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

15 05 2009
  • Taylor Momsen’s (Jenny, Gossip Girl) band Pretty Reckless signed a record deal with Interscope.
  • The Gossip Girl spin-off might end up being a mid-season replacement, according to The Hollywood Reporter
  • Best Week Ever says Color Me Badd’s season2 appearance on Beverly Hills 90210 was “the best 90210 cameo ever.”
  • Tori Spelling (Donna, Beverly Hills 90210) is on the cover of Cookie Magazine’s June issue.
  • Tiffani Amber Thiessen (Valerie, Beverly Hills 90210) is considering starting a family, even though she is working on a new series.
  • E!Online has spoilish info regarding Brenda (Shannen Doherty) on 90210.
  • AnnaLynne McCord (Naomi, 90210) is involved with charities called The Blind Project and St. Bernard’s Project.
  • The trailer for Table for Three starring Sophia Bush (Brooke, One Tree Hill) looks pretty funny.
  • The Soup has yet again made fun of Nick Lachey’s appearance on One Tree Hill.
  • Here’s a short article on James Van Der Beek’s (Dawson, Dawson’s Creek) new movie, Formosa Betrayed.




Tuesday Night Reaction

14 05 2009

90210 (Zero Tolerance)

  • Yes, I missed last week’s episode.  Yes, I read a recap.
  • Previously on focuses on Naomi/Jen, Silver dissing prom, Adrianna/Ty, Liam taunting Annie and Ryan/Jen
  • Keep in mind the original 90210 only had one prom, the senior prom in season 3. Season one had the spring dance.
  • Harry’s video about prom rules is actually pretty funny.
  • This is the sophomore prom, so I guess each grade gets their own.
  • Weird to think of them as sophomores.  Seems so young!
  • Episode title comes from the fact that there will be “zero tolerance” for alcohol at prom after parties.  Similar to original 90210 forbidding alcohol/drunkenness at prom.
  • Dorkasaurus=Charlie
  • Mariah Carey/Glitter reference a little old
  • Liam drew picture instead of writing essay.  I knew kids like that in high school.
  • Why does Ryan have to look so dirty and greasy?
  • Great news for Ethan apparently but what is it?
  • Naomi and Jen moving into a beautiful house with Naomi’s money.
  • Do Kelly and Harry actually discuss bad-cop, good-cop before each student meeting?
  • Meeting with Liam.
  • Awkward confusion over his father/stepfather.
  • Liam threatened with military school.  Would probably help him, actually.
  • LOL Silver doing spray tan.
  • This spray tan girl is annoyingly perky.
  • Will all her advice for Silver backfire?
  • Naomi looks very settled in her new bedroom for just having moved in.
  • Wow, Liam asked Naomi to prom.  She is hilar trying to play it cool and then absolutely freaking out.
  • Who is this professor with the dummies?  Never saw him before.
  • Is Liam’s taunting of Annie being a nice girl foreshadowing when a time when she will explode?
  • Charlie is kind of adorable.  Reminds me of a young Mark Schwahn (creator of OTH).
  • Annie agrees to go with Charlie but I’m not sure why exactly.
  • Annie not having a date similar to Brenda not having a date in the original.
  • Ethan accepted to All-American Lacrosse Camp.  Is this setting up Ethan’s exit?
  • Why’d Ryan give that news?  What did he have to do with it?
  • Apparently Ethan has a dad in Montana.
  • We forget Ethan is “like King Jock” because he doesn’t act like it.
  • Ethan should go to the prom with Rhonda! LOL
  • Or with Annie, for old time’s sake.
  • Will Ethan tagging along with Silver and Dixon backfire?
  • Really like the lavender dress.
  • Did someone bring all these dresses to Annie’s room?? Who does that??
  • Have a feeling Naomi’s credit card will be rejected.
  • Silver looks so beautiful!  I love that dress!
  • Yup, I was right about the card.
  • Jen’s going to prom?!  Since when do chaperons/teachers bring dates?
  • Naomi asking Jen the right questions but Jen’s probably still lying.
  • Jen blames economy but there’s got to be more to it.
  • Prom is on the Paramount lot?  Really?  Hardcore.
  • Nice that everyone’s trying to help Silver be comfy there.
  • Red carpet?  And paps?  Seriously??
  • Doesn’t even look like Annie’s wearing a prom dress.
  • Uht oh, Ty is there.
  • Naomi and Dixon nominated for prom king and queen.
  • Here’s the cameo by The Veronicas.
  • Everyone is dancing really funnily.
  • Jen hardcore flirting with Ryan.
  • Uht oh, here comes Kelly (who looks great!)
  • Didn’t occur to me that Jen and Kelly would know each other.  Guess Jen’s been out of HS for like 5ish years and Kelly started there less than 9 years ago so I guess their paths could’ve crossed.
  • Kelly is clearly uncomfortable.  But she did tell Ryan no commitment or no strings or whatever.
  • Harry going to ruin plans for after prom party.
  • Understand why Charlie’s hurt.
  • Don’t like Naomi’s prom dress.
  • LOL Liam is sitting at prom listening to his iPod!
  • Yup, Harry interrupts the band and ruins the party plans.
  • Charlie’s going to get Annie back!
  • Jen knows about Kelly and Ryan just from vibes??
  • Wow, Jen is holding a grudge from high school.
  • Seems Kel is, too.
  • Why are they harping on drama from years ago?  It’s so over and done with.
  • Quote of the episode: “Being that you’re a guidance counselor, maybe you can give me a little guidance?  Tell me, Ms. Taylor, what does he like in bed?”–Jen about Ryan
  • Wow, they’re calling it the Prommies.  Doesn’t get more cheesy than this.
  • Surprised Ethan wasn’t nominated.
  • Oh, wait.  He is!  Good for him.
  • Dixon wins prom king and gets a hardcore crown and really fake Oscar trophy knock-off.
  • Silver wins as a write-in candidate!
  • Hope people did this genuinely and not to be mean.
  • Aw, Dixon convinced everyone to vote for her!
  • Wow, she gets a really beautiful crown!
  • Silver being brave to go up there and give a speech.
  • LOL Silver’s rant about prom.
  • Dixon looks shocked.  Ethan looks pleased.
  • Silver’s “weird zombie prom-loving loser” comment pretty much insulted like half the class, I’m sure.
  • LOL Naomi immediately takes the crown after Silver rejects it
  • Ethan rejecting camp.  Looks like Silver inspired him.  Maybe this won’t be his way out.
  • Woah!  That girl just called Annie a rat!
  • Silver says she’ll come back to West Bev but Dixon clearly not happy.  Insulted by zombie comment.
  • Ethan is obviously crushing on her!  It’s kind of cute.
  • Who is calling Jen?
  • Kelly’s going to confront Ryan!
  • Tells him Jen’s a compulsive liar.  Certainly seems that way.
  • This side of Kelly reminds me of her original character, especially in the way she’d warn people about Valerie.
  • Ha! Ryan thinks she’s jealous and Kelly point blanks says she’s not interested.  Good for her!
  • Woah!!!!! Jen is married to some dude name Oliviae!
  • A “walk to New York.” Very cute.
  • Liam’s from the East Coast?
  • Uht oh, Kelly spills the beans that Liam kind of had to go to prom.
  • Good for Naomi for calling him out.
  • But wait!  The black orchid shows that he did make an effort!
  • LOL Liam used her Facebook page!!!  Hilar.
  • So Liam does like her??
  • Aw, yes he does!  He finally admitted it.
  • Harry and Kelly kind of shared a moment there.  Foreshadowing?  Wouldn’t mind seeing a storyline with them.
  • Navid confronts Ty—>they start fighting—>Adrianna says she’s in labor.
  • Episode should’ve ended there. That would’ve been a good cliff-hanger.
  • Naomi and Liam are having a real conversation for once!
  • Aw, there’s fake snow!
  • Kind of a sweet moment between them.  Sure it won’t last.
  • Promo: Some sort of love quadrangle with Jen, Liam, Naomi and Annie.  Season finale!




Spoiler: Ask Ausiello

14 05 2009

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

Question: What does the future hold for Annie and Liam on 90210? –Stephanie
Ausiello:
Based on the finale, a straitjacket and an STD, respectively.

Question: Could you please give us some juicy scoop on the Gossip Girl finale? It would really make my day. –Kari
Ausiello:
One of the cliffhangers involves Georgina … and Dan, and another Blair and Chuck. Actually, the latter is less a cliffhanger and more a itisaboutfreakingtime. (Real word. No lie. Look it up if you don’t believe me!)

Question: Bummed about Chad and Hilarie leaving One Tree Hill. At least tell me Lucas and Peyton get a proper sendoff in Monday’s finale. –Tracey
Ausiello:
According to EW’s Jennifer Armstrong, who screened the finale yesterday, Leyton “definitely comes to a natural resting place that feels right for them and ties up their story nicely; however, they do not get an actual sendoff of any kind.” Speaking of Chad and Hilarie’s exit, in the very near future I’ll be posting something every Tree Hill fan will want to read. Trust me.

Question: Give me something about the One Tree Hill finale! –Christy
Ausiello:
What else you got, Armstrong? “Brooke finally gets two things she’s long wanted, we find out the fate of Peyton and the baby, and Whitey (the retired HS basketball coach) and Karen (Lucas’ mom, played by Moira Kelly) appear.” Thanks for ID’ing those last two JA, ’cause I wouldn’t of had a clue who you were talking about. Still don’t, in fact.

Question: Give us scoop on the new characters that will be joining One Tree Hill next season. –Janelle
Ausiello:
The three new faces include: Quinn, Haley’s free-spirited, strong-willed older sister; Alexis, a model-actress-crazy bitch in her 20s who Brooke hires to be the new face of her clothing line; and Clayton, a young and brash sports agent who takes on Nathan as a client.





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

13 05 2009
  • Gossip Girl is included in The New York Times’ season finale guide.
  • There’s a Gossip Girl photo spread in the new issue of TV Guide Magazine.
  • Brittany Snow (80s Lily, Gossip Girl) did a short but sweet interview with The Feed.
  • Paste Magazine has a list of Gossip Girl’s “best musical moments.”
  • A new Gossip Girl novel by Cecily von Ziegesar will reportedly be published this fall.
  • Hilarie Burton (Peyton, One Tree Hill) says on her blog that she’s close friends with Cullen Moss (Junk, One Tree Hill) and he’ll do a voiceover on one of her films.
  • Amy at the One Tree Hill Blog wrote a very heartfelt “OTH State of the Union.”
  • There are already hints out there on what new characters might appear next season on One Tree Hill.
  • Several 90210 actors are among the celebrities “going green.”
  • Olivia Wilde (Alex, The O.C.) says she still gets letters about her role as Marissa’s girlfriend.  Wilde also earned the top spot on Maxim’s Hot 100 list.
  • Rachel Bilson (Summer, The O.C.) is the ambassador for Jergens’ Glow in the Dark Campaign.




Spoiler: Mega Buzz

13 05 2009

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

You made a potentially sarcastic remark about Gossip Girl‘s Serena and Nate happening. I need to know if there is anything to that remark, because I am more hopeful than I should be about Serenate finding their way back together. Please help! — Megan
MICKEY: Hope springs eternal, Megan! I will downgrade my previous sarcastic remark to say that the possibility of Serenate is alive and well through the end of the season. But Serena’s season-finale suitor is someone entirely different — and surprising. If it’s a happy ending you’re looking for, forget it. Though Blair hears some magic words, her fall is looking increasingly shrouded in dread. Welcome to NYU, B.!

Will One Tree Hill‘s “Leyton” be back next season with mini Leyton? — Nicole
MATT:
Alas, in the days since you sent in this question, the CW confirmed that Chad Michael Murray and Hilarie Burton will not be returning for Season 7. The silver lining is that the actors’ final outing is a solid one. TVGuide.com’s Robyn Ross, who screened the May 18 season finale, reports that the hour “wraps things up in a little bow with no shockers to leave us hanging. Old faces were back, and dreams were truly realized. Perhaps it could’ve served better as a series finale, because I’d love to think this is the way these stories would have ended.”

Let’s talk 90210who’s gonna die? — Matty
MICKEY:
Before I tell you who dies, let me ask you this, Matty: Ever see the movie Carrie? Because it’s prom time at West Bev, and Annie is doing her best Sissy Spacek impression for us. It’s harrowing; you might even say she is driven to do some very uncharacteristic things, like maybe even kill someone! Who? It’s hard to say exactly, but in the same episode, Adrianna makes a choice, Ethan makes a declaration, and Liam makes a mistake — all three of which are life-changing.





Spoiler: Ask Matt

12 05 2009

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

Question: 90210 has gotten really good lately. How can the show get people to tune back in? Also, I have a feeling the CW might pair 90210 and the new Melrose Place together next season. If they do, would it be a smart move?—Derek

Matt Roush: By now, I’m thinking most people have already decided whether they’re into the new 90210 or not, at least for this season. But the CW would be smart to keep the show in repeat rotation during the summer in hopes of attracting new or lapsed viewers, and even smarter if it presented some new episodes during the off-season to increase its exposure. It worked for the original 90210, which didn’t really take off until Fox jump-started the second season with new episodes in July and August. I would bet that the CW will do some sort of stunt to launch Melrose Place using 90210 as a springboard (again, echoing Fox), but the network may also want to use this remake to anchor another night (maybe Wednesday) instead of putting all of its retro eggs in one basket. But looking at what the CW has to work with, airing 90210 and Melrose as a two-hour guilty-pleasure block makes sense to me.





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

12 05 2009
  • On May 25th, The CW will re-air this week’s One Tree Hill (the Leyton wedding) as well as Lucas and Lindsey’s failed season 5 wedding.
  • You can watch this YouTube video to see how to get the same look as One Tree Hill’s Peyton.
  • Keedar Whittle (Nino, One Tree Hill) will be back next season.
  • Here’s an interesting article on the future of The CW, and the role the Gossip Girl spin-off could play.
  • Here’s a Q & A with Stephanie Savage on the spin-off.
  • The Chicago Tribune has a short interview with Alexandra Patsavas, who handles the music for Gossip Girl (and did The O.C.).
  • Ausiello has some hints about the Gossip Girl and 90210 finales.
  • Leighton Meester (Blair, Gossip Girl), Blake Lively (Serena, Gossip Girl), Michelle Trachtenberg (Georgina, Gossip Girl) and AnnaLynne McCord (Naomi, 90210) are reportedly on Maxim’s Hot 100 list.
  • The winners of 90210’s Countdown to Prom contest have been announced and will appear in tonight’s episode.
  • Michelle Williams (Jen, Dawson’s Creek) will star in Blue Valentine.




Spoiler: Watch with Kristin

12 05 2009

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

Lindsey in Boston: Anything you can share about the Gossip Girl finale?
You know how we saw those Gossip Girl set photos where Blair kissed both Chuck and Nate on the street? One of them was a total fake-out. Teehee! In other finale news, Little J comes into her own (and there’s a nice rapprochement between her and Blair), Gossip Girl calls Nate a whore, you won’t realize Lily-Rufus spawn is already there until the very last minute and there’s a hint that several familiar background faces might become recurring or even regular characters in season three. (We’ll tell you more about the realistic prospects for those recurrences after you’ve all seen the finale on May 18.)

Lyla in Dallas: I need to know more about the One Tree Hill finale!
Are we sure this is a season (not series) finale? Because we’ve seen the last ep of One Tree Hill for this year, and all the storylines end so darn pleasantly! It’s positively unnerving! What do you want to know specifically? Email us with specific requests, and we’ll tease what we can later this week.

Emily in Philadelphia: Is anything going to happen between Liam and Annie on 90210?
Liam makes fun of Annie in the 90210 finale, but there’s nothing genuinely flirtatious going on. However, Liam definitely does have sex with someone who’s not Naomi! Ethan and Silver, by the way, totally connect in this last episode. Could that be the beginning of a short-lived somethin’-somethin’?





New 90210 tonight!

12 05 2009

Tonight and tomorrow you can watch Zero Tolerance, the second-to-last episode of the season.

After next week’s finale, make sure you come back to participate in the 90210 Season One evaluation!





YouTube Video of the Week

10 05 2009

Most of this video has nothing to do with teen dramas.  But at :20 to :56, it has the best recreation of the Beverly Hills 90210 intro I’ve seen done by “real people.”  Check it out and you’ll see what I mean.