July 19th, 2008
Shenae Grimes as Annie Mills
Because it’s never too early to get to know the next group of tabloid fodder CW stars, this TV Addict thought you’d all enjoy a first look at the new Cast of 90210: THE NEXT GENERATION. Or Version 2.0. Seriously, can we get an official title already! 
July 19th, 2008
By: Kevin Kelly, Special TCA Correspondent
If you had told me a few years ago that 90210 would be getting the BATTLESTAR GALACTICA re-imagination treatment. I probably would have responded with a, “whatcha frakin’ talkin’ about willis?”
However, with the CW in desperate need of a mammoth sized hit to help propel them out of the ratings cellar, here we are in. Saturday morning at the 2008 Television Critics Association Press Tour, getting introduced to the cast and creative team of 90210 Version 2.0.
Yet rather than dismiss this last ditch effort to save a struggling network, I’m going to surprise you all by thinking positive. For one, the CW has entrusted the 90210 re-boot to Gabe Sachs and Jeff Judah. Two of the brains behind the brilliant-but-cancelled FREAKS AND GEEKS. And two, Jessica Walter, otherwise known as the drink-swilling, acid-tongued Bluth matriarch from ARRESTED DEVELOPMENT has been cast as, you guessed it — the Mills family matriarch. The difference, according to Walters, “Well, Lucille liked vodka, and Tabitha likes scotch.”
July 8th, 2008
Because it’s never too early to start a “Save Our Show” campaign, Horizon Media has released their annual speculative report on what shows premiering this fall will be the next PUSHING DAISIES and which will follow in MOONLIGHT’s unfortunate footsteps.
The good news, as expected, highest marks were awarded to the highly anticipated J.J. Abrams Sci-Fi thriller FRINGE, the Jerry Bruckheimer produced CBS procedural 11th HOUR and ABC’s troubled British remake LIFE ON MARS.
Bad news. Low marks were given to NBC’s hour long car commercial also known as KNIGHT RIDER, NBC’s Aussie remake of KATH & KIM and the CBS ‘laugher’ WORST WEEK.
With the worst news being reserved for the network that definitely needs to catch a break. Turns out, while there’s an awful lot of buzz surrounding the CW’s re-boot of 90210, Horizon Media speculates that the talk won’t translate into eyeballs and that America’s favorite zip code doesn’t have what it takes to carry the CW out of the ratings cellar.
For the full report, check out James Hibberd’s Daily Feed
July 2nd, 2008
As much as I’d like to really get into the recent rumors swirling around original 90210 cast member Shannon Doherty returning to the zip code that made her famous, or is it infamous? This TV Addict has to run downtown for his weekly appearance talking television on FLOW 93.5 [at 8:20am on the off chance you’re in radio range].
So check back later in the day — after this TV Addict gulps down numerous cups of coffee — for my fully formed thoughts on why Brenda returning to Beverly Hills reeks of desperation and how this CW 90210 re-boot is starting to smell like the biggest flop since New Coke.
[Update 10:00AM]: Now that I’m back from my weekly radio gig on FLOW 93.5, which by the way you can listen to by pressing the ‘play’ button at the bottom of the post, allow me to elaborate on my lack of excitement for Shannon Doherty’s rumored return.
Simply put, it’s not going to happen.
June 13th, 2008
Good News: Oscar Winner Jon Voight has signed onto the upcoming seventh season of 24 to play Jack Bauer’s latest nemesis. Bad News: One might argue that Jon Voight’s track record as the ultimate baddie was somewhat tarnished when he failed to defeat a bunch of toddlers in SuperBabies: Baby Geniuses 2. [Source]
Good News:CHUCK isn’t taking any chances when it returns this fall, snagging high profile guest stars Melinda Clarke [THE OC], John Larroquette [BOSTON LEGAL] and Michael Clarke Duncan [THE GREEN MILE] for its first two episodes. Bad News: Its first two episode are still three months away! [Source]
Good News: The brains behind the 90210 re-boot have written a role for everybody’s favorite fictional father figure/burger flipper Nat. Bad News: Actor Joe E. Tata has gone M.I.A. No really. If you’ve seen him please contact Kroeger/Rapaport Casting at 310.836.1523. [Source]
Good News: THE OFFICE spin-off has officially announced its first office worker, HUMAN GIANT’S Aziz Ansari. Bad News: It’s not Lauren Graham. [Source]
June 5th, 2008
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Yesterday, 90210 stars Shenae Grimes and Rob Estes made a surprise appearance at Global TV’s 2008 UpFront in Toronto to promote the return of everybody’s favorite zip code. Simply press play to enjoy your first look at what will undoubtedly be this TV Addict’s favorite father/daughter duo of the fall.
May 27th, 2008
Not that there was any doubt, but it’s now official. Tori Spelling will reprise her role as Donna Martin in the highly anticipated spinoff 90210. According to Entertainment Weekly, “She’ll play the owner of a chichi store in Beverly Hills, a hot shopping spot for local youths.” Which unfortunately begs the question. Was it worth it? Did hundreds of West Beverly High students honestly risk their academic livelihoods and walk out of final exams to ensure that “Donna Martin Graduated” so that she could end up selling overpriced designer clothes to spoiled rich kids? Was it really worth it?
Thanks to theTVaddict.com reader Tim G. for the Tip!
May 20th, 2008
With the Up Fronts behind us, you’re probably wondering what new shows warrant a season’s pass on your DVR/PVR come this fall? Well, wonder no more. Because all week long theTVaddict.com will be posting our Super Early 2008 Fall TV Preview. Offering up ridiculously early and ill-informed snap judgments on a whole slate of network shows. Putting to rest those who say you can’t judge a book by it’s cover - or in this case a TV show by its one paragraph summary and cast photo.
SNAP JUDGMENTS
90210 [CW, 8PM]:
How excited are we for the return of the show that spawned our television addiction? We’re already prepping our ‘Annie Mills Graduate’ signs. Too soon?
>> Click here for a video preview
May 19th, 2008
Because it’s never too early to get excited for the fall season, here’s a first look at the CW’s new take on 90210.
The promo promises “Cooler,” “Sexier” and “More provocative!” And thus far we the TV Addict like what we’re seeing. Shenea Grimes is completely believable as Lori Loughlin’s daughter, and having loved this past [slightly crazed] season of NIP/TUCK, nobody does sexy evil like AnnaLynne McCord.
That said, not everything is copacetic in our favorite zip code. If we may humbly offer up one suggestion, the show’s tag-line “You want to live in the zip… you got to live by the code” has to go!
May 16th, 2008
Call us nostalgic for MELROSE PLACE, but there’s something not quite right with Rob Estes being cast as the Mills family patriarch/West Beverly High’s principal. I mean what’s next? Heather Locklear playing a West Bev teacher who gets a little too cozy with one of her students. Wait… that actually isn’t a bad idea!
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