We're Not in Kansas Anymore

Infobox Television episode


Caption=
Title=We're Not in Kansas Anymore
Series=90210
Season=1
Episode=1
Airdate=start date|2008|9|2cite web|url=http://www.mediaweek.com/mw/content_display/news/national-broadcast/e3i1da5db18eb0203bb8ace66305e1421fa?pn=2|title=CW's Ostroff Looks for Early 2009-10 Season Launch; Notes on Its Schedule|work=Mediaweek.com|accessdate=2008-07-19]
Production=101
Writer=Gabe Sachs and Jeff Judah Rob Thomas (orignal pilot)
Director=Mark Piznarski
Guests=Jennie Garth
(Kelly Taylor)
(See Guest stars below)
Episode list=List of "90210" episodes
Prev=
Next=The Jet Set

"We're Not in Kansas Anymorecite web|url=http://www.tv.com/90210/show/75487/summary.html|title=TV.com's '90210' Page|work=TV.com|accessdate=2008-06-04] " (aka "Pilot") is the series premiere and the 1st episode of season 1 of "90210"—a spin-off to "Beverly Hills, 90210". It is the fourth series in the "Beverly Hills, 90210" continuity. The pilot is written by Gabe Sachs, Jeff Judah, and Rob Thomas. The pilot is directed by Mark Piznarski. The episode is part 1 of the 2 hour premiere event.

The show premiered in the USA on The CW in September 2, 2008 with a 2 hour premiere eventcite web|url=http://community.tvguide.com/blog-entry/TVGuide-News-Blog/Todays-News/Fall-Tv-Press/800043521|title=Fall TV Press Tour: More 90210 Deets|work=TVguide.com|accessdate=2008-07-19] . It also aired on Global in Canada on the same day;cite web|url=http://www.dose.ca/tv/story.html?id=d260c02b-27c1-490b-b420-699c9f9731e5|title=Global's Fall Schedule: Spies, Time-Travel and Spoiled Teens|work=Dose.ca|accessdate=2008-05-04] the premiere dates in other parts of the world are not yet announced. The show will be unaffected by any Screen Actors strike, as the show is covered under the AFTRA Primetime contract.

Plot synopsis

Annie Wilson and her brother Dixon, whose first day at West Beverly Hills High School leaves no doubt they're not in Kansas anymore. The Wilson family, including dad Harry and mom Debbie, has relocated to Beverly Hills to keep an eye on Harry's mother Tabitha, a feisty-but-faded former television star and a charter member of the Betty Ford Clinic.

For Annie and Dixon, the awkwardness of being the new kids is made worse by the fact that their dad has taken a job as the high school principal. The school is one big culture shock for Annie, a sweet and friendly girl with a passion for the theater, and Dixon, a star athlete and scholar who was adopted by the Wilson family after they took him in as a foster child. Annie and Dixon have a close sibling relationship, which they'll need to help them cope with all the new cliques and classmates, including Naomi, a hot, popular, spoiled, rich girl; Ethan, a popular jock whose abilities rival Dixon's. Navid, an aspiring journalist who heads up the school's daily newscast; and Silver, a rebel who produces and stars in a YouTube-type video series.

Even the faculty seems hip and sophisticated at WBHHS, such as smart and funny teacher Ryan Matthews and beautiful guidance counselor Kelly Taylor. The Wilson family has just begun to realize how much their lives are about to change. West Beverly Hills High School approaches Brenda Walsh to return to West Beverly Hills High School as the director/drama teacher of the school play. cite web|url=http://www.cwtv.com/shows/90210/episodes|title='90210' The CW Television Website for "Pilot" recap|work=TheCW.com|accessdate=2008-07-29]

Production details

"The Hollywood Reporter" announced on March 13, 2008 that The CW is developing a contemporary spin-off of "Beverly Hills, 90210". According to Nellie Andreeva with "The Hollywood Reporter", "Veronica Mars" creator Rob Thomas was in talks to pen the project, which has been put on the fast track by the network". The story also noted that original "90210" creator Darren Star is not involved with the project.cite web|url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/hr/content_display/television/news/e3ic073882b8f49872bbab91d3857ca1b70|title=Rich kids are back: CW plots '90210' spinoff|work=The Hollywood Reporter|accessdate=2008-03-13] Kristin Dos Santos confirmed on her "Watch with Kristin" blog at E! Online that the show is indeed a spinoff with completely new characters, and not a remake.cite web|url=http://www.eonline.com/gossip/kristin/detail/index.jsp?uuid=03bb9414-4a7b-4679-8c34-802e84e58682|title=90210 Hell, Yes: Series Spinoff...Led by Mars Boss Rob Thomas?!|work=E! Online - Watch with Kristin|accessdate=2008-03-13] Production for "90210" began on June 25, 2008.

Writing

Further casting details of the 2008 spin-off have emerged as "The Hollywood Reporter" announced on March 19, 2008 that The CW has begun casting even before a script has been completed.

On April 15, 2008, Rob Thomas announced that he was stepping down as the creator of the series, due to his commitment to two ABC drama pilots. Gabe Sachs and Jeff Judah ("What About Brian", "Freaks & Geeks") are now the new producers of the series; they wrote a new version of the script.cite web|url=http://www.eonline.com/gossip/kristin/detail/index.jsp?uuid=bc78814b-a82c-4129-be5b-846560e8312b&sid=fd-kristin|title=Rob Thomas Confirms He's Making Room for New 90210 Writers|work=E! Online - Watch with Kristin|accessdate=2008-04-15]

Casting

The first actor to be cast was Dustin Milligan on March 31, 2008 as Ethan Ward,cite web|url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/hr/content_display/television/news/e3i37a2ec580927b428e6b4a238b33fd05f|title=Dustin Milligan first in new '90210'|work=The Hollywood Reporter|accessdate=2008-03-31] followed by AnnaLynne McCord on April 15.cite web|url=http://www.accesshollywood.com/article/9112/anna-lynne-mccord-joins-cast-of-new-90210|title=Anna Lynne McCord Joins Cast Of New '90210'|work=Accesshollywood.com|accessdate=2008-04-14] Actress/singer Hilary Duff was rumored to have been offered a part on the spinoff as Annie Wilson, a theater and music student, but she told reports that it was "not true".cite web|url=http://www.eonline.com/gossip/kristin/detail/index.jsp?uuid=2aefae70-c529-4cb2-8cc4-5386458302a5&utm_campaign=xxltfp&utm_source=xjljqfejb&utm_medium=link|title=Exclusive! Hilary Duff to Star in New 90210?|accessdate=2008-04-30|publisher="E! Online - Watch with Kristin"] cite web|url=http://www.eonline.com/gossip/kristin/detail/index.jsp?uuid=d8aeef7c-9234-494b-bbfc-c05eea13a7e7&utm_campaign=xxltfp&utm_source=xjljqfejb&utm_medium=link|title=Hilary Duff Not Bound for 90210|accessdate=2008-04-30|publisher="E! Online - Watch with Kristin"] The role was filled by Shenae Grimes, most well-known for her role as Darcy Edwards on "".cite web|url=http://community.tvguide.com/blog-entry/TVGuide-Editors-Blog/Ausiello-Report/Ausiello-Scoop-Shenae/800038498|title='90210' Breaking: Duff Out, Grimes In on 90210 Redux!|accessdate=2008-04-28|publisher="TVguide.com"]

On April 28, 2008, Lori Loughlin was cast in the role of Debbie Wilson.cite web|url=http://community.tvguide.com/blog-entry/TVGuide-Editors-Blog/Ausiello-Report/Ausiello-Scoop-Lori/800038476|title=TV Guide.com Ausiello Report - Exclusive: Lori Loughlin Is 90210's New Cindy Walsh!|accessdate=2008-04-28|publisher="TVguide.com"] Then on April 29, 2008, Jessica Walter was cast as Tabitha Wilson, the 60-ish actress and alcoholic grandmother,cite web|url=http://community.tvguide.com/blog-entry/TVGuide-Editors-Blog/Ausiello-Report/Ausiello-Scoop-Jessica/800038538|title=TV Guide.com Ausiello Report - '90210' Scoop: Jessica Walter to Play the Drunk Granny!|accessdate=2008-04-29|publisher="TVguide.com"] cite web|url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/hr/content_display/news/e3ib6d3f350468ed5654a7749b258d75957|title=Jessica Walter, Ryan Eggold zip to '90210'|work=The Hollywood Reporter|accessdate=2008-04-29] and Ryan Eggold will play an unorthodox teacher named Ryan Matthews.cite web|url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/hr/content_display/news/e3ib6d3f350468ed5654a7749b258d75957|title=Jessica Walter, Ryan Eggold zip to '90210'|work=The Hollywood Reporter|accessdate=2008-04-29] The cast of teenagers was rounded out when Jessica Stroup (April 30),cite web|url=http://www.variety.com/article/VR1117982638.html?categoryid=14&cs=1|title='90210' Spinoff Details Emerge|work=Variety|accessdate=2008-03-18] Tristan Wildscite web|url=http://community.tvguide.com/blog-entry/TVGuide-News-Blog/Todays-News/New-90210-Taps/800038832|title=New '90210' Taps The Wire's Tristan Wilds|work=Today's News|accessdate=2008-05-02] and Michael Steger (both May 2),cite web|url=http://www.rte.ie/arts/2008/0502/beverleyhills.html|title=New star joins 90210 spinoff|work=RTÉ Entertainment|accessdate=2008-05-02] were cast as Erin "Silver" Silver, Dixon Wilson and Navid Shirazi respectively. Finally, Rob Estes (May 19) was the last actor to join the series as the character Harrison "Harry" Wilson.cite web|url=http://www.eonline.com/uberblog/b137866_rob_estes_zips_90210.html|title=Rob Estes Zips to 90210|work=E! Online|accessdate=2008-05-12]

Original series actress Jennie Garth will also be returning in the new series in a recurring role.cite web|url=http://ap.google.com/article/ALeqM5g2aKhatf3W_PQqPyDUaPgH9m6LXAD90K5K100|title=Jennie Garth returning to West Beverly for '90210' spinoff|accessdate=2008-05-12|publisher="Associated Press"] Actress Tori Spelling, also of the original series, has expressed reluctance to guest star due to reports that The CW Network wouldn't give her equal pay to other returning actors.. On July 2, 2008, PerezHilton.com reported that Shannen Doherty was in talks to reprise her role as Brendacite web|url=http://perezhilton.com/2008-07-02-the-most-amazing-news-ever|title=The Most Amazing News EVER!!!!!!!!|publisher="PerezHilton.com"|accessdate=2008-07-02] (from "Bervely Hills, 90210" when she left at the end of the . Jason Priestley, who played Brenda's twin brother (Brandon), is in talks to direct some episodes of the spin-off. However, Priestley does not intend to reprise his on-screen role.cite web|url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/hr/content_display/news/e3i9a3650f4bf2de2992d9b4c750f4d518a|title=Jay Karnes to recur on 'Anarchy'|work=The Hollywood Reporter|accessdate=2008-07-07]

etting

On June 1, the "New York Post" stated that the high school in the original show, Torrance High School, was being used in this series as well.cite web|url=http://www.nypost.com/seven/06022008/tv/90210_alma_mortar_113612.htm|title='90210' Alma Mortar|work=Newyorkpost.com|accessdate=2008-05-02]

Reception and reviews

On 2 September 2008, the episode with "The Jet Set", has been watched by 4.91 million viewers. [http://tvbythenumbers.com/2008/09/03/ratings-monday-september-2-viewers-return-to-90210/4893]

References

ee also

* The spin-off series, "90210".
* See List of episodes for "90210".
* See "Beverly Hills, 90210".
* See List of episodes for "Beverly Hills, 90210".
* See the first spin-off, "Melrose Place".
* See List of episodes for "Melrose Place".
* See the second spin-off, "Models Inc.".

External links

* [http://www.cwtv.com/thecw/90210 Official site]
*imdb title|id=1225901|title=90210
*tv.com show|id=75487|title=90210
* [http://90210.wikia.com 90210pedia]
* [http://www.eonline.com/videos/v29915_Watch_With_Kristin_Show_July_6.html E! Online] at E!