'Melrose Place' smackdown

How does the new 'Melrose Place' compare with the '90s classic?

By Jonathan Kimak, Special to Metromix

Maybe the execs at the CW really miss the '90s. Or maybe they just love to remake oldies but goodies with new faces in the same places.

Whatever the reason, as the CW's "90210" is moving into its second season, it will be joined by a remake of its sister show, "Melrose Place." Many Melrose veterans are due to appear, but the main focus will be on the rising young stars who take up residence.

We've brought together the new and the old to compare the villains and the vixens living at Melrose Place, from the new Jake to the new Mancini to the annoyingly cute new Billy and Allison.

You can thank us by promising to boycott a "Models Inc." reimagining, should that project ever see the light of day.