The Y&R Screen Test

Have you ever dreamed of being on America's #1 soap opera? Well, now's your chance, if you can make it to Atlanta on November 1. Here are the details:

"The Young and the Restless Screen Test" comes to Atlanta on November 1st and 2nd.

One talented actress will be selected to travel to Hollywood and appear in an episode of The Young and the Restless.

WHO:
Women 18 to 30 years old on December 1, 2007 and eligible to work in the United States.

WHEN:
Thursday, November 1 – Open Call starting at 9:00 am until 4:30pm.
First round audition/interview for eligible actresses on an open call basis.
Friday, November 2 – Call Backs and Screen Test, time TBA.
Callback for participants advancing to second round of auditions and on-camera test with scene partner for finalists.

WHERE:
AMERICA'S MART Atlanta
240 Peachtree Street NW
Building 1 – First Floor
Atlanta, Georgia 30303

Additional information available on http://www.theyoungandtherestless.com/.

ATWT and GL Casting News

* Best-selling author and star of the Food Channel's Semi Home Made, Sandra Lee, appears as herself on ATWT Thursday, Oct. 18, when she stops by Oakdale Now to share some Halloween cooking tips with Katie and Brad.
* Chauntee Schuler joins the cast of ATWT as Bonnie McKecknie, daughter of Jessica Griffin and Duncan McKecknie. Her first air date is Monday, Nov. 5, when she helps Holden through a difficult time. I smll trouble for Lily and Holden!
* Wole Parks joins ATWT in the role of Dallas Griffin. His first air date is Wednesday, Nov. 14.

* Vanessa Simmons, star of the MTV series "Run's House," returns to GL for another appearance as Lola and flirts with Rafe on Monday, Oct. 22.

SPOILERS for B&B, Days, Passions and Y&R!

THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL

This Week:

* Taylor goes into labor, but not without complications.

* Felicia stumbles upon her father's secret.

* Bridget's fears come to life.

* Nick is forced to beg Brooke for help.

* Eric and Donna's worst nightmare returns.

DAYS OF OUR LIVES

Next Week:

* Philip and Belle become intimate.

* Roman and Bo's relationship is strained.

* Marlena delivers Sami's twins.

* Max and Morgan give commitment a chance.

* Abe closes in on the hit-and-run driver that killed John.

Thursday - Philip and Shawn get into an all-out brawl.

Friday - Lucas distances himself from Kate.

PASSIONS

Next Week:

Monday - Someone tries to poison Esme's date. Sheridan blasts Luis for doubting her. Gwen searches for information on Pilar's past.

Tuesday - Theresa decides to go against her mother's wishes. Kay and Ivy face off at Fox's funeral. Noah and Palmer discover Tabitha's magic bowl.

Wednesday - Theresa tells Gwen that she is not giving up Ethan. Sheridan and Luis think Fancy has seen Marty. Ivy comforts a distraught Pilar.

Thursday - Ethan and Gwen's baby is in danger! Tabitha wreaks havoc while trapped in a paper bag. Esme's new lover is murdered.

THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS

This Week:

* Still grieving, Jill angrily confronts Jack about his involvement in Ji Min's death.

* J.T. investigates suspicious dealings at the Clear Springs construction site. Will he uncover the truth before it's too late?

* Phyllis is overjoyed to learn that she has been granted work-release, but will she play by the rules or land herself in even more trouble?

* Cane and Heather kiss, upsetting both Amber and Lily.

Help Passions Set a World Record!

PRESS RELEASE:
PASSIONS AND DIRECTV ATTEMPT TO SET A NEW WORLD RECORD FOR THE "LARGEST HALLOWEEN GATHERING" IN HONOR OF TABITHA'S BIRTHDAY
Saturday, Oct 20th from 2:30-5:30 p.m. @ Universal City Walk Hollywood

The outrageous soap opera Passions will celebrate its move from NBC to DIRECTV's original entertainment channel, The 101, by attempting to establish a Guinness World Record for the "Largest Halloween Gathering" in honor of resident head witch Tabitha's birthday. The event will be held on Saturday, October 20 at the famed Universal City Walk at Universal Studios Hollywood from 2:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Joining Tabitha (Juliet Mills) will be her apprentice witch-in-training, Kay (Heidi Mueller), who will emcee the event along with some of her fellow cast members. Fans of the show and general public are encouraged to attend the event, dressed in traditional Halloween garb, to help the cast attempt to set a new world record.

Guinness World Record guidelines requires participants to dress in traditional costumes, such as witches, ghosts, monsters, Dracula and Frankenstein. Those who choose to attend the event dressed as a witch will be entered into a raffle to win an on-set lunch with the cast of Passions. Full Halloween attire is also required during a 15-minute record setting attempt at approximately 3:45 p.m. in order to qualify for participation. Masks and inappropriate costumes are prohibited. Participants can receive the entire list of rules and regulations by visiting www.nbc.com/Passions. The first 500 attendees will also receive a trick-or-treat gift bag at the conclusion of the event.

What: Passions Largest Halloween Gathering World Record Attempt Presented by DIRECTV
Where: Universal City Walk, Hollywood
When: Saturday, October 20th from 2:30-5:30 PM PST
Who: Cast members, fans and future fans of Passions
Attire: Traditional Halloween Costumes
Prizes: Special Prizes for attendees dressed in witch costumes and Trick-or-Treat gift bags for the first 500 people

Days Charity Event - Cast Appearances

WHO:
Lauren Koslow (Kate Roberts)
Darin Brooks (Max Brady)
Martha Madison (Belle Black)
Judi Evans (Adrienne Johnson; ex-Bonnie Lockhart)
Matthew Ashford (ex-Jack Deveraux)
Brandon Beemer (Shawn Douglas Brady)
Nadia Bjorlin (Chloe Lane)

WHEN: October 27, 2007

WHERE: Downtown Hartford Marriott, Hartford, Conn.

WHY: To benefit the CHILDHOOD CANCER LIFELINE

TICKETS:
Meet and greet 12-4 $70.00
Evening with the stars 7-11 $90.00
You can find out more info at: www.dayscharityevent.com

Catch Thaao Penghlis in The Mirror

Hollywood, CA -- Big Screen Entertainment Group (BSEG) is proud to announce that its new thriller, The Mirror, will be making its world premiere at this year's prestigious Hollywood Film Festival in Hollywood, California. The Mirror, which was written and directed by BSEG's President of Production Stephen Eckelberry, stars Kelly Le Brock (Weird Science, The Woman in Red), Thaao Penghlis (Days of Our Lives, Mission: Impossible) and Erin Cahill.

The film will be screening in the prime slot of 7:00 pm Friday, October 19th at the Arclight Cinemas in Hollywood, one of the premiere venues in the country. Tickets to the screening go on sale beginning Wednesday, October 10th through the theater's Web site, http://www.arclightcinemas.com/. BSEG will be hosting an afterparty, to which screening attendees will be invited. The party will be sponsored by Patron Tequila.

GL Is a Family Affair!

(The Dicopoulos Family: son Jaden, Olivia, Frank and wife Teja. Photo courtesy CBS Television)

Beginning Tuesday, Oct. 16, Olivia Dicopoulos, daughter of Frank Dicopoulos ("Frank Cooper," Guiding Light) will be joining the cast of GL. She will be playing the role of Matt and Vanessa's daughter, Maureen Reardon. The 10-year-old actress will play a character who, when most recently seen on camera, was an infant. Soap Opera Rapid Aging Syndrome strikes again!

Returning to Springfield in early November is Daniel Cosgrove, reprising his role of Bill Lewis, son of Vanessa and Billy. According to the show, Bill comes back "a changed man." Hmmm ... I am eager to see what that means, almost as much as I am eager to see the handsome Cosgrove on the small screen again!

SPOILERS for B&B, Days, Passions and Y&R!

THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL

This Week:

* The Forrester family toasts to Eric’s new life and business success.
* Thorne stumbles upon his father’s scandalous affair.
* Katie struggles to knock some sense into Donna.
* Brooke’s last-ditch effort throws Ridge for a loop.
* Tensions rise as the women gather for Taylor’s baby shower.

DAYS OF OUR LIVES

Next Week:

* Stephanie spies on Max's date.
* Philip shows Belle how he really feels.
* Lucas comes to terms with Sami's final decision.
* Stefano asks for Tony's return to the DiMera empire.
* The residents of Salem are in disbelief by the news of John's accident.
* Billie and Jett tell the sorority sisters about the latest assault on campus.
Thursday - Everyone gathers at St. Luke's to bid farewell to John Black.
Friday - Sami goes into labor!

PASSIONS

Next Week:

Monday, October 15
* Fancy catches Luis in a lie.
* Eve almost makes a fatal mistake.
* Valerie seduces Julian.

Tuesday, October 16
* Theresa demands to know what Pilar is hiding.
* Kay and Esme suspect they are being watched.
* Sheridan and Luis check into a motel.

Wednesday, October 17
* Fancy gives Luis an ultimatum.
* Esme plays out a fantasy.
* Noah and Paloma search Tabitha's attic for clues.

Thursday, October 18
* The Timmy doll speaks to Noah and Paloma!
* Sheridan finds proof that Marty was at the motel.
* Pilar tells Theresa she must give up Ethan.

THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS

This Week:

* As Maggie investigates Ji Min’s death, clues lead her toward one well-known Genoa City resident.
* Adrian gets a job offer that worries Colleen. Meanwhile, Heather reveals her connection to Adrian’s past.
* Karen’s evening at the Winters’ home brings up painful memories for Devon and Lily.
* Phyllis and Michael anxiously await the results of her appeal – will she be granted her freedom after all?
* Gloria is surprised by Jeff’s revelation about William.

The Devil Made Her Do It

Just in time for Halloween, SOAPnet is rerunning three key episodes of the camptastic Marlena Possessed storyline. If you weren't watching "Days of Our Lives" when they first aired in 1995, then tune in to SOAPnet on Oct. 28th. The Marlena possession story was before James E. Reilly wrote the supernatural soap "Passions," and diehard "Days" fans either loved or hated what he did to Marlena. Tune in and decide for yourself.

Other marathons for the month of October and early November (thank you, SOAPnet!) include:

· Sunday Oct. 14th at 10 a.m. COME RAIN OR COME SHINE: FROM GREY’S ANATOMY TO PRIVATE PRACTICE
· Sunday Oct. 14th from 10 p.m. to 12 a.m. GENERAL HOSPITAL: BRENDA, BRENDA, BRENDA
· Sunday Oct. 21st at 10 a.m. DESPERATE HOUSEWIVES: SECRETS AND LIES
· Sunday Oct. 21st from 10 p.m. to 12 a.m. GENERAL HOSPITAL: CHASIN’ JASON
· (As mentioned above): Sunday Oct. 28th 9 p.m. to 12 a.m. THE DEVIL MADE ME DO IT: MARLENA’S POSSESSION Halloween Marathon

· Sunday Nov. 4th from 10 p.m. to 12 a.m. GENERAL HOSPITAL: PORT CHARLES HOTEL FIRE marathon

Cable Star Guests on "Y&R"

"The Young and the Restless" has a big story coming up next week. (You've probably already started seeing the ads for it.) To make the action more authentic, the soap has hired Robert Gossett to manage the scene of the disaster on Oct. 23, 24, 25, and 26th. Who better than "The Closer's" Commander Taylor? Gossett stars in the cable network hit show "The Closer" with Kyra Sedgwick (Brenda Leigh Johnson), which airs during summers on TNT. If you haven't seen it, check it out next year or pick it up on DVD -- it's worth it. Gossett also happens to be the cousin of Oscar winner Louis Gossett, Jr.

On the Oct. 25th episode of "Y&R," Victoria Recano, a correspondent on the syndicated entertainment newsmagazine "The Insider," will play a reporter.