Favorite Holiday Episodes, Pt. 5

25 12 2009

MONDAY: Beverly Hills 90210

TUESDAY: Dawson’s Creek

WEDNESDAY: The O.C.

THURSDAY: One Tree Hill

TODAY: Gossip Girl and 90210

GOSSIP GIRL

1. Episode 1.11, Roman Holiday

In Gossip Girl’s three seasons, this is the only Christmas episode we’ve been treated to and, thankfully, I look back on it pretty fondly. At the time I was a Serena-Dan shipper (and still am, for the most part) and they had a really sweet storyline this episode, which culminated in them sharing one incredible X-mas gift: their bodies! The episode also significantly advances the Rufus-Lily storyline that had been slowly building: we have Rufus realize his marriage with Allison can’t be saved and admit Lily’s been what’s missing from his life. Unfortunately, around the same time, Bart proposes to Lily. The third main storyline–Blair’s hope for the perfect Christmas is comically toyed with when her father comes to town along with his lover–I could take or leave.

90210

1. Episode 2.12, Winter Wonderland

Okay, so this technically isn’t a holiday episode but I’m including it anyway. After all, isn’t “winter wonderland” just the PC-way of saying Christmastime? And, besides, this was a pretty amazing episode–and I never even come close to saying that about this show. But this ep had what I love most: unrequited love, love triangles and several drawn-out storylines coming to a climax, rewarding viewers for their patience. We have Teddy pining for Silver, Dixon’s feelings for Silver reawakened, Liam & Naomi reunited by a selfless Ivy, Naomi’s well-warranted apologies to Annie and a jaw-dropping confrontation between Annie and Jasper. No doubt about it: this was my gift this holiday season.

What’s your favorite holiday episode?





Weekly Poll

10 12 2009

The last Weekly Poll was a while ago now, thanks to the week off that the shows had and then the week off that I had. In that set, a big chunk of you believed Lady Gaga’s appearance on Gossip Girl was a pointless ratings stunt and that Liam and Naomi belonged together. It was a lot closer on the question of where Quinn’s loyalties should lie. In the end, the belief that she should stay out of the Naley-Clay issue came out on top by just 10 votes.





From The CW…

9 12 2009

The CW has started sending out these little advertisements so I figured I’d post them as they come out.

Here are the first 3.





Spoiler: Korbi TV

17 11 2009

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

Jasper on “90210” is awesome! Is he going to kill Annie when he finds out that she totally murdered his uncle? -P
Ha, no. Actually, he’s going to discover the truth sooner than later, but it seems his passionate, crazy love for Miss Wilson will keep him from ratting her out… that doesn’t mean she won’t get caught though. The writers aren’t going to leave her hit-and-run storyline hanging too much longer.

What are Liam and his friends going to do to get back at Naomi’s sister on “90210”?! If they do get back at her, do you think Liam will get back together with Naomi?! -shreya
Naomi’s sister Jen is going to get what’s coming her way. Finally. As for Liam and Naomi, listen up…

Credit: Zap2it





Spoiler: Watch With Kristin

17 11 2009

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

Krista in Lafayette Hill, Pa.: Is it true that the CW has decided to air the rest of the episodes of The Beautiful Life later this season? If for some miracle the ratings increased would they bring it back full time?
A representative for the CW tells us, “The status of unaired eps of The Beautiful Life is still to be determined.” My rock-solid source who knows about such things tells me: No truth whatsoever. Sorry, Mischa!

Drew in Walhalla, S.C.: I’m a freak for Chuck and Blair on Gossip Girl! Tell me they aren’t going to break up any time soon.
They aren’t. It’s actually Rufus and Lily’s relationship that will be in a very bad place until the end of the season. From what I understand, it all stems from a letter that Serena’s father is going to send her. And of course, it doesn’t help that Bart Bass is back in the mix!

Rebecca in Miami: How about some One Tree Hill scoop?
Skills is moving to Los Angeles. (Tear. You will be missed in Tree Hill!) Also, a new man may come between Brooke and Julian.

Randall in Ohio: How about some good stuff on 90210? I’ve been getting into it lately.
DVR alert: I’m hearing that episode 12 is going to be awesome. It all goes down at the Winter Wonderland dance, and an intervention takes place for Annie to get her to realize that Jasper is a bad guy. Hmmm, will she believe them? Also, Teddy has feelings for Silver and asks her out, but she rejects him. Wah-wah. Though we hear something will happen between the two later on.

Credit: E! Online

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Notes:

If you recall, The Beautiful Life starred Mischa Barton (Marissa, The O.C.).

We already saw Lily receive the letter from Serena’s father last week and the OTH stuff we already knew as well both from the episodes and spoilish info I posted.

There’s also been spoilish pictures of the Winter Wonderland dance circulating. Can’t remember if I posted them.





Spoiler: The Big Tease

27 10 2009

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

I know that it makes me a terrible feminist and an even worse woman, but I prefer ‘90210’s’ sleazy Mark to creepy Jasper as Annie’s new beau. Will Mark be redeemed? And if so, is there any hope for a Mark/Annie romance? – Alexandra
I know, right? Why do some people say “sleazy” as if it’s a bad word? But you and I must be in the minority, as there are no plans at this time for Mark to resurface.

Now that Renee’s lies have been exposed on ‘One Tree Hill,’ will Naley fans get some overdue on-screen lovin’? – Kelli
When I spoke to James Lafferty I relayed the fans’ clamoring for some Nathan-Haley heat. He said that if Nathan was ultimately proven innocent, “I’m sure there’s plenty of that to look forward to. [Series creator] Mark [Schwahn] is pretty good about giving the fans what they want.” That said, he had to note, “This is The CW, not ‘True Blood,’ so they shouldn’t be expecting too much!”

Credit: Fancast





Spoiler: Mega Buzz

7 10 2009

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

The ladies of 90210 are kind of sad this season. I think they need boyfriends. — Hannah
MICKEY: Love is complicated, Hannah. Like, you know how it is when you kill a homeless man and then fall in love with his nephew? Annie knows! If only her classmates weren’t so judgmental about Jasper’s chosen career. He’s an entrepreneur, a born salesman, a… OK, he’s a drug dealer. Meanwhile, Silver will continue to pine for Dixon, completely oblivious to the hottie that’s pining for her.

Credit: TVGuide.com





News Roundup: Gossip Girl, One Tree Hill and 90210

11 08 2009
  • Just found a great site for Gossip Girl podcasts.  They’re also doing a Gossip Girl  Biggest Fan contest.
  • MTV News has another article with Chace Crawford (Nate, Gossip Girl), seemingly from the same Teen Choice interview.
  • Gossip Girl, One Tree Hill and 90210 are all nominated for Best Kiss in The CW Sourcies.
  • Eclipse Magazine has an interview with One Tree Hill creator, Mark Schwahn.
  • The Wrap explains the origins of the Brooke (Sophia Bush, One Tree Hill)-Julian (Austin Nichols, One Tree Hill) making out on the beach promo.
  • Everly, the band that Bethany Joy Galeotti (Haley, One Tree Hill) plays in, has started a Twitter account.
  • Kate Voegele (Mia, One Tree Hill) did a video segment for MySpace Fashion.
  • SoapNet appears to have updated their One Tree Hill 101 photo gallery.
  • SoapNet will be airing a mini-marathon of One Tree Hill episodes this weekend.  I’ll post a reminder Sunday morning.
  • Dan (Paul Johansson, One Tree Hill) and Lucas (Chad Michael Murray, One Tree Hill) are featured in a SoapNet photo gallery on father-son relationships.  Dylan (Luke Perry, Beverly Hills 90210) and Jack (Josh Taylor, Beverly Hills 90210) are also included.
  • There’s a new 90210 promo for the upcoming season.
  • Zachary Ray Sherman will appear on 90210 this season as Jasper.  The article elaborates on the spoilish story I posted last month.  As a commenter pointed out, there was already a Jasper on Beverly Hills 90210.
  • If you live in or near New York City, you can meet AnnaLynne McCord (Naomi, 90210) on Thursday.