The Ausiello Files

‘Desperate Housewives’ has NOT fired Drea de Matteo

Michael Ausiello — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 02:05:45 +0000

You can fuhgeddabout widespread rumors that says Desperate Housewives is on the verge of whacking Drea de Matteo. A Housewives insider insists there’s no truth to a report in The National Enquirer claiming the Emmy winner is being written off the show for budgetary reasons. Per my source, the terms of de Matteo’s Housewives contract — which

Exclusive: ‘FlashForward’ shuts down production

Michael Ausiello — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 00:25:54 +0000

FlashForward is taking a step back. Sources confirm to me exclusively that ABC has temporarily shut down production on the rookie drama. The move comes a month after the departure of co-showrunner, Marc Guggenheim, and less than a week after FlashForward hit a new ratings low. An Alphabet spokesperson confirms the shutdown, but is quick to note

‘Supernatural’ scoop: 100th episode will be heavy on mythology

Michael Ausiello — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 19:11:16 +0000

Time flies when you’re battling demons and preventing apocalypses and stuff. Case in point: Supernatural will celebrate its milestone 100th episode this spring with an hour that focuses largely on Dean (Jensen Ackles). “We’re aiming for it to be a big mythology episode,” reveals Supernatural boss Eric Kripke, adding that, “The Archangel Michael plays a very

‘NCIS’ first look: Abby’s awesome ‘LA’ crossover!

Michael Ausiello — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 15:46:08 +0000

Crossover stunts have become as ubiquitous as season-ending character deaths. And let’s face it, more times than not they’re probably conceived at a network marketing retreat instead of inside a writers room — which is probably why many of them come off feeling like blatant ratings-boosting promotional gimmicks. But I’m here to tell you that

‘Smallville’ exclusive: Brian Austin Green returns as Metallo!

Michael Ausiello — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:17:43 +0000

Guess who’s rising from the dead on Smallville? Hint: He’s got a ripped bod, a green heart, and his name appears in the headline of this story. And his photo’s to the left. And… oh, enough beating around the bush, it’s Metallo! Sources confirm to me exclusively that Brian Austin Green will reprise his role as

Exclusive: Taylor Kitsch leaving ‘Friday Night Lights’?

Michael Ausiello — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:23:21 +0000

It looks like Tim Riggins will be warming the bench for at least a portion of Friday Night Lights’ fifth season. Executive producer Jason Katims confirms that Taylor Kitsch will be off filming his lead role in John Carter of Mars, Disney’s big-screen adaptation of Edgar Rice Burroughs’ book series, during production of FNL’s probable final

Exclusive: Why ‘Mother’ split up Robin and Barney

Michael Ausiello — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:04:44 +0000

How I Met Your Mother’s decision to bring the Barney-Robin love story to a premature climax has left fans feeling decidedly unsatisfied. But executive producer Carter Bays insists the romance was sacrificed for a greater good: the preservation of Neil Patrick Harris’ legendary ladies’ man. “None of us wanted to see Barney wearing a sweater-vest and

Scoop: ‘Chuck’ returns January 10!

Michael Ausiello — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 22:50:32 +0000

Ladies and gentleman, we have a season 3 premiere date! NBC has announced that Chuck will return on Sunday, Jan. 10 with two back-to-back episodes before moving into its regular Monday-8 pm time-slot on Jan. 11. Or to put it in Fox terms, it’s a two-night, three-hour, premiere extravaganza! Chuck’s confirmed list of season 3 series regulars, per

This just in: And the ‘Lost’ premiere date is…

Michael Ausiello — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 22:10:22 +0000

I’ve got a new numbers-related Lost mystery for ya. Anyone know what 02022010 means? I do — it’s the show’s return date! ABC just confirmed that Lost will kick off its sixth and final season with a two-hour premiere on Tuesday, Feb. 2 from 9-11 pm. The requisite recap special will start things off at 8

Ask Ausiello: Spoilers on ‘House,’ ‘Criminal Minds,’ ‘Glee,’ ‘Smallville,’ and more!

Michael Ausiello — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 02:17:37 +0000

Got a scoop request? An anonymous tip you’re dying to share? Just want to say hi? You can send any/all of the above to ausielloscoop@ew.com Question: House writer Tommy Moran tweeted that episode 14 is big for Cuddy. My question for you is how big? —Anna Ausiello: So big that I hear Cuddy will be sharing her