Thursday, May 20, 2010
CW NEWS FOR NEXT SEASON
GOSSIP GIRL: Season four will open with a radiant Serena and Blair enjoying their grand and romantic summer in Paris…until Chuck mysteriously arrives in town with a new girlfriend and a new identity. Blair swore off Chuck forever but will this changed man woo Blair into having a change of heart, or will Queen B set her sights on ruling Columbia University? And as for that baby…?
ONE TREE HILL: Season eight will explore the delicate balance that contemporary twenty-somethings face as they endeavor to build and define what their lives will be, while overcoming difficulties and embracing the good things that they sometimes take for granted, shrouded in the pursuit of someday. It will be a celebration of the most important things, among them the quest for love, laughter, health, friends, career and family: timeless pursuits that have always mattered, and matter now, in a place called Tree Hill.
THE VAMPIRE DIARIES: Next season, the appearance of the villainous Katherine in Mystic Falls throws a wrench into the love triangle between Stefan, Elena and Damon, and the other residents of Mystic Falls must choose sides as they fall victim to a new breed of danger. New and unexpected friendships will be forged, allies will become enemies, and hearts will be broken. Stefan and Damon will be forced to face a villain more evil and diabolical than they ever believed possible. And they’ll take their shirts off. Frequently.
SMALLVILLE: Season ten promises the classic reuniting of the timeless romance between Clark and Lois, and brings Clark face-to-face with his destiny as he overcomes his final trials and forges the iconic identity that will be known for all time. (FYI: Cassidy Freeman (Tess) is included in a list of returning series regulars. Hmm…)
SUPERNATURAL: Season six will be a season of mystery and shadow. Heaven and Hell have been left in complete disarray since the apocalyptic events of season five. And now, monsters, angels and demons roam across a lawless and chaotic landscape. And so Dean Winchester, who has retired from hunting and sworn never to return, finds himself being pulled back into his old life – pulled back by none other than Sam Winchester, who has escaped from Hell. The two reunite to beat back the rising tide of creatures and demon-spawn, but they quickly realize that neither are who they used to be, their relationship isn’t what it used to be, and that nothing is what it seems.
90210: The third season welcomes the West Beverly kids to their senior year of high school. It’s the time of college acceptances and lovers’ rejections, the time of prom dates and promises betrayed, the time of spring break, break-ups and make-ups – but as is always the case in Beverly Hills, it all happens in a world of sun and fun, palm trees and warm sea breezes, success and excess. From the very beginning of the school year, the lives of the West Beverly group will be shaken up in a way none of them could ever imagine. And from this new starting point, their journeys will take them to staggering new heights and terrifying new depths. We’ll see the rise of a pop sensation and the fall of a group of friends, the beginning of a new love and the end of a professional dream, the creation of an unlikely family and the demise of another. And that’s just the first week of school… It’s now or never for the students of West Beverly, and they’re not going to waste a moment of time. Expectations are high, hormones are raging, and scandals are hiding around every corner. From the brightest moments of love and happiness to the darkest hours of shame and fear, senior year at West Beverly promises to be an unforgettable journey.
ONE TREE HILL: Season eight will explore the delicate balance that contemporary twenty-somethings face as they endeavor to build and define what their lives will be, while overcoming difficulties and embracing the good things that they sometimes take for granted, shrouded in the pursuit of someday. It will be a celebration of the most important things, among them the quest for love, laughter, health, friends, career and family: timeless pursuits that have always mattered, and matter now, in a place called Tree Hill.
THE VAMPIRE DIARIES: Next season, the appearance of the villainous Katherine in Mystic Falls throws a wrench into the love triangle between Stefan, Elena and Damon, and the other residents of Mystic Falls must choose sides as they fall victim to a new breed of danger. New and unexpected friendships will be forged, allies will become enemies, and hearts will be broken. Stefan and Damon will be forced to face a villain more evil and diabolical than they ever believed possible. And they’ll take their shirts off. Frequently.
SMALLVILLE: Season ten promises the classic reuniting of the timeless romance between Clark and Lois, and brings Clark face-to-face with his destiny as he overcomes his final trials and forges the iconic identity that will be known for all time. (FYI: Cassidy Freeman (Tess) is included in a list of returning series regulars. Hmm…)
SUPERNATURAL: Season six will be a season of mystery and shadow. Heaven and Hell have been left in complete disarray since the apocalyptic events of season five. And now, monsters, angels and demons roam across a lawless and chaotic landscape. And so Dean Winchester, who has retired from hunting and sworn never to return, finds himself being pulled back into his old life – pulled back by none other than Sam Winchester, who has escaped from Hell. The two reunite to beat back the rising tide of creatures and demon-spawn, but they quickly realize that neither are who they used to be, their relationship isn’t what it used to be, and that nothing is what it seems.
90210: The third season welcomes the West Beverly kids to their senior year of high school. It’s the time of college acceptances and lovers’ rejections, the time of prom dates and promises betrayed, the time of spring break, break-ups and make-ups – but as is always the case in Beverly Hills, it all happens in a world of sun and fun, palm trees and warm sea breezes, success and excess. From the very beginning of the school year, the lives of the West Beverly group will be shaken up in a way none of them could ever imagine. And from this new starting point, their journeys will take them to staggering new heights and terrifying new depths. We’ll see the rise of a pop sensation and the fall of a group of friends, the beginning of a new love and the end of a professional dream, the creation of an unlikely family and the demise of another. And that’s just the first week of school… It’s now or never for the students of West Beverly, and they’re not going to waste a moment of time. Expectations are high, hormones are raging, and scandals are hiding around every corner. From the brightest moments of love and happiness to the darkest hours of shame and fear, senior year at West Beverly promises to be an unforgettable journey.
Allison Mack won't be back full time on Smallville next season
Image Credit: Jack Rowland/The CW
I’ve got good news and bad news for fans of Smallville heroine Allison Mack. The actress has opted not to return as a series regular for the show’s 10th and final season. That’s the bad news. Here’s the good: You have not seen the last of Chloe — not by a long-shot
“It’s amazing to think that Chloe Sullivan and I have been one in the same for over a third of my life,” says Mack in an exclusive statement. “I’m truly humbled by the love and loyalty of all the fans whose enthusiasm has carried me — along with a cast and crew which has become my second family — over the past 9 and a half years. Out of respect for the amazingly loyal fans and the place I will always have in my own heart for Chloe, I’m coming back for several episodes next season to tie up Chloe’s Smallville legacy properly.
“It’s been a life-changing ride,” Mack concludes, “and I look forward to what lies ahead with the strength of a ‘superhero’ as my foundation.”
Speculation about Mack’s uncertain Smallville future has been running rampant for months. Exec producer Brian Peterson recently told me he was “very optimistic” that Mack — the show’s last original female cast-member — would be back in the fall.
Thoughts? Relieved Chloe will at least get a proper send-off? Sound off below!
Jonathan Rhys Meyers Back to Rehab
Irish actor Jonathan Rhys Meyers, star of Showtime's 'The Tudors,' has agreed to give rehab another try for his addiction to alcohol following the latest in a string of airport-related incidents, his publicist has confirmed.
Though the rep declined to give further details, a source close to the situation tells PEOPLE that the 32-year-old star "just really wants to get better," adding, "this has been an ongoing battle for him."
The 'Bend It Like Beckham' and 'Match Point' star first entered rehab in April 2007, but it had no lasting impact on the actor. Just months after seeking treatment, he was arrested in a Dublin airport for public intoxication, and in June 2009, he was detained at a Paris airport after an alleged drunken assault on a lounge employee.
Though the rep declined to give further details, a source close to the situation tells PEOPLE that the 32-year-old star "just really wants to get better," adding, "this has been an ongoing battle for him."
The 'Bend It Like Beckham' and 'Match Point' star first entered rehab in April 2007, but it had no lasting impact on the actor. Just months after seeking treatment, he was arrested in a Dublin airport for public intoxication, and in June 2009, he was detained at a Paris airport after an alleged drunken assault on a lounge employee.
His airport woes continued earlier this month when he was reportedly barred from boarding a flight out of New York's JFK airport because he had had too much to drink at a nearby VIP lounge.
According to RadarOnline.com, the actor became "belligerent" and "disruptive" with airport staff and was subsequently banned by United Airlines for future flights.
CW Cancels Melrose Place 2.0
Ok, now this news sucks! Leave it to the folks at the CW to not only bring back an iconic show like Melrose Place but to cancel it after one season! Come on, even the old MP (1.0) had to be revamped after the first season. If you ask me the mistake here was NOT bringing Heather Locklear on board from day one. I mean ok, I liked that they brought Sidney back from the dead but even with that they really didn't explain the whole back story effectively. Then they had some rather sappy characters. Can anyone not agree that Riley should have been shot or killed right out of the gate. The character was such a bore. Even Allison was a better character from the original. And believe me that's saying a lot.
MP 2.0 did one thing successful and that was how it weaved in the old and new characters into the current storyline. I think 90210 could take a lesson in this area.
I'll miss that MP 2.0 is gone. It was just getting it's legs and standing up with Heather Locklear back in the saddle. Here's to hopes that FOX will grab it back and reboot the reboot! LOL
NBC's New Shows
Well talk about a lot of new shows on the roaster. Now let's hope that they can get a better amount of them to stick around.
Notable Cast Members: Becki Newton (Ugly Betty), Jordana Spiro (My Boys), Lindsay Price (Eastwick), Jennifer Love Hewitt, Greg Grunberg (Heroes). However, we're still not sure if most of them are regulars or guest stars.
It's Like... Love Actually and Love American Style had a baby that was raised bySex and the City.
Time: Thursdays, 10pm
Notable Cast Members: Olivia Munn (Attack of the Show), the waitress from It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia, that guy from My Boys who is also in that video you just watched above.
It's Like... someone decided that what the world needs is a recycled version ofFriends. It's also like what will be playing nonstop in Hell when I arrive there.
Time: Midseason
Notable Cast Members: Ryan Hansen (Party Down), Danneel Harris (One Tree Hill). Fran Kranz (Dollhouse) was recently dropped from the show.
It's Like... all these other rom-com shows. Can anyone tell them apart?
Time: Midseason
Notable Cast Members" Ummm... every single Indian-American actor working today.
It's Like... someone just okay'd racism on TV.
Time: Thursdays, 9:30pm
Notable Cast Members: No one. Oh, wait, Paul Reiser.
It's Like... a show from some alternate universe where Paul Reiser is still relevant. Or like being cornered by some weird dude who thinks he's funny and wants to tell you about his life.
Time: Midseason
Notable Cast Members: Soon-to-be-breakout stars Boris Kodjoe and Gugu Mbatha-Raw, plus that guy I saw at the free UCB Theater improv show (the very funny Ben Schwartz)
It's Like... Mr. and Mrs. Smith, if Mr. and Mrs. Smith were African-American. Still totally hot, though.
Time: Wednesdays, 8pm
Notable Cast Members: Blair Underwood, Zeljko Ivanek
It's Like... Tom Clancy threw his stories in a blender for a made-for-TV smoothie. And it tastes really delicious.
Time" Mondays, 9pm
Notable Cast Members: Kelli Giddish (Past Life), Cole Hauser (K-Ville)
It's Like... Justified, but with Jerry Bruckheimer's sense of subtlety.
Time: Mondays, 10pm
Notable Cast Members: Jimmy Smits!
It's Like... House in a courtroom.
Time: Fridays, 10pm
Notable Cast Members: Kathy Bates
It's Like... any other David E. Kelley show, slightly Eli Stone-ish.
Time: Midseason
Notable Cast Members: Cute kids, gross schools
It's Like... Extreme Home Makeover goes to schools.
Time: Fridays, 8pm
Love Bites
Genre: Romantic ComedyNotable Cast Members: Becki Newton (Ugly Betty), Jordana Spiro (My Boys), Lindsay Price (Eastwick), Jennifer Love Hewitt, Greg Grunberg (Heroes). However, we're still not sure if most of them are regulars or guest stars.
It's Like... Love Actually and Love American Style had a baby that was raised bySex and the City.
Time: Thursdays, 10pm
Perfect Couples
Genre: Comedic RomanceNotable Cast Members: Olivia Munn (Attack of the Show), the waitress from It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia, that guy from My Boys who is also in that video you just watched above.
It's Like... someone decided that what the world needs is a recycled version ofFriends. It's also like what will be playing nonstop in Hell when I arrive there.
Time: Midseason
Friends with Benefits
Genre: Comedy, with Romantic Elements (I'm running out of ways to say the same thing here...)Notable Cast Members: Ryan Hansen (Party Down), Danneel Harris (One Tree Hill). Fran Kranz (Dollhouse) was recently dropped from the show.
It's Like... all these other rom-com shows. Can anyone tell them apart?
Time: Midseason
Outsourced
Genre" Workplace ComedyNotable Cast Members" Ummm... every single Indian-American actor working today.
It's Like... someone just okay'd racism on TV.
Time: Thursdays, 9:30pm
The Paul Reiser Show
Genre: ComedyNotable Cast Members: No one. Oh, wait, Paul Reiser.
It's Like... a show from some alternate universe where Paul Reiser is still relevant. Or like being cornered by some weird dude who thinks he's funny and wants to tell you about his life.
Time: Midseason
NBC's New Dramas for Fall 2010
Undercovers
Genre" J.J. Abrams thriller-comedy fest!Notable Cast Members: Soon-to-be-breakout stars Boris Kodjoe and Gugu Mbatha-Raw, plus that guy I saw at the free UCB Theater improv show (the very funny Ben Schwartz)
It's Like... Mr. and Mrs. Smith, if Mr. and Mrs. Smith were African-American. Still totally hot, though.
Time: Wednesdays, 8pm
The Event
Genre: ThrillerNotable Cast Members: Blair Underwood, Zeljko Ivanek
It's Like... Tom Clancy threw his stories in a blender for a made-for-TV smoothie. And it tastes really delicious.
Time" Mondays, 9pm
Chase
Genre: Action dramaNotable Cast Members: Kelli Giddish (Past Life), Cole Hauser (K-Ville)
It's Like... Justified, but with Jerry Bruckheimer's sense of subtlety.
Time: Mondays, 10pm
Outlaw
Genre: Light-hearted legal dramaNotable Cast Members: Jimmy Smits!
It's Like... House in a courtroom.
Time: Fridays, 10pm
Harry's Law
Genre: David E. Kelley legal dramaNotable Cast Members: Kathy Bates
It's Like... any other David E. Kelley show, slightly Eli Stone-ish.
Time: Midseason
Genre: Not-quite-super superhero drama
Notable Cast Members: David Lyons, Summer Glau
It's Like... Heroes, it even has a carnival. Are you kidding me?
Time: Midseason
Notable Cast Members: David Lyons, Summer Glau
It's Like... Heroes, it even has a carnival. Are you kidding me?
Time: Midseason
NBC's Single New Reality Show for Fall 2010
School Pride
Genre: Reality, of the makeover varietyNotable Cast Members: Cute kids, gross schools
It's Like... Extreme Home Makeover goes to schools.
Time: Fridays, 8pm
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