michael.ausiello

I was wondering if you had ...

Question: I was wondering if you had any scoop on Kyle XY. I heard that they had a 23-episode season, but the promos tonight said only two episodes are left till the season finale, putting the total at 13 episodes. What gives?Answer: Oh, you know cable — they like to split their seasons up. As a result, Part 1 of Kyle's second season ends Sept. 3. The remaining 10 episodes (aka Part 2) kick off in early '08. Meanwhile, I just got this teaser for the penultimate, Aug. 27 episode: "After recent events, all members of the Trager family are on lockdown until Jessi is found. Lori enlists the help of Hillary to plot her revenge on Jessi; Josh plans a fun day of junk food and video games with Andy, only to be told that she can't see him anymore; Declan is caught off guard when Hillary decides to do couples therapy with him and Lori; and things explode between Ste

Wed, Aug 15, 2007

Wed, Aug 15, 2007

Can you please ask Josh ...

Question: Can you please ask Josh Schwartz to find roles on Chuck and Gossip Girl for Autumn Reeser and Melinda Clarke?Answer: Done and done — at least as far as the asking part goes. I thought we were getting somewhere when a Chuck casting call went out for a new character described as "an indescribably stunning 25- to 28-year-old undercover DEA agent" who attempts to drive a wedge between Sarah (Yvonne Strzechowski) and Chuck (Zachary Levi). C'mon, that's got Reeser written all over it! Unfortunately, I hear she's not even in the running. Bummer.

Wed, Aug 15, 2007

Wed, Aug 15, 2007

Have you found out anything ...

Question: Have you found out anything definitive about Jorja Fox staying or going on CSI?Answer: Yes, I have.

Wed, Aug 15, 2007

Wed, Aug 15, 2007

I know that you have answered ...

Question: I know that you have answered a lot of One Tree Hill questions in the past few weeks despite the fact that you hate the show, but can you please give me some scoop to tide me over until January?Answer: (Spoiler alert) As luck would have it, I recently secured the services of a new OTH mole, and he/she had lots of prattle about the time-leaping season premiere. Per my spy, Lucas has written a successful first book, but due to a case of writer's block, he's having a hard time churning out a follow-up. He has also gotten involved with the Ravens, most likely as an assistant coach. Brooke, meanwhile, is off in New York being a successful fashion designer. The name of her inaugural line? Clothes over Bros. I'll have scoop on the rest of the OTH gang in next week's AA. (I'd just like to point out that I got through an entire O

Wed, Aug 15, 2007

Wed, Aug 15, 2007

How about some 30 Rock scoop?

Question: How about some 30 Rock scoop?Answer: This is more 30 Rock-ish: Tina Fey recently shot an American Express commercial.

Wed, Aug 15, 2007

Wed, Aug 15, 2007

Any news on whether Shane ...

Question: Any news on whether Shane West will be making an appearance on ER this season? Any hope for Reela fans?Answer: Although I know of no immediate plans for West to return, I can tell you that in Episode 4 Neela mentions receiving a letter from Ray, whom she says is doing as good as can be expected given the circumstances. In that same episode, Katey is putting together a care package for him, and even floats the possibility of visiting him "in a few weeks."

Wed, Aug 15, 2007

Wed, Aug 15, 2007

Do you have any news about ...

Question: Do you have any news about Lana from Smallville? Is Kristin Kreuk coming back?Answer: (Spoiler alert) Prepare to not be surprised: Yes, I can confirm that she's coming back. But in order to maintain some air of mystery, I won't be revealing the following things about her return: 1) how she'll be brought back, 2) whether she'll be playing Lana, or 3) how long she'll be sticking around.

Wed, Aug 15, 2007

Wed, Aug 15, 2007

OK, now that you've told us ...

Question: OK, now that you've told us what the CSI part of the CSI/Two and a Half Men scribe swap will be about, what about the Two and a Half Men part?Answer: This hasn't been confirmed, but a little birdie tells me that Alan will find a stain on a favorite piece of furniture and decide to use science to discover who was responsible.

Wed, Aug 15, 2007

Wed, Aug 15, 2007

Got any Weeds dope for me?

Question: Got any Weeds dope for me?Answer: Someone dies in the Sept. 3 episode. And the only thing more shocking than the death itself is what the deceased party was doing just moments before his whacking.

Wed, Aug 15, 2007

Wed, Aug 15, 2007

I don't feel like kissing ...

Question: I don't feel like kissing your ass today. So let's cut to the chase: Do you have any Scrubs spoilers?Answer: A major character will be leaving Sacred Heart around midseason. And for good.

Wed, Aug 15, 2007

Wed, Aug 15, 2007

If I bought you a ticket to ...

Question: If I bought you a ticket to Legally Blonde to see Kristen Bell, would you join me?Answer: Depends. Would you be expecting me to put out afterwards? And if so, what base are we talking?

Wed, Aug 15, 2007

Wed, Aug 15, 2007

Can you give me some Without ...

Question: Can you give me some Without a Trace scoop?Answer: The show's crossover episode with CSI will kick off November sweeps. "It's about a serial killer that goes across the country," explains CSI boss Carol Mendelsohn. "We've had the story in our back pocket for a couple of years, and now that WAT is back on Thursday nights, it's perfect." Mendelsohn adds that the gimmick was "spawned out of the relationship between Anthony LaPaglia and Billy Petersen and [CSI producer/director] Danny Cannon; they've all wanted to work together."

Wed, Aug 15, 2007

Wed, Aug 15, 2007

How sad is it that I read AA ...

Question: How sad is it that I read AA every week hoping that you say something about our beloved Gilmore Girls? Something like, "Movie in the works" or "Surprise! They're coming back for an eighth season!" I know, it's pathetic.Answer: As a matter of fact, GG is coming back for an eighth season. OK, not really. But it felt good to type it. The best I can do for you is a little Kirk scooplet. My spies tell me that Sean Gunn has found a new restaurant to frequent post-Luke's. This fall, he'll be appearing in multiple eps of October Road as a fry cook at the bar where Janet works. Natch, he's also secretly in love with her. Natch, I won't be watching. Meanwhile, Alias alum Kevin Weissman has also signed up for an arc; he'll play a colleague of Nick's whose nose is out of joint because he's no longer the BPOC (big professor o

Wed, Aug 15, 2007

Wed, Aug 15, 2007

Please give me some hot scoop ...

Question: Please give me some hot scoop from Supernatural! I love Jensen and Jared almost as much as I love AA!Answer: There'll be a big twist concerning Ruby (Katie Cassidy) in this season's second episode.

Wed, Aug 15, 2007

Wed, Aug 15, 2007

I'm seriously addicted to ...

Question: I'm seriously addicted to Nip/Tuck, mostly because Julian McMahon is a god. Got any gossip on the new season?Answer: Dukes of Hazzard alert! John Schneider has been cast as the head of a major adult-video empire who previously worked with ex-porn princess Kimber. He'll appear in at least one episode.

Wed, Aug 15, 2007

Wed, Aug 15, 2007

The last time we heard about ...

Question: The last time we heard about Betty's dad, Ignacio, he was stuck back in Mexico with a possible contract out on him. He got very little attention in the season finale and there's been no new information on him. What's the deal with him?Answer: I have no clue, but here's another morsel that may interest you: My Ugly mole reports that the show's cast and crew spent much of last week shooting a "big fancy evening event scene" that required scores of extras all dressed for a black-and-white ball. I wonder what that's about.

Wed, Aug 15, 2007

Wed, Aug 15, 2007

Since Kristen Bell isn't ...

Question: Since Kristen Bell isn't doing Lost, can you at least give me some Office scoop? Answer: If that helps you cope, sure. Don't hold your breath waiting for Carol Burnett to play Michael's mama. Although the Office creator considered hiring her to play the plum part, when asked about it at press tour, he acknowledged that her status as a TV legend might prove a distraction for viewers. "The thing I'm a little worried about," he said, "is she's so famous."

Wed, Aug 15, 2007

Wed, Aug 15, 2007

No Brothers & Sisters scoop ...

Question: No Brothers & Sisters scoop lately, Michael? Shame, shame!Answer: ***e *a*** was in talks to play McAllister's bitchy ex-wife, but the deal fell apart in the 11th hour.

Wed, Aug 15, 2007

Wed, Aug 15, 2007

Got anything on Desperate ...

Question: Got anything on Desperate Housewives?Answer: Lynette's chemotherapy treatments will leave her bald for part of the season. But Felicity Huffman won't be going Method: She'll be using a skin cap. Also, as I reported yesterday in the Ausiello Report, One Life to Live's Tuc Watkins and Judging Amy's Kevin Rahm have been cast as Wisteria Lane's first gay househusbands.

Wed, Aug 15, 2007

Wed, Aug 15, 2007

How does one become an ...

Question: How does one become an Ausiello intern? Think of a clever, creative bribe involving Smurfs, diet raspberry Snapple and/or Lauren Graham?Answer: That certainly won't hurt your chances.

Wed, Aug 15, 2007

Wed, Aug 15, 2007

You are a societal cancer. I ...

Question: You are a societal cancer. I have rarely read anything so void of content, substance or interest. I will use your postings as an example to my students of what happens when someone fails to grasp the language. Thanks for being my shameful poster boy. You are pathetic.Answer: Waht arr yu tawkin abowt!? I hav a gooood grassp of da langhuage. Ure a wheel meenie.

Wed, Aug 15, 2007

Wed, Aug 15, 2007

Snapple, Shnapple. I've got ...

Question: Snapple, Shnapple. I've got an ice-cold Dasani strawberry water with your name all over it if you've got some Shark scoop for me. Please?Answer: You had me at Snapple. Then you lost me at Shnapple. Then you got me back with Dasani strawb, my new fave alternabeverage. So here's the dish: It isn't a done deal yet, but there is likely to be one sealed soon between the show and Sherry Stringfield. Says exec producer Ian Biederman: "We've already talked to her. We thought she was great in that episode [last season]. In fact, we think she was underutilized." So if/when she returns, expect her to stick around for longer. Adds Biederman, "I'd like to get her involved in the personal aspects of the show as well." While Biederman insists that he isn't "saying anything about any potential romantic interest with James Woods," he concedes, "I think they would m

Wed, Aug 15, 2007

Wed, Aug 15, 2007