Lost – The Complete Sixth Season – The Final Season (a J!-ENT Blu-ray Disc Review)

The final season of “Lost” may have started out a bit confusing with the flash-sideways episodes but the more you stuck with it, by the time the series ended, you can’t help but feel happy of how wonderful the series ended.  One of the greatest series of all time on television has come to an end and this Blu-ray release of the final sixth season is not only a fitting goodbye to the series but a final way to tie-up a few loose ends for fans of the series.  If you are a fan of “Lost”, this Blu-ray release is highly recommended!

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TITLE: Lost – The Complete Sixth Season – The Final Season

COMPANY: abc studios

BLU-RAY DISC INFORMATION: 1080p High Definition/1:78:1, English 5.1 DTS-HD Master Audio (48 kHz/16-bit), French and Spanish 5.1 DTS. Subtitles: English SDH, French and Spanish subtitles

DURATION: 802 minutes

RATING: TV 14 DSLV

RELEASE DATE: August 24, 2010

Created by J.J. Abrams

Directed by Jack Bender, Stephen Williams, PaulA. Edwards, Tucker Gates, Eric Laneuville, Greg Yaitanes, Rod Holcomb, Bobby Roth

Written by J.J. Abrams, Jeffrey Lieber, Damon Lindelof, Carlton Cuse, Adam Horowitz, Edward Kitsis, Elizabeth Sarnoff, Brian K. Vaughan, Drew Goddard

Executive Producer: J.J. Abrams, Bryan Burk, Damon Lindelof, Jack Bender, Carlton Cuse

Co-Executive Producer Jean Higgins, Adam Horowitz, Edward Kitsis, Stephen Williams

Produced by Ra’uf Glasgow, Patricia Churchill, Stephen Williams

Music by Michael Giacchino

Cinematography by John S. Bartley, Cort Fey

Edited by Stephen Semel, Mark Goldman, Mary Jo Markey

Casting by April Webster, Veronica Collins

Production Design by Zack Grobler and Jonathan A. Carlson

Art Direction by Tim Beach, Luke Freeborn, Scott Meehan

Set Decoration by Carole Bayne Kelley, Julieann Getman

Costume Design by Roland Sanchez

Starring:

Matthew Fox as Jack Shephard

Naveen Andrews as Sayid Jarrah

Jorge Garcia as Hugo “Hurley” Reyes

Josh Holloway as James “Sawyer” Ford

Daniel Dae Kim as Jin Kwon

Yunjin Kim as Sun Kwon

Evangeline Lilly as Kate Austen

Terry O’Quinn as John Locke

Emilie de Ravin as Claire Littleton

Elizabeth Mitchell as Juliet Burke

Michael Emerson as Ben Linus

Henry Ian Cusick as Desmond Hume

Jeremy Davies as Daniel Faraday

Ken Leung as Miles Straume

Rebecca Mader as Charlotte Lewis

Malcolm David Kelley as Walt Lloyd

L. Scott Caldwell as Rose Henderson

Sam Anderson as Bernard Nadler

Michelle Rodriguez as Ana-Lucia Cortez

Nestor Carbonell as Richard Alpert

Maggie Grace as Shannon Rutherford

Ian Somerhalder as Boone Carlisle

Michelle Rodriguez as Ana Lucia Cortez

Cynthia Watros as Libby Smith

Jeremy Davies as Daniel Faraday

Nestor Carbonell as Richard Alpert

Malcolm David Kelley as Walt Lloyd

Rebecca Mader as Charlotte Lewis

John Terry as Christian Shephard

Alan Dale as Charles Widmore

Francois Chau as Dr. Pierre Chang

Sonya Walger as Penelope Widmore

Mark Pelligrino as Jacob

Titus Welliver as the Samuel/Man in Black

With the release of Lost: The Complete Sixth and Final Season, audiences can relive every episode in the landmark final season, as the fate of each character and answers to long-pondered mysteries from the previous seasons, are revealed. In addition, the Blu-ray and DVD releases contain hours of never-before-seen bonus footage including deleted scenes; bloopers; an often emotional featurette where cast, crew, writers, producers and other Hollywood notables discuss ending the acclaimed series; a much-anticipated new chapter of the island’s story from Executive Producers Damon Lindelof and Carlton Cuse; and much more. An epic box set for the ultimate LOST fan, Lost: The Complete Collection is a fantastic icon-clad, secretladen,

Blu-ray and DVD box set containing every episode, from all six seasons. Additionally, the elaborate release includes over 30 hours of bonus material (from every season), plus one full disc of bonus exclusive to the collection, containing a fascinating array of all-new behind-the-scenes featurettes; documentaries; and a series of unique tours of Oahu with many of the cast as they reflect anecdotes, experiences and emotions of working on the series and living on the island; and more.

Since 2005, the hit ABC drama “LOST” has captured our attention. As we watched the survivors of Oceanic Flight 815 brave through harsh conditions in a once thought uninhabited island, dealing with a monster black cloud which no one knows about, finding out there is a group known as “The Others” trying to kidnap people in their group let alone dealing with traitor(s) within the group and dealing with a computer that has a button that must pushed within a certain time period or else disaster.

When it was announced that the creators of “LOST” wanted a resolution to the drama series and end it while they are still on top (planned for 2010), many fans and even the cast were happy about it. There’s only so much story of these survivors staying in the island that people can take and suffice to say, viewers have been waiting for answers to their questions since the first season. And here we are now approaching 2010, awaiting the final season of “LOST” only a few months away and here comes a 5-disc Blu-ray release that not only surpasses previous releases, it definitely sets the bar higher than any television series released thus far.

To know “LOST”, let’s go back to 2005, when the series was developed by J.J. Abrams who was known for his TV series “Felicity” and “Alias” and joined by a talented team which includes executive producer and writer Damon Lindelof (“Crossing Jordan”), executive producer and writer Carlton Cuse (“Nash Bridges”, “The Adventures of Brisco County Jr.”) , writer Jeffrey Lieber, producer Ra’uf Glasgow (“The Big Easy” and “Profiler”), Jack Bender (“Eight is Enough” and “Beverly Hills 90210″), Bryan Burke (“Alias”) and Jean Higgins (“CSI: Miami”) .

The series won an Emmy Award for “Outstanding Drama Series” and series creator J.J. Abrams was award an Emmy in September 2005. The series also won the Writers Guild of America Awards for “Outstanding Achievement in Writing for a Dramatic Television Series”, 2005 Producer Guild Awards for “Best Production” and the 2005 Director’s Guild Award for “Best Direction of a Dramatic Television Program” and the “Screen Actors Guild Awards 2005″ for Best Ensemble Cast. The series also done well overseas where it won a British Academy of Film and Television Award for “Best American Import” in 2005. Also, Terry O’Quinn won a Saturn Award for “Best Supporting Actor. in 2006, both Jorge Garcia and Michelle Rodriguez won an ALMA Award for “Best Supporting Actor” and “Best Supporting Actress” in a television series. Garcia winning the award once again in 2008. Michael Emerson has been nominated for a Primetime Emmy for “Outstanding Supporting Director” from 2007-2009 and winning the award in 2009. And this is just a few of the awards won for the crew, talent of the series.

So, what is “LOST”? “LOST” is a drama series revolved around the survivors of Oceanic Flight 815 who are marooned on an island. While flying over the island, their airplane broke apart into three sections on an island. Of the 324 passengers of Oceanic Flight 815, there were a total of 71 survivors and a dog. The survivors learned quickly that there is something mysterious about the island. For some, those who have been sick or even handicapped have suddenly become healed. And for others, the island has been nothing but full of unknown things which include science labs in the middle of nowhere, monsters that take the shape of a black cloud and it all started with the discovery of a hatch. And as mentioned before, discovering that the island was once inhabited by a group called the Dharma Initiative and that there are people who are not too thrilled that the survivors of Oceanic Flight 815 are on their island…these people that have been called “The Others”.

Of course, the goal for these survivors since crashing on the island was to get off. Attempt after attempt, it was until last season when six people dubbed “The Oceanic 6″ (Jack Shephard, Kate Austen, baby Aaron – the son of Claire Littleton, Sun Kwon, Sayid Jarrah and Hugo “Hurley” Reyes) who were part of the Oceanic Flight 815 were able to escape the island and in order to protect them and to prevent any suspicion, the six have decided to protect the remaining survivors by telling the media that no one survived the crash but them.

But all is not right in the island as Benjamin who knew the island’s secrets could have been exposed, did something to the island in order to hide it. Not knowing the repercussions of the act, Ben was able to escape the island.

In season four, we learned that life has not been exactly to kind to “The Oceanic 6″. Jack for some reason has become a suicidal drug addict; Kate has raised Claire’s baby Aaron as her own but her relationship with Jack has soured; Sun has nothing but revenge on her mind and is willing to work with Charles Widmore to find the island and get back and Ben; Sayid Jarrah loses someone precious and ends up working for Ben and Hurley starts seeing his dead friends and thinks he is going insane and thus is held in a mental institution.

In season five, we saw the Oceanic 6 deal with their present situation at home and due to situations that were affecting them in their personal life and things not going so right, they know they need to return back to the island to make things right.  Because of the changes in the island, the island starts to shift back and forth in time (thus episodes dealing with flash forward and time travel) and seeing the losties that were left on the island suddenly going back in time to 1977 when the Dharma Initiative is just beginning their research on the island.

In 2007, we are introduced to a new group of Losties via the Ajira Airways Flight 316 that has recently crashed into the island.  We start to learn that these losties are quite familiar with what is going on in the island.   And we are introduced to the man named Jacob who has been pulling the strings of many people.  Who is this man?

In season six, the series focuses on the aftermath of Juliet detonating the nuclear bomb and we start to see each of the Losties in their current present timeline on the island and their flash-sideways timeline where their lives have played out differently.   Also, we start to learn more about the mysterious Jacob and also the true identity of who is behind the smoke monster.  The camps are divided, who will follow the Others and who will follow the mysterious Man in Black. Who is right and who is wrong?  Who will live and who will die?  “Lost” concludes with these final 18 episodes for season 6.

“LOST” focuses on the following characters which include:

Jack Shephard (Matthew Fox) – A doctor who has had a tough relationship with his father. He has become the leader of the survivors of Oceanic Flight 815. He is one of the people who escapes the island and has been affected with guilt and has major problems in the present time. He feels that he and the others who have escaped the island must go back.

Kate Austen (Evangeline Lilly) – A wanted felon for murdering her father. One of the people who escapes from the island and has raised Claire’s baby Aaron as her own. Unknown to viewers but seen at the end of Season 3 and parts of Season 4, her relationship with Jack has soured for some reason.

James “Sawyer” Ford (Josh Holloway) – A conman who is the rebel on the island. He and Kate have had romantic times together on the island which puts him at odds with Jack. Was about to leave the island with the six but due to the lack of gas, he opted to stay behind in order for Kate to return back home.

Sayid Jarrah (Naveen Andrews) – A former member of the Iraqui Republican Guard. One of the people who escaped from the island and has had nothing but trouble since his return back. He now works for Ben.

John Locke (Terry O’Quinn) – Mysterious and a man who was once crippled but somehow the island has healed him. He believes they are on the island for a reason and embraces the island, to the chagrin of Jack which puts the two at odds with each other.

Claire Littleton (Emilie de Ravin) – A single mother of a baby named Aaron. She gave Aaron to Kate to take care of him and bring him to safety back in the US.

Jin Kwon (Daniel Dae Kim) – Jin is married to Sun and loves her unconditionally, but sacrificed his life to save his wife and unborn baby. Did he survive after the events of the finale of season 4?

Sun Kwon (Yunjin Kim) – Daughter of a ruthless businessman, she married Jin. She is now pregnant and has given birth to her son in the US. But wants revenge for her husband’s death and will do what it takes to get back at Ben Linus.

Hugo “Hurley” Reyes (Jorge Garcia) – Hurley is a millionaire who used numbers that keep popping to win the lottery. But for Hurley, these numbers have only brought him bad luck and has sent him several times to the mental ward. He is one of the main people who have escaped the island in season 4.

Rose Henderson (L. Scott Caldwell) and Bernard Nadler (Sam Anderson) – Rose is a woman who has terminal cancer but it seems the island has healed her and similar to Locke, she has embraced the island. She and her husband Bernard try to make life as positive as they can in the island, Bernard who at first wanted to leave the island but seeing his wife alive and healthy prompts him to want to stay in the island.

Other Characters:

Juliet Burke (Elizabeth Mitchell) - A fertility scientist who joined the Others to find out why pregnant mothers were not giving birth on the island. Was only supposed to stay for a short time but coerced by Benjamin Linus to stay. Every woman pregnant and their baby have died but somehow Claire was able to give birth and Sun is also pregnant. She has had a romantic fling with Jack in the past but now is left behind with Sawyer, the other survivors and the science crew.

Benjamin Linus (Michael Emerson) - The man responsible for killing many of the people of the Dharma Initiative. Believes he was sent by a powerful being to protect the island but is now confused because the island is starting to favor John Locke. A mysterious man who has an unknown agenda and a master at lying and manipulating people. He wants revenge against Charles Widmore for the death of his daughter Danielle (who the Others kidnapped from Rousseau).

Desmond Hume (Henry Ian Cusack) - Was stuck on the island for three years maintaining the reset for the island computer. He dreamed of reuniting with his girlfriend Penny Widmore and unaware that she has been searching for him for years. Has had a case of deja vu of remembering the island and experiences (that haven’t happened yet).

The Search Team:

Daniel Faraday (Jeremy Davies) - A scientist and physicist who understands what is going on with the island. Part of the original team that were sent to find Benjamin Linus but also to dismantle the nuclear bomb on the island. Has a romantic fling with Charlotte.

Miles Straume (Ken Leung) – A medium who is sarcastic and finds himself at odds with the Oceanic survivors at times. His father ran the Dharma Initiative and was hired by Charles Widmore to find Benjamin Linus.

Charlotte Lewis (Rebecca Mader) - A cultural anthropologist who has a tie to the island but not remember why. Has a romantic fling with Daniel.

The sixth season of “LOST” aired on February 2010 with a total of 18 episodes aired. The two-part finale aired on on May 2010 and all 18 episodes are presented on five Blu-ray discs. Here is a spoiler-less summary of each episode from the final season 6:

DISC 1:

• EPISODE 104-105: LAX – A two part episode and the aftermath of Juliet detonating the nuclear bomb.  We are introduced to the flash-sideways storyline (2004) for each character in which the bomb may have successfully changed the future (2007).
• EPISODE 106: What Kate Does – In the flash-sideways storyline, Kate helps a pregnant Claire.  Meanwhile, in the original timeline, The Others try to save Sayid who may be infected.
• EPISODE 107: The Substitute – In the flash-sideways storyline, the story focuses on the life of John Locke.  Meanwhile, in the original timeline, we learn that John Locke may not appear to be the real John Locke and maybe someone else.

DISC 2:

• EPISODE 108: Lighthouse – In the flash-sideways storyline, we see the life of Jack who is married and has a son named David.  Meanwhile, in the original timeline, Jack and Hurley go on a mission to the lighthouse.
• EPISODE 109: Sundown – In the flash-sideways storyline, we see how Sayid is happily married and tries to stay away from any violence.  In the original timeline, the man in black gives an ultimatum to those staying in the temple.
• EPISODE 110: Dr. Linus – In the flash-sideways storyline, we learn about Dr. Benjamin Linus and his job as teacher.  Meanwhile, in the original timeline, the Man in Black tries to recruit Ben.
• EPISODE 111: Recon – In the flash-sideways storyline, James “Sawyer” Ford and Miles Straume work for the LAPD.  In the original timeline, the Man in Black sends Sawyer to spy on the survivors of Ajira Airways Flight 316.

DISC 3:

• EPISODE 112: Ab Aeterno – In the flash-sideways storyline, we learn about Richard Alpert and his life in 1867 and how he got to the island.  In the original timeline, Llana explains to the survivors what the job of the candidate is for and who has been selected.
• EPISODE 113: The Package – In the flash-sideways storyline, we see how Jin and Sun meet each other in this timeline.  In the original timeline, the Man in Black and Charles Widmore confront each other.
• EPISODE 114: Happily Ever After – In the flash-sideways storyline, Desmond’s flash-sideways life in that timeline somehow correlates with Desmond in the original timeline.
• EPISODE 115: Everybody Loves Hugo – In the flash-sideways storyline, Hugo goes on a blind date with a woman named Libby.  In the original timeline, Michael reappears and sends Hurley on a mission.

DISC 4:

• EPISODE 116: The Last Recruit – In the flash-sideways timeline, Desmond sets his mission into action and meets with each character in that timeline.  In the original timeline, The Man in Black sends Sayid to kill Desmond.
• EPISODE 117: The Candidate – In the flash-sideways timeline, Jack offers his help to perform surgery on Locke.  In the original timeline, Jack and friends try to escape via submarine.
• EPISODE 118: Across the Sea – The history of Jacob, his brother and his mother Claudia and the role they have in the island.
• EPISODE 119: What They Died For – In the flash-sideways timeline, Desmond continues his mission by trying to get everyone together and Ben begins to have a flashback from the original timeline.  In the original timeline, Jack and Kate seek revenge from the Man in Black after the death of their friends.

DISC 5:

• EPISODE 120-121: THE END – A two part episode, as Jack and Kate go after the Man in Black, meanwhile Desmond continues his mission to make things right with the two timelines. The final episode.

Similar to the previous “LOST” Blu-ray releases, the Blu-ray’s allow for “SeasonPlay” which allows people to watch as they go and can stop, restart where they last left off. “SeasonPlay” is optional and people can select it before watching an episode.

VIDEO:

“Lost – The Complete Sixth Season – The Final Season” is a series that looks incredible on High Definition. Featured in 1080p High Definition (aspect ratio of 1:78:1), the detail of the island is captured quite vibrantly. The green lush plants that surround the island, the blue skies, the blue ocean. Personally, most of the video footage shot in Hawaii tend to be vibrant in colors and “LOST” is no exception. This final season’s offering continues its wonderful presentation on Blu-ray. You can see the skin pores much more closely, even the stubble or sweat on the faces of the characters, the mucky water, detail of the plants in the dense jungle, the rocky earthtones, the brownish/reds inside the Dharma buildings and just regular objects, the stained blood on the skin of the characters, you can actually see that the blood is actually dry and much, much more.

There is a lot of detail that you just don’t see on television and when you see it on Blu-ray, especially for “Lost – The Complete Sixth Season – The Final Season”, you can’t help but be amazed. The colors are just fantastic as blue oceans and blue skies are surrounded by beautiful lush greenery. Blacks are nice and dark and skin tones are natural.

Another wonderful presentation of “Lost” on Blu-ray!

AUDIO & SUBTITLES:

As for the audio, “LOST” is featured in DTS HD-Master Audio 5.1. The dialogue is quite clear but one thing that caught my attention is how magnificent the audio is in terms of capturing the ambiance of the island when each person is moving through the jungle. This season tends to have used more panning and audio directional to certain speaker channels much more evident than the first season. Also, sounds of the smoke monster and the growls to the ambiance of the island, explosions, earthquakes, the chanting  of the voices of the island and if anything, they really went all out in destruction and chaos with this latest season.

Audio comes quite clear through the various surround channels. Also, good use of surrounds and LFE. Dialogue is crisp, clear and understandable and the music also comes out alive during certain scenes.

I love how the music for the series sounds and how it really brought an overall mood to certain scenes. The music by Michael Giacchino and the way the orchestra creates that tension for the scenes was awesome. So, music plays a big part in the series and the music soundtrack is just wonderful!  So, once again, “Lost – The Complete Sixth Season – The Final Season” delivers in lossless audio.  Fantastic!

Subtitles are featured in English SDH, French and Spanish.

SPECIAL FEATURES:

The Blu-ray edition of “Lost – The Complete Sixth Season – The Final Season” is featured in 1080p High Definition and 480i Standard Definition.  Audio is in English 2.0 Dolby Digital with subtitles in English SDH, French and Spanish. Included are:

DISC 1:

• Lost Starter Kit - (8:26) Get up to speed on what has happened in “LOST” from the last five seasons.
• Audio Commentary for “LAX” by Executive Producers and Co-Creator/Executive Producer Damon Lindelof and Executive Producer Carlton Cuse.
  

DISC 2:

• Audio Commentary for “Dr. Linus” with commentary from Executive Producers and Writers Edward Kitsis and Adam Horowitz along with actor Michael Emerson.
  

DISC 3:

• Audio Commentary for “Ab Aeterno” with commentary from writers Melinda Hsu Taylor, Greggory Nations and actor Nestor Carbonell.

DISC 4:

• Audio Commentary for “Across the Sea” by Executive Producers and Co-Creator/Executive Producer Damon Lindelof and Executive Producer Carlton Cuse.

DISC 5:

• Lost University: Master’s Program – For those who have Blu-ray 2.0 profile players and are hooked up to the Internet can be part of Lost University. An excerpt from the explanation of “Lost University”: Viewers will be able to join LOST executive producers Carlton Cuse, Damon Lindelof, the cast of “LOST,” and a panel of esteemed experts for a vast array of courses at LOST University, delving into the themes and storylines regularly explored on the groundbreaking television series. The main campus of “LOST University” will live on the “LOST: The Complete Fifth Season” Blu-ray disc and will be powered by BDLive. Upon launching the innovative interface, students immediately get access to their personalized lesson plans, compelling HD Audio-Visual presentations and communication from the LOST University faculty and staff. Like any real university, campus life at LOST University is not solely focused on higher learning, pop quizzes and homework. Through an extended web experience, students will be able to pay visits to the campus bookstore to purchase LOST U merchandise, or discuss their school experience and “LOST” theories through study-groups on the LOST University message boards. Potential students will even have the opportunity to prep for the LOST U experience in advance on www.lostuniversity.org with story and character refresher courses and advanced reading suggestions.

With that being said, I did try out a few classes, watched a few professors (actual college professors) give their lectures on several subjects such as literature and then I took two exams on the first day.  I actually like the concept of how the Lost University is implemented on the Blu-ray releases and probably one of the best uses of BD-Live thus far.  The video streaming was fine and I didn’t have any problems with this feature at all.

• The New Man in Charge – (11:55) The epilogue which has been hyped in many publications in which executive producers Carlton Cuse and Damon Lindelof have been teasing us with.  Answers to a few questions that people have had.  This epilogue features Dr. Ben Linus, Dr. Chang, Hurley and Walt.  The questions regarding the polar bears and also with Walt is revealed and let’s just say that I had a smile on my face after watching this.  Presented in HD.
• Crafting a Final Season – (38:33) Featuring the cast, executive producers, writers and crew working on the final season of “LOST”.  Everyone reflects on working on the last episode.  Presented in HD.
• See You in Another Life, Brotha – (8:38) A featurette about the flash sideways and the return of previous cast members.  Presented in HD.
• A Hero’s Journey – (8:52) A featurette about the hero’s of “LOST” and to see how certain characters have evolved through the series.  The cast discuss the concept of hero’s in the show.  Presented in HD.
• Lost on Location: (28:40) Featuring “LOST” shot in different locations in Hawaii and how certain episodes were created.  Scenes featured in this featurette are: LAX, The Substitute, Recon, Ab Aeterno, Happily Ever After and The Candidate.  From the stunts and cliff shots, the Other’s temple, the Sawyer police scenes, the Alpert past history scenes, Desmond’s car accident scene, the flooded submarine scene and more.  Presented in HD.
• Deleted Scenes: (9:39) A total of nine deleted scenes presented in standard definition.  Featuring the deleted scenes: On Guard, Bearing Fruit, Maternal Instincts, Parched, A Helping Hand, Fatalities, The Lab & the Well, Epiphany and Desmond’s Task.
• Lost Bloopers – (4:09) “Lost” season six outtakes.

EASTER EGGS:

• On Disc 5, hit left on “Season Play” and the dot will go to Jacob’s head.  You will access the following easter egg: (:53) Yunjin Kim, Daniel Dae Kim and Josh Holloway goofing off behind-the-scenes in the submerged sub.

“Lost” was an amazing experience since the beginning.  Meeting new friends and debating topics that I have never done with a TV series before, it was just a fantastic ride with its ups and downs and each episode just capturing my attention and for the most part, just embracing everything that had come out.  From the audio books, the web episodes, the videogame,  the podcasts, the magazine, you name it…I was loving every minute of “Lost” and what the writers had to provide for us.

And then it came to this final season and I admit that the flash-sideways episodes were a bit confusing.  In fact, I was wondering where this was all heading and right after each episode, I would head to the Fuselage to see how everyone else was interpreting these flash-sideways storylines.  Was I missing something?  Was I not enjoying these flash-sideways as much and I was more into the original timeline?

But the more we got into the series and to see how Desmond had this connection between the two timelines, I just started to have this silly grin on my face while watching this series because we had a sense that Desmond had to play an important part in this series and then things slowly started to unravel.

But then the original timeline also started to unravel and we didn’t know who would turn evil, we don’t know what would happen with Sayid and what will happen between Jack, Kate and Sawyer.  And for me, I was so happy to see Jin and Sun back together but then to find myself devastated and sad after watching “The Candidate” where favorite characters we have followed for years, were killed off.  We knew something was going to happen, we just didn’t know who.  And I admit, I was so bummed out, it affected me the day after.

And then it was time for the final episode and I just felt it was the most fantastic ending for a series on television that I have seen.  Granted, the final episode had a lot to do with faith and if anything, your appreciation for the series as a whole.  I found myself going online and having to explain the finale to so many people.  But it was quite interesting to read of how the finale affected people.  Many, like myself, who absolutely loved it and then those who were upset with the finale and a lot of loose ends not being tied up.

And here we are with the Blu-ray release of “Lost – The Complete Sixth Season – The Final Season”.  Hyped by many publications and even brought up on the night after the finale on the Jimmy Kimmel “Lost” special about how Executive Producers Carlton Cuse and Damon Lindelof will tie up those loose ends on the Blu-ray and DVD release.  So, needless to say, many fans of the series have been awaiting this release.  And with all said and done, the 12-minute epilogue was satisfying.  It may not answer all questions but it does answer the question that relates to Walt (and also the polar bears).

Like every previous release of “Lost” we are treated with a good amount of special features.  I wish there were more audio commentary featured (especially for the final episode) and I wish the web episodes or even the Jimmy Kimmel special was included on this Blu-ray but overall, you do get many special features like the previous season box sets and you also get the latest version of “Lost University” (note: you must have a Blu-ray 2.0 player to play this.  So, if your Blu-ray is connected to the Internet, you can view this feature).

As for the Blu-ray release of “Lost – The Complete Sixth Season – The Final Season”, the picture quality is again, amazing.   The detail can be easily seen on Blu-ray and  things that never caught my attention when watching the episodes on television, have now caught my attention this time around. From the skin pores and even the hair on one’s arm, to the lush plants and the coarse rocks, the blood, the sweat… the amount of detail that pops is simply amazing.  Audio quality is also used very well through all channels and because we see the smoke monster quite a bit and also quite a bit of explosions and destruction in this final season, lossless audio was well utilized and sounds fantastic on Blu-ray.

Overall, this series was a fitting conclusion to this fantastic series.  Many months since the conclusion of the series, people continue to debate the series finale and I’m sure with the epilogue, there are people who will continue to debate the series throughout the rest of the year.

But in the end, the series did touch millions of people worldwide.  May they be content or upset of how the series unfolded throughout the six seasons, it’s all subjective.  But overall, for me, I was quite content with how the series played out from beginning to end.  Do I still have questions in regards to the series?  I sure do (especially when it comes to the characters of Eloise and Jacob).  But on the grand scale of how the writers resolved many of the important questions of the series, I was content with how the final season played out and I admit to feeling a bit saddened that this series, which had become a favorite of mine for six years, is now over.

“Lost” is definitely the most compelling, entertaining and enthralling drama series to air on television and the cast and crew made sure to end the series on a positive note.   If you have purchased all seasons on Blu-ray, this is a no-brainer and easily a must-buy.  Highly recommended!

“LOST” THE OFFICIAL SHOW AUCTION AND EXHIBIT, FEATURING A LIVE AND ONLINE AUCTION OF THE ICONIC PROPS, WARDROBE AND SET DECORATION OF THE HIT ABC SERIES, IS SET TO TAKE PLACE SATURDAY, AUGUST 21 AND SUNDAY, AUGUST 22

Auction and Exhibit to Take Place in Southern California at the Barker Hangar In the Santa Monica Airport

“LOST” The Official Show Auction and Exhibit will take place in southern California at the Barker Hangar in the Santa Monica Airport on Saturday, August 21 and Sunday, August 22. ABC Studios, in partnership with Profiles in History, will conduct a live and online auction featuring the iconic props, wardrobe and set decoration of the Emmy Award-winning television series. Along with the auction, ABC will be offering fans an opportunity to immerse themselves in all things “LOST.” Large set pieces from the show will be on display, including a Dharma van and pieces of the plane wreckage from Oceanic flight 815. Other memorable props and wardrobe will also be featured.

In addition, fans will have an early sneak peek of Season 6 DVD bonus material before the August 24 DVD and Blu-Ray release date, including moments of the much anticipated new chapter, “The New Man in Charge,” from executive producers Damon Lindelof and Carlton Cuse.

Tickets for the event will be available at Razorgator.com in early August.

Information and registration for the auction is available at Profilesinhistory.com

LOST: THE COMPLETE SIXTH AND FINAL SEASON LOST: THE COMPLETE COLLECTION

Loaded with Never-Before-Seen Bonus Features — Available on Blu-ray and DVD
August 24, 2010

BURBANK, CA, May 27, 2010 – Since its highly-anticipated premiere in September 2004, ABC’s LOST has revolutionized primetime television, bringing big-screen adventures home with a powerful story of survival. Attracting a massive fan following and huge critical acclaim, LOST has already become a pop culture phenomenon. Now, celebrating television’s most original and creative series, Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment proudly debuts Lost: The Complete Sixth and Final Season and Lost: The Complete Collection – both on Blu-ray and DVD, August 24.

With the release of Lost: The Complete Sixth and Final Season, audiences can relive every episode in the landmark final season, as the fate of each character and answers to long-pondered mysteries from the previous seasons, are revealed. In addition, the Blu-ray and DVD releases contain hours of never-before-seen bonus footage including deleted scenes; bloopers; an often emotional featurette where cast, crew, writers, producers and other Hollywood notables discuss ending the acclaimed series; a much-anticipated new chapter of the island’s story from Executive Producers Damon Lindelof and Carlton Cuse; and much more.

An epic box set for the ultimate LOST fan, Lost: The Complete Collection is a fantastic icon-clad, secret-laden, Blu-ray and DVD box set containing every episode, from all six seasons. Additionally, the elaborate release includes over 30 hours of bonus material (from every season), plus one full disc of bonus exclusive to the collection, containing a fascinating array of all-new behind-the-scenes featurettes; documentaries; and a series of unique tours of Oahu with many of the cast as they reflect anecdotes, experiences and emotions of working on the series and living on the island; and more (see page 3 for content descriptions).

“…TV’s most gripping serial.” – The Boston Globe

Lost follows the lives of crash survivors of Oceanic Airlines flight 815, on a mysterious and apparently supernatural tropical island. Their survival is continuously jeopardized by inexplicable entities, including a polar bear, an unseen monster that wanders the jungle and the island’s malicious occupants known as the “Others”. Forced to depend on each other to endure, the diverse group of survivors are bound by menacing secrets and complicated interrelationships, with the truth behind each character slowly revealed through the seasons. The series regularly stars Matthew Fox (Jack Shephard), Evangeline Lilly (Kate Austen), Josh Holloway (James ‘Sawyer” Ford), Naveen Andrews (Sayid Jarrah), Jorge Garcia (Hugo ‘Hurley’ Reyes), Terry O’Quinn (John Locke), Michael Emerson (Ben Linus), Daniel Dae Kim (Jin Kwon), Yunjin Kim (Sun Kwon), Nester Carbonell (Richard Alpert) and Emile de Ravin (Claire Littleton).

LOST: THE COMPLETE SIXTH AND FINAL SEASON – Contents

• Every Sixth Season Episode

• Bloopers and Deleted Scenes

• Audio Commentaries accompany four episodes (LA X, Dr. Linus, Ab Aeterno and Across The Sea)

• The End: Crafting A Final Season – Join the LOST team along with other producers of some of television’s longest running shows as they examine the challenges of ending a landmark series.

• A Hero’s Journey – What makes a hero? Which survivors of Oceanic 815 are true heroes? These questions and more are explored.

• See You In Another Life, Brotha – Unlocks the mysteries of this season’s intriguing flash sideways.

• ‘LOST on Location’ – Behind-the-scenes featurette showcasing stories from the set, including all-new interviews with actors and crew.

• PLUS: A LOST Blu-ray & DVD exclusive – Go deeper into the world of LOST with a much-anticipated new chapter of the island’s story from Executive Producers Damon Lindelof and Carlton Cuse.

DVD SRP: US – $59.99/Canada – $79.99
Blu-ray: US – $79.99/Canada – $94.99

LOST: THE COMPLETE COLLECTION – Contents

• Every Episode in the Series (Seasons 1 through 6)

• Over 30hrs of Season 1-6 Bonus materials (previously released materials from Season 1-5 and the all-new Season 6 bonus material)

• A unique series of featurettes that takes viewers on very personal tours of Oahu where the series was created, with key cast and crew as they reflect.

• Exploring the global phenomenon that is Lost, bonus showcases events ranging from the series cast and crew at San Diego’s famed Comic-Con convention to international voice recordings, local events and even fan parties, all of which helped make the show into a worldwide favorite.

• A closer look at some of the props with cast, writers and producers, exploring their significance, stories and emotional ties to the characters.

• Humorous yet emotional look at every character who died on the series

• 16 hilarious Lost “Slapdowns” featurettes showcasing celebrity Lost fans who confront Executive Producers Damon Lindelof and Carlton Cuse to ask press questions about the final season, including the Muppets and cast members Nestor Carbonell, Michael Emerson, Rebecca Mader and more.

The exciting collectible packaging also includes: a Special Edition collectible ‘Senet’ Game as seen in Season Six, a custom LOST island replica, an exclusive episode guide, a collectible Ankh, and a black light penlight.

DVD SRP: US – $229.99/Canada – $234.99
Blu-ray: US – $279.99/Canada – $319.99

Lost: The Complete Sixth and Final Season and Lost: The Complete Collection – are rated TV14 DLSV.

We loved the LOST finale but if you haven’t seen the Jimmy Kimmel LOST special Q&A, check it out!

For LOST fans, the finale was you either loved or hated it. We loved it! Airing late last night was the LOST special on Jimmy Kimmel Live and a Q&A that was only shown online. If you haven’t seen it, here you go:

and the full special is here:

FINALE OF “LOST” TO BE BROUGHT TO INTERNATIONAL VIEWERS FASTER THAN EVER BEFORE

Fans in UK, Italy, Spain, Portugal, Israel, Turkey to Enjoy Final Episode
at the Same Time as U.S. West Coast, Sunday, May 23, 9:00-11:30 p.m., PT

London/Hong Kong — The Walt Disney Company today announced that the two-and-a-half-hour finale of “Lost” will be made available to international platforms faster than the series has ever been before, in line with global demand. The continually accelerated international delivery of this groundbreaking show is in keeping with Disney’s commitment to offer consumers legitimate, flexible ways in which to enjoy its must-see programming.

Driven by fan demand – and regardless of the international time difference – the non-subtitled finale will be simultaneously broadcast with the U.S. West Coast telecast (May 23, from 9:00 p.m., PT) on Sky1 in the UK, Fox Italia and Telecom Italia in Italy, Cuatro Spain, Fox Spain and Portugal, Digiturk Turkey, HOT Israel. CTV Canada will broadcast the finale at the same time as the U.S. East Coast.

In total, 59 countries around the world will air the final episode from 24-48 hours after the U.S. broadcast, with subtitles for viewers in non-English speaking territories. The series is licensed as part of their existing ‘Hot from the U.S.’ agreements with Disney Media Distribution, which bring series such as “Lost,” “Desperate Housewives” and “Grey’s Anatomy” to international platforms in a 24-48 hour window from U.S. broadcast.

Ben Pyne, president, Global Distribution, Disney Media Networks, commented: “‘Lost’s’ intrinsic global appeal and enthusiastic international following have driven a demand to create innovative windowing opportunities to air the programming on earlier and more convenient platforms. Since the show’s first season, we have greatly accelerated all of our U.S. network series’ international delivery, broadcast and marketing, and so it’s fitting that many international fans will be able to enjoy its spectacular finale in concert with its U.S. broadcast.”

Since its premiere in 2004, “Lost” has been licensed to over 220 international territories by Disney Media Distribution, and has become a global sensation, spawning a huge and devoted following all over the world. It has amassed numerous industry awards and was a 2008 recipient of the prestigious Peabody Award, and awarded the 2005 Emmy and 2006 Golden Globe for Best Drama Series. At the end of its sixth and final season, “Lost” will have aired 114 episodes (121 episodic hours). Oceanic Air flight 815 tore apart in mid-air and crashed on a Pacific island, leaving 48 passengers alive and stranded on a remote island in the South Pacific. The survivors include a diverse group of people from different walks of life — a doctor, an escaped fugitive, a con man, an Iraqi interrogator, a married Korean couple and a man formerly confined to a wheelchair who is now inexplicably healed. As the castaways attempt to get home, flashbacks (and forwards) illuminate their troubled lives before and after the crash, as the island that they find themselves stranded on begins to slowly reveal its mysterious nature. Faith, reason, destiny and free will all clash as the island offers opportunities for both corruption and redemption… but as to its true purpose? That’s the greatest mystery of all.

“Lost” stars Naveen Andrews as Sayid, Nestor Carbonell as Richard Alpert, Emilie de Ravin as Claire, Michael Emerson as Ben, Jeff Fahey as Frank Lapidus, Matthew Fox as Jack, Jorge Garcia as Hurley, Josh Holloway as Sawyer, Daniel Dae Kim as Jin, Yunjin Kim as Sun, Ken Leung as Miles, Evangeline Lilly as Kate, Terry O’Quinn as Locke and Zuleikha Robinson as Ilana.

“Lost” was created by Jeffrey Lieber and J.J. Abrams & Damon Lindelof. Abrams, Lindelof, Bryan Burk, Jean Higgins, Elizabeth Sarnoff, Edward Kitsis, Adam Horowitz, Jack Bender and Carlton Cuse serve as executive producers. “Lost,” which is filmed entirely on location in Hawaii, is from ABC Studios.

*International broadcasters who will be able to make the episode available from 24-48 hours after the U.S. West Coast telecast include, in alphabetical order:

* Belgacom Belgium
* Canal Plus Poland
* Deutsche Telekom Germany
* Digiturk
* Fox Italia
* HOT Israel
* ‘N’ Poland
* Orbit Showtime Middle East
* Portugal Telecom
* RTE Ireland
* SBS Netherlands
* Channel 7 Australia
* 7TWO Australia
* Singtel mio TV Singapore
* Sogecable Spain
* Telenet Belguim
* Telecom Italia
* TF1 France

ABC PRESENTS AN UNPRECEDENTED WEEKEND FILLED WITH PROGRAMMING TO CELEBRATE THE HIGHLY ANTICIPATED SERIES FINALE OF “LOST”

Enhanced “Pilot, Parts 1 & 2,” Airs Saturday, May 22 from 8:00-10:00 p.m., ET

“Lost” Series Finale Airs Sunday, May 23 from 9:00-11:30 p.m., ET

Retrospective Special, “Lost: The Final Journey,” Precedes the Finale

from 7:00-9:00 p.m., ET – Fan Messages to Run During the Special

Jimmy Kimmel Bids the Show Farewell in

“Jimmy Kimmel Live: Aloha to Lost” from 12:05-1:05 a.m., ET

The ABC “Lost” Series Finale event is set to kick off with the airing of “Pilot, Parts 1 & 2,” an enhanced version of the two-hour pilot of the series that changed the way viewers watch television. The enhanced pilot will feature exclusive insight with the cast saying goodbye to the groundbreaking series and talking about what “Lost” has meant to them over the years. The enhanced pilot airs SATURDAY, MAY 22 (8:00-10:00 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network. (Rebroadcast. OAD: 9/22&29/04).

ABC and Verizon recently announced a unique opportunity for fans to participate in and say goodbye to this critically acclaimed series. Fans were asked to watch yesterday’s episode of “Lost” in order to get a special short code to text in their farewell messages. Only Verizon customers were eligible to submit, and all texts had to be received within 30 minutes after the special short code was aired on ABC. Selected messages will be used on-air on Sunday, May 23 during the retrospective special, “Lost: The Final Journey,” from 7:00-9:00 p.m., ET.

Also, ABC aired the winning promo on-air during last night’s episode of “Lost” from passionate fans who entered the Ultimate Fan Promo Contest online at ABC.com

The series finale will air SUNDAY, MAY 23 (9:00-11:30 p.m., ET).

Following the finale episode, Jimmy Kimmel will host a one-hour post-show discussion and celebration of the beloved series in “Jimmy Kimmel Live: Aloha to Lost,” SUNDAY, MAY 23 (12:05-1:05 a.m., ET). Kimmel will be joined in studio by Naveen Andrews, Nestor Carbonell, Alan Dale, Jeremy Davies, Emilie de Ravin, Michael Emerson, Matthew Fox, Daniel Dae Kim, Terry O’Quinn and Harold Perrineau, with special appearances by Jorge Garcia, Josh Holloway and Evangeline Lilly and an exclusive look at THREE ALTERNATIVE FINAL SCENES from the minds of executive producers Damon Lindelof and Carlton Cuse.

“Lost” was created by Jeffrey Lieber and J.J. Abrams & Damon Lindelof. Abrams, Lindelof, Bryan Burk, Jean Higgins, Elizabeth Sarnoff, Edward Kitsis, Adam Horowitz, Jack Bender and Carlton Cuse serve as executive producers. “Lost,” which is filmed entirely on location in Hawaii and premiered on September 22, 2004, is from ABC Studios.

“Lost Live: The Final Celebration” in Los Angeles (05.13.2010)

Images from ABC’s ‘Lost’ Live: The Final Celebration held at UCLA Royce Hall on May 13, 2010 in Los Angeles, California.

LOCKE DEVISES A NEW STRATEGY, AND JACK’S GROUP SEARCHES FOR DESMOND, ON ABC’S “LOST”

Michelle Rodriguez Guest Stars as Ana Lucia

Mira Furlan Guest Stars as Danielle Rousseau
“What They Died For” – While Locke devises a new strategy, Jack’s group searches for Desmond, on “Lost,” TUESDAY, MAY 18 (9:00-10:02 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network.

“Lost” stars Naveen Andrews as Sayid, Nestor Carbonell as Richard Alpert, Emilie de Ravin as Claire, Michael Emerson as Ben, Jeff Fahey as Frank Lapidus, Matthew Fox as Jack, Jorge Garcia as Hurley, Josh Holloway as Sawyer, Daniel Dae Kim as Jin, Yunjin Kim as Sun, Ken Leung as Miles, Evangeline Lilly as Kate, Terry O’Quinn as Locke and Zuleikha Robinson as Ilana.

Guest starring are Henry Ian Cusick as Desmond, Michelle Rodriguez as Ana Lucia, Mira Furlan as Danielle Rousseau, Alan Dale as Charles Widmore, Tania Raymonde as Alex, Mark Pellegrino as Jacob, Dylan Minnette as David, Sheila Kelley as Zoe, Kenton Duty as teenage boy, Wendy Pearson as Nurse Kondracki, Ashlee Kyker as student and Ernesto Lopez as LAPD cop.

“What They Died For” was written by Edward Kitsis & Adam Horowitz & Elizabeth Sarnoff and directed by Paul Edwards.

“Lost” is broadcast in 720 Progressive (720P), ABC’s selected HDTV format, with 5.1-channel surround sound. This program carries a TV-14,V parental guideline.

For more information on “Lost,” visit ABC.com

IN CELEBRATION OF THE SIXTH AND FINAL SEASON OF “LOST,” ABC AND VERIZON GIVE FANS A UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY TO SAY FAREWELL

Selected Messages from Fans Will Be Used On-Air During Retrospective Special

In celebration of the sixth and final season for “Lost,” ABC and Verizon will give fans a unique opportunity to participate and say goodbye to one of the most iconic shows of all time. Fans will need to watch “Lost” on Tuesday, May 18 (9:00-10:02 p.m. ET) in order to get a special short code to text in their farewell messages. Only Verizon customers are eligible to submit and all texts must be received within 30 minutes after the special short code is aired on ABC. Standard text/data rates may apply.

Selected messages will then be used on-air on Sunday, May 23 during the retrospective special, “Lost: The Final Journey,” from 7:00-9:00 p.m., ET, which takes a look back over the past six seasons of this groundbreaking show that precedes the highly anticipated series finale, airing from 9:00-11:30 p.m., ET.

“Lost” stars Naveen Andrews as Sayid, Nestor Carbonell as Richard Alpert, Emilie de Ravin as Claire, Michael Emerson as Ben, Jeff Fahey as Frank Lapidus, Matthew Fox as Jack, Jorge Garcia as Hurley, Josh Holloway as Sawyer, Daniel Dae Kim as Jin, Yunjin Kim as Sun, Ken Leung as Miles, Evangeline Lilly as Kate, Terry O’Quinn as Locke and Zuleikha Robinson as Ilana.

“Lost” was created by Jeffrey Lieber and J.J. Abrams & Damon Lindelof. Abrams, Lindelof, Bryan Burk, Jean Higgins, Elizabeth Sarnoff, Edward Kitsis, Adam Horowitz, Jack Bender and Carlton Cuse serve as executive producers. “Lost,” which is filmed entirely on location in Hawaii and premiered on September 22, 2004, is from ABC Studios.

For more information on “Lost,” visit ABC.com

THE CAST OF “LOST” JOINS JIMMY KIMMEL FOR THE FIRST AND ONLY COLLECTIVE INTERVIEW, PLUS EXCLUSIVE ALTERNATE ENDINGS

“Jimmy Kimmel Live: Aloha to Lost” Airs Sunday, May 23 on ABC

Following the final episode of “Lost,” Jimmy Kimmel will host a one-hour post-show discussion and celebration of the beloved series, SUNDAY, MAY 23 at 12:05 a.m., ET on ABC, following local news.

Kimmel will be joined in studio by Naveen Andrews, Nestor Carbonell, Alan Dale, Jeremy Davies, Emilie de Ravin, Michael Emerson, Matthew Fox, Daniel Dae Kim, Terry O’Quinn and Harold Perrineau, with special appearances by Jorge Garcia, Josh Holloway and Evangeline Lilly and an exclusive look at THREE ALTERNATIVE FINAL SCENES from the minds of executive producers Damon Lindelof and Carlton Cuse.

Jimmy Kimmel Live has been deluged by more studio audience ticket requests for this special than any show in its seven-plus year history. Watch the grand finale to the grand finale on “Jimmy Kimmel Live: Aloha to Lost.”

Jimmy Kimmel and Jill Leiderman serve as executive producers of “Jimmy Kimmel Live.” Jason Schrift and Douglas DeLuca serve as co-executive producers. “Jimmy Kimmel Live” is shot live in front of a studio audience and produced by Jackhole Industries in association with ABC Studios. For more go to www.jimmykimmellive.net. Follow Jimmy on Twitter @jimmykimmel.

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