Tuesday, November 30, 2010

LIVE CALL-IN SHOW with STACI GREASON



STACI GREASON (ex-Isabella, DAYS OF OUR LIVES) talks about the pre-release of her new novel, "The Last Great American Housewife", her writing career and her recent appearances on the soap. Newer DAYS watchers will know "Isabella" as Brady Black's angel mom who shows up from time to time. Long-term watchers remember "Isabella" for her romance and marriage to John Black along with her devastating death from pancreatic cancer. Learn more about Staci's career on and off the television screen.

Join OUTTAKES on THURSDAY, DECEMBER 2ND at 10 PM EST. The call-in number for the show is (347) 989-0605. Be sure to press "1" when prompted by the recording to be brought onto the switchboard with a question. If you register with a Blogtalkradio account, you can also participate in the chat room. The radio show can be found at the following link.

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Sunday, November 21, 2010

RESCHEDULED - CADY MCCLAIN live call-in show



CADY MCCLAIN, well known in daytime for her roles as "Dixie Martin" on ALL MY CHILDREN and as "Rosanna Cabot" on AS THE WORLD TURNS, will be talking about the upcoming release of her new recording, Live at Club Passim.

Join OUTTAKES on TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 23 at 10 PM EST. The call-in number for the show is (347) 989-0605. Be sure to press "1" when prompted by the recording to be brought onto the switchboard with a question. If you register with a Blogtalkradio account, you can also participate in the chat room. The radio show can be found at the following link.

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Thursday, November 18, 2010

Web Series Review - THE BAY, Book 2, Ep. 3



With the final installment of Book 2 of The Bay, we see the stand-off at Henry's Hat come to an end with some bloodshed. Rex (Tristan Rogers) and Igor (Camden Toy, pictured above) both end up with some lead in them. Somehow...gee, I have the feeling that Sexy Rexy will come out of this okay. It's the scene-stealing maniacal awesome Igor that I'm worried about. I really hope he'll survive to wreak havoc another day. And is it just me or was there some truth to Igor's claims about the affair with Brian (Dylan Bruce)? Why else is Brian so eager to just let Igor die right there on the floor like a dog?

Isabella (played beautifully by Claire-Louise Sedgley) comes across some disturbing photographs from her attack left outside of her home. For me, the whole storyline with Elliot Sanders (Charles Shaughnessy) and Isabella has been riveting. My only complaint is I have to wait a week to see just a few more minutes of the storyline.

After the attack is over, Pete Garrett (Kristos Andrews) apparently suffers from a little too much hard partying and goes into spasms.

Thus, the cliffhanger for Book Two of The Bay. Find this episode at the link.

Web Series Review - VENICE, Eps. 2 thru 6



First of all, the subscription fee of $9.99 for Venice seems to be paying off. The website is much more user-friendly. All of the episodes loaded up and played with no difficulty. The visuals seemed sharper and almost cinematic. Last but not least, the episodes were extended to fifteen minutes from ten. So kudos to Crystal Chappell for building a better webseries. I was guilty as much as anyone else for kvetching about the subscription fee but I can see where the money is going.

The bulk of the action so far in the second season of Venice is with the triangle of Gina (Crystal Chappell)/Ani (Jessica Leccia)/Laura (Nadia Bjorlin). While most of the scenes with Ani and Laura mainly consists of kissing and cooking, there is an emotional overtone with Gina and Ani that is very powerful. No doubt, Guiding Light fans of Olivia and Natalia are loving these moments.

There is definitely foreshadowing coming up of a new triangle with Owen (Galen Gering)/Sami (Gina Tognoni)/Van (Wes Ramsey). This is where I'm having a hard time keeping my soaps separate. I am not at all a fan of Gering's other character, Rafe Hernandez, on Days of Our Lives; personally I think Rafe should win the award for the Biggest Hypocrite on daytime television. I'm trying to think objectively and not confuse the character of Rafe with the character of Owen. However, once Van hit the scene, objectivity got thrown out the window for me. Wes Ramsey had a very short but memorable role on DAYS (also with the name of "Owen", ironically); and this time he is actually playing someone who seems sane enough. At least, Van has yet to kidnap anyone and stick them in a morgue drawer. So right now, I have to say Van is nice eye candy and I want to see more. Also looking forward to the Owen/Van clash that is sure to come.

The Colonel (Jordan Clarke), Guya (Hillary B. Smith) and Katherine (fabulous OutTakes guest Tina Sloan -- sorry for the shameless plug) all deal with the challenges of aging. While the Colonel wrestles with recovering from a stroke and proceeds to make Gina's life a living hell, Katherine has a delightful scene in which she tries to work up the courage to get acquainted with a young woman who catches her interest. I am loving Guya with her new love interest (Shawn Christian) and how she is worried that she is losing her aura.

There have been a few scenes with Jamie (Harrison White) and Michele King (Michelle N. Carter). So far, they seem like lighthearted filler at this point; not sure where these characters are supposed to be going.

The series is definitely moving in the right direction in terms of quality. Occasionally I want a little less small talk and a little more action in the scenes...and I mean action in the plot, not the bedroom variety of which Laura and Ani are supplying aplenty. There are some scenes that are brilliantly done such as Gina's scene with Jamie where they laugh about the dead hooker's stage name of "Candy Cane"; also, the scene with Guya and Katherine about being a "blocker" was hysterical too. So great to see so many beloved soap actors in storylines that don't involve baby switches, kidnappings, being buried alive, "who's the daddy", etc., etc.

Venice is going strong. Looking forward to more. To watch Season Two, sign up for a subscription at www.venicetheseries.com.

Tuesday, November 16, 2010

JILLIAN CLARE to guest spot in VICTORIOUS movie



Jillian Clare (lead of MISS BEHAVE webseries) has been a very business actress these days. Check out the press release of all that she's up to.

HOLLYWOOD, CA (November 3, 2010) – Following a wrap on the second season production of her hit web soap Miss Behave, eighteen year old actress Jillian Clare surfaces this fall as contrasting characters, on two very different and extremely popular television shows.

Guest starring as Jade's new rival Haley, Jillian is elated to be featured in the first ever Victorious movie “Freak Out” scheduled to debut on Black Friday, November 26th. Miss Clare adds, “This was such a fun role for me – I had the chance to step in as a mean girl, something I've always wanted to do.” In the movie, Jillian plays the daughter of the karaoke club owner (brought to life by legendary actor Tom Virtue) and reigning queen of their singing contests. A performer since age six, she was excited to sing on television, though it was a challenging experience in the recording studio as she altered her voice for the show. Billed as the biggest Victorious event in the history of the series, the Nickelodeon hit continues to be a huge draw and constant ratings leader in cable television shows. Jillian continues, “It was great to finally work with Dan Schneider – it's such a fun set and a ton of laughs every day. I can't wait to see the final product!”

In the month of December, Miss Clare jumps over to prime time as she shocks Alexis and her family when her character Gracie returns to visit her childhood friend on ABC's Castle. “Last Call” is set to air December 6th with Gracie checking in to visit New York City in search of the perfect college. “Working on Castle with Molly Quinn, Nathan Fillion, and the rest of the cast was such an amazing experience.” She continues, “It's definitely one of my favorite gigs, plus to meet and work with Susan Sullivan? It was incredible!”

In addition to her recent television projects, Jillian produces and leads the cast of Miss Behave, one of the most popular teen soaps on the internet. Starring as Tori Archer, daughter of an affluent Malibu couple woven into the entertainment world, sixteen year old Tori spun many lies during the first season of the online show, and is about to reap the consequences of her deception when second season debuts on December 16th (missbehave.tv).

Sunday, November 14, 2010

LIVE CALL-IN SHOW with JON LINDSTROM



JON LINDSTROM, well known in daytime for his roles as "Kevin Collins" on GENERAL HOSPITAL and as "Craig Montgomery" on AS THE WORLD TURNS, will be talking about the upcoming release of his band's recording of "The High Lonesome Collector's Album" as well as his current role in the play currently in New York, "Welcome, This is a Neighborhood Watch Community".

Join OUTTAKES on WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 17 at 10 PM EST. The call-in number for the show is (347) 989-0605. Be sure to press "1" when prompted by the recording to be brought onto the switchboard with a question. If you register with a Blogtalkradio account, you can also participate in the chat room. The radio show can be found at the following link.

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Saturday, November 13, 2010

MISS BEHAVE Season Two Trailer

Here is the link for MISS BEHAVE's Season Two Trailer. First episode starts on December 16th, 2010.

Friday, November 12, 2010

CLASS script available for purchase



Earlier this year, Thaao Penghlis (Tony, DAYS) and film actress Heather Matarazzo starred in CLASS, a Cape May Stage production written by Charles Evered and produced and directed by Roy Steinberg. The script is now available for purchase. It is still a new item and unlisted so you would need to call to order.

Go to www.dramabookshop.com

Wednesday, November 10, 2010

Web Series THE BAY, Ch. 2, Webisode 7 recap

Colleen accuses Keith on using her daughter to come onto her. The standoff at Henry's Hat with Igor comes to a mysterious explosive end with gunshots after psychiatrist Christine Nelson tries to talk the psycho obsessive down. Isabella tries to remember more details about her attack as Capt. Elliot Sanders runs to the rescue effort.

See the episode at the following link.

Tuesday, November 9, 2010

Cady McClain Show to be Rescheduled

The live call-in show with Cady McClain previously set for this Wednesday, November 10th, will be rescheduled for a later date.

Saturday, November 6, 2010

Victoria Rowell writes sequel

Victoria Rowell (ex-Drucilla, Y&R) announced on Twitter that she has given the OK for a sequel to Secrets of a Soap Opera Diva. Another chance to try to guess which fictional characters are which real-life actors!

Thursday, November 4, 2010

LIVE CALL-IN SHOW with TOM SCHANLEY



As an actor, TOM SCHANLEY is known for his work in television, on shows like Criminal Minds, Dexter and the CSI’s, but he has also had the privilege of working with some of the cinematic icons of our time: Academy Award winning director Ed Zwick and Denzel Washington in Courage Under Fire and Mel Gibson and Julia Roberts in Conspiracy Theory among others.

Join OUTTAKES on TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 9 at 10 PM EST as Tom talks about his career, including his recent films, How I Spent My Summer Vacation (starring Mel Gibson) and The Gardener (directed by Chris Weitz, director of the Twilight film series). The call-in number for the show is (347) 989-0605. Be sure to press "1" when prompted by the recording to be brought onto the switchboard with a question. If you register with a Blogtalkradio account, you can also participate in the chat room. The radio show can be found at the following link.

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Wednesday, November 3, 2010

Web Series Review - THE BAY, Ch. 2, Ep. 2

Mainly this episode are more plot details. Keith (Real Andrews) suggests to Colleen (Daphne Bloomer) that they have dinner with her estranged daughter, Vivian. Isabella (Claire Louise Sedgley) admits to her father (Charles Shaughnessy) that more memories are coming back to her after the night of her attack. Camden Toy as freaky-deaky "Igor" still holds THE BAY and its characters hostage as he demands that Ryan admits that they slept together!