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Streaming in Canada on Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV+, Crave, Disney+ and Netflix [Oct. 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+ are 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

Catherine Called Birdy [Amazon Original]

In the 13th century, a teenager rebels against her father when he tries to marry her off to a wealthy man.

Based on the 1994 novel of the same name, Catherine Called Birdy was written and directed by Lena Dunham (Girls) and stars Bella Ramsey (Game of Thrones), Andrew Scott (Sherlock), Billie Piper (Doctor Who) and Joe Alwyn (The Favourite).

Amazon Prime Video Canada release date: October 7th, 2022
Genre: Medieval comedy
Runtime: 1 hour, 48 minutes

Stream Catherine Called Birdy here.

The Sound of 007 [Amazon Original]

Mat Whitecross (Fleming: The Man Who Would Be Bond) directs this documentary on the history of iconic music in the James Bond film series, starting with the theme of 1962’s Dr. No and going all the way up to Billie Eilish’s song for 2021’s No Time To Die. James Bond stars like Daniel Craig and Rami Malek are also featured.

Amazon Prime Video Canada release date: October 5th, 2022
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 1 hour, 28 minutes

Stream The Music of 007 here.

An Amazon Prime Video subscription is included at no additional cost with an Amazon Prime membership, which costs $99/year.

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

Apple TV+

The Problem with Jon Stewart [Apple Original]

Comedian Jon Stewart (The Daily Show) takes a look at a new set of issues, including facing off against Arkansas’ attorney general about trans rights.

Apple TV+ Canada release date: October 7th, 2022 (first episode, new episodes every Friday)
Genre: Current affairs, comedy
Runtime: Six episodes (around one hour each)

Stream The Problem With Jon Stewart here.

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

The full list of what’s coming to Apple TV+ Canada this month can be found here.

Crave

Prince Andrew: Banished

Through a slew of interviews, Jamie Crawford (The Hunt for Ted Bundy) unpacks the fall of Prince Andrew, Duke of York, who disgraced the British Royal Family by getting involved in a sex trafficking scandal.

Crave release date: October 5th, 2022
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 1 hour, 19 minutes

Stream Prince Andrew: Banished here.

Sesame Street (Season 52)

Elmo’s new adopted puppy, Tango, joins the Street, while special guests include tennis star Naomi Osaki, poet Amanda Gorman and singer-songwriter Billie Eilish.

Crave release date: October 8th, 2022
Genre: Educational children’s
Runtime: 35 episodes (25 minutes each)

Stream Sesame Street 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+

Werewolf by Night [Disney+ Original]

This first-ever Marvel Cinematic Universe “Special Presentation” takes the franchise in a darker, black-and-white direction with a story about a secret group of monster hunters who are thrust into a deadly game.

Notably, prolific composer Michael Giacchino (who scored four Marvel movies, the MCU Spider-Man trilogy and Thor: Love and Thunder) serves as director of Werewolf by Night. Gael García Bernal (Old), Laura Donnelly (The Nevers) and Harriet Sansom Harris (Frazier) star.

Disney+ Canada release date: October 7th, 2022
Genre: Horror special
Runtime: 53 minutes

Stream Werewolf by Night here.

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

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

Netflix

Conversations With a Killer: The Jeffrey Dahmer Tapes [Netflix Original]

Directed by Joe Berlinger (Conversations with a Killer: The John Wayne Gacy Tapes), this docuseries features unguarded interviews with infamous serial killer Jeffrey Dahmer.

Netflix Canada release date: October 7th, 2022
Genre: True crime documentary
Runtime: Three episodes (58 to 61 minutes each)

Stream Conversations with a Killer: The Jeffrey Dahmer Tapes here.

Hasan Minhaj: The King’s Jester [Netflix Original]

Comedian Hasan Minhaj riffs on fatherhood, fertility and freedom of speech.

Netflix Canada release date: October 4th, 2022
Genre: Stand-up comedy
Runtime: 1 hour

Stream Hasan Minhaj: The King’s Jester here.

The Midnight Club [Netflix Original]

In a hospice for terminally ill teens, one group makes a pact that the first to die must send a sign from beyond the grave.

Created by Mike Flanagan (Midnight Mass) and Leah Fong (The Haunting of Bly Manor), The Midnight Club stars Iman Benson (BlackAF), Igby Rigney (F9: The Fast Saga), Ruth Codd (debut role), Vancouver’s Aya Furukawa (The Terror), Adia (debut role) and Heather Langencamp (A Nightmare on Elm Street).

It’s worth noting that like Mike Flanagan’s other Netflix productions, The Midnight Club was filmed in B.C.

Netflix Canada release date: October 7th, 2022
Genre: Teen horror
Runtime: 10 episodes (49 to 58 minutes each)

Stream The Midnight Club here.

The Redeem Team [Netflix Original]

In this documentary, Jon Weinbach (The Last Dance) tells the remarkable comeback story of the 2008 U.S. Olympic Men’s Basketball team, featuring LeBron James, Dwyane Wade, Carmelo Anthony, Carlos Boozer, Mike Krzyzewski and the late Kobe Bryant.

Netflix Canada release date: October 7th, 2022
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 1 hour, 38 minutes

Stream The Redeem Team here.

The Trapped 13: How We Survived the Thai Cave [Netflix Original]

From Pailin Wedel (Operation Thailand) comes this documentary spotlighting members of the famous youth soccer team that was trapped in a Thai cave in 2018.

Netflix Canada release date: October 5th, 2022
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 1 hour, 43 minutes

Stream The Trapped 13: How We Survived the Thai Cave here.

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 this week? Let us know in the comments.

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

Have a great long weekend!

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Disclaimer: Prince Andrew: Banished is produced by Blue Ant Studios, a division of MobileSyrup parent company Blue Ant Media.

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Apple TV+’s ‘Emancipation’ streams on December 9

Apple TV+ has revealed a teaser of Emancipation starring Will Smith. The film will premiere in theatres on December 2nd and streams on Apple TV+ on December 9th.

Emancipation is a historical action thriller directed by Antoine Fuqua and written by William Collage.

The film’s premise starts with the main character being whipped nearly to death and escaping from a Louisiana plantation and then being forced to outwit hunters before joining the Union Army. The movie is based on a true story.

It stars Smith, Ben Foster, Steven Ogg, Charmaine Bingwa, Mustafa Shakir and more. This is Smith’s first major theatrical release following him walking onstage during the Oscars and slapping comedian Chris Rock.

Source: Apple TV+

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Streaming in Canada on Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV+, Crave, Disney+ and Netflix [Sept. 26-Oct. 2]

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+ are 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

My Best Friend’s Exorcism [Amazon Original]

Teen besties Abby and Gretchen must deal with an otherworldly demon that possesses the latter’s body.

Based on Grady Hennix’s 2016 novel of the same name, My Best Friend’s Exorcism was directed by Damon Thomas (Killing Eve) and stars Elsie Fisher (Eighth Grade) and Amiah Miller (War For the Planet of the Apes).

Amazon Prime Video Canada release date: September 30th, 2022
Genre: Supernatural horror
Runtime: 1 hour, 26 minutes

Stream My Best Friend’s Exorcism here.

An Amazon Prime Video subscription is included at no additional cost with an Amazon Prime membership, which costs $99/year.

The full list of movies and shows that hit Prime Video Canada in September can be found here. A round-up of October’s new content is available here.

Apple TV+

The Greatest Beer Run Ever [Apple Original]

A young veteran sneaks into the Vietnam War to deliver beer and messages of support to soldiers.

Based on the true story of John “Chickie” Donohue, The Greatest Beer Run Ever was co-written and directed by Peter Farrelly (The Green Book) and stars Zac Efron (Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Vile), Russell Crowe (Gladiator) and Bill Murray (Groundhog Day).

Apple TV+ Canada release date: September 30th, 2022
Genre: Biographical war comedy-drama
Runtime: 1 hour, 56 minutes

Stream The Greatest Beer Run Ever here.

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

Find out what’s coming to Apple TV+ Canada in October here.

Crave

DC League of Super-Pets

When the Justice League is kidnapped, Superman’s dog, Krypto, must team up with a bunch of other pets to save them.

Based on DC Comics characters, DC League of Super-Pets was directed by Jared Stern (The Lego Batman Movie) and features the voices of Dwayne Johnson (Jumanji series), Kevin Hart (Jumanji series), Kate McKinnon (Saturday Night Live), John Krasinski (The Office), Nelson, B.C.’s Thomas Middleditch (Silicon Valley) and Toronto’s Keanu Reeves (The Matrix series).

Original theatrical release date: July 29th, 2022
Crave release date: September 26th, 2022
Genre: Animated superhero
Runtime: 1 hour, 45 minutes

Stream DC League of Super-Pets here.

Ramy (Season 3)

After Ramy cheats on his bride-to-be with his cousin the night before his wedding, he must do some soul-searching and figure out his actual relationship with faith.

Ramy was created by Ramy Youssef (Mr. Robot) and stars Youssef, Mohammed Amer (Mo), Hiam Abbass (Succession), Amr Waked (Syriana) and May Calamawy (Moon Knight).

Crave release date: September 30th, 2022
Genre: Comedy-drama
Runtime: 10 episodes (around 30 minutes each)

Stream Ramy here.

Remembering the Children: National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

To commemorate National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on September 30th, Crave is streaming a one-hour special called Remember the Children to honour the residential school survivors, their families and communities, and the kids who died.

More information can be found here.

Yvonne Orji: A Whole Me

In this stand-up special, Insecure‘s Yvonne Orji discusses therapy and riffs on friendship, dating, adulting and why guys need better friends.

Crave release date: October 1st, 2022 at 10pm ET
Genre: Stand-up comedy
Runtime: One hour

Stream Yvonne Orji: A Whole Me here.

The full list of movies and shows that hit Crave in September can be found here. A round-up of October’s new content is available here.

Disney+

The Mighty Ducks: Game Changers (Season 2) [Disney+ Original]

After winning back the Mighty Ducks team name, the squad and their coach head to a summer hockey institute run by a hardcore former NHL player.

Game Changers is a follow-up to Stephen Brill’s 1992 film The Mighty Ducks and stars Lauren Graham (Gilmore Girls), Brady Noon (Good Boys), Maxwell Simkins (Bizaardvark) and Josh Duhamel (Las Vegas). It’s also worth noting that the series was filmed in Vancouver.

Disney+ Canada release date: September 28th, 2022
Genre: Sports comedy-drama
Runtime: Number of episodes TBA (around 30 minutes each)

Stream The Mighty Dogs: Game Changers here.

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

The full list of movies and shows that hit Disney+ Canada in September can be found here.

Netflix

Blonde [Netflix Original]

Based on Joyce Carol Oates’ 2000 novel of the same name, Blonde offers a fictionalized take on the life and career of the iconic Marilyn Monroe.

The film was written and directed by Andrew Dominik (The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford) and stars Ana De Armas (Knives Out), Adrien Brody (The Grand Budapest Hotel), Bobby Canavale (Boardwalk Empire), Xavier Samuel (Spin Out) and Julianne Nicholson (Mare of Easttown).

Netflix Canada release date: September 28th, 2022
Genre: Psychological biographical fiction drama
Runtime: 2 hours, 46 minutes

Stream Blonde here.

Eat the Rich: The GameStop Saga [Netflix Original]

This docuseries dives into the wild 2021 story of how amateur traders gamed the system to make retailer GameStop’s share price dramatically increase.

Netflix Canada release date: September 28th, 2022
Genre: Psychological biographical fiction drama
Runtime: Three episodes (29 to 42 minutes each)

Stream Eat the Rich: The GameStop Saga here.

Entergalactic [Netflix Original]

An ambitious artist must balance success and love when he moves into his dream apartment and falls for his neighbour.

Entergalactic was created by Scott Mescudi (AKA rapper Kid Cudi) and features the voies of Mescudi, Jessica Williams (2 Dope Queens), Timothée Chalamet (Dune), Tyrone Griffin, Jr. (AKA rapper Ty Dolla $ign) and Laura Harrier (BlacKKKlansman).

It’s worth noting that the animated special is releasing alongside Kid Cudi’s album of the same name.

Netflix Canada release date: September 30th, 2022
Genre: Adult, animated, music special
Runtime: 1 hour, 32 minutes

Stream Entergalactic here.

Human Playground [Netflix Original]

Idris Elba (Luther) narrates this docuseries about the history of unique sports around the world, including unique robot camel races in the United Arab Emirates, big wave surfing in Portugal and eagle hunting in Kyrgyzstan.

Netflix Canada release date: September 30th, 2022
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: Six episodes (around one hour each)

Stream Human Playground here.

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 in September can be found here. A round-up of October’s new content is available here.

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

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

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New on Apple TV+ Canada: October 2022

Apple has revealed the full list of movies and shows coming to its Apple TV+ streaming service in Canada in October 2022.

October 7th

October 14th

October 21st

October 28th

An Apple TV+ subscription costs $5.99 CAD/month and is included in Apple One subscription bundles.

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Streaming in Canada on Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV+, Crave, Disney+ and Netflix [Sept. 19-25]

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+ are 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

Dog

Army Ranger Jackson Briggs is paired with an unwitting dog companion on his way to his friend’s funeral.

Dog was directed by Channing Tatum and Reid Carolin (Magic Mike) and stars Tatum, Jane Adams (Hung), WWE wrestler Kevin Nash and Q’orianka Kilcher (Yellowstone).

Original theatrical release date: February 18th, 2022
Amazon Prime Video Canada release date: September 23rd, 2022
Genre: Comedy-drama
Runtime: 1 hour, 41 minutes

Stream Dog here.

An Amazon Prime Video subscription is included at no additional cost with an Amazon Prime membership, which costs $99/year.

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

Apple TV+

Sidney [Apple Original]

Director Reginald Hudlin (Marshall) takes a look at the life and career of legendary actor Sidney Poitier, with interviews with the likes of Denzel Washington, Robert Redford, Halle Berry, Barbra Streisand and Spike Lee.

Apple TV+ Canada release date: September 23rd, 2022
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 1 hour, 46 minutes

Stream Sidney here.

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

Crave

DC’s Legends of Tomorrow (Season 7)

Stranded in the past after the destruction of the Waverider, the Legends must seek out a doctor who can help them return to their time while facing off with a mysterious group that is hunting them.

Based on DC Comics characters, DC’s Legends of Tomorrow stars Caity Lotz (Arrow), Tala Ashe (Smash), Jes Macallan (Mistresses), Olivia Swann (Doctors), Toronto’s Adam Tsekhman (NCIS) and Lisseth Chavez (Chicago P.D.)

It’s worth noting that Legends of Tomorrow was filmed in Vancouver. Additionally, this is the (unintended) final season of the series, as it was one of several shows that were cancelled by The CW earlier this week.

Original TV broadcast date: October 2021 to March 2022
Crave release date: September 23rd, 2022
Genre: Superhero
Runtime: 13 episodes (around 43 minutes each)

Stream DC’s Legends of Tomorrow here.

RuPaul’s Drag Race UK

RuPaul and recurring judges Michelle Visage, Alan Carr, and Graham Norton welcome 12 new British queens. Meanwhile, guest judges this season include Hannah Waddingham (Ted Lasso), former Spice Girl Mel B and singer FKA Twigs.

Crave release date: September 23rd, 2022 (first episode, new episodes every Thursday)
Genre: Reality
Runtime: 10 episodes (around 43 minutes each)

Stream RuPaul’s Drag Race UK 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+

Andor [Disney+ Original]

Five years before the events of Rogue One, the thief known as Cassian Andor (Narcos‘ Diego Luna) discovers the difference he can make in the Rebel Alliance’s fight against the Galactic Empire.

Andor was created by Tony Gilroy (Rogue One) and co-stars Genevieve O’Reilly (Rogue One), Adria Arjona (Triple Frontier), Stellan Skarsgård (Chernobyl).

Disney+ Canada release date: September 21st, 2022 (first three episodes, new episodes every Wednesday)
Genre: Sci-fi
Runtime: 12 episodes (around one hour each)

Stream Andor here.

Reboot [Disney+ Original]

The dysfunctional cast of a popular early 2000s sitcom must deal with their unresolved issues as they come together for a reboot of the show.

Reboot was created by Steven Levitan (Modern Family) and stars Keegan-Michael Key (Key & Peele), Johnny Knoxville (Jackass), Rachel Bloom (Crazy Ex-Girlfriend), Victoria, B.C.’s Calum Worthy (Austin & Ally), Krista Marie Yu (Dr. Ken), Judy Greer (Archer) and Paul Reiser (Mad About You).

Disney+ Canada release date: September 20th, 2022 (first three episodes, new episodes every Wednesday)
Genre: Sitcom
Runtime: Eight episodes (around 30 minutes each)

Stream Reboot here.

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

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

Netflix

Dahmer — Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story [Netflix Original]

Evan Peters (American Horror Story) stars as infamous serial killer Jeffrey Dahmer from Ryan Murphy and Ian Brennan (Glee).

Richard Jenkins (The Visitor), Molly Ringwald (The Breakfast Club), Michael Learned (The Waltons) and Niecy Nash (Claws) co-star.

Netflix Canada release date: September 21st, 2022
Genre: Biographical crime drama
Runtime: Ten episodes (46 to 63 minutes each)

Stream Dahmer — Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story here.

Lou [Netflix Original]

A mysterious loner embarks on a journey to help her neighbour look for her kidnapped daughter, testing their limits and uncovering dark secrets along the way.

Lou was directed by Anna Foerster (Underworld: Blood Wars) and stars Allison Janney (Mom), Jurnee Smollett (Lovecraft Country) and Logan Marshall-Green (Upgrade). It’s worth noting that the film was shot in Vancouver and features Canadians like Port Colborne, Ontario’s Matt Craven (NCIS) in supporting roles.

Netflix Canada release date: September 23rd, 2022
Genre: Action thriller
Runtime: 1 hour, 47 minutes

Stream Lou here.

Patton Oswalt: We All Scream [Netflix Original]

Comedian Patton Oswalt riffs on aging, his failed shutdown plans and the day his wife turned into a Valkyrie.

Netflix Canada release date: September 20th, 2022
Genre: Stand-up comedy
Runtime: 58 minutes

Stream Patton Oswalt: We All Scream here.

The Real Bling Ring: Hollywood Heist [Netflix Original]

In 2009, a group of teenagers robbed a string of Hollywood celebrities — now, two of the thieves tell their stories.

Netflix Canada release date: September 21st, 2022
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: Three episodes (46 to 50 minutes each)

Stream The Real Bling Ring: Hollywood Heist here.

Thai Cave Rescue [Netflix Original]

Based on true events, this series tells the story of the 2018 rescue of a Thai youth soccer team and their assistant coach.

Thai Cave Rescue was created by Kevin Tancharoen (Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.) and stars Papangkorn Lerkchaleampote, Pratya Patong and Songpon Kantawong.

Netflix Canada release date: September 22nd, 2022
Genre: Drama
Runtime: Six episodes (60 minutes each)

Stream Thai Cave Rescue here.

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.

Image credit: Disney

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Ryan Reynolds stars in Spirited, an Apple TV+ Original

An Apple Original Christmas film starring Canada’s Ryan Reynolds is hitting the big screen on November 11th and Apple TV+ on November 18th.

The movie also stars Will Ferrell (ugh, hopefully, it’s better than Elf), Octavia Spencer, Aimee Carrero, PJ Byrne, Sunita Mani and more.

The film is a modern musical rendition of Charles Dickens’ classic holiday novel, A Christmas Carol. 

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Apple lands new series from Breaking Bad creator, co-starring Better Call Saul’s Rhea Seehorn

Apple has acquired the next series from Vince Gilligan, the award-winning creator of Breaking Bad and co-creator of its prequel, Better Call Saul.

The new series, which is currently untitled, will see Gilligan reunited with Rhea Seehorn, who co-starred in all six seasons of Better Call Saul as fan-favourite character Kim Wexler. Gilligan has previously expressed interest in working again with his fellow Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul alums, so it remains to be seen who else besides Seehorn might come on board.

Per Deadline, the series will be a “blended, grounded drama” that’s been compared to The Twilight Zone in terms of how it “bend[s] reality and focusing on people and exploring the human condition in an unexpected, surprising way.” In a statement, Gilligan added that he’s looking forward to focusing on a more heroic character after 15 years of antiheroes.

While we otherwise know little about the series, it’s nonetheless a major get for Apple TV+., as Gilligan and Seehorn are just coming off last month’s critically-acclaimed conclusion to Better Call Saul, which is itself seen as a conclusion to the Breaking Bad universe. Seehorn was also just nominated for her first Emmy, and has garnered significant buzz for a second nomination next year when Better Call Saul‘s final episodes are eligible for awards.

According to Deadline, eight or nine studios were in the running to snag Gilligan’s series, but the creator’s previous work with Apple TV+ bosses Zack Van Amburg and Jamie Erlicht on both Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul ultimately helped Apple win out.

It’s not yet clear when the new series is expected to release.

Image credit: Sony/AMC

Source: Deadline

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Streaming in Canada on Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV+, Crave and Netflix [Sept. 12-18]

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+ are 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 Grand Tour: A Scandi Flick (Season 5) [Amazon Original]

Jeremy, Richard and James head to the Scandinavian Arctic Circle, exploring Cold War sub bases, frozen lake race tracks and more.

Amazon Prime Video Canada release date: September 16th, 2022 (first episode, new episodes every Friday)
Genre: Motoring
Runtime: TBA (around one hour each)

Stream The Grand Tour here.

An Amazon Prime Video subscription is included at no additional cost with an Amazon Prime membership, which costs $99/year.

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

Apple TV+

Sago’s Mini Friends [Apple Original]

Based on the popular Sago Mini World app, this preschool series follows Harvey the floppy-eared dog and his best friends as they express true gratitude for everything in their life through kindness, humour and original songs.

It’s worth noting that Sago’s Mini Friends was produced by Spin Master Entertainment and animated by Brown Bag Films, two Toronto-based companies.

Apple TV+ Canada premiere date: September 16th, 2022 (first episode, new episodes every Friday)
Genre: Animated, children’s
Runtime: 10 episodes (23 minutes each)

Stream Sago’s Mini Friends here.

An Apple TV+ subscription costs $5.99 in Canada.

Crave

The Handmaid’s Tale (Season 5)

Following the events of Season 4, June faces the consequences of her actions while Serena attempts to raise her profile in Toronto.

Based on Ottawa-born writer Margaret Atwood’s novel of the same name, The Handmaid’s Tale was created by Bruce Miller (Eureka) and stars Elizabeth Moss (Mad Men), Yvonne Strahovski (Chuck), Pointe-Claire, Quebec’s Amanda Brugel (Kim’s Convenience), Bradley Whitford (The West Wing), Ann Dowd (The Leftovers) and Samira Wiley (Orange is the New Black).

It’s worth noting that The Handmaid’s Tale is filmed in Toronto.

Crave premiere date: September 14th, 2022 (first episode, new episodes every Wednesday at 9pm ET)
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 10 episodes (around one hour each)

Stream The Handmaid’s Tale here. It’s important to note that while Crave has had exclusive streaming rights to the series until now, Season 5 is also streaming on Prime Video.

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

Cyberpunk: Edgerunners [Netflix Original]

From the popular anime company Studio Trigger (Kill la Kill) comes this spin-off of CD Projekt Red’s Cyberpunk 2077 video game.

The series follows a street kid named David (Demon Slayer‘s Zach Aguilar) who tries to survive the dangerous and futuristic Night City by becoming a mercenary outlaw known as a cyberpunk.

Netflix Canada premiere date: September 13th, 2022
Genre: Anime
Runtime: 10 episodes (23 to 26 minutes each)

Stream Cyberpunk: Edgerunners here.

Do Revenge [Netflix Original]

Down on their luck, two high school students agree to go after each other’s bullies.

Do Revenge was directed by Jennifer Kaytin Robinson (Someone Great) and stars Camila Mendes (Riverdale), Maya Hawke (Stranger Things), Sophie Turner (Game of Thrones) and Sarah Michelle Gellar (Buffy the Vampire Slayer).

Netflix Canada premiere date: September 16th, 2022
Genre: Comedy
Runtime: 1 hour, 58 minutes

Stream Do Revenge here.

Sins of Our Mother [Netflix Original]

This documentary is based on the real investigation into the disappearance of Lori Vallow’s kids, which uncovered an apocalyptic ideology and murder.

Netflix Canada premiere date: September 14t, 2022
Genre: True crime documentary
Runtime: Three episodes (41 to 50 minutes)

Stream Sins of Our Mother here.

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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Apple TV+ comes to Rogers Ignite TV and Streaming

Apple TV+ is coming to Rogers Ignite TV and Ignite Streaming starting August 26th.

In an announcement from Rogers, the Toronto-based national carrier revealed Apple TV+ would start rolling out to customers Friday, although they’ll need an Apple TV+ subscription to view content from the iPhone-maker’s streaming service.

Moreover, new and existing Rogers customers will be eligible to get a three-month Apple TV+ subscription when they sign up before November 23rd, 2022. However, the three-month offer is only available to customers who are not currently Apple TV+ subscribers, per the fine print at the bottom of Rogers’ announcement.

“With the integration of Apple TV+, we are excited to expand our offerings so that our Ignite TV and Ignite Streaming customers can enjoy all the award-winning, premium Apple Original series and films,” Robert Dépatie, president and COO of home and business at Rogers Communications, said.

The announcement is good news for Rogers subscribers. It’ll be easier now to access Apple TV+ through Ignite TV and Streaming set-ups, which is great if that’s what you actually use. That said, it’s far from the only way to access Apple TV+, and whether you get it on Ignite TV or not, you’ll still need to pay the $5.99/mo subscription fee (once any applicable free trials come to an end).

You can learn more about Apple TV+ through Rogers Ignite TV or Streaming here, or more about Apple TV+ here.

Source: Rogers

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Streaming in Canada on Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV+, Crave, Disney+ and Netflix [Aug. 15-21]

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

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

Making the Cut (Season 3) [Amazon Original]

Fashion experts Heidi Klum and Tim Gunn welcome 10 established designers from around the world as they compete for $1 million to invest in their brand.

Amazon Prime Video Canada release date: August 19th, 2022 (first two episodes, new episodes every Friday)
Genre: Reality, competition
Runtime: Eight episodes (around 50 minutes each)

Stream Making the Cut here.

An Amazon Prime Video subscription is included at no additional cost with an Amazon Prime membership, which costs $99/year.

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

Apple TV+

Bad Sisters

The Garvey sisters grow closer after the premature death of their parents.

Bad Sisters was created by Sharon Horgan (Divorce) and stars Horgan, Anne-Marie Duff (Sex Education), Eva Birthistle (The Last Kingdom), Sarah Greene (Penny Dreadful) and Eve Hewson (The Knick).

Apple TV+ release date: August 19th, 2022 (first two episodes, new episodes every Friday)
Genre: Dark comedy, thriller
Runtime: Ten episodes (around one hour each)

Stream Bad Sisters here.

An Apple TV+ subscription costs $5.99/month.

Crave

House of the Dragon

Two hundred years before the events of Game of Thrones, House Targaryen (House of the Mother of Dragons, Daenerys Targaryen) engages in a deadly civil war.

Based on George R.R. Martin’s Fire & Blood, House of the Dragon was co-created by Ryan Condal (Colony) and Miguel Sapochnik (Game of Thrones) and stars Paddy Considine (Dead Man’s Shoes), Matt Smith (Doctor Who), Olivia Cooke (Sound of Metal), Emma D’Arcy (Truth Seekers) and Rhys Ifans (Elementary).

Crave release: August 21st, 2022 at 9pm ET (first episode, new episodes every Sunday at 9pm ET)
Genre: Fantasy drama
Runtime: Ten episodes (around one hour each)

Stream House of the Dragon here.

Selena + Chef (Season 4)

Actress and singer Selena Gomez (Only Murders in the Building) continues to discover the joys of cooking with top chefs, with each episode highlighting a different charity.

Crave release: August 18th, 2022 (first three episodes, new episodes every Thursday)
Genre: Reality, cooking
Runtime: Ten episodes (around half an hour each)

Stream Selena + Chef 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+

She-Hulk: Attorney at Law [Disney+ Original]

Jennifer Walters struggles with her legal career after an accident with her cousin, Bruce Banner/The Hulk, turns her into another big green superhuman.

Based on the Marvel Comics character of the same name, She-Hulk: Attorney at Law was created by Jessica Gao (Rick and Morty) and stars Regina’s own Tatiana Maslany (Orphan Black), Jameela Jamil (The Good Place), Ginger Gonzaga (Space Force), Josh Segarra (Arrow) and Mark Ruffalo once again reprising his MCU role of Bruce Banner/The Hulk.

It’s worth noting that She-Hulk marks a shift in Marvel’s Disney+ release schedule, as new episodes drop Thursdays now instead of Wednesdays. This will give a bit of space between overlapping Marvel and Star Wars shows, starting with the Rogue One prequel series Andor next month.

Disney+ release: August 18th, 2022 (first episode, new episodes every Thursday)
Genre: Superhero, legal comedy
Runtime: Nine episodes (around half an hour each)

Stream She-Hulk: Attorney at Law here.

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

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

Netflix

The Cuphead Show! Part 2 [Netflix Original]

Cuphead and Mugman deal with pirate adventures, giant peppermints, devilish pitchforks and more.

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: August 19th, 2022
Genre: Animated comedy
Runtime: 13 episodes (11 to 26 minutes each)

Stream The Cuphead Show! here.

He-Man and the Masters of the Universe [Netflix Original]

He-Man and his squad must fulfill their destinies to stop Skeletor from controlling the universe.

A reimagining of the 1983 series of the same name, He-Man and the Masters of the Universe was developed by Robert David (Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles) and features the voices of Yuri Lowenthal (Marvel’s Spider-Man), Kimberly Brooks (Voltron: Legendary Defender), David Kaye (Ratchet & Clank), Benjamin Diskin (The Seven Deadly Sins) and Roger Craig Smith (Sonic the Hedgehog).

Netflix Canada premiere date: August 18th, 2022
Genre: Animated, superhero
Runtime: Eight episodes (25 to 26 minutes each)

Stream He-Man and the Masters of the Universe here.

Inside the Mind of a Cat [Netflix Original]

Cat experts peel back the crazy layers of our feline friends.

Netflix Canada premiere date: August 18th, 2022
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 1 hour, 7 minutes

Stream Inside the Mind of a Cat here.

Look Both Ways [Netflix Original]

On the night of her college graduation, Natalie’s life diverges into two different realities: one in which she becomes pregnant and returns to her hometown, and another in which she pursues her career in Los Angeles.

Look Both Ways was directed by Wanuri Kahiu (From a Whisper) and stars Lili Reinhart (Riverdale), Danny Ramirez (Top Gun: Maverick), David Corenswet (The Politician), Aisha Dee (Veep) and Luke Wilson (Legally Blonde).

It’s worth noting that parts of the movie were filmed in Vancouver.

Netflix Canada premiere date: August 17th, 2022
Genre: Romantic comedy-drama
Runtime: 1 hour, 51 minutes

Stream Look Both Ways here.

Tekken: Bloodline [Netflix Original]

Hot-tempered fighter Jin Kazama loses his home to a powerful enemy, leading him to train under his grandfather, Heihachi, while waiting for a shot at revenge.

Tekken: Bloodline is based on the popular Tekken fighting game series from Bandai Namco.

Netflix Canada premiere date: August 18th, 2022
Genre: Anime
Runtime: Six episodes (23 to 29 minutes each)

Stream Tekken: Bloodline here.

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 this week? Let us know in the comments.

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

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