Fall TV previews -- CW

Here are some preview clips of the new shows coming to TV in the fall.

Melrose Place

Sydney is back and crazy as ever -- but it seems she might not be appearing very long from the one clip. Michael is the father of a 20something year old, let's see that get explained. Ashlee Simpson still can't act. Katie Cassidy and Jessica Lucas look hot though.

Vampire Diaries

Based on the books that were Twilight before Twilight was even thought of and adapted by Kevin Williamson, who created Dawson's Creek and Scream. Should fit in well with the CW, but the promo is kind of a yawn. Oh and if you ever wondered what happened to Ian Somerhalder after leaving Lost, now you know.



Beautiful Life

Produced by Ashton Kutcher, this is the only idea that isn't based on pre-existing material that the network is offering for the fall. In the pro column it stars Sara Paxton and girls will probably love the fashion. In the con column, Mischa Barton is back on TV regularly and it's only a matter of time before the eating disorder storyline gets whipped out. Wildcard: Corbin Bleu is breaking out from High School Musical. Will he be the next breakout of the cast or remain that other guy from the HSM series.

Williamson Returns to the Teen Genre

Looks like Vampires are coming to the small screen too. The CW network has just picked up a new pilot from Dawson's Creek creator Kevin Williamson (right). The series is based off of the Vampire Diaries series from the 90s.

The series, written by L.J. Smith, focuses on a teenager caught in a love triangle between a pair of vampire brothers.

The pilot is written by Williamson and Julie Plec (of the recently cancelled Kyle XY). What this means for Williamson's other project is unknown.

Official word of whether the show will be picked up for next season will come in May at the network upfronts.