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Every week MobileSyrup covers some of the most notable new films and TV shows. We typically focus on new content from Amazon Prime Video, Crave, Disney+ and Netflix, but other services such as Apple TV+ and Paramount+ will be mentioned when appropriate. Premium video on demand (PVOD) platforms are also fair game as films continue to release early on digital.
Finally, we'll highlight shows or movies produced by Canadian companies, featuring famous Canadian actors or crew, and/or filmed in Canada.
Apple TV
Prehistoric Planet: Ice Age [Apple Original]
Apple TV+ premiere date in Canada: Wednesday, November 26
Genre: Nature documentary
Lead time: Five parts
From Executive Producer Jon Favreau (The Mandalorian) presents this documentary that uses cutting-edge visual effects to bring the world of the Ice Age to life in new ways.
The documentary series is narrated by Tom Hiddleston (Loki).
Broadcast Prehistoric Planet: Ice Age on Apple TV.
Apple TV Membership costs $14.99 per month and is included in Apple One subscription packages that start at $22.95 per month.
Crave
Heated rivalry [Crave Original] 🇨🇦
Craving the premiere date: Friday, November 28 (first two episodes, new episode every Friday)
Genre: Romantic drama
Lead time: Six episodes (one hour each)
The rivalry between a pair of Canadian and Russian hockey players becomes complicated when they begin to develop feelings for each other.
Based on the book series Changes to the game Rachel Reed from Nova Scotia Heated rivalry was created by Jacob Tierney from Montreal (Letterkenny) and Kamloops stars, British Columbia's Hudson Williams (Tracker), Connor Storrie (Riley), François Arnault from Montreal (Borgia) and Robbie G.K. from Port Credit, Ontario (Utopia Waterfall).
It's worth noting that the series was filmed in Ontario, including Toronto, Hamilton, Guelph and Muskoka.
Broadcast Heated rivalry on Crave.
An ad-free Crave Premium membership costs $22 per month. Additionally, there are two other subscription options: Crave Basic with ads ($11.99 per month) and Crave Standard with ads ($14.99 per month). Starz is available as a standalone add-on for $5.99. More information about this membership is available on the Crave website.
MobileSyrup has full list of what's coming to Crave in November.
Criterion channel
Shanghai blooms
Premiere date of the “Criterion” channel: Monday, November 24, 5:00 pm PT/8:00 pm ET (first three episodes, three new episodes every Monday at 8:00 pm ET)
Genre: Drama
Lead time: 30 episodes (about 50 minutes each)
The first series from the legendary Hong Kong director Wong Kar-wai (In the mood for love) debuts in North America this week.
Based on the 2013 novel by Jin Yechenggong. BloomsThe series is set during the historic opening of the Shanghai Stock Exchange and follows self-made trader Ah Bao (Chinese PaladinHu Ge) while he conducts risky business maneuvers that connect him with three women.
Broadcast Shanghai blooms on Criterion channel.
Criterion channel available for $10.99 per month..
Disney+
The Beatles Anthology
Disney+ Canada premiere date: Wednesday, November 26 (first three episodes), Thursday, November 27 (next three episodes), Friday, November 28 (last three episodes)
Genre: Music documentary
Lead time: Nine episodes (about an hour each)
The classic eight-part '90s docuseries about the legendary career of The Beatles has been updated for streaming on Disney+. A new ninth episode has also been added, featuring never-before-seen footage of Paul McCartney, George Harrison and Ringo Starr during the making of the documentary series.
Broadcast The Beatles Anthology on Disney+.
Disney+ costs $8.99 per month for Standard with ads, $12.99 per month or $129.99 per year for Standard (no ads), and $15.99 per month or $159.99 per year for Premium.
MobileSyrup has full list of what's coming to Disney+ in November.
National Film Board of Canada
In the room 🇨🇦
NSE premiere date: Tuesday, November 25
Genre: Documentary
Lead time: 1 hour 15 minutes
Afghan-Canadian director Brichkai AhmedFatima in Kabul) joins four other Afghan women to share their stories of oppression and resilience.
Broadcast In the room for free on the website of the National Film Council.
Netflix
Jingle Bell Robbery [Netflix Original]
Netflix Canada premiere date: Wednesday, November 26
Genre: Holiday romantic comedy
Lead time: 1 hour 36 minutes
Two fellow losers decide to rob a trendy London department store on Christmas Eve, falling in love along the way.
Jingle Bell Robbery Directed by Michael Fimognari (To all the boys series) and stars Olivia Holt (Cloak and Dagger), Connor Swindells (Sex education), Lucy Punch (A Series of Unfortunate Events) and Peter Serafinowicz (Teak).
Broadcast Jingle Bell Robbery on Netflix.
Stranger Things (Season 5 – Part 1) [Netflix Original]
Netflix Canada premiere date: Wednesday, November 26, 5:00 pm PT/8:00 pm ET (four episodes)
Genre: Sci-fi drama
Lead time: Four episodes (about an hour each)
In the fifth and final season of Netflix's flagship series, the group aims to find and kill Vecna once and for all.
Stranger Things was created by the Duffer Brothers (Wayward pines) and features an ensemble cast that includes Winona Ryder (Edward Scissorhands), David Harbor (Thunderbolts*), Millie Bobby Brown (Enola Holmes), Finn Wolfhard from Vancouver (This series), Gaten Matarazzo (Meetings in the park), Caleb McLaughlin (High flying bird) and Noah Schnapp (Bridge of Spies).
It should be noted that the final season is divided into three parts. The first part of four episodes will be released on November 26, the second part (three episodes) will be released on Christmas Day, and the series finale will be released on New Year's Eve. All three sets of episodes will premiere at 5:00 pm PT/8:00 pm ET.
Broadcast Stranger Things on Netflix.
Netflix Standard with ads costs $7.99 per month (down from $5.99 per month), Standard (ad-free, HD capable) costs $18.99 per month (down from $16.49 per month), and Premium (ad-free, 4K capable) costs $23.99 per month (down from $20.99 per month). More information available on the Netflix website.
MobileSyrup has Full list of what's coming to Netflix in November.
Prime Video
She rides a shotgun [Amazon Original]
Prime Video Canada premiere date: Wednesday, November 26
Genre: Thriller
Lead time: 2 hours
Doomed to death by his enemies, a recently released ex-con must do everything he can to protect his 11-year-old daughter.
She rides a shotgun Directed by Nick Rowland (Gentlemen) and stars Taron Egerton (Rocketman), Ana Sofia Heger (Life in pieces), Rob Young (Resident) and John Carroll Lynch (American Horror Story).
Broadcast She rides a shotgun on Prime Video.
Tinsel City [Amazon Original]
Prime Video Canada premiere date: Friday, November 28
Genre: Holiday romantic comedy
Lead time: 1 hour 35 minutes
A washed-up action star finds new life when he plays a mime performer in a small English village with a dance teacher.
Tinsel City Directed by Chris Foggin (Dave's Bank) and Toronto-raised star Keifer Sutherland (24), Rebel Wilson (Pitch perfect series), Mawaan Rizwan (Juice) and Derek Jacobi (1, Claudius).
Broadcast Tinseltown on Prime Video.
Prime Video included Amazon Prime Membershipwhich costs $99 per year. Removing ads requires an additional fee of $2.99 per month.
MobileSyrup has full list of what's coming to Prime Video in November.
What are you planning to stream this week? Let us know in the comments.
For more offers see Last week's Streaming in Canada column.
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