We had the scoop last week.

Now TVWeek shares more details on how "Who Wants to be a Millionaire" is undergoing a "facelift," including use of Skype in expert lifelines.

TVWeek's Chris Pursell reported:

"Skype will provide an online video connection for the syndicated strip's new 'Ask the Expert' lifeline, where the contestant will be given access to experts on any question past the $1,000 level. "Millionaire" will aim to make available newsmakers, journalists, former "Millionaire" contestants, trivia champs, politicians, doctors, professors and others.

"Millionaire" executive producer Michael Davies told TVWeek: "Skype has proven to be the perfect partner for our new 'Ask the Expert' lifeline. With Skype, we've not only found an interesting and visually compelling way to offer contestants help in the hot seat, but we've done it in a really modern way, using new technology that's becoming increasingly popular."

Among the experts will be Bill Nye (airing Sept. 8-12) and Ogi Ogas, a former "Millionaire" contestant from Boston who walked away with $500,000 in winnings (airing Sept. 15-19).

"Who Wants to Be a Millionaire," which ranks in top three game shows in syndication as it enters its seventh season, also is adding new graphics and a heightened tension level with the addition of a time limit for answers.

"Most successful game shows have changed and morphed their look over time, and I just think it was time for us to do the same thing," Davies said. "Our show was always designed to be the most modern game show on television, and the timing was right to take our unique format and look and evolve them into something even more exciting."