Hollywood Podcast #53 - THE INTURN

Los Angeles actor/writer, Tim Coyne, spoke with actress Nell Mooney on "The Hollywood Podcast" about her victory on the CBS web reality series INTURN 3 and their summer acting experience together ten years ago. Running time 34:24

ATWT's Vaughn in "Street Lights for Obama"

"Street Lights For Obama," a one-night-only benefit concert of Joe Drymala's new hip-hop/pop musical Street Lights, premiered on Sunday at The Zipper Factory. Ryan J. Davis produced and directed. All sales benefitted Obama For America. Davis currently serves on Obama's Pride NYC Leadership Committee.

"Street Lights" follows inner city teens as they strive to create hope in their community and make their lives extraordinary. It is the second major collaboration for Davis & Drymala and they've released free tracks to the Original Concept Recording on streetlightsmusical.com.

Lauretta Vaughn, who last appeared as Kit on AS THE WORLD TURNS and was once an INTURN contestant, was part of the ensemble cast. She previous appeared on the soaps DOCTORS and HOLBY CITY.


Lelund Derond Thompson, Lauretta Vaughn, Krystal Brown, Markita Prescott, Andrew Arrington, Kevin Curtis, Ebony Hood, Jason Michael Miller, Jasmine Torres, Dominique Elise Porter, Jhon Christopher, Laban Reeves

Photo credit: Cassie Corrigan

INTURN Winner Nell Mooney Joins ATWT in October

INTURN winner Nell Mooney joins the cast of AS THE WORLD TURNS in the role of Spencer McKay. Spencer will host a variety show with Brad (Austin Peck) and will be keeping a secret from all those in Oakdale.

Mooney will first appear in early October.

Mooney won a 13-week contract on ATWT after being voted the winner of INTURN by fans. The final three INTURN contestants each appeared in an episode of ATWT in late May/Early June with Mooney playing, Livia Gordone, in scenes with Luke and Noah. Mooney edged out Justin Smith in fan voting.

News Brief

The quite real Restless Style for women
Life doesn’t often imitate art when it comes to the daytime soaps, unless you have an evil twin who’s a closet serial killer. But in the case of THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS art is very much imitating life these days.

Last month the CBS soap debuted an online fashion and lifestyle magazine, RestlessStyle.com, to tie in with the launch of a similarly named print magazine on the TV show. While the print publication is fake, the online one is very real. It includes beauty tips, of course, but also red carpet event coverage, videos, horoscopes and playlist downloads.

Web tie-ins are becoming almost a necessity to maintain the attention of an audience, younger women, whose favorite primetime shows all have an extensive internet presence.

CBS has INTURN, an online-only reality show that offers the winner a role on AS THE WORLD TURNS. AMC has web extras like a couple’s wedding video and wedding album. DAYS OF OUR LIVES has a blog by the show’s writers.

Nelson Branco's Daytime Emmy Predictions
Nelson writes: "Who will win the coveted Emmy statuette on June 20? Your guess is as good as mine, because insanity is impossible to analyze or predict!" EDITOR'S NOTE: Check back next week for our summary grid of all the expert's picks.

HOLLYOAKS actors return for wedding
HOLLYOAKS fans will be pleased to see some familiar faces returning to the Chester-based soap in the coming weeks. Long-time stars Sarah Dunn and Darren Jeffries return for the on-off marriage of Steph and Max.

Jeffries played OB for 10 years, and only quit the teen soap in February, when his character followed girlfriend Summer to London. Dunn left for pastures new in 2006 after playing blonde bombshell Mandy Richardson for more than a decade. Mandy fled when her marriage to Tony (Nick Pickard) broke down following their daughter Grace's death.

BLOG UPDATE: Lynn Liccardo
"Based on the handful of OLTL episodes I’ve seen this week, I do have a suggestion for the incoming GL writing team – and ATWT’s as well: longer scenes, long enough to let the emotions resonate with viewers. On yeah, one more thing for GL: maybe with FOUR headwriters, there will be enough manpower to write full episodes, instead of the half-assed music interludes that tell us nothing about character and do nothing to advance the story. Of course, since GL has no real story."

Amanda Seyfried 'embarrassed' by her stint on ATWT
"At times Amanda seems excessively self-critical – as borne out by the comments she makes about her first acting role, in the daytime soap AS THE WORLD TURNS [as Holden and Molly's daughter, Abigail]. Though most 15-year-olds would have been delighted to win a role on a widely watched soap opera, Amanda admits that she was in tears at her performance, 'because I knew it sucked. I was so embarrassed that I’d be on air and be a failure.' She remained on the show for 27 episodes, and then stopped: after that faltering start (and shaken by the events of 9/11), it took her another 18 months to return to acting [as Joni on ALL MY CHILDREN]."

Mark Sullivan returns to ATWT as Reg
Mark Sullivan returns to AS THE WORLD TURNS next week as Luke's friend, Reg Addington, President of Oakdale U's GLBT group. Reg shows an interest in the now-single Luke, much to Noah's chagrin. Sullivan previously appeared on the show back in February when his character invited Luke and Noah to a wild party at Tony's parent's lake house.

AUDIO: The Rwandan ARCHERS
Picture yourself in rolling farmland, the hubbub of village gossip mingling with the bleating of lambs. Now imagine that instead of rainclouds over fields of wheat, a bright African sun blazes over sweet potato and cassava plants. And on top of discussing the latest harvest, the villagers also describe the best way to fit a condom.

Welcome to the African Ambridge. URUNANA, the ARCHER's style radio drama from Rwanda, is hotly tipped to win the One World Special Achievement Award for Development Media on 12 June.

Ten million Rwandans tune in to the latest instalment from the fictional village of Nyarurembo twice a week. The soap is complete with its own loveable rogue, love affairs and agricultural anecdotes.

InTurn Season 3 Episode 17: The Winner is Revealed.

Justin, Nell and Michael return to the AS THE WORLD TURNS studio where Chris Goutman announces the newest INTURN to join the cast.

Time To Vote For Your Favorite InTurn

Sixteen episodes of INTURN have come and gone and the three finalists have now aired on AS THE WORLD TURNS. Voting to choose which finalist will receive a 13-week contract role on ATWT began on Thursday, June 5th at 5:00 P.M. ET and closes on Sunday June 8th at 8 P.M. ET.

Before you cast you vote, here is a rundown of how each contestant faired.

Nell Mooney, a 30 year old ballroom dancer/actor from Washington, D.C., had a lot of shining moments this season. She wasn't always the best but she was never near the worst either. Her kiss with Audra during the screen test audition was a highlight along with her scene with Michael Park where she played the role of Carly. On her ATWT day, she played Livia, a tough NYPD cop. Out of the three finalists, she had the best script to work with and she ran with it. She was convincing and solid and fit right in on the show.

Justin Smith, the 27 year old from Orlando, was probably the most consistent contestant throughout the show this year. His shining moment came during the Elements audition when he was the only contestant who followed direction and incorporated the elements into his scene. On his ATWT day, he played the "real" Ben Coyle, a man from the State Department who was a contact of Lucinda. He played a cop fairly well but I wasn't overly impressed by anything he did during the episode. As Simon Cowell would say, it was forgettable.

Michael Derek, a 26 year old waiter from East Brunswick, NJ, got off to a slow start. On the first day he made his famous "it's a toe" remark during the giving birth in the park audition. He came across as incredibly cocky in the beginning and his ego seemed a lot bigger than his level of acting ability. But something happened along the way. Another side to Michael came out, his acting improved as he listened to the notes he was given and he became someone I was rooting for to be in the top three. Out of the three finalists, Michael was given the least amount to work with on his ATWT day, both in dialogue and clothes. His character, Sailor Sam, was a take off of the famous Times Square Naked Cowboy. Michael did all he could with the role but other than showing off his body, he didn't get a chance to shine.

Going into the three ATWT appearances, I gave the edge to Justin but after seeing them on the actual show, I am leaning towards Nell.

InTurn Season 3 Episode 16: ATWT Taping - Justin

Justin takes on the role of the real 'Ben Coyle' for his turn on AS THE WORLD TURNS.

InTurn Season 3 Episode 15: ATWT Taping - Nell

Nell gets ready for her final audition, but will she be too distracted when she is given a prop gun? Will Nell be your next InTurn? The power is up to you, as voting begins, June 5th on CBS.com.

InTurn Season 3 Episode 14: ATWT Taping - Michael

Michael tapes his episode of As the World Turns and finds himself shirtless in the middle of Times Square. Will Michael be your next InTurn? The power is up to you, as voting begins, June 5th on CBS.com.

InTurn Season 3 Episode 13: The Final Four

The remaining four fight for a spot in the final three as the last callback of InTurn unfolds. Who will move on to the next round where America decides the winner of InTurn?

InTurn Season 3 Episode 12: The Sixth Callback

A surprise announcement from ATWT Executive Producer Chris Goutman sends chills through the InTurns as they learn one person will be sent home immediately. Later, Kelley Menighan Hensley (Emily) gives out some much needed career advice.

InTurn Season 3 Episode 11: The Star Audition

During the Star Audition the InTurns have the opportunity to act with ATWT cast members Michael Park (Jack) and Kelley Menighan Hensley (Emily) who also happen to join Richard on the judging panel.

InTurn Seasn 3 Episode 10: The Fifth Callback

It's the most intense callback yet as things get utterly personal this time. Will Chris Goutman put up with the callback room antics, or will he send the trouble makers packing?

InTurn Season 3 Episode 9: The Elements Audition

It's time for the long-awaited Elements Audition! The InTurns are given 'specific instructions' for their Elements Audition, and we see how quickly they can work with their monologue and surprise elements.

InTurn Season 3 - Episode 8: The Fourth Callback

The InTurns were last left hanging on the voice of Executive Producer Chris Goutman after their Screen Test Audition. Who will make it through to the next round?

InTurn Season 3 - Episode 7: The Kissing Audition

The InTurns get a makeover then they switchover for some kissing scenes. Van Hansis and Jake Silbermann serve as judges along with CBS Daytime VP Richard Mensing.

InTurn Season 3 Episode 6: The Third Callback

Peyton starts to feel homesick and has some big questions about his career, while Nell shares her own feelings about the competition. Then, the InTurns are faced with another Callback and William and "Princess" Christian battle it out.


Coming up in the next episode, the contestants have to re-create Luke and Noah's famous first kiss scene from last August as part of their screen test audition.

InTurn Season 3 Episode 5: The Love Scene Audition

Back at the loft, Justin, Nell and Audra express their unease over fellow InTurn, Christian.

InTurn Season 3 Episode #4 The Second Callback

It's the dreaded Callback time again, and the InTurns file in to face their doom. Tensions mount in the callback room when Chris Goutman gives the group his signature review.

Inturn Season 3 - Episode #3

InTurn3 - Episode 3: The Wedding Audition
The InTurns arrive at the loft for the first time and are shocked to learn that only 8 of them will be moving in. Nell relaxes after winning their first challenge granting her an automatic callback.