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TV Spoilers!!!
Published 7/9/2008 at OH NO!!
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First Pics Of Battlestar Galactica's Cool Prequel Caprica [Morning Spoilers]
Published 7/9/2008 by Charlie Jane Anders at io9
... Jack's dead dad Christian and Penny's dad Charles Widmore will both be back as recurring characters in Lost season five. And there's talk that they may be series regulars in the show's final season. This may be because Widmore wants the island's magical-ish properties to stave off his own impending death, or because the ghostly Christian is clinging to half-life. Jack may have to end up convincing his dad and half-sister Claire to move on. [ ...

Is this old Christine's new adventure?
Published 7/9/2008 by Kona Gallagher at TV Squad
... he posted a few days ago, Ausiello alluded to a crazy curveball that writers were planning to throw on a "sort-of hit" comedy. The twist is supposed to be so huge that it will completely change the direction of the show in question. He reveals the blind item in this week's Ask Ausiello, and if it's true, it's a doozy. ...

Grey's Anatomy Spoilers, News & Gossip
Published 7/9/2008 by steve@iscribelimited.com (iheartizzie) at Grey's Anatomy Insider
... Some interesting Grey's Anatomy spoilers and news courtesy of venerable TV spy Michael Ausiello, now with Entertainment Weekly, in his recent column ... ...

Ask Ausiello on EW.com
Published 7/9/2008 at OH NO!!
... on the show was not unlike having an alcoholic parent; you never really knew when things are going to go bad. I realized that after he left. I would leave [work] every night fully expecting to have to come back for some reason. That something would go wrong. And you sort of realize after a couple of months that, ‘Wow, everything is a lot calmer than it was.'” So you tell me, Whitney: Do you think this relationship can be saved? ‘Zactly. OK, my first AA at EW is a wrap! source

Lauren Graham Updates
Published 7/9/2008 by Arieanna at Gilmore Girls News - #1 Community for Gilmore Girls
... Ausiello, now with EW.com instead of TV Guide, has a few Lauren Graham tidbits in his latest spoiler post. Ausiello spotted Lauren Graham recently and calls her "absolutely radiant", saying the extended hiatus from tv has done "wonders for her positive energy output" and has made her even chattier than usual. That said, much was asked not to be blogged, and we have no new news if Lauren will be returning to television any time soon. That said, other sources have indicated Lauren may be looking at a new ...

Grey’s Anatomy Scoop: No Pregnancy for Callie?
Published 7/9/2008 by Ingrid Diaz at Grey's Anatomy News
... A glance at Michael Ausiello’s new Ask Ausiello column over at Entertainment Weekly didn’t reveal much we didn’t already know. Rose is definitely back for season five, and “ ...

Lost Discussion Group: My Two Dads
Published 7/10/2008 by James Poniewozik at TIME.com: Tuned In
... From this week's Ask Ausiello (now relocated to Time's sister publication/site, EW), Michael Ausiello shares a small bit of Lost dish : Team Darlton is doing their annual “radio silence” thing, so Lost scoop is at a premium these days. Luckily, I managed to unearth this little morsel: John Terry (Christian) and Alan Dale (Widmore) are in talks to return next season on a recurring basis. Big frakkin’ whoop, right? Well, here’s where it gets interesting: In the fine print of both their contracts, it states that Lost has the right to pick up series regular options on both ...

Minor 'Lost' Casting Scoop
Published 7/10/2008 at LOST -- The Tail Section
I'm still getting used to seeing Michael Ausiello's name over at Entertainment Weekly instead of TV Guide, where he became known for bringing TV scoop to the masses.  His latest bit of info at EW.com is about Lost actors John Terry (Christian Shephard) and Alan Dale (Charles Widmore).  Both actors are in talks to return next season on a recurring basis, which isn't unexpected, but he also revealed that their contracts have an additional option that's a bit more interesting.  The contracts state that the Lost producers have a ...

Lost Season 5 and Beyond: Daddies take center stage?
Published 7/11/2008 by LiRa at Watching Lost
Spoilers for Lost are harder to come by these days as the show isn’t set to return till next year. But Ausiello on EW was able to gather a few tidbits about what viewers are supposed to expect in the last two seasons. And it looks like we’re going to find out — what is up with the Daddies?! Team Darlton is doing their annual “radio silence” thing, so Lost scoop is at a premium these days. Luckily, I managed to unearth this little morsel: John Terry (Christian) and Alan Dale (Widmore) are in talks to return next season on a recurring basis. Big frakkin’ whoop, right? ...