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Streaming in Canada on Amazon Prime Video, Crave, Disney+, Netflix and PVOD [Nov. 22-28]

Every week, MobileSyrup outlines some of the most notable movies and TV shows that recently hit Canadian streaming platforms.

Our ‘Streaming in Canada’ column typically focuses on new content from Amazon Prime Video Canada, Crave and Netflix Canada, but other services like Apple TV+ and Disney+ will be mentioned when relevant.

We’ll also highlight shows or movies that are made in Canada, involve notable Canadian cast or crew and/or are filmed in Canada.

Amazon Prime Video

Hanna (Season 3) [Amazon Original]

Hanna and Marissa uncover dark secrets as they work to put an end to UTRAX, once and for all.

Based on Seth Lochhead and David Farr’s 2011 film of the same name, Amazon’s Hanna stars Esmé Creed-Miles (Pond Life), Mireille Enos (The Killing) and Ray Liotta (Goodfellas).

Amazon Prime Video Canada premiere date: November 24th, 2021
Genre: Action-drama
Runtime: Six episodes (44 to 53 minutes each)

Stream Hanna here.

An Amazon Prime Video subscription is included at no additional cost with an Amazon Prime membership, which costs $79 CAD/year.

The full list of movies and shows hitting Amazon Prime Video Canada this month can be found here.

Crave

Harry Potter extravaganza

After a weird period of the Harry Potter movies not being on any Canadian streaming service, and a time when only the final four films were available on Netflix due to “territorial licensing,” the entire series is now on Crave.

Notably, this comes shortly after the first film, The Philosopher’s Stone, celebrated its 20th anniversary (in North America) on November 16th.

For reference, the following eight films are now on Crave:

  • Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone
  • Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets
  • Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban
  • Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
  • Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix
  • Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince
  • Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows — Part 1
  • Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows — Part 2

What’s more, a brand-new competition series called Harry Potter: Hogwarts Tournament of Houses is hitting Crave on November 28th at 8pm ET. Hosted by Oscar winner Helen Mirren (The Queen), Hogwarts Tournament of Houses sees fans facing off in Potter trivia battles, with guest appearances from the likes of Tom Felton (Potter‘s Draco Malfoy), late-night comedian Jay Leno and Saturday Night Live‘s Pete Davidson.

New episodes of the four-part series will release every Sunday at 8pm ET.

Finally, it’s important to note that a reunion special titled Harry Potter 20th Anniversary: Return to Hogwarts is set to hit Crave on January 1st, 2022, the same date it airs on HBO Max in the U.S. The special will see Daniel Radcliffe (Harry), Rupert Grint (Ron) and Emma Watson (Hermione) joined by a slew of other stars from the series to look back on 20 years of Potter films.

8-Bit Christmas

In the late ’80s, a ten-year-old boy sets off on the seemingly impossible task of trying to buy a Nintendo Entertainment System.

Based on Kevin Jakubowski’s 2013 book of the same name, 8-Bit Christmas was directed by London, Ontario’s Michael Dowse (FUBAR) and stars Neil Patrick Harris (How I Met Your Mother), Winslow Fegley (Timmy Failure: Mistakes Were Made) and June Diane Raphael (How Did This Get Made?).

It’s worth noting that the movie was shot in Toronto.

Crave premiere date: November 24th, 2021
Genre: Comedy, family
Runtime: 1 hour, 37 minutes

Stream 8-Bit Christmas here.

How To With John Wilson (Season 2)

John Wilson returns to another funny and heartfelt look at the people of New York, who he tries to give advice on relatable topics.

Crave premiere date: November 26th, 2021
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: Six episodes (ADD LATER)

Stream How To With John Wilson here.

Pig

A truffle hunter returns to Portland to find the man who stole his beloved pig.

Pig was written and directed by Michael Sarnoski (Olympia) and stars Nicolas Cage (Adaptation), Alex Wolff (Hereditary) and Adam Arkin (Chicago Hope).

PVOD release date: August 3rd, 2021
Crave premiere date: November 26th, 2021
Genre: Drama, thriller
Runtime: 1 hour, 32 minutes

Stream Pig here.

A standard Crave subscription is priced at $19.99/month, with Starz costing an additional $5.99/month. A mobile-only subscription is also available for $9.99/month.

The full list of movies and shows hitting Crave this month can be found here.

Disney+

The Beatles: Get Back [Disney+ Original]

The Lord of the Rings filmmaker Peter Jackson takes you back into the intimate recording sessions of the iconic English rock band.

Disney+ Canada premiere date: November 25th to 27th, 2021 (new part each day)
Genre: Music documentary
Runtime: Three parts (2 hours, 27 minutes to 2 hours, 53 minutes each)

Stream The Beatles: Get Back here.

Hawkeye [Disney+ Original]

After Scarlett Johansson’s Black Widow got her own movie earlier this year, Jeremy Renner’s Hawkeye was the last Avenger to not get his own solo MCU project — until now.

Set two years after the events of Avengers: Endgame, Hawkeye follows Clint Barton as he tries to make it home for Christmas after getting caught up with a young archer named Kate Bishop and New York’s criminal underbelly.

Hawkeye was created by Jonathan Igla (Mad Men) and co-stars Hailee Steinfeld (Dickinson), Vera Farmiga (The Conjuring series), Tony Dalton (Better Call Saul), Fra Fee (Les Misérables) and newcomer Alaqua Cox. It’s worth noting that Cox, an actual deaf Native American, plays the deaf Native American character Echo, who’s getting her own Disney+ spin-off at some point in the future.

Disney+ Canada premiere date: November 24th (first two episodes, new episodes every Wednesday)
Genre: Superhero
Runtime: Six episodes (around 40-50 minutes each)

Stream Hawkeye here.

A Disney+ subscription costs $11.99/month or $119.99/year in Canada.

The full list of movies and shows hitting Disney+ this month can be found here.

Netflix

A Boy Called Christmas [Netflix Original]

This reimaging of the story of Father Christmas follows a boy as he ventures in the white north in search of his father.

A Boy Called Christmas was directed by Gil Kenan (Poltergeist) and stars Henry Lawfull (2018’s Les Misérables), Jim Broadbent (Iris), Sally Hawkins (The Shape of Water) and Michael Huisman (The Flight Attendant).

Netflix Canada premiere date: November 24th
Genre: Christmas fantasy
Runtime: 1 hour, 46 minutes

Stream A Boy Called Christmas here.

Bruised [Netflix Original]

A disgraced MMA fighter returns for one last fight after the son she left behind re-enters her life.

Bruised is the directorial debut of Halle Berry (Monster’s Ball) and stars Berry, Toronto’s Shameier Anderson (Wynonna Earp), Adan Canto (Designated Survivor) and Sheila Atim (The Pale Horse).

Netflix Canada premiere date: November 24th
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 2 hours, 12 minutes

Stream Bruised here.

F is for Family (Season 5) [Netflix Original]

In the series’ final season, Frank obsesses over a cryptic message from his dad and Sue tries to resolve family issues.

F is for Family was created by Bill Burr (The Mandalorian) and Michael Price (The Simpsons) and features the voice of Burr, Laura Dern (Marriage Story), Justin Long (Ed) and Haley Reinhart (American Idol).

Netflix Canada premiere date: November 26th, 2021
Genre: Animated sitcom
Runtime: Eight episodes (27-30 minutes each)

Stream F is For Family here.

Masters of the Universe: Revelation — Part 2 [Netflix Original]

As the ultimate battle of Eternia fast approaches, a surprising alliance is formed between heroes and villains.

Based on Roger Sweet’s He-Man character, Masters of the Universe: Revelation was created by Kevin Smith (Clerks) and features an ensemble voice cast that includes Chris Wood (Supergirl), Mark Hamill (Star Wars series), Liam Cunningham (Game of Thrones), Sarah Michelle Gellar (Buffy the Vampire Slayer) and Lena Headey (Game of Thrones).

Netflix Canada premiere date: November 23rd, 2021
Genre: Animated fantasy
Runtime: Five episodes (23 to 32 minutes each)

Stream Masters of the Universe: Revelation here.

A ‘Basic’ Netflix subscription costs $9.99/month, a ‘Standard’ subscription (HD-supported) costs $14.99/month and a ‘Premium’ membership is priced at $18.99/month (4K-supported).

The full list of movies and shows hitting Netflix Canada this month can be found here.

Premium video on demand (PVOD)

The Humans

Three generations of the Blake family gather for Thanksgiving dinner, only for tensions to reach a boiling point.

Written and directed by Stephen Karam (who also penned the play it’s adapted from), The Humans stars Beanie Feldstein (Booksmart), Richard Jenkins (The Visitor), Jayne Houdyshell (Only Murders in the Building), Amy Schumer (Trainwreck) and Steven Yeun (Minari).

PVOD release date: November 26th, 2021
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 1 hour, 48 minutes

The Humans can be rented for $5.99/purchased for $14.99 on iTunes and Amazon Prime Video, rented for $4.99/purchased for $12.99 on Google Play) and rented for $4.99/purchased for $14.99 on the Cineplex Store.

Venom: Let There Be Carnage

Eddie Brock/Venom face off against a serial killer who’s bonded with a symbiote to become the deadly Carnage.

Directed by The Lord of the Rings‘ Andy Serkis, Let There Be Carnage stars Tom Hardy (Legend), Woody Harrelson (Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri), Michelle Williams (Manchester by the Sea) and Naomie Harris (Moonlight).

Original theatrical premiere date: October 1st, 2021
PVOD release date: November 26th, 2021
Genre: Superhero
Runtime: 1 hour, 37 minutes

Venom: Let There Be Carnage can be rented for $24.99 on PVOD platforms like iTunes, Google Play and Amazon Prime Video, and $26.99 on the Cineplex Store.

What are you planning on streaming this week? Let us know in the comments!

For more suggestions, check out last week’s Streaming in Canada column.

Image credit: Marvel Studios

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Get StackTV for $0.99/month for two months

Corus Entertainment’s 2021 Black Friday deal offers StackTV for $0.99/month for two months.

StackTV is a Canadian video streaming service delivered through Amazon’s Prime Video Channels. That means you’ll need a Prime Video subscription (or a free 30-day trial) to access StackTV at the discounted cost.

In Canada, Amazon Prime costs $7.99 per month or $79 per year and includes access to Prime Video.

The discounted price lasts for two months before jumping back up to the regular $12.99 per month

StackTV is a 12-network package that includes access to content from Global, HGTV Canada, Teletoon, YTV, Adult Swim, Showcase, Food Canada and more.

Sign up to StackTV for $0.99/month for two months here.

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Amazon ‘nearing’ deal with EA to develop series based on Canadian-made Mass Effect

Amazon is close to signing a deal with Electronic Arts to develop a TV series based on BioWare Edmonton’s massively popular Mass Effect franchise.

As first reported by Deadline, this is part of Prime Video’s larger effort to invest in big original programming alongside The Wheel of Time, which premiered last week, and its 2022 Lord of the Rings series.

No further details were revealed, so it’s not yet clear whether the Mass Effect show would even be live-action or animated. The original trilogy followed human soldier Commander Shepard as they assemble a team to stop an extinction-level threat from the machine race known as the Reapers. That said, 2017’s much-maligned Mass Effect: Andromeda was about a different cast of characters exploring a different galaxy. Presumably, the series would draw from Commander Shepard’s popular adventures, although it’s unclear at this time.

It’s also worth noting that Superman actor Henry Cavill seemingly teased his involvement in a Mass Effect project earlier this year. Of course, that’s by no means confirmation that he’s a part of this potential Prime Video series, but it certainly seems plausible. Cavill is a noted gamer, having landed the role of Geralt in Netflix’s The Witcher, in part, due to his love of CD Projekt’s eponymous video game series.

A Mass Effect film adaptation was confirmed to be in development way back in 2010, the same year Mass Effect 2 was released. At the time, Legendary Pictures and Warner Bros. were working on the project, although it ultimately fell through. Speaking on that cancelled project earlier this year, Mass Effect Legendary Edition project director Mac Walters said BioWare believed that the property would be better suited for the TV format.

It makes sense that Hollywood has been trying to adapt Mass Effect for quite some time now. On the one hand, the series features incredibly rich lore that certainly befits a big-budget adaptation. It’s also a critical and commercial success, leading fans to clamor for details on the untitled next game in the series.

However, one of the key tenets of Mass Effect is the player’s ability to make a slew of choices that affect the outcome of the narrative. Naturally, that element would be lost in an adaptation, unless it were some Black Mirror: Bandersnatch-style “choose-your-own-adventure” experience. Even still, that would be practically impossible to sustain over the course of a series, especially on the level of Mass Effect, which features a litany of decisions both big and small to make.

Assuming the Amazon-EA deal goes through, it remains to be seen how a Mass Effect TV adaptation might be approached.

Image credit: EA

Source: Deadline

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Here are the free games hitting Amazon Prime Gaming in December 2021

Every month, Amazon Prime Gaming offers a selection of games at no additional cost to Prime subscribers.

In December, Prime members can snag the following nine free games:

  • Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit Remastered
  • Frostpunk
  • Journey to the Savage Planet
  • Football Manager 2021
  • Youtubers Life
  • Morkredd
  • Spellcaster University
  • Stubbs the Zombie in Rebel Without a Pulse
  • Tales of Monkey Island Complete Pack

As it’s still November, you still have time to grab games like Dragon Age Inquisition, Rise of the Tomb Raider and more until the end of the month.

An Amazon Prime Video subscription is priced at $7.99/month or $79.99/year.

Source: Amazon Prime Gaming

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Streaming in Canada on Amazon Prime Video, Crave and Netflix [Nov. 15-21]

Every week, MobileSyrup outlines some of the most notable movies and TV shows that recently hit Canadian streaming platforms.

Our ‘Streaming in Canada’ column typically focuses on new content from Amazon Prime Video Canada, Crave and Netflix Canada, but other services like Apple TV+ and Disney+ will be mentioned when relevant.

We’ll also highlight shows or movies that are made in Canada, involve notable Canadian cast or crew and/or are filmed in Canada.

Amazon Prime Video

The Great (Season 2) [Exclusive Content]

Catherine prepares to give birth to the future of Russia.

The Great is based on Tony McNamara’s play of the same name and stars Elle Fanning (Super 8) and Nicholas Hoult (Mad Max: Fury Road).

Hulu premiere date: November 19th, 2021
Amazon Prime Video Canada premiere date: November 20th, 2021
Genre: Historical comedy-drama
Runtime: Ten episodes (around one hour each)

Stream The Great here.

The Wheel of Time [Amazon Original]

A magician takes a group of five young people around the world, believing that one of them might hold the power to either save or destroy the world.

Based on Robert Jordan’s novel series of the same name, The Wheel of Time was developed by Rafe Judkins (Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.) and stars Rosamund Pike (Gone Girl), Daniel Henney (Criminal Minds), Madeleine Madden (Tidelands) and Zoë Robins (Power Rangers Ninja Steel).

Amazon Prime Video Canada premiere date: November 19th, 2021 (first three episodes, new episodes every Friday)
Genre: Fantasy
Runtime: Eight episodes (around one hour each)

Stream The Wheel of Time here.

An Amazon Prime Video subscription is included at no additional cost with an Amazon Prime membership, which costs $79 CAD/year.

The full list of movies and shows hitting Amazon Prime Video Canada this month can be found here.

Crave

Jagged

The second documentary in HBO’s Music Box series explores Ottawa-born singer-songwriter’s creation of her groundbreaking album, Jagged Little Pill.

The film features an in-depth interview with Morissette alongside never-before-seen archival material.

Crave premiere date: November 18th, 2021
Genre: Music documentary
Runtime: 1 hour, 37 minutes

Stream Jagged here.

The Sex Lives of College Girls

Four college roommates at New England’s prestigious Essex College carry out sexually active lifestyles in between classes.

The Sex Lives of College Girls was created by Mindy Kaling (The Office) and Justin Noble (Brooklyn Nine-Nine) and stars Pauline Chalamet (The King of Staten Island), Markham, Ontario’s Amrit Kaur (The D Cut), Reneé Rapp (the Mean Girls musical) and Alyah Chanelle Scott (Walk Off).

Crave premiere date: November 18th, 2021 (first two episodes, new episodes every week)
Genre: Comedy-drama
Runtime: 10 episodes (around 30 minutes to an hour each)

Stream The Sex Lives of College Girls here.

Star Trek: Discovery (Season 4)

Captain Burnham and the S.S. Discovery crew face a new threat that’s rocked both the Federation and non-Federation worlds.

Star Trek: Discovery was created by Bryan Fuller (Hannibal) and Alex Kurtzman (J.J. Abrams’ Star Trek movies) and stars Sonequa Martin-Green (The Walking Dead), Doug Jones (The Shape of Water), Anthony Rapp (Rent) and Mary Wiseman (Longmire).

Crave premiere date: November 18th, 2021 (new episodes weekly)
Genre: Sci-fi
Runtime: TBA

Stream Star Trek: Discovery here.

A standard Crave subscription is priced at $19.99/month, with Starz costing an additional $5.99/month. A mobile-only subscription is also available for $9.99/month.

The full list of movies and shows hitting Crave this month can be found here.

Netflix

Cowboy Bebop [Netflix Original]

A ragtag group of bounty hunters hunts criminals in its spaceship.

Based on Hajime Yatate’s anime of the same name, Cowboy Bebop was developed by André Nemec (Mission: Impossible — Ghost Protocol) and stars John Cho (Harold & Kumar series), Mustafa Shakir (Marvel’s Luke Cage) and Daniella Pineda (Jurassic World series).

Netflix Canada premiere date: November 19th, 2021
Genre: Sci-fi
Runtime: Ten episodes (38 to 60 minutes each)

Stream Cowboy Bebop here.

Tick, Tick… Boom! [Netflix Original]

Fast approaching 30, a promising theatre composer balances his personal relationships and career in an effort to create something great.

Based on Rent creator Jonathan Larson’s semi-autographical musical of the same name, Tick, Tick… Boom! was directed by Lin-Manuel Miranda (Hamilton) and stars Andrew Garfield (Hacksaw Ridge), Robin de Jesús (In The Heights), Alexandra Shipp (Straight Outta Compton), Winnipeg-born Joshua Henry (Hamilton) and Vanessa Hudgens (High School Musical).

Netflix Canada premiere date: November 19th, 2021
Genre: Musical drama
Runtime: 1 hour, 55 minutes

Stream Tick, Tick… Boom! here.

Tiger King 2 [Netflix Original]

The second season of Netflix’s smash hit docuseries offers more revelations in the wild saga of Joe Exotic, Carole Baskin and Jeff Lowe.

Netflix Canada premiere date: November 19th, 2021
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: Five episodes (40 to 45 minutes each)

Stream Tiger King 2 here.

A ‘Basic’ Netflix subscription costs $9.99/month, a ‘Standard’ subscription (HD-supported) costs $14.99/month and a ‘Premium’ membership is priced at $18.99/month (4K-supported).

The full list of movies and shows hitting Netflix Canada this month can be found here.

What are you planning on watching this week? Let us know in the comments.

For more suggestions, check out last week’s Streaming in Canada column.

Image credit: Netflix

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Streaming in Canada on Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV+, Crave, Disney+, Netflix and PVOD [Nov. 8-14]

Every week, MobileSyrup outlines some of the most notable movies and TV shows that recently hit Canadian streaming platforms.

Our ‘Streaming in Canada’ column typically focuses on new content from Amazon Prime Video Canada, Crave and Netflix Canada, but other services like Apple TV+ and Disney+ will be mentioned when relevant.

We’ll also highlight shows or movies that are made in Canada, involve notable Canadian cast or crew and/or are filmed in Canada.

Finally, with the COVID-19 pandemic causing many movies to hit digital platforms much sooner than planned, we’ll make note of any major films — as well as other notable streaming service news — that fall into this category when applicable.

Amazon Prime Video

Always Jane [Amazon Original]

This docuseries follows a transgender teenager with big aspirations in small-town New Jersey.

Amazon Prime Video Canada premiere date: November 12th, 2021
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: Four episodes (44 to 47 minutes each)

Stream Always Jane here.

An Amazon Prime Video subscription is included at no additional cost with an Amazon Prime membership, which costs $79 CAD/year.

The full list of movies and shows hitting Amazon Prime Video Canada this month can be found here.

Apple TV+

The Shrink Next Door [Apple Original]

A seemingly normal relationship between a charming psychiatrist and his longtime patient becomes marred by manipulation and dysfunction.

Based on Joe Nocera’s podcast of the same name, The Shrink Next Door and stars Will Ferrell (Anchorman), Paul Rudd (Living With Yourself), Kathryn Hahn (WandaVision) and Casey Wilson (Happy Endings).

Apple TV+ Canada premiere date: November 12th, 2021 (first three episodes, new episodes every Friday)
Genre: Dark comedy
Runtime: Eight episodes (ADD LATER)

Stream The Shrink Next Door here.

An Apple TV+ subscription costs $5.99/month in Canada.

Crave

The Freak Brothers

After smoking a magical strain of weed in 1969, a trio of anti-establishment stoners awakens 50 years later in present-day San Francisco.

Based on the cult-classic comic series of the same name, The Freak Brothers features the voices of Woody Harrelson (Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri), Pete Davidson (Saturday Night Live), John Goodman (The Big Lebowski) and Tiffany Haddish (Girls Trip).

Crave premiere date: November 14th, 2021 (first episode, new episodes every week)
Genre: Animated comedy
Runtime: Eight episodes (around 30 mins)

Stream The Freak Brothers here.

Kevin Garnett: Anything is Possible

This documentary highlights the career and legacy of NBA star Kevin Harnett, featuring voices like Allen Iverson and Snoop Dogg.

Crave premiere date: November 12th, 2021
Genre: Sports documentary
Runtime: 2 hours

Stream Kevin Garnett: Anything is Possible here.

A standard Crave subscription is priced at $9.99/month, with Starz costing another $5.99/month and HBO an additional $9.99/month.

The full list of movies and shows hitting Crave this month can be found here.

Disney+

Disney+ Day

This is a big week for the Disney-owned service.

To celebrate its two-year anniversary, Disney kicked off its inaugural annual Disney+ Day celebration on November 12th. As part of that, a slew of announcements was made — you can read more on those here.

For now, though, here’s a list of everything that hit Disney+ on November 12th:

  • Ciao Alberto (short) [Disney+ Original]
  • Dopesick (series premiere) [Star Original]
  • Enchanted
  • Entrelazados (series premiere, all episodes) [Disney+ Original]
  • Feast (Short) [Disney+ Original]
  • Frozen Fever (Short) [Disney+ Original]
  • Get A Horse! (Short) [Disney+ Original]
  • Jungle Cruise
  • Home Sweet Home Alone (series premiere) [Disney+ Original]
  • The Little Matchgirl (short)
  • Marvel Studios’ 2021 Disney+ Day Special — explores the “past, present and future” of the Marvel Cinematic Universe
  • Olaf Presents (all episodes) [Disney+ Original]
  • Paperman (Short) [Disney+ Original]
  • Pixar Animation Studios presentation
  • Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings
  • The Simpsons in Plusaversary (short) [Disney+ Original]
  • Tangled Ever After (short) [Disney+ Original]
  • Tick Tock Tale (short) [Disney+ Original]
  • Under the Helmet: The Legacy of Boba Fett [Disney+ Original]
  • The World According to Jeff Goldblum (Season 2 premiere, first five episodes) [Disney+ Original]

The full list of movies and shows hitting Disney+ this month can be found here.

A Disney+ subscription costs $11.99/month or $119.99/year. It’s worth noting, however, that new and returning Disney+ users can get one month of the service for $1.99 until November 14th.

Netflix

Animal [Netflix Original]

Get a close-up look at “the world’s most magnificent creatures.”

Notably, the series is narrated by a slew of celebrities, including Bryan Cranston (Breaking Bad), Rashida Jones (Parks & Recreation), Anthony Mackie (The Falcon and the Winter Soldier), Rebel Wilson (Pitch Perfect series) and Pedro Pascal (The Mandalorian).

Netflix Canada premiere date: November 10th, 2021
Genre: Nature documentary
Runtime: Four episodes (44 t0 50 mins each)

Stream Animal here.

Passing [Netflix Original]

In 1920s New York City, a Black woman gets reconnected with a former childhood friend who’s passing as white.

Based on Nella Larsen’s 1929 novel of the same name, Passing was written and directed by Rebecca Hall (Christine) and stars Tessa Thompson (Westworld), Ruth Negga (Preacher) and André Holland (Moonlight).

Netflix Canada premiere date: November 10th, 2021
Genre: Black-and-white drama
Runtime: 1 hour, 38 minutes

Stream Passing here.

Red Notice [Netflix Original]

An FBI agent reluctantly teams up with a notorious art thief to catch a rival criminal.

Red Notice was directed by Rawson Marshall Thurber (Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story) and stars Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson (The Fast & Furious franchise), Vancouver’s own Ryan Reynolds (Deadpool ) and Gal Gadot (Wonder Woman).

It’s worth noting that with a reported budget of $200 million USD (about $250 million CAD), Red Notice is Netflix’s most expensive film to date.

Netflix Canada premiere date: November 12th, 2021
Genre: Action-comedy
Runtime: 1 hour, 57 minutes

Stream Red Notice here.

A ‘Basic’ Netflix subscription costs $9.99/month, a ‘Standard’ subscription (HD-supported) costs $14.99/month and a ‘Premium’ membership is priced at $18.99/month (4K-supported).

The full list of movies and shows hitting Netflix Canada this month can be found here.

Premium video on demand (PVOD)

No Time To Die

One month after opening in theatres, Daniel Craig’s James Bond swan song is now available on PVOD platforms.

The film follows Bond as he’s pulled out of retirement by the CIA to investigate a kidnapped scientist who holds the key to a deadly bioweapon. No Time To Die was directed by Cary Joji Fukunaga (True Detective) and features the return of Léa Seydoux (Madeleine Swann), Ben Whishaw (Q), Naomie Harris (Eve Moneypenny), Christoph Waltz (Ernst Stavro Blofeld), Jeffrey Wright (Felix Leiter) and Ralph Fiennes (M), while Lashana Lynch (Captain Marvel) and Rami Malek (Mr. Robot) join the cast.

Original theatrical release date: October 8th, 2021
PVOD premiere date: November 9th, 2021
Genre: Spy
Runtime: 2 hours, 43 minutes

No Time To Die is available as a 48-hour, $24.99 rental on PVOD platforms like iTunes, Google Play, the Cineplex Store and the Amazon Prime Video Store.

What are you planning on watching this week? Let us know in the comments.

For more suggestions, check out last week’s Streaming in Canada column.

Image credit: Netflix

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Streaming in Canada on Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV+, Crave and Netflix [November 1-7]

Every week, MobileSyrup outlines some of the most notable movies and TV shows that recently hit Canadian streaming platforms.

Our ‘Streaming in Canada’ column typically focuses on new content from Amazon Prime Video Canada, Crave and Netflix Canada, but other services like Apple TV+ and Disney+ will be mentioned when relevant.

We’ll also highlight shows or movies that are made in Canada, involve notable Canadian cast or crew and/or are filmed in Canada.

Finally, with the COVID-19 pandemic causing many movies to hit digital platforms much sooner than planned, we’ll make note of any major films — as well as other notable streaming service news — that fall into this category when applicable.

Amazon Prime Video

A Man Named Scott [Amazon Original]

Director Robert Alexander (The Shop) chronicles the highs and lows of rapper Kid Cudi’s 10-plus-year journey of making music.

Amazon Prime Video Canada premiere date: November 5th, 2021
Genre: Music documentary
Runtime: 1 hour, 34 minutes

Stream A Man Named Scott here.

An Amazon Prime Video subscription is included at no additional cost with an Amazon Prime membership, which costs $79 CAD/year.

The full list of movies and shows hitting Amazon Prime Video Canada in November can be found here.

Apple TV+

Dickinson (Season 3) [Apple Original]

In the final season of Apple’s comedy about famed poet Emily Dickinson, Emily decides to fully commit to both her relationship with Sue and her path to poetry instead of fame.

Dickinson was created by Alena Smith (The Affair) and stars Hailee Steinfeld (True Grit), Ella Hunt (Anna and the Apocalypse), Toby Huss (King of the Hill) and Adrian Blake Enscoe (Killian & The Comeback Kids).

Apple TV+ Canada premiere date: November 5th, 2021 (first three episodes, new episodes every Friday)
Genre: Comedy
Runtime: 10 episodes (around 30 minutes each)

Stream Dickinson here.

Finch [Apple Original]

An ailing inventor navigates a post-apocalyptic world to find a new home for his beloved dog and robot.

Finch was directed by Miguel Sapochnik and stars Tom Hanks (Saving Private Ryan) and Caleb Landry Jones (Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri) as the voice of Jeff the robot.

Apple TV+ Canada premiere date: November 5th, 2021
Genre: Sci-fi, drama
Runtime: 1 hour, 55 minutes

Stream Finch here.

An Apple TV+ subscription costs $5.99/month in Canada.

Crave

Dexter: New Blood

Ten years after the events of the original Dexter series, Michael C. Hall returns as the eponymous serial killer as he abandons the quiet life he was leading for sinister purposes.

Original Dexter showrunner Cylde Phillips returns for New Blood, as does Jennifer Carpenter (Debra Morgan) and John Lithgow (Trinity Killer), while Julia Jones (The Mandalorian), Alano Miller (Sylvie’s Love) and Johnny Sequoyah (Believe) join the cast.

Crave premiere date: November 7th, 2021 (first episode, new episodes every Sunday)
Genre: Crime drama
Runtime: 10 episodes (around one hour each)

Stream Dexter: New Blood here.

In the Heights

Based on Lin-Manuel Miranda and Quiara Alegría Hudes’ musical of the same name, In the Heights follows a New York City bodega owner who saves all of his money in the pursuit of a better life.

The film was directed by Jon M. Chu (Crazy Rich Asians) and features an ensemble cast that includes Anthony Ramos (Hamilton), Corey Hawkins (Straight Outta Compton), Melissa Barrera (Vida), Daphne Rubin-Vega (Broadway’s Rent) and Stephanie Beatriz (Brooklyn Nine-Nine).

Original release: June 10th, 2021 (theatres and digital)
Crave premiere date: November 5th, 2021
Genre: Musical drama
Runtime: 2 hours, 23 minutes

Stream In the Heights here.

A standard Crave subscription is priced at $9.99/month, with Starz costing another $5.99/month and HBO an additional $9.99/month.

The full list of movies and shows hitting Crave this month can be found here.

Netflix

Arcane [Netflix Original]

Learn about the origins of several characters from Riot’s popular League of Legends video game, including Piltover and Zaun.

Arcane features an ensemble voice cast that includes Hailee Steinfeld (Dickinson), Ella Purnell (Army of the Dead), Kevin Alejandro (Lucifer) and Katie Leung (Harry Potter series).

Netflix Canada premiere date: November 6th, 2021 (new episodes weekly)
Genre: Animation
Runtime: Nine episodes (about 40 minutes each)

Stream Arcane here.

Big Mouth (Season 5) [Netflix Original]

The latest season of Big Mouth is all about romantic confessions, angry tirades and vicious rumors.

The series was created by Nick Kroll (Kroll Show), Andrew Goldberg (Family Guy), Mark Levin, (Earth 2) and Jennifer Flackett (Wimbledon) and features the voices of Kroll, John Mulaney (Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse), Jessi Klein (Inside Amy Schumer), Jason Mantzoukas (How Did This Get Made?) and Ayo Edebiri (Dickinson).

Netflix Canada premiere date: November 5th, 2021
Genre: Animated sitcom
Runtime: Ten episodes (27 to 34 minutes each)

Stream Big Mouth here.

The Harder They Fall [Netflix Original]

Outlaw Nat Love and his gang seek revenge against the ruthless crime boss Rufus Buck.

Based on real people from the 19th-century American West, The Harder They Fall was co-written and directed by Jeymes Samuel (“The Bullitts”) and features an ensemble cast that includes Jonathan Majors (Lovecraft Country), Idris Elba (Luther), Zazie Beetz (Atlanta), Regina King (Watchmen) and Delroy Lindo (Da 5 Bloods).

Netflix Canada premiere date: November 3rd, 2021
Genre: Western
Runtime: 2 hours, 19 minutes

Stream The Harder They Fall here.

Love Hard [Netflix Original]

After meeting on a dating app, a young woman travels to her crush’s hometown for Christmas, only to discover she’s been catfished.

Love Hard was directed by Hernán Jiménez (Elsewhere) and stars Toronto’s own Nina Dobrev (The Vampire Diaries), Jimmy O. Yang (Silicon Valley) and Darren Barnet (Never Have I Ever).

It’s also worth noting that the film was shot in Vancouver.

Netflix Canada premiere date: November 5th, 2021
Genre: Romantic comedy
Runtime: 1 hour, 46 minutes

Stream Love Hard here.

Narcos: Mexico (Season 3) [Netflix Original]

In the final season of Narcos: Mexico, a new generation of cartel leaders vie for power.

The series was created by Chris Brancato, Carlo Bernard and Doug Miro (Narcos) and stars Jose Maria Yazpik (Narcos), Scoot McNairy (Argo), Matt Letscher (The Flash), Alejandro Edda (Fear The Walking Dead) and rapper Bad Bunny (El Último Tour Del Mundo).

Netflix Canada premiere date: November 5th, 2021
Genre: Crime drama
Runtime: 10 episodes (49 to 69 minutes each)

Stream Narcos: Mexico here.

A ‘Basic’ Netflix subscription costs $9.99/month, a ‘Standard’ subscription (HD-supported) costs $14.99/month and a ‘Premium’ membership is priced at $18.99/month (4K-supported).

The full list of movies and shows hitting Netflix Canada this month can be found here.

What are you planning on streaming this weekend? Let us know in the comments.

For more viewing suggestions, check out last week’s Streaming in Canada column.

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Streaming in Canada on Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV+, Crave, Disney+ and Netflix [Oct. 25-31]

Every week, MobileSyrup outlines some of the most notable movies and TV shows that recently hit Canadian streaming platforms.

Our ‘Streaming in Canada’ column typically focuses on new content from Amazon Prime Video Canada, Crave and Netflix Canada, but other services like Apple TV+ and Disney+ will be mentioned when relevant.

We’ll also highlight shows or movies that are made in Canada, involve notable Canadian cast or crew and/or are filmed in Canada.

Finally, with the COVID-19 pandemic causing many movies to hit digital platforms much sooner than planned, we’ll make note of any major films — as well as other notable streaming service news — that fall into this category when applicable.

Amazon Prime Video

Fairfax [Amazon Original]

Four teenagers try to be cooler than they are in Los Angeles on a never-ending quest for clout.

Fairfax was created by Matt Hausfater and Teddy Riley (El Tigre) and Aaron Buchsbaum (Undateable) and features the voices of Skyler Gisondo (Santa Clarita Diet), Kiersey Clemmons (Dope), Peter S. Kim (Curb Your Enthusiasm) and Jaboukie Young-White (The Daily Show with Trevor Noah).

Amazon Prime Video Canada premiere date: October 29th, 2021
Genre: Animated comedy
Runtime: Eight episodes (23 to 29 minutes each)

Stream Fairfax here.

An Amazon Prime Video subscription is included at no additional cost with an Amazon Prime membership, which costs $79 CAD/year.

The full list of movies and shows hitting Amazon Prime Video Canada in October can be found here.

Apple TV+

Swagger [Apple Original]

Inspired by the life of NBA star Kevin Durant, this drama series explores the world of youth basketball from the perspective of the players, families and coaches within it.

Swagger was created by Reggie Rock Bythewood (Gun Hill) and stars O’Shea Jackson, Jr. (Straight Outta Compton), Quvenzhané Wallis (Beasts of the Southern Wild), Isaiah Hill (acting debut) and Shinelle Azoroh (Don’t Let Go).

Apple TV+ Canada premiere date: October 29th, 2021 (first three episodes, new episodes every Friday)
Genre: Sports drama
Runtime: Ten episodes (about one hour each)

Stream Swagger here.

An Apple TV+ subscription costs $5.99/month in Canada.

Crave

The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It

Based on true events, paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren look into a young boy who was the first U.S. murder suspect to claim demonic possession as a defense.

Directed by Michael Chaves (The Curse of La Llorona), The Devil Made Me Do It sees Patrick Wilson and Vera Farmiga returning as the Warrens, while Ruairi O’Connor (The Spanish Princess), Sarah Catherine Hook (NOS4A2) and Julian Hillard (WandaVision) join the cast.

Original release date: June 4th, 2021 (theatres and on-demand)
Crave premiere date: October 29th, 2021
Genre: Supernatural horror
Runtime: 1 hour, 52 minutes

Stream The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It here.

Love Life (Season 2)

Freshly divorced Marcus Watkins must rediscover his identity as a Black man in New York City.

Love Life was created by Sam Boyd (In a Relationship) and stars William Jackson Harper (The Good Place), Jessica Williams (2 Dope Queens), Chris “Comedian CP” Powell (Detroiters) and Janet Hubert (The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air).

Crave premiere date: October 28th, 2021 (first three episodes, new episodes every Thursday)
Genre: Romantic comedy, anthology
Runtime: 10 episodes (around 25 minutes each)

Stream Love Life here.

Star Trek: Prodigy

A group of aliens must work together to pilot an abandoned starfleet ship and make their way towards the Alpha Quadrant.

Star Trek: Prodigy was created by the The Hageman Brothers (Trollhunters) and features the voices of Brett Gray (On My Block), Ella Purnell (Army of the Dead), Jason Mantzoukas (Parks & Recreation) and Angus Imrie (The Archers).

Crave premiere date: October 28th, 2021 (first episode, new episodes every Thursday)
Genre: Animated, sci-fi
Runtime: 10 episodes (around 45 minutes each)

Stream Star Trek: Prodigy here.

A standard Crave subscription is priced at $9.99/month, with Starz costing another $5.99/month and HBO an additional $9.99/month.

The full list of movies and shows hitting Crave this month can be found here.

Disney+

Marvel Studios: Assembled — “The Making of What If…? [Disney+ Original]

Get a behind-the-scenes look at the making of What If…?, Marvel Studio’s first animated project.

Some of the featured talent includes Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige, star Jeffrey Wright (The Watcher) and head writer A.C. Bradley.

It’s worth noting that Quebec City-based Squeeze worked on several episodes of the series.

Disney+ premiere date: October 27th, 2021
Genre: Animated, superhero
Runtime: 41 minutes

Stream The Making of What If…? here.

A Disney+ subscription costs $11.99/month or $119.99/year in Canada.

The full list of movies and shows hitting Disney+ Canada this month can be found here.

Netflix

Army of Thieves [Netflix Original]

Six years before the events of Zack Snyder’s Army of the Dead, safecracker Ludwig Dieter is hired by a mysterious woman to join a group of thieves for a daring heist.

Army of Thieves was directed by Matthias Schweighöfer, who also plays Dieter (reprising his role from Army of the Dead), while the supporting cast includes Nathalie Emmanuel (Game of Thrones), Guz Khan (Man Like Mobeen) and Stuart Martin (Babylon).

Netflix Canada premiere date: October 29th, 2021
Genre: Heist
Runtime: 2 hours, 9 minutes

Stream Army of Thieves here.

Hypnotic [Netflix Original]

A woman who turns to a mysterious hypnotherapist for help becomes caught in a deadly mind game.

Hypnotic was directed by Matt Angel and Suzanne Coote (The Open House) and stars Kate Siegel (Midnight Mass), Jason O’Mara (Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.) and Dulé Hill (The West Wing).

Netflix Canada premiere date: October 29th, 2021
Genre: Heist
Runtime: 1 hour, 29 minutes

Stream Hypnotic here.

Sex: Unzipped [Netflix Original]

Rapper Saweetie promotes sexual health and positivity with a slew of guests, including educators and puppets.

Netflix Canada premiere date: October 26th, 2021
Genre: Comedy
Runtime: 59 minutes

Stream Sex: Unzipped here.

A ‘Basic’ Netflix subscription costs $9.99/month, a ‘Standard’ subscription (HD-supported) costs $14.99/month and a ‘Premium’ membership is priced at $18.99/month (4K-supported).

The full list of movies and shows hitting Netflix Canada this month can be found here.

What are you planning on streaming this week? Let us know in the comments.

For more viewing suggestions, check out last week’s Streaming in Canada column.

Image credit: Netflix

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Here’s everything coming to Amazon Prime Video in Canada in November 2021

Every month, Amazon brings a number of new series and movies to its streaming service, Prime Video, and November is no different.

Below is everything set to hit Amazon Prime Video this month:

November 1st

  • Spider-Man
  • Spider-Man 2
  • Spider-Man 3
  • 21
  • Christmas Joy
  • Hope At Christmas
  • Angel of Christmas
  • Christmas at Graceland
  • Christmas Everlasting
  • Mingle All The Way
  • A Veteran’s Christmas
  • A Heavenly Christmas
  • Jingle Around The Clock
  • A Midnight Kiss
  • The Christmas Train
  • Do, Re, & Mi Sing-Alongs

November 4th

  • The Alpinist (Exclusive Content)

November 5th

  • Tommy Little: I’ll See Myself Out (Exclusive Content)
  • The Electrical Life of Louis Wain (Exclusive Content)
  • A Man Named Scott (Amazon Original)
  • Pete the Cat: season 2, part 5 (Amazon Original)
  • Tampa Baes (Amazon Orignal)

November 7th

  • Yellowstone: season 4 (Exclusive Content)

November 8th

November 11th

  • Pharma Bro (Exclusive Content)

November 12th

  • Pau Gasol: Lo Improtante Es El Viaje (Exclusive Content)
    Mayor Pete (Amazon Original)
  • Always Jane (Amazon Original)
  • The Comeback Trail
  • Elf (requires a $5.99/month Starz membership)

November 15th

  • Jack & Jill

November 18th

  • Normal People

November 19th

  • Everybody Loves Naiti (Amazon Original)
  • The Wheel of Time (Amazon Original)

November 20th

  • The Great: season 2 (Exclusive Content)

November 21st

November 22nd

  • Deck the Halls

November 24th

  • Dog Years (Amazon Original)
  • Burning (Amazon Orginal)
  • Hanna: season 3 (Amazon Original)
  • Do, Re, & Mi Holiday: Special: Merry Nestivus (Amazon Original)

November 25th

November 26th

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Mobile Syrup

Here’s everything coming to Amazon Prime Video in Canada in November 2021

Every month, Amazon brings a number of new series and movies to its streaming service, Prime Video, and November is no different.

Below is everything set to hit Amazon Prime Video this month:

November 1st

  • Spider-Man
  • Spider-Man 2
  • Spider-Man 3
  • 21
  • Christmas Joy
  • Hope At Christmas
  • Angel of Christmas
  • Christmas at Graceland
  • Christmas Everlasting
  • Mingle All The Way
  • A Veteran’s Christmas
  • A Heavenly Christmas
  • Jingle Around The Clock
  • A Midnight Kiss
  • The Christmas Train
  • Do, Re, & Mi Sing-Alongs

November 4th

  • The Alpinist (Exclusive Content)

November 5th

  • Tommy Little: I’ll See Myself Out (Exclusive Content)
  • The Electrical Life of Louis Wain (Exclusive Content)
  • A Man Named Scott (Amazon Original)
  • Pete the Cat: season 2, part 5 (Amazon Original)
  • Tampa Baes (Amazon Orignal)

November 7th

  • Yellowstone: season 4 (Exclusive Content)

November 8th

November 11th

  • Pharma Bro (Exclusive Content)

November 12th

  • Pau Gasol: Lo Improtante Es El Viaje (Exclusive Content)
    Mayor Pete (Amazon Original)
  • Always Jane (Amazon Original)
  • The Comeback Trail
  • Elf (requires a $5.99/month Starz membership)

November 15th

  • Jack & Jill

November 18th

  • Normal People

November 19th

  • Everybody Loves Naiti (Amazon Original)
  • The Wheel of Time (Amazon Original)

November 20th

  • The Great: season 2 (Exclusive Content)

November 21st

November 22nd

  • Deck the Halls

November 24th

  • Dog Years (Amazon Original)
  • Burning (Amazon Orginal)
  • Hanna: season 3 (Amazon Original)
  • Do, Re, & Mi Holiday: Special: Merry Nestivus (Amazon Original)

November 25th

November 26th

Image Credit: IMBD