TORONTO – Amazon Prime Video and NHL Original Productions announced Wednesday a brand new addition to its docu-series, All or Nothing: Toronto Maple Leafs.
The series that will offer “an inside view of the iconic Toronto Maple Leafs including on-the-ice action and unparalleled behind-the-scenes access to the 2020-21 NHL season. The Canadian Amazon original series will be available on Prime Video in more than 240 countries and territories later this year,” reads the press release.
The Leafs are the latest addition to the All or Nothing franchise (which has included NFL teams, English Premier League teams and the New Zealand National rugby team). Film crews will follow the Toronto Maple Leafs organization as they compete in the first all-Canadian division in NHL history, “offering an intimate look into the world of the players, coaches and team personnel,” adds the release,
“As part of our continued investment in Canada, this new Canadian Original series will offer behind-the-scenes access and rarely seen point of views of the Toronto Maple Leafs, one of the most storied hockey franchises – and my personal favorite team – during a season unlike any in NHL history,” said James Farrell, vice-president of local originals at Amazon Studios. “As a fan going back to my time living in Toronto, I know the real-life action on the ice is only matched by the drama behind closed doors. The series will offer an exclusive all access experience for Prime members.”
“With the unwavering support of the Leafs players, coaches and front office, we will give fans around the world unprecedented access to an entire NHL team’s season for the first time ever,” said NHL chief content officer and senior executive vice-president Steve Mayer.
“This upcoming NHL season will be unique for many different reasons. We feel that All or Nothing will provide our team a way to connect with Maple Leafs fans here in Toronto and around the world like never before,” said Toronto Maple Leafs president and alternate governor Brendan Shanahan, in the release.
“Along with director-led camera crews and a host of remotely-operated fixed-rig cameras and ambient microphones, the production will capture the raw and authentic highs and lows of the season as never seen before,” reads the announcement.
All or Nothing: Toronto Maple Leafs is the second announced Canadian Amazon Original series following The Kids in the Hall. The company also noted since 2015, Amazon Studios has filmed 22 original series and films in Canada.
