When Steven Spielberg set out to helm "1941" (a film John Wayne tried to stop him from making), he was seemingly unbeatable. Here was the man who invented the summer blockbuster with "Jaws," then followed it up with the big hit "Close Encounters of the Third Kind." He was on top of the world, and it felt like anything he put his name on was going to be a success. Then "1941" crashed and burned.
Sort of.
Here's the thing: in the grand scheme of things, "1941" was not relly a flop. However, because critics were mixed on the flick and it wasn't as big of a hit as Spielberg's previous two movies, it was seen as a failure. Spielberg the wunderkind was showing signs of fatigue. And to be fair, "1941" is definitely one of Spielberg's weaker efforts. Based very loosely on true events, the film follows several...
Sort of.
Here's the thing: in the grand scheme of things, "1941" was not relly a flop. However, because critics were mixed on the flick and it wasn't as big of a hit as Spielberg's previous two movies, it was seen as a failure. Spielberg the wunderkind was showing signs of fatigue. And to be fair, "1941" is definitely one of Spielberg's weaker efforts. Based very loosely on true events, the film follows several...
- 5/5/2024
- by Chris Evangelista
- Slash Film
To quote Space Ghost himself, "I'll be dead long before you were born, and I'll be dead long before you'll be dead."
In 1994, producer Mike Lazzo donned a pith helmet, filled his arms with machetes, and trekked into the darkest corners of the bleak, terrifying Hanna-Barbera cartoon library. In the depths, he re-discovered a long-forgotten, one-season animated series from 1966 called "Space Ghost," a superhero show about a white-clad, cape-wearing starship captain who fought bud-like villains in the inky void of the cosmos. Space Ghost, voiced by Gary Owens, could pass through walls and oversaw a pair of sidekicks named Jan (Ginny Tyler) and Jace (Tim Matheson) as well as a chimp named Blip (Don Messick).
Like most of Hanna-Barbera's output, "Space Ghost" was strange and awful. 20 years later, reruns of shows like "Space Ghost" were increasingly enjoyed exclusively by college students under the influence of potent smokables. One would be...
In 1994, producer Mike Lazzo donned a pith helmet, filled his arms with machetes, and trekked into the darkest corners of the bleak, terrifying Hanna-Barbera cartoon library. In the depths, he re-discovered a long-forgotten, one-season animated series from 1966 called "Space Ghost," a superhero show about a white-clad, cape-wearing starship captain who fought bud-like villains in the inky void of the cosmos. Space Ghost, voiced by Gary Owens, could pass through walls and oversaw a pair of sidekicks named Jan (Ginny Tyler) and Jace (Tim Matheson) as well as a chimp named Blip (Don Messick).
Like most of Hanna-Barbera's output, "Space Ghost" was strange and awful. 20 years later, reruns of shows like "Space Ghost" were increasingly enjoyed exclusively by college students under the influence of potent smokables. One would be...
- 5/4/2024
- by Witney Seibold
- Slash Film
All that small-town romantic drama we love so much isn’t wrapping up anytime soon. Mel (Alexandra Breckenridge), Jack (Martin Henderson), Doc (Tim Matheson), Brady (Benjamin Hollingsworth), and the rest of the residents of Virgin River will continue to experience highs and lows in the highly-anticipated sixth season. Virgin River, based on Robyn Carr’s novels, has become one of Netflix’s biggest feel-good hits. The series was renewed for Season 6 in May 2023, and fans have been wondering about a possible release date, who’s returning, and what’s going on with the spinoff. Scroll down to get the latest news about Virgin River Season 6. When is Virgin River Season 6 coming out? Virgin River Season 6 does not have a release date yet. The Netflix series started production on the sixth season in February 2024. The show films in the Vancouver area. “It’s official! Virgin River season 6 is back in production!
- 4/23/2024
- TV Insider
Remembering Jennifer Leak The entertainment world mourns the loss of a beloved daytime television star, Jennifer Leak, who passed away at the age of 76. Her former husband, Tim Matheson, expressed his sorrow on social media: It is with a heavy heart that I share the news of Jennifer Leak’s passing. He remembered her not only as his on-screen sister in ‘Yours, Mine and Ours’ but also as his cherished first wife. Matheson extended his condolences to Leak’s husband of 47 years, James D’Auria, highlighting her extraordinary qualities: strong, charming, and incredibly talented. Jennifer Leaks Legacy in Daytime TV Born
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- 4/15/2024
- by Steve Delikson
- TVovermind.com
The Western is a genre that's mostly gone by the wayside in recent decades, as portraits of straight-shooting American heroes and uncomplicated "bad guys" have become less digestible to the public. While popular neo-Westerns (like "Justified" or the works of Taylor Sheridan) and perspective-changing genre breakdowns have made a splash in recent yers, the genre has mostly died out. Of the relics that remain, few are as prolific and familiar as "Bonanza," a Western series that ran for an impressive 14 seasons on NBC in the '60s and '70s.
As a long-running TV series, "Bonanza" was able to chart the change — or stubborn lack thereof — within the genre and the country, frankly addressing topics like racism and bigotry while also delivering regular laughs and a dash of melodrama to loyal viewers. The series starred Lorne Green as widower Ben Cartwright and Dan Blocker, Pernell Roberts, and Michael Landon as Ben's three sons.
As a long-running TV series, "Bonanza" was able to chart the change — or stubborn lack thereof — within the genre and the country, frankly addressing topics like racism and bigotry while also delivering regular laughs and a dash of melodrama to loyal viewers. The series starred Lorne Green as widower Ben Cartwright and Dan Blocker, Pernell Roberts, and Michael Landon as Ben's three sons.
- 3/30/2024
- by Valerie Ettenhofer
- Slash Film
Sad news for Young and the Restless (Y&R) fans as it has been announced that former alum and actress Jennifer Leak D’Auria passed away recently, after a seven-year fight with a rare neurological condition known as supranuclear palsy. She died on Monday, March 18 in her Jupiter, Florida home at the age of 76.
Young and the Restless Star Jennifer Leak D’Auria’s Acting Legacy
While Jennifer is best known for her Y&r role as Gwen Sherman, she had quite the acting career. She began working at the age of 17 when she shot a Canadian television pilot for a series called Wojeck.
According to Jennifer’s husband, James D’Auria, the film director Mike Nichols was so impressed with her natural talent that he cast her in The Graduate; however, immigration issues kept her from participating in the movie.
She would move to L.A. later on, living at the Hollywood Studio Club,...
Young and the Restless Star Jennifer Leak D’Auria’s Acting Legacy
While Jennifer is best known for her Y&r role as Gwen Sherman, she had quite the acting career. She began working at the age of 17 when she shot a Canadian television pilot for a series called Wojeck.
According to Jennifer’s husband, James D’Auria, the film director Mike Nichols was so impressed with her natural talent that he cast her in The Graduate; however, immigration issues kept her from participating in the movie.
She would move to L.A. later on, living at the Hollywood Studio Club,...
- 3/30/2024
- by Melinda Marsh
- Celebrating The Soaps
Actress Jennifer Leak, who starred in soaps Another World and Guiding Light, and the 1968 film Yours, Mine and Ours, has died. She was 76. According to the obituary posted by The East Hampton Star, Leak passed away on March 18 at her home in Jupiter, Florida. The publication also notes that for the last seven years, she had been battling with a rare neurological disease, progressive supranuclear palsy. Actor Tim Matheson confirmed the passing on his Facebook page. Matheson starred alongside Leak in Yours, Mine and Ours and was married to her from 1968 to 1971. “It is with a heavy heart that I share the news of Jennifer Leak’s passing,” Matheson wrote. “She wasn’t just my screen sister in ‘Yours, Mine and Ours,’ but also my beloved first wife. Jennifer was a remarkable woman, strong, lovely, and incredibly talented. My deepest condolences go out to her husband of 47 years, James D’Auria,...
- 3/29/2024
- TV Insider
Jennifer Leak, the first wife of Tim Matheson who met when they played step-siblings in the 1968 film Yours, Mine and Ours, has died at 76. She died March 18 at her home in Jupiter, Fl.
Leak was dealing with progressive supranuclear palsy, a rare neurological disease, in her final years.
Matheson posted a tribute on Facebook to her.
“It is with a heavy heart that I share the news of Jennifer Leak’s passing. She wasn’t just my screen sister in ‘Yours, Mine and Ours,’ but also my beloved first wife. Jennifer was a remarkable woman, strong, lovely, and incredibly talented. My deepest condolences go out to her husband of 47 years, James D’Auria, and their multitude of friends.”
Yours, Mine and Ours featured Matheson as Mike, the son of Henry Fonda’s Frank Beardsley, while Leak portrayed Colleen, the daughter of Lucille Ball’s Helen North. The movie was about a blended family of 18 children.
Leak was dealing with progressive supranuclear palsy, a rare neurological disease, in her final years.
Matheson posted a tribute on Facebook to her.
“It is with a heavy heart that I share the news of Jennifer Leak’s passing. She wasn’t just my screen sister in ‘Yours, Mine and Ours,’ but also my beloved first wife. Jennifer was a remarkable woman, strong, lovely, and incredibly talented. My deepest condolences go out to her husband of 47 years, James D’Auria, and their multitude of friends.”
Yours, Mine and Ours featured Matheson as Mike, the son of Henry Fonda’s Frank Beardsley, while Leak portrayed Colleen, the daughter of Lucille Ball’s Helen North. The movie was about a blended family of 18 children.
- 3/29/2024
- by Bruce Haring
- Deadline Film + TV
Netflix comedy movies in March 2024 cover every subgenre in the category. Whether you’re looking to stream slapstick, a rom-com, or something with a side of horror, Netflix’s March additions have something for you.
While any time is a good time to watch a comedy, springtime and laughs can go hand-in-hand. With warmer weather (and summer blockbusters) around the corner, spend your March with Netflix’s best comedy movies.
‘Beverly Hills Ninja’ Coming to Netflix March 1
Celebrate comedy legend Chris Farley by streaming Beverly Hills Ninja on Netflix beginning March 1. The 1997 martial arts comedy marks the final film released during Farley’s lifetime, as the actor died less than a year after its release.
Farley stars as Haru, adopted as a child by a clan of ninjas who believe he’ll become the master promised in legends. As expected, Haru never entirely becomes a ninja despite his best efforts.
While any time is a good time to watch a comedy, springtime and laughs can go hand-in-hand. With warmer weather (and summer blockbusters) around the corner, spend your March with Netflix’s best comedy movies.
‘Beverly Hills Ninja’ Coming to Netflix March 1
Celebrate comedy legend Chris Farley by streaming Beverly Hills Ninja on Netflix beginning March 1. The 1997 martial arts comedy marks the final film released during Farley’s lifetime, as the actor died less than a year after its release.
Farley stars as Haru, adopted as a child by a clan of ninjas who believe he’ll become the master promised in legends. As expected, Haru never entirely becomes a ninja despite his best efforts.
- 3/1/2024
- by Matt Moore
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
There is good news for Virgin River fans. Production has begun on season six of the Netflix drama based on the books by Robyn Carr. In addition, a prequel of the romantic drama is in development.
Starring Alexandra Breckenridge, Martin Henderson, Tim Matheson, Annette O’Toole, Lauren Hammersley, Colin Lawrence, Grayson Gurnsey, and Sarah Dugdale, the series follows Mel Monroe (Breckenridge) as she moves to a small town after the death of her husband. While there, she meets and falls in love with a bar owner and former Marine named Jack (Henderson).
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Starring Alexandra Breckenridge, Martin Henderson, Tim Matheson, Annette O’Toole, Lauren Hammersley, Colin Lawrence, Grayson Gurnsey, and Sarah Dugdale, the series follows Mel Monroe (Breckenridge) as she moves to a small town after the death of her husband. While there, she meets and falls in love with a bar owner and former Marine named Jack (Henderson).
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- 2/26/2024
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
As season six of Virgin River starts production, Netflix confirms that a prequel is also in the works to the hit show.
Romantic drama Virgin River, based on the popular book series by Robyn Carr, has grown into one of Netflix’s biggest hits since it launched on the streamer in 2019.
Running for five seasons thus far, the plot follows Melinda “Mel” Monroe, who answers an ad to work as a midwife and nurse practitioner in the remote Northern California town of Virgin River, thinking it will be the perfect place to start fresh and leave her painful memories behind. But she soon discovers that small-town living isn’t quite as simple as she expected.
The show stars Alexandra Breckenridge as Mel, alongside Martin Henderson as he love interest Jack. Other cast members include Colin Lawrence, Jenny Cooper, Lauren Hammersley, Annette O’Toole and Tim Matheson.
In the story, Mel’s...
Romantic drama Virgin River, based on the popular book series by Robyn Carr, has grown into one of Netflix’s biggest hits since it launched on the streamer in 2019.
Running for five seasons thus far, the plot follows Melinda “Mel” Monroe, who answers an ad to work as a midwife and nurse practitioner in the remote Northern California town of Virgin River, thinking it will be the perfect place to start fresh and leave her painful memories behind. But she soon discovers that small-town living isn’t quite as simple as she expected.
The show stars Alexandra Breckenridge as Mel, alongside Martin Henderson as he love interest Jack. Other cast members include Colin Lawrence, Jenny Cooper, Lauren Hammersley, Annette O’Toole and Tim Matheson.
In the story, Mel’s...
- 2/23/2024
- by Jake Godfrey
- Film Stories
Despite the fact that we’ve watched five whole seasons of Virgin River drama, only a matter of months have passed in the world of the show. The weeks that elapse in are perhaps the show’s most jam-packed yet — as well as its most devastating. Multiple disasters afflict our favorite Northern California residents: A massive wildfire put plenty of townspeople’s lives in peril, while Mel (Alexandra Breckenridge) and Jack (Martin Henderson) tragically suffer a miscarriage.
Thankfully, the small-town bond is one that can’t easily be broken. As star Tim Matheson (Doc) told Tudum on the Virgin River set in 2022, “One of the great things about Virgin River is that it is a place where people care for each other.”
What that means is that after the air clears, everyone will be there to help their friends pick up the pieces and rebuild. Read on to find out...
Thankfully, the small-town bond is one that can’t easily be broken. As star Tim Matheson (Doc) told Tudum on the Virgin River set in 2022, “One of the great things about Virgin River is that it is a place where people care for each other.”
What that means is that after the air clears, everyone will be there to help their friends pick up the pieces and rebuild. Read on to find out...
- 2/22/2024
- by Jean Bentley
- Tudum - Netflix
Although collecting physical media doesn’t have the convenience appeal of streaming films, there is now sort of a stigma with purchasing movies through online platforms. Although its possible to compile a collection of movies through an online library, consumers will ultimately be at the whim of the service should it choose to keep the title available on their server. Additionally, there are a number of titles that don’t happen to find their way to have streaming access and physical media distributors like Shout and Vinegar Syndrome have dedicated their business to some overlooked titles.
Kino Lorber, another great media distributor has just unveiled the technical specs for the Chevy Chase Fletch films via Blu-ray.com, as well as revealing the special features that can be found on the new blu-rays. In 2022, Jon Hamm would take up the mantle in the long-in-development third movie, Confess, Fletch, which is based...
Kino Lorber, another great media distributor has just unveiled the technical specs for the Chevy Chase Fletch films via Blu-ray.com, as well as revealing the special features that can be found on the new blu-rays. In 2022, Jon Hamm would take up the mantle in the long-in-development third movie, Confess, Fletch, which is based...
- 2/16/2024
- by EJ Tangonan
- JoBlo.com
[This story contains major spoilers from season five, parts one and two, of Virgin River.]
Virgin River showrunner Patrick Sean Smith wanted the newly released holiday episodes of the Netflix series to feel lighter, given the weight of season five.
Following the part one release of 10 intense and emotional episodes (on Sept. 7) — which saw a wildfire hit Virgin River, an illegal drug business showdown, a sexual assault court trial and a difficult miscarriage — Smith knew he wanted the two holiday episodes that are now streaming to have a “feeling of family and warmth.”
Still, the beloved small town couldn’t escape at least some drama this holiday season, including Mel (Alexandra Breckenridge) tracking down her biological father, who also lives in Virgin River. And of course, there’s no Virgin River seasonal event — this time, the Christmas tree decorating contest — without some challenges.
But as Smith looks ahead to the already renewed next season, he admits that his “intention was never to have...
Virgin River showrunner Patrick Sean Smith wanted the newly released holiday episodes of the Netflix series to feel lighter, given the weight of season five.
Following the part one release of 10 intense and emotional episodes (on Sept. 7) — which saw a wildfire hit Virgin River, an illegal drug business showdown, a sexual assault court trial and a difficult miscarriage — Smith knew he wanted the two holiday episodes that are now streaming to have a “feeling of family and warmth.”
Still, the beloved small town couldn’t escape at least some drama this holiday season, including Mel (Alexandra Breckenridge) tracking down her biological father, who also lives in Virgin River. And of course, there’s no Virgin River seasonal event — this time, the Christmas tree decorating contest — without some challenges.
But as Smith looks ahead to the already renewed next season, he admits that his “intention was never to have...
- 12/5/2023
- by Carly Thomas
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Spoiler Alert: The story includes details about the Virgin River Christmas special
Netflix’s Virgin River closed out its fifth season with a two-episode Christmas special set during the holidays, more than three months after the “Labor Day” Season 5 Part 1 finale. As suggested by the aptly titled Episode 512, “Father Christmas,” the special’s main storyline follows the bombshell cliffhanger in the Part 1 finale, that Mel’s biological father is likely a man from Virgin River.
With only a couple of clues to his identity in the man’s love letters to Mel and Joey’s mom Sarah to go off of, Mel and Jack launched a search that eventually led them to Everett Reid, who lives in a cabin outside of Virgin River. At first, he wanted nothing to do with Mel but by the end of the two-hour special, in a true holiday spirit, he came around and,...
Netflix’s Virgin River closed out its fifth season with a two-episode Christmas special set during the holidays, more than three months after the “Labor Day” Season 5 Part 1 finale. As suggested by the aptly titled Episode 512, “Father Christmas,” the special’s main storyline follows the bombshell cliffhanger in the Part 1 finale, that Mel’s biological father is likely a man from Virgin River.
With only a couple of clues to his identity in the man’s love letters to Mel and Joey’s mom Sarah to go off of, Mel and Jack launched a search that eventually led them to Everett Reid, who lives in a cabin outside of Virgin River. At first, he wanted nothing to do with Mel but by the end of the two-hour special, in a true holiday spirit, he came around and,...
- 11/30/2023
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
Mel Monroe got the gift of a lifetime in the Virgin River Christmas episodes. After learning that the man she thought was her dad was not her biological father at the end of Virgin River Season 5 Part 1, she set out to find the person with whom her mom had an affair decades earlier. Her search led her in a surprising – and initially heartbreaking – direction. So, who’s the man in question? Keep reading to find out.
[Warning: The article contains major spoilers for Virgin River Season 5 Episodes 11-12.]
‘Virgin River’ reveals the identity of Mel’s dad, but their first meeting doesn’t go as she hoped (L to R) Tim Matheson as Doc Mullins and Alexandra Breckenridge as Mel Monroe in ‘Virgin River’ Season 5 Episode 12 | Courtesy of Netflix © 2023
Virgin River delivered one of its trademarked twists in season 5 episode 10, when Mel (Alexandra Breckenridge) discovered that she may have been the result of a relationship between her...
[Warning: The article contains major spoilers for Virgin River Season 5 Episodes 11-12.]
‘Virgin River’ reveals the identity of Mel’s dad, but their first meeting doesn’t go as she hoped (L to R) Tim Matheson as Doc Mullins and Alexandra Breckenridge as Mel Monroe in ‘Virgin River’ Season 5 Episode 12 | Courtesy of Netflix © 2023
Virgin River delivered one of its trademarked twists in season 5 episode 10, when Mel (Alexandra Breckenridge) discovered that she may have been the result of a relationship between her...
- 11/30/2023
- by Megan Elliott
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
We’ve got questions, and you’ve (maybe) got answers! With another week of TV gone by, we’re lobbing queries left and right about lotsa shows including Found, SNL, American Horror Stories and Upload!
1 | For a brilliant attorney, did Bosch: Legacy’s Chandler make bad decision after bad decision during the (unwarranted) traffic stop, all but guaranteeing that her car would be left alone, and with very important client files not on her person?
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1 | For a brilliant attorney, did Bosch: Legacy’s Chandler make bad decision after bad decision during the (unwarranted) traffic stop, all but guaranteeing that her car would be left alone, and with very important client files not on her person?
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- 10/27/2023
- by Vlada Gelman, Matt Webb Mitovich, Kimberly Roots, Dave Nemetz, Andy Swift, Nick Caruso, Keisha Hatchett and Charlie Mason
- TVLine.com
For a show based on the premise of time travel via body snatching, Quantum Leap Season 2 Episode 4 hits us with some hard truths about relationships and the pain of personal growth.
On the HQ side, the delight of seeing Ian in a committed relationship is short-lived when Rachel realizes they haven't learned to trust her with their work and leaves them again, heartbroken once more.
On the mission side, the traumatic tension between Ben and Addison finally snaps in the wake of riding Neal Russell's headlong tilt at winning back his ex-wife.
There's a bitter irony in the fact the leap that brings Ben and Addison together in their love of Neal Russell and his movies is the one to drive them apart.
There are no winners in this scenario. Neither are there any bad guys.
Yes, Ben's rightfully devastated that Addison moved on.
But also, Addison spent years holding onto hope,...
On the HQ side, the delight of seeing Ian in a committed relationship is short-lived when Rachel realizes they haven't learned to trust her with their work and leaves them again, heartbroken once more.
On the mission side, the traumatic tension between Ben and Addison finally snaps in the wake of riding Neal Russell's headlong tilt at winning back his ex-wife.
There's a bitter irony in the fact the leap that brings Ben and Addison together in their love of Neal Russell and his movies is the one to drive them apart.
There are no winners in this scenario. Neither are there any bad guys.
Yes, Ben's rightfully devastated that Addison moved on.
But also, Addison spent years holding onto hope,...
- 10/26/2023
- by Diana Keng
- TVfanatic
Quantum Leap’s Ben and Addison have been fighting like a separated couple in mediation this season, and Wednesday’s episode saw them finally divorce.
Ben’s newest leap placed him in the body of Summer, an assistant to the agent of Hollywood actor Neal Russell (played by guest star Tim Matheson) in the year 2000.
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Neal was supposed...
Ben’s newest leap placed him in the body of Summer, an assistant to the agent of Hollywood actor Neal Russell (played by guest star Tim Matheson) in the year 2000.
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Neal was supposed...
- 10/26/2023
- by Keisha Hatchett
- TVLine.com
Virgin River‘s Tim Matheson guest stars on NBC’s Quantum Leap season two episode four. “The Lonely Hearts Club” will air on Wednesday, October 25, 2023 at 8pm Et/Pt.
“The Lonely Hearts Club” Plot: Ben leaps into the body of an ambitious Hollywood assistant whose famous client, Neal Russell, is in danger. As Ben realizes that Neal’s circumstances may shed light on his own, his working relationship with Addison reaches an inflection point.
Raymond Lee leads the cast as Ben Song, Caitlin Bassett stars as Addison Augustine, and Ernie Hudson returns as Herbert “Magic” Williams. Mason Alexander Park plays Ian Wright, Nanrisa Lee stars as Jenn Chou, Eliza Taylor is Hannah Carson, and Peter Gadiot is Tom Westfall.
Raymond Lee as Dr. Ben Song and Tim Matheson as Neal Russell in ‘Quantum Leap’ season 2 episode 4 (Photo by: NBC)
The Plot, Courtesy of NBC:
It’s been nearly 30 years since Dr.
“The Lonely Hearts Club” Plot: Ben leaps into the body of an ambitious Hollywood assistant whose famous client, Neal Russell, is in danger. As Ben realizes that Neal’s circumstances may shed light on his own, his working relationship with Addison reaches an inflection point.
Raymond Lee leads the cast as Ben Song, Caitlin Bassett stars as Addison Augustine, and Ernie Hudson returns as Herbert “Magic” Williams. Mason Alexander Park plays Ian Wright, Nanrisa Lee stars as Jenn Chou, Eliza Taylor is Hannah Carson, and Peter Gadiot is Tom Westfall.
Raymond Lee as Dr. Ben Song and Tim Matheson as Neal Russell in ‘Quantum Leap’ season 2 episode 4 (Photo by: NBC)
The Plot, Courtesy of NBC:
It’s been nearly 30 years since Dr.
- 10/19/2023
- by Rebecca Murray
- Showbiz Junkies
Virgin River fans are going to need to be patient. Not only will it be another two months until the final season 5 episodes drop on Netflix, they’ll also have a long wait for season 6 – possibly until 2025. (Sob!) Unfortunately, we can’t magically conjure up more episodes of your favorite small-town drama. But we can point you to some other equally binge-worthy shows like Virgin River on Netflix that should keep you entertained while you wait for new episodes.
‘Sweet Magnolias’ (L to R) JoAnna Garcia Swisher as Maddie, Brooke Elliott as Dana Sue, Heather Headley as Helen in ‘Sweet Magnolias’ | Courtesy of Netflix © 2023
When life is just too much, sometimes what you need is a girls’ night. The ladies of Sweet Magnolias understand that it’s your friends who keep you grounded through thick and thin. The trio at the heart of this soapy drama – which is based on...
‘Sweet Magnolias’ (L to R) JoAnna Garcia Swisher as Maddie, Brooke Elliott as Dana Sue, Heather Headley as Helen in ‘Sweet Magnolias’ | Courtesy of Netflix © 2023
When life is just too much, sometimes what you need is a girls’ night. The ladies of Sweet Magnolias understand that it’s your friends who keep you grounded through thick and thin. The trio at the heart of this soapy drama – which is based on...
- 9/28/2023
- by Megan Elliott
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
An idyllic setting, charming cast, and sweet love story are often the ingredients needed for a good comfort watch. The desire to escape everyday pressures since the pandemic has seen viewers like myself going back to old favorites such as Gilmore Girls or finding something newer like Virgin River, currently streaming its fifth season on Netflix.
With each season reaching Netflix’s top ten, Virgin River has capitalized on fan’s love of Robyn Carr’s 21-book-long series of the same name and our increasing impulse to find new shows that don’t require too much of our attention. Virgin River is precisely that as it lacks terror-inducing Jaws music and instead provides Hallmark-esque vibes with the added dash of danger from the illegal drug trade surrounding the town.
The series follows nurse practitioner Melinda “Mel” Monroe (Alexandra Breckenridge), who moves to the remote California town of Virgin River to...
With each season reaching Netflix’s top ten, Virgin River has capitalized on fan’s love of Robyn Carr’s 21-book-long series of the same name and our increasing impulse to find new shows that don’t require too much of our attention. Virgin River is precisely that as it lacks terror-inducing Jaws music and instead provides Hallmark-esque vibes with the added dash of danger from the illegal drug trade surrounding the town.
The series follows nurse practitioner Melinda “Mel” Monroe (Alexandra Breckenridge), who moves to the remote California town of Virgin River to...
- 9/11/2023
- by Alec Bojalad
- Den of Geek
Spoiler Alert: The story includes details about Episodes 509 (Angel’s Peak) and 510 (Labor Day) of Netflix’s series Virgin River.
Part 1 of Virgin River‘s fifth season came to a close with eventful last two episodes. In typical Virgin River fashion, there were bombshell revelations — Lizzie is pregnant, baddie Calvin is the father of Charmaine’s twins, and the big one is the cliffhanger that set up the upcoming Christmas-themed two-episode Part 2 — Mel’s biological father is likely a man from Virgin River, identity unknown (for now).
That last shocker does stretch the limits of believability, even for a soapy romantic drama, as Mel originally landed in Virgin River, a place she said she had never heard of, after answering an ad.
In other developments, Jack takes Mel on a hike to Angel’s Peak to have a heart-to-heart after she had pulled away following her miscarriage. They get lost and rained on,...
Part 1 of Virgin River‘s fifth season came to a close with eventful last two episodes. In typical Virgin River fashion, there were bombshell revelations — Lizzie is pregnant, baddie Calvin is the father of Charmaine’s twins, and the big one is the cliffhanger that set up the upcoming Christmas-themed two-episode Part 2 — Mel’s biological father is likely a man from Virgin River, identity unknown (for now).
That last shocker does stretch the limits of believability, even for a soapy romantic drama, as Mel originally landed in Virgin River, a place she said she had never heard of, after answering an ad.
In other developments, Jack takes Mel on a hike to Angel’s Peak to have a heart-to-heart after she had pulled away following her miscarriage. They get lost and rained on,...
- 9/9/2023
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
Spoiler Alert: The story includes details about Episodes 505 and 506 of Netflix’s Virgin River.
Virgin River‘s seasons are typically built around three tentpoles, the season premiere, the finale and a big event episode in the middle that propels the storytelling with plenty of aftermath to deal with in the remaining episodes. Big town events in the mid-run episodes have included the Moonlight Mingle dance in Season 1, the Lumberjack Games in Season 3 and the Renaissance Fair in Season 4. In Season 5, which marked the first for the hit Netflix series with new showrunner Patrick Sean Smith at the helm, a wildfire threatening the town of Virgin River. Because of the scope, it took two episodes — 5 and 6 — to deal with the natural disaster and its immediate aftermath.
During the episodes, still reeling from being ousted as the town’s mayor, Hope (Annette O’Toole) rises to the challenge and leads the evacuation efforts.
Virgin River‘s seasons are typically built around three tentpoles, the season premiere, the finale and a big event episode in the middle that propels the storytelling with plenty of aftermath to deal with in the remaining episodes. Big town events in the mid-run episodes have included the Moonlight Mingle dance in Season 1, the Lumberjack Games in Season 3 and the Renaissance Fair in Season 4. In Season 5, which marked the first for the hit Netflix series with new showrunner Patrick Sean Smith at the helm, a wildfire threatening the town of Virgin River. Because of the scope, it took two episodes — 5 and 6 — to deal with the natural disaster and its immediate aftermath.
During the episodes, still reeling from being ousted as the town’s mayor, Hope (Annette O’Toole) rises to the challenge and leads the evacuation efforts.
- 9/8/2023
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
Once again, Virgin River has left us hanging. Season 5 of the Netflix series dropped on Sept. 7, with a batch of 10 drama-filled episodes. So far, this season has featured a wildfire, a tense trial, surprising breakups, and more. And it’s not over yet. Netflix has split the fifth season into two parts, which means there are still more episodes from this season of Virgin River to come.
[Warning: The article contains spoilers for Virgin River Season 5 Part 1.]
‘Virgin River’ Season 5 Part 2 drops Nov. 30 Alexandra Breckenridge as Mel Monroe, Martin Henderson as Jack Sheridan in ‘Virgin River’ Season 5 | Courtesy of Netflix © 2023
In a first for the show, Virgin River Season 5 is releasing in two parts. The first 10 episodes are streaming now. Then, the final two episodes of the season arrive on Thursday, Nov. 30. They’re being billed as holiday episodes, which means fans should get to see what a Virgin River Christmas looks like.
Netflix has not...
[Warning: The article contains spoilers for Virgin River Season 5 Part 1.]
‘Virgin River’ Season 5 Part 2 drops Nov. 30 Alexandra Breckenridge as Mel Monroe, Martin Henderson as Jack Sheridan in ‘Virgin River’ Season 5 | Courtesy of Netflix © 2023
In a first for the show, Virgin River Season 5 is releasing in two parts. The first 10 episodes are streaming now. Then, the final two episodes of the season arrive on Thursday, Nov. 30. They’re being billed as holiday episodes, which means fans should get to see what a Virgin River Christmas looks like.
Netflix has not...
- 9/7/2023
- by Megan Elliott
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Excuse us while we pick our jaws up off the floor. Netflix’s Virgin River never fails to deliver when it comes to shocking, season-ending twists, whether it’s Mel finding Jack on the floor of his bar bleeding out from a bullet wound or Charmaine confessing that she lied when she said Jack was the father of her unborn babies. So, we were expecting something of a cliffhanger heading into Virgin River Season 5 Part 1 finale, “Labor Day.” But we still weren’t prepared for what happened in the episode’s final moments, and how it changed things for one key character.
[Warning: This article contains major spoilers for Virgin River Season 5.]
In ‘Virgin River’ Season 5, Charmaine explains why she lied to Jack Martin Henderson as Jack Sheridan in ‘Virgin River’ | Courtesy of Netflix © 2023
Charmaine (Lauren Hammersley) has been a thorn in Jack (Martin Henderson) and Mel’s (Alexandra Breckenridge) sides since season 1. Jack ended things with his on-again,...
[Warning: This article contains major spoilers for Virgin River Season 5.]
In ‘Virgin River’ Season 5, Charmaine explains why she lied to Jack Martin Henderson as Jack Sheridan in ‘Virgin River’ | Courtesy of Netflix © 2023
Charmaine (Lauren Hammersley) has been a thorn in Jack (Martin Henderson) and Mel’s (Alexandra Breckenridge) sides since season 1. Jack ended things with his on-again,...
- 9/7/2023
- by Megan Elliott
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Welcome back to Virgin River. Season 5 of the Netflix drama premieres Sept. 7, and hopefully, it answers all our questions about what’s next for Mel (Alexandra Breckenridge), Jack (Martin Henderson), Brady (Ben Hollingsworth), Brie (Zibby Allen), and the rest of the residents of Virgin River. Season 4 featured plenty of dramatic twists and a few unresolved cliffhangers. Here’s where things stand heading into the show’s two-part fifth season.
Jack is – and isn’t – the father
Virgin River Season 3 ended with Mel’s surprise pregnancy. But she wasn’t sure if she got pregnant from one last round of IVF with her dead husband’s embryos or if she conceived with her new beau, Jack. At first, Jack was hesitant to do paternity testing. He feared that if the baby wasn’t his, he’d feel differently about becoming a father. But eventually, he changed his mind and agreed to do the testing,...
Jack is – and isn’t – the father
Virgin River Season 3 ended with Mel’s surprise pregnancy. But she wasn’t sure if she got pregnant from one last round of IVF with her dead husband’s embryos or if she conceived with her new beau, Jack. At first, Jack was hesitant to do paternity testing. He feared that if the baby wasn’t his, he’d feel differently about becoming a father. But eventually, he changed his mind and agreed to do the testing,...
- 9/6/2023
- by Megan Elliott
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Virgin River Season 5 is coming to Netflix on Sept. 7. But don’t expect series star Alexandra Breckenridge or the rest of the cast to be talking up the new episodes in interviews or on social media. That’s because actors aren’t allowed to promote their projects while on strike.
Thousands of actors have been striking since July 14 Actors on the picket line in August 2023 in New York City | John Nacion/Getty Images
Roughly 65,000 actors and other performers walked off the job on July 14 after their union, SAG-AFTRA, failed to come to an agreement with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers. AMPTP represents major film and TV studios and producers, including Disney, Netflix, Warner Bros. Discovery, and NBCUniversal.
Actors want pay increases and a bump in the residuals they receive from streaming movies and TV shows. They’re also advocating for more guidelines around the use of artificial intelligence and better working conditions.
Thousands of actors have been striking since July 14 Actors on the picket line in August 2023 in New York City | John Nacion/Getty Images
Roughly 65,000 actors and other performers walked off the job on July 14 after their union, SAG-AFTRA, failed to come to an agreement with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers. AMPTP represents major film and TV studios and producers, including Disney, Netflix, Warner Bros. Discovery, and NBCUniversal.
Actors want pay increases and a bump in the residuals they receive from streaming movies and TV shows. They’re also advocating for more guidelines around the use of artificial intelligence and better working conditions.
- 9/2/2023
- by Megan Elliott
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Stand Up To Cancer (SU2C) will produce its eighth fundraising telecast on Aug. 19 at 8 p.m. Et to raise money for cancer research and treatments. The one hour special, titled “How It Started, How It’s Going,” will acknowledge how SU2C has impacted cancer research over the past 15 years. Founded in 2008, the program was initiated by a group of women aiming to motivate the entertainment community to raise awareness and funding for cancer research.
Celebrities set to be featured throughout the special include Elizabeth Banks, Jessica Biel, Don Cheadle, Katie Couric, Danai Gurira, Tony Hale, Ken Jeong, Maria Menounos, Julianne Moore, Tig Notaro, Jimmy Smits, Eric Stonestreet and Justin Timberlake. A montage of comedy skits from past editions will also be shown, featuring Jack Black, Ben Falcone, Zach Galifianakis, Brad Garrett, Bill Hader, Jon Hamm, Kevin Hart, Ed Helms, Melissa McCarthy and Matthew McConaughey. Previous music performances by Brittany Howard,...
Celebrities set to be featured throughout the special include Elizabeth Banks, Jessica Biel, Don Cheadle, Katie Couric, Danai Gurira, Tony Hale, Ken Jeong, Maria Menounos, Julianne Moore, Tig Notaro, Jimmy Smits, Eric Stonestreet and Justin Timberlake. A montage of comedy skits from past editions will also be shown, featuring Jack Black, Ben Falcone, Zach Galifianakis, Brad Garrett, Bill Hader, Jon Hamm, Kevin Hart, Ed Helms, Melissa McCarthy and Matthew McConaughey. Previous music performances by Brittany Howard,...
- 8/10/2023
- by Jaden Thompson and McKinley Franklin
- Variety Film + TV
Netflix’s trailer for Virgin River season five part one shows Mel choosing to take care of herself instead of work. It also shows a fire raging, relationships being put to the test, and a coming together of Virgin River’s citizens are in store over the upcoming first half of season five.
Season five stars Alexandra Breckenridge, Martin Henderson, Tim Matheson, Annette O’Toole, Colin Lawrence, and Benjamin Hollingsworth. Zibby Allen, Sarah Dugdale, Marco Grazzini, Mark Ghanimé, Kai Bradbury, and Kandyse McClure also star.
Additional cast includes Lauren Hammersley, Teryl Rothery, Nicola Cavendish, Gwynyth Walsh, and Christina Jastrzembska. Plus, Stacey Farber, Jenny Cooper, Lucia Walters, Steve Bacic, Libby Osler, and Keith MacKechnie appear in season five. And Barbara Pollard, Trevor Lerner, Ellie Harvie, Darcy Laurie, Sandy Robson, Lexa Doig, Chase Petriw, Emma Oliver, Michelle Addison, Miranda Edwards, and Gabrielle Jacinto are also a part of the huge ensemble.
Season five directors include Monika Mitchell,...
Season five stars Alexandra Breckenridge, Martin Henderson, Tim Matheson, Annette O’Toole, Colin Lawrence, and Benjamin Hollingsworth. Zibby Allen, Sarah Dugdale, Marco Grazzini, Mark Ghanimé, Kai Bradbury, and Kandyse McClure also star.
Additional cast includes Lauren Hammersley, Teryl Rothery, Nicola Cavendish, Gwynyth Walsh, and Christina Jastrzembska. Plus, Stacey Farber, Jenny Cooper, Lucia Walters, Steve Bacic, Libby Osler, and Keith MacKechnie appear in season five. And Barbara Pollard, Trevor Lerner, Ellie Harvie, Darcy Laurie, Sandy Robson, Lexa Doig, Chase Petriw, Emma Oliver, Michelle Addison, Miranda Edwards, and Gabrielle Jacinto are also a part of the huge ensemble.
Season five directors include Monika Mitchell,...
- 8/9/2023
- by Rebecca Murray
- Showbiz Junkies
The good news is that we're less than a month away from the premiere of Netflix's most beloved series.
The great news is that Netflix just dropped the Virgin River Season 5 trailer, and we're 100% already in our feelings about it.
We're gearing up for our biggest and best season yet!
When we last left things on Virgin River Season 4, not only did Mel realize that she was pregnant, but we finally got that long-awaited proposal we've been clamoring for since the series' inception.
Yes, Mel and Jack couldn't have ended on a better note as a couple, which was a relief after a tumultuous season that truly put this coveted pairing to the test in more ways than one.
Now, we have Jack and Mel happily engaged, expecting a sweet baby girl, and we know that Jack is the biological father.
Of course, Public Enemy #1 may still be Charmaine...
The great news is that Netflix just dropped the Virgin River Season 5 trailer, and we're 100% already in our feelings about it.
We're gearing up for our biggest and best season yet!
When we last left things on Virgin River Season 4, not only did Mel realize that she was pregnant, but we finally got that long-awaited proposal we've been clamoring for since the series' inception.
Yes, Mel and Jack couldn't have ended on a better note as a couple, which was a relief after a tumultuous season that truly put this coveted pairing to the test in more ways than one.
Now, we have Jack and Mel happily engaged, expecting a sweet baby girl, and we know that Jack is the biological father.
Of course, Public Enemy #1 may still be Charmaine...
- 8/9/2023
- by Jasmine Blu
- TVfanatic
How do you solve a problem like Chevy Chase? Throughout his lengthy career, the actor has had a long, troubled history of acting like a jerk to nearly everyone he's worked with, from the infamous backstage fight he had with Bill Murray upon leaving Saturday Night Live to his much-publicized feud with showrunner Dan Harmon while co-starring on the beloved NBC sitcom "Community." By many accounts, the star is, at best, annoying to work with, and, at worst, an insufferable jerk.
That behavior would seem to be the end-all, be-all explanation for why Chase's film career eventually floundered despite having a pretty strong start. Yet, like most things, that isn't the whole story: for one, Chase is an incredibly talented actor and comedian, despite his personal shortcomings. For another, his persona being what it is — this is the man who made a splash announcing himself on SNL as "I'm Chevy Chase,...
That behavior would seem to be the end-all, be-all explanation for why Chase's film career eventually floundered despite having a pretty strong start. Yet, like most things, that isn't the whole story: for one, Chase is an incredibly talented actor and comedian, despite his personal shortcomings. For another, his persona being what it is — this is the man who made a splash announcing himself on SNL as "I'm Chevy Chase,...
- 8/7/2023
- by Bill Bria
- Slash Film
Virgin River is returning to Netflix for its fifth season, and the streaming service has now revealed plans to divide the season into two parts. The romantic drama series is based on Robyn Carr's books and has already been renewed for a sixth season.
Starring Alexandra Breckenridge, Martin Henderson, Tim Matheson, Annette O’Toole, Lauren Hammersley, Colin Lawrence, Grayson Gurnsey, and Sarah Dugdale, the Virgin River series follows Mel Monroe (Breckenridge) after she moves to a small town to work as a midwife, following the death of her husband. Season four found Mel pregnant but unsure of her baby's father, but that mystery was solved before the end of the season.
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Starring Alexandra Breckenridge, Martin Henderson, Tim Matheson, Annette O’Toole, Lauren Hammersley, Colin Lawrence, Grayson Gurnsey, and Sarah Dugdale, the Virgin River series follows Mel Monroe (Breckenridge) after she moves to a small town to work as a midwife, following the death of her husband. Season four found Mel pregnant but unsure of her baby's father, but that mystery was solved before the end of the season.
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- 7/26/2023
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
Netflix’s ‘Virgin River’ Season 5 Will Include 2 Holiday Episodes — Get All the Release Date Details
Netflix has finally revealed a premiere date for Virgin River Season 5. New episodes of the romantic drama will drop on the streamer in two parts. The first batch of episodes arrives in early September, followed by the final two episodes later in the fall.
‘Virgin River’ Season 5 releases in September 2023
The fifth season of Virgin River will have 12 episodes in total. The first 10 episodes will release on Netflix on Thursday, September 7. Then, in a first for the show, the final two episodes – which are being billed as holiday episodes – will be available to stream on Thursday, November 30.
‘Virgin River’ Season 4 ended on a cliffhanger Martin Henderson as Jack Sheridan in ‘Virgin River’ Season 5 | Courtesy of Netflix © 2023
Virgin River Season 4 ended on multiple cliffhangers. Charmaine (Lauren Hammersley) finally fessed up and admitted that Jack (Martin Henderson) isn’t the father of her unborn twins. But she didn’t reveal their real dad’s identity.
‘Virgin River’ Season 5 releases in September 2023
The fifth season of Virgin River will have 12 episodes in total. The first 10 episodes will release on Netflix on Thursday, September 7. Then, in a first for the show, the final two episodes – which are being billed as holiday episodes – will be available to stream on Thursday, November 30.
‘Virgin River’ Season 4 ended on a cliffhanger Martin Henderson as Jack Sheridan in ‘Virgin River’ Season 5 | Courtesy of Netflix © 2023
Virgin River Season 4 ended on multiple cliffhangers. Charmaine (Lauren Hammersley) finally fessed up and admitted that Jack (Martin Henderson) isn’t the father of her unborn twins. But she didn’t reveal their real dad’s identity.
- 7/25/2023
- by Megan Elliott
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Spoiler Alert: This article contains details of the upcoming Season 5 of Netflix’s Virgin River.
Virgin River’s upcoming fifth season will debut on Netflix Sept. 7 with a 10-episode run. The last two hours of Season 5’s 12-episode order will drop Nov. 30 as holiday episodes.
This is a first for the popular romantic drama, starring Alexandra Breckenridge and Martin Henderson, whose previous seasons, consisting of 10 episodes (S1-3) and 12 episodes (S3), were all released in a single drop.
The official logline for Season 5 teases key upcoming developments, also illustrated by some of the first-look images released, including Brie taking the stand as she bravely takes her rapist to trial, a massive wildfire coming dangerously close to Virgin River, and Doc and Hope back in their elements after their respective health scares, with Doc at the medical practice and Hope making a public speech.
The photos also confirm that Dr. Cameron...
Virgin River’s upcoming fifth season will debut on Netflix Sept. 7 with a 10-episode run. The last two hours of Season 5’s 12-episode order will drop Nov. 30 as holiday episodes.
This is a first for the popular romantic drama, starring Alexandra Breckenridge and Martin Henderson, whose previous seasons, consisting of 10 episodes (S1-3) and 12 episodes (S3), were all released in a single drop.
The official logline for Season 5 teases key upcoming developments, also illustrated by some of the first-look images released, including Brie taking the stand as she bravely takes her rapist to trial, a massive wildfire coming dangerously close to Virgin River, and Doc and Hope back in their elements after their respective health scares, with Doc at the medical practice and Hope making a public speech.
The photos also confirm that Dr. Cameron...
- 7/25/2023
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
On the heels of releasing many Virgin River Season 5 photos on Tuesday morning, Netflix has now confirmed the premiere date.
The first ten episodes will premiere Thursday, September 7, followed by two additional episodes on November 30.
Why the delay for the final two episodes of the season?
We're getting our first holiday episodes of the streaming sudser.
Amazing, right?
We can't wait to find out what becomes of our favorite characters, but knowing we'll spend the holidays with them makes the wait even more worthwhile.
As for what's about to go down, Netflix said that fans should expect "surprising new relationships, a shocking break-up, a difficult court trial, a heartbreaking goodbye, and a wildfire that threatens the town, bringing some people of Virgin River together while tearing others apart."
"Issues of motherhood push Mel [Alexandra Breckenridge] to make a big decision about her future at the clinic while her pregnancy unexpectedly...
The first ten episodes will premiere Thursday, September 7, followed by two additional episodes on November 30.
Why the delay for the final two episodes of the season?
We're getting our first holiday episodes of the streaming sudser.
Amazing, right?
We can't wait to find out what becomes of our favorite characters, but knowing we'll spend the holidays with them makes the wait even more worthwhile.
As for what's about to go down, Netflix said that fans should expect "surprising new relationships, a shocking break-up, a difficult court trial, a heartbreaking goodbye, and a wildfire that threatens the town, bringing some people of Virgin River together while tearing others apart."
"Issues of motherhood push Mel [Alexandra Breckenridge] to make a big decision about her future at the clinic while her pregnancy unexpectedly...
- 7/25/2023
- by Paul Dailly
- TVfanatic
Aaron Sorkin‘s The West Wing is one of the most optimistic shows to air on television. From 1999 to 2006, President Josiah “Jed” Bartlet, played by the versatile veteran actor Martin Sheen, and his idealistic staff of deep thinkers presented the illusion that Capitol Hill was where the finest minds in America worked together to find the right answers, and got bonus points for the most self-righteous. The NBC series began the same year as HBO’s The Sopranos, and could be seen as its polar opposite, though the two shows had many similarities. Both were considered dramas, but had so many individual laugh lines they veered into comedy. Each featured a strong leader who faced crises, at home and abroad.
Starting with the very first episode, President Bartlet confronted beltway blowback, global dissension, and harsh life-threatening decisions. Some of these issues were personal, because a president’s private life affects the political process.
Starting with the very first episode, President Bartlet confronted beltway blowback, global dissension, and harsh life-threatening decisions. Some of these issues were personal, because a president’s private life affects the political process.
- 6/3/2023
- by Alec Bojalad
- Den of Geek
Virgin River will return for its fifth season on Netflix this fall, and we already know that there will be more to follow. The streaming service has already renewed the drama series for a sixth season.
Starring Alexandra Breckenridge, Martin Henderson, Tim Matheson, Annette O’Toole, Lauren Hammersley, Colin Lawrence, Grayson Gurnsey, and Sarah Dugdale, the series follows nurse practitioner Melinda "Mel" Monroe (Breckenridge) and the other residents of the small town she moved to after the death of her husband. Season four found Mel pregnant and unsure of the child's father's identity. That mystery was resolved, as was the identity of Jack's (Henderson) shooter.
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Starring Alexandra Breckenridge, Martin Henderson, Tim Matheson, Annette O’Toole, Lauren Hammersley, Colin Lawrence, Grayson Gurnsey, and Sarah Dugdale, the series follows nurse practitioner Melinda "Mel" Monroe (Breckenridge) and the other residents of the small town she moved to after the death of her husband. Season four found Mel pregnant and unsure of the child's father's identity. That mystery was resolved, as was the identity of Jack's (Henderson) shooter.
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- 5/18/2023
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
Martin Henderson as Jack Sheridan and Alexandra Breckenridge as Mel Monroe in ‘Virgin River’ (Photo Courtesy Of Netflix © 2022)
Netflix has given the incredibly popular romantic drama Virgin River an early season six renewal ahead of its season five premiere. The fifth season is expected to premiere this fall; however, Netflix hasn’t announced an official target date.
Based on Robyn Carr’s bestselling book series, Virgin River stars Alexandra Breckenridge as Mel Monroe, Martin Henderson as Jack Sheridan, Colin Lawrence as John “Preacher” Middleton, and Lauren Hammersley as Charmaine Roberts. Annette O’Toole plays Hope McCrea, Tim Matheson is Doc Mullins, Benjamin Hollingsworth is Dan Brady, and Grayson Gurnsey is Ricky. Sarah Dugdale stars as Lizzie, Zibby Allen is Brie Sheridan, and Marco Grazzini plays Mike Valenzuela.
Season one premiered in December 2019 with season two arriving in November 2020. Season three debuted in July 2021, and in September 2021 Netflix announced the series had...
Netflix has given the incredibly popular romantic drama Virgin River an early season six renewal ahead of its season five premiere. The fifth season is expected to premiere this fall; however, Netflix hasn’t announced an official target date.
Based on Robyn Carr’s bestselling book series, Virgin River stars Alexandra Breckenridge as Mel Monroe, Martin Henderson as Jack Sheridan, Colin Lawrence as John “Preacher” Middleton, and Lauren Hammersley as Charmaine Roberts. Annette O’Toole plays Hope McCrea, Tim Matheson is Doc Mullins, Benjamin Hollingsworth is Dan Brady, and Grayson Gurnsey is Ricky. Sarah Dugdale stars as Lizzie, Zibby Allen is Brie Sheridan, and Marco Grazzini plays Mike Valenzuela.
Season one premiered in December 2019 with season two arriving in November 2020. Season three debuted in July 2021, and in September 2021 Netflix announced the series had...
- 5/18/2023
- by Rebecca Murray
- Showbiz Junkies
On Wednesday, Netflix's first formal Upfronts presentation brought some exciting news for fans of the streaming service's most beloved shows.
Ginny & Georgia, which has been in limbo since January, has secured a pickup for two more seasons, keeping the show on the air through what will likely be the fourth -- and final -- season.
In an exclusive post-mortem interview in January, then-showrunner Debra J. Fisher teased that she and series creator Sarah Lampert had mapped out a four-season run for the show.
The renewal announcement's delay is shocking, especially considering the show has been a strong performer for Netflix.
However, the streaming service confirmed that Sarah Glinski (Degrassi: Next Class) will take over as showrunner from Fisher.
There is no reason for the switcheroo, but fans will be happy knowing the show is returning.
Ginny & Georgia Season 2 concluded with countless cliffhangers, including Georgia being arrested for murder.
Ginny & Georgia, which has been in limbo since January, has secured a pickup for two more seasons, keeping the show on the air through what will likely be the fourth -- and final -- season.
In an exclusive post-mortem interview in January, then-showrunner Debra J. Fisher teased that she and series creator Sarah Lampert had mapped out a four-season run for the show.
The renewal announcement's delay is shocking, especially considering the show has been a strong performer for Netflix.
However, the streaming service confirmed that Sarah Glinski (Degrassi: Next Class) will take over as showrunner from Fisher.
There is no reason for the switcheroo, but fans will be happy knowing the show is returning.
Ginny & Georgia Season 2 concluded with countless cliffhangers, including Georgia being arrested for murder.
- 5/17/2023
- by Paul Dailly
- TVfanatic
This calls for a round of drinks at Jack’s: Not only is Virgin River‘s fifth season (finally) arriving this fall, but Netflix has also renewed the drama for Season 6!
Season 4, which dropped back in July 2022, ended with another “wait, what?!” cliffhanger — the reveal that Charmaine’s twins, with whom she’s been pregnant since the dawn of time, aren’t actually Jack’s, as everyone has been led to believe.
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Season 4, which dropped back in July 2022, ended with another “wait, what?!” cliffhanger — the reveal that Charmaine’s twins, with whom she’s been pregnant since the dawn of time, aren’t actually Jack’s, as everyone has been led to believe.
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- 5/17/2023
- by Andy Swift
- TVLine.com
“Virgin River” has been renewed for Season 6 at Netflix.
The announcement was made as part of Netflix’s first ever upfront presentation to advertisers. It comes before Season 5 of the popular drama series has even set a premiere date, though it is expected to air in the fall.
“Virgin River” was renewed for both Seasons 4 and 5 back in 2021, with Season 4 debuting in July 2022. The series is based on the Robyn Carr book series of the same name.
The cast of the series includes Alexandra Breckenridge, Martin Henderson, Tim Matheson, Annette O’Toole, Colin Lawrence, Benjamin Hollingsworth, Lauren Hammersley, Grayson Gurnsey, Sarah Dugdale, Zibby Allen, and Marco Grazzini.
The series follows the lives of the residents of the eponymous Northern California town, including nurse practitioner Mel (Breckenridge), bar owner and veteran Jack (Henderson), town doctor Doc (Matheson), mayor Hope (O’Toole) and many more.
The show has been an undisputed hit for Netflix.
The announcement was made as part of Netflix’s first ever upfront presentation to advertisers. It comes before Season 5 of the popular drama series has even set a premiere date, though it is expected to air in the fall.
“Virgin River” was renewed for both Seasons 4 and 5 back in 2021, with Season 4 debuting in July 2022. The series is based on the Robyn Carr book series of the same name.
The cast of the series includes Alexandra Breckenridge, Martin Henderson, Tim Matheson, Annette O’Toole, Colin Lawrence, Benjamin Hollingsworth, Lauren Hammersley, Grayson Gurnsey, Sarah Dugdale, Zibby Allen, and Marco Grazzini.
The series follows the lives of the residents of the eponymous Northern California town, including nurse practitioner Mel (Breckenridge), bar owner and veteran Jack (Henderson), town doctor Doc (Matheson), mayor Hope (O’Toole) and many more.
The show has been an undisputed hit for Netflix.
- 5/17/2023
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety Film + TV
“Virgin River” has scored an early Season 6 renewal at Netflix, the streamer announced Wednesday during their virtual Upfront presentation.
The news of the drama’s impending sixth installment comes ahead of its Season 5 premiere, which is slated to launch in the fall. No specific details on Season 5’s release date are known.
The romantic drama follows Mel Monroe (Alexandra Breckenridge), a nurse practitioner who relocates to Northern California after answering an ad to work as a midwife in the remote town of Virgin River. Based on the book series of the same name, Mel hopes the fresh start will give her the chance to leave painful memories of the past behind.
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‘Virgin River’ Returning for Season 4 This July on Netflix
In addition to Breckenridge, the cast is rounded out with Martin Henderson, Tim Matheson, Annette O’Toole, Colin Lawrence, Benjamin Hollingsworth, Lauren Hammersley, Grayson Gurnsey, Sarah Dugdale, Zibby Allen and Marco Grazzini.
The news of the drama’s impending sixth installment comes ahead of its Season 5 premiere, which is slated to launch in the fall. No specific details on Season 5’s release date are known.
The romantic drama follows Mel Monroe (Alexandra Breckenridge), a nurse practitioner who relocates to Northern California after answering an ad to work as a midwife in the remote town of Virgin River. Based on the book series of the same name, Mel hopes the fresh start will give her the chance to leave painful memories of the past behind.
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‘Virgin River’ Returning for Season 4 This July on Netflix
In addition to Breckenridge, the cast is rounded out with Martin Henderson, Tim Matheson, Annette O’Toole, Colin Lawrence, Benjamin Hollingsworth, Lauren Hammersley, Grayson Gurnsey, Sarah Dugdale, Zibby Allen and Marco Grazzini.
- 5/17/2023
- by Loree Seitz
- The Wrap
Virgin River fans will have to wait a little longer for Season 5, which will premiere this fall, Netflix announced in conjunction with its first ever upfront presentation Wednesday. And there is more news about the popular romantic drama, starring Alexandra Breckenridge and Martin Henderson — it is getting an early Season 6 pickup.
While it may be unexpected, the early renewal is not surprising.
Virgin River, based on the bestselling book series by Robyn Carr, has been among Netflix’s most successful series. Its most recent fourth season amassed 277 million hours viewed in its first 28 days, on par with Season 3, and held the top spot in the streamer’s Top 10 for two weeks.
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While it may be unexpected, the early renewal is not surprising.
Virgin River, based on the bestselling book series by Robyn Carr, has been among Netflix’s most successful series. Its most recent fourth season amassed 277 million hours viewed in its first 28 days, on par with Season 3, and held the top spot in the streamer’s Top 10 for two weeks.
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- 5/17/2023
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
The Santa Barbara International Film Festival (Sbiff) announced its winning films at a ceremony this morning in Santa Barbara.
“This 38th edition of the Santa Barbara International Film Festival drew filmmakers from as far as Turkey, India, Israel, and Sierra Leone, half of whom were women,” said Sbiff’s Programming Director, Claudia Puig. “We were delighted with the enthusiastic reception to our diverse program of 200 films from 43 countries. Cinema is one of the most powerful vehicles for empathy, providing a window of understanding to all who seek to look through it. We thank the filmmakers in attendance and our avid Santa Barbara audience for so heartily embracing the festival experience. Several films prompted standing ovations and packed theaters, marking 2023 a full-throttled return to celebrating cinema from around the globe.”
The 38th Santa Barbara International Film Festival took place February 8 – February 18. Official events included screenings, filmmaker Q&As, industry panels, and celebrity tributes,...
“This 38th edition of the Santa Barbara International Film Festival drew filmmakers from as far as Turkey, India, Israel, and Sierra Leone, half of whom were women,” said Sbiff’s Programming Director, Claudia Puig. “We were delighted with the enthusiastic reception to our diverse program of 200 films from 43 countries. Cinema is one of the most powerful vehicles for empathy, providing a window of understanding to all who seek to look through it. We thank the filmmakers in attendance and our avid Santa Barbara audience for so heartily embracing the festival experience. Several films prompted standing ovations and packed theaters, marking 2023 a full-throttled return to celebrating cinema from around the globe.”
The 38th Santa Barbara International Film Festival took place February 8 – February 18. Official events included screenings, filmmaker Q&As, industry panels, and celebrity tributes,...
- 2/18/2023
- by Bruce Haring
- Deadline Film + TV
Fans of A Christmas Story and Close Encounters of the Third Kind felt devastated to hear of Melinda Dillon’s death. She got her start on Broadway and made a splash in Hollywood with two Oscar nominations and several notable roles. Now, we’re looking back on her personal life. Here’s what to know about Melinda Dillon’s husband and whether she had any kids.
Who was Melinda Dillon’s husband, Richard Libertini? Melinda Dillon | CBS via Getty Images
Melinda Dillon married her husband, Richard Libertini, in 1963. She was 23 years old and known for her Broadway roles. According to Sportskeeda, Libertini also got his start on Broadway, though he also took on notable roles in TV and films. He was known for his role as Frank Walker in the 1985 film Fletch, which starred notable actors such as Joe Don Baker, Dana Wheeler-Nicholson, Chevy Chase, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, and Tim Matheson.
Who was Melinda Dillon’s husband, Richard Libertini? Melinda Dillon | CBS via Getty Images
Melinda Dillon married her husband, Richard Libertini, in 1963. She was 23 years old and known for her Broadway roles. According to Sportskeeda, Libertini also got his start on Broadway, though he also took on notable roles in TV and films. He was known for his role as Frank Walker in the 1985 film Fletch, which starred notable actors such as Joe Don Baker, Dana Wheeler-Nicholson, Chevy Chase, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, and Tim Matheson.
- 2/6/2023
- by Lauren Weiler
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
National Lampoon's "Animal House" is perhaps Hollywood's first party film. It's a beloved genre now, with notable entries like "Neighbors" and "Project X," but "Animal House" was a true pioneer in debauchery. It may have seemed like a non-stop rager in the Delta house, but believe it or not, the set was a strictly sober environment — at least, while the cameras were rolling.
"Animal House" was a fratty set from the very start. Director John Landis called all the Deltas to set a week before the rest of the cast to help them form a close-knit bond. One night, they went to a frat party and got in a fight with the real fraternity brothers there, The New York Times reported.
"That fight cemented us as a group," declared James Widdoes, who plays the high-strung chapter president Robert Hoover. After that, the Deltas took to partying in real life almost as much as their characters.
"Animal House" was a fratty set from the very start. Director John Landis called all the Deltas to set a week before the rest of the cast to help them form a close-knit bond. One night, they went to a frat party and got in a fight with the real fraternity brothers there, The New York Times reported.
"That fight cemented us as a group," declared James Widdoes, who plays the high-strung chapter president Robert Hoover. After that, the Deltas took to partying in real life almost as much as their characters.
- 1/22/2023
- by Shae Sennett
- Slash Film
Many consider their time spent at college as the best years of their lives. For a number of people, that's their first taste of independence as they're the ones who pick their classes, figure out what to eat for dinner, and determine when it's a good time to go to bed. And when theses kids decide to make all those decisions by picking all the wrong answers, it certainly makes for a wild time, which is essentially what "Animal House" is all about.
A pioneer of the boundary-pushing sex comedy, the 1978 film from director John Landis, producer Ivan Reitman, and writers Douglas Kenney, Chris Miller, and Harold Ramis planted the seeds for generations of Greek life antics and alcohol-fueled hijinks. Even my peers, who became college freshmen 30 years after the Universal Pictures classic premiered, were taking part in toga parties and getting a little bit louder now with Otis Day and the Knights.
A pioneer of the boundary-pushing sex comedy, the 1978 film from director John Landis, producer Ivan Reitman, and writers Douglas Kenney, Chris Miller, and Harold Ramis planted the seeds for generations of Greek life antics and alcohol-fueled hijinks. Even my peers, who became college freshmen 30 years after the Universal Pictures classic premiered, were taking part in toga parties and getting a little bit louder now with Otis Day and the Knights.
- 1/16/2023
- by Ben F. Silverio
- Slash Film
Comedians David Spade and the late Chris Farley were one of the most memorable comedy duos of the '90s, both as ⅔ of the Gap Girls on "Saturday Night Live" and as co-leads of two of the decade's classic buddy films. Decades beyond the release of the latter film, Penelope Spheeris' "Black Sheep," it still delivers plenty of Farley's physical comedy -- its funniest scenes sees him tussle with a bat and a steep hillside -- and strong buddy chemistry with Spade. But the end product mimics the earlier "Tommy Boy," but without much of that film's magic, leading one of its leading men to wish the movie had been axed.
Coming out of "SNL" fame, Farley signed a two-picture deal with Paramount. "Tommy Boy'' fulfilled the first half, grossing 32 million on a 20 million budget. Following Farley's Tommy Callahan III on a mission to sell brake pads with a less-than-thrilled Spade in tow,...
Coming out of "SNL" fame, Farley signed a two-picture deal with Paramount. "Tommy Boy'' fulfilled the first half, grossing 32 million on a 20 million budget. Following Farley's Tommy Callahan III on a mission to sell brake pads with a less-than-thrilled Spade in tow,...
- 1/8/2023
- by Anya Stanley
- Slash Film
The Motion Picture & Television Fund’s star-packed telethon Lights, Camera, Take Action! airs live Saturday on Ktla beginning at 7 p.m. It hopes to raise at least 750,000 to defray some of the 9 million in direct Covid expenses it’s racked up over the past three years – and to help keep more than 250 residents of the retirement village from having to move out.
If you can’t watch it on Ktla, you can watch the livestream above.
The 101-year-old charitable organization said in October it’s facing its “imminent demise” unless it raises 10 million-12 million in cash donations by the end of the year in order to meet its bank line compliance and continue ongoing operations.
MPTF president and CEO Bob Beitcher said a week ago that the current fundraising campaign has only raised about half of what’s needed. MPTF officials hope tonight’s two-hour telethon will get them a little closer.
If you can’t watch it on Ktla, you can watch the livestream above.
The 101-year-old charitable organization said in October it’s facing its “imminent demise” unless it raises 10 million-12 million in cash donations by the end of the year in order to meet its bank line compliance and continue ongoing operations.
MPTF president and CEO Bob Beitcher said a week ago that the current fundraising campaign has only raised about half of what’s needed. MPTF officials hope tonight’s two-hour telethon will get them a little closer.
- 12/11/2022
- by David Robb
- Deadline Film + TV
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