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Chatting with notable Canadians in stunning locales, Dave Brown returns for Season 3 of Game Changers, September 24 on AMI-tv and AMI+

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From a media release:

AMI, in partnership with FRANK Digital, is thrilled to announce the 24-episode third season of Game Changers, returning Thursday, September 24, at 9 p.m. Eastern on AMI-tv and AMI+. 

Each episode of Game Changers finds host Dave Brown in his element, visiting stunning locales while spending the day chatting with notable Canadians. From disability advocates to para and pro athletes, social media influencers to artists, the conversations are thought-provoking, informative and entertaining.

Guests joining Dave in Season 3 include social media influencer and Underdog Inc. co-star Caden Teneycke; Canadian Blind Hockey coach Scarlette Dorn; Indigenous playwright, filmmaker and educator Floyd Favel; three-time para judo Paralympian Priscilla Gagné; multidisciplinary artist Sharona Franklin; para bobsled world champion Lonnie Bissonnette; and fashion designer Izzy Camilleri.

In keeping with AMI’s mandate of making accessible media for all Canadians, Game Changers utilizes Integrated Described Video (IDV) to make them accessible to individuals who are blind or partially sighted.

“Game Changers introduces viewers to fascinating Canadians they may not have met otherwise,” says Cara Nye, Director, Content Development and Production at AMI. “Season 3 continues to reflect AMI’s commitment to telling authentic Canadian stories that entertain, inform and empower while connecting the viewers to new voices and experiences from across Canada.”

“Game Changers continues to be a place for meaningful conversation with people who want to make a positive impact in the realm of disability and inclusion,” host Dave Brown says. “It’s a great honour to explore the personal stories of guests in the context of the work they are doing to make the world a better place.”

Game Changers airs Thursdays at 9 p.m. Eastern on AMI-tv. Stream episodes anytime, for free, on AMI+.

The Executive Producer of Game Changers is Chris McIvor. Producers are Chris McIvor and Libby Lea. The Director is Chris McIvor. For AMI, Em Williams is the Integrated Described Video Consultant; Jennifer Johnson is the Supervising Producer.

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He who has the gold makes the rules. Red River Gold Season 2 launches September 24 on APTN

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From a media release:

3 Story Pictures producers Saxon de Cocq, Hannah Hermanson and Ell McEachern are pleased to announce the return of Red River Gold, with Season 2 of the 13 x 30-minute documentary series premiering this fall on APTN and APTN+. Season 2 hosts are Ross Pambrun, Laurie Gagne, Eric Danis, and Mimi Lamontagne 

Red River Gold premieres September 24 on APTN in English, with same-day streaming on APTN+ and the first episode available on the APTN YouTube channel. A Michif-language version will be available on APTN Languages at a later date.

In 1870, a trove of gold coins worth $1,000,000 disappeared without a trace. The coins were on their way to fund a British military force marching across Canada to stop Louis Riel and the Métis during the Red River Resistance. The gold has never been recovered and the Royal Mint of England still considers it lost or stolen. And now, a group of Métis treasure seekers want to find it!

Season One left off with the team digging though the frozen bog, thinking that they might have found a trove of gold coins or even the long-lost British canon. Although they did find a fur trade era ax, it clearly wasn’t the treasure they were after. Now, Mimi has discovered new information on the soldiers who might have stolen the gold coins, and it’s leading the team right back to the Northwest Angle. 

Red River Gold is directed by Saxon de Cocq (Treaty Road Season 1 & 2, Red River Gold Season 1, The Other Side), Berkley Brady (Dark Nature, The Secret History of: The Wild West), Sam Karney (Going Native, Nation Untamed) and Lisa Unrau (Staying Wild Seasons 1,2,3, Landing: Stories from the Cultural Divide), written by Saxon de Cocq, and is produced by Hannah Hermanson (Treaty Road Season 1 & 2, Red River Gold Season 1, Staying Wild Season 1,2 & 3, Zarqa Season 2), Ell McEachern (Treaty Road Season 1 & 2, Red River Gold Season 1, Staying Wild Season 1,2 & 3, Zarqa Season 2), Saxon de Cocq and Sam Karney. The series will be executive produced by Doug Cuthand (Guardians: Evolution, Van Life, Searchers, Big Bear).

“I have to admit by the end of our Season 1 search we were all feeling pretty discouraged. But this new twist is proof that not only does the gold exist, there were a number of people trying to cover it up. This is looking more and more like a conspiracy; and I can’t wait to get back out there,” says producer/director Saxon de Cocq.

Red River Gold is filmed in rural Manitoba for the searching (Ste Anne, Richer, Falcon Lake, Northwest Angle, Lake of the Woods), as well as the Mint in Whales and at the Tower of London. Cinematography by Sam Karney and editing by Kolby Kostyniuk (Staying Wild, Treaty Road, Dirt Farmers). 

Red River Gold is produced by 3 Story Pictures in association with APTN, with additional financial support from Canada Media Fund and Creative Saskatchewan.

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Old Enough! sets out on its biggest adventures yet, premiering September 27 on TVO

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Blue Ant Studios and TVO Media Education Group (TVO) today announce the award-winning TVOkids Original series, Old Enough! (6×30), returns for Season 3 on Sunday, September 27 at 6:30 p.m. ET on TVO and at 11 a.m. ET on the TVOkids and TVO Docs YouTube channels. Based on the iconic Japanese format, Old Enough! follows Canadian kids as they get their first taste of independence in the real world, embarking on errands all by themselves. 

After winning over audiences with its pint-sized participants, Old Enough! took home two 2026 Canadian Screen Awards – Best Children’s Non-Fiction Series and Best Picture Editing, Children’s or Youth – proving that big successes come in small packages. The series has also become an online sensation, with clips from previous seasons garnering millions of views on TikTok.

“Old Enough! is a very special show that teaches all of us just how capable young kids can be,” says Matt Hornburg, Executive Producer and Chief Content Officer, Blue Ant Studios. “We’re thrilled to continue working with our partners at TVO and Nippon TV to bring this format to North America.” 

“We’re incredibly proud to see Old Enough! return for a third season and continue to resonate with Canadian audiences,” says Tom Miyauchi, Executive Producer and Head of Nippon TV LA Business Office, Nippon TV. “Blue Ant Studios and TVO have done a wonderful job capturing the heart and spirit of the original Japanese series, and it’s wonderful to see this beloved format continue to grow in Canada.”

New for Season 3, brave, young adventurers will navigate errands in bustling downtown Toronto and now in other Ontario cities, including Cambridge, Brantford, Burlington, Hamilton, Port Colborne, Thornhill and Windsor. 

“Old Enough! has quickly become a fan favourite on TVO with kids and families alike, and we’re excited that Season 3 gives more Ontario children the chance to see themselves and their communities represented on screen,” said Kirsten Hurd, Commissioning Editor, TVOkids.

Canadian comic and improv legend, Colin Mochrie (Whose Line is it Anyway?), returns as narrator for the third season, helping to showcase the kids’ heart and humour through every high and low they face along their journeys. Mochrie’s narration in Seasons 1 and 2 both earned Canadian Screen Award nominations.

Old Enough! is produced by Blue Ant Studios, based on Nippon TV’s hit Japanese format of the same name. Executive Producers are Matthew Hornburg, Mark Bishop and Donna Luke. Carly Spencer serves as Executive Producer and Showrunner. 

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Serial Maven Studios acquires RTR Media’s The County, an original commission for HGTV in Canada

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Serial Maven Studios, a next-generation studio and global distribution company, has acquired worldwide distribution rights to The County, a 10×60’ HD lifestyle docu-series produced by RTR Media for HGTV in Canada.

The acquisition adds a premium, returnable lifestyle title to Serial Maven’s growing catalogue, expanding the company’s offerings in home, design and aspirational living programming for international buyers.

The County follows acclaimed interior designer Sarah Keenleyside as she trades city life for country charm, launching her design firm while restoring her own 1860s Victorian “forever farmhouse” in Prince Edward County, one of Canada’s most distinctive creative regions. Set against rolling vineyards, historic lakeside landscapes and a vibrant arts community, the series blends striking design transformations with intimate storytelling and a deeper exploration of building a life, and a home, with purpose.

“The County is exactly the kind of talent-led, premium lifestyle series we’re building our distribution catalogue around,” said Solange Attwood, CEO and founder, Serial Maven Studios. “It’s a beautifully produced, returnable format with a strong central voice and a sense of place that travels. Adding it strengthens our growing slate and gives international buyers a polished, aspirational title with clear global appeal.”

“Sarah Keenleyside brings an effortless joy to the screen and fresh ideas to the design enthusiast. We’re thrilled to introduce the world to one of Canada’s hidden treasures, Prince Edward County, and take full responsibility that you’re going to want to move after watching this,” said Jenna Keane, Chief Creative Officer and Partner, RTR Media.  

Led by Keenleyside, who brings a strong and engaged digital presence in the home and design space, The County offers buyers organic audience awareness alongside rich, character-driven storytelling, with each episode capturing her hands-on approach to restoration, her entrepreneurial journey, and the homes and people that define Prince Edward County.

Produced by RTR Media, The County was commissioned by HGTV in Canada and is expected to debut on the network in 2026. The series is available to buyers worldwide through Serial Maven Studios. 

Serial Maven Studios is a next-generation studio and global distribution company specializing in premium content. Led by seasoned executives with startup agility, the company combines human-led creativity with a modern, tech-enabled operating model to deliver exceptional storytelling for partners worldwide. Through its wholly-owned production label, Cantina Media, and a rapidly expanding distribution division representing more than 500 hours of content, Serial Maven collaborates with producers, streamers and broadcasters worldwide.

RTR Media is a female-owned, independent television production company creating premium unscripted content for the global market, with a leading focus on home and lifestyle. Based in Toronto and led by CEO Toni Miceli, CCO Jenna Keane, and Founding Partner and Executive Chair Kit Redmond, RTR is the award-winning producer behind HGTV’s top-rated Home Town franchise, including Home Town Takeover. 

Recognized with RealScreen’s Global 100 and the 2024 RealScreen Awards for Best in Home and Award of Excellence: Lifestyle, RTR is known for pairing strong creative vision with proven ratings success. RTR also leads Green Light Giving, a company-wide commitment to giving back with every production greenlit.

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This fall on APTN, new and returning shows delve into the fascinating realm of the paranormal

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From a media release:

APTN has been keeping its audience captivated with edge-of-the-seat paranormal series that explore different ways people investigate and connect with the spirit world and unexplainable phenomena.

This season’s line-up features two new shows, Squamish Medium and Unsettled Spirits, as well as one returning favourite, Ghost Hunters of the Grand River. All of them delve into this fascinating realm with the best combination of mystery, spiritual gifts, and awesome locations.

See below the premiere schedule and follow the links to know more about each show.

New Additions
Squamish Medium — Docuseries/Mystery

Danielle Searancke (image above) is the Squamish Medium. Her warmth and humour radiate as she uses her connection to the spirit world to help people live big and meaningful lives. As a mother, business owner and medium, Danielle’s life can get hectic, especially since she began her quest to rediscover her Indigenous identity. Squamish Medium is a journey of reconnection: to self, to family, to culture, and to the land itself.

APTN Languages premiere: September 2 (Cree)
APTN premiere: September 14 (English)

Unsettled Spirits — Docuseries/Mystery

Unsettled Spirits follows two teams led by paranormal investigators Amanda Quill and Jesi Whitton. Using ancestral knowledge and modern tech, they uncover truths where past and present meet, revealing why some spirits remain unsettled.

APTN premiere: September 2 (English)
APTN Languages premiere: September 2 (Cree)

Returning Show
Ghost Hunters of the Grand River (Season 5) — Docuseries/Mystery

This show follows a team of Six Nations investigators as they search for evidence behind ghost stories and mysterious facts. In its fifth season, they keep exploring haunted homes, hotels, museums, old vessels, and more!

APTN premiere: September 2 (English)

Same-day streaming on APTN+. Check out the APTN and APTN Languages TV schedules for broadcast details.

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