When I heard about the upcomming “90210″ remake, it made me feel OLD. Why? Because they were finally remaking something that started when I was a kid.
As crazy as it may be, I saw the original “90210″ pilot episode when it premiered on FOX years ago. So am I happy about this remake/revamp/loose sequel/spin off? Initially, no. Especially since I stopped watching once Shannen Doherty left the show and “Kelly Kapowski” replaced her and in the end of her debut episode she was smoking in the window.
But then I heard my favorite evil girl AnnaLynne McCord from “Nip/Tuck” was cast as a part of the ensemble. My interest has picked up. For starters she was the hottest thing about the show last season. And she is one of the hottest girls on TV. Adding her definitely makes me interested in a recycled show that was born out of an attempt to save a fledgling network from folding.
Here is a VERY NSFW clip of the evil “Eden” in action.
Anyone who can pull off saying such crazy things in a convincing way has skills. Think about it, most people unfortunately say these things in real life. But at least she’s on TV getting paid for it
Online spoilers are predicting a win for Plus Sized model Whitney.
To be honest I have enjoyed Whitney throughout the competition. And in hindsight, I see she offers the most narration and commentary.
If she wins, I’d be OK with it. This show is not looking for a high fashion model anyway. It’s looking for a “Covergirl”. And maybe it’s time a girl like Whitney won. Afterall who is Covergirls biggest (no pun intended) spokesmodel? Queen Latifah.
Congrats (if the spoilers are true).
What do you think? If she is indeed the winner, is it deserved?
It’s no secret that I am a fan of the ladies of Danity Kane.
I have followed the group from their Reality TV Show Competition beginnings to their inception as the latest group on Bad Boy Records.
Their story is a good one. 5 girls from different backgrounds, put together in a group, put through the ringer to make them gel as a group, to finally releasing an out of nowhere hit with their 1st self titled debut album.
Their first album was a good serviceable blend of Hip-Pop and sex appeal. And given the current state of weak CD releases, their album (if promoted correctly) could have been a multi-platinum success. But the ball was dropped somewhere and only 2 singles were released. Soon after their album promotion ended.
I’m glad to report though that any issues that may have plagued the band the 1st go round gone. With the release of their sophomore album “Welcome To The Dollhouse” (a title that reminds me of NSync’s sophomore album ”No Strings Attached”) this week, the women of Danity Kane should easily go on to having one of their best selling albums of their young careers.
“Welcome To The Dollhouse” is a great blend of techno Pop&B that is a satisfying listen.
Omarion is a talented guy. So I don’t understand why he would collaborate with Bow Wow on a joint CD. His last album “21″ was not a good CD. But instead of a team up album he should have gotten back into the studio and worked on a good solo CD.
One song that could have been a single off of “21″ was his song “Obsession”.
“Obsession” can be best described as a darker version of his single “Touch“. It was produced by The Neptunes, and after a couple of listens it grows on you.
Hopefully Omarion can finally release a CD that showcases how talented he is. He shouldn’t be classified as a 2nd rate Usher when he has just enough talent.
The Hollywood Reporter is reporting that The CW is planning to remake “Beverly Hills 90210″.
“The most popular ZIP code on television is coming back.
The CW is developing a contemporary spinoff of Aaron Spelling’s seminal 1990s teen soap “Beverly Hills, 90210.”
“Veronica Mars” creator Rob Thomas is in talks to pen the project, which has been put on the fast track by the network.
Details about the spinoff — including which if any of the characters on the original series will make the transition to the new show — remain sketchy. CW is expected to make a decision whether to order a pilot by the end of the month.”
I was a fan of the “Brenda” seasons of “90210″ (after she left I stopped watching). I can somewhat see this show fitting in with the CW’s demographic. It also helps that “Veronica Mars” mastermind Rob Thomas is on board helm the show. But I have to say, there are PLENTY of 90’s cheeseball TV shows that can be remade. Why “90210″?
For starters, instead of a “90210″ Revamp, Rob Thomas skills would be better utilized in a remake of “21 Jumps Street”.
“21 Jump Street” would be a good TV remake. Someone get on it STAT! It would be like “Veronica Mars” again. The CW already has “Gossip Girl” as their guilty pleasure “Rich Kids” soap, a remake of “90210″ would be silly. Especially since “The O.C.” tried to mine similar territory and it would up failing in the end. It all hinges on casting. If they can cast good actors like the ones on “Gossip Girl” they can have a hit.
While we are at it, can they revamp “Saved By The Bell” too? But this time they should try it as a dramedy where Zach Morris is now a guidance counselor at Bayside. It could work. I am a believer that anything can work if you take it seriously.
What do you think about a “90210″ remake? Will you watch?
Am I the only one that didn’t hate Ang Lee’s original “Hulk” movie from a couple years back? Sure it may have been too serious for most people. But I do think that Ang Lee’s direction was good. The acting was top notch for a comic book film. Eric Bana was a good Bruce Banner.
The movie gets savagely ripped apart online, but I think if Ang Lee eliminated the “Hulk Dogs” subplot, gave the Hulk a better villain to square off against in the end, and had a more traditional Summer Blockbuster “End Battle”, we wouldn’t be here a couple years later with this remake/reboot/faux sequel.
A couple of things about the trailer. I do like Edward Norton and am curious to see how he does here. But Liv Tyler in exchange for Jennifer Connelly? Downgrade! I love Jennifer and have since “Labyrinth“. I was so happy when she finally made that A List transition after her fearless performance in “Requiem for a Dream”.
Liv Tyler is just someone who has never caught on with me. Even after 3 “LOTR” movies. Her best acting job in my opinion was in that Aerosmith video ”Crazy“. I’m also glad to see the jerk from the excellent “Dawn of the Dead” Remake (My Review) is getting work. It took me a while to remember where he was from when I saw him at the start of the trailer.
Either way, Marvel seems to think they had to go at this again. And I don’t blame them for trying to get it completely right. But I hope the film isn’t just a big budget remake of the classic Bill Bixby TV show. Look at what happened to the absolutely dreadful “Superman Returns”. Brian Singer tried so hard to emulate Richard Donner’s original and the movie was boring, way overbudget, and made Superman do things that weren’t at all like the character we grew to love. Come on! Superman having a kid with Lois and abandoning her only to return to stalk her? No thanks.
I’ll be there to check this out because I grew up reading the big green dude.
The movie better end like this! Same music and all or else…
I have been very much into this whole Democratic Presidential Primary. It’s sad that things are going this way. We have two very good candidates running who both have a legitimate shot at winning the Presidency in November. But there is a fight going on and it’s getting ugly out there.
Before other channels got into the 24 Hour news network game, I strictly stuck with CNN. I mean come on, James Earl Jones was the voice of the network! But lately, I haven’t been able to get down with CNN and their self proclaimed “Best Political Team”. And not to mention that the CNN/Univision debate was an unorganized mess.
I started watching MSNBC during their televised Ohio debate. I haven’t switched back to CNN since. MSNBC has pretty straightforward reporting. And during the whole “Spitzer-Gate”, they had the most up to date and accurate information (thanks to their WNBC) affiliate.
A favorite MSNBC news show of mine now is ”Countdown with Keith Olbermann”. I have never really watched his show previously. But in watching his show now, Keith is just a down to earth and accessible news anchor that talks to me, rather than talking down like Lou Dobbs does.
Last night he did one of his “Special Comments” and it was directed at the campaign Hillary is currently running.
I have to say I agree with his point of view. Geraldine Ferraro was way out of line. Had this been an Obama supporter ragging Hillary, her campaign would be quick to demand that Obama “Reject and Denounce” their comments.
I just hope this primary season comes to an end soon. We need a nominee already.
I’m suffering from Election Fatigue! It feels like this race has been going on since Bush was sworn in the 2nd time.
That is mainly because I am not interested in “Golden Girls” reruns or “The Nanny” reruns. I also don’t enjoy those ridiculous “Moment of Truth” movies. You know the badly edited TV movies where the Men are portrayed as being ridiculously evil for no reason?
TV Movie’s of the Week have never been done right since NBC used to run them Monday night’s back in the day. Remember those awesome movies? Everyone in school would watch on Monday and talk about them. Usually they taught you a lesson, or they were ripped from the headlines stories. Some TV star usually played against type in the movies too.
I remember one where “DJ Tanner” was being abused by “Kevin Arnold“. And do you remember when “Donna Martin” got stabbed by “Becca Thatcher“? How about when Yasmine Bleeth had a disfigured face in jail?
Anyhow, I now watch Lifetime only when I see “Will & Grace” is on.
I was watching the finale of “Will & Grace” today (as if it were my first time ever seeing it) I saw this commercial for a Lifetime Original Movie. A movie that if released in theaters could easily make more than $120 million domestically opening weekend. A movie that would garner more Oscar Nominations than “West Side Story”.
And that movie my friends is “Wisegal” starring Eva Savealot herself Alyssa Milano.
I hope that the Emmy voters are watching this powerhouse performance and are dying to hand out their awards come September. Tell everyone else to take their names out of consideration. This movie will SWEEP!
I have no shame in admitting that Raven Symone is a talented and funny girl.
My little cousins swore by “That’s So Raven” and idolized her. I initially just thought that she was just another talentless assembly line Disney tween star, until I watched her show with my cousins and found myself laughing at her funny physical comedy.
Even now if I happen to skip by a rerun of the show during my channel surfing, I often stop and watch.
I like Raven, and I am glad she is not a mess like Lohan.
That being said, the above outfit is not a good look at all. Was this a costume? I don’t get it. Anyhow, I’m sure Raven doesn’t care what I say on my blog. She was the Executive Producer on her last movie, and I’m sure she will never want for money for many many years.
Danity Kane has finally released the video to their first single “Damaged”.
I don’t know what to think about this video yet. It’s kind of the same ol’ same ol’. But for them this is a major upgrade from “Showstoppers”. The song is also catchy and the more you listen to it, the more you enjoy it.
They look great. Their sexier direction was expected really since they kept mentioning how they wanted to look and sound more mature with this album. What’s with that odd face Aubrey makes when she is going to start singing her part? I also like the little twist at the end of the video. It made the whole heart thing make sense.
I hope this marks a turn of events for them since their 1st album was a criminally underrated Pop Album that could have been more successful. But of course it was not marketed correctly.
We’ll see how this one fares.
“Welcome To The Dollhouse” hits stores on March 18th!
In Late July of last year I appeared on the “Fox 5 10 O’Clock News” with Entertainment Reporter Toni Senecal and we reviewed “The Bourne Ultimatum” together. This appearance single handedly forced me to go harder at the gym
What’s up guys! I noticed that while I watch “Making The Band 4″, I have not really done an episode recap for it on my blog.
The season was a little bit off for me, but in recent weeks it has been getting my full attention. Last night may have been the best episode of the season so far.
Here are 2 of my favorite dance tracks right now that are pretty cool. I’m sure I’m probably maaaad late in finding out about them. But hey, I’ll say it again. I wouldn’t know anything about most dance tracks if it weren’t for my the satellite radio at the gym.
Remember when MTV 2 played Dance Music at night?
Anyhow enjoy the videos. You know the drill. Hot girls, hot music, hot cars, the typical Dance Music formula…
“American Idol” is a non event for me until it gets to the Top 12. But I have to say this season is the season of the Dark Horse so far. The “Front Runners” Carly Smithson, Kristy Lee Cook, and Michael Johns have just been OK. While people like David Cook, and Brooke White have come out of nowhere to surprise me.
Here are the best 2 performances of the past 2 nights.
David Cook:
Brooke White:
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PS: America don’t get rid of Kady Malloy just yet. Anyone who can actually do such a good Britney impression deserves to stay around.
Now hopefully he can really make it big and not disappear into obscurity.
I have to admit, his personality annoyed me at first, but I never denied his talent. After a while, I was OK with Christian. He even became likeable and funny. I also must say, last night showed a more realistic side to him. You could tell he was definitely spooked out by his competition (Rami). You can tell he was also nervous about the whole finale. He didn’t give off the “I’m going to win” vibe and he looked surprised when he won.
Rami came strong at the end, and the final decision was pretty tough. But I must say that they both pulled off good work. I hadn’t seen a nice, well made collection of clothing since Kara Saun’s 1st season finale collection.
