#FIRSTLOOK: PRIME VIDEO: INTERNATIONAL ORIGINALS 2026 SHOWCASE

Non-English language movies and series are engaging global audiences more than ever on Prime Video. Today, the inaugural Prime Video Presents: International Originals showcase took place in London, an event presenting a selection of Prime Video’s biggest International Original movies and series expected to resonate with a global audience through 2026. Introduced by Vice President of Prime Video & Amazon MGM Studios International, Kelly Day, and hosted by Nicole Clemens, Vice President of International Originals, Amazon MGM Studios, and teams across the world, the showcase featured guest appearances from actors Stanley Tucci, Nicole Wallace, Park Min-young and Wi Hajun, actors and filmmakers Dolores Fonzi and Alia Bhatt, and author Mercedes Ron.

At the event, Kelly Day revealed that the Spanish-language movies in the Culpables franchise (Culpa Mia, Culpa Tuya, Culpa Nuestra) have been watched by over 100 million viewers worldwide. The three films based on Mercedes Ron’s New York Times best-selling book trilogy were number one in more than 170 countries at launch, with over 90% of viewers coming from outside Spain.

During the showcase introduction, Kelly Day, Vice President of Prime Video & Amazon MGM Studios International, commented: “Prime Video is where international storytelling is thriving. What we’re seeing now is that audiences all over the world are finding content from lots of other countries that they really enjoy watching. This is happening more frequently, and Prime Video is where that’s happening.

Day added: “Technology innovations we’ve made personalizing our service around country of origin and language preference have made it so that audiences everywhere can enjoy movies and television

from other places around the world. Streaming has uniquely enabled this, scaling up through social conversation, personalization, technical advancements, and AI, which allows us to deliver more personalized recommendations and a far greater volume of subtitles and dubs in over 30 languages.”

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Demonstrating Prime Video’s commitment to investing in book IP and franchises, Nicole Clemens revealed Amazon MGM Studios is developing the latest book in Ron’s work titled 30 sunsets para enamorarte (from the Bali series), marking the first U.S. adaptation of the best-selling Spanish author’s work. The development deal is part of Prime Video’s collaboration dubbed the ‘House of Ron’, which includes 10 book-to-screen adaptations. Alongside the news, Clemens also released the Top 10 most-watched non-English language International Originals from the last year that saw record-breaking viewership worldwide. Five different countries feature in the Top 10 charts of International Originals, reflecting the diverse viewing habits and increased viewership of international programming with audiences globally.

Top 10 Non-English Language International Originals on Prime Video in the last year (based on performance worldwide):

Culpa Nuestra (Movie, Spain, October 2025)

Maxton Hall – The World Between Us, Season 2 (Series, Germany, November 2025)

The Tank (Movie, Germany, January 2026)

The Calendar Killer (Movie, Germany, January 2025)

The Family Man, Season 3 (Series, India, November 2025)

Tell Me Softly (Movie, Spain, December 2025)

Panchayat, Season 4 (Series, India, June 2025)

Tremembé (Series, Brazil, October 2025)

Mentiras (Series, Mexico, June 2025)

Paatal Lok, Season 2 (Series, India, January 2025)

Stars from in front of and behind the cameras joined Clemens and her regional Amazon MGM Studios executives Nicole Morganti (Head of Southern Europe Originals), Tara Erer (Head of Northern Europe Originals), Javiera Balmaceda (Head of Latin America, Canada & Australia Originals), as well as VP of Prime Video APAC, Gaurav Gandhi and Nikhil Madhok (Head of India Originals). Anchored by Film & TV critic, Rhianna Dhillon, the event explored themes such as building global franchises, appealing to younger audiences, stories centring women, the popularity of Korean, anime and Indian Originals, and the opportunity around international IP and non-English language content, for a global audience.

During the presentation, Nicole Clemens, Vice President of International Originals, Amazon MGM Studios, added: “There is so much opportunity to bring local stories, characters, and outstanding talent to global audiences, and we’re all already seeing huge success for both Prime Video, and the amazing talent.”

The showcase previewed a selection of International Originals launching in 2026 and expected to breakout with customers globally, alongside conversations with the creative talent, including Chile’s The House of the Spirits, starring Nicole Wallace and Dolores Fonzi; India’s Don’t Be Shy produced by Alia Bhatt under Eternal Sunshine Productions; French-Italian Masterplan starring Stanley Tucci; Korea’s Siren’s Kiss starring Park Min-Young and Wi Hajun; UK’s Your Fault: London and Spain’s Drawn Together adapted from Mercedes Ron’s best-selling books. Other previews included, Italy’s

Love Me, Love Me based on the most successful Italian language book published on Wattpad; Japan’s FIST OF THE NORTH STAR: HOKUTO NO KEN, which reimagines the globally famous manga series as an animated experience; Colombia’s Betty La Fea: The Story Continues, Season 3, following “Betty’s” iconic comeback from the original franchise; France’s Toi + Moi – Seuls contre tous adapted from best-selling French trilogy; Spain’s Perfect Liars based on the most read book on Wattpad with 140 million reads and Apocalypse Z: Part II, the sequel to the successful post-apocalyptic story.

During the event, Gaurav Gandhi, Vice President of Prime Video APAC, presented on movies and series coming out of the APAC region, including the recent popularity of K-content and Anime. He said: “When we look at APAC, there’s an extraordinary opportunity to take exceptional local content from multiple entertainment ecosystems across the region and bring it to the world. There’s tremendous appetite for content from this region outside its home countries – whether it’s Japanese anime, Korean dramas, or Indian films and series. In fact, these are now amongst the most watched shows and movies outside their countries of origin on Prime Video. The opportunity is immense, and as a global service, we’re uniquely positioned to champion Asian content on the world stage.”

During a conversation about her ‘House of Ron’ partnership with Amazon MGM Studios, author Mercedes Ron said: “It’s been amazing, we’ve been working for three years now, and I feel that Amazon trust me and I can trust them. and if I had to highlight one thing it would be that Amazon really loves these kinds of (YA) stories and understand the fandom and respect them so well, so that’s why I think people are saying Amazon is making the best adaptations of books.”

In a discussion with actress Nicole Wallace, she said:

Commenting on her exclusive talent deal with Amazon MGM Studios: “For me the exclusivity contract means an amazing opportunity and a lot of trust in a streamer like Prime Video in me, and being able to just have the peace and calmness to have someone like them support me and being able to find amazing stories and characters.”

Talking about The House of the Spirits: “It’s an amazing adaptation, it’s very respectful, it holds so much admiration from everyone that’s been in it that I think that really comes through in the work. I think everyone is very conscious about the story we wanted to tell, the costumes, the makeup, everything is so beautiful, I think it’s one of the most amazing sets I’ve ever been in.”

Speaking about the comparison between her roles in the Culpables and Postcards from Italy: “There really is none (similarities). Mia is the idea we have of a New York girl that has a lot of money and can do whatever she wants with her life and Noah is the opposite, she comes from a very humble home and it’s obviously a very different cultural context, and I think that’s what I really like about Postcards from Italy, that crash between Italy and the US.”

As part of a fireside chat on Masterplan, Stanley Tucci said: “I thought it was one of the best characters I’ve ever read and I was thrilled to be asked to play it, it’s an actor’s dream. The international cast are great, Victor is a wonderful actor, Simona is wonderful and Thomas is an accomplished director, and the locations are stunning and has everything you could want.”

All movies and series will be available in over 30 languages, with up to 36 subtitle and 22 dubbed language options, across 240 countries and territories worldwide in 2026. Prime Video also features personalized recommendations based on viewers’ country and language preferences.

Prime Video is a one-stop entertainment destination offering customers a vast collection of premium programming in one application available across thousands of devices. Central within the premium programming are the Amazon MGM Studios-produced TV series and movies, US and Global hits and locally produced International Originals, alongside fan favourite exclusives such as 9 Perfect Strangers and Those About To Die. Prime Video viewers can curate a bespoke programming selection on the service with dozens of add-on channel subscriptions available to expand their viewing options, whilst all Amazon customers can rent and buy titles including blockbusters and classic movies via the Prime Video Store and can enjoy a selection of ad-supported programming.

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Notes to Editors

The following announcements and reveals were made at Prime Video Presents:

Culpables Franchise Viewing Figure: Spanish-language movies in the Culpables franchise (Culpa Mia, Culpa Tuya, Culpa Nuestra) have been watched by over 100 million viewers worldwide. The three films based on Mercedes Ron’s New York Times best-selling book trilogy were number one in more than 170 countries at launch, with over 90% of viewers coming from outside Spain.

Top 10 Non-English Language International Originals on Prime Video in the last year: 1) Culpa Nuestra (Movie, Spain, October 2025); 2) Maxton Hall – The World Between Us, Season 2 (Series, Germany, November 2025); 3) The Tank (Movie, Germany, January 2026); 4) The Calendar Killer (Movie, Germany, January 2025); 5) The Family Man, Season 3 (Series, India, November 2025); 6) Tell Me Softly (Movie, Spain, December 2025); 7) Panchayat, Season 4 (Series, India, June 2025); 8) Tremembé (Series, Brazil, October 2025); 9) Mentiras (Series, Mexico, June 2025); 10) Paatal Lok, Season 2 (Series, India, January 2025)

Book Development Deal: Amazon MGM Studios is developing the latest book in Mercedes Ron’s work titled 30 sunsets para enamorarte (from the Bali series), marking the first U.S. adaptation of the best-selling Spanish author’s work. The development deal is part of Prime Video’s collaboration dubbed the ‘House of Ron’, which to date has delivered or announced 10 book-to-screen adaptations, including the Culpables trilogy, Dimelo Bajito 1 & 2, the Enfrentados duology (Marfil, Ebano), and the English-language UK adaptations of the Culpables franchise (My Fault, Your Fault and Our Fault: London). Your Fault: London and Marfil (Drawn Together in English) are the next titles to launch in 2026 as part of the partnership.

Previewed New Asian Content Slate: Presented the fresh and bold Asia-Pacific lineup launching in 2026 for global audiences, including:

Anime: Prime Video announced exclusive worldwide rights for the definitive reboot of FIST OF THE NORTH STAR: HOKUTO NO KEN*, as well as shared detail on THE GHOST IN THE SHELL and From Old Country Bumpkin to Master Swordsman, Season II. These three titles offer just a taste of the full 2026 anime lineup to be announced in the coming months. *excluding China

Korean: K-content previewed at the event showcased romance-led storytelling complemented by genre-blending narratives, in collaboration with leading Korean studios including CJ ENM, SLL, Coupang Play, and others. Titles included are Siren’s Kiss, Absolute Value of Romance, Human x Gumiho (working title), See You at Work Tomorrow!, Love in Disguise and The Sacred Jewel (working title).

Indian Original: Don’t Be Shy, a young-adult, female-forward coming-of-age romantic comedy film, written and directed by Sreeti Mukerji and produced by Alia Bhatt and Shaheen Bhatt under Eternal Sunshine Productions.

The House of the Spirits (Chile) Exclusive Image: Nicole Wallace starring as lead Clara del Valle in the upcoming series adaptation of Isabel Allende’s novel that’s sold over 70 million copies worldwide.

The event previewed Prime Video’s 2026 International Originals expected to resonate globally with customers and the creative talent from in front of or behind the cameras, including:

Fireside Chats:

Mercedes Ron (‘House of Ron’, ES, UK, US) with María Contreras (Head of Spanish Movies & TV series at Prime Video & Amazon MGM Studios)

Park Min-young & Wi Hajun (Siren’s Kiss, KR) Q&A

Alia Bhatt (Don’t Be Shy, IN) with Nikhil Madhok (Head of India Originals at Prime Video and Amazon MGM Studios)

Dolores Fonzi (Belén, AR; The House of the Spirits, CL) with Lucía Agosta (Film journalist)

Nicole Wallace

#BOOKS: PRIME VIDEO CANADA ONCE UPON A STREAM TORONTO POP-UP

This summer, Prime Video invites fans to step into the pages of their favorite stories at Prime Video’s Once Upon a Stream Toronto Pop-Up —a one-day immersive experience at Mandy’s at The Well celebrating the book-to-screen adaptations we can’t stop talking about.

Whether you’re craving a slow-burn summer romance, a pulse-pounding mystery, or a swoon-worthy main character with serious golden retriever energy, Prime Video has your next obsession—and a guaranteed HEA—waiting.

At the pop-up, BookTok fans and Kindle lovers alike can customize their Kindle cases with exclusive, limited-edition stickers and accessories inspired by popular adaptations including:

The Summer I Turned Pretty (Season 3)

We Were Liars

The Culpables series

Maxton Hall (Season 2)

Plus, don’t miss the interactive photo experience, designed to immerse you in the worlds of Prime Video’s most talked-about summer releases.

From fan art to fan service, this is where your shelf meets the screen—live and in colour.

What: Prime Video’s Once Upon a Stream – Book-to-Screen Toronto Pop-Up

When: July 19, 2025 – 1:00 pm – 5:00pm ET

Where: Mandy’s at The Well, 437 Wellington St W UG-05, Toronto, ON M5V 1E7

Admission: FREE!

#FIRSTLOOK: HIGHLIGHTS FROM PRIME VIDEO CANADA UPFRONT 2025

Today, Prime Video announced an exciting slate of new Canadian original series and films during its inaugural Amazon Upfronts in Canada. The lineup features returning fan favourites, new series, and documentaries spanning sports, crime, music and comedy.

Special guest appearances include Taylor Kitsch, Tom Hopper, Nathan Mitchell, RJ Barrett and more. Head of Prime Video, Canada, Mark Shopiro, Head of Content Strategy, Prime Video, Shaun Alperin, Head of Local Originals Canada, Brent Haynes, Vice President, Amazon, Tamir Bar-Haim, Prime Monday Night Hockey broadcaster, Blake Bolden, and President of Toronto Tempo, Tessa Resch were all in attendance on stage.

We were there and here are some highlights!

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Programming includes the second season of the NHL docuseries FACEOFF: Inside the NHL, true-crime docuseries ROMCON: Who the F**k is Jason Porter?, the highly anticipated music documentary, Simple Plan: The Kids in the Crowd, first season of French language Amazon Originals Karaoké Club and season 4 of LOL: Qui Rira Le Dernier?, a first look at comedian Martin Matte’s Vitrerie Joyal, plus the greenlight of Trailer Trash (Working Title), a new comedy docuseries about a family-owned RV camper salvage empire in rural Alberta. This Canadian content slate underscores Prime Video’s ongoing commitment to producing authentic stories that resonate with Canadians.

About Prime Video

Prime Video is a one-stop entertainment destination offering customers a vast collection of premium programming in one application available across thousands of devices. On Prime Video, customers can find their favourite movies, series, documentaries, and live sports, including Prime Monday Night Hockey – also Amazon MGM Studios-produced series and movies Fallout, The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power, Reacher, The Boys, and Roadhouse; licensed fan favourites Vampire Diaries andDegrassi; exclusive entertainment such as Prime Monday Night Hockey, ONE Championship; and programming from channels such as Sportsnet, Paramount+, Crave, Citytv+, STARZ, AMC+, Super Channel, BritBox, Hayu, STACKTV, a multi-channel service featuring 16 top-tier networks (Global, Food Network Canada, HGTV Canada, W Network, The HISTORY® Channel, Adult Swim, Lifetime, Slice, Showcase, National Geographic, Cartoon Network, Treehouse, YTV, Disney Channel, Disney Junior and Disney XD), via Prime Video Channels add-on subscriptions. Prime Video is one benefit among many that provides savings, convenience, and entertainment as part of the Prime membership. All customers, regardless of whether they have a Prime membership or not, can rent or buy titles, including blockbusters such as Barbie and Oppenheimer, via the Prime Video Store. Customers can also go behind the scenes of their favourite movies and series with exclusive X-Ray access. For more info visit www.primevideo.com

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#FIRSTLOOK: HIGHLIGHTS FROM PRIME VIDEO 2025 UPFRONT

Last night at Amazon’s Upfront presentation in New York, announcements included the following:

•Prime Video Orders Barbershop Series Starring Jermaine Fowler, Written and Executive Produced by Marshall Todd. More here.

•Prime Video Gives Two-Season Renewal to Global Hit Competition Series Beast Games. More here.

•Prime Video Orders Series Delphi From Creed Universe, Michael B. Jordan’s Outlier Society to Executive Produce. More here.

•Fallout Renewed for Season Three Ahead of Season Two Premiere. More here.

•First Look at Highly Anticipated Spider-Noir Series Starring Nicolas Cage Revealed. More here.

•Prime Video Greenlights Two New Sports Documentaries at Amazon Upfront Presentation. More here.

•Prime Video Orders Docuseries Featuring Prominent Multi-hyphenate Female CEOs as They Scale New Heights With Their Businesses. More here.

•WWE’s Mike “The Miz” Mizanin to Host American Gladiators Reboot for Prime Video. More here.

#FIRSTLOOK: “FIRST TO THE FINISH” SPECIAL SCREENING IN TORONTO

Prime Video Canada are set to releasehighly anticipated sports original docuseries, FIRST TO THE FINISH, releasing March 25, 2025 on the streaming service. In celebration of this, a special screening was held March 19th at Hotel X Toronto!

FIRST TO THE FINISH was produced by Emmy-winning Boardwalk Pictures (known for Welcome to Wrexham and Cheer), and offers unprecedented access to female drivers and team owners who are breaking barriers competing in the thrilling MX-5 Cup racing series.

First To The Finish stars driver Heather Hadley, rookie Sally Mott, and team owner Shea Holbrook were in attendance as well as Jonathan Applegate, Senior Manager of Mazda Motorsports.

Some snaps from the night:

(Photo/video credit: Prime Video Canada/George Pimentel Photography)

#FIRSTLOOK: PRIME VIDEO ANNOUNCE TRIO OF TOM GREEN PROJECTS

Prime Video announced the launch dates and trailers for a trifecta of Tom Green projects from the groundbreaking comedian, offering viewers an unprecedented look into the life and career of the iconic Canadian comedian, actor, and filmmaker. From his groundbreaking MTV show to his Hollywood adventures and recent return to rural living, Green’s journey will be showcased in This Is The Tom Green Documentary, Tom Green: I Got A Mule!, and Tom Green Country. These three titles, spanning Green’s irreverent humor, boundary-pushing comedy, and surprising lifestyle shift, will be available globally on Prime Video, treating audiences worldwide to the multi-faceted world of the man who topped MTV’s TRL charts with the “Lonely Swedish (The Bum Bum Song)” and painted his father’s house plaid. All three projects from Tom Green will be available exclusively on Prime Video in 240 countries and territories worldwide.

This Is The Tom Green Documentary launches January 24 on Prime Video. This Amazon Original documentary follows Tom Green’s career as a trailblazing influence on comedy, film, television, and internet culture. With thousands of hours of digitalized personal footage, rare episodes, and unseen raw footage from past series and films, the documentary captures the early days of his humble beginnings in Canada, to stardom in Hollywood, as he goes full circle and returns to his roots moving from his LA home to a rural farm in the country. Tom reveals the highs and lows of his journey including his creative process, his controversial antics, and unique brand of humor that has had a lasting impact on a generation of comedians.

Tom Green’s newest comedy special, Tom Green: I Got A Mule! launches January 28. The special showcases the influential comedian’s act from his most recent sold-out stand-up tour across North America. Tom Green’s unique blend of comedy and music is on full display, highlighting his trademark willingness to take risks, push boundaries and his ability to blend humor with heart.

In Tom Green Country, the Amazon Original unscripted series, legendary comedian Tom Green pulls up stakes and relocates from the bright lights of Hollywood to his newly purchased country farm. Joined by his 1,500-pound mule, a donkey and six chickens the reality series gives a heartwarming glimpse into the hilarious life on the farm – as only Tom Green can. Tom Green Country launches January 31.

This Is The Tom Green Documentary is also produced by Jack Turner and Leah Culton Gonzalez from Matador Content, a Boat Rocker Company. All three projects are executive produced by Tom Green who also serves as director on the projects, and Rory Rosegarten. The series is produced by Tom Green Productions Canada.

The projects join the critically acclaimed and award-winning slate of Canadian Amazon Original series and films including The Sticky, TIFF 2024 People’s Choice Documentary Award winner The Tragically Hip: No Dress Rehearsal and TIFF 2023 People’s Choice Documentary Award and Canadian Screen Award-winner Mr. Dressup: The Magic of Make-Believe, Luxe Listings: Toronto, LOL: Qui rira le dernier?, Three Pines, Saving Sakic, All or Nothing: Toronto Maple Leafs, The Kids in the Hall, The Lake, LOL: Last One Laughing Canada, In Cold Water: The Shelter Bay Mystery, Hard North, and The Unsolved Murder of Beverly Lynn Smith.

Since 2015, Amazon MGM Studios, as well as MGM Television and MGM+ Studios have commissioned more than 50 series and films that have been shot in Canada, including The Boys, Gen V, Reacher, and The Handmaid’s Tale in Ontario; Fargo and Billy The Kid in Alberta; The Man in the High Castle and Upload in British Columbia; Tales from the Loop in Manitoba; as well as parts of Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan and The Voyeurs in Quebec.

Prime Video in Canada is the home of Prime Monday Night Hockey, which streams all national regular season Monday night NHL games in English throughout the 2024-25 season, and NHL Coast to Coast, the weekly whip around show on Thursday nights. Exclusive Canadian coverage of all 16 Tuesday night PWHL games for the 2024-25 season. FACEOFF: Inside the NHL Season 2 is the latest original hockey program Amazon is producing with NHL Productions for Prime Video.

Prime members will be able to watch anywhere and anytime on the Prime Video app for smart TVs, mobile devices, Fire TV, Fire TV stick, Fire tablets, Apple TV. In the Prime Video app, Prime members can download episodes on their mobile devices and tablets and watch anywhere offline at no additional cost.

#FIRSTLOOK: STACKTV, PRIME VIDEO AND HAYU TEAM-UP FOR NEW BUNDLE

Today, Prime Video with Hayu and STACKTV announced a compelling new streaming bundle for Canadians that includes Hayu – NBCUniversal’s all-reality streaming service and STACKTV, Corus Entertainment’s premium multi-channel streaming service. Available exclusively on Prime Video, the bundle offers a huge selection of the world’s biggest entertainment brands, including The Real Housewives and Below Deck franchises, as well as current seasons of Survivor and Top Chef Canada – plus much more.

“We are thrilled to work with Hayu and STACKTV to bring Canadians one of the best values in streaming and an unprecedented selection of captivating content,” said Dan Slepak, Head of Marketplace, Prime Video, Canada, Australia and New Zealand. “From live TV, reality, true crime, exclusives and more – Canadians can now access Hayu and STACKTV’s extensive content offering on Prime Video, at a great bundled rate.”

With this new bundle, Prime members can continue to further customize their viewing experience. Customers can save 25 per cent when they subscribe to the new streaming bundle for just $14.99 per month– exclusively on Prime Video.

“As Canada’s only all-reality streaming service, we have hundreds of shows and thousands of episodes of top reality content with episodes streaming the same day as TV – all ad-free,” said Hendrik McDermott – MD, EMEA Networks, Hayu & International DTC. “We know that’s of huge value to fans of the genre and we’re thrilled to pair that with STACKTV’s robust offering, providing Canadian fans with the ultimate streaming subscription via Prime Video.”

“We’re delighted to join forces with Hayu to offer Canadians an unbeatable streaming bundle via Prime Video,” said Drew Robinson, Vice President, Content Distribution, Corus Entertainment. “By pairing STACKTV’s extensive lineup of top entertainment and lifestyle shows, with Hayu’s all-reality content, we’re delivering even more value and variety for Canadian viewers, all in one place.”

#FIRSTLOOK: TWO NEW CANADIAN ORIGINAL DOCU-SERIES COMING TO PRIME VIDEO – “HARD NORTH” AND “IN COLD WATER: THE SHELTER BAY MYSTERY”

Prime Video today unveiled the trailers and key art for two new Canadian Original docu-series set for release this November, In Cold Water: The Shelter Bay Mystery and Hard North.

In Cold Water: The Shelter Bay Mystery is a three-part series that recounts the case and investigation of the drowning of school teacher Laura Letts-Beckett in icy-cold water while on a fishing vacation in the Canadian Rocky Mountains set to premiere on November 12. The only witness to the mysterious accident is her husband—a larger-than-life former New Zealand city councilor named Peter Beckett. A year later, her husband is arrested and charged with murder. Amid conflicting opinions and swirling suspicions, more shocking allegations of murder are made against a paranoid Peter who is locked in the fight of his life. What unfolds after his arrest is almost unbelievable. Was it a death shrouded in mystery, or was it something more sinister? This gripping true crime story takes viewers on a journey around the world and back. In Cold Water: The Shelter Bay Mystery is directed by Trish Neufeld and executive produced by Pablo Salzman, Michael Kronish, Suze Hannagan, Thomas Robins, Kim Roberts and Benjamin Duffield. The series will be available in over 240 territories globally on Prime Video.

Trailer here.

● Premiere Date: November 12, 2024

● Total Episodes: 3

● Cadence: Binge

● Executive Producers: Pablo Salzman, Michael Kronish, Suze Hannagan, Thomas Robins, Kim Roberts, Benjamin Duffield

● Producer: John Ritchie

● Director: Trish Neufeld

Hard North streams November 29 on Prime Video in Canada, following a diverse group of young Canadians as they embark on a challenging four-season mission: to build a life in the vast and unforgiving Canadian wilderness. The series takes viewers on an adventure through some of the country’s most remote and rugged landscapes as these aspiring homesteaders face the harsh realities of living off the land and strive to not just survive – but to thrive in these wild places, they now call home.

Created by Paul Kilback (Tornado Hunters, Mysteries from Above, Life Below Zero Canada), Hard North is an eight episode series following aspiring homesteaders Matty Clarke in Lake St. John, Newfoundland; Margot Bossus in Plata Trap-Line, Rogue Range, Yukon Territory; Billy Rioux in Gaspé Peninsula, Quebec; and couple Emily Veilleux and Gilbert Chookomoolin in Peawanuck, Ontario. Executive Producers for Blue Ant Studios are Matthew Hornburg, Mark J.W. Bishop, Tara Elwood and Donna Luke. The series is made with financing participation from Rogers Cable Network Fund and the Canada Media Fund. The series is co-commissioned by APTN in Canada and is distributed by Blue Ant Studios.

● Premiere Date: November 29, 2024

● Total Episodes: 8

● Cadence: Binge

● Executive Producers: Matthew Hornburg, Mark J.W. Bishop, Tara Elwood and Donna Luke

● Showrunner: Paul Kilback

These series join the critically acclaimed and award-winning slate of documentary content produced by Prime Video including, I Am: Celine Dion and TIFF 2024 People’s Choice Documentary Award Winner The Tragically Hip: No Dress Rehearsal. Additional Canadian Original productions including TIFF 2023 People’s Choice Documentary Award and Canadian Screen Award-winner Mr. Dressup: The Magic of Make-Believe, Luxe Listings: Toronto, LOL: Qui rira le dernier?, Three Pines, Saving Sakic, All or Nothing: Toronto Maple Leafs, The Kids in the Hall, The Lake, LOL: Last One Laughing Canada, and The Unsolved Murder of Beverly Lynn Smith.

Since 2015, Amazon MGM Studios, as well as MGM Television and MGM+ Studios have commissioned more than 40 series and films that have been shot in Canada, including The Boys, Gen V, Reacher, and The Handmaid’s Tale in Ontario; Fargo and Billy The Kid in Alberta; The Man in the High Castle and Upload in British Columbia; Tales from the Loop in Manitoba; as well as parts of Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan and The Voyeurs in Quebec.

Trailer here.

#FIRSTLOOK: PRIME VIDEO CANADA ANNOUNCE ENHANCEMENTS TO STREAMING EXPERIENCE

Prime Video rolls out an improved streaming experience—here’s what’s new from them!

From Prime Video:

Prime Video is bringing clarity and simplicity back to streaming with improvements to its user experience that will begin to roll out globally today, and will become available to all customers in the coming weeks.

There’s so much to discover on Prime Video, and with these updates, you’ll be able to navigate across our vast entertainment destination with ease. With more personalized recommendations powered by generative AI, you can discover content that is tailored to your individual preferences, allowing you to spend more time watching and less time browsing. Plus, we’re making it easier to quickly identify movies and series that are available at no additional cost to your Prime membership, find new blockbusters to rent or buy, and add and manage add-on subscriptions.

“We’re always listening to customers and reviewing feedback, and it’s clear that many are in search of a more intuitive streaming experience,” said Kam Keshmiri, Vice President of Design at Prime Video. “With the improvements we have made to the user experience, customers will be presented with an easy-to-navigate entertainment destination where they can discover new titles and enjoy favorites, as well as sign-up or switch add-on subscriptions with just a few clicks. Best of all, they can do this while using a single login.”

Prime Video offers a large collection of premium programming in a single application across thousands of device types. You can explore a vast array of titles on Prime Video including Amazon MGM Studios-produced series and movies Road House, The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power, Fallout, Reacher, The Boys, and The Idea of You; licensed fan favorites including American Fiction and The Boys in the Boat; live sports like the upcoming Prime Monday Night Hockey; acclaimed sports documentaries such as Chosen One: Alexandre Daigle and Federer; programming from Prime Video add-on subscriptions like Crave, StackTV, Sportsnet, Paramount+, Crunchyroll and MGM+; and the latest blockbusters fresh from theaters to rent or buy.

Here are the updates coming to the Prime Video user experience.

Content-forward navigation bar & single-click access to titles with the hero rotator

When launching Prime Video, you’ll notice a new navigation bar. Here, you will see purpose-built destinations including “Home,” “Movies,” “TV Shows,” “Sports,” and “Live TV,” as well as active add-on subscriptions, like Crave or Paramount+, allowing you to navigate by content type.

A new “Prime” destination will also be available in the navigation bar, which allows you to browse movies, TV shows, sports and linear broadcasts available at no additional cost with a Prime membership. Here, you can also find information about other Prime benefits available in your country, such as exclusive deals and benefits.

Just below the navigation bar, the hero rotator will showcase content you can watch with a subscription, rent or buy, as well as a range of promotions including Prime member deals and subscription bundles. Plus, you can directly play, purchase or subscribe to watch, making it easier to start watching the titles you love.

2. Explore, sign-up and manage add-on subscriptions

You can now browse, sign-up and manage your active add-on subscriptions directly from the navigation bar. In Canada you can explore add-on subscriptions by selecting “Subscriptions.” Here, in addition to what you’re already signed up for, you can find new options that are uniquely recommended based on your preferences, previous rentals, and viewing history. Plus, the subscriptions destination will display deals and discounted bundles of subscriptions from third-party services, all in one place.

Improved recommendations and clarity around the content that’s included with a Prime membership

Personalized recommendations have always been essential to the Prime Video experience. However, improvements to personalization features, which were created with the assistance of Generative AI, will make it easier to find the content that is the most relevant to you.

To power this experience, Prime Video uses Amazon Bedrock, a fully managed AWS service for building and scaling generative AI applications with foundational models, to generate personalized recommendations for customers.

In addition to recommendations, you can browse content by taste and other categories such as “Top 10 in the Canada” or “Trending Shows.” And now, it will be easier than ever to see what is included with a Prime membership and what you may need to pay extra for. Prime and add-on subscription logos, like MGM+ or Crunchyroll, will appear on the hero and title cards of a movie or TV show to help inform you about which subscription the content is coming from. If a title requires additional payment, a yellow shopping bag will be visible.

Plus, Prime Video is utilizing Large Language Models (LLMs) to simplify the synopses for TV Shows and Movies, so you can quickly glance at a title description, rather than having to scroll to decide if it is something you’d want to watch.

4. Simple and intuitive streaming experience

New animations, smooth page transitions and zoom effects are a few of the enhancements for a frictionless and enjoyable streaming experience you can look forward to.

When using a living room device, video content will play on the hero rotator as you determine what to watch, creating an immersive browsing experience. And on the “Live TV” destination, recommended 24/7 stations will automatically start playing. They will continue to do so as you transition into full screen playback, or exit out to browse other stations.

Prime Video has optimized the experience across all devices, including older models, so everyone can enjoy.

And these updates are just the start. At Prime Video, we always innovate on behalf of our customers and will continue to improve the user experience so customers can seamlessly navigate and discover content they’ll love across our vast entertainment destination.

#FIRSTLOOK: PRIME VIDEO ANNOUNCE 2024 SAN DIEGO COMIC-CON LINEUP

Prime Video today announced its 2024 San Diego Comic-Con lineup with beloved hits including Emmy-winning series The Boys and The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power, MGM+’s FROM and new series including Like a Dragon: Yakuza and Batman: Caped Crusader. Additionally, Prime Video will host Adapting Fan Favorites: A Conversation with Prime Video’s Adult Animation Creators, featuring the creators behind Invincible, Hazbin Hotel, The Legend of Vox Machina, and Sausage Party: Foodtopia. These panels will surprise and delight fans with breaking news, exclusive content, and special previews.

Series: The Boys

About: Join showrunner and executive producer Eric Kripke and the series’ stars for a post-season finale celebration. Hear from the cast and creator about the head-exploding, jaw-dropping fourth season, along with behind-the-scenes secrets, favorite moments, and thrilling surprises. Based on The New York Times best-selling comic by Garth Ennis and Darick Robertson, The Boys is a fun and irreverent take on what happens when superheroes, who are as popular as celebrities, abuse their superpowers rather than use them for good. It’s the powerless against the super-powerful as The Boys embark on a heroic quest to expose the truth about The Seven.

When: Friday, July 26 at 10 a.m. PDT

Where: Hall H

Social: Instagram, Facebook, X: @TheBoysTV

Series: The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power

About: Join the series’ showrunners and cast as they give an inside look into the highly anticipated second season, premiering August 29, 2024 on Prime Video. Get ready to experience stunning visuals, thrilling surprises, and unique insight into the darkness that has returned to threaten all of Middle-earth this season.

When: Friday, July 26 at 11:05 a.m. PDT

Where: Hall H

Social: Instagram, X: @theringsofpower, Facebook: TheRingsofPower; #TheRingsofPower

Adapting Fan Favorites: A Conversation with Prime Video’s Adult Animation Creators

Series: Invincible, Hazbin Hotel, The Legend of Vox Machina, and Sausage Party: Foodtopia

About: Join executive producers Robert Kirkman (Invincible), Vivienne Medrano (Hazbin Hotel), Travis Willingham (The Legend of Vox Machina), and Kyle Hunter (Sausage Party: Foodtopia) as they discuss adapting some of the most popular comic books, crowdfunded gems, films, and more into successful television series, give sneak peeks into upcoming seasons, and share exclusive news from each of their respective series.

When: Friday, July 26 at 1:00 p.m. PDT

Where: Indigo Ballroom

Socials: Instagram, Facebook, X: @invincible.hq, @hazbinhotel, @lvmandm9onprime, @sausage_party

Series: Like a Dragon: Yakuza

About: Join series lead Ryoma Takeuchi, producers, and a surprise A-list star from the cast, as they share an exclusive first look and delve into the creation of this adaptation based on SEGA’s iconic game loved by fans globally. Fans will walk away with an exclusive souvenir from the panel.

When: Friday, July 26 at 2:30 p.m. PDT

Where: 5AB

Socials: Instagram, Facebook, X: @PrimeVideo

Series: Batman: Caped Crusader

About: Join executive producer Matt Reeves and cast members Hamish Linklater, Jamie Chung, and Minnie Driver for the world-premiere screening of the upcoming and highly anticipated series followed by a moderated Q&A where they will discuss their characters and tease key storylines in the upcoming season. From Warner Bros. Animation, Bad Robot Productions, 6th & Idaho, and based on DC characters, the series is a reimagining of the Batman mythology through the visionary lens of executive producers J.J. Abrams, Matt Reeves, and Bruce Timm. Batman: Caped Crusader executive producers also include Ed Brubaker, James Tucker, Daniel Pipski, Rachel Rusch Rich, and Sam Register.

When: Saturday, July 27 at 2:45 p.m. PDT

Where: 6BCF

Socials: Instagram, Facebook, X: @primevideo, @batman

Series: FROM

About: MGM+’s FROM unravels the mystery of a nightmarish town that traps all those who enter. As the unwilling residents fight to keep a sense of normalcy and search for a way out, they must also survive the threats of the surrounding forest – including the terrifying creatures that come out when the sun goes down. Join executive producers Jeff Pinkner, Jack Bender, John Griffin and the stars of the series Harold Perrineau, Elizabeth Saunders, Catalina Sandino Moreno, Eion Bailey, and David Alpay for a sneak peek at the new questions and threats that await the townsfolk in Season 3.

When: Saturday, July 27 at 6:45 p.m. PDT

Where: Indigo Ballroom

Socials: Instagram, Facebook, X: @fromonmgm

A Celebration of Hazbin Hotel, Hosted by Hot Topic

Series: Hazbin Hotel

About: It’s a happy day in Hell! Join Hot Topic for a helluva fun celebration of Prime Video’s Hazbin Hotel with exclusive merch reveals, trivia and prizes, sing-along, and more! Dressing up as your favorite demon is highly encouraged. Plus, special guest appearances you do not want to miss.

When: Saturday, July 27 at 10:00 p.m. PDT

Where: 6BCF

Socials: Instagram, Facebook, X: @PrimeVideo, @hazbinhotel