Showing posts with label Horrible People. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Horrible People. Show all posts
Monday, April 14, 2008
Monday, April 7, 2008
Horrible People: Episode #9
The season finale is next week for wacky soap opera parody HORRIBLE PEOPLE, but here’s today’s new episode.
Monday, March 31, 2008
Episode #8 of HORRIBLE PEOPLE
It's the mysterious French couple's turn to dance as Mother gambles the family jewels on a scheme to kill Billy!
Monday, March 24, 2008
News Brief
TV Guide Canada's "The Nelson Ratings: March 24, 2008"
Last week’s soap reviews, this week’s viewing cheat sheet, and top-rated actors!
EASTENDERS finally bids farewell to Frank Butcher
A wreath poignantly spells out his name as EASTENDERS bids farewell to Frank Butcher - played by the late Mike Reid. Stars wept during filming, which comes after the death of Mike, 67, in Spain last July. Ex-stars such as Sid Owen and Sophie Lawrence, who played his kids Ricky and Diane, returned for the scenes.
EASTENDERS triumphs in soap awards
EASTENDERS has beaten its ITV rival CORONATION STREET to Best Soap. The inaugural Digital Spy Soap Awards also saw Hollyoaks star James Sutton (John Paul McQueen) named Most Popular Actor and EastEnders' Jo Joyner (Tanya Branning) Most Popular Actress.
BBC soap EASTENDERS triumphed in seven of the 14 categories voted for by Digital Spy members. Its awards including Best Single Episode, for Phil and Stella's wedding. EASTENDERS executive producer Diederick Santer said of the Best Soap gong: "Winning this award is lovely."
HOLLYOAKS bagged five gongs, including Storyline of the Year for John Paul and Craig's gay affair. HOLLYOAKS producer Bryan Kirkwood said: "Soaps are all about storylines and without them there are no soaps, so it's a huge honour to win this award - and thanks to everyone who voted."
CORONATION STREET bagged just one accolade, with Jack P Shepherd taking Villain of the Year for his role as Weatherfield's evil David Platt.
Long-running police drama THE BILL was named Best Serial Drama.
EASTENDERS coffin scene provokes audience complaints
More than 100 viewers have complained to the BBC after a scene in EASTENDERS in which a character was buried alive. The scene in question showed Max Branning (Jake Wood) being drugged by his wife Tanya (Jo Joyner) and put into a grave dug by her lover Sean Slater (Robert Kazinsky) and has provoked viewers' ire after being shown before the 21:00 GMT watershed. The episode, which was shown on Friday at 20:00 GMT, has prompted 167 complaints from audience members upset at the scene's potential to upset children watching.
"25 artists that still embarrass us" has GH connection
A list of the "the bands and artists from the '80s that we never dare to admit we once liked -- and maybe still do."
14. Rick Springfield: You better love somebody. Preferably not a soap star.
5. Christopher Cross: When one of your signature songs is forever associated with Luke, Laura and General Hospital, you're lucky you're only No. 5 on this list.
Jerry Remy, color commentator for Red Sox games, is a DAYS fan
"I've been a Days of our Lives fan for 30 years. It's like a family thing, with everyone in the family hooked on it. I don't watch as much as I used to."
Gay Male Character on GOSSIP GIRL?
According to TV Guide's Michael Ausiello: "I'm hearing from an extremely reliable source that a male character on GOSSIP GIRL will be revealed to be of the gay persuasion when the show returns on April 21. Who? Can't say. Won't say. It's too good a surprise. I will, however, offer five tantalizing clues.
• The revelation significantly impacts the lives of at least three people.
• The aftershocks will be felt on both sides of the East River.
• Some viewers will be surprised by the twist, others not so much.
• In the Gossip Girl novels, Dan was known to be a bit of a switch hitter — which isn't so much a clue as it is a fact. A misleading fact? Perhaps. Perhaps not."
• In the Gossip Girl novels, Dan was known to be a bit of a switch hitter — which isn't so much a clue as it is a fact. A misleading fact? Perhaps. Perhaps not."
VIDEO: Episode #7 of HORRIBLE PEOPLE
In the latest episode of this twisted soap, Arturro tries to cockblock Michael and his turkey baster, while Amanda pushes Rex towards the grave.
Last week’s soap reviews, this week’s viewing cheat sheet, and top-rated actors!
EASTENDERS finally bids farewell to Frank ButcherA wreath poignantly spells out his name as EASTENDERS bids farewell to Frank Butcher - played by the late Mike Reid. Stars wept during filming, which comes after the death of Mike, 67, in Spain last July. Ex-stars such as Sid Owen and Sophie Lawrence, who played his kids Ricky and Diane, returned for the scenes.
EASTENDERS triumphs in soap awards
EASTENDERS has beaten its ITV rival CORONATION STREET to Best Soap. The inaugural Digital Spy Soap Awards also saw Hollyoaks star James Sutton (John Paul McQueen) named Most Popular Actor and EastEnders' Jo Joyner (Tanya Branning) Most Popular Actress.
BBC soap EASTENDERS triumphed in seven of the 14 categories voted for by Digital Spy members. Its awards including Best Single Episode, for Phil and Stella's wedding. EASTENDERS executive producer Diederick Santer said of the Best Soap gong: "Winning this award is lovely."
HOLLYOAKS bagged five gongs, including Storyline of the Year for John Paul and Craig's gay affair. HOLLYOAKS producer Bryan Kirkwood said: "Soaps are all about storylines and without them there are no soaps, so it's a huge honour to win this award - and thanks to everyone who voted."
CORONATION STREET bagged just one accolade, with Jack P Shepherd taking Villain of the Year for his role as Weatherfield's evil David Platt.
Long-running police drama THE BILL was named Best Serial Drama.
EASTENDERS coffin scene provokes audience complaints
More than 100 viewers have complained to the BBC after a scene in EASTENDERS in which a character was buried alive. The scene in question showed Max Branning (Jake Wood) being drugged by his wife Tanya (Jo Joyner) and put into a grave dug by her lover Sean Slater (Robert Kazinsky) and has provoked viewers' ire after being shown before the 21:00 GMT watershed. The episode, which was shown on Friday at 20:00 GMT, has prompted 167 complaints from audience members upset at the scene's potential to upset children watching.
"25 artists that still embarrass us" has GH connection
A list of the "the bands and artists from the '80s that we never dare to admit we once liked -- and maybe still do."
14. Rick Springfield: You better love somebody. Preferably not a soap star.
5. Christopher Cross: When one of your signature songs is forever associated with Luke, Laura and General Hospital, you're lucky you're only No. 5 on this list.
Jerry Remy, color commentator for Red Sox games, is a DAYS fan
"I've been a Days of our Lives fan for 30 years. It's like a family thing, with everyone in the family hooked on it. I don't watch as much as I used to."
Gay Male Character on GOSSIP GIRL?
According to TV Guide's Michael Ausiello: "I'm hearing from an extremely reliable source that a male character on GOSSIP GIRL will be revealed to be of the gay persuasion when the show returns on April 21. Who? Can't say. Won't say. It's too good a surprise. I will, however, offer five tantalizing clues.
• The revelation significantly impacts the lives of at least three people.
• The aftershocks will be felt on both sides of the East River.
• Some viewers will be surprised by the twist, others not so much.
• In the Gossip Girl novels, Dan was known to be a bit of a switch hitter — which isn't so much a clue as it is a fact. A misleading fact? Perhaps. Perhaps not."
• In the Gossip Girl novels, Dan was known to be a bit of a switch hitter — which isn't so much a clue as it is a fact. A misleading fact? Perhaps. Perhaps not."
VIDEO: Episode #7 of HORRIBLE PEOPLE
In the latest episode of this twisted soap, Arturro tries to cockblock Michael and his turkey baster, while Amanda pushes Rex towards the grave.
Monday, March 17, 2008
Evening News
Entertainment Weekly: Soap Watch: This week: Bronson Pinchot talks about his role on THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS, plus faces old and new headed to DAYS OF OUR LIVES.
Marlena De Lacroix: AS THE WORLD TURNS: Good-bye to Martha Byrne, The Real Thing.
Hellenic News of America: The Hellenic Times Scholarship Fund will honor GUIDING LIGHT actor Frank Dicopoulos and Humanitarian and business leader John Pappajohn and at its 17th Anniversary Gala at the New York Marriott Marquis Hotel on Saturday, May 10, 2008 The HTSF is also pleased to welcome award winning Greek pop singer Christos Dantis, and Grammy nominated group Sister Sledge (“We are Family,” “He�s the Greatest Dancer”), who will perform at the event.
MyDamnChannel: Episode #6 of the twisted soap HORRIBLE PEOPLE. Billy juggles his way into Rex's heart, and the fur flies between Carter and Mother when Margaret gets her freak on.
Theater Mania: Former AS THE WORLD TURNS Emmy nominee Jennifer Ferrin's play, "The 39 Steps," playing the Roundabout Theatre Company's American Airlines Theatre through March 29, will transfer to the Cort Theatre. Directed by Maria Aitken and starring the original Broadway cast, the show will resume performances April 29, with a new opening night of May 8.
Emailwire: AOL reports DAYS OF OUR LIVES is one of the most popular television shows on their site.
PGP Blog: Guest columnist Sam Ford from MIT writes about how to define a soap opera.
Inquirer: The ambitious First Visionary Awards project by NuVision Worldwide Media, was held recently at the Kodak Theatre, home of the Oscars. The event was launched with much fanfare, attracting Manila-based and Filipino-American celebrities. Y&R's Nia Peeples was one of the attendees.
ABC: Snoop Dogg was on THE VIEW this morning and one of the subjects covered was his upcoming guest appearance on ONE LIFE TO LIVE.
Marlena De Lacroix: AS THE WORLD TURNS: Good-bye to Martha Byrne, The Real Thing.
Hellenic News of America: The Hellenic Times Scholarship Fund will honor GUIDING LIGHT actor Frank Dicopoulos and Humanitarian and business leader John Pappajohn and at its 17th Anniversary Gala at the New York Marriott Marquis Hotel on Saturday, May 10, 2008 The HTSF is also pleased to welcome award winning Greek pop singer Christos Dantis, and Grammy nominated group Sister Sledge (“We are Family,” “He�s the Greatest Dancer”), who will perform at the event.
MyDamnChannel: Episode #6 of the twisted soap HORRIBLE PEOPLE. Billy juggles his way into Rex's heart, and the fur flies between Carter and Mother when Margaret gets her freak on.
Theater Mania: Former AS THE WORLD TURNS Emmy nominee Jennifer Ferrin's play, "The 39 Steps," playing the Roundabout Theatre Company's American Airlines Theatre through March 29, will transfer to the Cort Theatre. Directed by Maria Aitken and starring the original Broadway cast, the show will resume performances April 29, with a new opening night of May 8.
Emailwire: AOL reports DAYS OF OUR LIVES is one of the most popular television shows on their site.
PGP Blog: Guest columnist Sam Ford from MIT writes about how to define a soap opera.
Inquirer: The ambitious First Visionary Awards project by NuVision Worldwide Media, was held recently at the Kodak Theatre, home of the Oscars. The event was launched with much fanfare, attracting Manila-based and Filipino-American celebrities. Y&R's Nia Peeples was one of the attendees.
ABC: Snoop Dogg was on THE VIEW this morning and one of the subjects covered was his upcoming guest appearance on ONE LIFE TO LIVE.
Tuesday, March 11, 2008
Evening News
Marlena De Lacroix: Marlena to ONE LIFE TO LIVE: “I Hate Todd”
NBC 11: Television productions have been criticized for allowing many things to delay filming, but could an abuse of self-tanner be the latest excuse? LIPSTICK JUNGLE guest star and NYC party-circuit regular Leven Rambin told reporters that the show's star, Brooke Shields, so inappropriately lathered on the liquid sunshine she slowed down the production. "Brooke was self-tanning every day to get ready for some sex scenes," said Rambin, who is also an ALL MY CHILDREN regular.
"This is totally not true," said Shield's rep. "I don't think Brooke has ever even used self-tanner, much less allowed herself to turn orange from it. Please."
CBS: A staple on GUIDING LIGHT for the past twenty-five years, Michael O'Leary's Dr. Rick Bauer has seen it all, literally, drug addiction, weddings, birth, near death just to name a few. In an interview from a recent location shoot in Peapack, NJ, Michael discusses Rick's current state of mind, his trouble with Harley and what he does in his free time. "I think Rick is going to the dark side a little. To summarize where he's at, I think if you look at the fact that his father is gone, his sister is gone, his best friend is in an insane asylum somewhere, Mindy is gone, he's been kicked out of his house, he has a heart condition and now he's in danger of losing his high school sweetheart and his baby. So I think this is turning him into, as Beth would say, Alanesqe behavior. I think he's at the point where being a nice guy is not getting him anywhere so he's ready to take some prisoners."
All American Patriots: ABC Daytime continues a decade-long relationship with The National Campaign to Prevent Teen and Unplanned Pregnancy. ABC Daytime has joined forces with The National Campaign to tell the story of ONE LIFE TO LIVE's 16-year-old character Starr Manning's (Kristen Alderson) first sexual experience. The National Campaign stands as a leader in efforts to educate teens and adults alike on the subject of preventing teen pregnancy.
What's On TV: EMMERDALE star Charley Webb has apparently confessed it makes her feel 'a little bit sick' that people see her brother, HOLLYOAKS' Jamie Lomas, as a sex symbol. "It does make me feel a little bit sick to hear people talk about my brother like that," she told OK! Magazine. "Urgh, even now I feel a little bit unwell."
TV Guide: Was the WGA Strike Good for Soaps?
CTV.ca: Rumor mill: DESPERATE HOUSEWIVES to become musical? The hit drama - centering on the quirky lives of the residents of Wisteria Lane - could be turned into a Broadway show after the show's creator Mark Cherry recently dropped hints to the cast.
MyDamnChannel: VIDEO: Episode #5 of the twisted new soap HORRIBLE PEOPLE.
Buzzyworthy Radio: Former Soap Opera Weekly Editor-in-Chief Mimi Torchin will be interviewed and offer commentary tonight at 10 PM ET.
CBS: VIDEO: Go behind the scenes with THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS' Joshua Morrow (Nick) as he introduces fans to newcomers Raya Meddine (Sabrina) and Chris Engen (Adam, aka Victor Jr.) at a recent CBS photo shoot.
NBC 11: Television productions have been criticized for allowing many things to delay filming, but could an abuse of self-tanner be the latest excuse? LIPSTICK JUNGLE guest star and NYC party-circuit regular Leven Rambin told reporters that the show's star, Brooke Shields, so inappropriately lathered on the liquid sunshine she slowed down the production. "Brooke was self-tanning every day to get ready for some sex scenes," said Rambin, who is also an ALL MY CHILDREN regular.
"This is totally not true," said Shield's rep. "I don't think Brooke has ever even used self-tanner, much less allowed herself to turn orange from it. Please."
CBS: A staple on GUIDING LIGHT for the past twenty-five years, Michael O'Leary's Dr. Rick Bauer has seen it all, literally, drug addiction, weddings, birth, near death just to name a few. In an interview from a recent location shoot in Peapack, NJ, Michael discusses Rick's current state of mind, his trouble with Harley and what he does in his free time. "I think Rick is going to the dark side a little. To summarize where he's at, I think if you look at the fact that his father is gone, his sister is gone, his best friend is in an insane asylum somewhere, Mindy is gone, he's been kicked out of his house, he has a heart condition and now he's in danger of losing his high school sweetheart and his baby. So I think this is turning him into, as Beth would say, Alanesqe behavior. I think he's at the point where being a nice guy is not getting him anywhere so he's ready to take some prisoners."
All American Patriots: ABC Daytime continues a decade-long relationship with The National Campaign to Prevent Teen and Unplanned Pregnancy. ABC Daytime has joined forces with The National Campaign to tell the story of ONE LIFE TO LIVE's 16-year-old character Starr Manning's (Kristen Alderson) first sexual experience. The National Campaign stands as a leader in efforts to educate teens and adults alike on the subject of preventing teen pregnancy.
What's On TV: EMMERDALE star Charley Webb has apparently confessed it makes her feel 'a little bit sick' that people see her brother, HOLLYOAKS' Jamie Lomas, as a sex symbol. "It does make me feel a little bit sick to hear people talk about my brother like that," she told OK! Magazine. "Urgh, even now I feel a little bit unwell."
TV Guide: Was the WGA Strike Good for Soaps?
CTV.ca: Rumor mill: DESPERATE HOUSEWIVES to become musical? The hit drama - centering on the quirky lives of the residents of Wisteria Lane - could be turned into a Broadway show after the show's creator Mark Cherry recently dropped hints to the cast.
MyDamnChannel: VIDEO: Episode #5 of the twisted new soap HORRIBLE PEOPLE.
Buzzyworthy Radio: Former Soap Opera Weekly Editor-in-Chief Mimi Torchin will be interviewed and offer commentary tonight at 10 PM ET.
CBS: VIDEO: Go behind the scenes with THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS' Joshua Morrow (Nick) as he introduces fans to newcomers Raya Meddine (Sabrina) and Chris Engen (Adam, aka Victor Jr.) at a recent CBS photo shoot.
News Brief
CBS: He swept into Oakdale one dark night, and no, he isn't a superhero. He's Gray Gerald, a mysteriously rich man who's used to getting what he wants. But what exactly does Gray want? The newest AS THE WORLD TURNS star Dominic Fumusa talks about his character, his love for Vienna and his mysterious pal Matt. " The funny thing is, is that it's not clear what Gray's intentions are but what is clear is that he doesn't seem to be the nicest guy but you, as the viewer, aren't sure why you don't like him. As the name implies Gray is very gray."
PR Newswire: An eclectic roster of stars of film, television and sports will strap into brand new race-ready Scion tCs to vie for the checkered flag in the world's longest-running, most successful celebrity racing event: the Toyota Pro/Celebrity Race on Saturday, April 19, part of the 34th annual Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach. One of the drivers is Daniel Goddard, who is currently starring as Cane Ashby on THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS.
Ninemsn: Emergency services rushed to Heather Locklear's California mansion over the weekend after her psychiatrist sounded a suicide alarm. Fox News reports the Los Angeles Fire Department and two ambulances responded to a call from a "concerned citizen" on Saturday night. But they arrived to find the MELROSE PLACE actress was not in any danger and there was no suspicious activity at the property west of Los Angeles. The fire department said they were convinced the report did not come from a malicious caller. "I spoke with Heather and she is fine — she never requested medical assistance and did not place a 911 call," a spokesperson from the county sheriff's office said. Locklear is currently dating THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL star Jack Wagner.
Emediawire: Dailymotion, the world's largest independent video sharing site, and My Damn Channel, the entertainment studio and new media platform, have announced a partnership that will bring My Damn Channel's original, professionally-produced episodic video content to Dailymotion's audience of over 49 million users worldwide. HORRIBLE PEOPLE, a soap opera with an evil, comedic twist written and directed by A. D. Miles, will be one of the shows featured.
The Sun: Who wants to see a bevy of HOLLYOAKS hunks getting sweaty on the football pitch? Well, your luck’s in as a team of Hollyoaks stars - including Nick Pickard (Tony), Jamie Lomas (Warren) and ex-HOLLYOAKS star Gary Lucy – will be battling an all-star side consisting of famous faces from CORONATION STREET, SHAMELESS and EMMERDALE to name a few. The charity footie game will be raising cash for the Alder Hey Imagine Appeal and Claire House Children’s Hospice.
STSH: Make-over alert: The Shrine to the Soap Hunks is celebrating its 10th birthday this year, but you're the one getting all the gifts! Our new site features thumbnail previews of all of the site's 6,167 pictures, plus 128 streaming videos, and quick searches for every soap and hunk on the site.
Fort Worth Star Telegram: It's been almost six months since Luke and Noah locked lips. And people are starting to talk. Luke Snyder and Noah Mayer, played by Van Hansis and Jake Silbermann, are a popular gay couple on the CBS soap As the World Turns. They had their first kiss in August -- believed to be the first between men on a daytime soap -- and another in September. Then nothing. The showis owned by Procter & Gamble, which says there's no kissing ban. Fans of Luke and Noah are sending Hershey's kisses to CBS to pressure it to get the gay romance back on track.
PR Newswire: An eclectic roster of stars of film, television and sports will strap into brand new race-ready Scion tCs to vie for the checkered flag in the world's longest-running, most successful celebrity racing event: the Toyota Pro/Celebrity Race on Saturday, April 19, part of the 34th annual Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach. One of the drivers is Daniel Goddard, who is currently starring as Cane Ashby on THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS.
Ninemsn: Emergency services rushed to Heather Locklear's California mansion over the weekend after her psychiatrist sounded a suicide alarm. Fox News reports the Los Angeles Fire Department and two ambulances responded to a call from a "concerned citizen" on Saturday night. But they arrived to find the MELROSE PLACE actress was not in any danger and there was no suspicious activity at the property west of Los Angeles. The fire department said they were convinced the report did not come from a malicious caller. "I spoke with Heather and she is fine — she never requested medical assistance and did not place a 911 call," a spokesperson from the county sheriff's office said. Locklear is currently dating THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL star Jack Wagner.
Emediawire: Dailymotion, the world's largest independent video sharing site, and My Damn Channel, the entertainment studio and new media platform, have announced a partnership that will bring My Damn Channel's original, professionally-produced episodic video content to Dailymotion's audience of over 49 million users worldwide. HORRIBLE PEOPLE, a soap opera with an evil, comedic twist written and directed by A. D. Miles, will be one of the shows featured.
The Sun: Who wants to see a bevy of HOLLYOAKS hunks getting sweaty on the football pitch? Well, your luck’s in as a team of Hollyoaks stars - including Nick Pickard (Tony), Jamie Lomas (Warren) and ex-HOLLYOAKS star Gary Lucy – will be battling an all-star side consisting of famous faces from CORONATION STREET, SHAMELESS and EMMERDALE to name a few. The charity footie game will be raising cash for the Alder Hey Imagine Appeal and Claire House Children’s Hospice.
STSH: Make-over alert: The Shrine to the Soap Hunks is celebrating its 10th birthday this year, but you're the one getting all the gifts! Our new site features thumbnail previews of all of the site's 6,167 pictures, plus 128 streaming videos, and quick searches for every soap and hunk on the site.
Fort Worth Star Telegram: It's been almost six months since Luke and Noah locked lips. And people are starting to talk. Luke Snyder and Noah Mayer, played by Van Hansis and Jake Silbermann, are a popular gay couple on the CBS soap As the World Turns. They had their first kiss in August -- believed to be the first between men on a daytime soap -- and another in September. Then nothing. The showis owned by Procter & Gamble, which says there's no kissing ban. Fans of Luke and Noah are sending Hershey's kisses to CBS to pressure it to get the gay romance back on track.
Thursday, March 6, 2008
Horriple People - Episode #4
Check out Episode #4 of HORRIBLE PEOPLE, an alarming parody of soaps. It stars Kristen Schaal (Flight of the Conchords), Mather Zickel (The Bronx is Burning), A.D. Miles. (Dog Bites Man) and Joe Lo Truglio (Superbad).
Tuesday, February 26, 2008
Evening News
Reality TV Magazine: AMERICAN GLADIATOR, Mike O’Hearn (AKA: Titan) will be hopping over to Salem to portray the role of a helpful bartender in NBC’s popular soap, DAYS OF OUR LIVES. In the episode, O’Hearn will try to sober up Chelsea Brady (Rachel Melvin), but when Chelsea ignores his attempts and flees the bar, he will advise Shawn and Belle Brady (Brandon Beemer and Martha Madison) to contact Chelsea’s grandmother, Kate Roberts (Lauren Koslow) in order to find Chelsea.Theater Mania: AS THE WORLD TURNS legend Larry Bryggman will join the previously announced Mercedes Ruehl in Signature Theatre Company's production of Edward Albee's "Occupant," to run May 6-June 29, with an opening set for June 5. Pam MacKinnon will direct.
Houston Chronicle: Memorial native and ALL MY CHILDREN star Leven Rambin will appear in the February 28 episode of NBC's prime time series LIPSTICK JUNGLE, a comedy-drama starring Brooke Shields.
Palm Beach Post: Fomrer THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL star Lorenzo Lamas: Tanned. Toned. 50. And, yes, he still looks mahvelous!
CBS: Preemption Alert! WFOR Miami has preempted both THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL and AS THE WORLD TURNS today, Tuesday, February 27, due to news coverage of massive blackouts that extend from Daytona Beach to South Florida. Both shows will air in late night at 2:37 am and 3:37 am, respectively. (Assuming you have power of course)
Soap Opera Digest: How well do you know ONE LIFE TO LIVE's Jessica Brennan?
MyParkMag: Chris Fountain had admitted that he cheated on his ex-girlfriend. The HOLLYOAKS actor told Star magazine: "I cheated on my ex-girlfriend and it ended about a year later. I learnt my lesson."
MyDamnChannel: VIDEO: Episode #3 of HORRIBLE PEOPLE.
Wednesday, February 20, 2008
Monday, February 11, 2008
News Brief
UCLA Daily Bruin: After 14 weeks and an estimated economic impact of $1 billion, the Writers Guild of America strike may finally be coming to a close. 2005 UCLA graduate Marina Alburger, a staff writer for the daytime soap opera THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS, attended the meeting Saturday in Los Angeles and voiced similar expectations. “This isn’t a perfect deal. It’s not wonderful, but it’s definitely an improvement over previous offers,” she said. “It sounded as if to me that people were responding positively to the gains we made even if they weren’t in all the areas we had hoped for.”
Variety: Was the strike worth it? In the eyes of many scribes, the answer is an unqualified yes. But when it comes down to dollars and cents, the answer is murkier. The victories in new media that may pay big dividends in the future have come at a high price in the here and now.
PGP Blog: A letter to the fans from GUIDING LIGHT.
Marlena De Lacroix: 10 Sweet and Soapy Valentine’s Day Questions.
Express: The kiss seen ’round the world. YouTube turns AS THE WORLD TURNS' gay couple into worldwide sensation.
Theater Mania: Former ONE LIFE TO LIVE actress Kerry Butler: "Primetime is very different from daytime in some ways in that you wait longer for the set-ups; but you still don't get lots of takes."
MyParkMag: Chris Fountain could never date any of his HOLLYOAKS co-stars because it would be too "awkward". The heartthrob actor - who is currently impressing viewers with his skating skills on DANCING ON ICE - admits he's had a few kisses with some of the girls but knows it could never go any further.
Press Association: In the early years of BBC One soap EASTENDERS, Anita Dobson was the ruling queen of the show, thanks to her phenomenally popular character Angie Watts. However, that devotion hasn't stopped Dobbs, who quit the soap in 1988, offering her thoughts on former on-screen husband Leslie Grantham's sex scandal in 2004. "It was his own fault, wasn't it? It was a shame. It was silly and really unfortunate. He was a silly boy."
PR Newswire: In 2002, Mark Coker and his wife, Lesleyann, co-authored a roman a clef novel entitled "Boob Tube" that explores the behind- the-scenes world of daytime television soap operas (Lesleyann is a former reporter for Soap Opera Weekly Magazine). Despite two years of representation from one of New York City's most respected literary agencies, their agent was unable to land a book deal. Some
publishers said they rejected the manuscript because they questioned whether soap opera fans read books.
Sun Herald: My Damn Channel (www.MyDamnChannel.com), the entertainment studio and new media platform, today premieres three new reasons to work less and watch more video: HORRIBLE PEOPLE, COOKIN' WITH COOLIO, and CARNIVAL OF STUFF. The company also debuts a new look and all- new features designed by Big Fat Brain and built by Reborn Studio. HORRIBLE PEOPLE is an evil comic soap opera. Actor and comedian A.D. Miles ("Wet Hot American Summer", "Dog Bites Man") writes, directs and stars in a depraved soap opera, which takes place at a never-ending cocktail party. Kristin Schaal ("The Flight of the Conchords") and Mather Zickel ("Dancing with Shiva") co-star with A.D. Miles. The series is produced by Jonathan Stern, and new episodes will unfold every Monday at lunchtime for 10 weeks of "addictive workus interruptus."
Mad (UK): Advertisers are rolling out Australian-themed spots for the first commercial break in long-running soap opera NEIGHBOURS, which makes its debut on Five today. Among the ad executions appearing in the show will be one for Red Bull that has an Australian setting and one for soap powder Daz that features former NEIGHBOURS actress Kimberley Davies in a soap-type situation.
Dispatch Online (South Africa): Daytime soap DAYS OF OUR LIVES on SABC3 at 4.55pm holds the record as the longest running in history, but it’s time it bids us goodbye. I can hardly think of anyone who can seriously say they are a follower of this soap, which has lost the plot on too many occasions. No offence intended to those who are fanatics – perhaps you can convince me why I should not think my intelligence is being insulted when I see people rising from the dead and mysteriously ending up stuck on some island. That should give you a fair indication of the last time I bothered to watch DAYS OF OUR LIVES. Frankly, I don’t even bother to watch it anymore. For me, it’s right down there with PASSIONS on e.tv’s daily daytime soap slot. Both these feature too many bizarre, out-there occurrences, including dolls that can change form to become human, to humans that change into animals. Sure enough, there’s space for creativity, but that is a realm of fantasy that should be left to fairy tales, children’s books or folklore if you want to push it that far out. Local soaps have so far done well in not going too over-the-top. Speaking of which, the poor little rich girl, Agnes, in MUVHANGO must be on the brink of an identity crisis.
The Times (South Africa): ISIDINGO cast members rallied around critically injured actress Ashley Callie with messages of support while her family have been at her bedside throughout the weekend.
Variety: Was the strike worth it? In the eyes of many scribes, the answer is an unqualified yes. But when it comes down to dollars and cents, the answer is murkier. The victories in new media that may pay big dividends in the future have come at a high price in the here and now.
PGP Blog: A letter to the fans from GUIDING LIGHT.
Marlena De Lacroix: 10 Sweet and Soapy Valentine’s Day Questions.
Express: The kiss seen ’round the world. YouTube turns AS THE WORLD TURNS' gay couple into worldwide sensation.
Theater Mania: Former ONE LIFE TO LIVE actress Kerry Butler: "Primetime is very different from daytime in some ways in that you wait longer for the set-ups; but you still don't get lots of takes."
MyParkMag: Chris Fountain could never date any of his HOLLYOAKS co-stars because it would be too "awkward". The heartthrob actor - who is currently impressing viewers with his skating skills on DANCING ON ICE - admits he's had a few kisses with some of the girls but knows it could never go any further.
Press Association: In the early years of BBC One soap EASTENDERS, Anita Dobson was the ruling queen of the show, thanks to her phenomenally popular character Angie Watts. However, that devotion hasn't stopped Dobbs, who quit the soap in 1988, offering her thoughts on former on-screen husband Leslie Grantham's sex scandal in 2004. "It was his own fault, wasn't it? It was a shame. It was silly and really unfortunate. He was a silly boy."
PR Newswire: In 2002, Mark Coker and his wife, Lesleyann, co-authored a roman a clef novel entitled "Boob Tube" that explores the behind- the-scenes world of daytime television soap operas (Lesleyann is a former reporter for Soap Opera Weekly Magazine). Despite two years of representation from one of New York City's most respected literary agencies, their agent was unable to land a book deal. Some
publishers said they rejected the manuscript because they questioned whether soap opera fans read books.
Sun Herald: My Damn Channel (www.MyDamnChannel.com), the entertainment studio and new media platform, today premieres three new reasons to work less and watch more video: HORRIBLE PEOPLE, COOKIN' WITH COOLIO, and CARNIVAL OF STUFF. The company also debuts a new look and all- new features designed by Big Fat Brain and built by Reborn Studio. HORRIBLE PEOPLE is an evil comic soap opera. Actor and comedian A.D. Miles ("Wet Hot American Summer", "Dog Bites Man") writes, directs and stars in a depraved soap opera, which takes place at a never-ending cocktail party. Kristin Schaal ("The Flight of the Conchords") and Mather Zickel ("Dancing with Shiva") co-star with A.D. Miles. The series is produced by Jonathan Stern, and new episodes will unfold every Monday at lunchtime for 10 weeks of "addictive workus interruptus."
Mad (UK): Advertisers are rolling out Australian-themed spots for the first commercial break in long-running soap opera NEIGHBOURS, which makes its debut on Five today. Among the ad executions appearing in the show will be one for Red Bull that has an Australian setting and one for soap powder Daz that features former NEIGHBOURS actress Kimberley Davies in a soap-type situation.
Dispatch Online (South Africa): Daytime soap DAYS OF OUR LIVES on SABC3 at 4.55pm holds the record as the longest running in history, but it’s time it bids us goodbye. I can hardly think of anyone who can seriously say they are a follower of this soap, which has lost the plot on too many occasions. No offence intended to those who are fanatics – perhaps you can convince me why I should not think my intelligence is being insulted when I see people rising from the dead and mysteriously ending up stuck on some island. That should give you a fair indication of the last time I bothered to watch DAYS OF OUR LIVES. Frankly, I don’t even bother to watch it anymore. For me, it’s right down there with PASSIONS on e.tv’s daily daytime soap slot. Both these feature too many bizarre, out-there occurrences, including dolls that can change form to become human, to humans that change into animals. Sure enough, there’s space for creativity, but that is a realm of fantasy that should be left to fairy tales, children’s books or folklore if you want to push it that far out. Local soaps have so far done well in not going too over-the-top. Speaking of which, the poor little rich girl, Agnes, in MUVHANGO must be on the brink of an identity crisis.
The Times (South Africa): ISIDINGO cast members rallied around critically injured actress Ashley Callie with messages of support while her family have been at her bedside throughout the weekend.
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