Lost DVD news!

That's great! I really hope they make that mini-movie (a la 24: Season Three).

If I was a betting man, I'd say that the price will be about $60 or $70 MSRP but most stores will cut the price pretty heavily to around $40 or $50.

it's just me but i'm disappointed that the tv on dvd thing is making show creators shoot extra footage relating to plotlines and then only showing them on the dvd

I personally don't watch anything more than once and I'm certainly not paying 40+ for a single mini movie..With all the repeats they have, they can squeeze in another episode containing this footage.

I'm sure whatever they put together won't be neccesary to the viewer's understanding of the show. It'll just be a little bonus for the people that bought the set.

Like the 24 prequel you saw events after Season Three Warning: Spoiler! (Click to show) but if you didn't see the prequel you didn't miss out.

I've only seen the first few episodes and loved them, but I don't watch much network tv, so kept forgetting to watch it. After I missed a few more episodes, I decided to wait for the DVD so I can watch them chonologically without having to try to remember catching it on tv.

This is great news! I have been anticipating the DVD release of Lost.

I think Lost is probably along with Desperate Housewives among the best shows currently on TV. Now that I've said that I have to say that it is becoming almost impossible to watch either show because of the constant commercial interruptions. I am so close to not watching anything on television and only watching the shows on DVD. There is so little show left now; it is simply ridiculous. It use to be hard to find time to use the bathroom on a commercial break. Now you can use the bathroom, make yourself a sandwich, feed the dog, and change the kitty litter all in one commercial break. By the time the show is back, I have totally lost track of what is going on. It infuriates me. It's no wonder that network viewership is not what it once was. Thank God for TV on DVD.

I agree. I look forward to Lost every week but have no desire to rewatch any of the episodes. It just isn't that type of show for me.

Guess I'll have to wait for the 'mini movie' to hit the usual torrent sites. Oh well...

Since I have completely given up on cable television, I eagerly anticipate the release of this DVD. I have heard lots of great things about this show and look forward to seeing what all the fuss is about.

Desperate housewives, I am not so sure about, but I could watch Terry Hatcher recite from a phone book.

Dave

I don't like commercials either BUT to not see the show for months (or years in some cases) because of commercials is not even remotely worth it to me. It would be nearly guaranteed that I'd hear about major plot twists no matter how hard I tried to not hear about them. I wouldn't be able to discuss a show with friends. For me, it would be like cutting off your nose to spite my face.

And keep in mind SOME commercial breaks are almost designed to be mini-cliffhangers. You're supposed to say "Holy crap! I can't wait to see what happens next!" That cliffhanger aspect is gone on DVD. Admittedly when I watch a TV DVD, I don't pause it at the commercial break to recreate the 'cliffhanger' feel.

There are two different ways to experience a serialized show (like Lost or 24) now. You can see them when they are aired and see the show slowly unfold or you can watch the DVD and see it back to back. I will always choose to watch them when they air (commercials or no).

The only problem for me is that I'm spoiled by watching LOST in HD. The DVD will be a step backwards except for the bonus materials.

For me it isn't the commercials that bother me.

It's the weeks at a time when the show isn't new.

Both Lost and Desperate Housewives have done that to me. They hook me and then suddenly they're not on for a couple of weeks, then they'll show a rerun, then take a break, and then there's a new show and I can't remember where they left off and then it's another break.

Commercials I can deal with, but this continuity problem drives me nuts.

Maybe ABC should find a happy medium. Don't start in January (although it has been great for 24) or September (too early), maybe start the next season in late October or early November. That way there will be a few weeks of reruns but not 5 in a row and we won't have to wait forever for the season to start up either.

Brad, I watch Lost in HD too and was thinking the same thing about the PQ dropping down a notch. I'm sure the DVDs will still look great just not HD great

there's always gonna be long stretches of reruns unless they do what Alias and 24 are doing....it's called the dead space after sweeps month....and really, isn't the few weeks off over the Christmas holidays actually nice because you're usually busier and can't always sit down to catch the latest ep?

TV Shows On DVD has a story saying that the set is coming on September 7 for $59.95.

According to the story, the extras include: five hours of bonus material, including the original pilot, behind-the-scenes footage of the making of the show; audio commentaries, a blooper reel, roundtable discussions with cast and crew, and a Matthew Fox photography featurette.

Hoorah!

Woohoo.In time for my birthday.

ME TOO!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO US!

I love how fast the studios are starting to pump these things out. Season 1 of LOST is due in Sept, and we already have been given the cover art.

www.tvshowsondvd.com has it right now. I love the design. Hopefully Buena Vista will keep consistancy with future seasons, unlike the route they went with ALIAS...

That's a great cover. I'm just happy that they went with a cool image instead of focusing on the (pretty) faces of the cast.

Can't wait. One of my favorite shows.

Good to hear. Not sure if I'll buy the DVDs or not (I like the show, but am not addicted to it), but it's good to know the DVDs will have some good extras on it, too.

Here's some news that made me VERY happy:

http://www.tvshowsondvd.com/newsitem.cfm?NewsID=3196

Gord

Yeah, I figured that Buena Vista HAD to up the disc when I read that the finale was two hours (and that clip show). Hooray!

Is this thing going up in price? Best Buy upped their price to 69.99 for some reason. Everyone else is showing the normal price.

They probably just messed it up on their website. I'm sure they'll correct it soon

69.99? damn

coconuts has it listed, along with DH, for 39.99 - 10 mail in for a final price of 29.99

I don't care how much it is, I love LOST, and will pay just about any amount for it on DVD.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

THE SEASON’S MUST-OWN TV SERIES
AVAILABLE ON DVD SEPTEMBER 6
LOST
THE COMPLETE FIRST SEASON

Bursting With Over Eight Hours of Exclusive Bonus Features,
Including Unaired LOST Flashbacks and Much More
Nominated for Twelve 2005 Emmy® Awards Including Best Drama Series
From The Creator of ‘Alias’

BURBANK, Calif., August 16, 2005 – Touchstone Television’s runaway hit LOST crashes onto DVD with a
superb seven-disc DVD box set that includes all 24 episodes from the stellar first season. Broadcast on ABC and
one of the hottest shows on television, LOST is the newest action-packed mystery-thriller from J.J. Abrams, creator
of “Alias.” LOST has earned twelve 2005 Emmy® nominations including Best Drama Series and Best Supporting
Actor (Naveen Andrews and Terry O’Quinn). Join an outstanding ensemble cast as they fight for survival on an
island laden with secrets and suspense in LOST: THE COMPLETE FIRST SEASON, from Touchstone
Television and Buena Vista Home Entertainment.

Bursting with over eight hours of exclusive bonus features, LOST: THE COMPLETE FIRST SEASON features
unaired Lost flashbacks; “Welcome to Oahu: The Making of the Pilot;” “The Genesis of Lost;” “Designing A
Disaster;” commentaries with cast and creators; “Before They Were Lost” original casting tapes; deleted scenes;
bloopers from the set; “Lost: On Location;” “On Set With Jimmy Kimmel”… and many more island secrets.
Available on a 7-disc DVD box set for $59.99 (S.R.P.).

The September 6 release date is timed to give new and existing fans an opportunity to catch up on all 24 episodes
(plus the eight hours of exclusive bonus programming), before the second season premieres on September 21, 9:00
pm, Wednesdays on the ABC Television Network.

LOST: THE COMPLETE FIRST SEASON is presented with theatrical style specifications – widescreen with a
Dolby® Digital 5.1 Surround Soundtrack - for an optimal viewing experience.


LOST
Bonus Materials

• LOST FLASHBACKS (All New, Unaired Flashbacks)
• WELCOME TO OAHU: THE MAKING OF THE PILOT
• THE GENESIS OF LOST
• DESIGNING A DISASTER
• AUDIO COMMENTARIES WITH CAST AND CREATORS
• BEFORE THEY WERE LOST (Audition Tapes)
• DELETED SCENES
• BLOOPERS FROM THE SET
• LOST: ON LOCATION
• ON SET WITH JIMMY KIMMEL
• THE ART OF MATTHEW FOX
• LOST AT COMICCON
• LIVE FROM THE MUSEUM OF TELEVISION AND RADIO
• BACKSTAGE WITH DRIVESHAFT

LOST is the thrilling adventure of 48 survivors of a plane crash, all stranded on an island that holds many secrets.
Matthew Fox (“Party of Five”) stars as Jack, the quick-thinking doctor and group leader.

Stripped of everything, the 48 survivors scavenge what they can from the plane for their survival. Some panic.
Some pin their hopes on rescue. A few find inner strength they never knew they had — like Kate (Evangeline
Lilly), who, with no medical training, suddenly finds herself suturing the doctor's wounds. Hurley (Jorge Garcia,
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cool as he helps those around him to survive. Charlie (Dominic Monaghan, “The Lord of the Rings” Trilogy) is a
faded rock star who harbors a painful secret. Sayid (Naveen Andrews, “Bride and Prejudice”) is a Middle Eastern
man who must wrestle with the racial profiling directed at him by some of his fellow survivors.

Jin (Daniel Dae Kim, TV’s “24”) and Sun (Yunjin Kim, “Shiri”) are a Korean couple whose traditions, values and
language are foreign, causing much to get lost in the translation. Sawyer (Josh Holloway, TV’s “Sabretooth”) has
an air of danger surrounding him, and his intense sense of mistrust for everyone around him could prove to be fatal
to his fellow castaways. Michael (Harold Perrineau, TV’s “Oz”) has just gained custody of his nine-year-old son,
Walt (Malcolm David Kelley, “Antwone Fisher”), after the death of his ex-wife — they are a father and son who
don't even know each other. Locke (Terry O'Quinn, TV’s “The West Wing”) is a mysterious man who keeps to
himself, and who harbors a deeper connection to the island than any of the others. Claire (Emile de Ravin, TV’s
“The Beastmaster”) is pregnant. Self-centered Shannon (Maggie Grace, TV’s “Cold Case”) and her estranged
controlling brother, Boone (Ian Somerhalder, TV’s “Young Americans”), constantly bicker and must learn to get
along if they are to survive.

The band of friends, family, enemies and strangers must work together against the cruel weather and harsh terrain if
they want to stay alive. But the island holds many secrets, including the intense howls of the mysterious creatures
stalking the jungle, which fill them all with fear. Fortunately, thanks to the calm leadership of quick-thinking Jack
and level-headed Kate, they have hope. But even heroes have secrets, as the survivors will come to learn.

J.J. Abrams (creator of “Alias”) and Damon Lindelof, who co-created LOST, serve as executive producers along
with Bryan Burk, Carlton Cuse and Jack Bender. LOST, which is filmed entirely on location in Hawaii, is from
Touchstone Television.

STREET DATE: SEPTEMBER 6, 2005
Suggested retail price: $59.99 (seven-disc DVD box set).
Rated: TV-14
Bonus materials not rated, nor close captioned.
Feature run time: Approximately 1,069 minutes
DVD aspect ratio: 1.78:1 enhanced for 16x9 TV screens
Sound: Dolby® Digital 5.1 Surround Sound
Dolby® Digital 2.0 Surround Sound
Language: English audio

Maybe I've just missed it (or maybe no one's mentioned it in press releases or reviews) but I don't think The Journey (the clip show) is included on the set. It's not that big of a deal since it's just a clip show but I'm sure there will be people who won't buy the set because of that.

Who the hell would want that clip show? It was one of the most boring hours of television I've ever seen, and completely pointless. I'm happy that they're not wasting space on the discs on that