Apple has confirmed the four original titles hitting Apple TV+ in February.
Kicking off the month is Suspicion, a new thriller series about the kidnapping of the son of a well-known American businesswoman, starring Uma Thurman, Kunal Nayyar and Noah Emmerich. Suspicion premieres with two episodes on February 4th, with new episodes releasing weekly.
Next up, on February 11th, is The Sky is Everywhere, a drama film about a 17-year-old musical prodigy grappling with the loss of her older sister. The film stars Grace Kaufman, Jason Segel and Cherry Jones.
On February 18th, all four parts of Lincoln’s Dilemma hit the service. Featuring the voices of Jeffery Wright, Bill Camp and Leslie Odom, Jr., the docuseries chronicles U.S. President Abraham Lincoln’s efforts to end slavery.
Also debuting on February 18th — the first two episodes of Severance, a new thriller series that explores a group of workers that surgically divides memories of work and personal life. Adam Scott, John Turturro, Patricia Arquette and Christopher Walken star in the series, which will have new episodes released weekly.
Disney has revealed all of the movies and shows hitting its Disney+ streaming service in Canada in February 2022.
This month’s highlight is Pam & Tommy, based on the true story of the stolen sex tape featuring Ladysmith, B.C.-born model-actress Pamela Anderson (Lily James) and her partner, Mötley Crüe drummer Tommy Lee (Sebastian Stan). Notably, Vancouver’s own Seth Rogen plays Rand Gauthier, the man who stole the tape.
See below for February’s full list of new Disney+ Canada content:
February 2nd
The Big Leap (Season 1) [Star]
Devs (Season 1) [Star]
Pam & Tommy (three-episode premiere) [Star Original]
A Wilderness of Error (Season 1) [Star]
February 4th
Torn [Disney+ Original]
February 9th
Better Things (Seasons 1-4) [Star]
Fosse/Verdon (Season 1) [Star]
Marvel Studios: Assembled — The Making of Hawkeye [Disney+ Original]
February 16th
Marvel Studios: Assembled — The Making of Eternals [Disney+ Original]
Mr. Inbetween (Seasons 1-2) [Star]
Mrs. America (Season 1) [Star]
February 18th
High Fidelity (Season 1) [Star]
High Fidelity (2000) [Star]
Spin
The Wonderful Winter of Mickey Mouse [Disney+ Original]
February 23rd
Breeders (Season 2) [Star]
Mayans M.C. (Seasons 1-3) [Star]
The Proud of Family: Louder and Prouder [Disney+ Original]
In the fast-moving world of technology, almost anything is possible. In an effort to gauge what the year has ahead, consulting company Deloitte put together a list of the things that are most likely to change in the technology and telecommunications sectors.
Streaming services
In an article gauging the future of streaming services, the company predicts at least 150 million subscriptions will be cancelled across the world this year.
A competitive market and rising costs are two possible answers to this.
But it’s not all bad news.
The authors believe more subscriptions will be added than cancelled. Those leaving a streaming service may eventually resubscribe, a sign of a “competitive and maturing” market.
With so much competition, companies spend big to retain customers. Billions are spent to get the best programming to keep customers on board. The article notes this may not be sustainable and other methods should be explored.
In the U.S. for example, incentives such as cheaper packages are being offered, a want for most customers. The article notes companies need to keep their customers in mind if they want to succeed.
The company predicts this is the last year TV from broadcasters, whether live or on-demand, will make up more than 50 percent of all viewing. The authors say the trend in the U.K. will be similar to many other markets.
“For TV to thrive going forward, the industry should regroup to face the new reality that it will be, not the dominant form of home video entertainment, but only one of many strong contenders for viewers’ attention,” the authors write.
Wireless catches up to wired broadband
Deloitte predicts fixed wireless access (FWA) connections will grow to 88 million globally this year. This is an increase from 60 million reported in 2020. FWA uses radio waves to deliver wireless internet services.
This will mark the first time wireless services are competitive with wired services, and the arrival of 5G helps with this. The next-generation cellular network will help through greater availability of spectrum and improved network infrastructure.
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
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)
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)
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).
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)
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).
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
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)
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.
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+.
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.
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)
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.
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).
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)
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)
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.
WandaVision drew significant buzz when it premiered in January for being Marvel Studios’ first Disney+ series, and the first pandemic-era piece of Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) content in general.
But the series has another, decidedly less flattering distinction: it was the most pirated show of 2021, according to piracy news site TorrentFreak. It wasn’t the only MCU show to make the site’s top 10, though:
WandaVision (Disney+)
Loki (Disney+)
The Witcher (Netflix)
The Falcon and the Winter Soldier (Disney+)
Hawkeye (Disney+)
What If…? (Disney+)
Foundation (Apple TV+)
Rick and Morty (Adult Swim/StackTV in Canada)
Arcane (Netflix)
Wheel of Time (Amazon Prime Video)
It’s important to note, however, that U.K. piracy monitoring firm Muso says the “the overwhelming majority” of internet piracy comes from streaming sites, not torrent download sites like TorrentFreak. For context, 94 percent of piracy activity was on streaming sites in the first half of 2021.
Further, TorrentFreak only accounts for single episode torrents, which doesn’t paint a completely clear picture. While this metric works better for weekly release shows like WandaVision, Netflix still drops entire seasons simultaneously, which may skew numbers. To that point, TorrentFreak said Netflix’s Casa de Papel (AKA Money Heist) may have placed fifth otherwise, while Squid Game— Netflix’s breakout 2021 hit — would have made the list as well.
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.
Crave
Doctor Who — Eve of the Daleks
ELF storage owner Sarah (Living With Yourself‘s Aisling Bea) and Nick (Dreaming Whilst Black‘s Adjani Salmon), her customer, join the TARDIS crew to fight the Daleks.
Jodie Whitaker (The Doctor), Mandip Gill (Yasmin Khan) and Yaz (John Bishop) also reprise their roles.
Crave premiere date: January 1st, 2022 Genre: Sci-fi Runtime: TBA
To celebrate 20 years since the North American theatrical release of The Philosopher’s Stone, the cast and crew of the Harry Potter series have finally reunited.
Join Daniel Radcliffe (Harry), Rupert Grint (Ron), Emma Watson (Hermione), Christopher Columbus (director of the first two films), Tom Felton (Malfoy), Gary Oldman (Sirius), Ralph Fiennes (Voldemort), Robbie Coltrane (Hagrid) and more as they reflect on two decades of the beloved Potter films.
Crave/HBO Max premiere date: January 1st, 2022 Genre: Documentary Runtime: TBA
Stream Harry Potter: 20th Anniversary Return to Hogwarts here. It’s worth noting that all eight Harry Potter films are also streaming on Crave.
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 December can be found here.
Disney+
The Book of Boba Fett [Disney+ Original]
Boba Fett and Fennec Shand vie for control of the territory once controlled by Jabba the Hutt.
The series is a spin-off of The Mandalorian that sees Temuera Morrison and Ming-Na Wen reprising their roles of Boba and Fennec, respectively.
The full list of movies and shows that hit Disney+ in December can be found here.
Netflix
Cobra Kai (Season 4) [Netflix Original]
Daniel LaRusso’s Miyagi-do and Johnny Lawrence’s Eagle Fang face off against John Kreese and Terry Silver.
Cobra Kai was created by Josh Heald (Hot Tub Time Machine), Jon Hurwitz and Hayden Schlossberg (Harold & Kumar series) and features Ralph Maccio, William Zabka and John Cove reprising their respective Karate Kid roles of Danny, Johnny and Kreese, while Courtney Henggeler (The Big Bang Theory), Xolo Maridueña (Parenthood) and Tanner Buchanan (Designated Survivor) co-star.
Netflix Canada release date: December 31st, 2021 Genre: Comedy-drama Runtime: 10 episodes (30 to 41 minutes each)
After becoming obsessed with another woman and her daughter, Leda Caruso begins to unravel memories of her own mother.
Based on Elena Ferrante’s novel of the same name, The Lost Daughter was written and directed (directorial debut) by Maggie Gyllenhaal (The Deuce) and stars Olivia Colman (The Father), Dakota Johnson (The Peanut Butter Falcon), Peter Sarsgaard (Shattered Glass) and Ed Harris (The Hours).
Netflix Canada premiere date: December 31st, 2021 Genre: Drama Runtime: 2 hours, 1 minute
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
Being the Ricardos [Amazon Original]
The latest film from writer-director Aaron Sorkin (The Trial of the Chicago Seven) examines the relationship between I Love Lucy stars Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz.
Being the Ricardos stars Nicole Kidman (The Hours), Javier Bardem (No Country for Old Men), J.K. Simmons (Whiplash), Nina Arianda (Goliath) and Tony Hale (Veep).
Amazon Prime Video Canada premiere date: December 21st, 2021 Genre: Biographical drama Runtime: 2 hours, 11 minutes
The full list of movies and shows that hit Amazon Prime Video Canada this month can be found here.
Crave
Letterkenny (Season 10) [Crave Original]
All of the Letterkenny men get head-to-toe physicals, the hockey players and the Skids face off in a video game battle and more.
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.
In exchange for a reduced sentence, a group of convicts is sent on a deadly search-and-destroy mission to the island nation of Corto Maltese.
The Suicide Squad was written and directed by James Gunn (Guardians of the Galaxy) and features Margot Robbie (Harley Quinn), Joel Kinnamon (Rick Flag), Viola Davis (Amanda Waller) and Jai Courtney (Captain Boomerang) reprising their respective roles from 2016’s Suicide Squad film, while Idris Elba (Luther), John Cena (F9), David Dastmalchian (Ant-Man), Daniela Melchior (Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse) and Edmonton’s own Nathan Fillion (Firefly) co-star.
It’s also worth noting that Toronto’s own Jessie Reyez and grandson wrote the single “Rain” (featured in the above trailer) for the film’s soundtrack.
Original theatrical release date: August 6th, 2021 Crave premiere date: December 24th, 2021 Genre: Superhero Runtime: 2 hours, 12 minutes
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 this month can be found here.
Disney+
Encanto
The only ordinary member in a special family realizes she may be the only hope of saving the magic surrounding her home.
Encanto was directed by Jared Bush and Byron Howard (Zootopia) and features the voices of Stephanie Beatriz (Brooklyn Nine-Nine), María Cecilia Botero (La Bruja), John Leguizamo (Ice Age series) and Mauro Castillo (El Joe: The Legend).
It’s also worth noting that Lin-Manuel Miranda (Moana) wrote new music for Encanto.
Original theatrical release date: November 24th, 2021
Disney+ Canada premiere date: December 24th, 2021 Genre: Animated musical fantasy Runtime: 1 hour, 49 minutes
The full list of movies and shows that hit Disney+ in December can be found here.
Netflix
Don’t Look Up [Netflix Original]
Two low-level astronomers go on a media tour in an attempt to warn the world about an incoming asteroid that will destroy Earth.
Don’t Look Up was written and directed by Adam McKay (The Big Short) and features an ensemble cast that includes Leonardo DiCaprio (The Revenant), Jennifer Lawrence (Silver Linings Playbook), Meryl Streep (The Iron Lady), Jonah Hill (Moneyball), Mark Rylance (Bridge of Spies) and Timothée Chalamet (Call Me By Your Name).
Netflix Canada premiere date: December 24th, 2021 Genre: Sci-fi, black comedy Runtime: 2 hours, 18 minutes
Emily finds her footing in Paris until the fallout from a night of passion threatens to upend everything.
Emily in Paris was created by Darren Star (Sex and the City) and stars Lily Collins (Rules Don’t Apply), Philippine Leroy-Beaulieu (Call My Agent!) and Ashley Park (Mean Girls on Broadway).
Netflix Canada premiere date: December 22nd, 2021 Genre: Comedy-drama Runtime: 10 episodes (27 to 39 minutes each)
Disney has revealed all of the movies and shows hitting its Disney+ streaming service in Canada in January 2022.
Other than The Book of Boba Fett continuing into 2022 following its December 29th premiere, January is a fairly light month for the service in terms of new original programming. That said, a backlog of FX content — which has historically been tied up between various Canadian companies due to complicated licensing agreements — is debuting on Disney+, including Legion, The Americans, Dave and Atlanta.
Read on for the full list of new content:
January 5th
The Americans (Seasons 1-6)
January 7th
The Most Dangerous Animal of All (Season 1)
Underwater
January 12th
The Amazing Race (Seasons 1-25)
American Horror Story (Seasons 4-9)
Eternals
A Teacher (Season 1)
January 14th
Betty White Goes Wild!
January 19th
Black Narcissus
Hip Hop Uncovered (Season 1)
Legion (Seasons 1-3)
Man, Woman, Dog (Season 1)
Marvel Studios’ Assembled: The Making of Hawkeye [Disney+ Original]
Pose (Seasons 1-2)
Superstar (Season 1)
What We Do in the Shadows (Seasons 1-2)
The World According to Jeff Goldblum (Season 2 — Batch 2) [Disney+ Original]
January 21st
The Informant: Fear and Faith in the Heartland
January 26th
Atlanta (Seasons 1-2)
Baskets (Seasons 1-4)
Dave (Season 1)
Marvel’s Hit Monkey (Season 1)
Random Rings (Seasons 1-2)
You’re the Worst (Seasons 1-5)
January 28th
The Ice Age Adventures of Buck Wild [Disney+ Original]
