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!





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

22 01 2009
  • Amiee Teegarden (from Friday Night Lights) will be making an appearance on the upcoming 90210.
  • The new 90210 will finally be starting in England this month but they got a special bonus episode: 90210: That Was Then, This Is Now.  Jealous!
  • Jason Priestley’s new movie re-airs tonight on the Hallmark Channel.
  • James Van Der Beek (Dawson, Dawson’s Creek) will guest-star on an upcoming episode of Medium.  Not clear yet if this means he’s done with OTH.
  • Chace Crawford (Nate, Gossip Girl), filmed a Public Service Announcement that you can view here.
  • Kelly Rutherford (Lily, Gossip Girl) went to court today to defend her work schedule in hopes of obtaining custody of her son.
  • If Sundance is any indication, you can expect more teen drama-like movies to hit the theaters this year.




90210 Locations Pt. 3

22 01 2009

I have one more “residence” to show you from the trip and it’s a doozy.

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Any guesses?

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It’s Dylan McKay’s house!

A peek inside the windows showed me that this location was used for exterior AND interior filming.  (I can’t say the same for Casa Walsh and the Beach Apartment.)  The inside, right down to the furniture set up, looks pretty much exactly as it did on the show.  We snapped a few more photos before we realized somebody was inside watching TV!  And then we ran!

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Coincidentally, this house is only four houses west of Casa Walsh!

Come back tomorrow to see where the gang goes to school!





Watch The O.C. from the Beginning!

22 01 2009

(From Newsday)

HAVE A COOL CHRISMUKKAH! Remember when broody city hood Ryan first went to live with the cushy ‘burban Cohens on “The O.C.” ( TODAY 4 p.m. EST, SOAPnet)? Who knew how much we’d end up loving nerdy Seth and hating drippy Marissa? Flash back to August 2003 with the “O.C.” pilot, then savor the suds from beginning to end on SOAPnet subsequent weekdays at 3 and 4 p.m. Keep obsessing at soapnet.com/oc.





One Tree Hill Roundup

22 01 2009
  • Bethany Joy Galeotti (Haley) directs the next episode, airing February 2nd.
  • James Van Der Beek (Dixon) will be in at least one more episode.
  • Austin Nichols (Julian) stars in Prayers for Bobby, airing this Saturday on Lifetime.
  • Peyton’s car may or may not be for sale on eBay.  Unclear if this is legit or not.