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Streaming in Canada on Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV+, Crave and Netflix [Jan. 17-23]

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

A Hero [Amazon Original]

After being imprisoned for failing to repay a debt, a father is given two days to get his creditor to drop the charges.

A Hero was directed by Asghar Farhadi (The Salesman) and stars Amir Jadidi (Cold Sweat), Sahar Goldoost (debut role) and Mohsen Tanabandeh (Capital).

Amazon Prime Video Canada premiere date: January 21st, 2022
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 2 hours, 8 minutes

Stream A Hero 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+

Servant (Season 3) [Apple Original]

The Turners desperately try to return to a normal life as a new darkness looms.

Servant was created by Tony Basgallop (What Remains) and stars Toby Kebbell (Black Mirror), Lauren Ambrose (Six Feet Under), Nell Tiger Free (Game of Thrones) and Rupert Grint (the Harry Potter franchise).

Apple TV+ Canada premiere date: January 21st, 2022 (first episode, new episodes every Friday)
Genre: Psychological horror
Runtime: 10 episodes (around 30 minutes each)

Stream Servant here.

Apple TV+ costs $5.99/month in Canada.

Crave

Billions (Season 6)

With Axe gone, Chuck must develop a more sophisticated strategy than before.

Billions was created by The Illusionist producers Brian Koppelman and David Levien and New York Times journalist Andrew Ross Sorkin and stars Paul Giamatti (Cinderella Man), Corey Stoll (House of Cards) and Maggie Siff (Sons of Anarchy).

Crave premiere date: January 21st, 2022 at 9pm ET (first episode, new episodes every Sunday at 9pm ET)
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 12 episodes (around one hour each)

Stream Billions here.

Fanny: The Right to Rock [Crave Original]

Montreal filmmaker Bobbi Jo Hart (Rebels on Pointe) tells the story of two Filipina-American sisters who formed the rock group Fanny, which nearly became the female version of The Beatles.

Crave premiere date: January 17th, 2022
Genre: Music documentary
Runtime: 1 hour, 36 minutes

Stream Fanny: The Right to Rock 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

Ozark (Season 4 — Part 1) [Netflix Original]

As the Byrdes get closer to freedom from the cartel, family tensions threaten to upend everything.

Ozark was created by Bill Debuque and Mark Williams (The Accountant) and stars Jason Bateman (Arrested Development) and Laura Linney (The Savages).

Note: this is the final season of the series, with the second batch of episodes (“Part 2”) set to drop sometime later in 2022.

Netflix Canada release date: January 21st, 2022
Genre: Drama
Runtime: Seven episodes (51 to 67 minutes each)

Stream Ozark here.

The Royal Treatment [Netflix Original]

Sparks fly when a New York hairdresser takes a gig at a prince’s wedding.

The Royal Treatment was directed by Rick Jacobson (Ash vs. Evil Dead) and stars Laura Marano (Austin & Ally), Toronto’s own Mena Massoud (Aladdin) and Chelsie Preston Crayford (The Cult).

Netflix Canada release date: January 20th, 2022
Genre: Romantic comedy
Runtime: 1 hour, 37 minutes

Stream The Royal Treatment here.

Too Hot to Handle (Season 3) [Netflix Original]

A new group of singles heads to an island and attempts to remain celibate for a chance to win $100,000.

It’s worth noting that one of the contestants, 22-year-old personal trainer Obi Nnadi, is from Toronto.

Netflix Canada release date: January 20th, 2022
Genre: Reality
Runtime: Ten episodes (33 to 49 minutes each)

Stream Too Hot to Handle 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.

Image credit: Netflix

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Here’s what coming to Apple TV+ Canada in February 2022

Apple has confirmed the four original titles hitting Apple TV+ in February.

Kicking off the month is Suspicion, a new thriller series about the kidnapping of the son of a well-known American businesswoman, starring Uma Thurman, Kunal Nayyar and Noah Emmerich. Suspicion premieres with two episodes on February 4th, with new episodes releasing weekly.

Next up, on February 11th, is The Sky is Everywhere, a drama film about a 17-year-old musical prodigy grappling with the loss of her older sister. The film stars Grace Kaufman, Jason Segel and Cherry Jones.

On February 18th, all four parts of Lincoln’s Dilemma hit the service. Featuring the voices of Jeffery Wright, Bill Camp and Leslie Odom, Jr., the docuseries chronicles U.S. President Abraham Lincoln’s efforts to end slavery.

Also debuting on February 18th — the first two episodes of Severance, a new thriller series that explores a group of workers that surgically divides memories of work and personal life. Adam Scott, John Turturro, Patricia Arquette and Christopher Walken star in the series, which will have new episodes released weekly.

An Apple TV+ subscription costs $5.99 CAD/month.

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Streaming in Canada on Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV+, Crave, Disney+, Netflix and PVOD [Jan. 10-16]

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

Hotel Transylvania: Transformania [Amazon Original]

After Van Helsing’s new invention transforms Drac and friends into humans and Johnny into a monster, the gang must find a way to switch back to their regular selves before the changes become permanent.

Hotel Transylvania: Transformania is the feature directorial debut of Jennifer Kluska (Hotel Transylvania series) and Derek Drymon (SpongeBob SquarePants) and features the returning voices of Andy Samberg, Selena Gomez, Kathryn Hahn and Jim Gaffigan.

Amazon Prime Video Canada premiere date: January 14th, 2022
Genre: Animated comedy
Runtime: 1 hour, 27 minutes

Stream Hotel Transylvania: Transformania 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 Tragedy of Macbeth [Apple Original]

In his first film without brother Ethan, writer-director Joel Cohen (The Big Lebowski) adapts William Shakespeare’s iconic Macbeth.

The film stars Denzel Washington (Fences) and Frances McDormand (Nomadland).

Apple TV+ Canada premiere date: January 14th, 2022
Genre: Black-and-white drama
Runtime: 1 hour, 45 minutes

Stream The Tragedy of Macbeth here.

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

Crave

My Mom, Your Dad

Hosted by Yvonne Orji (Insecure), a group of single parents moves into a house together for a second chance at love, not knowing that their adult children are watching and manipulating everything just down the street.

Crave/HBO Max premiere date: January 13th, 2022 (all episodes)
Genre: Reality
Runtime: Eight episodes (29 to 46 minutes each)

Stream My Mom, Your Dad here.

Nobody

After his house gets robbed, a former government assassin hunts down those responsible, making him the target of a deadly drug lord.

Nobody was directed by Ilya Naishuller (Hardcore Henry) and stars Bob Odenkirk (Better Call Saul), Connie Nielsen (Gladiator), rapper RZA (Wu-Tang Clan) and Christopher Lloyd (Back to the Future).

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

Original theatrical release date: March 26th, 2021
Crave premiere date: January 14th, 2022
Genre: Action-thriller
Runtime: 1 hour, 32 minutes

Stream Nobody here.

Peacemaker

Following the events of 2021’s The Suicide Squad, Christopher Smith/Peacemaker gets roped into another mission as he begins to question everything he believed in.

Based on the DC Comics character of the same name, Peacemaker was created, written and (mostly) directed by James Gunn (The Suicide Squad) and features John Cena, Jennifer Holland and Steve Agee reprising their roles from the 2021 film, while Danielle Brooks (Orange is the New Black), Chukwudi Iwuji (Designated Survivor), Freddie Stroma (Unreal) and Robert Patrick (Terminator 2: Judgment Day) co-star.

It’s worth noting that the series was filmed in Vancouver.

Crave/HBO Max premiere date: January 13th, 2022 (first three episodes, new episodes every Thursday)
Genre: Superhero
Runtime: Eight episodes (around 45 minutes each)

Stream Peacemaker here.

Ray Donovan: The Movie

Following the series’ cancellation, Ray Donovan series showrunner/director David Hollander and star Liev Schreiber have reunited to co-write and finish the story.

After Mickey escapes, Ray is determined to find and stop him before he can cause any more damage. Alongside Schreiber, Eddie Marsan, Dash Mihok, Kerris Dorsey, Kerry Condon and Jon Voight reprise their roles from the TV series.

Crave premiere date: January 14th, 2022
Genre: Crime drama
Runtime: 1 hour, 40 minutes

Stream Ray Donovan: The Movie 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+

Eternals

Following the events of Avengers: Endgame, a group of immortal beings emerge from thousands of years of hiding to protect Earth from another ancient race.

Based on the Marvel Comics characters of the same name, Eternals was co-written and directed by Chloé Zhao (Nomadland) and features an ensemble cast that includes Gemma Chan (Crazy Rich Asians), Richard Madden (Game of Thrones), Kumail Nanjiani (Silicon Valley), Brian Tyree Henry (Atlanta), Salma Hayek (Ugly Betty) and Angelina Jolie (Changeling).

Original theatrical release date: November 5th, 2021
Disney+ Canada premiere date: January 12th, 2022
Genre: Superhero
Runtime: 2 hours, 36 minutes

Stream Eternals here.

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

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

Netflix

After Life (Season 3) [Netflix Original]

While getting better, Tony still finds himself struggling with his grief over his late wife.

After Life was created, written and directed by Ricky Gervais (The Office) and stars Gervais, Tom Basden (the Cowards sketch group), Tony Way (Game of Thrones) and Diane Morgan (Mandy).

Netflix Canada premiere date: January 14th, 2022
Genre: Black comedy, drama
Runtime: Eight episodes (27 to 36 minutes each)

Stream After Life here.

The House [Netflix Original]

Over different time periods, a poor family, an anxious developer and a tired landlady become tied to the same mysterious house.

The House features an ensemble voice cast that includes Mia Goth (Suspiria), Jarvis Cocker (of the band Pulp), Susan Wokoma (Chewing Gum) and Helena Bonham Carter (The King’s Speech).

Netflix Canada premiere date: January 14th, 2022
Genre: Dark comedy, stop-motion
Runtime: 1 hour, 37 minutes

Stream The House 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 Matrix Resurrections

Decades after the events of The Matrix Revolutions, Neo re-enters The Matrix to help a team of rebels and save Trinity from a new enemy.

The Matrix Resurrections was co-written and directed by Lana Wachowski (The Matrix trilogy) and features Toronto’s own Keanu Reeves and Burbaby, B.C.’s own Carrie-Anne Moss returning as Neo and Trinity, respectively, while series newcomers Yahya Abdul-Mateen II (Watchmen), Jessica Henwick (Game of Thrones), Jonathan Groff (Mindhunter) and Neil Patrick Harris (How I Met Your Mother) join the cast.

Original theatrical release date: December 22nd, 2021
PVOD premiere date: January 14th, 2022
Genre: Sci-fi, action
Runtime: 2 hours, 28 minutes

You can rent the film for $24.99 and purchase it for $29.99 on PVOD platforms like iTunes, Google Play, the Cineplex Store and Amazon Prime Video.

Note: the film will come to Crave eventually on a yet-to-be-confirmed date, although it likely won’t be for several months, at least.

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

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

Image credit: Warner Bros. 

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Apple expected to muscle into sports streaming over the next few years

Speculation is beginning to swirl that Apple is attempting to bolster Apple TV+ by bidding on the rights to broadcast live sports ranging from NASCAR to Sunday night football.

An analyst from Wedbush thinks that since Apple has yet to make any public moves to acquire a movie studio, this might suggest that it’s going an alternative route and instead will pursue live sports.

The report further singles out some specific leagues that Apple could nab the rights to stream over the next four years. This includes NFL (Sunday Night Ticket), Big Ten, Pac 12, Big East, Big 12, other NCAA sports packages (2024 timing), NASCAR, and the NBA/WNBA.

This builds on rumours from earlier in 2022 that Apple is talking to Major League Baseball to broadcast MLB games on its streaming service.

It’s expected that Apple is sitting on 20 million paid TV+ subscribers. Combining that with people who share a single screen and the plethora of Apple TV+ free trials, the actual viewership is much larger at 45 million people. According to MacRumors, the company spends $7 billion USD ($8.7 billion CAD) on content yearly but has roughly $200 billion in cash that it could use to snap up probably whatever it wants.

While Apple was initially expected to buy a movie studio like A24, the company has been slowly building up the base on Apple TV+ by purchasing the rights to individual shows and movies. The company could likely still buy a few sports deals and a movie studio or two. It’s hard to gauge what Apple deems more important.

In Canada, streaming live sports is already a bit of a pain because of some regional broadcasting rules. For instance, there isn’t even a single service that will allow you to stream every NHL game. While I’d like to believe that Apple getting into the space may help some people access their favourite teams, I’m worried it will fracture an already difficult to navigate online sports streaming space. I guess that just means I’ll be writing more sports-themed how-to stream’ guides…

Via: MacRumors

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Streaming in Canada on Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV+, Crave, Netflix and PVOD [Jan. 3-9]

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 Tender Bar [Amazon Original]

Seeking a replacement for his father, a boy bonds with his uncle and patrons at a bar.

Based on J. R. Moehringer’s 2005 memoir of the same name, The Tender Bar was directed by George Clooney (Michael Clayton) and stars Ben Affleck (Argo), Tye Sheridan (The Stanford Prison Experiment), Ron Livingston (Band of Brothers) and newcomer Daniel Ranieri.

Amazon Prime Video Canada premiere date: January 7th, 2022
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 1 hour, 46 minutes

Stream The Tender Bar 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+

El Deafo [Apple Original]

After losing her hearing, a young schoolgirl becomes a superhero.

El Deafo based on Cece Bell’s 2014 graphic memoir of the same name, the voices of newcomer Lexi Finigan, Pamela Adlon  (Bob’s Burgers), Jane Lynch (Glee), Chuck Nice (Star Talk) and Bell.

Apple TV+ Canada premiere date: January 7th, 2022
Genre: Animated, family
Runtime: Three episodes (24 to 27 minutes each)

Stream El Deafo here.

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

Crave

Euphoria (Season 2)

Following the December 2020 and January 2021 one-hour specials, find out what happens with Rue, Jules and friends.

Euphoria was created by Sam Levinson (Assassination Nation) and features an ensemble cast that includes Zendaya (Spider-Man: No Way Home), model Hunter Schafer, Maude Apatow (Hollywood), Jacob Elordi (The Kissing Booth) and Storm Reid (A Wrinkle in Time).

Crave premiere date: January 9th, 2022 at 9pm ET (first episode, new episodes every Sunday)
Genre: Animated, family
Runtime: Three episodes (24 to 27 minutes each)

The Many Saints of Newark

This prequel to The Sopranos follows a violent gang war in the ’60s from the perspectives of mobster Dickie Moltisanti and his teenage nephew, Tony Soprano.

The Many Saints of Newark was directed by Alan Taylor (Game of Thrones) and features an ensemble cast that includes Alessandro Nivola (The Elephant Man), Leslie Odom, Jr. (Hamilton), Jon Bernthal (The Punisher), Corey Stoll (House of Cards) and Michael Gandolfini (The Deuce), the son of original Tony Soprano actor James Gandolfini.

Original theatrical release date: October 1st, 2021 
Crave premiere date: January 7th, 2022
Genre: Crime drama
Runtime: 2 hours

Stream The Many Saints of Newark here.

The Righteous Gemstones (Season 2)

The blessed Gemstone family is threatened by past and present outsiders looking to destroy their empire.

The Righteous Gemstones was created by Danny McBride (Pineapple Express) and co-stars McBride, John Goodman (The Big Lebowski), Edi Patterson (Black-ish) and Adam DeVine (Workaholics).

Crave premiere date: January 9th, 2022 at 10pm ET (first two episodes, new episodes every Sunday)
Genre: Black comedy
Runtime: Nine episodes (around 30-60 minutes each)

Stream The Righteous Gemstones here.

RuPaul’s Drag Race (Season 14)

Fourteen new drag queens compete for the title of “America’s Next Drag Superstar” and a cash prize of $100,000.

Stream RuPaul’s Drag Race here.

Crave premiere date: January 7th, 2022 (first episode, new episodes every Friday)
Genre: Reality
Runtime: TBA

Stream RuPaul’s Drag Race here.

Search Party (Season 5)

In the series’ fifth and final season, Dory enters a public business partnership with a tech billionaire and folds Portia, Elliott and Drew into the mix.

Search Party was created by Sarah-Violet Bliss (Fort Tilden), Charles Rogers (Fort Tilden) and Michael Showalter (The Big Sick) and stars Alia Shawkat (Arrested Development), John Reynolds (Stranger Things), John Early (Late Night), Meredith Hagner (Younger) and Jeff Goldblum (Jurassic Park series).

Crave premiere date: January 7th, 2022
Genre: Sitcom
Runtime: 10 episodes (around 23 minutes each)

Stream Search Party 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

Hype House [Netflix Original]

This new Netflix reality series follows a group of fame-seeking TikTok stars.

Netflix Canada premiere date: January 7th, 2022
Genre: Reality
Runtime: Eight episodes (around 27 to 36 minutes each)

Stream Hype House here.

Johnny Test (Season 2) [Netflix Original]

Johnny and Dukey get up to new (mis)adventures, including VR wizardry and real-world monster slaying.

The series was created by Scott Fellows (Ned’s Declassified School Survival Guide) and features James Arnold Taylor reprising his role of Johnny from the original Johnny Test series.

It’s worth noting that the series was produced by Vancouver-based WildBrain (The Snoopy Show).

Netflix Canada premiere date: January 7th, 2022
Genre: Animated, kids
Runtime: Eight episodes (around 14 minutes each)

Stream Johnny Test 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)

Ghostbusters: Afterlife

After moving to small-town Oklahoma, a single mother and her two children discover their connection to the Ghostbusters and their grandfather’s secret legacy.

Ghostbusters: Afterlife was co-written and directed by Montreal’s Jason Reitman (Up in the Air) and stars Carrie Coon (The Leftovers), Vancouver’s Finn Wolfhard (Stranger Things), McKenna Grace (I, Tonya) and Paul Rudd (Living With Yourself). Bill Murray, Ottawa’s own Dan Aykroyd, Ernie Hudson, Annie Potts and Sigourney Weaver all reprise their respective roles from the original Ghostbusters films.

It’s worth noting that in addition to the Canadian director and co-stars, Afterlife was filmed in Calgary.

Original theatrical release date: November 19th, 2021
PVOD release date: January 4th, 2022
Genre: Comedy
Runtime: 2 hours, 4 minutes

You can buy Ghostbusters: Afterlife for $24.99 on a number of platforms, including iTunes, Google Play, the Cineplex Store ($26.99) and Amazon Prime Video. (The option to rent the movie will become available on January 31st.)

King Richard

King Richard tells the story of Richard Williams, the father and coach of world-renowned tennis players Venus and Serena Williams.

King Richard was directed by Reinaldo Marcus Green (Joe Bell) and stars Will Smith (Ali), Aunjanue Ellis (The Book of Negroes), Saniyya Sidney (Fences) and Demi Singleton (The Godfather of Harlem).

Original theatrical release date: November 19th, 2021
PVOD release date: January 4th, 2022
Genre: Biographical drama
Runtime: 2 hours, 25 minutes

You can rent King Richard for $24.99 on a number of platforms, including iTunes, Google Play, the Cineplex Store and Amazon Prime Video.

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: HBO

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Streaming in Canada on Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV+, Crave, Disney+ and Netflix [Dec. 13-19]

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.

We’ll also 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 Grand Tour presents… Carnage A Trois [Amazon Original]

In its second COVID special, the trio goes on a road trip from the Welsh hills to explore the world of French car culture.

Amazon Prime Video Canada premiere date: December 16th, 2021
Genre: Reality
Runtime: 1 hour, 8 minutes

Stream The Grand Tour presents… Carnage A Trois 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+

Swan Song [Apple Original]

After being diagnosed with a terminal illness, a husband and father is given a controversial solution: to replace himself with a clone.

Swan Song was written and directed by Benjamin Cleary (Stutterer) and stars Mahershala Ali (Moonlight), Naomie Harris (Moonlight), Awkwafina (Nora from Queens), Glenn Close (Fatal Attraction) and Ashern, Manitoba’s Adam Beach (Law & Order: Special Victims Unit).

It’s worth noting that the movie was filmed in Vancouver.

Apple TV+ Canada premiere date: December 17th, 2021
Genre: Sci-fi, drama
Runtime: 1 hour, 52 minutes

Stream Swan Song here.

An Apple TV+ subscription costs $5.99 in Canada.

Crave

Finding Magic Mike

After making the Magic Mike movies together, executive producers Channing Tatum and Steven Soderbergh reunite for this unscripted competition series.

In it, 10 men who have “lost their magic” must strip their clothes, regain their mojo and take home $100,000.

Crave/HBO Max Canada premiere date: December 16th, 2021 (all episodes)
Genre: Reality competition
Runtime: Seven episodes (39 to 46 minutes each)

Stream Finding Magic Mike here.

Station Eleven

Survivors of a devastating flu attempt to build a new world.

Based on the 2014 novel of the same name by Comox, B.C.’s Emily St. John Mandel, Station Eleven features an ensemble cast that includes Vancouver’s own Mackenzie Davis (Halt and Catch Fire), Himesh Patel (EastEnders), Matilda Lawler (Flora & Ulysses) and David Wilmot (Ripper Street).

It’s worth noting that the show was filmed in Mississauga, Ontario and the story actually begins in Toronto.

Crave/HBO Max premiere date: December 16th, 2021 (first three episodes, new episodes every Thursday)
Genre: Sci-fi, drama
Runtime: 10 episodes (45 to 49 minutes each)

Stream Station Eleven 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+

Foodtastic [Disney+ Original]

Keke Palmer (Scream Queens) hosts this global competition series that tasks artists with creating Disney-themed sculptures made entirely out of food.

Disney+ Canada premiere date: December 16th, 2021 (first three episodes, new episodes every Thursday)
Genre: Sci-fi, drama
Runtime: 11 episodes (43 to 45 minutes each)

Stream Foodtastic here.

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

The full list of movies and shows hitting Disney+ in December can be found here.

Netflix

Puff: Wonders of the Reef [Netflix Original]

Narrated by Rose Byrne (Bridesmaids), this documentary follows a baby pufferfish as he searches for a home on the Great Barrier Reef.

Netflix Canada premiere date: December 16th, 2021
Genre: Animal documentary
Runtime: 1 hour, 2 minutes

Stream Puff: Wonders of the Reef here.

The Witcher (Season 2) [Netflix Original]

Geralt fights to protect Ciri from the forces battling for control of the Continent.

The series is based on Andrzej Sapkowski’s fantasy novel series of the same name, adapted for the screen by Lauren S. Hissrich (Daredevil) and stars Henry Cavill (Man of Steel), Anya Chalotra (Wanderlust), Freya Allan (The Third Day) and Kim Bodnia (Killing Eve).

It’s also worth noting that Netflix has already renewed the series for a third season.

Netflix Canada premiere date: December 17th, 2021
Genre: Fantasy
Runtime: Eight episodes (52 to 63 minutes each)

Stream The Witcher here.

A ‘Basic’ Netflix subscription costs $9.99/month, a ‘Standard’ subscription (HD-supported) costs $13.99/month and a ‘Premium’ membership is priced at $16.99/month (4K-supported).

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

YouTube

Power On: The Story of Xbox

To celebrate the 20th anniversary of Xbox, Microsoft has released a new docuseries chronicling the history of the gaming brand.

Notably, the series features interviews with a slew of key gaming industry figures to provide a behind-the-scenes look at the original Xbox, Xbox 360 and Xbox One eras.

VOD premiere date: December 13th, 2021
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: Six episodes (39 to 42 minutes each)

Power On: The Story of Xbox can be streamed for free on a variety of platforms, including Xbox’s YouTube channel and Microsoft’s Movies & TV app.

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.

Image credit: Netflix

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Streaming in Canada on Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV+, Crave, Disney+ and Netflix [Dec. 6-12]

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.

We’ll also 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

Encounter [Amazon Original]

A marine attempts to rescue his children from an alien threat.

Encounter was co-written and directed by Michael Pearce (Beast) and stars Riz Ahmed (Sound of Metal), Octavia Spencer (The Help) and Janina Gavankar (The Morning Show).

Amazon Prime Video Canada premiere date: December 10th, 2021
Genre: Sci-fi thriller
Runtime: 1 hour, 48 minutes

Stream Encounter here.

The Expanse (Season 6) [Amazon Original]

In the series’ final season, Holden and the Rocinante crew face off against Marco Inaros and his Free Navy.

Based on James S. A. Corey’s eponymous novel series, The Expanse was created by Mark Fergus and Hawk Ostby (Iron Man) and stars Steven Strait (Magic City), Dominique Tipper (Vampire Academy) and Wes Chatham (The Hunger Games series).

It’s worth noting that the series is filmed in Toronto.

Amazon Prime Video Canada premiere date: December 10th, 2021
Genre: Sci-fi
Runtime: Six episodes (around one hour each)

Stream The Expanse 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+

Snoopy Presents: For Auld Lang Syne [Apple Original]

Vancouver-based WildBrain returns with a new Peanuts special that sees Charlie Brown try to accomplish one of his New Year’s resolutions before midnight while Lucy plans a New Year’s Eve party.

Apple TV+ Canada premiere date: December 10th, 2021
Genre: Animated, family
Runtime: 38 minutes

Stream Snoopy Presents: For Auld Lang Syne here.

An Apple TV+ subscription costs $5.99 in Canada.

Crave

And Just Like That…

Years after the events of Sex and the City, Carrie (Sarah Jessica Parker), Miranda (Cynthia Nixon) and Charlotte (Kristin Davis) are back to navigate life and friendship in their 50s.

It’s important to note that Courtenay, B.C.-raised Kim Cattrall did not return as Samantha, although other Sex and the City actors reprise their roles, including Mario Cantone (Anthony), David Eigenberg (Steve), Sara Ramirez (Che) and Chris Noth (Mr. Big).

Crave/HBO Max premiere date: December 9th, 2021 (first two episodes, new episodes every Thursday)
Genre: Comedy-drama
Runtime: 10 episodes (around one hour each)

Stream And Just Like That… here. It’s worth noting that all six seasons of Sex and the City are also available on Crave.

1 Queen 5 Queers [Crave Original]

Inspired by MTV Canada’s 1 Girl 5 Gays, Toronto’s Brooke Lynn Hytes (RuPaul’s Drag Race and Canada’s Drag Race) moderates a panel to discuss challenges facing the LGBTQ2S+ community.

Crave premiere date: December 9th, 2021 (first two episodes, new episodes every Thursday)
Genre: Reality
Runtime: Eight episodes (around 30 minutes each)

Stream 1 Queen 5 Queers here.

Space Jam: A New Legacy

Basketball legend LeBron James teams up with the Looney Tunes in the Warner Bros. ‘ServerVerse’ to save his son from an evil AI.

Space Jam: A New Legacy was directed by Malcolm D. Lee (Barbershop: The Next Cut) and stars James as a fictionalized version of himself, Don Cheadle (the Iron Man series) and Sonequa Martin-Green (Star Trek: Discovery) in live-action roles, Looney Tunes veterans Jeff Bergman and Toronto’s own Eric Bauza as most of the Tunes, and Zendaya (Euphoria) as Lola Bunny.

Original release date: July 16th, 2021 (theatres and digital)
Crave premiere date: December 10th, 2021
Genre: Live-action animated comedy
Runtime: 1 hour, 55 minutes

Stream Space Jam: A New Legacy here.

Who Killed Marie-Josée? [Crave Original]

Crave Who Killed Marie-Josée?

An investigation into the death of Quebecois supermodel Marie-Josée Saint-Antoine in New York City.

Note: the docuseries is in French with English subtitles.

Crave premiere date: December 10th, 2021
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: Three episodes (43 to 44 minutes each)

Stream Who Killed Marie Josée? 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+

Welcome to Earth [Disney+ Original]

Two-time Oscar nominee Will Smith (Ali) travels around the world to explore volcanoes, deserts and more.

Disney+ Canada premiere date: December 8th, 2021
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: Six episodes (36 to 44 minutes each)

Stream Welcome to Earth here.

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

The full list of movies and shows hitting Disney+ in December can be found here.

Netflix

Nicole Byer BBW (Big Beautiful Weirdo) [Netflix Original]

In her first Netflix comedy special, comedian Nicole Byer riffs on Karens, lockdown hookups, cat funerals and more.

Netflix Canada premiere date: December 7th, 2021
Genre: Stand-up comedy
Runtime: 1 hour, 5 minutes

Stream Nicole Byer BBW (Big Beautiful Weirdo) here.

Titans (Season 3) [Netflix Original]

The Titans face off against Red Hood and a mysterious new villain aiming to destroy Gotham City.

Based on DC Comics’ Teen Titans characters, Titans features an ensemble cast that includes Brenton Thwaites (Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales), Anna Diop (Us), Teagan Croft (The Osiris Child), Ryan Potter (Big Hero 6) and Curran Walters (Too Close to Home).

Original run: August to October 2021 (HBO Max in the U.S.)
Netflix Canada premiere date: December 8th, 2021
Genre: Superhero
Runtime: 13 episodes (41 to 52 minutes each)

Stream Titans here.

The Unforgiveable [Netflix Original]

After being released from prison, a woman convicted of murder seeks to rebuild her life.

Based on the 2009 British miniseries Unforgiven, The Unforgiveable was directed by Nora Fingscheidt (System Crasher) and stars Sandra Bullock (The Blind Side), Viola Davis (How To Get Away With Murder), Vincent D’Onofrio (Full Metal Jacket) and Jon Bernthal (Marvel’s Punisher).

Netflix Canada premiere date: December 10th, 2021
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 1 hour, 54 minutes

Stream The Unforgivable here.

Voir [Netflix Original]

Executive produced by David Fincher (Mank), Voir is a collection of essays praising various cinematic works, including Lawrence of Arabia and Jaws.

Netflix Canada premiere date: December 6th, 2021
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: Six episodes (17 to 24 minutes each)

Stream Voir 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 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+, Netflix and PVOD [Nov. 29-Dec. 5]

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.

We’ll also 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

Harlem [Amazon Original]

A group of 30-something Black best friends navigates careeers and relationships in Harlem, New York City.

Created by Tracy Oliver (Girls Trip), Harlem stars Meagan Good (Deception), Grace Byers (Empire), Shoniqua Shandai (Bodied) and Jerrie Johnson (Good Trouble).

Amazon Prime Video Canada premiere date: December 3rd, 2021
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 10 episodes (30 to 37 minutes each)

Stream Harlem 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. Additionally, click here to find out what’s coming to the service this month.

Apple TV+

Mariah’s Christmas — The Magic Continues [Apple Original]

Singer-songwriter Mariah Carey (“All I Want For Christmas Is You”) returns for a second Apple Christmas special.

Notably, it will feature the first and only performance of Carey’s new single, “Fall in Love at Christmas.”

Apple TV+ Canada premiere date: December 3rd, 2021
Genre: Musical
Runtime: 18 minutes

Stream Mariah’s Christmas — The Magic Continues here.

An Apple TV+ subscription costs $5.99 in Canada.

Crave

Music Box: Listening to Kenny G

Director Penny Lane (Hail Satan?) takes a look at popular jazz artist Kenny G, who speaks about his background, work ethic and more.

Crave premiere date: December 2nd, 2021
Genre: Music documentary
Runtime: 1 hour, 36 minutes

Stream Music Box: Listening to Kenny G here.

Santa Inc.

After getting poached by Amazon on Christmas Eve, North Pole elf Candy Smalls vies for the role of the first female Santa Claus.

Santa, Inc. was created by Alexandra Rushfield (Parks & Recreation) and features the voices of Sarah Silverman (The Sarah Silverman Program), Vancouver’s own Seth Rogen (Superbad) and Leslie Grossman (American Horror Story).

Crave/HBO Max premiere date: December 2nd, 2021
Genre: Music documentary
Runtime: Eight episodes (22 to 26 minutes each)

Stream Santa Inc. here.

Vigil

Police come into conflict with Navy and British security services over an investigation into a conspiracy spanning land and sea.

Vigil was created by Tom Edge (Lovesick) and stars Suranne Jones (Coronation Street), Rose Leslie (Game of Thrones) and Shaun Evans (Endeavour).

Original TV broadcast run: August to September 2021 (BBC One in the U.K.)
Crave premiere date: December 5th, 2021 (first two episodes, two new episodes every Sunday)
Genre: Police procedural
Runtime: Six episodes (around one hour each)

Stream Vigil 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. Additionally, click here to find out what’s coming to the service this month.

Disney+

Diary of a Wimpy Kid [Disney+ Original]

Greg struggles to get through middle school to achieve his big dreams of being rich and famous.

Based on Jeff Kinney’s Wimpy Kid books, Diary of Wimpy Kid was directed by Swinton Scott (The Simpsons) and features the voices of Brady Noon (The Mighty Ducks: Game Changers), Ethan William Childress (Mixed-Ish) and Toronto’s Chris Diamantopoulos (The Wonderful World of Mickey Mouse).

Disney+ Canada premiere date: December 3rd, 2021
Genre: Animated comedy
Runtime: 56 minutes

Stream Diary of a Wimpy Kid here.

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

The full list of movies and shows that hit Disney+ in November can be found here. Disney has not yet released the list of new December content.

Netflix

JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure: Stone Ocean [Netflix Original]

In the fifth season of the popular anime series, Jolyne and her companions take on new Stand users behind the bars of Green Dolphin Street Prison.

JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure was created by Hirohiko Araki and features both Japanese and English voiceover.

Netflix Canada premiere date: December 1st, 2021
Genre: Anime
Runtime: 12 episodes (24 to 25 minutes each)

Stream JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure here.

Lost in Space (Season 3) [Netflix Original]

In the final season, the Robinsons race to reunite and protect Alpha Centauri from a robot invasion.

Lost in Space is based on the 1965 series of the same name and stars Maple Ridge, B.C.’s Molly Parker (House of Cards), Toby Stephens (Black Sails), Maxwell Jenkins (Sense8) and Vancouver’s Taylor Russell (Waves). It’s worth noting that the series was filmed in Vancouver.

Netflix Canada premiere date: December 1st, 2021
Genre: Sci-fi
Runtime: Eight episodes (39 to 58 minutes each)

Stream Lost in Space here.

Money Heist — Part 5, Volume 2 [Netflix Original]

Netflix’s massively popular crime series comes to an end.

The series was created by Álex Pina (Vis a Vis) and stars Úrsula Corberó (Física o Química), Álvaro Morte (Mirage) and Itziar Ituño (Pulsaciones).

Netflix Canada premiere date: December 3rd, 2021
Genre: Crime drama
Runtime: Five episodes (50 to 76 minutes each)

Stream Money Heist here.

The Power of the Dog

A rancher intimidates his brother’s new wife and her teenaged son until old secrets surface.

Based on Thomas Savage’s 1967 novel of the same name, The Power of the Dog was written and directed by Jane Campion (The Piano) and stars Benedict Cumberbatch (The Imitation Game), Kirsten Dunst (Melancholia), Jesse Plemons (Fargo) and Kodi Smit-McPhee (Dawn of the Planet of the Apes).

Netflix Canada premiere date: December 1st, 2021
Genre: Western drama
Runtime: 2 hours, 6 minutes

Stream The Power of the Dog here.

Single All The Way [Netflix Original]

Peter has his best friend pose as his boyfriend at home for Christmas, but plans change after the family plays matchmaker.

Single All The Way was directed by Michael Mayer (Spring Awakening) and stars Michael Urie (Ugly Betty) and Philemon Chambers (Of Hearts and Castles).

Notably, this is Netflix’s gay holiday romantic comedy film.

Netflix Canada premiere date: December 2nd, 2021
Genre: Holiday romantic comedy
Runtime: 1 hour, 41 minutes

Stream Single All The Way 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 that hit Netflix Canada in November can be found here. Additionally, click here to find out what’s coming to the service this month.

Premium video on demand (PVOD)

Dune

Paul, the heir to the royal House Atreides, is burdened with a great destiny that leads him to get caught up in a war on a dangerous planet.

Based on Frank Herbert’s series of novels of the same name, Dune was co-written and directed by Bécancour, Quebec’s own Denis Villeneuve (Blade Runner 2049) and features an ensemble cast that includes Timothée Chalamet (Call Me By Your Name), Oscar Isaac (Inside Llewyn Davis), Rebecca Ferguson (Doctor Sleep), Josh Brolin (Sicario) and Stellan Skarsgård (Chernobyl).

It’s important to note that this is film covers the first half of Herbert’s novel; a sequel to complete the story has been confirmed for a fall 2023 release. The first part of Dune will also come to Crave at some point, although it’s unclear when.

Original theatrical release date: October 22nd, 2021
PVOD premiere date: December 3rd, 2021
Genre: Sci-fi
Runtime: 2 hours, 35 minutes

Dune can be rented for $24.99 on PVOD platforms like iTunes, Google Play, Amazon Prime Video and the Cineplex Store.

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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Apple has several refurbished iPods back in stock

If you’ve been wanting to purchase an Apple product but the price was holding you back, now is your chance.

Apple’s online refurbished store has iPhones, iPods, iPads and Apple TVs at discount. As is usual with Apple’s refurbished products, the price cut only amounts to a few hundred dollars or so, but the products are guaranteed to work, feel and look like new.

Check out some of the notable refurbished products below:

iPhone

Find all iPhones on sale here.

Apple TV

Find all Apple TVs on sale here.

iPod

Find all iPods on sale here.

iPad

Find all iPads on sale here.

To learn more about Apple’s refurbished products, click here.

To find all refurbished products on Apple’s online store, click here.

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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.

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