Hi-Def Preview

Lost – Season 3

Walt Disney Home Entertainment

Released: 12/11/07

Review By: Joshua Noyes

Picture Quality – 5/5

Audio Quality – 4.75/5

Special Features – 5/5

Overall – 4.75/5

Comments: With Lost – Season 3, it is clear that yet once again Disney has hit another one out of the park! Disney is on a serious role the past 45 days with the quality of their releases. Disney used an AVC encode on to 6 BD50 discs and the results for PQ are STUNNING! There were no hints of noise, macroblocking or any defect for that matter. The element, which struck me most, were the colors. Simply put, this release is an EXPLOSION of colors! This islands of Hawaii have never looked this good! The colors were incredibly vibrant and uniform and really enhanced the viewing experience Even the darker scenes of this film (there are few) did not suffer from noise or softness, which is common in many HDM releases. The detail in the film is amazing as well. I would say this release has among the most 3-D effect I have ever seen in HDM to this point.

In-terms of AQ, this too was a very impressive showing by Disney. I listened using the PCM 5.1 6.9 Mbps option and it was AMAZING! This is one of the best I have heard thus far on HDM. The Center Channel presented the dialog perfectly. It was as though the characters were sitting on your couch with you. The Surrounds too were used to perfection and used frequently. The many songs in the film felt very powerful and alive. Finally the LFE was used to perfection too, albeit in a more discreet manner. The LFE made the drum and bass parts come alive.

The Special Features on this disc follow both the PQ and AQ in that they raise the bar for future HDM. This set is loaded with Special Features. Here is a look at what is included:

The World of the Others - Featuring interviews with the producers and the cast, "The World of the Others" explores the crucial role of "The Others" in season 3 and what the world of Lost holds for these characters in the future.

Lost Flashbacks - Never-before-seen glimpses into the past lives of the castaways

Lost in A Day - Fans of Lost will have a chance to see what it really takes to create the show each season. Cameras follow each part of the "Lost" machine to cover a day's work on the series. Spanning seven episodes, from Hawaii to California, and from the writers' room and the sound studio to the production office and the Hawaii set, you'll be amazed to see everything this show accomplishes day in and day out.

Lost on Location - A behind-the-scenes look at the making of 10 episodes from season 3

The Lost Book Club - Learn about the role of literature in the story of "Lost" in this exploration of the books featured in the series. The show's producers and cast reflect on the books highlighted in the series, and what they mean to the world of "Lost."

Deleted Scenes - Nine new scenes from the cutting room floor.

Bloopers - Hilarious outtakes of the cast and crew from the set of the third season of "Lost."

Audio Commentaries

Exclusive, interactive BD-Java Feature - Fans will rethink what they know about "Lost" and change the way they watch the show. Viewers decipher truth from conjecture through an interactive control panel unlocking the mysterious world of "Lost."

In conclusion, the purchase of this set simply put, is a no-brainer. It is reference material for both PQ and AQ, the story is fun, the Special Features are great and interactive and the entire family will enjoy this experience!