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CTV and Crave Announce Straight-to-Series Order for SULLIVAN’S CROSSING Adaptation
– Based on the book series of the same name by New York Times bestselling author and Virgin River scribe, Robyn Carr –
– All new original series to be produced by Reel World Management, the creative team behind the worldwide hit series VIRGIN RIVER –
– All new original series to be produced by Reel World Management, the creative team behind the worldwide hit series VIRGIN RIVER –
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TORONTO (August 12, 2021) – CTV and Crave announced today the straight-to-series order for the all-new original drama, SULLIVAN’S CROSSING. From the team behind the internationally renowned hit series, VIRGIN RIVER, and adapted from the Sullivan’s Crossing novels by Virgin River’s bestselling author Robyn Carr, production and casting details will be revealed in the coming months. With broadcast details still to be announced, the 10 episode, one-hour series will air and stream in both English and French. “We are thrilled to collaborate with Reel World Management to adapt Robyn Carr’s beloved Sullivan’s Crossing novels to series,” said Justin Stockman, VP, Content Development & Programming, Bell Media. “The creative team behind SULLIVAN’S CROSSING have a proven record of adapting and producing relatable, emotional stories that make for highly addictive, must-see content. We cannot wait to bring Canadian viewers their new soon-to-be favourite drama series.” “We are excited to be partnering with CTV and Crave to bring to life yet another of Robyn Carr’s bestselling novels,” said Roma Roth, Showrunner and Executive Producer, Reel World Management. “We look forward to delivering another series that will resonate deeply with the dedicated fan base who have helped make Virgin River such an international success.” “I’m delighted that Roma and the creative forces at Reel World Management are partnering with CTV and Crave to develop Sullivan’s Crossing,” said author, Robyn Carr. “With such a dedicated and talented team on board, this latest adaptation is certain to be a success in Canada and around the world.” In SULLIVAN’S CROSSING, Maggie Sullivan’s world is turned upside down after her husband is indicted for fraud and she finds herself caught in the middle of a media storm. She returns home to Sullivan’s Crossing, a scenic mountain town where her estranged father still runs an outpost that caters to hikers, bikers, and mountain climbers. The hour-long emotional drama explores fresh starts, budding relationships, embracing past mistakes, and living outside one’s comfort zone, on the journey to finding true happiness. Reel World Management’s Roma Roth, and Christopher E. Perry will Executive Produce with Roth also serving as Showrunner. For Bell Media, Rachel Goldstein-Couto is Head of Development, Original Programming; Sarah Fowlie is Head of Production, Original Programming; Carlyn Klebuc is General Manager, Original Programming; Sarah Weaver is Director of Programming, Specialty; Tory Jennings is Director, Content, Crave; Katrina Kowalski is Director, Programming and Digital Content; Pat DiVittorio is Vice-President, CTV and Specialty Programming. Justin Stockman is Vice-President, Content Development & Programming, Bell Media. Karine Moses is Senior Vice-President, Content Development & News, Bell Media. Reel World Management distributes the series internationally. They are represented by Danny Webber of Paul Webber LLP and Scott A. Meehan About Robyn Carr: A recipient of the Nora Roberts Lifetime Achievement Award from the Romance Writers of America association, a RITA® Award-winner, and Nevada Writers Hall of Fame inductee, Robyn Carr is bestselling author of more than 60 books author including the Virgin River series. Carr’s book titles, including the Sullivan’s Crossing series, have sold over 35 million copies worldwide and have been translated into 19 languages in 30 countries. Many of Carr’s novels have found a place on the New York Times, USA Today, and Publisher’s Weekly bestseller lists, with 11 of her titles taking the #1 spot.About Bell Media Original Programming
Bell Media has commissioned some of Canada’s most-watched and most-acclaimed original programming, working with the best Canadian independent producers in the country. Hit series commissioned by CTV include #1 Canadian drama TRANSPLANT; record-breaking Canadian formats THE AMAZING RACE CANADA and MASTERCHEF CANADA; comedy series JANN; and upcoming new comedy CHILDREN RUIN EVERYTHING from the producers of LETTERKENNY. Among the original series on Bell Media specialty and streaming platforms are CTV Life Channel’s culinary series MARY MAKES IT EASY with Mary Berg; CTV Sci-Fi Channel’s SURREALESTATE; and CTV Comedy Channel’s CORNER GAS ANIMATED. Crave Originals include hit series LETTERKENNY and its upcoming official spinoff series SHORESY, CANADA’S DRAG RACE, and WAY OVER ME (SORTEZ-MOI DE MOI); docuseries DARK SIDE OF THE RING; and acclaimed documentaries FANNY: THE RIGHT TO ROCK and A.RTIFICIAL I.MMORTALITY. Discovery is home to Bell Media’s hit factual series and franchises HIGHWAY THRU HELL, HEAVY RESCUE: 401, and MUD MOUNTAIN HAULERS, in addition to MAKE IT TO THE MOON, and others. Bell Media is part of BCE Inc. (TSX, NYSE: BCE), Canada’s largest communications company. Learn more at www.BellMedia.ca.
About Reel World Management
L.A. and Canadian based, Reel World Management, along with its President, Roma Roth and COO, Christopher E. Perry, develop, finance, produce, and distribute quality content for film and television. Their extensive credits include producing and distributing over 75 made for TV movies, as well as Executive Producing the hit Netflix Original series, Virgin River, which took the #1 position on Netflix in Canada, the U.S. and the U.K as well as many other countries. RWM specializes in collaborating with bestselling authors to adapt their IP for the screen. Roth and Perry jointly oversee production and distribution for the company. Roth is also an established screenwriter and director and is a member of the WGA, WGC, DGC, Canadian Media Producers Association as well as the Producers Guild of America, and the Television Academy. For more information, please visit MyReelWorld.com
About Crave
Delivering more Oscar®-nominated and Emmy® Award-winning programming than any other service, Crave is Canada’s prestige entertainment offering, with HBO, HBO Max Originals, SHOWTIME®, STARZ, Hollywood-hit movies, and more. Crave is the exclusive Canadian streaming home of FRIENDS, and also boasts a robust slate of original programs including CANADA’S DRAG RACE, LETTERKENNY, POUR TOUJOURS, PLUS UN JOUR, WAY OVER ME (SORTEZ-MOI DE MOI), and NEW EDEN, docuseries DARK SIDE OF THE RING, the upcoming WE’RE ALL GONNA DIE, and original documentaries ONCE WERE BROTHERS: ROBBIE ROBERTSON AND THE BAND and THE NEW CORPORATION: THE UNFORTUNATELY NECESSARY SEQUEL. Crave is also a major supporter of Canada’s production industry, helping to fund numerous film projects including THE SONG OF NAMES, WHITE LIE, and MONKEY BEACH. Crave also includes acclaimed selections from some of Canada’s prestigious film festivals including Toronto International Film Festival, Toronto Reel Asian International Film Festival, HOT DOCS, ImagineNATIVE, and Inside Out LGBT Film Festival.
Crave is a bilingual TV and streaming service with thousands of hours of exclusive French-language content included with the Super Écran add-on. Crave is available directly to all Canadians with access to the Internet at Crave.ca, via iOS and Android, and other platforms such as Amazon Fire TV, Android TV, Apple TV, Chromecast, PlayStation, Roku, select Samsung Smart TVs, and Xbox One. It’s also available in English through participating television providers across six 24-hour High Definition linear and on demand channels. Crave is from Bell Media, Canada’s leading content company, providing Canada’s most-watched and most-acclaimed television programming on network, specialty, pay and digital platforms. Visit our website at Crave.ca.
About CTV
CTV is Canada’s #1 television brand. CTV provides unparalleled entertainment programming across two broadcast television networks; a powerful suite of specialty channels including CTV Comedy Channel, CTV Drama Channel, CTV Life Channel, and CTV Sci-Fi Channel; and digital channels CTV Throwback and CTV Movies, streaming on demand from CTV.ca and the CTV app. CTV has been Canada’s most-watched television network for the past 20 years in a row and features a wide range of sports and information programming, including CTV News, Canada’s highest-rated national and local newscasts. CTV’s parent company is Bell Media, Canada’s premier multimedia company with leading assets in television, radio, digital, and out-of-home advertising.
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