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Streaming in Canada on Prime Video, Apple TV+, Crave, Disney+, Netflix and PVOD [June 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+ 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

Backstage with Katherine Ryan [Amazon Original]

Sarnia, Ontario-born comedian Katherine Ryan brings us a behind-the-scenes look at what goes on backstage at a stand-up show.

Amazon Prime Video premiere date: June 9th, 2022
Genre: Docuseries
Runtime: Six episodes (42 to 51 minutes each)

Stream Backstage with Katherine Ryan here.

My Fake Boyfriend [Amazon Original]

Andrew creates a fake boyfriend on social media to drive away a toxic ex, only to fall for his true love, forcing him to manage all three relationships.

My Fake Boyfriend was directed by Rose Troche (The L Word) and stars Keiynan Lonsdale (The Flash), Dylan Sprouse (The Suite Life franchise), Sarah Hyland (Modern Family) and Samer Salem (The Expanse),

Amazon Prime Video premiere date: June 10th, 2022
Genre: Romantic comedy
Runtime: 1 hour, 40 minutes

Stream My Fake Boyfriend 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 Prime Video Canada this month can be found here.

Apple TV+

For All Mankind (Season 3) [Apple Original]

In the early ’90s, U.S., Soviet Union and a third adversary race to Mars.

For All Mankind was created by Ronald D. Moore (Battlestar Galactica) and features an ensemble cast that includes Joel Kinnamon (Altered Carbon), Wrenn Schmidt (Boardwalk Empire), Shantel VanSanten (The Boys) and Jodi Balfour (Bomb Girls).

Apple TV+ Canada premiere date: June 10th, 2022 (first episode, new episodes every Friday)
Genre: Sci-fi drama
Runtime: 10 episodes (around one hour each)

Stream For All Mankind here.

An Apple TV+ subscription costs $5.99/month.

Find out what’s coming to Apple TV+ this summer here.

Crave

Becoming Elizabeth

This series explores the younger years of Queen Elizabeth I, an orphaned teen who gets into English court politics.

Becoming Elizabeth was created by Anya Reiss (EastEnders) and stars Alicia von Rittberg (Fury), Oliver Zetterström (The Midnight Gang), Romola Garai (The Hour), Jessica Raine (Call the Midwife) and Bella Ramsey (Game of Thrones).

Apple TV+ Canada premiere date: June 10th, 2022 (first episode, new episodes every Friday)
Genre: Biographical drama
Runtime: Eight episodes (around one hour each)

Stream Becoming Elizabeth here.

Irma Vep

During a rough patch, an American movie star heads to France to star in a crime thriller, only to find the lines between herself and her character start to blur.

Created by Olivier Assayas and based on his 1996 feature film of the same name, Irma Vep stars Alicia Vikander (Ex Machina), Adria Arjona (Triple Frontier), Carrie Brownstein (Portlandia), Tom Sturridge (Sweet Bitter) and Fala Chen (Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings).

Crave premiere date: June 6th, 2022 (first episode, new episodes every Monday at 9pm ET)
Genre: Biographical drama
Runtime: Eight episodes (around one hour each)

Stream Irma Vep here.

The Janes

As the U.S. strips away women’s right to have abortions, HBO and director Tia Lessin (Trouble in the Water) are releasing this timely documentary about an underground network of abortion activists in spring 1972.

Learn about the efforts they took to provide safe, affordable and illegal abortions, which include code names, fronts and safe houses.

Crave premiere date: June 6th, 2022
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 1 hour, 41 minutes

Stream The Janes 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+

Ms. Marvel [Disney+ Original]

Pakistani-American teenager Kamala Khan spends her days balancing school, parental expectations and her obsession with the Avengers until everything changes when she develops superpowers of her own.

Based on writer G. Willow Wilson, Adrian Alphona and Sana Amanat’s Marvel Comics character of the same name, Ms. Marvel was created by Bisha K. Ali (Loki) and stars Markham, Ontario newcomer Iman Vellani, Matt Lintz (The Walking Dead), Yasmeen Fletcher (Andi Mack), Zenobia Shroff (The Big Sick) and Mohan Kapur (amusingly, the Hindi dub of Benedict Cumberbatch’s Doctor Strange).

Crave premiere date: June 8th, 2022 (first episode, new episodes every Wednesday)
Genre: Superhero
Runtime: Six episodes (around one hour each)

Stream Ms. Marvel here.

Under the Banner of Heaven [Star Original]

A police detective finds his faith shaken when investigating the murder of a Mormon mother and her daughter that appears to involve the Church of Latter-Day Saints.

Based on Jon Krakauer’s 2003 non-fiction book of the same name, Under the Banner of Heaven was created by Dustin Lance Black (Milk) and stars Andrew Garfield (Tick, Tick… Boom!), Sam Worthington (Avatar), Daisy Edgar-Jones (Cold Feet), Wyatt Russell (Lodge 49) and Denise Gough (Angels in America).

Notably, the series was filmed in Calgary. Keep in mind that the series already wrapped on Hulu in the U.S. on June 2nd, so Canadians are getting it late (as usual) — avoid spoilers accordingly.

Hulu premiere date: April 28th, 2022
Disney+ Canada premiere date: June 8th, 2022 (first two episodes, new episodes every Wednesday)
Genre: True crime drama
Runtime: Seven episodes (around one hour each)

Stream Under the Banner of Heaven here.

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

The full list of what’s hitting Disney+ Canada this month can be found here.

Netflix

Bill Burr Presents: Friends Who Kill [Netflix Original]

Bill Burr spotlights fellow comedians like Michelle Wolf and Jimmy Carr.

Netflix Canada premiere date: June 6th, 2022
Genre: Stand-up comedy
Runtime: 1 hour, 13 minutes

Stream Bill Burr Presents: Friends Who Kill here.

Dirty Daddy: The Bob Saget Tribute [Netflix Original]

Friends and family honour the late comedian Bob Saget, who died in January.

Featured guests include comedians Chris Rock, Tim Allen, Seth Green and Newmarket, Ontario’s Jim Carrey, as well as Saget’s Full House co-stars John Stamos and Candace Cameron Bure.

Netflix Canada premiere date: June 7th, 2022
Genre: Comedy special
Runtime: 1 hour, 23 minutes

Stream Dirty Daddy: The Bob Saget Tribute here.

Hustle [Netflix Original]

An NBA scout discovers works to prepare a talented Spanish player for the NBA Draft.

Hustle was directed by Jeremiah Zagar (We the Animals) and stars Adam Sandler (Uncut Gems), Queen Latifah (Girls Trip), Ben Foster (Hell or Highwater) and real Utah Jazz player Juancho Hernangómez.

Netflix Canada premiere date: June 8th, 2022
Genre: Sports drama
Runtime: 1 hour, 58 minutes

Stream Hustle here.

That’s My Time with David Letterman [Netflix Original]

Former late-night talk show host David Letterman chats with up-and-coming comedians Sam Morri, Naomi Ekperigin and Rosebud Baker.

Netflix Canada premiere date: June 7th, 2022
Genre: Talk show
Runtime: Three episodes (19 minutes each)

Stream That’s My Time with David Letterman 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 this month can be found here.

Premium video-on-demand (PVOD)

Everything Everywhere All At Once

One of the most acclaimed movies of the year has finally hit streaming.

The film follows a struggling Chinese-American business owner who must connect with alternate universe versions of herself to thwart a threat to the entire multiverse.

Everything Everywhere All At Once at written and directed by Dan Kwan and Daniel Scheinert (Swiss Army Man) and stars Michelle Yeoh (Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon), Ke Huy Quan (Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom), Stephanie Hsu (The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel), Jamie Lee Curtis (Halloween) and James Hong (Hawaii Five-O).

Original theatrical release date: March 25th, 2022
PVOD premiere date: June 7th, 2022
Genre: Sci-fi action
Runtime: 2 hours, 20 minutes

You can purchase Everything Everywhere All At Once for $17.99 to $19.99 on PVOD platforms like iTunes, Google Play, Amazon Prime Video and the Cineplex Store.

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

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

Image credit: Marvel Studios

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Streaming in Canada on Prime Video, Crave, Disney+, Netflix and PVOD [Feb. 28-March 6]

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

Our ‘Streaming in Canada’ column typically focuses on new content from Amazon Prime Video, Crave and Netflix, but other services like Apple TV+ and Disney+ will be mentioned when relevant. Premium video on demand (PVOD) platforms are also fair game as movies continue to come to digital early amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

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

Amazon Prime Video

The Boys Presents: Diabolical [Amazon Original]

Diabolical explores different superhuman stories in the world of The Boys through a variety of animation styles.

Reprising their roles from The Boys are Antony Starr (Homelander), Chace Crawford (The Deep), Elisabeth Shue (Madelyn Stillwell) and Giancarlo Esposito (Stan Edgar), while guest voices include Awkwafina (Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings), Vancouver’s own Seth Rogen (Superbad; also executive producer of The Boys), Ben Schwartz (Parks & Recreation), Andy Samberg (Brooklyn Nine-Nine) and Brampton, Ontario’s Michael Cera (Arrested Development).

Notably, some of the episodes were conceived by Rogen, Awkwafina, Samberg and other creators. Meanwhile, the third season of The Boys premieres on June 3rd.

Amazon Prime Video Canada premiere date: March 4th, 2022
Genre: Animated
Runtime: Eight episodes (13 to 15 minutes each)

Stream The Boys Presents: Diabolical here.

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

The full list of movies and shows that hit Amazon Prime Video in February can be found here. Meanwhile, a breakdown of March’s lineup is available here.

Crave

F9: The Fast Saga

Dom and his crew face off against Dom’s long-lost brother Jakob, who’s teamed up with Cipher on a world-shattering plan.

F9: The Fast Saga was helmed by veteran Fast & Furious director Justin Lin and features returning Fast & Furious stars Vin Diesel, Michelle Rodriguez, Chris “Ludacris” Bridges, Tyrese Gibson, Nathalie Emmanuel, Sung Kang and Charlize Theron, while John Cena (The Suicide Squad) joins the franchise as Jakob.

Original theatrical release date: June 25th, 2021
Crave release date: March 4th, 2022
Genre: Action
Runtime: 2 hours, 23 minutes

Stream F9: The Fast Saga here.

Our Flag Means Death

This comedy series is loosely based on the life of Stede Bonnet, an eighteenth-century aristocrat who becomes a pirate.

Our Flag Means Death was created by David Jenkins (People of Earth) and stars Rhys Darby (Flight of the Conchords), Taika Waititi (Jojo Rabbit), Kristian Nairn (Game of Thrones) and Rory Kinnear (James Bond series).

Crave release date: March 3rd, 2022 (first three episodes, new episodes every Thursday)
Genre: Comedy
Runtime: 10 episodes (around 30 minutes each)

Stream Our Flag Means Death here.

Picard (Season 2)

Picard embarks on a race against time to save the galaxy’s future while facing a trial from one of his greatest foes.

Picard stars Patrick Stewart in his iconic Star Trek: The Next Generation role, alongside Toronto’s Alison Pill (The Newsroom), Jeri Ryan (Star Trek: The Next Generation) and Brent Spiner (Star Trek: The Next Generation). Whoopi Goldberg and John de Lancie also return from Star Trek: The Next Generation as special guest stars.

Picard is based on Gene Roddenberry’s Star Trek franchise and was created by Akiva Goldsman (A Beautiful Mind), Michael Chabon (The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier & Clay), Kirsten Beyer (Star Trek: Discovery) and Alex Kurtzman (2009’s Star Trek).

Crave release date: March 3rd, 2022 (first episode, new episodes every Thursday)
Genre: Sci-fi
Runtime: 10 episodes (around 43 minutes each)

Stream Picard here.

Shining Vale

After a dysfunctional family moves into a new home where atrocities were committed, the mother is the only one who notices something is amiss, leading her to question whether she’s depressed or possessed.

Shining Vale was created by Jeff Astrof (The New Adventures of Old Christine) and Sharon Horgan (Divorce) and stars Courteney Cox (Friends), Greg Kinnear (As Good As It Gets), Sherilyn Fenn (Twin Peaks) and Mira Sorvino (Mighty Aphrodite).

Crave release date: March 6th, 2022 (first two episodes, new episodes every week)
Genre: Horror comedy
Runtime: Eight episodes (around 30 minutes each)

Stream Shining Vale here. Note that a $5.98/month add-on is required.

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 that hit Crave in February can be found here. Meanwhile, a breakdown of March’s lineup is available here.

Disney+

The Dropout [Star Original]

This series chronicles the rise and fall of biotechnology entrepreneur Elizabeth Holmes, who was convicted of criminal fraud.

Based on Rebecca Jarvis’ ABC podcast of the same name, The Dropout was created by Elizabeth Meriwether (New Girl) and stars Amanda Seyfried (Mank) and Naveen Andrews (Lost).

Disney+ Canada Star release date: March 3rd, 2022 (first three episodes, new episodes every week)
Genre: Drama
Runtime: Eight episodes (50 to 55 minutes each)

Stream The Dropout here.

Fresh [Star Original]

Noa begins dating Steve after they meet at the grocery store, only for her to discover that her new boyfriend has unusual romantic appetites.

Fresh was written and directed by Mimi Cave (directorial debut) and stars Daisy Edgar-Jones (War of the Worlds), Sebastian Stan (The Falcon and the Winter Soldier), Montreal’s Charlotte Le Bon (Yves Saint Laurent), Burnaby, B.C.’s Andrea Bang (Kim’s Convenience) and London, Ontario’s Brett Dier (Jane the Virgin).

It’s worth noting that the movie was filmed around B.C.

Disney+ Canada Star release date: March 4th, 2022
Genre: Comedy thriller
Runtime: 1 hour, 54 minutes

Stream Fresh here.

West Side Story

Two youngsters from rival gangs fall in love until tensions between their friends threaten to ruin everything.

Based on the 1957 stage musical of the same name, West Side Story was directed by Steven Spielberg (Schindler’s List) and features an ensemble cast that includes Ansel Elgort (Baby Driver), Rachel Zegler (debut role), Ariana DeBose (Schmigadoon!) and Montreal’s David Alvarez (American Rust).

Original theatrical release date: December 10th, 2021
Disney+ Canada release date: March 2nd, 2022
Genre: Musical
Runtime: 2 hours, 36 minutes

Stream West Side Story 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 February can be found here. Meanwhile, a breakdown of March’s lineup is available here.

Netflix

The Guardians of Justice [Netflix Original]

This dark satire of superheroes follows a team of superhumans who must control the evil in both the world and themselves.

The Guardians of Justice was created by Castlevania‘s Adi Shankar (no relation) and features the voices of wrestler Diamond Dallas Page, Sharni Vinson (You’re Next) and Derek Mears (Swamp Thing).

Netflix Canada release date: March 1st, 2022
Genre: Superhero
Runtime: Seven episodes (22 to 37 minutes each)

Stream The Guardians of Justice here.

Making Fun [Netflix Original]

Jimmy DiResta helps kids create wacky inventions.

Netflix Canada release date: March 4th, 2022
Genre: Reality
Runtime: Eight episodes (38 to 40 minutes each)

Stream Making Fun here.

Surviving Paradise: A Family Tale [Netflix Original]

Regé-Jean Page (Bridgerton) narrates this documentary about how animals band together to survive a worsening dry season in Africa’s Kalahari Desert.

Netflix Canada release date: March 1st, 2022
Genre: Superhero
Runtime: Seven episodes (22 to 37 minutes each)

Stream Surviving Paradise here.

Worst Roommate Ever [Netflix Original]

From con artists to killers, these are some of the worst cohabitation experiences people have had.

Netflix Canada release date: March 1st, 2022
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: Five episodes (39 to 63 minutes each)

Stream Worst Roommate Ever here.

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

The full list of movies and shows that hit Netflix Canada in February can be found here. Meanwhile, a breakdown of March’s lineup is available here.

Premium video on demand (PVOD)

Scream (2022)

Twenty-five years after the original Woodsboro murders, a new Ghostface emerges to terrorize teenagers, which brings Sidney, Dewey and Gale back into the picture.

Scream was directed by Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett (Ready or Not) and stars Melissa Barrera (In the Heights), Jenna Ortega (You), Jack Quaid (The Boys), Mason Gooding (Booksmart) and Mikey Madison (Better Things), with returning Scream cast members including Guelph, Ontario’s own Neve Campbell (Sidney), Courteney Cox (Gale), David Arquette (Dewey), Marley Shelton (Judy) and Roger L. Jackson as the voice of Ghostface.

Original Canadian theatrical release date: January 14th, 2022
Canadian PVOD release date: March 4th, 2022
Genre: Slasher
Runtime: 1 hour, 54 minutes

Scream can be rented on PVOD platforms like iTunes ($5.99), Google Play ($4.99), Amazon Prime Video ($5.99) and the Cineplex Store ($4.99).

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

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

Image credit: CBS

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

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

Our ‘Streaming in Canada’ column typically focuses on new content from Amazon Prime Video, Crave and Netflix, but other services like Apple TV+ and Disney+ will be mentioned when relevant. Premium video on demand (PVOD) platforms are also fair game as movies continue to come to digital early amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

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

Amazon Prime Video

Reacher [Amazon Original]

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

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

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

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

Stream Reacher here.

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

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

Apple TV+

Suspicion [Apple Original]

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

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

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

Stream Suspicion here.

Apple TV+ costs $5.99/month in Canada.

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

Crave

Power Book IV: Force

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

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

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

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

Raised by Wolves (Season 2)

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

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

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

Stream Raised by Wolves here.

RuPaul’s Drag Race: UK Versus the World

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

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

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

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

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

Disney+

Pam & Tommy [Star Original]

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

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

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

Stream Pam & Tommy here.

Torn [Disney+ Original]

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

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

Stream Torn here.

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

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

Netflix

Murderville [Netflix Original]

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

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

Stream Murderville here.

Raising Dion [Netlfix Original]

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

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

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

Stream Raising Dion here.

The Tinder Swindler [Netflix Original]

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

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

Stream The Tinder Swindler here.

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

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

Premium video on demand (PVOD)

Clerk.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Image credit: Hulu

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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.

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Black Widow lost over $600 million in PVOD revenue due to piracy: report

For a long period earlier during the pandemic, all eyes were on Disney to see whether the company would bring Marvel’s Black Widow to Disney+ and theatres on day one, as it did with 2020’s live-action Mulan remake.

Eventually, Disney did indeed go this route in July 2021, in which Disney+ subscribers could pay $34.99 CAD to stream the movie. Now, we’re learning just how much that ‘Premier Access’ has cost the company.

In a larger feature about Hollywood’s approach to day-and-date theatrical/streaming releases, Deadline reports that rampant online piracy cost Disney around $600 million USD (about $762 million CAD) on the Scarlett Johansson-led superhero flick in premium video on demand (PVOD) revenue alone. That’s because people were quickly able to snag 4K-quality copies of the film in several languages and post them online.

This doesn’t count how much less money the movie earned in theatres due to the Premier Access release, or the $40 million-plus (about $51 million CAD) settlement it reached with Johansson over a high-profile Black Widow contract dispute.

Of course, a company like Disney will be more than fine after this, but it’s nonetheless interesting to see how much financial impact piracy can have.

The big takeaway from Deadline‘s feature, though, is that the hybrid cinema-digital release, in general, went out “like a dud.” Even movies that were offered day one at no cost in the U.S. on HBO Max, like King Richard, Reminiscence, In the Heights, Malignant and Judas and the Black Messiah, are said to have had “underwhelming” streaming audiences of two million or less.

That, coupled with the solid box office performance of films like Spider-Man: No Way Home, No Time to Die and Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings, is encouraging more studios to stick to theatrical-first releases. It remains to be seen whether the Omicron variant — which has already led to theatres closing in Ontario and Quebec — will alter these plans.

Image credit: Marvel Studios

Source: Deadline

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Canadian streaming round-up — Amazon Prime Video, Crave, Disney+, Netflix and PVOD [2021 Edition]

Every week, we break down some of the most notable new shows and movies to hit Canadian streaming services. In these ‘Streaming in Canada’ columns, we also highlight either wholly Canadian content or American/foreign content that has significant Canadian connections.

However, with so much new content releasing every week, you’d be forgiven for not even being aware of most of what comes out in general, let alone Canadian-specific programming.

With that in mind, we’ve rounded up some of the most prominent shows and movies with major Canadian connections. This means titles that feature Canadians in prominent roles, be it in front of or behind the camera. While the goal is to focus on streaming-exclusive content, we’re also considering movies that had either short theatrical runs or hybrid theatrical-digital releases, given this weird period that we’re in. The same goes for shows that were released on both cable TV and digital platforms simultaneously.

Without further ado, let’s get into it.

All Or Nothing: Toronto Maple Leafs

This five-part docuseries follows the Toronto Maple Leafs during the 2020-2021 NHL season and gives unprecedented on-the-ice and locker room access to the players, coaches and fans. The team’s match against its Original Six rival, the Montreal Canadiens, is also featured.

Notably, All or Nothing was narrated by Toronto’s own Will Arnett (Arrested Development).

Genre: Sports documentary
Runtime: Five episodes (42 to 49 minutes each)

Stream All or Nothing on Amazon Prime Video.

Chucky

After a vintage doll turns up at a garage sale, an idyllic American town becomes plagued by horrifying murders.

Based on the Child’s Play franchise, Chucky was created by Don Mancini (Child’s Play series) and stars Zackary Arthur (Transparent), Björgvin Arnarson (The Seventh Day), Alyvia Alyn Lind (The Young and the Restless), Vancouver’s Devon Sawa (Final Destination), B.C.-raised Jennifer Tilly (Bullets Over Broadway) and Brad Dourif (Child’s Play franchise) as the voice of Chucky.

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

Genre: Horror
Runtime: Eight episodes (around 41 to 55 minutes each)

Stream Chucky on Amazon Prime Video. Note that a $12.99 CAD/month StackTV subscription is required on top of an Amazon Prime membership.

Kim’s Convenience (Season 5)

In the fifth and final season of the hit Canadian series, Appa and Umma grapple with a medical diagnosis while Janet moves home and Jung and Shannon’s long-distance romance becomes strained.

Meanwhile, Janet moves home and Jung and Shannon find their long-distance romance tested.

Based on Toronto-raised Ins Choi’s play of the same name, Kim’s Convenience stars Calgary-raised Paul Sun-Hyung Lee (Train 48), Toronto-raised Jean Yoon (Orphan Black), Burnaby, B.C.-born Andrea Bang (Playdate) and Mississauga-raised Simu Liu (Blood and Water). Further, the show is shot in various parts of Toronto.

Liu, of course, also garnered significant international attention this year thanks to his lead role in Marvel’s Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings, which is now streaming on Disney+.

Genre: Comedy
Runtime: Eight episodes (around 41 to 55 minutes each)

Kim’s Convenience can be streamed on CBC Gem (free with ads) and Netflix Canada.

Letterkenny (Season 10)

In the latest season of the Crave original comedy, the men of Letterkenny find themselves going through full-body physicals, a new energy drink launches and a video game battle ensues.

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

Beyond the all-Canadian cast, the series is also filmed in Sudbury, Ontario.

Genre: Comedy
Runtime: Seven episodes (around 30 minutes each)

Stream Letterkenny on Crave.

Lost in Space (Season 3)

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

Lost in Space is based on Irwin Allen’s 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 also worth noting that the series was filmed in Vancouver.

Genre: Sci-fi
Runtime: Eight episodes (39 to 58 minutes each)

Stream Lost in Space on Netflix.

Night Raiders

In dystopian 2044 North America, a Cree woman joins a resistance movement fighting against the military government in an effort to save her daughter.

Written and directed by La Ronge, Saskatchewan’s Danis Goulet (Wakening) in her feature directorial debut, Night Raiders stars Cardston, Alberta’s Elle-Máijá Tailfeathers (The Body Remembers When the World Broke Open), Surrey, B.C.’s Brooklyn Letexier-Hart (Burden of Truth) and Alex Tarrant (NCIS: Hawai’i).

In addition to the mostly Canadian cast and crew, it’s worth noting that the film was shot in and around Toronto.

Genre: Sci-fi
Runtime: 1 hour, 41 minutes

Night Raiders can be rented for $4.99 on Google Play and the Cineplex Store and $5.99 on iTunes.

Reservation Dogs

In rural Oklahoma, four Indigenous teens spend their days committing crime in an effort to move to California.

Reservation Dogs was created by Sterlin Harjo (Mekko) and Taika Waititi (Thor: Ragnarok) and stars Kahnawake, Quebec’s Devery Jacobs (American Gods), Toronto’s D’Pharaoh Woon-A-Tai (Murdoch Mysteries), Edmonton’s Paulina Alexis (Ghostbusters: Afterlife) and Lane Factor (debut role).

Genre: Comedy-drama
Runtime: Eight episodes (25 to 31 minutes each)

Stream Reservation Dogs on Disney+.

Shiva Baby

This U.S./Canada co-production follows a young, bisexual Jewish woman as she attends a shiva with her family while struggling to juggle her romantic and career prospects.

Written and directed by Toronto’s Emma Seligman and based on her semi-autobiographical 2018 short of the same name, Shiva Baby stars Rachel Sennott (Ayo and Rachel Are Single), Molly Gordon (Booksmart), Danny Deferrari (Madoff), Polly Draper (Thirtysomething) and Fred Melamed (Lady Dynamite).

Genre: Comedy-drama
Runtime: 1 hour, 18 minutes

Stream Shiva Baby on Crave.

Station Eleven

After a deadly flu ravages society, humanity’s survivors 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 also worth noting that the show was filmed in Mississauga, Ontario and the story actually begins in Toronto.

(Keep in mind that the series premiered on December 16th with three episodes and a subsequent weekly new episode rollout).

Genre: Sci-fi, drama
Runtime: 10 episodes (45 to 49 minutes each)

Stream Station Eleven on Crave.

What If…?

Marvel Cinematic Universe’s first foray into the world of animation offers alternate takes on classic franchise moments, like what would happen if T’Challa became Star-Lord, Doctor Strange turned evil following a tragic loss or Peggy Carter took the Super Soldier Serum instead of Steve Rogers.

What If? was created by A.C. Bradley (Trollhunters: Tales of Arcadia) and features most of the MCU actors reprising their respective roles, including the late Chadwick Boseman (T’Challa), Chris Hemsworth (Thor), Tom Hiddleston (Loki), Samuel L. Jackson (Nick Fury), Benedict Cumberbatch (Dr. Strange), Paul Rudd (Scott Lang/Ant-Man) and Hayley Atwell (Peggy Carter). Westworld‘s Jeffrey Wright also voices MCU newcomer The Watcher, who narrates the series.

It’s worth noting that Quebec City-based animation studio Squeeze worked on several episodes of What If…?. And if that weren’t enough, several Canadian actors reprise their MCU roles in the series: Fort Saskatchewan, Alberta’s Evangeline Lilly (Hope van Dyne/The Wasp), London, Ontario’s Rachel McAdams (Christine Palmer), Port Perry, Ontario’s Emily VanCamp (Sharon Carter), and Vancouver’s Cobie Smulders (Maria Hill).

Genre: Animated superhero
Runtime: Nine episodes (around 31 to 36 minutes each)

Stream What If…? on Disney+.

Of course, there are other streaming 2021 titles with notable Canadian ties, including:

  • The Falcon and the Winter Soldier on Disney+ — directed by Ottawa’s Kari Skogland, co-stars Port Perry, Ontario’s Emily VanCamp and Montreal’s Georges St-Pierre
  • Midnight Mass on Netflix — filmed in Vancouver
  • Never Have I Ever (Season 2) on Netflix — starring Mississauga’s own Maitreyi Ramakrishnan
  • See (Season 2) on Apple TV+ — filmed in various parts of Ontario

What are your favourite Canadian movies or shows from 2021? Let us know in the comments.

Header image credit: Elevation/CBC/HBO

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

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

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

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

Amazon Prime Video

Hanna (Season 3) [Amazon Original]

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

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

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

Stream Hanna here.

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

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

Crave

Harry Potter extravaganza

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

8-Bit Christmas

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

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

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

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

Stream 8-Bit Christmas here.

How To With John Wilson (Season 2)

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

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

Stream How To With John Wilson here.

Pig

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

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

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

Stream Pig here.

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

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

Disney+

The Beatles: Get Back [Disney+ Original]

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

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

Stream The Beatles: Get Back here.

Hawkeye [Disney+ Original]

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

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

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

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

Stream Hawkeye here.

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

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

Netflix

A Boy Called Christmas [Netflix Original]

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

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

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

Stream A Boy Called Christmas here.

Bruised [Netflix Original]

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

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

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

Stream Bruised here.

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

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

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

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

Stream F is For Family here.

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

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

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

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

Stream Masters of the Universe: Revelation here.

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

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

Premium video on demand (PVOD)

The Humans

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

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

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

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

Venom: Let There Be Carnage

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

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

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

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

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

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

Image credit: Marvel Studios

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Venom: Let There Be Carnage coming to PVOD in Canada on November 23

Sony Pictures has confirmed that Venom: Let There Be Carnage will hit premium video on demand (PVOD) platforms in North America on November 23rd.

Following a number of COVID-related delays, the film finally hit theatres on October 1st, meaning its digital release is coming just under two months later.

Directed by The Lord of the Rings‘ Andy Serkis, Let There Be Carnage is a sequel to 2018’s smash hit Venom that once again stars Tom Hardy as Eddie Brock and his symbiotic partner. This time around, Eddie finds himself facing off against Cletus Kassidy (Woody Harrelson), a serial killer who bonds with Venom’s symbiote spawn to become the deadly Carnage.

The digital version includes bonus scenes, including this one with Eddie and Venom on a beach:

On a related note, here’s where you can stream every Spider-Man film, including the first Venom.

Image credit: Sony Pictures

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No Time To Die is now available on PVOD in Canada

If you were waiting to watch the latest James Bond flick at home, you’re now in luck.

No Time To Die, the 25th James Bond film and actor Daniel Craig’s last outing as the iconic British superspy, is now available on premium video on demand (PVOD) services in Canada. This marks one month since the film opened in North American theatres following multiple COVID-19 related delays.

For now, No Time To Die is only offered through a 48-hour, $24.99 CAD rental on platforms like iTunes, Google Play, the Cineplex Store and the Amazon Prime Video Store.

It’s important to note that it’s currently unclear which over-the-top streaming service No Time To Die will eventually land on. All of the other Bond films are currently available on Crave, which suggests No Time To Die will follow suit. That said, Amazon is also in the midst of acquiring Bond studio MGM, so the film may eventually make its way to Prime Video.

Picking up after the events of 2015’s Spectre, No Time To Die follows Craig’s Bond as he’s pulled out of retirement by the CIA to investigate a kidnapped scientist who holds the key to a deadly bioweapon. The film was directed by Cary Joji Fukunaga and co-stars Léa Seydoux, Rami Malek, Lashana Lynch, Ben Whishaw, Naomie Harris, Jeffrey Wright, Christoph Waltz and Ralph Fiennes.

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