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

26 01 2010
  • Last night’s One Tree Hill (2.2 million viewers rounded up) stayed the same in the ratings compared to last week. (Life Unexpected dropped quite a bit from 2.8 to 2.2.)
  • Be sure to check out The CW’s site for all the new One Tree Hill video content this week.
  • The PopEater interview with Robert Buckley (Clay, One Tree Hill) mentioned yesterday is now posted.
  • Star News has an interview with Mike Grubbs (Grubbs, One Tree Hill).
  • The new One Tree Hill Connection podcast has an interview with Scott Holroyd (David, One Tree Hill).
  • PEOPLE.com has a short article on the new season of Tori & Dean: Home Sweet Hollywood, starring Tori Spelling (Donna, Beverly Hills 90210)
  • John Eisendrath (executive producer, Beverly Hills 90210) wrote the script for a pilot called Justice, which was just picked up by NBC. Eisendrath will executive produce the show.
  • Jacksonville.com has an article suggesting Beverly Hills 90210 fashion (aka 90s fashion) will become big again this decade just as 80s fashion was big the last 10 years.
  • Kristin is hoping for a Gossip Girl-Vampire Diaries cross-over, with Leighton Meester (Blair) appearing on TVD and TVD star Nina Dobrev appearing on GG.
  • The Wrap has an exclusive clip from Twelve, starring Chace Crawford (Nate, Gossip Girl).
  • The comedy pilot Josh Schwartz (creator, Gossip Girl; creator, The O.C.) is doing, called Hitched, was picked up by CBS.
  • Wonderland, the production company responsible for The O.C., which is run by McG (executive producer, The O.C.), is making a web-based spin-off for Supernatural called Ghostfacers. McG will also executive produce.
  • PopEater has an interview with Kerr Smith (Jack, Dawson’s Creek).
  • EW.com has an article about the film Blue Valentine, which stars Michelle Williams (Jen, Dawson’s Creek) and premiered at Sundance.
  • MTV has a short interview with Williams about the film.
  • Jensen Ackles (C.J., Dawson’s Creek) confirmed he isn’t on Twitter. Thanks to Vida for the info!




Spoiler: Watch With Kristin

26 01 2010

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

As you probably know by now, Gossip Girl‘s Chuck and Blair are going to be going through a rough patch caused by Chuck.

So what does Chuck do to Blair that leads to the crisis? Is it true that a fling with Jenny Humphrey is involved? Get the exclusive scoop on that.

Patricia in Boston: At first I was just sad about the Chuck-Blair breakup news, but now I am freaking the hell out. Is it true that the horrible thing Chuck does is sleep with Jenny Humphrey? I’ll never watch Gossip Girl again if that’s what happens!
Well, don’t delete that Gossip Girl season pass from your TiVo just yet, because sources assure us that this particular rumor is totally false. So, while we can’t tell you yet what bad thing Chuck does do, we can assure that you, no, Chuck does not sleep with Jenny. Whew.

Lauren in New York City: I’m so sad about Chuck and Blair breaking up on Gossip Girl! Anything new on that?
Ed Westwick
himself says of Gossip Girl‘s upcoming storylines, “It all gets set on its side. Everything goes upside down. Things are going to get even more dramatic than they always are.” And Gossip boss Josh Schwartz tweeted, “Trust. #ChuckandBlair.” Believe the man. Josh is the one who made Chuck and Blair so awesome in the first place, and he wouldn’t be breaking them up unless it was part of a greater plan, right?

Chloe in Grand Island, Neb.: I approve of the casting of Billy Baldwin (although John Slattery would have been ideal) as Serena’s dad on Gossip Girl, but I now have to know before I get too excited. Is Daddy van der Woodsen completely evil, or does he have any redeeming qualities?
We’re told we’ll see that William van der Woodsen does want to get back into Serena and Eric’s life on Gossip Girl. That doesn’t mean he’s a pure good guy—his motives for seeing them could be totally dark side—but at least he’s no longer totally dissing his own children.

Hope in Worcester, Mass.: Please give me some One Tree Hill scoop!
We see Sarah, Clay’s (Robert Buckley) dead wife again—but she won’t be Sarah. (Dun dun dunnnnn…)

Phil in Nevada: What’s happening when Melrose Place returns?
Colin Egglesfield
and Ashlee Simpson-Wentz only have one episode left, then Nick Zano joins the cast to stir things up. At the GBK Golden Globes gift lounge, Michael Rady told us he’s looking forward to the newbie. “We’re pals, and then…” he teased about Jonah and Nick’s character before stopping himself. “I don’t want to get in trouble, but the murder mystery is out, and that gets filled in with original Melrose, L.A. fun.” That said, insiders tell me that unlike 90210, which is trending toward the new kids, Melrose will be splitting its attention between the youngsters and the old guard likes of Amanda, Michael Mancini and dead Sydney.

Credit: E! Online

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We already know Amanda Schull (Sara) will be back.

Laura Leighton (Sophie, Beverly Hills 90210) plays Sydney on Melrose Place.





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

18 01 2010
  • There’s been several news stories the past few days about Brian Austin Green (David, Beverly Hills 90210) supposedly tweeting that he and Megan Fox are engaged again. I haven’t posted any of them because I knew the account was fake (it’s been on my fake list in the Twitter Directory for months) but unfortunately several news organizations ran with it without bothering to check with his publicist whether the account was legit. Thanks to GossipCop, it is finally getting out there that this was just one big deception. I hope those other news orgs. are embarrassed and ashamed–and I hope the poser is as well.
  • Zap2it has a slightly different version of the Jennie Garth (Kelly, Beverly Hills 90210) quote I linked to yesterday. Yesterday’s said she was done with 90210 “for a while” whereas today’s says she’s been done for a while.
  • Thrilled for Christy-Anne at the press coverage her One Tree Hill Reunion is getting. So bummed my trip didn’t work out.
  • Everly, featuring Bethany Joy Galeotti (Haley, One Tree Hill) released new music today–b tracks. vol. 3
  • BuddyTV, TVGuide.com and Starpulse have interviews with Robert Buckley (Clay, One Tree Hill).
  • Examiner.com has an interview with Lindsey McKeon (Taylor, One Tree Hill). Have you read my interview with her?
  • TVGuideMagazine.com has what they’re calling an “exclusive” Gossip Girl spoiler but we already know about this. There’s just 1 or 2 more specific details given.
  • Philly.com has an article on Kerr Smith (Jack, Dawson’s Creek). TVGuide.com and About.com have interviews with him. (In the former, he speaks well of DC and in the latter he says another show he did–E-ring–is his favorite).
  • This review of Life Unexpected, which stars Smith, references The O.C.




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

16 01 2010
  • AnnaLynne McCord (Naomi, 90210) is now on Twitter. I added her to the Twitter Directory.
  • Jessica Stroup (Silver, 90210) is on the cover of the January issue of Foam.
  • Blake Lively (Serena, Gossip Girl) is on the cover of the February issue of Esquire.
  • Hilary Duff (Olivia, Gossip Girl) is on the cover of the January issue of Nylon.
  • TV.com has a short interview with Rachel Bilson (Summer, The O.C.).




Spoiler: Ask Ausiello

14 01 2010

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

Question: Earlier this week, Josh Schwartz answered some Gossip Girl questions on Twitter, and he said that Chuck and Blair would get a lot of sexy time, but that maybe they would go too far. Could you please be more clear and maybe tell us what he means with going too far? –Fernanda
Ausiello:
I can’t tell you how thrilled I am that Josh Schwartz is using his Twitter account as a spoiler dispenser. That’s just what I need, more competition. But enough about me and my insecurities. Here’s what I was able to get out of Schwartz: “After conferring with Stephanie Savage about what to say without saying too much, I’d add that Chuck and Blair have always played games to keep their romance exciting. But sometimes those games go too far and have a cost.”

Question: Any Gossip Girl scoop about Jenny? —Angelica
Ausiello:
Mr. Spoiler himself, Josh Schwartz (maybe I should start referring to him as my frenemy?), also recently tweeted that an upcoming GG episode was titled “The 16 Year Old Virgin.” There’s your Jenny spoiler.

Credit: EW.com





News Roundup: One Tree Hill, Gossip Girl, Dawson’s Creek and The O.C.

13 01 2010




Breaking News: One Tree Hill’s Antwon Tanner Sentenced to 3 Months in Jail, Not Fired

13 01 2010

Antwon Tanner (Skills, One Tree Hill) has been sentenced to three months in jail prison but has not been fired from the show, according to Newsday.com. After he completes his prison term, however, he will have to serve 5 months of home detention. (Full disclosure: I have freelanced for Newsday.)

In August, Tanner plead guilty to fraud charges. He had been arrested in April and accused of distributing fake social security numbers. Reports at the time said he faced up to 10 years in prison. The CW said nothing had been decided in regards to his future with One Tree Hill.

According to today’s report, the judge said Tanner’s actions were based on “greed.” Tanner, addressing the judge, said he has “worked so hard” and this is “an embarrassment to my family, my kids, my wife, my fans.”

Tanner’s lawyer told Newsday that this was a case of “stupidity,” not greed. He pointed out that Tanner had a six-figure income but has since suffered financially.

In a poll I conducted in August, 44 percent of voters said this should be irrelevant to Tanner’s career on the show. Thirty-seven percent, however, said he should be fired since he was found guilty of a crime. Another 19 percent expressed shock and uncertainty.

Prior to the hiatus, One Tree Hill (episode 7.12) showed Tanner’s character moving to Los Angeles to pursue a new career.

Tanner tweeted last week that life is “hectic” but also said he is working on his own show.

Tanner must surrender to authorities by April 30. I will update if and when the network/show releases a comment.





Exclusive: Get Reacquainted With One Tree Hill’s Lindsey McKeon

10 01 2010

Well, One Tree Hill fans, we’re in the home stretch! The show comes back from hiatus one week from tomorrow. As the promo for 7.13 shows, we’ll be seeing a familiar face: Taylor James, sister to Haley (Bethany Joy Galeotti) and Quinn (Shantel VanSanten).

Taylor, played by Lindsey McKeon, was introduced in season 2 (Episode 2.11, The Heart Brings You Back), when she returns to Tree Hill after getting kicked out of college. Her homecoming turns sour when Nathan (James Lafferty) recalls that Taylor was the first girl he ever slept with, complicating his relationship with Haley. After causing a bit more damage, Taylor leaves town (Episode 2.13, The Hero Dies In This One)–but Nathan meets up with her later in the season (Episode 2.18, The Lonesome Road). Viewers actually had a chance to vote in a poll on whether the two characters would sleep together. Fans voted against it and we haven’t seen Taylor since…until now.

It seemed only natural, then, to seek out McKeon for an update on both her whereabouts and Taylor’s. Here’s hoping this wets your appetite just enough to get through the next eight days:

TeenDramaWhore: Do you remember what first attracted you to the role of Taylor?

Lindsey McKeon: The fact that she is “free spirited,” says and does things that I or most people wouldn’t do and that she shakes things up a bit!  To me, it’s great to play a character that “allows me to act out of character.” That’s what’s so brilliant about this art!!

TDW: Fans have been hoping for Taylor’s return for years. How did this come about?

McKeon: Grace… You know, I’m not sure exactly, but I’m glad it did!

TDW: What can you tell us about your appearance? Will it be for more than one episode?

McKeon: Taylor returns for at least 3 episodes and does what she does best!!!  😉

TDW: What do you think Taylor’s been up to in the years that have passed? Is she still the James family’s wild child?

McKeon: I believe she’s traveled around and tried to “find herself” in many different places, which has given her an experiential yet sometimes painful life.  And though home is where the heart is for her, I believe it’s one of the most difficult and challenging places for her to be.

TDW: Many fans are also familiar with you from your prior roles on Saved By The Bell: The New Class and Guiding Light. What are you most recognized for?

McKeon: It’s funny to me that all these years later I still get recognized from Saved By The Bell. I have no idea what I get recognized for the most, though I’ve heard ‘It’s Always Sunny In Philadelphia’ ‘One Tree Hill’ and ‘Saved By The Bell’ a bunch. But mostly I just get people telling me that I “look familiar” or “remind them of someone famous.”

TDW: What was your reaction when you found out Guiding Light was going off the air?

McKeon: It was something that had been buzzing around the set when I was still there [in 2004], so it wasn’t a big shock.  For me mostly, I’m just interested to see what path everyone’s new lives will be taking!

TDW: What other projects are you working on now?

McKeon: There are a couple films that are in the works and a couple in the process of coming out!  Repo and The Land That Time Forgot being two of them. You can always stay up to date by checking IMDB.com!!

TDW: What do you like to do in your spare time?

McKeon: I love to travel, yoga, meditation, workout, dance, see LOTS of movies and spend time with the ones who are closest to me.

TDW: Many celebrities have gotten Twitter accounts to interact with their fans. Have you thought of getting one? Do you have an official site I can direct people to?

McKeon: Sorry, I do not have a Twitter account and I no longer have an official website.

TDW: My research also led me to this MySpace account that claims to be you. Is it actually yours?

McKeon: No, I have never had a MySpace!

Come back next week for another exclusive interview!

TDW Interview Index





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

5 01 2010
  • As of tomorrow at 4pm, SoapNet will begin reairing One Tree Hill’s first season.
  • MTV summed up the latest news on The Notebook musical, which Bethany Joy Galeotti (Haley, One Tree Hill) talked about in the podcast I posted yesterday.
  • Matt Barr (Ian “Psycho Derek” Banks, One Tree Hill) will appear on Friday Night Lights. Have you read my interview with him?
  • Starpulse has a brief interview with Ryan Eggold (Ryan, 90210).
  • Jessica Walter (Tabitha, 90210) voices a character in Archer, a new animated show on FX premiering next week.
  • On Sunday, SoapNet is airing This Time Around, which stars Brian Austin Green (David, Beverly Hills 90210).
  • SoapCentral has an interesting article on Vanessa Marcil (Gina, Beverly Hills 90210) possibly returning to General Hospital. The article also mentions Marcil starring in the webseries The Bannen Way, which also features Autumn Reeser (Taylor, The O.C.).
  • Jezebel has a look at the Gossip Girl comic book/graphic novel.
  • Blair (Leighton Meester, Gossip Girl) is out of the Girl on Top tournament.
  • Josh Schwartz (creator, Gossip Girl & The O.C.) is now on Twitter. Added him to the Twitter Directory.
  • Worth noting, as Zap2it did, that The Secret Life of the American Teenager, starring Shailene Woodley (Kaitlin, The O.C.), and Make It Or Break It, produced by Paul Stupin (executive producer, Dawson’s Creek), did significantly better in the ratings last night than Gossip Girl and 90210 typically do.




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

4 01 2010
  • I really liked this tweet from Tristan Wilds (Dixon, 90210).
  • Michael Steger (Navid, 90210) is now on Twitter. Wilds and Matt Lanter (Liam, 90210) both confirmed it. Added him to the Twitter Directory.
  • Jessica Walter (Tabitha, 90210) will star in a TV Land show called Retired at 35.
  • I Want To Marry Ryan Banks, starring Jason Priestley (Brandon, Beverly Hills 90210), Emma Caulfield (Susan, Beverly Hills 90210) and Cameron Bancroft (Joe, Beverly Hills 90210) is referenced in an article on The Bachelor.
  • Thank you to Anthony for confirming that Caulfield is on Twitter. Added her to the Twitter Directory.
  • Stephanie Beacham (Iris, Beverly Hills 90210) appears on the UK’s Celebrity Big Brother. In the interview, she also talks about recovering from cancer. Thank you to Kendal for sending me the article.
  • A new One Tree Hill Connection podcast features an interview with Bethany Joy Galoetti (Haley, One Tree Hill).
  • PEOPLE.com has an interview with Leighton Meester (Blair, Gossip Girl) about her music career.
  • Josh Schwartz (creator, Gossip Girl) says he’s happy his other show Chuck isn’t competing against GG. More brief GG talk here.
  • Sebastian Stan (Carter, Gossip Girl) will star in a film called The Apparition.
  • James Van Der Beek (Dawson, Dawson’s Creek) has joined the cast of Mercy, which also stars Michelle Trachtenberg (Georgina, Gossip Girl).
  • Kerr Smith (Jack, Dawson’s Creek) appears in a group video interview about Life Unexpected.
  • Mischa Barton (Marissa, The O.C.) will appear on an episode of Law & Order: SVU.