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Disney’s Pam & Tommy says Montreal is in Ontario, among other Canadian errors

Since its debut earlier this month, Pam & Tommy has garnered largely positive reviews for its depiction of the salacious story of actress-model Pamela Anderson and rocker Tommy Lee. However, it’s also now drawn some criticism for some wild inaccuracies when it comes to Canadian geography.

As mentioned by novelist and writer Christine Estima on Twitter, the February 23rd episode of the Hulu/Disney+ Canada series features a business card for the Toronto-based Labatt brewery that contains some pretty glaring mistakes.

To start, “Labatt Breweries” is listed as being located in “Montreal, Ontario,” rather than “Montreal, Quebec” — a pretty major error given that they’re two completely different provinces. What’s more, the postal code is “M5V” instead of “M5J,” while the area code is “515,” which is for the U.S. state of Iowa, not Ontario.

Such Canadian mistakes are especially ironic considering the subject of the whole show, Pamela Anderson, is from Ladysmith, B.C. What’s more, Vancouver’s own Seth Rogen co-stars as Rand Gauthier, the disgruntled employee who steals Anderson and Lee’s sex tape. Rogen’s production company, Point Grey, is also one of the companies behind Pam & Tommy.

To that point, one reply to Estima’s tweet even joked that Rogen will lose his Canadian citizenship over this.

Hopefully, Rogen issues a statement promptly to address this massive insult to Canada.

Image credit: Hulu

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Google Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro renderings reveal Pixel 6 series-like design

Google’s Pixel 7 is still several months away from release, but that hasn’t stopped early leaks from appearing about the device.

As always, approach this latest leak with an air of skepticism given it doesn’t stem from a reliable source. That said, it’s backed by OnLeaks, a relatively reliable source of leaks MobileSyrup often cites.

ChooseBestTech in collaboration with @XLeaks7 has created CAD-based renderings of the Pixel 7 based on leaked information. The dimensions of the device — 155.6 x 73.1 x 8.7 mm (11.5 with camera bump) — indicate that the smartphone is slightly thinner than the Pixel 6.

The Pixel 7’s back camera module also blends into its side chassis, making it look more fluid and like one unit. The leak suggests that the camera module will likely feature the same colour as the frame. Additionally, the back camera array reportedly features two lenses and a flashlight, similar to the Pixel 6.

The mmWave 5G antenna will reportedly be placed on the top of the device, similar to Apple’s iPhone 12 and iPhone 13.

Otherwise, the phone will sport a punch-hole camera, an in-screen fingerprint scanner, speaker grills, a USB-C port and a SIM tray.

OnLeaks, in collaboration with @Smartprix, also created a 360-degree video of the device alongside 5K renderings of the Pixel 7 Pro. The Pixel 7 Pro, on the other hand, will look just about the same, except for its 6.7-inch or 6.8-inch curved display.

On the rear, the smartphone reportedly sports three cameras. It also reportedly measures in at 163×76.6×8.7mm.

Source: OnLeaks, ChooseBestTech

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OnePlus 10 might launch in Canada soon

OnePlus has started hinting that the OnePlus 10 Pro could soon make its way to North America.

This suggests that we might see the phone in Canada soon, but there’s no real mention of a release date unless the company plans to release the device on March 10th. Over on the company’s forums, there’s no mention of the  device either.

Last year, the OnePlus 9 and 9 Pro launched globally on March 23rd, so it seems likely the OnePlus 10 will launch in March as well.

While there’s some excitement for the phone, OnePlus has already revealed the device in China, so pretty much everything you’d want to know about it is already online.

For instance, I recently learned that you can snap the OnePlus 10 Pro in half with enough force — kind of like a popsicle stick. You can watch the full JerryRigEverything video here.

Beyond that, the OnePlus just pulled back the curtain on an ‘Extreme Edition’ of the OnePlus 10 that features a white back panel and 512GB of storage. It’s unclear if this version of the device will come to Canada or North America at all.

Overall, the OnePlus 10 Pro is likely a decent smartphone, but the company seems to either be struggling with its Oppo merger or doesn’t as much about the North American market as it once did.

Source: OnePlus, JerryRigEverything, Notebookcheck

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Here are the free games hitting PlayStation Plus in March 2022

Every month, Sony offers a few PlayStation games at no additional cost to those subscribed to its PlayStation Plus service.

Now, the company has revealed the four games — one more than usual — landing on PS Plus in March.

To start, there are two PS5 games: the first-person action-platformer Ghostrunner and Ghost of Tsushima‘s standalone Legends multiplayer suite. The former will only be available for free via PS Plus on PS5, while the latter will be offered on both PS4 and PS5.

Meanwhile, the two PS4-only freebies are the racer Team Sonic Racing and MMO survival game Ark: Survival Evolved. 

All four games will be available to download for free through PS Plus from March 1st to April 4th. February’s lineup remains free until February 28th — read more on that here.

A PlayStation Plus subscription costs $69.99/year in Canada.

Source: PlayStation

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What’s coming to and leaving Netflix Canada in March 2022

The Adam Project (L to R) Ryan Reynolds as Big Adam and Walker Scobell as Young Adam. Cr. Doane Gregory/Netflix © 2022

In March 2022, Netflix Canada is set to stream several new TV shows and films, including Bridgerton Season 2, Human Resources, The Guardians of Justice, Against the Ice, and The Adam Project starring Canada’s own Ryan Reynolds.

Coming Soon!

March 1st

March 2nd

March 3rd

March 4th

March 6th

  • Shameless (U.S.): Season 11

March 8th

March 9th

March 10th

March 11th

March 13th

  • The Last Samurai
  • Mad Max: Fury Road
  • Wedding Crashers

March 15th

March 16th

March 17th

March 18th

March 19th

  • The Invisible Man

March 21st

  • In Good Hands — Netflix Film (Turkey) 

March 22nd

March 23rd

  • The Weding Year

March 24th

March 25th

March 29th

March 30th

March 31st

  • A Walk Among the Tombstones
  • Casual: Seasons 1-4
  • Like a Boss
  • Super PupZ — Netflix Family 

Here’s what’s leaving Netflix

  • Broadchurch: Seasons 1-3 (March 4th)
  • T2 Transpotting (March 11th)
  • Scream Queens: Seasons 1-2 (March 19th)
  • Twilight
  • The Twilight Saga: New Moon
  • The Twilight Saga: Eclipse
  • The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn: Part 1
  • The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn: Part 2
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Spider-Man: No Way Home coming to digital on March 22

Sony Pictures and Marvel Studios have confirmed that Spider-Man: No Way Home will officially hit digital services on March 22nd.

The film will be available to purchase for $24.99 CAD from platforms like iTunes and Google Play. A 4K UHD/Blu-ray release is set for April 12th.

Alongside the home release dates, Sony dropped a fun image of Tom Holland, Tobey Maguire and Andrew Garfield recreating the popular “pointing Spider-Men” meme.

A Canadian streaming home for No Way Home has not yet been confirmed.

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Telus argues Vidéotron subsidiary Fibrenoire was only created to access 5G license

In the latest on a case that has been brewing since last summer, Telus told the court Fibrenoire, a subsidiary of Vidéotron, was only created to qualify for 5G licenses.

Appearing in federal court on February 22nd, a representative from Telus argued Fibrenoire wasn’t providing any telecommunications services when it was given access to a 3.5GHz spectrum license in the summer of 2021.

The license will allow Fibrenoire to install infrastructure in Manitoba, Alberta, and British Columbia, according to reporting from Cartt.

Telus representatives said Innovation, Science, and Economic Development Canada (ISED) requires a list of documentation to prove the validity of the service. In this case, the company would have to provide proof of active customers, subscriber count, and details on its retail distribution network.

Telus argues ISED mistakenly granted Fibrenoire a license. Lawyers representing ISED said there could be confusion on requirements. Companies also didn’t need to hit a minimum level of service to qualify for a license at the time.

Vidéotron lawyer Patrick Ouellet argued Telus is trying to keep competition at bay, given the tech giant’s presence in Western Canada, and it had no actual argument.

Source: Cartt.ca

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Daredevil and the other Marvel Netflix shows are coming to Disney+ Canada in March

Disney has confirmed that Marvel’s full lineup of Netflix shows will make its way onto Disney+ Canada on March 16th.

Earlier this month, the entertainment giant revealed that it had regained the rights to the series following years-long exclusivity to Netflix. The shows will remain on Netflix until March 1st.

For context, the shows are:

  • Marvel’s Daredevil (three seasons)
  • Marvel’s Jessica Jones (three seasons)
  • Marvel’s Luke Cage (two seasons)
  • Marvel’s Iron Fist (two seasons)
  • Marvel’s The Defenders (one season)
  • Marvel’s The Punisher (two seasons)

Originally running between 2015 and 2019, Netflix’s Marvel shows were generally praised for offering a grittier, street-level take on the Marvel universe. Daredevil, in particular, proved so popular that actors Charlie Cox (Matt Murdock/Daredevil) and Vincent D’Onofrio (Wilson Fisk/The Kingpin) have since reprised their roles in last year’s Spider-Man: No Way Home and Hawkeye, respectively.

While nothing has been confirmed yet, it’s expected that Cox and D’Onofrio will pop up again in future Marvel projects. There’s also always the possibility that other actors from the Netflix shows, like Krysten Ritter’s Jessica Jones or Jon Bernthal’s The Punisher, could return.

For now, though, Marvel’s Moon Knight is also hitting Disney+ in March. The series stars Oscar Isaac as Marc Spector, a mercenary with dissociative identity disorder, and is expected to be darker than Marvel’s other Disney+ shows.

Image credit: Marvel

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Daredevil and the other Marvel Netflix shows are coming to Disney+ Canada in March

Disney has confirmed that Marvel’s full lineup of Netflix shows will make its way onto Disney+ Canada on March 16th.

Earlier this month, the entertainment giant revealed that it had regained the rights to the series following years-long exclusivity to Netflix. The shows will remain on Netflix until March 1st.

For context, the shows are:

  • Marvel’s Daredevil (three seasons)
  • Marvel’s Jessica Jones (three seasons)
  • Marvel’s Luke Cage (two seasons)
  • Marvel’s Iron Fist (two seasons)
  • Marvel’s The Defenders (one season)
  • Marvel’s The Punisher (two seasons)

Originally running between 2015 and 2019, Netflix’s Marvel shows were generally praised for offering a grittier, street-level take on the Marvel universe. Daredevil, in particular, proved so popular that actors Charlie Cox (Matt Murdock/Daredevil) and Vincent D’Onofrio (Wilson Fisk/The Kingpin) have since reprised their roles in last year’s Spider-Man: No Way Home and Hawkeye, respectively.

While nothing has been confirmed yet, it’s expected that Cox and D’Onofrio will pop up again in future Marvel projects. There’s also always the possibility that other actors from the Netflix shows, like Krysten Ritter’s Jessica Jones or Jon Bernthal’s The Punisher, could return.

For now, though, Marvel’s Moon Knight is also hitting Disney+ in March. The series stars Oscar Isaac as Marc Spector, a mercenary with dissociative identity disorder, and is expected to be darker than Marvel’s other Disney+ shows.

Image credit: Marvel

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Mobile Syrup

Daredevil and the other Marvel Netflix shows are coming to Disney+ Canada in March

Disney has confirmed that Marvel’s full lineup of Netflix shows will make its way onto Disney+ Canada on March 16th.

Earlier this month, the entertainment giant revealed that it had regained the rights to the series following years-long exclusivity to Netflix. The shows will remain on Netflix until March 1st.

For context, the shows are:

  • Marvel’s Daredevil (three seasons)
  • Marvel’s Jessica Jones (three seasons)
  • Marvel’s Luke Cage (two seasons)
  • Marvel’s Iron Fist (two seasons)
  • Marvel’s The Defenders (one season)
  • Marvel’s The Punisher (two seasons)

Originally running between 2015 and 2019, Netflix’s Marvel shows were generally praised for offering a grittier, street-level take on the Marvel universe. Daredevil, in particular, proved so popular that actors Charlie Cox (Matt Murdock/Daredevil) and Vincent D’Onofrio (Wilson Fisk/The Kingpin) have since reprised their roles in last year’s Spider-Man: No Way Home and Hawkeye, respectively.

While nothing has been confirmed yet, it’s expected that Cox and D’Onofrio will pop up again in future Marvel projects. There’s also always the possibility that other actors from the Netflix shows, like Krysten Ritter’s Jessica Jones or Jon Bernthal’s The Punisher, could return.

For now, though, Marvel’s Moon Knight is also hitting Disney+ in March. The series stars Oscar Isaac as Marc Spector, a mercenary with dissociative identity disorder, and is expected to be darker than Marvel’s other Disney+ shows.

Image credit: Marvel