Ryan Quan has officially been named co-head writer of “Days of our Lives,” joining Jeanne Marie Ford, beginning in July. As a result, he’ll be exiting “General Hospital” as a breakdown writer.
Ryan Quan is reportedly returning to “Days of our Lives” as the show’s new co-head writer, replacing Paula Cwikly, who reportedly has decided to retire.
Ron Carlivati is leaving “Days of Our Lives” as head writer. Paula Cwikly and Jeanne Marie Ford will replace him, effective immediately.
Two writers from “The Young and The Restless” were given the axe.
“The Young and the Restless” has fired executive producer and head writer Lynn Marie Latham. Josh Griffith is now officially the show’s executive producer.
EXCLUSIVE: Soap Opera Network has learned the names of soap opera writers who declared “Financial Core” status to keep on working during the strike. By going “Fi-Core,” these writers can never be members of the WGA again but they continue to pay reduced union dues and the Guild is obligated to continue providing services such health insurance, pension and residuals. Though they can still work on Guild projects, Guild members will not be keen to hire them.
