LOST: The Complete First Season DVD Press Release

[Luke]

<center><b>THE SEASON’S MUST-OWN TV SERIES
AVAILABLE ON DVD SEPTEMBER 6

LOST
THE COMPLETE FIRST SEASON

<i>Packed With Over Five Hours of Exclusive Bonus Features,
Including Deleted Scenes, Audio Commentaries and Much More</i>

<u>#1 New Primetime Drama Television Series From The Creator of ‘Alias’</u></b>

<a href="http://www.ultimatedisney.com/lost-season1.html">Read our <b>Lost: The Complete First Season</b> DVD Review</a></center>

BURBANK, Calif., March 28, 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 “<i>Alias</i>.” Join an outstanding ensemble cast as they fight for survival on an island laden with secrets and suspense, and discover over five hours of exclusive bonus features in <b>LOST: THE COMPLETE FIRST SEASON</b>, from Touchstone Television and Buena Vista Home Entertainment.

Bonus features for <b>LOST: THE COMPLETE FIRST SEASON</b> include exclusive, in-depth behind-the-scenes looks at the making of the show; backstage with Drive Shaft: an all-access pass behind the music; the art of Matthew Fox featurette; ‘Before They Were Lost’ original casting tapes; blooper reel; rare deleted scenes; unaired footage from the original pilot; and multiple audio commentaries. 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 five hours of exclusive bonus programming), before the second season premieres on the ABC Television Network.

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

<b>LOST</b> is the thrilling adventure of 48 survivors of a plane crash, all stranded on an island that holds many secrets. Matthew Fox (“<i>Party of Five</i>”) 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, TV’s “<i>Kingdom Hospital</i>”), who, with no medical training, suddenly finds herself suturing the doctor's wounds. Hurley (Jorge Garcia, TV’s “<i>Becker</i>”) — a man with a warm sense of humor despite the desperate situation — does his best to keep his cool as he helps those around him to survive. Charlie (Dominic Monaghan, <i>The Lord of the Rings</i> Trilogy) is a faded rock star who harbors a painful secret. Sayid (Naveen Andrews, <i>Bride and Prejudice</i>) 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 “<i>24</i>”) and Sun (Yunjin Kim, “<i>Shiri</i>”) are a Korean couple whose traditions, values
and language are foreign, causing much to get lost in the translation. Sawyer (Josh Holloway, TV’s “<i>Sabretooth</i>”) 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, “<i>The Matrix</i>” series) has just gained custody of his nine-year-old son, Walt (Malcolm David Kelley, “<i>Antwone Fisher</i>”), after the death of his exwife — they are a father and son who don't even know each other. Locke (Terry O'Quinn, TV’s “<i>The West Wing</i>”) 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 “<i>The Beastmaster</i>”) is pregnant. Self-centered Shannon (Maggie Grace, TV’s “<i>Cold Case</i>”) and her estranged controlling brother, Boone (Ian Somerhalder, TV’s “<i>Young Americans</i>”), 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.

<b>LOST</b> is created by J.J. Abrams, Jeffrey Lieber and Damon Lindelof, from Touchstone Television.

<b><u>STREET DATE: SEPTEMBER 6, 2005</b></u>
<u>Direct prebook</u>: July 12, 2005
<u>Distributor prebook</u>: July 26, 2005
<u>Suggested retail price</u>: $59.99 (seven-disc DVD box set).
<u>Rated</u>: TV-14
Bonus materials unrated and subject to change.
<u>DVD aspect ratio</u>: 1.78:1 Widescreen
<u>Sound</u>: Dolby® Digital 5.1 Surround Sound

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Touchstone Television has established itself as one of Hollywood's leading productions companies, supplying critically acclaimed quality entertainment to the television industry. The studio has 13 primetime series slated for the 2004-2005 season on three broadcast networks: ABC, NBC and UPN. The seven returning favorites and six new series include: "8 Simple Rules," "According to Jim," "Alias," "Desperate Housewives," "Grey's Anatomy," "Hope & Faith," "Kevin Hill," "Less Than Perfect," "Life as We Know It," "Lost," "My Wife and Kids," "Rodney" and "Scrubs."

Buena Vista Home Entertainment, an industry leader, is committed to showcasing great television on DVD. BVHE has responded to consumer demand by providing an ever-increasing amount of quality television
entertainment in the collectible DVD format. BVHE’s superbly mastered DVD box sets include “Alias,” “The Golden Girls,” “Home Improvement,” “Felicity,” “Popular,” “Boy Meets World,” “Sports Night,” “Once And Again,” and “Sweet Valley High.” Upcoming box sets include the blockbuster series “Desperate Housewives,” the unique comedy “Scrubs,” “Life As We Know It,” and more.

Buena Vista Home Entertainment, Inc. is a recognized industry leader. Buena Vista Home Entertainment, Inc. is the marketing, sales and distribution company for Walt Disney, Touchstone, Hollywood Pictures, Miramax, Dimension and Buena Vista videocassettes and DVDs.

[MickeyMousePal]

I'm also thinking of getting Lost: The First Season on DVD...

[Satoshi]

I missed the first few episodes and from there decided that I'd just buy the DVD set blind, so that's what I'm going to do. I'm glad that the show became such a hit, because if it hadn't I doubt that Buena Vista would've rushed this thing out like this (and with a nice treatment to boot!)

[Paka]

Yay!! ^_^

Thanks for posting the PR, Luke. This is indeed an incredibly good show - next to Late Night with Conan O'Brien, it's the only show I watch regularly. I just direly hope that the writers don't back themselves into a corner, posing all these mysteries to the audience - and then not having sufficient or satisfactory answers to follow them up. That happened in varying degrees to Alias and The X-Files, unfortunately.

Anyhoo, this set looks very nice, imo. The extras look pretty cool, and surprisingly in-depth, for a TV box set. And I have hopes that a certain admin might spare me a screener to review, too... ^_^

[2099net]

Some extras and runtimes from the BBFC

n/a (LOST - SEASON 1 - DVD BONUS COMPILATION)
00:05:17:03 (BONUS TAPE 3 )
00:03:16:18 WHITE RABBIT
00:07:17:12 HOUSE OF THE RISING SUN
00:01:44:20 THE MOTH
00:04:22:02 CONFIDENCE MAN
00:22:54:05 BEFORE THEY WERE LOST
00:00:39:03 DANIEL DAE KIM
00:01:34:08 EASTER EGG
00:00:15:08 (ALTERNATE MAIN TITLE SEQUENCE)
00:33:19:18 WELCOME TO OAHU

Remember, in the UK we get Season 1 pt 1 and Season 1 pt 2. Just so they can charge 50% more for the complete season.

[MickeyMousePal]

I still don't know if I should buy Lost Season One....

[toonaspie]

YES! SOMEONE PLEASE REVIEW THIS SET!!!

[Isidour]

This is one of those series you just can´t miss

[dvdjunkie]

LOST was probably one of the most original new shows on television last season and I am looking forward to its release on DVD. My other favorite show from last year HOUSE was released last week.

I hope that the second season of "Lost" is at least half as good as the first season. The cliffhangers in each episode were more than enough to keep me coming back each week and, of course, the way the season ended has me wondering what direction they will take this season.

Like the critics say - part "Survivor" and part "X-Files", "Lost" will grab you and not let go.

[Luke]

I'm bumping this thread not to alert you to the completion of UD's long-awaited DVD review (though I wish I were), but to let you know that you can get a copy of the recently-released Season 4 DVD of "Alias" (from the creator of "Lost", J.J. Abrams) by helping Disney decide which of 4 TV spots is the best: <a href="http://www.hypemakers.net/alias4adv/go/v/tl/adv/4302" target="_blank">click here to see, decide, and possibly win</a>.

[MickeyMousePal]

So where's the Lost review? I been waiting since September.

[Lucylover1986]

Lindsay said in October she'd start working on it again. She just is really doing a very in-depth review I guess, lol. Hopefully it'll be out before the 2nd season set comes out.

[Luke]

Lindsay said in October she'd start working on it again. She just is really doing a very in-depth review I guess, lol.

Apparently... I heard it was almost done in mid-September.

[Paka]

Ah-hehe... yeah, about that...

Well, this semester my workload was WAY more than expected, then after the doomsday period known as finals, I was working nonstop at my job 'til Christmas. Then I had Christmas itself (which is turning more and more into a chore than a joy every year >_<), then immediately afterwards I went on vacation where I don't quite have the facilities to review the set. So the review's been sitting about half-finished, or a little more, since October.

So right now, uh, I'm doing research for the review by visiting a tropical island. Yeeeeeeeeeeeah... that's the ticket!

[Luke]

The long-awaited review is now here for your reading pleasure:
http://www.ultimatedisney.com/lost-season1.html

[SofaKing381222]

YAAAAA!!! Awesome review! Awesome DVD Set! Awesome!