Thursday, July 31, 2008
Wednesday, July 30, 2008
The DarkUFO Episode Cup - R3 - Match 7
Congratulations to Walkabout for becoming the latest Episode through to the Quarter Finals in a much closer than expected battle. Thanks to Dreyesbo and bigsimpsin for Today's images.
The Brackets Table has been updated with Yesterdays results. Only 1 person has a 53 from 54 record, Felix "Effgeh" Griep . How are you faring in the Bracket? I'm currently 49 from 54. Below are the final percentages from yesterdays matches.
The Beginning of the End : 43%
Walkabout : 57%
Today sees an all Season 4 battle for a place in the Qtr-Finals. Who will you vote for and why?
There's No Place Like Home
While some survivors escape to the Kahana, others head toward The Orchid, and some are captured by the Others. The Oceanic 6 find themselves closer to rescue as the confrontation between the survivors and the freighter people continues. Almost 3 years after leaving the Island, the Oceanic 6 continue to deal with the consequences.
The Shape of Things to Come
Locke's camp comes under attack, and Jack tries to discover the identity of a body that has washed ashore. Ben tracks down Sayid off the Island to help him in his plot against Widmore. Ben tracks down Sayid off the Island to help him in his plot against Widmore.


The Brackets Table has been updated with Yesterdays results. Only 1 person has a 53 from 54 record, Felix "Effgeh" Griep . How are you faring in the Bracket? I'm currently 49 from 54. Below are the final percentages from yesterdays matches.
The Beginning of the End : 43%
Walkabout : 57%
Today sees an all Season 4 battle for a place in the Qtr-Finals. Who will you vote for and why?
There's No Place Like Home
While some survivors escape to the Kahana, others head toward The Orchid, and some are captured by the Others. The Oceanic 6 find themselves closer to rescue as the confrontation between the survivors and the freighter people continues. Almost 3 years after leaving the Island, the Oceanic 6 continue to deal with the consequences.
The Shape of Things to Come
Locke's camp comes under attack, and Jack tries to discover the identity of a body that has washed ashore. Ben tracks down Sayid off the Island to help him in his plot against Widmore. Ben tracks down Sayid off the Island to help him in his plot against Widmore.


Video Issues
Update: 31st July For people who have been having sound issues, can you try the videos below and let me know in the comments if either one now works for you?
Update: Another article on possible solutions for those having problems can be found here.
A number of readers have been emailing me saying that they are having problems with the videos here at DarkUFO. I thought I'd conduct a poll to see the extent of the issue.
If anyone who previously had an issue has subsequently fixed it please could you leave some comments in this thread as it may help others.
Note: If you have problems can you leave a comment as to which browser you are using ie Firefox, Internet Explorer, Opera, Safari etc
Update: Some users have emailed saying that they fixed their issues by installing the latest BETA Flash player. The latest current version is the one with an issue apparently. Use the links below to upgrade to the latest Beta version.
To see what version of Flash you have installed click HERE.
Internet Explorer Beta Player
Firefox and Other Browser Beta Player
adobe flash version test
adobe flash deinstall
adobe flash install
If you fixed your problem by upgrading to the latest version, can you post a comment to say that it worked etc.
Update: Another article on possible solutions for those having problems can be found here.
A number of readers have been emailing me saying that they are having problems with the videos here at DarkUFO. I thought I'd conduct a poll to see the extent of the issue.
If anyone who previously had an issue has subsequently fixed it please could you leave some comments in this thread as it may help others.
Note: If you have problems can you leave a comment as to which browser you are using ie Firefox, Internet Explorer, Opera, Safari etc
Update: Some users have emailed saying that they fixed their issues by installing the latest BETA Flash player. The latest current version is the one with an issue apparently. Use the links below to upgrade to the latest Beta version.
To see what version of Flash you have installed click HERE.
Internet Explorer Beta Player
Firefox and Other Browser Beta Player
adobe flash version test
adobe flash deinstall
adobe flash install
If you fixed your problem by upgrading to the latest version, can you post a comment to say that it worked etc.
This has been reported in Adobe forums and elsewhere and appears to be a problem with version 9,0,115,0 of Flash. Reverting to an older version of the Flash player plugin can solve it.
See this mozillaZine forum post http://forums.mozillazine.org/viewtopic.php?p=3249140#3249140
Also see http://forums.mozillazine.org/viewtopic.php?p=3253563#3253563 later in the same thread. Running a flash utility program has also fixed it for some.
Old versions of the Flash player can be downloaded from Adobe at http://www.adobe.com/go/tn_14266
Another Article on the Issue
See this mozillaZine forum post http://forums.mozillazine.org/viewtopic.php?p=3249140#3249140
Also see http://forums.mozillazine.org/viewtopic.php?p=3253563#3253563 later in the same thread. Running a flash utility program has also fixed it for some.
Old versions of the Flash player can be downloaded from Adobe at http://www.adobe.com/go/tn_14266
Another Article on the Issue
The DarkUFO Episode Cup - R3 - Match 6
Update: 10:20 Brackets are back up and have been updated.
Congratulations to The Pilot for becoming the latest Episode through to the Quarter Finals. Thanks to Dreyesbo and joshjb for Today's images.
The Brackets Table has been updated with Yesterdays results. Only 1 person has a 52 from 53 record, Felix "Effgeh" Griep . How are you faring in the Bracket? I'm currently 48 from 53. Below are the final percentages from yesterdays matches.
Pilot : 65%
Flashes Before Your Eyes : 35%
Today sees a Season 1 vs Season 4 battle for a place in the Qtr-Finals. Who will you vote for and why?
The Beginning of the End
Feeling that their rescue is close at hand, the survivors don't know whether to believe Charlie’s final message that the people claiming to liberate them are not who they seem to be. Hurley, one of the Oceanic Six, begins having hallucinations while back in the mental institution.
Walkabout
As the survivors' food supply runs low, Locke leads a boar hunt and also encounters the Monster. Claire and Sayid organize a funeral service. Locke is a wheelchair-bound cubicle worker.


Congratulations to The Pilot for becoming the latest Episode through to the Quarter Finals. Thanks to Dreyesbo and joshjb for Today's images.
The Brackets Table has been updated with Yesterdays results. Only 1 person has a 52 from 53 record, Felix "Effgeh" Griep . How are you faring in the Bracket? I'm currently 48 from 53. Below are the final percentages from yesterdays matches.
Pilot : 65%
Flashes Before Your Eyes : 35%
Today sees a Season 1 vs Season 4 battle for a place in the Qtr-Finals. Who will you vote for and why?
The Beginning of the End
Feeling that their rescue is close at hand, the survivors don't know whether to believe Charlie’s final message that the people claiming to liberate them are not who they seem to be. Hurley, one of the Oceanic Six, begins having hallucinations while back in the mental institution.
Walkabout
As the survivors' food supply runs low, Locke leads a boar hunt and also encounters the Monster. Claire and Sayid organize a funeral service. Locke is a wheelchair-bound cubicle worker.


Tuesday, July 29, 2008
DarkUFO featured on G4 Special
Thanks to Unai from sl-lost for the video.
Lostpedia Cast and Crew Interviews
Thanks to Sam for alerting me to this great little page on Lostpedia which has all their Cast and Crew Interviews.
Interviews
Warning: Some of the interviews may contain some mild spoilers.
Interviews
Warning: Some of the interviews may contain some mild spoilers.
The DarkUFO Episode Cup - R3 - Match 5
Congratulations to The Man Behind the Curtain for becoming the latest Episode through to the Quarter Finals. Thanks to Dreyesbo and bigsimpsin for Today's images.
The Brackets Table has been updated with Yesterdays results. 2 people have a 51 from 52 record. How are you faring in the Bracket? I'm currently 49 from 52. Below are the final percentages from yesterdays matches.
The Man Behind the Curtain : 84%
Confirmed Dead : 16%
Today sees a Season 1 vs Season 3 battle for a place in the Qtr-Finals. Who will you vote for and why?
Pilot
Survivors of the crash of Oceanic Flight 815 attend to the injured on the beach of a mysterious island. Jack, Kate and Charlie hike through the jungle to retrieve a transceiver from the cockpit, but are attacked by the "Monster".
Flashes Before Your Eyes
Desmond saves Claire from drowning and foresees Charlie's death. Desmond goes back in time following the fail-safe.


The Brackets Table has been updated with Yesterdays results. 2 people have a 51 from 52 record. How are you faring in the Bracket? I'm currently 49 from 52. Below are the final percentages from yesterdays matches.
The Man Behind the Curtain : 84%
Confirmed Dead : 16%
Today sees a Season 1 vs Season 3 battle for a place in the Qtr-Finals. Who will you vote for and why?
Pilot
Survivors of the crash of Oceanic Flight 815 attend to the injured on the beach of a mysterious island. Jack, Kate and Charlie hike through the jungle to retrieve a transceiver from the cockpit, but are attacked by the "Monster".
Flashes Before Your Eyes
Desmond saves Claire from drowning and foresees Charlie's death. Desmond goes back in time following the fail-safe.


Monday, July 28, 2008
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Prediction League - Fact and Figures
Update: 29th July Go can now see all the entries here.
Here are some brief facts and figures for the Prediction League. This is not all the categories only a hand picked selection.
Here are some brief facts and figures for the Prediction League. This is not all the categories only a hand picked selection.
Total Entrants : 3127 (Last year we had 930)
Popular Choices
What will be the first word spoken in the Season 5 Premiere?
What (436), Jack (411), We (249)
What will be the last word spoken in the Season 5 Final?
Back (683), Island (321), Home (163)
How many letters will the Season 5 Premiere title have?
15 (346), 12 (249), 16 (235), Largest was 80!!!
How many letters will the Season 5 Finale title have?
15 (280), 23 (230), 16 (229), Largest was 108!!!
What will be the first letter of the Season 5 Premiere title?
T (1662), A (283) W (156)
What will be the first letter of the Season 5 Finale title?
T (1421), S (224), A (197)
What will be the first word spoken by Ben?
Hello (1019), I (374), Jack (341)
How many episodes will both Rose and Bernard be in?
3 (777), 4 (686), 5 (537), 2 people think they will be in all 17 episodes.
How many episodes will we see Vincent?
3 (711), 2 (708), 4 (434), 306 people think that we won't see Vincent this season.
How Many people will Sayid Kill this Season
4 (617), 3 (496), 5 (443)
Which of these persons will Sawyer give the first nickname to?
Juliet (1599), Miles (677), Daniel (301)
Who will be the first person that Kate kisses in Season 5?
Aaron (2255), Jack (826), Hurley (25)
Who will be the first person we see in Season 5 from the following
Jack (1141), Locke (896), Ben (491)
Will we see Ms Hawking again this Season ?
Yes: 1647, No: 1473
Will Ben die this Season?
Yes: 111, No: 3015
Will we see any new Dharma Stations this Season?
Yes: 2140, No: 984
Will we see the 4 toed Statue this season?
Yes: 2284, No: 842
Popular Choices
What will be the first word spoken in the Season 5 Premiere?
What (436), Jack (411), We (249)
What will be the last word spoken in the Season 5 Final?
Back (683), Island (321), Home (163)
How many letters will the Season 5 Premiere title have?
15 (346), 12 (249), 16 (235), Largest was 80!!!
How many letters will the Season 5 Finale title have?
15 (280), 23 (230), 16 (229), Largest was 108!!!
What will be the first letter of the Season 5 Premiere title?
T (1662), A (283) W (156)
What will be the first letter of the Season 5 Finale title?
T (1421), S (224), A (197)
What will be the first word spoken by Ben?
Hello (1019), I (374), Jack (341)
How many episodes will both Rose and Bernard be in?
3 (777), 4 (686), 5 (537), 2 people think they will be in all 17 episodes.
How many episodes will we see Vincent?
3 (711), 2 (708), 4 (434), 306 people think that we won't see Vincent this season.
How Many people will Sayid Kill this Season
4 (617), 3 (496), 5 (443)
Which of these persons will Sawyer give the first nickname to?
Juliet (1599), Miles (677), Daniel (301)
Who will be the first person that Kate kisses in Season 5?
Aaron (2255), Jack (826), Hurley (25)
Who will be the first person we see in Season 5 from the following
Jack (1141), Locke (896), Ben (491)
Will we see Ms Hawking again this Season ?
Yes: 1647, No: 1473
Will Ben die this Season?
Yes: 111, No: 3015
Will we see any new Dharma Stations this Season?
Yes: 2140, No: 984
Will we see the 4 toed Statue this season?
Yes: 2284, No: 842
The Lost Fantasy League - Season 5 Facts and Figures
Update: For those who have forgotten who they have picked we now have the full table online. The Tables are sorted first by the Site whose mini-league you have joined, then by the team name.
Excel Version
Google Docs Version
Having just done the initial processing of all the fantasy league submissions I can present a few facts and figures for those interested.
Total Teams 4860 (We had a number of duplicates which took us below 5000 but still more than double last year)
There are a total of 4243 unique teams.
There was a total of 17,418,240 possible combinations.
Most Popular Combinations - The following teams have all been picked by 6 people
John Locke Jacob Ben Linus Charles Widmore Ji-Yeon Kwon Charlie Pace Mr. Eko Christian Shephard
John Locke Jacob Jack Shephard Charles Widmore Ji-Yeon Kwon Libby Horace Goodspeed Jin Kwon
Sawyer Ford Bernard Nadler Jack Shephard Charles Widmore Ji-Yeon Kwon Libby Horace Goodspeed Daniel Faraday
Popular Characters by Group.







Excel Version
Google Docs Version
Having just done the initial processing of all the fantasy league submissions I can present a few facts and figures for those interested.
Total Teams 4860 (We had a number of duplicates which took us below 5000 but still more than double last year)
There are a total of 4243 unique teams.
There was a total of 17,418,240 possible combinations.
Most Popular Combinations - The following teams have all been picked by 6 people
John Locke Jacob Ben Linus Charles Widmore Ji-Yeon Kwon Charlie Pace Mr. Eko Christian Shephard
John Locke Jacob Jack Shephard Charles Widmore Ji-Yeon Kwon Libby Horace Goodspeed Jin Kwon
Sawyer Ford Bernard Nadler Jack Shephard Charles Widmore Ji-Yeon Kwon Libby Horace Goodspeed Daniel Faraday
Popular Characters by Group.








Sunday, July 27, 2008
The DarkUFO Episode Cup - R3 - Match 4
Congratulations to Live Together, Die Alones for becoming the latest Episode through to the Quarter Finals after a slightly closer victory than the previous Round 3 matches. Thanks to Dreyesbo and Joshjb for Today's images.
The Brackets Table has been updated with Yesterdays results. 2 people have a 50 from 51 record. How are you faring in the Bracket? I'm currently 48 from 51. Below are the final percentages from yesterdays matches.
Live Together, Die Alone : 70%
Cabin Fever : 30%
Today sees a Season 4 vs Season 3 battle for a place in the Qtr-Finals. Who will you vote for and why?
The Man Behind the Curtain
Ben remembers arriving on the island with his father and growing up to become the leader of "The Others". Ben takes Locke to see Jacob. Meanwhile, Juliet's secret is exposed to the camp, as is Naomi. Ben's mother dies in childbirth. Years later, he and his father come to the island as DHARMA workmen.
Confirmed Dead
The survivors begin to question the intentions of their supposed rescuers when four strangers arrive on the island. Daniel, Miles, Charlotte, Frank and Naomi are recruited by a mysterious man to join the freighter crew.


The Brackets Table has been updated with Yesterdays results. 2 people have a 50 from 51 record. How are you faring in the Bracket? I'm currently 48 from 51. Below are the final percentages from yesterdays matches.
Live Together, Die Alone : 70%
Cabin Fever : 30%
Today sees a Season 4 vs Season 3 battle for a place in the Qtr-Finals. Who will you vote for and why?
The Man Behind the Curtain
Ben remembers arriving on the island with his father and growing up to become the leader of "The Others". Ben takes Locke to see Jacob. Meanwhile, Juliet's secret is exposed to the camp, as is Naomi. Ben's mother dies in childbirth. Years later, he and his father come to the island as DHARMA workmen.
Confirmed Dead
The survivors begin to question the intentions of their supposed rescuers when four strangers arrive on the island. Daniel, Miles, Charlotte, Frank and Naomi are recruited by a mysterious man to join the freighter crew.


Season 5 Filming begins 18th August
Thanks to Lyly for the heads up from Jorge Garcia who believes that filming for Season 5 will being on August 18th.
Source: Jorge Garcia
Source: Jorge Garcia
The DarkUFO Episode Cup - R3 - Match 3
Congratulations to Exodus for becoming the latest Episode through to the Quarter Finals after a storming victory. Thanks to bigsimpsin for Today's images.
The Brackets Table has been updated with Yesterdays results. 2 people have a 49 from 50 record. How are you faring in the Bracket? I'm currently 47 from 50. Below are the final percentages from yesterdays matches.
Exodus : 89%
The Hunting Party : 11%
Today sees a Season 4 vs Season 2 battle for a place in the Qtr-Finals. Who will you vote for and why?
Live Together, Die Alone
Michael, Jack, Hurley, Kate, and Sawyer are captured as they journey to the Others' camp; Sayid, Jin, and Sun use Desmond's boat to meets Jack's crew there, Locke and Desmond prevent Eko from pushing the button. Off the Island, Penelope learns of the Discharge. Desmond's life before the island and his time in the hatch with Kelvin.
Cabin Fever
Locke discovers the location of Jacob's cabin, and life aboard the freighter becomes increasingly perilous. Locke is born prematurely and later receives a visit from Richard Alpert and Matthew Abaddon.


The Brackets Table has been updated with Yesterdays results. 2 people have a 49 from 50 record. How are you faring in the Bracket? I'm currently 47 from 50. Below are the final percentages from yesterdays matches.
Exodus : 89%
The Hunting Party : 11%
Today sees a Season 4 vs Season 2 battle for a place in the Qtr-Finals. Who will you vote for and why?
Live Together, Die Alone
Michael, Jack, Hurley, Kate, and Sawyer are captured as they journey to the Others' camp; Sayid, Jin, and Sun use Desmond's boat to meets Jack's crew there, Locke and Desmond prevent Eko from pushing the button. Off the Island, Penelope learns of the Discharge. Desmond's life before the island and his time in the hatch with Kelvin.
Cabin Fever
Locke discovers the location of Jacob's cabin, and life aboard the freighter becomes increasingly perilous. Locke is born prematurely and later receives a visit from Richard Alpert and Matthew Abaddon.


Saturday, July 26, 2008
The DarkUFO Episode Cup - R3 - Match 2
Congratulations to The Constant for becoming the first Episode through to the Quarter Finals after a storming victory. Thanks to Dreyesbo for Today's images.
The Brackets Table has been updated with Yesterdays results. 2 people have a 48 from 49 record. How are you faring in the Bracket? I'm currently 46 from 49. Below are the final percentages from yesterdays matches.
A Tale of Two Cities : 10%
The Constant : 90%
Today sees a Season 1 vs Season 2 battle for a place in the Qtr-Finals. Who will you vote for and why?
Exodus
Rousseau guides a party to the Black Rock for dynamite to blow open the hatch after she warns "the Others" are coming. The Raft leaves the island with Jin, Sawyer, Michael and Walt aboard. Danielle kidnaps Claire's baby in hopes of making a trade with "the Others." Locke blows open the hatch as a possible shelter for the survivors. The raft party makes contact with a not-so-friendly boat crew.
The Hunting Party
Michael journeys out. Jack, Sawyer and Locke meet Tom. Kate captured by the Others. Jack's relationship with Sarah ends.
(Click to Enlarge)


The Brackets Table has been updated with Yesterdays results. 2 people have a 48 from 49 record. How are you faring in the Bracket? I'm currently 46 from 49. Below are the final percentages from yesterdays matches.
A Tale of Two Cities : 10%
The Constant : 90%
Today sees a Season 1 vs Season 2 battle for a place in the Qtr-Finals. Who will you vote for and why?
Exodus
Rousseau guides a party to the Black Rock for dynamite to blow open the hatch after she warns "the Others" are coming. The Raft leaves the island with Jin, Sawyer, Michael and Walt aboard. Danielle kidnaps Claire's baby in hopes of making a trade with "the Others." Locke blows open the hatch as a possible shelter for the survivors. The raft party makes contact with a not-so-friendly boat crew.
The Hunting Party
Michael journeys out. Jack, Sawyer and Locke meet Tom. Kate captured by the Others. Jack's relationship with Sarah ends.
(Click to Enlarge)


Friday, July 25, 2008
New Comment Form testing
Update: 15:25 GMT Thanks for helping with the testing. For those that still want to access the POP-Up comments form from the main page, you will now see a small icon under the title of each post. By clicking on the icon the pop-up comment form will load.
A while ago we ran a reader feedback session and one of the items that came out was to make it easier to comment here at DarkUFO. I've just finished making some changes to the how the comments work here on the Homepage only. If successful I'll roll out the feature to the rest of the site.
The new form removes the need for any pop-up window and also by default hides all the existing comments to make it quicker to leave your comment.
Please feel free to test the new comment form out by leaving comments to this post and I would love to hear any feedback you have, both Good and Bad. The old comment popup form is still available via a link on the new comment form.
Test away :)
A while ago we ran a reader feedback session and one of the items that came out was to make it easier to comment here at DarkUFO. I've just finished making some changes to the how the comments work here on the Homepage only. If successful I'll roll out the feature to the rest of the site.
The new form removes the need for any pop-up window and also by default hides all the existing comments to make it quicker to leave your comment.
Please feel free to test the new comment form out by leaving comments to this post and I would love to hear any feedback you have, both Good and Bad. The old comment popup form is still available via a link on the new comment form.
Test away :)
The DarkUFO Episode Cup - R3 - Match 1
Update: 10:15 GMT Thanks to G-Man for updating the Bracket Graphics.




Congratulations to Through The Looking Glass and The Brig for making up the final places in Round 3. Today sees the 1st of the Round 3 Matches and due to popular demand we now have some images thanks to our members from the Forum. Thanks to Bigsimpsin and Joshjb for Today's images.
The Brackets Table has been updated with Yesterdays results. 2 people have a 47 from 48 record. How are you faring in the Bracket? I'm currently 45 from 48. Below are the final percentages from yesterdays matches.
Through The Looking Glass : 86%
The Man From Tallahassee : 14%
? : 25%
The Brig : 75%
Today sees a Season 3 vs Season 4 battle for a place in the Qtr-Finals. Who will you vote for and why?
A Tale of Two Cities
Juliet remembers the crash of Oceanic Flight 815. Jack, Kate, and Sawyer are held in unique circumstances by the "Others". Jack suspects Sarah of dating Christian.
The Constant
Sayid and Desmond meet certain people on the freighter whilst the latter experiences some unexpected side effects from the trip. Desmond goes back and forth from 1996 to the present.
(Click to Enlarge)






Congratulations to Through The Looking Glass and The Brig for making up the final places in Round 3. Today sees the 1st of the Round 3 Matches and due to popular demand we now have some images thanks to our members from the Forum. Thanks to Bigsimpsin and Joshjb for Today's images.
The Brackets Table has been updated with Yesterdays results. 2 people have a 47 from 48 record. How are you faring in the Bracket? I'm currently 45 from 48. Below are the final percentages from yesterdays matches.
Through The Looking Glass : 86%
The Man From Tallahassee : 14%
? : 25%
The Brig : 75%
Today sees a Season 3 vs Season 4 battle for a place in the Qtr-Finals. Who will you vote for and why?
A Tale of Two Cities
Juliet remembers the crash of Oceanic Flight 815. Jack, Kate, and Sawyer are held in unique circumstances by the "Others". Jack suspects Sarah of dating Christian.
The Constant
Sayid and Desmond meet certain people on the freighter whilst the latter experiences some unexpected side effects from the trip. Desmond goes back and forth from 1996 to the present.
(Click to Enlarge)


Final call for your Submissions
Update: 26th July The Submissions for this years Leagues are now closed. We will be posting some starts on the the various entries later next week.
Update: 25th July Final Day to get your submissions in. Can we break 5000 submissions? Currently 4944 entries.
Update: 24th July Approaching 5000 people! Just today and tomorrow to get your submissions in.
Update: 23rd July We now have nearly 4800 people signed up, double that of last year!
There is just a few days left to get your Fantasy League and/or Predication League submissions in. Make sure you don't miss out on the fun and prizes next year. Remember to tell your friends and the sites that you belong to get their submissions in ASAP.
Also remember to get your Character Cup Predictions in. If you want to take part in the Bracket/Prediction competition for the Character Cup make sure you fill out your entry form here.

Update: 24th July Approaching 5000 people! Just today and tomorrow to get your submissions in.
Update: 23rd July We now have nearly 4800 people signed up, double that of last year!
There is just a few days left to get your Fantasy League and/or Predication League submissions in. Make sure you don't miss out on the fun and prizes next year. Remember to tell your friends and the sites that you belong to get their submissions in ASAP.
Also remember to get your Character Cup Predictions in. If you want to take part in the Bracket/Prediction competition for the Character Cup make sure you fill out your entry form here.
Thursday, July 24, 2008
Lost G4 Special
Just a reminder that you can catchup with Lost again on the G4 Cable network starting tomorrow. Here is a little snippet from TV Guide about a special Lost show.
Damon Lindelof remembers the day clearly. Not long after turning into ABC a 23-page outline for a show that would be called Lost, his phone rang, on a Sunday. It was Lloyd Braun, who at the time was the president of ABC Entertainment. "I'm going to greenlight this show," Braun said. Lindelof's immediate thought? "Oh, s--t!"
That story and many more reflections on the serialized phenomenon concerning castaways, Others and others are shared in Lost: A G4 Special, premiering Friday, July 25, at 10 pm/ET on the G4 cable network.
Among the Losties sharing their views on the series' secrets and theories are Matt Mitovich (that's me), Entertainment Weekly's Jeff "Doc" Jensen and MediaWeek's Marc Berman. If you get a chance, tune in and check it out. I'm sure it will be a lot of fun!
Source: TV Guide
Damon Lindelof remembers the day clearly. Not long after turning into ABC a 23-page outline for a show that would be called Lost, his phone rang, on a Sunday. It was Lloyd Braun, who at the time was the president of ABC Entertainment. "I'm going to greenlight this show," Braun said. Lindelof's immediate thought? "Oh, s--t!"
That story and many more reflections on the serialized phenomenon concerning castaways, Others and others are shared in Lost: A G4 Special, premiering Friday, July 25, at 10 pm/ET on the G4 cable network.
Among the Losties sharing their views on the series' secrets and theories are Matt Mitovich (that's me), Entertainment Weekly's Jeff "Doc" Jensen and MediaWeek's Marc Berman. If you get a chance, tune in and check it out. I'm sure it will be a lot of fun!
Source: TV Guide
Comic-Con is here

The ODI and his team of DarkUFO bloggers have arrived in San Diego and are already starting to provide us with some coverage of the event.
The Lost Panel and related Lost events such as Octagon Global Recruiting stand will be reported here. We will also be updating the Octagon Global Recruiting part of the site with any updates as they happen.
We will also be covering the rest of Comic-Con as part of our SpoilerTV coverage here. This will include all other shows and movies.
NOTE: Due to the nature of the live reporting there will be some duplication of information and potentially spoilers.
The DarkUFO Episode Cup - R2 - Matches 15 and 16
Congratulations to There's No Place Like Home and The Shape of Things to Come for progressing into Round 3 with 2 easy wins. Today sees the last of the Round 2 Matches. Tomorrow marks the first of the Last-16 battles.
The Brackets Table has been updated with Yesterdays results. 2 people have a 45 from 46 record. How are you faring in the Bracket? I'm currently 43 from 46. Below are the final percentages from yesterdays matches.
The Brackets Table has been updated with Yesterdays results. 2 people have a 45 from 46 record. How are you faring in the Bracket? I'm currently 43 from 46. Below are the final percentages from yesterdays matches.
There's No Place Like Home : 91%
Par Avion : 9%
Greatest Hits : 34%
The Shape of Things to Come : 66%
Today sees an all Season 3 battle and a Season 2 vs Season 3 Matchup . Who will you vote for and why?
Through The Looking Glass
Jack and the castaways begin their efforts to make contact with Naomi's rescue ship. Charlie is held captive in The Looking Glass. The ploy at the beach does not go as planned. Several years after the crash, Jack suffers from depression and drug/alcohol abuse.
The Man From Tallahassee
Locke reveals he wants to destroy the Galaga as Ben manipulates him so it prevents Jack and Juliet leaving the Island. Jack is reunited with Kate. Locke breaks his back as his own father pushes him out of a window.
?
Eko and Locke find the Pearl Station; Michael must maintain his cool as he watches Libby die slowly; the rest of the survivors must cope with the situation. Eko must investigate a miracle.
The Brig
Locke persuades Sawyer to kill Cooper, unbeknown to him. Sayid interrogates Naomi for information from the outside world. Having discovered that his father is on the Island, Locke decides to go with the Others.
Par Avion : 9%
Greatest Hits : 34%
The Shape of Things to Come : 66%
Today sees an all Season 3 battle and a Season 2 vs Season 3 Matchup . Who will you vote for and why?
Through The Looking Glass
Jack and the castaways begin their efforts to make contact with Naomi's rescue ship. Charlie is held captive in The Looking Glass. The ploy at the beach does not go as planned. Several years after the crash, Jack suffers from depression and drug/alcohol abuse.
The Man From Tallahassee
Locke reveals he wants to destroy the Galaga as Ben manipulates him so it prevents Jack and Juliet leaving the Island. Jack is reunited with Kate. Locke breaks his back as his own father pushes him out of a window.
?
Eko and Locke find the Pearl Station; Michael must maintain his cool as he watches Libby die slowly; the rest of the survivors must cope with the situation. Eko must investigate a miracle.
The Brig
Locke persuades Sawyer to kill Cooper, unbeknown to him. Sayid interrogates Naomi for information from the outside world. Having discovered that his father is on the Island, Locke decides to go with the Others.
Wednesday, July 23, 2008
MSMMA
The Monkey Suit is proud to announce its new venture Monkey Suit Mixed Martial Arts or MSMMA, the new MS. Monkey Suit and Gang have begun training and are sure to have all sorts of awesome MSMMA action to post. All is sure to enjoy us beating the crap out of each other.
The DarkUFO Episode Cup - R2 - Matches 13 and 14
Update: 17:30 GMT The Bracket site is now back up.
Update: 15:15 GMT The Bracket site is currently down for maintenance.
Congratulations to The Beginning of the End and Walkabout for progressing into Round 3 with 2 easy wins.
The Brackets Table has been updated with Yesterdays results. 2 people have a 43 from 44 record. How are you faring in the Bracket? I'm currently 42 from 44. Below are the final percentages from yesterdays matches.
Update: 15:15 GMT The Bracket site is currently down for maintenance.
Congratulations to The Beginning of the End and Walkabout for progressing into Round 3 with 2 easy wins.
The Brackets Table has been updated with Yesterdays results. 2 people have a 43 from 44 record. How are you faring in the Bracket? I'm currently 42 from 44. Below are the final percentages from yesterdays matches.
The Beginning of the End : 78%
The Long Con : 22%
Walkabout : 61%
The Economist : 39%
Today sees two Season 3 vs Season 4 battles. Who will you vote for and why?
There's No Place Like Home
While some survivors escape to the Kahana, others head toward The Orchid, and some are captured by the Others. The Oceanic 6 find themselves closer to rescue as the confrontation between the survivors and the freighter people continues. Almost 3 years after leaving the Island, the Oceanic 6 continue to deal with the consequences.
Par Avion
Claire has an idea to catch the migratory birds, tag them with a message, and send them off but it endanger's Charlie's fate. Locke, Sayid, Kate, Danielle and Mikhail arrive at the sonar fence. Claire meets with her father after her mother ends up in a coma from a car accident.
Greatest Hits
Jack devises a defense plan to combat the Others with Sayid. Charlie takes up the task of swimming down to the Looking Glass to switch off the jamming equipment. Charlie recalls the five greatest moments of his life.
The Shape of Things to Come
Locke's camp comes under attack, and Jack tries to discover the identity of a body that has washed ashore. Ben tracks down Sayid off the Island to help him in his plot against Widmore. Ben tracks down Sayid off the Island to help him in his plot against Widmore.
The Long Con : 22%
Walkabout : 61%
The Economist : 39%
Today sees two Season 3 vs Season 4 battles. Who will you vote for and why?
There's No Place Like Home
While some survivors escape to the Kahana, others head toward The Orchid, and some are captured by the Others. The Oceanic 6 find themselves closer to rescue as the confrontation between the survivors and the freighter people continues. Almost 3 years after leaving the Island, the Oceanic 6 continue to deal with the consequences.
Par Avion
Claire has an idea to catch the migratory birds, tag them with a message, and send them off but it endanger's Charlie's fate. Locke, Sayid, Kate, Danielle and Mikhail arrive at the sonar fence. Claire meets with her father after her mother ends up in a coma from a car accident.
Greatest Hits
Jack devises a defense plan to combat the Others with Sayid. Charlie takes up the task of swimming down to the Looking Glass to switch off the jamming equipment. Charlie recalls the five greatest moments of his life.
The Shape of Things to Come
Locke's camp comes under attack, and Jack tries to discover the identity of a body that has washed ashore. Ben tracks down Sayid off the Island to help him in his plot against Widmore. Ben tracks down Sayid off the Island to help him in his plot against Widmore.
Monday, July 21, 2008
More from our strange World!!!
Conjoined Birds how does that happen?
Mini Me Sex Tape, yes that's right Mini Me sex tape
Who doesn't love goat?
Mini Me Sex Tape, yes that's right Mini Me sex tape
Who doesn't love goat?
The DarkUFO Episode Cup - R2 - Matches 11 and 12
Update: 15:00 Fresh from his honeymoon, G-Man has kindly updated the graphical draw so far for the Cup which you can see below.


Congratulations to the Pilot and Flashes Before Your Eyes for progressing into Round 3 with 2 easy wins. I have a feeling today's matches might be a little closer.
The Brackets Table has been updated with Yesterdays results. 3 people have a 41 from 42 record. How are you faring in the Bracket? I'm currently 40 from 42. Below are the final percentages from yesterdays matches.


Congratulations to the Pilot and Flashes Before Your Eyes for progressing into Round 3 with 2 easy wins. I have a feeling today's matches might be a little closer.
The Brackets Table has been updated with Yesterdays results. 3 people have a 41 from 42 record. How are you faring in the Bracket? I'm currently 40 from 42. Below are the final percentages from yesterdays matches.
Pilot : 89%
One of Them : 11%
Numbers : 21%
Flashes Before Your Eyes : 79%
Today sees a Season 1 vs Season 4 battle along with an S4 vs S2 Match. Who will you vote for and why?
The Beginning of the End
Feeling that their rescue is close at hand, the survivors don't know whether to believe Charlie’s final message that the people claiming to liberate them are not who they seem to be. Hurley, one of the Oceanic Six, begins having hallucinations while back in the mental institution.
The Long Con
Sawyer gains possession of the guns with Charlie's help. Sawyer cons Cassidy.
Walkabout
As the survivors' food supply runs low, Locke leads a boar hunt and also encounters the Monster. Claire and Sayid organize a funeral service. Locke is a wheelchair-bound cubicle worker.
The Economist
Locke's hostage may be the key to getting off the island, so Sayid and Kate go in search of their fellow castaway in an attempt to negotiate a peaceful deal. Sayid, another Oceanic Six, is a killer for Ben.
One of Them : 11%
Numbers : 21%
Flashes Before Your Eyes : 79%
Today sees a Season 1 vs Season 4 battle along with an S4 vs S2 Match. Who will you vote for and why?
The Beginning of the End
Feeling that their rescue is close at hand, the survivors don't know whether to believe Charlie’s final message that the people claiming to liberate them are not who they seem to be. Hurley, one of the Oceanic Six, begins having hallucinations while back in the mental institution.
The Long Con
Sawyer gains possession of the guns with Charlie's help. Sawyer cons Cassidy.
Walkabout
As the survivors' food supply runs low, Locke leads a boar hunt and also encounters the Monster. Claire and Sayid organize a funeral service. Locke is a wheelchair-bound cubicle worker.
The Economist
Locke's hostage may be the key to getting off the island, so Sayid and Kate go in search of their fellow castaway in an attempt to negotiate a peaceful deal. Sayid, another Oceanic Six, is a killer for Ben.
The DarkUFO Episode Cup - R2 - Matches 9 and 10
Congratulations to the Confirmed Dead and The Man Behind the Curtain for progressing into Round 3 with 2 easy wins. MOSMOF is the first premiere or finale episode to be knocked out.
The Brackets Table has been updated with Yesterdays results. 3 people have a 39 from 40 record. How are you faring in the Bracket? I'm currently 38 from 40. Below are the final percentages from yesterdays matches.
The Brackets Table has been updated with Yesterdays results. 3 people have a 39 from 40 record. How are you faring in the Bracket? I'm currently 38 from 40. Below are the final percentages from yesterdays matches.
Confirmed Dead : 74%
Three Minutes : 26%
Man of Science, Man of Faith : 23%
The Man Behind the Curtain : 77%
Today sees a Season 1 vs Season 2 battle along with an S1 vs S3 Match. Who will you vote for and why?
Pilot
Survivors of the crash of Oceanic Flight 815 attend to the injured on the beach of a mysterious island. Jack, Kate and Charlie hike through the jungle to retrieve a transceiver from the cockpit, but are attacked by the "Monster".
One of Them
Rousseau leads Sayid to a stranger she's caught in the jungle; Sayid uses torture to attempt to determine if he is an Other; Hurley and Sawyer search for a tree frog in the jungle. Sayid first becomes a torturer.
Numbers
Hurley sets out to find Danielle after seeing some peculiar numbers on her notes. Michael and Jin start building another raft. Hurley uses numbers he heard while hospitalized to win the lottery, then believes he is cursed.
Flashes Before Your Eyes
Desmond saves Claire from drowning and foresees Charlie's death. Desmond goes back in time following the fail-safe.
Three Minutes : 26%
Man of Science, Man of Faith : 23%
The Man Behind the Curtain : 77%
Today sees a Season 1 vs Season 2 battle along with an S1 vs S3 Match. Who will you vote for and why?
Pilot
Survivors of the crash of Oceanic Flight 815 attend to the injured on the beach of a mysterious island. Jack, Kate and Charlie hike through the jungle to retrieve a transceiver from the cockpit, but are attacked by the "Monster".
One of Them
Rousseau leads Sayid to a stranger she's caught in the jungle; Sayid uses torture to attempt to determine if he is an Other; Hurley and Sawyer search for a tree frog in the jungle. Sayid first becomes a torturer.
Numbers
Hurley sets out to find Danielle after seeing some peculiar numbers on her notes. Michael and Jin start building another raft. Hurley uses numbers he heard while hospitalized to win the lottery, then believes he is cursed.
Flashes Before Your Eyes
Desmond saves Claire from drowning and foresees Charlie's death. Desmond goes back in time following the fail-safe.
Sunday, July 20, 2008
New Site Section - Octagon Global Recruiting
As you may have seen, ABC seem to be gearing up for a new ARG related to the OGR stuff that has been floating around for Comic-Con. In case this does indeed turn out to be a new ARG I've started work on a new part of the site that we will use to run the game.
http://lostoctagonglobalrecruiting.blogspot.com/
This can also be accessed via the navigation menu at the top of the screen.
Note: If and when this is confirmed as being a new ARG we will be looking for some contributors to the site, so stay tuned.
http://lostoctagonglobalrecruiting.blogspot.com/
This can also be accessed via the navigation menu at the top of the screen.
Note: If and when this is confirmed as being a new ARG we will be looking for some contributors to the site, so stay tuned.
The DarkUFO Episode Cup - R2 - Matches 7 and 8
Update: Some people will see an error message on the polls when they hit submit. Don't worry your votes were still recorded and you can see the results here. Poll 1 and Poll 2
Congratulations to the Live Together, Die Alone and Cabin Fever for progressing into Round 3 with 2 easy wins.
The Brackets Table has been updated with Yesterdays results. 3 people have a 37 from 38 record. How are you faring in the Bracket? I'm currently 36 from 38. Below are the final percentages from yesterdays matches.
Congratulations to the Live Together, Die Alone and Cabin Fever for progressing into Round 3 with 2 easy wins.
The Brackets Table has been updated with Yesterdays results. 3 people have a 37 from 38 record. How are you faring in the Bracket? I'm currently 36 from 38. Below are the final percentages from yesterdays matches.
Live Together, Die Alone : 81%
Deus Ex Machina : 19%
Cabin Fever : 74%
Two for the Road : 26%
Today sees a Season 2 vs Season 3 battle along with an S4 vs S2 Match. Who will you vote for and why?
Man of Science, Man of Faith
Jack and Locke argue over whether or not to enter the Hatch. While looking for Vincent, Shannon sees Walt. Jack saving Sarah.
The Man Behind the Curtain
Ben remembers arriving on the island with his father and growing up to become the leader of "The Others". Ben takes Locke to see Jacob. Meanwhile, Juliet's secret is exposed to the camp, as is Naomi. Ben's mother dies in childbirth. Years later, he and his father come to the island as DHARMA workmen.
Confirmed Dead
The survivors begin to question the intentions of their supposed rescuers when four strangers arrive on the island. Daniel, Miles, Charlotte, Frank and Naomi are recruited by a mysterious man to join the freighter crew.
Three Minutes
Michael convinces Hurley, Jack, Kate, and Sawyer to ambush the Others to rescue Walt. Michael remembers his time spent with the Others.
Deus Ex Machina : 19%
Cabin Fever : 74%
Two for the Road : 26%
Today sees a Season 2 vs Season 3 battle along with an S4 vs S2 Match. Who will you vote for and why?
Man of Science, Man of Faith
Jack and Locke argue over whether or not to enter the Hatch. While looking for Vincent, Shannon sees Walt. Jack saving Sarah.
The Man Behind the Curtain
Ben remembers arriving on the island with his father and growing up to become the leader of "The Others". Ben takes Locke to see Jacob. Meanwhile, Juliet's secret is exposed to the camp, as is Naomi. Ben's mother dies in childbirth. Years later, he and his father come to the island as DHARMA workmen.
Confirmed Dead
The survivors begin to question the intentions of their supposed rescuers when four strangers arrive on the island. Daniel, Miles, Charlotte, Frank and Naomi are recruited by a mysterious man to join the freighter crew.
Three Minutes
Michael convinces Hurley, Jack, Kate, and Sawyer to ambush the Others to rescue Walt. Michael remembers his time spent with the Others.
Saturday, July 19, 2008
The DarkUFO Episode Cup - R2 - Matches 5 and 6
Congratulations to the The Hunting Party and Exodus for progressing into Round 3 with 2 easy wins. For those of you that like to look at the numbers/analysis of the results, one of our Forum users is keeping a eye on the results here.
The Brackets Table has been updated with Yesterdays results. 3 people have a 35 from 36 record. How are you faring in the Bracket? I'm currently 34 from 36. Below are the final percentages from yesterdays matches.
The Greater Good : 41%
The Hunting Party : 59%
Exodus : 86%
Meet Kevin Johnson : 14%
Today sees a Season 1 vs Season 2 battle along with an S4 vs S2 Match. Who will you vote for and why?
Live Together, Die Alone
Michael, Jack, Hurley, Kate, and Sawyer are captured as they journey to the Others' camp; Sayid, Jin, and Sun use Desmond's boat to meets Jack's crew there, Locke and Desmond prevent Eko from pushing the button. Off the Island, Penelope learns of the Discharge. Desmond's life before the island and his time in the hatch with Kelvin.
Deus Ex Machina
Locke and Boone try to open the hatch. They discover a beechcraft after Locke has a vision. Sawyer begins having headaches. Locke meets and is conned by his real father.
Cabin Fever
Locke discovers the location of Jacob's cabin, and life aboard the freighter becomes increasingly perilous. Locke is born prematurely and later receives a visit from Richard Alpert and Matthew Abaddon.
Two for the Road
Michael reveals secrets about the Others' camp to the survivors; Hurley and Libby plan their first date; Michael shoots Libby and Ana Lucia. Ana Lucia journeys to Australia with Jack's father.
The Brackets Table has been updated with Yesterdays results. 3 people have a 35 from 36 record. How are you faring in the Bracket? I'm currently 34 from 36. Below are the final percentages from yesterdays matches.
The Greater Good : 41%
The Hunting Party : 59%
Exodus : 86%
Meet Kevin Johnson : 14%
Today sees a Season 1 vs Season 2 battle along with an S4 vs S2 Match. Who will you vote for and why?
Live Together, Die Alone
Michael, Jack, Hurley, Kate, and Sawyer are captured as they journey to the Others' camp; Sayid, Jin, and Sun use Desmond's boat to meets Jack's crew there, Locke and Desmond prevent Eko from pushing the button. Off the Island, Penelope learns of the Discharge. Desmond's life before the island and his time in the hatch with Kelvin.
Deus Ex Machina
Locke and Boone try to open the hatch. They discover a beechcraft after Locke has a vision. Sawyer begins having headaches. Locke meets and is conned by his real father.
Cabin Fever
Locke discovers the location of Jacob's cabin, and life aboard the freighter becomes increasingly perilous. Locke is born prematurely and later receives a visit from Richard Alpert and Matthew Abaddon.
Two for the Road
Michael reveals secrets about the Others' camp to the survivors; Hurley and Libby plan their first date; Michael shoots Libby and Ana Lucia. Ana Lucia journeys to Australia with Jack's father.
Friday, July 18, 2008
Octagon Global Recruiting and Lost Comic-Con Panel - New Email and Web Site
Update: 20th July The Image has been updated again as you can see below. (Click to Enlarge)

Update: 19th July A number of users have been emailing me about strange dots appearing on the new site. Thanks to lostfan for the image below. (Click to Enlarge)

Thanks to Jason for sending this through. A new Octagon Global Recruiting email is going out currently and there is a new Dharma website that looks like it will be launched soon, probably to coincide with Comic-Con.
ATTENTION ALL RECRUITS DHARMA HEAD OF RECRUITING TO ATTEND LAUNCH
Octagon Global Recruiting, on behalf of the Dharma Initiative, is pleased to announce that Dharma's Head of Recruiting, Mr. Hans Van Eeghen, has confirmed his availability for the launch of our latest recruiting drive at Comic-Con 2008.
"My colleagues at Octagon Global Recruiting assure me that Comic-con hosts some of the brightest minds in the country," said Mr. Van Eeghen. "As Head of Recruiting it is my intention to personally assess the very best of this talent in the hope that they may join us."
The Dharma Initiative will be conducting eligibility assessments at Booth 3529 at Comic-Con, San Diego between July 24th - 27th.
If you are attending Comic-Con and would like to submit your name for a randomly selected drawing to secure one of ten (10) pre-release appointments with one of our recruiting officers, please click here.
The volunteer eligibility assessment will be available online from July 28th for a limited time at www.dharmawantsyou.com
The Dharma Initiative hopes you will spread the word. Invite your friends to join the team at www.octagonglobalrecruiting.com
Thanks to Hipster for finding the following in the source code from the page.
…If you’re reading this, wanna hear something cool?
I’ve got intel about his little “recruitment drive.”
They’re doing some kind’ve personality/IQ testing or something down in SD for ComicCon.
Buddy of mine works down there and has the approvals for their “booth,” he says once you go in no one knows what happens inside and you need an appointment to get in. He also said to make sure you’ve got your Bluetooth on and visible – he’s rigged up a little something.
The whole thing sounds like elitist B.S., doesn’t it?
Well, I’m getting in that booth and taking the test.
As many times as I have to before I “pass” (whatever that means?)
And then…
If I can?
I’m gonna tape it so EVERYONE can see what these idiots are up to.
Should be fun, right?
See ya in SD. RuckusGuy OUT.

Update: 19th July A number of users have been emailing me about strange dots appearing on the new site. Thanks to lostfan for the image below. (Click to Enlarge)

Thanks to Jason for sending this through. A new Octagon Global Recruiting email is going out currently and there is a new Dharma website that looks like it will be launched soon, probably to coincide with Comic-Con.
ATTENTION ALL RECRUITS DHARMA HEAD OF RECRUITING TO ATTEND LAUNCH
Octagon Global Recruiting, on behalf of the Dharma Initiative, is pleased to announce that Dharma's Head of Recruiting, Mr. Hans Van Eeghen, has confirmed his availability for the launch of our latest recruiting drive at Comic-Con 2008.
"My colleagues at Octagon Global Recruiting assure me that Comic-con hosts some of the brightest minds in the country," said Mr. Van Eeghen. "As Head of Recruiting it is my intention to personally assess the very best of this talent in the hope that they may join us."
The Dharma Initiative will be conducting eligibility assessments at Booth 3529 at Comic-Con, San Diego between July 24th - 27th.
If you are attending Comic-Con and would like to submit your name for a randomly selected drawing to secure one of ten (10) pre-release appointments with one of our recruiting officers, please click here.
The volunteer eligibility assessment will be available online from July 28th for a limited time at www.dharmawantsyou.com
The Dharma Initiative hopes you will spread the word. Invite your friends to join the team at www.octagonglobalrecruiting.com
Thanks to Hipster for finding the following in the source code from the page.
…If you’re reading this, wanna hear something cool?
I’ve got intel about his little “recruitment drive.”
They’re doing some kind’ve personality/IQ testing or something down in SD for ComicCon.
Buddy of mine works down there and has the approvals for their “booth,” he says once you go in no one knows what happens inside and you need an appointment to get in. He also said to make sure you’ve got your Bluetooth on and visible – he’s rigged up a little something.
The whole thing sounds like elitist B.S., doesn’t it?
Well, I’m getting in that booth and taking the test.
As many times as I have to before I “pass” (whatever that means?)
And then…
If I can?
I’m gonna tape it so EVERYONE can see what these idiots are up to.
Should be fun, right?
See ya in SD. RuckusGuy OUT.
The DarkUFO Episode Cup - R2 - Matches 3 and 4
Congratulations to the The Constant and A Tale of Two Cities for progressing into Round 3 with 2 easy wins. For those of you that like to look at the numbers/analysis of the results, one of our Forum users is keeping a eye on the results here.
The Brackets Table has been updated with Yesterdays results. 10 people have a 33 from 34 record. How are you faring in the Bracket? I'm currently 32 from 34.
Below are the final percentages.
The Brackets Table has been updated with Yesterdays results. 10 people have a 33 from 34 record. How are you faring in the Bracket? I'm currently 32 from 34.
Below are the final percentages.
A Tale of Two Cities : 64%
Maternity Leave : 36%
All the Best Cowboys Have Daddy Issues : 11%
The Constant : 89%
Today sees a Season 1 vs Season 4 battle along with an S1 vs S2 Match. Who will you vote for and why?
Exodus
Rousseau guides a party to the Black Rock for dynamite to blow open the hatch after she warns "the Others" are coming. The Raft leaves the island with Jin, Sawyer, Michael and Walt aboard. Danielle kidnaps Claire's baby in hopes of making a trade with "the Others." Locke blows open the hatch as a possible shelter for the survivors. The raft party makes contact with a not-so-friendly boat crew.
Meet Kevin Johnson
Sayid confronts Ben’s spy on the freighter, and Ben urges daughter Alex to flee Locke’s camp in order to survive an impending attack. Michael, after meeting an old face, joins the crew of the freighter.
The Greater Good
Locke reappears at Boone's funeral, and Jack and Shannon blame him for his death. Locke takes Sayid to the beechcraft. Shannon tries to kill Locke. Sayid infiltrates a terrorist cellgroup.
The Hunting Party
Michael journeys out. Jack, Sawyer and Locke meet Tom. Kate captured by the Others. Jack's relationship with Sarah ends.
Maternity Leave : 36%
All the Best Cowboys Have Daddy Issues : 11%
The Constant : 89%
Today sees a Season 1 vs Season 4 battle along with an S1 vs S2 Match. Who will you vote for and why?
Exodus
Rousseau guides a party to the Black Rock for dynamite to blow open the hatch after she warns "the Others" are coming. The Raft leaves the island with Jin, Sawyer, Michael and Walt aboard. Danielle kidnaps Claire's baby in hopes of making a trade with "the Others." Locke blows open the hatch as a possible shelter for the survivors. The raft party makes contact with a not-so-friendly boat crew.
Meet Kevin Johnson
Sayid confronts Ben’s spy on the freighter, and Ben urges daughter Alex to flee Locke’s camp in order to survive an impending attack. Michael, after meeting an old face, joins the crew of the freighter.
The Greater Good
Locke reappears at Boone's funeral, and Jack and Shannon blame him for his death. Locke takes Sayid to the beechcraft. Shannon tries to kill Locke. Sayid infiltrates a terrorist cellgroup.
The Hunting Party
Michael journeys out. Jack, Sawyer and Locke meet Tom. Kate captured by the Others. Jack's relationship with Sarah ends.
Thursday, July 17, 2008
Full Emmy Nominations List
These are the Categories where Lost will be competing for Emmy's this year.
Outstanding Cinematography For A One Hour Series
Lost • The Constant • ABC • ABC Studios
John Bartley, A.S.C., C.S.C., Director of Photography
Outstanding Drama Series
Lost • ABC • ABC Studios
Outstanding Music Composition For A Series (original Dramatic Score)
Lost • The Constant • ABC • ABC Studios
Michael Giacchiano, Music By
Outstanding Single-camera Picture Editing For A Drama Series
Lost • There's No Place Like Home (Parts 2 & 3) • ABC • ABC Studios
Henk Van Eeghen, Editor
Robert Florio, Editor
Mark J. Goldman, Editor
Stephen Semel, Editor
Outstanding Sound Editing For A Series
Lost • The Shape Of Things To Come • ABC • ABC Studios
Thomas deGorter, M.P.S.E., Supervising Sound Editor
Paula Fairfield, M.P.S.E., Sound Editor
Carla Murray, M.P.S.E., Sound Editor
Maciek Malish, M.P.S.E., Sound Editor
Lloyd Jay Keiser, Sound Editor
Joseph Schultz, Sound Editor
Jim Bailey, Foley Artist
Cynthia Merril, Foley Artist
Alex Levy, Music Editor
Outstanding Sound Mixing For A Comedy Or Drama Series (one-hour)
Lost • Meet Kevin Johnson • ABC • ABC Studios
Robert Anderson, Production Mixer
Frank Morrone, Re-Recording Mixer
Scott Weber, Re-Recording Mixer
Outstanding Special Class - Short-format Live-action Entertainment Programs
Lost: Missing Pieces • ABC.com • ABC.com / ABC Studios
Damon Lindelof, Executive Producer
Carlton Cuse, Executive Producer
Barry Jossen, Executive Producer
Outstanding Supporting Actor In A Drama Series
Lost • ABC • ABC Studios
Michael Emerson as Ben
Source: Full List@Emmy TV
Outstanding Cinematography For A One Hour Series
Lost • The Constant • ABC • ABC Studios
John Bartley, A.S.C., C.S.C., Director of Photography
Outstanding Drama Series
Lost • ABC • ABC Studios
Outstanding Music Composition For A Series (original Dramatic Score)
Lost • The Constant • ABC • ABC Studios
Michael Giacchiano, Music By
Outstanding Single-camera Picture Editing For A Drama Series
Lost • There's No Place Like Home (Parts 2 & 3) • ABC • ABC Studios
Henk Van Eeghen, Editor
Robert Florio, Editor
Mark J. Goldman, Editor
Stephen Semel, Editor
Outstanding Sound Editing For A Series
Lost • The Shape Of Things To Come • ABC • ABC Studios
Thomas deGorter, M.P.S.E., Supervising Sound Editor
Paula Fairfield, M.P.S.E., Sound Editor
Carla Murray, M.P.S.E., Sound Editor
Maciek Malish, M.P.S.E., Sound Editor
Lloyd Jay Keiser, Sound Editor
Joseph Schultz, Sound Editor
Jim Bailey, Foley Artist
Cynthia Merril, Foley Artist
Alex Levy, Music Editor
Outstanding Sound Mixing For A Comedy Or Drama Series (one-hour)
Lost • Meet Kevin Johnson • ABC • ABC Studios
Robert Anderson, Production Mixer
Frank Morrone, Re-Recording Mixer
Scott Weber, Re-Recording Mixer
Outstanding Special Class - Short-format Live-action Entertainment Programs
Lost: Missing Pieces • ABC.com • ABC.com / ABC Studios
Damon Lindelof, Executive Producer
Carlton Cuse, Executive Producer
Barry Jossen, Executive Producer
Outstanding Supporting Actor In A Drama Series
Lost • ABC • ABC Studios
Michael Emerson as Ben
Source: Full List@Emmy TV
Final call for people attending Comic-Con

With Comic-Con just around the corner, if there is anyone here that is going to Comic-Con who wants to be part of our Live Blogging team please email me here.
We will be covering the Lost Panel and related Lost events here. We will also be covering the rest of Comic-Con as part of our SpoilerTV coverage here.
So if you are attending and have not already contacted Myself or The ODI then please drop me an email and I'll send you instructions about how you can report live from the event and have your posts/photos etc appear live on the site as things happen.
The DarkUFO Episode Cup - R2 - Matches 1 and 2
Update: There is a problem with the Poll Results. Your results are still being record but the results view is throwing up an error. To see the results page click here and here.
Congratulations to the ? and The Brig for progressing into Round 2 with 2 very easy wins and completing the Round 1 Matches
Today sees the first Round 2 Match-up and for those playing the bracket competition, a correct pick is now worth 2 points.
The Brackets Table has been updated with Yesterdays results. 17 people have a 31 from 32 record. How are you faring in the Bracket? I'm currently 30 from 32.
Below are the final percentages and the score in brackets is the % score from the bracket competition.
Congratulations to the ? and The Brig for progressing into Round 2 with 2 very easy wins and completing the Round 1 Matches
Today sees the first Round 2 Match-up and for those playing the bracket competition, a correct pick is now worth 2 points.
The Brackets Table has been updated with Yesterdays results. 17 people have a 31 from 32 record. How are you faring in the Bracket? I'm currently 30 from 32.
Below are the final percentages and the score in brackets is the % score from the bracket competition.
? : 71% (64.5%)
Something Nice Back Home : 29% (35.5%)
The Brig : 92% (94.4%)
D.O.C : 8% (5.6%)
Today sees a Season 3 vs Season 2 battle along with an S1 vs S4 Match. Who will you vote for and why?
A Tale of Two Cities
Juliet remembers the crash of Oceanic Flight 815. Jack, Kate, and Sawyer are held in unique circumstances by the "Others". Jack suspects Sarah of dating Christian.
Maternity Leave
Claire, Rousseau, and Kate find the Staff Station in the jungle; Jack and Locke struggle to keep the prisoner a secret. Claire remembers when she was kidnapped by the Others.
All the Best Cowboys Have Daddy Issues
Jack, Kate, Locke and Boone search for Charlie and Claire when they are taken by Ethan. Locke and Boone find a hatch. Jack reports his father for drinking on the job.
The Constant
Sayid and Desmond meet certain people on the freighter whilst the latter experiences some unexpected side effects from the trip. Desmond goes back and forth from 1996 to the present.
Something Nice Back Home : 29% (35.5%)
The Brig : 92% (94.4%)
D.O.C : 8% (5.6%)
Today sees a Season 3 vs Season 2 battle along with an S1 vs S4 Match. Who will you vote for and why?
A Tale of Two Cities
Juliet remembers the crash of Oceanic Flight 815. Jack, Kate, and Sawyer are held in unique circumstances by the "Others". Jack suspects Sarah of dating Christian.
Maternity Leave
Claire, Rousseau, and Kate find the Staff Station in the jungle; Jack and Locke struggle to keep the prisoner a secret. Claire remembers when she was kidnapped by the Others.
All the Best Cowboys Have Daddy Issues
Jack, Kate, Locke and Boone search for Charlie and Claire when they are taken by Ethan. Locke and Boone find a hatch. Jack reports his father for drinking on the job.
The Constant
Sayid and Desmond meet certain people on the freighter whilst the latter experiences some unexpected side effects from the trip. Desmond goes back and forth from 1996 to the present.
Wednesday, July 16, 2008
Very Funny Website full of deliciousness!!!!
Check out www.fistagoat.com it is a very funny website closely tied to the Monkey Suit himself. Check it out then let me know what you think.
New Chat Software - New Chat is Live

With the fantastic help of my good friend Congested (and others BauerUK!) we now have a fully functional and robust chat area that all readers can enjoy. This Chat Room will be able to cope with almost unlimited number of users during peak times, won't crash and won't be so open to abuse from trolls and other pesky Internet folk. The Chat is IRC based for those of you who have used IRC before. The new chat rooms also give us the ability to create a number of unique features that are not available in other chats like Automated Bots, Automatic updates whenever a new post appears on the site etc. We will be looking to develop the chat further.
Shortly the Navigation and Chat buttons throughout the site will be updated to include the link to the new chat rooms.
Please read the information below before trying out the Chat Room.
1) There is a Mini-FAQ on the chat page that will be updated when we make changes. Please read it before running the chat. There is a Full FAQ here and it's strongly advised that you read this and understand it.
2) The chat currently has a ZERO-Tolerance on spoilers. DO NOT POST THEM - you will be banned. Shortly we will be opening up a Spoiler Chat Room for those that like to discuss spoilers.
3) If you have a problem with Chat or have any suggestions please visit this thread in the Forum. Do not email me with issues please, and please ensure that you have read the FAQ's mentioned before making a post.
4) You have the choice of accessing the Chat either via the Web Version or by using an IRC Client. More information can be found in the FAQ about advance features and how to access using external client.
5) Make sure you read the FAQ to find out how to reserve your Nickname/Username in the Chat.
Thanks to all the beta testers that helped us during the testing period. We hope you enjoy the new chat room.
Launch the new chat here.
The DarkUFO Episode Cup - R1 - Matches 31 and 32
Congratulations to the Through The Looking Glass and The Man From Tallahassee for progressing into Round 2 with 2 very easy wins.
Today see the final Round 1 Match-up before we start with Round 2 Tomorrow. Bracket points for Round 2 are double now.
The Brackets Table has been updated with Yesterdays results. We've finally lost our only 100% correct pick yesterday when "Felix "Effgeh" Griep" picked The Other 48 Days over TMFT. Only 19 people have a 29 from 30 record. How are you faring in the Bracket? I'm currently 28 from 30. Remember, points scored in the 1st round are not worth as much as points scored in later rounds, so you still have a chance even if you have several picks wrong currently.
Below are the final percentages and the score in brackets is the % score from the bracket competition.
Today see the final Round 1 Match-up before we start with Round 2 Tomorrow. Bracket points for Round 2 are double now.
The Brackets Table has been updated with Yesterdays results. We've finally lost our only 100% correct pick yesterday when "Felix "Effgeh" Griep" picked The Other 48 Days over TMFT. Only 19 people have a 29 from 30 record. How are you faring in the Bracket? I'm currently 28 from 30. Remember, points scored in the 1st round are not worth as much as points scored in later rounds, so you still have a chance even if you have several picks wrong currently.
Below are the final percentages and the score in brackets is the % score from the bracket competition.
Through The Looking Glass : 95% (98.8%)
Hearts and Minds : 5% (1.2%)
The Man From Tallahassee : 73% (76%)
The Other 48 Days : 27% (24%)
Today sees an all Season 3 battle along with an S2 vs S4 Match
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Eko and Locke find the Pearl Station; Michael must maintain his cool as he watches Libby die slowly; the rest of the survivors must cope with the situation.
Something Nice Back Home
Juliet and Kate must work together to save Jack when his health is seriously compromised; something goes wrong as Sawyer, Claire, Miles and Aaron head back to the beach.
The Brig
Locke persuades Sawyer to kill Cooper, unbeknown to him. Sayid interrogates Naomi for information from the outside world.
D.O.C.
Sun allows Juliet to take her to the Staff after learning about the pregnancy issues on the Island. Mikhail treats Naomi for his freedom.
Hearts and Minds : 5% (1.2%)
The Man From Tallahassee : 73% (76%)
The Other 48 Days : 27% (24%)
Today sees an all Season 3 battle along with an S2 vs S4 Match
?
Eko and Locke find the Pearl Station; Michael must maintain his cool as he watches Libby die slowly; the rest of the survivors must cope with the situation.
Something Nice Back Home
Juliet and Kate must work together to save Jack when his health is seriously compromised; something goes wrong as Sawyer, Claire, Miles and Aaron head back to the beach.
The Brig
Locke persuades Sawyer to kill Cooper, unbeknown to him. Sayid interrogates Naomi for information from the outside world.
D.O.C.
Sun allows Juliet to take her to the Staff after learning about the pregnancy issues on the Island. Mikhail treats Naomi for his freedom.
Tuesday, July 15, 2008
Site Update and Schedule of Events
Here is the latest state of play of the various events and activities on the site.
Fantasy and Predication League
There is just 1 week left to get your Fantasy League and/or Predication League submissions in. Make sure you don't miss out on the fun and prizes next year.
Episode Cup
The Episode is well underway and Round 2 will be starting shortly.
Character Cup
When the Episode Cup has completed we will start the Character Cup. If you want to take part in the Bracket/Prediction competition for the Character Cup make sure you fill out your entry form here.
New Quiz
Today we launched a new "Hardest Quiz", test your knowledge of Lost against others.
Comic-Con
Comic-Con is with us next week and we will be providing Live Lost coverage here. Make sure you don't miss out on any scoops. We will also be covering the rest of Comic-Con as part of SpoilerTV for other shows and movies etc. You can find the rest of our Comic-Con coverage here. Note: These sections will almost definitely contain spoilers for the upcoming seasons of many of the covered shows.
New Chat Room
We have been Beta-Testing the new Chat Room for a couple of days and things have been progressing well. We hope to launch the new Chat Room tomorrow if all goes well, so stay tuned.
Reader Feedback
Just a reminder to any of you who may have missed the results of our recent Reader Feedback.
Twitter
For users who like to follow us via Twitter, we now have both a DarkUFO Twitter page and a SpoilerTV Twitter page.
Fantasy and Predication League
There is just 1 week left to get your Fantasy League and/or Predication League submissions in. Make sure you don't miss out on the fun and prizes next year.
Episode Cup
The Episode is well underway and Round 2 will be starting shortly.
Character Cup
When the Episode Cup has completed we will start the Character Cup. If you want to take part in the Bracket/Prediction competition for the Character Cup make sure you fill out your entry form here.
New Quiz
Today we launched a new "Hardest Quiz", test your knowledge of Lost against others.
Comic-Con
Comic-Con is with us next week and we will be providing Live Lost coverage here. Make sure you don't miss out on any scoops. We will also be covering the rest of Comic-Con as part of SpoilerTV for other shows and movies etc. You can find the rest of our Comic-Con coverage here. Note: These sections will almost definitely contain spoilers for the upcoming seasons of many of the covered shows.
New Chat Room
We have been Beta-Testing the new Chat Room for a couple of days and things have been progressing well. We hope to launch the new Chat Room tomorrow if all goes well, so stay tuned.
Reader Feedback
Just a reminder to any of you who may have missed the results of our recent Reader Feedback.
For users who like to follow us via Twitter, we now have both a DarkUFO Twitter page and a SpoilerTV Twitter page.
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The Hardest Lost Quiz Ever! - The Revenge!
A while ago we asked you for your questions to help us create another very hard Lost quiz. We have now collated all your questions and listened to your feedback from the first quiz. You can still take the Original Quiz here.
IMPORTANT - Read Before starting
1) There are 35 Multiple-choice questions.
2) You pick either A, B, C, D or E for your answer by clicking on your choice.
3) You are then told if you got it right along with the answer and the % of other users who also got it right.
4) You have 30 seconds to complete each question and the quicker you answer the question the more points you get
5) To take the Quiz you must FIRST create a free account HERE.
6) Only take the quiz ONCE if you want your score on the league table at the end of the day.
Good luck and let us know what you thought of the quiz in the comments. Also feel free to let your Lost friends and other message boards know about the Quiz or you can click on the "Grab Quiz" button to add it to your own site. Any problems just leave a comment or email me.

Current Leader Board - Top 10
Lostgill 3283
Deckert 3280
smellyberry 3250
danakman 3211
jgill 3118
manzoire 3040
novey 2897
ManchesterUTD 2860
Finrod 2768
dundees 2763
IMPORTANT - Read Before starting
1) There are 35 Multiple-choice questions.
2) You pick either A, B, C, D or E for your answer by clicking on your choice.
3) You are then told if you got it right along with the answer and the % of other users who also got it right.
4) You have 30 seconds to complete each question and the quicker you answer the question the more points you get
5) To take the Quiz you must FIRST create a free account HERE.
6) Only take the quiz ONCE if you want your score on the league table at the end of the day.
Good luck and let us know what you thought of the quiz in the comments. Also feel free to let your Lost friends and other message boards know about the Quiz or you can click on the "Grab Quiz" button to add it to your own site. Any problems just leave a comment or email me.
Current Leader Board - Top 10
Lostgill 3283
Deckert 3280
smellyberry 3250
danakman 3211
jgill 3118
manzoire 3040
novey 2897
ManchesterUTD 2860
Finrod 2768
dundees 2763
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