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BTS’ J-Hope is returning to the music scene with a tour just three months after being discharged from mandatory South Korean military duty.

On Jan. 9, J-Hope, whose real name is Jung Ho-seok, announced his 2025 tour dates and that he has “new music on the way” set to drop March 3.

Ho-seok’s Hope On The Stage world tour will kick off on Feb. 28 with three shows in his hometown of Seoul, South Korea. From there, Ho-seok will travel to the U.S. to play shows in cities such as New York, Chicago, Mexico City and Los Angeles, among others. He will then move on to a run of shows in Asia, making stops in the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, China and more.

Ho-seok’s new music will be his first release since his six-track EP Hope On The Street Vol. 1 in March 2024. The EP featured appearances from other musical artists such as Benny Blanco,...

The latest episode of Will Trent finally had Will and Angie having it out, so is there hope for their relationship?

Caution: This article contains Spoilers for Will Trent Season 3

Fans of Will Trent were rocked hard by the Season 2 finale. When he discovered longtime love Angie (Erika Christensen) had covered up a murder, which later led to five more men being killed, Will (Ramon Rodriguez) had no choice but to arrest her in the middle of the station. 

As Season 3 opened six months later, Will had left Atlanta before being tracked down by boss Amanda. He eventually returned to the Gbi despite how partner Faith wasn't happy with him leaving. Meanwhile, Angie managed to avoid jail time and worked security in a neighborhood while hoping to get back on the Atlanta Pd.

In Episode 3, Angie managed to catch a killer, which got her reinstated as a cop. This made...

The Bold and the Beautiful (B&b) spoilers tease that Steffy Forrester (Jacqueline MacInnes Wood) has hired The Nose Daphne Rose (Murielle Hilaire) to do her bidding. In this case she wants Fc back, and Carter Walton (Lawrence Saint-Victor) and Hope Logan’s (Annika Noelle) romance ended. Can she get the jobs done?

Both Carter and Hope are enchanted with Ms. Rose, and the only question seems to be which one of them succumbs to her charms first. Here’s what to know!

The Bold And The Beautiful Spoilers – Steffy Forrester’s Devious Plan

Steffy wants Carter to cheat on Hope, and if this happens what is Hope’s next step? We predict that her predictable next step would be to turn to waffler Liam Spencer (Scott Clifton) and cry buckets on his shoulder.

Liam has always been a sucker for Hope and they share a daughter together. So it...

David Lynch’s Final Plea (Photo Credit – Prime Video)

David Lynch expressed deep concern about society’s fractured state just a couple of months before his passing but held onto a belief that unity could prevail, even if he wouldn’t be around to witness it.

“People in the United States are divided, and one side almost literally and truly hates the other side,” the director told People Magazine. “This is not a way to live.”

Cinema is David Lynch...

The Bold and the Beautiful recaps for January 20 – 24 covers a crazy week in Los Angeles. Daphne and Carter struck a deal, Steffy played the game, Li was left with more questions than answers and so, so much more!

What Happened In Los Angeles

Check out the daily summary recap of each episode below.

Monday, January 20, 2025

B&b was pre-empted for the Presidential Inauguration

Tuesday, January 21, 2025

At the hospital, Li (Naomi Matsuda) confronted Poppy (Romy Park), demanding she admit the truth about her relationship with Jack (Ted King). Li suspected her sister had always known that Jack was Luna’s father. Their tense exchange was interrupted when Jack entered the room, and Li wasted no time calling out what she referred to as their “dirty little secret.” Jack appeared confused by the accusations, but Li pressed on, recounting her suspicions and revealing the results of a paternity test that confirmed Luna was his daughter.

The latest Wcth episode brings a familiar face back to Hope Valley. It also brings a mysterious, and unlucky stranger. Two friends find common ground, while Elizabeth freshens up how she teaches her students. Here are all the details about the upcoming Season 12 Episode 5 “Mom’s The Word.”

Elizabeth develops a new method of teaching. Nathan goes undercover. A familiar face returns to Hope Valley with an unlucky heiress in tow. Lucas and Lee face their differences. Photo: Jack Wagner, Pascale Hutton Credit: ©2025 Hallmark Media What Is When Calls The Heart ‘Mom’s The Word’ About?

The Wcth Season 12, Episode 5 “Mom’s The Word” promises more Hope Valley mysteries. According to TV Everyday, there are more changes in Hope Valley. Firstly, Elizabeth has decided to mix things up in the classroom. Getting students engaged in learning is a challenge. Therefore, she is attempting a “fresh approach” to teaching. While this is working for the students,...

Exclusive: AI studio Asteria in collaboration with Documentary+ has acquired documentary short The Reality of Hope ahead of its world premiere Saturday at the Sundance Film Festival.

Joe Hunting directed the film, which focuses on VR artist and game developer Hiyu as he faces kidney failure. “His online friend Photographotter travels from New York City to Stockholm,” notes a synopsis, “to be a live donor to Hiyu, revealing a lifesaving friendship.”

Asteria, which describes itself as an “artist-led generative AI film and animation studio powered by the first clean and ethical AI model,” plans to release The Reality of Hope later this year across streaming platforms, including Asteria’s own Documentary+ — “the #1 streaming platform and channel for the best in nonfiction film and television” – as well as Doc+ Fast channels.

Director Joe Hunting

“I’m thrilled to partner with Asteria and Documentary+ on The Reality of Hope,” Hunting said. “It...

Luna’s paternity drama will have shocking twists and turns on The Bold and the Beautiful. The results could disrupt someone’s marriage and have an unexpected pairing.

Are The Rumors True?

Dr. Li Finnegan (Naomi Matsuda) wants to know if Jack (Ted King) is Luna’s (Lisa Yamada) father. He claims he never slept with her sister Poppy (Romy Park). Meanwhile, a theory has surfaced that Finn (Tanner Novlan) could be Luna’s father. Many B&b fans reacted to this possibility on social media. (Check out what they think about this possible theory.)

Viewers are split on this idea. This bombshell could destroy Finn’s marriage to Steffy (Jacqueline MacInnes Wood). She wouldn’t handle the idea of her husband having a psychotic mother And daughter. Can you imagine Luna and Sheila (Kimberlin Brown) causing havoc together in Los Angeles? It would be epic. But it wouldn’t...

“Everyone is dancing The Charleston” in the latest Wcth Season 12, Episode 4 “Dancing Teens.’ Allie Grant is turning 17! Moreover, she wants to celebrate in a very modern way. However, is Hope Valley ready for their teens to go footloose?

Here are the details of the latest episode of the long-running Hallmark series.

Photo: Erin Krakow, Pascale Hutton Credit: ©2024 Hallmark Media/Photographer: Jeff Weddell What Happens In Wcth ‘Dancing Teens’?

The Charleston dance has hit Hope Valley. What happens in the latest Wcth episode called “Dancing Teens”? According to the Hallmark synopsis, a dance party becomes a footloose scandal.

“Elizabeth helps Allie plan her birthday dance and realizes that tastes have changed from the ballroom dances of her youth. Nathan continues to struggle with how grown up Allie is becoming. Allie tries to hold off telling him about the dance to spare his feelings and worries when it quickly becomes the talk of Hope Valley.

Hearties everywhere need to brace themselves for some “Footloose” type drama during When Calls The Heart (Wcth), Season 12, Episode 4, titled, “Dancing Teens”. Learn more about what to expect from the next show, below.

When Calls The Heart Season 12, Episode 4 – What Hearties Should Expect From “Dancing Teens”

As per Hallmark’s synopsis of “Dancing Teens”, Elizabeth Thornton (Erin Krakow) will help Allie Grant (Jaeda Lily Miller) plan a birthday dance, while Nathan Grant (Kevin McGarry) struggles with his daughter growing up.

Meanwhile, Bill Avery (Jack Wagner) and Rosemary LeVeaux-Coulter (Pascale Hutton) team up once again to look into a train robbery, as Lucas Bouchard (Chris McNally) helps Edie Martel (Miranda MacDougall) with something.

Wcth, Season 12, Episode 4 – The Preview Video Offers Insight

The synopsis sounds innocent enough; however, when Hearties view the video preview, there’s another story brewing.

The preview starts off with Allie picking up a fancy dress and Flo...

BTS member J-Hope performed at Le Gala des Pièces Jaunes, a charity event in Paris held by France’s first lady Brigitte Macron. The singer showcased two solo tracks, “On the Street” and More,” as well as BTS’ “Mic Drop.”

The show took place at La Défense Arena in front of 35,000 fans. Other performers included Katy Perry, John Legend, Blackpink’s Rosé, J Balvin, and Burna Boy.

Le Gala des Pièces Jaunes is hosted by the Opération Pièces Jaunes foundation, which is led by Macron, who also serves as its chairperson.

Fans of the When Calls The Heart spinoff When Hope Calls are thrilled that Great American Family has set an April 6 premiere date for Season 2. However, many fans are concerned that one of Og stars Morgan Kohan will leave by the end of the second season.

Why do Hearties and Hopefuls think that the character that portrays Lillian Walsh is leaving the series?

Morgan Kohan, When Hope Calls, Gaf – YouTube Fans Think Morgan Kohan Is Leaving When Hope Calls

On Tuesday night, Great American Family made a big announcement. According to TV Line, they are premiering the When Calls The Heart spinoff When Hope Calls on Sunday, April 6, a couple of weeks after Wcth Season 12 ends on Hallmark. Returning for the series are Og star Morgan Kohan, Ryan-James Hatanka (Mountie Gabriel), Wendy Crewson (Tess), and Hanneke Talbot (Maggie). Added to the series are Cindy Busby (Nora), Christopher Russell (Mountie Michael), and Nate Bateman (Wyatt).

However,...

Steffy is a grown woman with a hot marriage and career on The Bold and the Beautiful. Sure, her career is somewhat halted at the moment due to a coup attempt. But she’s still the “It” girl of Los Angeles with plenty of friends. Steffy also has a childhood fantasy that she needs to let go of.

Nostalgia Bubble

Steffy (Jaqueline MacInnes Wood) has everything that she wants. But it’s not enough. She also wants her parents to get back together. Steffy is elated that Taylor (Rebecca Budig) and Ridge (Thorsten Kaye) have gotten closer than ever. Once again. She doesn’t realize that Ridge only reunites with Taylor when he’s upset or bored with Brooke (Katherine Kelly Lang). Taylor is his second choice, not his first.

Yet, Steffy can’t remove the rose-colored glasses. She believes that her father is the right man for her mom despite his many,...

Scandinavia’s heavyweight sales outfit TrustNordisk has picked up international rights to the “The Last Resort” by Maria Sødahl. The Norwegian writer-director’s previous drama “Hope,” starring Stellan Skarsgård and Andrea Bræin Hovig, earned her an Oscar shortlist berth in 2021.

In her first Danish pic, co-penned with Eske Troelstrup (“Shadow of Victory”) and Therese Hasman, top actors Danica Curcic” and Esben Smed” star as a couple, holidaying in an exclusive resort on a Spanish Island with their daughters. When a stranger suddenly approaches them and asks for help, they agree to assist him, but as he asks for more, they start fearing for their own safety.

“My previous films are shamelessly autobiographical,” Sødahl said. “The Last Resort” opens for a larger story with a more complex universe. A story where our Scandinavian protagonists start out as diplomatic humanists, until xenophobia leads them to act in full paranoia, primal and violence.

Great American Family has finally announced the premiere date for the When Calls The Heart spinoff series When Hope Calls. Who is returning, and which new stars are joining the series? Most of all, when can Hopefuls and Hearties get to see these new episodes?

Here are the latest details.

Wcth spinoff When Hope Calls Photo: Ryan-James Hatanaka, Morgan Kohan Credit: ©2019 Crown Media United States LLC/Photographer: Shane Mahood When Is Great American Family Premiering When Hope Calls Season 2?

Hearties and Hopefuls who have been waiting for the premiere news of When Hope Calls Season 2 finally got it on Tuesday night. On Tuesday night, Cameron Mathison emceed a special Facebook Live with Great American Family CEO Bill Abbot and the network’s Chief Creative Officer Candace Cameron Bure. At that event, they finally announced the When Hope Calls Season 2 premiere date.

The network’s streaming channel will premiere on Thursday,...

The drama in Los Angeles is heating up, and this time, Hope is bringing the fire! With secrets, schemes, and seduction on the horizon, Steffy’s seemingly perfect life on The Bold and the Beautiful is about to face its biggest test yet. Let’s dive into the juicy details and speculate on the fallout.

Steffy’s Dangerous Game

Steffy’s (Jacqueline MacInnes Wood) plot to use her friend Daphne (Murielle Hilaire) to break up Hope (Annika Noelle) and Carter’s (Lawrence Saint-Victor) relationship is a risky move that’s bound to backfire. While Daphne may succeed in driving a wedge between the couple, the truth has a funny way of surfacing in the tight-knit designer world. When Hope learns about Steffy’s underhanded tactics, she won’t just be angry, she’ll be out for blood.

This isn’t the first time Steffy’s schemes have caused chaos, but...

Having worked on the likes of The Witch and The Lighthouse, Robert Eggers is no stranger to making critically acclaimed flicks that leave fans yearning for more (and with a lot to introspect). Nosferatu was no different.

The Lily-Rose Depp starrer was one of the better films that hit the theatres last year, going on to give fans a chilly reminder of the Og Nosferatu that was released in 1922. The movie fared decently well, going on to rake in a 84% rating on Rotten Tomatoes. And it is back in the news. But for all the wrong reasons.

Nosferatu left fans shivering (and intrigued) Lily-Rose Depp gave a performance to remember in Nosferatu || Universal

Nosferatu was a reimagination of the 1922 silent film that told the story of Count Dracula. And while there have been minor modifications in the 2024 flick, its heart remains the same. Starring Bill Skarsgård as the main man,...

Hope Valley is about to go footloose with the latest dance craze, although not all residents are in favor of this blasphemous trend in the latest Wcth episode “Dancing Teens.” Furthermore, Lee suddenly is in the spotlight, as Nathan learns that he knows nothing about teens.

Here are all the details about this shocking new episode of the Hallmark series.

Photo: Jaeda Lily Miller, Ava Grace Cooper, Gracyn Shinyei, Vienna Leacock

Credit: ©2024 Hallmark Media/Photographer: Ricardo Hubbs What Is Wcth Season 12, Episode 4 ‘Dancing Teens’ About?

What is Wcth Season 12, Episode 4 “Dancing Teens” about? According to the Hallmark synopsis, “Elizabeth helps Allie plan a birthday dance, and Nathan struggles with Allie growing up. Rosemary and Bill team up again to investigate a train robbery. Lucas lends Edie a hand.”

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With Bong Joon-ho, Na Hong-jin, Pak Chan-wook, Takashi Miike, Park Hoon-jung having new movies in 2025, the year is already shaping up to be a great one, perhaps even signaling some sort of come-back for Korean cinema. At the same time, the directorial debut of Shu Qi, the return of Bi Gan and Edwin, and a number of rather interesting anime movies have us all excited here in Amp. Without further ado, here is a countdown of 35 films that are easily described as much anticipated, in random order.

1. All Before You by Annemarie Jacir (Palestine)

Yusuf spends his days moving between his farming village, Al Basma, and his work in the city of Jerusalem, enthusiastically working to find his place in the changing, modern world. Young and restless, he’s more interested in getting away from the confines of village life than becoming involved in its problems. Yusuf’s story is...

After such films as “Mia and the White Lion” and “The Wolf and the Lion,” director Gilles de Maistre’s “Autumn and the Black Jaguar” reinforces the French filmmaker’s dedication to superficial family-friendly movies with an environmentalist cause at their heart. But as his latest shows, noble principles about the protection of wildlife and animals don’t automatically translate to a good screenplay or a watchable movie. You want to be moved by this seemingly conservation-minded affair, but “Autumn and the Black Jaguar” sadly turns into a cringe-inducing experience fast in a number of ways, undermining the intelligence and taste level of its young audience in the process.

Written by Prune de Maistre, the story follows Autumn (Lumi Pollack), a 14-year-old junior high student in New York City, being lovingly raised by his single father Saul (Paul Greene). Clunky flashbacks take us back to Autumn’s childhood while she...

With Onyx Storm's release date rapidly approaching, it's worth remembering the biggest developments from Fourth Wing — but it has been a while since the first installment of The Empyrean Series debuted. Fourth Wing hit shelves in April 2023, introducing readers to the kingdom of Navarre, which is protected by magical wards and a powerful military. That military is broken into multiple quadrants, and the most important for Fourth Wing's purposes is the Riders Quadrant.

As its name suggests, the Riders Quadrant sees its members bonding and learning to ride dragons. Readers follow Fourth Wing heroine Violet Sorrengail as she enters Basgiath War College and becomes a rider, despite being trained for the studious Scribe Quadrant her entire life. Violet's journey reveals who she is at her core, but it also unearths harsh truths about the kingdom she lives in. Fourth Wing's ending shows Violet that the real enemy isn't gryphon riders,...

Fourth Wing's ending captures everything readers love about The Empyrean Series, delivering an action-packed battle, emotional stakes, and several surprising twists. It's no wonder the book became such a sensation on BookTok upon its 2023 debut, leaving readers eager to get their hands on its follow-up, Iron Flame. Fourth Wing chronicles Violet Sorrengail's first year in the Riders Quadrant at Basgiath War College. She and the other cadets spend much of the book preparing to defend their kingdom, Navarre, alongside the dragons they bond during the Threshing.

Although Violet believes gryphon riders to be the biggest threat to Navarre when the book opens, Fourth Wing's ending reveals that isn't the case. A trip outside the wards during Fourth Wing's War Games upends everything Violet believes about her kingdom, unearthing deep corruption at the core of its government and military. Violet is forced to accept that venin and wyvern...

Christopher Ford and Jon Watts' "Star Wars: Skeleton Crew" is an Amblin-inspired adventure that brings more kid-friendly sensibilities to the galaxy far, far away. The Disney+ series is very different from the more serious "Star Wars" properties like "Andor," and one could argue that it's a refreshing change of pace for the franchise after years of more adult-oriented stories. Unfortunately, that sentiment isn't reflected in the show's ratings -- and that potentially spells trouble for season 2 coming to fruition.

As documented by The Direct, the Nielsen streaming data reveals that "Skeleton Crew's" two-episode premiere boasts the least amount of views for any "Star Wars" series to date. The minutes watched during the first week fell lower than 382 minutes, which is 20% less than "The Acolyte" during its first seven days of release. When you remember that "The Acolyte" was canceled after one season, the future doesn't look too promising for "Skeleton Crew.

New projects from Lone Scherfig and Hlynur Palmason are among the 55 projects selected for Goteborg Film Festival’s Nordic Film Market (January 29-31).

Scherfig will present Honeytrap in the Discovery - Films In Development strand. The film is produced by Rebecka Hamberger for Sweden’s Art & Bob, with few details currently available on the project. Scherfig’s last feature was 2023’s The Movie Teller, with 2019 Berlinale opener The Kindness Of Strangers prior to that.

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Icelandic director Palmason will present The Love That Remains in the Works in Progress strand. The film is...

Göteborg’s prime Nordic Film Market where last year’s Cannes sensations “The Girl with the Needle,” “Armand” and “When the Light Breaks” were first showcased as works in progress, has announced exclusively to Variety its full 2025 program.

Over Jan. 29-31, more than 60 completed films, titles in development and post-production will be showcased to 500-plus industry delegates from 38 countries.

As always, several acclaimed-directors will share the spotlight with promising newcomers, as reflected in the centre-piece 15-title Works in Progress lineup.

Five years after his Cannes selection with “Godland,” Iceland’s festival darling Hlynur Pálmason makes a comeback with “The Love that Remains,” a vignette-driven family drama toplining Sverrir Guðnason and Saga Garðarsdóttir (“Balls”).

A Cannes Directors’ Fortnight habitué, Afghan-born Shahrbanoo Sadat (“The Orphanage”) will bring “No Good Men,” her first romcom, set inside a Kabul newsroom in 2021 pre-Taliban ruled-Afghanistan.

Sweden’s Lisa Langseth (“Pure”) returns to feature length after her...

The Empire Strikes Back is often regarded as the best Star Wars movie, but its placement in the Star Wars timeline has created continuity problems. This isn't enough to stop The Empire Strikes Back from being my favorite among the Star Wars movies, as it still has perfect structure, masterful direction, and a compelling story that expanded the foundation laid by A New Hope. Even so, there's always been one aspect of The Empire Strikes Back that bugs me.

In the original Star Wars Expanded Universe (now known as "Legends") and the current Disney canon, The Empire Strikes Back is set three years after A New Hope. While this may not seem like a problem, since The Empire Strikes Back was released three years after A New Hope, it doesn't make sense when analyzing the movie. The stories set during the time gap worsen the problem, and a simple change...

The Bold and the Beautiful spoilers for Monday, January 13, 2025 suggests a lot of drama is coming up! In the next episode, fans can expect Steffy Forrester Finnegan (Jacqueline MacInnes Wood) to ask to return to Forrester Creations. Hope Logan (Annika Noelle) is downright suspicious, though!

Next On The Bold And The Beautiful

There is also a preview clip showing Penelope “Poppy” Nozawa (Romy Park) sobbing as Li Finnegan (Naomi Matsuda) explodes over a scandalous truth. Keep reading and let’s talk about what is coming up in the next episode of the CBS soap opera.

The Bold And The Beautiful Spoilers – Steffy Forrester Finnegan’s Plan

B&b spoilers for Monday, January 13 reveal that Steffy is taking action to reverse the LLC scheme. Steffy already put Daphne Rose (Murielle Hilaire) as a plant in the company. Steffy has told Daphne that her quest is to separate Carter Walton (Lawrence Saint-Victor) and Hope.

J-Hope’s latest solo project, Hope on the Street, has set the stage for an international run of shows on the forthcoming Hope on the Stage world tour. The BTS member will complete his first-ever solo tour between February and June with plans to perform two nights in all 15 cities on the schedule.

The Hope on the Stage tour will begin with a three-show at the Kspo Dome in Seoul beginning on Feb. 28. From there, J-Hope is scheduled to appear for double nights at arenas in Brooklyn, Chicago, Mexico City,...

Mandy Moore has had to flee her home, alongside countless others.

The horror of the Los Angeles wildfires is almost too much to imagine. One of the most iconic cities in the world, a jewel of American culture, ravaged beyond recognition.

Hundreds of thousands of people have had to flee their homes, evacuating some of the most famous neighborhoods in the nation as the inferno consumes all in its path.

One of the evacuees is Mandy Moore. The actor and singer shared video as she left her home to take her family to safety — and she thanked those who were helping.

Mandy Moore attends the Red Carpet For Series Finale Episode Of NBC’s “This Is Us” at Academy Museum of Motion Pictures on May 22, 2022. (Photo Credit: Jon Kopaloff/Getty Images) On Instagram, Mandy Moore is sharing her Los Angeles Fire evacuation story

Numerous wildfires are blazing through Los Angeles County.

Filmmaker Robert Moniot’s The Ice Cream Man is eight decades in the making. The short recounts the little-known true story of Ernst Cahn (played by Noah Emmerich), a Jewish ice cream shop owner who, along with his family, fled Nazi Germany in 1936 to Amsterdam in hopes of a more peaceful life. However, after the Nazis invade the country, the notorious German officer Klaus Barbie, also known as “The Butcher of Lyon,” homes in on Cahn and his establishment. Barbie’s threatening presence forces Cahn to choose between fleeing the country with his family or taking a stand against the brutal regime.

The Ice Cream Man landed the 2025 Oscars shortlist and has screened at multiple film festivals, including the Indy Shorts International Film Festival and the Naples International Film Festival, where it won the Audience Choice Award and Best Short Film, respectively.

Here, Moniot talks to Deadline about bringing Cahn’s heroic stance to life.

Hallmark has now released Sneak Peek and Preview videos for the upcoming Wcth Season 12, Episode 2 “You Get What You Give.” Firstly, Hearties finally get to see this woman that Lucas may or may not have a relationship this season. Moreover, the network has shared a photo of her already.

Next, Rosemary takes a big leap. However, she is not confident in her venture. Here are all the details.

Chris McNally Wcth, Hallmark – YouTube Wcth Season 12 ‘You Get What You Give’ Preview Shows First Look at Governor Bouchard’s Possible New Love

Wcth Season 12 Episode 2 is entitled “You Get What You Give.” The official Hallmark synopsis reads, “When the comic book craze sweeps Hope Valley, Elizabeth teaches her students through nature. Rosemary launches a radio show, and Lucas meets a new political player.”

Now, what does the Preview Video show about this episode? Firstly, it is Nathan and Elizabeth. He asks...

After appearing in the first two Ant-Man films, Maggie Lang actress Judy Greer wanted to be a part of the trilogy's third installment, Ant-Man and The Wasp: Quantumania.

Ant-Man and The Wasp: Quantumania brought back a lot of the franchise's core characters such as Paul Rudd's Scott Lang and Evangeline Lilly's Hope Van Dyne, but also introduced some new characters such as Jonathan Majors' Kang the Conqueror (who was later fired after being found guilty of assault).

However, the film did not bring back one of the Lang family's most important characters - Scott's wife and Cassie's mother, Maggie Lang.

Read full article on The Direct.

Here are the latest comings and goings casting news from all four daytime dramas: The Bold and the Beautiful, Days of our Lives, General Hospital, and The Young and the Restless.

The Week of January 6, 2025

Find out if any of your favorite actors and actresses from yesteryear are returning to the shows you watch, if any newcomers have been cast in contract, recurring, or day-player roles, or if any popular performers are about to make their exit.

Days of our Lives

Recasts and returns are happening at Days. Rachel Boyd will take over the role of Sophia Choi on February 12. Boyd’s credits include the movie Boot Camp and He’s Not Worth Dying For. She’ll replace Madelyn Kientz, who made her debut in 2024.

Finley Rose Slater is out as Rachel Black. Alice Halsey will premiere on April 24 as Brady (Eric Martsolf) and Kristen’s (Stacy Haiduk) daughter.

Two familiar...

What’s the latest comings and going casting news at The Bold and the Beautiful? A newcomer who’s set to play a prominent role on the soap makes her premiere this week. Plus, find out if any other actors or actresses are joining the CBS show in contract, recurring, or day-player roles and if any of your favorite performers are exiting it.

The Week of January 6, 2025

A prominent newcomer is about to join the Forrester Creations fold. Murielle Hilaire debuts as Daphne Rose on Tuesday, January 7. The famous perfumier makes a bid for her fragrance line at the premiere fashion house. (This may shift due to CBS News press coverage.)

Elsa Esnoult returns as Fanny Greyson on Tuesday, January 7. Look for her character to also pitch a fragrance line to Lawrence Saint-Victor’s Carter and Annika Noelle’s Hope. (This may shift due to CBS News press coverage.)

Meanwhile,...

2024 was a huge year for soap opera returns. Some were expected, while others were kept secretive to surprise fans. Whether it was for a permanent stay or a brief visit, many familiar faces returned to their old stomping grounds. There were many big returns and here’s 8 of them that had the soap opera world buzzing.

Stone Cold Heats Up Port Charles

General Hospital kicked off its 60th anniversary special with the surprise announcement of Steve Burton’s return. Two years after his second departure, Burton returned as Jason in March 2024. As expected, Jason survived the tunnel collapse, and was alive and well. But drama followed him to Port Charles when his connection to the FBI was revealed. Although his work with the feds created issues for his friends, they couldn’t stay mad at him. With Jason settled at home, he’s trying to balance his mob work with fatherhood.

Hope Valley is back, and as usual, change is in the air. The season 12 premiere of “When Calls the Heart” sets up new storylines for its beloved characters. Little Jack’s first day of school arrives, but there’s a surprise in store for Elizabeth that might overshadow the milestone. Let’s hope it’s not another Mountie […]

When Calls the Heart Season 12 Premiere...

South Korean cinema is best known for its grotesque, no-holds-barred, onscreen violence that can easily find some space in the list of the most unsettling movies. The biggest name in Korean cinema continues to be Park Chan-wook. His work not only gained international acclaim but also set the stage for a new wave of filmmakers who specialize in genre films that captivate audiences at both domestic and prominent international festivals, contributing to the rich tapestry of best Korean movies.

Bong Joon-ho and Kim Jee-Woon, contemporaries of the influential Park Chan-wook, have contributed significantly to the rise of Korean cult cinema, a movement that Park spearheaded. Together, these filmmakers have propelled South Korean cinema to international acclaim. Meanwhile, directors like Lee Chang-dong, Kim Ki-Duk, Hong Sang-soo, and Im Kwon-Taek have earned recognition for their artistry in film festivals, creating a unique space for themselves. Balancing mainstream appeal and artistic depth, South Korean cinema has evolved,...

Hallmark Channel When Calls The Heart spoilers and updates tease the show is stepping into the roaring twenties! Season twelve promises to be full of glamour and glitter, and reminiscent of “The Great Gatsby”.

When Calls The Heart Spoilers – A New Preview Has Been Released

Attention, Hearties! Season 12 of Wcth is set to dazzle with glamour and sparkle, featuring your beloved school teacher donning a flapper outfit inspired by The Great Gatsby.

The latest preview reveals that Hope Valley has embraced the lavish Jazz Age. Additionally, the Hallmark series is infused with fresh energy, new characters, and a touch of intrigue.

Could one of these newcomers be the new romantic interest of Governor Lucas Bouchard (Chris McNally)? Check out the new video and prepare for When Calls The Heart to embark on an exciting new chapter!

Wcth Spoilers – Elizabeth And Rosemary As Flappers?

Things are heating up in the latest...

The Lost Children, directed by Orlando von Einsiedel, Lali Houghton, and Jorge Durán, transports viewers to the Amazon rainforest of Colombia for a tense narrative. The film tells the story of the search for four Indigenous children: Lesly, Soleiny, Tien Noriel, and a baby named Cristin.

They have to get through a dangerous landscape after a terrible plane crash. Their story is like Hansel and Gretel’s. They leave behind a trail of used diapers and half-eaten fruits, showing that the jungle can be both friendly and dangerous.

Von Einsiedel, who won an Oscar for The White Helmets, gives the storytelling emotional depth. The film shows how complicated the connection between local tribes and state forces is, and it becomes a metaphor for the Indigenous people’s fight against past wrongs. Viewers are forced to consider whether cooperation can emerge from a legacy of mistrust as the military and Indigenous...

A new character is going to stir things up on The Bold and the Beautiful. Find out who she is, as well as if any new actors or actresses are joining the show this week or in the near future in contract, recurring, or day-player roles, and if any of your favorite performers are exiting the CBS soap.

The Week of December 30, 2024

Murielle Hilaire has been cast as Daphne Rose, a new character who’ll shake things up for new couple Carter (Lawrence Saint-Victor) and Hope (Annika Noelle). The actress has appeared in the films The Ritual Killer and The Love Punch. She makes her debut in early January.

Lisa Yamada returns as Luna Nozawa on Monday, December 30, Tuesday, December 31 and Thursday, January 2. Once again, the prison inmate will receive a visit from Don Diamont’s Bill Spencer.

Melanie Reif is back as Velez, the prison guard. She airs on Monday,...

The Bold and The Beautiful spoilers and updates tease Hope Logan (Annika Noelle) is seeing her dreams come true as she returns to Forrester Creations and her line is being brought back. Hope for the Future is set to make a grand comeback, so let’s dive into what’s in store.

The Bold And The Beautiful Spoilers – Carter Promised Unlimited Funding

Carter Walton (Lawrence Saint-Victor) has assured Hope that she will receive all the financial backing she needs to ensure her line’s success this time.

Previously, Hope was struggling to get by, but now she has the essential resources to breathe new life into Hope for the Future and truly aim for impressive results. While success isn’t guaranteed, Hope can rest easy knowing she put forth her best effort!

With the pressure of being on the brink of failure lifted, she can focus on crafting ambitious plans and executing them.

The Bold and the Beautiful recap for Monday, December 23, 2024, is finally here! In today’s episode, Taylor Hayes (Rebecca Budig) comes down in Ridge Forrester’s (Thorsten Kaye) shirt.

The Bold And The Beautiful Recap Highlights

As Brooke Logan (Katherine Kelly Lang) realizes Tridge is back on, Zende Forrester Dominguez (Delon de Metz) tries to cover his true feelings about the coup.

The Bold And The Beautiful Recap – Ridge Forrester’s Passion

B&b recap for Monday, December 23 reveals that Ridge and Taylor continue making out on the bed. Meanwhile, Brooke is still banging on the front door.

Taylor tells Ridge she never stopped loving him. Ridge pours booze, leans in for a kiss, then spills the alcohol all over Taylor’s shirt. Taylor goes to clean up.

While Taylor is gone, Brooke has walked into the house and is standing at the foot of the stairs. When Ridge comes downstairs,...

The Bold and the Beautiful recap for Friday, December 20, 2024, are here! In the next episode, fans can expect Brooke Logan (Katherine Kelly Lang) to assure Zende Forrester Dominguez (Delon de Metz).

The Bold And The Beautiful Recap Highlights

Steffy Forrester Finnegan (Jacqueline MacInnes Wood) vents to John “Finn” Finnegan (Tanner Novlan). Also, Ridge Forrester (Thorsten Kaye) and Taylor Hayes (Rebecca Budig) give into passion.

The Bold And The Beautiful Recap Highlights – Ridge Forrester’s Realization

B&b recap for Friday, December 20 reveal that at the Forrester estate, Ridge tells Taylor that he has defended Brooke’s mistakes for a long time. Brooke didn’t side with Ridge.

Taylor suggests Brooke isn’t considering Ridge at all. Ridge reasons that Taylor was right about Brooke all along. Ridge thinks Taylor coming back to Los Angeles when she did was not a coincidence. Taylor returned right when Ridge needed her the most. Ridge...

The Japan Foundation is bringing a thematic exploration of justice and morality to U.K. screens, featuring premieres of new Japanese releases alongside retrospective screenings.

Titled “Am I Right? Justice, Justification and Judgement in Japanese Cinema,” the lineup includes “The Moon” (2023), directed by Yuya Ishii, which tackles institutional abuse through the story of a former writer working at a facility for disabled people. Another highlight is Bunji Sotoyama’s “Tea Friends” (2022), examining elderly care and sexuality through the lens of a senior escort service.

Among the contemporary offerings, Kosai Sekine’s “Stay Mum” (2024) follows an estranged daughter’s encounter with a potentially abused child, while Shinji Araki’s “Penalty Loop” (2023) explores revenge through a time-loop narrative.

The program marks notable premieres including Yu Irie’s “A Girl Named Ann” (2024) and Ryosuke Hashiguchi’s “To Mom, With Love” (2024). The animation segment features “Ghost Cat Anzu” (2024), about an 11-year-old girl’s supernatural journey with a talking cat.

The “Cope” romance on ‘The Bold and the Beautiful’ (B&b) spoilers took fans by surprise. One moment, Carter Walton was a loyal friend, the next, he was confessing his love for Hope Logan. But according to actor Lawrence Saint-Victor, Carter’s feelings for Hope weren’t exactly a sudden revelation.

In an interview with Heart and Soul Chats with the Stars, Saint-Victor explained that Carter’s affection for Hope has been simmering beneath the surface for years. “It really is 0 to 6,” he admitted. “It’s like, ‘Wow, you guys just met each other, and you’re saying I love you?’ Yeah! But it’s because I’ve known her for 10 years.”

‘The Bold and the Beautiful’ Spoilers: Lawrence Saint-Victor Opens Up About Carter Walton’s Confession To Hope Logan: A Decade in the Making

Carter and Hope share a deep history, having worked together at Forrester Creations for years.

Iconic Luke Skywalker actor Mark Hamill has shared his experience auditioning for Star Wars, and it's a perfect reminder that, at first, so much was unknown about the franchise that would eventually become a major phenomenon. A New Hope was the very first addition to Star Wars movies and TV shows, but at that point, it was only called Star Wars. Undoubtedly, part of this initial title for the movie was due to uncertainty about Star Wars' future—that is, whether it would have a future at all.

The newness and uncertainty of Star Wars' early days was evident in Mark Hamill's recent revelation that, when he first auditioned for the role of Luke Skywalker, he had no idea who George Lucas was. In an interview on the Politickin' with Gavin Newsom, Marshawn Lynch, and Doug Hendrickson podcast, Hamill shared:

Then, some friend of mine said, 'Did you hear about...

The Bold and the Beautiful recap for Tuesday, December 17, 2024, is finally here! In today’s episode, Sheila Carter Sharpe (Kimberlin Brown) warns Remy Pryce (Christian Weissmann).

Bold And The Beautiful Recap Highlights

Electra Forrester (Laneya Grace) is fired. Plus, the Forrester family urges Zende Forrester Dominguez (Delon de Metz) to stay on board at the company.

The Bold And The Beautiful Recap Highlights Spoilers – Eric Forrester’s Loss

B&b recap for Tuesday, December 17 reveals that Eric Forrester (John McCook) is at the cliff house with Ridge Forrester (Thorsten Kaye) and Steffy Forrester Finnegan (Jacqueline MacInnes Wood). Eric wants to know how they are going to deal with this.

Eric wants to know if Brooke Logan (Katherine Kelly Lang) can reason with Hope Logan (Annika Noelle). Does Brooke have any insight about this? Ridge doesn’t know, he wasn’t with her last night. All three talk about how weird...

The Bold and the Beautiful spoilers for Tuesday, December 17, 2024, are here! In tomorrow’s episode, fans can expect Zende Forrester Dominguez (Delon de Metz) to help the Forrester family come up with a plan.

Coming Up On The Bold And The Beautiful

Meanwhile, Brooke Logan (Katherine Kelly Lang) and Katie Logan (Heather Tom) announce a change at Forrester Creations now that Carter Walton (Lawrence Saint-Victor) and Hope Logan (Annika Noelle) are in charge.

Keep reading and let’s talk about what is coming up in the next episode of the CBS soap opera.

The Bold And The Beautiful Spoilers – Zende Forrester Dominguez’s Crafty Scheme

B&b spoilers for Tuesday, December 17 reveal that Zende will think about what to do now that Carter and Hope have taken control of Forrester Creations.

Zende believed in Hope For the Future. While Zende was disappointed the line was cut, he was more insulted...

E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial was a massive success, critically and financially. This was more than just a pop-cultural moment. E.T. broke records, becoming the highest-grossing movie of all time in 1982 with a cumulative worldwide box office gross of $797,307,407 over the course of this film's lifetime (via Box Office Mojo).

While it held this achievement for some time, in 1993, another film would take this title, and it would be from none other than Steven Spielberg himself. Spielberg is one of the biggest directors still working in the industry, with the newest Spielberg movie getting an official release date of May 15, 2026. Without Spielberg, there are no Indiana Jones, E.T., Jurassic Park, Jaws, and so many other cinematic achievements. It's no wonder that multiple films of his have broken box office records; although, both of these movies would eventually be topped by James Cameron's first Oscar-winning film.

E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial...

The Bold and the Beautiful spoilers document that Ridge Forrester (Thorsten Kaye) is behaving impulsively. Brooke Logan (Katherine Kelly Lang) was trying to be understanding but reach her breaking point.

She understandably feels that Ridge’s comments about Hope are cruel and that blaming her for the Forrester Creations’ coup is wrong. But Kaye’s character is convinced that Steffy Forrester Finnegan’s (Jacqueline MacInnes Wood) initial suspicion is correct.

Steffy, Ridge, and Eric Forrester (John McCook) believe that Hope is emotionally manipulating Carter Walton (Lawrence Saint-Victor). They’ve come to see him as a traitor and don’t plan to let what he and Hope have done stand.

The Bold And The Beautiful Spoilers – Hope Logan On Top

Hope’s revival is very remarkable. Weeks ago, she was fired and lambasted in the hallway in front of interns and models at Forrester Creations.

With her newfound love by her side,...