OMG, is it true that AMC & OLTL are no longer being cancelled ?

Question

OMG, is it true that AMC & OLTL are no longer being cancelled ?

Answer 1

Don't get so excited yet. They have sold it to an online company. We don't even know how many of the cast would want to do an online program, and OLTL is killing off or having a lot of main characters leave the show. A lot of actors have something lined up already or still hope to line something up. Add to that that this will probably not be a free show (it is likely from what I hear for it to cost $20 to subscribe), that's going to be hard for a lot of people to swallow. So like I said, they are cancelled on ABC, moving online, but nobody knows yet what will happen with all this.

Answer 2

Yes and no.



They are still canceled from ABC and the television world. But the series themselves are no longer canceled. They will air on the internet by a third party company called Prospect Park. This will require a monthly fee.

Answer 3

hi Jim. I merely seen the story on Yahoo, and that i'm outraged. they save putting an incredible form of those crappy fact exhibits on television, and that they take off exhibits that have been around for years !!!!! I honestly have watched those in view that day one. formerly honestly all and sundry tells me to get a existence, i'll declare that I honestly have wellness subject concerns, and that i'm no longer able to artwork, nor am i able to bypass out plenty, so i'm particularly plenty caught at homestead. i wait for staring at my soaps on a daily basis, as i'm particular others like me do additionally. to no longer point out all the those that they would be putting out of artwork. television is somewhat turning to crap. It use to be unique, now all they decide for to placed on are fact exhibits, that at the instant are not truly fact anyhow, using fact they are all staged. And why bypass away in many circumstances used wellness facility on, and take the different 2 off. this entire factor merely ticks me off.

Answer 4

It is going to be shown online only and hard telling how many of the cast members will still be on i know that at least Angie will be gone she is going to Y&R it just seems strange that it can continue online but no television station can continue with it

Answer 5

They won't be aired on ABC Daytime anymore. However, ABC sold them to Prospect Park and now they will be aired online. It's interesting to see how this will turn out. I still like my idea of the actor for John McBain being brought to GH as a love interest for Sam.

Answer 6

They are still being cancelled by ABC; however, they have been picked up by Hulu and we will be able to view them online. I really don't care how I get to watch them, as long as I get to watch.

Answer 7

thank goodness those shows are so out dated, im happy!!!!

Answer 8

BURBANK, CA – July 7, 2011 – ABC has licensed its iconic soaps, “All My Children” and “One Life to Live” to Prospect Park, it was announced today by Brian Frons, President, Daytime, Disney/ABC Television Group & Janice Marinelli, President, Disney/ABC Domestic Television and Rich Frank & Jeff Kwatinetz of Prospect Park.



The exclusive multi-year, multi-platform deal enables the soaps’ stories to continue beyond their finale dates on ABC. ABC will broadcast its final episode of “All My Children” on Friday, September 23rd and will air the final episode of “One Life to Live” in January, 2012.



The licensing agreement, brokered by Disney/ABC Domestic Television Group, enables Prospect Park to continue production of “All My Children” and “One Life to Live” beyond their life on ABC. Prospect Park will produce and deliver the two long-running programs to consumers via online formats and additional emerging platforms including internet enabled television sets. Under the terms of the arrangement, the programs will continue to be delivered with the same quality and in the same format and length. Additional details of the new productions and tune-in will be forthcoming from Prospect Park.



“We are privileged to continue the legacy of two of the greatest programs to air on daytime television, and are committed to delivering the storylines, characters and quality that audiences have come to love for over 40 years. ‘All My Children’ and ‘One Life to Live’ are television icons, and we are looking forward to providing anytime, anywhere viewing to their loyal community of millions,” said Frank and Kwatinetz. “Technology changes the way the public can and will view television shows. Now that there are so many devices available in addition to television sets, viewers are taking advantage of watching shows wherever they are and on any number of devices. The driving force in making the switch and attracting new audiences is to have outstanding programs that people want to watch. We believe that by continuing to produce the shows in their current hour format and with the same quality, viewers will follow the show to our new, online network.”



“’All My Children’ and ‘One Life to Live’ are iconic pieces of television history that captivated millions of fans since their beginning over 40 years ago,” said Frons. “Each of the shows have made an indelible mark on our culture’s history and informed our consciousness in their own way. We are so glad Prospect Park has assumed the mantel for these shows and that they will continue for the fans.”



Marinelli continued, “From the time the shift in the daytime strategy was announced, our hope was to find a new home for these treasured shows. We are thrilled to license them to Prospect Park so the stories of life in Pine Valley and Llanview can continue to be told for the passionate and loyal fans that enjoy watching each day.”



“I’m just so happy that ABC found a home where the legacies of ‘All My Children’ and ‘One Life to Live’ can continue. I’m excited for their future with Prospect Park,” added Agnes Nixon, creator of both “All My Children” and “One Life to Live.” “It takes a lot of living to make a soap opera a serial, and the wonderful teams on both shows have done just that. Together, we are a big family that keeps going, and I’m looking forward to working alongside these wonderful people as we ensure that the shows will continue with all the love and excitement we’ve always had. I also am so happy for our loyal fans, whom we love so much, and who have been so supportive over the last 40 plus years.”



Prospect Park is a media and production company founded in 2009 by entertainment industry veterans Jeffrey Kwatinetz and former Disney Studios head Rich Frank. Along with successful film and music divisions, the company’s television group has numerous shows in development and breakout network hits airing, including “Royal Pains” and “Wilfred.”



In April, ABC announced that it was expanding the focus of its daytime lineup to include more programming that is informative and authentic and centers on transformation, food and lifestyle. “The Chew,” an innovative and groundbreaking daily talk show that celebrates and explores life through food, will premiere on September 26th. “The Revolution,” a daily show about health and lifestyle transformations, will replace “One Life to Live” in January 2012 ."



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