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Sweet Magnolias is a romantic comedy-drama series created by Sheryl J. Anderson. Based on the novel series of the same name by Sherryl Woods, the Netflix series is set in South California and it follows three women who have been best friends since childhood. They try to support each other through life’s various complexities, including career, family, and love. Sweet Magnolias stars JoAnna Garcia Swisher, Brooke Elliott, Heather Headley, Logan Allen, Anneliese Judge, Carson Rowland, Chris Klein, Jamie Lynn Spears, Dion Johnstone, Brandon Quinn, and Chris Medlin. So, if you loved the small-town vibes, feel-good story, and lovable characters in Sweet Magnolias, here are some similar shows you should check out next.

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Virgin River is a romantic comedy-drama series created by Sue Tenney. Based on the novel series of the same name by Robyn Carr,...

At this year’s San Diego Comic-Con, The Direct had the opportunity to speak with the creators of the upcoming TV series based on Arthur C. Clarke’s ‘Venus Prime’.

Set to start production in Canada later in the year, the series will be directed and produced by Jonathan Frakes, known for his extensive work in the ‘Star Trek’ universe.

The series, which will consist of six episodes, is generating considerable excitement with David Cormican and Dwayne Hill as executive producers and showrunners.

Hill shared his enthusiasm at Sdcc, detailing their innovative use of a large volume wall for filming, which allows extensive pre-visualization and could revolutionize the way the series is shot.

He highlighted Frakes’ expertise with this technology, hinting at the groundbreaking potential of their production techniques.

Cormican described the project as both thrilling and daunting, given the legacy of Arthur C. Clarke, one of the legendary figures in science fiction.

At San Diego Comic-Con (Sdcc) 2024, The Direct was able to exclusively catch up with some of the creative team behind Arthur C. Clarke's Venus Prime TV series.

In July 2024, it was announced that Jonathan Frakes, best known for his role in Star Trek, will direct and produce the upcoming sci-fi series Arthur C. Clarke’s Venus Prime.

The six-episode series, set to begin production later this year in Canada, has also seen the addition of David Cormican (Tokyo Trial) and Dwayne Hill (Northern Rescue) to executive producers and showrunners.

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Volume Global, in association with Navajo Entertainment, Claxson Media, Fun Republic Pictures, Karma Film, Julijette, Palatin Media and Washington Square Entertainment, presented the highly anticipated adaptation of Arthur C. Clarke’s Venus Prime to an enthusiastic crowd at Comic-Con International in San Diego.

The panel, titled ‘Jonathan Frakes unveils ‘Arthur C. Clarke’s Venus Prime’ TV series,’ took place on Thursday, July 25th, at the San Diego Convention Center as part of Comic-Con International’s 2024 lineup.

Moderated by Comic-Con mainstay and legend Gary Miereanu, the panel featured special virtual appearances from director and Executive Producer Jonathan Frakes, and Executive Producer Lucas Vivo Garcia Lagos, while the Emmy-nominated Co-Showrunners David Cormican and Dwayne Hill, shared the stage with Miereanu along with fellow Executive Producer and Volume Global’s Michael Hamilton Wright.

Fans of the bestselling book franchise were treated to an in-depth discussion about the upcoming TV series adaptation based on the...

Star Trek: The Next Generation legend, Jonathan Frakes, is set to bring a new sci-fi universe to television, as it was recently announced he would direct a new show based on the works of Arthur C. Clarke.

Per Variety, Frakes will produce and direct all six episodes of the new sci-fi series, Arthur C. Clarkes Venus Prime. The new show is based on the series of novels written by Paul Preuss, a collaborator of Clarke's, which takes inspiration from characters and places from Clarke's short stories. Preuss will also be involved as a consultant for the show. David Cormican and Dwayne Hill are set to executive produce and will serve as showrunners for the series. Production on the show is expected to begin near the end of the year.

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A new six-episode series adaptation of author Paul Preuss’ novels, “Arthur C. Clarke’s Venus Prime,” is set to enter production later this year, and Variety reports that “Star Trek” stalwart Jonathan Frakes will direct.

Jonathan Frakes joins the producing team that includes showrunners and executive producers David Cormican (“Tokyo Trial”) and Dwayne Hill (“Northern Rescue”).

“When the materials for ‘Arthur C. Clarke’s Venus Prime’ were presented to me, I couldn’t help but devour them,” Frakes told Variety. “When asked if I wanted to direct what I read —my answer was a resounding and immediate ‘Hell, yes!’ Working on such a tremendous piece of IP from the mind of another sci-fi legend (who is also a contemporary of the true #1 Gene Roddenberry), will be both an honor and a dream for me.”

Arthur C. Clarke collaborator Paul Preuss is also on board as a consultant.

The official synopsis...

“Star Trek” alum Jonathan Frakes is set to direct sci-fi series “Arthur C. Clarke’s Venus Prime.” He has also joined the producing team.

“Arthur C. Clarke’s Venus Prime” has also upped writers David Cormican (“Tokyo Trial”) and Dwayne Hill (“Northern Rescue”) to exec producers and showrunners. The six-episode series is set to go into production at the end of this year in Canada.

“When the materials for ‘Arthur C. Clarke’s Venus Prime’ were presented to me, I couldn’t help but devour them,” Frakes said. “When asked if I wanted to direct what I read —my answer was a resounding and immediate ‘Hell, yes!’ Working on such a tremendous piece of IP from the mind of another sci-fi legend (who is also a contemporary of the true #1 Gene Roddenberry), will be both an honor and a dream for me.”

Claxson and Navajo acquired the rights to the book series from iBooks,...

Mean Girls 2024 adds a French teacher played by Ashley Park, tying her to her previous role in the Broadway production and potentially referencing her character in Emily in Paris. The addition of the French teacher and other changes in Mean Girls 2024 bring a unique twist to the familiar story and characters. Ashley Park, the only original Broadway cast member in the movie adaptation, has had success in both musical theater and television, making her cameo in Mean Girls 2024 a fitting nod to her career.

Mean Girls 2024 made some changes from the 2004 classic, including the addition of a French teacher played by Ashley Park, who has an important connection to the source material. Mean Girls 2024 has received positive reviews, proving that audiences are still interested in the story, as well as the musical elements that were added to it. The movie musical is adapted from the 2017 Tony Award-nominated Broadway production,...

The new Mean Girls musical remake puts a hilarious meta spin on the original film's sex ed scene, with Jon Hamm playing an even more outwardly sexist Coach Carr. The 2024 remake blends a modern perspective with the original, avoiding recreating iconic scenes to provide a fresh take that still pays homage to the original. The new approach of the musical remake, as seen in the Coach Carr scene, proves that the new Mean Girls has found a way to mix the original with a modern perspective successfully.

The new Mean Girls film has an opportunity to set itself apart from the beloved 2004 comedy and it does that with a hilarious meta spin on one of the original's most iconic scenes. When it comes to iconic moments, Mean Girls was filled with them, so the new musical remake has many options to adapt two decades later. From wearing pink on Wednesday...

Jon Hamm can’t help but gush over Tina Fey!

Et spoke to Hamm at the Tribeca Film Festival premiere of his new film, “Maggie Moore(s)”, about his co-star and his role in the upcoming “Mean Girls: The Musical” movie.

“Tina is a very confident and capable actress, she’s an amazing person. We’ve known each other for a long time now, and I think we respect each other’s talent and abilities and what we bring to the table,” Hamm said when asked about his on-screen chemistry with Fey.

Directed by Hamm’s “Mad Men” co-star, John Slattery, the film sees Hamm as Police Chief Jordan Sanders, who unravels a web of small-town lies while investigating the bizarre murders of two women with the same name. He meets and quickly falls for Rita (Fey), a nosy neighbour who’s eager to help solve the mystery.

“And we...

On Wednesday, Jon Hamm wears pink! The Mad Men and Tag alum is joining the Mean Girls Musical adaptation for Paramount+ as Coach Carr, the gym coach and a grossly misinformed sex-ed teacher at North Shore High School. Initially played by Dwayne Hill in director Mark Waters’ spite-filled comedy, the role gives Hamm a chance to strut his comedic chops.

Paramount’s film adapts the Mean Girls Broadway musical, transforming the 2004 teen comedy into a song-and-dance jubilee of snarky drama, cafeteria whispers, and revenge schemes. Hamm stars alongside Angourie Rice, Auli’i Cravalho, Jaquel Spivey, and Reneé Rapp in the Mean Girls Musical. Rice plays Cady, originally played by Lindsay Lohan, with Rapp playing Regina, initially played by Rachel McAdams. Cravalho will play Janis, and Spivey will be Damien, originally played by Lizzy Caplan and Daniel Franzese, respectively.

Tina Fey and Tim Meadows reprise their roles as Ms. Norbury and Mr.

Jon Hamm is joining the Mean Girls Musical in the role of Coach Carr, the resident gym coach and incompetent sex-ed teacher.

The feature adapts the Broadway musical, which is itself an adaptation of the 2004 teen comedy Mean Girls. Mean Girls Musical hails from Paramount, which is planning a Paramount+ debut.

Hamm joins a previously announced cast of Angourie Rice, Auli’i Cravalho, Jaquel Spivey and Reneé Rapp. Rice will be playing Cady, originally played by Lindsey Lohan, with Rapp playing Regina (played by Rachel McAdams in the film). Cravalho will play Janis and Spivey will be Damien, originally played by Lizzy Caplan and Daniel Franzese, respectively. Coach Carr was played by Dwayne Hill in the original film.

Along with original star and writer Tina Fey, Tim Meadows will also be returning to the screen, with Mean Girls newcomers Jenna Fischer, Busy Philipps, Avantika, Mahi Alam, Christopher Briney, Bebe Wood, Ashley Park...

Daniel Spellbound is an animation series created by Matthew Fernandes and Alan Gregg.

Daniel Spellbound arrives in its second season with this mix of adventures, magic, witches and above all, a very nice vibe in this simple animation series for children of all ages which has been created above all to entertain and amuse, without being too complicated with virtuosity in the animation or the plot.

Daniel Spellbound pleased the younger vieweres and was the perfect series for parents to forget about everything for a while, leaviong the kids in good care.

Daniel Spellbound

A new season with another ten episodes of witches, artifacts and adventures lead by Daniel and his friendly pig that will not go by unnoticed in New York and will delight the youngest members of the family who deserve it.

On Netflix as of the 26th of January.

This is a series full of magic, humor and really great animation.

Newcomer Amalia Williamson, Spencer MacPherson (DeGrassi: Next Class) and Taylor Thorne (Odd Squad) have joined leads William Baldwin and Kathleen Robertson in Northern Rescue, as production begins in Canada on the CBC & Netflix family adventure series from Don Carmody Television.

Created by Between writer Mark Bacci and executive producer David Cormican, and Dwayne Hill (Peg + Cat), Northern Rescue follows John West (Baldwin), who uproots his three children from the big city to return to his home town to take command of the local Search & Rescue service after the death of his wife. As the family comes to terms with their loss, the series explores the effects on their individual lives. The children’s Aunt Charlotte (Robertson), struggles to help John and his children heal as she copes with the loss of her sister and her desire to have a family of her own. Along the way, John faces many situations...

You read that right, people. Coach Carr from Mean Girls has been spotted on Tinder, which means your day just got like 6.3 times better than it was a second ago. If you think you could see a future with an Emmy-nominated actor who once played a child predator slash sex-ed teacher in one of the best films of our lifetime, you're in luck. Real name Dwayne Hill, Betches came across his dating profile which is filled with pics and a stellar bio. If you're hoping to swipe him, here's what you should know. He's 6'5, with beard and isn't wearing a whistle and tracksuit in any of his pics. "If you're a good cuddler, I might let you join my gang ;)," his bio states. You heard him! Get your cuddle...

This Week in Dork is a new feature that will attempt to encapsulate all of the dorky events happening in and around Toronto every week. If you have an event you would like to have featured on This Week in Dork or on our Upcoming Events Calendar, be sure to contact us via email at events@dorkshelf.com.

You can see more events happening this week here, but these are some of the highlights:

Family Day at the Tiff Bell Lightbox

Tim Burton fan? Need something to do with the kids on Family Day? Hit up the Tiff Bell Lightbox on Monday, featuring free screenings of Tim Burton produced/directed films like The Nightmare Before Christmas, James and the Giant Peach and Alice in Wonderland, free access to the Burton Exhibit and Burton-themed workshops, Sherlock Jr. in Concert, Singin’ in the Dark and more. Be sure to arrive early!

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