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Eggtown
"Eggtown" is the fourth episode of the fourth season and 76th episode overall of the ABC's serial drama television series ''Lost''. It was aired on February 21, 2008, on ABC in the United States and on CTV in Canada.'' ABC Medianet'', (January 25, 2008)Weekly Primetime Program Schedule." Retrieved on January 25, 2008. It was written by supervising producer Elizabeth Sarnoff and script coordinator Greggory Nations and directed by co-executive producer Stephen Williams.'' ABC Medianet'', (February 4, 2008)Kate's Standing with Locke and Sawyer May Be Jeopardized When Her Need to Get Information from the Hostage Becomes Her Top Priority" Retrieved on February 4, 2008. This is the first episode written by Nations. The episode's island plot takes place in late December 2004, 90-plus days after the crash of Oceanic Airlines Flight 815. Flashforwards show Kate Austen (played by Evangeline Lilly) on trial for her numerous pre-island crimes, after her escape from the island. "Eggto ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kate Austen
Katherine Anne Austen is a fictional character on the ABC television series ''Lost'', played by Canadian actress Evangeline Lilly. Character biography Prior to the crash Born in 1977 and raised in Iowa, Kate is the daughter of diner worker Diane (Beth Broderick), and Sam (Lindsey Ginter), a U.S. Army Ranger and Gulf War Veteran. At an early age Kate's parents divorced, and Diane married an abusive alcoholic named Wayne Janssen (James Horan). As an adult, Kate killed Wayne, which she confessed to her mother before disappearing. Wayne had always been abusive to her mother, but Kate decided to kill him upon learning that he was her biological father. Diane called the authorities; thereafter Kate is pursued and ultimately arrested by Edward Mars (Fredric Lehne). Kate fled to Miami under the alias "Monica", where she dated and soon married a police officer named Kevin Callis (Nathan Fillion). After a pregnancy scare and Kevin's purchase of two Oceanic tickets to Costa Rica for their ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ben Linus
Benjamin Linus is a fictional character portrayed by Michael Emerson on the ABC television series ''Lost''. Ben was the leader of a group of island natives called the Others and was initially known as Henry Gale to the survivors of Oceanic Flight 815. He began as the main antagonist during the second and third seasons, but in subsequent seasons, becomes a morally ambiguous ally to the main characters. Other characters frequently describe him as loyal only to himself, though it is also often hinted that he may be driven by some higher purpose. As with most characters on ''Lost'', Ben's history is revealed through flashbacks and episodes set in other time periods which are revealed slowly as the series progresses. Sterling Beaumon first portrayed a young Ben late in season three, in the character's first centric episode, "The Man Behind the Curtain". Ben's childhood is further explored in the fifth season of the series, partially set in 1977. Fifth season episode " Dead Is Dead" ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Miles Straume
Miles Straume is a fictional character played by Ken Leung on the ABC television series ''Lost''. Miles is introduced early in the fourth season as a hotheaded and sarcastic medium as a crew member aboard the freighter called the ''Kahana'' that is offshore the island where most of ''Lost'' takes place. Miles arrives on the island and is eventually taken captive by John Locke (played by Terry O'Quinn), who suspects that those on the freighter are there to harm his fellow crash survivors of Oceanic Airlines Flight 815 and expose the island to the general public. Miles is on a mission to obtain Ben Linus (Michael Emerson); instead, he tries to cut a deal with Ben to lie to Miles's employer Charles Widmore (Alan Dale) that Ben is dead. The writers created the role of Miles specifically for Leung after seeing him guest star on ''The Sopranos''. Leung was the only actor to read for the part. They chose his name because it resembles "maelstrom", another word for a powerful whirlpoo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Susan Gibney
Susan Gibney is an American actress. Early life and education Gibney was born in Manhattan Beach, California. She moved to Webster, New York, at a young age, returned to California several times, returning to Webster in 2004. She graduated from Buffalo State College with a major in theater, and later earned a Master of Fine Arts degree from the Yale School of Drama. Career On television, Gibney portrayed Maggie Harris on '' Happy Family'', Janis Archer on '' Diagnosis: Murder'', and Rene Walcott on ''Crossing Jordan''. She appeared twice on '' Star Trek: The Next Generation'' as Dr. Leah Brahms, once in the episode "Booby Trap" and later in " Galaxy's Child". She also appeared on '' Star Trek: Deep Space Nine'', in the episodes " Homefront" and "Paradise Lost", as Commander (later Captain) Erika Benteen. She was considered for the role of Captain Kathryn Janeway on '' Star Trek: Voyager'', but did not get the role. She was later considered for the role of Seven of Nine and tes ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jack Shephard
Dr. Jack Shephard is a fictional character and the protagonist of the ABC television series ''Lost'', played by Matthew Fox. ''Lost'' follows the journey of the survivors of Oceanic Flight 815 on a mysterious island and their attempts to survive and escape, slowly uncovering more of the much broader island history they are a part of. The character was originally conceived by creator J. J. Abrams, though the direction of storylines owes more to co-creator Damon Lindelof and fellow showrunner Carlton Cuse. Abrams, the creator of ''Lost'', once told ''Entertainment Weekly'', "Jack Shephard may be the greatest leader in any television series." Actor Matthew Fox would have some influence on the character during the course of the series' production. For example, Fox's own tattoos were incorporated into the character's backstory. Although at an early stage in the show's development, the character was intended to die in the pilot, the writers soon changed this plan, and Jack became the s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Elizabeth Sarnoff
Elizabeth "Liz" Sarnoff is an American television writer and producer. She has written episodes of ''NYPD Blue'', ''Crossing Jordan'', '' Deadwood'' and ''Lost''. She is the co-creator of the Fox crime/mystery series ''Alcatraz''. Career Sarnoff joined the crew of ''Deadwood'' as an executive story editor and writer for the first season in 2004. Sarnoff wrote the episodes "Here Was a Man" and "Suffer the Little Children". She was promoted to producer for the second season in 2005. She wrote the episodes "New Money" and "Amalgamation and Capital". Sarnoff and the writing staff were nominated for the Writers Guild of America (WGA) Award for Best Dramatic Series at the February 2006 ceremony for their work on the second season. She joined the crew of ''Lost'' as a producer and writer for the series second season in fall 2005. Sarnoff and the ''Lost'' writing staff won the WGA Award for Best Dramatic Series at the February 2006 ceremony for their work on the first and second se ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Greggory Nations
Greggory "Gregg" Nations is an American television writer and script coordinator. He wrote several episodes for ''The District'' and '' Nash Bridges'' with Carlton Cuse. Nations is a co-producer of the television show ''Lost'', and created its Bible after re-reading the scripts and creating a timeline. He was nominated for a Writers Guild of America Award for Best Dramatic Series at the February 2009 ceremony for his work on the fourth season of ''Lost''. The writing staff was nominated for the award again at the February 2010 ceremony for their work on the fifth season. ''Lost'' episodes * " Eggtown" (Season 4, Episode 4) with Elizabeth Sarnoff * " Some Like It Hoth" (Season 5, Episode 13) with Melinda Hsu Taylor * "Ab Aeterno" (Season 6, Episode 9) with Melinda Hsu Taylor Melinda Hsu Taylor is an American television writer and producer, co-creator and showrunner of ''Tom Swift'' and showrunner of ''Nancy Drew'' for the CW Network. Hsu Taylor is well known for her work ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Stephen Williams (director)
Stephen Williams is a Canadian film director, film and television director. Williams has directed several modern-day television programs including work as a regular director on the American Broadcasting Company, ABC drama series ''Lost (TV series), Lost'', where he was also a television producer, co-executive producer. Life and career In 1995, Williams wrote and directed the film ''Soul Survivor (film), Soul Survivor'', which starred his brother Peter Williams (actor), Peter in the main role. In 2004, he began directing on the ABC drama series ''Lost (TV series), Lost'', and later also rose to the position of co-executive producer. Williams is married to Jocelyn Snowdon and the couple has a daughter together, in addition to Stephen's twin sons, Gabriel and Justis. The couple now resides in the Los Angeles area. His brother is actor Peter Williams (actor), Peter Williams, best known for playing the Goa'uld Apophis on ''Stargate SG-1''. Filmography Producer Director Fil ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Economist (Lost)
"The Economist" is the third episode of the fourth season and 75th episode overall of the ABC's serial drama television series ''Lost''. It was aired on February 14, 2008, on ABC in the United States and on CTV in Canada.'' ABC Medianet'', (January 25, 2008)Weekly Primetime Program Schedule." Retrieved on January 25, 2008. The episode was written by co-executive producers Edward Kitsis and Adam Horowitz and directed by executive producer Jack Bender. In the episode's narrative, Sayid Jarrah (Naveen Andrews) and Kate Austen (Evangeline Lilly) negotiate for John Locke's (Terry O'Quinn) hostage Charlotte Lewis (Rebecca Mader), while physicist and ''Kahana'' crew member Daniel Faraday (Jeremy Davies) discovers that time on the island runs at an offset from the rest of the world. Another storyline follows Sayid working as an assassin after being rescued from the island. "The Economist" was watched by 14 million American viewers and received positive reactions from critics. P ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Constant
"The Constant" is the fifth episode of the fourth season of the American Broadcasting Company's (ABC) serial drama television series ''Lost'', and the 77th episode overall. It was broadcast on February 28, 2008, on ABC in the United States and on CTV in Canada. It was written by executive producer Carlton Cuse and co-creator/executive producer Damon Lindelof and directed by executive producer Jack Bender. ABC Medianet, (February 11, 2008)Desmond Experiences Some Strange Side Effects on the Way to the Freighter". Retrieved on February 11, 2008. "The Constant" was watched by 15 million American viewers and is widely regarded as one of ''Lost'''s best episodes, and arguably the best episode of television produced in the 21st century.Dahl, Oscar, (February 29, 2008)Unstuck in Time", BuddyTV. Retrieved on March 9, 2008. It was nominated for three Primetime Emmy Awards, a Directors Guild of America Award, and a Hugo Award. In the episode, Desmond Hume (played by Henry Ian Cusi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Evangeline Lilly
Nicole Evangeline Lilly (born 3 August 1979) is a Canadian actress and author. She is the recipient of various accolades including a Screen Actors Guild Award and an MTV Movie Award. She has also received nominations for a Golden Globe Award, a Critics' Choice Movie Award, a Screen Actors Guild Award, a Saturn Award, an Empire Award and 10 Teen Choice Awards. She gained popular acclaim for her first leading role as Kate Austen in the ABC series ''Lost'' (2004–2010), which garnered her the nomination for the Golden Globe Award for Best Actress in a Drama Series and won her a Screen Actors Guild Award. In 2008, she starred as Connie James in the Academy Award–winning war film ''The Hurt Locker'' (2008) and followed it with a role in the science fiction film ''Real Steel'' (2011). Lilly is also the author of a children's book series, ''The Squickerwonkers'' (2013–present). Lilly starred as Tauriel in Peter Jackson's ''The Hobbit'' film series, appearing in ''The Desola ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lost (season 4)
The fourth season of the American serial drama television series ''Lost'' commenced airing on the ABC network in the United States, and on CTV in Canada on January 31, 2008, and concluded on May 29, 2008. The season continues the stories of a group of over 40 people who have been stranded on a remote island in the South Pacific, after their airplane crashed there more than 90 days prior to the beginning of the season. According to ''Lost'' executive producers/writers/showrunners Damon Lindelof and Carlton Cuse, there are two main themes in the fourth season: "the castaways' relationship to the freighter folk" and "who gets off the island and the fact that they need to get back". The fourth season was acclaimed for its flash-forwards, pace and new characters. The season was originally planned to contain 16 episodes; eight were written before the start of the 2007–08 Writers Guild of America strike. Following the strike's resolution, it was announced that only five more episodes ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
