THE PARTY GOES GLOBAL!

Rhea-AI Summary

Paramount+ (PSKY) will premiere CANADA SHORE, its first Canadian original series, globally on January 22, 2026. The streamer released the official key art, promo trailer (featuring the theme song "Big Boom" by Rêve) and individual cast bio packs for all 10 cast members filmed in Kelowna, British Columbia. The series will also be sampled for free on Pluto TV beginning January 22 and is produced by Insight Productions with Erin Brock as showrunner.

News Market Reaction – PSKY

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In the Jan 8 session, PSKY declined 0.81%, reflecting a mild negative market reaction.

Data tracked by StockTitan Argus on the day of publication.

Market Context

This announcement expands the ‘Shore’ franchise with CANADA SHORE, premiering globally on Paramount+...

Analysis

This announcement expands the ‘Shore’ franchise with CANADA SHORE, premiering globally on Paramount+ on January 22 and supported by cross-promotion on Pluto TV and multiple related series. It underscores PSKY’s strategy of leveraging established reality brands to deepen engagement across its streaming ecosystem. In context of recent large-scale deals, tender offers, and studio investments, investors may watch how incremental international originals like CANADA SHORE contribute to subscriber trends, viewing hours, and overall content ROI over time.

Key Figures

Global premiere date: January 22 Cast size: 10 cast members Participant ages: 20–26 years +5 more

8 metrics

Global premiere date January 22 CANADA SHORE streaming in all Paramount+ markets

Cast size 10 cast members Featured in CANADA SHORE key art and promo trailer

Participant ages 20–26 years Ages of the 10 CANADA SHORE cast members listed

Shore spin-offs 18 spin-offs Total number of global versions including CANADA SHORE

GEORDIE SHORE seasons Seasons 1–5 Available on Paramount+ in Canada

DOUBLE SHOT AT LOVE Seasons 1–3 Available on Paramount+ in Canada

FLORIBAMA SHORE Seasons 1–4 Available on Paramount+ in Canada

New series dates Jan 13 & Jan 20 BUCKHEAD SHORE S1 and SNOOKI & JWOWW S1–4 availability

Historical Context

5 past events · Latest: Dec 22 (Neutral)

Pattern 5 events

Date	Event	Sentiment	24h Move	Catalyst
Dec 22	Tender offer update	Neutral	-0.6%	WBD confirmed receipt of Paramount’s amended unsolicited tender offer.
Dec 22	Offer terms amended	Positive	+4.3%	Paramount enhanced its $30 all-cash WBD offer with added assurances.
Dec 17	Offer reaffirmation	Positive	-5.4%	Paramount reaffirmed commitment to its $30 per share cash offer for WBD.
Dec 17	Board rejection	Negative	-5.4%	WBD board urged shareholders to reject Paramount’s tender offer.
Dec 16	Studio investment	Positive	-1.0%	1888 Studios project and a long-term Paramount lease in New Jersey.

24h Move is the share-price change in the day after each event; other market factors may also have contributed.

Pattern Detected

Recent strategic and M&A-related headlines have produced mixed reactions, with several positive-sounding developments followed by negative price moves, suggesting the stock does not consistently rally on seemingly favorable news.

Recent Company History

Over the past few weeks, PSKY has been dominated by large strategic and M&A themes. On Dec 16, 2025, the company highlighted a major 1888 Studios production campus and a long-term lease, yet shares fell 1%. Multiple December headlines detailed Paramount’s amended and reaffirmed $30 per share all-cash offer for WBD, including a $40.4 billion guarantee and higher reverse termination fee, yielding both positive (+4.29%) and negative (-5.42%) moves. Today’s content-focused global launch news contrasts with that heavy deal-making backdrop.

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Paramount+ Unveils Trailer and Key Art for CANADA SHORE, Its First Canadian Original Series Premiering Globally on January 22 

Now Available - CANADA SHORE Premiere Season Key Art, Promo Trailer and Cast Bio Packs 

Link to Trailer HERE
Download Assets HERE 

TORONTO, Jan. 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Paramount+ announced today that CANADA SHORE, the streamer's highly anticipated first original Canadian series and newest version of the beloved Shore franchise, will expand its debut beyond English language markets as originally announced and stream globally in all P+ markets, beginning January 22. Paramount+ also dropped today the official Key Art and Promo Trailer for CANADA SHORE. Both feature all 10 cast members and an iconic Canadian moose, with the Promo Trailer set to the series theme song, "Big Boom" by Canadian dance-pop sensation artist Rêve. 

Just like the iconic JERSEY SHORE series, CANADA SHORE brings together 10 larger-than-life personalities from coast to coast to coast to the sun-soaked shores of Kelowna, B.C. They're ready to party, flirt, and turn every night into a once-in-a-lifetime memory. But between all the hookups and hangovers, there is no shortage of drama with this wild crew who ultimately become a family that laughs together, fights together, and supports each other.

"This is Canada like you've never seen it before," said Katrina Kowalski, Head of Content, Direct to Consumer, Paramount (Canada). "The cast and stories in CANADA SHORE have heart but they are also loud and unapologetic. The stereotype of the nice, polite Canadian is about to be shattered.

Paramount+ also released today individual Bio Packs of each of the CANADA SHORE cast members: Click on names below to get a taste of who they are:

• Bauer, 22 / Prince Albert, Saskatchewan
• Christopher, 22 / Toronto, Ontario
• Emmett, 25 / Vancouver, British Columbia
• Emmy, 21 / Fredericton, New Brunswick
• Ethan, 23 / Newmarket, Ontario
• Gizelle, 25 / Mississauga, Ontario
• Isaiah, 26 / Calgary, Alberta
• Keyaira, 23 / Halifax, Nova Scotia
• Lila, 20 / Toronto, Ontario
• Ryleigh, 25 / Bridgewater, Nova Scotia

Follow @CanadaShore on Instagram and TikTok and #CANADASHORE on all social media platforms for the latest news, exclusive content and more.

Fans can now relive all the 'Shore' vibes on Pluto TV's MTV Jersey Shore Channel. The channel makes every day feel like "Jersday" and is packed with classic moments and Shore chaos to get viewers hyped for the Canadian edition. The first episode of CANADA SHORE will also be available for free sampling on Pluto TV beginning January 22.

CANADA SHORE is the first-ever Canadian edition of the global MTV "Shore" phenomenon. Produced by Insight Productions and showrun by Insight's Erin Brock, the series was filmed last summer on the shores of Kelowna, British Columbia, and brings together 10 bold and unapologetic Canadian singles for a whirlwind season of romance, friendships, and full-throttle fun.

The original series, JERSEY SHORE, was a pioneering cultural phenomenon that Canadians embraced. It launched the career of several fan-favourite, party-going housemates, including Mike "The Situation" Sorrentino; Paul DelVecchio a.k.a DJ Pauly D; Jenni "JWOWW" Farley; Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi; Sammi "Sweetheart" Giancola; Deanna Cortese; Ronnie Ortiz-Magro; Angelina Pivarnick; and Vinny Guadagnino. Including the new Canadian version, the format has now spawned 18 spin-offs, with recent additions being AUSSIE SHORE and FRENCHIE SHORE.

Paramount+ in Canada is the go-to destination for all seasons of JERSEY SHORE and JERSEY SHORE FAMILY VACATION and is the home to AUSSIE SHORE and ACAPULCO SHORE. And new to the service this month, fans can binge all their favourite "Shore" shows including; GEORDIE SHORE (Seasons 1-5) and DOUBLE SHOT AT LOVE (Seasons 1-3) with FLORIBAMA SHORE (Seasons 1-4).  Coming soon to Paramount in Canada is BUCKHEAD SHORE (Season 1) available as of Jan. 13 and SNOOKI & JWOWW (Seasons 1-4) beginning Jan. 20.

About Paramount +
Paramount+ is a premium streaming subscription service delivering live sports, breaking news, and a Mountain of Entertainment™, and is a cornerstone of the Direct-to-Consumer division of Paramount, a Skydance Corporation (Nasdaq: PSKY), a leading, next generation global media and entertainment company. The Company's portfolio unites legendary brands, including Paramount Pictures, Paramount Television, CBS – America's most-watched broadcast network, CBS News, CBS Sports, Nickelodeon, MTV, BET, Comedy Central, SHOWTIME®, Paramount+, Pluto TV, and Skydance's Animation, Film, Television, Interactive/Games, and Sports divisions. For more information, please visit www.paramount.com.

About Insight Productions (A Blue Ant Studios Company)
Insight Productions is Canada's most established content producer and an industry leader in the development and production of hit programming. Led by CEO & Chair John Brunton, the company has created some of the most-watched programs including Big Brother Canada on which Erin Brock served as showrunner. Insight Productions was founded in 1979 and has since created thousands of hours of ground-breaking content.

For more information about Paramount+, please visit www.paramountplus.com and follow @ParamountPlusCA on social media.

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SOURCE Paramount+ (Canada)

FAQ

When will CANADA SHORE stream globally on Paramount+ (PSKY)?

CANADA SHORE will stream globally in all Paramount+ markets beginning January 22, 2026.

What content did Paramount+ release ahead of the CANADA SHORE premiere for PSKY investors and fans?

Paramount+ released the official key art, a promo trailer set to Rêve's "Big Boom," and individual cast bio packs for the 10 cast members.

Will there be a free preview of CANADA SHORE and where can viewers sample it before subscribing to Paramount+ (PSKY)?

Yes — the first episode will be available for free sampling on Pluto TV starting January 22, 2026.

Who produced CANADA SHORE and who is the showrunner listed in the announcement for PSKY?

CANADA SHORE is produced by Insight Productions and showrun by Erin Brock.

How many cast members are featured in CANADA SHORE and where was it filmed as stated in the release?

The series features 10 cast members and was filmed on the shores of Kelowna, British Columbia.