Spoiler: Watch with Kristin

3 03 2009

RELEVANT QUESTIONS–DON’T READ IF YOU DON’T WANT TO KNOW!!!

Emily in Napa, Calif.: Any hopes of seeing Michelle Trachtenberg on Joss Whedon‘s Dollhouse?
Don’t look for little Dawn to be back in the Jossverse any time soon. Michelle just told me that while she’s happy for her former boss, she’s not too familiar with his new show. “I haven’t even seen it. I haven’t heard much about it except it’s premiered and congratulations for that!” Don’t be too disappointed, though. Her lack of knowledge on all things Dollhouse is simply because she’s too busy playing the evil Georgina Sparks again. “I’m most excited to be back on Gossip Girl. It has wonderful people, and it’s really nice just having my first day back, hearing ‘Welcome back.’ ”

Drew in Boston: Hey, I’m dying without my Gossip Girl fix! Please, is there any hope for Serena and Dan now that they have a half-dead-sibling? Anything else you can spill?
Correction: They have a half sibling who is fully alive and whom we will see on the show! And because of that and more, I’m told by a source: “Serena and Dan are really over.” Done. Kaput. No hope for them this season. Sorry! Anyone need a hug? Join me in the comments. As for the rest of the season, Serena will be cozying up big time to her new boy-toy (played by Armie Hammer) and a source tells me: “The last few episodes of the season are chock-full of some of the biggest OMFG moments of the series.” I think I just tinkled a little. Why do I love this show so? Darn you, Josh Schwartz and your TV crack!

Martin in New York: One Tree Hill! Will we get a wedding?
Lucas and Peyton’s wedding will happen this season. However, how it will end is a whole other story. (Here’s hoping he doesn’t say the name Rachel.) Also, get ready to see the softer (but still bitchy!) side of Victoria.

Heidi in Bristol, Conn.: I can’t wait for Georgina to come back to Gossip Girl! Any chance we’ll see more of her next season, too?
I’m just as excited as you are, especially after all of the goodies we just revealed about Georgina’s return!
Michelle Trachtenberg (Georgina) tells us nothing has been decided just yet about her Gossip Girl fate, but her answer did have us leaning toward a yes! “A character like Georgina is so fantastic, and there are so many elements that are exciting and untapped, so you never know.” And while she has nothing planned, Michelle went on to say that she would definitely be open to a full-time TV gig, whether it’s G.G. or something new. “I think the wonderful thing about doing TV shows is that you get a few months out of the year to do films as well, so you get the best out of every world.” Did you hear that Josh Schwartz? Start working on another masterpiece for this girl!

Wallace in Orlando, Fla.: How about some 90210?
With love from our hot and sunny zip code to yours: Naomi’s sister Jen is coming to town, and if you thought Naomi was manipulative and a schemer, just wait till you meet big sis! Also, Adrianna and Navid’s bachelor and bachelorette parties put things into perspective for both characters, including a possible gateway back into drugs for pregnant Adrianna, which would elicit a sternly worded letter from yours truly to that little trollop.





News Roundup: 90210, One Tree Hill, Gossip Girl and More

2 03 2009
  • Shannen Doherty (Brenda, Beverly Hills 90210) has a new job: art director of a monthly magazine.  In her many interviews we’ve never seen her express an interest like this before but good for her!
  • E!Online has a short article speculating on the future of Adrianna’s (Jessica Lowndes, 90210) baby.
  • Ever wonder how the basketball scenes on One Tree Hill look so professional?  This video explains how they’re made.
  • Sophia Bush (Brooke, One Tree Hill) is the HD Hottie of the Day on TVPredictions.com.
  • Dawn Ostroff, head of The CW, credits last year’s scandalous Gossip Girl ad campaign with giving the network a much-needed spotlight.
  • TV Week has a great article assessing the past, present and future of The CW and  the roles that 90210, One Tree Hill and Gossip Girl play.
  • According to Zap2it, Mischa Barton (Marissa, The O.C.) is auditioning for a role on the Melrose Place remake.




Top 5 Most Quote-Worthy Characters

2 03 2009

After last week’s super-serious series, I thought it would be fun to take a look at some of the characters who give the most memorable lines.  So, in no particular order…

Character: Seth Cohen (The O.C.)

Style: Sarcastic and self-deprecating

Examples: “Every year some big water polo player ends up peeing in one of my shoes… Nah, I’m just kidding. He pees in both of them.” (The Heights, Episode 1.9)

“My Jew-fro is frizzing out. I look like Screech”(The Goodbye Girl, 1.21)

“Congratulations. You’re a Cohen. Welcome to a life of insecurity and paralyzing self-doubt.” (The Chrismukkah That Almost Wasn’t, 2.6)

“I think closure’s overrated. I’m more of a fan of open-ended, unrequited love.” (The Test, 2.13)

“We’re getting dangerously close to an After-School Special here, Ryan. It’s marijuana and I did it twice.” (The Cliffhanger, 3.14)

“Aren’t you going to invite me in? So the utility closet is the new poolhouse. Things change. It’s the Seth/Ryan time that counts.” (The Avengers, 4.1)





Site of the Week

2 03 2009

I recently re-discovered Mr. Video Productions, a great resource for Beverly Hills, 90210 fans.

Among the best features:

-A comprehensive episode guide with descriptions, cast, ratings and more

-A collection of promos that Fox aired

-A collection of advertisements that ran in TV Guide (see below for example)

One of the old-school 90210 ads that can be found on Mr Video Productions

There are also pages for Dawson’s Creek, The O.C., One Tree Hill, Gossip Girl and the new 90210 but the Beverly Hills, 90210 one is the most complete.





No new episodes tonight!

2 03 2009

No new episodes again.  Gossip Girl and One Tree Hill will continue to be repeats until March 16th.

Here’s what’s on tonight:

GG: You’ve Got Yale (My Reaction Post)

OTH: We Change, We Wait (My Reaction Post)





YouTube Video of the Week

1 03 2009

There can never be too much teen drama in our lives.  So if you’re looking for more, let me present to you my latest discovery: Barton Heights.

Barton Heights is a teen drama parody series made for the web by one very talented guy named Anthony Laatsch.  He casts, writes and directs everything all on his own, taking ideas from our favorite shows like One Tree Hill and The O.C.  His mini episodes include all the cliches and criticisms of teen dramas–on purpose.

While the camerawork is a little shaky and the acting amateur, the creativeness and effort to make this standout are all there.

See for yourself!

Promo

Official Trailer

Opening Credits

All The Episodes