'The Bay' Spins Off Young Adult Series 'yA'

Twins Bianca D'Ambrosio and Chiara D'Ambrosio (Nickelodeon's Nicky, Ricky, Dicky & Dawn) are set to star in a new young adult spinoff of Emmy and Indie Series Award winning The Bay titled yA.

Currently in pre-production, yA is co-written by original series creator and showrunner Gregori J. Martin and former General Hospital executive producer Wendy Riche. The show will be be co-directed by Martin and The Bay star Kristos Andrews, with principal photography set to begin next month.

Andrews' character, Pete Garrett, from The Bay will crossover to the series along with Lane Davies as Capt. Mackenzie Johnson, Dante Aleksander as Xander Castro, and Michael Copon as Colton Kurosaki.

Mike C. Manning (Teen Wolf) is also attached to the series with additional attachments to be announced.

New Season of 'The Bay' Premieres November 29 on Amazon Prime

Season 2 of the multiple Daytime Emmy and Indie Series Award winning digital drama series The Bay will begin streaming on Amazon Prime beginning Tuesday, November 29.

"We’re excited to say that starting on November 29, 2016, one week from today, the second season of our multiple Emmy® Award-winning digital drama series The Bay will be available for streaming on Amazon Prime," announced the series Executive Producer, Creator, Writer and Director Gregori J. Martin. “Fourteen digitally remastered episodes will be released featuring brand new, never-before-seen episodes.”

The Bay will be free to Amazon Prime members in territories including the USA, UK-Ireland, Germany, Austria, and Japan. For non-Amazon Prime members, the series will be available for purchase for $12.99 per season or $1.99 per episode on Amazon Instant Video.

Watch the trailer for the new season below.

'The Bay' Is Now Available on Amazon Prime

Starting today, multiple Emmy and Indie Series Award digital drama series The Bay is available for streaming on Amazon Prime. Fourteen digitally remastered episodes were released today on the service, which will be followed by 14 additional episodes slated to be released in Fall 2016 (date TBD). In addition, for non-Amazon Prime members, the series is also available for purchase for $9.99 per season or $1.99 per episode on Amazon Instant Video. The Bay will be free to Amazon Prime members in the following territories; USA, UK-Ireland, Germany, Austria, and Japan.

Originally named 'One of the Top 10 Shows Worth Watching' by TV Guide, The Bay follows the affluent, yet dysfunctional Bay City residents living in a town cursed by Red Garrett, an ominous senator who was murdered by his socialite granddaughter, Sara Garrett. Living in his shadow, Sara, her youngest son Pete, and those around them face a series of dilemmas involving rape, blackmail, sordid lovers, and vindictive arch rivals. Their lives riddled with forbidden love, malicious lies, and never-ending scandals, the town’s privileged tangle with those who confuse obsession for love, vengeance for justice, and power for success.

Recognized by the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences (NATAS), The Bay is a multiple Daytime Emmy Award winner in the highly competitive Outstanding Digital Drama Series category. Having previously won in 2015, The Bay again won in 2016 after receiving a total of 5 Daytime Emmy nominations in three categories. The show also took home 2 additional Indie Series Awards, bringing its total to 6.

"We couldn't be more thrilled that Amazon Prime will now allow more lovers of serialized storytelling to find our show, as well as provide our viewers the opportunity to binge watch and discover never-before-seen footage," states series creator, director, and writer Gregori J. Martin. "We are currently working on an all new season 3, which will be available on Amazon Prime and Amazon Instant Video in early 2017. None of this would be happening without our fans, who have been with us since the beginning, and we are most grateful."

The Bay also stars Ronn Moss (John Blackwell), Karrueche Tran (Vivian Johnson), and a slew of well-recognized TV faces.

Check out The Bay on Amazon Prime here.

'The Bay' Moving to Amazon Prime! New Cast Additions Include Carolyn Hennesy, Brandon Beemer, Jensen Buchanan & Marissa Tait

Hot off the heels of winning two Indie Series Awards last week and receiving five nominations for the upcoming Daytime Emmy Awards, LANY Entertainment has revealed its hit web series The Bay will be moving to Amazon Prime this summer. With a new beginning, viewers will be able to binge watch the “Director’s Cut” of the Emmy award-winning series, to be re-released in two 14-episode seasons on Amazon Prime.

“We’re excited to bring to the viewers these remastered episodes with never before seen footage,” explains creator Gregori J. Martin. “The show will have a new starting point, and we hope the viewers will binge watch the series to learn the whole story.”

With plans to shoot the 2nd half of the latter season, The Bay goes into production on six brand new episodes in May.

In the vein of Dicken’s “A Christmas Carol,” Mayor Jack Madison (Nicolas Coster) will be taken on a journey where he’ll reluctantly face his past transgressions. Joining the cast in the role of the mayor’s ex-wife and son John Blackwell’s (Ronn Moss) late mother is Carolyn Hennesy (General Hospital, True Blood, Revenge). Brandon Beemer (Days of our Lives) will fill the role of a younger John Blackwell as Jensen Buchanan (The Young and the Restless, Another World) undertakes the role of Melody Garrett circa 1986. Marissa Tait (The Bold and the Beautiful) joins the cast as Young Katherine Blackwell while Eric Martsolf and Abby Wathen return in their roles as Young Lee and Young Sara. Additional casting news will be released prior to production.

In the new episodes, viewers can also expect to see Sara Garrett’s (Mary Beth Evans) misery in prison continue with the returns of Indie Series Awards winner Kym Whitley as cellblock bully “Big Candi” and Patsy Pease as lunatic “Lola Baker.” After leaving heartbroken bride Vivian Johnson (Karrueche Tran) at the altar, golden boy Pete Garrett (Kristos Andrews) faces his own dilemmas as he conspires to free his imprisoned mother while dealing with the news of his beloved Janice Ramos’ (Indie Series Awards winner Lilly Melgar) brutal rape. Updates and additional information regarding THE BAY can be found at www.thebaytheseries.com

'The Southside' To Be Released Today as Four-Part Miniseries, True Story of Robert Areizaga Jr.

Kristos Andrews stars as Robert Areizaga Jr. in The Southside.

The Southside, an indie feature presentation that shares the tragic true story of 19-year-old Robert Areizaga Jr.’s final months leading to his untimely death, will be released today at 2 p.m. ET as a four-part miniseries.

From LANY Entertainment in association with New Universe Pictures, The Southside is written and directed by Emmy-winning producer Gregori J. Martin (creator, writer and director of the The Bay). Based on fact, the gritty feature stars Kristos Andrews (The Bay, X Games Champion); Douglas Santiago (star of the Green/Renzi and Independent Film Channel's blockbuster hit Girlfight); hip-hop sensation Cuban Link (Flowers for the Dead, A Tribute to Big Pun); and features Puerto Rican film and TV icon Miriam Colon, best known for her role as “Mama Montana” in the Universal Pictures motion picture Scarface. There are also cameo guest appearances by daytime television favorites including Nicolas Coster (Another World, Santa Barbara, et al), Ellen Dolan (As the World Turns, Guiding Light), Fiona Hutchison (One Life to Live, Guiding Light), Bronson Picket (As the World Turns), and two-time Emmy winner Kevin Mambo (Guiding Light, One Life to Live).

Robert Areizaga Jr. was born and raised in Yonkers, NY. After struggling through a series of trials and tribulations commonly faced by urban youth, Robert realized he needed to change his life and decided to take the Yonkers Civil Service Police Exam. Shortly after he learned he had passed the exam, Robert was brutally stabbed to death at a house party in White Plains, NY. A life filled with promise was cut shortand and no conviction was ever made.

The Southside has won rave reviews from tear-filled audiences at screenings on both coasts. Viewer discretion is advised.

Watch the trailer below:

Emmy Winning Web Series 'The Bay' Is Looking For A New Executive Producer

The team from The Bay celebrates the show's Emmy win.

The Bay won a Daytime Emmy earlier this year in the web series drama category. The show's production company, LANY Entertainment, is now looking for a new executive producer to oversee the show's next season.

"There are lots of wonderful irons in the fire right now, not only for the series, but for LANY Entertainment as a whole, and we are looking to partner up with a strong Powerhouse Producer on an Executive level who would be the perfect addition to our family and have the same passion as all of us," creator Gregori J. Martin wrote in a post on Facebook. "We feel this will not only be a great opportunity to continue to expand our Emmy Award winning series, but to help keep both my focus, and my partner Kristos Andrews, leading actor on the show's focus more so on the creative elements of the series. We have, not only a wonderful cast and crew, but a great producing team and would like to add that perfect EP leader/team player candidate to our roster!"

With Martin busy working on other projects, how about former General Hospital EP Wendy Riche helm The Bay? We've seen her receive "special thanks" in the show's credits in the past. Web series superstars Sebastian La Cause (Hustling) or Michael Caruso (Winterthorne) would be other excellent choices.

Who do you think should be the new executive producer of The Bay?

'Melrose Place' Alums Thomas Calabro and Vanessa Williams Join 'The Bay'

Thomas Calabro, Vanessa Williams and the Melrose Place cast.

Melrose Place meets Bay City when Emmy winning web series The Bay begins shooting its fourth season later this week. Joining the cast is Vanessa Williams, best known for her roles as Rhonda Blair on Melrose Place and as Maxine Chadway on the Showtime cable television series Soul Food. Also joining the cast is Melrose Place veteran Thomas Calabro, noted for his role as Dr. Michael Mancini in all nine seasons and its reboot, who is also recognized as Mr. Puckman on FOX Network’s hit television series Glee.

Appearing in the Season 4 premiere of The Bay, Williams plays the role of the Garrett’s crafty attorney Cleo Harris, a character who delivers life altering news to matriarch Sara Garrett’s (Mary Beth Evans) worried son Pete (Kristos Andrews). Calabro will make his first appearance in The Bay's mid-season finale as the surprising "Mystery Man," a character who threatens to throw a kink in an otherwise open and shut case.

“Melrose Place was one of the most iconic primetime soaps on television and was known for its jaw-dropping scandals,” stated The Bay creator, writer, and executive producer Gregori J. Martin. “Considering the mayhem that’s currently happening in Bay City, Vanessa and Thomas make the perfect additions to our amazing cast.”

THE BAY Director's Cut Released In Memory of David Pregerson (1990-2013)

THE BAY has released a "Director's Cut" featuring the best of its recent webisodes. The new Chapter 11 edit is dedicated to the memory of David Pregerson, one of the head camera operators on THE BAY and star Kristos Andrews' childhood best friend. Pregerson was a victim of a hit-and-run in the early morning hours of Friday, December 27, and passed away from his injuries on New Year's Eve. Local law enforcement officials are seeking the public’s help to find the hit-and-run driver.

THE BAY cast includes Mary Beth Evans, Tristan Rogers, Matthew Ashford, Kristos Andrews, Lilly Melgar, Nicolas Coster, Jacklyn Zeman, Terri Ivens, Scott Bailey, Jade Harlow (who makes her DAYS OF OUR LIVES debut next week), Taylor Stanley, Derrell Whitt and Erik Fellows.

The best of chapter 11 is presented in an 18 minute episode by director Gregori J. Martin. Watch below:

THE BAY The Series Shoots TV Pilot

Mary Beth Evans, Kristos Andrews and Lilly Melgar in THE BAY.

Emmy-nominated and Indie Soap Award-winning THE BAY The Series is back! Creator Gregori J. Martin tells We Love Soaps the show just wrapped production on a one-hour pilot that Associated Television International (ATI) will be shopping to cable TV networks.

There were some exciting changes this time around that should help make the show hotter than ever.

THE BAY Season 3 Update: Delayed For Now, Bigger Budget, Cast Returning

Following the conclusion of THE BAY's summer special, "Darkside of The Bay," fans of the show have been asking when Season 3 will begin. The producers of the new season announced on Monday what is on the horizon.

As LANY Entertainment, in association with LocoDistro and Associated Television International (ATI), makes plans for a bigger and better Season 3 online and/or on television, it is the action taking place behind the camera that will determine when viewers are once again treated to the high-stakes drama Bay City is known for.

DARKSIDE OF THE BAY Premieres Today; Summer Special Stars THE BAY's Kristos Andrews, Jade Harlow, Martha Madison, Ignacio Serrichio, Taylor Stanley & Derrell Whitt

Derrell Whitt stars as Will Campbell

DARKSIDE OF THE BAY, the special five-part summer spin-off of Emmy-nominated THE BAY, premieres Thursday, August 9th at 3:15 p.m. ET. Revolving around THE BAY’s Generation Y, it's a life or death situation when the younger residents of Bay City dare venture into the wrong side of town. Featuring THE BAY’s Kristos Andrews (Peter Garrett), Jade Harlow (Lianna Ramos), Martha Madison (Marly Nelson-Foster), Ignacio Serrichio (Manny Ramos), Taylor Stanley (Zoey Johnson) and Derrell Whitt (Will Campbell).

When Lianna, in her quest for another fix, stumbles into a situation too hot to handle, Will comes to her rescue, putting his own life in jeopardy in the process. As he searches for his missing mother and brother, Peter faces those intent on serving their own brand of justice. Zoey dares to face the unthinkable after summoning Marly and Manny’s help. In the aftermath of all the chaos, Manny attempts to pick up the pieces of Marly’s shattered heart.

RED CARPET INTERVIEW: Gregori J. Martin, Derrell Whitt & Kristos Andrews at the 39th Annual Daytime Entertainment Creative Arts Emmy Awards

WE LOVE SOAPS TV caught up with the nominated producers of THE BAY Gregori J. Martin, Derrell Whitt and Kristos Andrews on the red carpet at the 39th Annual Daytime Entertainment Creative Arts Emmy Awards. They talk about the differences between indie programming and show's from big studios and more.

Watch our interview below in WE LOVE SOAPS TV Episode 3.64.

Support Indie Filmmaking With Gregori J. Martin's 'The Southside'; 2 Days Left To Donate

THE BAY's Gregori J. Martin has written and produced a new film, The Southside, based on the true story of Robert Areizaga Jr. The film was screened in New York in March and producers are trying to raise additional funds to make the final edits.

Robert Areizaga Jr. was born and raised in Yonkers, NY. After struggling through a series of trials and tribulations commonly faced by urban youth, Robert realized he needed to change his life and decided to take the Yonkers Civil Service Police Exam. Shortly after he learned he had passed the exam, 19-year-old Robert was brutally stabbed to death at a house party in White Plains, NY. A life filled with promise was cut short, and over a year after his murder, no conviction has been made.

The film features a number of soap opera stars in its cast including Nicolas Coster, Miriam Colon, Fiona Hutchison, Derrell Whitt, Kristos Andrews, Kevin Mambo, Ellen Dolan and Bronson Picket.

To find out more or to donate to the film's IndieGoGo campaign, click here.

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Fiona Hutchinson Joins Cast Of THE BAY; Debuts in May

The second season of THE BAY continues starting April 26 and the show has been on a casting frenzy lately bringing in soap veterans for the series and summer special. Fiona Hutchison (ex-Gabrielle, ONE LIFE TO LIVE; ex-Jenna, GUIDING LIGHT) is the latest actress to join the cast.

Hutchison, who worked with THE BAY creator, Gregori J. Martin, in his movie The Southside (see photo), will play a "mysterious new role that will have her character linked to many Bay City residents."

The Mystery Woman first lights up your computers, TVs, iPads (wherever you watch) the first week of May and will be caught up in a web of deceit.

"Along with John Reilly, Scott Bailey and Brian Gaskill, we happily welcome Fiona Hutchison to our stellar cast in these upcoming installments," said Martin.

John Reilly Joins The Cast Of THE BAY

John Reilly, best known for his role as Sean Donely on ABC's GENERAL HOSPITAL, has joined the cast of THE BAY in the recurring role of Mortimer, the Garrett butler.

Described as the gatekeeper and glue that holds the dysfunctional Garretts together, creator Gregori J. Martin says "Mortimer is to the Garretts what Jiminy Cricket is to Pinocchio!"

WE LOVE SOAPS TV 3.29 The Southside Cast at New York Industry Screening

WE LOVE SOAPS TV recently attended an industry screening of a new film from THE BAY's Gregori J. Martin (LANYfilms in association with New Universe Pictures), The Southside, based on a true story.

Robert Areizaga Jr. was born and raised in Yonkers, NY. After struggling through a series of trials and tribulations commonly faced by urban youth, Robert realized he needed to change his life and decided to take the Yonkers Civil Service Police Exam. Shortly after he learned he had passed the exam, 19-year-old Robert was brutally stabbed to death at a house party in White Plains, NY. A life filled with promise was cut short, and over a year after his murder, no conviction has been made.

An emotional Martin, first cousin to Areizaga Jr., revealed to Damon L. Jacobs the details of how the film came to be on the red carpet.

In addition to Martin, other cast and crew featured in this episode include Kristos Andrews (THE BAY), Derrell Whitt (THE BAY), Anthony Aquilino, Dalia Davi, Fiona Hutchison (GUIDING LIGHT; ONE LIFE TO LIVE), Bronson Picket (AS THE WORLD TURNS; ANOTHER WORLD), Ellen Dolan (EMPIRE; AS THE WORLD TURNS), Dante Aleksander and Cuban Link.

Watch our latest episode below.

PHOTOS: THE BAY Premiere Party!

I had the profound honor of attending a private industry screening of THE BAY at Martha Madison's fabulous restaurant Henry's Hat in Los Angeles last night.  The energy was festive, hopeful, and very loving, as new friends met and old friends reconnected. The cast and crew watched the first chapter and fans will get their first glimpse today as THE BAY premieres online.

Below are just a few of the pictures that encapsulate the positive feeling in the room.