Tag: Agnes Nixon

TOLN Preps Fans for Monday’s Big ‘AMC’ and ‘OLTL’ Launch

The seemingly never-ending countdown to the premiere of the revived soap operas, “All My Children” and “One Life to Live,” is nearly over: Monday, April 29 is literally just hours away! And to make sure you’re completely, fully and 100 percent ready to see the new Pine Valley and Llanview in all their online glory, The OnLine Network has produced a new video that is guaranteed to make your premiere experience a good one!

ABC, CBS and NBC Refuse To Air ‘AMC’ and ‘OLTL’ Ads?

The behind-the-scenes drama that’s been brewing since Prospect Park filed a lawsuit against ABC on April 18 is about to get even soapier! According to a story in The Hollywood Reporter, Prospect Park producers wished to buy ad space for the revived “All My Children” and “One Life to Live” during broadcast soaps (“General Hospital,” “Days of our Lives,” “The Bold and the Beautiful,” and “The Young and the Restless”), but CBS and NBC allegedly refused to help promote the competition — and in light…

Agnes Nixon Playwriting Festival Gives Writers Opportunity to Write Future Episode of ‘All My Children’

With "All My Children" literally back from the dead as it gears up to re-launch on Monday, April 29 on Hulu, Hulu Plus and iTunes, Prospect Park's The OnLine Network has announced that it has joined forces with the Agnes Nixon Playwriting Festival at Northwestern University in order to offer students a chance to hone their craft by providing them with a chance to write a future episode of the iconic soap. As the creator of both "AMC" and "One Life to Live,"…

Newest Issue of TV Guide Magazine Advertises Premieres of ‘All My Children’ and ‘One Life to Live’

On the back cover of the newest double issue edition of TV Guide Magazine (dated April 22-May 5, 2013), those individuals who have yet to discover that "All My Children" and "One Life to Live" are now back in session will be in for a surprise when they see The OnLine Network's advertisement in the magazine proclaiming that "America's Favorite Dramas" premiere with new 30 minute daily episodes that can be viewed whenever they want, however they want and…

LIFE AFTER ABC: ‘AMC’ and ‘OLTL’ Actors Dish On Their New and Former Bosses

As the old saying goes, a happy employee is a productive employee. And that must be a mantra Prospect Park believes in. According to the actors who have signed on to the serial dramas, “All My Children” and “One Life to Live,” the production company — headed by Jeff Kwatinetz and Richard Frank — has batted a thousand when it comes to being respectfully in charge. And the end result, as the performers preview, is pure magic.

CENTER STAGE: Erika Slezak Confident the New ‘OLTL’ Will Wow! (Part 2 of 2)

Last week, Soap Opera Network featured a Center Stage interview with “One Life to Live’s” legendary veteran, Erika Slezak (Victoria Lord). She opened up about the future of ‘OLTL,’ working with the fresh, young faces on the show, and what it’s been like to have show creator Agnes Nixon back at the helm. And this week, we’re revealing how she feels about Robin Strasser (Dorian Lord), what it’s like working with Roger Howarth (Todd Manning) versus working with Trevor St. John (Victor Lord), and…

‘AMC’ Vets Share Thoughts on New Faces, New Format and the Future of Pine Valley

There are lots of questions surrounding the Monday, April 29 launch of “All My Children” on The OnLine Network (TOLN), the main one being, “What can we expect?” Debbi Morgan (Angie Hubbard), Darnell Williams (Jessie Hubbard) and David Canary (Adam Chandler) took that question by storm during the show’s first official photo shoot in February, and while they couldn’t reveal storyline details, the three stars did open up about the high number of new and young faces on the show, how the shorter…

Pine Valley Buzzes With New Life!

“All My Children’s” Pine Valley has been a bit of ghost town since the show left the air back in 2011, but not any more: Monday, February 25 marked the first day that past and new actors alike stepped into TOLN’s version of the legendary soap’s fictional town in Stamford, Connecticut — and judging by actor tweets, it seems the first week of taping is going well!

‘All My Children’ and ‘One Life to Live’ Creator Agnes Nixon to Answer Fan Questions!

Both the "All My Children" and "One Life to Live" official Facebook pages are seeking questions from fans to ask Agnes Nixon, creator of both legendary soap operas. Out of the all the questions submitted, 10 will be sent over to Nixon to answer next week just as each series goes into production in Stamford, CT. It is understood that 10 questions will be sent over for "AMC" and another 10 for "OLTL."

Jill Larson’s Newest Behind the Scenes ‘AMC’ Video; The Return of the Silver Fox

We're just days away from "All My Children" and "One Life to Live" resuming production with Prospect Park, after more than a year having gone by since airing their final ABC episodes, but "AMC's" Jill Larson (Opal Cortlandt) is helping build anticipation for eager fans as the actress has posted a behind the scenes video of sets being built at the Stamford, CT studio for both series as well as a photo of herself alongside David Canary (Adam/Stuart…

‘One Life to Live’ 2.0 Tackling Drug Overdoses While Flavoring the British?

Prospect Park's plan to blend "new themes, fresh stars and youthful energy" along with the familiar actors and writers of yesteryear for its version of Agnes Nixon's "All My Children" and "One Life to Live" is beginning to settle in. According to a newly released audition script, the company is looking for a brand new "face" for the "One Life" canvas as the show's original title "Between Heaven and Hell" becomes all the more real.

New Characters, Recasts or Ignoring History? Who Do You Want to Write, Direct or Act On ‘All My Children?’

With Prospect Park now signing agreements with key unions SAG-AFTRA (actors), the DGA (directors), and the WGA (writers), with an expectation to begin filming episodes of "All My Children" as soon as next month, we wondered who you wanted to see act on the soap when it moves to the web. Your choices can include past actors as well as wishful casting (recast and new characters are welcomed). We also wondered who you want to join the writing team now that thousands of writers are at…

Jerry verDorn Signs on to ‘One Life to Live’

As he did back in 2011 when news of Prospect Park's plan to move "All My Children" and "One Life to Live" to the web first hit, actor Jerry verDorn has announced that he will be returning to Llanview once more as Clint Buchanan. The actor made the announcement yesterday evening on his Facebook page:

BREAKING NEWS: Prospect Park Confirms Decision to Move Forward with ‘All My Children’ and ‘One Life to Live’ Online

In a press release issued just a short time ago, Prospect Park has confirmed plans to move forward with "All My Children" and "One Life to Live" online. The company states that Agnes Nixon, who created both series, has been working as a consultant on the project. They confirm that they have signed deals with the DGA and SAG-AFTRA, but nothing in regards to the WGA. Jennifer Pepperman has been hired on as Executive Producer of "OLTL," Ginger Smith is EP of "AMC."