Excuse us for a moment while Americans take time to recognize a historic moment in our nation's history. Yesterday we elected Barack Obama as the 44th President of the United States and the first African American President in our history. We have come a long way from in the where we started and we saw dreams spoken over 45 years ago, become reality. While some may not have voted for President Elect Obama, all must recognize that this is a new day in our nation.
Now back to the forest or is it the tree?
Looking at some forums, most OTH fans are really liking Austin. There's a few c words thrown around and I mean the good kind. Chemistry, Charm, Cute. They are not all thrilled with his past with Peyton, or the prospect of hooking up with Brooke, because they know it will just make Peyton look better. And yeah some have said - "doesn't he look like Shane West?" Austin is getting attention from both critic and the fans. And that is only his second episode! Wanna make a bet that Julian sticks around for those two extra episodes CW asked OTH to do?
But here's something else to think about. CW is looking to bring back Melrose Place and Mark Schwahn the creator of One Tree Hill is heading it up. Is OTH a testing ground for Austin and would Schwahn bring him on Melrose? Well he's set if they all moved back to the apartment complex with the pool isn't he?
But who would he play - would the make him into Jake Hanson? Dr. Michael Mancini? Billy Campbell? Or would he be Matt Fielding? And if they bring Heather Locklear back Austin would have worked with a trifecta of hot 80's blondes. 
But Austin, get it in your contract that you want creative input in the script and story, and try to get a director/producer credit for at least one show in year 2.
As much as wanting to see him weekly on TV there would be some downsides. There has to be PR from the network to promote their show. And saying that, they want to people to get to know their stars. This could mean that Jake might not be the only who has to be inventive with his private life. How would this be received?
And finally some really big big news from one of us.
present the
World Premiere
of
"The Viva Voce Virus"!
surreal cinema, featuring the World Premiere of "The Viva Voce Virus,"
presented by The Portland Women's Film Festival (POW Fest) as part of
the Siren Nation Festival.
"The Viva Voce Virus" is co-directed by Kimmo Moykky and Portland's
own Kathleen Bryson.
London actress Ronnie investigates a mysterious disease
from Hollywood's yesteryear: a disease that makes actors keep
mum about their same-sex love affairs, a sickness seemingly spread by
frothy blue drinks and perfume atomizers. It's a "wild, vivid, surreal
sci film... a Kenneth Angerish adventure through the history of the
closet," says Friction Magazine.
We will also present a preview of the upcoming documentary, "Five Star
Museum: Exotic World and the Burlesque Revival", produced by
Portland's own Courtney Herman.
Doors open at 6:30 pm at The Hollywood Theatre, located at 4122 N.E.
Sandy Blvd. in Portland, Oregon. Tickets are $5 for the screening or
$25 for a festival pass. More information is available at
www.sirennation.org/, www.powfest.com/ and
www.vivavocevirus.blogspot.
Congratulations Daff! You have worked so hard to bring this to screen and we are all so proud of you!
Pictures: Austin Nichols Journal/Spooky
