michael.ausiello

You saw the season premiere ...

Question: You saw the season premiere of The Shield? You lucky man! In fact, I think I hate you. Give up some more goods, or I will sic my Maltese on you.Answer: Well, in addition to the memorable Mackey-Kavanaugh run-in that I told you about last week, Corrine and new mama Danny also get into a little verbal tussle that turns real ugly real fast. And the haunting Johnny Cash track "Hurt" that FX featured in its Shield promos last year gets used to perfection in a montage that caps the episode. 

Wed, Aug 9, 2006

Do you have any more ...

Question: Do you have any more information on the time lapse that may or may not occur between the first and second Gilmore Girls episodes? Answer: Actually, I just learned that GG's traditional summertime skip will take place between Episodes Three and Four. The first three episodes are essentially one continuous arc.

Wed, Aug 9, 2006

Any update on whether ...

Question: Any update on whether Mackenzie Rosman and/or David Gallagher are coming back to 7th Heaven? Answer: Still nothing new to report. Here's something else, though. As you know, Haylie Duff is currently appearing on Broadway in Hairspray. Well, the ever-accommodating producers over at 7th Heaven shelled out beaucoup bucks to construct a set in New York so Haylie could shoot her scenes there without having to fly to Los Angeles on her one day off a week.

Wed, Aug 9, 2006

I will love you forever if ...

Question: I will love you forever if you tell me one thing: Do Luke and Lorelai have a scene together in the Gilmore Girls season premiere? And if so, is it really sad? Answer: Yes and yes.

Wed, Aug 9, 2006

Dude, that GG/VM ...

Question: Dude, that GG/VM Logan-crossover scoop? Best. Ever. Where am I sending you that case of Snapple? Answer: Sure, now you want to send me Snapple. Where were you two weeks ago when I was lying on the floor of the Ritz Carlton twitching like Whitney in rehab. But I'm not bitter. And to prove it, I'm going to share with you what Rob Thomas had to say about the Oct. 24 crossover, which, as many of you pointed out, isn't technically a crossover since Matt Czuchry isn't playing Logan Huntzberger on Mars. (Cue me rolling my eyes and making a "W" with my fingers.) "The network suggested it, as [happens with] many of these things. But it's one of those times that I'm happy about the suggestion. I'm excited that it's a real actor… rather than a Top Model — not that I think our Top Models h

Wed, Aug 9, 2006

You never gave us the scoop ...

Question: You never gave us the scoop on Izzy's daughter like you said you would! What's up with that?Answer: Man, I can't slip anything by you guys! Katherine Heigl played dumb when I grilled her for scoop about her MIA TV daughter, saying, "When is that going to come back into play, right?" Of course, keep in mind that this is the same person who at last January's Golden Globes denied that Denny was returning later in the season. (But I still love you, Kat!)

Wed, Aug 9, 2006

Let me just say that I was ...

Question: Let me just say that I was planning on sending you Snapple, but with all this summer heat I got thirsty and forgot. Do I get scoops for trying? I would love some Prison Break scoop, please! Answer: Lane Garrison (aka Tweener) told TVGuide.com's Matt Mitovich that the show is "going back to the more fun side of Tweener. When he first entered the prison, he was the comedic relief on such a heavy show. [They're going to] let [him] have some fun with being free again and rediscovering [himself] on the open road." Among the things he rediscovers is women. Or more specifically, a woman named Debra Jean. "She's [around] for a few episodes," he reports, "and then we go our separate ways."

Wed, Aug 9, 2006

Michael, I have a problem: I ...

Question: Michael, I have a problem: I think I am addicted to your column. Even though I know new ones only go up once a week I find myself checking a few times a week. Please help — how can I break this addiction? Answer: I'm not Michelle, either. Honestly!

Wed, Aug 9, 2006

Any new SVU Season 8 scoop? ...

Question: Any new SVU Season 8 scoop? Please!Answer: Have you heard that something extraordinary will happen in Benson's personal life during the first half of the season, and by the second half she'll need Stabler more than ever? If not, it's new to you!

Wed, Aug 9, 2006

Hey, Mike! Saw you at the gym ...

Question: Hey, Mike! Saw you at the gym last Thursday. Those pecs are getting tight!Answer: Although people sometimes assume my real name is Jesus, I swear I did not send this e-mail to myself. Why does no one believe me?!

Wed, Aug 9, 2006

I couldn't disagree with you ...

Question: I couldn't disagree with you more re: the Luke-Lorelai vs. Lorelai-Christopher chemistry on Gilmore Girls, but to each his own. More importantly, I get the impression from your comments and your interview with Dave Rosenthal that we are never again going to see L/L as a couple on GG. The most we should hope for is a last-minute reunion in the series finale. Do you think this is the most likely scenario? Answer: It depends how you interpret Dave Rosenthal's following comments: "Do I think Luke and Lorelai ultimately are soul mates? I do. I really do. But does that mean they’re going to run off together tomorrow and live happily ever after? No. They’re at a point where they both have some regrowing and changing to do, and some things to figure out."

Wed, Aug 9, 2006

I can't figure out your ...

Question: I can't figure out your Gilmore Girls season-premiere asterisk quizzes. Can you please give me another hint? Answer: OK, I'll fill in some additional letters. Rory and Lorelai spend some quality time together at a *a********l c*u**, and there's a very silly subplot involving Michel, Sookie and *r* w******ng. (Hint: Someone got the second one correct in last week's AA.)

Wed, Aug 9, 2006

I heard there's a new ...

Question: I heard there's a new character joining Crossing Jordan in Season 6. Got the scoop? Answer: Jordan's actually adding a few new characters this season. In the Oct. 20 season premiere, you'll meet the new medical examiner in the morgue, Dr. Kate Switzer, played by Grey's Anatomy's Brooke Smith. In the second episode, Jeffrey Donovan (Touching Evil) joins the cast as a special prosecutor investigating alleged improprieties in the Boston Medical Examiner's Office. Finally, a new and yet-to-be-cast rogue cop will be introduced later in the season.

Wed, Aug 9, 2006

Thanks to you and that ...

Question: Thanks to you and that bunny-rabbits-yawning link, I now have a fear of bunnies. Look at the fangs on those things! I had no idea. Thanks a lot. Answer: Enough with all the bunny-bashing! I won't have that in my column!

Wed, Aug 9, 2006

Are you sure Invasion's Tyler ...

Question: Are you sure Invasion's Tyler Labine is joining Boston Legal? I have not read that anywhere else but here. Answer: In other words, you don't believe what you read here until it's confirmed by another outlet? That's rich. Well, not that I need to prove anything to you, but Tyler Labine corroborated my report himself during a phone call last week. "I'm signed on for the whole season, except for the first three episodes," he says. "I don't even know my character's name yet. I can only assume they want me to play some kind of quirky, unconventional ass---e lawyer. I loved playing that kind of character on Kevin Hill, but then the show got canned. I guess David E. Kelley saw [that show] and thought I'd make a great addition." Is that official enough for you, PGP? If not, I'll try to ob

Wed, Aug 9, 2006

House Exclusive: David Morse Joins Cast!

Here's some fresh House prattle for you kids: The show has recruited former Hackster David Morse for a multi-episode arc. According to exec producer Katie Jacobs, Morse's character  a cop named Michael Tritter  will face off with Hugh Laurie in a battle of egos. "House is going to piss off the wrong guy, and that guy just happens to be a cop," Jacobs reveals. "[Tritter's] really going to hold House accountable. We're going to have some fun with that."

Mon, Aug 7, 2006

Kiele Sanchez Gets Lost

Remember the hint I dropped in this week's Ask Ausiello about an actress from a "recently axed TV show" vying for that third Lost role? Well, I was referring to Related's Kiele Sanchez -- not Eliza Dushku, as 90 percent of you had guessed/hoped. I'm telling you this now because it looks like Ms. Sanchez closed the deal late Friday, although I have yet to receive an official confirmation from ABC. I'll have more on this developing story in this Wednesday's AA.

Sat, Aug 5, 2006

Big Scoop! CW Plots Gilmore/Veronica Crossover!

Brace yourselves  the Gilmore Girls and Veronica Mars universes are about to collide! I just got a smokin' hot tip that Gilmore guy Matt Czuchry will cross over to Veronica Mars on Oct. 24  but not as Logan Huntzberger. It's better: He's playing Charlie Stone, half brother to none other than Logan Echolls! Can you believe it? Logan is playing Logan's brother! I love it!

Wed, Aug 2, 2006

For the love of Snapple, give ...

Question: For the love of Snapple, give me House scoop! Answer: Finally got some good House-Cameron (Hameron?) dirt for you kids. Exec producer Katie Jacobs hints that the season premiere could mark a major turning point for the star-crossed MDs. "In the first episode," Jacobs previews, "Cuddy gives [House] Ketamine. I don't want to reveal how temporary or to what degree it works, but it does have some success. Now, Cameron has always been attracted to House — in his opinion because he's wounded. So, I think House is gonna want to know from Cameron if [her feelings are the same] if he's healthy and walking around. And what will that relationship be if he's no longer that wounded puppy?"

Wed, Aug 2, 2006

Is Julia really being written ...

Question: Is Julia really being written off Nip/Tuck? Answer: Joely Richardson has asked for some time off for personal reasons, but producers are hoping she'll pre-tape enough scenes before she bolts to make her absence unnoticeable.

Wed, Aug 2, 2006

Anything on Boston Legal?

Question: Anything on Boston Legal? Answer: There's a new lawyer joining Crane, Poole & Schmidt this fall, and my anonymous Legal consultant tells me he's going to look a lot like Invasion's Tyler Labine.

Wed, Aug 2, 2006

I have read somewhere that ...

Question: I have read somewhere that there is a funeral coming up on Rescue Me. Who is it? Answer: You read that here, you nincompoop. Can't tell you who's making the ultimate sacrifice, but I can tell you who isn't. It's not Tommy. Or anyone with a vajayjay.

Wed, Aug 2, 2006