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July 31, 2009

The Sourcies Gets the Giggles with Funniest Moment

Bwah! Sorry, we're still laughing as we relive some of the CW's funniest moments of the season for this Sourcie. See if you can keep a straight face as you check out the nominees:




Which moment tickled your funny bone the most? Your votes decide! Polls close on August 7, so get voting!

TBL Update: Mischa’s Back!

Ashton Kutcher says everything’s going to be all right.

"I can tell you right now Mischa Barton is doing great," the executive producer of The CW’s new fall drama The Beautiful Life assured audiences during a Pasadena technology conference. The troubled star, 23, was hospitalized earlier this month for a still unconfirmed health issue -- widely speculated to be psychiatric in nature -- but was recently released from Cedars-Sinai Medical Center.

The actress’ rep Craig Schneider told E! News that Mischa’s doing well and intends to rejoin the TBL cast full-time.

That apparently does not include show promotion duties at the upcoming TV Critics Association summer tour, according to E! Online’s WWK team: the talent list for The CW’s day includes co-stars Sara Paxton, Corbin Blue and Elle Macpherson, along with Ashton Kutcher, but not Barton or Ben Hollingsworth (love interest to Paxton’s character).

People.com caught up with the TBL cast a few days ago and they offered encouraging words:

"We had our first read-through [Wednesday] and we're all so very excited to have her back. She's such a great girl," costar Sara Paxton.

"We were all worried about her. We didn't really know what was going on, but she's looking great. She's feeling great and it's just good to have her back," said costar Ben Hollingsworth. "We start shooting again on Friday and she's ready to work. We're all ready to jump into it and are very excited -- even Mischa."

Hollingsworth also added that his character is based on show creator Kutcher, and his experiences as a model in New York.

July 30, 2009

SMALLVILLE Big Bad Bracket: Joy and Pain Division

We're back with the final matchups in the first round of the Smallville Big Bad Bracket. Before we get to the action, let' take a look at what went down in the Poing! Division. We had a series of close matches -- Jimmy's (?) Death edged out Lex's Death (?), while Lies! were no match for Memory Wipes. Shapeshifters put up a valiant fight, but they went down in the face of Lie Detector Confessions. The closest match came between Black Kryptonite and Liquid Green Kryptonite. The two alien minerals traded the lead throughout the competition, but in the end, Black Kryptonite emerged victorious. Congrats to the winners, and we'll see you in the next round!

Now it's time to see how a new batch of competitors does. Will Jimmy & Chloe's Wedding sink The Fortress of Solitude? Can the Legion Ring take out the Prometheus Power Suit? Which is more devastating: The Phantom Zone or Clark's Loss of Powers? And which super society kicks more butt -- The Justice League or The Legion? Your votes decide! Polls are open until August 6, so get voting!

Justice League
This group of modern-day heroes -- led by Green Arrow and counting heroes Black Canary, Impulse, Aquaman and Cyborg as members -- can get a little frustrated with Clark, but they've got his back. They’ve also got sonic screams, robotic powers, superspeed and fish-finding abilities at their beck and call.

The Legion
This group of superheroes from the future -- Cosmic Boy, Saturn Girl and Lightning Lad -- follows and respects Clark for his Kryptonian super powers and his future role in saving Earth. Plus, they've got telepathy, electrical shockwaves and magnetic powers in their arsenal.
Jimmy and Chloe's Wedding
Yes, that's right. Jimmy and Chloe got married for all of three or four episodes. It was a lovely wedding, until he got pwned by Doomsday and she got mixed up with Davis. The next thing you know, ol' Jimmy is telling her their marriage was the worst mistake of his life (or of the season's storyline).

The Fortress of Solitude
The Fortress of Solitude holds unknown powers and is the place Superman (or Clark Kent, rather) goes to when he needs to be...in solitude. It sank into the arctic sea at the end of season 7, but it was too powerful -- and too essential -- to stay waterlogged for long.
Legion Ring
On two different occasions, the Legion brings a ring back to Clark that allows him to time-travel. The first one sets everything back to even after Linda Lake tries to make a mess of Clark’s identity. The second sends Lois...somewhere. Or somewhen?

Prometheus power suit
Lana finally gets her power-hungry wish fulfilled when she snags Lex's Prometheus-project power suit, but there’s a mild side-effect: she now absorbs kryptonite like a sponge in water. Kudos for the super powers, bummer for her relationship with Clark.
The Phantom Zone
The Phantom Zone! A hellish place for the worst, most vile dregs of Kryptonian society. It was bad enough that Kara had to escape and Clark wanted to banish Doomsday there. Strangely, it looked a lot like west Texas. Coincidence?

Clark's loss of powers
Growing up with super powers is tough -- especially when you keep losing them. At several points throughout Season 8's journey, Clark completely loses his Kryptonian cool and becomes simply human. How the mighty fall...temporarily.

July 29, 2009

The Sourcies Get Villainous, Plus a Plea to Play Nice

The Sourcies is taking a look at the great CW villains ... and worrying a little bit about villains in our own midst.


Here's the deal, folks: We want this to be fun for everyone. We've tended to shrug off complaints about cheating, since it looked like it could go either way. But recently, the evidence has been pretty damning that someone is gaming the system. We've tried adding another layer of poll security, and we'll see how that goes. If suspicious activity keeps up, we may have to take other measures, which could suck some of the fun out of the Sourcies. We don't want to do that. We expect you to play nice with each other. Don't make me turn this Sourcies car around!

Ahem. Moving on: We've got a collection of the biggest bad-ass villains to grace the CW screens this past season. Which is the biggest bad of all? Your votes (which, again, I would hope would be one per person, with no technological skullduggery) will decide. Polls are open until August 5, so vote now!

Alastair
Supernatural

Alastair, head torturer of souls in Hell, is "Picasso with a razor" -- and he certainly knows how to cause both physical and emotional anguish. Not only did he torture Dean for the equivalent of 40 years in Hell, he also convinced Dean to start carving up souls himself - and that was what kick-started the Apocalypse. This makes him a certified bad-ass.
  Doomsday
Smallville

This is the alien ass-kicker who killed Superman in the comics... and caused a fair bit of angst on the show. The son of Zod and Faora, Doomsday was sent to earth to destroy. It used Davis Bloom as a host body, came out to rip people to shreds, and even broke up Jimmy and Chloe's wedding. The final battle was less doomalicious than we would have hoped, but he still managed to kick Clark's butt a bit.
     
Jen
90210

We thought Naomi was a bad girl – but then we met her sister! Jen took Ethan's virginity, stole the valedictorian spot in high school and schemed her way through West Bev. But that's nowhere near as evil as when she tricks Liam into sleeping with her. Naomi suspected Annie of the crime, and turns to her sister for comfort. Jen is happy to give it – especially now that she's put her sister into place.
  Poppy Lifton
Gossip Girl

Poppy seems like nothing more than a publicity-bait socialite... but she's not what she seems. She's a fauxcialite who's out to bilk the rich out of their hard earned (or hard-inherited) cash, working in conjunction with Gabriel. She even had the gall to show up at Lily's apartment and gloat! We hope that whatever Georgina did to her, it hurt.
     
Xavier
One Tree Hill

Jack Daniel's brother was basically the source of all evil on One Tree Hill this season -- he's the one who beat Brooke in her store and stole her drawing, who killed Q, and who kidnapped and menaced Sam. His actions left everyone reeling in Tree Hill -- and made us glad when he was finally put behind bars.
 

July 28, 2009

Gossip Girl Bracket: Blackmail Division

It was a tough fight in the Gossip Girl Big Bad Bracket: Sex & Lies Division. So many close matchups! Stepdad Wallace Shawn was the only one with a double-digit lead, as he wiped the floor with Marcus the Phony -- as well he should! But the rest of the fights were really close -- Adoption Cliffhangers edged out Dark-Side Vanessa, while Student-Teacher Relations fell to Lies About the Past. But the closest match was between the Nate-Dan Bromance and Catfights. Catfights scratched out an early lead, but the Bromance came back strong, and took the victory in the end. Congratulations to the winners!

Now we're up for the Blackmail Division, and we expect plenty or hard-fought battles here, too. Will Accelerated-Learning Schemes take out Muckraker Dan? Can Self-Destructive Tailspins defeat Private Eyes? And how will our underdogs -- Parents Turning Kinds Into Cops and Dossiers -- do against the powerhouses that are Dorota and Born-Again Georgina?

Your votes decide! Polls are open until August 4, so get voting!
Accelerated-learning schemes
Despite their tendency to backfire, the schemes of the Gossip Girl brat pack were nothing short of impressive. Impossibly complicated and ruthlessly executed – CIA double-agents should take tips from these kids.

Muckraker Dan

Since when does New York magazine hire whiny teenagers? Despite his non-existent resume, the publication threw Dan Humphrey into the trenches at Bass Industries in order to dig up some dirt. Come on, folks, he’s not exactly Bob Woodward.
Dorota
Often only seen as a player on the sidelines, Blair’s maid/nanny was instrumental to many of Blair’s intricate schemes. She even got a spot in the limelight in her own online spin-off!

Parents turning kids in to the cops
Were the Gossip Girl kids so out of control that even their parents couldn’t get a grip? Apparently so, since both Lily and Rufus called in The Fuzz to do their dirty work.
Born-again Georgina
This little phoenix’s rise from the ashes happened on both sides of the good/evil fence. Georgina didn’t seem to be concerned with what Jesus would do by the end of the season, a promising sign of wicked deeds in episodes to come.

Dossiers
Folks in Gossip Girl seemed to have more incendiary files than the Pentagon. While Bart was amassing information to “protect” his family, Chuck was out racking up photographs of Yale’s elite in compromising positions.
Self-destructive tailspins
Chuck at the bottom of a bottle and Blair mouthing off to everyone at the Vanderbilt estate provided plenty of dramatic rollercoaster action throughout the season. Though why self-destruct when plenty of high society denizens were out to get you anyway?

Private eyes
Information-gathering was almost a theme this season, with the grand kick-off being when Chuck called his P.I. on speed-dial. With the huge pile of personal dirt that came to light, these private eyes were more effective than Big Brother.

The Sourcies Celebrate Special Episodes

We're recovering from Comic Con with more Sourcialicious goodness! This time, we're taking on the Best Special Episode -- eps that stretched the boundaries of what we expect from our favorite shows. Check out the nominees below!


Which will win? Your votes (one apiece, please!) decide! Polls close on August 3, so get voting!

Let's take a moment to congratulate One Tree Hill's Victoria for winning the "Hooray! The Bitch is Back!" category. Congrats!

July 27, 2009

Supernatural Shocks and Surprises at Comic-Con

Is it a sign of the apocalypse when Kripke seems to be giving straight answers? Should we worry that after today's Comic Con session on Supernatural, we're really, really looking forward to Armageddon? And why did they try to give us a heart attack in the first five minutes? Damn you, Kripke -- and please, keep talking, because we love it all!

Alas, the boys couldn't make it to the Comic Con panel -- they were working, of course, but "they're sending their love," Kripke promised. And then, because he's, well, Kripke, he twisted the knife: "They're shirtless, and they're sending their love." Hah! Fortunately, Kripke, producers Sera Gamble and Ben Edlund, and Jim Beaver (Bobby) and Misha Collins (Castiel) manage to hold their own in front of the devoted crowd.

But since this was a Kripke production, the first thing they had to do was make us panic. So the five-minute clip shown to fans featured (spoiler alert!) the prophet Chuck, who said that the Archangel had smote the hell out of Castiel. Cas exploded -- and Chuck was picking angelic molars out of his hair as a result. What? Castiel is DEAD? But... but... Ahh!!!

There's more after the break, including details of upcoming plots, mild spoilers, and lots of awesomeness. Don't click if you don't want to know!

After inciting panic, Kripke made things worse, quipping, "There will be a new angel played by James van der Beek." He let that sink in, then, "No, Castiel's coming back, don't worry!" Whew! Plus, he'll still be in the Constantine-inspired trenchcoat -- although we were intrigued by Kripke's suggestion that they bring him back in a leather catsuit. Hmmm!

Other upcoming plot points:

July 26, 2009

Smallville at Comic Con: Squeal Before Zod -- and Tom!

We tweeted some of the fun facts from the Smallville panel, but that doesn't give you any idea of the full madness. First off, the line for the panel started at 2:30 a.m. Second, when we got to the con at 9 a.m., the line for the panel had closed, and the line to get in the line was also closed. After begging, pleading, calling in favors favors, and praying to the gods of TV, we made it into the room -- and boy, are we glad we did!

Firs up, we got a fabulous sneak peak at the upcoming season, which featured an amazing shot of Clark all in black, on a rooftop, with a black Superman S on his chest. Squeee! Second, the entire cast was in San Diego -- yes, even Tom Welling, who hit Comic Con for the very first time. And the fans definitely appreciated it -- especially one fan, who, when she got to the front of the line, asked the following question: "Can you tell me the most interesting thing that's happened to you on set... and can you make it kind of long so you can keep looking at me? " Hah! Tom obliged, and you could hear the fan hyperventilating.

There's plenty more... after the break! (And yes, we'll be talking about mild spoilers revealed during the panel. Don't click if you don't want to know!)

Let's talk about the revelations about the new season first:

  • Geoff Johns, the comic book wunderkind who wrote last season's Legion episode, will be writing a Justice Society episode this season.
  • Wondering when Clark Kent is going to fly? The producers swear they'll address that int he season premiere. Hmmm.
  • Erica Durance is booked for 18 episodes this season.
  • Allison will be directing one episode this season -- and Tom will be directing two.
  • In addition to Metallo (Brian Austin Green, whoo!), we'll see the return of the Toyman, plus comic book villain Roulette.
  • Ollie will not be having a good time of things -- in the first eight episodes, we'll see him hit bottom. And Chloe and Clark? They won't be doing so great either.
  • The writers are exploring a Green Arrow sidekick story as we speak.
  • Yes, Jimmy is really dead. Sorry.

And then there were all the fantastic moments of the actors and fans just having fun:

  • Moderator Jeph Loeb -- yes, the same Jeph Loeb who used to be a writer/producer on the series -- introduced British actor (and new Big Bad portrayer) Callum Blue, and asked him to break out the Voice of Zod: "Could you give them just a little more of the voice? The fangirls are dying." "It's all an act," Callum said. "I'm actually from Texas."
  • Callum almost botched his audition -- he didn't know he was reading for Zod, and when he found out, he got kind of freaked out by the magnitude of the part. "I kind of fell apart, which is not really Zodlike." Luckily, he got the part anyway!
  • Tom really doesn't like talking about himself. A fan asked what personal experiences he brings to the part, and Allison Mack quipped "Tom's one of the most private people I know, so I'd really like to hear the answer to that!" Nice try, everyone -- Tom said it's more his professional life than personal life that influences his character.
  • A fan asked Cassidy Freeman how she was similar to Tess Mercer. She's not, she says -- and people who meet her remark on that: "'You're so bubbly and, like, not evil and angry,' they say, and I say, 'Why think you, but you don't really know me.'" Hee!
  • A fan dressed in a full-on Superman costume asked what was up with the black-on-black insignia Clark sported during the clip, and wondered when we'd see him in the iconic costume. "Tom, just so you know, spandex is actually pretty comfortable," he said reassuringly.
  • A fan asked about the Chlark 'ship. It's sailed, Allison Mack said, in so many words. Besides, Chloe is so busy being Watchtower that she doesn't really have time for love interests in the beginning of the season, she said. But she did look intrigued when the fan suggested Chloe and Ollie might be good togehter.
  • A fan asked if the show would move from Vancouver to someplace sunnier -- say, San Diego? "Do you have a specific address in mind?" Jeph quipped. The fan started rattling off her house number. Hah!

Those are the highlights -- what do you think? Were you there at the con? What was your fondest memory of the Smallville panel, and the rest of the convention? Talk about it in the comments!

Comic Con: No, really, The Vampire Diaries isn't competing with Twilight

Kevin Williamson, executive producer of the new CW show "The Vampire Diaries," immediately wants to address the befanged, bloodsucking elephant in the room -- his show is not Twilight. If anything, his inspiration goes back to Dark Shadows, the 1966 ABC soap that featured vampire Barnabas Collins and his brood of supernatural beasties interacting with a small town. Of course, now that Tim Burton is making a movie version of the show, Paul Wesley will have to fight off comparisons to Johnny Depp...

Granted, there's also the Vampire Diaries book series, which Williamson pledges to honor. But the books came out in the '90s and are "very earnest. I'm not an earnest kind of guy," Williamson said.Fortunately, he's got writer Julie Plec on his team. "She's the Twilight freak and I'm the True Blood freak, so that should balance us out."

Earnestness aside, Williamson said these books were a natural fit for his sensibility. "Every single character [in the book] is dealing with death, loss and life -- which is perfect for me, because everything I write about is pretty much death and loss and hopelessness." Fun!

Williamson promised the fans at Comic Con that friends wiht fangs aren't the only otherworldly creatures haunting the town. "The town of Mystic Falls has a lot of things that go bump in the night."

The first things we night-bumping things we meet, of course, are Stefan and Damon, vampire brothers with very different sensibilities. And they, too are unwilling to go compare themselves with the not-yet-dark counterparts. "I just want to create a character independent of that," said actor Paul Wesley, who plays the romantic, brooding, but non-sparkly Stefan. "Besides, I think nine out of 10 girls would throw me under a bus to get to Edward Cullen." The crowd disagreed.

Elena will learn Stefan's bloodsucking secret in the first three or four episodes, Williamson promises. And fans will learn if the Vampire Diaries has staying power after the pilot airs on Sept. 10. We hope it does -- the pilot is sexy, funny, and lots of fun. Besides -- Dawson's with Fangs? Who can resist that?

July 25, 2009

TBL -- The Show Must Go On (Without Mischa?)

Update: read our earlier post on Mischa Barton’s hospitalization.

There are signs Mischa’s on the mend. E Online! quotes the actress’s rep Craig Schneider as saying she is “improving and still under care, with the intentions of being able to resume production on The Beautiful Life next week.” The troubled star, 23, was admitted to Cedars-Sinai Medical Center's psychiatric department last week with an as-yet unconfirmed condition.

But what does this mean for her role in the new Fall TV series? A spokeswoman for The CW insists that the start of production was delayed more than a week -- from July 22 to July 31 -- due to a few sets not being camera ready, and not because of Ms. Barton’s recent medical issues.

Ok, that’s all fine and good… except EW’s Michael Ausiello delivered new dish from the TBL end of things. It sounds like the producers aren’t leaving their fate up to the thesp and her doctors. They’re readying a contingency plan: create another character, similar to Mischa’s -- without actually recasting her Sonja Stone role -- and let “Jane” (tentative name) fill the gap until/if the actress returns.

What do you think of this new turn of events: outraged that they’d (sort-of) replace Mischa while she’s in crisis or relieved that production of the new show won’t be interrupted? Talk in the comments!

July 23, 2009

SMALLVILLE Big Bad Bracket: Poing! Division

We're back with more from the Smallville Big Bad Bracket -- we're getting ready to rumble with the Poing! Division. Before we get to the action, let's take a moment to recap what went down in the Yowza! division, where the contests were hugely uneven. Stiletto stabbed Linda Lake into submission, while Maxima's pheromones were no match for Zatanna's magic. Liver of Steel quickly (and blissfully) succumbed to Naked Distraction, and Kara's Departure reduced Plastique to so many harmless shards. COngrats to the winners!

Now it's time to take on some of the most surprising developments of the season. Which mortality moment will survive: Jimmy's (?) Death or Lex's Death(?)? Can Shape-shifting take out Lie Detector Confessions? Will Lies! outweigh Memory Wipes? And which Kryptonite reigns supreme -- the Black variety or the Liquid Green variety? Your votes decide -- polls are open until July 30 at noon. Get voting!

Jimmy's (?) Death
Jimmy Olsen discovers Clark's identity in time to be killed by Davis Bloom while kissing Chloe. We later discover that Jimmy is not “"the" Jimmy, but the older brother of the true Jimmy Olsen. Um, okay...

Lex's Death (?)
Lex Luthor, the original arch-nemesis, is killed at the end of "Requiem" by a bomb placed by Green Arrow. As it's Lex, we expect he's not really dead -- but he's been awfully quiet ever since.
Shape-shifting
For the majority of "Injustice," we were led to believe a frightened and unhinged Chloe was attempting to have Clark kill Davis. That is, until Tess clicks the button that caused an explosion in Eva's brain, killing her and the shape-shifting guise.

Lie detector confessions
After Jimmy and Chloe's mishaps in with the lie-detector quiz, Lois and Clark decide to "act" like a couple and take the quiz themselves -- and Lois is forced to declare her love for Clark. She denies it later, but some things can't be unsaid.
Lies!
In 'Beast," in an attempt to protect Davis, Chloe blatantly lied to Clark, telling him that Davis was in Alaska. Bad move, Chloe -- those lies almost got Jimmy and Oliver killed!

Memory wipes
When Clark asks Jor-El to restore Chloe's memories after the Brainiac infection, he has one little request -- can you leave out all the bits about my secret identity and powers? Hmm... is censoring your best friend's memories any better than lying to them?
Black Kryptonite
Season 8 brought back the black. In the whole Doomsday/Davis debacle, it was the slamming of Black Kryptonite into Davis' chest that separated the man from the beast. Though it eased Clark's conscience with killing Doomsday, it also allowed Davis to kill Jimmy in a jealous rage.

Green Liquid Kryptonite

 As if Green Kryptonite wasn't bad enough, now it comes in liquid form for quicker absorption. This is the stuff Chloe bathed Davis in to kill him...except it didn't really kill him. More like, it made him practically invincible. Oops.

 

Gossip Girl -- Chace says “Happy Birthday to Me” in Style

Chace Crawford really knows how to celebrate, especially when it comes to his 24th birthday. US Magazine reports the Gossip Girl hottie chartered not one, not two, but THREE private planes to fly his 15 friends from hometown Dallas to his adopted home -- and GG filming location -- New York. The three-day party at a private home in Watermill included co-star Leighton Meester, who brought her man, Sebastian Stan. Guests enjoyed BBQ by a private chef and kayaking, all courtesy of Chace.

Happy Birthday Chace -- hey, next year, can you send a plane for us too?

July 22, 2009

Gossip Girl Bracket: Sex & Lies Division

We've reached the Sex & Lies division of the Gossip Girl Big Bad Bracket, and that means things are going to get steamy! Which competitor will emerge victorious from each matchup? That's up to you.

But before we get to voting, we need to give a hearty congratulations to the winners in the Blueblood division. It was an uneven competition full of decisive victories. Quasi Incest stomped out Family Peer Pressure, while Mother-Daughter Muses fell victim to Jet-Setting. Unfaithful Cougar Duchesses made short work of Andrew McCarthy -- apparently all those 80s movies did nothing to prepare him for predatory royalty. But the biggest blowout come in the Morality Clauses/WASPy Football Scrimmages match. Football was crushed under the weight of the Mortality Clause -- it never stood a chance.

Now it's time to see who emerges from the Sex & Lies division unscathed -- or at least largely unskeeved. Will Student-Teacher Relations defeat Lies About the Past? Can the Nate-Dan Bromance overcome Cat Fights? Will Dar-side Vanessa take out Adoption Cliffhangers? And does Marcus the Phony have a prayer against Step-Dad Wallace Shawn? That's up to you! Polls are open for one week -- so get voting!

Student-teacher relations
Whether you’re doing the deed in a school closet or blackmailing instructors, students at Constance Billard had an uncomfortably intimate relationship with their teachers.

Lies about the past
They never end! Serena’s drinking, Marcus’s background, Lily’s stay in France – all of them added up to more drama than you could shake a stick at, but it sure was fun to watch them unravel.

Nate-Dan bromance
As roommates and newfound best mates, these two were practically married. They had each other’s backs come hell or high water - except when Nate got too cozy with Dan’s sister.

Catfights
This was the perfect way to settle one’s differences at a prestigious Yale soiree. Serena had the height advantage, but Blair had the fiery temper. And look at that incredible hair-pulling technique!

Adoption cliffhangers
What’s this, Lily and Rufus had a son? And what’s this, he’s dead, no wait, he’s alive? And attending NYU and creepily stalking his half-brother Dan? This is too good to wait for next season.

Dark-side Vanessa
Corruption can be fun when those on the highest of high horses fall. Despite her good intentions, Vanessa reached new lows this season – blackmail, jealousy schemes and Chuck Bass’s bed.

Marcus the phony
If his terrible American (and worse British) accent wasn’t enough of a clue, Marcus’ actions with his stepmother reeked of lies and smoke-screens. Good thing Blair dumped his lordship’s ass.

Step-dad Wallace Shawn
Who better to deal with a spoiled, grade-grubbing teenage debutante than Clueless’s Wallace Shawn? As Eleanor’s adorable new hubby, Cyrus, Shawn brought much needed wisdom to the adult Gossip Girl community.

The Sourcies Mourn The CW's Dearly Departed

The Sourcies has its black armband on in honor of The Most Dearly Departed: those characters whose death -- or departures -- shook us to the core. We're still mourning the loss of these fine CW citizens.

But before we remember our dead and/or gone, let's take a moment to celebrate the living -- especially those who lived through the Favorite Fashion Guru competition! In a stunning upset, Gossip Girl's Chuck Bass narrowly edged out One Tree Hill's Brooke Davis for the crown. Wow! We didn't see that coming -- Brooke had a commanding lead through the first part of the competition. But whatever Chuck did, he did it well, and he squeaked out a win. Was it the orange separates? The burgundy smoking jackets? The ascots? The short-shorts? We'll never know, but Chuck, we salute you. Brooke -- we're sorry you didn't win the competition, but we're sure Chuck would be willing to console you for your defeat.

Now onto the competition. Which of these dead and/or departed folks do you miss the most? Your votes will decide. Polls are open until July 29 at noon, so get voting!

Jimmy Olson
Smallville

Jimmy had a bad year -- his dream wedding was interrupted by an intergalactic killing machine obsessed with his new bride, his wife was covering for a murderer, and he picked up a drug habit to boot. But that was nothing compared to the way Jimmy died at the hands of a rage-filled Davis Bloom. What's more, Jimmy wasn't even really Jimmy. How's that for an insult from beyond the grave?
  Quentin Fields
One Tree Hill

Oh, Q! He was finally turning into a really good guy -- helping Nathan with his comeback, being a boon to the team, and being downright adorable with Jamie. That's why his senseless death -- at the hands of the man who beat up Brooke and kidnapped Sam -- was so shocking. Of course, we consoled ourselves with his ghostly presence for much of the season. RIP, Q
     
Bart Bass
Gossip Girl

Let's face it: Bart was not a nice man. He tormented his son, alienated his new wife, and kept dossiers on the entire family. But you have to admit that his sudden death shook the Gossip Girl universe -- and sent Chuck on a downward spiral that it took him a long time to recover from.
  Pamela Barnes
Supernatural

We loved Pamela -- she was the perfect cheeky, hard-rocking medium who wouldn't back down from a fight-- even when her eyes were burned out by an angel. Plus, even after her misfortune, she still knew how to seize the pleasure in life by seizing Sam's ass. THat's why her death -- and her dying words -- hurt us so much. "Tell Bobby to go to Hell?" Oof.
     
Charlie Hogan
Privileged

OK, fine, Charlie didn't actually die. Bur we still went into mourning when we learned that sweetheart Charlie was leaving Privileged. Yes, we liked Megan better with Will, but come on! It was Michael Cassidy! We adore him!
 

July 21, 2009

CW Shows at Comic Con

Hey folks -- we wanted to give you a heads-up on the CW goodness on the schedule at Comic Con. We'll be tweeting and posting about the news as it happens, so stay tuned!

Here's what we're looking forward to:

The Vampire Diaries
Will there be a Vamp-off? After all, there's going to be a huge Twilight presence at the Con, and we're wondering if we're going to see the Edward/Bella 'shippers rumble with those of us intrigued by Stefan and Elena. We'll find out Wednesday at about 8 p.m., when the special sneak-peak pilot screening goes down, and Saturday at 6 p.m., when the cast and producers have a Q&A.

Smallville
We'll be in among the fans for the Smallville panel and screening on Sunday at 10:30 a.m.. Showrunners Kelly Souders and Brian Peterson join cast members Allison Mack, Erica Durance, Cassidy Freeman, Justin Hartley and new Big Bad Callum Blue to talk about the year ahead, answer fan questions and give an exclusive sneak peek at clips from season nine.

Supernatural
We'll join the rest of the Winchester contingent on Sunday at 11:45 a.m. to get a sneak peek at the new season (eeeee!) and hear what Misha Collins, Jim Beaver, The Great and Powerful Kripke, and exec producers Ben Edlund and Sera Gamble have to say. Plus, they promise us a glimpse of the special features coming on the season 4 DVD, so be prepared for that report!

We'll be Tweeting the Con -- follow us at http://twitter.com/SourcieSarah!

One Tree Hill Podcast: "You Can't Always Get What You Want"

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OK, look, I know that all sorts of things happened in this episode of One Tree Hill, but I am too busy being blinded by the horror that was Felix to remember them.

Why, God, why? We inflict Felix upon us?

I vaguely recall Andy, and Peyton having a drug encounter, and Brooke shoplifting, and Lucas and Dan drag-racing, but it's all blotted out by Felix's smug, bad-shirt-wearing, cocky presence. Why is he there? Why? WHY? What have we done to deserve this?

I'm sure there's more than just Felix loathing in this podcast -- I recall a discussion of YM magazine, and Mia revealing who she hates above all others, and some contemplation of why Dan is a lousy dad, but my mind is so clouded by Felix rage that I can hardly be sure. Because Felix? Grrrrr.

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July 20, 2009

The Sourcies Are Bringing Bitchy Back

Sure, we like good girls, sweet ladies and women of character. But sometimes, what we at the CW Source really want is to settle in and watch an unrepentant, deliciously evil bee-yotch slice her way through the assembled masses. That's why this timeout, we're bringing out the Hooray! The Bitch is Back! category for The Sourcies. Check out the wicked women right here:



In other news, congratulations to Supernatural for winning the Best Finally! It's About Time! Moment category. They faced a strong battle this time out, but managed to fend off both One Tree Hill's long-awaited Lucas/Peyton wedding and Gossip Girl's glorious Chuck/Blair reunion. Will they be as lucky this time out? Only you can decide that -- get voting!

We're Going to Comic Con!

Hey there, Sourcites -- just a quick note to let you know that we're going to be to the ground at Comic Con 2009, starting Wed., July 22! We'll be checking out the Smallville, Supernatural and The Vampire Diaries panels, getting exclusive interviews with your favorite stars, plus catching up on all the craziness at the con. Check in often for updates, or follow me on Twitter at SourcieSarah! Plus, we'll also be checking out your favorite FOX shows for our sister blog, FOX Source. Get the scoop on 24, Fringe, Dollhouse, Glee, Human Target, Family Guy and more!

We're going to be getting some great exclusive interviews with the folks from Smallville and Supernatural at the Con, and we want to know -- what do YOU want to know? We never know exactly who's going to show up, but The Great and Powerful Kripke, executive producers Ben Edlund, and Sera Gamble, and actors Misha Collins and Jim Beaver are on the schedule for Supernatural, while showrunners Kelly Souders and Brian Peterson, plus actors Allison Mack, Erica Durance, Cassidy Freeman, Justin Hartley and new series star Callum Blue are on the books for Smallville. What questions would you ask these luminaries? Tell us in the comments, and we'll do our best to get them answered!

Will you be at Comic Con? We'd love to see you! Give us a heads-up in the comments. If there are enough people who will be around, we'll try to organize a meet-up! And if you won't be at Comic Con, let us know what you want to see from us. We'll try to oblige!

Melrose Place -- The Return of Daphne!

Jo Reynolds will re-visit her old digs, confirms E Online!’s Kristin Dos Santos. Original cast member Daphne Zuniga (most recently seen gracing The CW's screens as Brooke's bitchtastic mother, Victoria, on One Tree Hill)has agreed to appear on the new Melrose Place alongside fellow alums Laura Leighton (Sydney), Thomas Calabro (Michael) and Josie Bissett (Jane). We can already see the drama brewing!

Speaking of Sydney, teases that two of the twists in store center around her, including one we may have heard about and one we haven’t… hm… do tell!

As for guest stars, Ausiello also dishes that you can expect to see Taylor Cole in episode two, playing David’s ex-girlfriend. Taryn Manning (Sons of Anarchy) will show up in episode three as a singer -- no stretch for the real-life warbler, whose band’s name is BoomKAT.

July 17, 2009

Is It Hot In Here, Or Is It Just The Sourcies?

The Sourcies bring the Yowza! this time out with a competition you're sure to enjoy: Hottest Moment. We've gathered a bunch of knee-buckling scenes from your favorite CW shows -- and it's up to you to choose which one sizzles the most. Check it out!



So which scene is the hottest? Your votes decide! Polls close July 24 at noon, so get voting!

Congratulations to Sam and Dean, who won the Best Friends Forever category with 60 percent of the vote. Brooke and Peyton made a strong showing, but the Winchester boys would not be denied!