Site of the Week: The Vicious Circle

26 01 2009

90210’s Silver is always blogging on her site The Vicious Circle.  The creative folks over at The CW went to the trouble of creating an actual blog for us all to read.  And it ain’t half bad.

My favorite post: when she waxes philosophical about older sis Kelly and her relationship with Dylan.

“Yet for some reason, Kelly and Dylan just can’t seem to get it together.  It’s this weird push and pull.  They’re like two magnets that repel each other –- you’d think that they should be able to make things work, but there are crazy polar forces that keep it from happening.  I’ve seen them together, and what they’ve got going is this storybook, telenovela kind of love.  But it’s also an idiotic, telenovela kind of love.  And even when they think it’s over, it’s never really over.”

So true, Silver.  So true!





News Roundup: One Tree Hill, 90210 and Gossip Girl

26 01 2009
  • A paper in Wilmington has additional details on why James Lafferty (Nathan, One Tree Hill) cancelled his annual charity basketball game.
  • Hilarie Burton (Peyton, One Tree Hill) has started a blog for her company, Southern Gothic Productions.
  • The Feb. 2nd issue of PEOPLE has a short article called “Naughty 90210: TV’s hottest zip code is on fire with costar couplings.”  Jessica Stroup (Silver) & Dustin Mulligan (Ethan) are “going strong,” Jessica Lowndes (Adrianna) & Adam Gregory (Ty) are “making it work” and AnnaLynne McCord (Naomi) and Kellan Lutz (George) are “getting close.”
  • E! Online’s Kristin has some more details about the Gossip Girl spin-off, including character descriptions and plotlines.  Love the nickname she came up with for the main character: Lil’ Lily!  Don’t like any of her casting suggestions, though…




YouTube Video of the Week

25 01 2009

I first saw this thanks to the One Tree Hill Blog and it blew me away.  By and far one of the best videos I’ve seen for any teen drama couple!





90210 Locations Pt. 6

25 01 2009

One of the most iconic 90210 places is The Peach Pit, seen in all 10 years of the show and nearly every episode.

The interior of The Peach Pit was actually a set constructed on the 90210 lot in Van Nuys.  But the exterior was a building located in Pasadena.  Film shoots only happened there once in a while but it was still worth a trip.

As you can see from the picture below, the building looks very different from what we know it as.  Most noticeably, it’s been refaced and a sushi restaurant is under construction!  You can still recognize the iconic double doors, though.

The Peach Pit

On the new series, The Peach Pit has undergone many changes as well.  First, it’s now a hip cafe instead of an old-fashioned diner.  Secondly, it has presumably changed locations considering the exteriors and interiors are completely different.  And, most importantly, it’s now just known as The Pit.

And where is The Pit really located?  In the heart of Los Angeles at the Komoko Cafe.

The Pit

When I arrived at Komoko Cafe for breakfast, I requested a table “in the back.”  Their response: “Why?  Do you not want to be seen?”  Apparently they thought I was famous and hiding from paparazzi!  In actuality, I just wanted to sit the outside porch near the Dr. Pepper-plastered bar.  Well, turns out, that is actually a constructed set and doesn’t really exist!

I, somewhat embarrassingly, explained the reason for my confusion which led to a brief discussion about the show filming there.  They film very infrequently because most of the stock footage can be used again, just like they did on the original show.  Komoko Cafe was the site of a recent press party attended by the cast just days before I arrived.  Too bad I wasn’t there for that!

Check out more pictures below and come back tomorrow for the final part of my 90210 journey.





Random Thought

25 01 2009

I just remembered–while thinking about how much I can’t stand Annie/Shenae Grimes on 90210–that Hilary Duff was originally offered the role.  I can’t help but wonder how that would’ve turned out.  Would we hate Annie as much as everyone seems to?  Would we hate her even more?

What are your thoughts?





90210 Locations Pt. 5

24 01 2009

My journey to all the iconic Beverly Hills, 90210 locations continued with a look at the college years.  That meant a trip to good ‘ol California University, known in the real world (whatever that is) as Occidental College.

California University

A trip to CU wouldn’t be complete without a peek at The KEG House, which happens to be just a private residence bordering the campus.

The KEG House

Click below to see more CU locales and come back tomorrow to see where the old and new 90210 collide.

Fun fact: President Barack Obama went to Occidental before transferring to Columbia!





News Roundup: 90210 and Gossip Girl

24 01 2009
  • Usually stars avoid the paparazzi.  Not so for Shenae Grimes (Annie, 90210).  She chatted them up as she came out of a grocery store in Hollywood!  Watch the video to see what she had to say about 90210.
  • Variety has an article on TV remakes that notes how redoing 90210 has helped The CW.
  • A paper in Scotland has one writer’s reflections on what Beverly Hills, 90210 did and didn’t teach him about the real world.
  • Kelly Rutherford (Lily, Gossip Girl) won her custody battle and will be able to remain working on the show knowing her son is also in New York.




Random Gripe

23 01 2009

Why has Nat (Joe E. Tata) been MIA from the new 90210?

So first they bastardized The Peach Pit, and then they don’t even give us some Nat-love?

The beloved creator of the Mega Burger hasn’t been seen since episode 4 in September.

In contrast, Nat appeared in more than 250 episodes of the original series.





Happy Birthday Tiffani Amber Thiessen!

23 01 2009

Tiffani (Valerie, Beverly Hills 90210) turns 35 today!

Today’s a great day to check out her official site and all the charitable causes she’s involved with.

Here’s a video clip showing TAT through the years.





90210 Locations Pt. 4

23 01 2009

It’s time for a look at another iconic Beverly Hills, 90210 location.

West Beverly High

Torrance High School!

I mean, West Beverly!

The first three seasons were actually shot at this high school in Torrance.  The new 90210 continues to shoot there as well, and at a high school in El Segundo.

Does this look familiar?  (Ignore the fence!)

West Beverly Courtyard

Many a scene took place in this courtyard, and around the fountain (currently under construction).

Look closely! That’s me sitting Dylan McKay-style!

Sitting Dylan McKay-Style

Let’s see if you recognize any of these areas…

Come back tomorrow to see where the gang goes after high school graduation!