Showing posts with label Shelly Altman. Show all posts
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Monday, February 12, 2018

'General Hopsital' Wins 2018 Writers Guild Award

ABC soap opera General Hospital beat out fellow Daytime Drama nominee, NBC's Days of our Lives, at the Writers Guild Awards on February 11.

Here's the winning GH team.

Head Writers: Shelly Altman, Jean Passanante; Writers: Anna Theresa Cascio, Suzanne Flynn, Charlotte Gibson, Lucky Gold, Kate Hall, Elizabeth Korte, Daniel James O'Connor, Dave Rupel, Katherine Schock, Scott Sickles, Christopher Van Etten, Christopher Whitesell

Check out the complete list of nominees and winners here.

Friday, September 16, 2016

Frank Valentini, Jean Passanante & Shelly Altman Sign New Deals to Remain at 'General Hospital'

Frank Valentini
General Hospital executive producer Frank Valentini signed a new contract with ABC earlier this month to remain at the soap, according to a report by Daytime Confidential's Jamey Giddens.

Giddens also revealed the head writing team of Jean Passanante and Shelly Altman recently renewed their deals with the show as well.

Valentini took over at GH in 2012 following the end of One Life to Live's run on ABC. Passanante and Altman replaced Ron Carlivati in 2015, after working together as head writers at The Young and the Restless.

Friday, September 4, 2015

NEWS: Shelly Altman, Jean Passanante, Jess Walton, Kristolyn Lloyd, Kate Linder

New General Hospital head writers Shelly Altman and Jean Passanante exited for what's ahead
In the new issue of Soap Opera Digest, Altman and Passanante discuss a wide range of topics including Genie Francis's (Laura) status, their plan to bring more romance to Port Charles, the role of the hospital and the mob on the canvas, revitalizing the Quartermaines, the timing of the Jason reveal, the possibility of recasting Robin, and much more.

“There is nothing more passionate than a General Hospital fan," Passanante says. "We hope that they will invest their commitment in the show and give us a chance, because I think they will be rewarded."

Adds Altman, "We are excited to be here; we are writers and fans."

Jess Walton
Jess Walton happy to be back at The Young and the Restless "for good"
“I’m ready to be back,” declares the actress, who returned on Thursday's episode as Jill. “I feel re-energized and it’s so nice to be with my Y&R family again. I really missed them."

The Oregon-based actress reveals she requested the time away from the show. “I asked to take break,” she says. “Where I live, the winters are so long and the summers are very short, so I just wanted time off to relax and really enjoy my beautiful home. It was wonderful.” Look for her to stick around. "As far as I’m concerned, Jill is back for good and ready to deal with whatever comes!” assures Walton.

Downton Abbey “superfan” Queen Elizabeth II likes to pick out the show’s mistakes
Brian Hoey, author of "At Home With The Queen," tells People: “She loves to pick out the mistakes. They do tend to get it right. However, the Queen did notice on one episode that there was a young so-called British officer wearing medals which had not been awarded when he was supposed to be alive. He was fighting in the First World War and the medals on his chest did not come in until the Second World War."

The Bold and the Beautiful alum Kristolyn Lloyd cast in Broadway's "Invisible Thread"
The cast is now set for the New York premiere of "Invisible Thread." The new musical will star its co-creator Griffin Matthews, off-Broadway alums Nicolette Robinson and Kristolyn Lloyd as Eden (reprising her role from the Massachusetts run) and Grace, respectively, and more. The show, written by Matthews and Matt Gould and directed by Tony winner Diane Paulus, will begin on October 31 at Second Stage's Tony Kiser Theatre. Opening night is set for December 2.

Stars to shine for pet gala, including Y&R's Kate Linder
Over 250 people are expected to attend the gala, “Canine Casablanca: A Rescue Affair,” with a 1940s theme. 12 Hollywood celebrities will be in attendance, including Jerry “The Beaver” Mathers, Robert Hays of the Airplane movies, Agoura Hills resident Jenilee Harrison of Dallas and Three’s Company, Kate Linder of The Young and The Restless and Newbury Park resident and actor Casey Sander.

New Daily Show host Trevor Noah once appeared on South African soap Isidingo
Before being an international star, Noah had a cameo role in the South African soap opera Insidingo in 2002, when he was just 18.

Empire Drops New Songs Featuring Jussie Smollett, Pitbull Ahead of Season 2 Premiere
The first song, “No Doubt About It,” features Jussie Smollett, known to fans of the show as Jamal Lyon, and Pitbull, who will also guest star on season two. The song was co-written by Pitbull and Ne-Yo.

The other song features Smollett and Bryshere “Yazz” Gray, who plays the youngest Lyon son Hakeem. It is called “Ain’t About the Money,” and has been featured in the trailers for season two.

Listen to both songs below:

Friday, July 24, 2015

Ron Carlivati Fired From 'General Hospital' as Head Writer, Replaced by Shelly Altman and Jean Passanante

Ron Carlivati
Ron Carlivati has been fired as head writer of General Hospital, after winning the WGA Award earlier this year for writing in a daytime drama.

Shelly Altman and Jean Passanante have been named new co-head writers of GH, taking over on August 10.

“We are pleased to welcome back two esteemed writers to our General Hospital family,” said Vicki Dummer, Executive Vice President Current Series Programming, in a statement. "Shelly and Jean’s combined talents and experiences promise to continue the show’s legacy of compelling storytelling that will resonate with our impassioned viewers. We’re delighted with what they have in store for the show as they continue honoring the rich, diverse environs of Port Charles.”

Altman is a multiple Emmy award-winner who worked on One Life to Live and The Young and the Restless, as well as GH and Another World. Passanante previously served as head writer and co-head writer for several daytime dramas, including Y&R, All My Children and As the World Turns. She has won four Daytime Emmy awards, six Writer’s Guild awards and five GLAAD media awards.

Carlivati moved to GH in early 2012, along with executive producer Frank Valentini, after ABC canceled One Life to Live. Carlivati won a Daytime Emmy award in 2008 for his work at OLTL.

Friday, September 19, 2014

Charles Pratt, Jr. Named 'The Young and the Restless' Head Writer and Executive Producer

The Young and the Restless is bringing a familiar face on board to write for the top-rated daytime soap opera. Emmy winner Charles "Chuck" Pratt, Jr. will take over as the new head writer, replacing the team currently helmed by Shelly Altman and Jean Passanante, along with Tracey Thomson. Daytime Confidential is reporting that Pratt will also receive an executive producer credit, although Phelps will still reportedly be in charge.

Pratt is known for scripting primteime serials Melrose Place, Titans and Models, Inc., as well as daytime soap operas Santa Barbara, Sunset Beach, General Hospital and All My Children. His credits also include Pacific Palisades, Ugly Betty, The Colbys, Desperate Housewives, and Beverly Hills, 90210.

Pratt most recently created and produced The Lying Game for ABC Family, a solid effort starring Alexandra Chando that ran for 30 episodes from 2011-2013.

Highlight Hollywood first reported the news of Pratt possibly joning Y&R.

RELATED:
- Charles Pratt, Jr. Named 'All My Children' Head Writer and Consulting Producer (May 2008)

Thursday, September 12, 2013

Sony Officially Announces Shelly Altman & Jean Passanante As New Head Writers For THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS With Tracey Thomson As Co-Head Writer

Shelly Altman has been promoted to Head Writer and Jean Passanante has been named Head Writer for THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS, daytime's number one drama. Additionally, Tracey Thomson has been promoted to Co-Head Writer. The announcement was made today by Steve Kent, Senior Executive Vice President, U.S. Programming at Sony Pictures Television.

“Shelly has been an important part of the Y&R writing team since joining the show last year and Jean brings with her a wealth of daytime writing experience. We are excited to have these two talented daytime veterans leading our writing team at Y&R,” said Kent. “We are also thrilled to have Tracey take on a new role and we look forward to her creative input to the show.”

Tuesday, August 27, 2013

Shake-Up Behind The Scenes At THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS: Josh Griffith Out As Head Writer. Shelly Altman & Jean Passanante Co-Head Writers (Updated)

According to Highlight Hollywood, after days of posting cryptic messages on his Facebook page, friends of THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS head writer Josh Griffith say that he's really disillusioned and wants to move on to more fulfilling things.

That would mean getting away from Jill Farren Phelps, who he hailed as Y&R’s savior when the two landed in their top perches at CBS TV City, after being such great allies at Sony’s HOLLYWOOD HEIGHTS.

“Josh [Griffith] was very uncaring and tacky when he did his interview with TV Guide soon after his former boss’s contract was not renewed, now it’s funny, he’s facing the same fate, and at the hands of the same woman, Jill Firing Phelps. He did not see it coming!
“Even though Josh is at work in the building today, he’s just a wreck. He’s previously had his door locked, and seemed as though he was having a breakdown, and Jill has been so uncaring, and telling everyone, she doesn't time to coddle people, and she is pressuring Sony execs to fire Griffith.”

Highlight Hollywood spoke with a Sony insider on Friday who reported Griffith "has less than 15-days left on his contract. He’s starting vacation with his family next week, and Sony would ideally like to let it look like his decision after a vacation that he’s ready to move on. They are in talks with several writers right now, because after he returns from his vacation, there are only 6 days left on his contract,” the Sony Pictures insider said.

Monday, October 24, 2011

Shelly Altman Named Co-Head Writer Of GENERAL HOSPITAL, Hopes Soaps Survive

Shelly Altman has been named co-head writer of GENERAL HOSPITAL, effective immediately, according to a new report by soapoperadigest.com. She will work alongside current head writer Garin Wolf.

Altman previous wrote for ANOTHER WORLD and ONE LIFE TO LIVE. Right after starting at AW, her first daytime experience, she wrote the murder of Ryan Harrison.

In her WGA blog last year, she wrote about the most comment question she is asked, "Will soap operas survive?"