michael.ausiello

Question: I have to admit it ...

Question: I have to admit it took me a while to "get" your humor, but now I'm hooked and want more, more, more! Matt Roush and The Televisionary get two columns a week, how about you?  Kristine Ausiello: Good question, Kristine. Let's ask TVGuide.com editor-in-chief Dan Manu for an explanation. "TVGuide.com would love to run two Ask Ausiello columns each week," he said in a statement obtained exclusively by AA, "but that would require its author to find time to squeeze out a second burst of brilliance in between his fancy showbiz shindigs and Hollywood hobnobbing. Apparently, he's just too busy to devote more time to you, his loyal readers. Sigh..." I couldn't have said it better myself.

Wed, May 25, 2005

Wed, May 25, 2005

Question: Will Gregory Smith ...

Question: Will Gregory Smith return for the fourth season of Everwood?  Peter Ausiello: Yes, but he may not be in the season premiere. Click here for more.

Wed, May 25, 2005

Wed, May 25, 2005

Question: I just watched ...

Question: I just watched Monday's 24 finale, and please tell me that Kiefer Sutherland is coming back next season!  Betsy Ausiello: Yes, Kiefer will be back, but whether he'll be playing Jack Bauer remains an open question. He did, after all, assume a brand-new identity at the end of the episode. Speaking of the finale, were those not the best two hours of television all year? I was literally sitting on the edge of my sofa the entire time. And now you know the truth: Marwan  not Tony  was the other male recurring character to get whacked. Personally, I'm just relieved Michelle (Reiko Aylesworth) didn't blow her brains out after thinking that Tony had died, because rumor has it that was the original plan. That would have just ruined me.

Wed, May 25, 2005

Wed, May 25, 2005

Question: Last chance for ...

Question: Last chance for Lost spoilers! Give us something big for tonight.  Sean Ausiello: I'm gonna have to refer you to today's Insider. I'm not even gonna try to compete with that.

Wed, May 25, 2005

Wed, May 25, 2005

Question: Did you say the ...

Question: Did you say the last season of Alias?! Is there no hope for a Season 6?! Please, if you have any details, let me know!  Daniella Ausiello: From what I understand, everyone at the show is proceeding as if Season 5 will be the last. And that includes series creator J.J. Abrams. "We're sort of approaching this season as we do every season, like, 'This is it! So, let's just do the best job we can.' In that regard, I feel like it could be the last season, but there's been no indication [from ABC] like, "Wrap things up in 22!" And if such an edict were to come down from the network, J.J. assures me he'll be given enough time to script an appropriate farewell.

Wed, May 25, 2005

Wed, May 25, 2005

Question: That's horrible! ...

Question: That's horrible! How could you leave us Spike devotees hanging at the very end of your column like some Floridian chad!? You're supposed to be our television golden god, but you have disappointed. I demand Spike movie info, or I shall toss my golden Smurf icon into the trash. Don't think I won't.  Rachel Ausiello: Uncle! OK, here's the deal. WB president David Janollari instantly recognized me as "the Spike guy" when we met up last week at the Frog's upfront bash, so that allowed me to dispense with the pleasantries and cut right to the chase. I asked him, point-blank: "Should Spike fans just abandon this fight? Because if there's no chance of a Spike movie happening, let me know now and I'll tell them to give up." Well, Janollari insisted a William the Bloody telepic was most definitely not a lost cause, adding that it remains a "project of interest" for him. When I asked what the frick the holdup was, he told me a bunch of stuff off the record

Wed, May 25, 2005

Wed, May 25, 2005

Question: So what is up with ...

Question: So what is up with the totally lame Grey's Anatomy opening credits? I love the show, especially cute Patrick Dempsey, but the opening credits don't even match the show's themes. Can you pass on to ABC how totally lame it is?  Heather Ausiello: Consider it passed.

Wed, May 25, 2005

Wed, May 25, 2005

Question: Can you give us any ...

Question: Can you give us any details about the next season of Desperate Housewives? Will any of the women find new men?  Elena Ausiello: With Rex gone, Marc Cherry tells me "a new man will enter Bree's life and he will have a shocking secret of his own." Cherry also confirms that a new suitor will be introduced for Gabrielle who will further "complicate the relationship between her and Carlos."

Wed, May 25, 2005

Wed, May 25, 2005

Question: Why did Sabrina ...

Question: Why did Sabrina Lloyd leave Numbers?  Joe Ausiello: Her rep says she wants to focus on making films, but I'm sensing there's more to the story  especially after receiving this chilly statement from the show's producers. "Sabrina Lloyd will not be returning for the 2005/2006 season of Numbers. Her contract allowed her the option of leaving following the first season. Everyone at Numbers obviously wishes her well. In addition, her character of Terry Lake will not be recast. However, new principal cast members will be added to the FBI world." (Note to self: Use whatever means necessary to find out what really happened here.)

Wed, May 25, 2005

Wed, May 25, 2005

Question: Have you heard ...

Question: Have you heard anything about how Jennifer Garner's pregnancy will affect next season's Alias?  Tiffany Ausiello: Expect lots of extreme close-ups. And really, really big purses.

Wed, May 25, 2005

Wed, May 25, 2005

Question: Why didn't the ABC ...

Question: Why didn't the ABC pilot Soccer Moms (starring Sex and the City's Kristen Davis) get picked up? I thought it was a lock!  Joe Ausiello: You and me both. Apparently  and this is from multiple sources within ABC  the pilot was a major stinker. You should have seen some of the looks I got when I mentioned the show. We're talking Coupling-type looks.

Wed, May 25, 2005

Wed, May 25, 2005

Question: OK, so UPN has ...

Question: OK, so UPN has decided to take its one great show, Veronica Mars, and put it up against Lost on Wednesdays at 9 pm next season (Entertainment News 5/19)? Are they stupid? Smoking something?  Jennifer Ausiello: There's actually a silver lining to this cloud, Jen. As one network insider reminded me last week, shortly after I condemned UPN's decision, "With Top Model as its lead-in, this is the best time slot UPN has on its schedule! I feel like they're really giving the show a chance by doing this." All I have to say is thank god for FauxVo.

Wed, May 25, 2005

Wed, May 25, 2005

Question: How about doing a ...

Question: How about doing a column titled, "Ask Ausiello How Freaking Awesome the USC Trojan Football Team Is Going to Be This Season!" By the way, if you happen to be in town for any of the games, please stop by our tailgate party at the Coliseum for some free food and drinks!  Jennifer H Ausiello: OK, but promise me I won't have to make a speech. I don't want to make that mistake again.

Wed, May 25, 2005

Wed, May 25, 2005

Question: Were any of the ...

Question: Were any of the Gilmore Girls stars at WB's upfront last Tuesday?  Mary Ann Ausiello: Nope. Lauren Graham was on vacation, Alexis Bledel was doing press for her new movie, The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants, and Kelly Bishop had a scheduling conflict. It's just as well, considering the short shrift Frog execs gave their No. 1 show. With the exception of a three-second clip and a brief announcement about the show coming back for a sixth season in the fall, Girls was virtually snubbed during the two-hour-plus presentation. A network source says they had planned to show a lengthy preview of the show's four-star season finale (airing that night), but time constraints led them to cut it at the last minute. Funny how "time constraints" didn't prevent them from parading Fran Drescher out on stage for a torturous 10-minute comedy bit. I haven't seen such a mass exodus from an auditorium since opening night of Good

Wed, May 25, 2005

Wed, May 25, 2005

Question: OK, so John Stamos ...

Question: OK, so John Stamos is out of ER (Ask Ausiello 5/18), but what about Sara Gilbert? Will she still be among the interns next season now that her WB sitcom Twins has been picked up?  Sara Ausiello: That's TBD. This much is certain: She'll appear in next September's season premiere, which has already been shot. Speaking of Twins, based on the clips I saw at last week's WB upfront presentation, the show looks like a laugh riot. The chemistry between Gilbert and Molly Stanton is very reminiscent of the Darlene-Becky dynamic on Roseanne. And the writing is almost as sharp. (I said almost!) And say what you want about Melanie Griffith, but casting her as their dim-bulb mom was a stroke of genius.

Wed, May 25, 2005

Wed, May 25, 2005

Question: Hey, you said you'd ...

Question: Hey, you said you'd get back from the upfronts with news about the final episode of Tru Calling?  Martin Ausiello: D'oh, I knew I forgot something.

Wed, May 25, 2005

Wed, May 25, 2005

Question: I noticed that Fear ...

Question: I noticed that Fear Factor wasn't on NBC's fall lineup. Does that mean they have canceled it?  Valerie Ausiello: Nope, it'll be back at midseason.

Wed, May 25, 2005

Wed, May 25, 2005

Question: Now that Jake in ...

Question: Now that Jake in Progress has been renewed, any word on who will replace John Stamos as the new ER doc?  Jesse Ausiello: Nothing to report yet, but as I mentioned last week, the role will be filled by a "name" actor.

Wed, May 25, 2005

Wed, May 25, 2005

Question: I don't have one. ? ...

Question: I don't have one.  Cindy Ausiello: You're not supposed to  you're a girl.

Wed, May 25, 2005

Wed, May 25, 2005

Question: AA is becoming like ...

Question: AA is becoming like a mini-24 episode. Every column ends with a cliff-hanger. I can't wait for next week!  Oriane Ausiello: Even better, the previews don't ruin all the big plot twists!

Wed, May 25, 2005

Wed, May 25, 2005

Question: OK, last week I ...

Question: OK, last week I sent you an e-mail in which I said the other death on 24 would be Tony  and that I had predicted it from the beginning. I was wrong, wrong, wrong!  John Ausiello: No worries, John. It happens to the best of us. And I hope I didn't humiliate you by running your letter from last week, but I had to teach you a lesson.

Wed, May 25, 2005

Wed, May 25, 2005

Question: Hi. My name is ...

Question: Hi. My name is Julie. I am a senior student. A++ on all my home work. I am also a top cheerleader on my cheerleading crew. I now want to take a break from school and enjoy my life. I have opened a live 24/7 feed cam show. It is also free. Here is a few pictures of my self and few things about me. I can't wait to chat to you.  Luv, Julie, XoXo Ausiello: Let me break this down for you, Jules: You're a slut and your grammar sucks. (But props to you for circumventing TV Guide's spam blocker.)

Wed, May 25, 2005

Wed, May 25, 2005