Industry
Hollywood Unions Announce Modified COVID-19 Safety Agreement
The Hollywood unions announced this evening that they have agreed to relax some COVID-19 protocols where there are particularly low hospitalization rates, and with the AMPTP have modified the ongoing COVID-19 Safety Agreement.
Anthony Morina Files Legal Response to Briana Thomas Wrongful Termination Lawsuit Over ‘The Young And The Restless’ Firing
Earlier this month, Anthony Morina (executive producer, "The Young and the Restless") filed a legal response to the wrongful termination lawsuit brought against him by Briana Thomas.
Lia Maiuri Joins Corday Productions as Director of Communications, Handling All Publicity for ‘Days of our Lives’
Corday Productions names former NBC Universal publicist Lia Maiuri as Director of Communications, overseeing all "Days of our Lives" publicity.
‘General Hospital’ and ‘Grey’s Anatomy’ Among Group of ABC Shows Pausing Production Return Due to Omicron
"General Hospital" is among a group of ABC dramas pausing production returns out of an abundance of caution due to a rise in Omicron-related cases across the United States.
Pluto TV Confirms Soaps Channel Will Contain More Than ‘The Young and the Restless’ and ‘The Bold and the Beautiful’
Pluto TV confirms additional soap content will be added to its newly launched soaps channel, beyond reruns of "The Bold and the Beautiful" and "The Young and the Restless," as it hopes to be the destination for fans to get their melodramatic fix anytime, anywhere.
Pluto TV Launches Soaps Channel Dedicated to ‘The Young and the Restless’ and ‘The Bold and the Beautiful’ Reruns
Beginning today, October 19, Pluto TV has launched a soaps channel dedicated to reruns of "The Bold and the Beautiful," "The Young and the Restless" and more. Find out what you need to know.
‘General Hospital’ is the Only Daytime Soap With a Vaccine Mandate, Says Series Star Nancy Lee Grahn
"General Hospital" is the only daytime drama series with a vaccine mandate for performers, crew and staff, says star Nancy Lee Grahn. Should the other soaps follow suit?
Former ‘General Hospital’ Star Kimberly McCullough to Ingo Rademacher: “You Betta Check Yourself Before Ya Wreck Yourself”
"General Hospital" alum Kimberly McCullough quotes Ice Cube lyrics in response to the Ingo Rademacher vaccine mandate controversy: "You Betta Check Yourself Before Ya Wreck Yourself.”
DAYTIME EMMYS: ‘General Hospital’ Leads in Overall Nominations and Acting Categories for ‘The 48th Annual Daytime Emmy Awards’
"General Hospital" leads all daytime programs with 21 Daytime Emmy Award nominations, followed by "DAYS" with 11 and "Y&R" with 10. Complete nominations list for "The 48th Annual Daytime Emmy Awards."
DAYTIME EMMYS: Rule Changes for Daytime Drama and Digital Drama Related Categories
Find out which categories are new, have been renamed, eliminated or merged as we get closer to "The 48th Annual Daytime Emmy Awards" nominations announcement.
REPORT: ‘Days of our Lives’ Negotiations Ongoing Between NBC and Sony Pictures Television
NBC and Sony Pictures Television are in active contract negotiations for a 57th season of "Days of our Lives." Meanwhile, actors are being offered "if-come" deals to return should an agreement be reached.
REPORT: ‘Days of our Lives’ Wraps Production on Current 56th Season, Soap Now Awaits Word on Renewal or Cancellation from NBC
"Days of our Lives" has reportedly wrapped production on its current 56th season. The soap is now awaiting word on renewal or cancellation orders from NBC.
‘The Bold and the Beautiful’ is the First American TV Series to Return to Stage Production, Filming Reconvenes Wednesday, June 17 at Television City in Los Angeles
"The Bold and the Beautiful" returns to production with cast/crew undergoing regular COVID-19 testing. Filming resumes June 17 and new episodes will air early-to-mid July.
TV and Film Production Can Resume on Friday, June 12, Los Angeles County Health Officials Announce
Los Angeles County is giving the go-ahead for TV/film productions, including the daytime soaps, to resume effective Friday, June 12 as long as required health and safety protocols are followed.
‘Hollyoaks’ Owner Is Addressing Racism and Other Issues Raised by Cast and Crew to Help Stamp Out Implicit Bias
Lime Pictures, producers of U.K. soap opera "Hollyoaks," promises to address the systemic racism that has plagued the soap behind the scenes. Call to action to resolve issues.
Victoria Rowell Calls Out Sony Executive and ‘The Young and the Restless’ Producers for Systemic Racism
Victoria Rowell is calling out Sony Pictures and producers of "The Young and the Restless" over systemic racism in light of the #BlackLivesMatter movement and calls for a "blackout" by show's viewers.
Soap Opera Digest Covers Now Highlighted by Bonus Network-Specific Coverage, Similar to Soaps In Depth
Soap Opera Digest is picking up where Soaps In Depth left off by highlighting each issue toward bonus network-specific soap content.
When TV/Film Production Resumes This Month, Los Angeles County Might Not Be Among The Locales Restarting Up
L.A. County TV/film productions may not resume following a recent increase in COVID-19 hospitalizations, despite California Governors' update on industry guidelines.
‘EastEnders’ to Scrap All Storylines and Initiate Post-COVID-19 Reboot: Will American Soaps Do the Same?
"EastEnders" to be rebooted when filming resumes with plans to shelve all storylines and implement a time jump post-COVID-19.
California Governor Gavin Newsom Provides Update on Restarting TV/Film Productions In the State
California Governor Gavin Newsom says Los Angeles “remains a challenging part" when discussing resuming productions across the state.