Question: Love your column and the Podcast! Any news regarding Battlestar Galactica, Stargate SG-1 and Stargate Atlantis would much be appreciated.Answer: Get thee to the nearest newsstand, David. This week's TV Guide magazine features spoilers galore on all three shows. And there are four collectible covers to boot!
Question: Can you give us some scoop on shows that are actually airing right now? Like, say, Rescue Me?Answer: Touché. OK, look for Tommy to go absolutely berserk when he finds out that Sheila's no longer carrying a li'l Gavin in her oven. We're talking the kind of berserk that gets the NCADV to stand up, take notice and hold press conferences.
Question: OK, Michael, quit trying to make "streets" happen (Ask Ausiello 6/29). — Winnie Ausiello: Newsflash, Winnie: "Streets" happened years ago.
Question: Do you have any advance word on the upcoming Bochco FX series Over There? Promos look intense!Answer: First off, the folks over at Homeland Security would like to have a few words with you, um, NukeLady. And I haven't seen Over There yet, but the buzz has been very positive. I think FX has another hit on its hands.
Question: In response to Jordan's anti-AA e-mail from the 6/29 Ask Ausiello, why can't folks love both you and Matt Roush? For substance and depth, I love my Matt. For scoop, levity and cuteness, I love my Mike. — Joycie Ausiello: So, if I'm hearing you correctly, you're saying I lack substance and depth. Did I get that right?
Question: So what's the deal with the premise for Prison Break? If the show makes it to a second season, what will it be about? I mean, if the escape is successful, won't the show's name be a misnomer going forward?Answer: I was wondering the same thing! Ah, great minds... Anyway, I asked my spies at Fox about this, and [MAJOR SPOILER ALERT — MORE SPACE] they tell me Prison Break's second season will look a lot (read: almost exactly) like The Fugitive.
Question: I took a vote with myself and decided that you're funny and people like you because you work in a cubicle and not an office. If you had an office you wouldn't be as creative. Plus, a window is distracting. Stay where you are. — Cassie Ausiello: How ironic: I took a vote with myself and decided that you totally misunderstood last week's AA game, Cassie (Ask Ausiello 6/29). You were asked to make a compelling argument for why I should — the key word here being should — be working in an office and not a cubicle. Also, you were supposed to make this pitch on TV Guide's Podcast hotline — not in the form of an e-mail to AA. In the future, please read the instructions more carefully before entering. In the meantime, listen to the next installment of TVGuide.com's weekly Podcast, TV Guide Talk, to find out who won that Pauly Shore T-shirt! The next show will be a
Question: I've heard rumors that Australian actress Kate Kendall (Stingers) has been asked to audition to replace Sasha Alexander on NCIS. — Lane Ausiello: She may have auditioned, but she didn't get the part. I'll have more on NuKate soon...
Question: What's going to be the best new sci-fi show this fall: NBC's Surface (formerly Fathom), CBS' Threshold or ABC's Invasion? — Ray Ausiello: Haven't gotten around to watching Fathom, er, Surface, yet (the bad buzz forced me to stick it at the bottom of my pilot pile), but I saw Invasion over the weekend and was really impressed. Fantastic production values, great cast, genuine thrills and a promising mythology make me think it could be this year's Lost. It was certainly better than CBS's alien saga Threshold, which turned out to be a real disappointment.
Question: I absolutely adore Fox's Hell's Kitchen! Do you have any scoop about whether it will return or is this a one-shot deal? — Paula Ausiello: A show spokesperson says "no decisions have been made yet regarding a second season." But they'd be fools not to renew it. It's one of the few reality shows generating any heat this summer.
Question: I checked out the photo of you in the cube farm and couldn't help notice what a fashion astronaut you are. That short-sleeved shirt, those bold stripes... I didn't even know they had a Wal-Mart in Manhattan. — Steve Ausiello: Sorry to disappoint you, but I got that little number at H&M, thank you very much.
Question: First, thanks for the Rob Thomas interview! I'm now hearing that one of the main characters is being "written off" 12 episodes in. Any truth to it?Answer: I'm gonna have to plead the Fifth on that one. Sorry, Trace.
Question: May I start a bitch-fight with Jordan? I love you, Mike! — Maria Ausiello: Sure, just not in front of Azrael. The poor thing's been through enough this week.
Question: Love your column and the Podcast! Any news regarding Battlestar Galactica, Stargate SG-1 and Stargate Atlantis would much be appreciated. — David J. Wallis Ausiello: Get thee to the nearest newsstand, David. This week's TV Guide magazine features spoilers galore on all three shows. And there are four collectible covers to boot!
Question: You're really cute. Wanna make out? — Marissa Ausiello: A $100 Crate & Barrel gift card gets you 10 minutes.
Question: OK, Michael, quit trying to make "streets" happen (Ask Ausiello 6/29).Answer: Newsflash, Winnie: "Streets" happened years ago.
Question: Can you ask the "brains" at UPN why they would air repeats of Veronica Mars' first season out of order while new viewers are trying to get acquainted with the show in time for the second season? — Brian Ausiello: Funny story. I e-mailed UPN about this two weeks ago but never received a response. Methinks I'm on their S-list.
Question: When does Gilmore Girls begin filming Season 6?Answer: July 20. There had been talk that Alexis' new movie might push that date back until early August, but that turned out to be nothing more than a boldfaced lie.
Question: We need to take a moment of silence for Mr. Paul Winchell, aka the voice of Gargamel (Entertainment News 6/27). I wonder who will take care of his cat?Answer: No worries. Azrael is being cared for at Casa de Ausiello until a permanent home can be found. See for yourself.
Question: Can you give us some scoop on shows that are actually airing right now? Like, say, Rescue Me? — Penny Ausiello: Touch&#233. OK, look for Tommy to go absolutely berserk when he finds out that Sheila's no longer carrying a li'l Gavin in her oven. We're talking the kind of berserk that gets the NCADV to stand up, take notice and hold press conferences.
Question: First, thanks for the Rob Thomas interview! I'm now hearing that one of the main characters is being "written off" 12 episodes in. Any truth to it? — Tracy Ausiello: I'm gonna have to plead the Fifth on that one. Sorry, Trace.
Question: I've heard rumors that Australian actress Kate Kendall (Stingers) has been asked to audition to replace Sasha Alexander on NCIS.Answer: She may have auditioned, but she didn't get the part. I'll have more on NuKate soon...