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The Young and the Restless revealed a whole new cast recently. And, we don’t mind saying that this soap opera has gone to the dogs…and cats.

Y&R’s Whole New Cast

In a surprise move, the CBS daytime drama revealed a whole new cast, with some iconic roles being portrayed by two four-legged friends. The soap recently shared a fun video on its official Instagram account that cast the show’s actors’ pets in their roles, and the results could not be more adorable.

Set against the instantly recognizable “Nadia’s Theme,” the cats and dogs made their daytime debuts…or at least their social media daytime debuts.

The video’s caption reads, “We know this is sudden, but…isn’t our new cast WOOFderful?!

Lhasa de Sela Doc Among Six Canadian Films Set For Locarno Pro First Look

Award-winning film editor Sophie Leblond will be among six Canadian filmmakers showcasing upcoming films in Locarno Pro’s First Look work-in-progress event this August. Leblond, who has been feted for her editing of films such as Viking and Alexander Odyssey, will present directorial debut feature Lhasa. The doc explores the trajectory of late Canadian folk and world music star Lhasa de Sela, whose life and career were cut short in 2010, when she died of breast cancer at the age of 37. The other movies in the selection comprise Nick Butler’s misfit drama Lunar Sway; Geneviève Dulude-De Celles’ Bulgarian artist homecoming tale Nina Roza; Bryce Hodgson’s Thanks To The Hard Work Of The Elephants, billed as a “queer love fantasy” about two teenage boys who escape a youth detention center and try to set up an...

Anime is becoming an incredibly mainstream medium. Series like One Piece, Dragon Ball, Naruto and Demon Slayer haved now reached immense heights, especially among the younger generation. Of course, anime fandom goes back several decades, so only the most hardcore fans are even aware of certain, now-forgotten anime.

The most obscure anime won't be recognized by most modern fans, especially when it comes to retro series. Some of these anime even fell under the radar when they came out, while others have simply been forgotten by time, despite their initial popularity. While they aren't mainstream hits nowadays, newer anime fans will want to check them out to go beyond the mainstream and feel the full history of the medium.

Votoms Was One of the Most Realistic Mecha Anime of Its Time Streaming On: N/A

Armored Trooper Votoms was one of many Real Robot mecha anime made in the 1980s,...

So, Netflix’s The Recruit is dead in the water after just two seasons—kinda like getting halfway through a pizza and realizing the delivery guy’s not coming back. But don’t let that leave a sour taste in your mouth! If you’re mourning the loss of Owen Hendricks (Noah Centineo) and his wild ride through the CIA, trust us, you’re not alone.

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Anyway, before you wallow in disappointment, here’s a silver lining: there are plenty of other spy-filled, action-packed shows to dive into. Whether you’re itching for more espionage drama, quick-witted banter, or just that rush of ‘who can you trust?’—there’s something to keep your eyes glued to the screen. From seasoned agents who are pros at dodging bullets to rookies who barely know how to load a gun, these shows have you covered.

So, here’s a...

The penultimate Sundance Film festival to run in Park City ended over the weekend ina flurry ofawards.

There was scarcely any on-site activity by way of completedacquisitions, although deals will follow in the weeks and months ahead. And there were genuine discoveries, reflecting the accepted wisdom that Sundance is a complicated beast and is many things to many people.

The big talking point is where will the revered soul of independent cinema house itself starting in 2027. The festival hierarchy will reveal all before long. Screen looks at some of the key talking points to emerge from the festival, which ran...

The Young and the Restless fans can’t stop discussing the promo for the new season of ABC’s The Bachelor. Some are convinced they heard the soap’s iconic theme song.

What’s That Sound?

Y&R fans have been listening closely to The Bachelor’s latest promo. Ellis Grant kicked off his journey to love on Monday, January 27. He met 25 women who were vying for his attention. ABC unveiled a new Instagram reel that showed some women crying. Drama is already unfolding in the mansion. Grant claims he’s not a “drama llama,” but the clip shows differently. He has a hard time following his heart. Some of the women end up brokenhearted.

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One viewer thought they heard the Y&r theme song playing. However, it was actually the song “No More Drama” by Mary J. Blige.

Neon Films producer Nicky Bentham, Lionsgate UK head Marie-Claire Benson and Independent Talent’s Jane Epstein have joined the high-profile speaker line-up for Screen International’s ‘The Future of UK Film’ summit, to be held on September 24, 2024, in London at BFI Southbank.

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Bentham’s credits include Roger Michell’s 2020 title The Duke, starring Jim Broadbent and Helen Mirren, and the upcoming Brides, the feature directorial debut of Nadia Falls.

As executive vice president and head of Lionsgate’s UK motion picture group, Benson steers a slate that has included Oscar- and Bafta-winner Anatomy Of A Fall, and...

Fantasia Film Fest, also known as Fantasia International Film Festival, has been held in Montreal since 1996. The best thing about Fantasia is that it places some focus on B-rated and low-budget films that would not be able to showcase their work at other prestigious film festivals, such as the Tribeca Film Festival and the Cannes Film Festival. Furthermore, Fantasia is known for focusing on many genres, yet it highlights horror and sci-fi each year, usually showcasing the very best films in the genre.

We have much to look forward to this year at Fantasia Film Fest, whether it's a soon-to-be-underappreciated horror masterpiece or a low-budget but well-crafted sci-fi feature. So, without further ado, let's have a look at what this year's second wave of Fantasia Films has in store for audiences following the first wave, which featured a number of intriguing films ranging from the speculative sci-fi film Aporia to...

Industry platform awarded several titles with funding and in-kind prizes.

Nothing In Its Place by Turkish filmmaker Burak Çevik, Nadia by Korean director Moon Chang-yong and Mimang by Korean director Kim Taeyang won the top prizes tonight (May 2) at the 15th Jeonju Project industry programme.

The Jeonju Cinema Project: Next Edition prizes – awarded to an international and Korean feature – went to Nothing In Its Place, which focuses on the night of Turkey’s bloodiest massacre in 1978, and Nadia, a documentary about the children who live in poverty in Indonesia’s trash mountain. Each will receive a production investment of KW...

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The American French Film Festival in Los Angeles has unveiled its documentary lineup, led by Loup Bureau’s Tranchées (Trenches), shot in the Donbas region of Ukraine months before Russia launched a full-scale invasion of the nation; the film focuses on local soldiers fighting against Moscow-supported separatists in a battle for survival.

The festival, formerly known as Colcoa, plans to screen five feature and three TV documentaries as part its nonfiction program during the event that runs Oct. 10-16. The feature docs booked include Andre Bonzel’s Et j’aime a la fureur (Flickering Ghosts of Loves Gone), focusing on the filmmaker reflecting on his life; Thierry Demaizière and Alban Teurlai’s Allons Enfants (Rookies), a breakdance documentary about talented, ambitious kids from diverse backgrounds in a swanky Paris high school; Francois Busnel’s Seule La Terre est Eternelle (The Earth is All...

Marilyn Hall, the Emmy Award-winning producer and wife of Monty Hall, has died at the age of 90. Hall won an Emmy for producing the 1985 TV movie “Do You Remember Love,” starring Joanne Woodward and Richard Kiley. Her other credits include 1982’s “A Woman Called Golda,” starring Ingrid Bergman; “Nadia,” the 1984 biopic about Olympic gymnast Nadia Comăneci; the 1989 PBS miniseries “The Ginger Tree”; and the 2007 feature film “The Little Traitor.” In the theater, she’s credited as an associate producer on the musical “Jelly’s Last Jam” and “Angels in America.” Also Read: Hollywood's Notable Deaths of 2017 (Photos) Hall married her husband,...

Is there any worldwide event more compelling than the Olympics? We doubt it. Maybe that's why so many films have been made about the trials and triumphs of athletes competing in the summer and winter Games. Usually based on the lives of real people with extraordinary skills and discipline, Olympic movies of all varieties are nearly impossible to resist. Join us as we run the gamut of Olympic cinema with recommendations that include documentaries, Academy Award-winning feature films, and deliciously watchable made-for-tv movies. Next stop, Sochi in 2014! Nadia (1984) Dir. Alan Cooke Don't let anyone's reputation intimidate you. All it means is that they used to be good; they must prove that they still are. With many excellent made-for-tv movies about Olympic athletes to choose from (Wilma, Breaking the Surface, etc), Nadia, based on the experiences of Nadia Comaneci, the 14-year-old Romanian gymnast who scored seven perfect '10s' at the...