News Brief

Entertainment Weekly: Soap Watch: Today is the big day for the folks over on GUIDING LIGHT. After more than a year of research, planning, and preparation, fans will finally get their first look at a complete episode featuring the show's new production model. From the 360-degree sets to the gritty handicam work to the abundance of outdoor shots, the perennially ratings-challenged GL is trying to shake things up and pull in new fans. But with message boards already abuzz with negative reactions to the exterior shots that have aired (''The 'natural' light is too harsh… Viewers want fantasy!'') should they be worried about how existing fans feel about the new look?

Television Week: Starting today, CBS’ GUIDING LIGHT is bucking about 56 years of tradition by switching to handheld cameras, using more exterior shots and installing four-wall sets in order to give the show a more cinematic feel.

iF Magazine: Review: GUIDING LIGHT - NEW PRODUCTION FORMAT - February 29, 2007 episode. Grade: C. While soap fans might be horrified at how radically different their show is, this new production model may be the only way for daytime television to survive.

New York Daily News: The Text Message Killer tries to kill Elizabeth and Sam today on GENERAL HOSPITAL, but Jason shoots him - and then Nikolas finishes the job. "Nikolas overpowers Diego with sheer brute strength," says Tyler Christopher (Nikolas) with a laugh. "I guess he's fueled by anger and revenge for Diego having killed Emily."

Emediawire: EVENT: Hollywood celebrities, top business leaders and Special Olympics athletes will compete Saturday, March 8 at Lake Tahoe's Heavenly Ski Resort for bragging rights while raising money for Special Olympics in a spectacular day of alpine racing. Thyme Lewis (DAYS OF OUR LIVES) and Justin Melvey (GENERAL HOSPITAL) are among the celebrities attending.