Trailer Park Boys wraps production of much anticipated Season 13

August 6, 2025 Greg David Leave a comment

From a media release:

The rumours are true! Trailer Park Boys Inc., in association with Blink49 Studios, announced today the completion of principal photography of Season 13 of the iconic Canadian series TRAILER PARK BOYS. Following the launch of TPB+ earlier this month, producers confirm that its popular comedy series will return for a 10-episode season, in time for the April 2026, 25^th anniversary of Trailer Park Boys.

The Boys are thrilled to be back in series mode. “Feels like it’s been awhile,” said Bubbles when production began at the end of June with Ricky asking: “Is this a f*cking dream?” Holding up a full glass, Julian announced, “We need to celebrate this sh*t!”

Returning cast members also include Patrick Roach, Cory Bowles, Jacob Rolfe, Jeanna Harrison, Sarah Dunsworth-Nickerson, Tyrone Parsons, Sam Tarasco, Bernie Robichaud, George Green, Brian Heighton, Garnet Estabrooks, Michael Oliver, Terence Lucas, Michael Kennedy and David Rossetti reprising their roles. New cast joining this season are Deborah Grover, Jordan Prentice, Hal Bissonnette, Noah Al Maktoomi, Uppekha Jain and Courtney Gilmour.

Filmed in Nova Scotia, TRAILER PARK BOYS is produced by Trailer Park Boys Inc. in association with Blink49 Studios. Ron Murphy directed all 10 episodes. Gary Howsam and Jonathan A. Walker are executive producers; John Paul Tremblay, Mike Smith, and Robb Wells are writers and producers. Aaron Horton is producer.

The series is distributed by Rollercoaster Entertainment. The series is produced with the assistance of the Canada Media Fund, the Nova Scotia Film & Television Production Incentive Fund, the Nova Scotia Content Creator Fund, and the Canadian Film or Video Production Tax Credit.

All 12 seasons of the classic TRAILER PARK BOYS are currently available on Crave in Canada and on Netflix worldwide.

Image by Michael Tompkins, courtesy of Trailer Park Boys Inc.

Featured, Plan B

Preview: Tragic time-travel series Plan B returns for Season 3 on CBC Gem

August 6, 2025 Greg David Leave a comment

If you could, would you go back in time and stop something tragic from happening to a family member? That’s the premise behind Season 3 of Plan B.

Returning on Friday at 9 a.m. with new characters and a new cast, CBC Gem’s sci-fi drama once again questions whether we should try to change the past.

Abigail (Carolina Bartczak, Painkiller) seems to have it all. She’s the host of a popular morning TV show, champions women’s mental health rights, is approached to run for political office, hangs with her girlfriends regularly and seems to have a great relationship with her 15-year-old daughter, Lucy (Arianna Shannon).

But that all changes, tragically, when Lucy takes her own life.

Reeling from grief, Abigail turns to the Plan B Agency, hoping that going back in time will mean she can prevent Lucy’s death. Of course, it’s not that simple. The strength of Plan B has always been its “what if” question. What if I chose to do things differently? Would it have saved my marriage, my career, my child? Just watching Plan B makes me wonder what I could have changed if I’d made different decisions in my life. Would I be doing something else? Living somewhere else?

Plan B‘s other strength is the calibre of its cast. Leads Patrick J. Adams, Karine Vanasse, Vinessa Antoine and Vincent Leclerc knocked it out of the park in the first two seasons, and Carolina Bartczak keeps the streak alive in Season 3. Watching Abigail’s emotional highs in the first minutes of Episode 1 plummet to the ultimate low by episode’s end is stunning to watch. Her confusion, her shock and her loss are palpable. Co-star Arnold Pinnock (The Porter), as Nick, is up to the task too, bellowing in rage and despair when he sees his unresponsive daughter.

It doesn’t take long for Abigail and Nick to learn how secretive Lucy has been. That friend Lucy was supposed to be staying with? She hasn’t seen Lucy all summer. Her snarky attitude and retorts to Abigail were an unseen hint that not all was good in Lucy’s world.

And so, as in previous seasons, Abigail turns to the Plan B Agency, hoping that turning back time will heal wounds and reverse what has happened. Abigail quickly finds out, however, that leaving the past behind and looking towards the future may have been a better option.

Plan B returns Friday at 9 a.m. Eastern on CBC Gem.

Image courtesy of CBC.

Featured, Reality, Lifestyle & Documentary

‘Yukon Harvest’ Season 3 Premieres Sept. 4 with Powerful New Stories of Land, Culture, and Community

August 5, 2025 Greg David Leave a comment

From a media release:

Access a world few get to see on season 3 of Yukon Harvest (13 x 30′), which follows the lives of several Indigenous hunting guides as they help Indigenous women and men, aged eight to 80, reconnect with land, culture, and community in ruggedly beautiful parts of western Canada, many accessible only by float plane. With new participants and communities featured, this season spotlights stories of personal growth, community involvement, cultural resilience, and the traditional practice of harvesting food that nourishes entire communities – both physically and spiritually. Produced by Rogue River Films, season 3 of Yukon Harvest premieres on APTN on Thursday, Sept. 4 at 10:30 p.m. ET / 8:30 p.m. MT / 7:30 p.m. PT. All episodes stream on APTN lumi starting Sept. 4, the same day as the broadcast premiere. The Northern Tutchone version of the show is expected to premiere on APTN Languages in winter 2026.

“Hunting provides not only food for many in need in Indigenous communities, but also allows Indigenous peoples to reconnect with tradition and culture,” says Todd Forsbloom, Métis producer, director, and co-founder, Rogue River Films. “We shot the series cinema verite style to give as true to life experience as possible to viewers. The result is a unique series that blends hunting with the cinematic beauty of land and emotional stories of personal growth and tradition.”

“We can’t wait for viewers to experience this new season of Yukon Harvest. It’s full of warmth, heart, and adventure, but it also reveals the vital relationship between Indigenous communities and the land. The profound practice of sharing food with community, at the core of the show, resonates with everyone, no matter where you come from,” says Adam Garnet Jones, APTN’s Director of TV Content and Special Events.

Each episode of Yukon Harvest follows Yukon hunting guides taking participants into the northern wilds as well as the lands of their home communities across Turtle Island. The stories focus not only on harvesting food, but also on how the guides help their communities by teaching youth in the community or passing down traditional knowledge. With hunting guides from nations including the First Nation of Na-Cho Nyak Dun, Selkirk First Nation, Secwepemc Nation, Gwich’in, Bloodvein First Nation, Cree, Teslin Tlingit Council, Métis Nation, and Siksika Nation, the series captures many personal journeys – from that of seasoned hunters to young people reclaiming traditions to newcomers drawn to the land’s teachings. This season also goes inside the guides’ personal lives as they deal with issues of grief, marriage, relationships, and more. This season was shot not only in the Yukon, but also the Northwest Territories, British Columbia, Alberta, and Saskatchewan.

The first two episodes include:

Episode 1 – New Connections, Part 1
A Gwich’in hunting guide invites his teenage nephew fishing in the Northwest Territories.

Episode 2 – New Connections, Part 2
Gwich’in hunting guide Derek takes his nephew deer hunting to provide for a community elder.

A Rogue River Films original production, Yukon Harvest is executive produced by Jim Shockey and co-developed and co-produced by Todd Forsbloom and Erik Virtanen. Forsbloom also acts as the series director of photography, director, and musical composer. Annette Carter-Harris and Dallas Harris are associate producers. Yukon Harvest is made with the financial participation of the Canadian Media Fund.

Follow Rogue River Films for Yukon Harvest information on Instagram and YouTube.

ABOUT ROGUE RIVER FILMS
Rogue River Films is an award-winning, Vancouver Island based Indigenous production company co-owned and operated by Métis filmmaker Todd Forsbloom and outdoor writer, adventurer, wildlife photographer / videographer, and executive producer Jim Shockey. The company specializes in inspiring, cinematic outdoor adventure content that celebrates Indigenous lives and culture and the great outdoors. Recent credits include Yukon Harvest on APTN, the APTN docuseries Coastal Carvings, and the feature length TELUS Original documentary Northern Stars. For updates on new projects and behind-the-scenes content, follow Rogue River Films on Instagram and YouTube.

ABOUT APTN
APTN launched in 1999 as the first national Indigenous broadcaster in the world. Since then, the network has become a global leader in programming that celebrates the rich diversity of Indigenous Peoples at home and abroad. A respected charitable media company, APTN inspires audiences and shares authentic stories via three platforms: APTN (English and French channel), APTN Languages (Indigenous language channel) and APTN lumi (streaming service). APTN proudly features over 80% Canadian content on all three platforms.

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Indigenous art takes the spotlight in the new docuseries ‘Coastal Carvings,’ premiering Aug. 25 on APTN lumi

July 29, 2025 Greg David Leave a comment

From a media release:

Get an exclusive look inside the award-winning Indigenous fine art gallery Coastal Carvings and see the day-to-day lives and moving personal stories of several exceptional Indigenous artists – each dedicated to the unified passion of keeping culture and tradition alive through art – in the new docuseries Coastal Carvings (13 x 30′). Produced by Rogue River Films, Coastal Carvings premieres on APTN lumi starting Aug. 25. The series has its broadcast premiere on Monday, Sept. 1 at 8:30 p.m. ET / 6:30 p.m. MT / 5:30 p.m. PT, with a new episode airing every week. The Blackfoot version of Coastal Carvings premieres Sept. 1 on APTN Languages at 9:00 p.m. ET / 7:00 p.m. MT / 6:00 p.m. PT. All episodes (English and Blackfoot) stream for free on APTN lumi starting Aug. 25.

“Art tells the story of Indigenous culture in ways that language often cannot,” says Todd Forsbloom, Métis producer, director, and co-founder, Rogue River Films. “We are happy to be able to share these artists’ traditional knowledge, exceptional crafts, and moving stories through the medium we specialize in – television.”

“Anyone who has ever tried to build something for the first time, or make their creative vision come to life, will love this series. It’s incredibly satisfying to ride along with these hilarious, passionate, and resourceful artists as they pull back the curtain on what it takes to create a masterpiece,” says Adam Garnet Jones, APTN’s Director of TV Content and Special Events.

Métis brothers Jeremy and Jerett Humpherville work together at the Coastal Carvings Fine Art Gallery in Coombs, BC, which is renowned around the world for its breathtaking contemporary and historic Indigenous art. The new docuseries of the same name tells the story of how the brothers, who sometimes butt heads, bring big ideas to life by teaming up with other traditionally-trained Indigenous artists across multiple different backgrounds and mediums who are dedicated to their craft and culture. Each episode focuses on different personal stories and inspiring art pieces – from delicate works to public commissions and entire home renovations that require heavy machinery – and the obstacles they must overcome to realize each expertly crafted work of art. For the team, no project is too big and no dream is too far out of reach. Nature inspires much of the artwork – and the series also showcases the beauty of Canada’s West Coast.

The first two episodes include:

Episode 1 – Welcome to Coastal Carvings
At Coastal Carvings, brothers Jeremy and Jerett take on a new bedroom set commission. Meanwhile, Jeremy mentors up-and-coming artist Levi, and his own daughter, Thea.

Episode 2 – Everything Taking Shape
It’s back to the drawing board for Jeremy when a request for a redesign on the custom bedroom set comes in. Meanwhile, on the Sunshine Coast, Levi collaborates artistically with family and community members.

Featured artists work across several mediums – from wood to metal to beads – and include gallery owners Jeremy and Jerett Humpherville (Coombs, BC), artist Lisa Shepherd (Lower Mainland, BC), cedar weaver Shy Watters (Sunshine Coast, BC), carver Derek Georgeson (Sunshine Coast, BC), artist Kaija Heitland (Cowichan Bay, BC), jewelry designer Jordan Syberg (Pincher Creek, AB), aspiring artist Thea Humpherville (Coombs, BC), woodshop assistant Jacob Holgate (Coombs, BC), and artist in training Levi Purjue (Sunshine Coast, BC).

Founded in 2004 by Jeremy Humpherville and his wife Darlene Humpherville, the fine art gallery Coastal Carvings specializes in fine art and custom home designs. As an Indigenous art gallery, it features a diverse collection of traditional and contemporary works by Indigenous artists from across Canada, including the Haida, Tsimshian, Salish, Ojibway, Cree, Nuu-chah-nulth, Métis, and Inuit Nations. The gallery also showcases select pieces from other accomplished West Coast artists.

A Rogue River Films original production, Coastal Carvings is executive produced by Jim Shockey and co-created and co-produced by Todd Forsbloom and Erik Virtanen. Virtanen also acts as writer along with Natalie Glubb. The series is narrated by Patsy Tuba. Coastal Carvings is made with the financial participation of the Canadian Media Fund.

Follow Rogue River Films for Coastal Carvings information on Instagram and YouTube. Follow the Coastal Carvings Fine Art Gallery directly on Facebook.

Featured, Industry News

Bell launches HGTV, Food Network and Discovery on Bell TV; signs deal with Rogers for specialty channel distribution across platforms

July 29, 2025 Greg David 1 Comment

From a media release:

Bell and Rogers announced today an agreement to distribute their respective specialty channels on their platforms.

As part of this agreement, Bell Fibe TV and Bell Satellite TV subscribers will now have access to popular Rogers Sports & Media channels HGTV, Food Network, Discovery, Magnolia Network, and Investigation Discovery, while maintaining their access to Bravo. These channels will be unscrambled for free for all customers starting today.

Additionally, Rogers Xfinity customers will continue to have full access to Bell Media’s specialty channel lineup, which includes USA Network, Oxygen True Crime, and CTV specialty channels, including CTV Comedy Channel, CTV Drama Channel, and CTV Sci-Fi Channel. Rogers Xfinity customers will retain access to HGTV, Food Network, Discovery, Magnolia Network, and Investigation Discovery.

Today’s announcement demonstrates a strong commitment to providing Canadian consumers with more value and choice. With a diverse programming offering new titles, international hits, and major Canadian productions, customers will enjoy a rich and varied viewing experience.

“Delivering the most compelling content to Canadians is our priority, and this agreement supports our goal. We’re offering more choice to our customers while ensuring Rogers customers have access to their favorite Bell Media shows, like Highway Thru Hell, Heavy Rescue 401 and Fear Thy Neighbor on our specialty channels. By expanding access to these channels, we’re giving viewers the content they love while strengthening the Canadian broadcast ecosystem.”

Kevin Cluett, Senior Vice President, Distribution and Product Platforms, Bell Media

“It’s exciting that more Canadians now have access to North America’s most recognized and beloved specialty television brands, like HGTV, Food Network and Discovery, and can access new titles and recent seasons of the most popular shows from Rogers Sports & Media. The premium content we’ve invested in is unmatched in the country. We’re bringing Canadians the shows they love, including hits like My Lottery Dream Home, Beat Bobby Flay and Expedition Unknown, as well as the new series Chasing the West with Drew and Jonathan Scott.”

Hayden Mindell, Senior Vice President, Television, Rogers Sports & Media