http://www.thetailsection.com/ Dedicated to the hit ABC series "LOST" en Copyright 2008 Fri, 18 Jul 2008 09:21:06 -0800 http://www.sixapart.com/movabletype/?v=3.33 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss The Dark Knight a few days ago, and like just about every other person on the planet I thought it was completely amazing.  You can read my full review of the film by clicking here if you like.

One thing I didn't expect to see was Richard Alpert himself, aka Nestor Carbonell, playing Gotham City's mayor.  He plays a fairly important role in the film and gets a decent amount of screen time, so I suggest checking out the movie if you need a fix of a familiar Lost actor during the long hiatus.  I also recommend heading to the discount theater to see Matthew Fox in the surprisingly fun Speed Racer, though I may be alone on that one.

Anyone see The Dark Knight?  Leave your thoughts below.]]> http://www.thetailsection.com/lost-news/see-nestor-carbonell-in-the-da.php http://www.thetailsection.com/lost-news/see-nestor-carbonell-in-the-da.php Lost News Fri, 18 Jul 2008 09:21:06 -0800 As we get closer to next weekend's San Diego Comic-Con, the closer we get to some sort of announcement from Octagon Global Recruiting. I'll be getting as much info as I can when I attend the convention, but for now we have this new e-mail that was sent out this morning: http://www.thetailsection.com/lost-news/new-octagon-global-recruiting.php http://www.thetailsection.com/lost-news/new-octagon-global-recruiting.php Lost News Fri, 18 Jul 2008 06:28:29 -0800 Lost finally made its way back into the Outstanding Drama Series category, which is a spot we all know it deserves after an outstanding fourth season.  The bad news is that it was shut out of the writing and directing categories, which seems rather ridiculous.  You can't win them all, I suppose.

Here are the nominations Lost racked up this morning:]]> http://www.thetailsection.com/lost-news/lost-lands-emmy-nominations.php http://www.thetailsection.com/lost-news/lost-lands-emmy-nominations.php Lost News Thu, 17 Jul 2008 09:16:45 -0800 editor(at)thetailsection.com, we've been having some issues with receiving the e-mails.  About a week ago we upgraded e-mail servers, and while we work out all the kinks it's possible some e-mails are being lost in the shuffle.  If you've submitted a "Your Voice" entry in the past week or two and have yet to receive a response, please comment below and I'll contact you.

UPDATE!

Our e-mail system is up and running again. If you sent in a submission and have yet to receive a response, please resend it to editor(at)thetailsection.com.]]> http://www.thetailsection.com/lost-news/issue-with-your-voice-submissi.php http://www.thetailsection.com/lost-news/issue-with-your-voice-submissi.php Lost News Wed, 16 Jul 2008 09:35:20 -0800
We here at TTS will be heading to San Diego and reporting from the Lost panel on Saturday, July 26.  Aside from the panel, there's also going to be a lot of Octagon Global Recruiting info revealed at the con.  If you can't make it to San Diego, make sure to check TTS regularly for updates directly from the convention.]]> http://www.thetailsection.com/lost-news/the-tail-section-goes-to-comic.php http://www.thetailsection.com/lost-news/the-tail-section-goes-to-comic.php Lost News Wed, 16 Jul 2008 09:27:38 -0800 Entertainment Weekly instead of TV Guide, where he became known for bringing TV scoop to the masses.  His latest bit of info at EW.com is about Lost actors John Terry (Christian Shephard) and Alan Dale (Charles Widmore).  Both actors are in talks to return next season on a recurring basis, which isn't unexpected, but he also revealed that their contracts have an additional option that's a bit more interesting.  The contracts state that the Lost producers have a right to sign both actors on as full-time series regulars in season 6.

What could this mean for Lost's final season?  Entertainment Weekly's Jeff Jensen weighs in with a theory:]]> http://www.thetailsection.com/lost-news/minor-lost-casting-scoop.php http://www.thetailsection.com/lost-news/minor-lost-casting-scoop.php Lost News Thu, 10 Jul 2008 09:22:05 -0800 Submitted by Dan


After Season 3's mind-blowing finale in which it was revealed that Jack and Kate had left the island, both Damon Lindelof and Carlton Cuse also revealed that Lost would continue for three more seasons and culminate with an "unanticipated and shocking finale." When I first read about this I was disappointed, but also strangely satisfied.

The disappointment came from knowing the show would eventually finish, but it was also comforting to see that the producers had the presence of mind to not let it become yet another cautionary tale of a show obtaining huge amounts of success in it's first few seasons going on for too long, ala The X-Files.]]> http://www.thetailsection.com/lost-theories/your-voice-is-48-enough.php http://www.thetailsection.com/lost-theories/your-voice-is-48-enough.php Lost Theories Tue, 08 Jul 2008 09:07:45 -0800 The Envelope have been updating regularly with what actors and shows have a shot at being nominated. The good news: Lost is on the short list for a Best Drama Series nod, and Naveen Andrews and Michael Emerson could both be nominated for Best Supporting Actor. The bad news: Actors such as Henry Ian Cusick, Yunjin Kim, Josh Holloway and Elizabeth Mitchell were shut out.

Now there's more bad news, as the website has announced who has a shot at Best Drama Actor and Actress, and neither Matthew Fox or Evangeline Lilly made the cut. While I always enjoy keeping track of the acting Emmys, I'm even more nerdily excited to see who gets nominated for writing awards. I'm keeping my fingers crossed for numerous Lost scribes to make it in, though we won't know for sure until next week.]]> http://www.thetailsection.com/lost-news/lost-actors-shut-out-of-top-em.php http://www.thetailsection.com/lost-news/lost-actors-shut-out-of-top-em.php Lost News Mon, 07 Jul 2008 09:15:47 -0800 Lost kicks off in 2009.  While we all patiently wait to find out where and when the island teleported, there's a variety of ways to rewatch the first four seasons of the series.  There are the DVDs, with the fourth season hitting stores on December 9, and you can also watch every episode through iTunes, ABC.com or Veoh.com.  However, if you long to rewatch Lost complete with commercial breaks and a lengthy wait between episodes, you'll be happy to hear that the Sci Fi Channel will begin rerunning the series on Monday, September 15.

The series will kick off its first cable run on September 15 with a block of four episodes beginning at 7pm, and will continue to run in four-episode blocks every Monday thereafter.  Even though I see no reason to watch the show on the Sci Fi Channel when there are so many better options available, it's definitely a perfect fit with the network's brand.]]> http://www.thetailsection.com/lost-news/sci-fi-channel-airing-lost-rer.php http://www.thetailsection.com/lost-news/sci-fi-channel-airing-lost-rer.php Lost News Thu, 03 Jul 2008 15:19:08 -0800 The Hollywood Reporter has announced that Josh Holloway has joined the cast of the film Stay Cool.  He'll be co-starring alongside a bizarre combination of actors, including Winona Ryder, Mark Polish, Sean Astin, Chevy Chase, Hilary Duff and Jon Cryer.  According to the Reporter, the film is described as a "knowing-your-age comedy, centering on a successful author (Polish) who is forced to confront an unrequited high school crush, Scarlet Smith (Ryder), when he returns home to deliver a commencement address to graduating seniors.  Holloway will play the former high school jock and ex-boyfriend to Ryder's Scarlet."

The film will be directed by the Polish brothers, who previously helmed The Astronaut Farmer and Twin Falls Idaho.  It's my policy to avoid any movie starring Hilary Duff or Jon Cryer, but hey, adding a dash of Holloway never hurts.]]> http://www.thetailsection.com/lost-news/josh-holloway-lands-role-in-ne.php http://www.thetailsection.com/lost-news/josh-holloway-lands-role-in-ne.php Lost News Wed, 02 Jul 2008 09:19:42 -0800 ABC.com has decided to enable my addiction by launching the Lost Book Club. If you head to the website you can see a list of all the books that have been featured on the show. Click on any of the titles and you'll see a brief synopsis, an explanation of how it ties into the series, and a link to buy the novel. Below is a letter from Damon and Carlton explaining the purpose of the book club:]]> http://www.thetailsection.com/lost-news/abccom-launches-the-lost-book.php http://www.thetailsection.com/lost-news/abccom-launches-the-lost-book.php Lost News Wed, 02 Jul 2008 09:14:47 -0800 Lost is on the final top 10 list for possible drama nominees, and now a couple of the show's actors have made the list for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series. Here's the list:]]> http://www.thetailsection.com/lost-news/lost-actors-make-best-supporti.php http://www.thetailsection.com/lost-news/lost-actors-make-best-supporti.php Lost News Tue, 01 Jul 2008 06:28:49 -0800 The Hollywood Reporter announced today that Matthew Fox is in negotiations to star in a big screen adaptation of B. Clay Moore's upcoming comic book series Billy Smoke.  According to the Reporter, "The story centers on an elite hit-man who is nearly killed during a botched job.  He realizes that his only way to find redemption is to rid the world of all assassins."

The comic will be published by Oni Press, who also publishes the excellent Scott Pilgrim series that will soon become a big screen feature directed by Edgar Wright.]]> http://www.thetailsection.com/lost-news/matthew-fox-eyes-big-screen-co.php http://www.thetailsection.com/lost-news/matthew-fox-eyes-big-screen-co.php Lost News Mon, 30 Jun 2008 09:15:29 -0800 Submitted by thedtrain


I'd like to throw a little spin on the whole "where is the island now" debate: 

In terms of the island's newest location, a lot of people are saying it moved in "space and time."  I agree, but only on the time element.  The coordinates of the island haven't changed.  You still have to travel on the 305 or 325 or whatever bearing to get safely to and from the island.  But the thing is now you can't see it anymore, because it's in a different time... in the future!  Here's a connection I just thought of and I'm not sure has been made before:]]> http://www.thetailsection.com/lost-theories/your-voice-a-back-to-the-futur.php http://www.thetailsection.com/lost-theories/your-voice-a-back-to-the-futur.php Lost Theories Mon, 30 Jun 2008 06:28:53 -0800 http://www.thetailsection.com/lost-news/lost-makes-the-emmy-award-shor.php http://www.thetailsection.com/lost-news/lost-makes-the-emmy-award-shor.php Lost News Fri, 27 Jun 2008 06:38:46 -0800 Submitted by Jeremy


On the 41st day after the 815ers crashed on the island, Boone dies and Aaron is born.  I don’t know if it was the same hour, but I think that the island wanted Aaron, and for Aaron to be born there had to be a sacrifice.  Well, we all know that Boone was the sacrifice, but what if Boone is part of Aaron or "surrounding Aaron," so to speak.

Babies or children are thought of as new life or a new beginning.  Every time a baby is mentioned, we have to think about a death on the island or wonder if a death is about to happen.]]> http://www.thetailsection.com/lost-theories/your-voice-life-and-death-on-t.php http://www.thetailsection.com/lost-theories/your-voice-life-and-death-on-t.php Lost Theories Thu, 26 Jun 2008 06:39:45 -0800 No Country for Old Men falls into, held their 34th annual awards ceremony last night.  Lost picked up a few awards, including:]]> http://www.thetailsection.com/lost-news/lost-wins-big-at-the-34th-annu.php http://www.thetailsection.com/lost-news/lost-wins-big-at-the-34th-annu.php Lost News Wed, 25 Jun 2008 06:32:12 -0800 Submitted by Saligia


I have a possible explanation of where/when the Island has been moved to, how the show will resolve mysteries of the Dharma Initiative and the Island’s past, and how and why the ageless Other, Richard came to visit Locke in '60s as a child.]]> http://www.thetailsection.com/lost-theories/your-voice-explanation-of-dhar.php http://www.thetailsection.com/lost-theories/your-voice-explanation-of-dhar.php Lost Theories Tue, 24 Jun 2008 06:25:27 -0800 The New York Times, ABC has struck a deal with Veoh.com to stream many of their shows for free online, including Lost.  If you visit the website, you can currently watch every episode in HD at absolutely no charge.  The service is only available to US residents, but it's certainly a great way to pass the time while we wait ages for season 5 to start.


Check out the season 4 episodes here.

Check out seasons 1-3 here.]]> http://www.thetailsection.com/lost-news/abc-streams-lost-episodes-on-v.php http://www.thetailsection.com/lost-news/abc-streams-lost-episodes-on-v.php Lost News Mon, 23 Jun 2008 11:27:05 -0800 Lost has had an endless number of shocking moments throughout its four seasons, but the blog Apropos of Something has compiled the 30 biggest jaw-droppers ever.  You can check out five of them below, but head to the website to check out the entire article.]]> http://www.thetailsection.com/lost-news/top-30-wtf-moments-in-lost-his.php http://www.thetailsection.com/lost-news/top-30-wtf-moments-in-lost-his.php Lost News Fri, 20 Jun 2008 11:35:56 -0800 Submitted by Herb Scribner


Okay, so, we all remember how it went down.  Desmond told Charlie that this time he had to die, for if he died by going down to the Looking Glass and turning the switch, Claire would be rescued on a helicopter.  Charlie dies, rescue arrives, the helicopter flies off.  Oddly, no Claire.  Was Desmond lying, and was he selfish enough to want to get off the island at the risk of having Charlie die?  Is Desmond that big of an ass?  No, and here's why:]]> http://www.thetailsection.com/lost-theories/your-voice-desmonds-flashes-ch.php http://www.thetailsection.com/lost-theories/your-voice-desmonds-flashes-ch.php Lost Theories Fri, 20 Jun 2008 06:16:07 -0800 Submitted by Gary Anderson


As we know, after the Island is moved the person moving it cannot return.  What happens if that person tries to return anyway?  What happens if that person, Ben, finds out where the island is, finds a loophole back in and manages to get back to the island?

Will there going to be a dire set of consequences for that?]]> http://www.thetailsection.com/lost-theories/your-voice-what-happens-if-ben.php http://www.thetailsection.com/lost-theories/your-voice-what-happens-if-ben.php Lost Theories Thu, 19 Jun 2008 12:21:13 -0800 I got an e-mail in my inbox this morning from the folks at Octagon Global Recruiting.  Did anyone else receive the same thing?  It reads:]]> http://www.thetailsection.com/lost-news/octagon-global-recruiting-revs.php http://www.thetailsection.com/lost-news/octagon-global-recruiting-revs.php Lost News Thu, 19 Jun 2008 10:24:06 -0800 Submitted by Jacob Stolworthy


The Island has obviously been moved before.  I have a hunch that it was moved through space and time, back to the past, and to another part of the ocean where The Black Rock was sailing -- hence why it is in the middle of the jungle.  I think that the one to move it was Richard Alpert, and he knew that the only way to possibly get back to the Island was to bring something of worth back to it.  Richard then went searching for 'special' Locke, which is why he got so angry when Locke picked up the knife failed his test.]]> http://www.thetailsection.com/lost-theories/your-voice-the-moving-island-a.php http://www.thetailsection.com/lost-theories/your-voice-the-moving-island-a.php Lost Theories Wed, 18 Jun 2008 15:10:21 -0800 Submitted by Darth Holden


In the wake of the season finale I found myself wondering, "What can I watch that is as entertaining and smart as Lost?"  I looked at my DVDs and I saw The Adventures of Brisco County Jr.

I remembered that Carlton Cuse was half of the creative force for this short-lived (and too brief) series, with Jeffrey Boam being the other half.  In watching, I discovered many similarities to Lost in the storytelling and the mythology of the show.  The orb, good vs. evil, and the father issues, just to name a few.  It's almost as if Brisco was a template for Lost.  Example:]]> http://www.thetailsection.com/lost-theories/your-voice-the-brisco-county-j.php http://www.thetailsection.com/lost-theories/your-voice-the-brisco-county-j.php Lost Theories Tue, 17 Jun 2008 15:28:51 -0800