'Lost' boss tackles 'Star Trek' enterprise (external) "J.J. Abrams, the man behind 'Lost,' 'Alias' and 'Mission: Impossible III,' is about to add another sci-fi classic to his résumé." Source: TV Guide, Friday, August 11, 2006

Lost will be broken in two No repeats next season, but a 13-week break will leave fans gasping for more; J.J. Abrams may leave show at end of the season. By Colin Mahan, Tuesday, July 18, 2006 J.J. Abrams talks about Star Trek XI Enigmatic TV creator sheds light on his plans for the next installment in the space saga. By Colin Mahan, Friday, June 2, 2006 ABC buries Alias finale Last episode of spy series gets lost in a sea of season finales. By Colin Mahan, Tuesday, May 23, 2006 Finale Spring Fling: Chat, Vote, Trivia Contest and More! The Spring Fling chatfest is officially over, but you can now see the results of our finale episode-rating poll! By TV.com Staff, Friday, May 19, 2006 Lost mystery sponsored by soda Hanso Foundation ad sends viewers to soft drink Web site. By Colin Mahan, Friday, May 12, 2006 2006 Upfronts It's time once again for TV upfronts, when networks converge to host a series of presentations in which they bombard advertisers, press representatives, and others with exciting news about the upcoming season. Whispered gossip fills the air, series pickups and cancellations are announced, and network presidents wax poetic over the undeniable greatness of their latest small-screen creations. We want to make sure you've got the goods on all of this important news, so we'll continue to update these pages as new information is revealed. Keep checking back, and by the end of the week you'll have the fall season memorized! By Lila Holland, Wednesday, May 10, 2006 J.J. Abrams Finds the Big Screen (external) "'Alias' began with Jennifer Garner's head in a toilet; 'Lost' opened on a crash-strewn beach; and 'Mission: Impossible III' starts with Philip Seymour Hoffman demanding from a captive Tom Cruise the location of 'the rabbit's foot.'" Source: Yahoo! TV, Friday, May 5, 2006

Lost kills more cast SPOILERS: Taking a page from 24, island drama kills off at least one character--possibly two--on last night's episode. By Colin Mahan, Thursday, May 4, 2006 Lost's Rodriguez chooses jail Actress who plays Ana Lucia figures time in the clink is better than community service. By Colin Mahan, Wednesday, April 26, 2006 Play the Lost game Interactive Web game will feature a parallel storyline not seen on the hit series. By Colin Mahan, Monday, April 24, 2006 Finale Fanfare Though it's always sad to see our favorite shows end for the season, leaving nothing but the bleak expanse of summer television before us, there are a few reasons--besides pool parties and barbecues--to get excited at this time of year. Each year's May Sweep brings exciting finales and other special TV events. All in all, it's shaping up to be an excellent month of television--and we've outlined the best of it for you. Oh, and a word to the wise: this feature abounds with spoilers, so read with care! By Lila Holland, Friday, April 21, 2006 J.J. Abrams directs Star Trek movie Lost creator's new mission impossible--revive flagging franchise. By Colin Mahan, Friday, April 21, 2006 Alias begins final descent Spy series returns with two-hour blowout as it begins last hurrah. By Colin Mahan, Wednesday, April 19, 2006 Lost love found Two former stars of hit "mysterious island" series allegedly dating on the mainland. By Colin Mahan, Wednesday, April 19, 2006 Disney to Make 4 ABC Shows Free Online (external) "The Walt Disney Co. said Monday its TV group plans to offer four ABC prime-time shows including 'Desperate Housewives' and 'Lost' online for free beginning in May." Source: Yahoo! TV, Monday, April 10, 2006

ABC to Wrap 'Alias' After 17 Episodes This Season (external) "The final season of ABC's 'Alias' just got a little shorter as the show's creator/executive producer J.J. Abrams confirmed to the site over the weekend that the veteran spy drama will close after 17 episodes this season, not 22 as originally indicated." Source: The Futon Critic, Tuesday, February 28, 2006

Abrams Laments Missing 'Alias' Finale, 'Lost' (external) "Even when J.J. Abrams seems tired -- and at San Francisco's WonderCon, he arrives looking as if it's been weeks since his last night's sleep -- it's difficult to believe that he's approaching his 40th birthday later this year. Hearing Abrams confess that he only has so many hours in his days is even more striking." Source: Zap2It, Tuesday, February 14, 2006

Jen back in public (external) Jen Garner Gives First Interview Since Having Baby Violet Source: Extra TV, Tuesday, January 31, 2006

ABC Confirms Game Over for 'Emily,' Other News (external) "The death of 'Emily's Reasons Why Not' was just one of several announcements ABC made during its session of the TCA Winter Press Tour on Saturday." Source: The Futon Critic, Monday, January 23, 2006