The O.C.

Rachel Bilson to Appear on 'How I Met Your Mother'

editor@buddytv.com — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 07:00:00 GMT

Aside from some serious mother action and a musical courtesy of Barney Stinson, How I Met Your Mother has something else in store for fans for its 100th installment. Rachel Bilson, who is most famous for her role as Summer Roberts on the drama series The O.C., has booked a guest spot on the milestone episode as yet another possible candidate for the show's titular mystery.

The Beautiful Life: Mischa Barton Struggled with Cellulite Issues

editor@buddytv.com — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 23:01:04 GMT

Coming on the heels of the news that Mischa Barton landed in Cedars-Sinai Medical Center's psychiatric department last week, People reports that the troubled 23-year-old former O.C. actress, who ironically stars as a supermodel struggling to stay on top of her game in the face of fierce competition on the new series The Beautiful Life, has struggled with fluctuating weight and body image.

Grey's Anatomy: What's Up with the Mystery Guest Role?

editor@buddytv.com — Fri, 24 Apr 2009 13:12:05 GMT

Last week, Entertainment Weekly's Michael Ausiello reported that Kaley Cuoco, who plays lead female character Penny on The Big Bang Theory, will be gracing Grey's Anatomy for its fifth season finale. This was supposed to mark the latest season finale casting news for the medical drama following the casting of Debra Mooney (Everwood) and Liza Weil (Gilmore Girls, The West Wing), who have signed on to respectively play the mother of Kevin McKidd's emotionally plagued character Owen and a cancer patient who crosses paths with Izzie (Katherine Heigl). But as it turns out, Cuoco won't be appearing on Grey's Anatomy after all. Now, there's a rumor going on about CBS seemingly derailing Cuoco's guest gig, as well as the mystery role that has now been offered to actress Shannon Lucio.

Creator Hints at 'Gossip Girl' Spin-off Crossover with 'The OC'

editor@buddytv.com — Thu, 26 Mar 2009 01:00:00 GMT

The Gossip Girl spin-off, set to take off via a 20-minute flashback on the CW series' May 11 episode, hasn't even received an official pick-up, but executive producer Josh Schwartz already has a lot of ideas for it.

For instance, according to Schwartz, since the spin-off took place in the 80s when Serena's (Blake Lively) mom Lily (Kelly Rutherford) was in high school, it's very possible that she'll meet and even hang out with several characters from The O.C.

“What we know is [O.C. characters] Kirsten Cohen, or Kirsten Nichols as she was born, and Jimmy Cooper lived in Newport Beach in the ‘80s,” he said. “So there's a total possibility that in one episode, Lily could have been friends with Kirsten or Jimmy Cooper when they were young. I would love to do that.”

The CW has previously said that the spin-off will receive the green light depending on how the particular episode would fare in the ratings as well as the general public reception.

Gossip Girl: Spin-off May Crossover to 'The O.C.'

editor@buddytv.com — Sun, 22 Mar 2009 06:00:00 GMT

In just a couple weeks more, Gossip Girl fans can go back in time to witness Lily van der Woodsen during her younger years. As reported previously, the May 11 episode of Gossip Girl will take the form of a prequel, laying the groundwork for a spin-off that could start as soon as the fall. So far, we already know that Brittany Snow (American Dreams, Nip/Tuck) will be playing the younger Lily, while Krysten Ritter (Veronica Mars, Breaking Bad, ‘Til Death) has been cast for the part of Lily's troubled older sister, Carol. Moreover, Jericho's Shilo Fernandez has also signed on to play Owen, a brooding valley punk.

But that's not all. According to Entertainment Weekly, executive producer Josh Schwartz and co-creator Stephanie Savage are contemplating on the idea that Lily may have crossed paths with characters from their previous hit, The O.C., which ended its run on FOX in 2007.

'Gossip Girl' Aftergasm: What Happens When a High School Drama Goes to College?

editor@buddytv.com — Tue, 20 Jan 2009 15:47:38 GMT

College admissions time—it's a stressful time for any high school senior. It's also a time when you're forced to make choices that will change the course of your entire life. On last night's episode, “You've Got Yale,” Blair, Serena and Dan all grapple with big anxieties about the changes that go along with college: Blair's got a case of Senioritis (and a tad of an entitlement issue) that threaten her dead-set hopes on Yale, Serena tries to decide which Ivy is the best fit for her, and she and Dan both worry about how choosing different colleges will affect—or possibly end—their relationship.

'Gossip Girl' Adds 'O.C.' Alum

editor@buddytv.com — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 13:19:41 GMT

The world of Gossip Girl can never stay happy for long. Though the season 2 premiere featured Jenny (Taylor Momsen) finally getting some respect as a fashion intern and Dan and Serena putting aside their nonsense to get back together, the recent announcement of two new recurring characters will certainly put a stop to that.

Willa Holland and John Patrick Amedori are joining Gossip Girl in recurring roles that will provide some trouble for the Humphrey children. Holland will play a 16-year-old model named Agnes in at least three episodes while Amedori will show up as Aaron Rose, a potential suitor for Serena.

'The OC's' Ben McKenzie Returns to TV in NBC Pilot

editor@buddytv.com — Fri, 22 Aug 2008 16:52:05 GMT

Where has Ben McKenzie gone? The brooding star of The O.C. disappeared from our TV sets when that series bowed out after an abbreviated fourth season. To be fair, he has been doing work both on the stage and in films. Now, it appears that he's coming back to television. NBC has picked up a pilot entitled LAPD from Jon Wells Productions and Warner Brothers. It's an ensemble drama about the life and work of various LAPD detectives. Regina King (24), Kevin Alejandro (Shark) and Michael McGrady (Daybreak) have already signed on for the pilot. McKenzie has yet to officially sign for an as yet unspecified role, but talks are said to be in advanced stages.

'O.C.' Star Shines Tonight in MTV's 'The American Mall'

editor@buddytv.com — Mon, 11 Aug 2008 08:00:00 GMT

Whoever thought that the High School Musical is nearly over is dead wrong. In fact, the overly successful Disney movie is hitting the big screen soon, with the film being released in October. Now MTV is getting into the game with The American Mall, a new movie musical premiering tonight at 9pm.

Tired of the same old cheesy inspirational songs and love duets in the youthful High School Musical? Don’t give up just yet. MTV's The American Mall is an edgier, sexier version. In fact, the setting of the movie is not in high school, but—you guessed it—at a typical American mall, where the older crowd go for retail therapy and relaxation while hanging out with their friends. So what exactly separates this film from the gigantically successful High School Musical (aside from its setting)?

Live from the TCA Press Tour: Preview of the CW's Sunday Night Schedule

editor@buddytv.com — Sat, 19 Jul 2008 14:00:02 GMT

One of the hottest points of discussion during CW President Dawn Ostroff's session at the Television Critics Association press tour was the decision to outsource Sunday nights to Media Rights Capital. Though the shows had no panel presence at the tour, premiere dates and descriptions of the four new shows were revealed.

The shows range from reality to sitcom to drama and feature Full House's Bob Saget, Roseanne's Laurie Metcalf, Judge Reinhold and Autumn Reeser (best known as Taylor Townsend from The O.C.). The current schedule includes programming from 6:30-10pm, though MRC will also have programming from 5-6:30pm to be announced later.

Which Character from 'The O.C.' Are You?

editor@buddytv.com — Fri, 13 Jun 2008 02:25:22 GMT

The summer months are upon us, and what better way to celebrate than to escape back to a simpler time when a comic book-loving nerd lusted after the popular girl, the bad boy from the wrong side of the tracks tried to get a fresh start and the time was always good for surfing and a schmeer. California, here we come…it's the BuddyTV What Character from The O.C. Are You? personality quiz!

Answer 15 questions to reveal if you're most like brooding Ryan Atwood, conniving Julie Cooper, uber-nerd Seth Cohen or any of your other favorite characters from The O.C. Rediscover to the origins of the genius of Josh Schwartz with this fun throwback to one of the best teen dramas of all-time.

15 Hottest TV Dads: #7 - Sandy Cohen, The O.C.

editor@buddytv.com — Thu, 12 Jun 2008 08:14:06 GMT

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One of the coolest dads ever on TV, The O.C.'s Sandy Cohen (Peter Gallagher) was an aging hippie, a free spirit who wanted to use his law degree to help the underdog. This pursuit didn't curtail his other passions, surfing and singing, both of which make him instantly hotter than most boring dads who wouldn't know Kelly Slater from Sleater Kinney. Yes, his eyebrows could use a tweeze (or a weed wacker), but we'd still gladly try to steal a car if it meant we could live in his pool house and enjoy a breakfast bagel with a good schmear.

'The O.C.' Star Sentenced to Three Years of Probation

editor@buddytv.com — Wed, 16 Apr 2008 09:00:00 GMT

Mischa Barton, who soared to stardom as Marissa Cooper on The O.C., pleaded no contest to drunken driving charges and was sentenced to three years of unsupervised probation in a Beverly Hills courtroom last Thursday.

As a result of the plea deal, Barton's jail time was spared and the marijuana possession charge was dropped, while the charge of driving without a license was reduced to an infraction.

'The OC's' Mischa Barton Arrested for DUI

editor@buddytv.com — Thu, 27 Dec 2007 10:16:52 GMT

Mischa Barton, actress and former star of The OC, was arrested for DUI, possession of narcotics and driving without a valid license early this morning. The actress was pulled over somewhere in West Hollywood early on Thursday morning and may still be in custody, awaiting $10,000 in bail to be posted. Since Barton's departure from The OC, she has garnered a lot of negative attention for her hard-partying ways. There have been numerous paparazzi pictures of Barton looking blatantly intoxicated in public, as well as rumors of drug use. Barton's booking photo that you see here is from this morning's arrest and it's nice to see a mug shot that's not completely disgusting. Mischa Barton is no Nick Nolte.

Alternative Holiday Face-Off - Festivus vs. Chrismukkah

editor@buddytv.com — Wed, 26 Dec 2007 19:46:32 GMT

The holiday season is different for everyone. What you and your family celebrates might have a long tradition, or might have no tradition, or maybe it's ever evolving. The correlation between religious beliefs and holiday rituals has become more and more blurred as commercialization has permeated the holiday landscape. Mostly, there is a lot of gift-giving, a lot of shopping, office parties, excess drinking, and time with the family (sometimes needed, sometimes unwanted). On television, there are two brave TV shows that have chosen to buck the conventional rituals and traditions of Christmas and the schmaltzy “holiday episodes” that every single eighties sitcom aired once a year. On The OC, Seth Cohen gave us Chrismukkah and on Seinfeld, Frank Costanza brought us Festivus. Today, once and for all, we look to answer the question that has plagued our society for roughly five years: Which is the better TV holiday – Festivus or Chrismukkah?

Top 7 of '07: Sexiest Woman #2 - Autumn Reeser

editor@buddytv.com — Mon, 24 Dec 2007 00:01:09 GMT

Check out all our lists for BuddyTV's Top 7 of '07 to relive the best and the worst of the year in television.

The de facto replacement for Mischa Barton on the fourth and final season of The O.C., Autumn Reeser's Taylor Townsend became a fan favorite, a character who was immediately more interesting and fun to watch than Marissa Cooper ever was.

Complete 'O.C.' DVD Coming This Fall

editor@buddytv.com — Thu, 06 Sep 2007 09:00:00 GMT

Fans will finally be able to relive the drama that was deemed one of the most popular new shows of 2003 and popularized the world of Orange County, California. On November 27, Warner Home Video will release The O.C. – The Complete Series on DVD.

Running from August 5, 2003 to February 22, 2007, The O.C. followed the fictional lives of a group of teenagers and their families residing in Orange County. It primarily featured an idealistic public defender, Sandy Cohen (Peter Gallagher), his wife Kirsten (Kelly Rowan), his quirky son Seth (Adam Brody) and Ryan Atwood (Benjamin McKenzie), the troubled teenager from Chino who was eventually adopted by the Cohen family and taken into the privileged community of Newport Beach.

The Controversy Between 'The O.C.' and 'Gossip Girl'

editor@buddytv.com — Wed, 29 Aug 2007 10:00:00 GMT

Ever since The O.C. got canceled, many have been waiting for Josh Schwartz's next teen drama creation. His upcoming series, Gossip Girl, in which his fellow O.C. writer-producer Stephanie Savage is also credited for, has created such a buzz of excitement that the CW decided to move its premiere from September 27 to September 19 at 9pm. But while many are eager to catch the controversial show, there are also those that refer to Gossip Girl as “The O.C. with winter coats.”

Former 'O.C.' Actress Stars in Drama Film

editor@buddytv.com — Wed, 22 Aug 2007 09:00:00 GMT

Good news for Shannon Lucio fans. After being cast and replaced by Sophia Myles on the upcoming CBS drama pilot Moonlight, the 27-year-old former actress of The O.C. will be featured on the big screen in the upcoming movie Feast of Love.

Lucio, who grabbed the romantic attention of Ben McKenzie's character as Lindsay Gardner on The O.C., will star alongside Morgan Freeman, Greg Kinnear and Selma Blair in a romantic drama based on the novel by Charles Baxter of the same name.

Former 'O.C.' Star Lands Lead Role in Anti-War Film

editor@buddytv.com — Wed, 15 Aug 2007 10:00:00 GMT

After his stint on the teen drama series The O.C., Benjamin McKenzie has been preoccupied with several film projects. His latest endeavour involves playing the lead role in the remake of Johnny Got His Gun, a 1971 anti-war film based on the classic 1939 novel of the same name.

Slated for release in 2008, Johnny Got His Gun explores individual morality and the interplay between science, medicine, religion and politics. It revolves around Joe Bonham, played by McKenzie, as a young American soldier hit by an artillery shell on the last day of the First World War. As a quadruple amputee who has lost his eyes, ears, mouth and nose, he lies in a hospital bed but remains conscious and is able to reason. He struggles to communicate to his to his doctors his wish to be put in a show in a carnival as a demonstration of the horrors of war.

'O.C.' Actress Lands New Film and Home

editor@buddytv.com — Thu, 09 Aug 2007 10:00:00 GMT

Following her exposure on The O.C., Mischa Barton's career has been thriving with acting projects. She hasn't been much visible on television but that's just because she's busy filming a string of movies, which includes Finding t.A.T.u., Malice in Sunderland and her latest movie Assassination of a High School President.

Assassination of a High School President features the former O.C. actress as a popular high school girl who teams up with a sophomore newspaper reporter to investigate a case of stolen SAT exams. After targeting a suspect, larger conspiracies are unearthed. Also starring in the film are Bruce Willis and his daughter Rumer Willis.

Former 'O.C.' Actress Stars in Sci-fi Film

editor@buddytv.com — Thu, 02 Aug 2007 10:00:00 GMT

Rachel Bilson, popularly known as Summer Roberts on the teen drama series The O.C. has a landed a role in director Doug Liman's new film called Jumper. The movie is Bilson's first big screen exposure following the conclusion of the FOX drama.

The former O.C. actress plays Millie, alongside Hayden Christensen (Star Wars) who plays the lead role David. Both actors have been taken in as a substitute, replacing original cast members Tom Sturridge (Being Julia) and Teresa Palmer (The Grudge 2). Meanwhile, several photos of the pair in Canada and in Los Angeles have recently fueled rumors that the two are currently dating.

'O.C.' Actress Stars in New Miniseries

editor@buddytv.com — Tue, 24 Jul 2007 08:00:00 GMT

The O.C. may have ended but that doesn’t mean that Autumn Reeser’s career is over too. The 26-year-old actress, who played Taylor Townsend on the FOX teen drama, is set to star in a new tele-film called Nature of the Beast.

In Nature of the Beast, Autumn Reeser will be playing the role of Julia, joining Eddie Kaye Thomas (American Pie) and Eric Mabius (Ugly Betty).

'O.C.' Actress Lands the Cover of 'Elle' UK

editor@buddytv.com — Mon, 16 Jul 2007 08:00:00 GMT

Mischa Barton hasn’t been as much visible on-screen as when she was still part of the teen drama The O.C. Nevertheless, she has been preoccupied with modeling projects and has worked on several films that are awaiting release. Currently, she can be seen on the cover of Elle UK’s August issue, which also includes an article about her rise to fame and her sentiments on being linked to the likes of Paris Hilton and Lindsay Lohan.

"It is a persona. It's not me. I think, 'Who the hell is that girl?' I'm so low-key and chilled. But the media has created a fake 'Young Hollywood' where everyone hangs out together and everybody knows each other. It couldn't be further from the truth. I feel so, so different from those girls," Mischa Barton revealed to Elle magazine.

'O.C.' Actor Stars in Miniseries

editor@buddytv.com — Mon, 09 Jul 2007 07:00:00 GMT

Life goes on for Peter Gallagher. Following the cancellation of his most recent television series The O.C., the 51-year old actor will now grace the Lifetime original miniseries called The Gathering.

Peter Gallagher, who portrayed Sandy Cohen on The O.C., will depart from his idealistic public defender image to explore the mysteries of the upcoming horror-thriller themed show. In The Gathering, the former O.C. stars as the lead character Dr. Michael Foster in search of his wife after she vanishes without a trace. His search eventually leads him to a handful of cryptic clues and sinister findings, including the existence of a cabal of witches in modern day New York.

Former 'O.C.' Actress Engaged

editor@buddytv.com — Thu, 05 Jul 2007 09:00:00 GMT

The O.C. may be over, but the rich lifestyle that served as a backdrop for many of its’ stories may still prove real for actress Kelly Rowan.

Kelly Rowan, known for her portrayal of Kirsten “Kiki” Cohen on the defunct drama series, recently got engaged to Canadian billionaire David Thomson. A representative for the 41-year-old actress confirmed the engagement to People Magazine last month.