Backstage: Can the Internet Really Save Soap Operas?
Roger Newcomb, editorial director of the website
We Love Soaps, said part of the problem was that Prospect Park prioritized actors over writers.
“They hired pretty much everyone from behind the scenes of the daytime soap world,” he said. “I wish they could have had a mix of some of these really brilliant indie producers or directors or writers mixed in who know how to really tell stories for the Web.”
Jason Connery visiting GENERAL HOSPITAL
Jason Connery, son of film legend James Bond actor Sean Connery, will be appearing on GENERAL HOSPITAL as Sebastian, Franco's art dealer. Look for the younger Connery to first appear on Wednesday, October 2, and then return for a second go-round the first week of November.
Primetime Emmys Exec Producer Defends Choice Of Cory Monteith For Individual Tribute
"Cory’s appeal was to maybe a little different generation than some of the others, and we felt they needed to be represented," Ehrlich said, reminding the reporters Monteith was "just 31" when he died under "very tragic circumstances." "It was important to be responsive to younger viewers, to whom Cory Monteith meant as much as the other four individuals meant to their own generations. We made the choice it was important to have, as part of these segments." Ehrlich admitted that when the decision was made to include Monteith, "there was discussion about the fact that this probably is going to become an interesting topic of conversation. We stand by what we’re doing."
'The Walking Dead' Soundtrack Vol. 2 Exclusively At Wal-Mart
Daytime Confidential's Jamey Giddens is reporting that Zack Conroy will bring his BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL character, Oliver Jones, to THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS.