Post by ~ ♥ Mariska ♥ ~ on Dec 27, 2008 9:53:44 GMT
No. 5: Milestone season for locally filmed ‘One Tree Hill’
Locally filmed TV series “One Tree Hill” reached several milestones this year, in Hollywood and in Wilmington. Here’s a took a look back at what 2008 meant for the cast and crew.
For the first time, cast and crew did not have to sit around wondering if they would have a job after the end of season five, which was shortened because of the industry-wide writers’ strike. A season six pickup was announced by The CW in March, earlier than any other season – a sign that the show was finally proving itself to the network.
More than one crew member this year mentioned how the show lives in the shadow of “the other” made-in-Wilmington teen drama, “Dawson’s Creek.” This year, “One Tree Hill” stepped out of that shadow. The last episode of this season will make 130 total. That’s two more than “Dawson’s” had.
Speaking of “Dawson’s Creek,” One Tree Hill” gave a little nod to its teen drama predecessor when Dawson himself, James Van Der Beek, agreed to appear in three episodes this year.
Star Chad Michael Murray turned heads when he wrote a 1940s-set fantasy episode. The cast was dressed in period clothes, downtown’s streets were lined with classic cars, and the crew created a breath-taking nightclub set at EUE/Screen Gems.
Star James Lafferty contributed to Wilmington’s local film scene when he debuted his first feature-length film, “For Keeps,” at the Cucalorus independent film festival. Lafferty produced the documentary, which followed the Wilmington Sea Dawgs basketball team through its first season.
Actress Hilarie Burton put down more roots here by starting a production company with “One Tree Hill” producer Kelly Tenney. The first couple of films by Southern Gothic Productions will feature scripts by Wilmington writers.
And actress Barbara Alyn Woods went down in the history books as Queen Azalea 2008.
Cast and crew are enjoying a winter hiatus right now, which will end Jan. 5. They will finish up the original 22 episodes ordered plus two additional episodes ordered this fall by the network. This is a good indicator that the network is pleased with the show’s ratings (it does especially well among young women), and some speculate it could also mean executives want a season seven.
More pessimistic prognosticators point to “Tree Hill” creator Mark Schwahn’s recent deal with CBS Paramount to write a new incarnation of the “Beverly Hills 90210” spin-off “Melrose Place.” If a seventh season of “Tree Hill” is ordered, though, Schwahn is committed to stay with the Wilmington-based show.
Source: OTH Blog
Locally filmed TV series “One Tree Hill” reached several milestones this year, in Hollywood and in Wilmington. Here’s a took a look back at what 2008 meant for the cast and crew.
For the first time, cast and crew did not have to sit around wondering if they would have a job after the end of season five, which was shortened because of the industry-wide writers’ strike. A season six pickup was announced by The CW in March, earlier than any other season – a sign that the show was finally proving itself to the network.
More than one crew member this year mentioned how the show lives in the shadow of “the other” made-in-Wilmington teen drama, “Dawson’s Creek.” This year, “One Tree Hill” stepped out of that shadow. The last episode of this season will make 130 total. That’s two more than “Dawson’s” had.
Speaking of “Dawson’s Creek,” One Tree Hill” gave a little nod to its teen drama predecessor when Dawson himself, James Van Der Beek, agreed to appear in three episodes this year.
Star Chad Michael Murray turned heads when he wrote a 1940s-set fantasy episode. The cast was dressed in period clothes, downtown’s streets were lined with classic cars, and the crew created a breath-taking nightclub set at EUE/Screen Gems.
Star James Lafferty contributed to Wilmington’s local film scene when he debuted his first feature-length film, “For Keeps,” at the Cucalorus independent film festival. Lafferty produced the documentary, which followed the Wilmington Sea Dawgs basketball team through its first season.
Actress Hilarie Burton put down more roots here by starting a production company with “One Tree Hill” producer Kelly Tenney. The first couple of films by Southern Gothic Productions will feature scripts by Wilmington writers.
And actress Barbara Alyn Woods went down in the history books as Queen Azalea 2008.
Cast and crew are enjoying a winter hiatus right now, which will end Jan. 5. They will finish up the original 22 episodes ordered plus two additional episodes ordered this fall by the network. This is a good indicator that the network is pleased with the show’s ratings (it does especially well among young women), and some speculate it could also mean executives want a season seven.
More pessimistic prognosticators point to “Tree Hill” creator Mark Schwahn’s recent deal with CBS Paramount to write a new incarnation of the “Beverly Hills 90210” spin-off “Melrose Place.” If a seventh season of “Tree Hill” is ordered, though, Schwahn is committed to stay with the Wilmington-based show.
Source: OTH Blog
