Teen Drama Links for April 18, 2023
I already shared my disgust that The CW has teamed up with the Saudi-funded LIV Golf league. Ethically, I find it shameful that the network, once the home of some of our beloved teen dramas, has partnered with an organization financially linked to murder and terror.
But what’s really pissing me off now is all the random people on Twitter making fun of The CW and its shows when they evidently don’t have a clue about what airs on the network today. These people think they’re being funny when they post about LIV airing alongside episodes of “Dawson’s Creek” and “One Tree Hill” — two series that are no longer on the air and haven’t been in nearly 20 years and almost 11 years, respectively (outside of syndication on other channels).
At first I was just rolling my eyes at these ignorant tweets, but now they’re really grating on me, especially as clueless people pile on the network even more now that it might secure the TV rights for the PAC-12. I mean, if you’re going to mock The CW, shouldn’t you at least have your facts right?
Even the “Gossip Girl” jokes don’t work, and don’t get me started on bringing “Beverly Hills, 90210” into this, a show that had zero involvement with The CW (or, for that matter, its predecessor, The WB). Mock LIV all you want, but making fun of the network this way just makes you look dumb.
Teen Drama Links for April 18, 2023
Listicle Links
Reminder: All lists and articles relate to the teen dramas or teen drama stars in some way.
“Would You Pick The Same TV And Movie Gowns As Everyone Else?” (BuzzFeed)
“14 Times Actors Had Unfavorable (Often Illegal) Experiences On Disney & Nickelodeon Sets” (BuzzFeed)
“Here’s How 45 Celebs Looked And What They Were Doing When They Were Only 19 Years Old” (BuzzFeed)
“12 Rounds Of ‘One Of These Things Gotta Go’ That Will Be Very Stress-Inducing For Millennials” (BuzzFeed)
“Young Sheldon’s 90210 Easter Egg Secretly Reveals Missy’s Tragic Future” (Screen Rant)
They mean “Beverly Hills, 90210,” not “90210”… sigh.
“A Clip Of Joshua Jackson Getting Blasted With A Basketball On ‘Dawson’s Creek’ Went Viral, And Now It’s A Big Ol’ Mystery” (BuzzFeed)
“These Looks From Katie Holmes As Joey Potter In Dawson’s Creek Are All Popular Again Today” (TheThings)
“‘Dawson’s Creek’: Complete Series Blu-Ray Review — Landmark Teen Drama Still Delivers Earnest Emotions” (GVN)
“One Tree Hill Cast and Character Guide” (Movieweb)
“10 Things You Didn’t Know About One Tree Hill’s Chad Michael Murray” (TV Overmind)
“10 Best Blake Lively Movies & TV Shows (Ranked)” (Cinemablind)
“40+ Celebrity Couples Who Fell in Love on Set” (PopSugar)
“14 Impossibly Stylish Films and TV Shows Worth a Rewatch” (Coveteur)
“20 Character Archetypes You’ll Meet in High School Dramas (& the Best Examples of Each)” (Movieweb)
“10 TV Drama Characters Who Deserved Better Endings” (CBR)
“10 Worst Endings In HBO Shows” (CBR)
“10 Best Wedding Episodes on Television, Ranked” (Collider)
Related: Teen Drama Series Finale Weddings (TDW)
“100 Most Shocking TV Deaths Ever” (TVLine)
I’m very… shocked … that a few “Dawson’s Creek” deaths aren’t on here.
Related: Top 10 Most Shocking Deaths (TDW)
“The 17 major TV character deaths we’re still mourning, from The Sopranos to Downton Abbey” (The Independent)
Can you spot the mistakes?
“Succession: The most shocking deaths in TV history and how the shows survived (or didn’t)” (inews)
“The Worst Parents in TV History” (Movieweb)
“Bring It On: Where the Cast Is Today” (Movieweb)
“This TikTok user recreates looks worn by iconic ’00s characters, and she nails it every time: ‘okay these slayed so much’” (In the Know)
Best of the Rest
Several stars with TD connections participated in Deadline’s “Contenders” event over the weekend.
“‘Tiny Beautiful Things’ EP Liz Tigelaar On The Challenges Of Adapting An Advice Column Into A Series” (Deadline)
“‘A Friend Of The Family’ Team On Creating A Safe Environment On Set & The Importance Of Telling Difficult Stories” (Deadline)
“‘Dahmer’s Evan Peters, Niecy Nash-Betts & Paris Barclay Give Voice To The Voiceless With Netflix True-Crime Series Bearing ‘Resonance To Today’” (Deadline)
Brian Austin Green (David, Beverly Hills, 90210) and “Beverly Hills 90210 Show” host Peter Ferriero are asking fans to donate money to fund a documentary series about “Beverly Hills, 90210” and the ‘90s called “The Most ‘90s Things Ever.” (Instagram)
I cannot yell loud enough: Please don’t give celebrities your money to finance their projects. PLEASE.
Netflix intended to live-stream the “Love is Blind” reunion hosted by Vanessa Lachey (Camille, BH90210) and Nick Lachey, who appeared as himself on “One Tree Hill,” but it was significantly delayed. (Deadline)
Then, after it finally streamed, this happened: “Why fans are criticizing Nick and Vanessa Lachey for ‘Love Is Blind’ reunion” (Today)
Katie Holmes (Joey, Dawson’s Creek) is on a press tour for Rare Objects, which she directed, wrote, produced and stars in.
“Katie Holmes on what drew her to adapt ‘Rare Objects’” (Today)
“Katie Holmes, Julia Mayorga on their new film ‘Rare Objects’” (Today)
“For Katie Holmes, It’s Always Been About the Work” (Glamour)
“Katie Holmes And Julia Mayorga Reveal How They Bonded On The Set Of ‘Rare Objects’” (Access Hollywood)
“Katie Holmes Reveals She & ‘Dawson’s Creek’ Cast Still Keep In Touch” (Access Hollywood)
“Katie Holmes Wants To Reveal The Power Of Female Friendships In New Film ‘Rare Objects’” (ET Canada)
“Director Katie Holmes Loves a Challenge (So Does Actress Katie Holmes)” (IndieWire)
“Katie Holmes & Julia Mayorga On Bringing Rare Objects To The Screen” (Screen Rant)
“Katie Holmes on Her New Film Rare Objects — and the Value of History” (MovieMaker)
“Katie Holmes And Julia Mayorga Discuss Friendship And Discovery In Rare Objects” (LRM Online)
“Katie Holmes Reacts to ‘Wild’ ‘Dawson’s Creek’ Fan Nostalgia” (SiriusXM)
“Katie Holmes directs, produces and writes ‘Rare Objects’” (Spectrum News)
Also: “Derek Luke Discusses Reuniting With Katie Holmes for ‘Rare Objects,’ Fatherhood as Heroism and Rejoining Marvel” (Variety)
Joshua Jackson (Pacey, Dawson’s Creek) has started his “Fatal Attraction” media rounds with this headline-making interview. (The Times)
Rachael Leigh Cook (Devon, Dawson’s Creek) has signed a talent and development deal with Marvista Entertainment, with one of the first projects, There She Goes, loosely based on her own life, and another being a holiday movie called Rescuing Christmas. (Deadline)
Julie Bowen (Aunt Gwen, Dawson’s Creek) will star in Peacock’s “Hysteria!” (Deadline)
Jane Lynch (Mrs. Witter, Dawson’s Creek) promoted the new season of “The Weakest Link,” which she hosts. (Today)
HBO Max, which streams “Dawson’s Creek,” “The O.C.,” “One Tree Hill,” the original “Gossip Girl” and the “Gossip Girl” spinoff, is becoming Max and has new pricing tiers. (Deadline)
Adam Brody (Seth, The O.C.) was on the “Podcrushed” podcast, hosted by Penn Badgley (Dan, Gossip Girl). (YouTube)
Here is a clip of Brody specifically discussing his marriage to and family with Leighton Meester (Blair, Gossip Girl). (YouTube)
Ben McKenzie (Ryan, The O.C.) was on “Real Time with Bill Maher” to discuss his upcoming anti-crypto book, Easy Money. (YouTube)
There is an additional clip.
Mischa Barton (Marissa, The O.C.) will guest-star in the revival of “Neighbours,” which for a time starred Alan Dale (Caleb, The O.C.). (The Hollywood Reporter)
Melinda Clarke (Julie, The O.C.) was on the “Broad Ideas” podcast, hosted by her “Welcome to the OC, Bitches” co-host Rachel Bilson (Summer, The O.C.). (Apple Podcasts)
Michael Nouri (Neil, The O.C.) did interviews reflecting on Flashdance for the film’s 40th anniversary.
“‘Flashdance’ Turns 40: Stars, Producer Reflect on Nixed Nudity, Mixed Reviews and Trendsetting Fashion” (The Hollywood Reporter)
“What a feeling! ‘Flashdance’ cast look back on 40 years of the ‘80s classic” (New York Post)
Olivia Wilde (Alex, The O.C.) will direct and executive-produce TV adaptations of A Visit From the Good Squad and the sequel The Candy House. (Deadline)
Here’s another interview Max Greenfield (Young Sandy, The O.C.) did for the 100th episode of “The Neighborhood.” (Entertainment Tonight)
Watch the trailer for Hulu’s “Saint X,” executive-produced and written by Leila Gerstein (writer, The O.C., co-executive producer, Gossip Girl). (YouTube)
Watch a teaser clip for Apple TV’s “City on Fire,” which is written and executive-produced by Josh Schwartz (creator, The O.C., / creator, Gossip Girl / executive producer, Gossip Girl spinoff) and Stephanie Savage (executive producer, The O.C. / creator, Gossip Girl / executive producer, Gossip Girl spinoff), with Lis Rowinski (co-executive producer, Gossip Girl spinoff) co-executive producing. (People)
“One Tree Hill” is the top-performing U.S. show on the ITVX streaming platform. (Deadline)
Chad Michael Murray (Lucas, One Tree Hill) and James Lafferty (Nathan, One Tree Hill) jointly participated in a students-only event at the University of Florida. (Instagram)
Murray’s post… (Instagram)
I love that they did this just the two of them.
Murray has joined the cast of the Netflix movie Mother of the Bride. (BuzzFeed)
Lafferty and Stephen Colletti (Chase, One Tree Hill) will screen season 2 of “Everyone Is Doing Great” at SeriesFest next month. (Instagram)
I guess ATX in June will no longer be the “premiere.”
Sophia Bush (Brooke, One Tree Hill) will make her West End debut next month in “2:22 - A Ghost Story.” (LondonTheatre.co.uk)
Given how time-consuming it is to be in an ongoing live production, I wonder how this will affect Bush’s participation in “Drama Queens.”
Bush narrates a new audiobook in honor of poet Mary Oliver. (Instagram)
Colletti and his “Laguna Beach” cast mates reunited for a marketing campaign for Kristin Cavallari’s “Back to Laguna” jewelry collection. (TMZ)
Daphne Zuniga (Victoria, One Tree Hill) appeared on “The Masked Singer.” (YouTube)
Kid Cudi, who appeared as himself on “One Tree Hill,” will have a voice role in the Paramount+ Sonic spinoff series “Knuckles,” with Tika Sumpter (Raina, Gossip Girl) guest-starring. (Deadline)
Blake Lively (Serena, Gossip Girl) narrates a new add for her Betty Buzz line. (The Spirits Business)
Kelly Rutherford (Lily, Gossip Girl) shared her skin care routine as part of a partnership with L’Oreal. (Allure)
Sebastian Stan (Carter, Gossip Girl) will star in an untitled spy comedy possibly directed by Paul Feig. (Deadline)
The Los Angeles District Attorney’s Office is weighing whether to bring sexual assault charges against Armie Hammer (Gabriel, Gossip Girl). (CNN)
Whitney Peak (Zoya, Gossip Girl spinoff) is the cover star for the May issue of Elle Canada. (Elle Canada)
Savannah Lee Smith (Monet, Gossip Girl spinoff) did an interview about Lifetime’s Drunk, Driving, and 17, which premiered over the weekend. (The Nerds of Color)
Also: “NOC Exclusive Clip: Here’s Your First Look at Savannah Lee Smith in ‘Drunk, Driving, and 17’” (The Nerds of Color)