Latest from Ausiello - Various Shows Posted by b3rt4 at Thursday, July 16, 2009 View Comments Labels: Bones, Cancelled Shows, Community, Criminal Minds, Dexter, Friday Night Lights, Fringe, Glee, Gossip Girl, Legend of the Seeker, Melrose Place, Rescue Me, Weeds

Question: Why is Kirk Acevedo leaving Fringe? His choice? Storyline dictated? --Dee
Ausiello: Storyline dictated. Charlie wasn't going to have much to do this season, and rather than waste Kirk's time, they cut him loose. But as I teased last week, we haven't seen the last of him.

Question: Has Friday Night Lights officially settled on the Lions as the mascot for East Dillon? --Clay
Ausiello: They're using that as a placeholder but I'm told it will likely change. The team's colors are also TBD, so if you've got ideas about either, post 'em in the comments.

Question: What's this I here about a Booth and Brennan kiss on Bones? Confirmation, please! --Molly
Ausiello: Series creator Hart Hanson confirms that a season-opening smooch "was scripted," but adds, "I'm in no way confirming that it was a sincere scripting. Could have been a way to identify leaks." Now, as someone who's been in this situation before, here's what you need to do next, Molly: Get in touch with your mole and tell him to pack his bags, grab his passport and get the hell out of the country. They're onto him!

Question: I'm really hoping you've got some Criminal Minds news. Please tell me Hotch is still alive! --Chrissy
Ausiello: I think it's a positive sign that Minds is casting the role of an emergency room doctor for the season premiere.

Question: Now that Mercy will begin on NBC earlier than expected, will Michelle Trachtenberg still be able to fulfill her three-episode arc on Gossip Girl? --Parm
Ausiello: Unfortunately for Blair, yes, she will. The onetime Queen Bee will have a hard enough time adjusting to college life. Georgina's arrival as her roommate in episode 2 compounds her misery tenfold.

Question: I would love the scoop on just how much The CW pays you every time you cover Gossip Girl. I don't doubt that the show has followers, but the coverage EW is giving it has gotten ridiculous! ---Frank
Ausiello: Oooooh, that reminds me: A major Gossip guy decides not to go to college very early in the season. Take your best guess to the comments!

Question: Chuck-Blair scoopage would be delightful! --LH
Ausiello: Look for C and B to take an unorthodox approach to warding off the seven-week itch.

Question: Weeds scoop? --Melissa
Ausiello: "Little Boxes" makes a tiny comeback in Monday's episode. Also, Andy refuses a gift -- a gift he really wants. Oh, and one more thing: Keep your ears open for a Comic-Con reference! Speaking of which, Ausholes unite and get drunk in one week! Sources confirm to me exclusively that there may be a few special guests!

Question: Got any Weeds scoop? --Mohammad
Ausiello: Celia goes into business with an Avon-esque company, and the results are predictably disastrous.

Question: Any Melrose Place dish? --Jacob
Ausiello: The show is adding the recurring role of a Madame -- and you'll know why after watching the pilot. The producers should throw us old timers a bone and cast Kristian Alfonso as the head whore. Who's with me?

Question: I just saw the trailer for the new Joel McHale comedy Community and I almost fell out of my chair when I saw my favorite Daily Show British man John Oliver. Who does he play and is it a recurring role? --Clumsy chair girl
Ausiello: He plays Jeff’s (Joel McHale) good friend and colleague, Professor Duncan. And he just signed on for an additional two episodes, so, yes, I think it's accurate to say it's a recurring role. (BTW, the actual pilot is as funny as the trailer lets on.)

Question: I've been asking for weeks and I refuse to give up: Please give us some Legend of the Seeker scoopage. --Jeff
Ausiello: I've got just the thing to get you off my case: Is season 2's fifth episode, we'll meet a young (20s-30s) version of Zedd.

Question: Will Glee introduce Lea's mom? Wouldn't it be cool if it turned out to be Idina Menzel? Just a thought. --Wendy
Ausiello: I like the way your mind works. Unfortunately, there are no immediate plans to bring on Lea's mom. We don't even meet her dads in the first 13 episodes.

Question: I'm dying for some Dexter scoop? --Meg
Ausiello: Season 4 will herald the arrival of new loves for both Batista and Laguerta. Very happy about the Batista part of that. His love story with the undercover hooker last season made me throw up in my mouth a little.

Question: When can we finally expect to see Maura Tierney on Rescue Me? --Justin
Ausiello: Her arc kicks off on July 28. And because it warrants repeating: Get well soon, Maura!

Question: I saw your Tweet about having seen Dollhouse's "Epitaph One" episode. What did you think? I can't wait to see it next week at Comic-Con! --Tim
Ausiello: Before I answer that, you should know that A) I was a little buzzed when I tweeted that, B) I'm not that bright, and C) aggressive watermarks make me dizzy. With that out of the way, here's my review: I was completely and utterly lost. I may try watching it again this weekend. Or just let one of you explain it to me at Comic-Con.

Source: EW