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CW Boss "Sad" About Tree Hill Exits, But "Excited" to Bring On New Faces

• May 21, 2009 09:17 PM ET
• by Matt Mitovich
• 35 Comments

Hilarie Burton and Chad Michael Murray with Bethany Joy Galeotti

CW entertainment president Dawn Ostroff is putting the best possible spin on the loss of One Tree Hill original cast members Chad Michael Murray and Hilarie Burton, saying the show now has an opportunity to bring on new characters.
 
"We tried to get them to stay; we would have been thrilled if they wanted to," Ostroff told reporters at the CW's upfront presentation. But since Murray and Burton are moving on, Tree Hill must now ... read more

Can One Tree Hill Thrive Without its Stars?

• May 21, 2009 01:00 PM ET
• by Tim Molloy
• 13 Comments

Hilarie Burton and Chad Michael Murray, One Tree Hill

To some fans, One Tree Hill without Chad Michael Murray and Hilarie Burton sounds kind of like Seinfeld without Seinfeld... and Elaine.

The CW's plan to replace the leads with three new characters has elicited skepticism from fans who consider the show's heart to be the dynamic between Murray and Burton's characters, Lucas and Peyton. (A TVGuide.com poll found that nearly half of respondents will take a "wait and see" approach to the revamped OTH.)

They may be right to hold off on a decision, because these types of major cast revisions can go either way. read more

Breaking: Two Stars Exit One Tree Hill

• May 12, 2009 03:47 PM ET
• by Matt Mitovich
• 64 Comments

One Tree Hill

If you're a "Leyton" fan, pay close attention to next week's One Tree Hill season finale, because it may very well be the last you will ever see of your favorite brand-newlyweds.

Following weeks of contract negotiations and publicly made hints that a shake-up was afoot, Chad Michael Murray and Hilarie Burton will not ... read more

One Tree Hill Video Sneak Peek: The Chad's Directorial Debut

• Jan 9, 2009 12:24 PM ET
• by Matt Mitovich
• 7 Comments

Now playing on TVGuide.com: We've got a sneak peek at the Jan. 12 episode of the CW's One Tree Hill, which was directed by cast member Chad Michael Murray (aka that loveable Lucas).

In this clip, Lucas and Peyton (who just learned that she is in a family way) get a taste of impending parenthood as they mind rambunctious Jamie and Andre (Q's brother).

Lotsa cute moments and lines, especially for the Leyton fans out there. Watch the vid after the jump. read more

VIDEO: Chad Michael Murray Teases a "Stunning" Tree Hill

• Nov 15, 2008 04:09 PM ET
• by Matt Mitovich
• 3 Comments

This Monday at 9 pm/ET, Chad Michael Murray's vision becomes a reality, as the episode of One Tree Hill which he wrote comes to your screen. Though the original hope to film in black-and-white did not come to be, he maintains, "It is a stunning, stunning episode."

In this video, in addition to many clips of the Tree Hill gang guys-and-dolled up, Chad details how the idea to situate the show's characters in the 1940s came to be. (His original, quickly rebuffed presentation to series creator Mark Schwahn involved ... read more

VIDEO: Are Tree Hill's Lucas & Peyton Heading for a Wedding?

• Nov 3, 2008 12:24 PM ET
• by Matt Mitovich
• 3 Comments

Here in Part 1 of this video Q&A with Chad Michael Murray, the One Tree Hill fave and I catch up on some unfinished business, getting his reaction to Lucas' choice of fiancée. "It had to be Peyton, ultimately," he chimes in. "They're almost the same person." Chad then joins me in raving about Hilarie Burton's "fantastic personality."

At the 1:00 mark, Murray offers what he believes to be the odds of "Leyton" making it to the altar this season, and then addresses the pregnancy rumor circling the show.

Other topics include film producer Julian's mysterious connection to Peyton, James van Der Beek's "return" and whether Chad plans to stick around if Tree Hill gets renewed. Watch the video after the jump. read more

Mega Minute: "Major" Grey's Gossip, Tree Hill and More!

• Oct 28, 2008 10:15 AM ET
• by Matt Mitovich
• 3 Comments

Now playing in this week's Mitovich Mega Minute:

• Will Grey's Anatomy's "McArmy" make it his mission to pick up where he and Christina left off?

• Chad Michael Murray weighs in on the talk that someone in Tree Hill — perhaps Peyton — is pregnant.

• Details on how, exactly, Ex List would have marked the spot for Kevin Sorbo.

Click inside to watch the video. read more

Mega Buzz on Grey's, Fringe, CSI: NY and More!

• Oct 22, 2008 04:16 AM ET
• by Matt Mitovich and Mickey O'Connor
• 25 Comments

Eric Dane (Grey's Anatomy), Joshua Jackson (Fringe) and Gary Sinise (CSI: NY)

Senior editors Matt Webb Mitovich and Mickey O'Connor answer your questions.

What have you got for Grey's Anatomy that isn't about Mer and Der? — BethAnn
Matt: Mmmm, this vittle made it to my desk just before deadline, and goodness, it's tasty. What you may know: This week, Sloan counsels the "Mason-Dixon line"-averse Callie on the ways of love. What you don't know: He teaches by doing. What does that mean?!

Fringe is the most addictive new show on television! Give me some scoop on when Olivia and Peter will get all romantic. — Keith
Mickey: Well, Keith, I hate to disappoint you (perv), but it's going to be a while. This show is so not about sex right now. My Fringe mole tells me ... read more

VIDEO: Tree Hill's Chad Michael Murray Tells (Almost) All

• Aug 28, 2008 11:16 PM ET
• by Matt Mitovich

Can't visit Wilmington without getting face time with the Chad, now can I? In this latest on-the-set video, Murray shares his initial reaction to the season-finale cliffhanger, as well as his take on the talk that, come Monday night, the big Tree Hill triangle is over. "I think that the time had come," he says. "I'm happy with everything we've done [so far] this year. This has been a strong season."But is it Tree Hill's last? Chad covers that at the 2:10 mark, then goes on to preview Lucas' other stories — including a "really, really heartfelt and deep episode" to come. Murray also delves into the black-and-white episode he wrote, at the 3:45 mark.Reader questions that CMM answered include who he would choose of Lucas' three lovelies (4:40); what he has in common with his alter ego (5:14) and his most embarrassing scene (5:50 and yes, it involves nudity). — Matt MitovichMore One Tree Hill Set Visit Videos:• Hilarie Burton: No More Tears for Peyton? • "Bonus" Burt... read more

One Tree Hill Preview, Part 1: Lucas and His Ladies

• Aug 27, 2008 10:56 PM ET
• by TV Guide News

Sophia Bush and Chad Michael Murray by Fred Norris/The CW

This Monday at 9 pmET the CWs One Tree Hill kicks off its sixth season with yes the actual official and bona fide resolution to the great Who Did Lucas Call mystery But the outcome of that and whether the resulting couple is a keeper or not is but the tip of the iceberg when it comes to the drama ahead for the entire Tree Hill gang This season is a bit complex and adventurous and not in a Jump the Shark sort of way says series creator Mark Schwahn This is a brave season for us I havent said that to anyone else but thats a great way of putting itSchwahn spoke at length with me about what to expect Here in Part 1 of 3 he reflects on last seasons time-jump assesses the state of the love rectangle and details the stories in play for Lucas Peyton and Brooke Matt MitovichTVGuidecom How did the four-year flash-forward wind up working for you Did it accomplish everything you hoped it wouldMark Schwahn It was better than expected actually read more