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

9 11 2009




News Roundup: 90210, One Tree Hill and Dawson’s Creek

8 11 2009
  • The Providence Journal named 90210 the “most rejuvenated show” of the fall season.
  • Hilary Swank (Carly, Beverly Hills 90210) slammed the show in a recent article.
  • TV Fanatic has an interview with Lee Norris (Mouth, One Tree Hill).  Have you read my newest interview with him?
  • Saturday, SoapNet is airing a marathon of Cougar Town, which stars Busy Philipps (Audrey, Dawson’s Creek).
  • I added a bunch of fake accounts to the Twitter Directory.  Be sure to check it out.




News Roundup: One Tree Hill, Gossip Girl, 90210 and The O.C.

27 10 2009
  • Be sure to check out The CW’s site for all the new video content this week.
  • Last night’s One Tree Hill ( 2. 7 million viewers rounded up) and Gossip Girl ( 2.3 million viewers) both increased in the ratings compared to last week.  One Tree Hill raised quite dramatically to a season high in both total viewers and the key demographics, according to a press release.
  • The new One Tree Hill Connection podcast has an interview with Amanda Schull (Sara, One Tree Hill) and The Avett Brothers, who song “I and Love and You” was the title of last night’s episode.
  • SoapNet has a short piece on James Lafferty (Nathan, One Tree Hill) directing last night’s episode, and some photos too.
  • Here’s Mark Schwahn’s preview for next week’s OTH.
  • Star News has an article about One Tree Hill’s presence on Twitter.  Remember, you can follow me @sizzlemaker.
  • SoapNet has a poll asking which OTH couple is the strangest pairing.
  • Sherri Saum will appear on Gossip Girl.
  • This article by The Frisky really nails some of my points on the problems with Gossip Girl–and why The O.C. was so much better.
  • Both Gossip Girl and 90210 made Zap2it’s list of the worst TV theme songs of current shows.
  • Blake Lively (Serena, Gossip Girl) lost to AnnaLynne McCord (Naomi, 90210) in an Access Hollywood poll of who should be the next Bond Girl.  They both lost, though, to Eliza Dushku.
  • SoapNet also has a poll asking which girl was the best for Dylan (Luke Perry, Beverly Hills 90210).  I think you know by now that my vote will always go to Kelly (Jennie Garth, Beverly Hills 90210), as they are my all-time favorite couple.
  • They also have another poll asking which actor from The O.C. has been the most successful.




Voluntary Viewing Marathon Today!

24 10 2009

From 8am to 3pm eastern time, SoapNet will be hosting a “Voluntary Viewing Marathon” featuring episodes from Beverly Hills 90210, The O.C. and One Tree Hill.

This will air according to the normal “Breakfast in Bed” schedule but with charity-themed episodes.

Enjoy!





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

14 10 2009
  • 90210 slightly increased its ratings last night ( 2.2 million viewers) compared to last week.
  • SoapNet is having a “Voluntary Viewing Marathon” on Oct. 24, with charity-themed episodes of Beverly Hills 90210, One Tree Hill and The O.C. You can watch the promo here.
  • Shannen Doherty (Brenda, Beverly Hills 90210) will star in a Hallmark movie airing this time next year.
  • John Mayer made a pretty funny reference to Doherty in an interview with MTV.
  • There will be another season of Tori & Dean: Home Sweet Hollywood, starring Tori Spelling (Donna, Beverly Hills 90210), airing next spring.
  • Tiffani Amber Thiessen (Valerie, Beverly Hills 90210) now has a Facebook Fan Page.
  • The CW announced a new iPhone application, CW City Wize, that will allow you to find “actual locations seen or talked about on The CW’s hit shows Gossip Girl [and] 90210.”  A second app, CWTV, allows you to access video content and more from all the shows.  They are available through the iTunes store.
  • This is the first picture I’ve seen of Gina Torres in her role as mother to Vanessa (Jessica Szohr, Gossip Girl).
  • Talking Gossip has a new podcast about this week’s Gossip Girl.
  • There is a Halloween edition of the Gossip Girl tour in New York City.
  • PopEater has an interview with Leighton Meester (Blair, Gossip Girl) on her singing career.
  • In honor of the release of the complete series on DVD, the Paley Center will be hosting a panel called “Dawson’s Creek: A Look Back.” Creator Kevin Williamson, James Van Der Beek (Dawson) and Busy Philipps (Audrey) are the only announced participants so far.




News Roundup: One Tree Hill, Gossip Girl, 90210 and The O.C.

29 09 2009
  • Both One Tree Hill (2.5 million viewers) and Gossip Girl (2.4 million rounded up) improved in the ratings last night when compared to last week.
  • The CW is asking viewers to vote on “the most scandalous moment,” with scenes from One Tree Hill and Gossip Girl being the candidates.
  • As per usual, there’s a bunch new video content up on The CW site, and here is Mark Schwahn’s preview for the next One Tree Hill episode.
  • ChicagoNow has a video interview with Sophia Bush (Brooke, One Tree Hill).
  • The CW Source has a video interview with Austin Nichols (Julian, One Tree Hill). Have you read my interview with him yet?
  • The New York Post has an interview with Robert Buckley (Clay, One Tree Hill).
  • SoapNet has a poll called “Which Tree Hill Raven Hoopster Are You?”  Apparently I’m Skills! LOL
  • Sophia Bush (Brooke, One Tree Hill) is now a spokeswoman for the Teachers Count Campaign.
  • There is a new music-focused One Tree Hill Connection podcast.
  • Kelly Rutherford (Lily, Gossip Girl) is included in a photo gallery on hiding real-life pregnancies for TV.
  • Kevin Zegers will be on Gossip Girl later this season.  Coincidentally, he’ll be starring alongside Hilary Duff (Olivia, Gossip Girl) in The Story of Bonnie and Clyde. Fun Fact: Beverly Hills 90210’s Brenda (Shannen Doherty) and Dylan (Luke Perry) once dressed at Bonnie and Clyde for Halloween.
  • Korbi has some 90210 spoilers but they’re kind of outdated.
  • Movieline has the best interview I’ve seen yet with Shenae Grimes (Annie, 90210).
  • The Los Angeles Times has a pretty good interview with Jessica Lowndes (Adrianna, 90210).
  • AnnaLynne McCord (Annie, 90210) is included in this photo gallery of celebrity siblings.
  • This is a surprisingly decent synopsis of Beverly Hills 90210, in terms of casting, characters, general plot and the life of the show.
  • Tori Spelling (Donna, Beverly Hills 90210) has been in and out of the hospital in the last 24 hours.
  • Apparently Brian Austin Green (David, Beverly Hills 90210) started on Smallville last week.  Here’s a clip from upcoming his appearance this week.
  • Greg Vaughan (Cliff, Beverly Hills 90210) has reportedly been let go from General Hospital.  (Funny that I just had Tori, BAG and Vaughan news right after each other considering they were in a love triangle on the show!)
  • USA Today has an interview with Adam Brody (Seth, The O.C.).
  • Olivia Wilde (Alex, The O.C.) has joined the cast of the film The Next  Three Days.




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

15 09 2009
  • The Daily News has a photo gallery called “TV Shows That Peaked in High School” and our teen dramas have the (dis)honor of being in it.  One Tree Hill is given credit for skipping the college years, “which may be why this former teen drama is still on the air today.”
  • There’s tons of teen drama content in the new issue of Portrait Magazine.
  • One Tree Hill (2.59 million) did better than Gossip Girl (2.52 million) last night, but not by as much as they usually do.  This was GG’s best ratings since January.
  • Have any of you been to SoapNet’s board for One Tree Hill? Just curious since I’m not really liking it and wondering if anyone feels the same.
  • Hilarie Burton (Peyton, One Tree Hill) and SoGoPro did an interview with Say It Social Radio.
  • PEOPLE.com has a Gossip Girl-version of Hangman.
  • They also have a GG fashion quiz.
  • Chace Crawford (Nate, Gossip Girl) was named one of the “25 hottest actors under 25.”
  • Brandon (Jason Priestley, Beverly Hills 90210) was recently a “weekly crush” on SoapNet.
  • Glamour has a great interview with Tori Spelling (Donna, Beverly Hills 90210) on Donna’s fashion.
  • The Los Angeles Times has an interview with Matt Lanter (Liam, 90210).  He says he has an official MySpace but confirms that all Twitter accounts are fakes.
  • TVStar has an interview with Michael Steger (Navid, 90210).
  • LoHud.com has an interview with John Schneider (Jeffrey, Liam’s stepdad, 90210).
  • I like this recent tweet from James Van Der Beek (Dawson, Dawson’s Creek): “I thought I was immune to soapy drama after making it for 6 years, but I’m finding myself kind of addicted to “‘True Blood.'”
  • Michelle Williams (Jen) is on the cover of the October issue of Vogue.  You can read an excerpt of the cover story here.




“Brother From Another Mother” Marathon Today!

7 09 2009

SoapNet is airing a 5-hour One Tree Hill  marathon today, which will focus on Lucas and Nathan’s “journey from enemies, to frenemies, to friends.”

Tune in between noon and 5pm eastern time to see the episodes, starting with the pilot.

Note: this is airing in place of the normal weekday teen drama schedule.

Enjoy!





News Roundup: One Tree Hill, Gossip Girl, The O.C. and 90210

1 09 2009
  • SoapNet posted a Fall TV Preview for One Tree Hill, Gossip Girl and 90210, but it’s the same photos that have been circulating for  a few weeks now.
  • The CW has a cool video from One Tree Hill’s first table read for the 7th season.  It’s also on YouTube.
  • E!Online posted “sneak peeks” of the Gossip Girl premiere.
  • The second-to-last round of the Gossip Girl tournament has been posted.
  • Thanks to Erin for sharing this link. It’s a Gossip Girl-inspired hair tip!
  • Perez Hilton posted a picture of Blake Lively (Serena, Blake Lively) on the set of The Town.
  • In addition to a new comedy, Josh Schwartz (creator, The O.C,; Gossip Girl) is also developing a dramedy.  Stephanie Savage is involved as well.
  • Rachel Bilson (Summer, The O.C.) will appear on Project Runway this Thursday.
  • There’s a drop of 90210 talk in this interview with Rumer Willis (Gia, 90210).




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

28 08 2009
  • One Tree Hill, Gossip Girl and 90210 all have nominations in the Most Dramatic Meltdown category of The Sourcies.
  • One Tree Hill and Gossip Girl also have nominations for The Voice of Wisdom Award.
  • Gossip Girl and 90210 also have nominations in the Best Cliffhanger category.
  • Nicole Bilderback (Heather, Dawson’s Creek) is included in a “Where Are They Now” for Bring It On.  Bethany Joy Galeotti (Haley, One Tree Hill) and Michael Copon (Felix, One Tree Hill) each starred in one of the sequels.
  • As of Monday, One Tree Hill and The O.C. are swapping weekday timeslots on SoapNet. For the new schedules, click on their pages above.
  • There will also be a One Tree Hill marathon Monday, Sept. 7.  I will post a reminder as we get closer.
  • Don’t forget: both Jennie Garth (Kelly, Beverly Hills 90210) and Lori Loughlin (Debbie, 90210) will be at the Daytime Emmys on Sunday night.
  • You can vote for Kellan Lutz (George, 90210) to get his own PEOPLE.com page.