2008 Woodie Awards
What a Soapy Weekend
Rochelle Siegel
Issue date: 11/19/07 Section: Arts & Entertainment
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As the line began to form outside the Disney MGM studios the night before the actual event, fans grew more and more excited as the hours went by to see their favorite soap opera stars and all the new things Disney as setting up for fans for the twelfth annual
Super Soap Weekend.
The weekend was just as busy as the previous years and fi lled with just as much enthusiasm.
There were several new things Disney added to the event this year. First of all, a fourth soap opera was added to the mix. Stars from General Hospital's Night Shift were welcomed at Super Soap. They signed autographs, attended talk shows, and rode in the motorcade.
A highlight for many occurred Sunday morning. Fans who lined up early got lucky when General Hospitals' Bradford Anderson, who plays Spinelli, showed up at 2 am and gave fans Barbecue chips and orange soda, his character's favorites.
Cameron Matheson, from both All My Children and Dancing with the Stars, performed with his dance partner during the street jam. He also hosted SOAPnet's I Wanna Be A Soap Star. However, Cameron had to leave a day early to go back to shoot for Dancing With the Stars.
The talk shows were held a new theater this year, which held much more people than previous years, however some still stood. Julie Berman who plays Lulu on General Hospital made a comment about how the theater was walled with people.
Fan got some extra one on one time with Laura Wright, who plays Carly on General Hospital. She spent an extra amount of time signing autographs and made sure all her fans were happy. Her fans came first according to her.
There were a total of ten newcomers this year. Sherri Shepherd from The View made an appearance. She hosted the Motorcade and Star Conversations and also signed autographs.
All My Children had one new star this year, Melissa Claire Egan who plays Annie. One Life to Live had a few new stars. And General Hospital brought six new stars. Bradford Anderson was a hit with fans, and people could not wait to meet Josh Duhon, Logan.
Overall this years Super Soap Weekend was a success, and fans cannot wait until next year.
Super Soap Weekend.
The weekend was just as busy as the previous years and fi lled with just as much enthusiasm.
There were several new things Disney added to the event this year. First of all, a fourth soap opera was added to the mix. Stars from General Hospital's Night Shift were welcomed at Super Soap. They signed autographs, attended talk shows, and rode in the motorcade.
A highlight for many occurred Sunday morning. Fans who lined up early got lucky when General Hospitals' Bradford Anderson, who plays Spinelli, showed up at 2 am and gave fans Barbecue chips and orange soda, his character's favorites.
Cameron Matheson, from both All My Children and Dancing with the Stars, performed with his dance partner during the street jam. He also hosted SOAPnet's I Wanna Be A Soap Star. However, Cameron had to leave a day early to go back to shoot for Dancing With the Stars.
The talk shows were held a new theater this year, which held much more people than previous years, however some still stood. Julie Berman who plays Lulu on General Hospital made a comment about how the theater was walled with people.
Fan got some extra one on one time with Laura Wright, who plays Carly on General Hospital. She spent an extra amount of time signing autographs and made sure all her fans were happy. Her fans came first according to her.
There were a total of ten newcomers this year. Sherri Shepherd from The View made an appearance. She hosted the Motorcade and Star Conversations and also signed autographs.
All My Children had one new star this year, Melissa Claire Egan who plays Annie. One Life to Live had a few new stars. And General Hospital brought six new stars. Bradford Anderson was a hit with fans, and people could not wait to meet Josh Duhon, Logan.
Overall this years Super Soap Weekend was a success, and fans cannot wait until next year.
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