Matthew Gilbert rates the new fall TV shows Sep 6, 2009
I love it that Barton - the O.C. star whose breakdown has provided much tabloid promotion - is the has-been It girl. Over the hill at 23. (Boston Globe)
The U.S. College Freshman Class of ... Aug 31, 2009
As older kids, many indulged in Gossip Girl, the O.C., and the Hills. Of course, one of the noteworthy things about the class of 2013 is the growing number of nontraditional students. (Suite101.com)
Celebrity birthdays for the week of Aug. 23-29 Aug 20, 2009
Actress Rachel Bilson ("The O.C.") is 28. Actress Blake Lively ("Gossip Girl") is 22. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
"We Walk": #5 QB Robbie Picazo Aug 12, 2009
The Offensive POY in "The OC" ... Editor's Bonus Notes: It was noted above that young Picazo was picked by the Orange County Register as its "Offensive Player of the Year", a particularly impressive honor considering that he won it over the likes of USC's top QB signee (Mater Deis Matt Barkley), Cal's top QB signee (Mission Viejos Allan Bridgford), and Colorado's top QB signee (Clark Griffith of Los Alamitos), all of whom played in "The OC" last year. (TheBootleg.com)
A semester in London Aug 2, 2009
Skins is a popular TV show over here, similar to The O.C. or Gossip Girl back home, about teenagers in high school. I met one of the male stars by accident in Leicester Square, where they do all the movie premieres here. (Boston Globe)
'Half-blood Prince' doesn't take a Potter fan to appreciate Jul 31, 2009
It reminded me, in fact, of why I was such a sucker for the long running FOX TV series, "The O.C.". Throw in a couple of downright scary moments and "Half-Blood Prince" makes a more than adequate 153-minute flick. (Juneau Empire)
Actress Barton 'out of hospital' Jul 29, 2009
London-born Barton shot to fame playing Marissa Cooper in teen drama The OC.. In December 2007, she was arrested and later pleaded guilty to drinking and driving. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Video: 3rd Annual Supergirl Jam Is Set to Take Flight; All-Female Action Sports Festival Expands to Three Events Jul 25, 2009
Television and The WB Network, including "The O.C.," "Veronica Mars," "Babylon 5" and "Gilmore Girls," among others. SUPERGIRL and all related characters and elements are trademarks of and. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Summer TV shows not so hot for critics Jul 24, 2009
"Years ago, you had Fox launching scripted shows early in the summer and you had shows like 'The O.C.'," Lacob said. "You used to have 'American Idol' during the summer as well, which was huge for Fox. But [networks] really haven't gotten a grasp on their summer programming, so they are offering really random shows that nobody is really particularly interested in.". (CNN -- Showbiz)
Barton 'planning return to work' Jul 23, 2009
London-born Barton rose to fame in US drama The OC. Actress Mischa Barton is "making improvements" in hospital and hopes to return to work later this month, her publicist has said. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
"16 And Pregnant" Prod. on Filming Barton Jul 22, 2009
Freeman, of no relation to the popular actor who shares nearly the same name, also looks forward to the viewer and critical reception of his directing efforts behind the new film "Homecoming," a suspense thriller, starring Mischa Barton of TV's "The O.C." fame. Barton, who has faced heavy media scrutiny over alleged mental health issues, recently missed the premiere of "Homecoming," as it has been reported by several mainstream news sources that she was involuntarily admitted to Cedars-Sinai... (CBS News)
How much love will/should Georgia get at SEC Media Days? Jul 22, 2009
From an offensive game planning perspective, not much, because game-planning is a cooperative effort at UF which includes UM, the OC, and all the offensive position coaches. His play calling is obviously something we ll lose, but you know how that goes, people are going to complain about that as long as footballs have air in them no matter who is in the booth. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Publicist: Mischa Barton remains hospitalized Jul 18, 2009
The actress rose to fame as a star on Fox's teen drama "The O.C." She was arrested in December 2007 and later pleaded no contest to a drunken driving charge. More Stories from Ap. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Report: Mischa Barton Hospitalized on Psych Hold Jul 18, 2009
Barton, best known for her role as Marissa Cooper in "The O.C.," also had roles in "The Sixth Sense," the teen flick "Tart" and daytime soap "All My Children.". Barton was arrested late in 2007 and charged with a D.U.I. and marijuana possession. (FOX61, CT)
Mischa Barton is laughable in Homecoming Jul 18, 2009
Mike (Matt Long, Jack and Bobby) and Shelby (Mischa Barton, The O.C.) were, in the words of Billy Joel, the popular steadies and the king and the queen of the prom at the end of their senior year. But now its four months later, and while Mike has been off at Northwestern on a football scholarship, former cheerleader Shelby has been stuck at home, caring for her ailing mother and trying to keep the family bowling alley open. (MSNBC -- Movies)
When will the last show air from Gilmore... Jul 14, 2009
Television Group'sshows from the past decade, including Friends, Smallville, One Tree Hill, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, and The O.C. Comcast is the "inaugural" distribution partner for TheWB.com, offering more than 1,000 TV episodes from the Warner Bros ... "For the first time, consumers will have the ability to watch Warner Bros. hit series, kids shows and classic TV programs wherever and whenever they want to watch them,Comcastexecutive vice president of content acquisition Matt... (Multichannel News)
SoapNet Bolsters Original Lineup With Reality Pair Jul 1, 2009
SoapNet has been adding original pieces to its lineup that consists of day-and-date soap operas, as well as acquired primetime serials such as Melrose Place, the original Beverly Hills 90210, The O.C. and One Tree Hill. More Content. (Multichannel News)
NFL: Jerry Jones still interested in what T.O. says Jun 5, 2009
Just a few weeks ago on May 19, more than 10 weeks after he was cut Owens posted this unedited note by Twitter: blame the OC & romo. but im happy 2 b where i am but i miss the other guys tht were & r true teammates. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Viewers win some series renewals May 31, 2009
" New for fall: "Melrose Place," revisiting the classic prime-time soap; "The Beautiful Life," produced by Ashton Kutcher, about two teenage models, and featuring the TV return of Mischa Barton ("The O.C."); and "Vampire Diaries," about orphaned teens and vampire brothers. E-MAIL THIS ARTICLE Your name: Your e-mail: Your friend's e-mail: Your message: See this story as it was printed in Erie Times-News' electronic edition. .This content provided by GoErie.com/Erie Times-News is copyrighted... (Erie Times-News, PA)
Imogen Heap The First 'Download Diva' Releases New Album 'Ellipse' on August 4th 2009 May 16, 2009
Imogen's music has been licensed by some of the most popular films and TV programs including The OC, The Chronicles of Narnia and Garden State. Imogen was at the forefront of the online explosion, leading UK's The Guardian to title her "the first download diva". (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Olivia Wilde tops Maxims Hot 100 May 14, 2009
Maxim Editor-in-Chief Joe Levy says that he has loved Wilde since her role as bad girl Alex on The OC ... Olivia Wilde has been the sexiest woman on television since she heated up The OC five years ago. (MSNBC -- News)
Top 10 Catch Phrases May 12, 2009
"Welcome to the O.C., b**ch.". It takes flair and attitude to invent a great TV catch phrase, and with today's audience attention span pulled in so many directions over so many TV channels, the era of the classic catch phrase is fading fast. (Fox News)
Geeks take over the world May 7, 2009
Nugent said he believes that the watershed moment for modern-day nerds came with a surprising romantic lead on Fox's "The O.C.," which he says sent waves through network television. "The show had a guy who they thought was going to be their heartthrob, a character named Ryan Atwood, played by Benjamin McKenzie," Nugent explained. (CNN -- Showbiz)
Postcard from Detroit May 1, 2009
Peter Gallagher, the caterpillar-browed actor best known for the TV show The O.C. and films like While You Were Sleeping, is standing on a street corner, cell phone wedged against his shoulder, simultaneously trying to maintain an animated conversation and order a hotdog from a street vendor. Commuters push past him on the sidewalk, and in the background, yellow taxis fight their way through traffic. (Time.com)
Foxs Glee Premiere Experiment Apr 29, 2009
Its also for people who watched The OC or who liked the movie Election. . (TVweek.com)
Star Trek UK Review Apr 18, 2009
This whole sequence, which shows the cadets getting up to all kinds of shenanigans (our favourite being when Kirk is about to sleep with a beautiful woman in a darkened room, and then the lights go up and you see she's a bright green alien), is both funny and sexy, and plays a bit like The OC in space. But in a good way. (IGN FilmForce)
Michael J. Fox guests on 'Rescue Me' Apr 13, 2009
Southland, 10 p.m. NBC Could Ben McKenzie ( The O.C. ) been any duller last week. Maybe he ll show some actual acting chops this week. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
McKenzie's rookie cop focus of 'Southland' Apr 11, 2009
Benjamin McKenzie, center of so much attention as Ryan Atwood on "The O.C.," plays Officer Ben Sherman, a rookie member of the Los Angeles Police Department. Just like Carter so many years ago, Sherman's new to the job. (Erie Times-News, PA)
Midseason preview: Fox stands to win big Apr 10, 2009
But, just asking, wasn't McKenzie pressed into similar duty on "The O.C.". And haven't we had enough of traditional cop shows. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Tedious characters, endless clichés Apr 9, 2009
We meet rookie cop Ben Sherman (Ben McKenzie, from The O.C.) on his first day on the beat. Everything that happens causes him to wonder if he's cut out for the job. (Globe and Mail -- Entertainment)
Celebrate National Train Day and Discover the Rail Way Apr 8, 2009
Rachel Yamagata is an up and coming singer-songwriter and piano player whose work has been featured on several TV shows, including How I Met Your Mother, ER, Nip/Tuck, Men in Trees and The O.C.. Chicago. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Kooky visions Apr 1, 2009
A hit TV series can even make a music star think The OC and Death Cab for Cutie; Greys Anatomy and Snow Patrol; or One Tree Hill and The Fray. But building a whole series on the back catalogue of a jaded pop star now thats a first (in my short memory, at least). (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Indie rock gets a boost from Rockville, CA Mar 27, 2009
When Josh Schwartz, the creator of the popular teen dramas The O.C. and Gossip Girl, looked at his ratings, he noticed something ... A guest appearance by Death Cab for Cutie on The O.C. gave a jolt to their popularity. (MSNBC -- News)
Five things to watch for, and a few to forget about Mar 26, 2009
That guy Ben McKenzie from The O.C. is the main star as the show starts. Parks and Recreation (starts April 9, NBC, CITY-TV) arrives under considerable pressure and with oodles of attention. (Globe and Mail -- Entertainment)
A career clocked at lightning speed Mar 25, 2009
Next month, she will be making an appearance on Rockville, CA, a web drama created by Josh Schwartz ( The O.C., Gossip Girl). So it may come as a surprise that LIGHTS won't release her first full-length album until the fall. (Globe and Mail)
Television: Welcome to the net, Mr. 'OC' Mar 21, 2009
Even before he created "The OC," Mr. Schwartz who spent a good bit of his 20s hanging out at Los Angeles rock clubs wrote a pilot called "Wall to Wall Records," about the young employees of a record label ... Set in the fictitious Club Rockville in Los Angeles the name is a homage to the 1984 REM song "(Don't Go Back to) Rockville" the 20-episode season follows Hunter (Andrew J. West), an archetype familiar to devotees of Mr. Schwartz's series: he's the dark-haired, hyperarticulate,... (International Herald Tribune)
Networks angry... Mar 19, 2009
Networks reluctantly shuffle for Obama speech--The Live Feed. Networks reluctantly shuffle for Obama speech. (The Drudge Report)
Obama Takes Message To Orange County, L.A. Mar 18, 2009
"In a slew of popular TV shows - 'The O.C.,' 'Laguna Beach,' 'The Real Housewives of Orange County' - the county was depicted as a haven for America's empty overclass," the Newsweek essay noted this week. " 'Arrested Development' followed the hapless Bluths, who drink and spend and party even as they squander their fortune. The idea of Orange County, then, was no longer one of smart conservatism, but the worst kinds of Bush-era excess.". (San Francisco Chronicle -- Politics)
Long-ago Lover Has Joel Vote Mar 18, 2009
Wednesday, March 18, 2009 Last Update: 05:55 AM EDT. TRISH Bergin broke Billy Joel's heart when she snubbed his marriage proposal nine years ago - but the Piano Man still holds a place in his heart for the sexy TV newswoman. (New York Post -- Gossip)
Series not just for television anymore Mar 17, 2009
In addition to the comedy "Children's Hospital," there have been soaps ("Blue Water High"), reality shows ("Boy Wearing Makeup"), mysteries ("Sorority Forever"), and, beginning today, "Rockville, CA" from Josh Schwartz, executive producer of TV's "The O.C." and "Gossip Girl.". Set in a fictional Los Angeles rock venue, "Rockville" follows smart hipster Hunter (Andrew West) as he embarks on a romance with label executive Deb (Alexandra Chando). (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
'Gossip' Creator Tries Web Show Mar 16, 2009
But this week, the man who burst onto the TV scene by creating The OC is adding another project to his ever-expanding roster. Its Rockville CA, an Internet-based drama for TheWB.com that combines scripted drama and live music in a sudsy blend worthy of the co-creator of Gossip Girl. (TVweek.com)
Jeff Buckley's 'Grace Around The World' Celebrates Album's 15th Anniversary Mar 14, 2009
It has been heard at countless crucial moments in movies and on such television shows as the season finales of "The O.C.," "The West Wing," "Third Watch," and ""Without A Trace. " In the February 2009 issue of Blender magazine, "Hallelujah" was featured as that month's "Greatest Song Ever" (a monthly feature).In the UK, "Hallelujah" began to enjoy renewed commercial success as a digital download single in late 2008, when a version by "X-Factor" winner Alexandra Burke and Buckley's original... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
From punk to Celtic for St. Patrick's celebrations Mar 13, 2009
BELL X1 The Irish indie rockers whose new CD, "Blue Lights on the Runway," was released last month, have had songs featured on TV shows like "The OC" and "Grey's Anatomy." 7 p.m. March 17. $15. (Boston Globe)
Mischa Barton in talks to join Melrose Place Mar 5, 2009
Barton wrapped up her role as poor little rich girl Marissa Cooper on The O.C. in 2006. The actress has been working on a host of movies since her TV days, including 2008s Dont Fade Away with Beau Bridges and Ja Rule. (MSNBC -- News)
Diddy Intervention: Rihanna-Brown Back? Mar 3, 2009
It was more than I could do," added 50 Cent, whose real name is Curtis Jackson. The rapper is no stranger to domestic drama. Last year, his ex-wife accused him of trying to burn her and their son to death after a suspicious fire ripped through their Long Island home. "Fiddy" went on to talk about the future of both stars' careers. Brown, 19, was considered a triple threat prior to the alleged altercation. He sang hit songs ("Kiss Kiss," "Forever"), danced circles around the competition (with... (ABC News)
Let 'The Real Housewives' cult turn your brain to mush Feb 18, 2009
"I got addicted to the OC set and watched the reunion special for the Atlanta group -- making me wish I had watched the whole season. So I'm going to try to keep up with the NYC "catfight" drama. Read and read the basic intro, below, from to get ready for season two. I'm in!ABOUT SEASON TWOThe much anticipated hit series The Real Housewives of New York City returns to the Big Apple for a second season of drama with everyone's favorite Manhattan ladies. Premiering on Tuesday, February 17 at 11... (Seacoast New Hampshire)
'Salman Rushdie and me...it's a meeting of minds,' says his six ... Feb 16, 2009
Played Misha Barton's lesbian lover in TV series The O.C. Went to a White House party with Rushdie last year. PADMA LAKSHMI (left), 38, 5ft 10in, Actress, married Rushdie at star-packed ceremony in New York in 2004. (Daily Mail)
She's Got Legs Feb 13, 2009
When they get wind of a project from Josh Schwartz (The O.C., Gossip Girl), a sizeable number will start drooling in anticipation and, wetting a finger with this saliva, test that wind to see which way it blows. Meanwhile, Whedon elicits not just steady curiosity but high passion, and the Dollhouse reviews from sharp critics less abnormal than I are. (Slate)
State FFA officers experience tour of Chinese agriculture (26) Feb 12, 2009
What they thought of our lifestyles they got from watching TV shows like the The O.C.,' and Sex and the City,' Gross said. When we met with the university students they asked us if our life was like what they saw on TV. When we said no, they asked us what our day-to-day life was like. (Sioux Falls Tri-State Neighbor, SD)
Vegas next stop for Estrada after rehab Feb 10, 2009
We hope he was kidding, but we have to wonder if his reality check was drawn on a bank closed by the FDIC. Or are students in the OC just too cool to support their teams like Hanford students do. I've seen a few student sections get out of hand in my time, but that's not the case with Hanford's. (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
