Teen Drama Links for February 7, 2023
Teen Drama Links for February 7, 2023
Though my first experience with ChatGPT didn’t go so well, I decided to do a second experiment.
This time, instead of asking the AI what it knows about the teen dramas, I asked it to write a teen drama.
Here’s what it came up with…
Title: “Broken Hearts High”
Act 1: It’s a typical day at John F. Kennedy High School, but for the student council president, Emily, it’s far from ordinary. She’s been secretly dating the star quarterback, Jake, for the past few months, but today, Jake breaks up with her in front of the entire school. Devastated, Emily turns to her best friend, Ava, for support.
Act 2: Ava is having her own issues. She’s been crushing on her lab partner, Noah, for months but doesn’t have the courage to tell him how she feels. To make matters worse, her parents are getting divorced and she feels like her life is falling apart.
Act 3: Emily, Ava, and Noah band together to put on a fundraiser for the school’s drama club, but tensions rise when Jake and his new girlfriend, cheerleader Madison, become involved. As Emily tries to move on from Jake, Ava musters the courage to confess her feelings to Noah, only to find out that he's been harboring feelings for Emily.
Act 4: Emily and Noah decide to give dating a shot, but Jake still has feelings for Emily and is determined to win her back. Meanwhile, Ava must come to terms with the fact that Noah may not feel the same way about her and deal with the aftermath of her parent’s divorce.
Act 5: The school’s big charity event is a success, but as the night goes on, secrets are revealed and relationships are tested. Will Emily choose Jake or Noah? Will Ava find love or be left heartbroken? Find out in the dramatic conclusion of “Broken Hearts High”.
I was pretty impressed by this! And I wanted to know what happens next… so I asked.
Act 6: The school’s charity event ends with a dramatic turn of events. Emily, who has been torn between Jake and Noah, finally decides to choose Noah. However, Jake is not willing to give up so easily and confronts Noah, leading to a heated argument. In the midst of the chaos, Ava finds solace in a new love interest, Tyler, who has been there for her during her tough times.
Act 7: As Emily and Noah’s relationship progresses, they face challenges and obstacles, including jealousy from Jake and interference from Madison. Ava and Tyler’s relationship blossoms, but Ava must deal with the disapproval of her friends, who think Tyler is not good enough for her.
Act 8: As the school year comes to an end, Emily and Noah’s relationship is stronger than ever, but they must face the reality of going to different colleges in the fall. Ava and Tyler must also come to terms with the long-distance aspect of their relationship. Meanwhile, Jake is still trying to win back Emily’s heart and will stop at nothing to do so.
Act 9: The finale of “Broken Hearts High” brings all the drama, heartache, and triumphs full circle. Emily, Noah, Ava, and Tyler must navigate their futures and make the toughest decisions of their lives. Will they find happiness and true love, or will their broken hearts lead to a lifetime of heartache?
What a cliffhanger! You’ll have to wait until later this month to find out what exactly happens in the finale of “Broken Hearts High”. I’m keeping it a secret for now!
Teen Drama Links for February 7, 2023
Listicle Links
Reminder: All lists and articles relate to the teen dramas or teen drama stars in some way.
“37 Celebs Whose Names We Mispronounced For Years Before They Corrected Us” (BuzzFeed)
“11 Times TV And Movie Characters Actually Looked Related, And 10 Times The Milkman Was Definitely Involved” (BuzzFeed)
“Here’s What The ‘Hottest Girl’ Looked Like From 1999-2018; Like, There Literally Were Nominees And An Award” (BuzzFeed)
“Michelle Williams & 9 Other Recent Examples Of Oscar Category Fraud” (Collider)
A little harsh but definitely debatable.
“The O.C.: Seth And Summer’s Relationship Timeline, Explained” (Screen Rant)
“Why the Gossip Girl Reboot Didn’t Hold Up to the Original Series” (Movieweb)
“Gossip Girl & 9 Other Shows Cancelled After Two Seasons” (Collider)
“21 ‘Gossip Girl’ Reboot Looks Worth Recreating” (L’OFFICIEL)
“Where to watch New Amsterdam star Ryan Eggold in The CW’s 90210” (Netflix Life)
“10 Great Shows Already Canceled In 2023 (So Far)” (CBR)
“10 Huge Stars Who Showed Up on Criminal Minds” (Movieweb)
“Escaping Hollywood’s Ax: Canceling in the Age of Streaming” (Movieweb)
“If You’re Reading This, Your Favorite Show Is Canceled” (Vulture)
“Most Memorable Cheating Story Lines on TV Through the Years: From ‘Riverdale’ to ‘Euphoria’” (Us Weekly)
“‘Friday Night Lights’ Cast: Where Are They Now?” (Us Weekly)
“Sorry, Euphoria; Noughties Teen Dramas Were Just… Better” (British Vogue)
Some of the descriptions here are not accurate….
Best of the Rest
Sigh: “The CW Guts Development, Current Departments in Latest Shift Away From Scripted Originals” (The Hollywood Reporter)
Here’s another interview Jennie Garth (Kelly, Beverly Hills, 90210) and Tori Spelling (Donna, Beverly Hills, 90210) did for their home decor line: “‘90210’ Alums Jennie Garth & Tori Spelling Just Launched a Home Decor Collection Inspired by Beverly Hills” (SheKnows)
“Swamp Thing,” which was briefly a TV show featuring Ian Ziering (Steve, Beverly Hills, 90210), is getting a new film adaptation. (Deadline)
Ryan Thomas Brown (Muntz, Beverly Hills, 90210) got married in Las Vegas with Charles Rosin (executive producer, Beverly Hills, 90210) and Larry Mollin (executive producer, Beverly Hills, 90210) in attendance. (Facebook)
Watch Aaron Paul, who appeared in an episode of “Beverly Hills, 90210,” in a Super Bowl commercial for Popcorners. (Deadline)
Babyface, who appeared on “Beverly Hills, 90210” as himself, has settled his divorce. (The Blast)
“The Blacklist,” executive-produced by John Eisendrath (executive producer, Beverly Hills, 90210) will end with its upcoming 10th season. (TVLine)
Watch the trailer for the final season. (YouTube)
“King of the Hill,” for which Gina Fattore (co-executive producer, Dawson’s Creek) was a writer, is being revived. (TVLine)
Fattore spoke about the show in our 2010 interview. (TDW)
Another Michelle Williams (Jen, Dawson’s Creek) interview for The Fabelmans: “Michelle Williams On Her Love Of Sia, Filming ‘The Fabelmans’, And Advice For Young Actors” (Elle UK)
Busy Philipps (Audrey, Dawson’s Creek) is promoting her tour and other projects.
“Jersey Buzz: ‘Dawson’s Creek’ actress Busy Philipps hits the stage in Newark” (News 12 New Jersey)
“Busy Philipps and Caissie St. Onge are doing their best with podcast going on the road” (PIX11)
“Busy Philipps Shares Her Favorite Places to Visit, Packing Must-Haves, and More” (House Beautiful)
“Perfect 10 with Busy Philipps” (Hotels.com)
FOX renewed “The Cleaning Lady,” which starred Oliver Hudson (Eddie, Dawson’s Creek). (Deadline)
Jensen Ackles (CJ, Dawson’s Creek) is on the witness list for the preliminary hearing in his Rust co-star Alec Baldwin’s manslaughter case. (Deadline)
Seth Rogen (Bob, Dawson’s Creek) did press for various projects.
“Seth Rogen Says He ‘Doesn’t Think Anyone Would Do’ ‘Freaks and Geeks’ Revival: ‘Just Let It Exist’” (People)
The show also starred Philipps.
“Seth Rogen weighs in on superhero movie controversy: ‘Without Marvel, The Boys wouldn’t exist’” (GamesRadar+)
“How to Spend a Night Making Pottery With Seth Rogen” (The Hollywood Reporter)
Ben McKenzie (Ryan, The O.C.), who has a degree in economics, was on CNN last week to discuss the debt ceiling, but I haven’t found video.
Rachel Bilson (Summer, The O.C.) did a lot more press for “Accused.”
“Rachel Bilson on Accused, The O.C., and more” (The A.V. Club)
“A Night Out With Rachel Bilson” (Nylon)
“Rachel Bilson Looks Back on ‘The O.C.’ Fashion & Questionable 2000s Trends” (Footwear News)
“Rachel Bilson talks about possible The O.C. reboot” (FOX5)
“Rachel Bilson Says Her Daughter Can’t Watch ‘The O.C.’ Until She’s 35” (Jezebel)
“Rachel Bilson Has Some Notes for The Bachelor” (The Cut)
Bilson was also on “The Talk.” (CBS)
Amazon renewed “The Terminal List,” starring and executive-produced by Chris Pratt (Che, The O.C.), and will also launch a prequel series. (Deadline)
James Lafferty (Nathan, One Tree Hill) and Stephen Colletti (Chase, One Tree Hill) are in production on the second season of their show, “Everyone Is Doing Great,” but the series needs a distributor. (Variety)
The article notes Bryan Greenberg (Jake, One Tree Hill) is among season 2’s guest stars.
As a reminder, the series also stars Lafferty’s now-wife, Alexandra Park, and his brother Stuart Lafferty works on the show behind the scenes as well.
In an Instagram Story that’s no longer available, the “Drama Queens” podcast solicited fan questions for Lafferty, so it seems like he’s finally going to be on.
Tyler Hilton (Chris, One Tree Hill) spoke about his love of Elvis in advance of participating in another tribute show. (The Foothills Focus)
It sounds like the future of “Yellowstone,” co-starring Kelsey Asbille (Gigi, One Tree Hill), is up in the air. (Deadline)
NBC renewed “Night Court,” starring India de Beaufort (Miranda, One Tree Hill). (Deadline)
Elizabeth Allen Rosenbaum, who directed for “Gossip Girl,” “90210,” and “BH90210,” will helm an adaptation of the novel Mary Jane. (Deadline)
Rosenbaum was also an executive producer on “BH90210.”
Another Hilary Duff interview tied to “How I Met Your Father”: “‘Hey now’: Hilary Duff reacts to some of her most iconic on screen moments” (Good Morning America)
Katie Cassidy (Juliet, Gossip Girl) will appear in the movie Fallout. (Deadline)
Armie Hammer (Gabriel, Gossip Girl) gave his first interview addressing his alleged assaults. (Air Mail)
Like Philipps, Evan Mock (Aki, Gossip Girl spinoff) also did a “Perfect 10” interview. (Hotels.com)
I really like his hair here!
Amanda Warren (Camille, Gossip Girl spinoff) shared her “favorite moments” from the “Gossip Girl” spinoff. (uInterview)
Warren was on “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert.” (YouTube)
Jeff Tobler, who was a publicist for “90210” and other shows at The CW, has joined Expedia Group as its head of global media relations. (Deadline)
Jennie Snyder Urman (co-executive producer, 90210) will write and executive-produce a reboot of “Matlock.” (Deadline)
The original “Matlock” filmed in Wilmington, North Carolina, where “Dawson’s Creek” and “One Tree Hill” were shot (and where I live), and a number of actors connected to the teen dramas appeared on it — including, of course, series star Andy Griffith (Andrew, Dawson’s Creek).
Fun fact: Griffith’s “Dawson’s Creek” character, Andrew Lanier, was named after my real-life friend who gifted me an incredible “Dawson’s Creek”-related birthday present in 2021.
Another Lauren London (Christina, 90210) interview for You People: “Lauren London Knows She and Jonah Hill Don’t Make the Most Believable Couple” (Harper’s Bazaar)
I watched the movie and was surprised to see Greenberg had virtually no lines and La La Anthony (Shay, BH90210) only had a couple.