90210 Season 6?

Hey guys!

I have been a fan of both Beverly Hills, 90210 and the remake 90210. The original series made it through ten seasons, which is such a huge accomplishment in the world of TV. While the remake hasn't been nearly as popular as the original show, the plots, characters, and fashion is amazing! I personally love 90210 and am very proud that the show has made it to 5 seasons and reached the milestone of 100 episodes on December 3, 2012. However, there is much speculation that the show might be reaching its end very soon.

This past weekend, Mark Pedowitz, President of the CW network, was interviewed at the Television Critics Association press tour. When asked about 90210, this is what he had to say:

"I’m a big believer in giving fans, as you can tell by what we did for One Tree Hill and Gossip Girl, of giving fans a very satisfactory conclusion between a retrospective and a satisfactory ending. It's something that we as a television industry need to do."

I completely agree with that statement in general. I love that the CW endeavors to give fans a good ending to a show. That is something that I wish other networks would do, particularly FOX. The show Reunion (2006) just ended with a huge cliffhanger! And Terra Nova did the exact same thing. So I must give the CW credit for pleasing their fans. But I am sad that his statement was in connection with 90210. And I am not alone.

 Since this statement was made, people have been blowing up fan sites with rumors that season 5 will be the final season, or that there will be a short 6th season. And the majority of people are not happy with this! Gossip Girl ended with a short 6th season, which  was good because there was not much more to be done with the characters. It seemed to be the same story line again and again. But with 90210, there is so much more to be explored with the characters!

I think there are a few problems with the show that could easily be fixed. So Lara Olsen and Patti Car (executive producers), listen up!

The first problem is the drama. The show's ratings were highest in the second season when there was so much drama between the main characters. Although it is nice as a long time fan to see everyone getting along, I think that if there were drama among the main characters again, then the show would be much more entertaining. Those intense moments between Annie and Naomi (seasons 1 and 2), Silver and Adriana (seasons 3 and 4) and Navid and Teddy (season 2), those moments are the memorable ones. So bring back the backstabbing- at least for a little while.

Another problem is the fast pace of the show. The past two seasons have been very fast paced regards story lines, which makes it a little unrealistic. Rebecca Sinclair (former executive producer) did a fantastic job with making the pace realistic. The way that the characters fall in and out of love so fast is not something that I enjoy. It is fun to watch someone fall in love, and then also to see their heartbreak at a realistic, relatable pace.

One aspect that I have really enjoyed with this current season is the recycling of old characters. In the season 5 premiere, Debby (played by Lori Loughlin) made a very necessary return. In the episode "902-100", Jasper (played by Zachary Ray Sherman) and Emily (played by Abbie Cobb) returned. It was exciting to see what these characters have been up to since their departures. And everyone is looking forward to the return of Ty Collins (played by Adam Gregory) later this month. All of the fans like seeing the old characters, so keep up the good work in that regard. My suggestion is to try to bring back characters from the original series again. In the first season Tori Spelling, Shannen Doherty, and Jennie Garth all returned. Bring them back again for another episode or two, along with the other original cast members like Ian Ziering, Brian Austin Green, and Gabrielle Carteris.

Other than that, my only suggestion is to bring Sean Faris on as a regular cast member. I  can see him being a good love interest for Naomi, because honestly, I don't like her with anyone on the show at this point. And also bring Grey Damon on the show. I think he would be good. And they are both actors who have been on other CW shows, so I'm sure it would work out well.

Let me know what you guys think in the comments section below. And don't forget to take the poll to the right. If you don't watch 90210, then check it out this Monday at 9:00 p.m. on the CW.

-Shadow

Blaik's Kingdom Chapter 1

Chapter 1: The Rise of a Young King

        All of Kryo was mourning the death of the great King Hergyo. Hergyo's fifteen year old son, Blaik, now had to take on the responsibilities of a king.  The death of his father had him overwhelmed with feelings of despair, guilt, and shame.

          “Everything will be alright,” Syrain, Blaik’s twin sister, said.

          “I can’t help but feel like it’s my fault,” Blaik replied. “I mean, if I hadn’t gone to Mer Lake, he might still be alive.”

          “It isn’t your fault Blaik,” Syrain comforted. “You couldn’t have changed his heart conditions. Besides, if you were there, you wouldn’t have been able to get to a Xlair in time to save him.”

          “I suppose you are right,” Blaik said. “I just don’t know how I’m going to take care of this entire kingdom by myself.”

          “Well,” Syrain started, “if you would like, I could take care of the kingdom. After all, I am more of a stay-at-palace kind of a girl. You on the other hand like to go out and socialize with your friends, like what you were doing when father died.”

          “That’s true,” Blaik said. “But I know father would want me to take his place.”

          “If you insist,” Syrain hesitated to say. “Although, father didn’t die on my watch.”

          “What!?” Blaik shouted. “Y-you just said it wasn’t my fault.”

          “Oh, Blaik, I was merely trying to cheer you up. But let’s be honest here, it was somewhat your fault.” Syrain said straight faced.

          “NO! YOU ARE LYING!!!” Blaik yelled.

          “Everyone agrees with me, and you aren’t able to bear it anymore, are you?”

          “LOCK YOUR LIPS!” Blaik screamed with tears racing down his cheeks.

          “I honestly believe you don’t deserve all of father’s precious land. It should be all mine!” Syrain exclaimed. She pulled a dagger out from under her black dress. “It will be all mine!”

          “Guards!” Blaik yelled.

          The guards arrived in time to save Blaik from a tragic death. Syrain was arrested and sent to the Endless Dungeon of Darkness. While she was being dragged in she promised she would be avenged. 

         Many months later, Syrain's prophecy began to unfold. All of her former companions seemed to disappear. Blaik sensed something wrong, so he went to Mer Lake to get advice from a friend.

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          Blaik walked to the edge of the lake. He got down to his knees. “Aimee, are you there?” Blaik whispered to the water.

          A tail covered in red scales came to the surface of the lake, then disappeared into the dark water. A young girl's head emerged from the water and approached Blaik. “Good morning Blaik,” she said.

          “It’s evening,” Blaik corrected. “I am not nocturnal like you mermaids, remember? Anyway, I need some of your advice, Aimee.”

           

          Aimee used her webbed fingers to brush her brown hair out of her face. “What can I help you with?”

          “Remember when Syrain went into the dungeon yelling she would be avenged?” Blaik asked.

          “Yes,” Aimee replied.

          “Well I’ve noticed all of her friends have been disappearing, and I sense something horrible might come upon us,” Blaik explained.

          “I see,” Aimee said brushing her hair out of her face, “but I don’t think you have anything to worry about.”

“Why?”

“You are an amazing king,” Aimee said. “For example, you are the first king to have peaceful relations with mermaids.”

“But I was your friend before I was appointed king,” Blaik debated.

“Well, you’re only fifteen, and you’ve taken over the entire kingdom of Kryo,” Aimee fired back.

“True,” Blaik agreed, “and plus, you are the fastest swimmer in the universe, so I can always count on you if an enemy goes into the water.”

“As long as it’s at night, when I’m awake. You also have the fastest runner in the universe on your side,” Aimee added. "How is Nik by the way?"

“Didn’t you hear that Nik broke his leg?” asked Blaik.

“He did?” Aimee asked aghast. “Is he alright?”

“Yes. A Xlair came to his aid in time, so he received medical treatment,” Blaik told Aimee. “He can’t walk on it for about three weeks. I feel guilty because I haven’t been able to visit him yet.”

“He’ll understand,” Aimee reassured him. “Being a king isn’t an easy job.”

“Tell me about it,” Blaik said and yawned. “I’m getting tired. I think I should return to the palace and rest for the night.”

“Ok,” Aimee said, brushing the hair out of her face. “Goodnight for you…”

“…And good morning for you! I shall see you later,” Blaik said and walked toward a forest under a full moon.

As Blaik reached the woods, he felt as if he were being followed. Every once in a while he would check his surroundings to see if any creatures were following him. These parts of the woods freak me out, Blaik thought to his self. He saw a shadow run behind a bush in the corner of his eye. “Hello! Is anyone there?”

“I’m sorry Your Majesty,” a voice said from behind Blaik.

Blaik turned around and squinted as the shadow became increasingly familiar. “Logmar?”

“Sweetest of dreams, Your Majesty,” the voice said while putting an Unc Leaf on Blaik’s mouth. Blaik fell unconscious.

Blaik's Kingdom Prologue

Prologue

Blaik was trapped in the dungeon. His own adviser had betrayed him, a fate Blaik would never see coming, but trust is the most cunning poison in the universe.

        “Now who’s at the bottom of the chain?” Syrain asked Blaik in a wicked voice. “Bow to me!”

        “I would never bow down to something so evil,” Blaik replied.

        “Oh, but you will,” Syrain said. “Just as all of your subjects, and even worse, all of your friends have!”

        “LIES!” Blaik yelled.

        “It’s so adorable how you think that, but the truth is, they all have,” Syrain taunted. “Now I'm going to leave you while I rule this kingdom. Enjoy the unending suffering that you deserve.”

        “Syrain,” Blaik started, “I didn’t mean for you to suffer! I am so sorry for what happened to you.”

        “Spare me,” Syrain said. “I will never forget the way they treated me... and it’s all because of you!” Syrain began to cry.

        “I didn’t mean for that to happen!” Blaik protested.

        Syrain lifted her head as she stared Blaik directly in the eyes. Her tear-stained face emitted an aura of harsh resentment. “Well know this,” Syrain started, “I mean for all of this suffering to fall upon you.”

        “Don’t you think this war has caused enough suffering on everyone!?” Blaik yelled.

        Syrain chuckled and yelled “No!” as she stormed out of the dungeon to let Blaik suffer an eternity…

Blaik's Kingdom

Hey guys!

I started writing a story a long time ago. It's in the sci-fi/fantasy genre I guess you could say. Basically, it is about a young King named Blaik, whose twin sister, Syrain, attempted to kill him. Now bound in the Endless Dungeon of Darkness (an abyss of darkness where convicts are condemned to), Syrain and her group of evil minions strive to rise against King Blaik and take over the Kingdom. Tensions boil, plots twist, and secrets are revealed in this story of redemption.

I hope everyone likes it! I will post a new chapter every Friday. But today I will release the prologue and first chapter. Please comment to let me know what you think. And please recommend this blog to everyone you know. Thanks.

- Shadow

A Writer's Woes

Hello everyone!

So I obviously love to write. I've written tons of short stories, songs, completed one novel, two screenplays, and I write a TV series every now and then. I am currently working on a screenplay, and let me tell you, this one is a challenge!

Whenever I write, I usually start the process in my head. I create various scenes that don't connect yet. Once I have enough scenes for a whole story, then I start to write and I'll create filler scenes as I go to connect everything together. Once I start to actually write, it takes me usually no more than a few weeks to complete a screenplay. That includes editing and all that jazz. Well this screenplay that I'm working on now has been a little more challenging. I came up with the idea for the story last April when I was visiting Niagara Falls. Since then I have still been creating new scenes in my head for the story. I started to write everything down because it is going to be quite a long one with many details. I started writing the screenplay a few months ago, since I have all of the major scenes for the beginning of the story. But it is taking me so long to write everything down the way I want it, and to be able to connect everything together in a way that makes sense. I think it is because it is a type of story that is very different from what I am used to writing about. It has much deeper elements to it. And the description of the settings is very complex. I worked on some of it today, but I am stuck once again, so I decided I should make a blog about my dilemma.

All you writers out there, what do you do when you get a creative block? And how can I overcome these challenges? And to everyone who has written a screenplay: what can I do to get mine produced into a movie??? Please let me know in the comments section below.

- Shadow

Les Miserables Review

Hey everybody! Les Miserables was released in the cinemas on December 25th 2012. I saw it opening day, and again on that Saturday, so I though I could try my hand at writing a movie review. Let me know how I do please...

Long-Time Fan

I have loved the stage production of Les Miserables for as long as I can remember. The story, by Victor Hugo, is amazing! The characters are so easy to relate to. And the music, composed by Claude-Michel Schönberg, is powerfully moving- especially when paired with the incredible lyrics by Alain Boubil and Jean-Marc Natel. It is no wonder that the musical has lasted for twenty-seven years!

I have seen the musical many, many times, along with different film adaptations of the book, so I went into the theatre on opening day with a harshly critical mindset. I was prepared to be let down (especially after being so incredibly disappointed with The Phantom of the Opera film). However, I was pleasantly surprised, blown away actually.

Hugh Jackman

When I initially learned that Jackman would be playing the part of Jean Valjean, I was accepting of it. I thought that he looked like a good Valjean, but I had no idea what his voice sounded like. His voice was my only reservation.

Seeing the movie, I thought that he did an excellent job playing the part of Valjean. His voice was not excellent, just ok. He did a great job with some of the notes, but his vibrato was too much, and by the end of the film I was just annoyed by his voice. But there is no denying that his singing, combined with acting, was powerful! During "Valjean's Soliloquy" I was brought to tears. For the first time I actually felt the pain that Valjean went through, and I fully understood his character.

Russel Crowe

Russel Crowe as Javert... He did an amazing job acting. His voice on the other hand... Crowe definitely has a good voice in itself, but there was no emotion or range. At first it was fine because it fit the character. But there are scenes where Javert's voice needs emotion. For example, his suicide. Norm Lewis, who played Javert in the 25th Anniversary concert did an amazing job with the suicide scene. It made me emotional. But there was nothing with Crowe's voice in that scene.

Anne Hathaway

Anne Hathaway blew me away! I have seen so many different actresses play the part of Fantine- actresses who were great, but it just felt like an actress playing the part of Fantine. I didn't feel that way with Hathaway. I felt like she was Fantine. Her voice was beautiful! I loved the way that she changed "I Dreamed A Dream" to a more reminiscent, somber sound. She was hands down the best performer in the movie!

Helena Bonham Carter

This is one actress whom I absolutely adore. She is amazing in everything she does. Natutally, I was excited to learn she would be in Les Miserables. While I think she was great as Madame Thenardier, no one will ever be better at the role than Jenny Galloway. She will forever be Madame Thenardier. But I was still satisfied with Helena Bonham Carter at the end of the day.

Sacha Baron Cohen

Best Thenardier ever! He was hilarious. That is all.

Amanda Seyfried

Cosette is supposed to be one of the most important characters in Les Miserables, so I was surprised that Seyfried didn't have more screen time. She played the part of Cosette fine, but her voice was not up to par. She has a beautiful voice, it just wasn't strong enough to match this group of performers.

Eddie Redmayne

I'm not going to lie, I was utterly disappointed by this casting choice. First of all, Redmayne is not attractive... Don't know what Cosette or Eponine would see in this guy. Secondly, his voice sounded like an old fashioned Disney prince meets Mickey Mouse. I was not impressed by his performance at all. I honestly think that Nick Jonas was the best Marius. He did amazing in the 25th Anniversary Concert and I wish they would have cast him for the movie.

Samantha Barks

Eponine is my all time favorite character in fiction. It was critical for me that they cast someone to do this character justice. I am so glad that they did not cast Taylor Swift for this role. I love Samatha Barks! She is amazing, and when it was announced that she would play Eponine in the movie, I literally jumped from excitement.  But I have to say that she played the part better in the 25th Anniversary Concert...

Eponine is supposed to be a strong, tough character who knows her way around, and I feel that Barks did not portray that in the movie like she did in the 25th Anniversary Concert. And I don't think her singing was as powerful and moving either. But it is what it is and I'm still glad that she was cast.

Aaron Tveit

I had no idea this guy could sing! He did a great job playing Enjolras, but no one can beat Ramin Karimloo. I am still very surprised that Karimloo was not cast to play this part.

Music

I do have a few complaints about the music. Singing live was brilliant and necessary, but inserting the orchestra later made the music very underwhelmed. There are moments, for example in "One Day More", where the music needs to be almost more powerful than the voices.

The new song "Suddenly" was unnecessary for me. I got bored for that one scene. I think they could have left that song out and kept more time for the other songs that they shortened. I was very upset that they shortened "A Heart Full of Love" and "A Little Fall of Rain." Those are two songs that are very popular and should not have been shortened at all.


All in all, I loved the movie, but the stage production will always be my favorite. Tell me what you think about the movie in the comments section below. And please also let me know what you think of my very first movie review. Thanks so much for reading!

-Shadow

Introduction

Hello everyone. My name is Shadow. I would like to be a professional writer someday. My goal with this blog is to become a better writer. I plan on blogging about various subjects ranging from entertainment to health to travel- really just anything. I would love to hear about any topics that you would like me to blog about, so please put your requests in the comments section. Thank you!

-Shadow