This is a list of what’s new additions on Netflix Canada between july 23rd to august 2nd, 2012.
Senna
This fast-paced documentary profiles Ayrton Senna, one of the greatest drivers in the history of Formula One racing, and a hero in his native Brazil. Using archival footage, director Asif Kapadia examines the idealistic Senna’s inspiring legend.
Middle of nowhere
Seeking financial independence, rebellious teen Dorian and his serious new friend, Grace, go into business selling pot. But when business gets complicated, so do their lives, as both Grace and Dorian find themselves dealing with issues from the past.
The Messenger
An injured soldier is paired with a by-the-book captain to notify families of their loss — a job that bonds them as they debate differing views on serving America. At odds at first, the two find common ground while facing life’s variety of battles.
Nazis at the Center of the Earth
When a team of scientists in Antarctica is abducted by masked men, they find themselves in a vast underground cavern populated by Nazis. Worse still, the escaped fanatics are developing ways to regenerate dead flesh, including that of their leaders.
Footloose
This musical remake of the infectious 1984 hit finds dance-lovin’, big-city kid Ren MacCormack stuck in a small town where dancing is illegal. As he rebels against the town and its influential Rev. Moore, Ren falls for the pastor’s lovely daughter.
Hell on Wheels
Former Confederate soldier Cullen Bohannon seeks his wife’s killer as post-Civil War America struggles to rebuild its identity. His quest traverses the history of Reconstruction, peopled with railroad bosses, emancipated slaves and immigrants.
Revenge of the Electric Car
Four vastly different yet equally driven auto industry visionaries rush to develop and market the first commercially successful electric car in this follow-up to the provocative documentary Who Killed the Electric Car?
Grandmaster
A dejected and withdrawn police chief is jolted into duty when a serial killer’s grisly game turns personal. Anticipating the killer’s next move, the chief realizes that the pattern makes his daughter and estranged wife the next likely victims.
The Killer Inside Me
West Texas Deputy Sheriff Lou Ford is harboring a dark secret. Though the small town’s residents think he’s a bit dense, Ford is, in fact, afflicted with a “sickness” that turns the mild-mannered peace officer into a brutal, psychotic killer.
Space Dogs
This animated treat follows pampered dog Belka, who is the star of a Moscow circus in the 1950s. When she gets lost, she’s befriended by a feisty stray named Strelka, who joins her on an adventure that leads into outer space.
Grown Ups
Comedy superstars Adam Sandler, Chris Rock, Rob Schneider, David Spade and Kevin James team up for a story of five childhood pals who reunite after 30 years to mourn the loss of their old basketball coach. Gathering at a July 4th celebration where their families meet for the first time, the friends find themselves acting a bit inappropriate for their age. Director Dennis Dugan pairs with frequent collaborator Sandler, who co-wrote the screenplay.
1313: UFO Invasion
While he’s always been interested in what’s “out there,” Adam, a graduate student working on his dissertation in theoretical astronomy, finds a perfect opportunity to both work and play in Roswell, N.M.
What Boys Like
In this comedy, a vintage car and a virgin’s virtue are at stake when best pals Jay and Dewey make a wager on the way to a friend’s wedding. To win, faithful Jay must have a one-night stand while womanizer Dewey has to forgo sex.
TEDTalks: Artistry and Illusion
Astounding artists, photographers and illusionists enchant the audience with these TEDTalks which boggle the mind and stir the heart. You won’t believe your eyes as these presenters discuss and demonstrate their crafts.
TEDTalks: Environment: Project Makeover
Gas-guzzling addiction and our dying ecological lifeblood. Can we reverse the damage? These TED speakers are paving the road for sustainability. Here, they discuss a fungus-based packaging material, a new kind of recycling plant and much more.
TEDTalks: Faith, Fate or Fear
For believers and skeptics alike, these riveting TEDTalks address our most important spiritual questions — about faith and the divine. A broad variety of doctrines are discussed in these presentations about compassion in society.
TEDTalks: Head Games
Did you know scientists can see how you feel? Why are some of us susceptible to cults? These TED presenters explain elements within the complex world of behavior, from psychological disorders to self-awareness and the everyday smile.
In Time
In a near future where aging stops at 25, time is the new currency and the wealthy can live forever. When Will Salas inherits decades of life from a wealthy murdered man, he’s pegged as the suspect by the corrupt Time Keepers, who enforce the law.
Puss in Boots
Voiced by Antonio Banderas, the dauntless feline of legend goes on an animated adventure to purloin a priceless golden-egg-laying goose. To help him on his mission, Puss brings along his friends Humpty Dumpty and the super-stealthy Kitty Softpaws.
TEDTalks: Humanity’s Future
Bold predictions and stern warnings — are we heading for a final countdown or a new frontier? These TED presenters peer into mankind’s future as they share their visions of what lies ahead … and what can be corrected.
TEDTalks: Inexplicable Connections
A mushroom suit? Lightbulbs that transmit data? Watch TED speakers make ingenius, unexpected solutions to some of the world’s biggest problems. These innovative thinkers connect the dots to reveal associations you never knew existed.
TEDTalks: Into the Abyss
Eerie underwater lakes to sea creatures that glow in the oceans’ depths … marine explorers talk about Earth’s blue heart, including its current state, possibilities for its restoration and preservation, and the protection of sea-dwelling animals.
The Big Year
Inspired by Mark Obmascik’s nonfiction book of the same name, this high-flying comedy concerns a trio of competitive bird watchers who vow to win a contest by spotting and recording as many avian species as humanly possible.
TEDTalks: Knowledge Is Power
Can our educational system teach tomorrow’s big thinkers, or are we in a serious education crisis? Step inside new learning paradigms of the future as these TEDTalks speakers present their bold ideas about teaching and comprehension.
UFC 145
UFC returns to Atlanta for the first time since 2008 with a light heavyweight bout two years in the making. UFC’s 205-pound champion, Jon “Bones” Jones, defends his crown for the third time against former title holder “Suga” Rashad Evans.
What’s Your Number?
Ally is a twentysomething who begins to suspect that her one true soul mate may be among the many lovers she has left in the dust. Turning to her neighbor for help, Ally begins a quest to locate her exes to see which one might be Mr. Right.
Primeval – New episodes
Prof. Nick Cutter (Douglas Henshall) heads a crew of eccentric scientific and military experts who are tasked with investigating the anomalies that connect modern England with the past — and have allowed dinosaurs to roam the Earth again. Zoologist Abby (Hannah Spearritt) and computer geek Connor (Andrew Lee Potts) comprise Cutter’s crack team in this action-packed series that combines special effects, dry humor, conspiracies and tense drama.
Babies
Documentary filmmaker Thomas Balmes charts the simultaneous early development of four babies from different parts of the world, illustrating what makes human life unique, similar and precious wherever it occurs. Training his camera on newborns Hattie from San Francisco, Ponijao from Namibia, Bayarjargal from Mongolia and Mari from Tokyo, Balmes captures everything from first screaming breaths to first steps.
Window Theory
Party-boy slacker Ethan flies back to his hometown to stand up in the wedding of his old high school chum, Jeff. But when Ethan finds out that his buddy is tying the knot with his ex, he stops at nothing to win back his former flame.
Penelope
Penelope is a modern-day offbeat fable co-produced by Oscar Winner Reese Witherspoon about a young woman (Christina Ricci) who, having spent her life trapped by a family curse, sets out to find love.
Max Rules
With access to his uncle’s high-tech equipment, Max finds endless fun with his pals as they pull spy-related pranks on their families. But when they learn the whereabouts of a stolen FBI microchip, the game becomes quite real.
Knowing
When schoolteacher John Koestler opens a 50-year-old time capsule, he discovers a cryptic document that predicted recent disasters — and a few still to come. Soon John becomes convinced that his family will play a role in an impending apocalypse.
Star Trek: Nemesis
Break out your Vulcan ears: The crew of the USS &NFi;Enterprise&NFi_; is back. This time around, the Next Generation crew members — including Capt. Picard (Patrick Stewart), Cmdr. Riker (Jonathan Frakes) and, of course, Data (Brent Spiner) — are dispatched as peace ambassadors to their longtime foes, the Romulans. There, they encounter a mysterious new enemy that thwarts not only the armistice process, but Earth itself!
Grizzly Park
After tangling with the law, eight wayward strangers find themselves assigned to community service under the watchful eye of an avuncular park ranger. But among Grizzly Park’s many dangers is a killer who’s lurking in the shadows.
The Tiger Blade
Villainous sorcerer Mahesak and his vicious gang can be taken down only by the mythical Tiger Blade, and it’s up to rebel cop Yosthana and his sexy sidekick, Deungdao, to find the sword and save the city.
Ondine
A fisherman’s life is transformed when he catches a beautiful and mysterious woman in his nets. As he falls helplessly in love, his daughter comes to believe that the woman is a magical creature.
Greenberg
At a crossroads in his life, New Yorker Roger Greenberg (Ben Stiller) takes time to figure things out and travels to Los Angeles, where he house-sits for his brother and forges an unlikely bond with his sibling’s assistant, Florence Marr (Greta Gerwig). Acclaimed director Noah Baumbach’s finely observed relationship comedy garnered Independent Spirit Award nominations for Best Feature and for lead actors Stiller and Gerwig.
The King of Fighters
Kyo Kusanagi (Sean Faris), his rival Iori Yagami (Will Yun Lee) and other stars of the Japanese video game sensation King of Fighters come to adrenaline-filled life in this butt-kicking martial arts extravaganza from ace action auteur Gordon Chan. The exciting fighting-tournament adventure also stars David Leitch as Terry Bogard, Maggie Q as gorgeous Mai Shiranui and Ray Park as the powerful criminal Rugal Bernstein.