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“I've been doing this business for quite awhile. I've taken it very slow. I always felt that it was a marathon and not a sprint for me ... The sprinters, they go away kind of quickly and a lot of times they're not in it for the right reasons anyway.”

Smoke monsters? Ghosts? Pirates? Renegade researchers experimenting with wormholes and polar bears? All minor headaches compared to the thorniest threat Matthew Fox and his fellow Lost castaways have faced: ... via Slam Sports

“Oh, awesome. The ship sent us another Sawyer.”

Spoilers for "The Economist," the latest episode of "Lost," coming up just as soon as I get my tux altered... You know, if this episode had featured nothing but the moment where Sayid pointed out that Jack ... via NJ.com

On Thursday, as part of a post-strike fiesta in the television world, CBS announced that it would renew 11 series for the 2008-09 season. via Los Angeles Times

“It was on the original list. It was groundbreaking, no question. But the follow-up, Next Generation, were better programs than the original, in my opinion, and smarter.”

In an interview with the chairman of Mensa International, Fancast.com asked about the smartest television shows of all time. via WXIA-TV Atlanta

“He felt that as a black contractor he was being singled out”

A gunman carrying a grudge against City Hall left a suicide note on his bed warning "The truth will come out in the end," before he went on a deadly shooting spree at a council meeting, his brother told The ... via WTOL-TV Toledo

I've been saying it since season one: Sayid is the best Lostie. He can do anything, he knows everything, and he is always right. via Cinema Blend News

“That one was completely different”

After picketing outside the major studios for the past three months, TV writers went back inside Wednesday, trying to pick up where they'd left off before the strike. via XtraMSN Real Estate

CBS has given early renewals to eleven series for the 2008-09 season. The pickup includes the three series in the CSI franchise, as well as dramas Ghost Whisperer, Cold Case, NCIS, Criminal Minds, Without A ... via Digital Spy

Lots of Valentine's offerings today, as well as some anti-Valentine's offerings. Or you could just get Lost in a Lipstick Jungle.

Stuff to watch or record

I'm Not Your Boyfriend! Valentine's Day Marathon: Chowder, Cartoon Network's animated wannabe chef, hosts love-themed episodes of such staples as Out of Jimmy's Head, Camp Lazlo, Squirrel Boy and, of course, Chowder. 5-10 p.m., TOON

The 39th NAACP Image Awards: From the Grammys to the Image Awards: Aretha Franklin, who led the big gospel tribute Sunday, and Stevie Wonder receive special honors in the annual program honoring achievements by people of color in entertainment. 7 p.m., KDFW/Channel 4 Read more

“Revolution Rock": "Complete Control”

A host of rare live Clash performance clips will be found on "The Clash Live: Revolution Rock," due on DVD April 15 via Epic/Legacy. PBS will broadcast excerpts from the film in early March, Billboard.com can ... via Billboard.com

Doc Jensen Plus: Doc Jensen interviews Jorge Garcia about last week's premiere, and answers reader mail ''CONFIRMED DEAD'' Rescue-obsessed Sayid and Jack shouldn't trust the guy in the tie... All About Lost By ... via Entertainment Weekly

“As I drove into work today, I just thought, 'Thank God people are going to be able to come back to work and support their families and get on with their lives,'”

LOS ANGELES : As 10 writers for the hit CBS drama "NCIS" returned to work Wednesday following a 100-day strike, Shane Brennan, the show's writer-producer, asked a question that drew blank stares. via International Herald Tribune

“CSI: Crime Scene Investigation”

Steven Binder, right, a member of the Writers Guild of America picks up his ballot to vote for the new tentative contract at the WGA theater in Beverly Hills, Calif., Tuesday, Feb. via Wral.com

Now that the Writers Strike is officially over, shows are moving back to production. via KEYE-TV Austin

“I think it's possible we'll do four to six of the eight more we were supposed to be doing right now. So if we maybe shoot another four then that would give this season a grand total of 12 (instead of the planned 16).”

After a three-month-long strike by Hollywood scribes that produced reruns, reality TV and reams of rhetoric from both sides of the picket line, the industry's writers are poised to return to their keyboards as ... via Slam Sports

“But until the studio and network and show runner for each series can get in a room together and talk, we don't have answers”

No more writers on picket lines. No more network TV bosses scrambling for replacement shows. via The York Daily Record

“What if we find survivors from 815?”

February 08, 2008 The Episode That Was Confirmed Dead Anyone remember Nicki & Paulo from last season? They were the 2 random annoying characters who popped up for about 2 episodes and then were buried alive by ... via The Disney Blog

So the Writer's Strike is finally over, but this doesn't mean that we can expect any new shows any time soon Which shows are you excited for? Mine are in bold! Long list in alphabetical order: 24 Expected to ... via Kizzy-online.com

“Broadcast networks can no longer spend tens of millions of dollars every year creating dozens of pilots that never see the light of day”

Hollywood could be back on its feet as early as Monday. The major studios and the Writers Guild of America are putting the finishing touches on a deal that could bring an end to the costly walkout. via Fort Wayne Journal Gazette

Last week's season-opener mostly left our head spinning. Flash-forwards showed Hugo 'Hurley' Reyes on the mainland. via Lansing State Journal