Tag: Once Upon A Time

Dania Ramirez is ‘Once Upon a Time’s’ New Cinderella

Former "Devious Maids" and "Entourage" star Dania Ramirez (ex-Rosie Falta) was said to be joining the upcoming seventh season of "Once Upon a Time" as a series regular, but now comes word from ABC that she'll not only be playing the mother of an adult Henry's child, but she'll also be playing a different version of the beloved Cinderella.

BREAKING: Paul Lee OUT! Channing Dungey Replacing Him as ABC Entertainment President

First reported by The New York Times, Paul Lee has stepped down as president, ABC Entertainment Group, effective immediately. Ben Sherwood, co-chairman, Disney Media Networks and president, Disney|ABC Television Group, has named Channing Dungey as Lee's successor as president, ABC Entertainment. Dungey, who is credited with the successful launch of such shows as “Scandal,” “Criminal Minds,” “How to Get Away with Murder,” “Quantico,” “Army Wives” and “Once Upon A Time,” will report directly…

DIRECTV and The Walt Disney Company Reach New Multi-Year Deal

DIRECTV and The Walt Disney Company gave subscribers of the top satellite provider an early Christmas present with word that the two companies have reached a new multi-year deal that'll provide high quality entertainment to millions of viewers via DIRECTV Everywhere and Authenticated WATCH Services. The deal with DIRECTV concludes Disney's negotiations with the top ten pay-TV providers.

ABC Extends Episode Orders for Several Series; Cancels ‘Manhattan Love Story’

If you're a fan of "Grey's Anatomy," "Once Upon a Time," "Castle," "Modern Family," "The Middle," "The Goldbergs" or "Black-ish" you're in luck: ABC has extended the episode orders for each of the 7 series beyond the typical 22 episodes. Unfortunately, if you got yourself entwined in "Manhattan Love Story" you're in for a big disappointment: ABC has canceled the series after just three airings.

WATCH: ‘Fifty Shades of Grey’ Movie Trailer Revealed; Would ‘DAYS” James Scott Have Been a Better Lead?

When news first hit that the controversial novel “50 Shades of Grey” was going to be made into a movie, rumors within the daytime community started spreading: “Days of our Lives’” James Scott (EJ DiMera) was reportedly being considered for the lead role of Christian Grey, a handsome yet tormented billionaire who lures a young woman named Anastasia (Dakota Johnson) into his dark world of sexual fantasies.

Australian Soap ‘Neighbours’ Makes US Debut; Paula Abdul Guest Stars during Stateside Launch

“Days of our Lives,” “General Hospital,” “The Bold and the Beautiful” and “The Young and the Restless” are about to get some serious competition: The popular Australian soap opera “Neighbours” is making it’s debut in the United States this month, and to kick off the show’s exciting new journey, pop singer and former “American Idol” judge Paula Abdul is guest-starring!

ABC Renews ‘Castle,’ ‘Grey’s Anatomy,’ ‘Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.,’ ‘One Upon a Time,’ ‘Resurrection,’ ‘Revenge,’ ‘Scandal’ and ‘The Goldbergs,’ Plus Many More

ABC has renewed dramas "Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.," "Castle," "Grey's Anatomy," "Once Upon a Time," "Resurrection," "Revenge" and "Scandal," while also picking up comedies "The Goldbergs," "The Middle," and "Modern Family" for the 2014-2015 television season. The network has yet to decide the fates of drama "Nashville" and comedy "Last Man Standing," although the likelihood of both series returning remains strong.

Soap Opera Birthdays – July 15, 2013

In honor of "One Life to Live's" 45th Anniversary today, July 15, Soap Opera Network has joined forces with FamousBirthdays.com to bring readers the celebratory birthday wishes relating to soap operas and assorted soapy content. Readers will be alerted of upcoming birthdays as they relate to soap operas and other forms of entertainment.

UPDATE: Rena Sofer Joins ‘The Bold and the Beautiful’

According to TV Guide's Michael Logan, Rena Sofer (ex-Lois Cerullo, "General Hospital") is joining the cast of CBS' "The Bold and the Beautiful" as Quinn Fuller, the mother of Darin Brooks' Wyatt Fuller. "Not a lot of deets yet, except that Mama is as mysterious as Sonny Boy and both have secrets that will rock the soap," the publication reported.

President of ABC Dishes On Network’s New Primetime Shows; Calls Them ‘Soaps’

ABC formally announced its new lineup of shows on Tuesday at an upfront presentation held at New York City’s Avery Fisher Hall, and Paul Lee, the ABC Entertainment Group president, called series like the network’s new Steven Spielberg-produced drama, “Lucky 7,” soaps! And he revealed much more about the new shows in a special press conference in which Soap Opera Network took part.

The Juicy Deets on ABC’s New Fall Shows Revealed; ‘GL’s’ Wendy Moniz Stars In Network’s New Drama, ‘Betrayal’

ABC has consistently brought soap-worthy programming to primetime (“Desperate Housewives” and “Revenge,” to name but two), and the schedule for this fall is no different: Intermixing with popular mainstay shows like “The Middle,” “Modern Family,” and “Grey’s Anatomy,” come thirteen brand new shows, a few of which may spur “General Hospital” and other daytime soaps to come to mind! And Wendy Moniz (ex-Mayor Finn, “One Life to Live,” ex-Dinah Marler, “Guiding Light”) strengthens the soap/primetime…

ABC Announces Fall 2013-2014 Primetime Schedule

ABC has announced its new fall primetime schedule which includes the trimming of "Dancing with the Stars" from two nights to just one (now only on Mondays) with "Castle" remaining in its slot for the fifth year running. Tuesday nights finds the introduction of "Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D," a spin-off series from the "Avengers" film franchise, followed by new comedies "The Goldbergs" and "Trophy Wife." New drama "Lucky 7" replaces "Body of Proof," which was canceled.