TV Guide Author: michael.ausiello

Question: You owe us some ...

Question: You owe us some major scoop for taking a week off. Let's start with Desperate Housewives: Who is getting the ax? Please let it be one of Lynette's bratty kids.  Jorge Alvarez Ausiello: While whacking one of Lynette's litter would certainly be the crowd-pleasing way to go, I honestly don't know who's getting pink-slipped. I do, however, have some second-season DH scoop that I blatantly lifted from last Friday's USA Today. When the show returns in the fall, Gabrielle will likely get a new suitor and Lynette will head back to work.

Wed, May 11, 2005

Question: I didn't think I ...

Question: I didn't think I would mind missing a week of your column, but I did. Can you make sure that next time you take a vacation (and yes, everyone, including you, deserves one) you write your column ahead of time.  Trish Ausiello: Are you trying to get me to crack under pressure like Dave Chappelle? Because if you are, it's working.

Wed, May 11, 2005

Question: Do you have any ...

Question: Do you have any news on CBS' Big Brother 6 and when it'll be airing? Is it going to be an All-Stars type of show?  Gina Ausiello: Nope, there'll be another crop of no-name fame whores when it debuts July 6. The real star of the sixth edition will be the new two-story house CBS constructed on the Yes, Dear set. I hear Julie Chen is beside herself with excitement.

Wed, May 11, 2005

Question: Do you have any ...

Question: Do you have any spoilers for the season finale of Desperate Housewives?  Leigh Carroll Ausiello: Look for Carlos to do something that will dramatically increase his time in prison from eight months to eight years.

Wed, May 11, 2005

Question: OMG! You got ...

Question: OMG! You got invited to cover the Lost DVD launch party (Ask Ausiello 4/27)? Do you need an assistant to help you? I will send you 12 cases of Snapple as a bribe! Please let me know so I can book my ticket soon.  Mike Yuen Ausiello: Sadly, TV Guide's strict ethics code prohibits reporters from accepting gifts in exchange for favors. We are, however, allowed to accept gifts in exchange for nothing, so I'm happy to take that Snapple off your hands.

Wed, May 11, 2005

Question: So, got any scoop ...

Question: So, got any scoop on what Jennifer Garner's newly confirmed pregnancy means for Alias?  Marianne Ausiello: I don't think ABC, J.J. or J.Ga know what it means at this point. I'm hoping to get some answers next week at ABC's upfront.

Wed, May 11, 2005

Question: Donna Murphy was ...

Question: Donna Murphy was excellent in her guest appearance on the recent CSI episode set in Hollywood. Any chance she might become a regular? Sure seemed like they were testing the waters for something.  Foster Ausiello: You mean like, maybe CSI: Los Angeles? I thought the same thing, but it turns out CBS asked producers to crank out a 25th installment this season and, instead of paying the show's regular cast, they enlisted a slew of special (and far cheaper) guest stars to carry the episode.

Wed, May 11, 2005

Question: Please tell me that ...

Question: Please tell me that Jack doesn't die on 24. The show is Jack. Without him it can't go on.  Matt Ausiello: Relax, Jack doesn't die.

Wed, May 11, 2005

Question: Is Eyes wide open ...

Question: Is Eyes wide open or shut?  April Ausiello: It's shut for the remainder of May sweeps. We'll find out whether it'll get a second season next week at the upfronts. In the meantime, head to saveeyes.com to show your support for this way-cool show.

Wed, May 11, 2005

Question: Anything ...

Question: Anything interesting on the fall pilot front so far?  Michael Ausiello: I'm hearing good things about J.J. Abrams' The Catch from multiple sources, including the show's leading man, Greg Grunberg. "I'm really proud of it," he told me via e-mail. "It turned out to be such a fun, great show. J.J. wrote a killer script, and I kicked ass!" (I swear, the two of us were separated at birth.) There's also lots of good buzz surrounding the NBC comedy My Name Is Earl, starring Jason Lee. Hey, speaking of Kevin Smith's go-to guy, here's a little tidbit free o' charge: Lee would likely have been the star of Josh Schwartz's now-dead O.C. spin-off Athens. Actually, forget the free-o'-charge thing. That's worth at least $2.

Wed, May 11, 2005

Question: Do you have any ...

Question: Do you have any spoilers on the upcoming two-hour finale of 24?  Victor Ausiello: Executive producer Joel Surnow says not to expect a cliff-hanger like Season 2's toxic handshake. "But," he adds, "it's gonna be a provocative ending." When I asked him whether there will be a cast purge similar to the one we saw at the beginning of this season, he replied, "I'm sure a lot of our people are going to be back, but because of where we end this season, it's going to be a little tricky in terms of coming up with next season's story lines." Hmmmm...

Wed, May 11, 2005

Question: Do you have any ...

Question: Do you have any spoilers for The Shield?  Ronnie Ausiello: The May 24 episode is a special 90-minute installment that begins to wrap up the Antwon Mitchell (Anthony Anderson) story. And prepare yourself for what I like to call an Ask Ausiello superscoop: As I hinted in my last column, Glenn Close has informed producers that she will not be returning for the show's fifth season next year. Bummer. On the bright side, at least The Shield is getting a fifth season.

Wed, May 11, 2005

Can Paris Really Replace Nicole?

As the world knows, Paris Hilton and Nicole Richie are officially on the outs. "It's no big secret that Nicole and I are no longer friends," Hilton said in a statement last month. "Nicole knows what she did, and that's all I'm ever going to say about it." Now that The Simple Life stars are no longer Best Friends Forever, the Hilton hotel heiress has started working the party circuit with another pop-star offspring, Rod Stewart's daughter Kimberly. At a recent event, Hilton even introduced Stewart as the woman who will replace Richie next season on The Simple Life 4. "It's my show," Hilton told reporters, "and I want to freshen it up — make it newer and funner." But Fox executives warn: "Don't believe what Paris says." At least not yet. While multiple sources close to the show confirm that the network is indeed retooling the rich-fish-out-of-water reality series, they stressed that Richie has not been as

Sun, May 8, 2005

Can Paris Really Replace Nicole?

As the world knows, Paris Hilton and Nicole Richie are officially on the outs. "It's no big secret that Nicole and I are no longer friends," Hilton said in a statement last month. "Nicole knows what she did, and that's all I'm ever going to say about it." Now that The Simple Life stars are no longer Best Friends Forever, the Hilton hotel heiress has started working the party circuit with another pop-star offspring, Rod Stewart's daughter Kimberly. At a recent event, Hilton even introduced Stewart as the woman who will replace Richie next season on The Simple Life 4. "It's my show," Hilton told reporters, "and I want to freshen it up — make it newer and funner." But Fox executives warn: "Don't believe what Paris says." At least not yet. While multiple sources close to the show confirm that the network is indeed retooling the rich-fish-out-of-water reality series, they stressed that Richie has not been as

Fri, May 6, 2005

Question: What does it take ...

Question: What does it take to get a question answered around here? I'm just going to have to stop reading this column if you don't respond to me. Now that I've got that venting out of the way, any One Tree Hill gossip? And will it be renewed for next season? Love ya.  Maria Ausiello: Wow, you folks are bitter with a capital BIT this week. Here's your damn OTH scoop: Nathan's gonna land in a coma after getting into a nasty car accident on May 3. The following week, he'll pull an It's a Wonderful Life and dream of what life would have been like if he grew up on the wrong side of the tracks and Chad Michael Murray were the privileged one.

Wed, Apr 27, 2005

Question: When will we see ...

Question: When will we see Madison again on Everwood?  Pika Ausiello: It's looking like never. "As much as we enjoy Sarah Lancaster," Mimoun said, "I think that story has been officially finished." At least she went out with a bang. I mean, wow, was she amazing in last week's episode or what?

Wed, Apr 27, 2005

Question: It's been said that ...

Question: It's been said that certain execs at 7th Heaven weren't happy with Jessica Biel's decision to leave the show, and, therefore, have decided to basically drag her character through the mud off screen. What have you heard?  Derrell Ausiello: My WB spies insist everything is very amicable between Biel and Heaven creator Brenda Hampton. Of course, you might find that hard to believe when you see what Biel's Mary does in the season finale.

Wed, Apr 27, 2005

Question: Do you know when ...

Question: Do you know when Lost will be available on DVD? And, if you do know, will you tell me?  Claire Ausiello: In late August or early September. And you're never going to believe who got invited to cover the DVD launch party in Hawaii.

Wed, Apr 27, 2005

Question: Do you think there ...

Question: Do you think there will be another season of Buffy, or is it over for good?  Rikki Ausiello: What I think is you need to ignore what your pharmacist told you and take two of those pills every morning.

Wed, Apr 27, 2005

Question: Mr. Ausiello, who ...

Question: Mr. Ausiello, who else is on your list of Top 10 favorite actresses besides, Keri, Mariska, Lauren and Kristen? Thank you.  Sara Ausiello: Nicole Kidman, Roberta Bizeau, Marcy Walker, CCH Pounder, Charlotte Ross and Anne Heche.

Wed, Apr 27, 2005

Question: Any new information ...

Question: Any new information about Amy Sherman-Palladino's contract negotiations? Really  you should just keep us updated on a weekly basis. I'm starting to freak out here.  Megan Ausiello: Well, you can officially simmah don nah. As I reported on Monday in Entertainment News, Ms. Stars Hollow reupped for another season.

Wed, Apr 27, 2005

Question: Last Wednesday, I ...

Question: Last Wednesday, I took the day off work so I could get a mani and pedi. As I was sitting in the spa chair, it hit me that I wouldn't be able to read your column until later that day. I was bummed. Well, guess what happened then? On the TV came a cartoon I haven't seen in ages  The Smurfs. Did you send me a sign?  Sharon S Ausiello: My answer continues to be "No comment."

Wed, Apr 27, 2005