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With Craig’s relationship with Leo now ended after the latter’s secrets and real intentions have finally been revealed, actor Craig Spirtas concludes his latest run on “Days of our Lives” during the week of May 2 when Craig leaves town. Spirtas reprised the role in January when Craig followed Nancy (Patrika Darbo) back to Salem after she suspected he had been cheating on her with another woman. It turned out he was cheating but instead of a woman, it was with another man, later revealed as schemer Leo Stark (Greg Rikaart). Before leaving town, Nancy will try to provide comfort to her heartbroken ex on Tuesday, May 3. Meanwhile, on Wednesday, May 4, Leo will plead for another chance with Craig even while releasing a shocking article that makes Chad DiMera (Billy Flynn) furious. In the latest issue of Soap Opera Digest, on newsstands now, Rikaart reveals that Leo did indeed love Craig despite everything. “Leo’s really hurt and angry, and he doesn’t have the best coping skills,” the actor tells the publication. “The easy path for him is to lash out and try and make the people he feels responsible for making him suffer, suffer as well. From his perspective, too, these guys really went above and beyond to wreck things for him in a way that didn’t really feel justified.” Rikaart is referring to Sonny (Zach Tinker) and Chad working to undermine his relationship with Craig. While pleading with Craig for another chance, Rikaart notes, “We’ve seen this side of Leo before he and Craig have this heart-to-heart.” He adds, “We saw it at the wedding when he got to be pretty vulnerable with Craig after things went awry. In this moment, we do see him a bit vulnerable, again, and the honest side of Leo that he keeps hidden is a big step for Leo.” Sadly, it’s goodbye for the two despite Leo’s genuine feelings for Craig being accepted as truth. “It’s amicable … in the moment,” Rikaart teased. “Leo feels dejected and is disappointed, then it’s full steam ahead to get back at everyone who Leo feels is responsible.” And nothing is going to stop Leo from doing just that, at least not Craig who departs Salem for other opportunities. For a sneak peek at what’s about to go down, check out this week’s trailer below. Note: The post Kevin Spirtas Concludes Current Run as Craig Wesley on ‘Days of our Lives’ appeared first on the Soap Opera Network website. Read More

Based on the above it's not the media, it's the show itself. Note Herring's comments and what the co-head writers said.

It’s been nearly four months since the “UEFA Champions League” soccer games began with West Coast preemptions impacting “The Young and the Restless,” “The Bold and the Beautiful” and “Let’s Make a Deal” (on stations it regularly airs after “The Talk”), and on Wednesday, May 4, the second leg of the semifinals with a match between Real Madrid and Manchester City will do it again. More recently, the CBS shows were interrupted on the West Coast on Tuesday, April 26 and Wednesday, April 27. As has been the case since we first started reporting on the preemptions in February, the May 4 game will begin at 3:00 p.m. ET/12:00 p.m. PT on CBS and via streaming service Paramount+ with a pre-game show titled “UEFA Champions League Today” airing at 2:00 p.m. ET in place of “The Talk” which will be fully preempted by the network. Only “The Price is Right” will air uninterrupted. Viewers living in markets impacted by the preemptions can keep up with the latest episodes which will be made available on the CBS App, CBS.com, and Paramount+, or check local listings for overnight airings. Note: The Tuesday, May 3 game between Villarreal and Liverpool was originally set to air on CBS but will now air exclusively on Paramount+. Thus far, every game aired on CBS since February has amassed less than a million viewers per day, a far cry from the average watching CBS’ regularly scheduled programming. “UEFA Champions League” is an annual competition organized by the Union of European Football Associations as the remaining top 16 clubs in the European tournament each vie for the Coupe des Clubs Champions Européens (aka European Cup) trophy. Note: The post ‘UEFA Champions League’ Semifinals to Preempt CBS Shows on the West Coast Only on Wednesday, May 4 appeared first on the Soap Opera Network website. Read More

Maurice Benard on Hofer:

After a lengthy absence, actor Michael E. Knight will be back in Port Charles during the week of May 2, 2022 as Martin Grey, brother of Laura Collins (Genia Francis) and the love interest of Lucy Coe (Lynn Herring). Upon his return, Martin and Lucy are forced to defend their relationship to Valentin Cassadine (James Patrick Stuart), more specifically Martin must decide between his friendship with a Cassadine or his growing romance with the Deception powerhouse. The show’s co-head writers Dan O’Connor and Chris Van Etten, and Herring teased the plot in the current issue of Soap Opera Digest, on newsstands now. “Martin returns to Port Charles, and he must finally choose between his friendship with Valentin and his budding relationship with Lucy,” says O’Connor. “Or you could say, choose between love and money!” commented Van Etten. Meanwhile, Herring reveals how she found out Knight would be back on the canvas. “I said to Frank [Valentini, executive producer], ‘Where’s Martin?’ And he told me, ‘Oh, I think you’re gonna like it! His first show back, you throw your dress on his head!’ I said, ‘Okay! This is good!’” Storyline-wise, however, Herring shares, “I think she [Lucy] needs to know if he’ll choose being with her over being Valentin’s lawyer.” Regardless of the outcome, Herring has been enjoying her time working alongside Knight, telling Digest, “He is such a joy to work with,” and noted, “We bring so much history and I think we’re always winking at the audience – without even meaning to.” Look for Knight beginning Tuesday, May 3. Note: The post Michael E. Knight Back to ‘General Hospital’ appeared first on the Soap Opera Network website. Read More

Hunter King (“The Young and the Restless”) will make her Hallmark Channel debut in “Hidden Gems,” part of the network’s upcoming “Summer Nights” programming slate. King plays Addie, a young woman who loses her grandmother’s ring in the waters of Hawaii just as she’s preparing for her sister’s wedding. Beau Mirchoff (“Good Trouble,” “Awkward”) will play Jack, a diving instructor Addie hires to find her lost treasure. Courtesy of Hallmark Channel According to a synopsis for the TV movie, Addie and Jack clash when she insists she joins Jack in his pursuit. After going back and forth on the whys and the why not’s, eventually, the two come to an agreement and Jack takes on the role of Addie’s tour guide of the island’s hidden gems. The movie premieres Saturday, June 4 at 8:00 p.m. ET/PT on Hallmark Channel. Months after opting to exit her Daytime Emmy Award-winning role as Summer Newman on “Y&R,” the series recently announced they have recast the role with newcomer Allison Lanier who makes her debut in late May. Meanwhile, earlier this year, King filmed the upcoming thriller “Give Me Your Eyes” (working title), playing Jael Jones. Set for release later this year, the movie is about a woman (King) who volunteers for a video chat app that connects sighted individuals with visually impaired users. Her good service becomes a nightmare when Alejandra (Elyfer Torres), a mysterious, young blind woman, wakes her with a chilling late-night call: “There’s somebody in my house, I need your help.” In an isolated location where the police are not an option, Jael must remotely guide Alejandra as she flees a pair of hooded assassins … while unraveling the secrets of Alejandra’s dark past and increasingly violent nature. King’s additional credits include the CBS sitcom “Life in Pieces” and Nick at Nite’s teen soap “Hollywood Heights,” created by “The Young and the Restless” head writer and co-executive producer Josh Griffith. She also appeared in episodes of “Hannah Montana,” “ER,” “Dexter” and “Without a Trace,” among others. Note: The post Beau Mirchoff and Hunter King Star in ‘Hidden Gems’, Part of Hallmark Channel’s “Summer Nights” Programming Block appeared first on the Soap Opera Network website. Read More

Actor/model Evan Hofer has been cast as Dex on ABC’s “General Hospital.” The character will first appear in the Friday, May 6 episode when he lobbies Sonny Corinthos (Maurice Benard) for a job. This marks Hofer’s first time working on a daytime drama series. “So excited for Dex’s journey to begin,” said Hofer on Instagram. Prior to joining “GH,” Hofer made his television acting debut in the 2010 movie “Everday Kid.” One year later, he began his run as Randy in the Disney XD original series “Kickin’ It.” Additional TV credits include appearances in episodes of “Modern Family,” “The Haunted Hathaways” and “Lethal Weapon,” among others. In 2018, Hofer co-starred in the film “Run the Race” which followed two brothers in a small Southern town facing escalating problems with two different world views, straining – but ultimately strengthening – the bonds of brotherhood. The movie also starred Tanner Stine, Frances Fisher, Kristoffer Polaha, Mario Van Peebles and Mykelti Williamson, among others. From 2019-2021, he starred in the BYUtv series “Dwight in Shining Armor,” a modern take on what would happen if the middle ages came to middle America. Hofer played the role of Chlodwig, whose job is to train Dwight (Sloane Morgan Siegel) in knighthood. Note: The post Evan Hofer Joins ABC’s ‘General Hospital’ appeared first on the Soap Opera Network website. Read More

While he’s best known for his portrayal as Jason Morgan on “General Hospital,” Daytime Emmy Award winner Steve Burton actually made his daytime debut as Harris Michaels on “Days of our Lives” in 1988, and that’s who he’ll be playing when he appears in “Days of our Lives: Beyond Salem” (Chapter 2). In an interview with SoapHub, the actor told the publication, “Joining ‘Beyond Salem’ — the limited digital series for the peacock — has been a lot of fun and very nostalgic.” He added, “I started my daytime career on ‘Days of our Lives’ in 1988 while on a hiatus from the sitcom I was doing called ‘Out of This World’ when I was a senior in high school. It’s been really cool to reprise the character I started with, Harris Michaels. “Daytime is a small world, so I knew a lot of the cast and crew already and met some new peeps,” Burton continued. “Everyone has been so welcoming, and I am always grateful for new opportunities. Looking forward to the finished product. Stay tuned.” In November 2021, Burton exited his role as Jason Morgan on “GH” after he was let go from the soap which had implemented a vaccine mandate. “I did apply for my medical and religious exemptions and both of those were denied, which, you know, hurts. But this is also about personal freedom to me,” said the actor at the time. “I don’t think anybody should lose their livelihood over this, but with that being said, you know me, I’ll always be grateful for my time at ‘General Hospital.’ I love it there. I grew up there. I grew up with some of you, so, I’ll always be grateful.” The ABC drama series remains the only daytime drama to officially have a vaccine mandate for its cast and crew. In addition to “DAYS” and “GH,” Burton has also starred in “General Hospital: Night Shift” and “The Young and the Restless.” He’s voiced numerous characters for video games, including the “Final Fantasy” and “Kingdom Hearts” series. He played Captain Russell Keys in the TV mini-series “Taken” in 2002 and played Captain Peretz in the film “The Last Castle” alongside stars Robert Redford and James Gandolfini. Mark Ruffalo also appeared in the film which was directed by Rod Lurie. In “Out of This World,” Burton played Chris Fuller the on-again and off-again love interest of Evie Ethel Garland (Maureen Flannigan). On “Beyond Salem,” Burton joins a cast that includes returning veterans Kristian Alfonso and Peter Reckell, reprising their roles as Hope Williams Brady and Bo Brady, respectively. Also starring in the series are Deidre Hall as Dr. Marlena Evans, Drake Hogestyn as John Black, Stephen Nichols as Steve “Patch” Johnson, Mary Beth Evans as Kayla Brady Johnson, Lucas Adams as Tripp Johnson, Camila Banus as Gabi Hernandez, Victoria Konefal as Ciara Brady, Robert Scott Wilson as Ben Weston, and Remington Hoffman as Li Shin. Additional casting announcements will be made in the coming weeks and months ahead of the season premiere in July on Peacock. In Chapter 2, fans can look forward to an epic, action-packed tale that spans the entire globe, from Monte Carlo to Hong Kong with beloved characters from “Days of our Lives” once again going “Beyond Salem” as they trade the comforts of home for an adventure of a lifetime! Over the course of five thrilling episodes, heartwarming family reunions take a dangerous turn as a mysterious adversary wreaks havoc on their lives. As they trade the comforts of home for an adventure of a lifetime, heartwarming family reunions take a dangerous turn as a mysterious adversary wreaks havoc on their lives. It all leads up to larger-than-life romances, jaw-dropping twists, and high-stakes drama – and it all connects back to a memorable plot that originated on “Days of our Lives” long ago. A premium subscription for Peacock will be required to watch the all-new season. A paid subscription starts at $4.99 a month (with ads) or $9.99 a month (without ads*). The higher tier requires some advertising for select programming and the ability to watch select titles offline with download capability. For more information on how to stream the series, or to register/subscribe, visit PeacockTV.com. Check out an episode of “Out of This World” below. Note: The post Find Out Who Steve Burton Will Be Playing on ‘Days of our Lives: Beyond Salem’ appeared first on the Soap Opera Network website. Read More

Brazilian-born actress Jossara Jinaro who portrayed the recurring role of Rae Thomas on the NBC daytime drama series “Passions” over several episodes from 2002-2007, and appeared as Rosa in a 2006 episode of “The Young and the Restless,” has died. She was just 48 years old. In a post on Jinaro’s official Facebook page, her husband, Matt Bogado, stated that Jinaro passed on April 27 after battling cancer. “With great sorrow, I announce the passing of my wife, Jossara Jinaro on this date, April 27, 2022. Jossara bravely fought cancer and came home to be surrounded by family,” said Bogado in the post. “Jossara was an amazing wife, mother, artist, and friend. She had the most beautiful, kind soul and wouldn’t take no for an answer. Even in her last moments, she was still fighting. She is now resting in peace and will be remembered forever. Myself, Liam, and Emrys will miss her so deeply, although we know she is in our hearts and guiding us every step of the way.” The post included a picture of Jinaro and Bogado with their two children. A public memorial service for Jinaro is expected to take place in the Bay Area at a date to be determined, Bogado shared. On “Passions,” Rae was the “strong and sexy” club owner who was involved with Simone Russell (played by Cathy Jenéen Doe), the younger daughter of Eve and T.C. Russell. Their storyline received a GLAAD nomination in 2006. Sadly, the relationship didn’t last as Rae was murdered in February 2007 before she could reveal what she knew about Luis Lopez-Fitzgerald (Galen Gering) being framed for raping Fancy Crane. The blackmailer and Rae’s murderer turned out to be Vincent Clarkson, the alter ego of Valerie Davis. Jossara Jinaro, Cathy Jenéen Doe (“Passions”) Photo by John Paschal/JPI Studios Outside of daytime, Jinaro had roles on such shows as “Without a Trace,” “Judging Amy,” “ER,” “Southland,” “The Closer” and “East Los High,” among others. She was also a voice actress with credits that included “Cars 2: The Video Game,” and the films “Puss in Boots” and “The Interpreter.” Jinaro most recently appeared in an episode of “Animal Kingdom” and starred in the web series “I Am Thee…” According to her IMDb page, her final credited role is as Marina del Rey in the film “10 Tricks,” co-starring alongside Lea Thompson, Sam Hennings, Raymond Cruz and Richard Gleason. Watch a clip from Jinaro’s time on “Passions” below. Note: The post R.I.P. Jossara Jinaro – ‘Passions’ Actress Dead at 48 appeared first on the Soap Opera Network website. Read More

With just three seasons under its belt, “Batwoman” has been canceled by The CW. Reportedly, this marks the first time in at least 12 seasons that a CW series has had its run cut short after thee years on the air. The last series to do so was the first iteration of “The Game.” Showrunner Caroline Dries made the announcement on Twitter earlier today, tweeting, “I am bummed, but full of gratitude.” With Live+7 figures factored in, “Batwoman” was averaging just over 750,000 viewers per episode and was doing a mere 0.2 rating in Adults 18-49, the key sales demos used to set ad rates for primetime television. Overall, the show was down 20% from its second season in Total Viewers and ranked 13th out of the 19 dramas aired on the network this season. “Just got the sad news that #Batwoman will not be seeing an S4. I am bummed, but full of gratitude. What an honor to make 51 episodes. So many inspiring, brilliant people contributed to this series. Thank you producers, cast and crew. Thank you, fans! We love you,” read Dries’ full message. Note: The post ‘Batwoman’ Canceled by The CW After Three Seasons appeared first on the Soap Opera Network website. Read More

James Corden made it official on the Thursday, April 28 broadcast of “The Late Late Show with James Corden” when the actor and comedian addressed the news of his departure from the venerable late night series he began hosting on March 23, 2015. He replaced Craig Ferguson who hosted the series from 2005-2014. In his monologue, he said, “I have some news of my own to share with you. Seven and a half years ago, I started hosting this show. And there is no other way to put it, it has changed my life. I love it. I love all the people that work here. I am so proud of what we’ve achieved. It’s been beyond my wildest, wildest dreams. So, I’m happy to announce today that I’ve signed a new contract, to carry on hosting “The Late Late Show.” The audience cheered with excitement only for Corden to then drop the news that he agreed only to a one-year extension which will be his last as the show’s host. “This will be my last year hosting the show,” said Corden, holding back tears. “When I started this journey, it was always going to be just that. It was going to be a journey, an adventure. I never saw it as my final destination, you know? And I never want this show to overstay its welcome in any way. I always want to love making it. And I really think in a year from now that will be a good time to move on and see what else might be out there. Okay? “But I’ve got to tell you, we are not leaving today. We still have a year to go and we are all determined to make this the best year we have ever had making this show. We are going to go out with a bang. There is going to be Carpools and Crosswalks, and sketches, and other surprises. And there will be tears. There will be so many tears. ‘Cause this has been the hardest decision I’ve ever had to make, it really has. I’ve never taken this job for granted. Ever. Not once. And… the fact that you watch us at home. Or you watch us online. Wherever you are, all over the world. The fact that we get to try and entertain you and spend time with you is an absolute privilege for me and every single person who makes this show. Here’s to the next 12 months and it’s going to be a blast, I promise you that.” Watch Corden’s comments and hear how the audience reacted below. Note: The post James Corden Addresses Exit from ‘The Late Late Show’: “I Never Saw it as My Final Destination” appeared first on the Soap Opera Network website. Read More

Paraphrasing is fine. Scans of the magazine (other than the cover) or word for word write ups are not allowed.

Steve Burton (ex-Jason Morgan, “General Hospital”) has been cast on “Days of our Lives: Beyond Salem,” the streaming series spinoff of “Days of our Lives.” The Peacock original series returns with five all-new episodes, the first of which premieres Monday, July 11, 2022 on the streaming platform with subsequent episodes dropping daily from July 11-15, 2022. While character details are being kept under wraps at this time, a Peacock representative confirmed to Soap Opera Network that Burton will be part of the second season of the Peacock original series, officially titled “Days of our Lives: Beyond Salem” Chapter 2. Burton previously portrayed the role of Harris Michaels on “DAYS” in 1988. Burton joins a cast that includes the returns of Kristian Alfonso and Peter Reckell, reprising their roles as Hope Williams Brady and Bo Brady, respectively. Also starring in the series are Deidre Hall as Dr. Marlena Evans, Drake Hogestyn as John Black, Stephen Nichols as Steve “Patch” Johnson, Mary Beth Evans as Kayla Brady Johnson, Lucas Adams as Tripp Johnson, Camila Banus as Gabi Hernandez, Victoria Konefal as Ciara Brady, Robert Scott Wilson as Ben Weston, and Remington Hoffman as Li Shin. Additional casting announcements will be made in the coming weeks and months before the series premieres on Peacock. In Chapter 2, fans can look forward to an epic, action-packed tale that spans the entire globe, from Monte Carlo to Hong Kong with beloved characters from “Days of our Lives” once again going “Beyond Salem” as they trade the comforts of home for an adventure of a lifetime! Over the course of five thrilling episodes, heartwarming family reunions take a dangerous turn as a mysterious adversary wreaks havoc on their lives. As they trade the comforts of home for an adventure of a lifetime, heartwarming family reunions take a dangerous turn as a mysterious adversary wreaks havoc on their lives. It all leads up to larger-than-life romances, jaw-dropping twists, and high-stakes drama – and it all connects back to a memorable plot that originated on “Days of our Lives” long ago. A premium subscription for Peacock will be required to watch the all-new season. A paid subscription starts at $4.99 a month (with ads) or $9.99 a month (without ads*). The higher tier requires some advertising for select programming and the ability to watch select titles offline with download capability. For more information on how to stream the series, or to register/subscribe, visit PeacockTV.com. Note: The post Steve Burton Joins ‘Days of our Lives: Beyond Salem’ appeared first on the Soap Opera Network website. Read More

More than a month since alerting fans that she would be having back surgery which would require ample recovery time, “General Hospital” star Nancy Lee Grahn recently announced that she’s taping again at the daytime drama series. During her absence, the role of Alexis Davis was temporarily recast with actress Stephanie Erb whose scenes began airing earlier this week. “It was, I think, the longest I have been off of work since I’ve worked on daytime,” Grahn said in an Instagram video she shared yesterday. “What is also crazy is, when I was a young gal, I had a huge crush on ‘Trapper John, M.D.,’ and today, I had all my scenes with him and it was really fun,” added Grahn, seemingly referring to co-star Gregory Harrison who plays Gregory Chase on “GH.” In the primetime series which ran from 1979-1986 on CBS and was a spinoff of “M*A*S*H*,” Harrison played Dr. George Alonzo ‘Gonzo’ Gates. Commenting on Erb taking over the role of Alexis Davis in her absence, Grahn said, “Thank you Stephanie Erb very much for filling in for me. It’s much appreciated. I didn’t get to meet you, but I hope I do one day soon.” Grahn will likely appear back on screen at some point in late May based on the show’s current tape-to-air schedule. Check out Grahn’s Instagram post below. Note: The post Nancy Lee Grahn Back to ‘General Hospital’ appeared first on the Soap Opera Network website. Read More

“Days of our Lives: Beyond Salem” will require a premium subscription to Peacock when the series returns for its second chapter in July, Soap Opera Network can confirm. This follows a decision in December 2021 by the streaming platform to require a premium subscription plan in order to view “Days of our Lives: A Very Salem Christmas,” the first-ever original Christmas movie featuring cast members from “Days of our Lives.” At launch, the first chapter of “Beyond Salem” was available for free. Currently, only the first episode can be viewed without a paid subscription while the remaining four episodes require an upgrade. With both Kristian Alfonso and Peter Reckell reprising their roles as Hope Williams Brady and Bo Brady, respectively, the second chapter hits Peacock with five all-new episodes releasing daily from Monday, July 11 through Friday, July 15. The next chapter is being billed as an epic, action-packed tale that spans the entire globe, from Monte Carlo to Hong Kong with beloved characters from “Days of our Lives” once again going “Beyond Salem” as they trade the comforts of home for an adventure of a lifetime! Over the course of five thrilling episodes, heartwarming family reunions take a dangerous turn as a mysterious adversary wreaks havoc on their lives. As they trade the comforts of home for an adventure of a lifetime, heartwarming family reunions take a dangerous turn as a mysterious adversary wreaks havoc on their lives. It all leads up to larger-than-life romances, jaw-dropping twists, and high-stakes drama – and it all connects back to a memorable plot that originated on “Days of our Lives” long ago. During Q1, the service gained an additional four million paid subscribers thanks to the availability of both the Super Bowl and the Olympics for an overall paid subscriber base of 13 million. In total, the service has 28 million active monthly subscribers. In discussing the streaming service’s success, NBCUniversal CEO Jeff Shell said, “The noise in the rest of the streaming business just validates where we’re going,” referring to recent woes plaguing Netflix, among other streamers. “We’ve said from the beginning when we launched Peacock that we’re taking a different approach from other people in the streaming business. We don’t view Peacock as a separate and distinct business. We think of it as an extension of our existing TV business. And we manage it that way, that’s how we set up our business. That’s how we program it, that’s how we sell advertising across both linear and Peacock. I think that that strategy is working.” A premium subscription for Peacock costs $4.99 a month (with ads) or $9.99 a month (without ads*). The higher tier requires some advertising for select programming and the ability to watch select titles offline with download capability. For more information on how to stream the series, or to register/subscribe, visit PeacockTV.com. Note: The post Chapter 2 of ‘Days of our Lives: Beyond Salem’ Will Require Peacock Premium Plan – No Free Option appeared first on the Soap Opera Network website. Read More

The complete first season of “Days of our Lives: Beyond Salem” will be available on DVD beginning Friday, April 29 courtesy of Australian distributor Via Vision Entertainment. International fans are currently able to purchase their own NTSC/0 formatted copy of the five-episode limited series on Amazon at a cost of $29.99 or directly via the distributor’s website. Click here to purchase on Amazon or click here to order directly through Via Vision. Those with an Amazon Prime subscription should receive their own copy of the DVD within two business days once shipped. Otherwise, the complete first season can still be watched on Peacock, the official streaming home of both “Days of our Lives” and “Days of our Lives Beyond Salem” in the United States. While the entire first season was initially released for free when it premiered on the service in September 2021, currently only the first episode is free to view. The four remaining episodes now require a premium subscription which starts at $4.99 per month (with ads) or $9.99 per month (without ads*). For more information on how to stream the series, or to register/subscribe, visit PeacockTV.com. Recently renewed for a second season, Chapter One of “Beyond Salem” followed characters from the fictitious town of Salem USA as they traveled to different parts of the globe in search of the stolen Peacock jewels, which, in the wrong hands, could cause dire consequences for Salem itself. Watch as ISA agent Reed (Lisa Rinna) seeks to track down who is behind the caper while enjoying all the romance, action, drama, and surprises that only “Days of our Lives” can deliver. Overall, fans will spend nearly five thrilling hours with their favorite Salem super couples and reconnect with many familiar faces along the way. Ken Corday will executive produce with Albert Alarr serving as co-executive producer. Ron Carlivati is the head writer. Both “Days of our Lives” and “Days of our Lives: Beyond Salem” are a production of Corday Productions in association with Sony Pictures Television. The DVD release is rated PG for mild themes, violence, sexual references and coarse language, according to the Australian classification system. Watch the series trailer below. Note: The post ‘Days of our Lives: Beyond Salem’ Gets DVD Release appeared first on the Soap Opera Network website. Read More

When James Corden concludes his run as the host of “The Late Late Show” in 2023, he will have hosted the series for eight and a half years, the second-longest tenure as host of the series behind only Craig Ferguson. According to Deadline, Corden will exit the late night staple ahead of summer 2023. He had previously signed an extension agreement with CBS in 2019 that would keep him as host through the end of August 2023. “It’s been it’s a really hard decision to leave because I’m so immensely proud of the show. I’m thrilled to be extending [for a year],” Corden told Deadline. “I always thought I’d do it for five years and then leave and then I stayed on. I’ve really been thinking about it for a long time, thinking whether there might be one more adventure.” Although executives at CBS did everything they could to keep Corden in the fold, the comedian ultimately felt the time was right to say goodbye. “My bosses here at CBS have been incredibly supportive and extraordinarily patient with me while I made this decision,” Corden noted. In a statement, CBS President & CEO, George Cheeks said, “Seven years ago, James Corden came to the U.S. and took television by storm, with huge creative and comedic swings that resonated in a big way with viewers on-air and online. From Crosswalk the Musical to the legendary Carpool Karaoke, and every unique comedy segment he introduced, James has truly reimagined many elements of the late night format. He has also been the consummate network showman, entertaining audiences from his nightly perch at Television City as well as the Tony and Grammy stage.” He added, “In my two years at CBS, I’ve had the privilege to see James’ creative genius up close and experience his valuable partnership with CBS, both as a performer and a producer. We wish he could stay longer, but we are very proud he made CBS his American home and that this partnership will extend one more season on The Late Late Show.” While one would expect Corden to return to his UK routes following his departure, he told the publication he and his family “genuinely don’t know the answer to that,” stating, “It’s something we think about and we talk about a lot but we haven’t really made a decision on that yet. That’s the life side of things which we’ll figure out.” He added, “I love living here. I love everything it’s given. My family and I have never taken this incredible adventure for granted. Every day I drive down Sunset to work and I just think I’m from High Wycombe.” In addition to hosting, Corden has also served as a producer on “The Late Late Show with James Corden.” The series debuted on March 23, 2015, with Corden as host, and currently sits at just over 1,000 episodes recorded. Previous hosts have included the aforementioned Ferguson who hosted from 2005-2014, Craig Kilborn (1999-2004) and Tom Snyder (1995-1999). Overall, “The Late Late Show” debuted on CBS with Snyder as the show’s first host in January 1995. There are no current plans on how the network plans to handle the show following Corden’s exit next year. During the period between Ferguson’s exit and Corden’s debut, CBS initially aired reruns before switching to special editions featuring numerous guest hosts including the co-hosts from “The Talk,” Drew Carey from “The Price is Right,” Wayne Brady from “Let’s Make a Deal,” filmmaker Judd Apatow, and actors Will Arnett, Billy Gardell, Sean Hayes and Kunal Nayyar, among others, stepping behind the desk. Note: The post ‘The Late Late Show with James Corden’ to Conclude in 2023 appeared first on the Soap Opera Network website. Read More

After months of anticipation, Disney Branded Television announced today that “The Villains of Valley View,” starring “General Hospital” actor James Patrick Stuart (Valentin Cassadine), will debut Friday, June 3 at 8:00 p.m. ET/PT with two back-to-back episodes on Disney Channel followed by “Ultra Violet & Black Scorpion” which also debuts with two back-to-back episodes starting at 9:00 p.m. ET/PT. The two new series are being paired as a “Villains and Superheroes” Friday night block for the kid’s network and today’s announcement comes in honor of National Superhero Day. The shows will stream shortly thereafter on Disney+. “The Villains of Valley View” centers around a teenage supervillain and her family as they are forced to uproot their lives and change identities. Isabella Pappas plays Havoc/Amy, who, in the premiere episode, stands up to the head of the League of Villains which forces her family to change their identities and relocate to a sleepy Texas suburb. With the help of her effervescent new neighbor Hartley (newcomer Kayden Muller-Janssen), Havoc — going incognito as Amy — must somehow hide her superpowers and quell her villainous nature in favor of something she and the rest of her family have fought against all their lives: being normal. Stuart plays Amy’s father, Vic/Kraniac, with additional cast members including Lucy Davis (“Chilling Adventures of Sabrina”) as Amy’s mother, Eva/Surge, Malachi Barton (Disney Channel’s “Under Wraps”) as Amy’s younger brother, Colby/Flashform, and Reed Horstmann (“The Expanding Universe of Ashley Garcia”) as Amy’s older brother, Jake/Chao. Patricia Belcher (“The Week of”) recurs as Celia. “The Villains of Valley View” is created by Chris Peterson and Bryan Moore (“Lab Rats”), who also serve as executive producers and showrunners. Photo by Nino Muñoz/Disney In “Ultra Violet & Black Scorpion,” Mexican American teen Violet Rodriguez is chosen by a magical luchador mask that transforms her into the superhero Ultra Violet, a superhero fighting crime alongside her luchador uncle, Cruz, also known as Black Scorpion. Although Cruz takes Violet under his wing to teach her the responsibilities of her special powers, she doesn’t always see eye to eye with him when it comes to his methods for capturing crooks. In the meantime, she must keep her superhero identity secret from her parents and her older brother Santiago (“Tiago”), as well as her friends and schoolmates. However, she does lean on one close confidante: her best friend Maya Miller-Martinez, who provides advice and assists with documenting Ultra Violet’s adventures on social media. Scarlett Estevez leads the cast as Violet. J.R. Villarreal (“Akeelah and the Bee”) is Cruz De la Vega/Black Scorpion, Marianna Burelli (“Paramedicos”) is Nina Rodriguez, Juan Alfonso (“American Princess”) is Juan Carlos Rodriguez, Brandon Rossel (“Fast Layne”) is Santiago “Tiago” Rodriguez, and newcomers Zelia Ankrum and Bryan Blanco play is Maya Miller-Martinez and Luis León, respectively. “Ultra Violet & Black Scorpion” is developed and executive produced by Eric S. Garcia and Leo Chu (“Alexa & Katie”), who also serve as showrunners. Additional executive producers include Joe Nussbaum, Dan Hernandez and Benji Samit. Check out the trailer for “The Villains of Valley View” below. Check out the trailer for “Ultra Violet & Black Scorpion” below. Note: The post FIRST LOOK: ‘The Villains of Valley View’ Starring ‘General Hospital’ Actor James Patrick Stuart appeared first on the Soap Opera Network website. Read More

“Days of our Lives” star John Aniston will be this year’s recipient of the Lifetime Achievement Award at “The 49th Annual Daytime Emmy Awards,” taking place live and in-person on Friday, June 24 on CBS and streaming live and on demand on Paramount+. Meanwhile, the complete list of nominations will be announced on Thursday, May 5 with additional information available in the coming weeks. Since 1985, Aniston has portrayed the iconic role of Victor Kirakis on the NBC daytime drama series. He was previously nominated for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series in 2017 for his portrayal. In real-life, he is the father of actress Jennifer Aniston (“Friends”). Also receiving a Lifetime Achievement Award this year is LeVar Burton who will be honored during the first-ever “Children’s & Family Emmy Awards,” a spinoff of the Daytime Emmys and marks the first standalone expansion for the Emmy Awards since the launch of the “Sports Emmy Awards” and the “News & Documentary Emmy Awards” in 1979. Burton has received more than 20 Emmy Awards throughout his storied career and is best known for his performance as Lieutenant Commander Geordi La Forge on “Star Trek: The Next Generation” and as the host of “Reading Rainbow.” “The 1st Annual Children’s & Family Emmy Awards” will take place on Sunday, December 11, 2022, at the Wilshire Ebell Theater in Los Angeles. The event will also be in-person as will all other Emmy Awards celebrations going forward. “We look forward to honoring this year’s unparalleled class of Lifetime Achievement honorees, each an icon in their craft, and couldn’t be more excited to award the first-ever Children’s & Family Emmys,” said Adam Sharp, President & CEO, The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences. “After two years of virtual ceremonies, we’re overjoyed to once again be together, in-person, to celebrate the best of television.” In addition to Aniston and Burton, other Lifetime Achievement Award winners this year include technology entrepreneur Yvette Kanouff (Technology & Engineering Emmy Awards), sports journalist Lesley Visser (Sports Emmy Awards) and PBS News anchor Judy Woodruff (News & Documentary Emmy Awards). Note: The post ‘Days of our Lives’ Star John Aniston to Receive Lifetime Achievement Award appeared first on the Soap Opera Network website. Read More

“The 49th Annual Daytime Emmy Awards” will be broadcast live on Friday, June 24 from 9:00-11:00 p.m. ET (delayed PT) on CBS, the network announced today. Viewers will also be able to stream live and on demand on Paramount+. Nominations will be announced on Thursday, May 5 with additional information available in the coming weeks. This year’s telecast will mark the first time since 2019 that the awards show will take place in person and broadcast live. The 2020 telecast aired with winners accepting their awards virtually. In 2021, segments were pre-recorded with winners accepting either in-person or virtually. As has been the case in recent years, the ceremony will take place at the Pasadena Civic Center in Pasadena California with attendees celebrating outstanding achievements in daytime television programming during calendar year 2021. “We look forward to honoring this year’s unparalleled class of Lifetime Achievement honorees, each an icon in their craft, and couldn’t be more excited to award the first-ever Children’s & Family Emmys,” said Adam Sharp, President & CEO, The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences. “After two years of virtual ceremonies, we’re overjoyed to once again be together, in-person, to celebrate the best of television.” “The 49th Annual Daytime Emmy Awards” will be produced by NATAS and American Television International, and marks the sixth time ATI has produced the awards show. In 2009, ATI produced the telecast which aired on The CW and produced the telecast in 2010, 2011, 2020 and 2021 for CBS. This will mark the third consecutive year in which CBS will air the awards show, and the second of a two-year deal signed last year in which the network will carry the awards show. Since 1974, The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences has been honoring a variety of categories, including daytime dramas, talk shows, instructional programming, hosting, and legal/courtroom programs. In 2021, NATAS and the Television Academy jointly announced plans to realign the Daytime and Primetime Emmy Awards to be organized by content genre, as opposed to program airtime. In addition, in recognition of the marked increase in content and entries for children’s programming, 2022 will mark the first annual Children’s & Family Emmy Awards, with relevant categories separating from the Daytime Emmys into their own competition and ceremony. All awards are judged by a pool of peer professionals from across the television industry. Sharp and Steve Ulrich are executive producers from NATAS, while David McKenzie is executive producer from ATI. Note: The post ‘The 49th Annual Daytime Emmy Awards’ to Air Live and In-Person on Friday, June 24 on CBS appeared first on the Soap Opera Network website. Read More

CBS’ “The Young and the Restless” (3.672 million) came roaring back during the week of April 18-22, 2022, matching in total audience with the week of January 17-21, 2022 for its best overall performance since the week of January 3-7, 2022. The soap gained +249,000 viewers week to week and was up +448,000 viewers compared to the same week last year. Year to year, "Y&R" was flat in both Women 18-49 and Women 25-54 rating, tying for third place in Women 18-49 rating with "The Bold and the Beautiful" and "TODAY 3rd Hour," each with a 0.4 rating, and tying for second place in Women 25-54 rating with "B&B" and the first half-hour of "The Price is Right," each with a 0.7 rating. The two half hours of “The Price is Right” (4.795 million/4.212 million) attracted their largest overall audiences since the week of February 21-25, 2022 and “The Talk” (1.536 million) had its best audience since the week of March 28-April 1, 2022. Meanwhile, both half hours of “Let’s Make a Deal” (2.772 million/2.421 million) were the only daytime broadcast series to lose viewers week to week while the second half-hour was down a mere -8,000 viewers compared to the same week last year. “The Bold and the Beautiful” (3.213 million) hit a new season high in Total Viewers and attracted its largest overall audience since the week of April 20-24, 2020, the final week of pre-pandemic originals. The series tied for third place with “Y&R” and “TODAY 3rd Hour” in Women 18-49, each with a 0.4 rating. In Women 25-54, “B&B” tied for second place with “Y&R” and the first half-hour of “The Price is Right,” each with a 0.7 rating. In fact, “B&B” was the only daytime broadcast series to see gains in Women 25-54 compared to the same week last year, increasing +0.1 in rating. In Women 18-49, the soap was flat year to year. Compared to its performance in 2020 (3.2136 million vs 3.275 million), “B&B” also managed to hold onto most of its total audience during a period in which TV viewing was reaching multi-year highs. The soap was down a mere -62,000 viewers compared to two years earlier. “The View” (1.583 million) aired reruns all week but still managed to attract more viewers than “The Talk,” and beat the first half-hour of “Let’s Make a Deal,” “GMA3: What You Need to Know” (1.594 million) and “The Talk” in Women 18-49 rating. “The View” tied for sixth place in Women 18-49 with a 0.3 rating to the latter three shows’ 0.2 rating. “GMA3: What You Need to Know” again placed last in Women 25-54, and tied for last place with the aforementioned “The Talk” and the first half-hour of “Let’s Make a Deal” in Women 18-49 rating. “The View” was officially retitled to “VIEW-ABC” which means its figures for the week will not count into the show’s season average. Despite “The View” being in reruns, “General Hospital” (2.180 million) managed to increase by +71,000 viewers week to week. The soap also saw gains week to week in Women 25-54, +0.1 in rating, while remaining flat week to week and year to year in Women 18-49 rating. “Days of our Lives” (1.818 million) had its best audience showing since the week of January 31-February 4, 2021, the final week of originals aired before going on a two-week hiatus due to NBC’s airing of the Winter Olympic Games. The soap was up +154,000 viewers week to week. What follows is a breakdown of how the daytime broadcast shows performed during the week of April 18-22, 2022 in Women 18-49 rating, Women 25-54 rating, Households and Total Viewers, including a look at their comparable performance in 2020 and 2021 (where available), respectively. A closer look at the daytime soaps, including their daily performance in the demos, will be posted soon. Notes: Viewing levels were hitting multi-year highs in 2020 during the initial shutdown of the country due to COVID-19. Year-to-year comparisons (2022 vs 2021) among Households and Total Viewers will be back beginning with next week’s report (week of April 25-29, 2022). Households and Total Viewers for “TODAY 3rd Hour” were not available at press time which currently skews the rankings in those categories. Comparable 2020 figures for “GMA3: What Need to Know” are based on the performance of “Pandemic: What You Need to Know.” The current iteration was rebranded effective June 2020. Week Of April 18-22, 2022 Rankers Women 18-49 Rating Rank / Show / Network This Week Last Week Last Year 2020 W18-49 1. The Price is Right 2 (CBS) 0.5 0.5 0.6 0.7 1. The Price is Right 1 (CBS) 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.7 3. TODAY 3rd Hour (NBC) 0.4 0.4 0.4 0.7 3. The Young and the Restless (CBS) 0.4 0.4 0.4 0.6 3. The Bold and the Beautiful (CBS) 0.4 0.4 0.4 0.5 6. TODAY with Hoda & Jenna (NBC) 0.3 0.3 0.4 0.5 6. General Hospital (ABC) 0.3 0.3 0.3 0.4 6. Let’s Make a Deal 2 (CBS) 0.3 0.3 0.4 0.5 6. The View (ABC) – REPEAT 0.3 0.4 0.4 0.5 6. Days of our Lives (NBC) 0.3 0.3 0.3 0.4 9. Let’s Make a Deal 1 (CBS) 0.2 0.3 0.3 0.5 9. GMA3: What You Need to Know (ABC) 0.2 0.2 0.3 0.4 9. The Talk (CBS) 0.2 0.2 0.2 0.3 Source: Nielsen Media Research Women 25-54 Rating Rank / Show / Network This Week Last Week Last Year 2020 W25-54 1. The Price is Right 2 (CBS) 0.8/12 0.8 0.8 1.1 2. The Price is Right 1 (CBS) 0.7/11 0.7 0.7 1.0 2. The Young and the Restless (CBS) 0.7/9 0.6 0.7 0.9 2. The Bold and the Beautiful (CBS) 0.7/9 0.6 0.6 0.8 5. TODAY 3rd Hour (NBC) 0.6 0.6 0.6 1.1 6. General Hospital (ABC) 0.5/6 0.4 0.5 0.7 6. TODAY with Hoda & Jenna (NBC) 0.5 0.4 0.5 0.7 8. Let’s Make a Deal 2 (CBS) 0.4/6 0.5 0.5 0.7 8. Days of our Lives (NBC) 0.4/6 0.4 0.4 0.6 8. Let’s Make a Deal 1 (CBS) 0.4/6 0.4 0.5 0.8 8. The View (ABC) – REPEAT 0.4/5 0.5 0.6 0.7 8. The Talk (CBS) 0.4/5 0.4 0.3 0.5 13. GMA3: What You Need to Know (ABC) 0.3/4 0.3 0.4 0.7 Source: Nielsen Media Research Households Rank / Show / Network This Week Last Week Last Year 2020 Households 1. The Price is Right 2 (CBS) 3.0/14 2.9 2.9 4.3 2. The Price is Right 1 (CBS) 2.6/13 2.6 2.6 3.6 3. The Young and the Restless (CBS) 2.5/11 2.3 2.3 2.9 4. The Bold and the Beautiful (CBS) 2.2/10 2.1 1.9 2.4 5. Let’s Make a Deal 2 (CBS) 1.8/9 1.9 1.8 2.8 6. Let’s Make a Deal 1 (CBS) 1.6/8 1.6 1.6 2.4 7. General Hospital (ABC) 1.5/7 1.4 N/A 1.7 8. Days of our Lives (NBC) 1.2/5 1.1 N/A 1.5 9. The View (ABC) – REPEAT 1.1/5 1.6 N/A 2.3 10. GMA3: What You Need to Know (ABC) 1.0/5 1.0 N/A 1.6 10. The Talk (CBS) 1.0/5 1.0 N/A 1.4 . TODAY 3rd Hour (NBC) N/A 1.4 N/A 2.3 . TODAY with Hoda & Jenna (NBC) N/A 1.0 N/A 1.5 Source: Nielsen Media Research Total Viewers Rank / Show / Network This Week Last Week Last Year 2020 Viewers 1. The Price is Right 2 (CBS) 4,795,000 4,611,000 4,435,000 628,600 2. The Price is Right 1 (CBS) 4,212,000 4,064,000 3,918,000 5,668,000 3. The Young and the Restless (CBS) 3,672,000 3,423,000 3,224,000 4,042,000 4. The Bold and the Beautiful (CBS) 3,213,000 3,068,000 2,734,000 3,275,000 5. Let’s Make a Deal 2 (CBS) 2,772,000 2,912,000 2,780,000 4,052,000 6. Let’s Make a Deal 1 (CBS) 2,421,000 2,517,000 2,408,000 3,418,000 7. General Hospital (ABC) 2,180,000 2,109,000 N/A 2,304,000 8. Days of our Lives (NBC) 1,818,000 1,664,000 N/A 2,110,000 9. TODAY with Hoda & Jenna (NBC) 1,615,000 1,456,000 N/A 2,114,000 10. GMA3: What You Need to Know (ABC) 1,594,000 1,579,000 N/A 2,203,000 11. The View (ABC) – REPEAT 1,583,000 2,353,000 N/A 3,059,000 12. The Talk (CBS) 1,536,000 1,486,000 N/A 1,905,000 . TODAY 3rd Hour (NBC) N/A 1,981,000 N/A 3,094,000 Source: Nielsen Media Research Note: 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 “Let’s Make a Deal” aired for just 10 minutes during its first half-hour on Thursday, April 21. “The View” was retitled to “VIEW-ABC” as the show aired reruns all week and its average is based on four days (Monday-Thursday). Its ratings will not be factored into the show’s season average. The Friday, April 22 episode was not rated by Nielsen. Note: The post Daytime Broadcast Ratings for the Week of April 18-22, 2022 appeared first on the Soap Opera Network website. Read More

For the second time this month, “The Bold and the Beautiful” hit a new season high in Total Viewers and attracted its largest overall audience since the week of April 20-24, 2020, the final week of pre-pandemic originals. During the week of April 18-22, 2022, the half-hour daytime drama series averaged 3.213 million viewers, placing it in fourth place behind only the second and first half hours of “The Price is Right” (4.795 million/4.212 million) and “The Young and the Restless (3.672 million). The soap gained +145,000 viewers week to week and was up +479,000 viewers compared to the same week last year, according to Nielsen. In Households, the series hit a 2.2 rating/10 share, up +0.3 over the same week last year (2.2/10 vs 1.9 rating/8 share). In the key sales demos, “B&B” tied “Y&R” and the first half-hour of “The Price is Right” for second place in Women 25-54, each with a 0.7 rating. In Women 18-49, “B&B” and “Y&R” were tied for third place, each with a 0.4 rating. Compared to the same week last year, “B&B” was up in Women 25-54 (0.7 vs 0.6 rating). Note: During the week of April 20-24, 2020, the final week of originals aired before the pandemic shut down production on “B&B” and TV programming across the world, the half-hour series averaged 3.275 million viewers. A look at how daytime broadcast performed overall during the week of April 18-22, 2022 will be posted shortly. Note: The post ‘The Bold and the Beautiful’ Hits New Season High in Total Viewers With Best Performance Since Pre-Pandemic Originals appeared first on the Soap Opera Network website. Read More

In addition to returning to “Days of our Lives” in a recurring capacity, playing his Daytime Emmy Award-winning character Will Horton, actor Chandler Massey is expanding his relationship with Hallmark with the Hallmark Movies & Mysteries original movie, “Heart of the Matter,” premiering Sunday, May 15 at 9:00 p.m. ET/PT on the network. He more recently starred in “Next Stop, Christmas” for Hallmark Channel. In “Heart of the Matter,” Massey portrays Henry, a young patient with an intellectual disability who dies while under the care of Andie Hodges (Aimeé Teegarden) an accomplished, young cardiologist who has a great passion for the patients she treats and prides herself on giving them the best of care. Photo by David Dolsen/Crown Media Following Henry’s accidental death, Andie is left shaken and doubting her ability as a doctor. Grappling with this loss and a confrontation with Henry’s angry mother, Gladys (Gayle O’Grady), only adds to her despair and leads her to further question her professional future. With a malpractice lawsuit looming and potential sanctions from the medical review board, Andie begins to rethink her loving relationship with Patrick (Andrew Zachar), who has been understanding and supportive of her. But as Andie and Gladys learn to overcome their sorrow through forgiveness, they learn that acceptance leads to hope. Chandler Massey, Aimeé Teegarden (“Heart of the Matter”) Courtesy of Crown Media James Wilberger is the executive producer. Alexandre Coscas, Ben C. Silverman, Michael R. Goldstein and Simon Richardson are producers. Mark Jean directs from a script by Karen Struck. Note: The post Chandler Massey Stars in ‘Heart of the Matter’ for Hallmark Movies & Mysteries appeared first on the Soap Opera Network website. Read More

As Crown Media prepares the release of its first set of movies based on the Mahogany brand, based on the Hallmark Card line of the same name, the company announced earlier this week that it is now in development on two new content franchises based on beloved Hallmark brands, Crayola and Dayspring. “Hallmark’s wide-ranging IP consists of some of the most iconic and beloved brands of all time offering a wealth of storytelling opportunities,” remarked Crown Media’s EVP, Programming, Lisa Hamilton Daly. “We are exploring content projects from movies and series, to short-form entertainment and podcasts.” The company notes that Crayola’s purpose is in helping raise creatively-alive kids and Dayspring’s purpose is to help people know and share Faith in true and inspiring ways. Additional information on the different types of programming will be announced at a later date. Production began last month on “Unthinkably Good Things,” the first movie in the Mahoagony series. The movie stars Karen Pittman who plays Allison, a woman at a crossroads in her career and love life, in need of the love and support of her two friends Melina (Joyful Drake) and Reesa (Erica Ash). Note: The post Crown Media Family Networks to Create Original Programming Based on Crayola and Dayspring Brands appeared first on the Soap Opera Network website. Read More