Complete Episodes of SOAPnet's New Reality Series 'I Wanna Be a Soap Star' to Be Seen on America Online.DULLES, Va. & BURBANK, Calif. -- Breakthrough Promotional Initiative Lets AOL (A division of Time Warner, Inc., New York, NY, www.aol.com) The world's largest online information service with access to the Internet, e-mail, chat rooms and a variety of databases and services. (R) Members View Full Episodes On-Demand Beginning October 19 Through a unique promotional partnership with America Online See AOL. , SOAPnet will make its new reality series, "I Wanna Be a Soap Star I Wanna Be a Soap Star is a reality series which debuted on the cable channel SOAPnet in 2004. The show is hosted by All My Children star Cameron Mathison. It is based on the popular British reality series Soapstars. ," available online and on demand to AOL(R) members. The six-episode series will track 12 aspiring actors as they lie, cheat and learn how to make love for the cameras while vying for the ultimate prize -- a 13-week role on ABC's "General Hospital." Beginning October 19, and every Tuesday through November 23, soap fans will be able to view a complete new episode of "I Wanna Be a Soap Star" at AOL Keyword: Daytime, three days after the episode's original network airing. The series premieres on SOAPnet on October 16 at 8:00 p.m. ET/PT. On Tuesday, November 30, AOL(R) Television will premiere a five minute reel of video highlights showcasing the winner of the competition. The series can be optimally viewed online through AOL(R) for Broadband. "By offering full episodes of 'I Wanna wan·na Informal 1. Contraction of want to: You wanna go now? 2. Contraction of want a: You wanna slice of pie? Be a Soap Star' online, we're continuing to break new ground in using the Internet as a tool to drive awareness and sampling for television shows," said Patricia Karpas, Vice President and General Manager, AOL Television. "We have a large and active community of television fans -- including a strong base of reality television fans -- so we know our members will be excited to experience this show online each week." "We are thrilled to work with AOL to bring SOAPnet original programming to a whole new audience," said Deborah Blackwell, General Manager, SOAPnet. "We are always looking for Looking for In the context of general equities, this describing a buy interest in which a dealer is asked to offer stock, often involving a capital commitment. Antithesis of in touch with. new and innovative ways to drive awareness of SOAPnet and provide programming that loyal soap fans crave. This is an incredible opportunity for SOAPnet, viewers and AOL members." Cameron Mathison Cameron Arthur Mathison (born August 25, 1969 in Sarnia, Ontario, Canada) is an Emmy-nominated actor. He is best known for playing the role of Ryan Lavery on the ABC soap opera All My Children , best known as Ryan Lavery Ryan Lavery is a fictional character on the long-running soap opera All My Children, as portrayed by Cameron Mathison from 1998 to 2002 and from 2003 to present. He has a son now with Kendall Hart Slater. from ABC's "All My Children," serves as host of the series, leading the wanna-be's through various challenges. The contestants' performances are evaluated by judges Michael Bruno Michael "Kalani" Bruno, is an American percussionist who has toured and/or recorded with such artists as Kenny Loggins, David Sanborn, Max Roach, Barry Manilow, Vic Damone, John Mayall, Chante Moore, Dr. John, Michael Kamen, and Melissa Manchester. , Talent Manager; Debbi Morgan, actress ("Port Charles For the fictional city, see . Port Charles is a soap opera which aired on ABC from July 11, 1997 to October 3, 2003. It was a spin-off of the popular soap opera General Hospital ," "General Hospital," "All My Children"); and Mark Teschner, "General Hospital" Casting Director. Contestants are paired with each other and will delve into the unique style that makes daytime television Daytime television is the general term for television shows produced that are intended to air during the daytime hours. While some shows are identified as "daytime TV shows", "daytime television" is not a genre per se. continually sexy and fun. They will practice love scenes, crying on cue and slapping their partner. Each episode will include all the lying, cheating and backstabbing back·stab tr.v. back·stabbed, back·stab·bing, back·stabs To attack (someone) unfairly, especially in an underhand, deceitful manner: they will resort to in order to avoid being eliminated at the end of the day. This exclusive partnership comes on the heels of AOL Television's groundbreaking promotional initiative surrounding The WB's critically acclaimed new series "Jack & Bobby." In a television first, AOL for Broadband members were given the unique opportunity to watch the premiere episode online and on-demand prior to its network debut. Members viewed the episode nearly 700,000 times online. AOL Television is a leading online destination for TV viewers who want to be informed, engaged and entertained, and provides the resources to help viewers make informed viewing decisions.(1) Its signature feature, TV's Top 5, optimally experienced through AOL for Broadband, lets members relive, rate and talk about the top TV moments of the previous day. In addition, AOL Television also provides extensive, personalized listings; the ability for TiVo(R) home networking members to record programs directly to their TiVo units through AOL; sneak peeks and exclusive video from today's most popular shows; polls, message boards and chats where TV fans can voice their opinions; and AOL(R) Alerts and Reminders to help ensure members don't miss their favorite programs. About AOL(R) for Broadband AOL for Broadband is the best source for entertainment and information on the Internet, with programming and features exclusive to AOL for Broadband members. Consumers nationwide can simply add the AOL for Broadband service See broadband and broadband service provider. to any high-speed DSL DSL in full Digital Subscriber Line Broadband digital communications connection that operates over standard copper telephone wires. It requires a DSL modem, which splits transmissions into two frequency bands: the lower frequencies for voice (ordinary or cable Internet connection if they have existing high-speed access through their local phone, cable TV or Internet provider. Current AOL members can visit AOL Keyword: Broadband to learn more about AOL for Broadband and place an order. Or call 1-800-243-1319 or visit www.aol.com for more information. About America Online, Inc. America Online, Inc., is a wholly owned subsidiary Wholly Owned Subsidiary A subsidiary whose parent company owns 100% of its common stock. Notes: In other words, the parent company owns the company outright and there are no minority owners. of Time Warner Inc. Based in Dulles, Virginia, America Online is the world's leader in interactive services, Web brands, Internet technologies and e-commerce services. About SOAPnet SOAPnet, the new way to watch soaps, offers same-day episodes of popular daytime dramas including "All My Children," "Days of our Lives," "One Life To Live" and "General Hospital" at night for convenient viewing. In addition, the network provides inside access to stars and storylines with original programs, including the Emmy-nominated one-hour talk show, "Soap Talk," the biography show "Soapography," "1 Day With..." and the reality series "I Wanna Be a Soap Star." Wrapped in a 24-hour environment, SOAPnet also offers primetime classics including "Melrose Place," "Dynasty," "Dallas" and "Knots Landing," as well as former daytime series "Port Charles," "Ryan's Hope," and "Another World." (1) Source: comScore Media Metrix, August 2004 |
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