AMC and OLTL Will Move Online!

[John]

Yeah PP leased the shows sets not their studios

[skiman12082004]

According to the current issue of SOD, "multiple sources confirm to Digest that Prospect Park's licensing agreement with ABC includes both series' sets and wardrobe along with AMC's studio (whether OLTL would continue to tape in its current ABC-operated New York digs is up in the air)". So now that we are hearing that Katie Couric is getting OLTL's studio we know they are definitely moving. I am trying to remain confident that PP will find an acceptable agreement that will benefit the shows histories, quality, their bottom line and of course the fans.

[marceline]

Finally something from a reputable source and not some crazed, rabid fanboy.

[Soapsuds]

[marceline]

To be fair, he isn't the only one, is he? I hope this PP deal gives somebody new a chance to get her foot in the door.

[Errol]

Some of you are taking things too personally and are coming across very poorly towards others. Whatever your personal feelings about someone is, there is no reason to post about them so negatively. "If you have nothing nice to say, say nothing at all!" We all remember this, right?

With that said, I did note weeks ago, right after this deal was announced, that AMC's studio was likely part of the Prospect deal and that union contracts would need to be worked out.

What Happens Next? The Answers to the Questions Surrounding ABC and Prospect Park

Just sayin' or as Nikki Finke (Deadline.com) would say... "TOLDJA!"

and this

[John]

Thanks Errol

[Vee]

Errol is right. Most of this [!@#$%^&*] isn't coming off any better and the vindictive hyperbole is tired. This is good news for soaps no matter what show or characters you're fans of (and I really don't care which ones you're not). Stop talking [!@#$%^&*] about each other and focus on the facts.

[alexisfan07]

http://www.tvline.com/2011/07/all-my-children-one-life-to-live-salvation-hits-snag/

They basically reiterate what Daytime Confidential is reporting about a life and death cliffhanger and express their disapproval of it

[Dana]

You know, I wouldn't fault PP if they actually started small and ramped up the shows, starting with maybe 20-30 minutes 2-3 days a week, until they got their footing and a big enough audience.

[Soapsuds]

All of this to-and-fro is a bit of a shame, actually. Because as nice as it may be to keep the residents of Pine Valley and Llanview in our lives, AMC, for one, had a very nifty, thrilling and satisfying series finale in place. This “limbo” state, alas, threatens to rob those who like their TV on TV a healthy bit of closure.

Love this statement.

[alexisfan07]

Agreed

[Saving ATWT]

It would be logical for the two shows to share studio space and maybe even a few big sets--things like a hospital, bar and other public spaces. I wish they could get moving with computer generated graphics to cut costs further. The move to cyber might make it possible for there to be more 1980's style talent discoveries like Meg Ryan on World Turns.

All television will shift over the next decade to the internet. This sort of move will make it possible for networks to make move money by dropping local affiliates. Also, it will allow each viewer to build his own prime time or must see TV line up. I am curious to see how the pay service model will effect how 'networks' look at demos. I'd expect that, since ad time will probably still be sold, age will still matter.

Hoping that this works because very soon GH and Days will need new homes. There is no way that NBC will continue to endue such a ratings disaster.

[AllMyDaysatGH]

OMG I just love her. Check out this interview with Alicia Minshew (Kendall, AMC). She talks a bit about .comAMC (though nothing really new) & sheds a little light on what the finale will be like. This interview was given on July 24th so when she says "we go back to work tomorrow", that already happened on Monday!! She also talks about some other stuff!! It's a nice little interview ;-)

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LOVE HER!!! How can you not?!

[dragonflies]

http://www.soapoperadigest.com/content/gh-moving-online-too

As first reported by Daytime Confidential, Prospect Park has reportedly secured the rights to GH when it ends its broadcast run. No word on when that will be, but with Katie Couric's new show set to debut in September 2012 during GH's timeslot, it could be as soon as late next year.