What's coming to Netflix Canada in August

Summer has me in Netflix mode with new releases lately that are more than binge-worthy! Did I mention  I had started watching Stranger Things on the eve of me jetting out to Salem? Creepy. If you haven't started watching now is the time. This paranormal thriller is another Netflix hit! But what else is new? Here are some of the shows & movies that will be released to put on your end of summer watch list...Hit jump to see them all.

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Devour or savour? Netflix reveals global binging habits

The term "binging" is well associated with Netflix viewing and that's no surprise. Like a bag of popcorn or gummy bears, I can choose to devour an entire bag or stay in control and just enjoy a bit. Ultimately it's my choice. Netflix binging is the same. Members who subscribe to the streaming service can choose to watch the shows on their own time and own terms. Not only do we chat about what shows we binge on but how we do it. 

Netflix has just released the Netflix Binge Scale that reveals binging habits globally examining the viewing habits of more than 100 seriealized TV series across more than 190 countries. From devouring to savouring a show, what hey found was really interesting.

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Contest: Netflix brings the holidays home & a giveaway!

The traditions of the holiday season are what my family looks forward to each year. The decorations, the endless baking of treats and settling into a few peaceful moments watching our favourite shows and movies. Netflix Canada has some oldies (and goodies!) as well as a few new ones to put us all in the holiday spirit. So, between your crazy shopping and holiday parties, we hope you have a bit of time to enjoy a few moments of peace! 

But wait! In the spirit of the holidays we're giving away a 6 month's subscriptions to Netflix Canada -- one for you and one to give as a gift! See the bottom of this post on how to enter!

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Netflix will only stream ‘Star Wars: The Force Awakens’ in Canada

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Thanks to a deal by Netflix Canada, the streaming service in the country will be the only one who can stream the highly anticipated Star Wars film next year. Canada’s the only one who has secured streaming rights for Star Wars: The Force Awakens as their deal with Disney includes 2015 releases. Under the terms of the deal, it will happen about eight months after the movie leaves theatres. With the film debuting this December, we should expect it around August. The US premium cable channel Starz has an exclusive output deal with Disney that runs through the end of the year, Netflix’s deal with Disney kicks in for 2016 title so no new Star Wars for them.

But while The Force Awakens won’t hit other Netflix queues soon, the company is working on bringing the older Star Wars films to its service.

Source: Variety