Author: Rolando Jule

PROGRAMMING HIGHLIGHTS

Tis The Season For All Things Merry and Bright…

Including Food, Music, Movies and Soccer on TLN TV!  

It’s the most wonderful time of the year, and TLN TV is spreading the holiday cheer with a month-long lineup of festive programming! Deck the halls with lifestyle specials, holiday concerts, nightly feature films, and Serie A Soccer. 

Festive Food Specials: It’s the most delicious time of the year with a lineup of savoury specials, including Alex Polizzi’s Christmas Fix, Nigella Lawson’s Nigellissima Christmas, Catherine Fulvio Celebrates Christmas, and David Rocco's A Very Rocco Christmas.

Dec 24^th and Dec 25^th – Christmas Eve and Christmas Day: Concerts and Holiday Specials All day starting at 9:00A

Dec 31^st - New Years Eve: Concerts from 9:00A to 9:00P

Jan 1^st- New Year’s Day: Mucho Movies all day marathon starting at 9:00A

Click here for the complete Holiday Lineup

Join Lidia as she cooks in her garden and iconic kitchen in the new season of Lidia’s Kitchen sharing stories & recipes woven with encouragement. Many of the recipes are from her latest cookbook, Lidia's a Pot, a Pan, and a Bowl: Simple Recipes for Perfect Meals, and require fewer steps, fewer ingredients, and less clean-up, without sacrificing flavor. Come, and gather around the table with Lidia!

In sharing their stories, FINDING YOUR ROOTS uses every tool available, from cutting-edge DNA research to old-school genealogical sleuthing to reveal long-buried secrets. Spanning the globe, the series compiles family trees that trace throughout the United States and Canada; Latin America and the Caribbean; and Germany, Poland, Ireland, Russia and more. Special guests include Lidia Bastianich, Isabella Rosellini, Melissa McCarthy, Jeff Goldblum, Jimmy Kimmel, Justina Machado, Marisa Tomei, Scarlett Johansson, Lupita Nyong'o and many more.



Serie A this December

Matches move to Saturday on Dec 24^th and 31^th

Follow along every Sunday throughout the Holiday Season with highlight fixtures including Roma-Fiorentina, Lazio-Inter, Roma-Napoli, and Juventus-Roma.

WEEK 15 | DEC 10

Roma v. Fiorentina - 2:30P

WEEK 16 | DEC 17

Lazio v. Inter - 2:30P

*WEEK 17 | DEC 23

Roma v. Napoli - 2:30P

*WEEK 18 | DEC 30

Juventus v. Roma - 2:30P

PROGRAMMING HIGHLIGHTS

The 24th Annual Latin GRAMMY Awards | Nov 16

“Noche de Estrellas” Pre-Show – 7P/et, exclusively on Univision Canada

Latin Grammy Awards Show – 8P/et, on Univision Canada and TLN TV

The Biggest Night in Latin Music® returns on November 16th with TLN Media Group’s exclusive Canadian broadcast of the 24th Annual Latin GRAMMY® Awards from the Conference and Exhibition Centre (FIBES), in Sevilla, Spain on Univision Canada and TLN TV!

This year’s star-studded lineup features multi-GRAMMY award-winning artist and the 2023 Latin Recording Academy Person of the Year ®, Laura Pausini, as she celebrates 30 years in the music industry and is recognized for her multilingual contributions to music and her exemplary commitment to equal rights.

The 2023 nominees include Latin sensations Shakira, Bad Bunny, Carlos Vives, Ricky Martin, Karol G, Christian Nodal, Rosalia, Manuel Turizo, Nathy Peluso and Omar Montes. The star-studded lineup of special performances includes Marc Anthony, Maria Becerra, Bizarrap, Feid, Rauw Alejandro, and the iconic  Alejandro Sanz. 

Stay connected on digital with TLN Media Group host and music expert Camila Gonzalez leading up to and during the broadcast across Univision Canada and TLN social platforms for all the latest from the red carpet. 



Dark Horses | Sundays at 11A Starting Nov 26th

On 9 July 2006, Italy won its fourth World Cup beating arch-rivals France in the

final. A historic victory for a team that thanks to its remarkable cohesion managed

to overcome all the difficulties encountered on the path to ultimate victory.

We retrace the story of that magical month, between June and July 2006, through

the voices of the head coach and the players who achieved the feat, along with

those of international journalists and players.



Serie A this November!

Inter, Milan, and Juventus are continuing to dominate and are battling for first place; however, Napoli, Fiorentina, and Atalanta are not too far behind. Both Roman teams in Lazio and Roma are yet to hit their stride, while Cagliari, Salernitana, and Udinese have struggled so far.

WEEK 12 | NOV 12

Lazio v. Roma - 11:55A

WEEK 13 | NOV 26

Roma v. Udinese - 11:55A

SPECIAL: NOVEMBER TO REMEMBER | NOV 11

TLN Media Group remembers and pays tribute to Canada’s history and those who have defended our country with an all-day marathon of TLN Original Productions, airing Sunday, November 11th on TLN Television starting at 11:00A



11:00A

12:00P

TLN Original | My Dear Veterans: The Ludmila Schnaider Story

A Russian-language documentary about a Ukrainian-Canadian photographer who tries to preserve the testimonies of WWII veterans living in Canada.

TLN Original | 1943: Operation Husky

The Canadian Landing in Sicily On July 10, 1943, more than 25,000 men from the 1st Canadian Infantry Division landed in Pachino, Italy, marking the beginning of the Sicilian campaign. The project, dubbed Operation Husky, represented the first independent role in the Second World War for Canadian soldiers who were successful in knocking down German defenses in Sicily.

1:30P

2:30P

TLN Original | Montecassino

The Indestructible Abbey

This documentary seeks to tell the story of the historic Battle of Monte Cassino, one of the most important military operations of World War II through the eyes of the last surviving Italian immigrants, who fled war-torn Italy for Canada.

TLN Original | ORTONA: Canada's Stalingrad

This special documentary project is part of TLN’s “I remember” series intended to collect the still vivid memories of a generation of now older Italian Canadians, who witnessed the savagery of war and sacrifice, first hand. In this series, the last living Italian-Canadian survivors, recount the Battle of Ortona, one of the most important military operations of WWII, that took place between December 20 to 28th in 1943.

1:30P

TLN Original | San Pietro Infine

San Pietro Infine is a small town in the Province of Caserta which endured bitter fighting in December 1943. Untouched for 75 years, the gates to a forgotten city will be opened and the last living Italian-Canadian survivors will recount the significant battle of San Pietro Infine.

2:30P

PROGRAMMING HIGHLIGHTS

TLN Media Group Celebrates Latin American Heritage Month This October with Original Documentary Presentations and Theatrical Premiere screenings, community partnerships and event coverage across Canada!

October is a significant month for Hispanic/Spanish-speaking communities worldwide, and the government of Canada has designated it as Latin American Heritage Month. As Canada's most influential multicultural media leader, TLN Media Group celebrates Latin American Heritage Month with a series of initiatives, special programming, and theatrical premiere screenings of original documentaries at Toronto's Latin American Film Festival (LATAFF). This celebration honors the rich tapestry of Latinx cultures, countries, and people for their significant social, economic, and political contributions to our nation.

TLN Media Group supports and showcases Canada's over 1.6 million Spanish-speaking communities year-round, a commitment we've upheld for nearly four decades. However, we acknowledge the significance of October in amplifying voices and shining a spotlight on the diverse aspects of Latino culture. This celebration enriches Canada's cultural mosaic, fostering opportunities for cross-cultural appreciation and understanding. The month-long parade of celebratory events features the 15^th annual TLN Top 10 Most Influential Hispanic Canadians Award Ceremony.

TLN TV SPECIAL PRESENTATION | Oct 14 at 3:30P

(Encore Broadcast Oct 15 at 9A)

The OBAA broadcast is the most distinguished industry celebration in the province recognizing business success and those who support it. This year’s TV edition will feature community leaders and organizations working toward a sustainable economy. Click HERE for more info and for a list of this years award recipients!

Serie A this October!

October is a jam-packed with many exciting Serie A fixtures! Currently, Inter and Milan lead the standings, however, watch out for Napoli and Juventus, who are right on their tails. Lazio and Roma both have a lot of work to do, while Lecce, Frosinone, and Genoa have been pleasant surprises so far.

WEEK 9 | OCT 22

Atalanta v. Genoa - 11:55A

WEEK 10 | OCT 29

Napoli v. Milan- 3:30P

SPECIAL: NOVEMBER TO REMEMBER | NOV 11

TLN Media Group remembers and pays tribute to Canada’s history and those who have defended our country with an all-day marathon of TLN Original Productions, airing Sunday, November 11th on TLN Television starting at 11:00A



11:00A

12:00P

TLN Original | My Dear Veterans: The Ludmila Schnaider Story

A Russian-language documentary about a Ukrainian-Canadian photographer who tries to preserve the testimonies of WWII veterans living in Canada.

TLN Original | 1943: Operation Husky

The Canadian Landing in Sicily On July 10, 1943, more than 25,000 men from the 1st Canadian Infantry Division landed in Pachino, Italy, marking the beginning of the Sicilian campaign. The project, dubbed Operation Husky, represented the first independent role in the Second World War for Canadian soldiers who were successful in knocking down German defenses in Sicily.

1:30P

2:30P

TLN Original | Montecassino

The Indestructible Abbey

This documentary seeks to tell the story of the historic Battle of Monte Cassino, one of the most important military operations of World War II through the eyes of the last surviving Italian immigrants, who fled war-torn Italy for Canada.

TLN Original | ORTONA: Canada's Stalingrad

This special documentary project is part of TLN’s “I remember” series intended to collect the still vivid memories of a generation of now older Italian Canadians, who witnessed the savagery of war and sacrifice, first hand. In this series, the last living Italian-Canadian survivors, recount the Battle of Ortona, one of the most important military operations of WWII, that took place between December 20 to 28th in 1943.

1:30P

TLN Original | San Pietro Infine

San Pietro Infine is a small town in the Province of Caserta which endured bitter fighting in December 1943. Untouched for 75 years, the gates to a forgotten city will be opened and the last living Italian-Canadian survivors will recount the significant battle of San Pietro Infine.

2:30P

TLN 10 Most Influential Hispanic Canadians

The TLN 10 Most Influential Hispanic Canadians awards ceremony is just around the corner! This prestigious event, which celebrates the outstanding contributions of Hispanic Canadians to various fields, will take place during Latin American Heritage Month. It's a fitting occasion to recognize the remarkable impact these individuals have had on Canadian society. The online public voting concluded on September 10, and the 10 winners will be revealed at our awards ceremony in October. Stay tuned for details!

LATAFF | Oct 1-31

Proudly presented by VIVA Streaming TV and the Hispanic Canadian Heritage Council, the Toronto Latin American Film Festival takes place throughout the month of October.

 TLN Media Group has partnered with the Hispanic Canadian Heritage Council (HCHC) to feature special theatrical screenings of its original Spanish language documentaries at the Toronto Latin American Film Festival (LATAFF) on Saturday, October 21st, at 4P and 6P at Innis Town Hall Theatre. Click HERE for the complete festival lineup!

 PLUS NEW THIS YEAR

Catch the online LATAFF Film Festival on VIVA Streaming TV! Get access to a specially curated LATAFF lineup of Spanish films, PLUS a huge catalogue of on-demand content and LIVE channels including Univision Canada, Cinelatino and Teleninos - todo en espano!

Go to vivatv.ca and subscribe today to get the LATAFF Discount! 

Use code LATAFF and take advantage of a special limited time offer of $12.99 for the month OR $49.99 for the entire year!

CIBPA Business Excellence Awards | Oct 25 - Carmen's Banquet Centre



 TLN Media Group is a proud annual media sponsor of the CIBPA Hamilton-Halton’s Business Excellence Awards Gala on Wednesday, October 25. Join us in celebrating the achievements of some of the most deserving Canadian-Italian Business People & Professionals from the Hamilton-Halton Region. Congratulations! Auguri! to all of this year’s award recipients. Click HERE to learn more.

TLN Media Group Community Coverage

TLN Media Group produces, broadcasts and posts hundreds of reports in 3 languages, including interviews with numerous Ministers and MPs federally and in provinces, as well as local City officials, community leaders, business leaders and unsung heroes. The goal of our daily production effort is to inform, entertain and inspire our communities—millions of Spanish, Italian and English speaking Canadians at large. These reports are available on our 3 main TV channels (TLN TV, Univision Canada and Mediaset Italia) our websites and our social media accounts.

Homemade Tomato Sauce: Celebrating An Italian-Canadian Tradition | TLN Connects

TLN TV Viewers Share Pictures of Their 2023 Summer Harvest | TLN Connects

PROGRAMMING HIGHLIGHTS

Embark on TLN Television's fall season cultural journey, featuring captivating personalities, scenic adventures, blockbuster movies, music specials, and soccer coverage that unites diverse Canadians. With world-renowned hosts as your guides, explore far-off places, witness breathtaking destinations, and gain a deeper understanding of the world's diversity from the comfort of your home..



David Rocco Dolce Homemade 

Saturdays at 8:00P

 “Dolce Homemade,” showcases David celebrating multicultural Canada by connecting with friends and family through candid conversations and inspiring recipes. Featuring guests from around the world who share David’s passion for both food and life, the new series brings his adventurous spirit home.

Alex Polizzi: My Hotel Nightmare

Tuesdays at 8:30P

Alex Polizzi, a hotel expert from the Forte dynasty, and her mother, Olga, teamed up for a 6-month project renovating a medieval inn. It turned into 18 months of challenges, including rising costs, construction issues, and a pandemic, risking everything.

Searching With Chef Sang

Sundays at 8:00P 

Searching with Chef Sang is a documentary series that follows celebrated chef and writer Sang Kim on a culinary road trip across his home province. Sang’s guests paint a portrait of a diverse, vibrant culture that is alive in even the most unlikely small towns in Canada. One part travelogue, one part culinary series.

Cook Like An Italian With Silvia Colloca Sundays at 7P

Silvia Colloca, a passionate food writer and home-cook, offers an authentic Italian cooking experience, guiding you through everyday recipes with enthusiasm and flair, even if you lack an Italian Nonna.

Serie A this September!

The next season looks exciting, with Napoli trying to keep their title, while Milan, Juventus, Inter, Lazio, Roma, Atalanta, and Fiorentina all want to win it too. Get ready for an intense championship battle!

WEEK 5 | SEPT 24

Empoli v. Inter - 6:25A

Udinese v. Fiorentina - 8:55A

Bologna v. Napoli - 11:55A

Empoli v. Inter - 2:30P (encore)

WEEK 6 | SEPT 26

Juventus v. Lecce - 2:30P

SEPT 27

Verona v. Atalanta - 12:25P

Napoli v. Udinese - 2:30P

TLN Media Group Celebrates Latin American Heritage Month This October with Original Documentary Presentations and Theatrical Premiere screenings, community partnerships and event coverage across Canada!

October is a significant month for Hispanic/Spanish-speaking communities worldwide, and the government of Canada has designated it as Latin American Heritage Month. As Canada's most influential multicultural media leader, TLN Media Group celebrates Latin American Heritage Month with a series of initiatives, special programming, and theatrical premiere screenings of original documentaries at Toronto's Latin American Film Festival (LATAFF). This celebration honors the rich tapestry of Latinx cultures, countries, and people for their significant social, economic, and political contributions to our nation.

TLN Media Group supports and showcases Canada's over 1.5 million Spanish-speaking communities year-round, a commitment we've upheld for nearly four decades. However, we acknowledge the significance of October in amplifying voices and shining a spotlight on the diverse aspects of Latino culture. This celebration enriches Canada's cultural mosaic, fostering opportunities for cross-cultural appreciation and understanding. The month-long parade of celebratory events features the 15^th annual TLN Top 10 Most Influential Hispanic Canadians Award Ceremony.

TLN is your ticket to a multicultural concert experience—featuring a special lineup of concerts every Saturday starting at 6P. View full lineup HERE.



MUSIC SPECIALS

Il Volo - Una Notte Magica: A Tribute To The Three Tenors

Aug 5 | 6:00P

Piazza Santa Croce in Florence featured the renowned Teatro Massimo di Palermo orchestra, led by Maestro Ramón Tebar, with a special appearance by Maestro Plácido Domingo conducting operatic arias and songs.

Gloria Estefan

The Standards

Aug 12 | 7:30P

Gloria Estefan performs songs from her "The Standards" album backed by the Henry Mancini Institute Orchestra at the New World Center in Miami Beach, Fla., including a variety of timeless classics and a collaboration with Dave Koz.

Serenata Latina - Rolando Villazon

& Xavier De Maistre

Aug 26 | 6:00P

At the beautiful Théâtre des Bouffes-Parisiens, Rolando Villazón partners with star French harpist Xavier de Maistre for a concert of intimate arrangements of Latin American songs for tenor and harp.

Ariana Grande

Live In London

Aug 26 | 7:30P

Ariana Grande swaps the sell-out stadium for an intimate studio audience to perform nine of her hits, backed by an all-female orchestra.

Radio Italia Concert

Live From Palermo 2023

Aug 27 | 6:00P

The largest free live music event in Italy returns to Palermo's Foro Italico. Featuring some of the biggest names in Italian music.

New Episodes of “Speaking Freely”

with Rafael Gomez

Mondays at 8P/et on TLN TV



Catch new episodes of TLN Media Group commissioned series Speaking Freely Mondays at 8P/ET. The series of one-hour specials is hosted by Dr. Rafael Gomez, Professor of Employment Relations at the University of Toronto, and produced by Render Media at the TLN Media Group Studios in Toronto’s Columbus Centre. Speaking Freely examines the past, present and future of Canadian democracy and our multicultural society. Where have we come from, where are we now and where are we going? To address these questions, we interview regular citizens and experts who are willing to speak freely about the issues that matter to Canadians.

COMING THIS FALL

David Rocco Dolce Homemade 

Starts Sept 9 | 8:00P

 “Dolce Homemade,” showcases David celebrating multicultural Canada by connecting with friends and family through candid conversations and inspiring recipes. Featuring guests from around the world who share David’s passion for both food and life, the new series brings his adventurous spirit home.

Searching With Chef Sang

Starts Sept 3 | 8:00P 

Searching with Chef Sang is a documentary series that follows celebrated chef and writer Sang Kim on a culinary road trip across his home province. Sang’s guests paint a portrait of a diverse, vibrant culture that is alive in even the most unlikely small towns in Canada. One part travelogue, one part culinary series.

Exciting News for Calcio Fans: Serie A Returns on August 20th!

The highly anticipated 2023/2024 Serie A season is just around the corner! Mark your calendars for Sunday, August 20th, as TLN brings back all the calcio action you've been waiting for.

Get ready to witness thrilling matches, breathtaking goals, and fierce competition as the top clubs battle it out on the pitch. And speaking of competition, Napoli are eager to defend their title and win the scudetto once again.

 Join us as we kick off the new season in style. Stay tuned for the full schedule and exclusive highlights, only on TLN.

Stay Tuned for the complete season lineup coming soon!

ATTENTION MOVIE LOVERS!

TLN Presents Cinema all’Aperto - Italian Movies Under the Stars all Summer!

Date: Every Thursday through to August 31, 7:00pm

Location: Columbus Centre Courtyard, Columbus Centre

Summer nights are finally here and what better way to spend it than watching movies under the stars! Join us every Thursday through August 31 at the Columbus Centre for your weekly ticket to hit movies from Italy with a spectacular lineup of English-subtitled films from some of the most acclaimed names in Italian cinema. Take a peek at the schedule below or view the complete movie descriptions online.

TLN 10 Most Influential Hispanic Canadians

Nominations for the TLN 10 Most Influential Hispanic Canadians are now closed and we are excited by the surmounting number of submissions received from across the country. Stay tuned for the finalists announcement where the public will have a chance to cast their vote and be part of choosing this year's award recipients! Voting will take place at tln.ca/top10 - stay tuned for more updates in the coming weeks!



ItalfestMTL

August 4-20

TLN Media Group is a proud annual sponsor of Italfest MTL Hosted by our very own Antonio Giorgi. For 30 years, ItalfestMTL has honored the beauty and riches of Italy in its beloved metropolis and TLN Media Group has been a proud annual festival partner. Italians and non-Italians will gather for the festivities from August 4-20th to live the Dolce Vita.  

As Canada’s largest curator of Italian films and producer of Original Canadian multicultural content with a catalogue of hundreds of hours, TLN will feature two Original documentaries and a feature Italian subtitiled film as part of this year's festival:

TLN ORIGINAL

Italofobia: L’Esodo dal Quebec 

TLN Original documentary Italofobia: L’Esodo dal Quebec directed by award-winning Montreal native Anthony Sarracco, sheds light on the history of the Italian Canadian immigrant experience in Québec and explores the key themes of sovereignty, assimilation, and the social stigma faced by the community, while highlighting their significant contributions and dispelling fears held by other cultures.  

AUG 15 | 7:30P

Leonardo Da Vinci Center

AUG 16 | 7:30P

Collège Gérald-Godin, Salle Pauline Julien

TLN ORIGINAL

Guido Nincheri: Il Michelangelo Canadese

This TLN original documentary, produced in collaboration with Colombian born – Canadian, award-winning Director Jaime Escallon-Buraglia, intimately explores the life and artistic legacy of Guido Nincheri, known as Canada's Michelangelo, through the eyes of his grandson, Roger, as he embarks on a personal journey to visit St. Anne Varnes in Quebec and complete the narrative of his grandfather's remarkable works.

AUG 15 | 7:30P

Collège Gérald-Godin, Salle Pauline Julien

AUG 16 | 7:30P

Leonardo Da Vinci Center

AUG 19 | 7:30P

Casa D'Italia, Salle des Célébrations 

TLN FEATURE PRESENTATION

Beata Ignoranza (Ignorance is Bliss)

Ernesto and Filippo, two high school teachers with opposing views on technology and teaching methods, must confront their unresolved past and conflicting ideologies when they find themselves teaching at the same school, with the internet and a young woman named Nina acting as catalysts for change.

AUG 16 | 7:30P

Leonardo Da Vinci Center

AUG 19 | 7:30P

Casa D'Italia