ISLE PREMIERE OF 'LOST,' SEASON 3
WAIKIKI GOES HOLLYWOOD
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The producers and cast of ABC's Hawaii-based television show "Lost" gathered on the stage last night at Sunset on the Beach for the premiere episode of the series' third season. The viewing was offered five days prior to the national broadcast of the premiere. CLICK FOR LARGE
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'Lost' premiere draws thousands
The red-carpet event attended by cast members in Waikiki attracts media from around the world
Thousands of people packed Kuhio Beach and lined the barricades for a glimpse of their favorite "Lost" stars last night at Sunset on the Beach, transforming a patch of Waikiki into a bit of Hollywood.
The red carpet (atop a platform in the sand) affair attracted media from around the world, familiar and new faces from the hit ABC series, and devotees of the perpetually mysterious show.
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"Lost" actress Evangeline Lilly posed on the red carpet yesterday during the premiere episode for season three of the TV series, being shown during Sunset on the Beach. CLICK FOR LARGE
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About eight seniors from St. Andrew's Priory staked out a prime space against the barricades at 9 a.m. yesterday morning hoping for autographs and photos with their favorite stars.
As the sun set, the crowd welcomed every star with cheers. Small group of fans screamed out the names of characters, which usually earned the actor's attention and a friendly visit.
The day-long wait paid off for the Priory seniors, who were well rewarded for their efforts when nearly all of the cast members stopped in front of them and they were able to shake hands and get pictures and autographs with many of them.
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Fans gathered on a sidewalk, at left, and filled the beach yesterday in front of a 30-foot screen showing the third-season premiere of ABC's "Lost" on Waikiki Beach. CLICK FOR LARGE
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Before everyone settled in to watch the much-anticipated first episode of season three, one of the producers stood on stage and implored the crowd, who would be seeing the season premiere four days earlier than the rest of the world, to "please don't tell anything."
"Let's just keep it between us 15,000 people," he said. "Keep it in the family."
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The entire cast attended the annual event, including Yunjin Kim, above, who plays Sun Kwon in the hit television series. CLICK FOR LARGE
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