michael.ausiello

Thanks for the Lauren Graham ...

Question: Thanks for the Lauren Graham interview! Are you any closer to getting the David Rosenthal interview? I am going to die if I don't know what is happening in Gilmore Girls next season. Answer: I'm still working on it, but Warner Bros. and CW are being very protective of him. Can't really blame them, given how much pressure he must be under. That said, Dave will be headlining a mini-Gilmore Girls panel at press tour next month, so you can bet I'll be bringing you all of the highlights minute by minute. 

Wed, Jun 14, 2006

As one of the world's sexiest ...

Question: As one of the world's sexiest vegetarians, what is your workout routine? How often? What do you do? Answer: I can't really get into specifics due to a pending book proposal — working title, Body Like Mike — but suffice it to say it involves a heady mix of gun work, crunches and cardio. I think the results speak for themselves.

Wed, Jun 14, 2006

Any news on the sixth season ...

Question: Any news on the sixth season of 24?Answer: As a matter of fact, yes — and it's huge! The show may head to the Big Apple next season. The real Big Apple, not some lame New York-looking studio backlot in Los Angeles. "We are in converations about shooting some stuff in New York for this [coming] season," exec producer Joel Surnow tells me. If a deal can be worked out, this would be the first time in the show's five-year history that it went on location outside of California. Surnow also hints that there's a decent chance Gregory Itzin and Jean Smart will be back as the disgraced first family. "We love them," he says. "They're alive. We c

Wed, Jun 14, 2006

Hey, Grims! I was wondering, ...

Question: Hey, Grims! I was wondering, has USC caught Vince Young yet? Answer: Hey, Brian! I was wondering, don't you have an orchestra to conduct?

Wed, Jun 14, 2006

What's the latest on Aisha ...

Question: What's the latest on Aisha Tyler staying/leaving Ghost Whisperer? Answer: The latest is it's not looking good. Producers are bringing in a new confidante for Jennifer Love Hewitt, and word has it The Practice's Camryn Manheim has the inside track.

Wed, Jun 14, 2006

What About Brian?

Question: What About Brian? Answer: The Josh Reims-led overhaul continues. Rosanna Arquette's on-screen hubby, played by Raoul Bova, has been let go, and three new characters are being introduced: a happily married couple in their early to mid-thirties, and a younger sister to Barry Watson. 

Wed, Jun 14, 2006

I'm tired of all this hubbub ...

Question: I'm tired of all this hubbub about Everwood. It's done. Let it die. I would like to know if you have any news on Veronica Mars and/or Stargate SG1/Atlantis. Answer: Spoken like a person who's never seen an episode of Everwood in his entire life. I actually feel sorry for you — so sorry, in fact, that I'm going to give you some SG1 scoop even though you just offended 90 percent of the AA audience. Mitchell (Ben Browder) is going to be attending his high-school reunion, where he'll bump into an old crush. Of course, their reunion-within-a-reunion will be interrupted by the arrival of a humanoid bounty hunter who intends on

Wed, Jun 14, 2006

OK, it's June '06: Where's ...

Question: OK, it's June '06: Where's the update on your "super-secret" American Dreams surprise?Answer: Damn, I was hoping you'd forget. Sadly, I have no news. Depressing, I know.  

Wed, Jun 14, 2006

Now that they've moved on ...

Question: Now that they've moved on from the story line, which character was supposed to be introduced as bisexual on Grey's Anatomy? Answer: I believe it was Cristina.

Wed, Jun 14, 2006

OMG... do you go on hiatus at ...

Question: OMG... do you go on hiatus at the end of season, too? Answer: Yes, the rumors I started at the top of AA are true: I'm taking off on a much-deserved and long-overdue vacation this Thursday, and I won't be returning until June 26. That means Ask Ausiello will be in repeats next week. Sorry to do that to you guys, but I haven't gone on holiday since April 2005. That's, like, roughly 40 months of nonstop work! Please find it in your hearts to be happy for me. I'll even give you an asterisk quiz to keep you busy whilst I'm away. It's a tough one, so take your time. OK, during my 10-day trip, I will be traveling to three different states: V*rmont, New *ersey and New *ork. Fill in the missing letters correctly and you win! Good luck, and I'll see you back here in two weeks!

Wed, Jun 14, 2006

How awesome was the song ...

Question: How awesome was the song "Ruins" in the Everwood finale? I haven't been a huge fan of the Amy-Ephram story line, but that montage had me in tears. When are we going to be able to download the song? Can we get it anywhere? Answer: That tune rocked. Not sure where you can download it, but the 5/31 edition of Ask Ausiello contains a audio clip of the entire song for your listening pleasure. Tissues not included.

Wed, Jun 14, 2006

Last week's Ask Ausiello must ...

Question: Last week's Ask Ausiello must have been the shortest ever. Answer: I'm sorry, but it's summer and the pickings are slim. And just wait — if you think last week's AA was light, it's going to seem like War and Peace compared to next week's. I'll have more on that a little later in our broadcast.

Wed, Jun 14, 2006

Susan's getting another love ...

Question: Susan's getting another love interest on Desperate Housewives? I haven't been one of that show's bashers this past year, but this is too much. She's not all that! Answer: Hey, don't you judge Susan. She's a 45 pound train wreck nice lady.

Wed, Jun 14, 2006

Exclusive: Lauren Graham Speaks!

It can no longer be said that my close, personal relationship with Lauren Graham is one-sided. Why? Because last Friday, Gilmore Girls' bedazzling banterer had just survived a massive flood in central Virginia and was stranded alongside elephants, giraffes and all manner of wildlife on top of a humongous ark, covered in dirt and melting under 110-degree temps, and you're never going to believe what she did. She picked up her cell phone and called... me.Ausiello: Are you OK?Graham: [Frantic] I'm [shooting Evan Almighty] the sequel to Bruce Almighty, where God tells Steve Carell to build an ark, and he refuses to do it, so animals start following him and he starts, like, growing long hair and a beard  he starts turning into Noah. But we have this ark that we've built that is literally at least one football field long. It's truly insane. I've been stuck on top of the ark for, like, hours and here I am. Hello.Ausiello: Are you sure this is a good time? I got a call from your manag...

Thu, Jun 8, 2006

How excited were you to see ...

Question: How excited were you to see Lauren Graham's name on the list of TCA Award nominations?!?! Answer: Pretty damn excited. I'm sure Steve Carell will win, but still, this is a giant leap for mankind.

Wed, Jun 7, 2006

I'm curious. From what you ...

Question: I'm curious. From what you have seen so far of the shows being introduced in the upcoming fall season, which ones are worth watching? Answer: From the stuff I've seen so far, Fox's 24-esque kidnapping thriller Vanished and NBC's Tina Fey SNL-esque comedy are two early standouts. I also got a kick out of Fox's The Wedding Album, but that was mostly because of the chemistry between recently fired lead Bruno Campos and costar Tara Summers. On the flip side, all of Fox's comedies — with the exception of Brad Garrett's 'Til Death, which has potential  — are major stinkers. I also wasn't crazy about CW's Runaway, and I'm not saying that because it took Everwood's place on the fall schedule. Oh, who am I kidding — sure I am.

Wed, Jun 7, 2006

Did I see you at the Museum ...

Question: Did I see you at the Museum of Television and Radio on Friday for the Battlestar Galactica panel discussion? Curious on your thoughts on the trailer snippet for Season 3 (I'm still reeling) and desperate to know if the cast dropped into the reception upstairs. Answer: Yes, that was me sitting in the second row trying mightily to suppress my inner geek — and failing miserably. What a fraktastic night! For those who missed out, 400 lucky fans were treated to a screening of the Season 2 finale, followed by a Matt Roush-moderated Q&A session with Edward James Olmos, Mary McDonnell, Jamie Bamber, and executive producers Ron Moore and David Eick. Highlights included Bamber joking about Apollo's weight gain, saying the new season starts with him on Jen

Wed, Jun 7, 2006

Were you merely suggesting ...

Question: Were you merely suggesting Diego Luna for the role of the Latino hunk on Lost, or is there some actual negotiating going on (Ask Ausiello 5/31)? That would be just plain awesome! Answer: It was only a suggestion, but I suppose it could turn into something more. After all,  Damon Lindelof does read Ask Ausiello. (OMG!)

Wed, Jun 7, 2006

Michael! We must do something ...

Question: Michael! We must do something about your appearance, young man! First let's get some pancake on that forehead so it doesn't shine like a hubcap. Then let's make sure your head is tilted up slightly when on camera or photographed; your eyebrows disappear into your haunting eyes. Speaking of eyebrows, get 'em thinned out — they're scary! And one more thing: teeth! Unless you don't have any, all smiles contain teeth! Now go back to being funny. Answer: Can we at least agree that I have a nice set of cheekbones?

Wed, Jun 7, 2006

Any chance of doing a book ...

Question: Any chance of doing a book signing when you are out in L.A. for press tour? I've met your frienemy, Kristin from E! Online, and Herc from AICN. Meeting you would give me the TV-reporter trifecta, not to mention you are my favorite one and I would love to shower you with praise in person. Answer: I suppose if there's enough demand we could arrange something. At the very least, we could pull a few tables together at Johnny Rockets and discuss my greatness over Streamliners and Diet Coke. But promise me you won't stick me with the bill. Just because I'm a pop-culture icon doesn't mean I'm made of money.

Wed, Jun 7, 2006

Rescue Me scoop, please?

Question: Rescue Me scoop, please?Answer: Soap vet Sherri Saum (One Life to Live) has landed a multi-episode arc as the latest notch in Franco's belt. Her character — a photographer with some interesting family issues — first shows up in the eighth episode.

Wed, Jun 7, 2006

Now that Everwood has been ...

Question: Now that Everwood has been unceremoniously dumped by CW, are there any plans to release Season 2 (not to mention 3 and 4) on DVD? Answer: A spokeswoman for Warner Home Video says, "there are no plans at this time." Strange, considering Everwood's first season DVD currently ranks No. 9 on Amazon.com's list of top DVD sellers.

Wed, Jun 7, 2006