Rueben's Ramblings

On November 30, the two holiday-themed episodes from season 5 of Virgin River will debut online on Netflix.

Mel and Jack (Alexandra Breckenridge and Martin Henderson) embark on a very merry scavenger hunt as Virgin River gets ready for the annual Christmas Tree decorating contest. More specifically, that scavenger hunt will be a search for Mel’s biological father, which she and her sister learned about in the final episode of the new season that aired back on September 7.

Here is a trailer for the holiday episodes of Virgin River:

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The three Doctor Who specials, honoring the 60th anniversary of the long-running series will get started on November 25, airing over the course of three weeks on Disney+.

The specials, which will feature the return of David Tennant as the Doctor and Catherine Tate as Donna Temple-Noble, find them battling the Toymaker (Neil Patrick Harris).

Jacqueline King (Sylvia Noble), Karl Collins (Shaun Temple) and Jemma Redgrave (Kate Lethbridge-Stewart) reprise their roles from past seasons with Yasmin Finney, Miriam Margolyes and Ruth Madeley also starring. This first special will be entitled “The Star Beast.”

NOTE: The second special entitled “Wild Blue Yonder” will air on December 2 and the final special entitled “The Giggle” will air on December 9. The 15th Doctor will be played by Ncuti Gatwa, starting sometime in 2024.

Here is a trailer for the 60th Anniversary Doctor Who specials:

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On November 22, the Apple TV+ 40-minute special The Velveteen Rabbit will debut online.

Based on the classic children’s book by Margery Williams, this special celebrates the magic of unconditional love. When 7-year-old William (Phoenix Laroche) receives a new favorite toy for Christmas, he discovers a lifelong friend and unlocks a world of magic.

The voice cast includes Alex Lawther, Helena Bonham Carter, Nicola Coughlan, Bethany Antonia, Lois Chimimba, Paterson Joseph, Clive Rowe, Nathaniel Parker, Tilly Vosburgh. Samantha Colley will play Mother.

Here is a trailer for The Velveteen Rabbit:

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Beauty and the Beast: A 30th Celebration will air live on ABC at 8 PM on December 15.

In celebration of the Disney classic, this version will be an animated and live-action special, featuring award-winning singer-songwriter H.E.R. as Belle and Josh Groban as the Beast along with cast members Rita Moreno, Martin Short, David Alan Grier, Shania Twain and Jon Jon Briones.

Here is an interview with H.E.R. and Josh Groban talking about the special:

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On September 16, the small screen adaptation Heathers: The Musical will debut online on The Roku Channel.

Based on the 1989 cult classic film that starred Winona Ryder and Christian Slater, the musical adaptation follows Westerberg High student Veronica Sawyer (Ailsa Davidson), the beautiful yet cruel Heathers, and mysterious rebel Jason “J.D.” Dean (Simon Gordon).

Here is a trailer for Heathers: The Musical:

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