INDIE SOAP BEAT: July 7, 2009

On today's first "We Love Soaps Radio" podcast, we debuted our new "Indie Soap Beat" segment. This feature will be included every week and feature interviews with cast and behind the scenes folks from the world of independent soap opera production. We'll also be adding a weekly column to the website as well.

Here's a rundown of some of the latest news from the indie soap world.

EMPIRE
EMPIRE will debut on Sunday on the show's website, empiretheseries.com. A premiere party will be held Saturday, July 11, at Slainte in New York City.

In the video below, cast memebers Chris Douros, Kate Forsatz and Nick Lewis offer a first look at their characters.


Look for an interview with writers/producers Greg Turner and Brian Hewson on We Love Soaps later this week.

CHICAGO TO CORONADO
CHICAGO TO CORONADO is a first of its kind Twitter soap opera that is taking a fresh approach, using social media, to tell their stories. You can follow the show as well as the various characters on Twitter. We plan on adding additional coverage of this show in the coming weeks.

CONFESSIONS
CONFESSIONS recently wrapped up its first season with a soapy cliffhanger. The show, a Lott 55 production, has released 21 secret-filled episodes to date and more are expected.

Look for more behind the scenes features on from the indie soap world over time at We Love Soaps. There are a number of immensely talented writers and producers out there who don't have a chance to break into the traditional mainstream soap landscape and these shows offer an outlet to express their creativity. Eventually someone is going to figure out a sustainable long-term production model that is cost effective and soaps will become the next big thing again. The genre isn't dying, it's changing, and We Love Soaps will support the revolution!

CONFESSIONS: The Season Finale

Episode 21 of CONFESSIONS, "Truth is Serve," is now online. Check it out below.

Confessions Episode 21 "Truth is Served" from Confessions 55 on Vimeo.

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OTALIA: Olivia returned to Springfield on Tuesday's GUIDING LIGHT much to Natalia's delight. Later, Natalia shared her feelings for Olivia with Father Ray. Watch Part 2.

ADAM/STUART: J.R. realized that the body in the morgue wasn't Adam on Tuesday's ALL MY CHILDREN. An unconscious Adam was actually in the Chandler attic with Annie and Emma.

GENERAL HOSPITAL: Tracy confessed to Lulu that she bribed a lab tech to make sure the DNA test on Ethan came back negative.

CONFESSIONS: On Episode 20, "We've Got Company," Andre invited family and friends over to his place but univited guests showed up.

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PUSSYCAT DOLLS: The pop group performed on Wednesday's ONE LIFE TO LIVE in the final segment.

EMMY REACTION: GUIDING LIGHT's EJ Bonilla (Rafe) reacts to his Daytime Emmy nomination earlier today. Watch Jeff Branson's (Shayne) reaction.

THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS: Cane invited Billy to his wedding to Lily on Thursday's episode.

CONFESSIONS: On Episode 19, "Come Clean," Tameka opened up about how she met Pat.




BONUS:
- GH's Robin joined a PPD support group on Thursday

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DAYS OF OUR LIVES: Philip proposed to Stephanie on Friday's episode.

ALL MY CHILDREN: Scott found Dr. Chapell hung (from the ceiling) in his room on Friday.

GENERAL HOSPITAL: Alexis grew more suspicious of Rebecca on Friday while Michael's family waited for his surgery to be over.

CONFESSIONS: On Episode 18, "Relationships Cost," Will talked to Dre about Rita and Whitney, and Tameka told Shelby she was not gay.

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THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL: Pam informed Stephanie on Thursday that she had put in the wrong social security numbers and dates on Brooke and Ridge's marriage license, making their marriage invalid.

AS THE WORLD TURNS: Damian informed Lily and Holden he was staying in Oakdale on Thursday's episode. Watch Part 2.

THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS: Cane hired Mac to work at Jimmy's on Thursday.

CONFESSIONS: On Episode #16, "The Truth is Out," Tameka's evening with Pat was unexpectedly interrupted.

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THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS: Sharon wrote a letter of confession on today's episode, written by Tom Casiello. Later a hotel worker brought Sharon a DVD showing Phyllis breaking into her room. Phyllis was then arrested.

ONE LIFE TO LIVE: Today's episode closed with this musical montage.

EMMA SAMMS: The former GH and DYNASTY star visited GOOD DAY L.A. this morning to discuss her return to GH as Holly.

CONFESSIONS: On Episode #15, Will was reunited with his daughter will Tameka prepared her for evening with Pat.

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GENERAL HOSPITAL IN HD: The show moved to high definition on Thursday. I liked the transition and most things looked good on my 46" television, but some of the actors looked like they spent too much time at a spray on tan place. The kinks will likely be worked out over the next few weeks.

OTALIA: Natalia said goodbye to Rafe again on Thursday as he left for the halfway house. Olivia and Emma ran into Natalia at the church and they sat inside together and Natalia held Olivia's hand. Watch Part 2, Part 3, Part 4.

THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL: On Thursday's episode, Rick tried to convince Steffy the recording of him meant nothing.

CONFESSIONS: On Episode #14, Shelby met with Troy hoping to keep him from teling William everything.

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AS THE WORLD TURNS: On Tuesday we found out Zoe and Zac were not twins after all - he's her boyfriend. She feels Damian stole money from her extended side of the Grimaldi family and gave it to Luke, and she wants it back! Watch Part 2, Part 3.

THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL: Owen and Jackie had sex on Tuesday's episode. Meanwhile, Ridge was determined to stop Rick and Steffy from eloping running dramatically on the airport runway. Watch Part 2.

ALL MY CHILDREN: Krystal got caught in a raid at a massage parlor on Tuesday's show.

CONFESSIONS: On Episode 13, "More than an Arrangement," William finally made the visit he's been postponing. Meanwhile, Tameka tried to fend off Pat's advances.

CONFESSIONS: Episode #12 "I Want You"

Episode 12 from Confessions 55 on Vimeo.

CONFESSIONS: Episode #11 "We Need to Talk"

Confessions Episode 11 "We Need to Talk" from Confessions 55 on Vimeo.

CONFESSIONS: Episode #10 Online Now

Confessions Episode 10 "Who is She" from Confessions 55 on Vimeo.

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AS THE WORLD TURNS: Foundation funds were frozen on today's show leading Luke to think Damian was behind it. When Luke arrived to confront Damian, he found him shirtless with Lily. Meanwhile, Zac kissed Noah. Watch Part 2.

CONFESSIONS: Episode #9 "Good Days & Bad Days" is now online.

THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS: Mac and Billy got reacquanted on today's episode.

GREEK: Rusty and Calvin both wanted to land Andy (Jesse McCartney) to their fraternities on last night's show.

CONFESSIONS: Episode #8 Is It Over?

On the latest episode of CONFESSIONS, Andre was thrown for a loop as the game was changed between him and Janine. Will contacted someone from his past and tried to spark a flame between him and Shelby.


If you're not watching the series, you can get caught up at www.confessions55.com.