The 12th Annual Super Soap Weekend will be held November 10 and 11 at Disney-MGM Studios in Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida. The star-studded event of more than 30 ABC daytime actors includes motorcades, street concerts, talk shows, autograph sessions and as many photo ops as you can handle. For more information (and tickets) head to www.disneyworld.disney.go.com. 

Now for the bad news (or good, depending on how you look at it): As Days of our Lives struggles to find its footing, the NBC soap announced that it has made some behind-the-scenes changes. The show has appointed a new co-executive producer and tapped a new casting director, Ed Scott and Marnie Saitta, respectively. "I am very enthusiastic about the important changes for Days of our Lives that Edward Scott will bring as Co-Executive Producer," Ken Corday, Days' Executive Producer, said in a statement. "Ed comes with more than twenty years experience with The Young and the Restless and brings a new, vibrant, creative energy and strength to this all-important position of leadership. Days will benefit greatly from Ed's direction. The viewers will also be thrilled with the exciting changes in the days to come." The announcement sounds eerily similar to the statements they made last year when multiple Emmy-winning head writer Hogan Sheffer was brought aboard to help turn the show around. The show, however, has failed to gain traction as it suffers from a poor lead-in with the ratings challenged talk show, iVillage Live. The cancellation of Passions and a statement by NBC Universal Television president Jeff Zucker that Days more than likely will be cancelled in 2008 haven't helped. During Ed's tenure at Y&R, he earned fifteen Daytime Emmy nominations for Outstanding Drama Series, winning five. (He is married to Y&R star Melody Thomas Scott, Nikki.) "As a long-time fan of Days of our Lives, I am excited to join the production team," said Ed. "I look forward to the challenges ahead in delivering even more exciting programming to Days' many fans. I'm fully committed to bringing renewed success to this American Icon." Of course in with the new, out with the old: "I would like to thank former Co-Executive Producer Steve Wyman, Supervising Producer Roy Steinberg and Casting Director Fran Bascom for their service and friendship over the years," Ken said. "I wish them all the best in their future endeavors."

As the World Turns Justine Cotsonas guests as Sofie, the new Lakeview waitress, July 30. Chris Heuisler appears as Cole, Aaron's bully, August 1.

Bold & the Beautiful Heather Tom (Victoria, Young & the Restless/Kelly, One Life to Live, right) has inked a six-month contract to star as Katie, a Logan sister. Harley Graham will reprise her role of Aly, Thorne's daughter on August 3. Darcy Rose Byrnes reprises her role of Abby on August 3 as well.

Guiding Light Graham Oterbridge airs as Stuart August 2.

One Life to Live Hunt Block has been tapped to play an FBI agent obsessed with finding a missing person. Originally, the role was supposed to be a small one, but when they cast Hunt they decided to give it more attention.

OUTS

Days of Our Lives Exiting in a bloody and dramatic way is Steve Blackwood's Bart after 10 years. His last day was August 3.

One Life to Live Also exiting dramatically (and suddenly) is Zach Roerig as Hunter.

Passions James Stevenson's last day as Jared was July 23.

THIS WEEK

All My Children Kendall gets devastating news about Spike. Erica gives Jack an ultimatum. Aidan makes Greenlee deal with the consequences.

As the World Turns Alison confronts Maddie about her gossip-mongering. Vienna can't adjust to her new life. Lucinda blasts Meg for her betrayal.

Bold & the Beautiful Stephanie rails Brooke. Donna books a trip with Thorne. Nick does some damage control.

Days of Our Lives Shawn comes clean to Belle. Kate bargains with Stefano. Nick's Las Vegas fiancee shows up in Salem.

General Hospital Jason warns Sam not to expose the truth about Jake. Skye tells Ric he'd better not double-cross her. Jason's trial takes a surprising turn.

Guiding Light Lizzie and Billy begin a dangerous relationship. Cassie gets stunning news about a man from her past. Vanessa has bad tidings for Dinah.

One Life to Live John learns Rex and Michael's secret. Dorian has a showdown with Viki about David. Cristian risks his life to save Sarah.

Passions Luis is executed. Theresa gets the shock of her life. Endora gives Harmony a do-over.

Young & the Restless Kay and Ji Min face off. Kevin is desperate to save his ex. Jill plots a new business venture.

SPOTLIGHT ON...Brook Kerr (Whitney Russell, Passions) 

Brook plays Whitney, the daughter of TC and Eve.

Upon graduation from high school, Brook moved to Los Angeles to pursue her dream of acting. She soon won roles on City Guys, Saved by the Bell, Smart Guy and the Steve Harvey Show before landing her role on Passions.

Brook lives in Los Angeles with her long-time partner, Chris Warren. She and Chris share a son, Christopher Warren Jr. She was born on November 21.

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