michael.ausiello

Pertaining to all the new ...

Question: Pertaining to all the new sci-fi shows coming up, how's WB's Supernatural? Are there any good shows that are X-files-esque?Answer: Supernatural had some pretty scary moments, as did ABC's Invasion and NBC's Surface, but ABC's Night Stalker redo — created (appropriately enough) by former X-Files exec producer Frank Spotnitz — made me crap my khakis. If there's going to be an X-Files successor, this'll probably be it. Speaking of new sci-fi shows, here's a little scoop: CBS has decided to air the premiere of Threshold as a two-hour movie event as opposed to a one-hour episode. My sources tell me the network hopes the move will give the show a chance to stand out amid the glut of new paranormal entries this fall.

Wed, Jul 13, 2005

Wed, Jul 13, 2005

I need to know when The O.C. ...

Question: I need to know when The O.C. is going to premiere! Answer: Fox just slotted the third-season premiere for Thursday, Sept. 8. It'll air right before the debut of Reunion.

Wed, Jul 13, 2005

Wed, Jul 13, 2005

OK, so CSI: Miami fans waited ...

Question: OK, so CSI: Miami fans waited for this Horatio-Yelina thing to develop into something and then she took off with her cheating, drug-using "dead" hubby? Did she quit the show? Go "on call" or something? What gives? She's my favorite!Answer: I've got bad news for ya, Sara. Sofia Milos (aka Yelina) is gone for good. My Miami mole tells me the Horatio-Yelena thing ran its course and a new love interest is on the horizon for David Caruso.

Wed, Jul 13, 2005

Wed, Jul 13, 2005

Do you have any scoop on ...

Question: Do you have any scoop on UPN's new soap, Sex, Lies & Secrets?Answer: UPN announced last week that the title has been changed to Sex, Love & Secrets to "be more reflective of the direction, tone and pacing of the series." Meanwhile, folks who have seen the pilot are calling it Canceled, to be more reflective of the fact that it blows.

Wed, Jul 13, 2005

Wed, Jul 13, 2005

Describe yourself in three ...

Question: Describe yourself in three words.Answer: Obsessive. Compulsive. Swagwhore.

Wed, Jul 13, 2005

Wed, Jul 13, 2005

Is it true that Scott ...

Question: Is it true that Scott Speedman is going to be on ER?Answer: It's true that producers are considering him for a role.

Wed, Jul 13, 2005

Wed, Jul 13, 2005

Oh, my god. I just looked at ...

Question: Oh, my god. I just looked at the picture of you and Azrael that you posted last week and noticed the Band-Aid on your finger. What happened? Did you hurt yourself while trying to dress like a 12-year-old boy?Answer: Aren't you supposed to be in rehab, Kiki? 'Cause I'm fairly certain you're not allowed to send e-mails while in recovery. But to answer your question, I got a nasty paper cut while tearing open a package from ABC Family. Even worse, all I got was a lousy can of tennis balls promoting Venus & Serena: For Real.

Wed, Jul 13, 2005

Wed, Jul 13, 2005

Any news on whether Scott ...

Question: Any news on whether Scott Patterson is returning for Season 7 of Gilmore Girls?Answer: There's no deal yet.

Wed, Jul 13, 2005

Wed, Jul 13, 2005

What's your favorite food to ...

Question: What's your favorite food to eat while watching your favorite show?Answer: I've found that frozen grapes go great with Deadwood. Try it sometime.

Wed, Jul 13, 2005

Wed, Jul 13, 2005

Got any good Gilmore Girls ...

Question: Got any good Gilmore Girls scoop? Will Jess or Dean be back?Answer: Jess is a definite possibility early in the season, but I think we've seen the last of Dean for a while. As it is, they both have new WB shows of their own — Jess, er, Milo, with The Bedford Diaries and Dean, er, Jared, with Supernatural.

Wed, Jul 13, 2005

Wed, Jul 13, 2005

You're hilarious. Oh, wait, I ...

Question: You're hilarious. Oh, wait, I guess I should put this in the form of a question. When are you not hilarious?Answer: Historically, the morning of Emmy nominations.

Wed, Jul 13, 2005

Wed, Jul 13, 2005

Have you heard whether or not ...

Question: Have you heard whether or not Fox's The Inside will come back?Answer: The show's toast. Series creator Tim Minear said so himself on his personal website.

Wed, Jul 13, 2005

Wed, Jul 13, 2005

I saw you on Access Hollywood ...

Question: I saw you on Access Hollywood last week talking about Emmy nominations! Why was there no huge fanfare? You were actually on screen longer than in that pivotal scene in Gilmore Girls — and you spoke this time! What gives? Was that your evil twin?Answer: Nope, that was me. And there was no fanfare because I feared they'd end up cutting out all of the great stuff I said about Lauren Graham, and I didn't want to get inundated with angry e-mails from GG fans. And sure enough, they cut out all the great stuff I said about Lauren Graham. They really need to let me edit these pieces.

Wed, Jul 13, 2005

Wed, Jul 13, 2005

Even though I have written ...

Question: Even though I have written AA, like, 20 times and never once seen one of my e-mails posted, it's OK because you're just so darn funny! (And should you decide to run this one I will — no joke — reward you with a case of Diet Raspberry Snapple.)Answer: Go ahead and send the case directly to the Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, Calif. I've got two weeks of press tour to get through, and I'll need all the help I can get. Speaking of which, Ask Ausiello will be on hiatus for (please don't hit me) the remainder of July due to press tour. But no worries, beginning next Wednesday, you can get a daily dose of scoop and sarcasm courtesy of my third annual Press Tour Diaries! Hooray! It'll be like getting a new edition of AA every freakin' day! [Loud slapping noise] Ouch! What part of "Please don't hit me" didn't you people understand?

Wed, Jul 13, 2005

Wed, Jul 13, 2005

I started reading your column ...

Question: I started reading your column after I saw a link to it from Spoilerfix.com and now I'm hooked. I would kill for your job. You get paid to watch TV, interview famous people and write your own column!Answer: Don't forget the free booze.

Wed, Jul 13, 2005

Wed, Jul 13, 2005

Though I love the picture you ...

Question: Though I love the picture you posted last week, that sandwich really creeped me out. What was it?Answer: It's a Fluffernutter, silly! And, oh boy, does Mikey like 'em!

Wed, Jul 13, 2005

Wed, Jul 13, 2005

All I need in my life to find ...

Question: All I need in my life to find complete happiness is a Spike movie. Can't you make it happen?Answer: I'm doing the best I can, Michelle. I'll pester WB president David Janollari about it again at press tour next week and report my findings in next Friday's Press Tour Diary. BTW, I'd be remiss if I didn't give a big shout-out to the Spike fans who sent me four bags of custom-made M&M's! Trust me, folks, you haven't lived until you've seen your name on an M&M!

Wed, Jul 13, 2005

Wed, Jul 13, 2005

Seriously, I need some O.C. ...

Question: Seriously, I need some O.C. scoop!Answer: Are you serious now, Sam? Because you didn't seem so serious before. As long as you're really serious, I'll share with you a little spoiler/teaser exec producer Josh Schwartz e-mailed me last week. And not to sound like a broken record, but it's yet another Ask Ausiello global exclusive! (WARNING: MAJOR SPOILER ALERT) "As Trey clings to life, Julie Cooper will stop at nothing to keep Marissa from blame. And Kirsten (aka Kiki) meets a mysterious woman in rehab." And no, it's not Oliver in drag. The role will be played by Star Trek babe Jeri Ryan.

Wed, Jul 13, 2005

Wed, Jul 13, 2005

Seriously, I need some O.C. ...

I just saw your Emmy ...

Question: I just saw your Emmy predictions on Access Hollywood and you didn't say a word about Lauren Graham! I thought you were a fan!Answer: Ladies and gents, I give you Exhibit A.

Wed, Jul 13, 2005

Wed, Jul 13, 2005

I'll give you a dollar if you ...

Question: I'll give you a dollar if you post me!Answer: Please send payment via PayPal. Personal checks will not be accepted.

Wed, Jul 13, 2005

Wed, Jul 13, 2005

You make Wednesdays so ...

Question: You make Wednesdays so wonderful! Can you please dish on whatever you feel like? I'd love to read any scoop you have!Answer: How 'bout The Sopranos? One of my Jersey moles tells me the show is shooting scenes on the campus of NJIT this week. The college is standing in for the fictional University of Newark Hospital. (WARNING: MAJOR SPOILER ALERT) "The whole cast was there," says my spy. "Apparently, Tony gets shot or has a heart attack or something, and they all come to the hospital to visit him." Hey, that's big scoop! Thanks, Jersey mole!

Wed, Jul 13, 2005

Wed, Jul 13, 2005

Please let your readers know ...

Question: Please let your readers know that UPN is not showing Veronica Mars episodes out of order (Ask Ausiello 7/6). They're just skipping some eps from the first half of the season in order to get done by Sept. 14.Answer: Thanks for the clarification, Lance. Should I address all of my Veronica Mars questions to you now?

Wed, Jul 13, 2005

Wed, Jul 13, 2005