LOST: The Complete First Season DVD Press Release
Posted: Sat Apr 30, 2005 3:41 pm
<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
<a href="http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/ ... vemz"><img src="http://images.amazon.com/images/P/B0000 ... ZZZZZZ.jpg">
Buy <b>Lost: The Complete First Season</b> from Amazon.com</a>
<a href="http://www.ultimatedisney.com/lost-season1.html">Read our <b>Lost: The Complete First Season</b> DVD Review</a>
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.
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
<a href="http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/ ... vemz"><img src="http://images.amazon.com/images/P/B0000 ... ZZZZZZ.jpg">
Buy <b>Lost: The Complete First Season</b> from Amazon.com</a>
<a href="http://www.ultimatedisney.com/lost-season1.html">Read our <b>Lost: The Complete First Season</b> DVD Review</a>
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.
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. 
I heard it was almost done in mid-September.
