Mode After Hours Sneak Peek
September 15, 2009 by Tom
Our friend Ausiello at EW.com has a sneak peek of the second episode of the Ugly Betty webisode Mode After Hours. Go here to check it out.
(Of course, since Ausiello has an exclusive on this, it’s not embeddable. Dang, first Ausiello turns me down on a bro-date, then he won’t return my calls, then he won’t let me embed his exclusive Ugly Betty video – life is tough. Just kidding. I made the bro-date part up. Although I’m sure it would be fun. )
Anyway, this video kind of shows you what they mean when the actors and …read more
ABC Conducting Ugly Betty Focus Groups
July 30, 2009 by Tom
It’s been no secret that Ugly Betty is planning to give its lead character, Betty Suarez, an updated look in the upcoming season four. Both executive producer Silvio Horta and costume designer Patricia Field have stated or hinted, for example, that Betty’s braces are going to come off. They’ve also hinted that her "getting there but not quite there" fashion sense was going to evolve.
According to Ausiello, how much that look evolves is going to depend on focus groups being conducted by ABC.
The executives are "showing test audiences two scenes from early in the season, both featuring a newly …read more
New Ugly Betty Character, Possible Hilda Story Line
July 2, 2009 by Tom
Our friend Ausiello at EW.com has some interesting Ugly Betty scoopage:
Question: Regarding Ugly Betty, got any spoilers that don’t involve Matt and Betty? –Kelcy Ausiello: Mode’s getting a new editor! Her name’s Amber, she’s in her 20s, she’s Asian, and is a master at the backhanded compliment. Casting is under way. Also, I’m hearing (and already laughing) about a possible mob subplot involving Hilda.
Interesting news about the new editor. I like the backhanded compliment idea because it’ll add some missing snarkiness to the show (if you’ll remember, Charlie did this sort of thing …read more
Ausiello Shocker: A Plunging Death on Ugly Betty!
April 30, 2009 by Tom
Ugly Betty executive producer Silvio Horta confirms an eyewitness report from the filming of the show (via EW’s Ausiello):
Question: I’m writing you as I watch Ugly Betty film a scene outside the Woolworth Building, which doubles as Meade Publications Headquarters on the show. It looks like someone important has fallen from the building and onto a car. Who is it?! –RachelAusiello: Let’s ring-up executive producer Sylvio Horta and find out! (And by “ring-up” I mean conduct the interview I had previously arranged through ABC that just happened to coincide with your eyewitness report.) “Yes, someone plummets to their death …read more
Ugly Betty Spoilers: That Bunny Suit Gives Daniel a Rasche
March 26, 2009 by Tom
EW’s Ausiello has a couple of Ugly Betty spoilers today. First, in his Ask Ausiello column, comes this little tidbit:
Now, the bad news: Daniel is going to have to sell his soul to bail out Meade. And by sell I mean dress up in a bunny costume at the behest of some rich tycoon named Hartley. Oh, how the boring mighty have fallen.
Does that last sentence mean we can count Ausiello amongst those who are tired of the Daniel / Molly pairing? Although, I don’t think Daniel himself has been boring; it’s been interesting watching him grow. But, the …read more
Ausiello Ugly Betty Spoiler: I Told You So Edition!
March 19, 2009 by Tom
EW’s Ausiello addresses an Ugly Betty question in his Ask Ausiello column, and I’d be remiss, even with everything that’s going on, if I didn’t pass it along.
Question: Is Ugly Betty killing off Ashley Jensen? –Henry Ausiello: Nah. My Ugly mole assures me that a much happier ending awaits Cristina. One that involves a kidnapping, a medical test, and a reunion with the two men in her life.
So, those lingering doubts I had in the back of my head about the writers killing off Christina are turning out to be needless. They aren’t …read more
Bigtime Ugly Betty Spoilers From Ausiello!
February 12, 2009 by Tom
EW’s Ausiello moved his “Ask Ausiello” report to Thursdays, and boy, oh boy did he make it worth the wait for Ugly Betty fans:
Question: Anything good coming up on Ugly Betty that you can tease? — Sandra
Ausiello: You mean aside from a fourth season? (Phew!) Um, let’s see… someone will get married, someone will die, and Betty will find herself with a surprising new boss.
OK, we knew someone would die (we’ve all been assuming it’ll be Molly based on Kristin from EOnline’s hints). But MARRIED? Where did this come from? Based on where the …read more
Ausiello, Urie Give Ugly Betty Fans Hope
The news about Ugly Betty’s future has been all over the place. The original press release from ABC about the show’s benching was way too open-ended, and caused all kinds of speculation. Many web (and even news) sites erroneously reported that Ugly Betty was being “cancelled”, or the almost-as-ominous-sounding “shelved”.
[...Pats self on back for resisting and sticking with the word "benching"]
Thank goodness for blogging. Yesterday, Michael Urie, one of the show’s stars, helped calm many of us with this posting at his blog. He says,
come on, really? Here are the facts:
We are going …read more
Ausiello: Ugly Betty Spoiler about Marc
January 7, 2009 by Tom
Most of the spoiler news about Ugly Betty lately has been surrounded around Betty and her family. Refreshingly, EW’s Michael Ausiello has an interesting little tidbit about Marc:
Question: We haven’t had Ugly Betty scoop in forever! What’s next? — Sidra
Ausiello: Marc’s getting a new roommate…But the show isn’t adding any new cast-members.
Hmmm – the possibilities are intriguing.
The obvious one would be the return of David Blue as Cliff. No doubt Michael Urie and Blue were great together, in an odd-couple sort of way. This is the possibility I am wishing for the most. However, when …read more
Ausiello on Ugly Betty Episodes 3.01 and 3.02: They Don’t Suck!
September 24, 2008 by Tom
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EW’s Ausiello has a little spoiler-ish review of the first two episodes of season 3 of Ugly Betty:
Question: Any major scoop on Ugly Betty? — Mitchell
Ausiello: This just in: The show’s first two episodes don’t suck. Far from it, in fact. After last May’s disappointing finale, and news of further behind-the-scenes changes, I feared the worst was yet to come for Betty. But I’m relieved to report that tomorrow’s season premiere, and next week’s second episode, are home runs. My favorite moments: Betty’s initial run-in with new love interest Val Emmich (click here for America Ferrera’s …read more


