katikat | NCIS:LA and other stuff

Reading Ausiello's column, I found some interesting bits:

Question: What's the deal with Louise Lombard's exit from NCIS: Los Angeles? I thought she was great. Are they recasting the character, or making a new one entirely? --Amy
Ausiello: That's TBD. My guess? They'll introduce a new character. And as far as why Lombard got the boot, I hear Macy didn't test well with viewers.

I actually liked Mace. I did not like the fact that she was involved in Gibbs' past, but I liked the character. Her scenes with G were cute, just like with the psychologist guy. I just hope that they won't replace her with someone even more annoying - like Col. Mann. I could not stand her!

Question: Please give us fang bangers some True Blood scoop. I cannot wait for season 2. Will some of it take place in Dallas like the second book did? --Jessie
Ausiello: Yep. In the new season's fourth episode, Sookie, Bill, and their adoptive vamp Jessica (played by the awesome Deborah Ann Woll) wing it to Dallas, but there's a surprise waiting for them at the airport. Later in the episode, an even bigger shock awaits Sookie when a, ahem, special visitor drops by her hotel room.

Hm, this could actually make me watch the show - you know which part of Ausiello's answer ;)

And I love the cover art for The Mentalist's first season. It's clean, not overdone and - let's face it - Simon Baker is a cutie! \o/ Though I did hope that the special features would be better, but then, it's a CBS show. I've been spoiled by the awesome, geeky stuff sci-fi series feature :P

Evidence of a Hit Series - Interviews with the creators, directors and cast expose the origins and inspirations for this alluring character-part Sherlock Holmes, part charlatan
Cracking the Crystal Ball: Mentalist vs. Psychic - In addition to the producers, directors and cast, we interview detectives, mentalists and police psychics to determine if their powers are just a function of keen observation, a charade...or something more.
Persons of Interest: The Cast of The Mentalist - Creators reveal the challenges of casting the series from multiple perspectives: individual roles, ensemble and audience connection
Surveillance Video: Gag Reel