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Matthew Ashford at the recent Days of our Lives 50th anniversary party. Matthew Ashford is returning to Days of our Lives as Jack Deveraux, TV Insider's Michael Logan reports. He will start filming his five-episode run this week. 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.

Greg Vaughan at the Days of our Lives 50th anniversary party. Throughout his career, Greg Vaughan has played memorable characters in film ( Poison Ivy , The New Seduction , Children of the Corn V ), primetime television ( Charmed , Beverly Hills 90210 ) and daytime drama ( General Hospital , The Young and the Restless ). The busy actor has wracked up an impressive list of credits, including his latest starring role for Hallmark in last night's world premiere of The Christmas Note . In 2012, Vaughan joined the cast of NBC daytime drama Days of our Lives as photojournalist-turned-priest Eric Brady. He now reveals to Serial Scoop that Days has elected to write out his popular character. 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 (

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."

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 New scripted drama Recovery Road and fan favorite The Fosters will premiere on January 25, 2016. These series join previously announced January premieres for Pretty Little Liars and Shadowhunters, and February premieres for Young & Hungry and Baby Daddy. ABC Family will become Freeform in January 2016. 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

Greg Vaughan stars in The Christmas Note , premiering Sunday, November 29 at 9 p.m. ET/PT on Hallmark Movies & Mysteries. Before even graduating from high school, Texas native Greg Vaughan was discovered in a community back-to-school fashion show and was immediately signed by a local modeling agent. 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 Poi

A Prince For Christmas premieres November 29 on ION. ION Television original holiday movie A Prince For Christmas premieres Sunday, November 29 at 9 p.m. ET/PT. The film stars Viva Bianca ( Spartacus: War of the Damned ), and Kirk Barker ( The Girl's Guide to Depravity ). 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:

Angel of Christmas premieres November 29 on Hallmark Channel. Photo Credit: Copyright 2015 Crown Media United States, LLC/Photographer: Marcel Williams Hallmark Channel Original Movie Angel of Christmas premieres Sunday, November 29 at 8 p.m. ET/PT. The holiday film stars Jennifer Finnigan, Jonathan Scarfe and Holly Robinson Peete. 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:

The Christmas Gift premieres November 29 on Lifetime. Photo Courtesy of Hybrid, LLC Lifetime movie The Christmas Gift premieres Sunday, November 29 at 9 p.m. ET/PT. The holiday film stars Michelle Trachtenberg ( Gossip Girl ) and Rick Fox ( Hit The Floor ). 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:

My One Christmas Wish premieres November 29 on UP. Photo courtesy of UP UP movie My One Christmas Wish premieres Sunday, November 29 at 7 p.m. ET. The holiday film stars Amber Riley ( Glee ). The cast includes Matreya Fedor ( Cedar Cove ), Priscilla Faia ( Rookie Blue ), Ali Skovbye ( Further Adventures in Babysitting ), Ken Tremblett ( My Life as a Dead Girl ) and Jarod Joseph ( The 100 ). 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 o

Jillian Clare at the 6th Annual Indie Series Awards on April 1, 2015. Jillian Clare played the role of Abigail Deveraux on NBC soap opera Days of our Lives in 2003-2004 as a pre-teen. She has since gone on to star in a number of films ( Alien Abduction , The Kitchen ), primetime series ( Suburgatory , Castle ), and played starring roles in multiple web series ( Acting Dead , Miss Behave ). The busy actress won an Indie Series Award in 2014 for her work in Clutch , and has been nominated four other times. And now she is suddenly the subject of daytime casting gossip. The rumor mill has been running wild with speculation since last night, when a poster at a popular message board claimed the Clare had been asked to return to Days . This led to speculation that Clare would reprise the role of Abby, taking over from current actress Kate Mansi, or possibly playing a whole new character altogether. With no new daytime soap episodes since Wednesday, it appears some viewers let thei

A Gift Wrapped Christmas premieres November 28 on Lifetime. Photo Courtesy of Lifetime Copyright 2015 Lifetime movie A Gift Wrapped Christmas premieres Saturday, November 28 at 8 p.m. ET/PT. The holiday film stars Meredith Hagner ( As the World Turns ), Travis Milne ( Rookie Blue ) and Beverley Mitchell ( 7th Heaven ). 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:

A Christmas Detour premieres November 28 on Hallmark Channel. Photo Credit: Copyright 2015 Crown Media United States, LLC/Photographer: Marcel Williams Hallmark Channel Original Movie Crown For Christmas premieres Saturday, November 28 at 8 p.m. ET/PT. The holiday film stars Candace Cameron Bure and Paul Greene. 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:

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 Episo

Will Adam and Chelsea find happiness? What is going to happen on The Young and the Restless during the week of November 30- December 4, 2015? Check out the weekly spoilers below to find out what kind of drama will be taking place in Genoa City. * 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.

Family Problems was voted favorite web series of the week. The results are in from the Indie Series Network and Serial Scoop "Web Series of the Week" (#WSOTW) poll for November 14-20, 2015. 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 showrunne

Will laura reveal the truth? What is going to happen on General Hospital during the week of November 30- December 4, 2015? Check out the weekly spoilers below to find out what kind of drama will be taking place in Port Charles. * 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. *

Crown For Christmas premieres November 27 on Hallmark Channel. Photo Credit: Copyright 2015 Crown Media United States, LLC/Photographer: Gabriel Hennessey Hallmark Channel Original Movie Crown For Christmas premieres Friday, November 27 at 8 p.m. ET/PT. The holiday film stars Danica McKellar and Rupert Penry-Jones. 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 has joined the cast of The Bold and the Beautiful . Photo Credit:  Brad Everett Young Felisha Cooper has joined the cast of CBS soap opera The Bold and the Beautiful . She will play Sasha. 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.

Steve and Kayla give into passion. What is going to happen on Days of our Lives during the week of November 30-December 4, 2015? Check out the weekly spoilers below to find out what kind of drama will be taking place in Salem. * 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 g

Wally Kurth at the Day of Days event on November 14, 2015. Pictured with Judi Evans, who plays Adrienne. Photo Credit: Jessica Weisel The annual "Day of Days " event was held on Saturday, November 14 at Universal Citywalk. Mandy Lynn Denaux covered the event for Serial Scoop and chatted with the cast of Days of our Lives about the 50th anniversary of the iconic soap opera, and much more. Wally Kurth–who plays Justin Kiriakis–shared his thoughts on being back for the milestone, playing a bad guy, and using social media. 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.

12 Gifts of Christmas premieres Thanksgiving night on Hallmark Channel.  Photo Credit: Copyright 2015 Crown Media United States, LLC/Photographer: Fred Hayes Hallmark Channel Original Movie 12 Gifts of Christmas premieres Thursday, November 26 at 8 p.m. ET/PT. The holiday film stars Katrina Law ( Arrow ), Aaron O'Connell ( The Haves and the Have Nots ) and Donna Mills ( Knots Landing , General Hospital ). 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:

Kate Mansi at the Day of Days event on November 14, 2015. Photo Credit: Jessica Weisel The annual "Day of Days " event was held on Saturday, November 14 at Universal Citywalk. Mandy Lynn Denaux covered the event for Serial Scoop and chatted with the cast of Days of our Lives about the 50th anniversary of the iconic soap opera, and much more. Kate Mansi–who plays Abigail Deveraux–shared her thoughts on her character Abigail Deveraux and the positives of social media. 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.

Robert Scott Wilson at the Day of Days event on November 14, 2015. Photo Credit: Jessica Weisel The annual "Day of Days " event was held on Saturday, November 14 at Universal Citywalk. Mandy Lynn Denaux covered the event for Serial Scoop and chatted with the cast of Days of our Lives about the 50th anniversary of the iconic soap opera, and much more. Robert Scott Wilson shared his thoughts on the complicated life of his character, Ben Weston. 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 thin

David Canary David Canary passed away of natural causes on November 16, at The Greens at Cannondale in Wilton, Connecticut. 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 f

The Bay  returns December 1 Bayhem reaches new heights when Gregori J. Martin's Emmy-winning drama series The Bay returns in December with eight all new episodes. LANY Entertainment has confirmed two new episodes will air back-to-back on Tuesday, December 1 with a third new episode airing on Thursday, December 3. Additional new episodes will be released every Tuesday and Thursday throughout the month (Dcember 8, 10, 15 and 17), with the season finale episode airing Tuesday, December 22. 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 afte

What is going to happen on The Bold and the Beautiful during the week of November 23-27, 2015? Check out the weekly spoilers below to find out what kind of drama will be taking place in Los Angeles. * 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.

Kristy Swanson UP movie Angels In The Snow' premieres Sunday, November 22 at 7 p.m. ET/6 p.m. PT. The film stars Chris Potter ( Queer as Folk ), and Kristy Swanson ( Buffy The Vampire Slayer ) 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 on Sunday, November 22 at 8 p.m. ET/PT. The film stars Joe Lando ( One Life To Live ), Michelle Stafford ( General Hospital ), and Denyse Tontz ( All My Children ). 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 Five-time Emmy nominated actor Jason Thompson has left the building. Thompson shot his final General Hospital scenes as Dr. Patrick Drake on Friday. 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.

Sharon thinks she gave birth to a baby boy What is going to happen on The Young and the Restless during the week of November 23-27, 2015? Check out the weekly spoilers below to find out what kind of drama will be taking place in Genoa City. * 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 tempt

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 Episo

Merry Matrimony premieres November 22 on Hallmark Channel. Photo Credit: Copyright 2015 Crown Media United States, LLC/Photographer: Ben Mark Holzberg Hallmark Original Movie Merry Matrimony premieres Sunday, November 2 at 8 p.m. ET/PT on Hallmark Channel. The holiday film stars Jessica Lowndes ( 90210 ) and Christopher Russell. 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 November 22. Photo Credit: Copyright 2015 Crown Media United States LLC/Photographer: Bettina Strauss Murder, She Baked: A Plum Pudding Mystery premieres Sunday, November 22 at 9 p.m. ET/PT on Hallmark Movies & Mysteries. The film stars Alison Sweeney ( Days of our Lives , The Biggest Loser ), Cameron Mathison (All My Children, Entertainment Tonight), Gabriel Hogan ( Heartland ), Farah Fath ( One Life to Live , Days of our Lives ) and Barbara Niven (Cedar Cove, One Life to Live) 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:

Family Problems was voted favorite web series of the week. The results are in from the Indie Series Network and Serial Scoop "Web Series of the Week" (#WSOTW) poll for November 7-13, 2015. 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 #kateconwayisaj

Jim Henson's Turkey Hollow premieres November 21 on Lifetime. Photo Credit: Richard Paris Lifetime movie Jim Henson's Turkey Hollow premieres Saturday, November 21 at 8 p.m. ET/PT. The film stars Mary Steenburgen, Jay Harrington, and Chris "Ludacris" Bridges. 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

Northpole: Open for Christmas premieres November 21 on Hallmark Channel. Hallmark Original Movie Northpole: Open for Christmas premieres Saturday, November 21 at 8 p.m. ET/PT on Hallmark Channel. The holiday film stars Lori Loughlin ( Full House ) and Bailee Madison ( The Fosters ). 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:

Royal Family Holiday premieres November 21 on TV One. Original movie A Royal Family Holiday premieres on Saturday, November 21 at 8 p.m. ET on TV One. The film stars Vivica A. Fox, Tichina Arnold, Richard Lawson, Romeo Miller, Debbi Morgan and Chelsea Tavares. 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:

Mary Beth Evans at the Day of Days event on November 14, 2015. Photo Credit: Jessica Weisel The annual "Day of Days " event was held on Saturday, November 14 at Universal Citywalk. Mandy Lynn Denaux covered the event for Serial Scoop and chatted with the cast of Days of our Lives about the 50th anniversary of the iconic soap opera, and much more. Mary Beth Evans–who plays Kayla Brady Johnson–shared her thoughts on her character, backstage changes, and the show's milestone anniversary. 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.

Bill and Susan Hayes at the Day of Days event on November 14, 2015. Photo Credit: Jessica Weisel The annual "Day of Days " event was held on Saturday, November 14 at Universal Citywalk. Mandy Lynn Denaux covered the event for Serial Scoop and chatted with the cast of Days of our Lives about the 50th anniversary of the iconic soap opera, and much more. Bill and Susan Hayes–who play Doug and Julie Williams–shared their thoughts on being in the middle of the action once again as Days celebrates multi-generational storytelling. 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 ho

What is going to happen on General Hospital during the week of November 23-27, 2015? Check out the weekly spoilers below to find out what kind of drama will be taking place in Port Charles. * 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.

Hope is out for revenge What is going to happen on Days of our Lives during the week of November 23-27, 2015? Check out the weekly spoilers below to find out what kind of drama will be taking place in Salem. * 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

The ratings for the week of November 9-November 13, 2015 are in and it looks like the big winners are The Young and the Restless , The Bold and the Beautiful , and Days of our Lives.  Meanwhile, General Hospital  was down for the week. (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

The Talk returns to New York on December 7. The Talk is unwrapping its annual holiday trip to New York City, with all-new episodes beginning Monday, December 7 through Friday, December 11. Celebrating with a star-studded week of seasonal-themed episodes, hosts Julie Chen, Sara Gilbert, Sharon Osbourne, Aisha Tyler and Sheryl Underwood will shoot on location at the CBS Broadcast Center. 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

CBS’s daytime dramas – THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS and THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL – posted their best week of the season in both viewers and key women demographics, according to Nielsen live plus same day ratings for the week ending Nov. 15. 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.