General Hospital spoilers tease that back in January, the future seemed bright for fans of General Hospital. After all, the show is celebrating its 60th Anniversary this year and to celebrate that, a primetime special aired in January.
The special celebrated the grand history of the soap but as it ended, an announcement was made that seemingly made the shows future even brighter. After two year, Steve Burton would be returning to the show in the iconic role of Jason Morgan.
General Hospital Spoilers – General Hospital Made A Major Change Behind The Scenes
Mere days after Burton’s return was announced, the show announced that head writers Chris Van Etten and Dan O’Connor would be replaced by Patrick Mulvaney and Elizabeth Korte.
Burton also announced that Jason’s return story was being re-tooled by the new writers, whose episodes began airing in early May. At first, things seemed to be going well,...
The special celebrated the grand history of the soap but as it ended, an announcement was made that seemingly made the shows future even brighter. After two year, Steve Burton would be returning to the show in the iconic role of Jason Morgan.
General Hospital Spoilers – General Hospital Made A Major Change Behind The Scenes
Mere days after Burton’s return was announced, the show announced that head writers Chris Van Etten and Dan O’Connor would be replaced by Patrick Mulvaney and Elizabeth Korte.
Burton also announced that Jason’s return story was being re-tooled by the new writers, whose episodes began airing in early May. At first, things seemed to be going well,...
- 5/22/2024
- by Matt Crider
- Celebrating The Soaps
General Hospital celebrated its 60th anniversary with a televised special and a special announcement earlier this year. Steve Burton was returning to the soap he called home after a three-year absence. But is bringing a fan-favorite back enough to save the show from cancellation? Fans are on the edge amid a huge shakeup on the ABC soap. Keep reading to find out more.
General Hospital Turns 60
Daytime soap General Hospital premiered on television in April 1, 1963. ABC marked the huge milestone in 2024 with a prime time special dedicated to the anniversary. Current and former stars of the sudser shared behind-the-scenes stories and more about working on the long-running soap opera.
‘General Hospital’ cast photo/Credit: YouTube
The special doubled as a way of announcing a huge casting coup. Steve Burton revealed that he was returning to Gh in 2024. He was fired from the soap in 2021 after refusing the Covid vaccine. He...
General Hospital Turns 60
Daytime soap General Hospital premiered on television in April 1, 1963. ABC marked the huge milestone in 2024 with a prime time special dedicated to the anniversary. Current and former stars of the sudser shared behind-the-scenes stories and more about working on the long-running soap opera.
‘General Hospital’ cast photo/Credit: YouTube
The special doubled as a way of announcing a huge casting coup. Steve Burton revealed that he was returning to Gh in 2024. He was fired from the soap in 2021 after refusing the Covid vaccine. He...
- 5/19/2024
- by Jennifer Havener
- TV Shows Ace
Even though the majority of General Hospital viewers have noticed an improvement in the quality of the writing since the change in head writers earlier this year, that doesn't mean everyone liked what they saw. Though some of the audience's problems have disappeared, others have appeared in their place, raising more questions for the writers.
However, one thing everyone who has followed the soap long enough can agree on is that all the events that have taken place since the WGA strike of 2023 have brought more drama to the show. Too bad the most interesting parts of it are left behind the camera and not brought into the show's universe.
Why Did General Hospital Change the Head Writers?
For the show that has been on the air for more than 60 years, change is inevitable. Cast members come and go, characters grow old and die to be reborn, and others simply leave for other acting pursuits.
However, one thing everyone who has followed the soap long enough can agree on is that all the events that have taken place since the WGA strike of 2023 have brought more drama to the show. Too bad the most interesting parts of it are left behind the camera and not brought into the show's universe.
Why Did General Hospital Change the Head Writers?
For the show that has been on the air for more than 60 years, change is inevitable. Cast members come and go, characters grow old and die to be reborn, and others simply leave for other acting pursuits.
- 5/17/2024
- by virginia-singh@startefacts.com (Virginia Singh)
- STartefacts.com
There has been another behind-the-scenes shake-up at General Hospital as co-head writer Patrick Mulcahey has been released from his position just a little over three months into the role. As first reported by The Buzz, Mulcahey has left his position just months after he and Elizabeth Korte were appointed as the show’s new head writers, replacing the team of Chris Van Etten and Dan O’Connor. Van Etten is now back on staff as a breakdown writer, while Korte serves as sole head writer. According to Soap Opera Digest, material crafted by the Mulcahey/Korte team will air through mid-summer. The changes are sure to impact storylines, casting, and what viewers will see at home. “There will be more news to share at a later date as to the composition of the new writing team,” a source told Soap Opera Digest. Mulcahey and Korte took the reins of the long-running soap opera back in January,...
- 5/17/2024
- TV Insider
More change in the writers room at General Hospital.
Patrick Mulcahey — who was promoted in January to help fill the void left by co-head writers Chris Van Etten and Dan O’Connor — is no longer on the soap’s head-writing team, Deadline has confirmed.
Elizabeth Korte, who was upped alongside Mulcahey, will become the sole head writer for now. Korte has been a part of the Gh family since 1992.
Mulcahey is a longtime vet of daytime dramas, having started in the biz on Search For Tomorrow. He wrote for Loving, Santa Barbara, Guiding Light and The Bold and the Beautiful. He first started penning episodes for Gh in 1996.
Episodes that he crafted with Korte will air through mid-summer. A spokeswoman for the show declined comment.
In December, Gh took the prize for Outstanding Daytime Drama Series. It also racked up four Emmys in the acting categories and another in the Outstanding Directing Team category.
The Buzz first reported the news.
Patrick Mulcahey — who was promoted in January to help fill the void left by co-head writers Chris Van Etten and Dan O’Connor — is no longer on the soap’s head-writing team, Deadline has confirmed.
Elizabeth Korte, who was upped alongside Mulcahey, will become the sole head writer for now. Korte has been a part of the Gh family since 1992.
Mulcahey is a longtime vet of daytime dramas, having started in the biz on Search For Tomorrow. He wrote for Loving, Santa Barbara, Guiding Light and The Bold and the Beautiful. He first started penning episodes for Gh in 1996.
Episodes that he crafted with Korte will air through mid-summer. A spokeswoman for the show declined comment.
In December, Gh took the prize for Outstanding Daytime Drama Series. It also racked up four Emmys in the acting categories and another in the Outstanding Directing Team category.
The Buzz first reported the news.
- 5/17/2024
- by Lynette Rice
- Deadline Film + TV
General Hospital spoilers tease that in January, it was announced that Patrick Mulcahey and Elizabeth Korte had become the new headwriting team of General Hospital.
They replaced Chris Van Etten and Dan O’Conner, who had shared the position since 2019. Soap Opera Digest confirms that Patrick Mulcahey is no longer on the writing team of Gh.
But the Mulcahey/Korte team’s material will air through mid-summer. Further announcements will be made at a later date detailing the composition of the new writing team.
General Hospital Spoilers – Chris Van Etten is back on staff.
As of this week’s credits, Van Etten is back at work on the show, serving as a breakdown writer. There’s no work if he will continue in that position going forward but stay tuned for further announcements in the near future.
As of now, Korte seemingly is remaining as headwriter. It always possible she will...
They replaced Chris Van Etten and Dan O’Conner, who had shared the position since 2019. Soap Opera Digest confirms that Patrick Mulcahey is no longer on the writing team of Gh.
But the Mulcahey/Korte team’s material will air through mid-summer. Further announcements will be made at a later date detailing the composition of the new writing team.
General Hospital Spoilers – Chris Van Etten is back on staff.
As of this week’s credits, Van Etten is back at work on the show, serving as a breakdown writer. There’s no work if he will continue in that position going forward but stay tuned for further announcements in the near future.
As of now, Korte seemingly is remaining as headwriter. It always possible she will...
- 5/17/2024
- by Matt Crider
- Celebrating The Soaps
Nearly five months since being named co-head writer at “General Hospital,” Daytime Emmy Award winner Patrick Mulcahey is exiting the daytime drama series, Soap Opera Network has learned.
Elizabeth Korte, who became co-head writer alongside Mulcahey, will assume sole head writer duties following Mulcahey’s exit.
News of Mulcahey’s departure from “General Hospital” began circulating on social media Thursday afternoon following a report by The Buzz blog.
Having written for several soaps, including a previous tenure as a scriptwriter, breakdown writer and later associate head writer at “General Hospital” in the mid-to-late 90s, Mulcahey is probably best known for his time as a scriptwriter at “The Bold and the Beautiful.” He joined the show’s writing team in 2005 and would later become a story consultant at the series until he left the series in 2019.
In related news, Chris Van Etten is back as a breakdown writer at “General Hospital.
Elizabeth Korte, who became co-head writer alongside Mulcahey, will assume sole head writer duties following Mulcahey’s exit.
News of Mulcahey’s departure from “General Hospital” began circulating on social media Thursday afternoon following a report by The Buzz blog.
Having written for several soaps, including a previous tenure as a scriptwriter, breakdown writer and later associate head writer at “General Hospital” in the mid-to-late 90s, Mulcahey is probably best known for his time as a scriptwriter at “The Bold and the Beautiful.” He joined the show’s writing team in 2005 and would later become a story consultant at the series until he left the series in 2019.
In related news, Chris Van Etten is back as a breakdown writer at “General Hospital.
- 5/16/2024
- by Errol Lewis
- Soap Opera Network
In January, there was a shakeup in the General Hospital writer’s room. The daytime soap opera replaced co-head writers Chris Van Etten and Dan O’Connor with new co-head writers Elizabeth Korte and Patrick Mulcahey. It looks like the change only lasted for four months and Mulcahey is out.
Replacing Mulcahey is Van Etten, who returns to the soap opera. Here is what you need to know.
Chris Van Etten Returns To General Hospital As Writer
It looks like Chris Van Etten is back at General Hospital again as part of the writing staff. The daytime soap made some changes in January and turned over the soap to a new writing team. However, that has changed and part of the old staff is back, as Van Etten’s name appeared in the credits for the first time since March. Chris is now listed as a “breakdown writer.”
This is also...
Replacing Mulcahey is Van Etten, who returns to the soap opera. Here is what you need to know.
Chris Van Etten Returns To General Hospital As Writer
It looks like Chris Van Etten is back at General Hospital again as part of the writing staff. The daytime soap made some changes in January and turned over the soap to a new writing team. However, that has changed and part of the old staff is back, as Van Etten’s name appeared in the credits for the first time since March. Chris is now listed as a “breakdown writer.”
This is also...
- 5/16/2024
- by Shawn Lealos
- TV Shows Ace
While it was announced in January that “General Hospital” had replaced co-head writers Chris Van Etten and Dan O’Connor with new co-head writers Elizabeth Korte and Patrick Mulcahey, it looks like Van Etten at least is officially back in the writer’s room at the ABC daytime drama series.
During the Tuesday, May 14 episode, Van Etten’s name appeared in the credits for the first time since mid-March, this time as a breakdown writer.
Savvy fans had an inkling that Van Etten returned to the series when actress Alley Mills let the news slip during a video interview with journalist Michael Fairman in late April.
At the time, Mills was discussing her second consecutive Daytime Emmy nomination for Outstanding Guest Performance in a Daytime Drama Series for her portrayal of Heather Webber on the series. She won her first-ever Emmy in December 2023 for her work.
ABC
“… the head writer at the time,...
During the Tuesday, May 14 episode, Van Etten’s name appeared in the credits for the first time since mid-March, this time as a breakdown writer.
Savvy fans had an inkling that Van Etten returned to the series when actress Alley Mills let the news slip during a video interview with journalist Michael Fairman in late April.
At the time, Mills was discussing her second consecutive Daytime Emmy nomination for Outstanding Guest Performance in a Daytime Drama Series for her portrayal of Heather Webber on the series. She won her first-ever Emmy in December 2023 for her work.
ABC
“… the head writer at the time,...
- 5/16/2024
- by Errol Lewis
- Soap Opera Network
Marking her first day back on set since October, Cassandra James announced on Threads that she is returning to “General Hospital,” where she appears as Terry Randolph.
“First day on set since October. Almost half a year,” noted James on Meta-owned Threads, a rival platform to X (formerly Twitter), of how long since she was last at the Prospect Studios where the soap opera tapes. “Choosing gratitude because I know most actors have waited longer. Just imagine if the job you trained to do, that you’re good at and you love was consistently demonstrated to be ephemeral. That having a second job was not only normalized but systemically suggested. When you come home and stream our work on your TV, artists are wondering why we rarely feel valued enough to make our job a living.”
James, who is trans, first appeared on “General Hospital” in June 2018. Her character...
“First day on set since October. Almost half a year,” noted James on Meta-owned Threads, a rival platform to X (formerly Twitter), of how long since she was last at the Prospect Studios where the soap opera tapes. “Choosing gratitude because I know most actors have waited longer. Just imagine if the job you trained to do, that you’re good at and you love was consistently demonstrated to be ephemeral. That having a second job was not only normalized but systemically suggested. When you come home and stream our work on your TV, artists are wondering why we rarely feel valued enough to make our job a living.”
James, who is trans, first appeared on “General Hospital” in June 2018. Her character...
- 3/7/2024
- by Errol Lewis
- Soap Opera Network
Nominations for “The 76th Annual Writers Guild Awards” were announced on Wednesday, with “Days of our Lives” and “General Hospital” competing in the Daytime Drama category. Other shows receiving nominations in various categories include “The Crown,” “Abbott Elementary,” “The Last of Us” and “Succession.” Among films, “Barbie,” “Oppenheimer” and “Killers of the Flower Moon” are looking to take home their respective trophies.
This year, “Days of our Lives” is competing against “General Hospital” after receiving a de facto win in 2023 due to no other show being nominated, and marking the show’s third consecutive win. Ron Carlivati leads the show’s writing team.
At “General Hospital,” outgoing writers Dan O’Connor and Chris Van Etten are receiving their final nominations as the show’s head writers. The two were let go in January after a shakeup behind the scenes.
Representing “Days of our Lives” is head writer Ron Carlivati, with Ryan Quan...
This year, “Days of our Lives” is competing against “General Hospital” after receiving a de facto win in 2023 due to no other show being nominated, and marking the show’s third consecutive win. Ron Carlivati leads the show’s writing team.
At “General Hospital,” outgoing writers Dan O’Connor and Chris Van Etten are receiving their final nominations as the show’s head writers. The two were let go in January after a shakeup behind the scenes.
Representing “Days of our Lives” is head writer Ron Carlivati, with Ryan Quan...
- 2/21/2024
- by Errol Lewis
- Soap Opera Network
Michael E. Knight’s time on “General Hospital” has ended, at least temporarily.
According to Soap Opera Digest, which first reported the news, the actor, who has played the recurring role of Martin Grey on and off since 2019, left the canvas last week when the character boarded a plane to visit his ailing mother.
The outlet noted that Knight’s exit is temporary but did not provide any indication as to when the character might return, particularly as the series is undergoing a shift behind the scenes with new head writers taking over from outgoing head writers Chris Van Etten and Dan O’Connor, the two primary writers behind the character’s introduction.
Michael E. Knight, Lynn Herring (“General Hospital”)
Christine Bartolucci/ABC
In the episode aired on Monday, February 12, as Martin is preparing to leave town, his girlfriend Lucy (Lynn Herring) tries to let him know how she feels after...
According to Soap Opera Digest, which first reported the news, the actor, who has played the recurring role of Martin Grey on and off since 2019, left the canvas last week when the character boarded a plane to visit his ailing mother.
The outlet noted that Knight’s exit is temporary but did not provide any indication as to when the character might return, particularly as the series is undergoing a shift behind the scenes with new head writers taking over from outgoing head writers Chris Van Etten and Dan O’Connor, the two primary writers behind the character’s introduction.
Michael E. Knight, Lynn Herring (“General Hospital”)
Christine Bartolucci/ABC
In the episode aired on Monday, February 12, as Martin is preparing to leave town, his girlfriend Lucy (Lynn Herring) tries to let him know how she feels after...
- 2/20/2024
- by Errol Lewis
- Soap Opera Network
Another Pine Valley mainstay is making their way to Port Charles.
All My Children vet Eva Larue — who played neurologist Dr. Maria Santos Grey on the now-defunct ABC soap off and on over the course of 18 years — is joining General Hospital as Blaze’s (Jacqueline Grace Lopez) mother, TVLine has learned exclusively.
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Larue’s character,...
All My Children vet Eva Larue — who played neurologist Dr. Maria Santos Grey on the now-defunct ABC soap off and on over the course of 18 years — is joining General Hospital as Blaze’s (Jacqueline Grace Lopez) mother, TVLine has learned exclusively.
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Larue’s character,...
- 2/14/2024
- by Michael Ausiello
- TVLine.com
Nicholas Alexander Chavez‘ temporary General Hospital exit has triggered a permanent exit for one of his co-stars. An ABC spokesperson confirms that Avery Pohl — who since 2021 has played Esme Prince, the girlfriend-turned-nemesis of Chavez’ Spencer — has left the soap.
Pohl made her final appearance in the Jan. 31 episode when Esme — along with Spencer — were presumed dead following a maritime scuffle in Paris. The twist sets the stage for Chavez’ multi-month leave of absence to shoot Season 2 of Ryan Murphy’s Netflix anthology Monster (in which he’ll star as one half of the infamous Menéndez Brothers). But whereas Chavez’ exit was anticipated,...
Pohl made her final appearance in the Jan. 31 episode when Esme — along with Spencer — were presumed dead following a maritime scuffle in Paris. The twist sets the stage for Chavez’ multi-month leave of absence to shoot Season 2 of Ryan Murphy’s Netflix anthology Monster (in which he’ll star as one half of the infamous Menéndez Brothers). But whereas Chavez’ exit was anticipated,...
- 2/1/2024
- by Michael Ausiello
- TVLine.com
Nicholas Alexander Chavez’ General Hospital days are numbered — and the number is in the single digits.
As previously reported, the Daytime Emmy winner is taking a temporary leave of absence from his role as Spencer Cassadine on the ABC soap to join Season 2 of Ryan Murphy’s Netflix anthology Monster (in which he’ll star as one half of the infamous Menéndez Brothers).
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As previously reported, the Daytime Emmy winner is taking a temporary leave of absence from his role as Spencer Cassadine on the ABC soap to join Season 2 of Ryan Murphy’s Netflix anthology Monster (in which he’ll star as one half of the infamous Menéndez Brothers).
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- 1/26/2024
- by Michael Ausiello
- TVLine.com
General Hospital is getting a revamp behind the scenes.
It’s been a decade of the same on the ABC soap, with only a few minor changes to the writing and producing team.
Small increments didn’t seem to work for some of the long-time viewers, who have complained about the writing for some of the legacy characters and the rewriting of history to fit the narratives of their current favorites.
Soap Opera Digest broke the news about the head co-writers, Chris Van Etten and Dan O’Connor, being out at General Hospital.
The duo has worked together since 2019, but Chris has been in a co-writing position since 2017. He worked with Shelly Altman after her partner, Jean Passanante, retired. Dan joined Chris in 2019 when Shelly retired.
Chris and Dan worked with Frank Valentini on One Life to Live and moved to General Hospital with him and former head writer Ron Carlivati...
It’s been a decade of the same on the ABC soap, with only a few minor changes to the writing and producing team.
Small increments didn’t seem to work for some of the long-time viewers, who have complained about the writing for some of the legacy characters and the rewriting of history to fit the narratives of their current favorites.
Soap Opera Digest broke the news about the head co-writers, Chris Van Etten and Dan O’Connor, being out at General Hospital.
The duo has worked together since 2019, but Chris has been in a co-writing position since 2017. He worked with Shelly Altman after her partner, Jean Passanante, retired. Dan joined Chris in 2019 when Shelly retired.
Chris and Dan worked with Frank Valentini on One Life to Live and moved to General Hospital with him and former head writer Ron Carlivati...
- 1/23/2024
- by Tiffany Bailey
- Monsters and Critics
Bosses at General Hospital just dropped a huge bombshell. The show’s co-head writers, Chris Van Etten and Dan O’Connor, are leaving the long-running soap opera. It’s sure to have a massive impact on what viewers see at home and could mean dramatic new storylines and cast changes. As first reported by Soap Opera Digest, Emmy-winning soap veterans, Patrick Mulcahey (The Bold and the Beautiful) and current General Hospital script editor Elizabeth Korte, will take over as head writers. Van Etten and O’Connor’s previously written episodes are expected to air through March 2024, as per MichaelFairmanTV. Korte and Mulcahey both have previous experience with General Hospital, especially the former, who has been a member of the writing team since 1995. Korte also served as co-head writer in 2001 and currently works as a script editor; overall, she has worked on 1156 episodes and counting. Mulcahey has worked on and off with General Hospital over the years,...
- 1/23/2024
- TV Insider
General Hospital is making a big change in the writers room.
Co-head writers Chris Van Etten and Dan O’Connor will be departing the daytime sudser that just took the top prize at the 50th Annual Daytime Emmys. Emmy-winning soap veterans Patrick Mulcahey and current Gh script editor and historian, Elizabeth Korte, will assume the roles.
Van Eatten and O’Conner are considered long-time respected members of Gh family. Their contributions helped the ABC soap reach its recent 60th anniversary milestone.
A spokeswoman for the daytime drama declined comment.
In December, Gh took the prize for Outstanding Daytime Drama Series. It also racked up four Emmys in the acting categories and another in the Outstanding Directing Team category.
Earlier this month, ABC aired a primetime special to celebrate the soap’s 60th anniversary. In addition to featuring cast members from throughout the years,...
Co-head writers Chris Van Etten and Dan O’Connor will be departing the daytime sudser that just took the top prize at the 50th Annual Daytime Emmys. Emmy-winning soap veterans Patrick Mulcahey and current Gh script editor and historian, Elizabeth Korte, will assume the roles.
Van Eatten and O’Conner are considered long-time respected members of Gh family. Their contributions helped the ABC soap reach its recent 60th anniversary milestone.
A spokeswoman for the daytime drama declined comment.
In December, Gh took the prize for Outstanding Daytime Drama Series. It also racked up four Emmys in the acting categories and another in the Outstanding Directing Team category.
Earlier this month, ABC aired a primetime special to celebrate the soap’s 60th anniversary. In addition to featuring cast members from throughout the years,...
- 1/23/2024
- by Lynette Rice
- Deadline Film + TV
General Hospital is not just experiencing a cast shakeup, but a writers room change as well.
The long-running ABC soap series is losing head writers Chris Van Etten and Dan O’Connor, TVLine reported Monday (Jan. 22).
Keep reading to find out more…
They will be replaced by current script editor Elizabeth Korte and soap veteran Patrick Mulcahey, also known for work on Santa Barbara and Guiding Light.
The news comes just after the show celebrated its 60th anniversary with an ABC primetime special announcing the return of a fan favorite, and after winning its third consecutive Daytime Emmy for Outstanding Drama Series.
The new material will reportedly begin airing in March. Find out who is in and who is out from the cast!
The long-running ABC soap series is losing head writers Chris Van Etten and Dan O’Connor, TVLine reported Monday (Jan. 22).
Keep reading to find out more…
They will be replaced by current script editor Elizabeth Korte and soap veteran Patrick Mulcahey, also known for work on Santa Barbara and Guiding Light.
The news comes just after the show celebrated its 60th anniversary with an ABC primetime special announcing the return of a fan favorite, and after winning its third consecutive Daytime Emmy for Outstanding Drama Series.
The new material will reportedly begin airing in March. Find out who is in and who is out from the cast!
- 1/22/2024
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
There’s been an earthquake in Port Charles, metaphorically speaking.
General Hospital insiders confirm to TVLine that head writers Chris Van Etten and Dan O’Connor will be departing the ABC serial. They will be replaced by current Gh script editor Elizabeth Korte and celebrated soap vet Patrick Mulcahey (Gh, Santa Barbara, Guiding Light).
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The behind-the-scenes switch comes just weeks after Gh celebrated...
General Hospital insiders confirm to TVLine that head writers Chris Van Etten and Dan O’Connor will be departing the ABC serial. They will be replaced by current Gh script editor Elizabeth Korte and celebrated soap vet Patrick Mulcahey (Gh, Santa Barbara, Guiding Light).
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The behind-the-scenes switch comes just weeks after Gh celebrated...
- 1/22/2024
- by Michael Ausiello
- TVLine.com
“There’s going to be a lot of tumult,” promises General Hospital‘s co-head writer Chris Van Etten. “There are a lot of stories that have been percolating. We’re lighting the fuse in January.” As 2024 begins, the soap that just won the Emmy for Outstanding Daytime Drama will address the death of Jacklyn Zeman, who played Bobbie Spencer for 45 years and passed away last spring. General Hospital – Episode “15379” – “General Hospital” airs Monday – Friday, on ABC (check local listings). (Disney/Christine Bartolucci Says co-head writer Dan O’Connor, “We know how special Bobbie is to us and to the audience and how special Jackie was, so we wanted to find a way to honor not just Bobbie, but also how the history she brought to the show touched the lives of every other character. It’s going to be a valentine not just to Jackie and Bobbie, but all the viewers.
- 1/12/2024
- TV Insider
Christmas time is a tricky one on soaps. It’s not uncommon for characters to hold truces with their rivals and estranged family members to celebrate the holidays but the drama somehow never seems to stop either! On General Hospital, there’s a whole lot going on with Nina (Cynthia Watros), who fears that her turning Drew (Cameron Mathison) and Carly (Laura Wright) into the SEC for, you know, breaking the law, will come out, jeopardizing her marriage to Sonny (Maurice Benard). There’s also the ongoing dynamic with supercouple Spencer (Nicholas Alexander Chavez) and Trina (Tabyana Ali), who are at odds over the role Spencer plays in his helpless infant half-brother’s life, and much more happening this holiday season. TV Insider chatted exclusively with Gh co-head writers Chris Van Etten and Dan O’Connor to get the scoop. Read on to find out what’s going to happen next in Port Charles!
- 12/20/2023
- TV Insider
General Hospital is entering the new year with plans for its 60th anniversary and a special tribute to the late Sonya Eddy.
Eddy played head nurse Epiphany Johnson from 2006 until her death in December.
Firstly, ABC revealed in honoring the 60th anniversary, it planned to present the cast and crew with a stage dedication on the Prospect Studios lot, "permanently commemorating the show's legacy and serving as a reminder of the history that has been made in that very spot."
The aforementioned Sonya Eddy tribute is set to air in late March.
Then, the beloved Nurses Ball returns starting the week of April 3, a fictional glamorous charity event complete with red-carpet fashion and musical performances from the illustrious citizens of Port Charles dedicated to HIV/AIDS awareness.
This marks the first time the Nurses Ball has aired since 2020.
The celebration will continue as icons of Port Charles unite to stop...
Eddy played head nurse Epiphany Johnson from 2006 until her death in December.
Firstly, ABC revealed in honoring the 60th anniversary, it planned to present the cast and crew with a stage dedication on the Prospect Studios lot, "permanently commemorating the show's legacy and serving as a reminder of the history that has been made in that very spot."
The aforementioned Sonya Eddy tribute is set to air in late March.
Then, the beloved Nurses Ball returns starting the week of April 3, a fictional glamorous charity event complete with red-carpet fashion and musical performances from the illustrious citizens of Port Charles dedicated to HIV/AIDS awareness.
This marks the first time the Nurses Ball has aired since 2020.
The celebration will continue as icons of Port Charles unite to stop...
- 1/12/2023
- by Paul Dailly
- TVfanatic
When General Hospital cast and writers appeared at the Television Critics Association winter press tour to celebrate the ABC serial’s 60th anniversary, it was inevitable that one of the drama’s most controversial storylines would get revisited.
Genie Francis was among the show’s TCA panelists (along with Maurice Benard, Kristina Wagner, Rebecca Herbst, Donnell Turner, Nicholas Chavez and Tabyana Ali, EP Frank Valentini and co-head writers Chris Van Etten and Dan O’Connor). And shortly after Francis fielded a question about Luke and Laura’s 1981 wedding (which drew 30 million viewers), she and others were asked to comment on how...
Genie Francis was among the show’s TCA panelists (along with Maurice Benard, Kristina Wagner, Rebecca Herbst, Donnell Turner, Nicholas Chavez and Tabyana Ali, EP Frank Valentini and co-head writers Chris Van Etten and Dan O’Connor). And shortly after Francis fielded a question about Luke and Laura’s 1981 wedding (which drew 30 million viewers), she and others were asked to comment on how...
- 1/12/2023
- by Matt Webb Mitovich
- TVLine.com
If there’s one defining moment in American soap operas, it’s Luke and Laura’s wedding on “General Hospital.” The nuptials of the super-couple (played by Anthony Geary and Genie Francis) was a major television event when it aired in November 1981, bringing in 30 million viewers to the ABC series and making the duo one of the most iconic couples in soap history.
But as famous and beloved as the couple is, their relationship started on an extremely ugly note. In an October 1979 episode, Luke raped her, and although the show initially played it as such, the event was later looked back on as a “seduction” due to the popularity of the pairing. Although the characters remained together for years, with their love story a major part of the series until Geary left the cast in 2015, the assault cast a large shadow over the rest of their storylines. And Francis,...
But as famous and beloved as the couple is, their relationship started on an extremely ugly note. In an October 1979 episode, Luke raped her, and although the show initially played it as such, the event was later looked back on as a “seduction” due to the popularity of the pairing. Although the characters remained together for years, with their love story a major part of the series until Geary left the cast in 2015, the assault cast a large shadow over the rest of their storylines. And Francis,...
- 1/11/2023
- by Wilson Chapman
- Indiewire
ABC’s long-running soap “General Hospital” has reached a new milestone: The cast and crew of the show celebrated filming episode 15,000 on Thursday.
That particular episode of the show will air on Friday, June 17.
Here’s the logline: “The town of Port Charles comes together when an unknown political force takes aim at beloved Mayor Laura Collins (Genie Francis),” per ABC.
“General Hospital” first made its debut in 1963.
Over the years, its seen the likes of John Stamos, Demi Moore, Rick Springfield and even Elizabeth Taylor visit Port Charles, the fictional town where the show is set.
Frank Valentini is the show’s executive producer. Chris Van Etten and Dan O’Connor are the show’s co-head writers.
“General Hospital” airs weekdays on ABC and also streams on Hulu.
Read original story ‘General Hospital’ Celebrates Filming 15,000 Episodes At TheWrap...
That particular episode of the show will air on Friday, June 17.
Here’s the logline: “The town of Port Charles comes together when an unknown political force takes aim at beloved Mayor Laura Collins (Genie Francis),” per ABC.
“General Hospital” first made its debut in 1963.
Over the years, its seen the likes of John Stamos, Demi Moore, Rick Springfield and even Elizabeth Taylor visit Port Charles, the fictional town where the show is set.
Frank Valentini is the show’s executive producer. Chris Van Etten and Dan O’Connor are the show’s co-head writers.
“General Hospital” airs weekdays on ABC and also streams on Hulu.
Read original story ‘General Hospital’ Celebrates Filming 15,000 Episodes At TheWrap...
- 5/13/2022
- by Jolie Lash
- The Wrap
It was recently announced that longtime “All My Children” alum Michael E. Knight would be moving to “General Hospital” this fall, and the date is upon us: he begins airing on Monday, September 30. But who will he be playing? We now have some intel.
“Gh” head writers Chris Van Etten and Dan O’Connor told Entertainment Weekly that Knight, alas, will not be reprising his most famous role as “AMC’s” Tad Martin despite the fact that numerous other characters have crossed over between ABC’s soaps in the past. But Van Etten explained, “There are a number of people in Port Charles who are in trouble and his character will have an impact on how their stories are solved or further complicated.”
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Well that doesn’t tell us much — someone in Port Charles is always in trouble, though of...
“Gh” head writers Chris Van Etten and Dan O’Connor told Entertainment Weekly that Knight, alas, will not be reprising his most famous role as “AMC’s” Tad Martin despite the fact that numerous other characters have crossed over between ABC’s soaps in the past. But Van Etten explained, “There are a number of people in Port Charles who are in trouble and his character will have an impact on how their stories are solved or further complicated.”
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Well that doesn’t tell us much — someone in Port Charles is always in trouble, though of...
- 9/24/2019
- by Daniel Montgomery
- Gold Derby
Jonathan Groff is back on a killer case in the first teaser trailer for Mindhunter Season 2, premiering Friday, Aug. 16 on Netflix.
In the new season, “FBI agents Holden Ford (Groff) and Bill Tench (Holt McCallany) probe further into the psyches of those who have done the unthinkable,” per the official synopsis. “With help from psychologist Wendy Carr (Anna Torv), they apply their groundbreaking behavioral analysis to hunting notorious serial killers.”
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Executive producer/director David Fincher has said...
In the new season, “FBI agents Holden Ford (Groff) and Bill Tench (Holt McCallany) probe further into the psyches of those who have done the unthinkable,” per the official synopsis. “With help from psychologist Wendy Carr (Anna Torv), they apply their groundbreaking behavioral analysis to hunting notorious serial killers.”
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Executive producer/director David Fincher has said...
- 7/30/2019
- TVLine.com
“Days of Our Lives” was the big winner at the 45th Annual Daytime Emmy Awards on Sunday, taking home five of the biggest awards of the night including Outstanding Drama Series.
“We’re going to go to Las Vegas next,” Ken Corday, executive producer, “Days,” quipped backstage. “We’re on a winning streak!”
“Days” also won the top awards for writing and directing in a drama series and for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series, James Reynolds (Abe Carver), and Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series, Greg Vaughan (Eric Brady).
“I was thrilled to come here and have this amazing team of writers to work with,” said Ron Carlivati, head writer, backstage. “We’re happy that the fans have responded.”
The evening started off well for ABC serial “General Hospital” after Chloe Lanier (Nelle Benson) and Vernee Watson (Stella Henry) won for Outstanding Younger Leading Actress in a...
“We’re going to go to Las Vegas next,” Ken Corday, executive producer, “Days,” quipped backstage. “We’re on a winning streak!”
“Days” also won the top awards for writing and directing in a drama series and for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series, James Reynolds (Abe Carver), and Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series, Greg Vaughan (Eric Brady).
“I was thrilled to come here and have this amazing team of writers to work with,” said Ron Carlivati, head writer, backstage. “We’re happy that the fans have responded.”
The evening started off well for ABC serial “General Hospital” after Chloe Lanier (Nelle Benson) and Vernee Watson (Stella Henry) won for Outstanding Younger Leading Actress in a...
- 4/30/2018
- by Michael Maloney
- Variety Film + TV
Soaps have always drawn on their rich histories for story ideas, but serials seem to be doing this to an even greater degree as competition for eyeballs is at an all-time high. And such storytelling strategy has led to Daytime Emmy nomination success.
When Bradley Bell, head writer and executive producer of “The Bold and the Beautiful” (nominated for 18 awards at the 45th annual ceremony this year), wanted viewers to sympathize with resident rogue Quinn Forrester (Rena Sofer), he knew he needed a formidable force.
“We thought what better way to do that than to bring [back] the ultimate baddie — Sheila,” Bell says of the character played by Kimberlin Brown.
The show’s breakaway vase budget took a hit, but after some classic battles, viewer sympathy for Quinn grew.
“Instead of looking outside your family structure, it’s better to draw from within to keep your characters engaged,” says Bell. “The...
When Bradley Bell, head writer and executive producer of “The Bold and the Beautiful” (nominated for 18 awards at the 45th annual ceremony this year), wanted viewers to sympathize with resident rogue Quinn Forrester (Rena Sofer), he knew he needed a formidable force.
“We thought what better way to do that than to bring [back] the ultimate baddie — Sheila,” Bell says of the character played by Kimberlin Brown.
The show’s breakaway vase budget took a hit, but after some classic battles, viewer sympathy for Quinn grew.
“Instead of looking outside your family structure, it’s better to draw from within to keep your characters engaged,” says Bell. “The...
- 4/27/2018
- by Michael Maloney
- Variety Film + TV
Some of today's biggest daytime television stars are scheduled to present at the 45th Annual Daytime Creative Arts Emmy Awards on Friday, April 27 and the 45th Annual Daytime Emmy Awards on Sunday, April 29 at the historic Pasadena Civic Auditorium located in Pasadena, Southern California. The Sunday Daytime Emmy Awards will be streamed-live on Facebook Live, Twitter, the NATAS website (www.emmyonline.tv), and the KNEKTtv platform.
In addition to the previously announced hosts, Mario Lopez (Extra) and Sheryl Underwood (The Talk), the line-up of presenters for the Sunday, April 29 show include, Marie & David Osmond, Jane Pauley (CBS Sunday Morning), Loretta Swit and Jamie Farr, Tom Bergeron (Dancing with the Stars), Peter Marshall, Larry King (Larry King Now), Chris Harrison (Who Wants to be a Millionaire/The Bachelor), Nancy O’Dell and Kevin Frazier (Et), Valerie Bertinelli (Valerie’s Home Cooking), Julie Chen, Eve, Sara Gilbert (The Talk), Adrienne Houghton, Tamera Mowry-Housley,...
In addition to the previously announced hosts, Mario Lopez (Extra) and Sheryl Underwood (The Talk), the line-up of presenters for the Sunday, April 29 show include, Marie & David Osmond, Jane Pauley (CBS Sunday Morning), Loretta Swit and Jamie Farr, Tom Bergeron (Dancing with the Stars), Peter Marshall, Larry King (Larry King Now), Chris Harrison (Who Wants to be a Millionaire/The Bachelor), Nancy O’Dell and Kevin Frazier (Et), Valerie Bertinelli (Valerie’s Home Cooking), Julie Chen, Eve, Sara Gilbert (The Talk), Adrienne Houghton, Tamera Mowry-Housley,...
- 4/25/2018
- by Roger Newcomb
- We Love Soaps
The 2018 Daytime Emmys are being handed out this weekend at two ceremonies: the Creative Arts Awards on Friday, April 27, and then the main event on Sunday, April 29. The Sunday telecast will be hosted again by Emmy winners Mario Lopez (“Extra”) and Sheryl Underwood (“The Talk“). And now the television academy has announced the presenters for both events.
On Friday night the Creative Arts prizes will be handed out by David Arquette, David Osmond, animator Rodrigo Blaas, writer Marc Guggenheim and producer Chad Hammes (“Trollhunters”), Emily Calandrelli (“Xploration Outer Space”), Steve Spangler, Michael Stevens (“Mind Field”), Tom Kenny (“SpongeBob SquarePants”), Vanessa Lachey, Curtis Stone, and Tiffany Derry (“Top Chef Jr.”), Michela Luci (“Dino Dana”), Raven-Symone (“Raven’s Home”), Danny Seo (“Naturally Danny Seo”), Josh Garcia (“The Voyager with Josh Garcia”), Alie Ward (“The Henry Ford’s Innovation Nation”), Maureen Fan and Eric Darnell (“Baobab”).
Representing the world of soaps at the...
On Friday night the Creative Arts prizes will be handed out by David Arquette, David Osmond, animator Rodrigo Blaas, writer Marc Guggenheim and producer Chad Hammes (“Trollhunters”), Emily Calandrelli (“Xploration Outer Space”), Steve Spangler, Michael Stevens (“Mind Field”), Tom Kenny (“SpongeBob SquarePants”), Vanessa Lachey, Curtis Stone, and Tiffany Derry (“Top Chef Jr.”), Michela Luci (“Dino Dana”), Raven-Symone (“Raven’s Home”), Danny Seo (“Naturally Danny Seo”), Josh Garcia (“The Voyager with Josh Garcia”), Alie Ward (“The Henry Ford’s Innovation Nation”), Maureen Fan and Eric Darnell (“Baobab”).
Representing the world of soaps at the...
- 4/25/2018
- by Daniel Montgomery
- Gold Derby
Just as there have been advances in the field of medicine over the past 55 years that have resulted in people living longer, so, too, have there been changes and improvements at “General Hospital” that have kept the long-running soap opera thriving in today’s crowded TV landscape.
“Soap operas are an original American art form that’s been copied into other forms of television, but our show is a drama that also has elements of comedy and action-adventure,” says executive producer Frank Valentini. “It’s rare for a show to encompass all of that, while at the core being a show about love, family and relationships. We tell stories from all perspectives. We’ve held onto all these elements and that is how we maintain our place in the television landscape.”
Valentini notes that the most significant differences between television in 1963 when “General Hospital” first debuted and today is the “increased competition” and tightening budget.
“Soap operas are an original American art form that’s been copied into other forms of television, but our show is a drama that also has elements of comedy and action-adventure,” says executive producer Frank Valentini. “It’s rare for a show to encompass all of that, while at the core being a show about love, family and relationships. We tell stories from all perspectives. We’ve held onto all these elements and that is how we maintain our place in the television landscape.”
Valentini notes that the most significant differences between television in 1963 when “General Hospital” first debuted and today is the “increased competition” and tightening budget.
- 3/29/2018
- by Michael Maloney
- Variety Film + TV
Let's hear it for the writers!
The Writer's Guild of America held their annual awards show on Sunday night at the Beverly Hilton in Los Angeles, where Barry Jenkins' Moonlight, The People vs. O.J. Simpson: American Crime Story, Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt, and Donald Glover's breakout series, Atlanta were among those recognized for their achievement of the written word.
Read on below to see the full list of winners.
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Film Winners
Original Screenplay
Moonlight, Screenplay by Barry Jenkins, Story by Tarell Alvin McCraney; A24
Adapted Screenplay
Arrival, Screenplay by Eric Heisserer; Based on the Story “Story of Your Life” by Ted Chiang; Paramount Pictures
Documentary Screenplay
Command and Control, Telescript by Robert Kenner & Eric Schlosser, Story by Brian Pearle and Kim Roberts; Based on the book Command and Control by Eric Schlosser; American Experience Films
Television And New Media Winners
Drama Series
The Americans, Written...
The Writer's Guild of America held their annual awards show on Sunday night at the Beverly Hilton in Los Angeles, where Barry Jenkins' Moonlight, The People vs. O.J. Simpson: American Crime Story, Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt, and Donald Glover's breakout series, Atlanta were among those recognized for their achievement of the written word.
Read on below to see the full list of winners.
More: John Legend, Justin Timberlake and Lin-Manuel Miranda Among 2017 Oscars Performers
Film Winners
Original Screenplay
Moonlight, Screenplay by Barry Jenkins, Story by Tarell Alvin McCraney; A24
Adapted Screenplay
Arrival, Screenplay by Eric Heisserer; Based on the Story “Story of Your Life” by Ted Chiang; Paramount Pictures
Documentary Screenplay
Command and Control, Telescript by Robert Kenner & Eric Schlosser, Story by Brian Pearle and Kim Roberts; Based on the book Command and Control by Eric Schlosser; American Experience Films
Television And New Media Winners
Drama Series
The Americans, Written...
- 2/20/2017
- Entertainment Tonight
The Writers Guild Awards and the Academy writing nominees always don’t line up; many films are ineligible. This year, those included Oscar-writing nominees “Lion” and “The Lobster.”
This year, the WGA and the Academy differed dramatically. While the WGA deemed “Moonlight” and “Loving” as Original Screenplays, the Academy considered both as Adapted; only “Moonlight” landed a nomination.
At the WGA, as at the BAFTAs, Barry Jenkins’ script for “Moonlight” competed for the Original Screenplay Award against both Kenneth Lonergan’s “Manchester by the Sea” and Damien Chazelle’s “La La Land.” Unlike the BAFTAs, Jenkins emerged the winner over Lonergan, a sign of strength for “Moonlight,” which is nominated for eight Oscars.
Read More: Yes, Damien Chazelle’s ‘La La Land’ Really Will Win Director and Picture Oscars — Here’s Why
However, in the Oscars’ Original Screenplay contest, lauded playwright and Oscar-nominated screenwriter Lonergan (“You Can Count On Me,...
This year, the WGA and the Academy differed dramatically. While the WGA deemed “Moonlight” and “Loving” as Original Screenplays, the Academy considered both as Adapted; only “Moonlight” landed a nomination.
At the WGA, as at the BAFTAs, Barry Jenkins’ script for “Moonlight” competed for the Original Screenplay Award against both Kenneth Lonergan’s “Manchester by the Sea” and Damien Chazelle’s “La La Land.” Unlike the BAFTAs, Jenkins emerged the winner over Lonergan, a sign of strength for “Moonlight,” which is nominated for eight Oscars.
Read More: Yes, Damien Chazelle’s ‘La La Land’ Really Will Win Director and Picture Oscars — Here’s Why
However, in the Oscars’ Original Screenplay contest, lauded playwright and Oscar-nominated screenwriter Lonergan (“You Can Count On Me,...
- 2/20/2017
- by Anne Thompson
- Thompson on Hollywood
Standing tall and strong on a pair of prosthetic legs, Chris Van Etten is a symbol of grit and determination in his ad for Jockey. It's a job he never would have imagined for himself a few years ago. But now, the double amputee and former Marine is hoping to motivate others as a model. Almost four years ago to the day, on May 13, 2012, Van Etten was in Afghanistan, when his friend and fellow Marine stepped on an Ied. Van Etten and the rest of his squad ran out to help, and right as they were about to lift up his friend,...
- 6/17/2016
- by Julie Mazziotta, @julietmazz
- PEOPLE.com
Standing tall and strong on a pair of prosthetic legs, Chris Van Etten is a symbol of grit and determination in his ad for Jockey. It's a job he never would have imagined for himself a few years ago. But now, the double amputee and former Marine is hoping to motivate others as a model. Almost four years ago to the day, on May 13, 2012, Van Etten was in Afghanistan, when his friend and fellow Marine stepped on an Ied. Van Etten and the rest of his squad ran out to help, and right as they were about to lift up his friend,...
- 6/17/2016
- by Julie Mazziotta, @julietmazz
- PEOPLE.com
The Writers Guild of America has just announced the nominations for their annual awards for Best Screenplays (by writers who are guild signatories). That’s right, before you get nervous thinking that your favorite may have been left off the list, you must remember that the WGA is the group that is not all-inclusive and leaves out several of the top contenders each year due to them not being part of the guild or not following their very specific rules. For this reason, you won’t see Inside Out, The Hateful Eight, and Ex Machina in the Original Screenplay category or Room, Brooklyn, or Anomalisa in the Adapted screenplay category.
Taking a look at what’s left over for the nominations, we find many that were expected to make a showing, including Spotlight and Bridge of Spies for Original Screenplay, though they apparently had to sink to really low depths...
Taking a look at what’s left over for the nominations, we find many that were expected to make a showing, including Spotlight and Bridge of Spies for Original Screenplay, though they apparently had to sink to really low depths...
- 1/6/2016
- by Jeff Beck
- We Got This Covered
The Writers Guild of America announced some of its nominees for its 2015 awards on Thursday, including television, new media, and radio, and among the TV nominees are series both new and old, and all beloved.
In the comedy series category, freshman Netflix show "Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt" scored a nomination for best series, as well as an overall best new series nod. "The Last Man on Earth" also landed in that latter category, and was singled out for its pilot episode writing, too.
On the drama side of the equation, lauded "Breaking Bad" spinoff "Better Call Saul" also got best series and best new series nominations, in addition to a an episode writing nod. Newly-minted Emmy winner "Game of Thrones" also scored a best drama citation, as well as an episodic writing nomination.
The full list of nominees released this week are below. Nominations in the theatrical and documentary categories will...
In the comedy series category, freshman Netflix show "Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt" scored a nomination for best series, as well as an overall best new series nod. "The Last Man on Earth" also landed in that latter category, and was singled out for its pilot episode writing, too.
On the drama side of the equation, lauded "Breaking Bad" spinoff "Better Call Saul" also got best series and best new series nominations, in addition to a an episode writing nod. Newly-minted Emmy winner "Game of Thrones" also scored a best drama citation, as well as an episodic writing nomination.
The full list of nominees released this week are below. Nominations in the theatrical and documentary categories will...
- 12/3/2015
- by Katie Roberts
- Moviefone
Wes Anderson's "The Grand Budapest Hotel" won the Original Screenplay honor at the recently concluded Writers Guild Awards while Morten Tyldum's "The Imitation Game" took home the Adapted Screenplay trophy. "The Internet's Own Boy: The Story of Aaron Swarts" written by Brian Knappenberger won Documentary Screenplay award. The film is not nominated for an Academy award.
In TV land, HBO's "True Detective" won the Drama Series award and FX's "Louie" received the Comedy Series trophy.
Here's the complete list of winners (highlighted) and nominees of the 2015 Writers Guild Awards:
Feature Film
Original Screenplay
Boyhood, Written by Richard Linklater; IFC Films
Foxcatcher, Written by E. Max Frye and Dan Futterman; Sony Pictures Classics
The Grand Budapest Hotel, Screenplay by Wes Anderson; Story by Wes Anderson & Hugo Guinness; Fox Searchlight Winner
Nightcrawler, Written by Dan Gilroy; Open Road Films
Whiplash, Written by Damien Chazelle; Sony Pictures Classics
Adapted Screenplay
American Sniper,...
In TV land, HBO's "True Detective" won the Drama Series award and FX's "Louie" received the Comedy Series trophy.
Here's the complete list of winners (highlighted) and nominees of the 2015 Writers Guild Awards:
Feature Film
Original Screenplay
Boyhood, Written by Richard Linklater; IFC Films
Foxcatcher, Written by E. Max Frye and Dan Futterman; Sony Pictures Classics
The Grand Budapest Hotel, Screenplay by Wes Anderson; Story by Wes Anderson & Hugo Guinness; Fox Searchlight Winner
Nightcrawler, Written by Dan Gilroy; Open Road Films
Whiplash, Written by Damien Chazelle; Sony Pictures Classics
Adapted Screenplay
American Sniper,...
- 2/16/2015
- by Manny
- Manny the Movie Guy
2015 Writers Guild Awards – Winners Announced The Writers Guild of America, West (Wgaw) and the Writers Guild of America, East (Wgae) tonight announced the winners of the 2015 Writers Guild Awards for outstanding achievement in writing for film, television, new media, videogames, news, radio, promotional, and graphic animation categories at simultaneous ceremonies at the Hyatt Regency Century Plaza in Los Angeles and the Edison Ballroom in New York City. Film Winners Original Screenplay The Grand Budapest Hotel, Screenplay by Wes Anderson; Story by Wes Anderson & Hugo Guinness; Fox Searchlight Adapted Screenplay The Imitation Game, Written by Graham Moore; Based on the book Alan Turing: The Enigma by Andrew Hodges; The Weinstein Company Documentary Screenplay The Internet’s Own Boy: The Story of Aaron Swartz, Written by Brian Knappenberger; FilmBuff Television And New Media Winners Drama Series True Detective, Written by Nic Pizzolatto; HBO Comedy Series Louie, Written by Pamela Adlon, Louis C.K.; FX New Series True Detective,...
- 2/15/2015
- by Josh Abraham
- Hollywoodnews.com
The Writers Guild of America (WGA) handed out top film honors to the screenplays of "The Grand Budapest Hotel" and "The Imitation Game" Saturday night. On the television side, "Louie" and "True Detective" were favorites, winning two prizes each. Damien Chazelle's "Whiplash" competed in the original category at the WGA Awards, while the Academy's Writers Branch, in a rare move outside of guild designation, deemed it adapted due to the fact that a scene from the feature script was the basis of a short film that screened at the 2013 Sundance Film Festival. So if "The Imitation Game" is to go on to Oscar glory, it will have to compete with Chazelle's popular film for the first time this season at the Feb. 22 Academy Awards ceremony. Additionally, presumed Best Picture frontrunner "Birdman" was not eligible for WGA (making it still significant competition with "Grand Budapest" in the original category), nor was "The Theory of Everything,...
- 2/15/2015
- by Kristopher Tapley
- Hitfix
The Writers Guild of America announced the TV nominees for the 2015 WGA Awards on Thursday (December 4) morning and several new shows broke into the fields in a big way. And, of course, there were a number of big WGA Award nomination head-scratchers. Specifically, where the heck was FX's "Fargo"? The answer is below. Making perhaps the biggest splash was "Transparent," which earned three nominations and, since "Orange Is The New Black" earned two nods and "House of Cards" pick up one, that meant that Amazon Prime and Netflix are, at least for one award-giving organization, on equal footing as creators of original programming. The Jill Soloway-created "Transparent" is nominated for New Series, where it will go against "The Affair," "The Knick," "Silicon Valley" and "True Detective." "Transparent" and "Silicon Valley" are also up for Comedy Series, going against "Louie," "Veep" and "Orange Is The New Black." Lest you panic...
- 12/5/2014
- by Daniel Fienberg
- Hitfix
Writers for Breaking Bad and House of Cards were among those singled out for the 2014 Writers Guild Awards, which will be held on Feb. 1 in Los Angeles and New York.
The nominees are:
Drama Series:
Breaking Bad, Written by Sam Catlin, Vince Gilligan, Peter Gould, Gennifer Hutchison, George Mastras, Thomas Schnauz, Moira Walley-Beckett; AMC
The Good Wife, Written by Meredith Averill, Leonard Dick, Keith Eisner, Jacqueline Hoyt, Ted Humphrey, Michelle King, Robert King, Erica Shelton Kodish, Matthew Montoya, J.C. Nolan, Luke Schelhaas, Nichelle Tramble Spellman, Craig Turk, Julie Wolfe; CBS
Homeland, Written by Henry Bromell, William E. Bromell, Alexander Cary,...
The nominees are:
Drama Series:
Breaking Bad, Written by Sam Catlin, Vince Gilligan, Peter Gould, Gennifer Hutchison, George Mastras, Thomas Schnauz, Moira Walley-Beckett; AMC
The Good Wife, Written by Meredith Averill, Leonard Dick, Keith Eisner, Jacqueline Hoyt, Ted Humphrey, Michelle King, Robert King, Erica Shelton Kodish, Matthew Montoya, J.C. Nolan, Luke Schelhaas, Nichelle Tramble Spellman, Craig Turk, Julie Wolfe; CBS
Homeland, Written by Henry Bromell, William E. Bromell, Alexander Cary,...
- 12/5/2013
- by Lynette Rice
- EW - Inside TV
As hard as it may be to believe sometimes, someone (or someones) actually sits down and writes a movie or TV show before you end up seeing it at your local multiplex or on your favorite TV network. The people who do the sitting and the writing are, surprisingly, called writers and, like the Directors, the Golden Globes and the Oscars, they have their own awards show.
This week, the Writers Guild of America, which is the trade group and advocate for writers, announced its nominations for outstanding achievement in feature film and television, radio, news, promotional writing, and graphic animation during the 2009 season to be honored at the upcoming 2010 Writers Guild Awards on February 20, 2010, in Los Angeles and New York.
We realize that these nominations may not be as glamorous as the Golden Globes or the Oscars, but we kinda like writers around here and think they do a pretty important job.
This week, the Writers Guild of America, which is the trade group and advocate for writers, announced its nominations for outstanding achievement in feature film and television, radio, news, promotional writing, and graphic animation during the 2009 season to be honored at the upcoming 2010 Writers Guild Awards on February 20, 2010, in Los Angeles and New York.
We realize that these nominations may not be as glamorous as the Golden Globes or the Oscars, but we kinda like writers around here and think they do a pretty important job.
- 1/13/2010
- by Joe Gillis
- The Flickcast
Awards heavyweights "Mad Men," "30 Rock" and "The Office" and buzzed-about newcomer "Modern Family" led the TV field for the 2010 Writers Guild Awards with three nominations each.
AMC's "Mad Men" and NBC's "30 Rock" and "The Office" are in the running for best drama/comedy series, and each received two nominations for episodic writing. "Family" made the cut for best comedy series, best new series and best episodic writing for a comedy series.
ABC's "Family" was one of two new shows to break into the best series categories along with Fox's quirky high-school dramedy "Glee," which faces "Family" in the best comedy series and best new series fields.
While the WGA Awards are still in its nomination phase, Fox's "The Simpsons" can already uncork the champagne. The veteran series is assured to win the animation category after landing all five nomination slots.
The biggest surprise among the series nominees was HBO's low-key baseball comedy "Eastbound & Down,...
AMC's "Mad Men" and NBC's "30 Rock" and "The Office" are in the running for best drama/comedy series, and each received two nominations for episodic writing. "Family" made the cut for best comedy series, best new series and best episodic writing for a comedy series.
ABC's "Family" was one of two new shows to break into the best series categories along with Fox's quirky high-school dramedy "Glee," which faces "Family" in the best comedy series and best new series fields.
While the WGA Awards are still in its nomination phase, Fox's "The Simpsons" can already uncork the champagne. The veteran series is assured to win the animation category after landing all five nomination slots.
The biggest surprise among the series nominees was HBO's low-key baseball comedy "Eastbound & Down,...
- 12/14/2009
- by By Nellie Andreeva
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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