In yet another move seemingly engineered to boost the visibility of the Critics Choice Awards and position it as an alternative to the Golden Globes, the Critics Choice Association will introduce the World Movie Awards in 2022, which will be guided by a new branch of international members. The awards will celebrate the finest in non-English-language films.
Variety spoke with Joey Berlin, the CEO of the Critics Choice Association, who said this was a good time to reach out to those international journalists and critics who were excluded by the HFPA’s parochial entry requirements.
The Cca began enlisting members for its newly-formed international branch this spring, which Berlin said will serve as the bedrock for the World Movie Awards. Members of the international branch will also be eligible to vote for the other Critics Choice areas — TV, film and documentary.
The Critics Choice Awards will air on Jan. 9, the date...
Variety spoke with Joey Berlin, the CEO of the Critics Choice Association, who said this was a good time to reach out to those international journalists and critics who were excluded by the HFPA’s parochial entry requirements.
The Cca began enlisting members for its newly-formed international branch this spring, which Berlin said will serve as the bedrock for the World Movie Awards. Members of the international branch will also be eligible to vote for the other Critics Choice areas — TV, film and documentary.
The Critics Choice Awards will air on Jan. 9, the date...
- 6/30/2021
- by Antonio Ferme
- Variety Film + TV
The ever-expanding Critics Choice Association is now taking on the world. The group said Wednesday that it will introduce the World Movie Awards, designed to honor the finest in non-English-language films, beginning in 2022.
The Cca said this global expansion has been in the planning stages for several years and has gained fresh impetus thanks to the recent formation of an International branch of the organization, which began enlisting new members this spring.
With the current well-publicized troubles of the Hollywood Foreign Press Association — including the cancellation by NBC of the 2022 Golden Globes — plus the globalization of the motion picture industry in general, the Cca has decided to strike while the iron is hot. Notably, it is offering a home to many legitimate international critics and journalists who have not been welcomed by the HFPA’s insular entry requirements (including the revelation of not having a single Black member), which that...
The Cca said this global expansion has been in the planning stages for several years and has gained fresh impetus thanks to the recent formation of an International branch of the organization, which began enlisting new members this spring.
With the current well-publicized troubles of the Hollywood Foreign Press Association — including the cancellation by NBC of the 2022 Golden Globes — plus the globalization of the motion picture industry in general, the Cca has decided to strike while the iron is hot. Notably, it is offering a home to many legitimate international critics and journalists who have not been welcomed by the HFPA’s insular entry requirements (including the revelation of not having a single Black member), which that...
- 6/30/2021
- by Pete Hammond
- Deadline Film + TV
The publicity campaigns that drove Warner Bros’ Joker and Disney+’s The Mandalorian took top honors Friday at the 57th annual Icg Publicists Awards at the Beverly Hilton.
Joker, which is up for a leading 11 Oscars on Sunday, won the Maxwell Weinberg Award for Motion Pictures Publicity Campaign. Season 1 of Disney+’s Star Wars stand-alone series The Mandalorian, won the Maxwell Weinberg Award for Television Publicity Campaign.
Steven Huvane from Slate PR won the guild’s Les Mason Award for career achievement at the annual luncheon, with client and recent SAG Awards winner Jennifer Aniston a surprise presenter to hand him his trophy. “You really are some of the hardest working people in this town,” she told the crowd in the ballroom. “I know I apologize on behalf of all of us.”
Other winners today included Rachel Aberly from 42 West, who was named Publicist of the Year. Clark Collis from...
Joker, which is up for a leading 11 Oscars on Sunday, won the Maxwell Weinberg Award for Motion Pictures Publicity Campaign. Season 1 of Disney+’s Star Wars stand-alone series The Mandalorian, won the Maxwell Weinberg Award for Television Publicity Campaign.
Steven Huvane from Slate PR won the guild’s Les Mason Award for career achievement at the annual luncheon, with client and recent SAG Awards winner Jennifer Aniston a surprise presenter to hand him his trophy. “You really are some of the hardest working people in this town,” she told the crowd in the ballroom. “I know I apologize on behalf of all of us.”
Other winners today included Rachel Aberly from 42 West, who was named Publicist of the Year. Clark Collis from...
- 2/7/2020
- by Amanda N'Duka and Patrick Hipes
- Deadline Film + TV
Hollywood union publicists have selected Warner Bros.’ “Joker” and Disney’s “The Mandalorian” as winners of the Maxwell Weinberg Awards for top publicity campaigns last year.
The awards were announced Friday afternoon at the Beverly Hilton by the International Cinematographers Guild Publicists.
“Joker” won the feature film award and topped the publicity teams behind Netflix’s “The Irishman,” Universal’s “Us,” Sony’s “Once Upon A Time In Hollywood,” Paramount’s “Rocketman” and Disney-Marvel’s “Avengers: Endgame.” The Joaquin Phoenix vehicle was a smash with more than $1 billion in global box office along with receiving 11 Academy Award nominations.
The first season of Disney Plus’ “The Mandalorian” took the television awards over the campaigns for “Catch 22,” “Fosse/Verdon,” “Pose,” and “Stranger Things.”
Steven Huvane of Slate PR won the Les Mason award, presented by longtime client Jennifer Aniston, who told the audience, “You really are some of the hardest working people in this town.
The awards were announced Friday afternoon at the Beverly Hilton by the International Cinematographers Guild Publicists.
“Joker” won the feature film award and topped the publicity teams behind Netflix’s “The Irishman,” Universal’s “Us,” Sony’s “Once Upon A Time In Hollywood,” Paramount’s “Rocketman” and Disney-Marvel’s “Avengers: Endgame.” The Joaquin Phoenix vehicle was a smash with more than $1 billion in global box office along with receiving 11 Academy Award nominations.
The first season of Disney Plus’ “The Mandalorian” took the television awards over the campaigns for “Catch 22,” “Fosse/Verdon,” “Pose,” and “Stranger Things.”
Steven Huvane of Slate PR won the Les Mason award, presented by longtime client Jennifer Aniston, who told the audience, “You really are some of the hardest working people in this town.
- 2/7/2020
- by Dave McNary
- Variety Film + TV
Oh, the irony! I’ve been covering Hollywood industry awards as a journalist for 30 years and now I’m nominated for the Press Award bestowed by Hollywood’s leading PR guild: Icg Publicists. It’s so gracious of them – thank you, huzzahs to all – but now I’ll get a toxic dose of what I report on all the time: nominee jitters.
Uh-oh: do my Hollywood industry peers really, really like me? Should I campaign aggressively? Rent out billboards on Sunset Boulevard? What should I wear on Feb. 7 when the winner is revealed at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in the same room where the Golden Globes are doled out?
Lucky for me, I know the drill. I’ve been nominated, and lost, twice in the past. Only 16 more defeats and I’ll be the Susan Lucci of the Publicists’ Award! So, please, save me: spread the word across town — Vote for Tom!
Uh-oh: do my Hollywood industry peers really, really like me? Should I campaign aggressively? Rent out billboards on Sunset Boulevard? What should I wear on Feb. 7 when the winner is revealed at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in the same room where the Golden Globes are doled out?
Lucky for me, I know the drill. I’ve been nominated, and lost, twice in the past. Only 16 more defeats and I’ll be the Susan Lucci of the Publicists’ Award! So, please, save me: spread the word across town — Vote for Tom!
- 1/14/2020
- by Tom O'Neil
- Gold Derby
The Publicists Guild is out with the remaining nominees for its 2020 ICG Publicists Awards, which will be doled out February 7 at the Beverly Hilton. Read the list below.
Up for the Publicist of the Year Award are Rachel Aberly (42 West), Michelle Alt (Paramount), unit publicist Carol McConnaughey and a pair from Walt Disney Studios: Kira Feola and Alex Kang.
Vying for the Les Mason Award for Career Achievement in Publicity are unit publicists Gabriela Gutentag and Peter J. Silbermann, Slate PR’s Stephen Huvane, Warner Bros’ Maureen O’Malley and Paramount’s David Walderman.
The guild, Iatse Local 600, previously revealed that Emmy winner and past Oscar nominee Ava DuVernay will receive its Television Showman of the Year Award and 15-time Emmy winner Don Mischer, will be honored with its Lifetime Achievement Award.
The nominations for the Maxwell Weinberg Awards for film and TV publicity campaigns were unveiled last week and in November,...
Up for the Publicist of the Year Award are Rachel Aberly (42 West), Michelle Alt (Paramount), unit publicist Carol McConnaughey and a pair from Walt Disney Studios: Kira Feola and Alex Kang.
Vying for the Les Mason Award for Career Achievement in Publicity are unit publicists Gabriela Gutentag and Peter J. Silbermann, Slate PR’s Stephen Huvane, Warner Bros’ Maureen O’Malley and Paramount’s David Walderman.
The guild, Iatse Local 600, previously revealed that Emmy winner and past Oscar nominee Ava DuVernay will receive its Television Showman of the Year Award and 15-time Emmy winner Don Mischer, will be honored with its Lifetime Achievement Award.
The nominations for the Maxwell Weinberg Awards for film and TV publicity campaigns were unveiled last week and in November,...
- 1/14/2020
- by Erik Pedersen
- Deadline Film + TV
2000: Days of our Lives' ghoul girl revealed herself.
2001: Guiding Light's Meta read the Declaration of Independence.
2002: One Life to Live featured "Babes Behind Bars."
2003: As the World Turns' Jack learned he was Sage's father."History speaks to artists. It changes the artist's thinking and is constantly reshaping it into different and unexpected images."
― Anselm Kiefer
"Today in Soap Opera History" is a collection of the most memorable, interesting and influential events in the history of scripted, serialized programs. From birthdays and anniversaries to scandals and controversies, every day this column celebrates the soap opera in American culture.
On this date in...
1955: Backstage Wife switched networks, moving from CBS Radio to NBC Radio.
1965: Actress turned news anchor Lisa Howard committed suicide with an overdose of pills at her East Hamptom home at age 35. Howard played Trudy Bauer on The Guiding Light before she...
2001: Guiding Light's Meta read the Declaration of Independence.
2002: One Life to Live featured "Babes Behind Bars."
2003: As the World Turns' Jack learned he was Sage's father."History speaks to artists. It changes the artist's thinking and is constantly reshaping it into different and unexpected images."
― Anselm Kiefer
"Today in Soap Opera History" is a collection of the most memorable, interesting and influential events in the history of scripted, serialized programs. From birthdays and anniversaries to scandals and controversies, every day this column celebrates the soap opera in American culture.
On this date in...
1955: Backstage Wife switched networks, moving from CBS Radio to NBC Radio.
1965: Actress turned news anchor Lisa Howard committed suicide with an overdose of pills at her East Hamptom home at age 35. Howard played Trudy Bauer on The Guiding Light before she...
- 7/5/2019
- by Roger Newcomb
- We Love Soaps
1984: All My Children's Jenny wanted a baby.
1989: Another World's Nicole confessed to murder.
2003: Days of our Lives' Lexie gave birth.
2006: The execution of One Life to Live's "Todd" began."History speaks to artists. It changes the artist's thinking and is constantly reshaping it into d ifferent and unexpected images."
― Anselm Kiefer
"Today in Soap Opera History" is a collection of the most memorable, interesting and influential events in the history of scripted, serialized programs. From birthdays and anniversaries to scandals and controversies, every day this column celebrates the soap opera in American culture.
On this date in...
1939: Radio soap opera The Affairs of Anthony debuted on the Blue Network. Henry Hunter starred as Anthony.
1975: On Another World, Alice Frame (Jacqueline Courtney) agreed to let her husband, Steve, be buried in Chadwell.
1980: On Guiding Light, Dr. Ingrid Fisher told Lucille Wexler that...
1989: Another World's Nicole confessed to murder.
2003: Days of our Lives' Lexie gave birth.
2006: The execution of One Life to Live's "Todd" began."History speaks to artists. It changes the artist's thinking and is constantly reshaping it into d ifferent and unexpected images."
― Anselm Kiefer
"Today in Soap Opera History" is a collection of the most memorable, interesting and influential events in the history of scripted, serialized programs. From birthdays and anniversaries to scandals and controversies, every day this column celebrates the soap opera in American culture.
On this date in...
1939: Radio soap opera The Affairs of Anthony debuted on the Blue Network. Henry Hunter starred as Anthony.
1975: On Another World, Alice Frame (Jacqueline Courtney) agreed to let her husband, Steve, be buried in Chadwell.
1980: On Guiding Light, Dr. Ingrid Fisher told Lucille Wexler that...
- 5/29/2019
- by Roger Newcomb
- We Love Soaps
International entertainment reporter, entertainer and We Love Soaps contributor Nelson Aspen has received his fourth nomination for the International Media Award from the Icg (International Cinematographers Guild) Publicists Guild.
The 56th Annual Publicists Guild Awards take place on February 22, the Friday before the Academy Awards, at the world famous Beverly Hilton (also home of the Golden Globe Awards). The International Media Award "honors an outstanding member of the international press who reports on those areas of show business covered by our membership and whose association with our members lends credits to both Publicists and the entertainment industry." That same month, Aspen will celebrate his 16th Anniversary as the Showbiz Editor for Australia's #1 rated morning show, Sunrise.
"The nomination came as a complete surprise, as I work in such a crowded field of talented international journalists," Aspen said. "It's a huge honor and always a treat to attend the Awards and...
The 56th Annual Publicists Guild Awards take place on February 22, the Friday before the Academy Awards, at the world famous Beverly Hilton (also home of the Golden Globe Awards). The International Media Award "honors an outstanding member of the international press who reports on those areas of show business covered by our membership and whose association with our members lends credits to both Publicists and the entertainment industry." That same month, Aspen will celebrate his 16th Anniversary as the Showbiz Editor for Australia's #1 rated morning show, Sunrise.
"The nomination came as a complete surprise, as I work in such a crowded field of talented international journalists," Aspen said. "It's a huge honor and always a treat to attend the Awards and...
- 1/16/2019
- by Roger Newcomb
- We Love Soaps
Hollywood publicists have selected nominees for the best publicity campaigns of 2018.
On the film front, Disney’s “Black Panther,” Fox’s “Bohemian Rhapsody,” Paramount’s “A Quiet Place,” Sony’s “Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse,” Universal’s “Halloween,” and Warner Bros.’ “Crazy Rich Asians” received nods for the Maxwell Weinberg award for top movie publicity campaign of 2018.
Nominated for top television publicity campaigns are “The Alienist” for Gabriela Zapata, “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” for Ryan Aguirre, “Mayans, M.C.” for Chris Kaspers, “Pose” for Yong Kim, and “Single Parents” for Shari Rosenblum.
Press Award nominees are Chris Cavell of “The Ellen DeGeneres Show,” Justin Chang of the Los Angeles Times, Erik Davis of Fandang, Tom O’Neil of Gold Derby, and Andy Reyes of Entertainment Tonight. Nods for the International Media award went to Vera Anderson of HFPA/Mexico; Nelson Aspen of Sunrise, Australia; Jami Philbrick of Mtime, China...
On the film front, Disney’s “Black Panther,” Fox’s “Bohemian Rhapsody,” Paramount’s “A Quiet Place,” Sony’s “Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse,” Universal’s “Halloween,” and Warner Bros.’ “Crazy Rich Asians” received nods for the Maxwell Weinberg award for top movie publicity campaign of 2018.
Nominated for top television publicity campaigns are “The Alienist” for Gabriela Zapata, “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” for Ryan Aguirre, “Mayans, M.C.” for Chris Kaspers, “Pose” for Yong Kim, and “Single Parents” for Shari Rosenblum.
Press Award nominees are Chris Cavell of “The Ellen DeGeneres Show,” Justin Chang of the Los Angeles Times, Erik Davis of Fandang, Tom O’Neil of Gold Derby, and Andy Reyes of Entertainment Tonight. Nods for the International Media award went to Vera Anderson of HFPA/Mexico; Nelson Aspen of Sunrise, Australia; Jami Philbrick of Mtime, China...
- 1/14/2019
- by Dave McNary
- Variety Film + TV
The publicists responsible for the campaigns for “Black Panther,” “Bohemian Rhapsody,” “Crazy Rich Asians,” “Halloween,” “A Quiet Place” and “Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse” have been nominated for the top film awards at the International Cinematographers Guild’s 56th Annual Icg Publicists Awards, which will be handed out on Feb. 22 at the Beverly Hilton.
Television nominees are the publicists responsible for the campaigns for “The Alienist,” “The Late Show With Stephen Colbert,” “Mayans, M.C.,” “Pose” and “Single Parents.”
The Icg Publicists Awards nominees:
The Maxwell Weinberg Publicist Showmanship Of The Year For Motion Pictures
The union publicists that worked on publicity campaigns on behalf of:
“Black Panther” (The Walt Disney Studios)
“Bohemian Rhapsody” (Twentieth Century Fox)
“Crazy Rich Asians” (Warner Bros. Pictures)
“Halloween” (Universal Pictures)
“A Quiet Place” (Paramount Pictures)
“Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse” (Sony Pictures)
Also Read: Golden Globes: Alfonso Cuarón Defends Netflix, Glenn Close Discusses Her Mom and...
Television nominees are the publicists responsible for the campaigns for “The Alienist,” “The Late Show With Stephen Colbert,” “Mayans, M.C.,” “Pose” and “Single Parents.”
The Icg Publicists Awards nominees:
The Maxwell Weinberg Publicist Showmanship Of The Year For Motion Pictures
The union publicists that worked on publicity campaigns on behalf of:
“Black Panther” (The Walt Disney Studios)
“Bohemian Rhapsody” (Twentieth Century Fox)
“Crazy Rich Asians” (Warner Bros. Pictures)
“Halloween” (Universal Pictures)
“A Quiet Place” (Paramount Pictures)
“Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse” (Sony Pictures)
Also Read: Golden Globes: Alfonso Cuarón Defends Netflix, Glenn Close Discusses Her Mom and...
- 1/14/2019
- by Steve Pond
- The Wrap
Nominees for the 56th Icg Publicists Awards were revealed this morning in categories rewarding the year’s best guild campaigns in the film and TV industry. Winners bestowed by the publicists branch of Iatse’s International Cinematographers Guild (Local 600) will be announced February 22 at the annual luncheon at the Beverly Hilton.
The Maxwell Weinberg Awards noms, honoring publicists that worked on campaigns, included a wide-ranging list on the film side with the likes of Disney/Marvel’s superhero tentpole Black Panther, 20th Century Fox’s musical drama Bohemian Rhapsody, Warner Bros’ rom-com Crazy Rich Asians, horror offerings Halloween from Universal and A Quiet Place from Paramount, and Sony Pictures’ animated Spider-Man: Into the Spider-verse.
On the TV side, noms include TNT’s The Alienist, CBS’ The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, ABC’s Single Parents and FX’s Mayans M.C. and Pose.
“This diverse array of nominated campaigns is emblematic...
The Maxwell Weinberg Awards noms, honoring publicists that worked on campaigns, included a wide-ranging list on the film side with the likes of Disney/Marvel’s superhero tentpole Black Panther, 20th Century Fox’s musical drama Bohemian Rhapsody, Warner Bros’ rom-com Crazy Rich Asians, horror offerings Halloween from Universal and A Quiet Place from Paramount, and Sony Pictures’ animated Spider-Man: Into the Spider-verse.
On the TV side, noms include TNT’s The Alienist, CBS’ The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, ABC’s Single Parents and FX’s Mayans M.C. and Pose.
“This diverse array of nominated campaigns is emblematic...
- 1/14/2019
- by Patrick Hipes
- Deadline Film + TV
Beloved daytime soap opera Search for Tomorrow ended its 35-year run on December 26, 1986. After more than three decades on CBS, the Procter & Gamble-produced drama moved in NBC in 1982 but failed to draw in viewers on peacock network.
In "A Complete, Concise Yearly History of TV Soap Operas" in 1978 for The Soap Box, John Genovese described attempts by CBS to launch a successful TV soap opera in 1951.
Then on September 3 of that year, CBS jumped on the bandwagon again with two new offerings. The first, The Egg and I, featured Pat Kirkland and Frank Craven in a serial adaptation of Betty's McDonald's book. Egg went rotten on August 1, 1952.
The other serial to make its appearance that day was a Procter & Gamble Production called Search for Tomorrow, created by Roy Winsor and headlining a B-movie starlet named Mary Stuart in the central role of beleaguered housewife Joanne Barron. Need we...
In "A Complete, Concise Yearly History of TV Soap Operas" in 1978 for The Soap Box, John Genovese described attempts by CBS to launch a successful TV soap opera in 1951.
Then on September 3 of that year, CBS jumped on the bandwagon again with two new offerings. The first, The Egg and I, featured Pat Kirkland and Frank Craven in a serial adaptation of Betty's McDonald's book. Egg went rotten on August 1, 1952.
The other serial to make its appearance that day was a Procter & Gamble Production called Search for Tomorrow, created by Roy Winsor and headlining a B-movie starlet named Mary Stuart in the central role of beleaguered housewife Joanne Barron. Need we...
- 12/26/2018
- by Roger Newcomb
- We Love Soaps
1986: In the series finale of Search for Tomorrow, Stu asked, "What is it, Jo? What is it you're searching for?"
Jo's reply: "Tomorrow. And I can't wait.""History speaks to artists. It changes the artist's thinking and is constantly reshaping it into different and unexpected images."
― Anselm Kiefer
"Today in Soap Opera History" is a collection of the most memorable, interesting and influential events in the history of scripted, serialized programs. From birthdays and anniversaries to scandals and controversies, every day this column celebrates the soap opera in American culture.
On this date in...
1941: After being canceled by the network, NBC Radio aired what was intended to be the final episode of radio soap opera The Guiding Light. The network received 75,000 protest letters and the show returned 11 weeks later on March 16, 1942, running for four and a half more years on NBC Radio before being canceled again. CBS Radio...
Jo's reply: "Tomorrow. And I can't wait.""History speaks to artists. It changes the artist's thinking and is constantly reshaping it into different and unexpected images."
― Anselm Kiefer
"Today in Soap Opera History" is a collection of the most memorable, interesting and influential events in the history of scripted, serialized programs. From birthdays and anniversaries to scandals and controversies, every day this column celebrates the soap opera in American culture.
On this date in...
1941: After being canceled by the network, NBC Radio aired what was intended to be the final episode of radio soap opera The Guiding Light. The network received 75,000 protest letters and the show returned 11 weeks later on March 16, 1942, running for four and a half more years on NBC Radio before being canceled again. CBS Radio...
- 12/26/2018
- by Roger Newcomb
- We Love Soaps
1951: Search for Tomorrow premiered on CBS.
1984: Kathleen McKinnon arrived on Another World.
1985: Santa Barbara's Christy shot and killed Steve.
2010: Atwt's Reid was stalled on a busy train track."The best prophet of the future is the past."
― Lord Byron
"Today in Soap Opera History" is a collection of the most memorable, interesting and influential events in the history of scripted, serialized programs. From birthdays and anniversaries to scandals and controversies, every day this column celebrates the soap opera in American culture.
On this date in...
1945: On radio soap Portia Faces Life, Portia Blake (Lucille Wall) was confused at breakfast when Marie implied it was a "good" day.
1951: Search for Tomorrow premiered on CBS. Created by Roy Winsor, Search for Tomorrow starred Mary Stuart as Joanne Barron for its entire 35-year run. The show was moved from CBS to NBC on March 29, 1982. It continued on...
1984: Kathleen McKinnon arrived on Another World.
1985: Santa Barbara's Christy shot and killed Steve.
2010: Atwt's Reid was stalled on a busy train track."The best prophet of the future is the past."
― Lord Byron
"Today in Soap Opera History" is a collection of the most memorable, interesting and influential events in the history of scripted, serialized programs. From birthdays and anniversaries to scandals and controversies, every day this column celebrates the soap opera in American culture.
On this date in...
1945: On radio soap Portia Faces Life, Portia Blake (Lucille Wall) was confused at breakfast when Marie implied it was a "good" day.
1951: Search for Tomorrow premiered on CBS. Created by Roy Winsor, Search for Tomorrow starred Mary Stuart as Joanne Barron for its entire 35-year run. The show was moved from CBS to NBC on March 29, 1982. It continued on...
- 9/3/2018
- by Roger Newcomb
- We Love Soaps
2000: Days of our Lives' ghoul girl revealed herself.
2001: Guiding Light's Meta read the Declaration of Independence.
2002: One Life to Live featured "Babes Behind Bars."
2003: As the World Turns' Jack learned he was Sage's father."All true histories contain instruction; though, in some, the treasure may be hard to find, and when found, so trivial in quantity that the dry, shrivelled kernel scarcely compensates for the trouble of cracking the nut."
― Anne Brontë in "Agnes Grey"
"Today in Soap Opera History" is a collection of the most memorable, interesting and influential events in the history of scripted, serialized programs. From birthdays and anniversaries to scandals and controversies, every day this column celebrates the soap opera in American culture.
On this date in...
1955: Backstage Wife switched networks, moving from CBS Radio to NBC Radio.
1965: Actress turned news anchor Lisa Howard committed suicide with an...
2001: Guiding Light's Meta read the Declaration of Independence.
2002: One Life to Live featured "Babes Behind Bars."
2003: As the World Turns' Jack learned he was Sage's father."All true histories contain instruction; though, in some, the treasure may be hard to find, and when found, so trivial in quantity that the dry, shrivelled kernel scarcely compensates for the trouble of cracking the nut."
― Anne Brontë in "Agnes Grey"
"Today in Soap Opera History" is a collection of the most memorable, interesting and influential events in the history of scripted, serialized programs. From birthdays and anniversaries to scandals and controversies, every day this column celebrates the soap opera in American culture.
On this date in...
1955: Backstage Wife switched networks, moving from CBS Radio to NBC Radio.
1965: Actress turned news anchor Lisa Howard committed suicide with an...
- 7/5/2018
- by Roger Newcomb
- We Love Soaps
Irna Phillips was born 116 years ago today. She is pictured
above dictating stories to her assistant, Rose Cooperman."All true histories contain instruction; though, in some, the treasure may be hard to find, and when found, so trivial in quantity that the dry, shrivelled kernel scarcely compensates for the trouble of cracking the nut."
― Anne Brontë in "Agnes Grey"
"Today in Soap Opera History" is a collection of the most memorable, interesting and influential events in the history of scripted, serialized programs. From birthdays and anniversaries to scandals and controversies, every day this column celebrates the soap opera in American culture.
On this date in...
1901: Legendary soap opera creator Irna Phillips was born in Chicago, the youngest of ten children. She was educated at Northwestern University and the University of Illinois. She took graduate work at the University of Wisconsin. Miss Phillips also had an adopted son and daughter.
above dictating stories to her assistant, Rose Cooperman."All true histories contain instruction; though, in some, the treasure may be hard to find, and when found, so trivial in quantity that the dry, shrivelled kernel scarcely compensates for the trouble of cracking the nut."
― Anne Brontë in "Agnes Grey"
"Today in Soap Opera History" is a collection of the most memorable, interesting and influential events in the history of scripted, serialized programs. From birthdays and anniversaries to scandals and controversies, every day this column celebrates the soap opera in American culture.
On this date in...
1901: Legendary soap opera creator Irna Phillips was born in Chicago, the youngest of ten children. She was educated at Northwestern University and the University of Illinois. She took graduate work at the University of Wisconsin. Miss Phillips also had an adopted son and daughter.
- 7/1/2018
- by Roger Newcomb
- We Love Soaps
1984: All My Children's Jenny wanted a baby.
1989: Another World's Nicole confessed to murder.
2003: Days of our Lives' Lexie gave birth.
2006: The execution of One Life to Live's "Todd" began."All true histories contain instruction; though, in some, the treasure may be hard to find, and when found, so trivial in quantity that the dry, shrivelled kernel scarcely compensates for the trouble of cracking the nut."
― Anne Brontë in "Agnes Grey"
"Today in Soap Opera History" is a collection of the most memorable, interesting and influential events in the history of scripted, serialized programs. From birthdays and anniversaries to scandals and controversies, every day this column celebrates the soap opera in American culture.
On this date in...
1939: Radio soap opera The Affairs of Anthony debuted on the Blue Network. Henry Hunter starred as Anthony.
1975: On Another World, Alice Frame (Jacqueline Courtney) agreed to let her husband,...
1989: Another World's Nicole confessed to murder.
2003: Days of our Lives' Lexie gave birth.
2006: The execution of One Life to Live's "Todd" began."All true histories contain instruction; though, in some, the treasure may be hard to find, and when found, so trivial in quantity that the dry, shrivelled kernel scarcely compensates for the trouble of cracking the nut."
― Anne Brontë in "Agnes Grey"
"Today in Soap Opera History" is a collection of the most memorable, interesting and influential events in the history of scripted, serialized programs. From birthdays and anniversaries to scandals and controversies, every day this column celebrates the soap opera in American culture.
On this date in...
1939: Radio soap opera The Affairs of Anthony debuted on the Blue Network. Henry Hunter starred as Anthony.
1975: On Another World, Alice Frame (Jacqueline Courtney) agreed to let her husband,...
- 5/30/2018
- by Roger Newcomb
- We Love Soaps
Veteran entertainment personality and author Nelson Aspen returns to Hollywood with his all new cabaret show, "Just in Time," at the showroom at Au Lac, Bar Fedora. One night only, Thursday June 21.
Known to millions of international TV fans as their "One Degree of Separation" from Hollywood's A-list, Aspen returns to the cabaret stage after sold out runs in New York City, Los Angeles, Philadelphia and around Australia including the world-famous Sydney Opera House. "Just in Time," featuring musical director Mitchell Kaplan and his band as well as a surprise guest stars, traces Aspen's musical path through various genres as he carved out his unique niche in the showbiz community.
With humor and expert storytelling skills, Aspen shares songs and stories everyone will recognize from their own pop culture experiences. "Just in Time" follows up his popular "Full Circle" show from 2015/16, which included appearances by Anita Gillette, Shelly Burch, Deven Green,...
Known to millions of international TV fans as their "One Degree of Separation" from Hollywood's A-list, Aspen returns to the cabaret stage after sold out runs in New York City, Los Angeles, Philadelphia and around Australia including the world-famous Sydney Opera House. "Just in Time," featuring musical director Mitchell Kaplan and his band as well as a surprise guest stars, traces Aspen's musical path through various genres as he carved out his unique niche in the showbiz community.
With humor and expert storytelling skills, Aspen shares songs and stories everyone will recognize from their own pop culture experiences. "Just in Time" follows up his popular "Full Circle" show from 2015/16, which included appearances by Anita Gillette, Shelly Burch, Deven Green,...
- 5/14/2018
- by Roger Newcomb
- We Love Soaps
1966: Sft's Joanne and Stu celebrated Christmas with family and
friends. 1986: In the final scene of Search for Tomorrow,
Stu asked, "What is it, Jo? What is it you're searching for?"
Jo's reply: "Tomorrow. And I can't wait.""History is a vast early warning system."
― Norman Cousins
"Today in Soap Opera History" is a collection of the most memorable, interesting and influential events in the history of scripted, serialized programs. From birthdays and anniversaries to scandals and controversies, every day this column celebrates the soap opera in American culture.
On this date in...
1941: After being canceled by the network, NBC Radio aired what was intended to be the final episode of radio soap opera The Guiding Light. The network received 75,000 protest letters and the show returned 11 weeks later on March 16, 1942, running for four and a half more years on NBC Radio before being canceled again. CBS Radio...
friends. 1986: In the final scene of Search for Tomorrow,
Stu asked, "What is it, Jo? What is it you're searching for?"
Jo's reply: "Tomorrow. And I can't wait.""History is a vast early warning system."
― Norman Cousins
"Today in Soap Opera History" is a collection of the most memorable, interesting and influential events in the history of scripted, serialized programs. From birthdays and anniversaries to scandals and controversies, every day this column celebrates the soap opera in American culture.
On this date in...
1941: After being canceled by the network, NBC Radio aired what was intended to be the final episode of radio soap opera The Guiding Light. The network received 75,000 protest letters and the show returned 11 weeks later on March 16, 1942, running for four and a half more years on NBC Radio before being canceled again. CBS Radio...
- 12/27/2017
- by Roger Newcomb
- We Love Soaps
The Publicists of the International Cinematographers Guild (Iatse Local 600) have announced some of this year’s nominees, with winners to be unveiled at the 51st annual Awards Luncheon on February 28 at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel. Last year, Deadline’s Pete Hammond and Mike Fleming were both nominated for the American press award, with Hammond winning for a second time (he’s the only U.S. journalist to win it twice). This year Fleming is back on the nominee list alongside Variety‘s Tim Grey, Entertainment Weekly‘s Jeff Jensen, Access Hollywood‘s Scott Mantz and ComingSoon.net’s Ed Douglas. Here are the rest of the noms unveiled today: Les Mason Lifetime Achievement Award Sharon Black, director of written communications, Warner Bros. Pictures Maureen O’Malley, senior staff publicist, Warner Bros. Pictures International Michael Singer, VP marketing and publicity, Jerry Bruckheimer Films Murray Weissman, founder/chairman of Weissman/Markovitz Communications Deborah Wuliger,...
- 12/17/2013
- by PATRICK HIPES, Managing Editor
- Deadline TV
Josh Duhamel gets animated with a role on Disney Junior's Jake And The Never Land Pirates. Julianne Moore is working on a new primetime show for HBO titled Dope. Kristen Alderson hosts a sneak peak at this week's ABC Daytime soaps. Lea Michele, Cory Monteith, Darren Criss, Ashley Fink, Heather Morris, Kevin McHale and Jenna Ushkowitz talk Glee on Sunrise. The Secret Life Of The American Teenager's Megan Park will play a mean girl on Happy Endings.
Josh Duhamel Gets Animated With Role On Disney Jr's Jake And The Never Land Pirates
All My Children's Josh Duhamel has joined the cast of Disney Jr's flagship series, cartoon Jake And The Never Land Pirates. He will voice the recurring role of Captain Flynn, a dashing young pirate who is well-known for his legendary adventures on the Never Sea. Flynn and his boat, The Barracuda, are plucked from the sea...
Josh Duhamel Gets Animated With Role On Disney Jr's Jake And The Never Land Pirates
All My Children's Josh Duhamel has joined the cast of Disney Jr's flagship series, cartoon Jake And The Never Land Pirates. He will voice the recurring role of Captain Flynn, a dashing young pirate who is well-known for his legendary adventures on the Never Sea. Flynn and his boat, The Barracuda, are plucked from the sea...
- 8/15/2011
- by We Love Soaps TV
- We Love Soaps
Brian Frons says outcry over canceled soaps "proves we did a good job these last 40 years." Peter Porte joins The Young And The Restless as Paul's son. Nicollette Sheridan on returning to Desperate Housewives: "Edie Britt is dead." Christie Clark and Patrick Muldoon dish on their return to Days Of Our Lives. Julia Barr recalls playing Erica Kane in David Canary's audition. Glee stars discuss 3D movie on Sunrise with Nelson Aspen.
TCA: ABC Daytime's Brian Frons Says Outcry Over Canceled Soaps "Proves We Did A Good Job These Last 40 Years"
Frons said that after the Prospect Park deal fell into place, All My Children's producers were forced to scramble to make the series ending more open-ended rather than final, since the series would now be continuing on after all.
He added that the cancellations became necessary due to diminishing returns at the network. "We were...
TCA: ABC Daytime's Brian Frons Says Outcry Over Canceled Soaps "Proves We Did A Good Job These Last 40 Years"
Frons said that after the Prospect Park deal fell into place, All My Children's producers were forced to scramble to make the series ending more open-ended rather than final, since the series would now be continuing on after all.
He added that the cancellations became necessary due to diminishing returns at the network. "We were...
- 8/9/2011
- by We Love Soaps TV
- We Love Soaps
Love in the Afternoon? Not so much for Makeup Artist Norman Bryn, author of "Makeup & Misery: Adventures in the Soap Factory. An Unauthorized Cosmetic Chronicle of the Disney-abc Soaps"
Review by Nelson Aspen
This giant (301 large, text-crammed pages) diary of New York makeup artist Norman Bryn is only available for purchase through www.makeupandmisery.com, which may be why it has yet to incur the wrath of the ABC "Mouse House" he so brazenly bashes. For five years at All My Children, with stops at One Life To Live and (an admittedly happier experience at) Guiding Light along the way, Bryn worked with most of the most well known, memorable stars of daytime's dazzling days...and he's not afraid to express his feelings about them for better or worse.
As a broadcast journalist, a big part of my job is attending press junkets for movies. Bryn is a frequent makeup...
Review by Nelson Aspen
This giant (301 large, text-crammed pages) diary of New York makeup artist Norman Bryn is only available for purchase through www.makeupandmisery.com, which may be why it has yet to incur the wrath of the ABC "Mouse House" he so brazenly bashes. For five years at All My Children, with stops at One Life To Live and (an admittedly happier experience at) Guiding Light along the way, Bryn worked with most of the most well known, memorable stars of daytime's dazzling days...and he's not afraid to express his feelings about them for better or worse.
As a broadcast journalist, a big part of my job is attending press junkets for movies. Bryn is a frequent makeup...
- 7/17/2011
- by Nelson Aspen
- We Love Soaps
On this date in...
1901: Legendary soap opera creator Irna Phillips was born in Chicago.
1923: Future Another World star Constance Ford (Ada) was born.
Celebrating a birthday today are:
Frank Parker (ex-Grandpa Shawn, Days Of Our Lives; ex-Paddy, General Hospital) - 72
Nelson Aspen (ex-Albert, Search For Tomorrow)
Denice Duff (ex-Amanda, The Young And The Restless) - 46
Henry Simmons (ex-Tyrone, Another World) - 41
Bryant Jones (ex-Nate, The Young And The Restless) - 20...
1901: Legendary soap opera creator Irna Phillips was born in Chicago.
1923: Future Another World star Constance Ford (Ada) was born.
Celebrating a birthday today are:
Frank Parker (ex-Grandpa Shawn, Days Of Our Lives; ex-Paddy, General Hospital) - 72
Nelson Aspen (ex-Albert, Search For Tomorrow)
Denice Duff (ex-Amanda, The Young And The Restless) - 46
Henry Simmons (ex-Tyrone, Another World) - 41
Bryant Jones (ex-Nate, The Young And The Restless) - 20...
- 7/1/2011
- by We Love Soaps TV
- We Love Soaps
In case you missed them, here are the 15 most popular topics over the past week at We Love Soaps TV:
1. News: Melody Thomas Scott Done, Tom Degnan Leaving, H2$
2. Q&A: Francia Raisa & Ken Baumann of The Secret Life Of The American Teenager React to Huge Plot Reveal Coming Monday
3. News: ABC Says Watch To Keep Show On The Air, Kassie DePaiva
4. Interview: Maurice Benard Is Coming To See You - Part One
5. Couric Confimed To Replace Gh's Time Slot
6. One Life To Live Head Writer Ron Carlivati to Join General Hospital
7. Interview: Maurice Benard Is Coming To See You - Part Two
8. Josh Duhamel Returning to All My Children
9. News: All-Time Low Ratings for Gh, MTV Cancels Skins, Colfer Book Deal
10. News: Chandler Massey, Ratings, Rhonda Ross, Katie Couric
11. News: Head Writer Garin Wolf Previews Gh, Eileen Fulton, Brands
12. News: Sean Young to 'Rehab', Katie Couric, Kalup & Franco, Marcil...
1. News: Melody Thomas Scott Done, Tom Degnan Leaving, H2$
2. Q&A: Francia Raisa & Ken Baumann of The Secret Life Of The American Teenager React to Huge Plot Reveal Coming Monday
3. News: ABC Says Watch To Keep Show On The Air, Kassie DePaiva
4. Interview: Maurice Benard Is Coming To See You - Part One
5. Couric Confimed To Replace Gh's Time Slot
6. One Life To Live Head Writer Ron Carlivati to Join General Hospital
7. Interview: Maurice Benard Is Coming To See You - Part Two
8. Josh Duhamel Returning to All My Children
9. News: All-Time Low Ratings for Gh, MTV Cancels Skins, Colfer Book Deal
10. News: Chandler Massey, Ratings, Rhonda Ross, Katie Couric
11. News: Head Writer Garin Wolf Previews Gh, Eileen Fulton, Brands
12. News: Sean Young to 'Rehab', Katie Couric, Kalup & Franco, Marcil...
- 6/12/2011
- by We Love Soaps TV
- We Love Soaps
On Episode 2.72 of We Love Soaps TV, Damon L. Jacobs welcomes International Entertainment & Lifestyles reporter Nelson Aspen, who recently released a new cookbook, "Dinner at Nelson's," which includes conversations with an eclectic guest list of showbiz notables.
Aspen began his TV career in daytime television, working on such classic soaps as Search For Tomorrow, Another World, Loving and One Life To Live. He is also the author of several books which feature veterans from Daytime Television.
Find out more about the new cookbook, and his thoughts on the current state of daytime in our latest episode below.
Related:
- Official Website - NelsonAspen.com
- "Dinner at Nelson's" Official Site
- Buy "Dinner at Nelson's" on Amazon
Damon L. Jacobs is a Licensed Therapist in New York City who specializes in treating depression, stress management, anger management, ageism, and grief/loss issues. He is also the author of the popular...
Aspen began his TV career in daytime television, working on such classic soaps as Search For Tomorrow, Another World, Loving and One Life To Live. He is also the author of several books which feature veterans from Daytime Television.
Find out more about the new cookbook, and his thoughts on the current state of daytime in our latest episode below.
Related:
- Official Website - NelsonAspen.com
- "Dinner at Nelson's" Official Site
- Buy "Dinner at Nelson's" on Amazon
Damon L. Jacobs is a Licensed Therapist in New York City who specializes in treating depression, stress management, anger management, ageism, and grief/loss issues. He is also the author of the popular...
- 6/10/2011
- by We Love Soaps TV
- We Love Soaps
The More Things Change, The More They Stay the Same...
By Nelson Aspen
I work in International TV news. I don't always get to choose the stories I report... I take assignments and pitch others. But over the course of the last two weeks, the dominant coverage has not been the tornadoes in the midwest nor President Obama's declaration about MidEast borders. It hasn't even been Kim Kardashian's engagement! It has been, almost nonstop, the end of Oprah Winfrey's 25 year run on Daytime.
Many don't seem to realize that with Own, her eponymous network, she's not really saying goodbye at all. In fact, she's increasing her omnipotence from 1 hour in the afternoon to 24 hours a day. Still, we can't help but wax nostalgic because of the very real "end of an era."
Daytime TV viewers are (especially recently) veterans of experiencing Loss. In spite of DVRs and SOAPnet,...
By Nelson Aspen
I work in International TV news. I don't always get to choose the stories I report... I take assignments and pitch others. But over the course of the last two weeks, the dominant coverage has not been the tornadoes in the midwest nor President Obama's declaration about MidEast borders. It hasn't even been Kim Kardashian's engagement! It has been, almost nonstop, the end of Oprah Winfrey's 25 year run on Daytime.
Many don't seem to realize that with Own, her eponymous network, she's not really saying goodbye at all. In fact, she's increasing her omnipotence from 1 hour in the afternoon to 24 hours a day. Still, we can't help but wax nostalgic because of the very real "end of an era."
Daytime TV viewers are (especially recently) veterans of experiencing Loss. In spite of DVRs and SOAPnet,...
- 5/26/2011
- by Guest Editorial
- We Love Soaps
In case you missed them, here are the 15 most popular topics over the past week at We Love Soaps TV:
1. Watch: 2nd Annual Indie Soap Awards
2. We Love Soaps TV 2.36 Crystal Chappell
3. We Love Soaps TV 2.37 Crystal Chappell & Eddie Campbell
4. Nelson Aspen's Y&R Set Visit With Rogers, Goddard & LeBlanc
5. News: Castle Preview, Sonya Eddy, Dark Shadows, Katie Cassidy
6. News: Anne Heche, Greek Finale, Zimmer, Marcil, Gatschet
7. News: 40 Years of Slezak, Bugsy Siegel, Marg Helgenberger
8. Timothy D. Stickney: The Wls Interview, Part One
9. Timothy D. Stickney: The Wls Interview, Part Two
10. News: Burton/Reeves, Franco, Lynda Carter, Ashley Fink
11. Eastenders' Neil McDermott Admits Sex With 16 Year Old Fan
12. Commemorating 60 Years of Soap Operas on CBS-tv
13. B&B Hairstylist Sues Producers For Defamation
14. Results: Daytime Soap of the Week Poll
15. 50 Greatest Soap Opera Actresses: The Complete List
You can also catch up on the latest episodes of our web series,...
1. Watch: 2nd Annual Indie Soap Awards
2. We Love Soaps TV 2.36 Crystal Chappell
3. We Love Soaps TV 2.37 Crystal Chappell & Eddie Campbell
4. Nelson Aspen's Y&R Set Visit With Rogers, Goddard & LeBlanc
5. News: Castle Preview, Sonya Eddy, Dark Shadows, Katie Cassidy
6. News: Anne Heche, Greek Finale, Zimmer, Marcil, Gatschet
7. News: 40 Years of Slezak, Bugsy Siegel, Marg Helgenberger
8. Timothy D. Stickney: The Wls Interview, Part One
9. Timothy D. Stickney: The Wls Interview, Part Two
10. News: Burton/Reeves, Franco, Lynda Carter, Ashley Fink
11. Eastenders' Neil McDermott Admits Sex With 16 Year Old Fan
12. Commemorating 60 Years of Soap Operas on CBS-tv
13. B&B Hairstylist Sues Producers For Defamation
14. Results: Daytime Soap of the Week Poll
15. 50 Greatest Soap Opera Actresses: The Complete List
You can also catch up on the latest episodes of our web series,...
- 3/6/2011
- by We Love Soaps TV
- We Love Soaps
Nelson Aspen's divine tell-almost-all book Nelson Aspen Hollywood Insider Exposed!: Secrets, Stars, & Showbiz is a breath of fresh air compared to most of the salacious mean-spirited stories about celebrities that are published daily in books and magazines. His humble respect and fascination for entertainers shines through in his memoirs, interviews, and observations. From beloved Search For Tomorrow matriarch Mary Stuart to paparazzi queen Angelina Jolie, Aspen dishes sweet, memorable, and fascinating anecdotes.
I for one could not dare put this book down for fear of going one more moment without learning insider secrets about Hugh Grant, Another World'S Anne Heche, or the legendary Meryl Streep. But the creme de la creme comes in the chapter where Aspen shares details of his self-described "inglorious movie career" in the 1980's. What was it like playing a male prostitute opposite Judge Reinhold? You will just have to pick up this book to find out!
I for one could not dare put this book down for fear of going one more moment without learning insider secrets about Hugh Grant, Another World'S Anne Heche, or the legendary Meryl Streep. But the creme de la creme comes in the chapter where Aspen shares details of his self-described "inglorious movie career" in the 1980's. What was it like playing a male prostitute opposite Judge Reinhold? You will just have to pick up this book to find out!
- 12/10/2010
- by Damon L. Jacobs
- We Love Soaps
According to the Internet Movie DataBase (IMDb.com): "The STARmeter rankings provide a snapshot of who's popular based on the searches of millions of IMDb users. Updated weekly, these rankings also graph the popularity of people over time and determine which events affect public awareness." Here is a listing of some present and past soap stars and their current ranking, as well as some public figures. Do you agree with the list? Is Lisa Rinna really more popular than President Obama? Weigh in below. 1. Darren Criss (Glee) 3. Leonardo DiCaprio (ex-santa Barbara)4. Johnny Depp (star of Dark Shadows movie)9. Dot Jones (Glee, Venice) 11. Jill Clayburgh (ex-sft)19. Brad Pitt (ex-aw)28. Amber Tamblyn (ex-gh)54. James Franco (ex-gh) 101. Parker Posey (ex-atwt)
119. Jessica Lowndes (90210) 121. Amanda Seyfried (ex-atwt)125. Demi Moore (ex-gh)134. Lyndsy Fonseca (ex Dh, ex-y&R)144. Courtney Thorne-Smith (ex-Melrose Place)157. Morgan Freeman (ex-aw)189. Josh Duhamel (ex-amc)200. Julianne Moore (ex-atwt)208. Paul Wesley (ex-gl)236. Lindsay Lohan...
119. Jessica Lowndes (90210) 121. Amanda Seyfried (ex-atwt)125. Demi Moore (ex-gh)134. Lyndsy Fonseca (ex Dh, ex-y&R)144. Courtney Thorne-Smith (ex-Melrose Place)157. Morgan Freeman (ex-aw)189. Josh Duhamel (ex-amc)200. Julianne Moore (ex-atwt)208. Paul Wesley (ex-gl)236. Lindsay Lohan...
- 11/22/2010
- by Damon L. Jacobs
- We Love Soaps
Y&R's Michael Muhney asks Raleigh fans not to grope him
“Don’t grope me,” Muhney said during a phone interview Friday afternoon with Wral.com. “No groping and we’re all good.”
Muhney said he attends about three to four soap fan events every year.
“It’s always a fantastic opportunity for me. I love the interaction with the fans. I love hearing what they have to say,” he said.
NPR Audio: Tina Sloan Plays Not My Job
NPR invited Sloan to play a game called "How can it be an opera if it's over in just an hour?" Three questions about musical operas.
MTV Pilot Patito Feo Casts Its Lead
Benita Robledo has landed the lead in MTV's half-hour pilot presentation Patito Feo. Based on the hugely successful Argentinean format, Patito Feo centers on a Mexican teenage girl (Robledo) who moves to Florida with her mother and grandmother...
“Don’t grope me,” Muhney said during a phone interview Friday afternoon with Wral.com. “No groping and we’re all good.”
Muhney said he attends about three to four soap fan events every year.
“It’s always a fantastic opportunity for me. I love the interaction with the fans. I love hearing what they have to say,” he said.
NPR Audio: Tina Sloan Plays Not My Job
NPR invited Sloan to play a game called "How can it be an opera if it's over in just an hour?" Three questions about musical operas.
MTV Pilot Patito Feo Casts Its Lead
Benita Robledo has landed the lead in MTV's half-hour pilot presentation Patito Feo. Based on the hugely successful Argentinean format, Patito Feo centers on a Mexican teenage girl (Robledo) who moves to Florida with her mother and grandmother...
- 11/13/2010
- by We Love Soaps TV
- We Love Soaps
In praise of "Morning Glory"
By Nelson Aspen
Guest Editorial
I saw an advanced screening of Morning Glory last night and thoroughly enjoyed myself. After working the better part of my life in daytime television (first soaps, then morning news), I've been waiting for a film to come along that accurately portrays the fun and frustrations of producing that much content daily. (Soapdish was a lonnng time ago, folks! Things have certainly changed.) Many of the same concerns over cost and content exist in all forms of daytime television entertainment and, in the name of comedy, Morning Glory got it almost all right on. Except for one line in which the heroine, Rachel McAdams--producer of a low rated breakfast news program, proclaims that their show's existence is threatened with being replaced "by soap operas and game shows." Obviously the filmmakers are unaware of the precarious nature of TV soaps.
By Nelson Aspen
Guest Editorial
I saw an advanced screening of Morning Glory last night and thoroughly enjoyed myself. After working the better part of my life in daytime television (first soaps, then morning news), I've been waiting for a film to come along that accurately portrays the fun and frustrations of producing that much content daily. (Soapdish was a lonnng time ago, folks! Things have certainly changed.) Many of the same concerns over cost and content exist in all forms of daytime television entertainment and, in the name of comedy, Morning Glory got it almost all right on. Except for one line in which the heroine, Rachel McAdams--producer of a low rated breakfast news program, proclaims that their show's existence is threatened with being replaced "by soap operas and game shows." Obviously the filmmakers are unaware of the precarious nature of TV soaps.
- 11/4/2010
- by Nelson Aspen
- We Love Soaps
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