Critic's Corner Sep 9, 2008
Has it avoided the "sophomore slump" or has it gone by way of "The OC" and peaked early. I would love to hear your thoughts, Robert. (USA Today -- Life)
Barton to launch hair accessories line Sep 9, 2008
The former The O.C. star has teamed up with accessories designer Stacey Lapidus on a line called Mischa Barton for Stacey Lapidus ... The former The O.C. star has teamed up with accessories designer Stacey Lapidus on a line called Mischa Barton for Stacey Lapidus. (FOX23.com, OK)
Teen Shooting Sep 9, 2008
Reported by: Frank Wiley Email: Last Update: 9/08 10:12 pm. Tulsa police want to find the person, or people who shot four tulsa teenagers. (FOX23.com, OK)
TV panders to the gilded age Sep 9, 2008
After the Reagan revolution restored Gilded Age values, plutocratic wealth became fashionable on prime-time soaps like "Dynasty" and "Falcon Crest." And though "Beverly Hills 90210" was the first to put teenagers in Mercedes and Gucci, that flame was passed to shows like "The OC," "The Hills" and, more recently, "Gossip Girl.". They don't require subtitles. (International Herald Tribune -- Arts)
New '90210' has big shoes to fill Sep 6, 2008
If you take away the nostalgia factor, the new 90210 is no different than The O.C. or, especially, Gossip Girl ... The original 90210 may have opened the door for shows like Gossip Girl and The O.C., but the new 90210 just kind of parrots them. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
'90210': New generation, same old story Sep 4, 2008
The "90210" writers have dressed up the stock material and characters in aughts attitude, to make the show relevant to post-millennial teens who've already seen "The O.C.," "The Hills," and "Gossip Girl." There is a catty gossip website run by alt girl Erin Silver - that would be Kelly Taylor's half-sister, known simply as Silver (Jessica Stroup). There are pop-referential lines about movies such as "Superbad" and various celebrities, including this take on West Beverly Hills High School: "It's... (Boston Globe)
The CW's '90210' fits teen drama stereotype Sep 4, 2008
Despite its gorgeous southern California scenery and its privileged, party-throwing characters, 90210 is not as intriguing as The O.C. or as sharply written as Gossip Girl. Those hoping for a fresh spin on high school life will have to look to another ZIP code for their teen fix. (Daily Collegian, PA)
She's just too sweet to be true Sep 2, 2008
" - were comparable to The O.C. or crazy-popular The Hills (this popularity is likely why 90210 was resurrected in the first place), but also not. Beverly Hills, 90210 was nothing like any other show: It was cheesy and mortifying (remember Austin Green's rap career?); its third female lead, who will not be returning either, Tori Spelling, was amazingly ugly-pretty and its love triangle captured a dream of brazen youthful anguish and passion that most of us like to remember, if we remember... (Globe and Mail -- Entertainment)
Updating Beverly Hills, 90210 Aug 29, 2008
" 90210, Sachs says, will mirror a culture in which many parents consider themselves friends with their teens. "A lot of parents now want to be the cool parents, as opposed to just the disciplinarian," he says. "And sometimes that backfires. In some ways we're giant teenagers ourselves. (Time.com)
Harold Bishop leaves Neighbours Aug 28, 2008
" The actor has been on Ramsay Street for so long that he worked alongside Kylie Minogue and Jason Donovan before either had established musical careers. He also took in Craig McLachlan's stint on the show and Alan Dale s run, before he found fame on The OC, Lost and Ugly Betty, but missed Natalie Imbrulia s early Nineties rise to fame as Harold was famously presumed dead at sea from 1991 to 1996 when he miraculously reappeared, suffering amnesia. Harold will be written out after completing a... (Times Online)
The WB's Web Dream Aug 28, 2008
back catalog of youth-oriented TV hits including "Friends," "The O.C.," "Veronica Mars," and "Buffy The Vampire Slayer.". Finding new outlets for Warner Bros. (New York Post -- Business)
WB offers classic, new shows online Aug 27, 2008
Some of the more successful shows will include Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Veronica Mars, Everwood, Friends, Gilmore Girls, The O.C., One Tree Hill, Roswell, Smallville, and MADtv. Newer shows to be featured include Angel, Babylon 5, Firefly, The Loop, In Living Color and two-minute episodes of Sorority Forever, which airs Sept. 8 on the Web site. (Daily Collegian, PA)
NBC: 'Chuck' intends to come out swinging Aug 27, 2008
Michael Clarke Duncan (The Green Mile), four-time Emmy winner John Laroquette (Boston Legal), Jordana Brewster (The Fast and the Furious), Melinda Clarke (The OC) and Nicole Richie are slated to guest star. Richie "surprised everyone by how terrific she was," Schwartz says. (USA Today -- Life)
Six of the best who used to be bad Aug 25, 2008
Once sun-kissed, sweet and stunning, Barton was the star of The OC and drew a legion of international admirers ... But things went downhill after she quit The OC to further her acting career. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Welcome back, 90210 Aug 24, 2008
Using high school as a backdrop and focusing on teen issues obviously worked for Fox and other networks that launched Dawson s Creek, The O.C. and Gossip Girl ... MEMORABLE MOMENTS: Welcome to the O.C., b. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
GC 2008: EA Announces Star Studded Cast for Command and Conquer Red Alert 3 Aug 21, 2008
The cast of Command er Red Alert 3 follows (in alphabetical order by last name): Gemma Atkinson (the UK's 00000B68 Hollyoaks), Tim Curry (Rocky Horror Picture Show, The Hunt for Red October), Andrew Divoff (LOST), Kelly Hu (X2, The Scorpion King), Jenny McCarthy (Scream 3, former Playboy Playmate of the Year), Ivana Milicevic (Casino Royale), Jonathan Pryce (Pirates of the Caribbean), J.K. Simmons (Spider-Man, Juno), Autumn Reeser (The OC), Peter Stormare (Prison Break, Armageddon), George Takei... (IGN PC Games)
Where did the passion go? Aug 20, 2008
Death Cab formed in 1997 around a solo project of Gibbard's, and were a successful indie band in the US before they found an accidental route into the mainstream via the TV drama The O.C. in 2004. The band's 2003 album Transatlanticism sold 300,000 copies off the back of its O.C. run. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Energy overload Aug 18, 2008
For those who heard them on movies or TV shows like The O.C. and CSI, there was the popular The Sound of Settling. For fans who have only heard of them through their major label albums, there was crowd pleasing sing-alongs like I Will Follow You into the Dark and Soul Meets Body. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Barack Obama's purpose-driven gamble (107) Aug 18, 2008
McCain's repeated mentions of his POW experience, for one thing, seem to have snagged the attention of folks in the O.C. This I find especially interesting, as I wonder just how far he can ride that tired horse before it falls out from beneath him. Then again, I am rooting for the tall, skinny guy -- and watching Warren more closely than ever. (Salon)
'The Cobra' fits as closer Aug 9, 2008
I ll probably take him out to dinner, wine and dine him, let him see the O.C. and L.A., If I ve got to put a mask on and threaten him to sign at night when he walks to his car, I ll do it Torii Hunter. guess Hunter thinks TEIXEIRA will eventually sign with LAA.. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Springfield alumnus sets the mood in the movies Aug 7, 2008
"In the fall I'm so busy I actually had to have other composers complete my work. I pay them per minute of music." Viewers might not bother to read his name on the credits, but they have certainly noticed his contributions to such hit series at "The O.C.," "Six Feet Under," and HBO's "In Treatment," which begins its second season this fall. In the past eight months, Marvin has written music for a half-dozen projects, and at the time he was interviewed, he was working on a demo disk for another... (Springfield Sun, PA)
Titanic sea change Jul 29, 2008
" Gregson-Williams credits include Shrek, Bridget Jones and Armageddon Gregson-Williams has experience of films being gatecrashed by towering rock songs, having worked on apocalyptic asteroid adventure Armageddon, which was dominated by Aerosmith's I Don't Want To Miss a Thing. He says those sorts of bombastic anthems "have been left in the '90s" but notes that the last couple of years have seen the emergence of a new type of song-driven soundtrack. A prime example is 2004 indie comedy Garden... (BBC News -- Entertainment)
'American Teen' Documentary is the Reel Deal on High School Jul 27, 2008
It's sort of like "The O.C." or "The Hills" or an updated John Hughes movie. Except Sundance favorite "American Teen" seems very real, and that makes all the difference. (RedOrbit)
7/22: Rocky Votolato Jul 19, 2008
He's been adding more material to that catalog since giving up his day job after Makers hit and White Daisy Passing, the opening track, took Votolato's music to the O.C. demographic. "Now, I don't have any kind of regular employment, which is awesome," Votolato says. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
TV, unlikely saviour of songs lost in the static Jul 13, 2008
" Linking a song to a TV show or network promo can be a sure-fire way to chart action, with tracks often rocketing up the digital download charts within days of the first on-air appearance. Youth Group was a relatively unknown Australian band when their cover of Forever Young was used to launch the second season of The OC. The track shot to No. 1 on the charts and remained in the top 100 for months. Colbie Caillat's song Bubbly shot up the charts after it was used on Kate Ritchie's Home & Away... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Rock-on hair bands definitely not having a bad day Jul 8, 2008
The Simpsons and The OC have used Every Rose, as did 1991's Bill & Ted's Bogus Journey. Michaels keeps a high profile, too, guesting on Yes, Dear, judging the 2005 season of Nashville Star and starring in VH1's Rock of Love reality show. (USA Today -- Life)
Olivia Wilde and Peter Sarsgaard Star in New Public Service Announcements Encouraging Young People to Vote in 2008 Election Jul 1, 2008
NEW YORK, June 30 /PRNewswire/ -- Film and television stars Olivia Wilde ("House" and "The O.C.") and Peter Sarsgaard ("Jarhead" and "Boys Don't Cry") appear in two new public service announcements encouraging young people to register and vote in the 2008 election ... Olivia Wilde is currently portraying "Thirteen" on the hit TV Show, "House." Many came to know her when she appeared as Alex Kelly on "The O.C." She also starred on "The Black Donnellys" for NBC. Her film credits include: The Girl... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Here comes 'Real Housewives' Jun 27, 2008
This follows the original, trashy The Real Housewives of the O.C., the offshoot The Real Housewives of New York City and soon The Real Housewives of New Jersey. Apparently, Bravo thinks it has its very own CSI franchise. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Softball: Off the diamond with Kenisha McGuire Jun 23, 2008
Actor Adam Brody, star of the television show The O.C.. FAVORITE MOVIE: Sixteen Candles. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Whispers: Browning has work to do at Syracuse Jun 18, 2008
Terps coach thinks so much of his new coordinator that he is relinquishing play-calling duties to Franklin, who was the OC at the past two seasons. Franklin, a Maryland assistant from 2000-04 who coached receivers with the Green Bay Packers in 2005, is an innovative mind who has installed a West Coast scheme that will feature quick passes out of short drops. (Notre Dame Sports -- Rivals.com)
'Swingtown' harks back to a time when sex was sexy Jun 5, 2008
To explore the spectrum of white middle-class behavior, creator Mike Kelley ("The O.C." "Providence") gives us three couples living in Winnetka, Ill. and its environs. (Los Angeles Times)
TV review: 'Swingtown' Jun 5, 2008
The series was created by Mike Kelley, who has been a writer and producer on shows such as "Jericho," "The O.C.," "One Tree Hill" and "Providence" (but don't hold that against him; many writers break out to bigger and better things of their own). The series is also co-executive produced and directed by Alan Poul ("Big Love," "Rome"), so it had some pedigree when CBS decided to take it. (San Francisco Chronicle)
A long, atypical journey across America Jun 4, 2008
And in a meeting with "The O.C." star Rachel Bilson, Abou-Ghazal explains, quite evocatively, that Middle Easterners are "uncomfortably numb" from living with war so close at hand. Whether the cast members will learn as much from America remains to be seen. (Boston Globe)
Meet the defamer May 26, 2008
So whether it is slagging off Bindi Irwin's shriek in her recent Logie acceptance speech ("perhaps a shout out in her native tongue, Animalese, to her four-legged supporters watching from their enclosures at Australia Zoo?"), or lambasting the OC actor Adam Brody for "dry humping" a local model, she sticks by the rule of not saying anything "I wouldn't say to someone's face". Ironically, though, she says living in a land rich with second-rate entertainment makes good gags harder to come by. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Technology)
Rodney's take on fall lineups May 20, 2008
Even with all the hype over "Gossip Girl," the show is at best a minor success compared to "The O.C." or "Dawson's Creek" of years past. Some shows that made the cut: ""America's Next Top Model," "Reaper" (midseason), "Smallville," "Supernatural," "One Tree Hill," "Gossip Girl," "The Game," "Everybody Hates Chris. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Actress Kelly Rowan no longer with Thomson heir May 16, 2008
Toronto Ottawa-born actress Kelly Rowan, who starred in the teen soap The O.C., has given birth to a girl and recently split with Canadian media executive David Thomson, one of the world's richest men. Her representative told People and Hello Magazines that Rowan gave birth to a girl on April 28 in Los Angeles. (Globe and Mail -- Entertainment)
Loving that Yeltsin May 16, 2008
That's right, we're talking about that jabbering, kooky, charismatic, curly haired rascal from "The OC" who ran wild with the rest of the gang from Harbor Prep ... A phenomenon emerged, and pretty soon, any band featured on "The OC" was getting signed and exploding onto the music scene ... "When 'The OC' called us about using our songs, we were completely broke," said Philip Dickey, amiable lead singer and guitarist for Someone Still Loves You Boris Yeltsin, a band featured on an episode of the... (Daily Iowan, IA)
STEVE THOMAS: Worth all the effort May 13, 2008
Those of us who keep book may look like we've been bitten by the OC bug, but that's not it at all. We just prefer baseball at a deeper level than those who are happy to just experience the event. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
RISE OF THE NERDS May 11, 2008
We'd have to wait until the early-aughts, when the TV show "The OC" gave us a nerd character, Seth Cohen, who took nerdiness into heartthrob territory. The cultural shift begs some questions: How did nerds evolve. (New York Post -- Opinions)
Also Opening May 3, 2008
The high schoolers are decently played by young actors with (mostly) TV credits: Shannon Lucio ("The O.C."), Riley Smith ("Joan of Arcadia"), Chris Marquette ("Alpha Dog") and Chris Lowell ("Private Practice"). In the supporting cast, Adam Arkin is OK as Polly's dad, and Aimee Garcia clicks as Carl's girlfriend. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Cable inspires nets May 3, 2008
"Not every network is as ready to move away from the reality-for-summer and scripted-for-fall paradigm, however.In recent years, Fox has tried to limit its scripted summer scheduling to the weeks immediately before or after the end of the broadcast season."I've always believed," says Preston Beckman, Fox's exec VP of strategic program planning and research, "and I think 'The OC' is a perfect example of it, the way to put on original scripted programming in the summer is to either make it part of... (Variety)
Is the future of TV on the Web? May 3, 2008
produced TV shows such as "Friends," "The O.C." and "Gilmore Girls." "O.C." creator Josh Schwartz and McG, who directed the "Charlie's Angels" films, have signed to develop new content for the site, said the studio. (Warner Bros. (CNN -- Showbiz)
WB relaunches as online video network May 2, 2008
TheWB.com targets 16- to 34-year-old viewers with new shows developed by writer and producer Josh Schwartz, known for "Gossip Girl" "The O.C.," and "Terminator 4" director McG.. The launch comes as media companies struggle to attract younger viewers who spend as much time watching television as they do sending text messages on cell phones and watching online videos. (MSNBC -- Television)
In picturesStars of the small screen shine at the Bafta TV Awards Apr 21, 2008
New Zealand-born Alan Dale, who has starred in Ugly Betty, The OC, 24 and Neighbours, was among the foreign stars at the event. Former model Melinda Messenger needed some help with her elaborate dress on the red carpet. (BBC News -- UK)
OMG! 'Gossip Girl' returns with more surprises, juicier drama Apr 18, 2008
Two of TV's most, well, gossiped-about girls, Serena van der Woodsen (Blake Lively) and Blair Waldorf (Leighton Meester), the lead characters on the modestly rated but wildly buzzed- and blogged-about CW teen drama that's arguably permeating pop culture in way not seen since The OC. ... Gossip's impact on the broader culture, from music to fashion, is fierce, drawing comparisons to the marks that Sex and the City and The OC made ... "Even in the course of The OC, I felt I had them, and then some... (USA Today)
Kewanee’s Abbey Curran to appear on ‘Ellen’ today Apr 16, 2008
Also scheduled to appear on today s Ellen Show are actress Suzanne Somers and actor Ben McKenzie (The O.C.). Curran is also featured in this week s People magazine, and her story was the subject of a segment of the CBS Early Show last Thursday. (Kewanee Star Courier, IL)
Around the Ivies Apr 13, 2008
White-collar shenanigans may be part of a regular days work in the O.C., but Granger seems to have pushed things too far even Julie Cooper never got herself incarcerated. Sue Chefs. (Yale Herald, CT)
I Like to Watch Apr 13, 2008
Whenever a solid teen drama like "The O.C." (in the early days) or "Gossip Girl" or "Friday Night Lights" starts to stumble down a soapier and soapier path, and the quarterback pines for the coach's daughter who likes the bad boy who wants the cheerleader who likes the strait-laced geek, and then everyone changes partners and do-si-dos ... "Should I really dump this body in the river?" "Should I invite my thug friends to my surrogate daddy's house?" "Should I beat that racist guy's face in and... (Salon)
Drink-drive deal for OC actress Apr 12, 2008
Barton played Marissa Cooper in TV teen drama The OC. Photo: LASD ... The OC star must also complete a three-month alcohol education program and was fined $2,000 (1,000) ... Barton played Marissa Cooper in teen drama The OC from 2003 until 2006, when her character died in a car crash. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Mischa Barton gets probation for drunken driving Apr 11, 2008
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Actress Mischa Barton, who starred on the TV drama "The O.C.," was sentenced on Thursday to three years unsupervised probation and ordered into an alcohol education program after pleading no contest to drunken driving ... The case stems from the December 27 arrest of Barton, best known for her role as Marissa Cooper on Fox network's "The O.C.," who police said was weaving between two lanes of traffic and failing to signal a turn while driving in West Hollywood, a... (Reuters)
Spears gives $25,000 to Idol special Apr 11, 2008
April 11, 2008 - 8:21 AM Sub-Navigation. FOX23 News This Morning. (FOX23.com, OK)
Barton 'to accept DUI plea deal' Apr 8, 2008
The 22-year-old best known for her role in TV series 'The O.C.', will agree to an unsupervised probation term of three years at her arraignment in a Beverley Hills court on Thursday. She will plead no contest to DUI, a source told People magazine. (iAfrica.com)
MUW writers take first place in MS Press contest Apr 6, 2008
It is underwritten by the O.C. McDavid Memorial Fund, which honors the memory of the former managing editor of the Jackson Daily News. Reader Comments. (Columbus Commercial Dispatch, MS)
Friday the 13th Babe Cast Apr 5, 2008
The 24-year-old actress doesn't have a wealth of acting experience, and will probably be most familiar from guest spots on The O.C., Entourage and K-Ville. She joins Jared Padaelecki and Derek Mears in the cast, with the latter playing the hockey-masked serial killer Jason Vorhees. (IGN FilmForce)
Hold Steady, Spektor Tapped For Tribeca Film Fest Apr 4, 2008
Patsavas, whose company has worked closely in selecting music for TV shows such as "The O.C." and "Gossip Girl," was asked to curate this year's "Breaking the Band" event on May 2 at New York's Webster Hall. The show features the Hold Steady, The Virgins, and Republic Tigers. (Billboard.com)
Downloading legally in a criminal world Apr 4, 2008
TV shows like Greys Anatomy and The O.C. launched plenty of struggling artists. MySpace is also a great place for indie artists to get discovered. (MSNBC -- Technology)
As worn on TV ... Apr 4, 2008
But what the show loses in intelligence it gains in aesthetics - unsurprisingly, as it comes from the team behind the similarly daft but pretty the OC. Whereas in the book the characters can only reference designer labels, here we get to see them. It's all high designer preppiness - Michael Kors blazers, Anna Sui miniskirts, Chloe loafers. (Guardian Unlimited)
ABC unveils trio of sitcoms Apr 3, 2008
Also Wednesday, ABC Family unveiled the cast for its upcoming Brenda Hampton pilot: 1980s teen queen Molly Ringwald, "Smallville" alum John Schneider, "Oz" vet Ernie Hudson and newcomer Shailene Woodley ("The O.C."). Over at the Alphabet net, greenlights include "Roman's Empire," "Never Better" and an untitled laffer from Kristin Newman. (Variety)
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)
