Question: Any news on CSI: NY's fourth season?Answer: They're adding two new recurring characters: A female lab tech/possible love interest for Adam, and a "hip and charming" forged-documents expert who may catch Stella's eye.
Question: You're awesome, so could you plug the "Save Reela" campaign, please?Answer: OK, but only because I'm awesome.
Question: I am in desperate need of some Grey's Anatomy scoop: What will happen to George and Callie's relationship? Please tell me that Gizzie is officially dead.Answer: Well, they're not officially dead, but it's not looking good for the embattled lovebirds after they got eviscerated in a recent focus group. A source close to ABC tells me that George and Izzie polled 95 percent negative, leading one of the 200 or so participants to conclude that, "Gizzie will be dropped." (I hereby take back all the bad stuff I've ever said about focus groups. I love focus groups. Focus groups are awesome.)
Question: This news about delayed production on 24 is crazy! Any other details on why Jack's African safari was shelved?Answer: It was simply an issue of dollars and sense. Shooting on location in Africa is not cheap, and, after taking a long hard look at the budget, the higher-ups at Fox asked producers to find a location in Los Angeles that could stand in for the faraway continent. Ultimately, however, the show's quality-conscious creative team decided it was better to scrap the story entirely than try to construct some cheesy faux-African set. And I say good for them. It always bugs me when a show tries to convince us that its characters are in some exotic locale when in reality they're on the Universal backlot. (See Lorelai
Question: Got any scoop on Grey's?Answer: Two new interns will be introduced in the season premiere (three if you include Lexie). And they'll have their hands full when a three-car accident sends multiple casualties pouring into Seattle Grace.
Question: Got anything else about that relative of Horatio's who will be turning up on CSI: Miami?Answer: (Spoiler alert) He has a **n.
Question: Any Bones news you have would be most welcome.Answer: A show spokesperson is confirming what I think most of you already know: David Boreanaz has snagged himself a fancy coproducer credit.
Question: I just got back from Vegas and I saw Judith Light in the airport. Does this entitle me to some Ugly Betty scoop?Answer: Sure, but you'll have to help me out with this one. Got any idea why Wilhelmina would need a bodyguard? 'Cause she's getting one this fall.
Question: Is it true that Matt Czuchry will be guest-starring on Gossip Girl?Answer: Nope, not true. Not yet, anyway.
Question: This whole Isaiah Washington flap has me wondering: Now that he has blamed every person he has ever spoken to for his recent axing, has he blamed you, too? I am sure he is well aware of your power. Answer: No, and I'd be lying if I said I wasn't a little hurt.
Question: I heard that Jorja Fox only signed for the first five episodes of CSI. Is this true?Answer: That's a new one. Hopefully, I'll get to the bottom of JF's contract sitch at press tour next week.
Question: Rescue Me spoilers? Please?Answer: Loose-lipped Jack McGee's gonna have another reason to despise Denis Leary when he sees the lame send-off the chief gets tonight. (Wait until he finds out where they consider storing his ashes.) Also in tonight's ep, we'll find out that someone's been harboring a secret — and borderline stalkerish — crush on Tommy. One hint: It's not a woman.
Question: In last week's Ask Ausiello, you mentioned a beautiful nanny for Nathan and Haley's son on One Tree Hill. Is there going to be another adultery story line?Answer: It's not Nathan the nanny's interested in.
Question: I can’t believe you didn’t mention Isaiah’s interview on Larry King Live in the last TV Guide Talk podcast! Could you please address it somewhere?Answer: I'm still undecided about who came off worse, the interviewer or the interviewee. I'm inclined to go with LK. I mean, it's tough to top not knowing who Shonda Rhimes is.
Question: I just read your item about 24's Season 7 plot getting tossed out. What's the latest on the addition of the female president?Answer: As far as I know it's still happening, but everything else is up in the air at this point. Even my BFF Mary Lynn Rajskub, whose contract option was only picked up last week, is in the dark about Day 7's direction. Not that the uncertainty is keeping her up nights. "I don't really have any strong feelings other than, 'Can I have hair extensions and more to do on the show? And bigger boobs?' But they're not going to go for that, because I can't get any hotter. People are going to freak out." All joking aside, ML admits she did find it "odd" that Chloe was given so little
Question: What's your take on the new crop of shows making their way to the tube this fall? Any standouts? Stinkers?Answer: Having watched 98 percent of the pilots, here's my breakdown of the great, the good, the "eh" and the avoid-at-all-costs. Totally ObsessedPushing Daisies (ABC)Aliens in America (CW)Reaper (CW) Solid/Not Quite SpectacularJourneyman (NBC)Bionic Woman (NBC)Dirty Sexy Money (ABC)Women's Murder Club (ABC)Sarah Connor Chronicles (Fox)Back to You (Fox)Gossip Girl (CW)Chuck (NBC)Samantha Who? (ABC)Return of Jezebel James (Fox)Private Practice (ABC) Could Take It or Leave It (Probably Leave It)Carpoolers (ABC)Cavemen (ABC)Life (NBC) Thanks, But No Thanks
Question: How do we enter the Gilmore Girls contest?Answer: Look for the sweepstakes to go live sometime in the next few days. Keep checking the Ausiello Report blog for a direct link.
Question: Maybe you would've won PETA's Sexiest Vegetarian if you weren't so snarky to your readers. Belittling people always detracts from one's attractiveness.Answer: Do you have any hard evidence to back that up?
Question: Now that we know who's gonna play the new "Daily Planet" editor on Smallville, what about Supergirl?Answer: I hear they're thisclose to locking in a relatively obscure actress. If I were a betting man, I'd say an announcement will come in the next 24-48 hours.
Question: Can we get some BSG scoop please? You've started to neglect the show!Answer: Syfyportal.com's got some pretty major Season 4 spoilers, so proceed with caution.
Question: Sci Fi seems to be dragging its feet regarding the renewal of The Dresden Files. Do you have any info on this?Answer: My sources say the show is toast, but a Sci Fi rep insists that no decision has been made. Do with that what you will.
Question: So are there actually any good shows on this summer? Anything you would recommend?Answer: Mad Men on AMC (premieres July 19) and Damages on FX (premieres July 24) are not to be missed.