Teen Drama Links for April 11, 2023
I spent two days last week watching Hunger Games marathons on SYFY and had an epiphany.
Are Gale-Katniss-Peeta another version of Dawson-Joey-Pacey?
Like Joey with Dawson, Katniss often feels reluctant to move on from Gale because of their childhood connection and the expectation that they’d one day commit to each other.
But like Joey with Pacey, Katniss experiences feelings and situations with Peeta that she never had with Gale.
I kept thinking of Joey telling Pacey, “Dawson knows my past. My future lies with you.” Is that not Katniss, Gale, and Peeta?!
And Joey also telling Pacey, “Pacey... I love you. You know that. And it’s very real. It’s so real that it’s kept me moving, mostly running from it, never ready for it. And I love Dawson. He’s my soulmate. He’s tied to my childhood, and it’s a love that is pure and eternally innocent. I can’t be let off the hook because I might just get the notion that it’s okay to keep running.” Again, is that not Katniss, Gale, and Peeta?!
Thankfully, both women got it right in the end.
Also, I realize I’m comparing a life-and-death story to, well, “Dawson’s Creek,” but the show was very much about life and death too. No doubt the relationship situations felt like life and death to Dawson, Joey, and Pacey. And no doubt The Hunger Games love triangle fits right into the teen drama genre.
Want to see for yourself? SYFY is airing the Hunger Games movies again tonight, Wednesday and Thursday. Happy Hunger Games!
Teen Drama Links for April 11, 2023
Listicle Links
Reminder: All lists and articles relate to the teen dramas or teen drama stars in some way.
“16 Acting Duos Who Play The Younger And Older Versions Of Characters, Ranked From ‘They Don’t Really Look Similar’ To ‘OMG, Are They Related?!’” (BuzzFeed)
“26 TV Couples That Broke Our Hearts When They Didn’t Get Their Happy Ending Together” (BuzzFeed)
“If I Show You A Celebrity In One Of Their First Acting Gigs, Can You Guess Who They Are?” (BuzzFeed)
“‘I Thought She Was Badass, Turns Out She Was Just An Ass’ People Are Sharing The TV Characters They Used To Love But Later Discovered Were Actually The Worst” (BuzzFeed)
“Beverly Hills, 90210 Is the Perfect Consumer Tech Time Capsule” (Gizmodo)
This was a really great read! But can you spot the factual error?
“RT25 Flashback First Reviews: Dawson’s Creek” (Rotten Tomatoes)
This is another great read!
“The 15 best Michelle Williams movie roles, ranked” (Entertainment Weekly)
“Jodie Turner-Smith On Pregnancy’s Lessons, The Met Gala’s Loose Theme And ‘Gentleman’ Joshua Jackson” (Elle UK)
“What Jonathan Lipnicki Has Been Up To Since Stuart Little” (Screen Rant)
“Ken Marino Was the MVP of ‘Party Down’ Season Three” (Cracked)
“Marissa’s Death Didn’t Kill ‘The O.C.’ — This Did” (Collider)
“Remember When Chris Pratt, Aubrey Plaza, Channing Tatum & Oscar Isaac Did a Movie Together?” (Collider)
“One Tree Hill: Everything Each Cast Member Has Said About Returning for a Reboot” (Movieweb)
Related: I’m Begging: No More Spinoffs, Reboots, or Revivals (TDW)
“What is Cincy native Nick Lachey’s best show ever? An unofficial (and very serious) ranking” (Cincinnati.com)
“You Know You Want to Check Out Our Ranking of the OG Gossip Girl Couples, XOXO” (E! Online)
“All About the Gossip Girl Getaway in NYC at the Lotte New York Palace” (The Hoboken Girl)
“Who Did Criminal Minds’ Jayne Atkinson Play On Gossip Girl?” (Looper)
“What Evan Mock Wore to His Kombucha Party” (The New York Times)
“The Pasta Queen Made A Brief Cameo On Gossip Girl” (Mashed)
“All the Canceled TV Shows of 2023, From Gossip Girl to Ziwe” (Glamour)
“Hallmark’s Jessica Lowndes Has Been In Some Big TV Shows (Including 90210)” (The List)
“The 10 Best Teen Shows That Defined the 2000s” (Collider)
Spot the mistake in the “Gossip Girl” section?
“10 Bad Teen Shows With Great Premises” (CBR)
“10 Cringiest Romance Tropes” (CBR)
“10 Times That a Time Jump Worked In a TV Show’s Favor” (Movieweb)
“10 Worst Series Finales” (TV Insider)
“25 most shocking and heartbreaking TV show deaths that we’ll never get over” (HELLO!)
Related: Top 10 Most Shocking Deaths (TDW)
“21 of the Most Shocking Character Deaths in Television History” (The Hollywood Reporter)
“25 shows where we’d want to be friends with the character group” (Yardbarker)
“5 Unexpected NASCAR Driver Cameos in Movies and TV Shows” (Essentially Sports)
“10 Iconic TV Characters Whose Style You’ll Want to Steal” (Redbook)
“8 Shows Like The Crossover You Must See” (The Cinemaholic)
“‘The Way Home’: 5 Shows to Watch If You Love the Hallmark Series” (Showbiz Cheat Sheet)
“Schmigadoon! Team Previews 4 Major Changes in Season 2 — Plus, Your Guide to Who’s Who in Schmicago!” (TVLine)
“More of TV’s Worst Character Additions Ever: Readers’ Choices From Buffy, Grey’s, Game of Thrones and More” (TVLine)
“Cancellation Anxiety Ramps Up at Broadcast Networks: 21 Shows on the Bubble at ABC, CBS, CW, Fox and NBC” (TVLine)
“Here are the Passover movies and TV episodes you can’t miss” (Unpacked)
Related: Being a Jewish Teen Drama Fan (TDW)
“Canceled: All The Black Shows That Have Gotten The Ax In 2023” (Essence)
“From Richard Branson to Tim Ferriss to Nouriel Roubini, meet 43 business bigwigs tied to failed plans for a hipster Davos in Utah” (Fortune)
“Interview: Kaitlyn Hill talks Not Here To Stay Friends and more” (Culturess)
Best of the Rest
Jason Priestley (Brandon, Beverly Hills, 90210), Shannen Doherty (Brenda, Beverly Hills, 90210), and John Wesley Shipp (Mitch, Dawson’s Creek) will all be at Washington State Summer Con in June. (Washington State Summer Con)
Jennie Garth (Kelly, Beverly Hills, 90210) participated in an iHeart panel last week tied to “9021OMG” and said the podcast is “going strong and ramping up for 6 more seasons.” (Instagram)
The podcast is in the midst of season 4 now. I can’t say I expect them to make it all the way through, but then again, I didn’t really expect them to make it to this point either.
Related: The State of Teen Drama Rewatch Podcasts (TDW)
Hilary Swank (Carly, Beverly Hills, 90210) revealed she gave birth to her twins. (Instagram)
James Pickens Jr. (Henry, Beverly Hills, 90210) previewed an upcoming “Grey’s Anatomy storyline.” (TVLine)
Sophie B. Hawkins, whose song “Damn I Wish I Was Your Lover” was the soundtrack for a key Dylan-Kelly moment on “Beverly Hills, 90210,” reflected on that time in her life and how it relates her identity. (HuffPost)
Mary Beth Maziarz, whose “Daydream Believer” was the soundtrack for pivotal Joey-Dawson moments on “Dawson’s Creek,” is hosting music-themed camp sessions for teens. (ParkRecord.com)
Michelle Williams (Jen, Dawson’s Creek) made the media rounds for Showing Up.
“Michelle Williams Spills on Sweeney Todd and Working with Steven Spielberg” (The Tonight Show)
“Michelle Williams Strives To ‘Bring All Parts Of A Woman’ To The Work She Creates” (The View)
“‘I know the answer is yes’: Michelle Williams on why she continues working with director” (MSNBC)
“How Michelle Williams and Kelly Reichardt sculpted a tortured artist in ‘Showing Up’” (CNN)
“Michelle Williams on ‘Showing Up’ and why Oscar rivalries aren’t a thing in Hollywood: ‘It isn’t what I experience with my peers’” (Yahoo)
“Michelle Williams, Judd Hirsch on making back-to-back movies together: ‘It was serendipitous’” (USA Today)
“Showing Up Star Michelle Williams and Director Kelly Reichardt on Art and Life’s Happy Accidents” (Vogue)
“Michelle Williams and Kelly Reichardt on the power of ‘Showing Up’” (Los Angeles Times)
“Kelly Reichardt and Michelle Williams trace their working relationship” (The A.V. Club)
“Kelly Reichardt & Michelle Williams on Finding the Art in Showing Up, Mike Leigh’s Influence, and What They’re Reading” (The Film Stage)
Also: “Showing Up Director Kelly Reichardt On Working With Michelle Williams, Judd Hirsch, And Animals” (Slashfilm)
And: “Kelly Reichardt’s New Movie Might Be Her Most Personal Yet” (Slate)
Plus: “A New Kelly Reichardt Movie? These Actors Keep Showing Up” (The New York Times)
In a new interview, Katie Holmes (Joey, The Dawson’s Creek) says she watched “The White Lotus,” which was created by Mike White (producer, Dawson’s Creek). (The Wall Street Journal)
Sarah Shahi (Sadia, Dawson’s Creek) trashed “Sex/Life,” created by Stacy Rukeyser (writer, One Tree Hill), days before the show was canceled. (TVLine / Deadline)
Seth Rogen (Bob, Dawson’s Creek) and Chris Pratt (Che, The O.C.) did more press for The Super Mario Bros. Movie.
“‘Super Mario Bros. Movie’ Star Seth Rogen Calls Original 1993 Adaptation ‘One of the Worst Films Ever Made’” (Variety)
“‘Super Mario Bros. Movie’ Star Seth Rogen on His Big Year of Animation and How ‘Lion King’ Influenced the ‘Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles’ Process” (The Hollywood Reporter)
“Seth Rogen took inspiration from Nintendo’s Donkey Kong for ‘The Super Mario Bros. Movie’” (USA Today)
“Seth Rogen Reveals Which Donkey Kong Spin-Off He Wants After Super Mario Bros.” (Screen Rant)
“What Seth Rogen Is Bringing Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Fans in Mutant Mayhem” (Screen Rant)
“Seth Rogen Fought to Put The Donkey Kong Rap in The Super Mario Bros. Movie” (Den of Geek)
“Discussing Donkey Kong with ‘The Super Mario Bros. Movie’ Star Seth Rogen” (The Nerds of Color)
“Seth Rogen Reveals The One Aspect Of His ‘Very Surprising’ Career That He Did See Coming” (Cinemablend)
“Seth Rogen Doesn’t Know If He’s Coming Back for ‘Kung Fu Panda 4:’ ‘I Honestly Have No Idea’” (The Wrap)
“Seth Rogen, Chris Pratt, And Charlie Day All Want Mario x Metroid” (GameSpot)
“Why Chris Pratt Can’t Stop Watching His Baby Monitor” (E! Online)
“Chris Pratt Used to Sneak Glances at Katherine Schwarzenegger in Church” (The Drew Barrymore Show)
There are additional clips.
“Chris Pratt Reveals How His Childhood Prepared Him for The Super Mario Bros. Movie” (Late Night with Seth Meyers)
“Chris Pratt and Charlie Day went too Goodfellas, Tony Soprano with Mario voices at first” (Entertainment Weekly)
…and more.
Bonnie Somerville (Rachel, The O.C.) revealed she’s married and shared the wedding photos with People. (People)
Max Greenfield (Young Sandy, The O.C.) did interviews for the 100th episode of “The Neighborhood.”
Sophia Bush (Brooke, One Tree Hill) was on the “Podcrushed” podcast hosted by Penn Badgley (Dan, Gossip Girl), her co-star in John Tucker Must Die. (YouTube)
I only watched the “One Tree Hill” section… and I’m just biting my tongue about it. (YouTube)
“Comet Con,” a “One Tree Hill” convention originally slated for May, will now take place in November and feature Chad Michael Murray (Lucas, One Tree Hill). (Twitter)
Lee Norris (Mouth, One Tree Hill) will appear at the next “90s Con” on behalf of “Boy Meets World.” (That’s4Entertainment)
Austin Nichols (Julian, One Tree Hill) is the latest “One Tree Hill” cast member to sign on for the “Fab Five” convention. (FabFiveEvents)
Robert Buckley (Clay, One Tree Hill) has joined the cast of the NBC pilot “Non-Evil Twin.” (Deadline)
Shantel VanSanten (Quinn, One Tree Hill) and husband Victor Webster are divorcing. (TMZ)
I also noticed VanSanten’s Instagram account is no longer available.
Watch the first trailer for Junction, written by, directed by, produced by, and starring Bryan Greenberg, with a cast that includes Bush, Dash Mihok (Richard, Gossip Girl spinoff), and Ryan Eggold (Ryan, 90210), along with Greenberg’s wife Jamie Chung. (YouTube)
Hilarie Burton (Peyton, One Tree Hill) was originally reported to be appearing in the film too, but I’m not sure that actually worked out.
The film, which marks Greenberg’s directorial debut, will screen at the Cannes Film Festival. (Deadline)
Nick Lachey, who appeared as himself on “One Tree Hill,” appeared on “Today” to promote “Love is Blind.” (Today)
Amazon ordered to series a TV adaptation of Cruel Intentions with the pilot written by Sara Goodman (executive producer, Gossip Girl). (TVLine)
The movie featured Joshua Jackson (Pacey, Dawson’s Creek).
But also and I agree: “Just leave Cruel Intentions alone.” (Literary Hub)
Taylor Momsen (Jenny, Gossip Girl) performed as part of a Beach Boys tribute that aired on CBS on Sunday.
Also: “Watch Taylor Momsen Speak About The Beach Boys’ Legacy” (Grammy.com)
This was cute: “Taylor Momsen Revived Her Gossip Girl Character In The Best Way” (Bustle)
Sam Page (Colin, Gossip Girl) will recur on “Grey’s Anatomy,” which has many TD connections beyond the aforementioned Pickens. (Variety)
Erich Bergen (Paul, Gossip Girl) is rejoining Broadway’s Chicago after initially starring in the show last summer. (Playbill)
The second and final season of the “Gossip Girl” spinoff will premiere in the UK today via BBC One. (Digital Spy)
Whitney Peak (Zoya, Gossip Girl spinoff) has signed with CAA for agency representation. (Deadline)
Evan Mock (Aki, Gossip Girl spinoff) did interviews to promote Good Weird, for which he serves as creative director.
“Introducing Good Weird, an Optimistic Skincare-Beauty Brand Led by Evan Mock” (Hypebeast)
“Evan Mock Wants Everyone to Get Weirder With Their Beauty Routines” (Nylon)
“Meet Good Weird, the Evan Mock-Approved Brand For Beauty Explorers” (V)
“Good Weird Is the New Genderless Beauty Brand Backed by Evan Mock” (Paper)
Laura Benanti (Katherine, Gossip Girl spinoff) revealed she suffered a miscarriage. (Instagram)
FOX canceled “The Resident,” starring Manish Dayal (Raj, 90210). (Deadline)
Rumer Willis (Gia, 90210) opens up about her pregnancy in the April 17 issue of People. (People)
Also: “Naked Cashmere Partners With Rumer Willis for Exclusive Mother’s Day Capsule Collection” (WWD)
Lily Collins (Phoebe, 90210) has joined the cast of the horror movie MaXXXine. (Deadline)