Question: Anything Bones-related?Answer: Someone page Eddie Cibrian's agent! Bones producers will soon begin casting the role of Angela's mythic (and as-yet-unseen) husband, who we'll learn early on is basically The Perfect Man. Explains my spy: "He's big, beautiful and has tons of charisma. He's a pilot, he's an entrepreneur, he's a philanthropist, he saves children from burning buildings." In other words, the exact opposite of Hodgins.
Question: How about throwin' some Law & Order: SVU scoop my way!Answer: How 'bout a scoopbit instead: The aforementioned Gaius Charles spent part of his FNL hiatus shooting an SVU guest spot, to air this fall. "I play a guy who had a hard-knock life, but ends up getting into a really prestigious school," he explains. "And while at school, he gets caught up in this murder case. He winds up on top, but there are a lot of twists and turns to get there."
Question: There's been a serious lack of Bones spoilers in AA lately, and it's depressing me.Answer: Cheer up, Liza, this is your week. My Bones mole reports that producers are introducing a major, season-long serial killer plot that sounds like a cross between Dexter's ice truck killer and CSI's miniature-making menace. Only this murderer's calling card of choice is — yep, you guessed it — bones!
Question: Since Henry (Christopher Gorham) is returning to Ugly Betty, does this mean Charlie is back, too? And if so, will we see Jayma Mays in the role, or will Charlie be heard about but not seen?Answer: Jayma — and Charlie — will be back. But so far, it's just for one scene.
Question: You hinted last week that Zachary Quinto's role as Spock in the Star Trek feature might mean "losing Sylar for a chunk of the season." Are they killing Sylar off? Or will he return when Quinto is done with Star Trek?Answer: I think what you're asking is, "Will Spock kill Sylar?!" And the answer is no. Quinto will return to Heroes after wrapping Trek — and mostly likely just in time for the season finale in April.
Question: Desperate Housewives dish?Answer: I'm hearing that a male character will be killed off around February sweeps.
Question: It's been like a year since South of Nowhere ended with the prom shooting. Please tell me that everyone is coming back in one piece!Answer: Better sit down for this. They tried everything they could, but word has it that a certain promgoer will not make it to the after-party. And according to my source, fans will not make it to the opening credits without bawling their eyes out. Enjoy!
Question: The Smurfs are coming to DVD! I think that deserves some Kyle XY scoop.Answer: ABC Family just sent out this teaser for the Aug. 20 episode: "After finding a photo of himself and Jessi locked in Baylin’s box, Kyle and Declan realize that the best way to crack the mystery of Jessi is to get close to her at a high school charity event. Once there, Kyle uses the opportunity to talk to the already vulnerable Jessi. But is Kyle prepared to learn what Jessi is hiding? Meanwhile, other secrets are revealed during the event as Lori finds out the identity of her attacker."
Question: Any news on Mandy Patinkin's sudden departure from Criminal Minds? Answer: You didn't hear? There are two new front-runners!
Question: How excited were you to find out about this?Answer: So excited that, immediately upon learning of the news last Thursday, I ran home and smurfed all over myself. (Please don't turn that into something dirty. You're better than that.)
Question: I was wondering if you could be more specific on which couple was marrying on Wildfire, because I can think of at least two that fans have been clamoring for (Ask Ausiello 8/1).Answer: Sorry, but my Wildfire scoop quota has been met for the year. Check back in early '08!
Question: Please tell me you have lots of scoop on Greek and Damages. These are my two new favorite shows of the summer.Answer: Greek producers are going old-school in the season finale, tapping Ferris Bueller's Alan Ruck to play — get this — the university's dean. On the Damages front, how 'bout last night's bombshell that David and Ellen were no longer engaged when he was brutally murdered? Nifty twist, eh? Well, next week we'll begin to understand why their relationship soured when David receives a surprising offer at work.
Question: I'm taking time out from studying for my labor-law midterms to ask you: What's up with David Anders' role on Heroes? Have you got any scoop about that?Answer: Um, yeah
Question: Do you have any scoop about ER? I love that show! Or how about NCIS?Answer: Make up your mind, dammit! Better yet, I'll make it up for you — it's NCIS. We're going to meet one of Gibbs' ex-wives early in the season.
Question: I am missing my ER so bad. Could you please give me some news about the new season?Answer: It looks like Gates and Neela are definitely kaput. The show is introducing a new love interest for John Stamos and — get this — she's the chaplain at County General! Also checking in this season: Neela's twentysomething cousin, a Doogie-esque 19-year-old intern, and a new fortyish female doc.
Question: Have you spoken to Darlton about having Kristen Bell on Lost? If you pull this off, I swear (and you have this in writing, with AA witnesses) that I will send you one case of Diet Raspberry Snapple for every episode of Lost that Kristen appears on. Hope you're up for the challenge!Answer: You better get busy clipping them there Snapple coupons, Erin. And while you're at it, slap on a pair of Depends, 'cause this is the kind of exclusive casting prattle that causes mass piddling: I can tell you for a fact that Kristen's name has been brought up with regard to the new role of Charlotte, the hot twentysomething who is said to be "precocious, loquacious and funny... a very successful academic who also knows h
Question: Here is my thought on Masi Oka's Heroes asterisk quiz from last week's AA. I think I have all but one word: "We will find out what *****'s power is." But I don't know who ***** is. Is it David, as in Anders? Just a guess.Answer: No, it's not David. Truthfully, I'm not sure who it is myself. For Masi's sake, I hope he didn't frak up the asterisk count.
Question: I doubt you'll answer this, but when does the new season of Robot Chicken start?Answer: Just for that, you're getting an answer and some exclusive scoop: Season 3 kicks off this Sunday and I hear Joss Whedon, Gregory Itzin and Ethan Hawke will be among the celeb guests lending their voices this season.
Question: Any update on Rosie guest-starring on Friday Night Lights?Answer: Nope, but they're getting closer to shooting the episode with the female soccer coach, so a decision will have to be made either way pretty soon. I can confirm, however, that Connie Britton will be getting a younger sis this season. Also, my trusty Texas mole Emily forwarded me the following casting call, which she found hidden in the Austin section of Craigslist: "The NBC series Friday Night Lights is holding open auditions for a recurring speaking role. 'Santiago' is a Latino Male, specifically Mexican. The actor cast must play/look high school age, but be 18-23 years old and not still in high school. He is tall &/or thick, strong & physically fit; athletic, as well as attractive with a tough edge. He is a juvenile delinquent turned mechanic's as
Question: OMG, I frakkin' love you! I didn't stop screaming for 10 minutes after I read your scoop on Danny/Lindsay in last week's AA! Do you have any more scoop on CSI: NY? You'll make my year.Answer: Ten minutes? Seriously?
Question: Michael, Michael, Michael. Just watched your latest vodcast and, while I love you to death, please fire your hairstylist. He/she is using clippers as a lethal weapon. The good news is it will grow out. Eventually.Answer: First off, that's Officer Ausiello to you. Secondly, bite me.
Question: Do you have any good Grey's Anatomy news for Mer/Der fans?Answer: It appears they've dodged one bullet: I hear Lexie and Derek are not happening — at least not initially. Word around Seattle Grace is that Lexie is being paired with Alex. That should certainly make things interesting when Jane Doe/Ava/Rebecca reappears (possibly) around Episode 4.