Errol

Here's another angle for the ribbon cutting:

The event was billed as one for the cast, crew and executive producers. However, in the video I shared, I did see Phideaux Xavier (director at GH, and now also at Beyond the Gates), there while everyone was clapping. Therefore, it's possible others were there but not photographed.

Pictured (L-R): Eric Kim, Anna Saalfeld, Kimberly Doebereiner, Amy Reisenbach, Sheila Ducksworth, Karla Mosley, Clifton Davis, Tamara Tunie, Daphnee Duplaix, Michele Val Jean, Julie Carruthers, David Stapf, Tiffany Smith-Anoa’i, Leon W. Russell, and Derrick Johnson Eric Kim and Amy Reisenbach are the people in charge at CBS. Kim oversees CBS Daytime, while Amy is in charge of CBS Entertainment. Carruthers is co-EP, standing next to Michele Val Jean. She previously EP'd Port Charles and All My Children.

Ribbon Cutting: CBS gathered today with the cast, crew and executive producers of its new history-making daytime drama series BEYOND THE GATES, the debut project from the CBS Studios/NAACP Venture, for a ribbon cutting ceremony on the show stages outside of Atlanta, Ga., prior to the first table read. Further commemorating the start of season one, the cast came together and contributed signed scripts and letters to their future selves that will be placed inside a time capsule and encased on the series stages for future retrieval. Physical production for the series starts Friday, Nov. 1.

Waiting for confirmation on a structure.

Beyond the Gates Ribbon Cutting

My understanding is Sara Bibel, Christopher Dunn, Teresa Zimmerman, Ron Carlivati and Gregori Martin are writing outlines. The script writers themselves are Susan Dansby, Lynn Martin, Danielle Paige, Judy Tate and Cheryl L. Davis. No. Wasn't there.

A ribbon cutting took place today during the first table read for episode 1 of Beyond the Gates, written by Susan Dansby. Robert Guza Jr. is the co-head writer. Will have photos and video up shortly.

I don't know what is happening in that regard but I will be there.

Don't blame Ron for this...

As long as the individual is over 18, there's nothing wrong with someone "thirsting" for a celebrity. Be it The Beatles, NYSYNC, or Backstreet Boys, for example, all had girls and guys "thirsting" for them. Soap actors, guys and girls, shouldn't be any different. IMO.

Although Andre Hamilton could also be working with the Hamilton's who model. It's there: Jibre Hordges stars as Jacob Hawthorne, Naomi Hamilton Hawthorne’s husband and a robbery/homicide detective with the Metropolitan Police Department of the District of Columbia. Jacob hails from a family of law enforcement. He is proud of his wife, the family he comes from, serving the community and seeking justice for victims. Jibre Hordges’ credits include “Grown-ish,” “9-1-1” and “The Resident.”

That and with some characters working at a law firm, police, fire and the hospital, there should be recurring characters to help flesh things out at each work place. Mike Manning as a journalist is likely to work in some capacity with Sean Freeman's character, Andre Hamilton, who is a photographer.

My understanding is these are the CONTRACT actors. We haven't been told anything about recurring characters yet. There could be some additional casting announcements coming. To be clear, the "additional casting announcements" I'm referring to would be recurring players and reported by the soap sites.

CBS Announces Final Cast for 'Beyond the Gates' CBS Announces Final Cast for ‘Beyond the Gates’CBS has announced the final cast for its upcoming daytime drama series, “Beyond the Gates,” with the additions of Clifton Davis, Mike Manning and Alex Alegria, among others. CBS Announces Final Cast for 'Beyond the Gates'

CBS announced the final cast for its upcoming daytime drama series “Beyond the Gates” on Tuesday. Leading the final casting announcement is veteran actor Clifton Davis (“Godfather of Harlem,” “Madam Secretary”) who joins the series as Vernon Dupree, the Dupree family patriarch married to Anita (Tamara Tunie) and father to Dr. Nicole Dupree Richardson (Daphnee Duplaix) and Dani Dupree (Karla Mosley), respectively. Joining Davis are actors Alex Alegria (“CSI,” “Gossip Girl”), Lauren Bugliogli (“Bad Monkey,” “Florida’s Man”), Ben Gavin (“Super 8,” “The Dark Tower”), Jibre Hordges (“grown-ish,” “9-1-1”), Jen Jacob (“The Union,” “Law & Order: Organized Crime”) and Mike Manning (“Days of our Lives,” “The Bay”). Rounding out the series cast are previously announced actors Brandon Claybon, Timon Kyle Durrett, Sean Freeman, Marquita Goings, Maurice Johnson, Trisha Mann-Grant, RhonniRose Mantilla, Ambyr Michelle, Colby Muhammad and Arielle Prepetit. Set to premiere in early 2025 on CBS, “Beyond The Gates” tells the story of the Duprees, a powerful and prestigious multi-generational family that is the very definition of Black royalty. Set in a leafy Maryland suburb just outside of Washington D.C., and in one the most affluent African American counties in the United States, “Beyond The Gates” is where viewers will find a posh gated community filled with winding tree-lined streets and luxurious mansions that the wealthy call home. Behind the pristine walls and lush, manicured gardens are juicy secrets and scandals waiting to be uncovered. As for those living outside the gates, they are indeed watching closely. For every person who has “made it,” there are always those who have not. Follow the characters as they live, love, work, and play, all while trying to navigate life, some more gracefully than others. What follows is a breakdown of the latest “Beyond the Gates” cast along with a description of their characters. Clifton Davis as Vernon Dupree A venerable former senator, Vernon is gentle, humble and generous with his knowledge and experience. Retired now, Vernon was at the forefront of the civil rights movement. Clifton Davis is a veteran actor with a 60-year career that spans television, film, Motown and nine Broadway shows. Jibre Hordges as Jacob Hawthorne Naomi Hamilton Hawthorne’s husband and a robbery/homicide detective with the Metropolitan Police Department of the District of Columbia. Jacob hails from a family of law enforcement. He is proud of his wife, the family he comes from, serving the community and seeking justice for victims. Mike Manning stars as Bradley “Smitty” Smith Husband to Congressman Martin Richardson and father to teenagers Tyrell and Samantha. A former political reporter turned househusband, Smitty is a fantastic dad who has guided his children with warmth and good humor. Smitty is thinking of resuming his writing career but is hesitant to tell Martin, who likes their home life the way it is. Mike Manning’s credits include “The Bay,” “Days of Our Lives” and “This Is Us.” Jen Jacob stars as Ashley Morgan Naomi Hamilton Hawthorne’s best friend, who is the only child of a young single mother. Ashley was a latchkey kid who has never been afraid of rolling up her sleeves. She is a nurse at Washington D.C.’s Garland Memorial Hospital and has the perfect temperament for her profession – positive, cheerful, brisk, resourceful and independent. She can be serious but is also fun-loving with a smile that lights up a room. Jen Jacob’s credits include “The Union” and “Law & Order: Organized Crime.” Ben Gavin stars as Derek Baldwin A devoted firefighter in a relationship with Ashley Morgan and best friend to Jacob Hawthorne. Derek is fearless, holds nothing back and goes into a zone when he fights fire – which is almost personal for him rather than just a professional calling. Incredibly handy, Derek can fix almost anything. Ben Gavin’s credits include “Super 8,” “The Dark Tower,” “My Christmas Love” and “Missing at 17.” His recent roles include the films “A Place Called Home,” “Going for Two” and “Winterset.” Lauren Bugliogli as Vanessa McBride A high-end real estate agency owner who specializes in luxury property and is neighbors with Dani Dupree and best friend to Dr. Nicole Dupree Richardson. The mother of twins, Vanessa is in a loveless marriage with her high school sweetheart. Lauren Bugliogli’s credits include “Bad Monkey,” “Florida Man” and “A Jazzman’s Blues.” Alex Alegria as Tomas “Tom” Navarro A handsome and confident young attorney at Bill Hamilton’s law firm. Tomas has an eye for Katherine “Kat” Richardson. Alex Alegria’s credits include CSI and “Gossip Girl.” Created by Michele Val Jean, who also serves as showrunner/executive producer, “Beyond the Gates” is produced by the CBS Studios/NAACP Venture, led by Sheila Ducksworth, in partnership with P&G Studios, a division of Procter & Gamble. Robert Guza Jr. (“General Hospital,” “Sunset Beach”), Julie Carruthers (“All My Children,” “Port Charles”), Leon Russell, Derrick Johnson, Kimberly Doebereiner and Anna Saalfeld are set as executive producers alongside Val Jean and Ducksworth Production on the show is currently underway in Atlanta. Note: The post CBS Announces Final Cast for ‘Beyond the Gates’ appeared first on the Soap Opera Network website. Read More

As part of the show’s upcoming 13,000th episode celebration, actresses Loren Lott and Chene’ Lawson will reprise their roles as Ana Hamilton and Harmony (aka Yolanda Hamilton) on CBS’ “The Young and the Restless” beginning Wednesday, November 13. They will appear for several episodes as the wedding between Devon Hamilton (Bryton James) and Abby Newman (Melissa Ordway) becomes a true family affair. Last seen in Genoa City in 2019, Lott has since appeared in episodes of “Cherish the Day,” “The Porter,” “A House Divided,” “Churchy,” and more recently, The CW’s “All American: Homecoming.” nIN 2023, she starred in the films “Praie This,” “Binged to Death” and “Once in a Valentine.” She will guest star in the Peacock original series, “Based on a True Story,” streaming next month. As for Lawson, she last appeared on “The Young and the Restless” in May 2023, when Harmony reunited with her biological son, Devon. Elsewhere, she currently stars in the sci-fi scripted podcast series “All Things Undone,” which won the 2023 Webby Award for Best Scripted Podcast Series, and reached the top position on the Apple Podcast fiction chart. Lawson also serves as co-creator, executive producer and director of the series which will launch Part Two on Audible in Summer 2025. In addition to “All Things Undone,” Lawson is launching a second podcast series in January 2025. Titled “Amorph,” the series is adapted from the short stories “Trojan Girl” and “Valedictorian” by Hugo award-winning author, NK Jemisin’s “How Long til Black Future Month.” “The Young and the Restless” airs weekdays at 12:30 p.m. ET/11:30 a.m. PT on CBS. Stream Live and On Demand on Paramount+. Note: The post Loren Lott & Chene’ Lawson Return To ‘The Young and the Restless’ appeared first on the Soap Opera Network website. Read More

I totally misread the posts earlier. Thought they said his name was already in the Y&R credits. I need to rest.

CBS.com and Paramount+ wiped out Season 51 episodes, per their contract with Sony. Only Season 52 episodes are available, effective October 3, 2024. Only someone who DVRs the show could verify at this point. Point of reference, I was working on something regarding B&B credits the other day and as of the 9/6 episode (last time I paid attention), Casey and Ed were both listed as Supervising Producers at B&B. As of the 9/10 episode (didn't see the credits for 9/9), only Casey was listed as Supervising Producer at B&B. So it looks like early to mid-September Ed left B&B/re-joined Y&R (credit wise). Therefore, he likely made the switch formally in August.

Heather Tom is now a scriptwriter at B&B, with her first episode scheduled to air Wednesday, November 6, Soap Opera Network has learned. Heather Tom Joins Writing Team of 'The Bold and the Beautiful' As Scriptwriter

In addition to acting and directing, “The Bold and the Beautiful” star Heather Tom (Katie Logan) can now add scriptwriter to her resume. During a joint interview with co-star Don Diamont (Bill Spencer), Tom revealed to Michael Fairman that she has recently completed writing her third script, while also continuing to direct episodes for the CBS daytime drama series. “I’m directing more episodes,” noted Tom to Fairman in a video interview published to the Michael Fairman Channel on YouTube. “I’m actually also writing [for the show]. So I just finished my third script. That’s kind of a new development.” After learning of Tom’s writing, Diamont commented, “Heather will be equally wonderful at writing as she is at acting, and as director, her creative mojo is just off the chart.” He added, “She is just so gifted and so committed, and it all matters to her. I just cannot say enough. It is the best thing of my career to work with this wonderfully talented woman, and just wonderful person.” Since revealing her additional role at the show, Soap Opera Network has learned that the first episode written by Tom is set to air Wednesday, November 6, barring any last-minute preemptions likely as a result of ongoing election coverage. Led by head writer and executive producer Bradley P. Bell, the writing team for “The Bold and the Beautiful” also includes current cast member Lawrence Saint-Victor (Carter Walton). With the addition of Tom, the daytime soap opera continues to highlight the additional talents of its cast beyond their fan favorite characters. To hear more of what Tom has to say about her work on “The Bold and the Beautiful,” in addition to working alongside Diamont, check out their full interview with Michael Fairman below. Note: The post Heather Tom Joins Writing Team of ‘The Bold and the Beautiful’ As Scriptwriter appeared first on the Soap Opera Network website. Read More

Back from her annual summer vacation, “General Hospital” fans will finally get to see Laura’s perspective following the recent return of her son, Lucky Spencer (Jonathan Jackson), when Genie Francis pops back into Port Charles beginning with the Wednesday, October 9 episode. Last seen in late August, when she and her husband, Kevin Collins (Jon Lindstrom), set off to find Lucky, who, at the time, was being held captive in a refugee camp somewhere in Africa, Laura is set to have an emotional reunion with her son on the Thursday, October 10 episode. Scenes between Francis and Jackson will mark the first time the two will have shared screentime together since 2015 when the latter briefly reprised his role to help celebrate the retirement and subsequent exit of Anthony Geary, who played Luke Spencer on the series. Additionally, with Jackson back on contract, this also makes it the first time in 25 years that both he and Francis will appear simultaneously on “General Hospital” in said capacity. Francis’ return comes as the daytime drama series has been ramping up the Spencer family with the additions of Alexa Havins (ex-Babe Chandler, “All My Children”) as Laura’s daughter, Lulu Spencer, and Van Hansis (ex-Luke Snyder, “As The World Turns”) as Lucas Jones, cousin to Lucky and Lulu. While a debut date for Havins has not been set, Hansis made his first appearance on the series on Friday, October 4. Note: The post Genie Francis Back To ‘General Hospital’ appeared first on the Soap Opera Network website. Read More

Currently in its 60th season, “Days of our Lives” is bulking up on the returns of several fan favorites following the recently announced Alison Sweeney (Sami Brady), and the return of “Bope,” played by Kristian Alfonso (Hope Brady) and Peter Reckell (Bo Brady). Chandler Massey Peacock Matthew Ashford (Jack Deveraux), Christie Clark (Carrie Brady), Leann Hunley (Anna DiMera), Victoria Konefal (Ciara Weston), Chandler Massey (Will Horton), Thaao Penghlis (Tony DiMera), Melissa Reeves (Jennifer Horton) and Charles Shaughnessy (Shane Donovan) are all set to reprise their roles on the daytime drama series in 2025, TV Insider reported on Thursday. “We always love it when members of our beloved family return to Salem,” said executive producer Ken Corday in a statement released to the outlet. “Fans are really going to enjoy what we have in store beginning this fall and well into next year.” For Reeves, who will also be part of the show’s 15,000th episode airing in December, she’s thrilled to be back again, working with some of her long-time friends and colleagues. “It’s literally like when you don’t see your family and then you have a family reunion,” Reeves points out. “I’m like, ‘I have to focus on the storyline but at the same time, I want to visit with everyone and find out what’s going on in their lives.’ You could text people that but there’s nothing like seeing people in person.” According to TV Insider, the returnees recently returned to the show’s Burbank Studios-based set to tape episodes that will air in June 2025. “Days of our Lives” is available exclusively on Peacock with all-new episodes released weekdays at 6:00 a.m. ET/3:00 a.m. PT on the NBCUniversal-owned streaming platform. For more information on how to tune in, visit peacocktv.com. Note: The post Victoria Konefal, Chandler Massey, Melissa Reeves & Charles Shaughnessy Among Several Returning To ‘Days of our Lives’ appeared first on the Soap Opera Network website. Read More

Last seen in Genoa City in 2023, actress Brytni Sarpy is set to reprise her role as Dr. Elena Dawson on CBS’ “The Young and the Restless.” According to several since-deleted posts on her Instagram Stories timeline, as reported by Soap Opera Digest, Sarpy revealed on Tuesday that she is back at the Television City studio where the daytime drama tapes, with one post containing a photo of dressing room door with a message on it stating “13,000 episodes,” followed by the words “Brytni Sarpy, Dr. Elena Dawson, Welcome back — we miss you!!!” In the caption, Sarpy said, “Missed you too.” Sarpy also shared another photo of herself and co-star Hayley Erin (Claire), who she previously worked alongside during their time at “General Hospital,” where Sarpy portrayed Valerie Spencer and Erin portrayed Kiki Jerome. “Is it Valerie & Kiki or Elena & Claire?” read the caption of Sarpy’s post, referring to hers and Erin’s alter egos. Sarpy exited “General Hospital” on the Friday, March 15, 2019 episode, only to make her debut on “The Young and the Restless” a few days later, starting with the Tuesday, March 19, 2019 episode. “It has been an incredible journey bringing Valerie Spencer to life,” Sarpy said at the time of her exit from the ABC drama series “I am so honored to have been given the opportunity to live in her shoes and paint her story on the Port Chuck Canvas.” Her final storyline on the show involved a potential romantic connection with Kristina Davis (then played by Lexi Ainsworth). Sarpy has been missing in action on “The Young and the Restless” since at least the Spring of 2023, with her character connecting with J.T. Hellstrom (Thad Luckinbill) to discuss his brain tumor on her podcast, and to see where things stood between him and Victoria Newman (Amelia Heinle). A return date for Sarpy was not known at press time, nor how long fans should expect her back on screen. That said, since the actress highlighted the “welcome back” message posted to her dressing room door, in light of the show’s 13,000th episode taping (the episode airs Wednesday, November 13), it wouldn’t be too surprising to see Elena back in Genoa City just as her ex, Devon Hamilton (Bryton James), is set to wed his fiance Abby Newman (Melissa Ordway), which is reportedly the central storyline for the upcoming milestone event. In addition to “The Young and the Restless” and “General Hospital,” Sarpy has also appeared in episodes of “The Haves and the Have Nots” and “New Girl,” among others. She also starred in the music video for the song “Good for You” by her former “General Hospital” co-star Robert Palmer Watkins (ex-Dillon Quartermaine). Among movies, Sarpy had roles in “A Boy. A Girl. A Dream.,” “The Wrong Husband,” “Prince of Detroit,” and “Four For Fun,” the latter of which was written and directed by soap alum Jason Cook (“Days of our Lives,” “General Hospital”). The film also starred soap alum Jacob Young (“General Hospital,” “The Bold and the Beautiful”). Note: The post Brytni Sarpy Back to ‘The Young and the Restless’ As Elena Dawson appeared first on the Soap Opera Network website. Read More