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Must-see TV: John Cena and Idris Elba action comedy 'Heads of State' tops this week's watch list

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Heads of State
Film
Two feuding world leaders played by Idris Elba and John Cena are forced to work together (alongside Priyanka Chopra Jonas) to thwart a conspiracy that threatens the free world.
When: Wednesday on Prime Video

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The Old Guard 2
Film
Andy (Charlize Theron) and her team of immortal warriors face a powerful new foe threatening their mission to protect humanity.
When: Wednesday on Netflix

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Charlize Theron leads “The Old Guard,” an action thriller from director Gina Prince-Bythewood. Photo by Netflix

Canada’s Walk of Fame 2025
Special
Montreal-born director and producer Shawn Levy and Toronto rockers Our Lady Peace join the more than 230 Canadians to earn a star on the streets of Toronto’s entertainment district.
When: Tuesday on CBC

Our Lady Peace plays the Scotiabank Place in Ottawa on Tuesday, May 16, 2006. Photo by Postmedia

Celebrating our Canada, Loud and Proud
Special
The Canada Day Evening show features live musical performances from Sarah McLachlan, Cœur de pirate, Aasiva, Josh Ross, Tom Cochrane, Mitsou, Amanda Marshall, Roch Voisine, Randy Bachman, and more.
When: Tuesday on CBC

The Sandman: Volume 1
Season 2
Part one of the second and final season adapts fan-favourite storylines from many of Neil Gaiman’s most beloved comics, including the Season of Mists, Brief Lives, The Kindly Ones, and The Sandman: Overture.
When: Thursday on Netflix

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Yes, Chef!
Season Finale
The chefs are tasked with preparing their very best three-course menu for Jose Andres, Martha Stewart, a room full of diners and special guests.
When: Monday on NBC, CTV

American Ninja Warrior
New Episode
Qualifying rounds continue in Las Vegas on the world’s most challenging obstacle course; the top 20 athletes of the night advance to the semifinals.
When: Monday on NBC, CTV

WWE LFG
New Episode
Up and coming wrestlers from WWE’s developmental system battle for a chance to make their wrestling dreams a reality.
When: Sunday on A&E

Man With No Past
Film
A man with no memory (Adam Woodward) searching for the truth of his past is led into a lethal showdown with a criminal gang.
When: Now streaming on Paramount+

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Blacklight
Film
An FBI fixer (Liam Neeson) uncovers a deadly government conspiracy threatening his family.
When: Now streaming on Paramount+

Barbara Walters: Tell Me Everything
Documentary
The Jackie Jesko-directed documentary offers a look into the television journalist’s personal life and groundbreaking career.
When: Now streaming on Disney+

Barbara Walters
Barbara Walters speaks with Katharine Hepburn in 1981. Photo by Disney+

A Working Man
Film
When his boss’ daughter is kidnapped, a former Marine now construction worker (Jason Statham) uncovers a human trafficking ring. Written by Sylvester Stallone.
When: Now streaming on Prime Video

Jason Statham stars in “A Working Man.” Photo by MGM/Amazon

The Many Deaths of Nora Dalmasso
Docuseries
In this true-crime series, family and journalists share the untold story of Nora Dalmasso’s 2006 murder and the media storm that followed.
When: Now streaming on Netflix

What Drives You with John Cena
Docuseries
John Cena gives audiences a front row seat to his two biggest passions: cars and connecting with people.
When: Now streaming on Crave

mdaniell@postmedia.com

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