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Crave original comedy series The Trades in production on Season 3

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From a media release:

Trailer Park Boys Inc. and Kontent House Inc. announced today that production is underway in Nova Scotia on season three of their Crave Original comedy series, THE TRADES. Created by Ryan J. Lindsay, the eight-part, 30-minute, comedy centres around Todd “Goldenarm” Stool (Robb Wells), a pipefitter from a working-class background. The series will film in Nova Scotia and Hamilton, Ontario.

“The response to THE TRADES has been fantastic and we’re excited to be back for a third season with our incredible cast of colourful characters, talented crew and partners at Crave,” said Robb Wells, who stars as Todd Stool and is a series producer and writer.

In season three, Todd Stool walks the thin line between friend and boss. Meanwhile, his sister Audrey (Anastasia Phillips) is secretly hooking up with Todd’s best friend Backwoods (Daniel Petronijevic) and beloved site manager Chelsea (Jennifer Spence) must face an uncomfortable truth when Jenn Conch (Jennifer Irwin) returns to Imperial Valley and is determined to fit in.

Additional returning cast include Raoul Bhaneja (Blindspot) as Medhi, Jesse Camacho (Fubar) as Homer, Brandon Oakes (Revival) as Taser, Jason Daley (Trailer Park Boys) as Dewey, Susan Kent (Pretty Hard Cases) as Steph, Patrick McKenna (The Red Green Show) as Rod, Tara Spencer-Nairn (Corner Gas) as Daina, Dave Lawrence (Fubar) as Roach, and Aaron Poole (Most Dangerous Game) as Billy.

Audiences can watch seasons one and two of THE TRADES on Crave, while Season 3 is set to debut in 2026.

THE TRADES is co-produced by Trailer Park Boys Inc. 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, Warren P. Sonoda and Shelley Eriksen are executive producers; Neha Kohli is co-executive producer and writer. Irwin and Susan Kent are also writers this season. Lindsay also directs one episode and Sonoda will direct seven.

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Trailer Park Boys wraps production of much anticipated Season 13

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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, 25th 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.

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Crave presents the world streaming premiere of new Trailer Park Boys movie

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The Trailer Park Boys are coming to Crave. Beginning Friday, June 6, Crave becomes the exclusive streaming home of the 111-min feature film STANDING ON THE SHOULDERS OF KITTIES: THE BUBBLES AND THE SHITROCKERS STORY, while all 12 seasons of the classic TRAILER PARK BOYS series join Crave on Friday, May 30.

“DEEE-HEEE-HEEEECENT,” said Bubbles.

“Great! We’ll be able to watch the show in jail now!” added Ricky and Julian.

About STANDING ON THE SHOULDERS OF KITTIES: THE BUBBLES AND THE SHITROCKERS STORY
While Bubbles and his band, “The Shitrockers,” are playing shows around Nova Scotia, a viral internet clip lands them a European tour opening for Billy Bob Thornton and the Boxmasters. With Randy as their roadie, they head to Prague but soon get kicked off the tour, busking to survive. Can Ricky and Julian come to the rescue? Starring Mike Smith, Robb Wells, and John Paul Tremblay.

About TRAILER PARK BOYS
TRAILER PARK BOYS is the legendary mockumentary television comedy series following the misadventures of a group of residents living in Sunnyvale Trailer Park. The series stars John Paul Tremblay as Julian, Mike Smith as Bubbles, and Robb Wells as Ricky. The series is set to join Crave’s esteemed lineup of classic comedies, which includes FRIENDS, THE OFFICE, THE BIG BANG THEORY, PARKS AND RECREATION, 30 ROCK, and FRASIER.

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Authenticity, and laughs, return for Season 2 of The Trades

I grew up in a blue-collar town, where working in a factory was integral to the city’s survival. Heck, I even worked a summer in a factory, trucking boxes of shoes, polish, and other accessories around a maze of boxes and loading and unloading trucks. It didn’t take me long to get into the feel of the place—the razzing, the nicknames, the back-slapping and the hard work.

Needless to say, I immediately connected with The Trades when I first tuned in to Season 1 on Crave, recognizing how the staff at Imperial Valley refinery interacted as legitimate, something creator Ryan J. Lindsay strives for.

“In the current landscape of content, authenticity is paramount,” he says. “People are so distractible, the mission with this show was clear. We knew we wanted to target a blue-collar or blue-collar adjacent audience and make them laugh. In order to do so, we needed relatable characters and relatable experiences. They need to watch this show and say, ‘I know a guy like that,’ ‘I work with a guy like that,’ or ‘I know a girl who has done that.'”

Director Warren P. Sonoda (left) and Ryan J. Lindsay on set

Now back for Season 2, with two episodes dropping every Friday on the Canadian streaming service, Lindsay’s creation centres around pipefitter Todd Stool (Robb Wells, Trailer Park Boys) as he navigates his blue-collar life at a refinery with help from his family and friends. The first two episodes of Season 2 are already up and running on Crave, and saw Todd and his buddy, Backwoods (Daniel Petronijevic, Letterkenny, 19-2), swapping their Imperial Valley refinery gigs for working the pipeline. Meanwhile, work at Imperial Valley was in disarray thanks to new foreman Danny (Pat Roach, Trailer Park Boys), necessitating Todd and Backwoods’ return to get the refinery and its ragtag staff (which includes a powerhouse cast in Anastasia Phillips, Jennifer Spence, Enrico Colantoni, Tom Green, Raoul Bhaneja, Jesse Camacho, Brandon Oakes and Susan Kent) back in shape.

The first of this week’s new instalments breaks new ground for The Trades with “Night Shift,” a bottle episode (the story is contained in one location, filming at night in Hamilton, Ont.) and the first to be directed by Lindsay.

“Directing is a different kind of hot seat from showrunning, writing or producing,” he says. “You’re ultimately the one who is watching the clock. In Season 1, I had the privilege of watching director Warren P. Sonoda for three months. It was the best director training ever.

“This episode is something I’m really proud of,” he continues. “It’s different from the rest of the season, has a horror theme, and is something we have never done before.”

The Trades drops two episodes every Friday on Crave.

Images courtesy of Kontent House Inc.

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Crave’s hit original comedy The Trades heads back to work, March 14

From a media release:

Following a trailer reveal during TSN and CTV’s broadcast of SUPER BOWL LIX, Crave confirms that its smash-hit comedy series THE TRADES returns for an eight-episode second season, on Friday, March 14. After the first two episodes drop, THE TRADES follows a weekly release schedule with two new episodes streaming on subsequent Fridays.

THE TRADES was a massive success for Crave when it originally premiered in 2024, ranking as the #1 Canadian show in 2024, and boasting the biggest first-week streaming numbers for any scripted Canadian series in Crave history.*

Produced by Trailer Park Boys Inc. and Kontent House Inc., THE TRADES continues to follow the blue-collar workers of Conch Industries refinery, including veteran pipefitter Todd (Robb Wells, TRAILER PARK BOYS), his sister Audrey (Anastasia Phillips, MOONSHINE), and site manager Chelsea (Jennifer Spence, YOU HEAR ME), as they deal with new company leadership and the shadiness that comes with it.

In Season 2, the workers face a new challenge as they encounter the company’s eccentric new owner (Jennifer Irwin, SUPERSTORE) and her unhinged policies. As chaos unfolds, they must band together to protect their livelihood and preserve their community.

Cast returning for Season 2 include Daniel Petronijevic (LETTERKENNY) as Backwoods; Enrico Colantoni (VERONICA MARS) as Jimi; Brandon Oakes (DIGGSTOWN) as Taser; Jesse Camacho (LOCKE & KEY) as Homer; Jason Daley (TRAILER PARK BOYS) as Dewey; Raoul Bhaneja (BLINDSPOT) as Medhi; Susan Kent (THIS HOUR HAS 22 MINUTES) as Steph; Patrick McKenna (THE RED GREEN SHOW) as Rodd Stool; Aaron Poole (MOST DANGEROUS GAME) as Billy, and Tom Green (THE TOM GREEN SHOW) as Randy Bennett.

New cast joining this season, in addition to Irwin, are Dave Lawrence (Fubar) as the new burn-out permittee, Roach, Tara Spencer-Nairn (CORNER GAS) as Dewey’s sister, Daina, and Patrick Roach (TRAILER PARK BOYS) as new General Foreman, Danny McRules.

Filmed in Nova Scotia and Ontario, THE TRADES is co-produced by Trailer Park Boys Inc. 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, also directing one episode; Robb Wells is producer and writer, and Jonathan A. Walker is producer. Warren P. Sonoda is executive producer, directing seven episodes; Shelley Eriksen is executive producer; Andrew McMichael is co-executive producer and writer; Neha Kohli and Koumbie are associate producers and writers. John Morayniss and Virginia Rankin are executive producers for Blink49 Productions. The series is distributed by Rollercoaster Entertainment and Blink49 Distribution is the exclusive U.S. sales agent. The series is produced with the assistance of Canada Media Fund, Nova Scotia Film & Television Production Incentive Fund, Nova Scotia Content Creator Fund, the Canadian Film or Video Production Tax Credit and Ontario Creates

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