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Mikey-pooh, help me! I am ...
Question: Mikey-pooh, help me! I am completely and hopelessly addicted to Moonlight and the mega-hot Alex O'Loughlin. What is the scoop on Friday's "finale"? Answer: It's possible that Mick will get his first real "taste" of humanity in over 60 years. Also… Beth learns a deathbed secret Josh had been keeping from her — and, how shall I put this, it's a doozy!
Thanks for the Nip/Tuck scoop ...
Question: Thanks for the Nip/Tuck scoop in this week's vodcast. I heard a rumor that a certain Alias hunk shows a little skin in next week's episode. True? Answer: Well, I'll say this about Bradley Cooper in the Jan. 23 episode: He's never been cheekier. Speaking of next Tuesday's ep, someone has an HIV scare, and there's a major shake-up at "Hearts & Scalpels."
Are you going to do anything ...
Question: Are you going to do anything special to kick off the 50th anniversary of Smurfs? I bet you could get us Ausholes to join in! Maybe you could start by turning your column blue for a day?Answer: I ran that idea by the producer in charge of all things AA and he made a really angry face and pounded his fist into a wall, so methinks we may have to come up with an easier way to mark the occasion. Something that doesn't involve 10 developers and a brand-new template. Here's an idea: What if you guys went onto eBay, purchased a bunch of vintage Smurf loot, and then mailed it to me? How much fun would that be?!
"Someone who was on the ...
Question: "Someone who was on the plane, but wasn't even a Lostie?" Answer: Nah. But thanks for playing!
Exclusive: Keri Russell Cast as Wonder Woman!
Fanboys and girls the world over are about to find out what I've known all along: Keri Russell is a superhero! Reliable sources confirm to me exclusively that my reigning BFF is in advanced talks to voice the title role in Warner Bros' straight-to-DVD animated Wonder Woman feature. The flick, which is slated for release in late '08/early '09, is part of a new line of DVD feature adaptations by Warner Bros. Animation and DC Comics. The first, Superman: Doomsday, hit stores in September and promptly flew off the shelves. Upcoming releases include Justice League: New Frontier (2/26) and Batman: Gotham Knight.It's probably safe to assume that new-mum Russell would record her dialogue sometime in Feb./March whilst she's in L.A. shooting the Adam Sandler comedy Bedtime Stories. In related news, a $100 reward has been posted for information leading to the exact dates of those audio sessions, as well as the address of said recording studio. Send any/all tips to askausiello@tvguide.com.So, ...
Exclusive: Paula Abdul to Sing Live! For Real!
Straight up now tell me, did you ever think you'd read that headline again in your lifetime? Me, neither. But it's true. A tipster in close proximity to Abdul's inner circle tells me that the American Idol judge, who hasn't released an album of new material since 1995's Head over Heels, is in talks to perform — no, not on Idol's next '90s theme night — during the network's Super Bowl XLII telecast!It gets better. (No, not a cameo by MC Scat Cat.) According to my source, the onetime Laker Girl is already in rehearsals for the video to her duet with Randy Jackson, the first single from his upcoming Music Club Vol. 1 CD. If the Super Bowl deal goes through, she would likely use the same choreography during her Feb. 3 Astroturf comeback. (Fox Sports declined comment.) Of course, Fox wouldn't be relying solely on Abdul to entertain the billion-plus audience. The network announced last month that Tom Petty would headline the halftime show, and more artists may be added in the co...
Are you still looking for ...
Question: Are you still looking for summer interns?! I'm a dedicated Aushole and television enthusiast. Any spots available? Answer: Depends. If you're planning to offer a cash bribe, yes. Otherwise… well, let's cross that bridge if we come to it, k?
You mentioned that Joshua ...
Question: You mentioned that Joshua Jackson's three-episode Grey's Anatomy arc was delayed indefinitely because of the writers' strike. However, there's a new Grey's airing this Thursday. Will he be in that episode? Answer: No, hence the "delayed indefinitely" thing. The good news is that I hear Shonda Rhimes has every intention of shoe-horning Pacey into Seattle Grace (and Cristina's bed) the second the strike is over.
I am a diehard Shield fan, ...
Question: I am a diehard Shield fan, and I can't get enough scoop on the upcoming final season. What happens to Mackey? When will it air? Will Ronnie be the last man standing? Answer: Still no official start date. Originally I was hearing March, but now it looks more like early summer. On the scoop front, brace yourself for a midseason twist that's so big it requires 25 asterisks: ******* is *** *** **** ***** *o **.
I just read Baitz's ...
Question: I just read Baitz's Huffington screed. Wow. Somebody's got a little crush on you. Answer: This ol' thing? Nah. You think? Get out. Really? OMG, I'm blushing.
Please tell me Cashmere Mafia ...
Question: Please tell me Cashmere Mafia gets better! Please! It was worst written pilot I've ever seen.Answer: If by "better" you mean "worse," than, yes, it gets better. A lot better.
I really hope Coach Taylor ...
Question: I really hope Coach Taylor and Riggins make up. Do you have any tips on what we can expect this week? Answer: I'll say this: There's a scene between Coach and Riggins in this Friday's four-star episode that will have you bawling like a newborn that hasn't pooped in a week. Oh, and a female character leaves town for good.
Very nasty discussion of you ...
Question: Very nasty discussion of you by Mr Baitz. I don't get it. You seem like a lovely fellow. Answer: Lovely but oh-so-misunderstood.
Welcome back! If you're ...
Question: Welcome back! If you're reading this, you must have survived the shooting. Phew! I was almost as worried about you as I was about the Lost Internet buzz. I'm hearing "death" "shocking twist" and "traitor." Does that mean Jack and Juliet won't have any time to make out? Got any Clues? Hints? Poop? Answer: Unfortunately, I'm hearing there's nothing major going on in the Juliet-Jack universe in the first four episodes — unless you consider "heaps of subtext" to be major. (Hint: You may want to rewind to the Season 3 finale and figure out who initiated that smooch.)
Is Blair really pregnant on ...
Question: Is Blair really pregnant on Gossip Girl? Answer: I will neither confirm nor deny that Blair is with child. What I can confirm is that by the end of the episode, Blair loses her Queen Bee crown as a result of a humiliating scandal.
I love, love, love what Baitz ...
Question: I love, love, love what Baitz wrote about you! It's lovely to see someone of actual entertainment and artistic relevance call you out on what you are: exceedingly arrogant and pathetic. Answer: You forgot "marginally literate," Ashlyn. And for that, I love you.
I hope we don't have to wait ...
Question: I hope we don't have to wait too long to find out who shot you! Answer: Good news: The winter premiere of the Ausiello Report — featuring a resolution to the "Who Shot Me!" cliff-hanger — is now playing via this link! Prepare to be shocked senseless. It's an ending I guarantee no one saw coming.
Baitz referred to your ...
Question: Baitz referred to your "cutesy blindish item," which helped reveal that he'd left Brothers & Sisters. That made me wonder: Do you have any new cutesy blindish items to share with the rest of us Ausholes for the new year? Answer: That's the spirit, Don. Try to guess the newly minted movie starlet whose scathing remarks about her own character in a very popular recent film probably just cost her a nomination for a major award. How's that? Get this: The ballots for the prize were dropped in the mail around the same time the publication containing her rant hit newsstands. And from what I hear, voters figured, if she wasn't going to support what she did, why should they? Got guesses? Post 'em in the Ask Ausiello Discussion Threa
I think it was Lauren Graham ...
Question: I think it was Lauren Graham who shot you. She's been sketchy ever since the end of Gilmore Girls. Answer: Sorry, but LG has an airtight alibi: She doesn't remember who I am.
Do you have any news about ...
Question: Do you have any news about where Chuck and Blair's relationship is going to go on Gossip Girl? Answer: Tonight's "season" finale is, in the words of TVGuide.com's Megan Cherkezian (who I loaned my screener to), "soooooo juicy." That's six Os, people! Per MC, there's a breakup, a much-anticipated profession of love, a much-anticipated brawl and an attempted escape.
Have you been following the ...
Question: Have you been following the saga of former Oceanic Airlines IT technician Sam Thomas on find815.com? The whole thing makes my head hurt a little. Answer: Mine, too. Docartz.com does all the work so we don't have to. In addition to providing pretty detailed explanations of all the individual parts, it supplies answers to the daily brainteasers and offers theories as to how they might fit into the bigger picture.