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Inspired by the bestselling Dawn Cutler series of novels by author V.C. Andrews, Lifetime is set to reenter the V.C.-Verse with the new limited series “V.C. Andrews’ Dawn,” premiering Saturday, July 8 at 8:00 p.m. ET/PT and every Saturday evening after that until Saturday, July 29. Each week, the four-part movie event focuses on one of Andrews’ Dawn Cutler novels, including “Dawn,” “Secrets of the Morning,” “Twilight’s Child,” and “Midnight Whispers,” and delves into the dark and twisted histories of the Cutler, Booth and Longchamp families with actress Brec Bassinger (“Stargirl”) taking on the title role of Dawn Longchamp. She is joined by Emmy winner Donna Mills (“Knots Landing,” “Nope”) as Lillian Cutler. The series also stars Joey McIntyre (New Kids on the Block) as Michael Sutton; Jesse Metcalfe (“Passions,” “Desperate Housewives”) as Ormand Longchamp; Khobe Clarke (“Yellowjackets”) as Jimmy Longchamp; and Emmy nominee Fran Drescher (“The Nanny”) as Agnes Morris. Courtesy of Lifetime Additional cast includes Jason Cermak as Dawn’s father Randolph Cutler; Miranda Frigon as Dawn’s mother, Laura Jean Cutler; Megan Best as Dawn’s teenage daughter Christie; as well as Elyse Maloway (“The Magicians”) and Dane Schioler (Prom Pact) as Dawn’s siblings Clara Jean and Philip Cutler. In addition, Corey Woods plays Dawn’s boarding school roommate, Tricia; and Helena Marie plays Sally Longchamp, Dawn’s adoptive mother. Part 1: Dawn (Saturday, July 8 at 8:00 p.m. ET/PT) Dawn follows the story of Dawn Longchamp (Bassinger), who after growing up in humble surroundings with a very hardworking family including her devoted father Ormand (Metcalfe) and older brother Jimmy (Clarke), suddenly has everything she loves ripped away from her. After discovering the shocking truth about the people who raised her, she is thrust into a new family whose dark and twisted secrets change the course of her life forever. As Dawn struggles to fit in, her wicked grandmother Lillian Cutler (Mills) rules her life with an iron fist and inflicts cruel punishments when Dawn does not follow her strict orders. When Dawn finds herself entrenched in the mysteries surrounding the family, it becomes clear that a dark and inescapable curse looms over the Cutlers. Part 2: Secrets of the Morning (Saturday, July 15 at 8:00 p.m. ET/PT) After disturbing details of Dawn’s (Bassinger) past are revealed, she finally has the upper hand with her grandmother Lilian (Mills) and orchestrates her move to New York City to attend the best performing arts school. While residing in a boarding house run by headmistress and aging actress, Agnes Morris (Drescher), Dawn still dreams about Jimmy and the anguished secrets they share. But when Michael Sutton (McIntyre) arrives—a new teacher and Broadway star, he sets his sights on Dawn. Dawn falls under his seductive spell but when he suddenly disappears, Dawn is once again at the mercy of her grandmother’s twisted schemes. Part 3: Twilight’s Child (Saturday, July 22 at 8:00 p.m. ET/PT) After being reunited with Jimmy, Dawn is finally free and blissfully happy as Mrs. Longchamp, a wife and mother to her beautiful baby girl, Christie . When Dawn becomes the rightful owner of Cutler’s Cove Hotel, she’s able to turn the business around but can’t seem to escape her grandmother presence and can feel her vengeance from the grave. When Dawn discovers that her brother Philip is still obsessed with her and her spiteful sister Clara’s rage explodes into violence, threatening Dawn’s dream once again. Part 4: Midnight Whispers (Saturday, July 29 at 8:00 p.m. ET/PT) Though Dawn’s daughter Christie (Best) has grown up in a loving home, Christie can feel the dark presence over her and soon is engulfed by a tragic family death. As she looks for solace, she is further shocked to discover her Uncle Philip’s secrets. Fleeing to New York City, she finds her real father and turns to Jimmy’s stepbrother Gavin, who flees with her to The Meadows, the plantation where Christie was born….but The Meadows is blighted by its own dark secrets. Will Christie finally unlock her families’ troubled past and escape the curse that has haunted them for decades? The limited series is executive produced by Merideth Finn, Michele Weiss, Timothy Johnson and Stacy Mandelberg, with Oliver De Caigny as supervising producer and Navid Soofi as a producer. Finn and Weiss also executive produced Lifetime’s “Flowers in the Attic” and “Petals on the Wind.” Associate producers include Thomas Stanford, Grant O’Kane, Tim Spence and Darren Robson. Linda-Lisa Hayter directed the first two movies “Dawn” and “Secrets of the Morning,” and Jacquie Gould directed “Twilight’s Child” and “Midnight Whispers.” Gregory Small and Richard Blaney were the screenwriters for the first three movies and Alison Bingeman was the screenwriter for the fourth movie, “Midnight Whispers.” On Saturday, July 8, preceding the premiere of “V.C. Andrews’ Dawn,” Lifetime will present special encore airings of “Flowers in the Attic” and the four-part limited series “Flowers in the Attic: The Origin,” starting at 11:00 a.m. ET/PT. Beginning on Thursday, June 1, 18 previous V.C. Andrews movies and limited series will be available on MyLifetime.com, the Lifetime App and on demand. In addition, the Lifetime Movie Club currently features titles from Lifetime’s full V.C. Andrews movie/series library. Available titles include “Flowers in the Attic,” “Petals on the Wind,” “If There Be Thorns,” “Seeds of Yesterday,” “My Sweet Audrina,” “Heaven,” “Dark Angel,” “Fallen Hearts,” “Gates of Paradise,” “Web of Dreams,” “Ruby,” “Pearl in the Mist,” “All That Glitters” and “Hidden Jewel.” The Lifetime limited series, “Flowers in the Attic: The Origin,” will be available starting Friday, June 2. Note: The post Lifetime Returns to the V.C.-Verse with Limited Series ‘V.C. Andrews’ Dawn’ Starring Soap Alums appeared first on the Soap Opera Network website. Read More

Production on a shortened seventh season of “Venice: The Series” has been put on hold due to the Writers Strike, series co-creator and executive producer Crystal Chappell announced today. Chappell says in a statement published on the show’s official website, “We were all set to lock down the studio and book some flights for the end of July. This schedule is still on the table BUT…nothing will be booked until the strike (WGA, SAG, DGA) is resolved.” She adds, “I simply cannot shoot without Union support. I HOPE that it will be resolved but, in case it isn’t, the shoot will be postponed until it is….” Centering on the life of Gina Brogno (Chappell), a single, gay and successful interior designer living, loving and working in Venice Beach, California, the series tells a diverse story through her family, friends and professional life. Gina is a strong, confident and complex woman who navigates her relations with people through an intense yet thoughtful prism. “Venice: The Series” follows her experiences with her ex-love, Ani (Jessica Leccia), her brother, Owen (Galen Gering) and her father, “The Colonel” (Jordan Clarke) along with a myriad of other characters that make up Gina’s network of relationships. The storyline offers the best of traditional soap romance, love stories, tragic happenings and hairpin turns. Throughout the show’s first six seasons, actors appearing on the series include Nadia Bjorlin, Hillary B. Smith, Wes Ramsey, Michael Sabatino, Tina Sloan, Cady McClain, Michael Corbett, Gregory Zarian, Robert Newman, Shawn Christian, Peter Reckell, Liz Keifer, Annika Noelle, Eric Martsolf, Molly Burnett, Lesli Kay, Christian Le Blanc, Judi Evans and Gina Tognoni, among others.​ For more information about the series, including how to watch the first six seasons, click here. Note: The post Production on Season 7 of ‘Venice: The Series’ On Hold Due to Writers Strike appeared first on the Soap Opera Network website. Read More

Last I heard, the show had no plans to recast the role. Things could have changed, but I don't think it's worth recasting unless her final scenes left a window where the character would be needed.

During its earnings call last week, Disney announced plans to remove many streaming shows from Disney+ and Hulu to help mitigate further losses as the company heads into its third quarter. “We will be removing certain content from our streaming platforms and currently expect to take an impairment charge of approximately $1.5 to $1.8 billion,” said Christine McCarthy, Disney’s chief financial officer during the call with investors. She noted, “We are in the process of reviewing the content on our DTC services to align with the strategic changes in our approach to content curation. Shows expected to be removed from Disney+ include “Big Shot” starring John Stamos (“General Hospital”), “The Mighty Ducks: Game Changers” starring Josh Duhamel (“All My Children”), “Willow” and “The World According To Jeff Goldblum,” among others. On the Hulu side, the streamer will be saying goodbye to “Y: The Last Man,” “Dollface” and “Love in the Time of Corona,” among others. It’s understood that while many of these shows are being removed to help Disney’s bottom line, many of them ranked among the least-watched (i.e. churned) on their respective platforms as none of the shows received additional seasons after their first or second season concluded. Citing Disney’s plans to “produce lower volumes of content,” the shows listed below are confirmed to be exiting both platforms as soon as next week, Friday, May 26, according to a report by Vulture and Deadline. Big Shot (Disney+) Turner & Hooch (Disney+) The Mysterious Benedict Society (Disney+) The Mighty Ducks: Game Changers (Disney+) Willow (Disney+) The Making Of Willow (Disney+) Diary of a Future President (Disney+) Just Beyond (Disney+) The World According to Jeff Goldblum (Disney+) Pistol (FX/Hulu) Dollface (Hulu) The Quest (Disney+) The Hot Zone (Nat Geo/Hulu) Y: The Last Man (FX/Hulu) Maggie (Hulu) Little Demon (FX/Hulu) The Premise (Hulu) Love in the Time of Corona (Hulu) Everything’s Trash (Hulu) Best in Snow (Hulu) Best in Dough (Hulu) Marvel’s Project Hero (Disney) Marvel’s MPower (Disney+) Marvel’s Voices Rising: The Music of Wakanda Forever (Disney+) Rosaline (Disney+) Cheaper by the Dozen remake (Disney+) The One and Only Ivan (Disney+) Stargirl (Disney+) Encore! (Disney+) A Spark Story (Disney+) Black Beauty (Disney+) Clouds (Disney+) Weird but True! (Disney+) Timmy Failure (Disney+) Be Our Chef (Disney+) Magic Camp (Disney+) Howard (Disney+) Earth to Ned (Disney+) Foodtastic (Disney+) Stuntman (Disney+) Disney Fairy Tale Weddings (Disney+) Wolfgang (Disney+) It’s a Dog’s Life with Bill Farmer (Disney+) Note: The post Disney+ and Hulu to Remove Dozens of Shows from Platforms, Including ‘Big Shot’ and ‘The Mighty Ducks’ appeared first on the Soap Opera Network website. Read More

The same day TMZ broke the story that Haley Pullos (Molly Lansing-Davis, “General Hospital”) had been arrested for her involvement in the April 29 crash that saw her vehicle enter the wrong way onto the eastbound SR-134 freeway before colliding with another vehicle comes word that the actress has been checked into a Malibu rehab facility. According to The Daily Mail, on Wednesday, May 17, Pullos was driven by her father to a Malibu detox and residential treatment facility, which cost roughly $2,600 a week. The outlet notes the location “boasts several alcohol and drug addiction treatments, ranging from a ten-day long detox to a more intensive medication-assisted treatment with a residential option for round-the-clock care. “An intensive outpatient program is then offered as a transition, as well as an aftercare program for those who use the facilities.” Just before 1:30 a.m. on Saturday, April 29, Pullos reportedly drove her vehicle the wrong way on the 134 freeway before colliding head-on with a 23-year-old male driver of a Kia who suffered major injuries and rushed to an area hospital. Pullos herself required help from the Pasadena Fire Department who used the jaws of life to extract her from the wrecked 2019 Ford she was driving. Before the accident, Pullos was also reportedly involved in a hit-and-run with another vehicle, an Oldsmobile driven by a 27-year-old woman from Fontana in the westbound lane, which did not result in any serious injuries. According to a police report, “It was determined Haley Pullos was involved in a hit and run traffic collision that occurred in the city of Pasadena prior to entering the wrong way onto the eastbound SR-134 freeway.” It’s unclear how long Pullos is expected to remain in the facility but The Daily Mail notes that if she “chooses a longer outpatient treatment of 15 weeks, it could cost up to $28,875.” The other option they point out is a detox of up to ten days which will cost about $3,750, while the available inpatient programs are priced at $5,400 for 90 days.“General Hospital” has temporarily recast the role of Molly Lansing-Davis with newcomer Holiday Mia Kriegel (“Bull,” “Animal Kingdom”). She begins airing next week, the week of May 22, 2023. Note: The post Haley Pullos Enters Rehab Nearly Three Weeks After Horrific Car Accident and Arrest appeared first on the Soap Opera Network website. Read More

Hosted by Akbar Gbajabiamila, Amanda Kloots, Jerry O’Connell, Natalie Morales and Sheryl Underwood, CBS’ “The Talk” has scheduled another week of reruns due to the ongoing Writers Strike. During the week of May 22-26, 2023, the daytime talk show will air four of the five episodes originally aired the week of March 20-March 24, 2023 which were dedicated to “The Young and the Restless” as the series celebrated its 50th anniversary. Overall, the episodes featured 15 cast members grouped by either their character’s relationships or age as they appeared on different days throughout the week. In the ratings, “The Young and the Restless” dedicated episodes saw “The Talk” attract its largest overall audience since at least the week of January 31-February 4, 2022, with 1.64 million viewers tuning in each day. The show was on par with its season average in Women 25-54, scoring a 0.3 rating. Around 212,000 viewers came from the key sales demo. Jason Thompson, Eileen Davidson, Beth Maitland, Peter Bergman (“The Talk”) Photo by Sonja Flemming/CBS The Monday telecast was the most watched overall, averaging 1.75 million viewers. The episode included appearances by actors Peter Bergman, Beth Maitland, Eileen Davidson and Jason Thompson, each portraying a member of the iconic Abbott family. It was highlighted by a behind-the-scenes look from the show’s Television City studio as presented by O’Connell. The last time a single episode of the show attracted as many viewers was on May 23, 2022, when “The Neighborhood” star Max Greenfield appeared as a guest. Other cast members appearing on “The Talk” that week were Camryn Grimes, Bryton James, Michael Gaziadei, Christel Khalil, Sharon Case, Joshua Morrow, Michelle Stafford, Tracey Bregman and Christian Le Blanc. The episode featuring Melody Thomas Scott and Jess Walton is the only episode not being rebroadcast next week. What follows is “The Talk” guest listing lineup for the week of May 22-26, 2023: Monday, May 22 “The Talk” celebrates “The Young and the Restless” 50th anniversary with cast members Peter Bergman, Beth Maitland, Eileen Davidson and Jason Thompson; host Jerry O’Connell goes on location at Y&R to share exclusive behind-the-scenes content with current and former cast members (OAD: 3/20/23) Tuesday, May 23 “The Talk” celebrates “The Young and the Restless” 50th anniversary with cast members Michael Graziadei, Camryn Grimes, Bryton James and Christel Khalil (OAD: 3/21/23) Wednesday, May 24 Host Phil Keoghan (“Tough as Nails”); “Insider Buzz” segment with “People Every Day” podcast host Janine Rubenstein (OAD: 1/18/23) Thursday, May 25 “The Talk” celebrates “The Young and the Restless” 50th anniversary with cast members Sharon Case, Joshua Morrow and Michelle Stafford; former NFL player and television host Victor Cruz guest co-hosts (OAD: 3/23/23) Friday, May 26 “The Talk” celebrates “The Young and the Restless” 50th anniversary with cast members Tracey Bregman and Christian Le Blanc; actress Katee Sackhoff; former NFL player and television host Victor Cruz guest co-hosts (OAD: 3/24/23) “The Talk” airs weekdays on CBS and is available to watch anytime On Demand and on Paramount+. Note: The post ‘The Talk’ to Rebroadcast ‘The Young and the Restless’ 50th Anniversary Episodes appeared first on the Soap Opera Network website. Read More

What a tumultuous ride fans of the CBS drama “S.W.A.T.” have been on these last few weeks. First, the show was awaiting renewal news. Then came the cancellation notice, followed by a last-minute renewal days later, consisting of a shortened seventh and final season with just 13 episodes ordered. Now the show has joined Netflix, where it can grow an even wider audience. As of yesterday, May 17, fans of the Shemar Moore-led series were able to begin streaming all 106 episodes from the first five seasons on the world’s biggest streaming service, with Season 6 episodes set to join the platform later this fall, according to a tweet by series creator Shawn Ryan, who also executive produces the series. In addition to Netflix, “S.W.A.T.” is also available to stream on Hulu and Paramount+, the latter of which has rights to the current season only while the former streams the first three seasons. The Netflix deal, which closed just over a month ago and predates CBS/Sony negotiations over Season 7, allows fans to watch the first five seasons on one platform for the first time. On the show, Moore stars as Daniel “Hondo” Harrelson, a former Marine and locally born and raised S.W.A.T. sergeant tasked to run a specialized tactical unit that is the last stop in law enforcement in Los Angeles. Torn between loyalty to where he was raised and allegiance to his brothers in blue, Hondo strives to bridge the divide between his two worlds. The series also stars Alex Russell as Jim Street, Jay Harrington as David “Deacon” Kay, Kenny Johnson as Dominique Luca, David Lim as Victor Tan, Patrick St. Esprit as Commander Robert Hicks and Rochelle Aytes as Nichelle, Hondo’s girlfriend, operator of a South LA community center. The sixth season finale of “S.W.A.T.” is set to air on Friday, May 19 on CBS. The episode, entitled “Legacy,” which is part two of a two-part season finale, finds the team working with the DEA and their iron-jawed leader, Mack Boyle (guest star Timothy Hutton), to stop a ruthless cartel boss waging war on the streets of Los Angeles as he exacts revenge on those who killed his son. In announcing its fall schedule for the 2023-2024 broadcast television season, CBS revealed the show would remain in its current Friday at 8:00 p.m. time period, with the expectation that the Writers Strike will be over by that time. Note: The post ‘S.W.A.T.’ is Now Streaming on Netflix with Seasons 1-5; Season 6 to Debut in the Fall appeared first on the Soap Opera Network website. Read More

Just as the Writers Guild of America (WGA) did before it formally went on strike on Tuesday, May 2, the SAG-AFTRA National Board agreed unanimously to recommend that its members vote to authorize a strike should the union’s forthcoming TV/Theatrical Contract negotiations with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP) fail. Negotiations are set to begin on Wednesday, June 7. The current TV/Theatrical Agreement expires at midnight on June 30, 2023. While cautioning that an affirmative vote does not mean a strike would necessarily happen, the union notes an overwhelming vote in favor of a strike bits members would allow the National Board to call one if deemed necessary during the negotiations process. The action comes following a unanimous agreement by the TV/Theatrical negotiating committee that the strike authorization would give the union maximum bargaining leverage as it enters this round of negotiations with the AMPTP. SAG-AFTRA represents more than 160,000 entertainment and media professionals. Fran Drescher Courtesy of Tinseltown/Shutterstock “For the first time in a very long time, our member leadership stands in solidarity at the negotiating committee and the National Board levels on moving forward with a strike authorization. We must get all our ducks in a row should the need present itself, said SAG-AFTRA President Fran Drescher. “The prospect of a strike is not a first option, but a last resort. As my dad always says, ‘Better to have and not need than to need and not have!’ Therefore, I implore eligible members to follow the leads of both the negotiating committee and the National Board with an unprecedented show of solidarity and make three a charm with an emphatic ‘yes’ for a strike authorization vote!” SAG-AFTRA National Executive Director and Chief Negotiator Duncan Crabtree-Ireland explained, “Strike authorization sends an important message during the negotiations process. A ‘yes’ vote gives the National Board the power to call a strike if the AMPTP does not negotiate fairly in our upcoming bargaining. This will be a seminal negotiation that will determine the future of what it means to be a working performer. We must be ready to fight to secure a meaningful deal for our members.” In its reporting, SAG-AFTRA notes that earning a living as a professional performer has become increasingly difficult, with both inflation and the streaming ecosystem undercutting compensation — all the while, corporate profits and executive pay at studios continue to rise. Add to this the unregulated use of artificial intelligence and the burdens of the industrywide shift to self-tape, the outlook for working actors becomes unsustainable without transformative change. As a reminder, a successful strike authorization vote doesn’t initiate a strike. Instead, the strike authorization permits the National Board to declare a strike if the studios and streaming companies fail to negotiate fairly with SAG-AFTRA for the benefit of its members. Eligible members will be sent postcards starting Thursday, May 18 with instructions on how to vote, and voting will close at 5 p.m. PT on Monday, June 5. The current SAG-AFTRA TV/Theatrical Agreement expires at midnight on June 30, 2023. More information is available at sagaftra.org/contracts2023, including the Strike Authorization Vote FAQs. SAG-AFTRA is the actors union representing actors appearing in TV/Theatrical productions, including “The Bold and the Beautiful,” “Days of our Lives,” “General Hospital” and “The Young and the Restless.” A strike, should one eventually be called, will force a production shutdown of all TV/Theatrical productions requiring on-camera work by union members. Note: The post SAG-AFTRA Prepares Strike Authorization Vote Ahead of Negotiations with AMPTP; Follows Steps Made by WGA appeared first on the Soap Opera Network website. Read More

ABC doesn't usually comment on stuff like this. They only comment when an actor dies or if a character is being recast with a bigger named actor. Outside of that, nada.

The daytime broadcast shows had an atypical week during the week of May 8-12, 2023, where very few shows showed improvement compared to last week and last year, while others saw a downtick due to sports-related preemptions. “The View” (2.233 million) was the standout performer overall, gaining +51,000 viewers over its week ago performance and was up three-hundredths in Women 18-49 and two-hundredths in Women 25-54. Compared to its performance one year earlier, “The View” saw the smallest decline among all of the daytime broadcast shows in Total Viewers, dropping just -47,000 viewers year over year. The show was up year-over-year in both of the key sales demographics. All other shows were flat or down in the key demos and among Total Viewers. Despite airing just two all-new episodes, “The Talk” (1.421 million) saw a week-to-week decline of just -6,000 viewers, the smallest week-to-week decline among all of the daytime broadcast shows. The series was up three-hundredths in Women 18-49 rating and four-hundredths in Women 25-54 rating. What follows is a breakdown of how the daytime broadcast shows performed during the week of May 8-12, 2023 in Women 18-49 Rating, Women 25-54 rating, Households and Total Viewers, including a look at their comparable performance last year (2022) and two years ago (2021), respectively. A closer look at the daytime soaps, including a daily performance breakdown in the demos, will be posted on Thursday. Note*: Officially, rankings are sorted by the rounded figures released by Nielsen. We are separately providing the unrounded demos for informational purposes only. “NBC News Daily” year ago and two years ago figures are compared to the performance of “Days of our Lives.” Week Of May 8-12, 2023Rankers Women 18-49 Rating Rank / Show / NetworkThis WeekLast WeekLast Year20211. The Price is Right 2 (CBS)0.40.50.50.5— The Price is Right 1 (CBS)0.40.40.40.43. The View (ABC)0.30.30.30.4— The Young and the Restless (CBS)0.30.30.40.5— TODAY 3rd Hour (NBC)0.30.30.40.5— General Hospital (ABC)0.30.30.40.4— Let’s Make a Deal 2 (CBS)0.30.30.30.3— The Bold and the Beautiful (CBS)0.30.30.40.49. Let’s Make a Deal 1 (CBS)0.20.30.30.3— TODAY with Hoda & Jenna (NBC)0.20.30.30.3— GMA3: What You Need to Know (ABC)0.20.20.20.3— The Talk (CBS)0.20.20.20.2— NBC News Daily (NBC)0.20.20.3*0.3*Source: Nielsen (Live+SD) Women 25-54 Rating Rank / Show / NetworkThis WeekLast WeekLast Year20211. The Price is Right 2 (CBS)0.60.70.70.72. The Price is Right 1 (CBS)0.50.60.60.6— The Young and the Restless (CBS)0.50.50.70.8— General Hospital (ABC)0.50.50.50.6— TODAY 3rd Hour (NBC)0.50.50.60.6— The View (ABC)0.50.40.40.57. The Bold and the Beautiful (CBS)0.40.50.70.6— Let’s Make a Deal 2 (CBS)0.40.40.50.4— TODAY with Hoda & Jenna (NBC)0.40.40.40.510. Let’s Make a Deal 1 (CBS)0.30.40.50.4— GMA3: What You Need to Know (ABC)0.30.30.30.4— The Talk (CBS)0.30.30.40.3— NBC News Daily (NBC)0.30.30.4*0.4*Source: Nielsen (Live+SD) Households Rank / Show / NetworkThis WeekLast WeekLast Year20211. The Price is Right 2 (CBS)2.62.72.82.82. The Price is Right 1 (CBS)2.32.42.52.53. The Young and the Restless (CBS)2.22.22.42.34. The Bold and the Beautiful (CBS)1.92.02.22.05. Let’s Make a Deal 2 (CBS)1.61.71.71.96. The View (ABC)1.51.51.51.7— General Hospital (ABC)1.51.51.51.58. Let’s Make a Deal 1 (CBS)1.41.51.61.69. TODAY 3rd Hour (NBC)1.31.31.3N/A10. TODAY with Hoda & Jenna (NBC)1.01.01.0N/A11. GMA3: What You Need to Know (ABC)0.91.01.01.0— The Talk (CBS)0.90.91.00.913. NBC News Daily (NBC)0.70.71.2*1.1*Source: Nielsen (Live+SD) Total Viewers Rank / Show / NetworkThis WeekLast WeekLast Year20211. The Price is Right 2 (CBS)4,180,0004,359,0004,393,0004,233,0002. The Price is Right 1 (CBS)3,634,0003,819,0003,842,0003,769,0003. The Young and the Restless (CBS)3,395,0003,411,0003,525,0003,278,0004. The Bold and the Beautiful (CBS)2,946,0002,956,0003,320,0002,805,0005. Let’s Make a Deal 2 (CBS)2,509,0002,700,0002,753,0002,761,0006. The View (ABC)2,233,0002,182,0002,280,0002,350,0007. Let’s Make a Deal 1 (CBS)2,187,0002,330,0002,437,0002,402,0008. General Hospital (ABC)2,121,0002,179,0002,268,0002,105,0009. TODAY 3rd Hour (NBC)1,866,0001,960,0001,974,000N/A10. The Talk (CBS)1,421,0001,427,0001,548,0001,241,00011. GMA3: What You Need to Know (ABC)1,415,0001,514,0001,567,0001,466,00012. TODAY with Hoda & Jenna (NBC)1,414,0001,482,0001,470,000N/A13. NBC News Daily (NBC)1,035,0001,066,0001,746,000*1,618,000*Source: Nielsen (Live+SD) Women 18-49 Unrounded (Does Not Count) Show / NetworkThis WeekLast WeekLast Year2021The Price is Right 2 (CBS)0.430.460.480.48The Price is Right 1 (CBS)0.390.430.430.41The View (ABC)0.340.310.310.36The Young and the Restless (CBS)0.330.330.400.48TODAY 3rd Hour (NBC)0.310.320.430.45General Hospital (ABC)0.300.320.360.38Let’s Make a Deal 2 (CBS)0.280.300.340.31The Bold and the Beautiful (CBS)0.270.300.430.41Let’s Make a Deal 1 (CBS)0.240.280.310.29TODAY with Hoda & Jenna (NBC)0.240.250.340.31GMA3: What You Need to Know (ABC)0.210.230.240.27The Talk (CBS)0.200.170.230.19NBC News Daily (NBC)0.150.180.30*0.29*Source: Nielsen (Live+SD) Women 25-54 Unrounded (Does Not Count) Show / NetworkThis WeekLast WeekLast Year2021The Price is Right 2 (CBS)0.610.670.710.71The Price is Right 1 (CBS)0.540.620.630.60The Young and the Restless (CBS)0.530.540.650.75General Hospital (ABC)0.480.490.510.57TODAY 3rd Hour (NBC)0.460.480.590.62The View (ABC)0.450.430.440.54The Bold and the Beautiful (CBS)0.420.460.660.64Let’s Make a Deal 2 (CBS)0.400.430.490.44TODAY with Hoda & Jenna (NBC)0.370.370.430.45Let’s Make a Deal 1 (CBS)0.340.380.450.40GMA3: What You Need to Know (ABC)0.310.330.340.39The Talk (CBS)0.300.260.350.31NBC News Daily (NBC)0.250.270.42*0.44*Source: Nielsen (Live+SD) The numbers above are calculated using Live+Same Day viewing and DVR playback, defined as 3:00 a.m.-3:00 a.m, and are courtesy of Nielsen. Household ratings are the percentage of TV homes in the U.S. tuned into television. **Notable Preemptions/Schedule Changes “General Hospital” was amended and broken out on Tuesday, May 8 and Wednesday, May 9, airing for just 50 minutes and 42 minutes, respectively. “GMA3: What You Need to Know” was amended and broken out on Tuesday, May 8 and Wednesday, May 9. The show’s weekly average is based on three days (Monday, Thursday and Friday). “Let’s Make a Deal” was preempted on Tuesday, May 9 and Wednesday, May 10, due to CBS Sports coverage of the UEFA Champions League matches. The show’s weekly average is based on three days (Monday, Thursday and Friday). “The Talk” was preempted on Tuesday, May 9 and Wednesday, May 10, due to CBS Sports coverage of the UEFA Champions League matches. Additionally, the show aired a repeat on Friday, May 12, which will not factor into its weekly or season average. The show’s weekly average is based on two days (Monday and Thursday). 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In a message posted to his Twitter account late last night, “General Hospital” star Kin Shriner said his character on the daytime drama series, Scott Baldwin, has been written out. “I just found out Scotty @GeneralHospital was written out I thank u @GeneralHospital fans for decades of supporting me !!” reads Shriner’s full tweet. At press time, Shriner’s tweet has garnered over 270,000 views, nearly 4,000 likes, and over 2,200 comments, many of which are from fans riled up in their disappointment over the show allegedly writing the character out. Shriner made a similar claim last year when he tweeted, “Scott’s run is done, so heading to Florida to ride Vespa around the tropics.” It’s understood that although Shriner has played the role of Scott Baldwin on “General Hospital” since 1977, the actor is on recurring status with the series and is only used when there is a need for the character. ABC has not commented on Shriner’s tweet. Note: The post Kin Shriner Says His Scott Baldwin Character Has Been “Written Out” at ‘General Hospital’ appeared first on the Soap Opera Network website. Read More

Hallmark Channel’s “Spring Into Love” programming event, consisting of seven movies, aired over seven Saturdays (March 25-May 7, 2023), was a ratings winner for the cable network. According to Live+Same Day figures released by Nielsen, Hallmark was the most-watched entertainment cable network in Weekend Primetime and a strong second in Total Day among Women 18+. In fact, excluding sports and news, “Spring Into Love” programming ranked #1 every Saturday in Households, Women and Persons 18+, and Total Viewers. Overall, the programming event reached 25 million unduplicated Total Viewers. The seven movies aired during the programming event include: “A Picture of Her” (March 25, 2023) – Starring Tyler Hynes (“Tales from the Never-Ending Story”) and Rhiannon Fish (“The 100”), the movie averaged 1.727 million viewers and a 0.09 rating in Adults 18-49, according to ShowBuzzDaily. “Love in the Maldives (April 1, 2023) – Starring Jocelyn Hudson (“The Strain”) and Jake Manley (“The Order”), the movie averaged 1.377 million viewers and a 0.13 rating in Adults 18-49, according to ShowBuzzDaily. “The Professional Bridesmaid” (April 8, 2023) – Starring Hunter King (“The Young and the Restless”) and Chandler Massey (“Days of our Lives”), the movie averaged 1.396 million viewers and a 0.13 rating in Adults 18-49, according to ShowBuzzDaily. “The Wedding Cottage” (April 15, 2023) – Starring Erin Krakow (“When Calls the Heart”) and Brendan Penny (“Chesapeake Shores”), the movie averaged 1.984 million viewers and a 0.12 rating in Adults 18-49, according to ShowBuzzDaily. “A Pinch of Portugal” (April 22, 2023) – Starring Heather Hemmens (“Roswell, New Mexico”) and Luke Mitchell (“Neighbours”), the movie averaged 1.589 million viewers and a 0.13 rating in Adults 18-49, according to ShowBuzzDaily. “Hearts in the Game” (April 29, 2023) – Starring Erin Cahill (“Power Rangers: Time Force”) and Marco Grazzini (“Virgin River”), the movie averaged 1.543 million viewers and a 0.12 rating in Adults 18-49, according to ShowBuzzDaily. “When Love Springs” (May 6, 2023) – Starring Rhiannon Fish and James O’Halloran (“The Price is Right”), the movie averaged 1.379 million viewers and a 0.11 rating in Adults 18-49, according to ShowBuzzDaily. Note: The post ‘Spring Into Love’ Programming Event Propels Hallmark to #1 in Weekend Primetime; #2 in Total Day appeared first on the Soap Opera Network website. Read More

Last week, in a statement released to Soap Opera Digest, “General Hospital” star Haley Pullos (Molly Lansing-Davis) announced she’d be taking time off from the daytime drama series after being involved in an automobile accident. “I’m doing okay, but I am going to need a little time to recover,” she said. Now comes word that Pullos was arrested for her involvement in the accident, charged with felony DUI. According to a police report obtained by TMZ, on Saturday, April 29, Pullos was on a Pasadena freeway “when she swerved, flew over the dividing barrier, and into oncoming traffic.” She later collided head-on with another vehicle which was going 60 mph. The outlet also published pictures from the scene of the accident. Pullos is said to have been unable to exit her vehicle and required help from firefighters before being transported by ambulance to the hospital. Allegedly, while being transported, a firefighter was “assessing her injuries when she struck him and shouted, ‘This is a $400 f***ing shirt!’” After searching her vehicle, police are said to have found “weed edibles and mini-bottles of tequila.” Upon arriving at the hospital, Pullos was met by officers who at that point determined she’d been driving under the influence, citing the “smell of alcohol on her breath, slurred speech, and watery eyes.” Pullos was arrested for felony DUI while still at the hospital. She was eventually sedated after “she got aggressive and fought hospital staff.” As for the driver of the other vehicle, they reportedly survived the accident but were hospitalized with major injuries. Before the accident, Pullos was allegedly involved in a hit-and-run traffic collision, according to information from police to TMZ. For more information, click here. “General Hospital” has temporarily recast the role of Molly Lansing-Davis with newcomer Holiday Mia Kriegel ( “Bull,” “Animal Kingdom”). She begins airing next week, the week of May 22, 2023. Note: The post ‘General Hospital’ Star Haley Pullos Arrested for Felony DUI, A Result of Recent Automobile Accident appeared first on the Soap Opera Network website. Read More

“The 50th Annual Daytime Emmy Awards” is the latest live telecast to be impacted by the Writers Strike, with CBS and The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (NATAS) announcing the planned June 16 telecast has been postponed. In a statement, NATAS President & CEO Adam Sharp says, “‘The 50th Annual Daytime Emmy Awards’ planned for Friday, June 16 on CBS is postponed due to the WGA strike. In addition, the Creative Arts & Lifestyle ceremony, planned for Saturday, June 17, has been postponed pending a strike resolution. We look forward to our community gathering together as one to celebrate our Golden Anniversary and all of the talented nominees and honorees at a later date.” Since the strike began on Tuesday, May 2, the MTV Movie & TV Awards went with a pre-taped show and discussions continue over whether the upcoming scheduled telecast of “The 76th Annual Tony Awards” is to go on as planned, despite the WGA denying a request for a strike waiver request. Note: The post CBS and NATAS Postpone ‘The 50th Annual Daytime Emmy Awards’ Due to Writers Strike appeared first on the Soap Opera Network website. Read More

This week on “General Hospital,” Holly’s (Emma Samms) return to Port Charles is almost over as she ponders her next move. The same can be said for Dex (Evan Hofer) who has to break some bad news to Josslyn (Eden McCoy). Meanwhile, the Davis girls have to make decisions. Find out what else will happen during the week of May 15-19, 2023 on the daytime drama series. DAILY BREAKDOWN Monday, May 15, 2023 (#15221) Sonny is taken by surprise. Dex’s news leaves Josslyn shaken. Gladys takes a loss. Scott pitches a new plan. Brook Lynn reports for duty. Tuesday, May 16, 2023 (#15222) Nina arrives at Carly’s. Robert seeks romantic advice. Diane puts her cards on the table. Sasha faces her fear. Cody rides to the rescue. Wednesday, May 17, 2023 (#15223) Robert does some digging. Dante reaches out to Mac. Portia seeks out Ava. Alexis makes an offer. Esme ponders her options. Thursday, May 18, 2023 (#15224) Jordan offers congratulations. Alexis gets an invitation. Sam is thrown. Molly is troubled. Holly makes a big decision. Friday, May 19, 2023 (#15225) Taggert advises Portia. Michael updates Dante. Josslyn has a request for Sonny. Sasha supports Nina. Scott meets with Cody. Check out this week’s promo below. Note: The post General Hospital PreVUE: What to Watch/DVR Alerts for the Week of May 15-19, 2023 appeared first on the Soap Opera Network website. Read More

James Cameron’s “Avatar: The Way of Water,” the third highest-grossing film of all time with nearly $2.32 billion at the worldwide box office, is set to make its streaming debut Wednesday, June 7 on Disney+ and Max, the newly rebranded enhanced streaming platform from Warner Bros. Discovery. The Disney+ version will include bonus content featuring filmmakers, cast and crew. Set more than a decade after the first film’s events, “Avatar: The Way of Water” returns viewers to the world of Pandora with the continuing story of the Sully family (Jake, Neytiri, and their kids), the trouble that follows them, the lengths they go to keep each other safe, the battles they fight to stay alive, and the tragedies they endure. All of this is against the backdrop of the breathtaking seascapes of Pandora, where audiences are introduced to new Na’vi cultures and a range of exotic sea creatures. Produced by Cameron and his longtime partner Jon Landau, the 20th Century Studios-Lightstorm Entertainment production stars Sam Worthington, Zoe Saldaña, Sigourney Weaver, Stephen Lang, Cliff Curtis and Kate Winslet. Joining the illustrious adult cast are talented newcomers Britain Dalton, Jamie Flatters, Trinity Jo-Li Bliss, Bailey Bass and Jack Champion. The screenplay was written by James Cameron, Rick Jaffa and Amanda Silver, with a story by James Cameron, Rick Jaffa, Amanda Silver, Josh Friedman and Shane Salerno. David Valdes and Richard Baneham serve as the film’s executive producers. “Avatar: The Way of Water” was nominated for numerous Academy Awards including Best Picture. The film set a new benchmark for visual effects. Watch the film’s trailer below. Note: The post ‘Avatar: The Way of Water’ Begins Streaming Wednesday, June 7 on Disney+ and Max appeared first on the Soap Opera Network website. Read More

Mischa Barton is officially on Ramsay Street! On Sunday, May 14, the Australian soap “Neighbours” unveiled the first photo of the actress on the set while holding up the iconic street sign and standing beside actors Alan Fletcher and Jackie Woodburne who play Karl Kennedy and Susan Kennedy, respectively, on the series. In a caption for the photo, we learn for the first time that Barton’s character’s full name is Reece Sinclair. Previously, we only knew the character’s first name. “We couldn’t be more thrilled to have her moving in for a little while…,” the caption noted, referring to Barton as a guest star when the show returns to TV. Another photo of Barton was shared on Fletcher’s Instagram, this time without the street sign. In his caption, he said, “We have been blessed @neighbours to have the talented @mischabarton join the cast for the new episodes. Can’t wait for you to see them later this year!” He also included the hashtag “jackiewoodburne” as the actress is not on social media. In April, it was announced that Barton would join the series as Reece, an American new to Erinsborough who’s not quite who she appears to be. “I’m excited to be part of this iconic show’s next chapter, and I am really looking forward to being back in Australia — a place I know and love! I think the character of Reece is going to be a great role for me to explore and play with,” shared Barton in a statement. Check out the first photo below. Note: The post First Look: Mischa Barton on the Set of ‘Neighbours’ appeared first on the Soap Opera Network website. Read More

As the network prepares to reveal its Fall TV schedule for the 2023-2024 broadcast season, ABC on Friday canceled dramas “Big Sky,” “The Company You Keep” and “Alaska Daily.” All three shows were produced by corporate sibling 20th Television, a division of Disney Television Studios. “Big Sky” aired on ABC for three seasons while “The Company You Keep” and “Alaska Daily” aired for just one season. At press time, “Rookie: Feds” remained the only drama not yet renewed or canceled by the network but its chances seem to have improved with the axing of the three other shows. “Big Sky” In the show’s third season, officially titled “Big Sky: Deadly Trails,” Private detective Cassie Dewell (Kylie Bunbury), undersheriff Jenny Hoyt (Katheryn Winnick) and newly appointed sheriff Beau Arlen (Jensen Ackles) maintain order in Helena, Montana, with their unparalleled investigative skills. But when a local backcountry trip led by charismatic outfitter Sunny Barnes (Reba McEntire) goes awry, the trio faces their most formidable mystery yet – in which no camper can be trusted and where danger lurks around every jagged rock and gnarled tree. The series also starred Dedee Pfeiffer as Denise Brisbane, Jamie-Lynn Sigler as Tonya Wallis and J. Anthony Pena as Deputy Mo Poppernak. “Big Sky” is based on the series of books by C.J. Box, with “Big Sky: Deadly Trails” being executive produced by David E. Kelley, Elwood Reid and Ross Fineman. Elwood Reid (“The Chi,” “Hawaii Five-0”) serves as showrunner and executive producer. “Big Sky: Deadly Trails” is produced by 20th Television in association with A+E Studios. 20th Television is a part of Disney Television Studios. The show aired what is now its series finale on January 18, 2023. “The Company You Keep” Launched as a midseason replacement, “The Company You Keep” follows con man Charlie and undercover CIA officer Emma, who, after a night of passion leads to love, are unknowingly on a collision course as their professional lives collide. While Charlie ramps up the “family business” so he can get out for good, Emma’s closing in on the vengeful criminal who holds Charlie’s family debts in hand – forcing them to reckon with the lies they’ve told so they can save themselves and their families from disastrous consequences. The series is based on the Korean Broadcasting System series entitled “My Fellow Citizens.” The series starred Milo Ventimiglia as Charlie, Catherine Haena Kim as Emma, William Fichtner as Leo, Tim Chiou as David, Freda Foh Shen as Grace, James Saito as Joseph, Sarah Wayne Callies as Birdie, Felisha Terrell as Daphne and Polly Draper as Fran. Executive producers and co-showrunners are Julia Cohen and Phil Klemmer, Milo Ventimiglia and Russ Cundiff (DiVide Pictures), Jon M. Chu and Caitlin Foito (Electric Somewhere), Todd Harthan and Lindsay Goffman (Gratitude Productions). Deanna Harris (DiVide Pictures) is a producer. The show aired what is now its series finale on May 7, 2023. “Alaska Daily” From the mind of Tom McCarthy (“Spotlight”), “Alaska Daily” starred Hilary Swank as Eileen Fitzgerald, a fiercely talented and award-winning investigative journalist who leaves her high-profile New York life behind after a fall from grace to join a daily metro newspaper in Anchorage on a journey to find both personal and professional redemption. In addition to Swank, the series also starred Jeff Perry as Stanley Cornik, Matt Malloy as Bob Young, Meredith Holzman as Claire Muncy, Grace Dove as Rosalind “Roz” Friendly, Pablo Castelblanco as Gabriel Tovar, Ami Park as Yuna Park and Craig Frank as Austin Teague. McCarthy created the series and served as an executive producer alongside Hilary Swank, Melissa Wells, Bert Salke, Kyle Hopkins (Anchorage Daily News), Ryan Binkley (Anchorage Daily News) and Peter Elkoff, who served as showrunner. The show aired what is now its series finale on March 30, 2023. Note: The post ABC Cancels ‘Big Sky,’ ‘The Company You Keep’ and ‘Alaska Daily’ appeared first on the Soap Opera Network website. Read More

Earlier this week, CBS announced its 2023-2024 Fall TV schedule, which includes the launches of two new dramas, “Elsbeth” and “Matlock,” starring Carrie Preston and Kathy Bates, respectively, midseason drama “Tracker” starring Justin Hartley and the midseason comedy “Poppa’s House,” starring Damon Wayans and Damon Wayan Jr. In anticipation of their launches, the network has released the official trailers for “Elsbeth” and “Matlock,” which you can watch below. Plus, in case you need reminding, we’re also providing a preview clip of “Tracker.” “Eslbeth” Reprising her role le as Elsbeth Tascioni from “The Good Wife” and “The Good Fight,” Carrie Preston takes her intriguing character from Chicago to New York City when the astute but unconventional attorney utilizes her singular point of view to make unique observations and corner brilliant criminals alongside the NYPD. After leaving her successful legal career in Chicago to tackle a new investigative role in New York City, Elsbeth finds herself jockeying with the toast of the NYPD, Captain C.W. Wagner (Wendell Pierce). Working alongside Elsbeth is Officer Kaya Blanke (Carra Patterson), a stoic and ethical officer who quickly develops an appreciation for Elsbeth’s insightful and offbeat ways. The new series takes over the Thursday at 10:00 p.m. ET/PT slot. “Matlock” Kathy Bates returns to broadcast TV as the star of “Matlock,” which is technically not a reboot of the original series of the same name. In this iteration, Bates stars as Madeline “Matty” Matlock, a brilliant septuagenarian who achieved success in her younger years and decides to rejoin the workforce at a prestigious law firm where she uses her unassuming demeanor and wily tactics to win cases. Matty is assigned to Olympia (Skye P. Marshall), a senior attorney and key rainmaker thirsty for justice. Olympia’s ex-husband, Julian (Jason Ritter), the son of the head of the firm, is intrigued by Matty and her clever skills. As Matty endeavors to establish herself in her new high-stakes world, she works alongside the firm’s younger associates – the charismatic Billy (David Del Rio) and the uber-ambitious Sarah (Leah Lewis). This “Matlock” s inspired by the classic television series of the same name and occasionally references the TV original. The show takes over the Sunday at 8:00 p.m. ET/PT slot. “Tracker” Debuting after SuperBowl LVIII in February 2024, Justin Hartley (“The Young and the Restless,” “Passions”) plays lone-wolf survivalist Colter Shaw, who roams the country as a “reward seeker,” using his expert tracking skills to help private citizens and law enforcement solve all manner of mysteries while contending with his own fractured family. Note: The post CBS New Show Trailers: ‘Elsbeth’ and “Matlock’ appeared first on the Soap Opera Network website. Read More

Just days after it was announced that “The Kelly Clarkson Show” would be officially moving production from Los Angeles to New York City for its fifth season this fall comes word of toxicity behind the scenes at the daytime talk show, according to a bombshell report by Rolling Stone, published on Friday. While staffers say Kelly Clarkson herself is “fantastic,” some of her producers, including executive producer/showrunner Alex Duda, get the brunt of the accusations. “I think Alex Duda’s a monster,” a former employee told Rolling Stone. “I have a friend who’s an executive producer who warned me about taking this job, because apparently she has done this on every show she’s worked on.” Among the 11 current and former employees interviewed for the piece, they all seemed to agree that Clarkson was unaware of any problems for lower-level staffers, who the outlet claims have had to take on additional work outside of the show to help them pay their bills, including as Uber Eats drivers, dog walkers, and even babysitters, among other work. There’s also frustration that despite some leaving the show for other careers, the “toxic” culture still remained despite a number of complaints to Human Resources about the behaviors. A former staffer who had taken a leave of absence from the show due to mental health matters stemming from the treatment they received by producers, including bullying and intimidation, says they went to see a psychiatrist for the first time in their entire life because they “truly couldn’t handle it mentally.” Additionally, the same staffer noted that despite working in the entertainment industry for several years, their time at “The Kelly Clarkson Show” was “by far the worst experience I’ve ever had in my entire life.” They added, “It deterred me from wanting to work in daytime ever again. When I say I was traumatized, I was really traumatized.” Some of the accusations brought against “The Kelly Clarkson Show” draw eerily similar to those brought against “The Ellen DeGeneres Show,” which led to the firing of three executive producers and the eventual end of the daytime talk show. There were also similar complaints of toxicity at Telepictures, the production company behind some of the longest-running daytime talk shows in daytime TV history, including “The Ellen DeGeneres Show,” “The Rosie O’Donnell Show” and “The Tyra Banks Show,” the latter of which is where Duda worked before taking the job at “The Kelly Clarkson Show.” In the Rolling Stone piece, the continuation of similar patterns at all those shows is blamed on the recycling of the same executive producers and showrunners who go from show to show while bringing their experiences and behaviors along with them. While Clarkson and producer NBCUniversal are said to have not provided comment ahead of Rolling Stone’s publishing its investigation, the two parties have since issued formal responses. In a lengthy post on Instagram, Clarkson said, “In my 20 years in the entertainment industry, I’ve always led with my heart and what I believed to be right. I love my team at ‘The Kelly Clarkson Show,’ and to find out that anyone is feeling unheard and or disrespected on this show is unacceptable.” She noted, “I have always been, and will continue to be, committed to creating and maintaining a safe and healthy environment at ‘The Kelly Clarkson Show.’ As we prepare for a move to the East Coast, I am more committed than ever to ensuring that not only our team that is moving, but also our new team in NY, is comprised of the best and kindest in the business.” Stating that those in leadership positions need to do better, always, Clarkson revealed that she and her senior staff will partake in leadership training so that everyone can be/become “the best version of ourselves.” She says, “Part of that build will include leadership training for all of the senior staff, including myself. There is always room to grow and ensure we are all being/becoming the best version of ourselves in any business, especially when it comes to leadership, to ensure that any notion of toxicity is eradicated.” As for NBCUniversal, a statement from the company says, “We are committed to a safe and respectful work environment and take workplace complaints very seriously, and to insinuate otherwise is untrue. When issues are reported, they are promptly reviewed, investigated and acted upon as appropriate. The Kelly Clarkson Show strives to build a safe, respectful and equitable workplace that nurtures a culture of inclusivity and creativity.” For more information on the Rolling Stone investigation, including further implications cited by current and former employees of the talk show, read the full story. Note: The post ‘The Kelly Clarkson Show’ Embroiled in Controversy Ahead of Move to New York for Season 5 appeared first on the Soap Opera Network website. Read More

Pure Flix, the faith and family streaming platform owned by Sony Pictures Television and Great American Media, home to a growing portfolio of family-friendly media brands, announced an agreement today that sees the two companies merging. PureFlix will become part of the merged company, with Great American Media contributing two cable networks (Great American Family and Great American Living) and a FAST channel (Great American Adventures). Great American Media will retain a majority interest in the merged company and oversee the independent organization’s day-to-day management. While terms of the deal were not disclosed, Great American Media President and CEO, Bill Abbott, will serve as CEO of the merged entity, reporting to the company’s board of directors. The new company will build on the multi-faceted, multi-channel family and faith media brands in the portfolio. Closing of the deal is subject to customary closing conditions, including regulatory approvals. “In a media environment where programming and distribution business models are in a constant state of flux, this agreement provides a rare opportunity to maximize our potential with the expertise, market knowledge and content creation capabilities of a world class partner like Sony Pictures,” said Abbott in a statement. “This merger will allow us to further our commitment to original, quality content and makes Great American Media and Pure Flix leaders in a large and under-served market.” Nadia Bjorlin, David A.R. White (“Nothing is Impossible”) Courteasy of Pure Flix/AFFIRM Entertainment “Family-friendly entertainment remains an important segment of the industry, and merging these two entities will create the greatest opportunity to achieve more scale for Pure Flix as it continues to build its subscriber base,” said Ravi Ahuja, Chairman of Global Television Studios and Corporate Development for Sony Pictures. “Bill and the Great American Media team have been successfully leading the Great American Family and Great American Living brands, and we believe they have a winning plan to take Pure Flix to even greater heights.” With Pure Flix and Great American Media sharing the same mission to serve and delight consumers in the family and faith categories, the combing of the two provides an opportunity to reach a larger and broader audience for Great American Media’s linear networks and FAST channel while better utilizing Pure Flix’s SVOD service and vast content library. The two expect that bringing their brands together into one will immediately establish the new company as a leader in their target genres. Sony Pictures Television acquired Pure Flix in December 2020. The service provides faith and family-friendly movies and TV series to its more than one million subscribers in the U.S. and Canada. Meanwhile, Great American Media has established itself as a key destination for original Christmas movies, romantic comedies and classic series that celebrate faith, family and country, led by Great American Family which is currently available in more than 50 million homes and is carried by all major cable providers. Great American Family recently closed out First Quarter 2023 as the fastest-growing network on TV for the second consecutive quarter. Note: The post Pure Flix and Great American Media Announce Plans to Merge; Deal Calls for Regulatory Approval appeared first on the Soap Opera Network website. Read More

It looks like the week of May 22, 2023 will not only see a new Kristina Davis Corinthos after the hiring of Kate Mansi who replaced Lexi Ainsworth in the role but “General Hospital” will also have a new face playing the role of Molly Lansing-Davis, albeit the casting is temporary. After being involved in an automobile accident, Molly’s current portrayer Haley Pullos requested some time off which was granted by the show. As such, newcomer Holiday Mia Kriegel will temporarily take over the role while Pullos recuperates. “Unfortunately, I was involved in an automobile accident and I’m doing okay, but I am going to need a little time to recover. I will be back as soon as possible!” said Pullos in a statement released to Soap Opera Digest, which first reported the casting change. Kriegel’s TV credits include appearing in episodes of “Bull” and “Animal Kingdom.” Note: The post Holiday Mia Kriegel to Temporarily Replace Haley Pullos as Molly Lansing-Davis on ‘General Hospital’ appeared first on the Soap Opera Network website. Read More

It’s been months since “GMA3: What You Need to Know” went without permanent hosts following the exit of Amy Robach and T.J. Holmes. However, that changed today when ABC News President Kim Godwin formally announced Eva Pilgrim and DeMarco Morgan as the show’s new co-anchors. They join Dr. Jennifer Ashton, ABC News chief health and medical correspondent, who has been with the show since its initial launch in March 2020. In addition to the “GMA3” hirings, Godwin also announced Gio Benitez will co-anchor the Saturday and Sunday editions of “Good Morning America” alongside current co-anchors Whit Johnson and Janai Norman. Before being named co-anchors, Pilgrim and Morgan had appeared on “GMA3” numerous times, co-hosting together or alongside others, including Benitez. “I am incredibly proud of the reporting Eva, DeMarco and Gio have brought to ABC News. They join their colleagues Whit, Janai and Dr. Jen whose steadfast commitment to bold, straightforward journalism has been integral to their respective programs’ success,” said Godwin. “I must also acknowledge the incredible work of the teams led by executive producers Simone Swink and Cat McKenzie whose programs are the ones most Americans turn to for the day’s news, analysis and more.” Joining ABC News in 2015 as a correspondent based in New York, Pilgrim has also served as co-anchor of “Good Morning America” Saturday and Sunday since 2018. While at ABC News, Pilgrim has covered breaking news stories, including the recent mass shooting in Nashville, the Alex Murdaugh trial, the Charlottesville rally, the 2020 presidential election, the murder of George Floyd, and Hurricanes Matthew, Harvey, Irma, Maria and Michael. Before ABC News, Pilgrim started in local news making stops in Bluefield, West Virginia; Columbia, South Carolina; Charlotte, North Carolina; Indianapolis, Indiana; and Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. A relative newbie to ABC News, Morgan joined the network in 2022 as a correspondent based in Los Angeles. Since joining ABC News, Morgan has covered many breaking news stories, including the recent severe weather in the West. Before ABC News, Morgan was co-anchor of the weekday 4:30-7:00 a.m. and 11 a.m. newscasts at KCBS in Los Angeles where he also reported for all CBS News networks’ broadcasts and platforms. Before that, he was a CBS News correspondent. He covered stories ranging from destructive wildfires in California to the deadly Las Vegas mass shooting at the Route 91 Harvest music festival. He also covered both RNC and DNC 2016 political conventions. Benitez has been ABC News’ transportation correspondent since 2020, covering aviation during the industry’s near-total collapse in the pandemic and space at the onset of America’s private space race, plus the auto industry and railroads. Since joining ABC News in 2013, Benitez has notably covered the Pulse nightclub shooting, El Chapo’s underground escape from a Mexican prison and the Boston Marathon bombing. He has a long history of breaking exclusive investigative stories, and some of these investigations have led to important safety recalls. Before joining ABC News in 2013, he was a reporter for WFOR-TV in Miami. Note: The post Eva Pilgrim and DeMarco Morgan Named Co-Anchors of ‘GMA3’; Gio Benitez to Co-Anchor ‘GMA’ Weekends appeared first on the Soap Opera Network website. Read More

I understand Hulu and ESPN+ will remain standalone services but will also be available as a hub within Disney+, similar to Disney+Hot Star in India. Essentially, the programming from all three will merge into one app, likely still called Disney+.

According to ABC News, Zeman died "after a short battle with cancer." https://abc7.com/jackie-zeman-general-hospital-television-show-celebrity-death-obituary/13232651/