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Streaming in Canada on Prime Video, Apple TV+, Crave, Disney+, Netflix and PVOD [March 14-20]

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, Crave and Netflix, but other services like Apple TV+ and Disney+ will be mentioned when relevant. Premium video on demand (PVOD) platforms are also fair game as movies continue to come to digital early amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

Finally, we’ll highlight shows or movies that are made by Canadian companies, involve notable Canadian cast or crew and/or are filmed in Canada.

Amazon Prime Video

Deep Water [Amazon Exclusive]

A husband and wife who have fallen out of love begin to play mind games with one another — with fatal consequences.

Based on Patricia Highsmith’s 1957 novel of the same name, Deep Water was directed by Adrian Lyne (Fatal Attraction) and stars Ben Affleck (Argo) and Ana de Armas (Knives Out).

Amazon Prime Video premiere date: March 18th, 2022
Genre: Erotic psychological thriller
Runtime: 1 hour, 55 minutes

Stream Deep Water here.

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

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

Apple TV+

WeCrashed [Apple Original]

WeCrashed explores the rise and fall of WeWork, the true story of one of the world’s most valuable startups.

Based on David Brown’s book, WeCrashed: The Rise and Fall of WeWork, WeCrashed was created by Lee Eisenberg (The Office) and Drew Crevello (Deadpool) and stars Jared Leto (Dallas Buyers Club) and Anne Hathaway (Les Misérables).

Apple TV+ Canada premiere date: March 18th, 2022 (first three episodes, new episodes every Friday)
Genre: Drama
Runtime: Eight episodes (around one hour each)

Stream WeCrashed here.

Apple TV+ costs $5.99/month in Canada.

Crave

Beans

A child lives through the events of the 1990 Oka Crisis at Kanesatake, in which Mohawk protestors held a 78-day standoff with law enforcement over disputed land.

Beans was co-written and directed by Kahnawake, Quebec’s Tracey Deers (Mohawk Girls) and stars Akwesasne, Ontario’s Kiawentiio (Anne with an E). It’s also worth noting that Kiawentiio will co-star in Netflix’s live-action adaptation of Avatar: The Last Airbender as Katara.

Original premiere date: September 13th, 2020 (TIFF)
Crave premiere date: March 18th, 2022
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 1 hour, 32 minutes

Stream Beans here.

Dune (2021)

Paul Atreides and his noble house are thrust into a war on the deadly desert planet of Arrakis.

Adapted from Frank Herbert’s iconic 1965 novel of the same name, Dune was directed by Bécancour, Quebec’s own Denis Villeneuve (Blade Runner 2049) and stars an ensemble cast that includes Timothée Chalamet (Call Me By Your Name), Rebecca Ferguson (The Greatest Showman), Oscar Isaac (Inside Llewyn Davis), Rebecca Ferguson (The Greatest Showman), Josh Brolin (True Grit) and Zendaya (Euphoria).

It’s important to note that this is the first in a two-part adaptation from Villeneuve; the sequel is set to release in theatres in October 2023.

Original theatrical release date: October 22nd, 2021
Crave premiere date: March 18th, 2022
Genre: Sci-fi
Runtime: 2 hours, 36 minutes

Stream Dune here.

Minx

In 1970s Los Angeles, a young feminist teams up with a low-rent publisher to create the first erotic magazine for women.

Minx was created by Ellen Rapoport (Desperados) and stars Ophelia Lovibond (Elementary) and Jake Johnson (New Girl).

Crave/HBO Max premiere date: March 17th, 2022 (first two episodes, two new episodes every Thursday)
Genre: Comedy
Runtime: 10 episodes (around 30 minutes each)

Stream Minx here.

Phoenix Rising

Evan Rachel Wood (Westworld) recounts her experiences with domestic violence, including her journey towards naming her abuser.

Crave premiere date: March 15th, 2022
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: Two parts (1 hour, 13 minutes and 1 hour, 22 minutes each)

Stream Phoenix Rising 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+

Cheaper by the Dozen [Disney+ Original]

A blended family of 12 balances regular home life with a breakfast business.

A remake of the 1950 and 2003 films of the same name, Cheaper by the Dozen (2022) was directed by Gail Lerner (Will & Grace) and stars Gabrielle Union (Being Mary Jane) and Zach Braff (Scrubs).

Disney+ Canada premiere date: March 18th, 2022
Genre: Family comedy
Runtime: 1 hour, 47 minutes

Stream Cheaper by the Dozen (2022) here.

Netflix’s former Marvel shows, including Daredevil

As you’ve probably heard, all of Netflix’s original Marvel series have been removed from the service as the rights return to Marvel. What that means is that they’re now, as of March 16th, all streaming on Disney+. For reference, this includes:

  • 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)

So far, Daredevil has had ties to Spider-Man: No Way Home and Hawkeye, on top of rumours of a Disney+ reboot, so that might be one you’d especially want to watch. (It’s also, by far, the best of the bunch.)

You can find them all under the Marvel section of Disney+, where they’re currently being featured.

Nightmare Alley

An ambitious carnival worker with a shady past takes massive risks to advance his career.

Based on William Lindsay Gresham’s 1946 novel of the same name, Nightmare Alley was co-written and directed by Guillermo del Toro (The Shape of Water) and stars Bradley Cooper (A Star is Born), Cate Blanchett (Carol), Rooney Mara (Carol), Toni Collette (Hereditary) and Willem Dafoe (Eternity’s Gate).

It’s worth noting that the film was primarily shot in and around Toronto.

Original theatrical release date: December 17th, 2021
Disney+ Canada premiere date: March 16th, 2022
Genre: Neo-noir, psychological thriller
Runtime: 2 hours, 30 minutes

Stream Nightmare Alley 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

Human Resources [Netflix Original]

In the world of Big Mouth, monsters are assigned to a group of human adults to serve as representations of their feelings.

Hailing from the same creators as Big Mouth, Human Resources features the voices of Aidy Bryant (Shrill), Randall Park (Fresh off the Boat), Keke Palmer (Hustlers) and David Thewlis (Harry Potter franchise).

Netflix Canada premiere date: March 18th, 2022
Genre: Animated comedy
Runtime: 10 episodes (26 to 28 minutes each)

Stream Human Resources here.

Rescued by Ruby [Netflix Original]

A state trooper dreaming to join an elite K-9 unit winds up partnering with a clever but naughty shelter dog named Ruby.

Based on a true story, Rescued by Ruby was directed by Katt Shea (Poison Ivy) and stars Grant Gustin (The Flash), Scott Wolf (Party of Five) and Vancouver’s Kaylah Zander (Chilling Adventures of Sabrina). It’s also worth noting that the film was shot in Vancouver.

Netflix Canada premiere date: March 18th, 2022
Genre: Family drama
Runtime: 1 hour, 33 minutes

Stream Rescued by Ruby here.

Windfall [Netflix Original]

A break-in attempt at a tech billionaire’s vacation home is interrupted when the mogul and his wife return unexpectedly.

Windfall was directed by Charlie McDowell (The Discovery) and stars Jason Segel (How I Met Your Mother), Lily Collins (Emily in Paris) and Jesse Plemons (The Power of the Dog).

Netflix Canada premiere date: March 18th, 2022
Genre: Thriller
Runtime: 1 hour, 32 minutes

Stream Windfall here.

Following a recent price increase, a ‘Basic’ Netflix subscription costs $9.99/month, a ‘Standard’ subscription (HD-supported) costs $16.49/month and a ‘Premium’ membership is priced at $20.99/month (4K-supported).

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

This week in Netflix news: The streamer is cracking down on password sharing by introducing a paywall in select countries as part of a new test.

Premium video on demand (PVOD)

Spider-Man: No Way Home

One of the biggest movies of all time is finally available for viewing at home.

Following the events of Spider-Man: Far From Home, Peter Parker/Spider-Man seeks Dr. Strange’s help to magically make everyone forget his identity, only for the spell to become botched and villains from alternate realities to enter.

Spider-Man: No Way Home was directed by Jon Watts (Spider-Man: Homecoming and Far From Home) and features an ensemble cast that includes MCU Spider-Man stars Tom Holland (Peter Parker/Spider-Man), Zendaya (MJ) and Jacob Batalon (Ned Leeds), as well as Benedict Cumberbatch (Dr. Strange), Willem Dafoe (Spider-Man) and Alfred Molina (Spider-Man 2).

Original theatrical release date: December 17th, 2022
PVOD premiere date: March 15th, 2022
Genre: Superhero
Runtime: 2 hours, 28 minutes

Spider-Man: No Way Home can be purchased for $24.99 on PVOD platforms like iTunes, Google Play, Amazon Prime Video and the Cineplex Store.

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

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

It’s worth noting that the 2022 Oscars are one week away. To find out where you can stream all of the Best Picture nominees in Canada, click here.

Image credit: Marvel

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Streaming in Canada on Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV+, Crave, Disney+ and Netflix [March 7-13]

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, Crave and Netflix, but other services like Apple TV+ and Disney+ will be mentioned when relevant. Premium video on demand (PVOD) platforms are also fair game as movies continue to come to digital early amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

Finally, we’ll highlight shows or movies that are made by Canadian companies, involve notable Canadian cast or crew and/or are filmed in Canada. This week is a particularly big one, as four of the major streaming services all have high-profile new originals that were made by Canadians.

Amazon Prime Video

The Mating Game

Sir David Attenborough (Planet Earth) narrates this docuseries about animals’ quests to find the perfect mate, from the producers of A Perfect Planet.

BBC Earth premiere date: March 13th, 2022 (on BBC Earth)
Genre: Nature documentary
Runtime: Five episodes (around 50 minutes each)

Stream The Mating Game on BBC Earth, which is available as a $3.99/month channel on Prime Video.

Upload (Season 2) [Amazon Original]

Nathan finds himself at a crossroads when his ex-girlfriend Ingrid arrives in Lakeview while he still pines for Nora.

Upload was created by Greg Daniels (The Office) and stars Toronto’s own Robbie Amell (The Tomorrow People), Andy Allo (Chicago Fire), Allegra Edwards (Briarpatch) and Zainab Johnson (Last Comic Standing). It’s worth noting that the series is filmed in Vancouver.

Amazon Prime Video Canada premiere date: March 11th, 2022
Genre: Comedy
Runtime: Seven episodes (27 to 39 minutes each)

Stream Upload here.

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

Apple TV+

The Last Days of Ptolemy Grey [Apple Original]

A 93-year-old man with dementia temporarily remembers his past, prompting him to investigate the death of his nephew.

Based on the novel of the same name by Walter Mosely, The Last Days of Ptolemy Grey stars Samuel L. Jackson (Pulp Fiction), Dominique Fishback (Judas and the Black Messiah), Walton Goggins (The Righteous Gemstones) and Marsha Stephanie Blake (When They See Us).

Apple TV+ Canada premiere date: March 11th, 2022 (first two episodes, new episodes every Friday)
Genre: Drama
Runtime: Six episodes (around one hour each)

Stream The Last Days of Ptolemy Grey here.

The Snoopy Show (Season 2) [Apple Original]

Snoopy gets distracted cleaning his dog house, Charlie finds an extraordinary potato chip, Lucy throws Rerun a birthday party and more.

It’s worth noting that The Snoopy Show is animated by Vancouver’s WildBrain.

Apple TV+ Canada premiere date: March 11th, 2022
Genre: Animated
Runtime: Six episodes (22 minutes each)

Stream The Snoopy Show here.

An Apple TV+ subscription costs $5.99/month.

Crave

About Last Night

Couples go head-to-head in relationship trivia and games to see who knows their partner best.

The series is hosted by NBA All-Star Stephen Curry and his wife, Markham, Ontario’s Ayesha Curry, and features a variety of other competing celebrity couples, including Ontario-raised Malin Akerman (Billions) and husband Jack Donnelly (Atlantis) and Vancouver-born Jonathan Scott (The Property Brothers) and partner Zooey Deschanel (New Girl).

Crave premiere date: March 11th, 2022
Genre: Reality
Runtime: Eight episodes (22 to 28 minutes each)

Stream About Last Night here.

Letterkenny: International Women’s Day [Crave Original]

In this special new episode of Letterkenny, the ladies celebrate International Women’s Day by competing in an anti-beauty pageant.

Letterkenny was created by Listowell, Ontario’s Jared Keeso (19-2) and stars Keeso, Calgary’s Nathan Dales (Supernatural), Vancouver’s Michelle Mylett (The Drownsmen) and Toronto’s Trevor K. Wilson (Goosebumps).

Crave premiere date: March 8th, 2022
Genre: Comedy
Runtime: 26 minutes

Stream Letterkenny: International Women’s Day 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+

Turning Red [Disney+ Original]

Thirteen-year-old Chinese-Canadian Mei (Clique Wars‘ Rosalie Chiang) finds herself transforming into a red panda whenever she gets too excited or stressed while dealing with her overbearing mother and planning to attend a concert with friends.

Turning Red is notable for quite a few reasons. To start, it’s Pixar’s first Asian-led feature film and the studio’s first to be directed by a woman on her own, Toronto’s own Domee Shi. (2012’s Brave was co-directed by Mark Andrews and Brenda Chapman). For Turning Red, Shi — who won an Oscar for her animated short Bao — draws inspiration from her own life and sets the film in Toronto in 2002.

What’s more, Ottawa’s own Sandra Oh (Killing Eve) voices Mei’s mother and Mississauga’s Maitreyi Ramakrishnan (Never Have I Ever) voices Mei’s friend Priya.

Disney+ Canada premiere date: March 11th, 2022
Genre: Animated comedy
Runtime: 1 hour, 47 minutes

Stream Turning Red here. It’s worth noting that a 48-minute documentary about Turning Red, Embrace the Panda, is also now streaming on Disney+. In it, Shi and other Pixar talent discuss the making of the film, including how Shi drew from her Canadian upbringing.

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

The Adam Project [Netflix Original]

A time-travelling fighter pilot teams up with his 12-year-old self to save the future.

The Adam Project was directed by Montreal’s own Shawn Levy (Night at the Museum Guy) and stars Vancouver’s own Ryan Reynolds (Deadpool), newcomer Walker Scobell, Jennifer Garner (Alias), Zoe Saldaña (Guardians of the Galaxy) and Mark Ruffalo (The Kids Are Alright). The movie was shot in Vancouver.

This is Levy and Reynolds’ second film together, following last year’s hit Free Guy for Fox.

Netflix Canada premiere date: March 11th, 2022
Genre: Sci-fi, family
Runtime: 1 hour, 46 minutes

Stream The Adam Project here.

The Flash (Season 8)

Following last year’s five-part “Armageddon” crossover event, The Flash‘s eighth season resumes this week, which sees Barry working with Nora and Bart to fix the timeline.

Based on the DC Comics character of the same name, The Flash stars Grant Gustin (Glee), Candice Patton (The Young and the Restless), Danielle Panabaker (Shark) and Jesse L. Martin (Law & Order). It’s worth noting that Calgary’s Jessica Parker Kennedy (Black Sails) recurs as Nora, while the series as a whole is filmed in Vancouver.

Netflix Canada premiere date: March 11th, 2022, one day after it airs on the CW (new episodes on Netflix every Friday)
Genre: Sci-fi, family
Runtime: 18 episodes (around 42 minutes each)

Stream The Flash here.

Following a recent price increase, a ‘Basic’ Netflix subscription costs $9.99/month, a ‘Standard’ subscription (HD-supported) costs $16.49/month and a ‘Premium’ membership is priced at $20.99/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? Let us know in the comments.

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

Disclaimer: BBC Earth is owned and operated by Blue Ant Media, the parent company of MobileSyrup.

Image credit: Pixar

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PS4 owners can now get three months of Apple TV+ for free

PlayStation 4 owners can now receive a free three-month subscription to Apple TV+.

The offer is eligible to new subscribers and requires you to have a free PSN and Apple ID. If you meet those criteria, follow these steps to claim the subscription:

  1. Download the Apple TV app onto your PS4 from the ‘TV and Video’ section
  2. Open the app and follow the on-screen instructions
  3. Sign in with your Apple ID (or create one, if needed)

An Apple TV+ subscription costs $5.99 CAD/month on its own, giving this offer a $17.97 value. Note that this is a separate promotion from the six-month Apple TV+ offer on PS5. That said, both offers can be redeemed until July 22nd, 2022.

Notable Apple TV+ originals include the Oscar-nominated drama films, Coda and The Tragedy of Macbeth, the drama series The Morning Show and the comedy series Ted Lasso and The Afterparty. 

Image credit: Apple

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Friday Night Baseball coming to Apple TV+

Apple has confirmed that “Friday Night Baseball” is coming to Apple TV+. The announcement was made at its ‘Peek Performance’ March hardware event.

This means that two baseballs games will stream exclusively on the service every Friday. Notably, this is the first offering of live sports from Apple TV+. Previously, the service has only offered movies and TV shows.

Further details weren’t provided, however, so it’s currently unclear whether this will be a premium add-on for Apple TV+ or whether it’s even coming to Canada. We’ll update this story once more information becomes available.

Additionally, Apple showed a sizzle reel of released and upcoming TV+ original films, including the Oscar Best Picture nominee Coda and the yet-to-be-released Christmas musical Spirited with Canada’s own Ryan Reynolds and Will Ferrell.

More to come…

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Streaming in Canada on Prime Video, Apple TV+, Crave, Disney+ and Netflix [Feb. 14-20]

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, Crave and Netflix, but other services like Apple TV+ and Disney+ will be mentioned when relevant. Premium video on demand (PVOD) platforms are also fair game as movies continue to come to digital early amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

Finally, we’ll highlight shows or movies that are made by Canadian companies, involve notable Canadian cast or crew and/or are filmed in Canada.

Amazon Prime Video

LOL: Last One Laughing Canada [Amazon Original]

Ten Canadian comedians compete to make each other laugh while trying not to laugh themselves. The comedian who manages to keep a straight face wins $100,000 for their chosen charity.

The series is hosted by Montreal’s Jay Baruchel (This Is the End) and features the following ten competing comedians:

  • Tilsonburg, Ontario’s Debra DiGiovanni (Humour Resources)
  • Etobicoke, Ontario’s Dave Foley (The Kids in the Hall)
  • Montreal’s Jon Lajoie (The League)
  • Pembroke, Ontario’s Tom Green (The Tom Green Show)
  • Toronto’s Mae Martin (Feel Good)
  • Montreal- and Vancouver-raised Colin Mochrie (Whose Line Is It Anyway?)
  • Toronto’s Brandon Ash-Mohammed (TallBoyz)
  • Calgary’s Andrew Phung (Kim’s Convenience)
  • Westmount, Quebec’s Caroline Rhea (Sabrina the Teenage Witch)
  • Toronto’s K. Trevor Wilson (Letterkenny)

Amazon Prime Video Canada premiere date: February 18th, 2022 (first two episodes, new episodes every Friday)
Genre: Romantic comedy
Runtime: Six episodes (around 30 minutes each)

Stream LOL: Last One Standing Canada here.

The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel (Season 4) [Amazon Original]

Midge lands a gig with full creative freedom, but a rift is soon created between her and her loved ones.

The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel was created by Amy Sherman-Palladino (Gilmore Girls) and stars Rachel Brosnahan (House of Cards), Alex Borstein (Family Guy), Michael Zegen (Rescue Me) and Tony Shalhoub (Monk).

Amazon Prime Video Canada premiere date: February 18th, 2022 (first two episodes, new episodes every Friday)
Genre: Period comedy-drama
Runtime: Eight episodes (individual lengths TBA)

Stream The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel here.

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

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

Apple TV+

Severance [Apple Original]

In an effort to create a better work-life balance for employees, a company uses a “severance” program to separate one’s work memories from their personal life memories.

Severance was created by Dan Erickson (Lip Sync Battle) and stars Adam Scott (Parks and Recreation), Britt Lower (Unforgettable), John Turturro (The Big Lebowski), Christopher Walken (Catch Me If You Can) and Patricia Arquette (Boyhood).

Apple TV+ Canada premiere date: February 18th, 2022 (first two episodes, new episodes every Friday)
Genre: Thriller
Runtime: Nine episodes (individual lengths TBA)

Stream Severance here.

Apple TV+ costs $5.99/month in Canada.

The full list of what’s coming to Apple TV+ in February can be found here.

Crave

Painting with John (Season 2)

Painter and musician John Lurie mixes paintings, original music and topical discussions.

Crave premiere date: February 18th, 2022 (first episode, new episodes every Friday at 11pm ET)
Genre: Unscripted
Runtime: Six episodes (around 25 minutes each)

Stream Painting with John here.

Par-Lay: The Fred VanVleet Story

Learn about Fred VanVleet’s journey from Rockford, Illinois to the Toronto Raptors.

Crave premiere date: February 17th, 2022
Genre: Sports documentary
Runtime: 47 minutes

Stream Par-Lay: The Fred VanVleet Story 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 King’s Man

The Kingsman franchise prequel focuses on the foundation of the Kingsman organization as a means to stand against a cabal plotting a war to wipe out millions.

The King’s Man was directed by Matthew Vaughn (Kingsman franchise) and stars Ralph Fiennes (James Bond franchise), Gemma Arterton (Quantum of Solace), Djimon Honsou (Blood Diamond) and Matthew Goode (The Crown).

Original theatrical release date: December 22nd, 2021
Disney+ Canada premiere date: February 18th, 2022
Genre: Spy, action-comedy
Runtime: 2 hours, 21 minutes

Stream The King’s Man 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

The Cuphead Show! [Netflix Original]

The impulsive Cuphead brings his brother Mugman on all kinds of misadventures.

Based on Canadian developer Studio MDHR’s hit Cuphead video game, The Cuphead Show! was developed by Dave Wasson (Mickey Mouse) and features the voices of Tru Valentino (The Rookie), Frank Todaro (Transformers: War for Cybertron Trilogy), Grey DeLisle (Avatar: The Last Airbender) and Wayne Brady (Whose Line Is It Anyway?).

Netflix Canada premiere date: February 18th, 2022
Genre: Animated comedy
Runtime: 12 episodes (14 to 16 minutes each)

Stream The Cuphead Show! here.

jeen-yuhs: A Kanye Trilogy [Netflix Original]

Filmed over the course of two decades, directors Coodie & Chike (Benji) explore the life of artist Kanye West.

Netflix Canada premiere date: February 16th, 2022 (first ‘Act,’ Acts II and III coming the consecutive Wednesdays)
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 89 minutes (Act I)

Stream jeen-yuhs here.

Fistful of Vengeance [Netflix Original]

This follow-up to Wu Assassins sees Kai and friends travel to Bangkok on a revenge mission, only to get caught up in a larger fight to save the world.

Fistful of Vengeance was directed by Roel Reiné (Wu Assassins) and features returning Wu Assassins stars Iko Uwais (Kai Jin), Lewis Tan (Lu Xin Lee), Lawrence Kao (Tommy Wah) and JuJu Chan (Zan Hui).

Netflix Canada premiere date: February 17th, 2022
Genre: Supernatural action thriller
Runtime: 1 hour, 36 minutes

Stream Fistful of Vengeance here.

Space Force (Season 2) [Netflix Original]

General Naird and his underdog team must prove their worth to a new administration.

Space Force was created by Greg Daniels (The Office) and stars Steve Carell (The Office), co-stars John Malkovich (Being John Malkovich), Ben Schwartz (Parks and Recreation), Diana Silvers (Ma) and Tawny Newsome (Bajillion Dollar Propertie$).

Netflix Canada premiere date: February 18th, 2022
Genre: Comedy
Runtime: Seven episodes (25 to 29 minutes each)

Stream Space Force here.

Following a recent price increase, a ‘Basic’ Netflix subscription costs $9.99/month, a ‘Standard’ subscription (HD-supported) costs $16.49/month and a ‘Premium’ membership is priced at $20.99/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 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 [Feb. 7-13]

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, Crave and Netflix, but other services like Apple TV+ and Disney+ will be mentioned when relevant. Premium video on demand (PVOD) platforms are also fair game as movies continue to come to digital early amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

Finally, we’ll highlight shows or movies that are made by Canadian companies, involve notable Canadian cast or crew and/or are filmed in Canada.

Amazon Prime Video

I Want You Back [Amazon Original]

Two thirty-somethings who both recently been dumped work together to win back their respective partners.

I Want You Back was directed by Jason Orley (The Intern) and stars Charlie Day (It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia), Jenny Slate (Bob’s Burgers), Scott Eastwood (Fury), Gina Rodriguez (Jane the Virgin), Richmond, B.C.’s Manny Jacinto (The Good Place) and Montreal’s Clark Backo (Letterkenny).

Amazon Prime Video Canada premiere date: February 11th, 2022
Genre: Romantic comedy
Runtime: 1 hour, 51 minutes

Stream I Want You Back here.

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

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

Apple TV+

The Sky Is Everywhere [Apple Original]

After the death of her sister, a teen musical prodigy turns to a new guy at school and her sister’s boyfriend to cope with her grief.

Based on Jandy Nelson’s 2010 novel of the same name, The Sky Is Everywhere was directed by Josephine Decker (Shirley) and stars Grace Kaufman (Man With a Plan), Jason Segel (How I Met Your Mother), Cherry Jones (Doubt) and Jacques Colimon (The Society).

Apple TV+ Canada premiere date: February 11th, 2022
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 1 hour, 43 minutes

Stream The Sky Is Everywhere here.

Apple TV+ costs $5.99/month in Canada.

The full list of what’s coming to Apple TV+ in February can be found here.

Crave

Dollface (Season 2)

Jules balances keeping her friend group together with navigating her career.

Dollface was created by Jordan Weiss (Harley Quinn) and stars Kat Dennings (2 Broke Girls), Brenda Song (Station 19), Mississauga, Ontario’s Shay Mitchell (Pretty Little Liars) and Esther Povitsky (Alone Together).

Crave premiere date: February 11th, 2022
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 10 episodes (24 to 28 minutes each)

Stream Dollface here.

KIMI

An agoraphobic tech worker is met with resistance when she uncovers a violent crime, forcing her to leave her apartment to seek justice.

KIMI was directed by Steven Soderbergh (Ocean’s franchise) and stars Zoë Kravitz (Big Little Lies) and Rita Wilson (Jingle All The Way).

Crave/HBO Max premiere date: February 11th, 2022
Genre: Thriller
Runtime: 1 hour, 29 minutes

Stream KIMI here.

Malignant

A woman has visions of a mysterious figure committing murders, only to discover they’re happening in real life.

Malignant was directed by James Wan (Insidious franchise) and stars Annabelle Wallis (Peaky Blinders), Maddie Hasson (Twisted), George Young (Grace) and Michole Briana White (100 Centre Street).

Original theatrical release date: September 10th, 2021
Crave premiere date: February 11th, 2022
Genre: Horror
Runtime: 1 hour, 51 minutes

Stream Malignant here.

Pillow Talk [Crave Original]

Set entirely in bedrooms, this series explores the intimate conversations between four couples and two roommates.

Crave premiere date: February 10th, 2022
Genre: Docucomedy
Runtime: 10 episodes (22 to 24 minutes each)

Stream Pillow Talk here.

Triumph: Rock & Roll Machine [Crave Original]

Banger Films’ Sam Dunn and Marc Ricciardelli examine the rise and fall of popular Canadian rock band Triumph.

Crave premiere date: February 7th, 2022
Genre: Music documentary
Runtime: 1 hour, 37 minutes

Stream Triumph: Rock & Roll Machine 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+

Marvel Studios Assembled: The Making of Hawkeye [Disney+ Original]

Get a behind-the-scenes look at the production of Marvel’s most recent Disney+ series, featuring Jeremy Renner (Clint Barton/Hawkeye), Hailee Steinfeld (Kate Bishop), Florence Pugh (Yelena Belova) and more.

Disney+ Canada premiere date: February 9th, 2022
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 1 hour

Stream The Making of 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.

This week in Disney+ news: Obi-Wan Kenobi received a May release date, while the Futurama revival was confirmed to be coming to Canada.

Netflix

Catching Killers (Season 2) [Netflix Original]

This season features more behind-the-scenes looks at deadly crimes, including a two-part investigation into “The Toronto Village Killer.”

Netflix Canada premiere date: February 9th, 2022
Genre: True crime documentary
Runtime: Four episodes (35 to 37 minutes each)

Stream Catching Killers here.

Disenchantment: Part 4 [Netflix Original]

Princess Bean discovers an underwater castle containing secrets that could change Dreamland forever.

Disenchantment was created by Matt Groening (The Simpsons) and features the voices of Abbi Jacobson (Broad City), Eric Andre (The Eric Andre Show) and Nat Faxon (The Descendants).

Netflix Canada premiere date: February 9th, 2022
Genre: Animated comedy
Runtime: Ten episodes (21 to 32 minutes each)

Stream Disenchantment here.

Inventing Anna [Netflix Original]

Inventing Anna is based on the true story of convicted Russian-German fraudster Anna Delvey.

Inspired by the New York article “How Anna Delvey Tricked New York’s Party People,” Inventing Anna was created by Shonda Rhimes (Grey’s Anatomy) and stars Julia Garner (Ozark), Anna Chlumsky (Veep), Katie Lowes (Scandal) and Laverne Cox (Orange Is the New Black).

Netflix Canada premiere date: February 11th, 2022
Genre: Drama
Runtime: Nine episodes (59 to 83 minutes each)

Stream Inventing Anna here.

Love is Blind (Season 2) [Netflix Original]

Another group of singles looks for love and engagement before actually meeting in person.

Nick Lachey (98 Degrees) and spouse Vanessa (NCIS: Hawaiʻi) co-host the series.

Netflix Canada premiere date: February 11th, 2022 (first five episodes, new episodes every Friday)
Genre: Reality
Runtime: 10 episodes (around one hour each)

Stream Love is Blind here.

Tall Girl 2 [Netflix Original]

Things look up Jodi once she lands a dream musical role until the pressure starts to get to her and her relationship.

Tall Girl 2 was directed by Emily Ting (Go Back To China) and once again stars Ava Michelle (Jodi), Sabrina Carpenter (Harper) and Griffin Gluck (Jack).

Netflix Canada premiere date: February 11th, 2022
Genre: Romantic comedy
Runtime: 1 hour, 41 minutes

Stream Tall Girl 2 here.

Following a recent price increase, a ‘Basic’ Netflix subscription costs $9.99/month, a ‘Standard’ subscription (HD-supported) costs $16.49/month and a ‘Premium’ membership is priced at $20.99/month (4K-supported).

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

This week in Netflix news: All of Netflix’s Marvel shows, including Daredevil, are set to leave the service in March.

Premium video on demand (PVOD)

Marry Me

After learning that her stage partner has been having an affair, a popstar decides to marry a stranger in the audience.

Based on Bobby Crosby’s graphic novel of the same name, Marry Me was directed by Kat Coiro (Dead to Me) and stars Jennifer Lopez (Hustlers), Owen Wilson (The Royal Tenenbaums), Maluma (“Hawái”) and John Bradley (Game of Thrones).

Canadian PVOD/theatrical release date: February 11th, 2022
Genre: Romantic comedy
Runtime: 1 hour, 52 minutes

In addition to seeing the movie in theatres, you can rent Marry Me for $24.99 on PVOD platforms like iTunes, Google Play, the Cineplex Store and Amazon Prime Video.

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

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

As a companion to Streaming in Canada, we also recently rounded up where Canadians can stream all of this year’s Academy Award Best Picture nominees.

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Streaming in Canada on Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV+, Crave, Disney+ and Netflix [Jan. 31-Feb. 6]

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, Crave and Netflix, but other services like Apple TV+ and Disney+ will be mentioned when relevant. Premium video on demand (PVOD) platforms are also fair game as movies continue to come to digital early amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

Finally, we’ll highlight shows or movies that are made by Canadian companies, involve notable Canadian cast or crew and/or are filmed in Canada.

Amazon Prime Video

Reacher [Amazon Original]

Former military police officer Jack Reacher gets caught up in a conspiracy after being framed for a crime he didn’t commit.

Based on Lee Child’s 1997 novel Killing Floor, Reacher was developed by Nick Santora (The Sopranos) and stars Alan Ritchson (Titans), Malcolm Goodwin (iZombie), Willa Fitzgerald (Royal Pains) and Chris Webster (Most Dangerous Game).

It’s worth noting that the series was filmed in and around Toronto.

Amazon Prime Video Canada premiere date: February 4th, 2022
Genre: Crime thriller
Runtime: Eight episodes (42 to 54 minutes each)

Stream Reacher here.

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

The full list of movies and shows that hit Amazon Prime Video Canada last month can be found here. Click here for February’s content lineup.

Apple TV+

Suspicion [Apple Original]

Five people in London are named as suspects in the kidnapping of an American media mogul’s son.

Based on the Israeli series False Flag, Suspicion stars Kunal Nayyar (The Big Bang Theory), Georgina Campbell (Krypton), Elyes Gabel (Scorpion), Elizabeth Henstridge (Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.), Angely Coulby (Merlin) and Uma Thurman (Pulp Fiction).

Apple TV+ Canada premiere date: February 4th, 2022 (first two episodes, new episodes every Friday)
Genre: Thriller
Runtime: Eight episodes (around 45 minutes each)

Stream Suspicion here.

Apple TV+ costs $5.99/month in Canada.

The full list of what’s coming to Apple TV+ in February can be found here.

Crave

Power Book IV: Force

After leaving New York, Tommy winds up in Chicago, where he works to become the biggest drug dealer in the city.

Created by Robert Munic (Empire), this Power spin-off features Joseph Sikora reprising his role of Tommy, while Gabrielle Ryan (Bonding), Kris D. Lofton (Ballers) and Anthony Fleming (Prison Break) join the Power universe.

Crave premiere date: February 6th, 2022 (first episode at 9pm ET, new episodes every Sunday at 9pm ET)
Genre: Drama
Runtime: Ten episodes (around one hour each)

Stream Power Book IV: Force here. Note that a Crave + Starz subscription is required.

Raised by Wolves (Season 2)

With their six human children, Android partners Mother and Father join a newly formed atheistic colony as the human race faces extinction.

Raised by Wolves was created by Aaron Guzikowski (Prisoners) and stars Amanda Collin (Splitting Up Together), Abubakar Salim (Assassin’s Creed: Origins), Travis Fimmel (Vikings), Jordan Loughran (Dixi) and Winta McGrath (Doctor Doctor).

Crave release date: February 3rd, 2022 (first two episodes, new episodes every Thursday)
Genre: Sci-fi, drama
Runtime: Eight episodes (around 45 minutes each)

Stream Raised by Wolves here.

RuPaul’s Drag Race: UK Versus the World

Nine veteran drag queens who appeared in international versions of RuPaul’s Drag Race compete in this spin-off.

Singer Michelle Visage, presenter Graham Norton and comedian Alan Carr return as judges alongside RuPaul from RuPaul’s Drag Race UK. It’s worth noting that two Canadians — Victoria’s Jimbo and Toronto’s Lemon — return from Canada’s Drag Race.

Crave release date: February 1st (first episode, new episodes every Tuesday)
Genre: Reality
Runtime: Six episodes (around one hour each)

Stream RuPaul’s Drag Race: UK vs the World here.

The full list of movies and shows that hit Crave last month can be found here. Click here for February’s content lineup.

Disney+

Pam & Tommy [Star Original]

This drama series is based on the true story of Ladysmith, B.C.-born model-actress Pamela Anderson (Baywatch) and Mötley Crüe drummer Tommy Lee, during the period of their lives in which their sex tape was released to the public without their consent.

Pam & Tommy was created by Robert Siegel (The Wrestler) and stars Lily James (Downton Abbey) as Anderson, Sebastian Stan (I, Tonya) as Lee, Nick Offerman (Parks & Recreation) as porn star/director Uncle Miltie, Vancouver’s own Seth Rogen (Superbad) as Rand Gauthier (who leaked the sex tape) and Taylor Schilling (Orange is the New Black) as Rand’s estranged wife Erica.

Disney+ Canada/Hulu release date: February 2nd, 2022 (first three episodes, new episodes every Wednesday)
Genre: Biographical drama
Runtime: Eight episodes (around 45 minutes each)

Stream Pam & Tommy here.

Torn [Disney+ Original]

First-time feature director Max Lowe tells the story of how he’s tried to understand with his father, world-renowned mountain climber Alex Lowe, who died in an avalanche. Notably, Alex’s close friend and fellow climber, Conrad Anker, survived the incident, stepped in to raise Max and his siblings, and ultimately married Max’s mother.

Disney+ Canada release date: February 4th, 2022
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 1 hour, 32 minutes

Stream Torn here.

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

The full list of movies and shows that hit Disney+ last month can be found here. Click here for February’s content lineup.

Netflix

Murderville [Netflix Original]

Toronto’s own Will Arnett (Arrested Development) plays a detective investigating a series of murders with celebrity guests in various improv sketches. Some of Arnett’s co-stars include Conan O’Brien (Conan), Kumail Nanjiani (Silicon Valley), Sharon Stone (Casino) and Ottawa’s own Annie Murphy (Schitt’s Creek).

Netflix Canada release date: February 3rd, 2022
Genre: Improvisational comedy
Runtime: Six episodes (30 to 36 minutes each)

Stream Murderville here.

Raising Dion [Netlfix Original]

Dion’s superpowers grow stronger, bringing danger to him and Nicole.

Raising Dion was created by Carol Barbee (Jericho) and stars Alisha Wainwright (Shadowhunters), Ja’Siah Young (Rough Night), Jazmyn Simon (Baggage Claim), Sammi Haney (7 Little Johnstons), Jason Ritter (Parenthood) and Michael B. Jordan (Black Panther).

Netflix Canada release date: February 1st, 2022
Genre: Superhero drama
Runtime: Eight episodes (37 to 45 minutes each)

Stream Raising Dion here.

The Tinder Swindler [Netflix Original]

After conning women out of millions of dollars online, the victims plan for payback.

Netflix Canada release date: February 2nd, 2022
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 1 hour, 54 minutes

Stream The Tinder Swindler here.

Following a recent price increase, a ‘Basic’ Netflix subscription costs $9.99/month, a ‘Standard’ subscription (HD-supported) costs $16.49/month and a ‘Premium’ membership is priced at $20.99/month (4K-supported).

The full list of movies and shows that hit Netflix Canada last month can be found here. Click here for February’s content lineup.

Premium video on demand (PVOD)

Clerk.

Toronto director Malcolm Ingram (Out to Win) takes a look at the life and career of popular indie filmmaker Kevin Smith (Clerks).

It’s worth noting that Smith briefly attended the Vancouver Film School, which is touched upon in the doc.

Original PVOD release date: November 23rd, 2021 (U.S.)
Canadian PVOD release date: February 1st, 2022
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 1 hour, 55 minutes

Clerk. can be rented for $3.99 on the Cineplex Store, $4.99 on Google Play and Amazon Prime Video and $5.99 on iTunes.

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.

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How to use the virtual TV remote on your iPhone

Much like Android, Apple has a television remote built into iPhones. Follow these steps next time you lose your Apple TV or AirPlay 2 compatible TV remote in the couch cushions.

If you live in an Android world, we also have a guide to use a virtual remote with the operating system.

And for those who don’t like reading, we have a short version of the explainer below (if this doesn’t do it for you, keep scrolling for the full-detail version):

Quick explanation

The remote is located within the iOS/iPadOS Control Centre. If it’s not there, you can add it from the Settings app. It should work seamlessly with Apple TVs that are on the same Wi-FI network as your phone. If you have an AirPlay TV, you’ll need to set it up in your TVs settings and the Apple Home app. Usually, it’s as simple as finding the Homekit/AirPlay setting on the TV and then linking it with a QR code to your phone.

What you’ll need

  • Apple TV or AirPlay 2 compatible TV
  • iPhone or iPad

Apple TV instructions

You’ll need a newer TV or an Apple TV set-top box to make this work. If you have an Apple TV, this is really simple. If you have an AirPlay 2 compatible set, there are a few other steps I’ve outlined below.

To set it up on your phone, you need to add it to Control Centre. For those unfamiliar, that’s the pulldown menu on iOS that includes quick Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, flashlight controls and more. To customize this menu hop into the settings app and scroll down until you see Control Centre. Then in the ‘More controls’ section, make sure you add the remote to your Control Centre by pressing on the small plus icon.

Once you’ve added the remote, swipe down from the top right corner of your phone to open up the menu. If you have an iPhone 8 or older, you’ll need to swipe up from the bottom of the screen. Tap on the remote icon, and voila, it will open.

If you’ve never opened the remote before, you’ll need to select your TV from a list. You may also need to input a pairing code on your TV or phone to make sure you’re connecting to the correct TV. If no Televisions appear, make sure your TV and phone are on the same Wi-Fi network.

AirPlay TV guide

Adding an AirPlay 2 capable TV isn’t hard, but you need to set it up in the Apple Home app and through the TV’s setting first. I’ll also note here that I have a Roku TV, so people with Samsung, LG, Sony models will have to find their TV’s AirPlay settings in a slightly different way. On Roku, there’s a simple section in the Settings called AirPlay and HomeKit.

Once you turn that on, navigate to the Apple Home app and tap on the plus icon in the top corner. Then choose to ‘Add Accessory.’ If you’ve already found the HomeKit settings on your TV, there should be a QR code you can scan to quickly pair the items. Once the TV is added to the Home app, you can access it through the remote in Contol Centre. However, the remote is more limited than the Apple TV variant.

Final thoughts

I like the Apple TV virtual remote, but the AirPlay 2 version seems arbitrarily limited. When I use the Apple TV virtual remote, I get access to a channel flicker, and a few other buttons. With AirPlay, the remote scales back to being a touchpad, a play/pause control, a back button and an info button.

Neither are terrible, but it just seems like the AirPlay remote is limited for no reason other than to give the Apple TV remote more features.

Apple has also relegated volume controls to the physical volume buttons on your device in a recent update. This means when the remote is open, the volume buttons on your phone control the volume on your TV. I’ve found this to be a bit confusing and pretty unnecessary since the giant trackpad doesn’t need to take up so much space, so the company could have left the virtual volume buttons alone.

Source: Apple support 

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Streaming in Canada on Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV+, Crave, Disney+ and Netflix [Jan. 24-30]

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, Crave and Netflix, but other services like Apple TV+ and Disney+ will be mentioned when relevant. Premium video on demand (PVOD) platforms are also fair game as movies continue to come to digital early amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

Finally, we’ll highlight shows or movies that are made by Canadian companies, involve notable Canadian cast or crew and/or are filmed in Canada.

Amazon Prime Video

The Legend of Vox Machina [Amazon Original]

The Legend of Vox Machina is based on the popular Dungeons & Dragons webseries Critical Role and features Matthew Mercer, Ashley Johnson, Travis Willingham, Laura Bailey, Liam O’Brien, Taliesin Jaffe, Marisha Ray and Sam Riegel reprising their respective roles.

Amazon Prime Video Canada premiere date: January 28th, 2022 (first three episodes, three new episodes every Friday)
Genre: Animated fantasy
Runtime: 12 episodes (around 30 minutes each)

Stream The Legend of Vox Machina here.

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

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

Apple TV+

The Afterparty [Apple Original]

After a high school reunion leads to someone’s death, a detective grills each partygoer to discover the culprit.

The Afterparty was created by Christopher Miller (The Lego Movie) and features an ensemble cast that includes Tiffany Haddish (Girls Trip), Sam Richardson (Veep), Ike Barinholtz (MADtv), Ben Schwartz (Parks & Recreation) and Illana Glazer (Broad City).

Apple TV+ Canada premiere date: January 28th, 2022 (first three episodes, new episodes every Friday)
Genre: Comedy, mystery
Runtime: Eight episodes (around 30 minutes to one hour each)

Stream The Afterparty here. It’s worth noting that the entire first episode of the series is available for free on YouTube.

Apple TV+ costs $5.99/month in Canada.

Crave

The Gilded Age

After the death of her father, a young woman in 1882 moves from rural Pennsylvania to New York City to live with her rich aunts, getting caught up in a social war between the upper class.

The Gilded Age was created by Julian Fellowes (Downton Abbey) and stars Christine Baranski (The Good Wife), Cynthia Nixon (Sex and the City), Carrie Coon (The Leftovers), Louisa Jacobson (Native Son) and Morgan Spector (The Plot Against America).

Crave premiere date: January 24th, 2022 (first episode, new episodes every Monday at 9pm ET)
Genre: Historical drama
Runtime: Nine episodes (around one hour each)

Stream The Gilded Age here.

Reminiscence

In the climate change-ravaged near future, a man uses a machine that can access people’s memories to search for his missing love.

Reminiscence was written and directed by Lisa Joy (Westworld) and stars Hugh Jackman (Logan), Rebecca Ferguson (Dune), Thandiwe Newton (Westworld) and Cliff Curtis (Fear The Walking Dead).

Original theatrical release date: August 20th, 2021
Crave premiere date: January 28th, 2022
Genre: Neo-noir, sci-fi, thriller
Runtime: 1 hour, 56 minutes

Stream Reminiscence 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 Ice Age Adventures of Buck Wild [Disney+ Original]

Buck embarks on an adventure in the Dinosaur World with Crash and Eddie.

The Ice Age Adventures of Buck Wild was directed by John C. Donkin (Ice Age franchise) and features Simon Pegg returning to voice Buck, while Utkarsh Ambudkar (The Mindy Project), Justina Machado (One Day at a Time) and Vancouver’s Vincent Tong (My Little Pony franchise) join the cast.

It’s worth noting that the film was animated by Vancouver-based Bardel Entertainment (Rick & Morty).

Disney+ Canada premiere date: January 28th, 2022
Genre: Animated comedy
Runtime: 1 hour, 22 minutes

Stream The Ice Age Adventures of Buck Wild here.

Marvel’s Hit-Monkey [Star Original]

A wronged Japanese macaque is mentored by the ghost of an American assassin as he wages war against Tokyo’s criminal underworld.

Based on Daniel Way and Dalibor Talajić’s Marvel Comics character of the same name, Hit-Monkey was created by Will Speck and Josh Gordon (Blades of Glory) and features the voices of Ally Maki (Wrecked), Jason Sudeikis (Ted Lasso), Olivia Munn (The Newsroom), George Takei (Star Trek) and Fred Tatasciore (the Hulk in various Marvel animated titles).

Original TV premiere date: November 17th, 2021
Disney+ Canada premiere date: January 26th, 2022
Genre: Animated, adult
Runtime: 10 episodes (24 to 30 minutes each)

Stream Marvel’s Hit-Monkey 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

Getting Curious with Jonathan Van Ness [Netflix Original]

In this podcast spin-off, Queer Eye‘s Jonathan Van Ness explores various topics, including snacks, hair and bugs.

Netflix Canada premiere date: January 28th, 2022
Genre: Reality
Runtime: Six episodes (25 to 27 minutes each)

Stream Getting Curious with Jonathan Van Ness here.

Snowpiercer (Season 3)

Six months after the events of Season 2, Layton continues to search the globe for livable conditions while Wilford seeks vengeance.

Based on Bong Joon-Ho’s 2013 film of the same name and the 1982 French graphic novel Le Transperceneige (which the film also adapts), Snowpiercer stars Daveed Diggs (Hamilton), Jennifer Connelly (A Beautiful Mind), Mickey Summer (Frances Ha), Sean Bean (Game of Thrones) and Edmonton’s own Steven Ogg (The Walking Dead).

It’s worth noting that the show is filmed in Vancouver and Langley, B.C.

Original TV broadcast: January 24th, 2022 on TNT (first episode)
Netflix Canada premiere date: January 25th, 2021 (first episode, new episodes every Tuesday)
Genre: Dystopian thriller
Runtime: TBA

Stream Snowpiercer here.

The Woman in the House Across the Street From the Girl in the Window [Netflix Original]

A heartbroken woman questions whether she witnessed a murder.

The Woman in the House Across the Street From the Girl in the Window was created by Mike Tyson Mysteries‘ Rachel Ramras, Hugh Davidson and Larry Dorf and stars Kristen Bell (The Good Place), Michael Ealy (Barbershop), Tom Riley (The Nevers) and Mary Holland (Happiest Season).

Netflix Canada premiere date: January 28th, 2022
Genre: Black comedy, mystery
Runtime: Eight episodes (22 to 30 minutes each)

Stream The Woman in the House Across the Street From the Girl in the Window here.

Following a recent price increase, a ‘Basic’ Netflix subscription costs $9.99/month, a ‘Standard’ subscription (HD-supported) costs $16.49/month and a ‘Premium’ membership is priced at $20.99/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.

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The first episode of Apple TV+’s The Afterparty is free on YouTube

Apple TV+ has launched its latest murder mystery comedy series, The Afterparty. The series premieres today (January 28th) and stars Tiffany Haddish, Sam Richardson, Dave Franco and more. What’s interesting is that Apple TV+ has released the first episode on YouTube.

The first episode is free on Apple TV+ as well.

The series takes place at a high school reunion after-party where ‘Xavier’ (Dave Franco) has been murdered by someone at the after-party. Tiffany Haddish who plays detective Danner is trying to solve this murder mystery.

If you get hooked after the first episode, the next two episodes are already on Apple TV+. Following that the series will hit Apple TV+ weekly until March 4th.

Apple TV+ costs $5.99 CAD/month.

Source: AppleTV+