Breaking News
General Hospital Officially Shuts Down Production Temporarily Due To Coronavirus
GH is the first soap to suspend production due to safety precautions and concerns for the Coronavirus pandemic and is set to shut down from March 16 to April 10.
According to Deadline who announced the production suspension along with halt to Jimmy Kimmel Live, a network rep for GH stated: “We don’t anticipate an interruption in the broadcast of original episodes.”
We anticipate more official word from the other network soaps shortly as to their plans during the health crisis with production halts or schedules over the next month.
Let us know what you think of GH shutting down production at this time and if you hope all the other soaps follow suit for the safety of all their production talents and employees via the comment section below.
Much respect put the health and safety of your cast, crew and their families first, that’s the way it should be! Always a fan.
This is starting to suck dragon ass. I mean I’m immortal and I live in an environment where viral diseases aren’t a conncern. But with all the sports canceled and now the possibility of GH disappearing for a while…..
Well, you know the old saying “idle hands are the Devil’s playground”. So what about when the Devil has idle hands. I might have to start doing possessions again just to keep myself from being bored senseless.
On the other horn… this might be one of the few occasions where Days of Our Lives having 8 months of episodes in the can turns out to be a good thing.
this is getting really scary I hope it ends soon, I am going to miss Gh if this goes on for a long time.
Hey, Aria,
TPTB of government and Medical experts are estimating July/August. I look at it this way—-perhaps GH will be fast-forwarded as DOOL. was. We would be missing so much useless scenes with useless characters—eg: Peter, the misanthrope, Maxie, even Anna, at this point….etc.
Awwww–
It’s gonna be OK..
The soaps have filmed a month ahead..
So- there are episodes to come..
It’s a good thing- to shut it down..
Hopefully, there will be detection kits by
the time they return..
((don’t hold your breath..
ooohh yeah.. a Chinese billionaire
just sent to USA a million kits and masks!))
i asked about this on another site about soap productions halted-a lot events and schools shut down until April…Meanwhile i know it will turn out that Curtis is really Trina’s father…she blamed him for her father’s death and he knows her mother-1+1=predictable…getting back to the virus-it pays to be cautious and all but people are a bit too panicky…and this buying up all the toilet toilet paper…after going into a public stall i thought many dont even use it-the toilet looked like Willy Wonka’s Chocolate factory had exploded…
I think Trina is Nikolas’ child with Gia. And Gia gave him to Taggert to save her from Helena. Now Ava will get to have her as a stepdaughter.
i wasnt watching when there was this Gia…but it would make a neat feud between her mother and Ava…however im still betting on Curtis…
While that might be interesting, it’s highly unlikely since Brook Kerr is on contract as Portia. Doubt they’d bring her on, just to take away her connection to the canvas.
Colin
Very good thought. I thought she might be Curtis’s daughter, but I like your idea better, and her mother dislikes Ava already, wow!
it’s a good idea to put people’s safety first. Though GH will be missed we wish them well – and hope to see them mid-April – I am sure they wish us well alsoll!! It is unchartered waters for all of us – be safe world!
While its all becoming a bit panicky and OTT with this Coronavirus….better safe than sorry. An idiot NBA player was infected, joking around, touched all the mic’s after an interview and his teammate became infected. And Trump is shaking hands like a boxing champion and refusing to be treated even though he was exposed. So yeah. Better to be cautious I guess. And I suppose people expect to have diarrhea since they’re madly buying up all available toilet paper. WTF? LMAO. oh yeah. That’ll help….one hundred rolls of toilet paper. LOL
Hey, dev,
While I do agree that the Prez should have not shaken anyone’s hand; he did undergo the necessary testing, which proved negative. He has stopped all physical contact with the public.
Be safe!!
You too. One guy was like uhUh and offered his elbow LOL. Self Isolating myself. It’s all the rage dahling. I’m having martini parties with rotating mannequins on spinning bases and strobe lights. #YASSSS LOL
HaHaHaHaHa—–I can actually picture it—wish I could join you!! We’d have so much fun —you made my day!! I’ll copy that!! —I do love my Baileys—pretty stocked!!. I just need to hide it from the PRIGS!!
Rock on!!❤️
Tipsy me to a maanequin…. “Daaaahling, I haven’t seen you since New York fashion week. Do hold still so we can bump elbows. LOL
At this point, due to preemptions during the impeachment hearings, GH likely has 6 (maybe 7) weeks of episodes shot. If they’re not back in studio by mid April, they might sprinkle in some reruns.
Nurses Ball (which usually shoots mid-April) might be delayed.
Be interesting to see if they work corona into a storyline, but that might be a little too close to reality.
the safety of the entire GH team is of utmost importance – I am glad they are taking this precaution
I applaud their move and wish everyone well. Even if this goes on longer than there are shows already in the can, I’d rather deal with reruns than jeopardize someone’s health.
A very wise decision
Both sad about what is happening to our familiar world. Glad about GH, and I’m sure the other soaps will follow, putting health for everyone ahead of everything else. Even the morning talk shows don’t have audiences anymore, and this spreading in one way or another to other entertainment programs.
Now it’s up to us to keep as well as possible for ourselves and towards others. I’m going to try to stay busy…start reading the pile of books I’ve accumulated, do some “art” in the Bob Ross colouring book and puzzles I got for Christmas, keep in contact with friends and family on email (one good reason for tech), start prepping my garden even though it’s still too cool where I live…but still good to be out. And as property manager at my condo introduce more disinfecting throughout the building. A tip…if you are unable to find disinfecting wipes at your stores I did improvise…baby wipes, which were still on the shelves, dipped into PineSol which is supposed to knock out 99% of the bad stuff.
And anxiously wait for GH to be back to normal…again, what ever that is. :))
Better safe than sorry–
The issue is with schoolchildren around the country—-how does one entertain them for a prolongued period of time—-there is so much teaching one can do out of a classroom setting, especially for those who get distracted easily. Kids get bored—-my son is one of those children who feeds on challenge. I get antsy myself, albeit playing Barbies with my daughter is kind of fun.
Back to GH—-I heard that Willow discovers she was adopted?
Hey, Jimmy—-did we not say she is probably Nina’s?——Nelle’s or Sasha’s twin? —possible ramifications here.
Yep….one of those about Willow….rent movies for the kids, get out the board games, or vidoe games, make them help with housework…get some art supplies ect…there are possibilities!!!!
They’ve been home four days, and we’ve almost exhausted everything—-
We don’t allow Video games—-
You’re right, Jimmy….must use the imagination to its full potential.
i dont blame you on the videos…one we had was so gory i tossed it but we did have family friendly ones the whole family enjoyed!!!…i will go cray cray if my state goes total lock down…so much is closed and stores so empty…but i didnt hoard and had enough before all the panic started!!!
Everything is closed here, Jimmy—–but, it needs to be done—we’ll see where it takes us. I’m an optomist—-no “hugging” or kissing your wife/girlfriend—
I hear it’s tough for guys—what can I say??????LOL.
Oops—optimist—autocorrect is wrong! LOL.
PS—-I hope, not, Jimmy. The extreme consequence of lockdown will only make us feel caged and our psyche will not be too happy—I would go as stir-crazy, as you—-
I’m fine with businesses shutting down, or semi-closed ( food is still bring delivered—if you trust the people eho cooked your food). But, not people—that cannot happen.
I’m glad GH is coming down on the side of caution, I would hope the other soaps and other TV shows in general follow suit. No reason to put the actors and production people at unnecessary risk.
If they haven’t returned to production by April and run out of first run shows, I would suggest that ABC start airing classic GH episodes from the past. They certainly have no shortage to choose from over 57 years. Let the fans vote on what shows they would like to see, make it engaging and fun. Anything to take people’s minds off what’s happening in real life.
These are scary times. I never thought I would go to the grocery store and see people literally fighting in the aisles over toilet paper like I witnessed today. It’s like Lord of the Flies come to life. I’m trying to go about my daily life as normally as possible, but that’s becoming harder by the day.
Everyone be well, stay safe, and take care of yourself and your families!
So many things are secondary now. There is so much content out there available now that I wouldnt panic if GH was off the air for a couple months! The world will be forever changed. I hope that GH will use their platform as a hospital driven show to tell stories about the dangers that will forever be a part of society from this day forward. And I hope everyone stays out of the hospitals. BUT if you have to go, be nice, those men and women are and always have been overworked and underappreciated! Let them know how much you appreciate their commitment to your health and well being.
Our hospitals has visitors limits…i have a scheduled test i cant miss but i will be screened at the door…we still need hospital but when uou dont it is best to stay out of them for now
Timmm…well said, especially about health care workers.
This is getting really crazy! I really think Trump has something to do with this bullshit and virus just to make him look good and get more people to vote for his ass! It’s important that GH people health comes first but there’s another way they can still keep making episodes, that they all goes day at the studio that’s one way they can keep filming, it just now getting really good and now you guys going to leave us hanging dry Until April 10.
If anyone runs out of disinfectants—-an aloe and rubbing alcohol concoction works great.
Bleach works the best for the “commodes”. If I could, I would bathe in bleach—-best invention for humankind’s hygiene. .
Change from your street clothes into your house clothes—spray your coats with Lysol between cleanings .
We keep disinfectant in mud/foot room, as we walk in from garage, so we do not forget to disinfect.
All of the above, and then some, is no different from what my mother has been doing since forever, and passed down to her children.
We will get through this. WE ARE AMERICAN!!
Celia, “Keeping America Clean!”
Hiyah, T—you bet—if we all do our part, no matter how small, we will overcome!!!!! We are one America—-greatest country in the world. Buying food for the elderly, and distributing it, goes a long way. I need to do something—-as Satan said: idle hands and all that jazz—
Yet, we still see and hear the partisan attacks, Timmmy!! This is not the time to criticize or offer nothing but insults by some of the media—-not the time to be a “jackass”—pardon my tongue.
Be safe, my friend.❤️
I’ve been watching General Hospital since 1972 with my mother. I would hate to see it go away. Because every time I watch I feel like with my mom again.
Breaking News
REPORT: Nicholas Chavez Not Returning to General Hospital
For those who were holding out hope that Daytime Emmy winner and fan favorite, Nicholas Chavez would be returning to General Hospital after filming his leading role in Ryan Murphy’s Monsters anthology, it looks like those hopes have been dashed.
According to a report from TV Line, although unconfirmed from General Hospital or a representative for Chavez, the actor will not reprise his role as Spencer Cassadine on the long-running ABC soap opera and continue the love story of Sprina opposite Tabyana Ali (Trina, GH).
Chavez was cast as Lyle Menendez over the the summer of 2023 for the second season of Murphy’s limited Monsters series on Netflix. In the upcoming season, the series will focus on the the case of Lyle and Erik Menendez, the two well-to-do Beverly Hills brothers accused of murdering their parents in 1989.
Photo: ABC
After word from Chavez casting was revealed, GH fans were concerned over the fate of the Sprina story, a spokesperson for GH shared, “We support Nicholas’ endeavors and look forward to having him return to General Hospital once this project is wrapped.”
In story, the series “killed off” Spencer when he went overboard with Esme to the steely waters below after being injected with a drug, thanks to Esme and falling into the Seine River in France. However, his body was never recovered, and believed to have drowned or washed away. Thus, leaving an opening for Spencer to return in the form of Chavez or be recast down the line.
Photo: ABC
TV Line shared that ‘multiple sources’ are confirming that Chavez is not returning to the ABC soap opera, which is what many had suspected might be the case once he left for this major starring role in a Ryan Murphy project. Chavez has been relatively quiet on social media for months.
Photo: ABC
The Michael Fairman Channel spoke with Nicholas Chavez for a virtual interview when he first joined the show in 2021, and spoke to him right after when he won the Daytime Emmy in 2022 – you can see those below.
No word yet on when Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menéndez Story will debut on Netflix, but it is assumed later this year.
So, what do you think about the news of Nicholas Chavez not returning to his role as Spencer Cassadine on General Hospital? Comment below.
Breaking News
‘Neighbours’ EP Jason Herbison on Series Daytime Emmy Nomination: “It’s a Huge Honour to be Nominated Alongside Such Iconic US Daytime Dramas”
When the 51st annual Daytime Emmy nominations were revealed last Friday, the iconic Australian soap opera, Neighbours, made the grade as one of the nominees for this year’s Outstanding Daytime Drama Series going up against U.S. titans such as General Hospital, The Young and the Restless et al.
That is because the revival of Neighbours, which is now seen in the United States streaming on Amazon Freevee, is now eligible under the rules from the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences (NATAS).
Not only did Neighbours receive its first Daytime Emmy nomination for Drama Series, but also for one of its legendary stars, Guy Pearce, who returned for a stint in the revival as Mike Young. Pearce is nominated for Outstanding Guest Performance in a Daytime Drama Series.
Photo: Freemantle
Throughout its run, Neighbours has received several nominations and wins in Australian and the UK, with this being its first nomination in the U.S.
Neighbours Executive Producer Jason Herbison shared on this momentous moment for the series: ‘Neighbours has been on an incredible journey these past few years and a Daytime Emmy Award nomination is the icing on the cake! It’s a huge honour to be nominated alongside such iconic US daytime dramas. This news is an exciting moment for our hard working cast and crew and a wonderful recognition of the new chapter of the show on Amazon Freevee.”
Photo: Freemantle
For those who need a bit of a refresher on the revival of Neighbours. The series streams exclusively on Amazon Freevee in the UK and U.S. and on Prime Video in Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, Australia, and South Africa. New episodes air daily Monday-Thursday on Amazon. The new series launched on 18 September, 2023, and picks up two years after the finale left off. In Australia, Network 10 retains first-run rights in Australia for the new chapter of the series.
Photo: Freemantle/AmazonFreevee
The series is known as the longest running local drama of all time in Australia and has launched the careers of so many celebrities including: Margot Robbie, Kylie Minogue, Jason Donovan, the aforementioned Guy Pearce, and Liam and Chris Hemsworth, to name but a few.
Long running series star Alan Fletcher and Jackie Woodbridge shared their many thanks on Neighbours Daytime Emmy nominations in a video message below.
So, what do you think of ‘Neighbours’ being nominated for Outstanding Daytime Drama Series at the 51st annual Daytime Emmy Awards? Could they be the spoiler in the category? Weigh-in below.
Alan Fletcher and Jackie Woodburne would like to share a special message regarding our incredible #Neighbours Daytime Emmy Award nominations 💛 @DaytimeEmmys pic.twitter.com/wWWo5PxmfD
— Neighbours (@neighbours) April 23, 2024
Breaking News
Kim Kardashian, Emma Roberts and Marlene King Land ‘Calabasas’, a Soap in the Vein of the ‘O.C’ and ‘Beverly Hills 90210’, at Netflix
There has been lot of soapy projects coming to life and in the works of late, and now comes word that Kim Kardashian is executive producing a new series in development for Netflix called Calabasas.
After a bidding war last week, it looks like Netflix cemented the development deal from Kim, and her producing partners American Horror Story co-star Emma Roberts (pictured below) and Pretty Little Liars creators Marlene King and Alexandra Milchan.
The concept of Calabasas is based on the book If You Lived Here You’d Be Famous By Now by Via Bleidner. King set to write the adaptation and will serve as the series showrunner.
Photo: JPI
According to Deadline, Calabasas is said to be in the vein of primetime young teen and young adult soaps the O.C. and Beverly Hills 90210. The story follows “Via, a 16-year-old sheltered Midwestern Catholic school girl whose world is turned upside down when her family moves and she’s forced to transfer to the fast world of Calabasas High where nothing is as it appears and where everyone is trying to be someone else. It’s a place where dreams come true … but not without complications and sometimes unforeseen consequences.”
Photo: Hulu
As fans of the Kardashians know, Kim and her family made the town of Calabasas a household and worldwide name. Kim being attached to this project helped make its sale. This marks her fourth project to sell since the writers and actors strikes concluded at the end of last summer.
So, would you be interested to see a teen soap called ‘Calabasas’ on Netflix from Kim and company? Comment below.
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