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Created by Vince Gilligan, PLURIBUS imagines a world that has been taken over by... kindness. After an alien outbreak leads to a global pandemic, humanity fall into a sense of communal bliss. Well... not everyone.  There are still a small number of humans -- like Carol -- who are immune to this submissive bliss. Now, Carol and the smallest fraction of the human race must decide if they will join forces to defeat their foes or simply give in and join the new collective. In this 1on1, we speak to star Rhea Seehorn about what Carol really wants and the joy of 'surprise'.CAUTION: Interview contains spoilers for episode 8 of PLURIBUS.PLURIBUS is now streaming on Apple TV+.

Directed by Tiffany Hsiang, the documentary BREAKING IDOL gives voice to Jessica Baker, one of the women who came forward regarding their sexual assault at the hands of Hedley frontman, Jacob Hoggard. However, when the 'Hedley Army' of fans rally in support of their favourite musician, Jessica finds herself in the crosshairs of a battle that she did not expect as her claims are questioned for the sake of fandom. In this 1on1, Hsiuang talks to us about why we protect our fallen stars and offers an invitation.BROKEN IDOL is now streaming on CBC Gem.

Directed by Christopher Leone, Code 3 tells the story of Randy (Rainn Wilson), a veteran paramedic who has been broken by the stresses of his job. Working with his best friend, Mike (Lil Rel Howery), Randy forces himself to resign after his next 24-hour shift. However, as he trains his replacement, Jessica (Aimee Carrero), they find themselves locked into another shift fueled by tough patients and even tougher choices. In this 1on1, we speak to Carrero why EMTs are unsung heroes and the challenges of the healthcare system.

What defines a 'Christmas movie'? For some films, they're easy to tell! But, for others, the line feels far more murky. Yet, every holiday season, we flock to our favourites that we believe symbolizes the season. But are they REALLY worthy of the title of 'Christmas movie'? This week, Heather Johnson returns to delve into the heart of holiday films, trying to figure out what defines them and which Christmas favourites are really made of coal.

Created by Vince Gilligan, PLURIBUS imagines a world that has been taken over by... kindness. After an alien outbreak leads to a global pandemic, humanity fall into a sense of communal bliss. Well... not everyone.  There are still a small number of humans -- like Carol -- who are immune to this submissive bliss. Now, Carol and the smallest fraction of the human race must decide if they will join forces to defeat their foes or simply give in and join the new collective. In this 1on1, we speak to writers and executive producers Vince Gilligan, Gordon Smith and Alison Tatlock about exploring happiness and bringing big ideas to their small screen characters.PLURIBUS is now streaming on Apple TV+.

Created by Vince Gilligan, PLURIBUS imagines a world that has been taken over by... kindness. After an alien outbreak leads to a global pandemic, humanity fall into a sense of communal bliss. Well... not everyone.  There are still a small number of humans -- like Carol -- who are immune to this submissive bliss. Now, Carol and the smallest fraction of the human race must decide if they will join forces to defeat their foes or simply give in and join the new collective. In this 1on1, we speak to stars Karoline Wydra and Carlos Manuel Vesga about what it means for their characters to 'put the world right'.PLURIBUS is now streaming on Apple TV+.

Directed by Patrick Shannon, Saints and Warriors takes the view to the Indigenous Nation of Haida Gwaii on the northwest coast of Canada. It's here in this remote community that the Skidigate Saints have dominated the All Native basketball tournament for the past decade. However, their legacy is in peril at the hands of the Burnaby Warriors and the Saints must work hard to continue to lead their team (and community) to hoops glory. In this 1on1, Shannon talks about the winning effect and creating community on and beyond the basketball court.Saints And Warriors is currently available on TVOD - Amazon, Apple TV, Youtube Movies & Cable VOD providers - Bell, Rogers, Shaw and on Crave from January 26!

Set after the events of Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, Ironheart pick up the story of Riri Williams (Dominque Thorne), a young genius who wants to build her own legacy. After getting expelled, Riri is forced to return home to Chicago. With no cash to continue building her unbelievable iron suits, Williams feels at a loss. However, her life changes when she meets Parker Robbins (Anthony Ramos). Willing to step outside the law, Robbins (or ‘The Hood’) invites Riri to join his team. Even so, there’s something mysterious about him that Riri can’t quite understand and, the more she finds out, the more dangerous things become. This week, Mira Ibrahim and Dina Hamdieh stop by to talk about Riri's flawed hero and the meaning of Mephisto.Ironheart is now streaming on Disney+.

In ONE MORE SHOT, we’re introduced to Minnie (Emily Browning), a woman in her mid-30s who is struggling to get through the day. As New Year’s Eve approaches (in 1999, no less), Minnie’s preference is to stay at home and let the Millenium slip by undetected. However, her plans change when she discovers that her ‘what if’ guy is attending her friend’s New Year’s bash. Suddenly motivated to get out and get moving, she nervously brings the only thing she has to the party: a ten-year old bottle of Tequila (or is it Mescal?). Things go poorly at the party until she takes a quick swig of the bottle, resetting the evening and giving her one shot after another at redemption.  In this 1on1, we speak to stars Ashley Zukerman and Sean Keenan about the 'optimistic' 90s and whether you can really do things 'right'.

Based on the 1984 horror classic of the same name, SILENT NIGHT, DEADLY NIGHT tells the story of Billy Chapman (Rohan Campbell), a young man who witnessed the brutal murder of his parents a on Christmas Eve s a child. Understandably traumatized by the experience, the now adult Billy is transformed into a Killer Santa who takes his naughty list extremely seriously. Every Christmas season, Billy’s mission becomes one of retribution to bad people in the neighbourhood. But, this year, something’s different. Having fallen for a young woman who makes him re-examine his inner darkness, Billy is finally forced to ask himself what it means to be naughty and nice. In this 1on1, we speak to Nelson about our love of holiday horror and what makes an 'evil person'.SILENT NIGHT, DEADLY NIGHT is available in theatres on December 12th, 2025.

The real war on Christmas will be fought on the streets... by those selling Christmas trees. In THE MERCHANTS OF JOY, director Celia Aniskovich takes us into the cutthroat (and caregiving) world of those who dedicate their lives to selling our annual Christmas decor. From battling over locations to finding the perfect arborists, MERCHANTS explores the challenges of bringing holiday joy to the city. However, amidst the competitive atmosphere, these forgotten heroes have created a community of caring and compassion that truly believes in their calling to support one another. In this 1on1, we speak to Aniskovich about the meaningfulness of Christmas trees and the mission of those who sell them.THE MERCHANTS OF JOY is streaming on PRIME VIDEO now.

Directed by David L. Cunningham, KEVIN COSTNER PRESENTS: THE FIRST CHRISTMAS is the latest project to explore the journey of Mary and Joseph as they navigate the challenges around the birth of Jesus. Featuring a balance of conversations from leading experts from around the world and Biblical re-enactments, the goal of FIRST CHRISTMAS is to help bring the ’age-old story’ to life in new ways. In this 1on1, we speak to Cunningham about fleshing out the story and how Costner got involved.KEVIN COSTNER PRESENTS: THE FIRST CHRISTMAS airs on ABC at 8pm on Tuesday, December 9th, 2025.

In del Toro’s reimagining of Mary Shelley’s classic tale, we are (re)introduced to Victor Frankenstein, a brilliant scientist who believes that he has the power to create life through his experiments. However, his quest soon turns to an all-consuming obsession. After his work finally offers results, his relationship with his 'monster'' reveals the darkest pieces of his soul, leading to a journey that threatens to undo his entire world (and that of his creation as well). This week, Nick Van Dinther ( @bitesizebreakdown ) &  Dio Neto return to talk about the making of monsters and the dark corners of humanity.

Written by series creator, Jeff Kinney, Last Straw reintroduces the world to young teen Greg Heffley as he struggles to meet his dad’s expectations. As a laid-back youth, Greg is just trying to make it through the day but his father? Well, he wants him to show his true potential by turning his act around. But when things get out of hand, Greg’s dad unleashes a threat that forces Greg to re-evaluate his wimpy ways… or else. In this 1on1, we speak to Kinney about expanding the Wimpy-verse and forgetting how to be a kid.

Directed by Pasqual Gutierrez & Ben Mullinkosson, SERIOUS PEOPLE tells the story of Pasqual (Gutierrez, playing himself), a music video director whose girlfriend is about to have their first child. However, problems arise when he finally gets his big break... right around the due date. Overwhelmed, Pasqual decides to hire a double to pretend to be him at work to help take the pressure off. But trying to create a 'second you' is bound to have complications, forcing Pasqual to make hard decisions about his life. In this 1on1, we speak to Gutierrez and Mullinkosson about the fear of having kids and playing yourself onscreen.SERIOUS PEOPLE is in theatres now.

Once again directed by Jon M. Chu, Wicked: For Good is set shortly after the events of the first film as Elphaba (Cynthia Erivo) finds herself in the crosshairs of the Wizard. Despite hiding from his flying monkeys and elite military, she remains committed to exposing the Wizard’s lies to a world that remains devoted to him. As Glinda works towards restoring the relationship between Elphaba and the Wizard, what happens next will change their lives... for good. This week, Deb Whalen and Catherine Erskine return to talk about truthful lies and our obsession with Oz.

In Zootopia 2, we once again meet the now-famous Judy Hopps and Nick Wilde (Ginnifer Goodwin and Jason Bateman) as they hop onboard the police force as rookie cops. As the two are trying to make it as police officers, they are struggling to prove that they have what it takes. However, when the arrival of Gary De-Snake (Ke Huy Quan) throws Zootopia into chaos, Hopps and Wilde must go undercover to crack the case and unravel a mystery that harkens back to the very origins of the city itself. In this 1on1, we speak to animator Christine Kwok about the power of listening to one another.

Directed by his daughter Tamar Springer, MORE THAN SANTA BABY takes us into the life of Philip Springer, the musical icon that wrote the Christmas classic, 'Santa Baby'. Through intimate interviews, archival footage and rare recording, the film immerses the viewer in a musical legacy that spans from the Tin Pan Alley movement of the 1940s through the creative spirit of 1970s Hollywood. In this 1on1, we speak to Springer about growing up in a musical home and how she defines her father's legacy.

In Zootopia 2, we once again meet the now-famous Judy Hopps and Nick Wilde (Ginnifer Goodwin and Jason Bateman) as they hop onboard the police force as rookie cops. As the two are trying to make it as police officers, they are struggling to prove that they have what it takes. However, when the arrival of Gary De-Snake (Ke Huy Quan) throws Zootopia into chaos, Hopps and Wilde must go undercover to crack the case and unravel a mystery that harkens back to the very origins of the city itself. In this 1on1, we speak to Canadian icon, Peter Mansbridge about trusted voices and why we're better 'zoo-gether'.

In Zootopia 2, we once again meet the now-famous Judy Hopps and Nick Wilde (Ginnifer Goodwin and Jason Bateman) as they hop onboard the police force as rookie cops. As the two are trying to make it as police officers, they are struggling to prove that they have what it takes. However, when the arrival of Gary De-Snake (Ke Huy Quan) throws Zootopia into chaos, Hopps and Wilde must go undercover to crack the case and unravel a mystery that harkens back to the very origins of the city itself. In this 1on1, we speak to Co-Head of Animation Kevin Webb about the intricate details of Zootopia and making snakes adorable.