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Hilarie Burton recently recalled an uncomfortable situation on set with “One Tree Hill” creator Mark Schwahn.

On the latest episode of the actress’ re-watch podcast “Drama Queens” with co-hosts and former co-stars Sophia Bush and Bethany Joy Lenz, she recounted a scene that Schwahn wrote himself into as a result of Burton not being on speaking terms with him.

“I wasn’t speaking to him in real life, and so he wrote himself into the episode of me hugging him,” Burton looked back on season five, episode 13, titled “Echoes, Silence, Patience and Grace”.

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“That is so psychotic,” Bush reacted. “Can you guys imagine Shonda Rhimes or Aaron Sorkin casting themselves on their own show?”

“It was so creepy,” Burton, 41, added of Schwahn’s behaviour – whom she referred to as “Voldemort” on the podcast.

Hilarie Burton and her “One Tree Hill” co-stars Sophia Bush and Bethany Joy Lenz host the “Drama Queens” podcast in which the trio rewatch episodes of their hit series and chat about what was really going on in front of and behind the camera — and the stories aren’t always fun. In the latest episode, “For Better and For Worse,” Burton revealed that her boss at the show was so desperate to interact with her when they weren’t on speaking terms that he wrote himself into a scene.

She said, “I wasn’t speaking to him in real life, and so he wrote himself into the episode of me hugging him.”

Bush immediately replied, “That is so psychotic. Can you guys imagine Shonda Rhimes or Aaron Sorkin casting themselves on their own show?”

Burton didn’t name the boss in question and instead referred to him as Voldemort, the...

When "One Tree Hill" premiered on The WB on September 23, 2003, I was a 16-year-old high school senior. I watched it because "Dawson's Creek" was off the air and I had nothing better to do once I'd finished my physics homework.

It was almost 8 years later to the day that I, a real live adult, visited the set of the show to conduct interviews with the cast and observe while they filmed one of the final episodes of the series.

I sat behind the camera on set at Karen's Cafe, watching Sophia Bush's effortless transformation into Brooke Davis, as directed by Greg Prange. The scene wasn't sad or even particularly poignant -- she was flirting with her husband before he spotted something on the street and rushed outside. It was practically filler. But I blinked back tears anyway, because in that moment I felt instantly connected to my 16-year-old self,...

Warning: If you’ve yet to watch Wednesday’s heartbreaking episode of One Tree Hill, avert your eyes now. We repeat, do not read on! Everyone else, proceed… with caution.

After nine scandal-filled, scheme-riddled, redemption-seeking seasons, beloved One Tree Hill baddie Dan Scott on Wednesday night bid an emotional — and final — farewell to the shrub-deficient town.

While his death wasn’t entirely unexpected, the rather exceptional hour of the long-running CW series pulled off a feat rarely seen in TV today: the unspoiled return of a fan fave character.

Craig Sheffer — who portrayed Keith Scott until the noble character was...

We’ve got nine new photos from the upcoming episode of One Tree Hill, “A Rush of Blood to the Head.”

The stills feature some very touching photos with Austin Nichols as Julian. Also pictured in the gallery are Sophia Bush as Brooke Davis, Bethany Joy Galeotti as Haley James Scott, Devin McGee as Xavier, Tyler Hilton as Chris Keller and Stephen Colletti as Chase.

The episode was directed by Greg Prange and written by Johnny Richardson.

In “A Rush of Blood to the Head”

Haley (Bethany Joy Galeotti) receives news of a possible tragedy. Dan’s (Paul Johansson) search for Nathan (James Lafferty) leads him back to his dark past. Clay (Robert Buckley) has a breakthrough in his treatment. Brooke (Sophia Bush) and Julian (Austin Nichols) deal with Xavier (guest star Devin McGee). Chase’s (Stephen Colletti) concern for Chuck (guest star Michael May) pushes him to his limits.

Italian actor Massi Furlan has taken the role of a Serbian hitman named Zoran for the final season of One Tree Hill. Furlan, who has had a re-occuring role as Giovanni on General Hospital, will appear in episode 906 of the hit CW Network series . which has aired since 2003. The series was created by Mark Schwahn who also serves as executive producer with Joe Davola, Greg Prange, Mike Tollin and Brian Robbins. It stars James Lafferty, Sophia Bush, Bethany Joy Galeotti, Robert Buckley, Austin Nichols, Shantel VanSanten and Jackson Brundage. Furlan, who is from Treviso, Italy (a town near Venice), has been seen in supporting roles in Aim High with Jackson Rathbone, Spreading Darkness with Eric...

The CW announced its 2011-2012 schedule today. Fans of Sarah Michelle Gellar have a lot to be happy about, the lineup includes her new drama Ringer. Gellar stars "as a woman who, after witnessing a murder, goes on the run, hiding out by assuming the life of her wealthy identical twin sister – only to learn that her sister’s seemingly idyllic life is just as complicated and dangerous as the one she’s trying to leave behind." Other shows include Hart of Dixie, H8R, The Secret Circle, The Frame and Remodeled, along with the CW favorites.

Here is the official press release:

The CW Network unveiled the schedule for its 2011-2012 season today at its annual upfront presentation for advertisers, affiliates and national media from Jazz at Lincoln Center. Electro hip-hop group Lmfao staged a rousing flash mob dance and performed their hit song “Party Rock Anthem” to open the show.

Please find below the official synopsis for One Tree Hill Season 8 Episode 13, “The Other Half of Me.”

Brooke (Sophia Bush) and Julian’s (Austin Nichols) wedding day is finally here. Dreams become reality, secrets are revealed and wedding hookups are inevitable. James Lafferty, Bethany Joy Galeotti, Robert Buckley, Shantel VanSanten, Jackson Brundage, Jana Kramer and Stephen Colletti also star.

The episode was written by John A. Norris and directed by Greg Prange...

HollywoodNews.com: After three seasons without using the show’s theme song, The CW’s music-forward “One Tree Hill” reintroduces musician Gavin DeGraw’s chart topping hit “I Don’t Want To Be,” as the main title opener to the season 8 premiere episode.

In an innovative twist, the show will feature a different performer covering the hit song throughout the season, each in their own unique style. Featured artists include Aimee Mann, Patrick Stump of “Fall Out Boy,” “Tegan & Sara,” Matthew Ryan, Laura Izibor and Kate Voegele.

“One Tree Hill” was created by Mark Schwahn and is executive produced by Schwahn, Joe Davola, Greg Prange, Mike Tollin and Brian Robbins. “One Tree Hill” is produced by Mastermind Laboratories and Tollin/Robbins Production in association with Warner Bros. Television.

The season 8 premieres on Tuesday, September 14 (8:00-9:00 p.m. Et).

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The complete seventh season of “One Tree Hill”.

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Here is the synopsis to the seventh season of “One Tree Hill”:

Lucas and Peyton are gone, but the tales of intertwined lives and passions remain stronger than ever in the 22-episode, five-disc seventh season of “One Tree Hill”. Nathan’s NBA career is threatened by explosive scandal. Haley faces a family tragedy. Brooke thinks she’s found true love with Julian until a Hollywood hottie decides he’s just her type.

On screen, she's known as Haley James Scott on the CW's One Tree Hill (Mondays, 9pm/Et). But for this week's episode, Bethany Joy Galeotti stepped behind the camera, to call all the shots as Lucas finally gets to cast his movie. TVGuide.com caught up with Galeotti to find out what it was like to direct her castmates and see someone else play Haley. Plus: Why did her favorite Tree Hill moment involve Chad Michael Murray and ... a water balloon?

TVGuide.com: How did the idea to direct come about?

Bethany Joy Galeotti: I have a tendency in the creative world to just go for things; it's how I've been my whole life. So it was probably during the fourth season when I said, "I wonder if I'd be any good at directing? Let me get a script and break it down and see how I'd do at that.

On screen, she's known as Haley James Scott on the CW's One Tree Hill (Mondays, 9pm/Et). But for this week's episode, Bethany Joy Galeotti stepped behind the camera, to call all the shots as Lucas finally gets to cast his movie. TVGuide.com caught up with Galeotti to find out what it was like to direct her castmates and see someone else play Haley. Plus: Why did her favorite Tree Hill moment involve Chad Michael Murray and ... a water balloon?

TVGuide.com: How did the idea to direct come about?

Bethany Joy Galeotti: I have a tendency in the creative world to just go for things; it's how I've been my whole life. So it was probably during the fourth season when I said, "I wonder if I'd be any good at directing? Let me get a script and break it down and see how I'd do at that.