Spoiler: Ask Ausiello

19 02 2009

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

Question: Were you suggesting that Kristen Bell was in the running to play a young Lily in the Gossip Girl spin-off? — Tara
Ausiello:
I was not. I’m actually going to keep quiet about which actress I was referring to until there’s something solid to report. Don’t want to jinx things. Having said that, I’d like to take this opportunity to nominate American Dreams ingénue Brittany Snow for the role. Not only does she have “young Kelly Rutherford” plastered across her forehead, but as she proved on her much-missed NBC drama, she has a timeless quality. (If she can pull off the ’60s, the ’80s oughta be breeze.) Plus, anything that keeps her away from Prom Night 2 has to be a good thing, right? If you agree, please, say so in the comments section. It’s no fun being out on this limb all alone.

Question: Please, I need some Gossip Girl scoop on Blair and Chuck! — Carla
Ausiello:
Okay, but I have to warn you, it’s going to make you very angry. Leighton Meester’s real-life beau, Sebastian Stan, will be reprising his role as the shifty Carter Baizen. He’ll appear in the next two original episodes and, per my source, his mission is twofold: to mess with Chuck and hook up with Blair. Don’t shoot the messenger!

Question: I am leaving for France tomorrow for nine days. Could you please give me some Gossip Girl to hold me over? — Rachel
Ausiello:
You know Serena’s new grifter beau, Gabriel (Armie Hammer)? She’s met him before — only she can’t remember where or when.





Spoiler: Mega Buzz

18 02 2009

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

Please give me some information about 90210‘s Annie and Ethan. I really like them together, and I am sick of the show messing with all the couples! — Heather
MICKEY: What’s your damage, Heather? (Heh.) Let’s play “I’d rather.” I’d rather date Flip Wilson than Annie Wilson. Fun, right? The tempestuous Annie-Ethan potboiler will be taken off the fire in the near future, as the ladies band together to help a friend in crisis. The solution: A little religion never hurt anyone, right? Unless you’re West Bev’s crown princess of darkness, then it might sting a little.

Is Michael Copon (Felix, One Tree Hill) going to be on Gossip Girl?  He’s doing that thing with his Facebook status again! — Amy
MICKEY: Well, everything on Facebook is true, right? Mazel tov, Michael! Except, IRL, when I shook down my CW source, who is not dissimilar in appearance than that trusty prognosticating Eight Ball, signs pointed to: X-No, X-No.





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

18 02 2009
  • 90210 cast members will sit on a special panel at this year’s Paley Festival in California.
  • Both Jennie Garth (Kelly, Beverly Hills 90210) and Mischa Barton (Marissa, The O.C.) made headlines for participating in Fashion Week events.
  • Garth recently commented that it’s like 90210 will get a second season.
  • The CW Source is speculating whether Chad Michael Murray (Lucas, One Tree Hill) will return if the show goes on to a seventh season–and whether CMM tied the knot with fiance Kenzie Dalton, a former OTH extra.
  • TVGuide.com has a short article about Nick Lachey’s upcoming appearance on One Tree Hill, but it’s all information we already know.
  • Popbytes has a look at photo spread Ed Westwick (Chuck, Gossip Girl) did for Harper’s Bazaar.
  • In an interview with MTV, Zuzanna Szadkowski (Dorota, Gossip Girl) says the show is very popular in Poland, where she’s from–and that she’s rooting for Chuck and Blair!
  • While at a Fashion Week event, Michelle Trachtenberg (Georgina, Gossip Girl) joked that she’s “dating the whole cast, girls included.”
  • There doesn’t seem to be a Watch with Kristin chat this week (probably because Monday was President’s Day) but hopefully more spoilers will come later in the week.




News Roundup: 90210, Gossip Girl and One Tree Hill

17 02 2009
  • The back cover art for the Beverly Hills, 90210 season 7 DVD box is out and it looks like, once again, there won’t be any special features.  That is NOT okay!
  • Terminator: Sarah Connor Chronicles did really poorly in the ratings after switching to Friday nights.  If the show is canceled–and it’s looking more and more likely–Brian Austin Green (David, Beverly Hills 90210) would be free to appear on the new 90210.
  • An expert on peer abuse wrote a post on why Naomi (AnnaLynne McCord, 90210) is not a bully.
  • McCord is the HD Hottie of the Day on TVPredictions.com.
  • We’ll get our first peek at the Gossip Girl spin-off in May when Krysten Ritter (who will play Lily’s sister Carol) appears in a flashback.
  • TVGuide.com says Gossip Girl is “starting to stink.”  The article identifies some of the show’s problems and suggests solutions.  Curious to know your thoughts!
  • Surprisingly, things are going well for The CW as a whole.  Lets hope that means One Tree Hill (which has been doing better than Gossip Girl in the ratings!) will be renewed!  Unfortunately, not everyone is so positive about the network’s future.
  • Daytime soap (and one of my faves!) Guiding Light is bringing back the character of Michelle Bauer, who was at one point played by Bethany Joy Galeotti (Haley, One Tree Hill).  Guess that means Galeotti could have another job if OTH doesn’t work out.




Site of the Week

16 02 2009

The site of the week is Wikipedia…sort of.

Let me explain.

Wikipedia has the most thorough listing of every “teen drama” ever made.

The list not only includes programs that I don’t even consider to be traditional teen dramas (which, in my opinion, are the ones covered by this site) but also shows that are from other countries.

Wikipedia isn’t always accurate but this list, my site of the week, is a great way to familiarize yourself with what else is out there.

Also of interest: Wikipedia’s Teen Drama Page





No new episodes tonight!

16 02 2009

No new episodes again.  Gossip Girl and One Tree Hill are pretty much on hiatus until mid-late March.

Here’s what’s on tonight instead:

GG: In The Realm of the Basses (My Reaction Post)

OTH: Things A Mama Don’t Know (My Reaction Post)





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

16 02 2009
  • Brian Austin Green (David, Beverly Hills 90210) would “love” to star in one of the upcoming Terminator movies.
  • Tori Spelling (Donna, Beverly Hills 90210) admits she was “nervous” to film her appearance on the new 90210.
  • Tori and Jennie Garth (Kelly, Beverly Hills 9021o) participated in a charity show at New York’s Fashion Week. While there, they gave a short interview to TVGuide.com about their 90210 reunion.
  • EW.com has a promo clip of an upcoming Smallville episode which features Tori as a guest star.  (So much Tori news today!)
  • Sophia Bush (Brooke, One Tree Hill) has been spotted at the mega fashion event, as have Jessica Stroup (Silver, 90210) and Michelle Trachtenberg (Georgina, Gossip Girl).
  • Bevin Prince (Bevin, One Tree Hill) is one of the co-stars in a film coming out next month. (Read the article and see if you can find the Dawson’s Creek reference!)
  • Bravo is planning a real-life Gossip Girl series, about, well, rich kids in private school.
  • MTV named Chace Crawford (Nate, Gossip Girl) one of its 5 hottest single guys.
  • An article about random cross-over couples suggests pairing Chuck (Ed Westwick, Gossip Girl) with one of the Ugly Betty characters.
  • In a post completely unrelated to teen dramas, Gawker inadvertently included a great Ryan-Marissa (The O.C.) video.




Love Triangles Follow-Up

14 02 2009

Now that you had a teen drama love triangles refresher course–and since it’s VALENTINE’S DAY!–it’s time to know how you really feel.

Vote in these polls!





News Roundup: 90210, Gossip Girl and Dawson’s Creek

13 02 2009
  • Brian Austin Green (David, Beverly Hills 90210) has some interesting words–not all positive–about the 90210 remake and whether he’d return.
  • One of the reasons AnnaLynne McCord (Naomi, 90210) wants to join the Twilight sequel: she’s obsessed with vampires!
  • EW can tell you where to find sunglasses that Jessica Stroup (Silver, 90210) wore on the show.
  • E!Online has a first look at the guy hired to play Serena’s new love interest in the upcoming Anne Hathaway-inspired storyline.
  • A paper in the UK has a roundup of media quotes about Gossip Girl’s second season.
  • James Van Der Beek (Dawson, Dawson’s Creek) is starring in Taken in Broad Daylight, airing Sunday on the Lifetime Movie Network.




News Roundup: One Tree Hill, Gossip Girl, The O.C. and More!

12 02 2009
  • A ton of teen drama stars made Forbes’ first-ever list of Hollywood’s Most Bankable Actors.  Included are: Katie Holmes (Joey, Dawson’s Creek), James Van Der Beek (Dawson, DC), Michelle Williams (Jen, DC), Joshua Jackson (Pacey, DC), Busy Philipps (Audrey, DC) Mischa Barton (Marissa, The O.C.), Benjamin McKenzie (Ryan, OC), Rachel Bilson (Summer, OC), Adam Brody (Seth, OC), Peter Gallagher (Sandy, OC), Tate Donovan (Jimmy, OC), Chad Michael Murray (Lucas, One Tree Hill), Sophia Bush (Brooke, OTH), Blake Lively (Serena, Gossip Girl), Leighton Meester (Blair, GG), Penn Badgley (Dan, GG), Ed Westwick (Chuck, GG), Chace Crawford (Nate, GG) and Michelle Trachtenberg (Georgina, GG).  With so many, it’s possible I missed a few!
  • Daily Intel has info on two upcoming one-time guest stars on Gossip Girl
  • In honor of Valentine’s Day, TheWB.com has a special collection of episodes from The O.C. and other shows.