequent Fridays at 9 p.m. ET.
HIGHLIGHTS
Crave’s OH CANADA! 🍁 COLLECTIONS
- In celebration of Canada Day, Crave highlights the best of Canadian television and film with the O Canada! landing page, available now. Featured all month-long, the page guides viewers to multiple curated collections including: Crave Originals (CANADA’S DRAG RACE, SHORSEY, LITTLE BIRD); Canadian Superstars; Made in Canada (SULLIVAN’S CROSSING); Québec Originals; Canuck Docs; Indigenous Stories; Fave Canadian TV (LETTERKENNY, ORPHAN BLACK, CORNER GAS); Fave Canadian Movies; LGBTQ2+ Canadian; Canadian Directors; and more.
JULY 12 – STARZ Original Series THE SERPENT QUEEN *Season 2 Premiere*
- In Season 2 of STARZ’s THE SERPENT QUEEN, Catherine de Medici (Samantha Morton) is Queen Regent of France now that her son, Charles IX has come of age. Distracted by the personal conflicts of the Valois children, a new mysterious prophet named Edith (Isobel Jesper Jones) gains a loyal following who vow to challenge the current religious establishment, sparking tension across the country. Feeling threatened by the rising strain, the divided court turn to their own schemes for selfish benefit. The Guises commit unholy acts while the Bourbons turn to a familiar foreign sovereign, Queen Elizabeth I (Minnie Driver) of England in hopes of personal gain. As France falls into political and religious turmoil, Catherine struggles to maintain her power, but The Serpent Queen will do whatever she needs to regain control. Season 2 premieres Friday, July 12 on STARZ, and follows a weekly release schedule with new episodes dropping
JULY 12 – THE BOOK OF CLARENCE *Movie Premiere*
- From visionary filmmaker Jeymes Samuel, THE BOOK OF CLARENCE is a bold new take on the timeless Biblical-era story. Streetwise but down-on-his-luck, Clarence (LaKeith Stanfield), is struggling to find a better life for his family, while fighting to free himself of debt. Captivated by the power and glory of the rising messiah and His apostles, he risks everything to carve his own path to a divine life, and ultimately discovers that the redemptive power of belief may be his only way out.
New Programming
HBO and Max
HBO’s
QUAD GODS, *Documentary Film Premiere* (July 10 at 9 p.m. ET)
Max’s
TEEN TORTURE INC., Episodes 1 -3 *Documentary Series Premiere* (July 11)
HBO’s
FAYE, Episodes 1 *Documentary Film Premiere* (July 13 at 8 p.m. ET)
HBO’s
FANTASMAS, Season 1, Episode 6, Season Finale (July 12 at 11 p.m. ET)
HBO’s
WILD, WILD SPACE, *Documentary Film Premiere* (July 17 at 9 p.m. ET)
HBO’s
THE COMMANDANT’S SHADOW, *Documentary Film Premiere* (July 18 at 9 p.m. ET)
HBO’s
CHARLIE HUSTLE AND THE MATTER OF PETE ROSE, Episodes 1 *Documentary Series Premiere* (July 24 at 9 p.m. ET)
Movies
MONSTER (July 5)
RUMBLE THROUGH THE DARK (July 5)
BORAT SUBSEQUENT MOVIEFILM (July 12)
HOW THE GRINGO STOLE CHRISTMAS (July 12)
THE BOOK OF CLARENCE (July 12)
QUASI (July 12)
FITTING IN (July 19)
THE HUNGER GAMES: THE BALLAD OF SONGBIRDS AND SNAKES (July 19)
ALL SOULS (July 19)
WHITE MEN CAN’T JUMP (July 26)
KANAVAL (July 26)
GHOSTBUSTERS: FROZEN EMPIRE (July 26)
Highlighted Programming
TRAITORS NZ *Series Premiere* (July 1)
Crave Original Series
MADE FOR TV WITH BOWMAN MARTINEZ-REID Season 1 *Canadian* *Series Premiere* (July 12)
REGINALD THE VAMPIRE Season 2 (July 12)
EMPEROR OF OCEAN PARK Season 1, Episode 1 (July 15 at 9 p.m. ET)
SNOWPIERCER, Season 4
DRAG RACE FRANCE, Season 3, Episode 8 *Season Finale* (July 19)
LOVE ISLAND USA, Season 6, Episode 30 *Season Finale* (July 21 at 9 p.m. ET)
ROAST BATTLE CANADA, Season 4, Episode 8 *Season Finale* (July 22 at 10:30 p.m. ET)
RUPAUL’S DRAG RACE: ALL STARS, Season 9, Episode 12 *Season Finale* (July 26)
MOLANG, Season 2 *Kids Title* (July 20)
STARZ
HIGHER LEARNING (July 5)
POWER BOOK II: GHOST, Season 4A, Episode 5 *Mid-Season Finale* (July 5)
OLYMPUS HAS FALLEN (July 5)
LONDON HAS FALLEN (July 5)
ANGEL HAS FALLEN (July 5)
SCRAMBLED (July 5)
THE SERPENT QUEEN, Season 2 Episode 1 *Season Premiere* (July 12)
THE PRINCESS BRIDE (July 12)
THE DARK CRYSTAL (July 12)
MARIE ANTOINETTE (July 12)
MEN IN BLACK (July 12)
MEN IN BLACK II (July 12)
MEN IN BLACK III (July 12)
LABYRINTH (July 19)
WILD (July 19)
HOSTEL (July 26)
THE EVIL DEAD (1983) (July 26)
TROOP BEVERLY HILLS (July 26)
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