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News, Cast Updates and Scoop(News section last updated December 11, 2025)Amanda Seyfried To Star In ‘Skinny Dip’ As Carl Hiaasen Series Adaptation(12/11/25) A series adaptation of Carl Hiaasen’s novel Skinny Dip is in the works at its fourth home in six years – this time with Amanda Seyfried attached to star.Amazon is now developing the series, which comes from Once Upon A Time creators Adam Horowitz and Edward Kitsis, as well as Bill Lawrence. Earlier this year, HBO Max was developing the book but passed. Seyfried, who is coming off Peacock miniseries Long Bright River and is currently promoting Paul Feig feature The Housemaid, will star as Joey Perrone in the adaptation of the book, which tells the story of a woman who is pushed off a cruise liner by her marine scientist husband but survives and plots revenge with a former cop. Per the logline, Perrone’s second anniversary didn’t go quite as planned. She expected earrings, but instead, her husband Chaz had alternate plans. After unexpectedly finding herself on the other side of those plans, she vows to get revenge. Teaming up with a disgraced ex-cop, Joey sets out to make Chaz pay. The one-hour dramedy is produced by Warner Bros. Television with Lost exec producers Horowitz and Kitsis writing and exec producing. Lawrence is exec producing via his Doozer shingle, which has an overall with the studio, alongside Jeff Ingold and Liza Katzer. Seyfried and Hiaasen also exec produce. It’s been a long road for Skinny Dip. In 2011, HBO was developing an adaptation with Michael Keaton as an exec producer. The CW piloted it in 2018, from Russel Friend and Garrett Lerner with Parks and Recreation’s Sarah Wright Olsen as Joey but it was not picked up to series. A year later, Quibi took a crack with the same creative team. Earlier this year, Max was developing the series with Horowitz, Kitsis and Lawrence attached. It is one of a number of Hiaasen projects currently on air and in the works. Lawrence produces Bad Monkey, an adaptation of Hiaasen’s eponymous 2013 novel, for Apple with Vince Vaughn starring that has been renewed for a second season. ABC is also set to premiere RJ Decker, starring Scott Speedman from Elementary creator Rob Doherty, based on Hiaasen’s 1987 novel Double Whammy, in midseason. Lawrence has talked up his love of Hiaasen’s books. He told Deadline last year, “Carl Hiaasen is a hero of mine, I started reading his books when I was like 15.” Procter & Gamble Backs New Soap Opera Consisting Entirely of Micro-Episodes(12/11/25) (variety.com) Procter & Gamble’s newest soap opera doesn’t look anything like the sudsy dramas it has produced in the past.The consumer-products giant behind household staples like Tide, Crest and Pampers has been entwined with daytime serials for nearly a century, helping to produce radio dramas like “The Guiding Light”; daytime TV mainstays including “As the World Turns”; and a recent revival of the format called “Beyond the Gates” that airs on CBS. Now the company hopes to reach digitally savvy consumers with an intriguing twist on the old formula. In January, P&G will launch “The Golden Pear Affair,” a 50-episode “microsoap” that will be made available initially via social media and, later, a bespoke mobile app. The idea, say backers of the new program, is to reach people who are used to giving content a swipe on a mobile phone, rather than those who sit back and passively swoon in front of a more traditional screen. Will fans of the original concept flock to new one? The bite-sized episodes “are serialized dramas. They are soapy and there are going to be some elements that are a little out there,” says Anna Saalfeld, head of P&G Studios. But the new series — some people behind the scenes refer to it as a “short opera” — is “definitely social-first. It is optimized for viewing on your screen. It is very snackable. There are key differentiators” from old-school programs. “The Golden Pear Affair” is meant to highlight Procter’s Native line of personal-care products. A new collection of “Global Flavors” products sport fragrances from around the world, and will likely get some nods during all the action in “Pear.” “It’s got romance. It’s certainly got adventure. And it’s a lot of fun,” says Geneva Wasserman, global executive vice president of entertainment IP strategy and investment at Dentsu, the agency that has worked with Procter & Gamble on creating the series. Native may have more room for such play. The brand was founded in 2015 with a commitment to clean formulae for its products. P&G acquired it in 2017 — a nod, perhaps, to the growing clout of start-up consumer brands such as Dollar Shave Club, Honest Co. or BodyArmor. Native is no Tide or Old Spice, which are instantly recognizable and potentially harder to slip into a piece of programming without distracting the viewer. “Golden Pear Affair” stars Nick Ritacco and Aloyna Real, two actors who have played roles in other microdramas. The Native products being spotlighted will be available only via the brand’s website and in Target stores. The hopes is that viewers will swipe their way through the whole production. “We want you to have a little smile and a laugh, but also a shock, and ask ‘What’s going to happen next?’” says Wasserman. Procter is the latest to enter the growing frenzy around what is known as “microcontent,” or programming with stories and plots that are told over the course of dozens of episodes that may last just a minute or two (some parts of “Golden Pear” may go as long as two and a half minutes). In recent months, several companies have begun to supply bite-sized dramas and serials for venues like TikTok or Meta’s Reels. In China, the content capsules have already proven quite popular. Microdramas could generate as much as $11 billion in 2026, according to estimates from Omdia, a London consultancy. Already, U.S. media companies are trying to woo adherents of shorter stuff to their own venues, well aware that a rising generation of viewers is growing accustomed to having more control over the content they watch. Viewers can now swipe away instantly if they’re bored with something. Spanish-language giant TelevisaUnivision in 2025 offered sponsorships tied to a new wellspring of “microdramas”– as many as 30 different titles. But the company plans to increase its production to as many as 100 in 2026. The company recently produced a Spanish-language microdrama for the large retailer JCPenney. Others are courting similar (short) attention. When ESPN unveiled its much-ballyhooed new “ultimate” streaming service earlier this year, it did so along with a new interactive version of “SportsCenter” that is perfect for young sports aficionados with limited time. “SportsCenter for You” doesn’t feature anchors or intros. It serves up quick, consecutive clips — a key play, a short report from a correspondent — all narrated by Hannah Storm or handful of other ESPN personnel, boosted by A.I. ESPN calls its rapid-fire clips “verts.” Meanwhile, the new Fox One streaming service features “shorts” that let users dive into their favorite topics or programs with a series of attenuated video vignettes. “Golden Pear” drama starts from the first second of the program. The heroine is marrying a crime boss, and things pick up from there, says Jonas Barnes, founder of Pixie USA, a Georgia-based microdrama studio that produced the new series. The hope is that any nods to Native won’t get in the way of viewers enjoying the show. “What’s really important is making the product part of the story where it’s instrumental. and not just on the table. Or the character picking it up and saying, ‘Look what I got.’” Procter & Gamble wants to get Native into the hands of young consumers. To do so, the company needs to connect with them in the venues where they get their content — and accommodate their behaviors. “A lot of our growth is going to come from multicultural consumers. A lot of our growth is going to come from younger consumers, says Saalfield. “This format really affords us” an opportunity to speak with them in ways they might appreciate. Executives believe viewers will stick around for the high production values of the series, as well as some of the humor and sudsy antics. Procter will be counting the length of time people interact with the episodes, and how many they watch, among other behaviors. Add up all the views, says Wasserman, and they may just equal something bigger than the sum of its parts “If you watch it all, you’ve got an hour, maybe an hour and a half of content — like a feature film.” Bleecker Street Acquires Horror-Comedy ‘Buzzkill’ Starring Billy Magnussen & Lulu Wilson(12/10/25) Bleecker Street has locked down U.S. rights to Buzzkill, a new horror-comedy starring Billy Magnussen (Lilo & Stitch) and Lulu Wilson (The Wrath of Becky) that shoots in Texas early next year. They’ve slated the film for release in theaters nationwide in 2027.Directed by Joe Lynch (Suitable Flesh), Buzzkill is billed as a monster movie with a boozy twist. Magnussen plays Sheriff Red, who while recently widowed and struggling with drinking too much, launches an investigation as townspeople begin turning up murdered and dismembered. He soon discovers that a horrifying creature is stalking the town — and can only be seen by the inebriated. With the annual brewery festival approaching and the entire town preparing for a weekend of heavy drinking, Red must confront his demons to save his town. Written by Colin McLaughlin, the film has Wilson playing Red’s vengeful younger sister, Lydia. Dane and Cole Eckerle are producing under their Bad Grey banner, alongside Jonathan Schwartz and Nick Shumaker for Anonymous Content, and Magnussen for HappyBad Bungalow. David Levine is executive producing alongside Bleecker Street’s Kent Sanderson, Tyler DiNapoli, and Miranda King, with Anne Hollister and Shane Andries acting as co-executive producers. The Veterans is handling international sales for the film. We were first to report on the castings of Magnussen and Wilson. In a statement on the Buzzkill acquisition, Bleecker Street CEO Kent Sanderson said, “Bleecker’s mandate is, above all else, to bring genres of all kinds to theatergoers, and Buzzkill aims to make the theater into the ultimate, thrilling and blood-soaked party. Joe brings such a distinct voice to his work, and we’re excited to be partnering with him and the whole cast.” Bleecker Street’s King and Avy Eschenasy negotiated the deal for the company, with Anonymous Content’s Shumaker and UTA Independent Film Group negotiating on behalf of the filmmakers. 2026 Critics Choice Awards Nominations(12/10/25) The 31st annual Critics Choice Awards will be handed out on Sunday, January 4, at Barker Hangar in Santa Monica. Running from 7-10 p.m. ET/PT, the ceremony hosted by Chelsea Handler will air live on E! for a second year in a row and also will air live across USA Network.BEST ACTOR BEST ACTRESS BEST ACTRESS IN A DRAMA SERIES BEST SUPPORTING ACTOR IN A DRAMA SERIES BEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS IN A DRAMA SERIES BEST ACTOR IN A COMEDY SERIES BEST ACTRESS IN A COMEDY SERIES BEST ACTRESS IN A LIMITED SERIES OR MOVIE MADE FOR TELEVISION BEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS IN A LIMITED SERIES OR MOVIE MADE FOR TELEVISION 83rd Golden Globe Award Nominations(12/10/25) Winners will be announced Sunday, January 11 on CBS and Paramount+ during a ceremony hosted for a second year by Nikki Glaser.Best Performance By a Male Actor in a Motion Picture – Drama Best Performance By a Female Actor in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy Best Performance By a Male Actor in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy Best Performance By a Female Actor in a Television Series – Drama Best Performance By a Female Actor in a Television Series – Musical or Comedy Best Performance By a Female Actor in a Limited Series, Anthology Series or a Motion Picture Made for Television Best Performance By a Female Actor in a Supporting Role On Television
‘Power: Origins’ Rounds Out Cast, Including Jason Dirden Reprising ‘Raising Kanan’ Role; Production On Supersized Season 1 Kicks Off(12/1/25) The “Power” Universe’s latest expansion, Power: Origins, is rounding out its cast with six actors as production is underway in New Jersey. Additionally, the crime drama’s first season will consist of 18 episodes, an increase from all prior “Power” spinoffs, including Power Book II: Ghost, Power Book III: Raising Kanan and Power Book IV: Force, which have 10-episode seasons each.Starz teases the new series will be lighter fare, describing it as “a fun, rambunctious exploration of a new time period in the ‘Power’ franchise.” Power: Origins will highlight “the unbridled audacity of young men on the rise, determined to become legends in the game.” The recurring cast joins the previously announced leads, Spence Moore playing young Ghost, Charlie Mann as Tommy, and Mekai Curtis coming back as Kanan, in this new story following the trio as ambitious young entrepreneurs on the rise, determined to make their mark on the streets of New York City. The original roles in the mothership series were Omari Hardwick (Ghost), Joseph Sikora (Tommy), and franchise executive producer Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson (Kanan), who also serves as the narrator on Raising Kanan. Among the newly added cast members is a familiar face: Jason Dirden, who will reprise the role of Traymont Stinson from Raising Kanan. Traymont was a once-trusted associate of the Thomas family who betrayed them. He was last seen in the first prequel of the franchise’s fourth season in Episode 4. He was so close to dying then, but he survived and is crossing over into Power: Origins in a recurring role. The first season will also see Jennifer Ferrin (The Blacklist), Lizzy DeClement (New Amsterdam), Lenny Platt (The Hot Zone), Armani Gabriel (Blue Bloods), and Everett Osborne (Sweetwater) in recurring roles. Details regarding who they will play can be found below. Kate Egan (Ferrin): Tommy’s mother, Kate Egan, is melodramatic, attention-seeking, and manipulative, especially if she’s using and desperate to get her hands on her next fix. Despite this, Tommy is fiercely devoted to her, taking care of her and trying to keep her clean. Jill Wexler (DeClement): Smart, ambitious and sharp-tongued, Jill is a nurse at a local Queens hospital with big dreams to someday go to medical school. A recovering addict who has experienced a lot of heartbreak in her young life, she falls hard for Tommy but is also quick to call him on his bullshit and frequent idiocy. Lenny Seidell (Platt): A charismatic, confident finance bro turned fitness entrepreneur who owns a handful of successful NYC gyms with ambitions to create a fitness empire. Lenny’s business model relies heavily on providing steroids to his elite gym clientele and he’s always looking for new partners. J-Boogs (Gabriel): Sharp, street smart and scrappy, J-Boogs is a reliable foot soldier with a good eye for the game. He’s one of Ghost and Tommy’s most trusted corner boys. Omay Moreau (Osborne): A superstar tight end with the NY Jets and a generous friend to those in his inner circle, Omay invites his pals into an extravagant world of parties, hot women and hotter cars- all with no strings attached- or so it seems. “[Power: Legacy] is already shooting in New York, and it will have 18 episodes. It’s like two seasons instead of the way we did it last time. So that’s gonna be cool. It’s exciting,” Jackson told Deadline last week while promoting the Netflix documentary he executive produced, Sean Combs: The Reckoning. The four-part documentary drops tomorrow, as will our coverage. When asked for an update on Power: Legacy (w/t), a present timeline spinoff in development, he joked, “I’m waiting on their money,” referring to Starz. Raising Kanan recently concluded airing its fourth season, with a fifth and final season in the can and set to premiere in 2026, which will connect to Power: Origins. Force is currently dropping episodes weekly on Sundays from its third and final season. It stars franchise favorite Tommy Egan, who is expected to star in Power: Legacy alongside Power Book II: Ghost‘s star Michael Rainey Jr. in his original role of Tariq St. Patrick. Potentially, this sets up the story for an appearance from Tariq in the finale of Force, leading into their adventures in Legacy, if it gets picked up. Sascha Penn (Power Book III: Raising Kanan) will showrun and executive produce Power: Origins from a pilot co-written by Penn and Courtney Kemp. The series is executive produced by Kemp, the creator and showrunner of the original Power, through her production company, End of Episode; Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson, through G-Unit Film and Television; Mark Canton, through Canton Entertainment; Chris Selak; Kevin Fox; and Pete Chatmon, who also serves as a director. Lionsgate Television will produce for Starz. Jon Lindstrom Breaks Down His ‘General Hospital’ Return as Kevin Collins(12/1/25) (tvinsider.com) Jon Lindstrom will return to General Hospital as Kevin Collins on Tuesday, December 2, a year after his last appearance.For the actor, who is currently playing Joey Armstrong on Beyond the Gates, it was a matter of working out his schedule. “It’s just been difficult to find the time,” explains Lindstrom, who shoots the new CBS soap in Atlanta. Looking back, Lindstrom says the decision to trade Port Charles for Fairmont Crest wasn’t a tough one. “In all fairness to me, it had whittled down to about one or two shows a month, so Kevin had been fairly inactive for a long time,” he points out. “I haven’t seen him have a really active story since the show Port Charles, or unless Ryan [Chamberlain, Kevin’s twin] was around, so it was kind of a no-brainer.” Still, he knew taking the job on BTG would impact his GH appearances. “When I called Frank [Valentini, GH’s executive producer] to tell him that I would be going to do Beyond the Gates on Election Day 2024, he asked me, ‘Can you do both?’” relays Lindstrom. “I said, ‘Well, technically, yes, because I’m not under contract. The only stickler is that they’re 2,000 miles apart.’ So, there were just logistical problems along the way over the last year where they would reach out every now and again and ask if I was available for one episode or another episode in the middle of a week, and that’s impossible for me to do from out here because Gates takes up a lot of my time.” Even so, GH found a way to make a visit work. “To their credit, they came to me and said, ‘What if we stack a bunch of shows up over a couple of days? Will that be worth your while to make the trip out?’” he shares. “And the short answer is, ‘Yes, of course.’ Besides, I think Genie [Francis, Laura Collins] is getting tired of talking to a disembodied Kevin on the phone.” Returning to the soap he first joined in 1993 carried emotional weight for Lindstrom. “I love those people,” he says. “I love all of them. So many great things in my life are a direct result of my association with General Hospital. Coming back, the beautiful thing is a lot of people don’t know you’re coming back, so they see you in the hallway, and they’re really happy to see you. It was like, ‘My God, Jon, how long has it been?’ And then you walk on the stage, and they can’t believe that they’re actually seeing you, so it’s great. It’s like coming back to see old friends and a great reunion around it.” Among those reunions, reconnecting with Francis was a standout. “I love working with Genie, and she and Jonathan [Frakes, her husband] have become really close friends,” he notes. “I hadn’t seen them in over a year, so to be able to just sit down and hang out in the dressing room with Genie and catch up and talk about life and how things are, I was really excited to do that. I also ran into Maurice [Benard, Sonny Corinthos], and we had a little bit of work together. I love Mo.” Once back on set, slipping back into character as Kevin proved effortless. “Like putting on a comfortable old suit,” Lindstrom reports. “It did feel like going back to my hometown. I haven’t lived in my hometown since 1978, but I still have that feeling whenever I step off the plane into the Medford, Oregon, terminal. It’s like, ‘Wow, I’m home. This feels really familiar.’ And it’s a good feeling. They say you can’t go home again. I don’t know if that’s true.” Story-wise, Kevin will quickly get caught up to speed about Laura turning to Sonny for help in the wake of Professor Henry Dalton’s (Daniel Goddard) death. “Genie, who never slouches, never walks through a scene, is just terrific in this story,” he praises. “Kevin doesn’t love her relationship with Sonny, but he also understands it. Being the shrink that he is, he understands the value of human connection.” While Kevin’s return will be impactful, Lindstrom is also energized by his work on BTG. “I’m absolutely loving it,” he declares. “Michele Val Jean [BTG’s creator] has written really great characters for me in the past — she wrote all the great Ryan and Kevin stuff back in the day — so when she came to me and said, ‘Oh, by the way, I threw your name out to the network, and they approved you,’ I was stunned. I haven’t had a character this good, this layered, this interesting, this much fun to play since I played Ryan Chamberlain the first time around.” And in a twist that amuses him, Joey resembles a GH fave. “I was with Michele at the GH Emmy party, and we were talking to Maurice, and Mo goes, ‘So what’s this character that you do?’” Lindstrom recalls. “And Michele laughs and goes, ‘He’s you. He’s the Sonny of the DMV.’ And I said, ‘I think Joey has a much better sense of humor than Sonny Corinthos.’” Part of the thrill of being on BTG, he adds, is working with a clean slate. “One of the reasons I really love doing this show is because it’s new,” he says. “It’s because of that energy of everyone wanting it to work and be seen and enjoyed by a lot of people. It’s hard to get a show off the ground, but that energy and focus of trying to find the rhythm of something that doesn’t know its rhythm yet is hard to beat. And to have that feeling at this time of my career and my life is such a gift to me. Boy, I’ll tell you, Mick Jagger was right when he said, ‘Do what you love, it keeps you young.’ I get up every morning ready to go to work. I want to go to work. I want to be a part of this, and it’s really wonderful.” Outside of acting, Lindstrom is juggling multiple creative projects. His next book, Hollywood Payback, will be released on April 14, 2026, and he’s the host of a new pilot, The Bible on Trial, but he’d be open to another appearance in Port Charles. “It all comes down to scheduling,” he says. “I’ll do GH anytime. I just don’t know if we can work it out. I’m busier than I’ve ever been, and I thought I’d be retired by now!” General Hospital, Weekdays, ABC. Palm Springs Film Festival Awards: Amanda Seyfried To Receive Desert Palm Achievement Award, Actress(12/1/25) The Testament of Ann Lee star, Mank Oscar nominee and The Dropout Emmy winner Amanda Seyfried is set to receive the Palm Springs Film Festival’s 2026 Desert Palm Achievement Award, Actress.“In The Testament of Ann Lee, Amanda Seyfried delivers a masterful performance—one that is haunting in its emotional intensity and profoundly human in its truth,” said Festival Chairman Nachhattar Singh Chandi. “Across her remarkable career, she has continued to evolve, take bold risks, and elevate every story she inhabits.” The festival runs January 2-11 in the desert city east of Los Angeles, and its film awards will be handed out January 3 at the Palm Springs Convention Center. Talk Show Appearance(11/25/25) Tonight Show - NBCMonday, December 1: Tom Pelphrey Talk Show Appearance(11/25/25) Talk Show AppearanceTonight Show - NBC Tuesday, December 2: Amanda Seyfried AARP Movies for Grownups Award Nominations(11/19/25) AARP on Wednesday announced nominees for its annual Movies for Grownups Awards aimed at championing films and TV achievements that appeal to the age 50-plus readers and membership of their organization.The annual MFG Awards ceremony will take place January 10, 2026, at the Beverly Wilshire. Alan Cumming, the Tony- and Emmy-winning host of the The Traitors, will return to host. Best Actor Best Documentary Best Actress (TV) ‘Mattress Mack’: Billy Magnussen, Dianna Agron, Darby Lee-Stack & Rob Corddry To Star In Feature Based On Life Of Texas Entrepreneur & Philanthropist Jim McIngvale(11/18/25) A feature film based on the life of Jim McIngvale, the Texas businessman best known for his philanthropy as the owner and operator of the Houston-based Gallery Furniture retail chain, is in the works from HappyBad Bungalow, Roosevelt Film Lab and Phiphen.Mattress Mack will star Billy Magnussen (Lilo & Stitch) as McIngvale, Dianna Agron (The Chosen One), Darby Lee-Stack (The Holdovers) and Rob Corddry (The Audacity). Shane Andries will direct from a screenplay he also wrote. Production is set to begin this month in Texas. Set in the early 1980s and 2000s in Houston, the film is based on a true story about Jim “Mattress Mack” McIngvale, a beloved Texas tycoon and retail pioneer who is best known for his generosity and community service. Often opening his Gallery Furniture stores to shelter and feed people during natural disasters, McIngvale has helped thousands affected by multiple major hurricanes in Texas, earning recognition as a Houston hero. This past summer, McIngvale made headlines after donating 500 mattresses to survivors of the July Fourth Texas Hill Country floods, along with first responders and volunteers who helped out during the historic flood event. Mattress Mack will follow McIngvale’s journey as he risks everything to open Gallery Furniture alongside his wife and business partner Linda, and the challenges the family faces years later when their youngest daughter battles a debilitating case of obsessive-compulsive disorder. Mattress Mack is produced by Andries, Jon Wroblewski, Christian Sosa, Molly Conners, Magnussen, Anne Hollister, Amanda Bowers, Alex Spatt and Lance Kramer. Executive producers are Carl Effenson, Curtis Knobbe, ??Sergi Nakaidze and Meg Jenkins-Locke. “Jim McIngvale’s story is one of resilience, heart and community,” Magnussen said in a statement. “I’m honored to help bring his incredible journey to the screen and to collaborate with such passionate storytellers in capturing the spirit of ‘Mattress Mack’ and the city of Houston.” Andries added: “Everyone in Houston knows Mack. But few know the quiet moments, the private battles, the human being behind the slogans and the Texas grit. We are thrilled to have partnered with Roosevelt Film Lab and Phiphen to bring this project to life.” Celebrity Family Feud: The Housemaid vs The Housewives All-Stars Holiday Special (12/4)(11/17/25) THURSDAY, DEC. 48:00-9:00 p.m. EST – Celebrity Family Feud: “The Housemaid vs The Housewives All-Stars Holiday Special” (1110) Logline: Hosted by Steve Harvey, it’s an all-star holiday special as the cast of “The Housemaid” faces off against fan favorites from “The Real Housewives” for their selected charities. Teams: The Housemaid: Sydney Sweeney, Amanda Seyfried, Brandon Sklenar, Sarah Cooper, and Paul Feig The Real Housewives: Cynthia Bailey, Dorinda Medley, Eva Marcille, Melissa Gorga, and Alexia Nepola Elizabeth Franz Dies: Tony-Winning & Emmy-Nominated ‘Death Of A Salesman’ Actress Was 84(11/15/25) Elizabeth Franz, the Tony-winning and Emmy-nominated Death of a Salesman actress whose performance was lauded by the seminal playwright Arthur Miller himself, has died at the age of 84.She died November 4 at her home in Woodbury, CT, as a result of cancer and a severe reaction to her treatment medication, her husband Christopher Pelham told the New York Times. The veteran performer was prolific and nimble on the stage, appearing in a number of plays on and off Broadway including as the titular nun in Christopher Durang’s Sister Mary Ignatius Explains It All for You (for which she won an Obie Award in 1982), as Matthew Broderick’s on-stage mother in Neil Simon’s Brighton Beach Memoirs (for which she was Tony nominated in 1983), and as the youngest of four sisters in a Midwestern family in Paul Osborn’s Morning’s at Seven (for which she logged another Tony nomination in 2002). Her most memorable role, however, was her subversive take on wife Linda Loman in Broadway’s 1999 Death of a Salesman production opposite Brian Dennehy’s melancholic traveling salesman Willy Loman. Franz opted to portray the character more assertively than other actresses had done in the past, a decision that led Miller to tell the Times that she “has discovered in the role the basic underlying powerful protectiveness, which comes out as fury, and that in the past, in every performance I know of, was simply washed out.” She subsequently won the 1999 Tony Award for Best Featured Actress in a Play. Franz reprised the role for Showtime’s television adaptation of the watershed play in 2000, receiving an Emmy nod for her performance. She told the Times her performance as Linda was inspired by her father’s experiences as a blue collar worker; the factory employee, who had given nearly four decades of his life to his job, was fired after an illness has kept him away from work for a couple of months. He died the day he paid off his mortgage, which informed the parallels she saw between him and Willy. “It killed my father, really,” she told New Jersey publication The Star-Ledger in 1999, referring to his firing. “He didn’t commit suicide, like Willy. He didn’t have to.” Additional roles on Broadway included productions of The Cherry Orchard, Getting Married, Uncle Vanya and The Miracle Worker. In film, Franz’s credits include School Ties (1992), Sabrina (1995), The Substance of Fire (1996) and Christmas with the Kranks (2004). On television, she appeared in episodes of Roseanne, The Equalizer, Judging Amy, Law & Order, Homeland, Gilmore Girls and Grey’s Anatomy, as well as in soaps like Another World and As the World Turns. Born June 18, 1941 in Akron, OH, she was inspired to become an actress after seeing Loretta Young in The Bishop’s Wife (1947). She worked as a secretary after graduating high school to raise funds for her enrollment at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in New York City. She graduated in 1962 and soon afterward began performing in local theaters including in her hometown. Franz married her first husband, character actor Edward Binns, with whom she often collaborated on stage, in 1983. He died in 1990. She is survived by Pelham, a screenwriter; and her brother Joe. ‘The Testament Of Ann Lee’ Trailer: Amanda Seyfried Stars As Irrepressible Religious Leader In Mona Fastvold’s Musical Epic(11/6/25) (Video) The first trailer for Mona Fastvold‘s historical drama The Testament of Ann Lee has been released.Amanda Seyfried stars as the titular character, founder of the devotional sect known as the Shakers. The movie follows the irrepressible leader, who espoused gender and social equality while believing herself to be the female incarnation of Christ. The movie features more than a dozen original Shaker hymns which are transformed into ecstatic “movements,” with choreography from Celia Rowlson-Hall (Vox Lux) and music by Oscar-winning composer Daniel Blumberg (The Brutalist). The film received a 15 1/2-minute ovation at its Venice debut. with many critics praising Oscar nominee Seyfried’s performance in particular. In Deadline’s review out of Venice, Damon Wise wrote “The Testament of Ann Lee plays like a light yin to that film’s dark yang, telling a similar but much warmer story of troubled genius, social torment, and escape. Though she’s clearly some kind of fruitcake, Ann has optimism, compassion and life, which Fastvold reveals in a series of mesmerizing musical numbers taken from real Shaker scriptures.” Also starring are Thomasin McKenzie (Jojo Rabbit), Lewis Pullman (Top Gun: Maverick), Tim Blake Nelson (The Ballad of Buster Scruggs), Christopher Abbott (Poor Things) and Stacy Martin (The Brutalist). Fastvold directs and penned the screenplay with her husband Brady Corbet. Producers are Andrew Morrison, Joshua Horsfield, Viktória Petrányi, Mona Fastvold, Brady Corbet, Gregory Jankilevitsch, Klaudia ?mieja-Rostworowska, Lillian LaSalle, and Mark Lampert. The film is set to open in select theaters on Dec. 25. Check out the trailer above. Celebrity Family Feud(11/4/25) THURSDAY, DEC. 4 8-9 p.m. — Celebrity Family Feud: “The Housemaid vs The Housewives All-Stars Holiday Special”Hosted by Steve Harvey, Paul Feig, Sydney Sweeney, Amanda Seyfried, Brandon Sklenar and Sarah Cooper from “The Housemaid” movie face off against Cynthia Bailey, Dorinda Medley, Eva Marcille, Melissa Gorga and Alexia Nepola from “The Real Housewives.” Six Heading To DreamWorks Animation’s ‘Forgotten Island’(10/29/25) H.E.R., Liza Soberano, Lea Salonga, Dave Franco, Manny Jacinto and Jenny Slate are booking a trip to DreamWorks Animation‘s Forgotten Island.The action-adventure comedy directed by Joel Crawford and Januel Mercado centers on lifelong best friends forgetting about themselves. Jo (H.E.R.) and Raissa (Soberano) find themselves stranded on the fantastic world of the forgotten island of Nakali. They find that their only way home might come at the expense of a lifetime of memories and emotions. Mark Swift produces. Universal Pictures will release Forgotten Island on September 25, 2026. Forgotten Island marks the third collaboration between Crawford and Swift, who received Academy Award, BAFTA and Golden Globe nominations for Puss in Boots: The Last Wish. The film will also mark the directorial debut for Mercado, who served as co-director on Puss in Boots: The Last Wish and as head of story for Crawford on The Croods: A New Age. Nathan Matthew David (Joy Ride, The Brothers Sun) will provide the score for the film. H.E.R. is a five-time Grammy-, Oscar- and Emmy-winning music artist and actress. She won the Oscar for Best Song in 2021 for “Fight for You” from Judas and the Black Messiah, and ventured into acting in 2023’s The Color Purple feature musical. H.E.R. is represented by Lighthouse Management + Media, CAA and Hertz Lichtenstein Young & Polk. Soberano made her Hollywood feature film debut in Focus Features’ Lisa Frankenstein, and the romantic comedy My?Ex and Whys (2017) as well as the drama series Alone/Together (2019). She’s also the voice of the title character in Netflix’s animated series Trese. The actress is repped by Verve, 3 Arts Entertainment, and Jackoway Austen Tyerman. Salonga most recently starred in Stephen Sondheim’s Old Friends on Broadway, which she previously starred in on the West End. She also starred in Here Lies Love on Broadway, which she produced as well. Salonga is best known for her Tony-winning role in Miss Saigon, and has also received the Olivier, Drama Desk, Outer Critics Circle and Theater World, awards, the Time100 Impact Award from Time Magazine, and the Gold Legend Award from Gold House. She’s the singing voice of Princess Jasmine from Aladdin and Fa Mulan from Mulan and Mulan II. Her other credits include HBO Max’s Pretty Little Liars: Original Sin and Sony’s Yellow Rose, and she can be heard on Netflix’s Centaurworld and FX’s Little Demon. The actress is repped by Amplified Entertainment. Franco recently starred with his wife Alison Brie in the romance horror pic Together, which Neon acquired out of Sundance. He can be seen next in Now You See Me: Now You Don’t from Lionsgate and has Paramount’s Regretting You currently in theaters. He recently wrapped production on The Shitheads, joining O’Shea Jackson and Peter Dinklage. He’s directed such movies as The Rental and Somebody I Used to Know. Franco is represented by Anonymous, WME and Felker Toczek Suddleson McGinnis Ryan LLP. Jacinto was seen this past summer in Disney’s sequel Freakier Friday and has starred in NBC’s The Good Place, Disney+’s Star Wars: The Acolyte as well as Netflix horror-thriller series Brand New Cherry, Top Gun: Maverick, ABC’s Once Upon a Time, Bates Motel and The Good Doctor. Jacinto is represented by CAA, Alchemy Entertainment, Principals Talent and McKuin Frankel Whitehead. Emmy nominated Slate is a former cast member of Saturday Night Live. She recently starred in the FX series Dying for Sex opposite Michelle Williams. She will next star opposite Chris Pine in the indie romance film Carousel from director Rachel Lambert. Her feature credits include the multi-Oscar winning Everything Everywhere All at Once and the Oscar-nominated Marcel the Shell With Shoes On. Slate is represented by CAA, Linden Entertainment, Mosaic and Yorn, Levine, Barnes. Gotham Awards Film Nominations(10/28/25) Nominees were selected by committees of film critics, journalists, festival programmers and film curators. Separate juries of writers, directors, actors, producers, editors and other industry professionals will determine the winners. They will be unveiled at an awards ceremony December 1 at Cipriani Wall Street in Lower Manhattan.Outstanding Lead Performance Billy Magnussen & Lulu Wilson Set For Joe Lynch’s Horror Comedy ’Buzzkill’ As The Veterans & Anonymous Content Join Forces On AFM Sales Launch(10/23/25) Billy Magnussen and Lulu Wilson have signed to co-star in Joe Lynch’s horror comedy Buzzkill ahead of an early 2026 shoot in Texas, as Anonymous Content and The Veterans join forces to launch sales on the film at the AFM.Billed as a blend of A Quiet Place and Another Round, the movie is set in a small Texas town terrorized by a creature that can only be seen by people who are drunk. Magnussen stars as recently widowed and recovering alcoholic Sheriff Red, who launches an investigation as locals begin turning up murdered and dismembered one by one, discovering that the monster feeds on the blood alcohol content of its victims. With the annual brewery festival fast approaching, the whole town is about to get wasted. Red must face his demons and pick up the bottle one last time to take down the monster and save his town for good. Wilson co-stars as Lydia, Red’s vengeful little sister. Lynch – whose previous credits include action-thriller Everly and action-horror Mayhem as well as Netflix’s Point Blank, Shudder’s original fantastic horror anthology Creepshow (2021), and the pilot episode of Tales from the Void (2024) – will direct from a screenplay written by Colin McLaughlin. Brothers Dane and Cole Eckerle are producing through their company Bad Grey, the credits of which include titles like Last Straw and Mother, May I?. Individually, Dane produced I Love My Dad which won the Audience Award and Grand Jury Prize at SXSW in 2022 and then sold to Magnolia. He also served as an EP on Greedy People with Joseph Gordon Levitt, Lily James, Himesh Patel, Simon Rex and Jim Gaffigan, which was released by Lionsgate last year. “Colin has crafted a story that’s equal parts hilarious, scary and action-packed — an entertaining romp from start to finish,” said Dane Eckerle. “Joe Lynch’s track record and ability to create high-octane genre chaos makes him the perfect filmmaker for the job. Add our stars, Billy and Lulu, plus our partners at Anonymous Content and The Veterans — and we couldn’t think of a better team to be brewing this movie alongside.” Jonathan Schwartz and Nick Shumaker will produce on behalf of Anonymous Content with David Levine executive producing. Magnussen will also produce under his company HappyBad Bungalow, alongside partners Anne Hollister and Shane Andries who serve as co-executive producers. AC Studios division AC Independent and The Veterans will have a sizzle reel and script available for buyers at the AFM. The Veterans will handle international territories and AC Independent will sell U.S. rights with UTA Independent Film Group. Magnussen broke through with Rob Marshall’s Into the Woods with other credits including Guy Richie’s Aladdin, the Black Mirror TV Series, and No Time to Die. He also starred as Pleakley in Disney’s live-action hit Lilo & Stitch and Road House alongside Jake Gyllenhaal and Conor McGregor. He was nominated for a Tony Award for Best Actor for his role in the play, Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike. He will next star as the lead in AMC’s upcoming 2026 series The Audacity from creator Jonathan Glatzer. Wilson will be seen next in an upcoming Hulu feature alongside Gaten Matarazzo and Sean Giambrone, directed by comedy duo BriTANicK, while she is best known for her horror roles in Ouija: Origin of Evil (2016) and Annabelle: Creation (2017), as well as Mike Flanagan Netflix series The Haunting of Hill House (2018), and The Fall of the House of Usher (2023) and the soon-to-be triptych Becky (2020), The Wrath of Becky (2023) and the upcoming third instalment. Magnussen is repped by UTA, Anonymous Content and Sloane, Offer, Weber & Dern. Wilson is repped by UTA, Authentic Talent & Literary Management, and Jackoway Austen Tyerman Wertheimer Mandelbaum Morris Bernstein Trattner Auerbach Hynick Jaime LeVine Sample & Klein. Lynch is repped by Anonymous Content and Eclipse Law. Billy Magnussen, Betty Gilpin, Gbenga Akinnagbe & Anna Lambe Latest To Join Sony’s ‘The Social Reckoning’(10/21/25) Billy Magnussen (Lilo & Stitch), Betty Gilpin (The Hunt), Gbenga Akinnagbe (A House of Dynamite), and Anna Lambe (True Detective: Night Country) are new additions to The Social Reckoning, Sony’s follow-up to The Social Network.Character details are under wraps. Mikey Madison and Jeremy Allen White lead the cast, which also includes Jeremy Strong, Bill Burr, and Wunmi Mosaku. Described as a companion piece to The Social Network, the Oscar-winning 2010 drama examining Facebook’s origin story that Aaron Sorkin penned for director David Fincher, The Social Reckoning tells the true story of how Frances Haugen (Madison), a young Facebook engineer, enlists the help of Jeff Horwitz (White), a Wall Street Journal reporter, to go on a dangerous journey that ends up blowing the whistle on the social network’s most guarded secrets. Sorkin is directing this time around from his own script, with Todd Black, Peter Rice, Sorkin and Stuart Besser producing. The film is slated for release in theaters on October 9, 2026. Known for work in projects like Steven Spielberg’s Bridge of Spies, New Line’s Game Night, and Bond film No Time to Die, Magnussen was most recently seen in Disney’s live-action Lilo & Stitch — one of the highest-grossing films of the year, exceeding $1 billion in worldwide grosses — and Sam Mendes and Armando Iannucci’s series The Franchise. Soon to be seen in AMC’s Silicon Valley series The Audacity, he is repped by UTA, Anonymous Content and Sloane, Offer, Weber & Dern. Gilpin is known for Netflix’s GLOW, for which she received three Emmy nominations, and the Craig Zobel film The Hunt, for which she won a Critics Choice Super Award. She’s also known for her performances in the series Mrs. Davis, Three Women, American Primeval, and Nurse Jackie. Up next, she will be seen in the limited Netflix series Death by Lightning opposite Michael Shannon. She also co-stars in the Netflix feature Office Romance, opposite Jennifer Lopez and Brett Goldstein. She is repped by CAA, Anonymous Content and Hansen, Jacobson, Teller. Known for roles on HBO’s The Wire and The Deuce, Akinnagbe can currently be seen in Kathryn Bigelow’s A House of Dynamite and the FX series The Old Man and will next be seen on Chicago Med. He is repped by IAG, Cognition and Curtis Brown. Lambe leads the Netflix/CBC/APTN series North of North and can also be seen in HBO’s True Detective: Night Country. Most recently, she shot a supporting role opposite Brad Pitt and J.K. Simmons in Paramount’s Heart of the Beast, directed by David Ayer. She is repped by Integral Artists, LBI Entertainment and Yorn Levine. Talk Show Appearance(10/16/25) The Kelly Clarkson ShowAIRING Oct 21, 2025 Dana Delany Heather Hill, Emmy-Winning Director of ‘The Young and the Restless’ and Other Soaps, Dies at 85(10/14/25) Heather Hill, the six-time Emmy Award-winning director who directed hundreds of episodes of “The Young and the Restless,” died on Oct. 10 in Las Vegas. She was 85.A pioneer for women in daytime drama, she began her television career in her hometown of New York City after graduating from Rye Country Day School. She became a production assistant on the CBS soap opera “Love of Life,” which ran for 29 seasons during the 1950s until the 1980s. While in New York City, Hill also rose from assistant director to director, helming episodes for daytime dramas including “Love Is a Many Splendored Thing,” “Search for Tomorrow” and “As the World Turns.” In 1985, Hill relocated to Los Angeles and became a contract director for the CBS soap opera “The Young and the Restless.” She remained a part of the production for 15 years, where she directed hundreds of episodes. From 1988 through 2000, Hill was nominated for 13 Daytime Emmy Awards in the category of outstanding drama series directing team for her work on “The Young and the Restless.” She won the Emmy award six times throughout her career, sharing her first win with her colleagues Rudy Vejar, Frank Pacelli, Randy Robbins and Betty Rothenberg. Her other directing credits include “General Hospital” and the popular hit drama series “Baywatch.” Additionally, she earned a supervising producer credit for her work on the 1980s daytime soap “The Caitlins.” Hill is survived by her husband Randy; sons Tim and Chris; daughter-in-law Debbie Deuble Hill and grandchildren Violet, Quinn and Carter. Soapy Extra 1 | Christian LeBlanc and His Cancer Journey(10/7/25) (Video) In never before seen footage, Christian LeBlanc (Michael, The Young and the Restless) remembers how he learned he had cancer, his surgery, recovery, and how his soap family rallied around him during this difficult time. Greg Rikaart and Tracey E. Bregman, his co-stars from The Young and the Restless, share their recollections during this heartfelt episode.Jane Fonda Relaunches McCarthy-Era Committee For The First Amendment With Support Of 550 Celebrities Including Barbra Streisand, Pedro Pascal, Ben Stiller & Billy Crystal(10/1/25) Jane Fonda is relaunching the Committee for the First Amendment, the McCarthy-era committee founded by her father Henry Fonda with such stars as Lucille Ball, Humphrey Bogart and Lauren Bacall to protect against attacks on free speech.Fonda’s new iteration already has the support of more than 550 boldface including Barbra Streisand, Kerry Washginton, Natalie Portman, Aaron Sorkin, Spike Lee, Viola Davis, Pedro Pascal, Gracie Abrams, Ben Stiller, Whoopi Goldberg, Sean Penn, John Legend, Julianne Moore, Janelle Monae, Issa Rae, Adam McKay, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Ethan Hawke, Quinta Brunson, Judd Apatow, Billie Eillish, Anjelica Huston, Rosie O’Donnell, Helen Mirren, Patty Jenkins, Damon Lindelof, Fran Drescher and Ted Danson, among others. Find the full list of signees here. In its first statement, released today, the Committee writes, “This Committee was initially created during the McCarthy Era, a dark time when the federal government repressed and persecuted American citizens for their political beliefs. They targeted elected officials, government employees, academics, and artists. They were blacklisted, harassed, silenced, and even imprisoned….Those forces have returned. And it is our turn to stand together in defense of our constitutional rights.” The statement also called out corporate capitulation, in the wake of Disney’s decision to pull, the reinstate, Jimmy Kimmel following a warning from FCC Chairman Brendan Carr. The committee wrote that “to those who profit from our work while threatening the livelihoods of everyday working people, bowing to government censorship, and cowering to brute intimidation: we see you and history will not forget. This will not be the last you hear from us.” Read the full statement below “The federal government is once again engaged in a coordinated campaign to silence critics in the government, the media, the judiciary, academia, and the entertainment industry,” the Committee statement reads. “We refuse to stand by and let that happen. Free speech and free expression are the inalienable rights of every American of all backgrounds and political beliefs – no matter how liberal or conservative you may be. The ability to criticize, question, protest, and even mock those in power is foundational to what America has always aspired to be.” The Committee also released the committee invitation letter written by Fonda. It begins: “I’m 87 years old. I’ve seen war, repression, protest, and backlash. I’ve been celebrated, and I’ve been branded an enemy of the state. But I can tell you this: this is the most frightening moment of my life. When I feel scared, I look to history. I wish there were a secret playbook with all the answers—but there never has been. The only thing that has ever worked—time and time again—is solidarity: binding together, finding bravery in numbers too big to ignore, and standing up for one another.” Fonda continues, “I’m asking you to join me by adding your name to a joint statement with fellow artists and creators, which will be shared publicly soon. The stakes are too high, and silence is too costly. This statement is the Committee’s first act. Signing on to it does not commit you to anything other than the values espoused in the statement. That said, speaking out together is our foundation—and the principle we will return to as we shape what comes next.” Below, read the invitation letter and the Committee statement in full: INVITATION TO JOIN Dear Friend, I’m 87 years old. I’ve seen war, repression, protest, and backlash. I’ve been celebrated, and I’ve been branded an enemy of the state. But I can tell you this: this is the most frightening moment of my life. When I feel scared, I look to history. I wish there were a secret playbook with all the answers—but there never has been. The only thing that has ever worked—time and time again—is solidarity: binding together, finding bravery in numbers too big to ignore, and standing up for one another. That’s why I believe the time is now to relaunch the Committee for the First Amendment—the same Committee my father, Henry Fonda, joined with other artists during the McCarthy era, when so many were silenced or even imprisoned simply for their words and their craft. I’m asking you to join me by adding your name to a joint statement with fellow artists and creators, which will be shared publicly soon. The stakes are too high, and silence is too costly. This statement is the Committee’s first act. Signing on to it does not commit you to anything other than the values espoused in the statement. That said, speaking out together is our foundation—and the principle we will return to as we shape what comes next. I hope you’ll stand with me now. They’re betting on our fear and our silence. But our industry—and artists around the world—have a long history of refusing to be silenced, even in the darkest times. We face a powerful assault today, but we still have our voices, each other, and the freedom to express ourselves. Let’s speak out before it’s too late. With gratitude, Jane COMMITTEE STATEMENT Today, we relaunch the Committee for the First Amendment. This Committee was initially created during the McCarthy Era, a dark time when the federal government repressed and persecuted American citizens for their political beliefs. They targeted elected officials, government employees, academics, and artists. They were blacklisted, harassed, silenced, and even imprisoned. The McCarthy Era ended when Americans from across the political spectrum finally came together and stood up for the principles in the Constitution against the forces of repression. Those forces have returned. And it is our turn to stand together in defense of our constitutional rights. The federal government is once again engaged in a coordinated campaign to silence critics in the government, the media, the judiciary, academia, and the entertainment industry. We refuse to stand by and let that happen. Free speech and free expression are the inalienable rights of every American of all backgrounds and political beliefs – no matter how liberal or conservative you may be. The ability to criticize, question, protest, and even mock those in power is foundational to what America has always aspired to be. We understand that this is a frightening and confusing moment for many people. We recognize that we represent just one group of many who are under threat right now. Across classrooms, libraries, factories, companies and workplaces of all kinds, Americans of every walk of life are facing intimidation and censorship too — and we stand with them. We know there is power in solidarity and strength in numbers. We will stand together—fiercely united—to defend free speech and expression from this assault. This is not a partisan issue. That is why we urge every American who cares about the First Amendment—the cornerstone of our democracy—and every artist around the globe who looks to the United States as a beacon of freedom to join us. And to those who profit from our work while threatening the livelihoods of everyday working people, bowing to government censorship, and cowering to brute intimidation: we see you and history will not forget. This will not be the last you hear from us. Tyler Perry To Star Opposite Taraji P. Henson In Netflix Comedy ‘Why Did I Get Married Again?’; 14 More Set(10/1/25) Tyler Perry has locked cast for Why Did I Get Married Again?, a sequel to his 2007 comedy Why Did I Get Married? that he’ll topline for Netflix. Joining him in the cast are Taraji P. Henson, Jill Scott, Richard T. Jones, Tasha Smith, Michael Jai White, Lamman Rucker, Sharon Leal, Armani Greer, Everett Osborne, Da’Vinchi, Laya Deleon Hayes, Jaden Michael, Charles L. Smith, Derrick A. King, and Sydney Winbush.An adaptation of Perry’s play of the same name, released by Lionsgate, the original film follows four married couples — close friends who reunite once a year for a weeklong vacation together. On the surface, the retreat is meant to help them relax and reconnect, but it quickly becomes a crucible for examining the cracks in their relationships. In the sequel, the couples reunite in celebration as Marcus (White) and Angela’s (Smith) daughter prepares to tie the knot. After being apart for quite some time, they learn quickly that as much as things change, they stay the same. Realizing their children have grown up to be so much like them, they must reflect on the examples they’ve set and ask themselves that age-old question, why did they get married… again? Perry will direct from his own script and produce alongside Angi Bones and Tony Strickland. Pic is the latest in a creative partnership with Netflix, which has him writing, directing and producing films and TV series — including some faith-based projects — for the streamer. Perry’s most recent film out of the partnership, Madea’s Destination Wedding, spent four weeks on the Global Top 10 Movies (English) List. Straw, also starring Henson, was another success, spending five weeks on the Global Top 10 Movies List (English). The latter reached the Top 10 Movies List in 93 countries and was #1 in 62 countries. Perry is repped by WME and Johnson Shapiro Slewett & Kole; Henson by Independent Artist Group, M88, and Lichter, Grossman, Nichols; Scott by UTA, Maverick, and Yorn, Levine, Barnes; Jones by Buchwald, Luber Roklin, and Yorn Levine; Smith by IAG and Rain; White by Vault Entertainment; Rucker by SMS Talent and Hope Allenn; Leal by Buchwald and Sweeney Entertainment; Greer by The Talent Connect; Osborne by Pallas Management Group and Goodman, Genow, Schenkman; Da’Vinchi by IAG and LaPolt Law; Hayes by Buchwald, M88, and Felker Toczek Suddleson; Michael by Gersh, Brillstein, and Yorn Levine; Smith by DMe Talent Agency, Smith Young Talent, Webster Talent Management, and One Collective; King by TalentWorks and Crimson Media; and Winbush by Buchwald and Brave Artists Management. Tony Hale, Ming-Na Wen And Ghostface Killah Join Mel Brooks And Spencer Grammer In MIP-Bound Toon ‘Enormous’(9/30/25) Tony Hale (Veep, Toy Story 4), Ming-Na Wen (The Mandalorian, Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.) and Wu–Tang Clan rapper Ghostface Killah (Iron Man) have boarded CG-animated short film Enormous.They will join the previously announced Mel Brooks and Spencer Grammer in the comedy pic, which India’s Digitoonz Animation Studio has today officially greenlit. Stephen Kramer Glickman (Big Time Rush, Storks) is the writer and creator. Enormous will make its industry debut at MIPCOM this October, with with Cookbook Media’s Claudia Scott-Hansen shopping it to buyers. This comes following an invitation to screen at the ANIMAYO International Animation Festival in the Canary Islands in 2026. Enormous is inspired by Glickman’s personal journey of overcoming depression with the help of his dog’s love. The short follows Stephen, a man devastated after a breakup, as he sinks into sadness with only his pug, Jelly Donut, to keep him company in his empty home—until the canine finds an unexpected way to help him rediscover joy. Doug Sweetland (Toy Story, Finding Nemo), an Academy-Award nominee for the short film Presto, is directing. Jackson Lewis (Storks) is producing, with art direction by Sylvain Deboissy (How to Train Your Dragon). Editing is by Chris Cartagena (Space Jam: A New Legacy) and Director of Photography is Cortney Armitage (The Incredibles). The animation production is led by Digitoonz in Noida and Kolkata, India, with Demente Studios In Guadalajara, Mexico, contributing to pre-production designs. Exec producers are Glickman, Scott-Hansen, Sweetland, Kevin Salter, Carlos Gaxiola, Vikas Kumar, Alexandra Rosenberg, Mantosh Kumar, Damián Perea Lezcano and Raquel Camacho Marrero. Hale said the role was “an easy yes for me,” adding, “Stephen has balanced both heart and humor in this film, and that’s always the best stuff to do.” “I connected with Stephen’s story right away,” said Ghostface Killah. “Music has always been about truth and survival for me, and Enormous tells that same kind of real story, but in animation.” Ming-Na Wen added: “The story of Enormous hits my emotions in so many ways. Love. Heartbreak. Friendship. Survival. Hope. Stephen’s creative genius is his ability to weave all these themes in a minimalistic but visually impactful way.” Brooks said: “When Stephen first shared this big-hearted story with me, I immediately said yes to lending my voice. I am excited to be a part of this sweet and touching project.” John Christopher Jones Dies: Actor Who Appeared On Broadway In ‘Hurlyburly’, ‘Beauty And The Beast’ Was 77(9/25/25) John Christopher Jones, an actor whose more than a dozen Broadway credits include David Rabe’s Hurlyburly, Disney’s Beauty and the Beast and the 1993 musical adaptation of The Goodbye Girl, died September 15 in New York from complications of Parkinson’s disease. He was 77.His death was announced on social media by his wife, MaryBeth Coudal, whose post noted that despite the challenge of battling Parkinson’s for more than 22 years, Jones “never allowed his diminishing abilities to dampen his extraordinary creative output and unwavering enthusiasm for the theater.” Born into what Coudal describes as a theatrical family in Greenfield, Mass., Jones later studied at the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Arts in the early 1970s and was a founding member of Shakespeare & Company in Lenox, Mass. Jones made his Broadway debut in 1975 in a production of Anthony Scully’s Little Black Sheep, returning two years later in Simon Gray’s Otherwise Engaged, directed by Harold Pinter. Subsequent Broadway credits include Hurlyburly, directed by Mike Nichols; The Goodbye Girl, directed by Gene Saks; Democracy, directed by Michael Blakemore; and Beauty and the Beast, directed by Rob Roth. Among his many Off Broadway credits are Aristocrats by Brian Friel, Tartuffe by Molière, Gray’s Quartermaine’s Terms, Tony Kushner’s Slavs!, Fuddy Meers by David Lindsay-Abaire and Sight Unseen by Donald Margulies. Jones, who also directed Off Broadway and translated such classics as Turgenev’s A Month in the Country and Chekhov’s The Cherry Orchard, also appeared in movies and television series, including the films Moonstruck, In & Out and Awakenings. On TV, he appeared in episodes of The Sopranos and New Amsterdam, among others, and was a series regular in the sitcoms On Our Own (1977) and The Popcorn Kid (1987). Jones was featured in Jim Bernfield’s 2021 documentary Me to Play, which chronicled the challenges faced by Jones and his friend and fellow actor Dan Moran – both were battling Parkinson’s – as they attempted to stage Samuel Beckett’s Endgame Off Broadway. According to his wife, Jones was writing a memoir at the time of his death. In addition to Coudal, he is survived by children Hayden Coudal Jones, Catherine Elizabeth Jones, and Charlotte “Char” Louise Jones. ‘The Housemaid’ Trailer + Photos: Sydney Sweeney And Amanda Seyfried Play House(9/16/25) (Video) Lionsgate on Tuesday released the trailer for The Housemaid, its upcoming thriller directed by Paul Feig and starring Sydney Sweeney and Amanda Seyfried.The movie, which is set to hit theaters December 19, is based on the bestselling novel by Freida McFadden and centers on Millie (Sweeney), who tries to escape her past by accepting a job as a live-in housemaid for wealthy couple Nina (Seyfried) and Andrew Winchester (Brandon Sklenar). It doesn’t take long before what seems like a good gig unravels into something far more dangerous as secrets and scandals emerge. Michele Morrone and Elizabeth Perkins also star. The Boys and The Vampire Diaries scribe Rebecca Sonnenshine adapted the book for the pic, which is produced by Todd Lieberman, Laura Fischer and Feig. Check out the trailer above and the poster and photos here: Pic1, Pic2, Pic3, Pic4, Pic5, Poster. Jane Fonda, Mark Ruffalo, Marisa Tomei & Others Set For One-Night Benefit Production Of New Play ‘This Is Crazy!’ In NYC(9/11/25) Jane Fonda, Marisa Tomei, Mark Ruffalo, Sanaa Lathan and Rosanna Arquette are among the stars who will take part in a one-night-only benefit production in New York next month of This Is Crazy!, a new play by V, the playwright formerly known as Eve Ensler.The play – a series of monologues – is set for October 6 at New York City’s Symphony Space and with all proceeds benefitting The National Alliance on Mental Illness. The benefit is being staged in honor of the late talent manager Chris Huvane, who died by suicide in 2022. In addition to the above-named actors, the This Is Crazy! cast will also include Lois Smith, Rachel Hilson, Olivia Oguma, Colette McDermott, Derrick Delgado, Luke Ferrari, Doireann Mac Mahon, Clarence Maclin, and Mohammad Saleem. V, who wrote The Vagina Monologues, will direct. The synopsis describes the monologues as “offering a raw, personal perspective on mental illness and the emotional and social complexity of the human experience.” The performance kicks off National Mental Illness Awareness Week. A second show is planned for Los Angeles sometime in 2026. “We’re deeply grateful to V for bringing these powerful stories to the stage and for choosing NAMI as the beneficiary,” said NAMI CEO Daniel H. Gillison, Jr. “At NAMI, we know how much storytelling can reduce stigma, inspire understanding, and create pathways to help and hope. The support from this production will strengthen our work to ensure that people affected by mental health conditions and their families get the care and community they deserve.” Developed as an idea from the CAA Foundation, the philanthropic arm of leading entertainment and sports agency, Creative Artists Agency, the play is produced by Ruth-Ann Huvane, mental health advocate and NAMI National Board Member. “Chris was adored by all who had the honor of knowing him,” said Ruth-Ann Huvane, Chris Huvane’s sister-in-law. “He was outspoken about living with and battling depression for years before he died by suicide. His experience taught us the importance of providing help and support for people and families affected by mental illness.” Tickets information is available at NAMI’s website. STAR-STUDDED LINEUP SET TO PRESENT AT THE “77TH EMMY AWARDS,” SEPT. 14 ON CBS(9/10/25) CBS and the Television Academy announced today the star-studded lineup of presenters for the 77TH EMMY® AWARDS, broadcasting live to both coasts from the Peacock Theater, Sunday, Sept. 14, (8:00-11:00 PM, LIVE ET/5:00-8:00 PM, LIVE PT) on the CBS Television Network, and streaming on Paramount+.*Presenters for the Emmys, hosted by Grammy®-nominated comedian Nate Bargatze, are as follows: Elizabeth Banks, Ike Barinholtz, Angela Bassett, Jason Bateman, Kathy Bates, Kristen Bell, Alexis Bledel, Sterling K. Brown, Stephen Colbert, Jennifer Coolidge, Alan Cumming, Eric Dane, Colman Domingo, Tina Fey, Walton Goggins, Tony Goldwyn, Lauren Graham, Kathryn Hahn, Mariska Hargitay, Justin Hartley, Charlie Hunnam, Jude Law, James Marsden, Christopher Meloni, Leanne Morgan, Julianne Nicholson, Jenna Ortega, Sarah Paulson, Evan Peters, Parker Posey, Jeff Probst, Phylicia Rashad, Hiroyuki Sanada, Anna Sawai, Michael Schur, Sydney Sweeney, Sofia Vergara, Jesse Williams and Catherine Zeta-Jones. Emmy Award-winning producers Jesse Collins and Dionne Harmon, and Emmy-nominated Jeannae Rouzan-Clay of Jesse Collins Entertainment return as executive producers of the 77TH EMMY AWARDS. This marks their third consecutive year as executive producers of television’s biggest night. The 77TH EMMY AWARDS telecast was preceded by the Creative Arts Emmy Awards this past weekend, Sept. 6-7, with ceremonies produced by Bob Bain Productions for the Television Academy; an edited presentation of the ceremonies will air Saturday, Sept. 13 at 8:00 PM, ET/PT on FXX. Winners from the weekend can be found at TelevisionAcademy.com/awards/creative-arts-emmys. Talk Show Appearance(9/3/25) LATE NIGHT WITH SETH MEYERS - NBCWednesday, September 10: Tom Pelphrey (Task) After Decades in the Business, Tom Pelphrey Is Finally Being Taken Seriously in ‘Task’ — and ‘Didn’t Have to Do a Ton of Soul-Searching’ for the Gritty Role(9/3/25) (variety.com) Tom Pelphrey isn’t a villain — he’s just played one on TV for two decades.After growing up doing local theater in New Jersey, then training at the Globe Theatre in London, Pelphrey made his television debut on the CBS soap opera “Guiding Light.” For 154 episodes, he played the diabolical Jonathan Randall — a truly dastardly soap villain — whose crimes included, but were not limited to, seducing his own cousin to get revenge, choking his mother, framing his stepfather for abuse and drugging his aunt. Since that breakthrough role in 2004, which landed Pelphrey two Daytime Emmy statues, he has worked consistently. After guest starring on a handful of procedurals, “Blue Bloods” and “Law & Order: SVU” and the like, he booked a key role on the Cinemax crime drama “Banshee.” He’d struggled to shake the “soap opera” label — “You come off of there, and you’re starting from scratch,” he says — but finally landed his first series regular part on Netflix’s “Iron Fist” in 2017. Three years later, everything changed for Pelphrey when he was cast in “Ozark” (also on Netflix) as Ben Davis, the troubled brother of Wendy Byrde, Laura Linney’s coldhearted drug lord. Though he appeared in only 11 episodes, the attention-getting role put him on the map, and elevated his résumé from Daytime Emmy winner to Primetime Emmy nominee. Now — after honing his skills as a character actor for more than 20 years — Pelphrey, at 43, is stepping into the spotlight on “Task,” which is premiering on Sept. 7 in HBO’s marquee Sunday-night time slot. Brad Ingelsby’s intricate thriller — his highly anticipated follow-up to 2021’s “Mare of Easttown” — allows Pelphrey to shine in a way audiences have never seen him do before. But on this sweltering August day, Hollywood feels very far away as we walk around the 40-acre ranch in Thousand Oaks — a Ventura County suburb of Los Angeles — that he shares with his partner, Kaley Cuoco, their 2-year-old daughter, Matilda, and … too many animals to count. A few minutes into our conversation, Pelphrey pauses as one of their dozens (literally!) of horses comes to the fence. “Hi, buddy,” he says, gently petting the horse’s snout. I meet a bunch of the rescued or retired animals housed here, from horses and dogs to chickens and goats, one of which nibbles on my hand. Pelphrey even introduces me to their zonkey, a cross between a zebra and a donkey, who is “very skittish, but obviously adorable,” and calms down upon hearing Pelphrey’s voice and distinctive, goofy, oh-so-loud laugh. But we’re here to discuss business, not zonkeys. “Task” has big shoes to fill after “Mare of Easttown” — Ingelsby’s detective story and character study — became HBO’s pandemic sensation and won Emmys for Kate Winslet and Evan Peters, having received 16 nominations overall. And yes, “Task” — set in the Delaware County suburbs of Philadelphia — takes place in the “Mare”-iverse, but blink and you’ll miss the nod. For now, though, it’s the closest thing we’ll get to a sequel. As Robbie Prendergrast, Pelphrey delivers a layered performance as a single father who works as a garbageman by day, but at night becomes a masked robber who steals from various members of a motorcycle gang to keep his family afloat. His wife has left, and he’s raising their two children with the help of his young sister, Maeve (Emilia Jones), in the run-down house they call home. On paper, Robbie is the series’ villain — but of course it’s more complicated than that. As the show’s co-lead, Pelphrey goes toe to toe with Mark Ruffalo, who plays an FBI agent who’s made a mess of his personal life. While theoretically on opposite ends of the law, the characters’ values align: Both are willing to do anything to keep their families intact, often getting in their own way. The cat-and-mouse dynamic leads to an enticing game between them that plays out over the show’s seven episodes. The moral complexities of “Task” caught Pelphrey’s eye — but first had caught Cuoco’s; she read the pilot before he did. “She goes, ‘This is one of the best episodes of TV I’ve ever read,’” he remembers. “And then, ‘Did he write this for you?’” Pelphrey understands why she asked: Robbie has a tough exterior, but inside, he’s warm, tender and at times, very funny. “The truth is, I didn’t have to do a ton of soul-searching with this one,” he says. “I just felt like I knew what it was pretty quickly.” He was also eager to work with Ruffalo after years of being “a fan from a distance,” Pelphrey says, but struggles to describe exactly how Ruffalo’s process was so helpful to him. Then it comes to him: “There’s a way to be really present, and also, in a lot of invisible and not-talked ways, he holds a real space for others. Mark, in that sense, is one of the most generous people I’ve ever worked with. All of his energy was so available and supportive.” That support was crucial as they built the dynamic between their characters — especially when the duo eventually come face to face (no spoilers!). In one scene in particular, when emotions are high for everyone involved, the two actors are in close quarters, inches from one another, and it’s hard not to hold your breath while watching. The opposite, however, was true of filming the scene, Pelphrey says. “I think we were laughing a lot!” At a time when many have turned to lighter content — comfort TV such as the CBS thriller “Tracker” and TikTok videos are all the rage — there’s still a place for a dark drama, Pelphrey says. Mostly because “Task” is doing something different. “What Brad’s doing really beautifully and unapologetically is saying there are consequences. We’re not going to glorify all this shit. We’re not going to have guys who rob drug houses from a fucking dangerous gang and get away with it,” he says. “So it is hard and heavy, but there’s some real beauty in there too.” Not that “Task” plays it safe. Pelphrey was one of millions of viewers who watched every episode of “Mare of Easttown,” and was impressed by how Ingelsby wasn’t afraid to kill off a beloved character: “Brad was like, ‘Fucking “Game of Thrones,” hold my beer.’” At this point in our conversation, the temperature on the ranch is clocking in at 104 degrees, so we move into the house. Inside, the walls are covered floor to ceiling with portraits of the family’s animals, including Cuoco’s late dog, for whom she named her production company. “This is the famous Norman,” Pelphrey says, showing me the photo. “A real icon.” Pelphrey’s easy charm, Ingelsby says, was something that captivated him when watching the actor’s self-taped audition. “You need a guy that can go into a house and be believable as a thief; you also need a guy that can go home and have a sense of humor,” he says. “He’s able to lie in bed with his kids and tell them a story. I think that’s a tough thing to do.” It doesn’t hurt that Pelphrey had the look Ingelsby was envisioning for Robbie, which Pelphrey admits came about simply because he hadn’t seen the barber (or even a razor) during the months-long actors strike of 2023. “I came on FaceTime looking like I just got out of a fucking hole somewhere — huge beard and my hair all down,” he recalls. Ingelsby remembers it well: “We were like, ‘Oh, my God — that is exactly who Robbie is.’ I think Tom had a very clear sense of what this character would look like.” Pelphrey leaned into the look, with Ingelsby’s encouragement, especially because of his roots — the East Coast ones, not his hairline. Growing up in central New Jersey, not far from Delco, he knew blue-collar men like Robbie. Early on, Pelphrey even worked closely with the makeup artist, crafting Robbie’s tattoos. “He knows this world and these people in a way that other actors probably don’t,” Ingelsby says. “This is a part he felt ownership of from the jump — he came from this part of the world. Tom felt really confident about his understanding of the character, and I let him run with it.” Neither Ingelsby nor Pelphrey views Robbie as a villain. “Even within this illegal activity, there’s a moral code,” Pelphrey says. “I think his heart is in the right place; I think he has the right intentions.” Yet, without divulging specifics, Robbie does commit serious crimes throughout the series. How did Pelphrey justify that? “Well, we could have a separate armchair-quarterback conversation about the best way to go about the situation,” he says of the economic stresses in Robbie’s life and the choices he’s made to get by. “What is a criminal who robs from criminals?” The last time Pelphrey felt this way about a character was during “Ozark,” which served as “a real learning experience about working with professionals,” he says. Linney, he remembers, treated him like a real brother from the moment he joined the cast — something he didn’t expect walking into such a well-oiled machine in Season 3. “‘Ozark’ was like hitting 777 on the fucking slot machine,” Pelphrey says. “That job definitely opened a lot more doors — success is having more ability to make good choices. ‘Ozark’ meant I get to read better scripts, which is all I’ve ever wanted — more opportunity to get closer to good material.” It also changed his personal life. At the premiere party of the show’s final season in 2022, Pelphrey met Cuoco, one of TV’s top stars after her massive success on “The Big Bang Theory.” And although he wasn’t new to the business, he was introduced to an entirely different side when he saw into Cuoco’s world. “To watch how Kaley navigates all of this is so incredible,” he says. “I’m so grateful that our daughter will get that as an example.” Plus, their varied approaches to Hollywood are something they love about each other. “The way we think about this shit is so fucking different from each other that it’s really fun,” he says. “She’s constantly rolling her eyes and mystified at the amount of work I’m doing or how I’m working on something, and I’m just blown away and so impressed by how natural it is for her to do shit with such ease.” That ease is foreign to Pelphrey. He’s always loved acting — “If you’re not fucking obsessed, you’re probably going to walk away,” he says — but the larger industry and the required gamesmanship have often thrown him for a loop. “There’s loving the craft and the practice; then there’s plugging that into this gigantic business. Trying to navigate that can be quite hard,” he says. There’s also a big difference between being an actor and being a celebrity, I point out — and each has its challenges. But when asked what they are, Pelphrey smiles before answering. “I do not consider myself at any level a fucking celebrity,” he responds, followed by his signature laugh. “I live with one.” And no, he’s not referring to the zonkey. For Older News Visit The Daytime Soap Operas News Archives: Here!
Recap: The Last WeeksMonday, August 30, 2010At Chez Hughes, Casey was trying to cook dinner for Alison. Ali went up to his room for his recipe and ended up finding the box with Nancy's engagement ring in it! Casey revealed that Nancy wants him to save it for the "woman of my dreams." He asked Ali to describe said woman. Of course, as they awkwardly made the list, it was clear they were describing Alison. They ended up in a passionate kiss, and Casey asked Ali to marry him. Ali still had doubts, given what she'd done with Mick. She listed her past sins (including burning down Emma's barn), wondering what had made Casey want to forgive her. Casey recited his own laundry list of woes, saying they'd both learned from their mistakes. The duo kissed sweetly, and before Casey slid the ring on her finger, he told her that he had an offer to transfer to Southern Illinois University. He had to move to Carbondale, and would understand if Ali didn't want to go. Of course Ali would go! She then told Casey that she eventually wants to go to medical school like her mom. Casey was about to officially put the ring on Ali's finger when Chris called about a family meeting. They figured it'd be the perfect time to announce their engagement.At the Lakeview, Kim marveled at how John Dixon and Bob could just pick up arguing like no time had passed. When Bob noted he'd had practice with Reid, John revealed it was Reid who had called him to consult on a case. When Bob asked who the patient was, Reid walked up, alarmed. At Katie's, Chris rocked her with the truth of his heart impairment, revealing he'd been sick for quite a while. A teary Katie demanded he fight this and beat this. Horrified to realize he hadn't told his family, Katie talked about Brad's death and told Chris not to take time away from his loved ones. Back at the Lakeview, Reid tried to whisk John away, but Kim stepped in, wanting to talk to John about Andy. Alone, Bob wanted to know what Reid was up to and demanded the identity of the patient. Reid covered, escorted John out and called Chris to meet them at the hospital. Katie sent Chris off with a kiss, and then broke down. Bob and Kim were mighty suspicious about John and Reid, and Bob resolved to get to the bottom of this. At the hospital, Reid explained the constraints he'd been working under to a mystified John. On cue, Chris walked up. Reid left Chris to explain everything to John. When Reid got home, he told Katie he knew about Chris. Katie went off, pounding on Reid's chest and weeping. Reid talked about how much he'd grown to care for Katie and Jacob, and gently tried to explain the extent of Chris' illness. Katie begged him to come back to the hospital with her. At the Lakeview, Lisa cornered Kim and Bob, demanding to know if John had indeed checked in. At Memorial, John blasted Chris for his irresponsibility, reunited with Katie and then looked over Chris' MRI results. John would start the first treatment option as soon as Chris and Katie told their family what was going on. Chris called Bob and asked the whole family to meet him and Katie at Tom and Margo's. Lisa and Kim automatically assumed Chris and Katie were announcing an engagement. After Chris and Katie left Memorial, Reid asked John for his real assessment. John told Reid that Chris would likely need a heart transplant, and he'd get the ball rolling immediately. At Tom and Margo's, Lisa and Kim told Casey and Ali their Chris/Katie engagement theory. Casey and Ali realized they couldn't steal his uncle's thunder, but definitely wanted to tell Nancy privately. Chris and Katie arrived, and they all realized that Bob was taking forever to come back with Nancy. An ashen Bob then arrived, and told them, "Mom's gone." Tuesday, August 31, 2010Alison admired the photo collage Casey had made in memory of Nancy and reminded Casey that today wasn't about them and their engagement. At Tom's office, an hour after Nancy's private funeral, Tom went over Nancy's will. Kim wanted more than a distribution of Nancy's belongings and money, she wanted another way to honor Nancy's 91 years. Margo comforted an angry Tom, who then remembered Nancy losing Dan. At Katie's, Chris told her he couldn't tell his family about his condition when they were dealing with Nancy's death. Casey and Alison left Chez Hughes to put a plan into motion, leaving Lucinda alone in the house. At a shut down Fashions, Barbara left a voicemail for Lisa, who was inside feeling very sad and alone. Back at Katie's, she comforted Chris with stories about her friendship with Nancyand flashed back to Nancy giving her advice. Chris said he'd be that friend for her now. But what if she lost him, too? Katie ended up weeping in Chris' arms about not being able to handle all the loss, and then Chris asked Katie to help him be strong.At Tom and Margo's, Susan, Barbara and Lucinda fondly remembered "the bus ride from Hell," with a hilarious flashback. Casey and Ali showed up at Fashions, asking Lisa what they could do to remember Nancy. Lisa talked about Nancy's loving spirit and how she preferred taking action. It gave Casey an idea! Tom, Margo, Bob and Kim all came home, and Bob remembered a Christmas celebration from the black and white era. When Chris and Katie walked in, Kim urged them to finish what they'd started yesterday and give them some good news. Lucky for Chris, Casey, Alison and Lisa all returned with their idea: to spend the day helping people like Nancy would have! Then, John came in, assuming the gathering was about Chris' bad news. As he and Bob talked circles around each other, Chris interrupted, pointedly letting John know that Nancy had passed away. John quickly gave Bob and Kim his condolences and caught up with Lucinda. Then, everyone split off to do volunteer work. Bob and Kim let Chris and Katie into Nancy's to go through Nancy's stuff. Elsewhere, Tom and Margo funded a scholarship in Nancy's name at the school she once taught at. They remembered Kira (Lauryn Hill), whom Nancy taught to read with rap lyrics! At the hospital, Bob and Kim decided to start a mini-library. As for Lisa, Susan and Barbara, Lisa sat the gals down at the Lakeview and ordered two regular pink ladies and one virgin cocktail. She related her wishes for her own send-off and remembered an early moment with her mother-in-law. They resolved to donate money in Nancy's name and toasted their drinks. At Yo's, after recruiting John to volunteer at Luke's foundation, Lucinda updated him on her rift with Lily. John related a story from Lisa about when Lisa and little Tom were living with Bob in Nancy's house. He used the anecdote to encourage Lucinda to swallow her pride and reach out to Lily. In Old Town, Casey was invigorated by all the helping out he'd done, and Alison told him that she has no more doubts. Casey remembered Nancy urging him to keep the engagement ring. Buoyed, he finally put the ring on Alison's finger. At Nancy's house, Katie and Chris went through a box of her things, unearthing all kinds of treasures. As they looked through a photo album, a bunch of classic Nancy clips played, including Chris and Nancy's 50th anniversary. "Our" Chris believed that, some day, that would be him and Katie. "No regrets," she smiled, kissing him. Later, everyone converged in Old Town with lit candles and Bob recited Nancy's Thanksgiving prayer...which faded into a voiceover of Nancy speaking the same words. Katie let herself into Nancy's, remembering Nancy giving her advice about Brad. "Help me!" she begged her lost friend, sobbing on Nancy's couch about how she couldn't do this again. Wednesday, September 01, 2010At Java, Reid asked after Noah's eyesight and offered him the name of an LA doctor...resulting in Noah taking a swipe at him for "stealing my boyfriend," just as Luke walked in. Noah continued to be snarky about bequeathing Luke to Reid and sauntered out. Luke told Reid he had to go after Noah, and Reid understood. They agreed to meet up later. Luke found Noah outside, and didn't want him to leave for LA like this. Noah revealed that the big source of his 'tude was having to go to LA alone, without Luke by his side. "I'm still in love with you!" he said. Luke said he loved Noah and would always love him, but, "I'm in love with Reid." Noah insisted Reid wasn't right for him. They went over the accident/breakup again, and Luke told him they weren't right for each other. But he and Reid were! Luke said they'd always be connected, but not romantically; they could still be friends. "No, I can't," Noah said, walking away. Later, Luke came to Katie's looking for Reid. As he and Katie talked, she realized he knew about Chris. She admitted she's scared and Luke held her. She blurted out that she loves Chris. Luke was confident that Reid wouldn't let anything happen to him and dubbed Katie "tough." He told her she couldn't let her fear pull her away from the person she loved and offered to take her to Memorial. There, Katie realized the reality of Chris' condition was now out in the open. Reid advised Katie not to go into Chris' room if she was going to freak out and, rattled, she bolted. Luke marveled at Reid's take on things.In Old Town, John accused Chris of being in denial about his health, and when Chris had chest pains he hauled him to the hospital. At Nancy's apartment, Katie sorted through classic photos and wondered how Nancy had survived so much loss. Margo walked in, and Katie took comfort in her hug. When Margo raved about Chris and Katie's future, Katie had to fight back tears. And then she gaped at Margo assuming she and Chris had been about to announce their engagement. When Tom interrupted, Katie made a hasty exit...and Margo realized something more than Nancy's death had to be wrong. At Bob's office, he and Kim were reminiscing when he realized he had a golf game with a trustee. Kim suggested he send Chris in his place. Chris stumbled into the staff room, where his parents were hanging out, and covered for his condition. Bob and Kim asked him about the golf game. When they mentioned how Nancy had high hopes for Chris, he agreed to play a few holes. John was incensed to realize Chris was gone, and vented to Reid. Reid then extended his condolences about Nancy to Bob and Kim, who told him Chris is playing golf. John went to Tom and Margo's looking for Chris and Katie, and they demanded he 'fess up. He couldn't, but asked them to come with him. Out and about, Chris was shmoozing the trustee and Reid caught up with them, offering a "threesome." He was determined to keep an eye on Chris, despite his complete lack of golf prowess. At Java, Bob opened up to Kim about how he'd found Nancy dead in her favorite chair, and they talked about how extraordinary Nancy was. Out on the links, Reid accused the trustee of cheating and got the game cut short. As John, Margo, Tom, Bob and Kim all converged at the hospital, Reid brought Chris in. John had Chris taken into a room, and asked everyone to let him do his job. Chris then had to break the news to his family. Thursday, September 02, 2010At Memorial, Chris explained his condition to a shocked Bob, Kim, Tom and Margo, and then John told Bob how serious the prognosis was. As for Katie, she was at WOAK watching footage of her and Chris. Luke followed Reid to Java, wondering why he'd been so heartless about Katie being at the hospital. Reid was trying to spare her the pain. Luke accused Reid of "projecting," because he's the one who runs away "when things get too sensitive." As he diagnosed Reid's issues, Luke admitted that he's in love with him. "Hold the phone!" Reid exclaimed, asking him to repeat himself. Back at the hospital, Tom and Margo wanted to get Chris' name higher up on the transplant list. He didn't want preferential treatment. Nearby, Bob promised Kim that he and John would do their best to make sure Chris lived. In Old Town, Luke confirmed to Reid that he'd told Noah he's in love with Reid. But he was still mad at Reid for his attitude. As Luke playfully noted Reid could tell him he loves him, too, Reid pointed out that Luke would just think he's trying to defuse Luke's anger. They went back to talking about Katie, and Luke stressed that she needs to be by Chris' side, because it would be devastating if he died without her there.After a talk with John, Tom and Margo left for Springfield to look into Chris' transplant options. Meanwhile, Kim caught up with Katie at WOAK and wondered why she wasn't at the hospital with all of them. As they discussed Katie's feelings for Chris, a heartbroken Kim admitted how terrified she is, and talked about how she doesn't have time for Katie's fear. Kim asked her if she could "bear this pain without turning away." In Chris' room, Luke urged him not to keep Katie at a distance right now. Across the hall, Reid and John clashed about Chris' treatment. After John slammed out, Bob called Reid out on keeping Chris' condition from him. Reid pointed out doctor/patient confidentiality and said he'd urged Chris to tell Bob himself. "I made the best decisions that I could, given the circumstances," he explained, telling Bob to take up the issue with Chris. Bob did just that. At Katie's, she wept over a picture of her and Brad. Back at Memorial, Kim lashed out at Reid for taking advantage of Chris' illness, and Bob told her how Reid has been helping Chris all along. She tearfully apologized. John ran into Luke in Old Town and asked him about Reid, given the battle ahead of Chris. Luke assured him that, when it comes to his job, Reid would give him everything he needs. Back at Katie's, Reid admitted he's an idiot about romance, but told Katie it's stupid to avoid love because it scares you: "Dry your eyes, blow your nose, get your butt back to the hospital where you belong!" Reid admitted Luke had caused his philosophical turnaround, and Katie thanked him for his support. At Memorial, Bob confessed to Kim that he's "ready to scream." Then, Tom called Bob with news of a potential heart donor at Bay City General. Bob and Kim stood in Chris' hospital room, worried. Reid watched them from the hall, and then told Luke about his and Katie's change of hearts. They "Dr. Oliver" and "Mr. Snyder"-ed each other, grinning. Meanwhile, Katie visited Brad's grave and told him she'd fallen in love with Chris. She begged for his help. Back at the hospital, Chris began to code! Friday, September 03, 2010At Al's, Ali and Casey talked about their wedding plans. Casey didn't want to elope, reminding her that Nancy had believed in them. Ali didn't want to have a big shindig right after Nancy's death and Casey charmed her by calling her his wife. "That's good enough for me," he said. At Memorial, Henry and Barbara showed up to comfort Kim, who didn't want to leave Chris' room. Barbara guided her to the lounge, and Luke told Henry that Katie wasn't there. At Brad's grave, Katie unloaded her fear and grief, calling herself a coward. "The hell you are!" Henry told her, giving her a pep talk. It worked! Katie went back to the hospital with him. There, Chris came around, and Bob and John told him that he needed a new heart ASAP. John?wanted to hook him up to an LVAD (a left ventricle assist device), and Chris was resistant. He stressed that he also doesn't want to be moved up the transplant list. At loose ends, Luke wandered into Al's and told a clueless Casey and Ali about Chris. They all went back to the hospital. In the lounge, Barbara talked to Kim about Henry and comforted her. Then they joined everyone else in Chris' room, where the docs hoped Kim could talk?sense to her son. Barbara, having lost Jennifer, added her two cents. Then, Katie arrived to blast Chris for his attitude and beg him to fight. As everybody praised her pep talk, Bob got a call from Tom about the heart in Bay City being a perfect tissue match.Reid told Luke, Casey and Ali about the heart. Casey and Ali joined the gang in Chris' room, where Kim and Bob were determined to enjoy the miracle. Bob asked Ali to scrub in on the surgery and then Casey told his grandparents they were engaged. In the lounge, Barbara hugged Henry for his part in getting Katie to the hospital. Reid and Luke then noticed John having an intense conversation. John was forced to tell the Hugheses that a Bay City cardiologist wanted the heart for his own patient. The news rocked everyone, and Barbara followed Katie to the lounge, talking about how she'd survived her ordeal in the warehouse because she knew how much she was loved. She urged Katie to be equally "relentless" about Chris. Chris agreed to accept the LVAD and, after sharing a moment with Bob, asked to see Reid. They traded some good-natured barbs, and Chris asked Reid to take care of Katie. Reid left Katie to cuddle Reid, watched Barbara and Henry and Casey and Alison and Bob and Kim...and it energized him! He told Luke he's going to Bay City to get that heart for Chris! Luke told him there were too many risks, marveling at how Reid was decrying the arrogant "savior of mankind" doctor who'd stolen Chris' heart. Reid wryly assured Luke he's the same selfish jerk he's always been, and he's earned the right to throw his weight around like this. "I love you," he smiled. "There. I said it." He kissed Luke tenderly before getting in his car and driving away. At Memorial, John told everyone the LVAD procedure was a no-go because Chris was too weak to survive it. When Luke got back inside, Casey and Alison told him that...and he assured them that Reid has a plan! His faith in Reid touched Ali and Casey. Meanwhile, Reid was on the phone with the other surgeon, and he floored it to make it over a railroad crossing...and thenhis car stalled. He was so frazzled, he couldn't get his seatbelt off...and the train sped towards him ominously. Tuesday, September 07, 2010At Memorial, Katie was at Chris's bedside and broke the news to him that they couldn't put the artificial pump in his heart because he's too weak. She begged him to hold on because a heart donor will surface soon. Meanwhile, John told a worried Bob and Kim that Chris only has 24 hours to live with his old heart. Alison urged Luke to inform Bob and Kim that Reid is on his way to Bay City to get the heart for Chris. They were stunned but happy, as was Katie and Chris. They joked about how far Reid has come since he first arrived in Oakdale and laughed about who in Bay City would incur his wrath if they denied him the heart he drove all the way there to retrieve.Tom and Margo were at the police station when they got word that Chris's donor heart is no longer available. Margo then got a call about Reid's accident. "Oh, my God!" she exclaimed. They rushed to the site of the accident and were overwhelmed by what they saw. Later, they returned to Memorial, where Margo braced herself to tell everyone the news. She tearfully informed Bob that Reid's car stalled on the tracks and he didn't get out of his car before the train hit. Bob was dumbstruck and devastated that there is now no hope for a heart for Chris. Bob then summoned Casey to get Luke out of the ER before the EMTs arrived with Reid, but it was too late. Luke refused to believe that Reid would die, even after Bob explained that his injuries are too severe to be helped. He lashed out at everyone for not being proactive and stormed into Reid's hospital room. He was devastated as he saw the severity of Reid's injuries and begged him to open his eyes. Reid tried to speak as Luke broke down in tears. Luke got Reid's wallet for him and took out his organ donor card. Luke summoned Tom for Reid, who gave Luke his power of attorney and made it clear that he wants Chris to get his heart. "Who knew I had one to give?" Reid managed to joke. Luke pleaded with Reid to hold on and declared his love once again just as Reid flat lined. Tom explained that Reid wants Chris to get his heart. John was concerned about it being the right match and the legality of it all without paperwork. Bob was hopeful that they could make it work and they got moving quickly. Bob then gave his condolences to Luke, who was in shock, and let him say a final good-bye to Reid, who had died. After, Tom presented a grieving Luke with the proper paperwork, which he signed to allow for the transplant. John informed an elated Katie, who told Chris she loves him before he was tested as a match. Bob and Kim, meanwhile, took time to absorb everything that had happened. Kim was overwhelmed with guilt for once questioning Reid's principles and being so cross with him before. Meanwhile, Katie went to tell Luke how amazing Reid is for pulling through for Chris and was eager to thank him in person, unaware that he'd been involved in the accident that allowed Chris to get a heart at all. After Luke told her what happened, she started to sob. Then she followed Bob and Luke's lead and said good-bye to her friend before letting Chris know that Reid is going to save his life. Chris was then wheeled into surgery. Tom, Casey and Margo marveled at Reid's selfless act, called him an inspiration and hoped that his sacrifice wasn't made in vain. Meanwhile, John prepped Chris for heart surgery and the operation got underway. Wednesday, September 08, 2010Lily called Holden to come over and told him about Chris's deteriorating condition and heart transplant last night. Holden was shocked; Lily was especially shaken up about Luke, who was still reeling from Reid's death at Memorial. Lily wanted to go comfort her son but Lucinda arrived, which sent her into a tailspin. She was outraged that Lucinda was trying to butt her way back into their lives and refused to let La Walsh take control. Equally upset that Lily wouldn't let her in, Lucinda stormed out in a huff.At the hospital, Alison urged Luke to go home and get some rest but he refused to go until he knows that Chris made it through the operation. Meanwhile, Chris came to after his surgery. Kim and Bob greeted him in the recovery room, where John deemed that he'll be fine and that everything was a success. Katie also came in and was happy to see Chris, who was eager to thank Reid for getting him a new heart. "Where is that jerk?" he laughed, unaware that Reid had sacrificed his own survival for him. Kim, Bob and John discussed whether to tell Chris what happened and agreed to wait until he was feeling better. Later, Ali happily informed Luke that Chris made it and reminded him how amazing Reid was for giving his heart to someone in need. Ali assured tearful Luke that the moment they took his heart was peaceful and that Reid didn't feel any pain. Margo offered to give Katie a lift home, then caught up with her pop, John, who said he's been well but can't help but think about what he'd do if he was in Bob's position with his own kids. Margo pointed out that her father has been estranged for years and wondered why. She thanked him for helping Chris and Katie, and they agreed to discuss other matters at a later date. At Java, Noah, who was about to leave for L.A., ran into Ali. She broke the news to him about Reid and urged him to support Luke in his grief. Noah wasn't sure he could offer anything to Luke anymore. Luke returned home, where Lily and Holden did their best to console him. Luke was still struggling to comprehend what it meant to have Reid's organs donated to others in need, not just his heart. The hospital called and asked for Luke to track down Reid's next of kin so he can figure out what to do with the body. Luke broke down again, fearful that he doesn't know Reid as well as he thought he did. They met with a funeral director to make arrangements. Luke said Reid has no family and wanted to take care of things himself but the funeral director refused and said that it's a matter of law to contact the next of kin. Luke then went to Memorial to ask Bob and Kim if they knew more about Reid's extended family and was stunned to discover that Chris doesn't even know that Reid's heart is beating inside his body. Luke was overwhelmed when Chris kept asking to see Reid and rushed out. Chris, meanwhile, overheard a board member giving Luke his condolences on his way out. Katie went home and was conflicted about her own feelings. She was grieving her roomie Reid but ecstatic about Chris's survival. She was thankful to have had Reid in her life. "He helped me get my life back," she smiled and refused to pack up Reid's things or forget him. Margo promised her that no one will ever forget Reid or what he did in Oakdale. Katie was determined to keep it together and be strong for both Luke and Chris. John met up with Lucinda at the Lakeview Lounge, where she was drowning her sorrows over Lily with bloody marys. She refused to think she was selfish in what she did to Lily and revealed that she went to the mob. "Oh! Which one?" John ribbed, reminded Lucinda that she's always been a schemer and then got the full story on what went down with Ralph. John called Lucinda pathetic "narcissist crybaby" and told her again to make inroads with her daughter. Holden and Lily went to the police station to investigate Reid's past. They found an old video of Reid with his chess mentor, Angus, who lives in Midwood, Brooklyn. They decided to reach out to Angus for Luke. They found him playing chess in a park but he wanted nothing to do with his "ungrateful big-mouthed nephew." Meanwhile, Luke went to the Snyder Pond to think things over and was surprised to see Noah had followed him there. Thursday, September 09, 2010At the Pond, Noah gave Luke his condolences and tried to be there for his ex. Luke was mad at himself for not knowing Reid better and that he didn't even know his own feelings for him until he told Noah. Noah asked him about any regrets he has about his relationship with Reid. Luke admitted they never got to do the normal date things together and that they never had sex because Luke wanted to wait. Noah was surprised, but tried to make Luke feel better by calling Reid a hero for what he did. Luke lost it and said that if Reid was a real hero, he wouldn't have died. Noah hugged him and consoled him. Noah said he'd take a later plane to L.A. so he could be there for Luke.John barged into Worldwide where he found Lucinda distracting herself with work and the usual scheming. John blasted her for not trying to change her ways. Lucinda realized she's crossed the line one too many times with Lily, who has disowned her. La Walsh explained that she's just protecting herself from the power her daughter has in the company by making a preemptive business deal to oust Lily. John was shocked. "Classic Lucinda Walsh," he scoffed. Lucinda countered by telling him to stop sticking his nose in her business. John tried to extend an olive branch, but La Walsh called him out on not being there for her, even during her cancer and said they can't be friends. He apologized and realized he was in the wrong, but still encouraged her to stay away from Lily, if that's what Lily wants. Finally, Lucinda came around. John asked if he should reach out to Lily for her, but she declined. They shared a sweet moment as John said he knows Lucinda better than anyone else. Holden and Lily broke the news to Angus that Reid was killed. He was upset but wondered why they came to him. So, they explained the situation (including that Reid was gay) and asked him to help Luke. He was hesitant but finally signed the paperwork. Then Angus showed them one of Reid's old chess pieces. He got choked up as he recalled the time he shared with his nephew in his younger days. At Memorial, Chris demanded to know whose heart he has but Katie refused to tell him. After he pleaded one more time, she finally spilled the truth. "You have Reid's heart," she sighed. He was flabbergasted as Katie told him everything that had happened. Chris blamed himself for Reid's death. "He's the one who was trying to save my life!" he pointed out. He was overwhelmed with guilt and struck by the irony of it all. He was upset at the thought of living the rest of his life with Reid's heart in his body and was about to give up until Katie demanded that he "suck it up" and be grateful for the miracle that was given to him. He finally came around and looked forward to spending his future with Katie. John dropped by Margo's to say he's staying in Oakdale for a while and resolved to make inroads with his own daughter. Lucinda dropped off a bouquet of flowers for Lily. Holden and Lily returned to Oakdale, where Luke scattered Reid's ashes at the Pond and gave a touching tribute to his lost love. Bob told Chris that the new hospital wing has been named in Reid's honor. Chris was pleased and also found out he'd be the new Chief of Staff after Bob retired. He lovingly glanced at Katie from afar as he smiled and said, "What can I say? I lead a charmed life." Monday, September 13, 2010Jack and Carly woke up in bed together, affectionate. Downstairs, Parker stopped Sage from bringing their parents breakfast in bed and spinning her fantasies of remarriage. He didn't want Mom and Dad to get married again, as "that's when all the trouble starts." Sage set out Jack and Carly's old wedding album as they came downstairs. "That's Sage...not very subtle, is she?" chuckled Carly. "Maybe she's on to something?" countered Jack. As Carly sputtered about getting their daughter's hopes up, Jack said he's incomplete without her. Wary Carly noted they'd gone down this road so many times before. What if they were setting themselves up to fail? Jack told her that the first time he'd kissed her, he'd known she was his future. They had to stop questioning it. "We can't afford to quit," he told her. When Carly finally came around to his line of thinking, she wondered exactly what he wanted to make "official." He was about to get down on one knee...when Janet called to tell him she and Dusty were at the hospital. When they got back from Memorial, Carly wanted to pick up where they left off, but Jack was wary. He worried about what the new baby would do to their dynamic. Cue Carly's turn to give a pep talk! She assured Jack she'd love the baby but it would be difficult for her...and they'd face and conquer whatever life would throw at them. They traded "I love you"s and Jack pulled Carly into his lap and proposed! Carly tearily accepted and they kissed. When the kids got home, Carly and Jack swore that, this time, they'd be together forever. They impulsively decided to get married ASAP!At the farm, Liberty snapped at Faith, who realized Libby got into FIT in New York, like she'd always dreamed. Libby said she wasn't going! Parker walked in, and Faith informed him Libby was about to "ruin her life." At the Lakeview, Janet brought Dusty a bunch of food and an offer to nurse him back to health. They chowed down, sitting in bed. Feeling better, Dusty wanted to get his swerve on. Janet nixed that, and then felt a contraction! Meanwhile, Liberty explained to Parker why she was deferring college, and Parker admitted he's not going either. He whispered his secret plans to her. Faith spied them through the Al's window. At Memorial, Dusty hugged John (who he'd apparently kept in touch with!) and introduced him to Janet. Alone, John noted that Dusty had neglected to tell him Janet was expecting his child. "Yes and no," hedged Dusty. In the exam room, the ob/gyn dubbed the contractions Braxton-Hicks and noted Janet's baby was huge. If he got any bigger, they'd have to induce! When Jack and Carly showed up, Janet apologized for the false alarm. As for Dusty, his spidey senses were tingling. They got back to the farm, and a squirrelly-acting Dusty told Janet that he was off to lunch with John. Faith then told Janet that Liberty got into FIT but wanted to stay in town to help her mom. When Libby and Parker got home, Janet gave her a talking-to, urging her to go to New York. Then, Liberty and Parker accused Faith of telling Janet about FIT to eliminate her perceived competition for Parker. At Java, Dusty showed John the sonogram photo, revealing that he thinks the baby is his. Surrogate father and son shook hands. Left alone, John nabbed Dusty's coffee mug to run a DNA test on it! Back at the farm, Janet told Dusty about Liberty's conundrum and they felt the baby kick. Tuesday, September 14, 2010Gwen brought Carly breakfast in bed, and she had one more wedding day surprise: Rosanna! The sisters exchanged gleeful hugs, and Gwen left Ro and Carly to catch up. At the farm, Jack thanked Dusty for donating champagne for the impromptu ceremony. Janet shooed Dusty off to change and then Janet and Jack had a bittersweet talk, where Janet wished Jack and Carly happiness. Then, Jack urged the baby to stay inside for another two weeks, till he's back from his honeymoon, and asked Janet to get the getaway cabin's info just in case! At the Lakeview, Craig ran into Lily and wondered when she'd forgive him. "I'm not interested in your apologies," she shrugged, before telling him not to show up to the Carjack wedding. In Old Town, Holden ran into Molly. Awkward! They chuckled over being the best man and maid of honor, as Lily watched from afar. She stopped lurking and walked up to ask about California and Abigail. When Lily told Holden the kids wanted them to go to the wedding together, Molly was the odd woman out. In Milltown, Will calmed Parker's nerves about the wedding and then Faith came y with flowers. As Will looked on, Faith and Parker argued about Liberty and Parker blew her off. Later, Carly asked Gwen and Rosanna to be her bridesmaids and Janet came by with a gift and her well wishes. Janet then got the cabin info and Carly stressed that Janet shouldn't call unless it's a real emergency. "This day was starting off so well," Carly then cracked to her sisters. In need of some alone time, she got her and Jack's compass out of a drawer and went for a walk.Janet came in to Dusty's Lakeview suite, venting about the cabin snafu with Carly. Dusty found the reality of Janet having to put up with Carly for the foreseeable future pretty amusing. Janet had an idea she needed his help for. Back at the farm, Parker was all suited up and he was about to bring up his big secret issue with Jack when Jack got called away to pick up Sage. Parker ended up telling Will and swearing him to secrecy! Jack brought Sage home to the Milltown house, and a worried Gwen and Ro told Jack that Carly was off by herself somewhere. Out at the pond, Carly remembered Jack giving her the compass at the boathouse, and then she dropped the compass in the water! Gasp! "I lost the compass," she told Jack, when he walked up. He felt around for it, but it was gone! Carly began weeping about how she needed it to find her true north. He said she didn't need it. He'd never leave her side again; she was already home! Elsewhere, Rosanna ran into Gabriel and Holden and Lily convinced a sullen Faith into going to the wedding. At Java, Craig asked Gabriel if they could try to get to know each other better. Gabe turned down a lunch invite, saying he had the wedding to attend. Back at the pond, Jack shored Carly up and kissed her, sweetly. Elsewhere, Janet and Dusty had taken it upon themselves to decorate the honeymoon cabin. Dusty made Janet get off a ladder...only to get a cramp and fall off it himself. Moments later, Janet went into labor. Jack brought Carly to the farm, where her bridal party had enterprisingly thought to bring her dress. They also each gave her a flower to carry down the aisle. Then, Lily showed up with a wedding/"I'm sorry about Craig" gift. Out at the garden where the wedding would take place, a suited up Jack met up with Will, Holden and Parker. The guys bantered so adorably, it had to be partially ad-libbed! Then, the women showed up. Carly took Jack's breath away. As for Rosanna, she saw Craig lurking and confronted him. "You lookfantastic!" he tried to evade, but she wasn't having it. He said he just wanted closure and promised to be on his best behavior. Nearby, Gabriel and Liberty showed up and Parker and Faith were still at odds. Jack again calmed Carly's nerves and Ro warned them that Craig had shown up. "Nothing is going to spoil this wedding!" Carly insisted. Wednesday, September 15, 2010At Carly and Jack's wedding, Holden and Rosanna got the lovey duo to quit canoodling and Rosanna instructed the bridal party on how to march in. Carly also made sure they were taking video for JJ. Party crasher Craig sat down next to Margo, earning her trademark sisterly snark. Then, the bridesmaids all came down the makeshift aisle and Liberty tried calling Janet, to no avail. At the honeymoon cottage, Janet was in labor, and Dusty tried to help her through it. Parker walked his mom to Jack and asked Jack to "take good care of her." The priest did his thing, complete with the "speak now or forever hold your peace." Don't worry, no one spoke! Carly was so eager to wed that she blurted out a "yes!" before the priest was even done with the vows. Jack made his own vows, saying, "She's mine and I'm hers, and that's that." After Molly did a reading, Carly spoke to Jack from the heart, telling him he was her true north, her soulmate and her best friend. Jack talked about how Carly had "saved me from me" after Brad's shooting and "fought my demons." There was much sniffling and crying. They exchanged rings and "I thee wed"s and were then pronounced husband and wife. Cue the kiss! Afterwards, Holden gave the best man's toast, noting that they were missing two very important people: Hal and Brad. On behalf of them, he wished Carjack "lifelong happiness." After Margo and Tom gave Jack their well wishes, with passing mention of Katie and Chris' condition, Molly gave her toast, noting, "you can't fight destiny, so why try." (She looked pointedly at Lily.) Carly reveled in having her "girls" for "backup." But where were Dusty and Janet? Still laboring! Dusty tried to go for help but the car was stuck in the mud.Back at the wedding, Craig proposed a toast, much to everyone's chagrin. He surprised them all by admitting, "you belong together" and wishing them every happiness. When Rosanna wondered what brought that on, Criag said she did - he wanted her to like him again. Jack and Carly then had a first dance (offscreen!) and Faith urged Holden to ask Lily to dance. Sadly, Parker was still giving Faith the brush off. Nearby, Gabriel told Craig he was going back to Montega and Rosanna realized Gabriel is Craig's son. Then, Parker's secret plans came up again, and Margo urged him to just tell everyone he wants to be a cop. His parents were boggled and moved in turns. Parker explained that he hoped to end up just like Jack. "That's a sneaky way to win an argument!" Jack choked out, hugging his son. Afterwards, Holden asked Molly to dance and they had a nice moment and Rosanna counseled Craig about Gabriel. Then, Carly and Jack reassured Sage that it's "for real this time," and Carly threw her bouquet. Rosanna caught it! Carly and Jack drove off for the honeymoon to cheers and applause. At the cabin, Janet yelled at Dusty, who urged her not to push. Jack was about to carry Carly over the threshold, when they realized what was going on inside. Back at the garden, Will and Gwen accidentally spilled to Margo and Tom that Casey was moving to Carbondale. At the farm, Molly and Lily thanked each other for their mutual generosity today and Molly wished Lily and Holden luck. Will and Gwen noted how cute Faith and Parker were, and Parker bid his big brother farewell. He then went back to Faith, apologizing for keeping his plans from her. When she hoped they were friends again, Parker told his "friend" she looked hot in that dress and kissed her cheek. A few feet away, Gabriel and Craig made amends and Ro revealed she's staying in town for a while. At the honeymoon cabin, Janet was about to give birth ASAP, and Carly got a little queasy. Thursday, September 16, 2010Janet wailed as her labor progressed. Jack, watching over Carly's wooziness, told Dusty he'd have to deliver the baby. Having done this before, Dusty played midwife with aplomb. They all welcomed the cute little boy with equal parts happiness and bittersweetness. The foursome headed for the hospital, with Carly bidding the honeymoon cottage a wistful adieu. At Memorial, Dusty stubbornly refused to get his ribs looked at, and Jack went looking for Carly. As Carly and Jack passed back through the main hallway, they overheard John telling Dusty the big news: "Jack Snyder is not the father of that baby, you are!" "Are you sure?" he boggled. John assured him that it's true and he's an "unofficial grandfather." Jack walked up on the celebration. As Dusty beamed, Jack graciously told him to tell Janet. John noted it had been a "long time" since he'd seen Carly, and winked that she'd ended up with the right guy. Then, Carly went to get checked out. In Janet's room, Dusty told her the news and she was thrilled. Meanwhile, Grandpa John bounced into the Lakeview lounge, ordering up drinks for a toast, and urged Lucinda to "declare victory" and come away with him. He said he had a teaching gig in Amsterdam and they could go enjoy tulips and wooden shoes. Back at Memorial, Liberty and Jack had a sweet moment and Libby brought him in to see Janet. The exes had an emotional moment alone, acknowledging the 9 months they'd spent being prospective parents. "Thank you for loving me, Jack," wept Janet. Teary Jack apologized for not doing right by her, and congratulated her. Later, Janet, Teri, Libby, the baby and Dusty all bonded as a family...and Carly had news for Jack!At Java, Lucinda offered to create an endowment in Reid's name, and Luke liked the idea. Big Lucy's rather cynical, defeatist attitude had Luke wondering what his grandmother had done now. At the Lilypad, Holden and Lily talked about the wedding and Molly and then flirted a little. John interrupted the moment to persuade Lily to forgive her mother. John noted Lily was younger and less set in her ways. Since he got a text from the hospital, he asked "sensible" Holden to help fix things. Alone, Holden told Lily, "John's full of it," and said he was proud of Lily for sticking to her guns. Back at Java, Luke talked about how life was short and sent Lucinda off to make things right with Lily. Noah walked up on the tail end, and Luke filled him in. Then, a sad Luke talked about how calm Reid had been in death, and Noah comforted him. Noah revealed he's putting off heading to LA. Luke wondered why. To take care of him? It wasn't necessary! Luke quit Noah's job for him and dragged him out the door. After Holden's pep talk, Lily called her mother to meet up with her. Lily and Holden were a united front and about to kiss, when a beaming Lucinda walked in. Sadly, Lily dashed Big Lucy's hopes of reconciliation. She loved her mom but couldn't forgive her yet. Lily and Holden both told Lucinda "goodbye." At WOAK, Luke gave Noah a state of the art video camera, revealing his family had also bought Noah a bunch of recording equipment. Noah had to get on that plane! Noah agreed, as long as Luke came and visited him. They reminisced about meeting at the studio; Noah brought up sharing their first kiss there. Noah assured Luke he understands that Luke needs to honor what he had with Reid and "grieve and heal." But maybe when Luke was ready, he could come to LA? Noah kissed Luke goodbye and left. At the Lilypad, Holden and Lily remembered the day they met (with a lot of tears from Holden), and they kissed passionately! Meanwhile, Lucinda sought out John and accepted his offer to run off to Amsterdam. At the hospital, as Dusty, the baby and Janet all had a moment of bonding, Carly told Jack she's pregnant! He swept her into his arms and they kissed. Friday, September 17, 2010The very last episode of ATWT opened a month after yesterday, with Bob's wistful voiceover talking about starting the day at the hospital. Bob made his way to his office and talked about learning a lot about the people of Oakdale. Across town, Holden picked up Ethan from Lily and took him fishing. Dusty brought Lorenzo to Janet, and Carly and Jack snuggled in each other's arms...until Sage called for her mom, that is! Elsewhere, Barbara and Henry got passionate, Paul cuddled with a giant stuffed puppy — and Emily — as Eliza played, and John and Lucinda came back from Amsterdam and checked into the Lakeview. Lisa was shocked to learn who John's souvenir "tulip" was. At Chez Hughes, Alison arrived to wake up Casey, and Tom and Margo wistfully realized they were soon to be empty nesters. At the Lilypad, Luke looked at a brochure for Reid's neurological wing and hugged Natalie. At Katie's, she tended to Chris with heart medication and kisses. Back at the hospital, Kim came into Bob's office, and he marveled about retiring today.In Milltown, Jack asked after Carly's morning sickness and Sage wondered when she can share the pregnancy news. As Carly cleaned up papers and talked about car problems, she gasped to Jack that they're "normal." Would they become "dull" and "boring"? He assured her they wouldn't. Then, Dusty and Janet showed up at Jack and Carly's to introduce them to little Lorenzo Dustin Donovan...and ask Jack to be his godfather! Carly told them she's pregnant, and Janet noted "things turned out exactly the way they were supposed to." At the Hughes house, Susan and Emily had joined Tom and Margo to see off Ali and Casey. Hugs were exchanged and tears were shed. Emily marveled to Susan about "our little girl" going off, and they went for a "soda" at the Lakeview. Meanwhile, a teary Margo's empty nest wistfulness was in overdrive and Tom took her out. Back at Katie's, Chris proposed and she accepted. They pondered getting a bigger place as Tom and Margo came over. Tom urged Katie to "distract" his weepy wife, so she spilled the engagement news. The sisters impulsively decided to swap houses, as the brothers looked on, bemused. Back at the Lakeview, Henry and Barbara were still canoodling, despite dinner plans at Paul and Emily's. At Fairwinds, Paul and Emily discussed him walking away from the business and making Em and Eliza his priority. Ironically, Barbara arrived with similar news: She was dissolving their BRO partnership! The foursome toasted to the future. Elsewhere, Luke visited Katie's, telling Chris that he had his vote as Chief of Staff. Chris admitted that it might not be the path he wants. Luke was haunted by being where Reid lived. As he went to leave, Katie gave him Reid's stethoscope. Luke asked if he could listen to Reid's heart, and he and Chris shared a poignant moment. John and Lucinda dropped by the Lilypad to tell Lily they were back together and that Lily could have control of WorldWide. At the hospital, Susan said goodbye to Bob and Kim, and Bob took one last box out to the car. Chris and Katie test drove Chez Hughes, as Tom and Margo christened Katie's with some lovin'. Paul and Emily reaffirmed their love at Fairwinds, while we learned Barbara and Henry were taking over Metro. Henry turned up the music in their suite and they got their disco on. Downstairs, a snarky Lisa urged John and Lucinda to "gather ye rosebuds," and the duo made a pact to "have a helluva good time." Back at Lily's, she was worried about her mom and John not working out. Holden noted they were older, wiser and loved each other. "You think that's enough?" Lily mused. Before Holden left, he and Lily shared a long look. Back at the Milltown house, Jack and Carly settled into bed and kissed. Things wound up at the hospital, with Kim kissing Bob for "just a little encouragement." "I don't think there should be goodbyes...just goodnight," she said, before leaving him to wrap up alone. Bob packed up his briefcase, took one look around, and said, "Goodnight," before turning out the light. The globe on his desk lit up and spun...
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