With just two episodes left until the series finale of Lost, executive producers Damon Lindelof and Carlton Cuse find themselves getting bombarded with lingering questions from Rizzo the Rat and a bear of Muppets fame.
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The final Lost episode gains 30 extra minutes
Lost finale night just keeps getting longer, doesn’t it? Bring it on ABC! It was just let loose that the final Lost episode titled “The End” will run an extra half hour. It will run from 9:00PM to 11:30PM. At two and a half hours in length, this will be the longest episode of Lost ever produced. According to MSNBC, “The producers of ABC’s hit drama have shot so much crucial material for the show’s hugely anticipated series finale that the network has agreed to extend the last episode.” So how does this affect the rest of the night? Late local news get pushed back, so the Jimmy Kimmel Lost special (“Aloha to Lost”) will air immediately after that at 12:05AM. And don’t forget the two hour retrospective show “Lost: The Final Journey” that airs before the finale from 7PM to 8PM. It all goes down Sunday, May 23 on ABC. And it’s going to be EPIC.
And for those of you who are uber-Lost fanatics, be sure to tune into the day before the finale on May 22 to rewatch an enhanced version of the original two hour pilot at 9PM.
Update: Here’s the list of actors that will appear on the Jimmy Kimmel Live: Aloha to Lost special: Naveen Andrews (“Sayid”), Nestor Carbonell (“Richard”), Alan Dale (“Charles Widmore”), Jeremy Davies (“Daniel Faraday”), Emilie de Ravin (“Claire”), Michael Emerson (“Ben”), Matthew Fox (“Jack”), Daniel Dae Kim (“Jin”), Terry O’Quinn (“Locke”) and Harold Perrineau (“Michael”). There will also be “special appearances” by Jorge Garcia (“Hurley”), Josh Holloway (“Sawyer”) and Evangeline Lilly (“Kate”); these appearences will likely be broadcast with pre-taped recordings or live satellite feeds. Also there’s going to be three “alternative final scenes from the minds of executive producers Damon Lindelof and Carlton Cuse.” Since Darlton has previously stated that they will go “radio silent” after the airing of the finale and let it speak for itself, these pre-taped scenes will likely turn out to be funny gags. [Via IGN]
[Via MSNBC]
Need Lost post-finale plans? Here they are.
On Sunday, May 23 the series finale of Lost called “The End” will air at 9PM on ABC (following a one hour recap special at 8PM). When it’s over, your local news will air for about half an hour and then at 11:35PM a special edition of Jimmy Kimmel Live will air called Jimmy Kimmel Live: Aloha to Lost. The one hour special will include an analysis of the finale, with appearences by executive producers Damon Lindelof and Carlton Cuse and interviews with a number of casts members. Jimmy Kimmel is a huge Lost fan, so you can definitely expect him to bring the goods. I mean, you’re going to need something to do while you’re sobbing all your sorrows away.
[Via EW-AusielloFiles]
Check out these brand new promos for ABC’s Spring 2010 lineup!
ABC renews Castle
ABC’s hit crime/comedy show Castle starring Nathon Fillion and Stana Katic has just been renewed for a 22-episode third season! The show is doing extremely well these days so news of a renewal does not come to much surprise, only excitement. This past Monday’s episode (the second part of the Dana Delany “event”) attracted huge numbers for the show, 14.5 million viewers to be precise. That’s the largest audience the show has on record. Ausiello reports that this high viewership “gave ABC its best scripted performance in the time-slot in 14 years.” Way to go, Castle!
[Via EW-AusielloFiles]
I’m a fan of Lost. Mmm, cake.
Don’t ask me what this is or where it came from. Just bask in all its glory. And as the final season winds down, we all need something like this to keep spirits high.
Modern Family plays charades on Oscar night
In honor of it being Oscar night, ABC played a promo from an upcoming episode of Modern Family where the family gets together for a game of charades. Hilarity ensues.
Modern Family airs Wednesday nights at 9PM on ABC.
Watch the latest Lost episodes online with cast/crew commentary
This is pretty slick. Check it– So you all know that Lost airs Tuesdays at 9PM on ABC. You are also probably aware that before each episode (at 8PM) ABC airs the previous week’s episode in “enhanced” form, meaning it’s a repeat of the episode that includes scrolling text at the bottom of the screen that reveals hidden easter eggs and the like that you may have missed during your first viewing. ABC is going one step further this season; now you can watch Lost episodes online that feature cast and crew commentary along the way. Think it of as DVD commentary, but it’s text based and scrolls alongside the video player. So far the premiere episode (LA X, parts 1 & 2) features commentary by Daniel Roebuck (Dr. Artz) and “What Kate Does” features Rob Kyker, Lost prop master. For all you crazy Lost fans out there, this is quite a treat. Now you can watch the episode as it airs on Tuesdays, watch the enhanced version the following week, and following along with cast and crew commentary online. Click here to access the Lost video player. You’re welcome.
David S. Goyer steps down from FlashForward
Just before ABC’s FlashForward went on its lengthy hiatus in December, a number of production-related changes came to light. Namely, co-creator and co-showrunner Marc Guggenheim (Eli Stone) dropped out to focus on other projects. Today brings news that fellow co-creator and head showrunner David S. Goyer (The Dark Knight) is also stepping down from his top position. A new showrunner has yet to be announced. There’s no need to fret, FlashForward fans. Goyer will remain behind the scenes in some form, and he assures that the show will be put into “great hands:” “As my feature projects have started ramping up again, I felt I was being pulled in too many directions. I’m proud of the show and excited about the relaunch. It’s in great hands.” I am excited about the relaunch, too. During its first run of episodes, FlashForward proved to have much potential and this reshuffling of showrunners might just add a pinch of freshness the show needs to step things up to whole new and exciting level it certainly can achieve.
FlashForward returns March 18 on ABC.
[Via IGN]
THE BEGINNING OF THE END
Lost: The Final Season is almost here. To celebrate the anticipation I will be adding new Lost-related content to this post leading up to the premiere event on Tuesday, February 2.
UPDATE: Lost: The Final Season starts tonight! Get pumped by watching two new trailers, the second of which includes a gun-toting Claire and makes you believe Juliet did the deed. Check it out and see what I mean. Following the two trailers is a Lost recap of all important events ranging from season one to season five, as reenacted by an extended Italian family (it’s hysterical!).
Tons more Lost-related content can be found after the break. Continue reading THE BEGINNING OF THE END
Glee, Modern Family renewed; what about Fringe, Heroes, FlashForward, 24, & V?
It’s great to be a fan of TV these days. So many great shows to watch and discuss. This past week the TSA (Television Critics Association) Press Tour brought out TV’s stars, showrunners, and executives who talk to the press about what’s to come in the future. Below is a list of a handful of shows and clues to how their futures will pan out.
Gleeks rejoice! Glee has been renewed for a second season. FOX’s President of Entertainment, Kevin Reilly: “We’ve loved Glee ever since it was a pilot script, so it’s been an incredible thrill to watch the show take root and see audiences embrace these characters in such a huge way this season. The show is a true and rare gem in television. We couldn’t be more proud of what Ryan Murphy and the Glee team have created so far, and can’t wait to see what they come up with for Season 2.” In related news, the Glee execs will be holding a nationwide audition to fill in three new roles for season two. “Auditions will be open to amateur individuals as well as professionals between the ages of 16-26, and all hopefuls will be able to submit auditions online. Additional details will be announced soon [via] fox.com/glee.” Reilly adds that “the winners will be revealed in the first episode of the season.”
Glee returns Tuesday, April 13 on FOX. (Celebrate the news by watching a Glee flashmob after the break.)
Modern Family, the funniest new comedy of the season, has been given the green light for a second season! ABC also renewed Cougar Town and The Middle. Ugly Betty, Better Off Ted, and Scrubs are still in limbo. ABC Entertainment President Steve McPherson says “I’m not going to lie. The numbers are not encouraging.”
Modern Family airs Wednesdays at 9PM on ABC.
What’s going on with Fringe? Last we heard ratings dropped due to its competitive timeslot. It airs at the same time as Grey’s Anatomy, CSI, The Office, 30 Rock and Supernatural. FOX’s Reilly on the matter: “I wish the ratings were higher, but frankly, we’re going to keep it right where it is, because it’s doing a job for us.” On the future of this season: “We’re going to bring on Past Life, give this a breather, then going to play I think ten episodes in a row in the back half of the season, to really try and blast this when the other guys are in repeats.” So he definitely feels a good vibe around the show. But what does the future hold beyond season 2? “They’re in a creative groove with it. We have a great relationship with the producers. They’re delivering a quality show and it’s got an audience…The audience hasn’t entirely left it behind; they’re just watching it on their DVR. So I don’t know. We’ll just have to see what happens in May.” Fringe resides in the wait-and-see category, but I have a strong feeling it will be coming back for many more seasons.
Fringe returns Thursday, January 14 on FOX. (Look after the break for an exerpt from an IGN interview with Fringe creator J. J. Abrams.)
Oh, Heroes. Season 1 was fantastic. I even enjoyed watching seasons 2 and 3 on DVD. Unfortunately most of its original audience lost interest by season 2 due to lack of creativity, among other criticisms. Though the outlook for a potential season 5 looks bleak, Greg Grunberg (Heroes’ Matt Parkman) is very confident that the show will get renewed. “We wrapped yesterday and the [final episode] is nowhere near a series finale. It is cliffhanger-y and exciting, but it is nowhere near an end to a series that people are so invested in. It does not tie everything up in a neat bow… I don’t have any doubt that the show will be back.” He adds, “We will wrap it up properly in the next season and get to 100 episodes. At least that’s what I would like to see happen. They take so much care in writing the show that I would hope we get the chance to end it right. Lost announced an end [date] and I think that helped both the people working on the show and the people watching it. They see the finish line and I think it gives them something tangible to invest in and be excited about. It’s like it’s a movie and they want to see the end of it. That’s what I hope happens with our show.” Heroes is one of two “DVD shows” for me. I watch every season on DVD when it comes out. It’s the DVD sales and the international popularity of the show that keep it alive, so we will wait and see how it all plays out soon.
Heroes airs its season finale February 8 on NBC.
FlashForward’s long hiatus has just gotten a little longer. Its return is being moved from March 4 to March 18 so that it does not have to compete with TV juggernaut American Idol. When it does return it will air back-to-back episodes in a two hour event. It will run straight to its finale on May 27 with new episodes every week. Note that the finale will also be two hours in length. And we are all looking forward to the April 29 episode, aren’t we?
FlashForward returns March 18 on ABC.
As we all start getting pumped for 24 season 8 to begin, talk about a potential season 9 is already making waves. Keifer Sutherland (24’s Jack Bauer) told reporters that he is “absolutely open” to making another season if the fans want it. Sutherland: “I’ve always said that as long as people wanted us to make it , and people were really interested in watching it, I would be interested. There are a lot of components involved. Right now my focus is on finishing season 8.” FOX’s Reilly: “Collectively, we just made a decision to launch the season [first] and then sit down in the next four to six weeks. But my sense is Kiefer will want to keep it going.” Executive producer Howard Gordon: “The way I’ve looked at it is that every single season [finale] could have been a series ender. We just want to take it across the line credibly and then let the [other part] take care of itself. As long as Jack’s not dead, anything is possible.” Hell yeah! Sounds like season 9 is a definite possibility. And don’t forget a 24 movie is in the works after the show ends.
24, Day 8 premieres Sunday, January 17 on FOX.
As for the future of V…no one knows yet. ABC’s McPherson was not keen on running such a short first “pod” of episodes this past fall, but due to production issues the show was forced to limit itself to four initial episodes. ABC plans on airing uninterrupted episodes of V starting in March which will run to its finale in May so that they can “turn [it] into an event.” As long as there’s more Ana, I’m hooked!
V returns March 30 on ABC.
Check back here for the latest news in popular network TV series; I’ll make sure to update when they are renewed or cancelled and when their premieres and finales are televised.
[Via EW, here, here, here, here & here; IGN, here, here, here & here]
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My gift to you…
That link above is my gift to you! Happy holidays. Oh ok, I’ll tell you what’s inside. For a limited time iTunes is offering the following Lost content for free: parts 1 & 2 of the season one pilot and all five season recap episodes. They include Destination: Lost (Season 1 recap), Lost: A Tale of Survival (Season 1 & 2 recap), Lost: Past, Present, & Future (Season 1, 2, & 3 recap), Destiny Calls (Season 1, 2, 3, & 4 recap), and A Journey in Time (Season 1, 2, 3, 4 & 5 recap). So for all you Lost fans out there, get brushed up by re-watching the brilliant pilot episode and studying all the recaps in preperation for the Season 6 premiere. Lost: The Final Season begins February 2, 2010.