Now that Lost is in its final year, the show’s stars are already lining up work on new projects. For some, that means big screen work; others are looking at new TV shows to sign on with. Daniel Dae Kim is the first to take on a new TV pilot, as he’s just been announced as one of the stars of the new Hawaii Five-O that’s in the works for CBS.

Kim will star as Detective Chin Ho Kelly, a part played in the original show by actor Kam Fong. Frequent JJ Abrams collaborators Alex Kurtzman and Roberto Orci, who co-created Fringe and wrote the big-screen films Star Trek and Transformers, are masterminding the Hawaii Five-O reboot. (Since their forte is typically more mythology-driven stories, it’ll be interesting to see what they come up with for a procedural.)

The pivotal role of Detective Steve McGarrett has not yet been cast, though Moonlight star Alex O’Loughlin is expected to get the part. The new Hawaii Five-O is expected to premiere this fall.

Image: Zuma Press.

I don’t know whether to say something snarky about this video or just feel sorry for these poor, deprived souls who have never watched Lost. These are employees of Newsweek magazine who are watching clips from the show for the first time, and trying to explain what they see. It’s pretty ridiculous, but good for some laughs.

As usual, WordPress hates me too much to let me embed the video, so you can watch it here.

Warning: “LA X” spoilers ahead.

It was inevitable that someone would match up the Jack-on-the-plane scene from the Pilot episode with the similar scene from “LA X.” I rather thought it would be done as a real time mashup, but instead, this clever video editor cut up the two scenes so that they play perfectly in sync. The result allows you to better observe the subtle differences in the newer version.

Room23 is well known to Lost fans as one of the best fan sites out there. What you might not know is that the site’s purveyor, Paul Burrows, is also a talented illustrator, and he’s put pencil to paper after being inspired by his favorite show. What he’s come up with are some really spectacular character and island designs that you have to see to believe. He’s even made them available to purchase in trading cards and a one-of-a-kind sketchbook.

Take a look at some of his designs below, and visit the Room23Store to buy your own copies at very affordable prices.

Images: Paul Burrows. Used by Permission.

Every week, Slate V is producing its own video series in which editors attempt to explain a longstanding mystery on the show by looking to past episodes for explanation. This first video examines the mystery of the grey ash, and they draw some really interesting conclusions. Be aware that there are spoilers herein for “LA X.”

Watch Slate V’s first Lost video here.

Aol Television has launched a fun new weekly video series called Instant Dharma, where editor Maggie Furlong gathers Lost experts to dish the latest episode with lots of theories and discussion. It’s new every Wednesday, and you can watch it here.

Image: Aol.

As part of their ongoing cross promotion with ABC for the final season of Lost, CafePress is hosting a contest between now and February 18th, in which your best design could win a four-night trip for two to Oahu, Hawaii. Runners-up will also win a $200 CafePress Gift Certificate, Lost seasons 1-5 DVD box sets, and a t-shirt signed by some of the Lost cast.

See the full contest details to enter.

The first real edition of the Official Lost Audio Podcast for Season 6 is now online, and you can download it at iTunes. This podcast features Damon Lindelof and Carlton Cuse discussing “LA X,” the season premiere.

After the jump, I’ll hit the highlights of what they reveal in this 23.5 minute show…

Read More – Official Audio Podcast: “LA X”

The latest edition of the Official Lost Video Podcast takes you to Waikiki for the Sunset on the Beach Season 6 premiere event…

Anyone who read my recap of “LA X” will want to read this post. Damon Lindelof and Carlton Cuse have some ground rules for what’s going down in Season 6 that you should be aware of. Entertainment Weekly’s Jeff Jensen posted an interview with the dynamic duo right after “LA X” premiered, and I’ve plucked out the most important pieces from that Q&A and you’ll find them quoted after the jump. I’d call this must-read material, as it perfectly frames the conversations we’ll be having all season long about what’s really going on here.

It goes without saying that there are spoilers ahead for “LA X”…

Read More – Darlton’s guidelines for interpreting Season 6