michael.ausiello

So… what's the Battlestar ...

Question: So… what's the Battlestar prattle you alluded to in last week's AA?Answer: File this under frakelicious casting news: We're finally going to meet the woman who birthed Apollo. Lucinda Jenney (24, The Shield) has been cast as Commander Adama's late wife in a flashback-heavy episode airing later this season. I'm told the episode sheds light on their marriage and delves into how Bill struggled to balance family with his military career. Why don't we just call it what it is: Edward James Olmos' Emmy episode.

Wed, Oct 11, 2006

I laugh every week when I ...

Question: I laugh every week when I read your column.Answer: That makes two of us!

Wed, Oct 11, 2006

There have been four deaths ...

Question: There have been four deaths so far on Prison Break. Do you know how many more there will be before the end of Season 2?Answer: At least two: one major and one not so major.

Wed, Oct 11, 2006

I love Smith! It's one of my ...

Question: I love Smith! It's one of my favorite new fall shows! Is there anything I can do to save it? Please don't tell me it's too late!Answer: It's too late. Production shut down on Monday, and there are no plans to air the remaining episodes. It's too bad; it was a good show.

Wed, Oct 11, 2006

Since you are the ...

Question: Since you are the all-knowing, all-wise one in regards to all things Battlestar Galactica, is there any truth to the rumor circulating the Web that BSG will move to NBC?Answer: None whatsoever. The show's publicist and I had a good laugh over that one.

Wed, Oct 11, 2006

Please tell me that Charmed ...

Question: Please tell me that Charmed is coming back for another season.Answer: I'm getting a little tired of repeating myself, people! For the last time, Charmed's ninth season starts Oct. 41 at 26 pm/ET on the new MIA network. It'll be immediately followed by all-new episodes of Invasion, Tru Calling, Joan of Arcadia and Dark Angel.

Wed, Oct 11, 2006

How did you let Richard ...

Question: How did you let Richard Burgi's departure from Desperate Housewives get past you? Shame! So what's the scoop?Answer: The scoop is, he's back on the set shooting Episode 8 as we speak.

Wed, Oct 11, 2006

I tried and I tried to avoid ...

Question: I tried and I tried to avoid it, mostly because I was trying to be true to my WB roots, but it happened. I watched the premiere of Veronica Mars. It's all your fault now, I'm addicted!Answer: Keep 'em coming, guys! You're going to make me a rich man!

Wed, Oct 11, 2006

Are you a Jater or a Skater?

Question: Are you a Jater or a Skater?Answer: After watching last week's premiere, I'm officially a Skater. But that's mostly because I want to see Jack and Juliet (Jackliet?) bump nasties. Elizabeth Mitchell is a frakkin' goddess.

Wed, Oct 11, 2006

I am curious if you know ...

Question: I am curious if you know which Stephen King book the Others were reading at the beginning of the Lost season opener?Answer: It was Carrie.

Wed, Oct 11, 2006

Okay, I read your snarky ...

Question: Okay, I read your snarky little column and blog and enjoy them very much. But the top spot on TVGuide.com's Popular Celebrities? You little hacker, you. When you got your new office, I hope they installed a special cargo elevator capable of containing your enormous head.Answer: Take that back! Take that back or I'll automatically disqualify you from the big contest TV Guide is throwing next month to commemorate the 100th edition of Ask Ausiello. Preparations are underway, and I don't think I'm overselling it when I say it's going to be the biggest thing to happen since God created Earth. More details to come! Now, head on over to the Ask Ausiello Discussion Thread in the Ausiello Report to discuss this week's column. All the cool kids are doing it

Wed, Oct 11, 2006

There has been a lot of ...

Question: There has been a lot of vitriol against Fox, Josh Berman and even you following that Vanished Q&A you did in the Ausiello Report. I am a hardcore Gale Harold fan, but am utterly grateful to you for clearing things up. While I do not believe much of what Josh said, at least I know officially now that Gale will not be back.Answer: Yeah, those Gale Harold fans are a persnickety bunch, eh? They should know that I gave Gale a chance to present his side of the story, but his publicist never responded to my interview request. They should also know that the "diva buzz" I referred to was confirmed by four different Vanished sources, and not something I pulled out of my arse. If you wanna see me pul

Wed, Oct 11, 2006

When is Olivia coming back to ...

Question: When is Olivia coming back to SVU?Answer: You're in for a treat: She returns full-time on Oct. 31.

Wed, Oct 11, 2006

For months I listened to you ...

Question: For months I listened to you rant and rave about how great Veronica Mars is, was and ever shall be! Finally, I thought "what the hey" and tuned in to a summer repeat. You were right! I am totally addicted!Answer: Um, Rob, if you're reading this, you better lock in a rate now, 'cause my asking price is going up.

Wed, Oct 11, 2006

After hearing you endlessly ...

Question: After hearing you endlessly praise Veronica Mars, I decided to catch an episode. And, sure enough, I'm hooked! Maybe you should start getting paid for every person you turn into a Mars fan.Answer: Actually, Rob Thomas and I are negotiating such a fee agreement as we speak.

Wed, Oct 11, 2006

You're like Jeeves, except ...

Question: You're like Jeeves, except funny and a real person. So any scoop on 24?Answer: As you know, Rena's also appearing on 24 this season as the wife of another dark character: Paul McCrane's Graem (no, not a misspelling). "What she knows about what he's done or is doing is not clear. But she hates him," Sofer stresses. "There's no love there." Sofer's on board for at least four episodes, after which... well, it's anyone's guess. "I could be walking down the aisle marrying Jack Bauer and then get shot in the head as we kiss. You don't ever know what's going to happen." Actually, I do know what's going to happen this season, and it's insane. All I have to say is poor, poor Jack.

Wed, Oct 11, 2006

Any new spoilers you can ...

Question: Any new spoilers you can divulge for GG without getting fired?Answer: I'm going to have something big for you Gilmore nuts very soon. I've put the show on the AA backburner these past few weeks, and I promise I'm going to make up for it in a major way in the next week or two. I'll also be revealing the answer to the controversial asterisk quiz at that time, as well as offering my official response to Oliver Stone's forthcoming conspiracy-laden AA exposé, "Whispergate." In the meantime, here's a mini-scoop: I received an unconfirmed tip that April will move in with Luke at the end of the month.

Wed, Oct 11, 2006

Do you have any scoop on ER?

Question: Do you have any scoop on ER?Answer: It wouldn't be sweeps without a big-budget catastrophe on ER. Next month, Abby will find herself risking life and limb to pluck passengers from a bus that careened over an embankment. She'll also meet a cocky member of a medical transport unit (played by Vyto Ruginis), and sparks will fly.

Wed, Oct 11, 2006

Is Meredith really pregnant ...

Question: Is Meredith really pregnant on Grey's?Answer: I honestly don't know. But if she is, it would be an interesting development to say the least — especially if Derek and Meredith's little bundle of joy were to have medical complications and Addison had to save the lil' bastard's life. Could you imagine? But I suspect that if Shonda Rhimes were going in that direction, she wouldn't have allowed ABC to ruin the twist in its promos. Apparently, the woman doesn't like spoilers. First I'm hearing of it.

Wed, Oct 11, 2006

Find Out Why Gale Harold Vanished!

It's not every day that a TV show kills off its leading man seven episodes into the first season. But that's exactly what happened on Monday's Vanished, when Gale Harold's Det. Kelton got caught in a hail of gunfire  punishment for learning too much, too soon. Now, for the first time, exec producer Josh Berman explains why he made his star, um, vanish. (Note: Shortly after this interview was conducted, a tip came in that Fox was relocating Vanished to Friday nights. No confirmation yet from the network. I'll keep you posted.)Ausiello: So, why'd you kill him off?Josh Berman: The premise of Vanished is that no one is safe. When we were thinking about going into baseball [hiatus] and leaving the viewers wanting more, what better way [to do that] than to have our lead character get too close to the truth? On this show, anything can happen at any time. Ausiello: The buzz going around is that Gale didn't exactly endear himself to the cast and crew. Is there any truth to that?Berman:...

Wed, Oct 4, 2006

Please give me something on ...

Question: Please give me something on the Danny/Lindsay front on CSI: NY! I will send you all the Snapple you can handle!Answer: In the Oct. 18 episode (featuring "The Suicide Girls"), exec producer Anthony E. Zuiker says, "Danny will have Lindsay's back because she has a deep secret."

Wed, Oct 4, 2006

Dude, you love Battlestar ...

Question: Dude, you love Battlestar Galactica, don't you?Answer: More than life itself. Season premiere this Friday!

Wed, Oct 4, 2006