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Daily Record
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
Virgin River could be set for bombshell crossover as star of 'similar' drama drops hint
This similar drama is vying for Virgin River's top spot - could a crossover be on the cards soon? Virgin River might potentially merge with another beloved small-town romance series, according to claims from a prominent actress. Drawing inspiration from Robyn Carr's cherished bestselling novels, the Netflix sensation chronicles Mel Monroe (portrayed by Alexandra Breckenridge), a nurse practitioner relocating to a rural community after experiencing heartbreak. Upon arrival, she encounters bar proprietor and ex-Marine Jack Sheridan (Martin Henderson), with instant chemistry developing between them. The captivating romance has recently concluded filming for its seventh series, anticipated to premiere on Netflix towards the end of this year or potentially in early 2026. Meanwhile, American audiences have been engrossed in the newest series of Sullivan's Crossing, which follows comparable themes and draws from another book collection by Carr, reports the Mirror US. Given this link, viewers have speculated whether these programmes might intersect, and it seems we now have clarity. Starring Morgan Kohan and Chad Michael Murray, this heartwarming romance unfolds in Nova Scotia, centring on Kohan's character Maggie, a neurosurgeon who reconnects with her father Harry, known as Sully (Scott Patterson), whilst developing feelings for former lawyer California 'Cal' Jones (Murray). In conversation with TechRadar, Kohan revealed she'd enthusiastically embrace the opportunity to collaborate with Mel, Jack and the entire Virgin River cast should circumstances permit. "That would be so fun, why not!" she declared when presented with the concept. Whilst the two towns are regrettably hundreds of miles apart, there's nothing preventing Virgin River and Timberlake from coexisting within the same fictional universe. Indeed, despite Sullivan's Crossing broadcasting on CTV in Canada and The CW in America, much like Virgin River it has also achieved tremendous success on Netflix as its streaming platform in the States. The shows also share producer Roma Roth, who serves as executive producer on Virgin River whilst being the creator and showrunner of Sullivan's. With backing for the Canadian drama gathering momentum as Mel and Jack's love story continues to captivate millions of viewers worldwide, might a special crossover episode be on the cards? from £15 Sky Get the deal here Product Description Regardless, Kohan has pledged numerous surprises heading our way in the freshly commissioned fourth series of Sullivan's Crossing, especially following the bombshell that Maggie remains wed to her ex-lover, Liam (Marcus Rosner). "I hope they can [stay together]," she remarked regarding her relationship with Cal. "They've built such a beautiful foundation, and clearly this is a bit of a bombshell. "I think it will take some trust to build them back up, and maybe a lot of explaining... but they are so good together." As the following for both programmes expands annually, might Netflix deliver a shock of their own by linking the Robyn Carr universe on television? Virgin River is available to stream on Netflix. Sullivan's Crossing airs on CTW and is on Netflix in the US.
Daily Mirror
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Virgin River could cross paths with another small-town drama as star drops bombshell
With Virgin River becoming one of Netflix's biggest shows of all time and Sullivan's Crossing following in its footsteps, could a crossover be on the cards? Virgin River might potentially merge with another beloved small-town romance series, according to claims from this prominent star. Drawing inspiration from Robyn Carr's cherished bestselling novels, the Netflix sensation chronicles Mel Monroe (portrayed by Alexandra Breckenridge), a nurse practitioner who relocates to a remote community after experiencing personal tragedy. Upon arrival, she encounters bar proprietor and ex-Marine Jack Sheridan (Martin Henderson), with instant chemistry developing between them. The captivating romance has recently concluded filming for its seventh series, anticipated to arrive on Netflix towards the end of this year or potentially in early 2026. Meanwhile, American audiences have been engrossed in the newest series of Sullivan's Crossing, which follows comparable themes and draws from another Carr book collection, reports the Mirror US. Given this link, viewers have speculated whether these programmes might intersect, and it seems we now have our response. Starring Morgan Kohan and Chad Michael Murray, this heartwarming romance unfolds in Nova Scotia, centring on Kohan's character Maggie, a neurosurgeon who chooses to reconnect with her father Harry, known as Sully (Scott Patterson), whilst developing feelings for former solicitor California 'Cal' Jones (Murray). In conversation with TechRadar, Kohan revealed she'd enthusiastically welcome the opportunity to interact with Mel, Jack and the entire Virgin River ensemble should circumstances permit. "That would be so fun, why not!" she declared when presented with the concept. Despite the considerable geographical distance between the two towns, there's no reason why Virgin River and Timberlake can't exist in the same universe. Interestingly, Sullivan's Crossing, which airs on CTV in Canada and The CW in the US, has also found significant success on Netflix, much like Virgin River, becoming its streaming home in the States. The two shows even share a producer, Roma Roth, who is an executive producer for Virgin River and the creator and showrunner of Sullivan's Crossing. Watch Stranger Things on Netflix for free with Sky This article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it. Learn more from £15 Sky Get the deal here Product Description With the Canadian drama gaining momentum and Mel and Jack's love story captivating millions, could a crossover episode be on the horizon? Regardless, Kohan has teased plenty of unexpected twists in the newly renewed fourth season of Sullivan's Crossing, especially with the shocking revelation that Maggie is still wedded to her ex-lover, Liam (Marcus Rosner). "I hope they can [stay together]," she commented about her relationship with Cal. "They've built such a beautiful foundation, and clearly this is a bit of a bombshell. "I think it will take some trust to build them back up, and maybe a lot of explaining... but they are so good together." As the fanbase for both shows continues to expand, could Netflix surprise viewers by linking the Robyn Carr universe on screen? Virgin River is available to stream on Netflix. Sullivan's Crossing airs on CTW and is on Netflix in the US.
Forbes
28-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Forbes
‘Mid-Century Modern' Is Familiar, But Not ‘Your Parents' Sit-Com,' Say Creators
Nathan Lee Graham, Nathan Lane, and Matt Bomer star in "Mid-Century Modern." When Max Mutchnick and David Kohan set out to craft each episode of their new comedy, Mid-Century Modern, they made sure to include plenty of laughs, but, at the same time, make it feel realistic and heartfelt. To do this, Mutchnick says that they looked for the 'WITRA.' He explains, saying, 'In our writing room, we wrote across the top of the dry erase board, 'What is this really about?' That's the WITRA, and that's what guides us. It's about finding the emotional core of the story and when you're using that as the jumping off point, you're pretty sure that you're going to write something from a place of truth and that's just the way that we have always written our shows.' The duo has had previous success using this method including with their hit series Will & Grace, which ran for 11 seasons. Now, with Mid-Century Modern, they're telling the story of three best friends — gay gentlemen of a certain age — who, after an unexpected death, decide to spend their golden years living together in Palm Springs, in the home the wealthiest one shares with his mother. The series stars Nathan Lane as Bunny Schneiderman, Matt Bomer as Jerry Frank, Nathan Lee Graham as Arthur Broussard, and Linda Lavin as Sybil Schneiderman, Bunny's mother. To keep foundational truthfulness in the story, while still injecting as much humor as possible, Kohan says that, 'all of the writers are pretty honest with each other to keep anything from getting out of hand, like, we'll say, 'is this cringy? Is this too maudlin? Does this feel right tonally?'' He adds that, 'When we see the rehearsal process, we can tell if anything feels dishonest and if you're being hard enough on yourself, you know what you want to get out of a scene, and you know whether or not you actually are getting that.' Mutchnick, being true to what Kohan has just said, interjects, 'You just write them all like a negotiation with the spouse, right? Meaning, you know, you're trying to get what you want, and give them love at the same time, and make them laugh so you get what you want. That's what every scene is, really.' Balancing the serious with the funny, while telling a modern, relatable story makes the series both 'new, but also familiar,' says Kohan. 'That, to me, is one of the strengths of our show. And I think sometimes sit-coms get a bad rap, but really they still work well, and they're totally enjoyable.' And, Mutchnick says, with a laugh, 'Ok, but let's be clear, this is not your parents' sit-com. It's a bit…..more. And that's putting it somewhat mildly.' One aspect of the series that Mutchnick and Kohan won't be bringing from their time on Will & Grace is having politically charged storylines. 'We did that a bunch on that show and we just don't want to be dealing with it anymore, and I don't think the audience wants to be hearing about that right now,' says Mutchnick. Kohan quickly points out that, 'Actually, what we want to be is an escape from politics, and be a show that's open-hearted and inclusive. It feels like a really good time for that.' Working with the duo behind the camera is legendary director James Burrows, who's helmed classic shows such as Cheers, Friends, Frasier, and the entirety of Will & Grace.' 'We've had almost a 30 year relationship [with Jimmy] at this point. He's kind of watched us grow up,' says Kohan. 'He always says, 'I have a fun clause. I have to have fun and if I'm not having fun, I'm going. So our goal has always been to keep him around, and he stayed for all of the episodes so, yeah, he must have had fun.' Amid the joy on set, the team did experience tragedy when Lavin tragically passed away as they were in the middle of filming. Addressing this, Mutchnick says, 'To have what happened with Linda, because we have such a phenomenal writing staff, that it made it a little bit more of an easier process for us to handle, even though it was horrible thing,' but he quickly adds, 'Still, you should watch what happens because it's very, very, very much the way that it went down and it happened with a lot of love,' to which Kohan responds, 'And I feel like it was Linda's directive to show it the way we did. We feel good about how it was handled because we know she would feel good about it as well.' Mutchnick says that the show can best be summed up by a monologue that Bunny gives at the end of the pilot. 'It's when he comes to terms with the fact that the relationship that he has with these friends of his is the love of his life, that it's the most enduring and powerful connection he has and he wants them to know that, and to invest heavily in these relationships.' Kohan mentions that he and Mutchnick are actually a reflection of this ideal, saying, 'I mean, we went to high school together, and we keep ending up working on shows together!' The narrative of Mid-Century Modern 'really expresses the thing that everybody ultimately wants,' concludes Mutchnick. 'Everyone, no matter who you are, wants a friend group that you love and adore, that you feel safe around. When it's all over, the only thing that we're going to have are the connections that we make with other people, and whether it's blood relatives or your chosen family, you've got to make the most of it.' All episodes of Mid-Century Modern are available on Hulu.
Yahoo
18-02-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Business owner files civil lawsuit against Town Center Mall owner
A civil lawsuit has been filed in the Cobb County Superior Court against the owner of Town Center at Cobb and some of his other companies. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] Attorney Mitch Skandalakis who filed the lawsuit, represents the plaintiff Starrcade, an arcade that rents spaces in the mall. 'Where's all this money going these tenants are paying? He's doing something with these funds and not paying the utilities,' said Attorney Skandalakis. The lawsuit was filed weeks after business owners and customers showed up at Town Center Mall only to be turned away. While anchor stores remained open, other access points to the mall were prohibited. The doors were locked as signs indicated a temporary closure due to 'unforeseen circumstances'. Georgia Power told Channel 2 Action News it tried to work with the owner numerous times and issued several warnings about the highly delinquent bill. The owner eventually paid up, after power was disconnected. 'Apparently this money is being diverted. It's being stolen by Kohan. This is inexcusable. There's something going on here and he needs to be held accountable for it,' said Attorney Skandalakis. Skandalakis says his client Starrcade paid everything the business was supposed to regarding rent and utilities. 'I can tell you he has paid on a monthly basis, and he is current on all of his payments,' said Attorney Skandalakis. RELATED STORIES: Town Center at Cobb closed after Georgia Power says mall owners haven't paid bills Business continues at Town Center Mall despite struggles to stay afloat Lights back on at Town Center at Cobb after power bill dispute Store owner hires lawyer to investigate Town Center at Cobb mall owner Despite that Shane Starrs business was one of numerous others that were temporarily left in the dark, because power was restored. In the lawsuit, Mike Kohan and some of the other companies he owns are accused of doing the same thing to tenants of other malls in other parts of the country. Skandalakis said he hopes to get more answers about Kohan's financial decisions through discovery. 'Through what's called discovery we will be able to access his books and his records that's where the rubber meets the road. It's going to show where this money is going to,' said Attorney Skandalakis. The lawsuit states Kohan Investment is not licensed to do business in the state of Georgia. [SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter] The lawsuit alleges the conduct of Kohan and some of his other companies constitutes a pattern of racketeering activity under the Georgia RICO Act. 'You need basically two predicate acts to be subject to RICO and each time there is a power bill that is diverted to Kohan or wherever else it is a violation of civil RICO,' said Attorney Skandalakis. When asked what Attorney Skandalakis' client is hoping to get out of the lawsuit, he told Channel 2 Action News Cobb County Bureau Chief Michele Newell, 'First of all we want to have a receiver appointed. Someone else (was) appointed by a judge to run this mall. We want him out of the picture, we want an accounting, and we want damages. These tenants are entitled to damages for this type of behavior because this guy's screwing with their livelihood,' said Skandalakis. Before Kohan backed out of two scheduled interviews, he told Newell over the phone that he wasn't sure why the electric bill got so high and said he was looking into that. He said he is current on his water bill and plans to appeal back taxes on the property.
