Catch August’s most-anticipated movies and TV series
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This August, the temperatures are heating up and so is the slew of new original content hitting streaming services.
Netflix is releasing the fourth season of the highly anticipated, Emily in Paris, that continues to deliver fashionable looks and steamy drama. Halle Berry and Mark Wahlberg are also teaming up for a high-speed adventure in the Netflix original film, The Union.
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Prime Video will be releasing two summer movies that are sure to become as big a hit with at-home viewers as they were with movie-goers earlier this year: Dev Patel’s action flick Monkey Man and Sydney Sweeney’s Immaculate.
Apple TV+ is loading up on start power as Matt Damon and Casey Affleck star in the new film, The Instigators.
From new seasons of fan-favourite shows to movies and documentaries, there’s something for everyone. Scroll below for what to stream this August on Netflix, Prime Video, Apple TV+ and Crave.
What’s new on Netflix
If you still haven’t signed up for Netflix, simply visit netflix.com/signup and choose the plan that’s right for you. You can downgrade or upgrade at any time. You create an account by entering your email address, creating a password, entering a payment method and you’re all set to stream.
Show: The Umbrella Academy: Season 4
Air date: Aug. 8
Synopsis: The Hargreeves siblings have scattered after the climactic showdown at the Hotel Oblivion led to a complete reset of their timeline. In this fourth and final season, The Umbrella Academy must come together one last time to finally set things right.
Based on: The Dark Horse Comic Book Series by Gerard Way and Gabriel Bá
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Show: Emily in Paris: Season 4, Part 1
Air date: Aug. 15
Synopsis: After the dramatic events of Camille (Camille Razat) and Gabriel’s (Lucas Bravo) wedding, Emily (Lily Collins) is reeling: she has strong feelings for two men, but now Gabriel’s expecting a baby with his ex, and Alfie’s (Lucien Laviscount) worst fears about her and Gabriel have been confirmed.
Film: The Union
Air date: Aug. 16
Synopsis: Mike (Mark Wahlberg) is happy living a simple life as a construction worker in his native New Jersey – until his long-lost high school sweetheart, Roxanne (Halle Berry), shows up to recruit him on an intelligence mission as sparks fly along the way.
Show: KAOS
Air date: Aug. 29
Synopsis: As discord reigns on Mount Olympus and almighty Zeus spirals into paranoia, three mortals are destined to reshape the future of humankind. Starring Jeff Goldblum as Zeus.
Based on: Retelling of Greek mythology
What’s new on Prime Video
To sign up for Prime Video, you need to have an Amazon account. Once that’s created, simply go to amazon.ca/prime, and click on “Try Prime”. Tap on “Prime Free Trial” and follow the on-screen instructions to choose your membership and confirm your billing and shipping address. You’ll automatically be charged for Prime after the 30-day free trial period, and you can cancel anytime.
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Film: Monkey Man
Air date: Aug. 6
Synopsis: SXSW Film Festival winner Monkey Man is directed, produced and led by Dev Patel (Lion, Slumdog Millionaire). It follows an anonymous young man who unleashes a campaign of vengeance against the corrupt leaders who murdered his mother and continue to systematically victimize the poor and powerless.
Film: Jackpot!
Air date: Aug. 15
Synopsis: In the near future, a “Grand Lottery” has been newly established in California – the catch: kill the winner before sundown to claim the multi-billion-dollar jackpot. When Katie Kim (Awkwafina) mistakenly wins the ticket, she joins forces with amateur lottery protection agent Noel Cassidy (John Cena) to survive the jackpot hunters.
Film: Immaculate
Air date: Aug. 20
Synopsis: Cecilia (Sydney Sweeney), a woman of devout faith, is warmly welcomed to the picture-perfect Italian countryside where she is offered a new role at an illustrious convent. But it becomes clear to Cecilia that her new home harbours more than its fair share of secrets.
What’s new on Disney+
If you don’t have a Disney+ subscription yet, go to Disneyplus.com and sign up. Enter your email address and a password, choose your subscription type and enter your payment information and then click on “Start Watching.”
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Film: Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes
Air date: Aug. 2
Synopsis: Set several generations in the future following Caesar’s reign, apes are living harmoniously as the dominant species — and humans have been reduced to living in the shadows. As a new tyrannical leader builds his empire, one young ape undertakes a harrowing journey that will cause him to question all that he has known about the past and to make choices that will define a future for apes and humans alike.
Show: Only Murders in the Building: Season 4
Air date: Aug. 27
Synopsis: In season four of “Only Murders in the Building”, the amateur podcasting trio wrestles with the shocking events that took place at the end of season three surrounding Charles’ stunt double and friend Sazz Pataki. Questioning whether she or Charles was the intended victim, their investigation leads them all the way to Los Angeles where a Hollywood studio is readying a film about the Only Murders podcast.
What’s new on Apple TV+
For Apple TV+, make sure you’re signed in to your Apple ID on your Apple TV or device, and then open the Apple TV app or website on your device. Scroll down until you see the “Try It Free” or “Start Free Trial” link, and click on it. Follow the steps to sign up for and confirm your subscription and activate a seven-day free trial.
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Film: The Instigators
Air date: Aug. 9
Synopsis: Rory (Matt Damon) and Cobby (Casey Affleck) are reluctant partners: a desperate father and an ex-con thrown together to pull off a robbery of a corrupt politician. But when the heist goes wrong, the two find themselves engulfed in a whirlwind of chaos, pursued not only by police, but also bureaucrats and crime bosses.
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