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MTV MARKS THE END OF AN ERA AS FANS SAY FAREWELL TO “THE HILLS” ON TUESDAY, JULY 13

07.09.10

“THE HILLS LIVE: A HOLLYWOOD ENDING” TO AIR AT 8PM ET/PT FOLLOWED BY SERIES FINALE AT 10PM ET/PT

LAUREN CONRAD AND WHITNEY PORT JOIN THE CAST LIVE FROM HOLLYWOOD TO SAY THEIR FINAL GOODBYES

LINK:
http://www.mtv.com/videos/?id=1643264

After six unforgettable seasons, “The Hills” is bidding its millions of fans goodbye on Tuesday, July 13.  Viewers, who followed Lauren from Laguna Beach to Hollywood, watched Heidi marry Spencer and Kristin shock the world with her surprising return will witness a finale event that will keep “The Hills” alive forever. And this isn’t just a season finale… it’s the final episode ever!

The night begins at 8pm ET/PT with “The Hills Live: A Hollywood Ending” as Lauren and Whitney reunite with Kristin, Audrina, Lo, Brody, Justin, and Stephanie for an emotional and heart-filled evening live from the Roosevelt Hotel in Hollywood, California. Immediately following, MTV will air the long anticipated series finale at 10pm ET/PT and the season two finale of the “The City” at 10:30pm ET/PT.  The party will continue as Lauren makes a very special appearance at “The Hills Live: A Hollywood Ending” After Show hosted by MTV Canada’s own Dan and Jessi at 11pm ET/PT where the cast will reflect on moments never-before revealed.

Fans can catch up and relive the drama of the last six seasons with MTV’s “The Hills: Final Farewell” marathon beginning on Friday, July 9 at 10pm ET/PT. The marathon, which runs through Sunday night, will kick off with “The Hills: From The Beginning,” a one-hour special that captures the most memorable and fan favorite moments of the hit series.  Additionally, on Saturday, July 10 at 12pm ET/PT, MTV will air “The Hills: Revealed,” a 30 minute special including never before revealed secrets from the show. The marathon will also feature goodbye messages from fans submitted through The Hills Facebook Fan Page and Twitter. A live Twitter feed will be active throughout the weekend where fans can submit their Tweets to #goodbyehills.
Following are a list of program descriptions for “The Hills” LIVE finale event:

“The Hills: Revealed”
Saturday, July 10 at 12pm ET/PT
Fans have spent the past six seasons obsessing over “The Hills” cast’s every move. But what they didn’t see were the dramatic behind-the-scenes moments when the fate of a scene, a character, a season… and even the series, hung in the balance. What took Audrina from LC’s poolside neighbor to reality star? Which pop icon had her MTV debut on “The Hills?” And how did an act of God almost derail Speidi’s big day? All of these Hills secrets are about to come to light on “The Hills: Revealed.” 

“The Hills Live: A Hollywood Ending”
Tuesday, July 13th at 8pm ET/PT
MTV will be sending “The Hills” off in style with a red carpet celebration, LIVE from the Roosevelt Hotel in Los Angeles, California hosted by MTV personality Julissa. Fans can catch up on the latest drama as MTV re-airs the last three episodes from season 6. 

“The Hills” Series Finale
Tuesday, July 13th at 10pm ET/PT
The final episode of “The Hills” is filled with goodbyes, tears, promises, love and heartbreak. Kristin will have to decide if she’s going to make a major change in her life, which may force Brody to make a decision about their relationship.  Audrina chooses a new, independent life without Justin, but will that be the right choice?  Lo weighs whether or not to take the next step with her boyfriend, and Stephanie, for the first time, believes that she’s found true happiness.

“The City” Season Two Finale
Tuesday, July 13th 10:30pm ET/PT
Whitney faces her biggest career challenge yet, when a powerful fashion PR company offers to represent her line, threatening her relationship with Kelly Cutrone.  Erin makes a final play in her effort to get Olivia replaced at the magazine. Olivia makes a last minute trip to Japan, which changes her future at ELLE.

“The Hills Live: A Hollywood Ending” After Show
Tuesday, July 13th at 11pm ET/PT
The star-studded night continues for a full one-hour LIVE after show hosted by the biggest Hills fans in North America, MTV Canada’s Dan and Jessi. Cast members will look back over the past six seasons, reveal secrets and give the inside scoop making it a night to remember. 

Die hard Hills fanatics can head over to MTV.com to watch full episodes from the last six seasons and see exclusive interviews with the cast.  During the finale event, MTV News will be streaming live from the red carpet as Tim Kash chats with “The Hills” cast as they arrive. MTV.com will also have exclusive photos and cast reactions from inside the party.
“ZENO” and “Tone Daily Detox Body Wash with White Clay and Pink Jasmine” are official sponsors of “The Hills Live: A Hollywood Ending.”

Since its premiere in 2006, “The Hills” has been a phenomenal performer on MTV.  The previous season ranked as the #3 original cable series of 4Q09 and was a top 10 original series for 2009 among F12-34. The Hills dominated its Tuesday time period, ranking #1 versus all television competition among both P12-34 and F12-34. The series is MTV’s most DVR’d series, averaging a 52% bump when Live+7 ratings are factored in.

“The Hills” is created by Adam DiVello. Adam DiVello, Liz Gateley and Sara Mast serve as executive producers.  Catherine K. Whyte is MTV’s executive-in-charge of production.

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