L-R Shannen Doherty, me, Ian Ziering, Jennie Garth, Michael Caprio
News Round-Up: September 9, 2019
Trailer: The Gang Is Back Together For “BH90210”
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| The cast of BH90210 |
First teaser for the upcoming quasi-reboot of the hit 90s series, Beverly Hills 90210.
I write ‘quasi’ because there’s a twist to this revival. From the official synopsis:
Priestley, Garth, Ziering, Carteris, Green and Spelling will play heightened versions of themselves in a brand-new serialized drama – with a healthy dose of irreverence – that is inspired by their real lives and relationships.
Having gone their separate ways since the original series ended 19 years ago, Jason, Jennie, Ian, Gabrielle, Brian and Tori reunite when one of them suggests it’s time to get a “Beverly Hills, 90210” reboot up and running. But getting it going may make for an even more delicious soap than the reboot itself.
What will happen when first loves, old romances, friends and frenemies come back together, as this iconic cast – whom the whole world watched grow up together – attempts to continue from where they left off?
The gang is back together (sans recently deceased Luke Perry) and find the old TV theme song creeping back into their mornings.
The show returns to FOX on Wednesday, August 7.
‘Beverly Hills 90210’ Star Luke Perry Dead At 52
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| Luke Perry (photo: Gage Skidmore/Flickr – CC license) |
Actor Luke Perry, who shot to fame and teen idol status as loner Dylan McKay in the 1990s hit TV series, Beverly Hills, 90210, has died at the age of 52 after suffering a massive stroke last Wednesday.
TMZ reports that the actor passed away Monday morning at a hospital in Burbank, California.
Originally from Mansfield, Ohio, Perry began his acting career with roles on daytime dramas Another World and Loving.
But he became an overnight sensation with the launch of 90210 in 1990. Over several seasons, the handsome actor handled storylines that shined a light on alcohol abuse and drug addiction, as well as relationship struggles.
Perry starred in the series for several seasons but stepped away in 1995 only to return in 1998. He remained with the show until its finale in 2000.
Most recently, Perry has been starring on the CW’s Riverdale playing the conservative father of lead character, Archie Andrews (KJ Apa).
The same day of his stroke, Fox TV announced a six-episode summer reboot of 90210 with original stars Jason Priestley, Jennie Garth, Ian Ziering, Gabrielle Carteris, Brian Austin Green, and Tori Spelling returning to play ‘larger-than-life’ versions of themselves filming a reboot of the iconic show.
Perry was not scheduled to participate, but there were reports that he might make an appearance.
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| Luke Perry (center) – (photo – 90210 Productions) |
The actor will appear posthumously in Quentin Tarantino’s upcoming Once Upon a Time in Hollywood.
Perry is survived by his daughter, Sophie, and his son, Jack.
Perry’s 90210 co-stars Ian Ziering, Gabrielle Cateris, and Jennie Garth issued these statements:
Dearest Luke,
I will forever bask in the loving memories we’ve shared over the last thirty years. May your journey forward be enriched by the magnificent souls who have passed before you, just like you have done here, for those you leave behind.— Ian Ziering (@IanZiering) March 4, 2019
Dearest Luke- I am so heart broken and at a loss for words. You my friend were a mighty soul and have left your mark. My love and prayers to the family and all who loved you. RIP— Gabrielle Carteris (@TheGabrielle_C) March 4, 2019
“My heart is broken. He meant so much to so many. Such a very special person. I share my deep sadness with his family and all who loved him. Such a terrible loss." -Jennie Garth on 'Beverly Hills, 90210' costar Luke Perry
See more tributes here: https://t.co/iM2lnvjLzz pic.twitter.com/2fRfv7GkpN— Entertainment Weekly (@EW) March 4, 2019
‘90210’ & ‘Riverdale’ Star Luke Perry Suffers A Massive Stroke
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| Luke Perry (photo: Gage Skidmore/Flickr – CC license) |
Riverdale star Luke Perry has been hospitalized after suffering a stroke, according to TMZ.
The 52-year-old actor was rushed to a hospital Wednesday morning after paramedics arrived at his Sherman Oaks home.
A spokesman for the actor said, “Mr. Perry is currently under observation at the hospital.”
No other info about his condition is known at this time.
On the same day of his hospitalization, a reboot of his 1990s show, Beverly Hills, 90210 was announced.
According to TVLine, the kind-of reboot/revival of 90210 will air on Fox this summer.
Calling it a six-episode “event series,” six of the original cast members (Jason Priestley, Jennie Garth, Ian Ziering, Gabrielle Carteris, Brian Austin Green and Tori Spelling) will return with the actors playing “heightened versions of themselves inspired by their real lives and relationships.”
The official logline reads:
“Having gone their separate ways since the original series ended 19 years ago, Jason, Jennie, Ian, Gabrielle, Brian and Tori reunite when one of them suggests it’s time to get a Beverly Hills, 90210 reboot up and running. But getting it going may make for an even more delicious soap than the reboot itself. What will happen when first loves, old romances, friends and frenemies come back together, as this iconic cast – whom the whole world watched grow up together – attempts to continue from where they left off?”
While he initially found fame playing ‘Dylan McKay’ on the ‘90s hit series, Perry was not announced for the revival.
His Beverly Hills 90210 co-stars Ian Ziering & Shannen Doherty sent best wishes to Perry this morning on social media after hearing the news of his stroke.
Ian Ziering gets ready to become the next Magic Mike for Chippendales
A couple of pics from Ian Ziering’s final rehearsals for Chippendales in Las Vegas at the Rio All-Suites Hotel show he’s ready to become the next “Magic Mike” – or we should really be saying “Magic Ian.” Clearly the semi-finalist from Dancing With The Stars has the moves down.
Ian Ziering opens tonight with the Chippendales and appears as the celebrity guest host for the remainder of the month.
I’m attending Ian’s opening night, so planning to have pics of the event tomorrow. Even in rehearsal clothes, Ian looks AMAZING. Shoulders, pecs, biceps, triceps – he’s got it all. We should all look so good at 49!
(Photos By Denise Truscello)