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{{Infobox Television episode | Title = The Beginning of the End
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#REDIRECT [[Lost (season 4)]]
| Series = Lost
| Image = [[Image:The Beginning of the End.png|250px]]
| Caption = Jack communicates with a nearby ship
| Season = 4
| Episode = 1
| Airdate = [[February]], [[2008]]
| Production = 401
| Writer = [[Damon Lindelof]] &<br>[[Carlton Cuse]]
| Episode list = [[Lost (season 4)]]<br>[[List of Lost episodes]]
| Prev = [[Through the Looking Glass (Lost)|Through the Looking Glass]]
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| Next = [[Lost (season 4)|TBA]]
}}

"'''The Beginning of the End'''" is the [[Lost (season 4)|fourth season]] premiere of [[American Broadcasting Company|ABC]]'s ''[[Lost (TV series)|Lost]]'' and seventieth [[List of Lost episodes|episode]] overall.<ref>[http://abc.go.com/primetime/lost/missingpieces/index?pn=missingpiecescredits#t=0&d=56411 ''Lost'': ''Missing Pieces'']," ''[[American Broadcasting Company|ABC]]''. Retrieved on [[November 12]], [[2007]].</ref> Co-creator/executive producer/head writer/[[show runner]] [[Damon Lindelof]] and executive producer/writer/show runner [[Carlton Cuse]] wrote the episode in [[July]] [[2007]].<ref name=comic>[[Damon Lindelof|Lindelof, Damon]] & [[Carlton Cuse|Cuse, Carlton]], ([[July 26]], [[2007]]) "[http://abc.go.com/primetime/lost/podcast?dt=20070802 ''Lost'' Season 4 Panel]," ''[[Comic Con International]]''. Retrieved on [[August 18]], [[2007]].</ref> Filming took place on [[Oahu]], Hawaii, USA in the second half of [[August]] [[2007]].<ref>[[Jorge Garcia|Garcia, Jorge]], ([[August 14]], [[2007]]) "[http://dispatchesfromtheisland.blogspot.com/2007/08/working-friday.html Working Friday]," ''[[Blogger (service)|Dispatches from the Island]]''. Retrieved on [[August 18]], [[2007]].</ref> The title is an allusion to when the character of [[Ben Linus]] (played by [[Michael Emerson]]) warns [[Jack Shephard]] ([[Matthew Fox (actor)|Matthew Fox]]) that contacting a freighter to rescue the stranded survivors of the crash of [[Oceanic Airlines|Oceanic]] Flight 815 "is the beginning of the end."<ref>[[Damon Lindelof|Lindelof, Damon]] (writer) & [[Carlton Cuse|Cuse, Carlton]] (writer) & [[Jack Bender|Bender, Jack]] (director). "Through the Looking Glass." ''[[Lost (TV series)|Lost]]'', [[American Broadcasting Company|ABC]]. [[List of Lost episodes|Episode 23]], [[Lost (season 3)|season 3]]. Aired on [[May 23]], [[2007]].</ref> The show runners have confirmed that there is some truth to what Ben said.<ref>[[Kristin Veitch|Veitch, Kristin]], ([[July 30]], [[2007]]) "[http://www.eonline.com/gossip/kristin/detail/index.jsp?uuid=18b680cf-33b4-4842-9009-5493de7b5856 Spoiler Chat: ''Lost'' Flashes, ''Heroes'' Journey, ''Lights'' Up (for Love)]," ''[[E!]]''. Retrieved on [[November 12]], [[2007]].</ref> The title was first mentioned in a [[TV Guide]] article on [[October 15]], [[2007]]<ref>Malcolm, Shawna, ([[October 15]], [[2007]]) "[http://www.tvguide.com/PhotoGallery/Lost_-_Exclusive_First_Look_1028/1.aspx Exclusive First Look at Season 4]," ''[[TV Guide]]''. Retrieved on [[November 12]], [[2007]].</reF> and the title was officially confirmed after being found on ABC's website on [[November 12]]. With this episode, [[Jeff Pinkner]] no longer serves as an executive producer.<ref>[http://abc.go.com/primetime/lost/missingpieces/index?pn=missingpiecescredits#t=0 ''Lost: Missing Pieces'' Credits]," ''[[American Broadcasting Company|ABC]]''. Retrieved on [[November 12]], [[2007]].</ref>

The episode was originally scheduled to first air on American and Canadian television in [[February]] [[2008]].<ref>Jensen, Jeff "Doc," ([[May 7]], [[2007]]) "[http://www.ew.com/ew/article/0,,20036782_20037403_20038202_3,00.html A Map for ''Lost'']," ''[[Entertainment Weekly]]''. Retrieved on [[November 12]], [[2007]].</ref> Due to production of the fourth season being put on hold because of the [[2007 Writers Guild of America strike]],<ref>[[Damon Lindelof|Lindelof, Damon]] & [[Carlton Cuse|Cuse, Carlton]], ([[November 5]], [[2007]]) "[http://weblogs.variety.com/wga_strike_blog/2007/11/lost-writers-li.html ''Lost'' Writers: "Like Putting Down a ''Harry Potter'' Book in the Middle"]," ''[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]]''. Retrieved on [[November 8]], [[2007]].</ref> the show runners want to hold the the eight episodes that have been produced until they are able to make more of the season<ref>Goldman, Eric, ([[November 7]], [[2007]]) "[http://uk.tv.ign.com/articles/833/833445p1.html Writers Strike: Should ''Lost'' Air This Season?]," ''[[IGN]]''. Retrieved on [[November 8]], [[2007]].</ref> however ABC has decided that "The Beginning of the End" will air in February, regardless of when the strike ends.<ref>Grossman, Ben, ([[November 7]], [[2007]]) "[http://www.broadcastingcable.com/article/CA6498735.html?industryid=47168 Strike Coverage: ABC to Air Partial Season of ''Lost'']," ''Broadcasting & Cable''. Retrieved on [[November 8]], [[2007]].</ref> "The Beginning of the End" will air sometime during the week of [[February 4]], but the exact airdate and timeslot of the premiere is still unknown. The early [[Lost (season 3)|third season]] aired on Wednesdays at 9:00 pm, while the second part of the season was aired at 10:00.<ref>Andreeva, Nellie, ([[December 6]], [[2007]]) "[http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/hr/content_display/news/e3ie75b06f448ee1527e9a2f44f058533c6 ABC moves ''Lost'' out of the way of ''Idol'']," ''[[The Hollywood Reporter]]''. Retrieved on [[August 24]], [[2007]].</ref> ''Lost'' lost viewers with the later timeslot and ABC may air the fourth season in an earlier one, such as Mondays at 8:00,<ref>Lachonis, Jon "DocArzt," ([[September 12]], [[2007]]) "[http://www.buddytv.com/articles/lost/will-lost-make-monday-the-best-10744.aspx Will ''Lost'' Make Monday the Best Night on TV?]," ''BuddyTV''. Retrieved on [[September 16]], [[2007]].</ref> with the hope of regaining the family audience.<ref>Porter, Rick, ([[May 15]], [[2007]]) "[http://www.zap2it.com/tv/news/zap-abcupfront-lostearliertimeslot,0,183470.story Less ''Lost'' Sleep in '08]," ''Zap2It''. Retrieved on [[August 22]], [[2007]].</ref> Before the strike, ABC's president did intended to move ''Lost'' from Wednesday.<ref>Consoli, John, ([[October 29]], [[2007]]) "[http://www.mediaweek.com/mw/current/article_display.jsp?vnu_content_id=1003664345 Scent of a Woman]," ''[[MediaWeek]]''. Retrieved on [[November 3]], [[2007]].</ref> While the television premiere is yet to be announced, the world premiere of the fourth season of ''Lost'' is scheduled for [[February 2]], [[2008]]<ref>Lachonis, Jon "DocArzt," ([[October 29]], [[2007]]) "[http://www.buddytv.com/articles/lost/lost-public-premiere-planned-t-13131.aspx ''Lost'' Public Premiere Planned, Time Slot Still Up in the Air]," ''BuddyTV''. Retrieved on [[October 28]], [[2007]].</ref> outdoors at Sunset on the Beach in [[Waikiki]], [[Honolulu]], where movies are regularly shown on a 30-foot screen free to the public.<ref>"[http://www.sunsetonthebeach.net Waikiki Beach Movie Schedule and Events]," ''Sunset on the Beach''. Retrieved on [[October 29]], [[2007]].</ref>

== References ==

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Revision as of 20:26, 12 November 2007

"The Beginning of the End (Lost)"

"The Beginning of the End" is the fourth season premiere of ABC's Lost and seventieth episode overall.[1] Co-creator/executive producer/head writer/show runner Damon Lindelof and executive producer/writer/show runner Carlton Cuse wrote the episode in July 2007.[2] Filming took place on Oahu, Hawaii, USA in the second half of August 2007.[3] The title is an allusion to when the character of Ben Linus (played by Michael Emerson) warns Jack Shephard (Matthew Fox) that contacting a freighter to rescue the stranded survivors of the crash of Oceanic Flight 815 "is the beginning of the end."[4] The show runners have confirmed that there is some truth to what Ben said.[5] The title was first mentioned in a TV Guide article on October 15, 2007[6] and the title was officially confirmed after being found on ABC's website on November 12. With this episode, Jeff Pinkner no longer serves as an executive producer.[7]

The episode was originally scheduled to first air on American and Canadian television in February 2008.[8] Due to production of the fourth season being put on hold because of the 2007 Writers Guild of America strike,[9] the show runners want to hold the the eight episodes that have been produced until they are able to make more of the season[10] however ABC has decided that "The Beginning of the End" will air in February, regardless of when the strike ends.[11] "The Beginning of the End" will air sometime during the week of February 4, but the exact airdate and timeslot of the premiere is still unknown. The early third season aired on Wednesdays at 9:00 pm, while the second part of the season was aired at 10:00.[12] Lost lost viewers with the later timeslot and ABC may air the fourth season in an earlier one, such as Mondays at 8:00,[13] with the hope of regaining the family audience.[14] Before the strike, ABC's president did intended to move Lost from Wednesday.[15] While the television premiere is yet to be announced, the world premiere of the fourth season of Lost is scheduled for February 2, 2008[16] outdoors at Sunset on the Beach in Waikiki, Honolulu, where movies are regularly shown on a 30-foot screen free to the public.[17]

References

  1. ^ Lost: Missing Pieces," ABC. Retrieved on November 12, 2007.
  2. ^ Lindelof, Damon & Cuse, Carlton, (July 26, 2007) "Lost Season 4 Panel," Comic Con International. Retrieved on August 18, 2007.
  3. ^ Garcia, Jorge, (August 14, 2007) "Working Friday," Dispatches from the Island. Retrieved on August 18, 2007.
  4. ^ Lindelof, Damon (writer) & Cuse, Carlton (writer) & Bender, Jack (director). "Through the Looking Glass." Lost, ABC. Episode 23, season 3. Aired on May 23, 2007.
  5. ^ Veitch, Kristin, (July 30, 2007) "Spoiler Chat: Lost Flashes, Heroes Journey, Lights Up (for Love)," E!. Retrieved on November 12, 2007.
  6. ^ Malcolm, Shawna, (October 15, 2007) "Exclusive First Look at Season 4," TV Guide. Retrieved on November 12, 2007.
  7. ^ Lost: Missing Pieces Credits," ABC. Retrieved on November 12, 2007.
  8. ^ Jensen, Jeff "Doc," (May 7, 2007) "A Map for Lost," Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved on November 12, 2007.
  9. ^ Lindelof, Damon & Cuse, Carlton, (November 5, 2007) "Lost Writers: "Like Putting Down a Harry Potter Book in the Middle"," Variety. Retrieved on November 8, 2007.
  10. ^ Goldman, Eric, (November 7, 2007) "Writers Strike: Should Lost Air This Season?," IGN. Retrieved on November 8, 2007.
  11. ^ Grossman, Ben, (November 7, 2007) "Strike Coverage: ABC to Air Partial Season of Lost," Broadcasting & Cable. Retrieved on November 8, 2007.
  12. ^ Andreeva, Nellie, (December 6, 2007) "ABC moves Lost out of the way of Idol," The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved on August 24, 2007.
  13. ^ Lachonis, Jon "DocArzt," (September 12, 2007) "Will Lost Make Monday the Best Night on TV?," BuddyTV. Retrieved on September 16, 2007.
  14. ^ Porter, Rick, (May 15, 2007) "Less Lost Sleep in '08," Zap2It. Retrieved on August 22, 2007.
  15. ^ Consoli, John, (October 29, 2007) "Scent of a Woman," MediaWeek. Retrieved on November 3, 2007.
  16. ^ Lachonis, Jon "DocArzt," (October 29, 2007) "Lost Public Premiere Planned, Time Slot Still Up in the Air," BuddyTV. Retrieved on October 28, 2007.
  17. ^ "Waikiki Beach Movie Schedule and Events," Sunset on the Beach. Retrieved on October 29, 2007.
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