Passions New Archives: 2006
Here are some of the news stories posted on
soapcentral
.com during 2006 that focus on Passions or past and present PS performers. To read any of the articles listed below, simply click on the appropriate link.
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January 2006
Gering Ready to Report Back to Work
As previously reported by soapcentral.com back in April 2005, Gering was thisclose to leaving Passions, a show he has called home since the series' debut back in July 1999. And this wasn't the first time that contract talks with the heartthrob went down to the wire.
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January 2006
Newcomer Cast as Passions' Miguel
As previously reported by soapcentral.com, Passions has announced that it has finally cast an actor in the role of Miguel Lopez-Fitzgerald. Though the show confirmed that the role had been recast back in December 2005, it was not until recently that a Passions spokesperson revealed the name of the actor that had landed the part.
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January 2006
Passions Names New Fox
As previously reported by soapcentral.com, Passions has announced that it has finally cast an actor in the role of Nicholas Foxworth Crane. Though the show confirmed that the role had been recast back in December 2005, it was not until recently that a Passions spokesperson revealed the name of the actor that had landed the part.
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March 2006
Passions Launches Web Site "Vendetta"
NBC found so much success with its online teaser "Passions Red," that the network has decided to go to the well once again. Beginning March 14th, NBC will launch "Passions Vendetta." Like the previous online campaign, "Passions Vendetta" will introduce a new character that will have a profound impact on the lives of other characters on the canvas.
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May 2006
Passions Renewed, Budget Slashed
Ending speculation about the soap's future, NBC has announced that Passions has been renewed for another season. The show will now air through at least July of 2007.
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June 2006
Budget Woes Result in Passions Cutbacks
As reported last month by soapcentral.com, there's good news for Passions fans: the show has been renewed for another year. However, with reward comes a bit of sacrifice. In order to remain on the show, the bottom-ranked NBC soap has had to undergo some serious budget cuts.
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September 2006
Steinmetz, Burkhardt Out
The Passions cast will soon shrink by several members as the show phases out some of its characters and drops some of its contract players to recurring status. The move may come as a response to a mandate issued to the NBC soap that it dramatically pare its budget.
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