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| Matthew Ashford at the recent Days of our Lives 50th anniversary party. |
Look for Ashford to air in late spring.
Is Jack returning from the dead? Time will tell!
Ashford also stars in web soap The Bay, which kicks off a new season on December 1st.
Matthew Ashford Returning to 'Days of our Lives'
Look for Ashford to air in late spring.
Is Jack returning from the dead? Time will tell!
Ashford also stars in web soap The Bay, which kicks off a new season on December 1st.
EXCLUSIVE: Greg Vaughan Leaving 'Days of our Lives'
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| Greg Vaughan at the Days of our Lives 50th anniversary party. |
The character of Eric Brady has led a very complicated life. He left Salem in 2000 (played then by Jensen Ackles) as a photographer and returned 12 years later as a priest (played by Vaughan). In 2013, Eric dealt with the aftermath of being drugged and sexually assaulted by Kristen DiMera (played by Eileen Davidson), with Vaughan turning in one mesmerizing performance after another as the tortured character questioned his path in life. Since that time, Eric has been busy managing his longtime friendship/relationship with Nicole Walker (Arianne Zucker). He also welcomed his ex, Serena Mason (Melissa Archer), to town only to see her murdered months later. He has now returned to his photography roots, and to the bottle.
Vaughan revealed in August that he had renewed his contract with Days. It turns out it was just a short-term extension to wrap up the character's story. It wasn't his decision to leave his popular character behind.
Vaughan spoke with Serial Scoop about his exit from Days, and what's ahead. Check back soon for our exclusive interview.
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* INTERVIEW: Greg Vaughan Previews Hallmark Movies & Mysteries Holiday Movie 'The Christmas Note'
ABC Family Renews 'The Fosters' For Fourth Season
ABC Family today announced the fourth season pick-up of its hit original series "The Fosters." The critically acclaimed family drama will premiere all-new episodes from the third season on Monday, January 25, 8:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m., EST/PST on ABC Family. ABC Family is becoming Freeform in January 2016.
"We have so many more stories to tell about 'The Fosters' family - these incredible characters have come into our lives and touched so many - from Stef and Lena's wedding to the adoptions of Callie and Jude." said Karey Burke, Executive Vice President, Programming and Development, ABC Family. "We look forward to more of the groundbreaking storytelling from this creative team."
ABC Family Winter Schedule Revealed: 'Recovery Road' Premieres January 25 After 'The Fosters'
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| Recovery Road stars David Witts as Craig, Kyla Pratt as Trish, Daniel Franzese as Vern, Alexis Carra as Cynthia, Sebastian De Souza as Wes, Jessica Sula as Maddie and Sharon Leal as Charlotte. Photo Credit: ABC Family/Bob D’Amico |
The critically-acclaimed family drama The Fosters returns with new episodes on Monday, January 25 at 8 pm ET/PT. As the third season continues, the family settles into a new dynamic now that Callie is permanently adopted. Callie and Brandon share a significant secret, but focus on their interests to help them move on with their lives. A serious medical issue for Stef results in a clash of opinion between her wife Lena and her mother, Sharon. Jude must deal with his boyfriend's decision to move away, while Jesus and Mariana are surprised when an old friend returns. Loyalties are questioned while new relationships develop, and family ties bring love and support amid the chaos of life. The series stars Teri Polo, Sherri Saum, Hayden Byerly, Noah Centineo, David Lambert, Maia Mitchell, Danny Nucci, and Cierra Ramirez. Guest stars this season include Rosie O'Donnell, Annie Potts, Rob Morrow, and Kelli Williams.
Recovery Road premieres that night at 9:00 pm ET/PT. Based on the popular young adult novel by Blake Nelson, Recovery Road focuses on a teenage girl dealing with addiction. Maddie has a reputation as a party girl who doesn't think she has a problem, until she's confronted one day by her school guidance counselor and is forced to choose between expulsion and rehab. Maddie makes the difficult decision to live with other recovering addicts at a sober living facility while facing the daily pressures of her teenage life. Recovery Road stars Jessica Sula, Alexis Carra, Sebastian De Souza, Daniel Franzese, Sharon Leal, Kyla Pratt, and David Witts.
SUMMARY OF ABC FAMILY (FREEFORM) WINTER SCHEDULE:
Tuesday, January 12 at 8:00-9:00 PM ET/PT - Winter premiere of Pretty Little Liars
Tuesday, January 12 at 9:00-10:00 PM ET/PT - Series premiere of Shadowhunters
Monday, January 25 at 8:00-9:00 PM ET/PT - Winter premiere of The Fosters
Monday, January 25 at 9:00-10:00 PM ET/PT - Series premiere of Recovery Road
Wednesday, February 3 at 8:00-8:30 PM ET/PT - Winter premiere of Young & Hungry
Wednesday, February 3 at 8:30-9:00 PM ET/PT - Winter premiere of Baby Daddy
INTERVIEW: Greg Vaughan Previews Tonight's Holiday Movie 'The Christmas Note' on Hallmark Movies & Mysteries
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| Greg Vaughan stars in The Christmas Note, premiering Sunday, November 29 at 9 p.m. ET/PT on Hallmark Movies & Mysteries. |
With the opportunity to travel the world, he ventured to Milan, Italy just months after high school graduation. Upon arrival, Vaughan landed prestigious campaigns for the legendary designers Giorgio Armani and Gianni Versace, as well as Banana Republic, Tommy Hilfiger and Ralph Lauren. The nomadic lifestyle came to an end through his mother's influence when she encouraged him to follow his true passion: acting.
Vaughan made first role as a series regular was Josh Walker in the popular Aaron Spelling series Malibu Shores. This soon led to Beverly Hills 90210, in which Vaughan played Cliff Yeager. Roles in small independent films followed, including the popular cult films Poison Ivy, The New Seduction and Children of the Corn V.
Guest star credits include roles in such series as Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Any Day Now, Sabrina, the Teenage Witch and Nash Bridges, as well as the controversial dramedy pilot Student Affairs for Imagine Television. Vaughn is also well-known for his role as Dan Gordon on the hit supernatural drama Charmed. After that series ended, he went on to star as Milo Mosley in Glory Days, the highly anticipated WB series from Kevin Williamson.
He eventually made his way into daytime with the role of Diego on CBS The Young & The Restless, which earned him rave reviews as well as a nomination for Daytime Best Newcomer and a coveted spot as one of the sexiest men alive in 2002 in People’s annual sexiest man issue. Vaughn also found time for comedy with guest roles on Will & Grace and Still Standing. He went on to land the role of Lucky Spencer on General Hospital and after departing, he had a recurring role on the hit CW series 90210, followed by the independent film Borderline Murder. Other credits include roles on The Closer, the ABC-Family pilot Jane by Design, the ABC series Good Christian Belles and lead roles in the television movies Love’s Christmas Journey and Second Chances. For the past three years, he has starred as Eric Brady on NBC's Days of our Lives.
In addition to his busy acting career, Vaughan is also the father to three sons.
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| amie-Lynn Sigler, Greg Vaughan, Dylan Kingwell star in The Christmas Note. Photo Credit: Copyright 2015 Crown Media United States, LLC/Photographer: Bettina Strauss |
Serial Scoop recently spoke with Vaughan, who previewed tonight's The Christmas Note premiere. Read our exclusive interview below.
ION Movie 'A Prince For Christmas' Premieres Tonight, Stars Viva Bianca, and Kirk Barker
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| A Prince For Christmas premieres November 29 on ION. |
Experiencing cold feet about his upcoming arranged royal wedding, a charming European prince (Barker) steals away incognito to the U.S. in search of true love. Pretending to be someone he isn't, the prince-on-the-lam meets Emma (Bianca), a diner waitress, whose Christmas needs considerable brightening.
The cast includes Aaron O'Connell, Mark Lindsay Chapman, Kelly LeBrock and Maxwell Caulfield.
Watch a sneak preview of A Prince For Christmas below:
Hallmark Movie 'Angel of Christmas' Premieres Tonight, Stars Jennifer Finnigan, Jonathan Scarfe & Holly Robinson Peete
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| Angel of Christmas premieres November 29 on Hallmark Channel. Photo Credit: Copyright 2015 Crown Media United States, LLC/Photographer: Marcel Williams |
Based on the popular novel by Jane Maas, "Angel Of Christmas" follows Susan Nicholas (Finnigan), a newspaper writer whose boss has been given her three weeks to write a holiday story about her great grandfather and the angel he carved as a young man. As the days countdown to her Christmas Eve deadline, Susan finds herself being courted by two very different men as she unravels the details of a romantic triangle from her grandfathers' life. In the end, both the past and the present will lead back to the Angel of Christmas.
Watch a sneak peek below:
Lifetime Movie 'The Christmas Gift' Premieres Tonight, Stars Michelle Trachtenberg & Rick Fox
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| The Christmas Gift premieres November 29 on Lifetime. Photo Courtesy of Hybrid, LLC |
When ten-year-old Megan receives a Secret Santa gift, she is touched by its contents which end up having a huge impact on her life. Now a driven young journalist, Megan can't shake her desire to thank the person who sent her that heartfelt gift over a decade ago. Determined to prove herself to her editor, she goes on the search for the perfect Christmas story, and in doing so, she finally discovers who her Secret Santa is. Inspired by a true story.
Watch a sneak peek below:
UP Movie 'My One Christmas Wish' Premieres Tonight, Stars Amber Riley
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| My One Christmas Wish premieres November 29 on UP. Photo courtesy of UP |
The real-life story of Jackie Turner (Riley) a straight-A college student who was abused, abandoned and starved as a child. Although she has resolutely turned her life around, the holidays are still very painful for her. Facing another lonely holiday break on campus, Jackie decides to put an ad on Craigslist - and even offers to pay $8 an hour. To her surprise, responses flood in. Among the numerous heartfelt invitations and letters of support, she also hears from struggling individuals that empathize with the overwhelming emptiness that comes with spending the holidays without loved ones. Moved and inspired, Jackie decides to throw a big Christmas party – with the last-minute help of her advisor, friends and support group – to find families for all those troubled folks who emailed her, and finds one for herself as well.
Watch a sneak peek below:
Jillian Clare Is Not Returning to 'Days of our Lives'
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| Jillian Clare at the 6th Annual Indie Series Awards on April 1, 2015. |
With no new daytime soap episodes since Wednesday, it appears some viewers let their imaginations create new storylines to focus on. But to clear it up, Clare has not been asked to return to Days of our Lives. And if she ever is someday, Serial Scoop will let you know.
If you haven't been following the mad-talented Clare's post-Days work, you are missing out. I highly recommend her hilarious performance as a ghost in ISA best comedy winner, Acting Dead.
Our web series, Serial Scoop Now, spoke to Clare on the red carpet at the Indie Series Awards in April. Check it out in the clip below.
Lifetime Movie 'A Gift Wrapped Christmas' Premieres Tonight, Stars Meredith Hagner, Travis Milne & Beverley Mitchell
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| A Gift Wrapped Christmas premieres November 28 on Lifetime. Photo Courtesy of Lifetime Copyright 2015 |
Personal shopper Gwen's (Hagner) newest client, Charlie (Milne), is a high-rolling, workaholic, single father. When Gwen meets his 8-year-old son, Owen, during a package drop, she is saddened to see just how little time Charlie spends with him. Determined to get Charlie to appreciate his family, Gwen makes it her Christmas mission to get him into the festive spirit. As she gets closer to Charlie and Owen, she also discovers what she wants for the holidays.
Watch a sneak peek below:
Hallmark Movie 'A Christmas Detour' Premieres Tonight, Stars Candace Cameron Bure & Paul Greene
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| A Christmas Detour premieres November 28 on Hallmark Channel. Photo Credit: Copyright 2015 Crown Media United States, LLC/Photographer: Marcel Williams |
Two NYC bound travelers find themselves inextricably linked when a snowstorm waylays their flight to an airport hotel in Buffalo. Eternal optimist and hopeless romantic, Paige Summers (Cameron Bure), desperately needs to find a way to the city to meet her fiance's parents before her wedding - and it's up to a guy she can't stand, fellow passenger and total stranger Dylan MacKenzie (Greene), who is permanently soured on romance after his girlfriend broke his heart. Still Dylan rises to the occasion to become Paige's off-white Knight in shining armor.
Watch a sneak peek below:
Web Series of the Week Poll (November 21-27, 2015)
In the last Indie Series Network and Serial Scoop "Web Series of the Week" (#WSOTW) poll, Family Problems was voted favorite indie series for the week. It's now time to catch up on latest episodes and vote for your favorite series in this week's poll.
You can also cast a vote for your favorite actor, actress and web series couple/duo. Voting ends Wednesday, December 2 at 4 p.m. ET (one vote per person per day).
Web series that aired one or more new episodes from November 21-27, 2015 are eligible. If a web series aired this week and is not on the list, cast your vote as "Other" and write in the name of the show.
Watch this week's indie series below:
- AFK Episode 5 "PVP"
- Archives of the Heart Episode 4 "Unexpected Surprises"
- Becky & Kate: Works in Progress Episodes 5 & 6
- Carmilla Season Zero Episodes 11 "Clap If You Believe In…" & 12 "Nothing To See Here"
- Classic Alice Episodes 103 "I Grant You Ample Leave" & 104 "Confessional: Cara"
- End of Term Episodes 6 "Tyler" & 7 "Following The Leader"
- Family Problems Episodes 60 "Foundation"
- Freefall Season 3 Episode 5
- How I Seize It Episode 193 "Gratitude"
- I Gotta Be Me Episode 2
- In Retrospect Episode 7 "The Rain"
- Jill & Jack Episode 19 "Black Friday Madness"
- Kaleidoscope Episode 1 (series premiere)
- The Killing Game Episode 10 (season finale)
- Match Not Found Episode 8 "More Snap Than Chat."
- MsLabelled Season 2 Episodes 15 "How To Awkwardly Ship Two Co-Workers" & 16 "How To Make Grand Gestures & Still Get Skewered"
- My Two Roommates Episode 4 "Sidney's Birthday"
- Nature Show Season 2 Episode 4 "Have You Ever Seen Nature Show?" (season finale)
- Remainder One Episode 20 "Ominous. Obviously."
- Sensitive Episode 6 "Girlfriend Zone"
- Sessions Season 2 Episode 8 "Season To Be Brawly"
- Shades of Bad Episode 27
- Somewhere Else Episode 1
- Transitions Episode 7 "Art of War, Part 2"
- Triangle Season 2 Episode 6 "Enemy of My Enemy"
- Tweet Season 2 Episode 7 "Mission Improbable"
- Under InspeKtion Episode 12 "Conspiracy"
The purpose of our weekly poll is to help spread the word about new web series episodes that have been released, and to provide an outlet for potential viewers to find them in one easy location (actually, two easy locations!). We encourage creators to check out the other shows and to support each others' promotional efforts when possible. In many cases, the writer/producer/multi-hyphenate showrunner is also the PR rep, so every like, retweet and encouraging word helps. The indie web series community has always been a wonderfully supportive environment, and an inspiration for us at the Indie Series Network, as well as Serial Scoop. Through the ISAs, and our website and social media, and other events, we are proud to support the work of talented creators in this community.
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Submit for the ISAs! Regular Entry Period for 7th Annual Indie Series Awards end November 30
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| Jen Lilley and Eric Martsolf will host the 7th Annual ISAs on April 6. Photo Credit: Brad Everett Young |
The regular entry period ends on November 30, 2015. We will accept submissions during the month of December during an extended entry period but the price goes up. If you are airing episodes in December that you want to include, you can submit now and make a note of the December release. The 7th Annual ISAs ceremony will be held on Wednesday, April 6, 2016, at the historic El Portal Theatre in North Hollywood, hosted by Jen Lilley and Emmy winner Eric Martsolf. The annual nominee pre-party takes place the night before.
Click here to submit your web series for ISA7.
'The Young and the Restless' Spoilers: Will Adam and Chelsea Find Happiness?
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| Will Adam and Chelsea find happiness? |
* Phyllis (Gina Tognoni) is out for revenge.
* Lily (Christel Khalil) plays a dangerous game with Joe (Scott Elrod).
* Adam's (Justin Hartley) fate is determined.
* Victor (Eric Braeden) prepares for battle.
* Sharon (Sharon Case) gets her life back on track.
* Nick (Joshua Morrow) and Sage (Kelly Sullivan) struggle to keep it together.
* Abby (Melissa Ordway) and Stitch (Sean Carrigan) plan for their future.
* Ashley (Eileen Davidson) demands the truth from Adam.
* Marisa (Sofia Pernas) risks it all to save her daughter.
* Billy (Burgess Jenkins) spirals out of control.
Web Series of the Week Poll Results (November 14-20, 2015)
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| Family Problems was voted favorite web series of the week. |
Family Problems was voted favorite web series for the second week in a row. The latest from Chancers came in second, followed by new episodes of Match Not Found, Shades of Bad and In Retrospect.
The acting favorites were Chancers' Scott Wickes and Family Problems' Natasha Hatalsky, and the favorite couple/duo was Christina & Alexander from Family Problems.
The purpose of our weekly poll is to help spread the word about new web series episodes that have been released, and to provide an outlet for potential viewers to find them in one easy location (actually, two easy locations!). We encourage creators to check out the other shows and to support each others' promotional efforts when possible. In many cases, the writer/producer/multi-hyphenate showrunner is also the PR rep, so every like, retweet and encouraging word helps. The indie web series community has always been a wonderfully supportive environment, and an inspiration for us at the Indie Series Network, as well as Serial Scoop. Through the ISAs, and our website and social media, and other events, we are proud to support the work of talented creators in this community.
Check out the complete results from this week's below:
| RANK | SHOW | LAST WEEK | TOP 3 |
| 1 | Family Problems | 1 | 35 |
| 2 | Chancers | - | 2 |
| 3 | Match Not Found | 7 | 2 |
| 4 | Shades of Bad | 10 | 5 |
| 5 | In Retrospect | 8 | 0 |
| 6 | Club 5150 | 6 | 0 |
| 7 | Nature Show | 5 | 0 |
| 8 | Sensitive | 9 | 0 |
| 9 | LARPs | - | 1 |
| 10 | Out With Dad | - | 14 |
| 11 | Carmilla | 11 | 0 |
| 12 | About Us | 22 | 0 |
| 13 | Classic Alice | 13 | 0 |
| 14 | High'rd Help | 14 | 0 |
| 15 | Brooding | 3 | 1 |
| 16 | Jill & Jack | 17 | 0 |
| 17 | Awkward Sass | - | 0 |
| 18 | Remainder One | 18 | 0 |
| 19 | How I Seize It | 19 | 0 |
| 20 | From Mansfield With Love | 20 | 0 |
| 21 | The Realm | - | 0 |
| 22 | Sessions | 23 | 0 |
| 23 | Cupid | - | 0 |
| 24 | Triangle | 25 | 0 |
| 25 | MsLabelled | 24 | 0 |
Watch the Top 3 series and see the rest of the poll results below:
'General Hospital' Spoilers: Will Laura Reveal the Truth to Sam?
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| Will laura reveal the truth? |
* Sam (Kelly Monaco) arranges for Danny to visit with Jason (Billy Miller)
* Jason and Patrick (Jason Thompson) have a tense meeting.
* Ava (Maura West) and Paul have an encounter.
* Sam confronts Laura (Genie Francis) about what she knows.
* Carly (Laura Wright) and Elizabeth (Rebecca Herbst) face off over Jason.
* Maxie (Kirsten Storms) helps Nina (Michelle Stafford) with her new job.
* Jason reaffirms his love for Elizabeth.
* Tracy (Jane Elliot) ponders the consequences of Jason's reappearance.
* Maxie makes Dillon (Robert Palmer Watkins) an offer.
* Sabrina (Teresa Castillo) must make a difficult choice.
* Anna (Finola Hughes) investigates an important discovery.
* Tracy enlists Paul's help with the Nutcracker Gala.
* Elizabeth worries that her secret will be revealed.
* Paul sets the record straight with an unwanted visitor.
* Hayden (Rebecca Budig) learns more about the circumstances of her shooting.
Hallmark Movie 'Crown For Christmas' Premieres Tonight, Stars Danica McKellar & Rupert Penry-Jones
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| Crown For Christmas premieres November 27 on Hallmark Channel. Photo Credit: Copyright 2015 Crown Media United States, LLC/Photographer: Gabriel Hennessey |
Allie (McKellar), a fired maid from a ritzy NYC hotel, takes a job as a governess to a young girl who is part of a powerful family in Europe. After reluctantly accepting, and upon arrival at the castle, learns the girl is Princess Theodora (Ellie Botterill) and that her father is Maximillion (Penry-Jones), the King of Winshire. Max informs Allie that the Princess prides herself on terrorizing authority figures and has gotten worse since her mother's death. As the story unfolds, we see Allie bond with Theodora and also helps to bring Theodora and her father together. And through all of this, a spark forms between Allie and Max.
Watch a sneak peek below:
Felisha Cooper Cast as Sasha on 'The Bold and the Beautiful'
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| Felisha Cooper has joined the cast of The Bold and the Beautiful. Photo Credit: Brad Everett Young |
Cooper's credits include NCIS: Los Angeles, The Last Ship, Criminal Minds, The Hustle and Whitney.
Cooper taped her first episode on October 27, and is scheduled to make her B&B debut on December 15.
'Days of our Lives' Spoilers: Steve and Kayla Give In to Passion
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| Steve and Kayla give into passion. |
* In her quest for vengeance, Hope (Kristian Alfonso) receives a vital tip from Steve (Stephen Nichols).
* Steve and Kayla's (Mary Beth Evans) mysterious stalker is revealed.
* Belle (Martha Madison) opens up to John (Drake Hogestyn) and Marlena (Deidre Hall) about what happened in Maine.
* While trapped in a supply closet, things turn romantic for Kayla and Steve.
* Daniel (Shawn Christian) is not thrilled that Fynn (Alexander Bruszt) continues to flirt with Nicole (Arianne Zucker).
* Victor (John Aniston) forces Brady (Eric Martsolf) to make a choice between Theresa (Jen Lilley) and Titan.
* Hope interrogates Claudia (Anya Monzikova), demanding answers about who was behind Bo's (Peter Reckell) kidnapping.
* Shawn (Jason Cook) bids goodbye to a heartbroken Belle.
* Lani (Sal Stowers) and JJ (Casey Moss) take off to search for Abigail.
* Chad (Billy Flynn) attempts to rescue Abigail (Kate Mansi) from Ben (Robert Scott Wilson).
* Caroline (Peggy McCay) has a distressing vision concerning Victor.
* Brady gives up everything for Theresa.
Watch a sneak peek below:
Day of 'Days' Interview: Wally Kurth Honored To Be Back at 'Days of our Lives' for the 50th Anniversary
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| Wally Kurth at the Day of Days event on November 14, 2015. Pictured with Judi Evans, who plays Adrienne. Photo Credit: Jessica Weisel |
Read our interview below:
SERIAL SCOOP: So how is it being here for the 50th? Great time?
WALLY KURTH: They wanted to bring me back…and with Peter [Reckell, who plays Bo] and Stephen [Nichols, who plays Steve] being a part of this new thing, I love it. I’m honored.
Hallmark Movie '12 Gifts of Christmas' Premieres Tonight, Stars Katrina Law, Aaron O'Connell & Donna Mills
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| 12 Gifts of Christmas premieres Thanksgiving night on Hallmark Channel. Photo Credit: Copyright 2015 Crown Media United States, LLC/Photographer: Fred Hayes |
When Anna Parisi (Law), an unemployed painter, is unable to make ends meet, she is hired to become a personal Christmas shopper for Marc Rehnquist (O'Connell), an uptight corporate exec. As they work together, Marc learns that Christmas giving has less to do with the amount of money spent and more to do with the importance of the gift, while Anna discovers she might find success as an artist in a way she never expected.
Mills plays Joyce. The cast includes Ben Lokey.
Watch a sneak peek below:
Day of 'Days' Interview: Kate Mansi on Abigail Deveraux's "Frayed" Life
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| Kate Mansi at the Day of Days event on November 14, 2015. Photo Credit: Jessica Weisel |
Read our interview below:
SERIAL SCOOP: I know you can’t talk about current storyline, but if you can summarize what you have been doing the last three to six months in one word, what would it be?
KATE MANSI: That’s a great question. Ask me the question again.
Day of 'Days' Interview: Robert Scott Wilson on Being Ben Weston
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| Robert Scott Wilson at the Day of Days event on November 14, 2015. Photo Credit: Jessica Weisel |
Read our interview below:
SERIAL SCOOP: We know you can’t share too much of the upcoming storyline, but if you had to summarize in one word what your character has been up to, what would that word be?
ROBERT SCOTT WILSON: In one word? Redemption. Maybe it’s not redemption … one word is very difficult. You know, it’s something tangible that we’ve all been a victim to. Whether we’ve been cheated on or hurt, whatever … we all have a little piece of Ben Weston inside of us. I’m not saying we’re all killers or willing to do things that are that extreme, but we’ve been all hurt. And sooner or later there’s a boiling point. We all try to stuff down our emotions, but they’re going to come out. And the longer you stuff them down, the worse it’s going to get. So, be true to yourself.
David Canary Dead at 77
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| David Canary |
David Hoyt Canary was born on August 25, 1938 in Elwood, Indiana to the late Hillary Canary and Lorena Heal. Growing up in Massillon, Ohio, David played football for the famed Massillon Tigers of Washington High School before earning a football scholarship and playing varsity at the University of Cincinnati, graduating with a major in music. After turning down an offer to play professional football for the Denver Broncos in the first year of their existence, David took off for New York City to pursue his passion for acting. He was met with much success in theatre, doing summer stock, regional theatre, on and off Broadway productions, both musicals and straight plays. During his Broadway debut of Great Day in the Morning, with Colleen Dewhurst, David was drafted into the United States Army. After two years of service, David resumed his acting career and soon found himself in Los Angeles, where he began to work in film and television. He appeared in Hombre with Paul Newman, The Saint Valentine’s Day Massacre with Jason Robards and Shark’s Treasure with Cornel Wilde to mention but a few.
'The Bay' Returns With Back-To-Back Episodes on Tuesday, December 1
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| The Bay returns December 1 |
A slick trailer for the new season was released in October. Now facing murder charges, Bay City matriarch Sara Garrett (Mary Beth Evans, Days of our Lives) finds herself behind bars. In an attempt to secure Sara’s freedom, youngest son Pete Garrett (X Games Champion Kristos Andrews) is willing to take the plunge with his former lover Vivian Johnson (Model and Actress Karrueche Tran) while the sultry Janice Ramos (Indie Series Award nominee Lilly Melgar, General Hospital) deals with the aftermath of a brutal rape as well as the rage of her betrayed daughter Lianna Ramos (Jade Harlow, ZOO). An angry John Blackwell (Ronn Moss, The Bold and the Beautiful) is about to pull the trigger as the conniving Steve Jensen (Matthew Ashford, Days of our Lives) plots to take over the Garrett empire.
Special guest stars in the new season include Patsy Pease (Days of our Lives) Thomas Calabro (Melrose Place), Heather Langenkamp (Nightmare on Elm Street), and Kym Whitley (Young & Hungry) as Big Candi.
In case you missed it, watch the trailer below:
'The Bold and the Beautiful' Spoilers: (November 23-27, 2015)
* Nicole's (Reign Edwards) favor to Maya (Karla Mosley) and Rick (Jacob Young) has a negative effect on her relationship with Zende (Rome Flynn).
* Steffy (Jacqueline MacInnes Wood) regrets her wager with Thomas (Pierson Fode).
* Ivy (Ashleigh Brewer) struggles to resist Thomas.
* Eric (John McCook), Brooke (Katherine Kelly Lang) and Rick share a fond memory of Stephanie.
* The Forresters, Logans, Spencers and Avants come together to share a day of forgiveness and gratitude.
* Vivienne (Anna Maria Horsford) fulfills an unexpected need.
* Steffy witnesses a tense moment between Thomas and Ivy.
UP Movie 'Angels In The Snow' Premieres Tonight, Stars Chris Potter, Kristy Swanson
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| Kristy Swanson |
Charles (Chris Potter) and Judith Montgomery (Kristy Swanson) have a strained marriage mostly due to Charles’ non-stop work schedule. Their children, Alexander (Nick Purcha), Jennifer (Lizzie Boys) and Emily (Jaeda Lily Miller) sense the tension and fight among themselves, as well. They are headed to the lavish cabin that Charles built for his family in the hopes of having a special family holiday.
But the bickering continues until Joe (Colin Lawrence) and Marilyn Tucker (Catherine Lough Haggquist) and their children Lucie (Alexandra Siouras) and Robbie (Kolton Stewart) are forced to spend Christmas with them as they wait out a blizzard. The love, respect and happiness exhibited by the Tuckers has a profound effect on the Montgomerys’ lives.
Watch a Sneak Peek Below:
LMN Movie 'Earthfall' Premieres Tonight, Stars Joe Lando, Michelle Stafford, Denyse Tontz, Pressly Coker
As a rogue planet roars through our solar system, it acts as an intergalactic magnet that pulls Earth in its wake. Meteors destroy major cities. Fire and ice storms engulf the land. Casualties are in the millions. And as the situation grows even worse, Steve Lannon (Lando) is determined to reunite with his wife (Stafford) and teenage daughter (Tontz). But when they stumble into a secret government installation, they'll uncover a nuclear mission that will either blast our planet back into orbit or guarantee front row seats to the end of the world.
Watch a sneak peek video below:
Jason Thompson Says Goodbye to 'General Hospital'
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| Jason Thompson |
Thompson reflected in an Instagram posting on Saturday.
"Yesterday morning. Nov 20th. 5:55 am. It was my birthday and also my last day of playing Patrick Drake on GH after 10 years, "Thompson wrote. "It was a long, emotional, exhausting, thrilling at times overwhelming day, and I am so grateful for every one of those moments. Change can be exciting and scary all at once. Shake it up..see what comes out. Thank you for the Birthday wishes. Thank you for the well wishes. See you soon."
Are you ready to say goodbye to Thompson and Dr. Patrick Drake? Will GH be the same without him? I'm not sure if GH could have done anything to keep him, but his departure will be a big loss to the show.
'The Young and the Restless' Spoilers (November 23-27, 2015)
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| Sharon thinks she gave birth to a baby boy |
* Neil (Kristoff St. John) confesses to Devon (Bryton James) that he was responsible for Hilary's (Mishael Morgan) disappearance.
* Cane (Daniel Goddards) asks Paul (Doug Davidson) for help clearing his name.
* Nick (Joshua Morrow) is suspicious about Dr. Anderson's (Elizabeth Bogush) interest in his family.
* Faith (Alyvia Alyn Lind) and Victor (Eric Braeden) talk about missing baby Christian.
* Dr. Anderson tells Sharon (Sharon Case) she gave birth to a baby boy.
* Victor hopes Adam (Justin Hartley) will play dirty.
* Dr. Neville (Michael E. Knight) is pushed into a corner when Dylan (Steve Burton) arrives.
* Devon desperately wants Hilary to remember their past together.
* Lily (Christel Khalil) struggles with temptation from Joe (Scott Elrod).
* Colin (Tristan Rogers) wants Cane to try to clear his name.
* Dylan and Sharon are reunited.
Watch a sneak peek video below:
Web Series of the Week Poll (November 14-20, 2015)
In the last Indie Series Network and Serial Scoop "Web Series of the Week" (#WSOTW) poll, Family Problems was voted favorite indie series for the week. It's now time to catch up on latest episodes and vote for your favorite series in this week's poll.
You can also cast a vote for your favorite actor, actress and web series couple/duo. Voting ends Wednesday, November 25 at 4 p.m. ET (one vote per person per day).
Web series that aired one or more new episodes from November 14-20, 2015 are eligible. If a web series aired this week and is not on the list, cast your vote as "Other" and write in the name of the show.
Watch this week's indie series below:
- About Us Season 2 Episode 8 "Adjustments"
- Awkward Sass Episode 6 "Don't Worry"
- Brooding "A Tisket A Tasket"
- Carmilla Season Zero Episodes 9 "The Trouble With Tinkerbell" & 10 "Wishin' & Hopin'"
- Chancers Episode 2
- Classic Alice Episodes 101 "Middlemarch" & 102 "Confessional: Marner"
- Club 5150 Episode 4 (season finale)
- Cupid Episode 9 "Breaking Up"
- Family Problems Episodes 59 "Punishment"
- From Mansfield With Love No.100 (season finale)
- High'rd Help Episodes 21 "Great Reinforcements" & 22 "Hey"
- How I Seize It Episode 192 "Role Models"
- In Retrospect Episode 6 "The Fight"
- Jill & Jack Episode 18 "Jill and Jack do Thanksgiving"
- LARPS Season 2 Episode 7 "Last Breath"
- Match Not Found Episode 7 "My Crisis Is Bigger Than Your Crisis"
- MsLabelled Season 2 Episodes 13 "How To Get A Reality (TV) Check" & 14 "How To Drop the Mic & Beg For Mercy"
- Nature Show Season 2 Episode 3 "Attack of the Drone"
- Out With Dad Season 4 Episode 7 "Out Clubbing"
- The Realm Path 11 "Dreams of Yesterday"
- Remainder One Episode 19 "Get Bit"
- Sensitive Episode 5 "No one Likes a Little..."
- Sessions Season 2 Episode 7 "Buyer's Remorse"
- Shades of Bad Episode 26
- Triangle Season 2 Episode 5 "Betrayal of Loyalty"
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Submissions Open for 7th Annual Indie Series Awards
Submissions are now open for the 7th Annual Indie Series Awards (#ISA7). The Indie Series Network is once again the charity sponsor for the annual awards show that honors the best in independently produced scripted entertainment for the Web. The regular entry period ends on November 30, 2015. The 7th Annual ISAs ceremony will be held on Wednesday, April 6, 2016, at the historic El Portal Theatre in North Hollywood, hosted by Jen Lilley and Emmy winner Eric Martsolf. The annual nominee pre-party takes place the night before.
Click here to submit your web series for ISA7.
Hallmark Movie 'Merry Matrimony' Premieres Tonight, Stars Jessica Lowndes & Christopher Russell
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| Merry Matrimony premieres November 22 on Hallmark Channel. Photo Credit: Copyright 2015 Crown Media United States, LLC/Photographer: Ben Mark Holzberg |
Brie Traverston (Lowndes) is up for partner at her firm if she can successfully coordinate a Christmas wedding reshoot and ignore all the feelings that come with working with the one-that-got-away Eddie Chapman (Russell) and his possibly new girlfriend, high class socialite Isabella Elias (Jennifer Gibson).
Watch a sneak peek below:
'Murder, She Baked: A Plum Pudding Mystery' Premieres Tonight on Hallmark Movies & Mysteries
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| Murder, She Baked: A Plum Pudding Mystery premieres November 22. Photo Credit: Copyright 2015 Crown Media United States LLC/Photographer: Bettina Strauss |
A young bakeshop owner’s holiday season takes a surprising turn when she finds a body at a local Christmas tree lot and winds up involved in a dangerous murder investigation. With colorful characters popping up as suspects, shady business practices uncovered at the tree lot and holiday romance in the air, the young baker-turned-sleuth must race against time to track down the killer and save the Christmas season.
Watch a sneak peek below:
Web Series of the Week Poll Results (November 7-13, 2015)
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| Family Problems was voted favorite web series of the week. |
Family Problems was voted favorite web series of the week. The season finale of 47 Secrets to A Younger You finished second, followed by new episodes of Brooding, Newsroom One and Nature Show.
The acting favorites were 47 Secrets to a Younger You's Sean Kenin and Family Problems' Wendy Hartman, and the favorite couple/duo was Karma & Julie from 47 Secrets to A Younger You.
Check out the complete results below:
| RANK | SHOW | LAST WEEK | TOP 3 |
| 1 | Family Problems | 2 | 34 |
| 2 | 47 Secrets to A Young You | - | 2 |
| 3 | Brooding | 24 | 1 |
| 4 | Newsroom One | - | 2 |
| 5 | Nature Show | 4 | 0 |
| 6 | Club 5150 | - | 0 |
| 7 | Match Not Found | 5 | 1 |
| 8 | In Retrospect | 7 | 0 |
| 9 | Sensitive | 3 | 2 |
| 10 | Shades of Bad | 10 | 5 |
| 11 | Carmilla | 12 | 0 |
| 12 | Keith Broke His Leg | - | 0 |
| 13 | Classic Alice | 13 | 0 |
| 14 | High'rd Help | - | 0 |
| 15 | #kateconwayisajerk | - | 0 |
| 16 | Life of Matt | - | 0 |
| 17 | Jill & Jack | 16 | 0 |
| 18 | Remainder One | 18 | 0 |
| 19 | How I Seize It | 17 | 0 |
| 20 | From Mansfield With Love | 20 | 0 |
| 21 | Archives of the Heart | - | 0 |
| 22 | About Us | 9 | 0 |
| 23 | Sessions | 23 | 0 |
| 24 | MsLabelled | 25 | 0 |
| 25 | Triangle | 21 | 0 |
Watch the Top 3 series and see the rest of the poll results below:
Lifetime Movie 'Jim Henson's Turkey Hollow' Premieres Tonight, Stars Mary Steenburgen, Jay Harrington and Ludacris
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| Jim Henson's Turkey Hollow premieres November 21 on Lifetime. Photo Credit: Richard Paris |
The movie follows the story of the Emmerson family, recently divorced father Ron (Harrington) and his kids Tim (Graham Verchere) and Annie (Genevieve Buechner), as they head to the quaint town of Turkey Hollow to spend a rustic Thanksgiving at the farm of Ron’s eccentric Aunt Cly (Steenburgen). Surprised by the lack of internet and technology in Turkey Hollow, Tim and Annie soon find themselves swept up in tracking the “Howling Hoodoo,” an elusive monster that, up until now, Turkey Hollow residents have long dismissed as mere legend. The Thanksgiving holiday threatens to take a bleak turn when a scheming neighbor frames Aunt Cly for turkey theft, but the fractured family teams up with some surprising new friends to save the day. Ludacris appears as an on-screen narrator in the film.
Watch a sneak peek below:
Hallmark Movie 'Northpole: Open for Christmas' Premieres Tonight, Stars Lori Loughlin and Bailee Madison
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| Northpole: Open for Christmas premieres November 21 on Hallmark Channel. |
Loughlin plays Mackenzie, a successful businesswoman who inherits her beloved aunt’s inn, and chooses to restore the hotel to its original grandeur only to sell it right before Christmas. Unbeknownst to Mackenzie, she receives some unexpected help from a team of elves headed by the cheerful Clementine (Madison), who helps Mackenzie rediscover the true meaning of Christmas.
Watch a sneak peek below:
'A Royal Family Holiday' Premieres Tonight on TV One
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| Royal Family Holiday premieres November 21 on TV One. |
The movie follows an older married couple who pretend to be splitting up in order to lure their busy children home for Thanksgiving.
Watch a sneak peek below:
Day of 'Days' Interview: Mary Beth Evans Is Having Fun at 'Days of our Lives'
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| Mary Beth Evans at the Day of Days event on November 14, 2015. Photo Credit: Jessica Weisel |
Read our interview below:
SERIAL SCOOP: We know you can’t share too much of the upcoming storyline, but if you had to summarize in one word what your character has been up to, what would that word be?
MARY BETH EVANS: Roller coaster.
Day of 'Days' Interview: Bill and Susan Hayes Share Their Love for the 'Days of our Lives' Family
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| Bill and Susan Hayes at the Day of Days event on November 14, 2015. Photo Credit: Jessica Weisel |
Read our interview below.
SERIAL SCOOP: We know you can’t share too much of the upcoming storyline, but if you had to summarize in one word what your character has been up to, what would that word be?
SUSAN HAYES: Everything. Doug and Julie are now not just circling around the blocks, they are somewhat in the blocks. It’s a great place to be.
BILL HAYES: We're involved in the family as we should be, not just with the people who come home for Christmas.
'General Hospital' Spoilers (November 23-27, 2015)
* Jason's (Billy Miller) quest of looking into his past hits a roadblock.
* Morgan (Bryan Craig) makes a risky move.
* Anna (Finola Hughes) reveals she killed Carlos.
* Morgan and Sonny (Maurice Benard) have an emotional moment.
* Lulu (Emme Rylan) and Dante (Dominic Zamprogna) struggle with the state of their marriage.
* Carly (Laura Wright) assists Kiki (Hayley Erin).
* Port Charles celebrates Thanksgiving.
* Jason and Elizabeth (Rebecca Herbst) go to dinner at the Quartermaine's.
* A visitor makes a surprise gesture toward Dante.
* Olivia (Lisa LoCicero), Alexis (Nancy Lee Grahn) and Ava (Maura West) have a meal together despite tension among them.
'Days of our Lives' Spoilers: Hope Is Out For Revenge
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| Hope is out for revenge |
* Hope (Kristian Alfonso) lashes out at Steve (Stephen Nichols) and Kayla (Mary Beth Evans).
* Ciara (Vivian Jovanni) tries her best to comfort an anguished Chase (Jonathon McClendon).
* Abigail (Kate Mansi) begs Ben (Robert Scott Wilson) to take her to the hospital.
* John (Drake Hogestyn) makes a deal with Andre (Thaao Penghlis) for Sami's (Alison Sweeney) safe return... but it doesn't quite play out as expected.
* Hope decides to make a move.
* Chad (Billy Flynn) remembers that Ben is the Necktie Killer.
* Sami's latest move leaves Stefano (Joseph Mascolo) and Andre reeling.
* Abigail struggles through a difficult labor... will the baby survive?
* Belle (Martha Madison) and Claire (Olivia Rose Keegan) arrive in Salem just in time to celebrate Thanksgiving - and Belle has shocking news for John and Marlena (Deidre Hall).
* Paul (Christopher Sean) gives John a clue about his past.
* Eduardo (A Martinez) makes Eve (Kassie DePaiva) an unexpected offer.
* Steve tries to steer Hope away from revenge.
Watch a sneak peek below:
Ratings Report: Week of November 9-13, 2015
(Compared to Last Week/Compared to Last Year)
Total Viewers
1. Y&R 5,017,000 (+158,000/+172,000)
2. B&B 3,702,000 (+182,000/+11,000)
3. GH 2,844,000 (-33,000/-230,000)
4. DAYS 2,806,000 (+85,000/+395,000)
Households
1. Y&R 3.55/12 (+.1/+.01)
2. B&B 2.66/9 (+.12/-.06)
3. GH 2.13/7 (-.04/-.19)
4. DAYS 2.05/7 (+.06/+.2)
Women 18-34 Viewers
1. Y&R 246,000 (-11,000/+39,000)
2. B&B 194,000 (+34,000/+10,000)
3. DAYS 181,000 (+5,000/+66,000)
4. GH 174,000 (-11,000/-3,000)
Women 18-49 Viewers
1. Y&R 811,000 (+18,000/+12,000)
2. B&B 620,000 (+72,000/-16,000)
3. DAYS 568,000 (+13,000/+64,000)
4. GH 521,000 (-38,000/-88,000)
Women 25-54 Viewers
1. Y&R 1,140,000 (+31,000/+4,000)
2. B&B 881,000 (+21,000/-19,000)
3. GH 719,000 (-24,000/-159,000)
4. DAYS 712,000 (-1,000/+82,000)
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'The Talk' Returns To New York City The Week of December 7
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| The Talk returns to New York on December 7. |
Celebrity guests scheduled to visit The Talk include Downton Abbey stars Hugh Bonneville and Elizabeth McGovern, Emmy Award-winning Wayne Brady (Let's Make a Deal), multi-platinum recording artist Josh Groban, Jake McDorman (Limitless); Jeffrey Dean Morgan (The Good Wife); rock legend Patty Smyth, lifestyle maven Martha Stewart, and multiple Grammy Award winner Trisha Yearwood. The annual “Top Chen List” is also back, featuring the ultimate countdown of the year’s most eagerly anticipated presents.
This year, The Talk will have its most festive celebration ever when it launches the “Giveaway-A-Day” celebration on Monday, November 30. Each day through Friday, Dec. 18, the studio audience will be treated to more than 1.7 million dollars in the hottest gifts, gadgets and gear to make this an unforgettable holiday season.
The party continues online, where fans will be given an insider's look at THE TALK on location in New York City via Facebook live streaming, behind the scenes photos and videos on the show’s social platforms. And at-home viewers will also be able to enter on Twitter @TheTalkCBS to win all of the gifts from the “Top Chen List” and on TheTalk.com to enter the “Giveaway-A-Day.”
For audience and ticketing information while The Talk is in New York, viewers can visit TheTalk.com. A full guest list for the week of December 7 will be released closer to air.
Ratings: 'The Young and the Restless' and 'The Bold and the Beautiful' Surge in Ratings!
THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS averaged 5.02m, up +3% from last week and its largest weekly audience since the week ending April 10. In key women demographics, THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS averaged 1.9/12 in women 25-54, up +6% from a week ago and best since the week ending July 24 and 1.3/09 in women 18-49, up +8% and best since the week ending July 31.
THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL averaged 3.70m, up +5% from last week and its largest weekly audience since the week ending Aug. 14. Among women 25-54, the daytime drama averaged 1.5/09, up +7% and 1.0/07 in women 18-49, up +11%, highest in both demos since the week ending July 24.
THE PRICE IS RIGHT 1 averaged 5.07m, its largest average weekly audience since the week ending April 10.
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