Gossip Girl Executive Producers Joshua Safran and Stephanie Savage answered fan questions about the 100th episode today at The CW Network:

How much effort went into deciding Blair’s wedding dress and party setup?

The crew has essentially been planning her wedding since the Pilot. There was a ton of detailed work that went into creating this picture-perfect celebration. We always wanted to use a Vera Wang dress since she is such a staple of New York fashion.

Were any alternate scenes filmed for the episode / has it been hard to keep the outcome a secret?

We were very careful with regards to filming and utilizing extras for the episode. We’d bring them in for a bit and ask them to leave for plot revealing scenes. We wanted to tease a bit with her dress pictures, but that’s about it.

Can you touch on reaching the 100th episode milestone?

In this industry it’s very tough to reach 100 episodes. A show is basically considered a real success when it gets there, so it was a very big deal that we made it. We are extremely proud.

Did you include many references to the Pilot episode?

Yes, we went back and utilized certain aspects of the Pilot that we thought true fans would get a kick out of. They are subtle, but help make the episode richer with content.

Why is the priest so invested in the outcome of the wedding?

He is striving to receive royal attention. He wants the ear of the royal family and to strengthen his standing within the Church.

Will Diana be making a comeback / is their potentially love on the horizon for Nate?

Diana will definitely be coming back. Nate is at a place in his life where he has been treated poorly by both family and friends. He’ll be able to use this when meeting the right person. That’s all we’ll say.

The annual People’s Choice nominations were announced this morning, and The CW picked up multiple nominations:

Favorite Network TV Drama: Supernatural and The Vampire Diaries
Favorite TV Drama Actor: Ian Somerhalder
Favorite TV Drama Actress: Blake Lively and Nina Dobrev
Favorite Sci-Fi / Fantasy Show: Supernatural and The Vampire Diaries
Favorite New TV Drama: Hart Of Dixie, Ringer and The Secret Circle

Congratulations to all the nominees! You can vote as many times as you want. So vote now, vote often, and most importantly vote CW!
Here’s the website where you can vote online: http://www.peopleschoice.com/pca/vote/votenow.jsp

Gossip Girl Executive Producer Joshua Safran eagerly answered fan questions yesterday at The CW network about the season premiere Monday, Sept. 26 at 8/7c:

What is the deal with Dan and Blair?

We’ve always been nervous about their relationships perception. We’ve always known there is a specific course, yet it may take on some new meaning this season.

Can you tease the 100th episode at all?

It is going to be a blast. All I can say is that we’ve been watching the pilot a lot.

Will the majority of the season be bi-coastal?

Not for long. The crew will fully return to New York soon.

What is Elizabeth Hurley’s agenda?

Can’t reveal what it is specifically, but I can say she is very honest about it. She will play games but be very upfront, and it will carry back to New York!

What’s up with Rufus and Lily this season?

We don’t want to mess with that couple very much. They have worked very hard to stay together and we want them to be grounded. They will float in and out of other story lines.

What’s in store for the infamous Chuck Bass?

Chuck’s theme this season is growing up. His journey opens the door to a new way of life that we haven’t seen before.

Will we see a lot of Nate this season?

Nate has a huge great story! Like Chuck, it relates to finding out who he really is and taking control of his life.

Gossip Girl by Romeo & Juliet Couture” Collection to Launch at Major Fashion Retailers in

Conjunction with Season Five of Gossip Girl, Which Premieres

Monday, September 26, at 8/7c on The CW

Spotted! Warner Bros. Consumer Products and Warner Bros. Television Group (WBTVG), together with Romeo & Juliet Couture, today announced the launch of the highly anticipated Gossip Girl–inspired apparel collection, Gossip Girl by Romeo & Juliet Couture. Featuring chic, contemporary fashions, the line will hit high-end fashion retailers — beginning with Kitson, Neiman Marcus and Saks Fifth Avenue — this fall in conjunction with season five of GOSSIP GIRL, which premieres Monday, September 26, at 8/7c on The CW.

Romeo & Juliet Couture’s sophisticated “Inspired-by GOSSIP GIRL” collection will feature designs inspired by the characters in the stylish and trend-setting series, including tops, dresses, bottoms and outerwear priced from $80 to $200, and will extend into handbags and accessories for the spring collection.

For an advance look at the collection and to download artwork, please click here: http://bit.ly/q2fpgu .

“The entire collection was inspired by the modern and sophisticated young women portrayed in the show GOSSIP GIRL,” said David Shamouelian, CEO of Romeo & Juliet Couture. “The designs are intended to empower young, independent women to embrace their feminine side and still maintain their strength.”

“We’re thrilled to be partnering with Romeo & Juliet Couture on the sophisticated, fashion-forward line that truly brings the essence of the series to life,” said Maryellen Zarakas, Senior Vice President, Worldwide Marketing and TV & Studio Licensing, Warner Bros. Consumer Products. “Romeo & Juliet Couture has created a collection that will resonate with fans of the show.”

“GOSSIP GIRL took the fashion world by storm when it debuted four years ago on The CW Network, and as the series prepares to enter its fifth season and approaches the 100-episode milestone, its looks remain as relevant and iconic as ever,” said Sonia Borris, Senior Vice President, Marketing & Operations, Warner Bros. Worldwide Television Marketing. “If you are a fan of the series or have the urge to unlock your inner fashionista, this new line by Romeo & Juliet Couture will satisfy, no matter which character’s look you love and identify with.”

Working in partnership with Warner Bros. Consumer Products and Warner Bros. Television Group, Romeo & Juliet Couture’s “inspired-by GOSSIP GIRL” collection will be supported by a national promotional campaign, including on-air ads, online promotions, in-store signage and through various line-launch events.

Based on the popular series of young-adult novels by Cecily von Ziegesar, the series is narrated by the omniscient yet unseen blogger “Gossip Girl” and revolves around the scandalous lives of Manhattan’s elite. Season five opens in the City of Angels — Los Angeles! A suntanned Serena has found the perfect summer job when Chuck and Nate, who are still on their posh trip around the globe, decide to pay her a visit on their mega-yacht. Meanwhile, back on the Upper East Side, Blair is still dealing with the fallout from her impossible choice between Prince Louis and Chuck, and Dan’s world is suddenly shattered when he discovers that someone has gone behind his back and found an editor to anonymously publish one of his stories. Dan is terrified of all his friends and family reading his brilliant-but-honest critique of New York high society — but will he say no to the fame and fortune that comes with being a published author? Finally, the surprise return of Serena’s cousin Charlie will threaten to destroy the van der Woodsen family from within. Watch out Upper East Siders: This season, nobody’s safe, and everybody’s going to be sorry…. XOXO, Gossip Girl.

GOSSIP GIRL was developed by Josh Schwartz and Stephanie Savage, who serve as executive producers with Leslie Morgenstein, Bob Levy and Joshua Safran. The series is from Fake Empire, Alloy Entertainment in association with Warner Bros. Television and CBS Television Studios.

About Warner Bros. Consumer Products

Warner Bros. Consumer Products, a Warner Bros. Entertainment Company, is one of the leading licensing and retail merchandising organizations in the world.

About Romeo & Juliet Couture

Romeo & Juliet Couture was founded in 1999 for the European market and introduced to the U.S. market in 2002. Romeo & Juliet Couture sends a positive message of tolerance and love which empowers young women worldwide to make the right decisions for them and to treat everyone with respect and dignity. The line is in-tune with the trends of contemporary fashion, and its ability to evolve with the trends and inspirations within the fast-paced and ever-changing industry is apparent–in both realms of design and quality. We offer a diverse collection of couture-inspired, sophisticated feminine tops, dresses, bottoms and outerwear. And, Spring/Summer 2011 marked our latest addition–Romeo & Juliet Couture Handbags. The full collection is currently available at Neiman Marcus, Saks Fifth Avenue, Fred Segal, Kitson and other fine specialty stores.

GOSSIP GIRL: THE TV SERIES and all related characters and elements are © Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc.

OMG pass the SPF! Gossip Girl goes to Hollywood, with its new season, new time, and new attitude. Catch the season premiere, Monday Sept. 26!

The CW congratulates Gossip Girl on all its Teen Choice Awards. And don’t forget to catch the season premiere, Monday Sept. 26!

Congratulations to all the CW winners from last night’s Teen Choice Awards!

Choice TV Show, Drama: “Gossip Girl”
Choice TV Actor, Drama: Chace Crawford, “Gossip Girl”
Choice TV Actress, Drama: Blake Lively, “Gossip Girl”

Choice TV Show, Fantasy/Sci-Fi: “The Vampire Diaries”
Choice TV Actor, Fantasy/Sci-Fi: Ian Somerhalder, “The Vampire Diaries”
Choice TV Actress, Fantasy/Sci-Fi: Nina Dobrev, “The Vampire Diaries”
Choice TV Female Scene Stealer: Katerina Graham, “The Vampire Diaries”
Choice TV Male Scene Stealer: Michael Trevino, “The Vampire Diaries”

Choice TV Actor, Action: Shane West, “Nikita”

We first saw a hint of a potential pairing between these two cohorts in last month’s fall finale.  But will their relationship evolve beyond two accomplices into something more…romantically inclined?  The folks over at TVLine.com seem to think so:

Although executive producer Stephanie Savage declines to say just how close the two will grow, she believes that the relationship is rife with potential.  “The Dan and Blair connection is something that’s been there from the earliest episodes,” she tells TVLine.com. “Their relationship to Serena, and the degree to which they’re polar opposites and represent everything that the other hates, makes their dynamic really charged. At the same time, they are characters that have a lot in common. They are the most book-smart characters. They share a lot of the same interests. And as much as they might want to hate each other, there are a lot of reasons for them to like each other.”

So what does this mean for the rest of our upper east siders?  How will their past loves react?  And more importantly, what are we going to name them?  Blan or Dair?

The CW Network has set its new midseason schedule, featuring brand new episodes of its scripted series and several strategic moves to bolster new nights and new time periods.

New episodes of freshman sensation GOSSIP GIRL return to The CW schedule beginning Monday, April 21 (8:00-9:00p.m. ET). On April 7, ONE TREE HILL moves to its new night and time on Mondays (9:00-10:00p.m. ET), following GOSSIP GIRL and creating a powerful night of drama for The CW.

With ONE TREE HILL moving to Mondays in April, the climactic final original episodes of PUSSYCAT DOLLS PRESENTS: GIRLICIOUS will air on Wednesdays starting April 9 (9:00-10:00p.m. ET), following AMERICA’S NEXT TOP MODEL.

Through the month of March, original episodes of The CW’s REAPER will follow all-new episodes of SMALLVILLE. On March 25, REAPER returns to Tuesdays (9:00-10:00p.m. ET) following the newest edition of The CW’s hit reality series BEAUTY AND THE GEEK, which premieres March 11 (8:00-9:00p.m. ET).

SUPERNATURAL returns to The CW’s Thursday line-up (9:00-10:00p.m. ET) on April 3.

With new episodes of EVERYBODY HATES CHRIS (8:00-8:30p.m. ET) and ALIENS IN AMERICA (8:30-9:00p.m. ET) currently airing on Sundays, original episodes of THE GAME return to The CW’s comedy block in its new time period beginning Sunday, March 23 (9:00-9:30p.m. ET).

Following is The CW’s midseason schedule:

Monday
8:00-9:00 p.m. GOSSIP GIRL (New Episodes Begin April 21)
9:00-10:00 p.m. ONE TREE HILL (New Time Beginning April 7)

Tuesday
8:00-9:00 p.m. BEAUTY AND THE GEEK (Premieres March 11)
9:00-10:00 p.m. REAPER (New Time Beginning March 25)

Wednesday
8:00-9:00 p.m. AMERICA’S NEXT TOP MODEL
9:00-10:00 p.m. PUSSYCAT DOLLS PRESENTS: GIRLICIOUS
(New Episodes Beginning April 9)
Thursday
8:00-9:00 p.m. SMALLVILLE
9:00-10:00 p.m. SUPERNATURAL (Returning April 3)

Sunday
7:00-8:00 p.m. AMERICA’S NEXT TOP MODEL Encores
8:00-8:30 p.m. EVERYBODY HATES CHRIS
8:30-9:00 p.m. ALIENS IN AMERICA
9:00-9:30 p.m. THE GAME (New Episodes and New Time Beginning March 23)
9:30-10:00 p.m. GIRLFRIENDS (New Time Beginning March 23)

The CW announced early pickups of six series today, including the network’s signature reality hit, AMERICA’S NEXT TOP MODEL, four dramas and one comedy. All six series will return for the fall season.

The network’s most popular series, AMERICA’S NEXT TOP MODEL will return with mega-star Tyra Banks for cycles 11 and 12. Returning dramas include the buzz-worthy freshman hit GOSSIP GIRL and ONE TREE HILL, returning for a sixth season. These three series are the top-ranked shows on television with a concentration of women 18-34 viewers.

Also renewed were the long-running Thursday night team of SMALLVILLE, which will begin its eighth season, and SUPERNATURAL, which will begin its fourth season. In addition, the critically acclaimed comedy EVERYBODY HATES CHRIS will return for season four.