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MLB panel cuts Nationals TV rights fees by 20% for 2024-26

NEW YORK (AP) — A Major League Baseball panel cut the rights fees owed the Washington Nationals from the Mid-Atlantic Sports Network by 20% for each of the final three seasons of the five-year period through 2026, citing a deteriorating cable televis
Why Apple TV+ is offering a free weekend of binge-watching

Why Apple TV+ is offering a free weekend of binge-watching

NEW YORK (AP) — Apple TV+ is hoping people will make a dent in the Strategic Popcorn Reserve by bingeing its streaming TV and movies for free this weekend in what experts are calling a canny promotion.
'Twisted and sexy': CBC's new comedy 'North of North' redefines Inuit women's stories

'Twisted and sexy': CBC's new comedy 'North of North' redefines Inuit women's stories

In developing “North of North,” a new Inuk comedy co-produced by Netflix and CBC in partnership with APTN, the creators made one thing clear: it had to be “a horny show.
'Star Trek' now a Canadian enterprise. What made it so?

'Star Trek' now a Canadian enterprise. What made it so?

Olivia Chow has a model starship in her office. It's the USS Toronto, a Parliament-class vessel slightly bigger than her hand. An accompanying plaque features a quote from her husband, Jack Layton, who died in 2011.
With maturity comes baggage in Allan Hawco's new cop role in CBC's 'Saint-Pierre'

With maturity comes baggage in Allan Hawco's new cop role in CBC's 'Saint-Pierre'

TORONTO — After CBC’s “Republic of Doyle” wrapped in 2014, Allan Hawco spent years searching for the next show to create. The star and co-creator of the St. John's, N.L.
Here's how to watch the New Year's Eve festivities in Canada

Here's how to watch the New Year's Eve festivities in Canada

The new year is fast approaching and if you want to enjoy the fireworks, countdowns, and awkward live performances without ever leaving your cozy setup, you’ve got plenty of options.
Ontario labour ministry investigating injury on Toronto set of 'Beast Games'

Ontario labour ministry investigating injury on Toronto set of 'Beast Games'

TORONTO — Ontario's labour ministry is investigating an industrial accident on the Toronto set of "Beast Games," the newly released Prime Video competition series from YouTube star MrBeast.
Netflix's 'Missing You' lands in time for New Year binge watch

Netflix's 'Missing You' lands in time for New Year binge watch

LONDON (AP) — It’s Netflix’s resolution every new year to give viewers a headscratcher in January. Since 2020, the streamer has released a U.K. miniseries based on thriller book by Harlan Coben over the holidays.
Hwang Dong-hyuk on killing off his 'Squid Game' characters and wanting to work with Jake Gyllenhaal

Hwang Dong-hyuk on killing off his 'Squid Game' characters and wanting to work with Jake Gyllenhaal

Viewers may gasp, cringe or cry out watching characters die on Netflix's “Squid Game,” but those simulated deaths have a different effect on its creator, writer and director. Instead, Hwang Dong-hyuk feels happiness seeing them go.
'Squid Game' returns looking for win with season 2

'Squid Game' returns looking for win with season 2

Stepping onto the set of “Squid Game” season two, Lee Jung-jae felt like he had never left. “Including promotion, I'd been living with Gi-hun for about two years," said Lee in a recent interview.