Networks angry... Mar 19, 2009
Networks reluctantly shuffle for Obama speech--The Live Feed. Networks reluctantly shuffle for Obama speech. (The Drudge Report)
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)
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)
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)
Teen machine Mar 29, 2008
Josh 'The OC' Schwartz is the master of writing hugely successful US teen dramas ... At 26, Josh Schwartz created the late, lamented teen soap The OC and forged a place in the record books as the youngest individual to run a weekly prime-time network series ... Once it became clear that The OC was more than just a pastel- shaded, surface-deep wallow in the privileged lives of the wealthy and witless, audiences started to tune in for Schwartz's deft leavenings of comedy, his endless torrents of... (Guardian Unlimited)
International Casting Search Finds Three Rising Young Talents to Play Sophomore 'Wildcats' in Walt Disney Pictures' Big Screen Feature 'High School Musical 3: Senior Year' Mar 24, 2008
His television credits include The Office, The O.C., and Disney Channel s Hannah Montana. Justin Martin s film credits include Raisin in the Sun, The Vineyard, and the upcoming The Soloist. (BusinessWire)
'Hallelujah' enjoys an Idol-fueled boom Mar 20, 2008
" The song, typically Buckley's version, has figured prominently in films and a host of TV series, including The OC, House, Grey's Anatomy and Heroes. "The strangest was Shrek," Jackson says. "It was the only time I've gone, 'Wow, that was out of place. " Posted Updated | | | To report corrections and clarifications, contact Reader Editor . For publication consideration in the newspaper, send comments to . Include name, phone number, city and state for verification. Fox Jeff Buckley's version:... (USA Today)
CW's scrappy 'One Tree Hill' survives Mar 18, 2008
One Tree Hill: 100th Episode. Variety: Digital Editions. (Variety)
Barton dating guitarist Mar 17, 2008
Barton shot to fame playing Marissa Cooper in hit the TV show The O.C.. . (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
Hollywood looks for a new smash Mar 16, 2008
"Wadlow, the "Never Back Down" director, doesn't have Mamet's fighter cred. He said he was intent on mastering mixed martial arts if the movie got the go-ahead, but then found he didn't have time for a single training session.Indeed, he said his movie aims to reach more than the blood-and-bruises crowd, telling the story of a young man who recently lost his father and has to find himself in a new city where his mother moves the family.Think "Fight Club" meets "Karate Kid" meets "The O.C." except... (Boston Globe)
Never Back Down Mar 15, 2008
Any fan of The O.C. will recognize the scenario, and the presence of Cam Cigandet who plays Baja's malevolent boyfriend, Ryan McCarthy, a reprise of his role on that TV show further cements it. The wrinkle here is that for all the wealth and sex that the city oozes, the real excitement is in its underground fight clubs, semi-organized, Ultimate Fighting Championship-like brawls where blood is spilled and faces pulped, all to the screaming delight of these teenybopper Romans. (Globe and Mail -- Entertainment)
Alt-Tab Podcast: Episode 3 Mar 15, 2008
Meanwhile, Charles is down in The OC. Apparently, no one bothered to tell him that the TV show ended a couple of years ago, and he thinks it's still on. So he went to audition for a guest starring role and maybe hit on Mischa Barton. (IGN PC Games)
Saved by the belles Mar 8, 2008
Arterton's role was initially earmarked for The OC star Mischa Barton but the latter now enjoys one of the many cameos in the film, appearing as J.J. French, a former head girl who returns to help the girls in their hour of need. "We have a great British cast with Rupert and Colin Firth. There are also some great cameos," Arterton says. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Mr & Mrs Smith Mar 7, 2008
Liman went on to direct two episodes of The O.C. (why. and, after a two-year gap, Mrs & Mr Smith, with Hollywood's hottest couple, Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Barton wants Supergirl role Mar 4, 2008
Barton, 22, has no regrets for taking on the role of Marissa Cooper in the hit TV show 'The O.C.', because it helped her hone her acting skills. "Marissa was a multitude of people, and that opened me up as an actor - even though it was hard for me at the time to handle that character," Barton said. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
No 'Gossip Girl' For Mischa Barton Mar 3, 2008
Last time we saw the 22-year-old starlet, who said she prefers working on movies, in a series, was on the Fox hit drama "The O.C." before her character got killed off in 2006. In the meantime, Barton was officially charged last week with misdemeanor DUI and pot possession stemming from her December arrest. (eFluxMedia)
Musexpo comes to West Hollywood Feb 28, 2008
Org's international music person of the year award will go to Chop Shop Music founder Alex Patsavas, the music supervisor of TV shows such as "Grey's Anatomy," "Ugly Betty," "24," "Rescue Me," "Without a Trace" and "The O.C." Patsavas has played a role in helping build the careers of Imogen Heap, the Fray, Snow Patrol and others. Among the panelists and speakers booked are songwriter Dianne Warren Sean Moriarity, president/CEO Worldwide of Ticketmaster; Vans Warped Tour founder Kevin Lyman;... (Variety)
OC star faces drink-drive charge Feb 28, 2008
Mischa Barton spent three years in TV teen drama The OC ... The ex-star of The OC was pulled over in December when police said they saw her car straddling two road lanes and failing to signal when making a turn ... Barton played Marissa Cooper on teen drama The OC from 2003 until 2006, when her character died in a car crash. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Mischa Barton Facing 4 Misdemeanors Feb 27, 2008
(AP) -- Mischa Barton, who on "The O.C." played a wealthy teenager in idyllic Orange County, got a dose of reality Tuesday when she was charged with four misdemeanors related to a drinking and driving arrest last year. The former star of "The O.C." was charged with driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, driving while having a 0 ... Barton played Marissa Cooper on "The O.C." from 2003 to 2006, when her character died in a car crash. (Washington Times)
Giant leap for TV brat Feb 25, 2008
When Mischa Barton played troubled teenager Marissa Cooper on The O.C. her best friend was bratty Summer Roberts, played by the striking Rachel Bilson ... When you look at Bilson's television trajectory - several episodes of Buffy The Vampire Slayer then the O.C. gig - the only surprise about her landing a big movie might be this: why didn't it happen a couple of years earlier ... But just as the longevity of the O.C. role came out of the blue, so did the big movie chance of the love interest in... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Academy Award(R) Winner Tatum O'Neal ('Paper Moon,' 'Rescue Me'), Jenna Dewan ('Step Up') and Ashley Benson ('Days of Our Lives') to Star in The Lifetime Original Movie, 'Fab Five: The Texas Cheerleader Scandal,' A Riveting Tale of Girls Go Feb 23, 2008
Ashley Benson most recently starred in "Bring It On: In It to Win It" and is recognized for her role as 'Abigail Deveraux' on the long-running daytime soap, "Days of Our Lives." Benson has also appeared on "The OC," "7th Heaven," "Scrubs," "The West Wing" and Lifetime's "Strong Medicine." Her feature film roles include "13 Going on 30" and the upcoming "Got a Room," opposite William H. Macy. Benson also stars in a music video for recording artist NLT.. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Fox, NBC execs trade barbs Feb 21, 2008
NEW YORK -- Fox Broadcasting Co. scheduling chief Preston Beckman took aim Wednesday at NBC's plans for a 52-week programming schedule, saying that it wasn't anything different than what Fox began to do five years ago with "American Idol" and "The O.C." ... Many of the networks have talked about it, but Fox has been the most consistent in trying to implement it not only with reality but also with scripted series, starting with the August 2003 premiere of "The O.C." ... NEW YORK -- Fox... (Hollywood Reporter)
For Patrick Park, it's all about the song Feb 21, 2008
He is best known for the track "Life Is a Song," which was selected as the final song for the farewell episode of the teen soap series "The O.C." ... As Alexandra Patsavas, music supervisor for "The O.C.," remembered, "Everything about his music was right for 'The O.C.' [He had the] perfect voice to enhance the drama of Seth and Summer's relationship." She plucked Park's song "Something Pretty" for the couple's first kiss in the first season, and then "Life Is a Song" for the series finale last... (Boston Globe)
Crims hit while docs hug Feb 16, 2008
From The Bold And The Beautiful - via Dallas and The OC to Brothers And Sisters - wealth is no impediment to drama. Our convict backgrounds, or perhaps the chips on our shoulders, ensure that nobody in Australian drama is wealthier than the Sullivans, unless they are crooks. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
'Twilight' Finds Its Latest Victims: Nikki Reed, Rachelle Lefevre Added To Cast Feb 15, 2008
MTV News has confirmed that Nikki Reed ("Thirteen"), Rachelle Lefevre ("What About Brian"), Cam Cigandet ("The O.C.") and Michael Welch ("Joan of Arcadia") have been cast in the soon-to-shoot flick based on Stephenie Meyer's bestseller ... A hunky 25-year-old born in the novel's setting of Washington state, Cigandet portrayed surfer Kevin Volchok on "The O.C." and was most recently seen in the flick "Who's Your Caddy?" In the "Twilight" universe, joining the ranks of the undead does wonders for... (VHI.com -- Music News)
A match made in heaven for these stars — or not Feb 13, 2008
Since December, reports surfaced that the OC alum and fair-haired Aussie have been spotted cuddling all over Australia while they shoot the upcoming superhero flick Justice League of America. Brody has kept a low profile since his split with his OC co-star Rachel Bilson in late 2006. (USA Today -- Life)
Home // TV // ''Sex and the City'': Can Another Show Carrie On? Feb 12, 2008
But it looks so easy'' ILLUSTRATION BY SEAN McCABE Jennifer Armstrong Most of the time, Jennifer Armstrong is indulging her TiVo habit, watching and rewatching ''Alias,'' ''The O.C.,'' and ''Newlyweds. The rest of the time, she's writing about TV for EW. (Entertainment Weekly)
Executive Suite: 'Pimp My Ride' guy knuckles down, finds fame Feb 11, 2008
A false start in 'the OC. Friedlinghaus, 32, grew up in Las Vegas, as the family renegade who developed an early appreciation for baggy low-riding pants, hip-hop music and tinkering with cars. (USA Today -- Money)
'John Wayne' too plain? Feb 11, 2008
Orange County has been enjoying a national spotlight brought on by TV shows such as The OC, Laguna Beach and The Real Housewives of Orange County. The shows feature the county's beaches, surfing culture and balmy weather. (USA Today -- Money)
Writers cramp Feb 9, 2008
Eye on the Oscars: Down to the Wire. Eye on the Oscars: The Writer/WGA. (Variety)
Forget network TV: repeats, reality shows and movies still entertaining Feb 5, 2008
Even flip to SOAPnet and spend an afternoon deciphering the plot lines of "The O.C." (Side note: I now see what girls saw in Seth Cohen. The boy is absolutely adorkable. (Daily Orange, NY)
Avoid the 'A' word Feb 2, 2008
More frequently, shows duck the issue by having characters back out at the last second ("Beverly Hills 90210," "Melrose Place," "The O.C.," "Felicity," "Sex and the City") or miscarry ("Party of Five," "Beverly Hills, 90210" and "Melrose Place" - twice. And Erica Kane. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
EA frees ‘Battlefield' Feb 1, 2008
like Fox's own The OC. We're asking FNC to correct the record on Mass Effect, Brown said. Fox hasn't retracted the report, but a spokesperson told MTV.com that it has invited EA to come on the air to discuss the issue. (Globe and Mail -- Technology)
Barton was 'loner' in real life Jan 31, 2008
The former 'O.C.' star The actress who played wild child Marissa Cooper in the TV show 'The O.C.' and stars as the most popular girl in school in the film 'Assassination of a High School President,' says her own school days were very different from her acting roles. "I was not popular in high school, I can definitely say that. I only had, like, three boys who were my friends and one girl. I was a bit of a loner, I guess," Barton said. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
WGA Cuts Deal With New Media Firm Jan 19, 2008
New Media Venture Is Backed Doug Limon, producer of The OC and director of The Bourne Identity ... The company as formed by producer-director Doug Liman, who is the producer of TV's The OC and the director of The Bourne Identity, among other films. (Multichannel News)
Berlusconi vs. Murdoch in Italy Jan 19, 2008
Mediaset's new pay TV package, called Premium Gallery, consists of three channels packed with 3,000 hours per year of prime Hollywood dramas including "House," "ER," "Law and Order," and "The O.C.," and first-run movies such as "Ocean's 13," "The Bourne Ultimatum" and "300.". The bulk of this product comes from two four-year volume deals sealed last year by Mediaset with Warner Bros. (Variety)
Open reputation under fire Jan 16, 2008
" But Victoria state opposition leader Ted Baillieu said events at the Open "sent an appalling picture of Melbourne to the world". "God help us if we have to wear gas masks to go to the tennis," he said. Tiley backed the tough action taken by police, part of a zero tolerance policy to crowd behaviour which followed violent clashes between Serbian and Croatian fans last year. "Certainly in this case the actions that they were forced to take were the correct actions," he said. Police denied they... (iAfrica.com)
Inuit adventure in Timbuktu Jan 13, 2008
My girlfriend wants to watch The O.C. all the time and I always tell her, there are so many things that are more important than some stupid TV show from America. Mr. Uyarak, an acrobat and actor, and seven other members of a troupe called Artcirq were invited here by one of the world's other great desert peoples, the Tuareg nomads whose camel trains have carried salt and gold across the Sahara since the 1300s, since Timbuktu was a thriving centre of learning and trade rather than the dusty,... (Globe and Mail)
It's a girl, it's a machine, it's new Terminator Jan 11, 2008
The new Terminator may look like a cast member from The O.C., but she can still take a bullet. "I adore Arnold, but I don't think I'm going to be much like his version of the Terminator," admits Glau, last seen on the sci-fi series Firefly. (Globe and Mail -- Entertainment)
Niner Insider blog Jan 9, 2008
But didn't Scot McCloughan say that Mike Martz would never be the OC ... No more blaming the oc, the qb, the o-line, the scheme, the lack of a gm. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Glitz for Mick Doohan's dream Jan 2, 2008
Former The OC star Barton was originally slated to host the event, but was forced to pull out due to the media frenzy created after she was arrested for driving under the influence last week. Sources told US media the Hollywood bratpacker was not up to doing interviews on the red carpet or dealing with the press. (NEWS.com.au)
Rise of the Hollywood bad girl Dec 31, 2007
Los Angeles County sheriff's officials said the former star of The O.C., who was recently in Regina filming the movie Walled In, was straddling two lanes of traffic and failed to signal while making a turn. These days, Frank Sinatra's Rat Pack and Robert Downey's Brat Pack couldn't hold a candle to the soused antics pulled by the so-called Britney Pack, a constant source of filler for the scandal sheets and gossip shows. (Globe and Mail -- Entertainment)
Isn’t it great? It’s almost 2008! Dec 31, 2007
The in nighttime soap for 20-somethings is CW s Gossip Girl, the latest teen soap opera to feature rich kids gone bad, replacing The OC which replaced Dawson s Creek which replaced Melrose Place which replaced 90210. But wait, where did One Tree Hill fit in. (Marion Daily Republican, IL)
REPORT: Pope orders exorcism squads; tackle rise of Satanism... Dec 30, 2007
Vatican chiefs are concerned at what they see as an increased interest in the occult ... " The CDF is the oldest Vatican department and was headed by Benedict from 1982, when he was Cardinal Ratzinger, until he became Pope in 2005. Father Amorth said that during his time at the department Benedict had not lost the chance to warn humanity of the risk from the Devil. He said the Pope wants to restore a prayer seen as protection against evil that was traditionally recited at the end of Catholic... (The Drudge Report)
Barton reportedly smoked marijuana prior to arrest Dec 29, 2007
The former The O.C. star was pulled over by West Hollywood cops in the early hours of Thursday when she was spotted straddling two lanes of traffic. She was taken into custody on suspicion of DUI, but was also booked for possession of narcotics and driving on a suspended license. (FOX23.com, OK)
Is Singletary right fit for Falcons? Dec 29, 2007
Im talking about the departure of the quiter I think as a fan, Id like to see The OC from Dallas come over ... Even though our offense has been horrible this season Hue Jackson would be a great choice to keep the OC job. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Mischa Barton on driving, drug offences Dec 29, 2007
The former star of hit TV show The OC was pulled over by sheriffs in West Hollywood early yesterday morning after they saw her vehicle straddling two lanes of traffic and failing to signal when making a turn. A spokesman for the LA County Sheriff's Department said Barton, 21, was charged with driving under the influence, possession of illegal narcotics and driving without a valid licence. (Melbourne Herald Sun)
Compound closing nightclub doors Dec 28, 2007
The bags under the confident eyes couldn t hide the early morning arrest time; the former star of the Fox teen drama The O.C. was stopped at 2:45 a.m. ... Barton played Marissa Cooper on The O.C. from 2003 to 2006. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Your guide to whats in and whats out as another year kicks off Dec 28, 2007
The in nighttime soap for 20-somethings is CW s "Gossip Girl," the latest teen soap opera to feature rich kids gone bad, replacing "The OC" which replaced "Dawson s Creek" which replaced "Melrose Place" which replaced "90210." But wait, where did "One Tree Hill" fit in. "One Tree Hill" is out. (Framingham TAB, MA)
The OC star arrested for investigation of DUI, marijuana Dec 28, 2007
The Associated Press. December 27, 2007 at 8:08 PM EST. (Globe and Mail)
'Vegas' star pops the question Dec 28, 2007
Vegas' star pops the question - 12/28/2007 - MiamiHerald (The Miami Herald)
Barton charged with DUI Dec 28, 2007
The actress, best known for her role as Marissa Cooper on the popular TV series The O.C. (2003-2006), is slated to appear in several movies set for release in 2008, including Malice in Sunderland and Assassination of a Highschool President. Born in England, Barton has been living and acting in the U.S. since she was nine. (Regina Leader-Post)
Out of the box Dec 27, 2007
Name the follow-up show by The O.C. creator Josh Schwartz that is now screening on Fox 8. 15. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Mischa Barton braves Saskatchewan cold Dec 26, 2007
The brunette actress is well-known to TV viewers as spoiled socialite Marissa Cooper from the teen drama The O.C., but she's about to show a new side of herself in the psychological thriller Walled In. She's much tougher and more of an action-y' girl and much more boyish, Barton says of her character, Sam. (Globe and Mail)
The Most Annoying Christmas Songs Of All Time Dec 20, 2007
But the finished product (which is included on the compilation CD "Music From the O.C. Mix 3: Have a Very Merry Chrismukkah") sounds more like a cry for help than a Christmas classic. It meanders, it whines and seems to last forever. (Click2Houston, TX)
