American teen drama based on the book of the same name by Cecily von Ziegasar. Created by Josh Schwartz and Stephanie Savage. Premiered on The CW network on September 19, Aimed at young adults (around ) who stay up late as it starts at 9pm, and wouldn’t be suitable for children.
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Blair – young, brunette, petite, fashionably/expensive dress Chuck – young, slim build, brunette, suited and tailored Serena – young, tall, blonde, slim, dressed for a party Girl in beige cardigan Two young girls dressed a female sailors Multiple extras playing people at the party
Location – Terrace, inside club, bedroom Costumes – Smart/Casual clothes as it is a birthday party, some fancy dress (sailors). Chuck wearing a suit and Blair wearing a party dress. The expensive clothing shows their financial stability. Dark lighting as its set at night and colour lighting when inside to show its a birthday party. It can also show that the birthday party is for young adults as a children’s party would be during the day.
Sound – traffic, people at the party talking Key dialogue –Blair shouting about Nate wanting to be with her for financial reasons. Serena shouting ‘Blair, stop!’ Sound effects - Music – down-beat music playing when Blair and Chuck are talking. Down-beat/ wallow music playing when she is waiting for Nate.
Phone/ picture message Necklace Birthday cake
It’s Blair’s 17 TH Birthday and she is left alone by Nate, her boyfriend, who isn’t seen in this clip (except for in the photo), and Chuck (who is Nate’s best friend) hangs around her because he likes her. Chuck continues to aggravate Blair and when Blair is about to blow out her birthday candles, she is told by Serena to make a wish. She later receives a picture message from ‘Gossip Girl’ of a picture of Nate with another girl. Unbeknown to Blair, everyone at the party has also received this picture, upsetting Blair more. Chuck finds Blair upset and surprises her with a necklace and make out on the bed not knowing that Serena has seen them.