Question: I think I have a disease — Ausielloitis. It's ruining my life. My world was fine until I started reading you. Now it's all about surviving between Wednesdays. Help me! Answer: Before you guys ask, I am not Katie. Promise.
Question: I don't care what anyone says about Tori Spelling — I loved Season 1 of So NoTorious. Any word on whether or not there will be a second season? Answer: There won't be — and that seriously blows. Like you, I thought the show was ridiculously smart and funny. And I have a confession to make: I initially included Tori in our Dream Emmy Ballot for best actress in a comedy series. But then I was reminded that Tichina Arnold was left off the list. And, well, there was no way in hell Tichina Arnold was getting left off that list.
Question: I just read that (unfortunately) Eliza Dushku is not the new female character on Lost, and it is in fact Kiele Sanchez from Related. I am really bummed about that. Any chance you can tell us who the other actress is that was up for the part? Answer: Her full name consists of 10 letters. And she's not Caucasian.
Question: What happened to my favorite Lorelai-Luke fan? Have you been brainwashed? Answer: For the record, my position on this issue has not changed: I'm still pro-Luke and Lorelai. But after the events of last season, they clearly need a break from one another — and us from them. Let's hope absence makes the heart grow fonder.
Question: Those CW ads are just plain hideous. Were those photos taken with a camera phone? Answer: You're not the only one having a bad reaction to that campaign. One CW star who shall remain nameless apparently threw a fit that his/her lesser-known costar was featured in the ads and he/she wasn't.
Question: The pics of the bunnies yawning are freaking me out, dude. Don't you remember Anya's bit from "Once More with Feeling"? Bunnies are evil. Answer: Yes, but yawning bunnies are adorable.
Question: Any good spoilers for the upcoming season of CSI: NY? Answer: Um, no, but I have something on CSI: Miami! Plans are coming together for the show's 100th episode on Oct. 2. "We're going to have a really good opponent for Horatio, one who is almost playing with the CSIs," teases producer Liz Devine. "He thinks he's smarter than them." Meanwhile, "Calleigh's dad, Duke Cane, will be on opposites sides of the table from her," Devine reveals. "He's actually going to be defending a real bad guy. And Ryan Wolfe will be making a mistake with an informant that gets him into a lot of trouble." And, lest I forget to mention it, there will be a very special guest star. "Of course, you've got to have a gator," Devine laughs. "It's
Question: OK, we get the hint. Just let me know where to have the Snapple delivered and it'll be on its way to you. What flavors? Answer: Sorry, too little too late. (Psst: If you Google "Ausiello" and "Snapple," I'm pretty sure you'll find your answer.)
Question: What can you tell us about the role Kiele Sanchez will be playing on Lost? Answer: All I know is that her name is Nikki and she'll be a love interest for Rodrigo Santoro. I suspect — and this is just me speculating — she'll be one of those background survivors we have yet to formally meet.
Question: Will Invasion be back this fall? I love that showAnswer: Under normal circumstances, I'd say something really mean to you for asking such a ludicrous question. But since I have some Invasion poop to impart, I'm going to restrain myself and just be thankful someone asked an Invasion question at all this week. Now, while I was talking to Tyler Labine about Boston Legal, the Chatty Cathy shared with me a personal conversation he had with series creator Shaun Cassidy about what would have happened during Season 2 of Invasion. True, I wasn't exactly the most religious Invasion viewer, but I know big scoop when I hear it: "Shaun told me Larkin was going to [be presumed dead]. I was going to get all militant and shave my head, and Russell and I were going to join forces against Tom. Tom was
Question: Yawning? Those bunnies look more like they're about to attack.Answer: Are we looking at the same pictures!? They're just asking to be cuddled!
Question: This is probably a ridiculous question, but is it possible to read last year's Press Tour Diaries? Answer: There's no such thing as a ridiculous question, especially when it pertains to the literary masterpiece that is my 2005 Press Tour Diaries. Click here and you'll be directed to the first diary of the 2005 tour. And if you scroll down to the bottom of that page, you'll find links to the other eight entries.
Question: I think I've solved your 24 asterisk quiz: Peter MacNicol beat out Mark Linn-Baker for the role of next season's big baddie, right? Answer: Correctomundo!
Question: Any Nip/Tuck Scoop? Answer: The show's ballooning list of special guest stars just got bigger. I hear Mo'Nique of Fat Chance fame just signed on to play a private nurse midway through the season.
Question: Unbelievable! I shipped you a case of Snapple and the idiots at the Ritz Carlton sent it back to the distribution house. Apparently, the shipping company did not put your name on the package. Like there would be anyone else staying there who would be receiving cases of Diet Raspberry Snapple Iced Tea!!! I guess if your other "fans" had sent you any, they would have known where to direct it. My apologies, I am having it rerouted to the TV Guide offices. Enjoy! Answer: Before I get my hopes up, do you mind sending me the tracking number?
Question: I adore you. Answer: I'm also not Heather. I swear!
Question: I live in California and have never heard of Tasti D-Lite. Please fill me in. Answer: If reduced-calorie soft-serve ice cream and low-fat frozen yogurt had unprotected sex, nine months later you'd find Tasti D-Lite in your freezer.
Question: Please, please, please tell me that Gilmore Girls isn't planning to make Lorelai pregnant and then do a whole "Who's the daddy" mystery. That would definitely veer into jump-the-shark territory. Answer: Allow me to put your mind at ease. Better yet, let show-runner Dave Rosenthal put your mind at ease. "That will not be happening — I promise," he says of a potential paternity stumper. "There are no sharks anywhere near our set and there will be no jumping of them." Rosenthal can also promise that within the first couple of episodes, Stars Hollow will experience a bit of a baby boom. Translation: Luke's sister, Liz, isn't the only one expecting. "There will be more than two babies born this season." Oh, and one more thing: "There also will be a marriage this season," he reveals. "I can’t say exactly when, but somebody’
Question: You said in the Ausiello Report that Christian and Sean were going to have sex on a couch in the season premiere of Nip/Tuck! Is this confirmed? Answer: I said no such thing! I merely perpetuated the rumor that something intimate happens between them on a couch — a rumor I can now confirm as fact after having seen the episode over the weekend. But I assure you this particular moment is nonsexual and should in no way imply that Christian is gay. It's what comes up during Christian's shrink rap with Brooke Shields that will have you questioning the hot doc's sexuality.
Question: Two weeks without AA, and your comeback does not include Veronica Mars? In the words of Gob, come on!Answer: Maybe this'll make up for it. Rob Thomas conveyed to me the "most depressing casting news in the world" last Thursday. "Yesterday morning we had Michael McKean to play the dean [of Hearst College], which I was so excited about I was doing backflips. It made my day yesterday. And then I got the call last night that he had passed [on the role]. So, somewhere his agent got confused over the course of 12 hours. I'm such a huge fan of him, and he's exactly who we wanted to use. He was at the top of my list. That's a drag."
Question: I don't want Cameron to be with House or Chase. Bring on Cameron and Wilson! Any chance of that happening? Answer: I think a House-Wilson pairing is more likely. Speaking of House, did you see my exclusive scoop on David Morse joining the cast? He's playing a cop who's out to get Hugh Laurie's ornery alter ego. "House is going to piss off the wrong guy, and that guy just happens to be a cop," explains exec producer Katie Jacobs. "[He's] really going to hold House accountable."
Question: I really was going to send you Snapple at press tour. I had it in my Amazon shopping cart, but during checkout I discovered that shipping was going to be over $20! Next time, if you find a local grocer who will deliver to your hotel for, say, $5, I promise to send you some. Answer: Is this when I jump in and assure you that it's the thought that counts?