Amazon.ca Prime Day Deals start tomorrow! Here Are a Few Goodies to Jump-start Your Holiday Shopping...

Check out the great deals on streaming devices and gadgets that could help you #StreamOnABudget!

(Editor's Note: Any shopping links included in this post will take you directly to Amazon.ca (Canada) by way of our Amazon Affiliate. Shopping through our affiliate keeps the lights on here at the @StreamOnABudget / The Frugal Streamer (Canada) / Free2View TV blog! I thank you for your support! -GB)

Prime Day Deals Revealed! Jump-start Your Holiday Shopping on October 13 & 14

October 8, 2020 at 10:00 PM PDT

Prime Day kicks off Tuesday, October 13 at 12 a.m. PT and runs for 48 hours, promising two full days of shopping on more than a million deals worldwide for Prime members

New this year, Prime members can shop exclusive deals from Canadian small and medium-sized businesses in the Support Small Storefront at amazon.ca/supportsmall

Shop with Alexa on an Echo device beginning Sunday, October 11, to get early access to select deals on devices. Just ask, “Alexa, what are my Prime Day deals?” Members will also find select device deals early on Amazon.ca starting Monday, October 12 at 12 p.m. PT / 3 p.m. ET

SEATTLE — October 8, 2020 — Two full days of can’t-miss savings are almost here as Amazon prepares to kick off Prime Day at 12 a.m. PT / 3 a.m. ET on October 13 in 19 countries worldwide. Prime members will have exclusive access to more than one million deals worldwide on everything they need and love, including the most popular, beloved brands and must-have holiday gifts across every category from toys, electronics, fashion, Amazon devices and more. Shop with Alexa on an Echo device beginning Sunday, October 11 to get early access to select deals on devices. Just ask, “Alexa, what are my Prime Day deals?” Anyone can get a jump-start on their holiday shopping and savings this Prime Day by joining Prime or eligible customers can start a free 30-day trial at amazon.ca/primeday.

Support Small Businesses
Prime members can support small businesses this Prime Day by shopping deals featured in the Support Small Storefront. More than half of the items sold in Amazon’s store worldwide are from third-party sellers – mostly small and medium-sized businesses, and last Prime Day, these sellers surpassed $2 billion in sales.

To make it easier than ever for customers to support small businesses, here is a preview of some of the deals customers can expect from Canadian small and medium-sized businesses this upcoming Prime Day:

• 15% off select DIY cocktail kits from The Cocktail Box Co. and kombucha kits from Brew Your Bucha (Vancouver, BC)
• 20% off select product from GoGo Quinoa, like this Gluten Free Organic Rice & Red Quinoa Macaroni and Gluten Free Sriracha Puffs (Montreal, QC)
• 35% off all products from LAMOSE, like this Insulated Wine Tumbler and 24 Hour Insulated Water Bottle (Calgary, AB)
• 20% off select premium luggage from CHAMPS (Montreal, QC)
• Up to 39% off select products from IMGadgets, like this Gyrocopter PRO All-Terrain Hoverboard (Mississauga, ON)
• 20% off select baby toys from Boxiki, like this Piano and Learning Tool and this ABC Sound Book (Vancouver, BC)
• 20% off Organic Rose Hip Oil and Organic Moringa Elixir from Fronaturals (Calgary, AB)
• 20% off select souvenirs and funny gifts from Main and Local, like these CBC Retro Socks, Ketchup Chip Socks and Curling Rock Ceramic Coffee Mug (Montreal, QC)
• 20% off select raw pure Canadian honey products from Drizzle (Calgary, AB)
• Save up $14 on the Canine Breed Identification Test Kit from DNA My Dog and $15 on the Environment Allergy & Food Sensitivity Test (Dog) from Allergy Test My Pet (Toronto, ON)
• 40% off feel good games from Totem (Chicoutimi, QC)
• 20% off Live Kombucha Scoby from Karma Cultures (Calgary, AB)
• 20% off select outdoor accessories like fleece hats and neck warmers from LUPA
• 35% off the Leather Bones Dog Collar and 50% off the Spiked Leather Dog Collar from Angel Pet Supplies Inc. (Toronto, ON)
• 20% off this kid’s Walrus Hand Puppet handmade in Canada from Cate & Levi (Toronto, ON)
• 20% off Rose Gold, White Marble, and Dark Bronze Silicone Wedding Rings from Knot Theory (Vancouver, BC)

Prime Day Deals Preview
When it comes to incredible deals on amazing products, Prime Day 2020 delivers in a big way with more deals than any Prime Day event before. Additionally, members can shop feature lightning deals, which offer jaw-dropping prices on top-tier brands and products. These offers could sell out quickly so be sure to come back and shop the entire 48 hours of Prime Day to cash in on the biggest savings.

A preview of Prime Day deals members can expect include:

• Save 64% on our most popular smart speaker, Echo Dot (3rd Gen), just $24.99
• Save up to $110 on Echo Show devices. Get the Echo Show 5 for $59.99, Echo Show 8 for $89.99, and Echo Show (2nd Gen) for $189.99
• Take Alexa on the road with $45 off Echo Auto, now with Auto Mode in the Alexa App and Start My Commute features, just $24.99
• Save $120 on the Echo Plus (2nd Gen, just $79.99), $70 on Echo Studio (just $199.99), and $20 on Echo Flex (just $14.99)
• Fire TV Edition Smart TVs start at just $169.99
• Save $50 on Fire TV Cube and use your voice to control your entertainment experience, just $99.99
• Save up to 30% on Fire tablets. Get the Fire HD 10 for $149.99 and Fire 7 Kids Edition tablet for $89.99
• Save $25 on Ring Stick Up Cam, just $79.99. Save up to 40% on Ring Video Doorbell devices and get Ring Video Doorbell (2nd Gen) for $94.99
• Get Blink Mini Indoor Cam, just $29.99
• Get your smart home started with Ring Video Doorbell 3 and Echo Show 5, just $189.99
• Save $35 on Kindle Paperwhite, just $104.99
• Amazon Music Unlimited – For just $0.99, Prime members who haven’t yet tried Amazon Music Unlimited can get four months of the premium streaming tier with unlimited access to tens of millions of songs, ad-free.
• Save up to 30% on select Philips Hue products
• Save up to 25% on select laptops and desktops
• Save up to 30% on select Chromebooks and Tablets
• Save up to 30% on select Samsung phones and wearables
• Save up to 24% on select TCL Smart TVs
• Save up to 30% on select AmazonBasics products
• Save up to 30% on select office electronics
• Save up to 30% on select PC gaming products
• Save up to 30% on select TP-Link products
• Save on select Samsonite Luggage Sets starting at $149.99 
• Save up to 30% on select coffee pods, K-Cups, and T-Discs
• Save up to 30% on select cookbooks
• Save up to 30% on select Coleman outdoor gear and essentials
• Save 30% on the LifeStraw Personal Water Filter
• Save up to 30% on select books boxsets
• Save up to 30% on select iRobot Robotic Vacuums
• Save up to 30% on select door locks from August, Schlage and Weiser
• Save up to 35% on select Sony headphones and earbuds
• Save up to 50% on select Garmin products
• Save up to 50% on select adidas footwear and apparel for the family
• Save up to 30% on select Under Armour apparel, shoes, and bags
• Save up to 40% on select New Balance Shoes
• Save up to 50% on select apparel from our brands
• Save up to 50% on select kids and baby apparel from our brands
• Save big on select car seats, strollers, and more
• Save big on select baby monitors
• Save up to 30% on select Crayola Toys
• Save up to 30% on select LEGO products
• Save up to 40% on select Smartwatches
• Save up to 50% on select watch brands
• Save up to 40% on select Suunto watches
• Save up to 30% on select DeWalt Tools
• Save up to 30% on select Hill's Science Diet Large Bags
• Save up to 50% on select men’s and women’s Philips Shavers
• Save up to 50% on select Crest and Oral B products
• Save up to 33% on select Philips Sonicare Toothbrushes and Brush Heads

Every Day Made Better with Prime
Prime was designed to make your life better every single day. Over 150 million paid members around the world enjoy the many benefits of Prime, including shopping and entertainment. In Canada, that includes unlimited access to award-winning movies and TV episodes with Prime Video, ad-free listening of over two million songs on Amazon Music, unlimited access to hundreds of books with Prime Reading, free in-game content and games with Prime Gaming, free unlimited photo storage with Amazon Photos, early access to select Lightning Deals, Prime Day, and more. Prime was built on the foundation of unlimited fast, free shipping and members have access to Prime FREE Same-Day Delivery when shipping to Toronto, Vancouver and Calgary, Prime FREE One-Day Delivery in 34 cities and towns, and unlimited FREE Two-Day Shipping on millions of items. Prime is CDN $79 per year or CDN $7.99 a month and eligible customers can start a free trial of Amazon Prime at amazon.ca/prime. University and College students can join Prime Student for 50% off and enjoy the benefits of Prime with a six-month free trial at amazon.ca/primestudent. Amazon Business customers—from small businesses to large enterprises, as well as education, government and non-profit organizations—can also take advantage of Prime’s fast, free shipping and exclusive business-relevant benefits with Business Prime, which starts at CDN $109 per year for up to three users at amazon.ca/businessprime.

About Amazon
Amazon is guided by four principles: customer obsession rather than competitor focus, passion for invention, commitment to operational excellence, and long-term thinking. Customer reviews, 1-Click shopping, personalized recommendations, Prime, Fulfillment by Amazon, AWS, Kindle Direct Publishing, Kindle, Fire tablets, Fire TV, Amazon Echo, and Alexa are some of the products and services pioneered by Amazon. For more information, visit amazon.com/about and follow @AmazonNews.

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Yes, U.S. Expats, you CAN use your U.S. Roku account in Canada! Here's how!

U.S. Expats living in Canada and abroad, here is how to watch legal USA apps on Roku devices streaming in Canada

I received this in my email the other day: "I am a U.S. Expat stuck in Canada until it's safe to go back home because of COVID-19. My stay is indefinite, but only temporary and I want to get a Roku so that I can access content from my home state. How can I set it up so that my login will work for me when I go back home to the U.S.?" 

That is a great question, and there is indeed a solution. There is a way to set up and use a U.S. Roku account in Canada and open up access to some new content and apps that would not otherwise be available in Canada, all without the need to use nefarious Internet tools or VPN services. Just a bit of a caveat regarding the work-around I am about to offer, though: a VPN will still be needed only for account registration, and not all U.S. apps or logins will work if your Roku will be connected to a Canadian Internet IP address, but it's still a great solution for Expats looking to watch content from their home country which would not otherwise be available here in Canada. (I will summarize some of the limitations later in this article.)

By the way, if you are a U.S. Expat who already uses Roku and you brought over your device from the U.S. and you already created a Roku login while you were still residing in the U.S., you already have access to your U.S. apps and live channels across the border, so you can skip the workaround process I am about to outline and go right to the limitations you may expect to receive (or observed already).

Set Up Your U.S. Roku Account

So here is the workaround: you will need to set up a US Roku account to get any US apps from the Roku store, including such popular apps as Pluto TV, Xumo and many more. Here is how you do that:

1. Make sure you have a VPN in your browser on your home computer where you will be setting up a Roku account. The registration process will be the only time you will need a VPN. (I used a browser based VPN extension and set the region to USA when navigated over to the Roku website at https://www.roku.com/, but any VPN service will do).
2. At the very bottom of the Roku website also make sure that the Region setting is set to US (change it to US if it is on EN-CA, for example, if you are in Canada.)
3. Create an account with an email address you have not used before on Roku. It does not matter in what country the email account was created (I used a Canadian gmail account) as long as it was never used with a Roku.
4. You do not have to use a credit card to register a method of payment in your Roku account, instead Roku allows a Canadian Paypal account to work. If you do not have a Paypal account, set one up here: https://www.paypal.com/ca/for-you/account/create-account, it will save you the headache of requiring a US credit card as a required payment method for Roku. NOTE: A method of payment is only necessary if you will be doing in-app purchases on your Roku, but there are plenty of free apps and channels on Roku that you should not need to use the payment method you will set up.
5. After that I followed the normal account set up steps on the Roku website.
6. Before you can choose channels for your new Roku account (that step is part of the setup process on the Roku website), go to your physical Roku box and set up the Roku device with the email address and password you just set up on Roku's website. (Do a factory reset IF your Roku device is already active with a Canadian Roku account and you need to change it to your new U.S. Roku account.) After your Roku device has been properly registered, you will be able to pick your channels, including some channels that were not previously available on your Roku in Canada such as Xumo and Pluto TV, among others.

Follow these steps and you will now have access to many additional free streaming apps and services that would not otherwise be available on Roku in Canada. You will also have access to the US version of The Roku Channel with the new Live TV Channel Guide update.

Caveats and Limitations

Just a few caveats to this workaround however- there will be limitations (such as: you won't be able to watch free content from US networks, such content will be geographically blocked if your Roku device is connected online through a Canadian Internet service provider; some streaming services such as CBS All Access won't work because the version that is in the USA Roku Store is not the same as the Canadian version of the app; and the like). Additionally, content that is featured in US versions of apps like The Roku Channel may not load or play if the video is not available in Canada. Good news here, though, is that (from what I have tested so far, and as of this writing), you will be able to use your Canadian logins for Netflix (but still get Canadian-only content if your Roku device is connected online through a Canadian ISP) as well as Disney+.

For purposes of reporting for this blog and for full disclosure, I am in Canada and I set up a U.S. account for one of my Roku devices, and it works. I use my U.S. Roku account for review purposes and to report on any issues that may be experienced. This article will be updated frequently as issues and limitations arise.

Latest Issues, Limitations and Observations

Here are the latest issues for U.S. Expats using Roku in Canada (information in alphabetical order by name of app, and all observations and limitations observed below are all subject to change without notice):

• CBS All Access: CBS All Access Canada is not the same version as CBS All Access from the U.S.; U.S. login will not work.
• The CW / The CW Seed: Although the app becomes available in Canada, content is geo-blocked and cannot be viewed in Canada. (Getting "No Data Returned" and menu screens are blank.)
• Disney+: As of this writing, U.S. subscribers will be able to log in to Disney+, but will only have access to content available in Canada.
• Distro TV: The Distro TV app is available in all regions, but channel availability is geographically restricted. (Not all channels available in the full Distro TV line up will be available in all markets.)
• Netflix: As of this writing, U.S. subscribers will be able to log in to Netflix, but will only have access to content available in Canada.
• Peacock: Although the app becomes available in Canada, content is geo-blocked and cannot be viewed in Canada.
• Pluto TV: This app becomes available in Canada, however you will only get the very limited list of channels streaming only to Canadian IP addresses, not the full U.S. version of Pluto TV (you can go to their website - https://pluto.tv/live-tv/ - to see what is available in Canada).
• Redbox Live TV: This app becomes available in Canada with the full slate of U.S. streaming channels, the live streams are not geographically blocked. All other media, movie rentals and VOD specials are not available or accessible in Canada.
• STIRR TV: Although the app becomes available in Canada, content is geo-blocked and cannot be viewed in Canada. In fact, the app will crash and force-close to the Roku main screen.
• The Roku Channel: The Roku Channel app can be installed. Content limitations: VOD content that is not available in Canada will not load or play. Live TV: The Live TV Channel Guide is now accessible with the full slate of U.S. streaming channels, the live streams are not geographically blocked.
• Tubi TV: VOD content varies between regions / markets. Geographically restricted by country's Internet IP location.
• Xumo TV: This app becomes available in Canada with the full slate of U.S. streaming channels, the live streams are not geographically blocked.

A dedicated page has been created and will be expanded with updates. Click here to see the latest information.

Be sure to visit this page often for the latest updates.

Be sure to visit my blog for the latest updates on how to #StreamOnABudget!

Happy Streaming! -GB

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CLICK HERE TO START SHOPPING and help support the @StreamOnABudget blog and the Free2View TV Project! 
I truly appreciate your support! -GB.

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DistroTV Add VENN, Dot eSports, and Plymouth Rock TV Among New Live Channels Released For October 2020.

Over Three Dozen New Channels Added In A Month

The independent free TV streaming service DistroTV continues to expand with a huge addition of new channels last month, their biggest increase of channels so far and still getting better. Here are the newest live channels to launch on the Distro TV platform for viewers in Canada, the USA and the UK. 

VENN (USA only)

A 24/7 Network for Gaming & Culture
2020-09-22 · TV-PG · Live

SKWAD
SKWAD brings together the best from gaming culture, and straight up weird shows that you will love! Grab some friends and enjoy what SQAD has to offer!
2020-09-30 · TV-PG · Live

Dot Esports
Premier global destination for coverage of competitive gaming.
2020-09-17 · TV-PG · Live

Law & Crime
From the high-profile cases to the most compelling local trials, Law&Crime features daily trial coverage from around the country along with expert legal commentary and analysis. Original legal and true crime programs include The Law & Crime Report and Brian Ross Investigates.
2020-09-11 · TV-PG · Live

GlewedTV The Vault
Catch some of your favorites shows, from the golden era of television!
2020-09-14 · TV-G · Live

Hollywire
The leading 24/7 Celebrity News Channel with exclusive celebrity in-studio interviews, daily pop-news coverage, celebrity biographies, red carpet chats, and weekly updates on Hollywood's lifestyle and entertainment.
2020-09-17 · TV-PG · Live

The Love Destination
Love Destination is your one-stop destination for everything love, dating and relationships, with content that empowers, educates and entertains.
2020-09-30 · TV-PG · Live

Plymouth Rock TV
PRTV is your streaming source for all the BEST content Around. Find movies, sports, events, documentaries and so much more!
2020-08-28 · TV-PG · Live

MagellanTV Now (USA only)
Documentaries worth watching - streaming 24 / 7
2020-08-21 · TV-G · Live

Humor Mill
The only urban comedy channel that features stand up performances, sketches, documentaries, behind-the-scenes footage, one on one interviews and more.
2020-08-19 · TV-PG · Live

DrinkTV
DrinkTV is a unique content destination that celebrates all the best in drinks culture—from the bartenders who inspire us with creative recipes to the brewers, distillers and vintners who create the magical liquids in our glasses.
2020-09-30 · TV-PG · Live

Cooking Panda
Food brings people together; it encourages community, happiness, laughter, and overall well-being. Here at Cooking Panda we want to share this special and fun experience with you. We’re bringing you content filled with good food, mouth-watering presentation, exciting and sometimes hilarious executions.
2020-09-30 · TV-G · Live

AWE Encore
AWE Encore is your vicarious living channel. Enjoy awe-inspiring travel destinations, outrageous cars, amazing homes and much more.
2020-06-12 · TV-G · Live

24 Hour Free Movies
24 Hour Free Movies brings you a growing collection of popular movies and TV shows from around the world. Always Free . . . Always Fun.
2020-09-22 · TV-PG · Live

TD Ameritrade Network
The TD Ameritrade Network creates timely, relevant content by interpreting market news and conditions for today’s investor. Real-time, practical, and sans political bias, the TD Ameritrade Network educates and empowers viewers with actionable tips, facts, trends...without all the filler and noise. Say goodbye to status-quo financial programming. Say hello to a new way of watching the news.
2020-07-20 · TV-G · Live

Flo Sports
FloSports, the innovator in live digital sports and original content, partners with event rights holders and governing bodies to unlock a world of sports coverage that true fans have been waiting for.
2020-09-23 · TV-G · Live

Channel Fight
Channel Fight brings instruction from some of the world’s best martial artists PLUS sports combat highlights PLUS fight documentaries. If you’re into training or watching Boxing, Grappling, Jiu Jitsu, Karate, Krav Maga, MMA, Muay Thai, Wing Chun or Self-Defense skills then this is for you! New content added all the time so come back often.
2020-09-30 · TV-PG · Live

Flo High Impact
The premier destination for passionate fans of all high impact sports! Including live coverage of events, training videos, original content, and more.
2020-09-23 · TV-PG · Live

Adventure Sports TV
Free and Subscription based VOD app for the best of Extreme Sports, Adventure Travel and Active Lifestyle Content. For a low monthly subscription you can access thousands of hours of amazing documentaries and series which will inspire and entertain and make you want to get out there and live life to the fullest!
2020-09-09 · TV-G · Live

GlewedTV Yoga & Fitness
Get your stretch on, and sweat with our virtual work out sessions!
2020-09-14 · TV-G · Live

New Spanish Category:

Canela TV (USA only)
Free Latino TV - With over 8000 hours of premium Spanish and English Content, Canela TV is the premier destination for US Hispanics!
2020-09-30 · TV-PG · Live

Latido Music
The #1 TV network for fans of all genres of Latin Music. Enjoy the best music videos, the latest news, talk and reality shows, documentaries and everything you want to know about Latin culture!
2019-10-09 · PG · Live

GlewedTV Spanish
Catch up on some unique and intriguing, Spanish language content.
2020-09-14 · TV-G · Live

Latin x Pop
¡Que calor! Fuego jams from your favorite latin artists.
2020-09-04 · TV-PG · Live

Stingray Éxitos del Momento (USA only)
Dance along to today's hottest Latin music in genres such as salsa, samba, merengue, flamenco, tango, reggaeton, and reggae.
2020-07-10 · TV-G · Live

Music channels now include content from Loop Media:

Hottest of the Hot
Chart-topping pop hits from the defining artists of the moment
2020-09-04 · TV-PG · Live

Neural Focused
Expand your mind with these low-key electronic beats.
2020-09-04 · TV-PG · Live

Only 90s Kids Will Understand
Take it on back to the 90s, and countdown your favorite hits from one of the more awesomely weird decades in music.
2020-09-04 · TV-PG · Live

Party
Hip hop & pop songs to get the party started and keep it groovin' to the break of dawn.
2020-09-04 · TV-PG · Live

Texas-Sized Hits
Get ready for breaking country hits bigger than an 10 gallon hat with a big ole wide brim.
2020-09-04 · TV-PG · Live

Can You Dig It
Soaring riffs, disco fever and classic rock - this is the sound of the 70s.
2020-09-04 · TV-PG · Live

That's Hot
Can you handle this? I don’t think you can handle this! These are the biggest hits of the 2000s.
2020-09-04 · TV-PG · Live

Trending
Chart toppers and party rockers - here are the trending songs of the moment from breakout artists.
2020-09-04 · TV-PG · Live

Unwind
You’re tired and stressed - it’s been a long day. Cool off with some mellow vibes.
2020-09-04 · TV-PG · Live

Like Yesterday
Not new, but not yet nostalgic, in the Goldilocks Zone, just right...
2020-09-04 · TV-PG · Live

Latin x Pop
¡Que calor! Fuego jams from your favorite latin artists.
2020-09-04 · TV-PG · Live

Hot R&B
From the pre-game, to the club, to the after party - stream the best voices in R&B.
2020-09-04 · TV-PG · Live

Hip-Hop Bangers
Pass the aux - we're about to feed you straight heat from the biggest hip-hop stars in the world.
2020-09-04 · TV-PG · Live

Friday Feels
TGIF! Stream some awesome pop, R&B, hip-hop, and latin jams to get stoked on your weekend!
2020-09-04 · TV-PG · Live

Electro Anthems
A selection of the biggest electronic hits to ever drop.
2020-09-04 · TV-PG · Live

Bedroom Beats
Get in the mood with silky sheets, sweet beats and smooth R&B.
2020-09-04 · TV-PG · Live

Beast Mode
Hitting a wall at the gym? Put on this playlist to help push through that last set.
2020-09-04 · TV-PG · Live

80s Party
Grab your scrunchie, put on your Raybans, hop in the Delorean and head to the hottest 80s party around.
2020-09-04 · TV-PG · Live

Yacht Rock
Take it easy out on the open ocean with the greatest smooth rock hits from the 70s until now.
2020-09-04 · PG · Live

If you are a Cord-Cutter in the US, Canada or the UK, check out the full list of channels that are available in your country here. DistroTV needs to be an app to install on your streaming device. While we (in Canada and the UK) can't get the complete availability of Pluto TV, and nothing at all from Xumo TV or Stirr from the USA, DistroTV has become a worthy alternative. Make sure to make DistroTV a part of your cord-cutting lifestyle.

Happy Streaming! -GB.

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DistroTV is available for Roku in all markets. Canadian shoppers looking for the latest generation of Roku TVs and devices, buy one today on Amazon.ca and help support @StreamOnABudget.

How To Watch The 2020 Vice-Presidential Debate and Joe Biden's Town Hall For Free In USA and Canada

How To Watch The 2020 Vice-Presidential Debate and Joe Biden's Town Hall For Free In USA and Canada

This post is an update of an article previously published on this blog with additional information and sources. Updated in this article: The Vice-Presidential Debate airs on Wednesday 10/07/20, while a Town Hall Event with Joe Biden airs on Monday 10/05/20.

Democratic nominee Joe Biden and President Donald Trump are set to square off in three televised debates (as well as one vice presidential debate between California Sen. Kamala Harris and Vice President Mike Pence, on Wednesday, October 7). Here is how you can watch them for free in the U.S. and Canada.*

* live streams mentioned in this article should also be available world-wide, unless the networks choose to geographically block their streams at the time of the broadcasts.

All debates are scheduled to take place from 9 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. ET on their respective dates without commercial breaks.

The first and third presidential debates will follow the same format, with six approximately 15-minute long segments devoted to distinct topics. Topics will be announced a week before the debate.

The second presidential debate is in the Town Hall format, in Miami, where residents will pose questions to the candidates. Meanwhile, a moderator will keep things on the rails and manage follow-up questions.

The vice-presidential debate will be split into nine segments, each lasting approximately 10 minutes.

Trump vs Biden debate calendar:

The first Presidential debate is going to be moderated by Chris Wallace (Fox News Sunday). This debate will emanate from Case Western Reserve University and Cleveland Clinic in Cleveland.

The second debate will be Thursday, Oct. 15. C-SPAN political editor Steve Scully will moderate. Its setting is the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts in Miami.

The third Trump vs Biden debate is going to be on Thursday, Oct. 22. Kristen Welker (Today, NBC News) will moderate. It's coming from Belmont University in Nashville.

The sole vice-presidential debate between Mike Pence and Senator Kamala Harris is going to be on Wednesday, Oct. 7. USA Today's Washington Bureau Chief Susan Page will moderate. This debate will be broadcast from the University of Utah in Salt Lake City.

Town Hall Events: 

NBC News Town Hall Event: Joe Biden, 8pm, Monday, October 5, 2020

Watch online for free via NBC News Now online and via YouTube (see links below).

Streaming Live for Free Everywhere:

There will be wall-to-wall coverage of the debates throughout many other free streaming channels and services via Roku and YouTube, including ABC News, Cheddar, Newsy and other channels. 

Watch in Canada, the U.S. and around the world via the CBS News Live 24/7 app on Roku:

🍁 The CBSN app on Roku will be Canadians' main source to watch the debate live. 

On CBSN, "Red & Blue" will preview the debates ahead of the broadcast, followed by post-debate analysis immediately following the debate broadcasts.

Get the CBS News app for Roku here: https://channelstore.roku.com/details/27536/cbs-news

Editor's Note: CBS News Live 24/7 on Roku is the only major U.S. News outlet available on Roku in Canada. When not watching the Presidential Debates, viewers will also have full access to CBS Sports HQ (just recently unlocked for audiences outside of the U.S.) and E.T. Live (Entertainment Tonight 24/7). A must-install. -GB.

Trump vs Biden debate: Other ways to watch live for free: 🍁 = Also available in Canada

You'll be able to watch the debates on major broadcast networks ABC, CBS, FOX and NBC, in the U.S. via free 'digital translator' streaming services such as Locast.

• Get Locast for your Roku here: https://channelstore.roku.com/details/235809/locast.org (not available in all regions, and only available in the U.S.)

ABC News: (🍁 webstream available to Canadians) https://abcnews.go.com/Live

• Get ABC News for your Roku here (U.S. only): https://channelstore.roku.com/details/54065/abc-news

NBC News Now (Event): (🍁 webstream available to Canadians) https://www.nbcnews.com/now

• Get NBC News for your Roku here (U.S. only): https://channelstore.roku.com/details/9581/nbc-news

CBS News Network: (🍁 webstream available to Canadians)  https://www.cbsnews.com/live/

• See above section for more about CBS News Live 24/7 and how to get it on Roku.

Newsy is also expected to carry the debates live here: (🍁 webstream available to Canadians) https://www.newsy.com

YouTube: 🍁 = Also available in Canada

Many YouTube channels will broadcast the debates for free:

• CBS News: https://www.youtube.com/user/CBSNewsOnline
• ABC News: https://www.youtube.com/user/ABCNews
• NBC News Now: https://www.youtube.com/user/NBCNews
• C-SPAN: https://www.youtube.com/user/CSPAN

Don't forget to visit our own Free2View TV YouTube Channel where special streams and playlists will be available for direct access to content. Our YouTube channel is available here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClZ7HF6tYCgiZpXl-a__wnw

Here is how you can find the Free2View TV YouTube Channel on your favorite streaming device:

• Search 'Free2View TV Canada' in the YouTube app on your favorite streaming device or Roku Player
• SUBSCRIBE to the 'Free2View TV Canada' YouTube Channel
• In your 'Subscription List' scroll down to 'Free2View TV Canada', then select VISIT CHANNEL at the top right of the screen to get access to special videos and playlists.

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Sources for all articles on this subject:

• https://www.cbsnews.com/news/vice-presidential-debate-mike-pence-kamala-harris-time-channel-online-watch-2020-10-07/
• https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/2020-election/nbc-news-hold-town-hall-joe-biden-miami-n1241406
• https://www.cbsnews.com/news/first-presidential-debate-trump-biden-watch-time-tv-channel-online-tonight-2020-09-29/
• https://www.tomsguide.com/news/trump-vs-biden-debate-dates-start-times-and-how-to-watch-live
• https://www.cnn.com/2020/09/22/politics/presidential-debates-schedule/index.html
• http://press.nbcnews.com/2020/09/22/one-week-from-today-nbc-news-and-msnbc-to-air-special-coverage-of-the-first-presidential-debate-on-tuesday-sept-29/

Plymouth Rock TV Launches Plymouth RockTober Event All Month Long!

Independent content streamer Plymouth Rock TV launches its month-long Plymouth RockTober event streaming the best horror movie classics of all time. Every night in October, starting at 9PM ET on all of its streaming platforms including DistroTV, enjoy a double-feature of the scariest movies and begin a new Halloween month tradition. So, get the popcorn ready and bundle up under your favorite cozy blanket-- oh, and be sure to have something to clutch onto for all of those bumps in the night-- and settle in for the event of the season. 

Website: http://plymouthrocktv.com 

Register for free to get full access to the free broadcast livestream and VOD content.

🍁 Also available in Canada: Watch the PRTV live channel on DistroTV on Roku.
🍁 Search 'Plymouth Rock TV' on Roku, install the app and sign in to access all of these classic movies on demand.

Here is a schedule of double features expected to air during Plymouth RockTober:*

October 1
King of the Zombies 1:0710
Revolt of the Zombies 1:02:04

October 2
Snake People 1:30:45
Spider Baby 1:24:27

October 3
Little Shop of Horrors 1:11:49
Phantom of the Opera 1:31:39

October 4
The Wasp Woman 1:12:01
Daughter of Horror 54:42

October 5
White Zombie 1:07:03
The Night of the Living Dead 1:35:17

October 6
Plan 9 from Outer Space 1:18:20
Teen Agers From Outer Space 1:25:28

October 7
The Bat 1:19:37
The Vampire Bat 1:02:37

October 8
Terror by Night
Terror Creatures From The Grave

October 9
Nosferatu (1922) 1:32.34
Haxan (1922) 1:45:00

October 10
The Ghost and the Guest (1943)
The Rogues Tavern

October 11
The Terror (1963)
I Eat Your Skin (1971)

October 12
The Invisible Ghost (1941)
The Ghost Walks (1934)

October 13
The Amazing Mr X (1948)
The Devils Hand (1962)

Oct 14
Beat The Devil
DOA (1950)

October 15
The Last Man on Earth (1964)
Reefer Madness (1936)

October 16
I Bury The Living
A Study In Scarlet (1933)

October 17
The Screaming Skull
Silent Night Bloody Night (1972)

October 18
The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari (1920) Silent
The Hands of Orlac (1924)

October 19
The Robot vs The Aztec Mummy (1958)
The Mummy Hand

October 20
The Driller Killer (1979)
The Curse of the Swamp Creature (1966)

October 21
The Haunted Ranch (1948)
The Brain That Wouldn’t Die (1962)

October 22
The City of the Dead (1960)
Atom Age Vampire (1960)

October 23
Warning Shadows (1923) Silent
Hands of Orlac (1924) Silent

October 24
House of Mystery (1934)
Danger Lights (1934)

October 25
House on Haunted Hill (1959)
Carnival of Souls (1962)

October 26
The Beast of Yucca Flats (1961)
The Beast From Haunted Cave (1959)

October 27
Lady Frankenstein (1971)
Scream Bloody Murder (1973)

October 28
Dracula vs Frankenstein (1970)
Bringing 2 dead scientist back to life, Aliens use their knowledge to re-animate various earth Monsters, including the werewolf Waldemar Daninski, Frankensteins Monster, the mummy Tao-Tet and the Vampire Count de Meirhoff. Their plan is to use them to take over the world. They want to discover the reason that these monsters are so frighting to Earthlings. Then the plan to create an army of such monsters using their findings.
Frankensteins Daughter (1958)
Dr. Frankensteins insane grandson attempts to create horrible monsters in modern day LA

(Please Note: * Titles and Airdates are subject to change, and more details will be added as @StreamOnABudget obtains them.)

From Punk Rockers to Scream Queens — The Film Detective Presents 31 Days of Horror

The Film Detective Celebrates the Return (From the Dead) of 31 Days of Horror with Monster Mashes and Mosh Pits

PRESS RELEASE  UPDATED: SEP 30, 2020 11:00 EDT

ROCKPORT, Mass., September 30, 2020 (Newswire.com) - The Film Detective (TFD), a classic media streaming network and film archive that restores and distributes classic films for today's cord-cutters is proud to announce the return of 31 Days of Horror. Every night at 10 p.m. ET in October, The Film Detective will feature a different classic scare from Lon Chaney’s The Phantom of the Opera (1925) to made-for-TV thrills like Dark Night of the Scarecrow (1981). 

As part of the 31 Days of Horror, The Film Detective is proud to announce the arrival of Friday Fright, every Friday at 10 p.m. ET. Co-created by Greg and Gail Martin, this late-night classic features Ravena, the Goddess of Stonehenge and her faithful companion Anok presenting horror classics like Bela Lugosi’s White Zombie (1932). 

Said Greg Martin, "We are ecstatic to partner with The Film Detective and bring you the classic Friday Fright show in October. We hope you will love Ravena, the Goddess of Stonehenge and her companion Anok as much as we do."

Accompanying Friday Fright throughout October will be a Trailers from Hell-oween Marathon on Oct. 31. Featuring directors Mary Lambert, Mick Garris, and “Trailers from Hell” founder Joe Dante, this 24-hour Halloween marathon includes exclusive commentary from some of Hollywood's most talented filmmakers in “Trailers from Hell” shorts — to be followed by the full films they discuss, including Carnival of Souls (1962) and Dementia 13 (1963).

Enthusiasts from horror to punk rock and even politics will enjoy upcoming additions on The Film Detective app. Punk rockers should mark their calendars for the Oct. 1 worldwide debut of Chaos! Sex Pistols, McLaren, Art & Dave Goodman: Director's Cut 2020. This stunning documentary about the rise of UK Punk and the Sex Pistols is a fascinating historical piece, featuring members of Sex Pistols, The Clash, Malcolm McLaren, and the Pistols’ first producer, Dave Goodman. 

Also available on The Film Detective app starting Oct. 1 is The Scroll of Morlok (2020), a contemporary homage to the silent German Expressionist classics of the 1920s. The Scroll of Morlok (2020) will be joined by footage from the 1956 Democratic National Convention and episodes of Medic (1954-1956), starring Richard Boone. 

🍁 Also available in Canada: Watch the TFD live channel on DistroTV on Roku.
🍁 Video On Demand: Search 'The Film Detective' on Roku and install the app.

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About The Film Detective:

The Film Detective is a leading distributor of restored classic programming, including feature films, television, foreign imports, and documentaries. Launched in 2014, The Film Detective has distributed its extensive library of 3,000+ hours of film on DVD and Blu-ray and through platforms including TCM, EPIX, Amazon, and PBS. The Film Detective has released its classic movie app on web, Android, iOS, Roku, Amazon Fire TV, and Apple TV and is available live via Sling, STIRR, Plex, and DistroTV.

Contact:
Kerry Ryan
kerry@thefilmdetective.com

Source: The Film Detective

Original Press Release: https://www.newswire.com/news/from-punk-rockers-to-scream-queens-the-film-detective-presents-31-days-21226969?_ga=2.20380412.571030046.1601412965-1705499148.1566579939

Scream Factory's 31 NIGHTS OF HORROR Month-long Live-Stream Event Begins Tomorrow on Shout Factory TV

Stream and scream a frightening feature every night in October 

This October, Shout! Factory TV and Scream Factory proudly present 31 Nights Of Horror. Fans can tune in each evening throughout the entire month for a macabre movie that’s sure to satisfy cravings for all things creepy. Each night of the stream will feature a genre favorite such as Witchboard, Bad Moon, Sleepaway Camp, The Exorcist III, Clive Barker’s Nightbreed: Director’s Cut and many more.

Viewers will also be treated to a deadly double feature every Saturday in October for twice the terror. And since no skeleton is complete without a funny bone, 31 Nights Of Horror will feature a distinctively eerie episode of Mystery Science Theater 3000 for every MSTie Monday, including episodes MST3K: Night Of The Blood Beast, MST3K: Werewolf and MST3K: The Touch of Satan. Fans should also stay tuned for an upcoming announcement of a special presentation on Saturday, October 30.

Stream and scream live every evening this October, as 31 Nights Of Horror begins Thursday, October 1 at 7 p.m. PT/10 p.m. ET and continues at the same time nightly through October 31. The livestream can be viewed on ShoutFactoryTV.com; Shout! Factory TV’s Roku, Amazon Fire, Apple TV, and Android apps; and the following digital streaming platforms: Twitch, Samsung TV Plus, Comcast Xfinity, Xumo, Vizio, Redbox, IMDb TV and STIRR.

All films featured in 31 Nights Of Horror will also be available for viewing on demand on ShoutFactoryTV.com; Shout! Factory TV’s Roku, Amazon Fire, Apple TV, and Android apps; and on various Shout! Factory TV branded channels including Tubi TV, Amazon Prime Channels, and the Roku Channel.

🍁 Also available in Canada: Live stream: search 'Shout! Factory TV' on Roku
🍁 Also available in Canada: On-Demand category available on Tubi TV on Roku

31 Nights Of Horror Schedule 

October 1: Nosferatu The Vampyre

October 2: Body Bags

October 3: Deadly Double Feature: Mermaid: Lake Of The Dead / Night Tide

October 4: Cannibal Girls

October 5: MSTie Monday: Mystery Science Theater 3000: Hobgoblins

October 6: The House That Dripped Blood

October 7: Werewolves On Wheels

October 8: Shakma

October 9: How To Make A Monster

October 10: Deadly Double Feature: Witchboard / Witchery

October 11: The Beast Must Die

October 12: MSTie Monday: Mystery Science Theater 3000: Night Of The Blood Beast

October 13: Q: The Winged Serpent

October 14: Saturday The 14th

October 15: Chopping Mall

October 16: The Howling III: The Marsupials

October 17: Deadly Double Feature: Bad Moon / The Howling: New Moon Rising

October 18: Nightbreed: Director’s Cut

October 19: MSTie Monday: Mystery Science Theater 3000: The Touch of Satan

October 20: Jackals

October 21: Itsy Bitsy

October 22: Bloodsucking Bastards

October 23: The Exorcist III

October 24: Deadly Double Feature: Sleepaway Camp / The Final Terror

October 25: Horror Hospital

October 26: MSTie Monday: Mystery Science Theater 3000: Werewolf 

October 27: Class Of 1984

October 28: The Monster Club

October 29: Asylum

October 30: ??? STAY TUNED

October 31: Deadly Double Feature: Ghosthouse / The Evil

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Original press release: https://www.shoutfactory.com/blog/31-nights-of-horror-2020/
See all press releases from Shout! Factory TV: https://www.shoutfactory.com/corp/press-releases

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