Question: I've heard rumors that Connie Nielsen's character will be killed off SVU during November sweeps. Do you have any scoop?Answer: Not true. As a source at the show tells me, "There are a lot of other ways to leave the precinct."
Question: Hooray! Brothers & Sisters got a full-season pickup! Got any scoop?Answer: As you saw in the preview for this Sunday's episode, Tommy will find out that he's firing blanks into Julia. Next step: sperm bank!
Question: Did you really fly out to L.A. just to attend a party on Monday? Must be nice.Answer: It wasn't just any party. It was Fox's annual fall bash, and 3,000 miles doesn't seem like that far to travel when the guest list includes such AA all-stars as Wentworth Miller, Dominic Purcell, David Boreanaz, Mary Lynn Rajskub, Jack Bristow and the casts of The O.C., House (sans House himself) and Justice. In addition to conducting dozens of soon-to-be-posted video interviews with all of the above (and then some), I walked away with about a half-dozen juicy pieces o' prattle — the biggest of which didn't even pertain to a Fox show. Speaking of which, I really hope this week's AA mailbag includes a question about which big-name actor w
Question: How sweet for all the Everwood fans out there that the CW has canceled Runaway after only three episodes.Answer: I don't like to take pleasure from other people's misfortunes, but I'll make an exception in this case. Par-tay!
Question: I can't believe you left Wonderfalls off your list of shows premiering on the new MIA network! Just so you know, it starts at 29:37 pm on Oct. 41. Set your DVR!Answer: It's funnier when I say it.
Question: Uh, duh, it's "elope"!Answer: Yeah, that's been established, Maggie.
Question: Well duh. Lorelai and Christopher are hip parents, of course they would emcee Rory's first big Yale party.Answer: Is it open mike night at Ask Ausiello and no one bothered to tell me?
Question: Got any upcoming House scoop?Answer: Dr. Crabby is going to find himself in a court-ordered support group for drug addicts. And for that he can thank one David Morse.
Question: I'm a big fan of Clea DuVall and was thrilled to see her on Heroes. Any word on whether we can expect to see her on upcoming episodes?Answer: I forwarded your question to Clea's costar (and one of my FFPOTP) Greg Grunberg, and here's what he wrote back: "Yes, and we are having a blast working together. We are shooting on Sunday and I can hardly wait. We are the raunchiest pair of actors off camera you can imagine, then when we hear 'action' it's all business! She's awesome!"
Question: Can I have some scoop on Supernatural?Answer: This just in: Jared Padalecki is my new hero! Click here to find out why.
Question: You mentioned in last week's AA that you have an intern. Any chance you need another one?Answer: How are you at sneaking onto TV show sets and planting listening devices? It's the one area where Scott is really lacking.
Question: First and foremost, you rock! Secondly, what if anything can you tell me about The Nine? Any scoop, prattle or poop?Answer: Sasha Alexander joins the cast on Nov. 22 as Nick's ex-wife, and she's bringing trouble with her — she's working a case that brings Nick into danger and may rekindle old sparks between them.
Question: Please tell me that when Lorelai and Chris e***e, it's followed by a div**c* or ann**m**t!Answer: No comment.
Question: I'm needing some really good poop on Nip/Tuck! Got any for me?Answer: Check out this über-spoilery description FX sent out for the Nov. 14 episode: "In the year 2026, an adult Conor attempts to mend his emotional wounds through a gathering of his entire family, as an adult Annie remains tormented by her own upbringing. In the present day, Julia accepts the fact that happiness means being on her own as she departs Miami for New York with Annie and Conor, leaving Sean and Christian behind for good." Well, we know that last part isn't entirely true — Julia will be back — but the rest sounds pretty cool.
Question: Was Ellen the big Battlestar Galactica death you promised? I thought it'd actually be someone we cared about. I'm disappointed but also relieved. Any more big deaths coming up?Answer: Yes, that was the big death, and no, I don't believe there will be any other major losses of life this season. There will be a loss of a different kind, however: I hear before the season ends, Adama will relieve someone of his/her duties. And this person won't go quietly.
Question: Must. Have. Brothers & Sisters. Scoop! Are you man enough to give it to me, Ausiello?Answer: Two Walker sibs will no longer be with their current love interests by mid-season.
Question: Is there any truth to the rumor that Dr. Burke is going to die in an automobile accident, as a result of Isaiah Washington's denigrating remarks about T.R. Knight? Answer: Isaiah Washington's alleged denigrating remarks: alleged. I've heard those rumors, too, but my ABC source insists it's all a bunch of hooey. That's not to say that everything is rainbows and smiles on the Grey's set these days, because it's not.
Question: Is Volchok going to be back on The O.C. and face any consequences for Marissa’s death or for the accident? Also, is Chris Pratt’s character going to play a love interest for Summer?Answer: Yes, Volchok will be back, and I think you'll be very satisfied with how that story line gets wrapped up. And regarding Mr. Pratt, I ran into ex-Bright at Fox's fall party (our hilarious video interview will be up soon, if not already), and he revealed that his O.C. stint has been extended to nine episodes, so it sounds to me like there'll be some Summer lovin' for Che. He also mentioned that his real-life honey, Emily VanCamp, was positively giddy about the shout-out I gave her in last week's issue of TV Guide. In case you missed it, I basically ordered Greg Berlanti to cast Em as Patricia Wettig's daughter on my new favorite show, B
Question: I love Ugly Betty! Am I the only one who thinks that Betty and her boss have a lot of chemistry? Is the be-all-end-all for these two characters to hook up?Answer: Yes, they have chemistry to spare, but I seriously hope they don't go there. I love their relationship exactly as it is: teacher and student with just a skosh of sexual tension.
Question: Desperate Housewives blew chunks again last Sunday.Answer: It sure did, my friend. That makes two stinkers in a row. The stuff between Julie and Edie's nephew was painful on so many levels (writing, acting, directing, casting). It's too bad, because the show got off to a strong start this season with three really entertaining episodes. Heck, I was thisclose to throwing around the "C" word. Glad I resisted the urge. I'm now thinking it might be time to end the suffering and euthanize the poor thing.
Question: First off, let me just say that you're the dominant force in TV today. With that said, O.C. info if you please.Answer: I found out at Monday's Fox party that Hercules, er, Kevin Sorbo, is doing a two-episode arc as… well, Josh Schwartz wouldn't tell me. "I don't wanna give that away," he teased. Josh did say that he thinks this role will bring out a side of Sorbo the public rarely, if ever, gets to see. There's a joke in there somewhere.
Question: The preview for tonight's Lost was intense. Please tell me Sawyer is going to be OK!Answer: Sawyer's not the one you should be worrying about. (Spoiler Alert!) Next week, a major character (as in a series regular) whose name is not Sawyer will join Boone, Shannon, Ana Lucia and Libby in the big island in the sky. And you're not going to believe who it is. I won't believe it until I see it with my own eyes.
