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Sean Kanan’s New Digital Drama Series ‘Studio City’ Drops On Amazon Prime

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Soap fans have yet another new digital drama series to check out featuring some daytime notables upon the arrival on Friday of Sean Kanan’s (Ex-GH, EX-B&B) latest creative endeavor, Studio City on Amazon Prime.

Studio City, created and starring Kanan, has a cast that includes: Tristan Rogers (Robert, GH; Colin, Y&R), Carolyn Hennesy (Diane, GH), Daytime Emmy winner Sarah Joy Brown (Ex-GH, DAYS, B&B and ATWT), Patrika Darbo (Nancy, DOOL app’s Last Blast Reunion, and Ex-Days and B&B) and Scott Turner Schofield (Ex-Nick, B&B).

The series follows the journeys of Sam Stevens (Kanan) and the cast of fictional show-within-a show, Hearts on Fire, America’s #2 daytime drama. In it, the characters navigate their own messy personal lives while working it the parallel universe of soap operas.

Each episode gives fans a double dose of storyline by weaving in clips from the fictional Soap within-the-show.  Studio City illustrates how life often imitates art especially in the world of daytime.  Kanan had noted that he wanted to create a project that reflected his deep affection for the enormous talent behind soap operas continued success and longevity.”

Veteran producer and director Timothy Woodward Jr. is the showrunner for the series, along with longtime producing partner Zeb Huling and producers Michele Kanan and Leah Aldarondo.  As it turns out, Woodward and Huling are die-hard soap fans.  The series is written by Sean and Michele Kanan, Lauren de Normandie, Woodward, Jr., and Jason Antognoli.

So, intrigued to see some of your favorite soap stars in Studio City? If you catch it on Amazon Prime let us know your review via the comment section below.  We will have more on Studio City in the days to come at MFTV.

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Llanviewer717

Sounds interesting. Too bad it’s on a pay platform.

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Well good for him. I’d still like to see him return as AJ Quartermaine on GH and get even with Sonny for murdering him!

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I can’t find Studio City on Prime Video

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I found the pilot Episode 1 today. Does anyone know how often episodes will be released? Looks like a fun show. Great cast.

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I have Amazon Prime – cannot find this. Search for “Studio City” returns 650+ hits, but none current.

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Looks like this is only available in the US. Not in Canada.

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Just watched the entire first season. Short episodes but good story lines. Nice to see so many familiar faces. Looking forward to a Season 2.

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GH EP Frank Valentini On Taping the Sonya Eddy Tribute Episode: “It Was an Extraordinary Script, and It Was a Labor of Love That Day”

This week on General Hospital, the ABC daytime dramas series kicks off its 60th anniversary set of episodes, with what is sure to be the most emotional – the tribute episode for the late Sonya Eddy in honor of her beloved GH character, Epiphany Johnson.

GH’s executive producer spoke with Soap Opera Digest (in their latest issue on newsstands now), about how the show decided to handle the delicate subject of a real-life cast member’s passing and connect it to the story on the canvas of the soap opera.

In conjunction with GH co-head writers, Chris Van Etten and Dan O’Connor, the trio decided that if they weren’t ever going to be able to see Sonya as Epiphany again, that there was no way they were going to ever recast the role.  Valentini shared: “We decided it was important to honor not only Sonya, but Epiphany and we wanted to dedicate a full entire episode all about that.”

The EP went on to give praise to his writers, and the cast for their performances when taping the episode: “I think everyone was touched by what the writer’s wrote. It was an extraordinary script and it was a labor of love that day in honor of Sonya, who was so incredibly loved by everybody in the cast and  crew.

The way the death of Epiphany is structured on the airshows is key also to the upcoming Nurses’ Ball episodes set to air the following week. Frank expressed: “Epiphany is a very pivotal person in the Nurses’ Ball, so it’s almost like a part two (of her tribute).

The Sonya Eddy tribute episode airs Wednesday March 29th.

Are you looking forward to seeing how GH honors Sonya and the beloved Epiphany of GH? Comment below.

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General Hospital Alum Briana Lane Mourns the Loss of Her Husband

Heartbreaking news to report.  Briana Lane, who took over the role of General Hospital’s Brook Lynn Quartermaine while Amanda Setton was away from the series, shared that her beloved husband, John Lange, passed away on March 14th.

Lane posted a photo of herself with John on her Instagram expressing: “I will love you forever my sweet John. Til we meet again.”

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In August of 2020, Lane started subbing for Setton as Brook Lynn, and her performances won the hearts of GH fans.  She stayed with the show till November of that year and returned one other time in 2022. In addition, Amanda received a Daytime Emmy nomination for her work in the Outstanding Guest Performer category in 2021.

As for the love story of Briana and John, they wed in December of 2016.  As many know, Briana is not only a great actress, but also has a successful music career and John was very supportive of her professional life. Lange was remembered as a walking encyclopedia of television knowledge, a dog lover, and a lover of comedy.

Friends of Lane’s have set up a Go Fund Me page, to assist in giving John the memorial he deserves and to help Briana as she navigates this next chapter of her life.

Many of Briana’s former GH co-stars shared their grief and support in her IG post including: Kirsten Storms (Maxie) and Katey MacMullen (Willow).

Share your condolences for Briana on the loss of her husband in the comment section below.

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GH Alums Chloe Lanier and Johnny Wactor Guest Star on ‘Station 19’

You can catch two of your favorites, who you first came to know from their work on General Hospital, on tomorrow night’s March 16th episode of the ABC primetime drama, Station 19 (8 p.m. ET).

Look for Daytime Emmy-winner Chloe Lanier (ex-Nelle) and Johnny Wactor (ex-Brando) to appear within the hour-long show.

In the episode titled, “Even Better than the Real Thing”, Lanier will play the role of Ciara.

According to ABC in story: a simulation fire training goes dangerously wrong; Maya tries to make amends, and Bailey encourages Carina to listen; Jack’s sister shows up at the station with a friend, an injury and an attitude.

Chloe took to her Instagram to share,  “I get into a bit of trouble on Station 19 this Thursday. Directed by the incomparable and lovely Paris Barclay! (I’m a big fan) Had such a great time working on this one and I can’t wait for you all to see it.”

Meanwhile, Wactor looks to be playing a fireman in the episode, and took to his IG and shared: “Catch me on Station 19 this Thursday, 3/16 at 8 PM. I’m excited. Too bad I can’t do a live watch party on here. I’ll have to do some research because a watch party would be fun!”

Will you be checking out Chloe and Johnny on Station 19? Comment below.

 

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