Australian Lost 2 [Archive]

charmedlfreak

02-16-2007, 05:06 PM

Well were now onto thread 2. Yay!!! :)

Ratings for Lost on Thursday:

Seven News wins â€“ up 20% on Nine News. Today Tonight wins â€“ up 18% on ACA.
Home and Away wins its broadcast timeslot. My Name Is Earl wins its timeslot in total viewers, 16-39s, 18-49s and 25-54s. Lost wins and dominates in all key audiences (nearly matching the combined audiences of Nine and Ten in 16-39s and 18-49s).

Programme Rankings Preliminary Oztam Data
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1. RPA Nine 1.551
2. Lost Seven 1.312
3. Seven News Seven 1.308
4. Today Tonight Seven 1.300
5. Missing Persons Unit Nine 1.295
6. My Name Is Earl Seven 1.137
7. A Current Affair Nine 1.100
8. National Nine News Nine 1.090
9. The Biggest Loser Ten 1.047
10. Getaway Nine 1.021
11. Home and Away Seven 0.999
12. Law and Order: SVU Ten 0.989
13. Saving Babies Ten 0.980
14. Law and Order: CI Ten 0.968
15. Amazing Medical Stories Nine 0.931

Yes I know Lost was not first, but it still won its timeslot and did pretty good. I think the problem was seven didn't promote Bones too well at 9.30pm, which is why RPA rated so good. Lets wait till next week and see what happens.

razgriz

02-16-2007, 05:29 PM

charmedlfreak

02-16-2007, 05:40 PM

A Tale Of Two Cities, and yep its in millions.

rya86n

02-16-2007, 05:55 PM

What episode of Lost was this? Are the numbers in millions?

Yes, we have a lot SMALLER population in Australia!

benos

02-16-2007, 09:25 PM

I was wondering what that episode was, when i saw the description about What happened on the other side of the island when the plane crashed. I thought it was the other 48 days. But i knew it was the two tales.

javery

02-16-2007, 09:31 PM

Well that's slightly relieving that Lost did well here! Even if crappy RPA did beat it! :mad: :rolleyes: How does it compare to last year's ratings, does anyone know? :confused:

benos

02-16-2007, 10:11 PM

Lost is more mysterious then RPA, even if RPA is a reality hospital show.

charmedlfreak

02-16-2007, 11:01 PM

Well as long as it wins its timeslot, I'm happy.

I posted it in the old thread and the final got, 1.722. Guess there was a drop, hopefully it picks up.

Channel 9 seems to do well with people over 50 +. I'm shocked by the figures, I guess over 50's watch heaps of tv. Just look at the target audience figures below.

TOTAL PEOPLE SHARES 6PM - MIDNIGHT (Thursday Feb 15)

16-39 COMMERCIAL SHARE 6PM - 10.30PM

TEN: 34.9%
NINE: 28.1%
SEVEN: 37.0%

18-49 COMMERCIAL SHARE 6PM - 10.30PM

TEN: 32.1%
NINE: 30.5%
SEVEN: 37.4%

50+ COMMERCIAL SHARE 6PM - 10.30PM

TEN: 21.3%
NINE: 49.5%
SEVEN: 29.2%

mrs_dom_monaghan

02-16-2007, 11:32 PM

thanks guys for the reassurance in the previous thread! I have a feeling that my friend made it up to annoy me because she hates LOST! so now I can throw it back at her!

Pauli27

02-16-2007, 11:33 PM

I forgot to suggest we name this thread Aust and NZ thread. But oh well.

Charmedlfreak that's great news. I flicked over during the LOST commercial break to RPA and saw the biggest tumour being cut. I recall those types of shows going really well. And the 50+ people really like Mike Munro.

I'm just happy that Australia gets to see LOST now...even though I have already seen them.

charmedlfreak

02-16-2007, 11:51 PM

I agree about changing it, I tried to change the title, but it just changed my post but not the whole thread.

I guess the 50 + must like Mike Munro. I cant stand medical shows, except seeing it on Lost with Jack, thats enough for me.

I kinda liked watching it on tv too, it fells different watching it on tv than a download.

Pauli27

02-16-2007, 11:56 PM

I guess the 50 + must like Mike Munro. I cant stand medical shows, except seeing it on Lost with Jack, thats enough for me.

I kinda liked watching it on tv too, it fells different watching it on tv than a download.
The 50+ people LOVE Mike Munro. He hosted their favourite show "This is your life".;)

Yeah, Lost on TV is good. I think it is because the ads add to the suspense. The
"other" way is just one intense moment after the other and there really is no time to digest any of it .

charmedlfreak

02-17-2007, 12:03 AM

And the reason they love Bert, who I so dont get why hes still on tv, and hes like over 60.

I noticed that too. On tv you get the ads add to the suspense, but when I watch it downloaded I feel differently. Perhaps I might feel differently about an episode when I see it on tv.

Pauli27

02-17-2007, 12:24 AM

Don't get me started on Bert. He is annoying!

I love that when Lost is on TV, you have to be there at that time or you'll miss it. And you sit in front of the TV 10 minutes early and get really excited. But the "other" way, you can play it whenever you want.

Thanks for the ratings update. I love this one, it's the biggest age group.

18-49 COMMERCIAL SHARE 6PM - 10.30PM

TEN: 32.1%
NINE: 30.5%
SEVEN: 37.4%

GirlyMum

02-17-2007, 01:00 AM

We just have to hope it rates well in the US as that's where the shots will be called from, regardless of how well it rates in Oz.

Pauli27

02-17-2007, 03:07 AM

We just have to hope it rates well in the US as that's where the shots will be called from, regardless of how well it rates in Oz.

No one said anything about Australian ratings impacting on how well it goes in the US. We live in Australia, so it was just good to talk about how well it went here.

No kidding "all the shots" are called from the US.....

mrs_dom_monaghan

02-21-2007, 03:55 AM

No one said anything about Australian ratings impacting on how well it goes in the US. We live in Australia, so it was just good to talk about how well it went here.

No kidding "all the shots" are called from the US.....

i reckon that's pretty unfair! I mean we get heaps of ratings here and if the added it all up it would be enough to keep it going for 10 seasons!

javery

02-21-2007, 04:01 AM

Yeah! I agree Mrs_Dom! They should pay more attention to the Australian ratings! It's one of the most popular shows here! Oh, and speaking of which I have just created a new fan!

I conned my new housemates into watching S1 with me! (I put it on the TV during dinner and they had no choice but to watch it) anyway one of them has really gotten into it and hasn't stopped watching my lost DVD's since I put it on! :D :w00t:

charmedlfreak

02-21-2007, 02:09 PM

Just looked at the top 10 shows of the week in the hearld yesterday, and Lost is at #10. But do remember this was just for Melbourne. Nationally I bet it was higher.

HansoSlave

02-21-2007, 11:41 PM

I'm quite amazed that it rated so well, given that all the serious Lost fans watched 3.01 via download way back in October, and probably wouldn't bother watching it again with all the ads!

javery

02-21-2007, 11:47 PM

Just looked at the top 10 shows of the week in the hearld yesterday, and Lost is at #10. But do remember this was just for Melbourne. Nationally I bet it was higher.

GAH!!! :shock: :( Only no. 10? That's a little disappointing! I thought it was doing better than that! Hopefully nationally it was better! :(

I think Seven's whole promotional approach has a few flaws which can be blamed too...(ie the focus on the love triangle!) it's driving away the action/adventure seeking male audience! :blank: Their promotion for Glass Ballerina is just terrible! It's a really action packed episode and all that ad shows is the skate kiss! It's ridiculous! Hardly going to rake in the male viewers is it? *shakes head*

charmedlfreak

02-22-2007, 01:45 AM

mrs_dom_monaghan

02-23-2007, 07:25 PM

did anyone notice that in Flashes before your eyes it seems like that lady has been living her life over and over again (like in the movie ground hog day) and not so much that she's seen it all in flashes?

I'm glad that LOST is back on!

javery

02-24-2007, 07:43 AM

Programme Rankings Thursday The Glass Ballerina

1. RPA Nine 1,544,000
2. Missing Persons Unit Nine 1,326,000
3. Seven News Seven 1,306,000
4. My Name Is Earl Seven 1,256,000
5. Lost Seven 1,231,000
6. Today Tonight Seven 1,211,000
7. A Current Affair Nine 1,175,000
8. National Nine News Nine 1,126,000
9. Law and Order: SVU Ten 1,095,000
10. The Biggest Loser â€“ 7:00-8:00pm Ten 1,076,000
11. Getaway Nine 994,000
12. Home and Away Seven 963,000
13. ABC News ABC 942,000
14. Saving Babies Ten 940,000
15. Temptation Nine 909,000

SUN-THU PROGRESSIVE

TEN: 20.8%
NINE: 27.0%
SEVEN: 31.8%
ABC: 15.1%
SBS: 5.3%

16-39 COMMERCIAL SHARE 6PM - 10.30PM

TEN: 34.5%
NINE: 27.4%
SEVEN: 38.1%

18-49 COMMERCIAL SHARE 6PM - 10.30PM

TEN: 32.6%
NINE: 29.5%
SEVEN: 37.9%

50+ COMMERCIAL SHARE 6PM - 10.30PM

TEN: 20.8%
NINE: 51.6%
SEVEN: 27.6%

Hmmm that's ok :shifty: but it really shouldn't be beaten by that reality stuff and the NEWS!!!:mad: I guess Australia is an aging population and they like shows like RPA and missing person's unit! :rolleyes: I actually had both my housemates sit down and watch Lost with me so that at least is a victory! (I had to promise not to give anything away though! :giggle:) but I guess it is second episode back...this is probably the sort of ratings we should be expecting from now on! :(

And Mrs_Dom: I didn't really notice that until you pointed that out! That's quite strange that she remembers everything but Des doesn't! Maybe he will...:shifty:

charmedlfreak

02-24-2007, 10:32 PM

Well those ratings are okay.

It looks like the over 50's have given up on Lost, since they have the highest commercial share and looks like love Nine and RPA/Missing Persons Unit.

But Fotty Show will be back next month so RPA will be gone. Fotty Show hasn't really been a really huge ratings hit as it was years ago.

My family does watch Lost with me too. Funny thing that Lost was a show they actually wanted to watch. My mum sorta hasn't seen in in ages, but wanted to watch it this week and enjoyed it.

What Australia watched Sun 18-Say 24, week ending February 24

1 Ugly Betty (7) 2.05m
2 Dancing With The Stars (7) 1.81m
3 Grey's Anatomy (7) 1.66m
4 Australia's Got Talent (7) 1.65
5 RPA (9) 1.53
6 Desperate Housewives (7) 1.54
7 Seven News Sunday (7) 1.45
8 SCU: Serious Crash Unit (7) 1.42
9 Border Security repeat (7) 1.42
10 All Saints (7) 1.39
11 Heroes (7) 1.37
12 CSI Ep2 (9) 1.36
13 Missing Persons Unit (9) 1.34
14 House (10) 1.34
15 CSI Ep1 (9) 1.32
16 Seven weekday news (7) 1.31
17 1 vs 100 (9) 1.27
18 My Name Is Earl (7) 1.26
19 Today Tonight (7) 1.24
20 Lost (7) 1.23

(OzTAM preliminary estimates, mainland capitals)

GirlyMum

02-26-2007, 01:21 AM

Geez, 20th is a bit tragic. :( Especially when you consider more people are watching "My Name is Earl". :rolleyes:

javery

02-26-2007, 01:24 AM

^urgh! even dancing with the stars did better! no offence to anyone who likes it but COME ON!!! :rolleyes: Some of those of course are worthy TV shows that deserve to be there but lost really should be doing better than that! :(

charmedlfreak

02-26-2007, 01:35 AM

I'm sure it will pick up, like season 2, the ratings rose when the seasons reached its end. Hopefully this season is the same.

Pauli27

02-26-2007, 01:58 AM

I'm sure it will pick up, like season 2, the ratings rose when the seasons reached its end. Hopefully this season is the same.

Oh yeah definitely, with the first 8 episodes being so damn excellent, I'm confident it'll be up and up!

charmedlfreak

02-26-2007, 04:23 AM

Saw an ad for this weeks episode while watching DH. Now seven are getting there act together and have advertised Lost well this week. The ad makes Lost look really good this week.

Sayid_the_leader

02-26-2007, 06:26 PM

What is RPA?

Pauli27

02-27-2007, 02:28 AM

What is RPA?

It's "Royal Prince Alfred" Hospital. It's a medical show that shows medical procedures. It's big with the 50+ crowd. According to the ratings.

I tuuned into that show and there was a huge tumour being removed.

charmedlfreak

03-01-2007, 04:39 AM

The advertising for next weeks episode Every Man For Himself was so horrible, it was all are they on another Island, and thats it. They didn't show enough action, like Pickett beating up Sawyer and Kate screaming for Jack etc.

If it looses ratings, I wouldn't be surprised, the ads this week are horrible, they did well for this week episode, but then slacked off for next week.

rya86n

03-01-2007, 07:03 AM

So, amongst internet connection troubles, I managed to just d/l 3x10!

And finally our new connection is working! I just managed to d/l the entire episode in 8minutes! :w00t: Too bad the speed only works at this late time of night! Will have a tech look into that tomorrow.

javery

03-01-2007, 07:15 AM

8 minutes! Jeebers! that's bloody fast! mine downloaded in one hour and that was the quickest I've had yet but 8 minutes! I wish my internet would be that quick! :( you lucky duck! :D

and charmedlfreak I agree! I think the whole seven promotion for lost sucks full stop. they should just use the ABC ones. Terrible as they are, they are much better than seven's! :no: but this week's promotion was DISMAL! I could've done a better job! (and that's saying something!)

charmedlfreak

03-01-2007, 02:17 PM

Wow you have super fast internet, mine took a few hours, but I didn't mind I still got it in the end. Lucky you.

I agree USA are better, I was so waiting for the USA version of EMFH to be the seven version. Oh well. They used alot of USA last year, like the long con and two for the road for example.

Ratings for last nights episode:

SUN-THU PROGRESSIVE

TEN: 21.2%
NINE: 28.1%
SEVEN: 30.3%
ABC: 15.7%
SBS: 4.8%

16-39 COMMERCIAL SHARE 6PM - 10.30PM

TEN: 36.1%
NINE: 27.5%
SEVEN: 36.5%

18-49 COMMERCIAL SHARE 6PM - 10.30PM

TEN: 34.1%
NINE: 29.9%
SEVEN: 36.0%

50+ COMMERCIAL SHARE 6PM - 10.30PM

TEN: 21.4%
NINE: 51.1%
SEVEN: 27.5%

Programme Rankings Preliminary Oztam Data
1. RPA Nine 1.506
2. Missing Persons Unit Nine 1.350
3. Seven News Seven 1.283
4. Today Tonight Seven 1.238
5. National Nine News Nine 1.193
6. My Name Is Earl Seven 1.182
7. Lost Seven 1.150
8. Law and Order: SVU Ten 1.147
9. A Current Affair Nine 1.129
10. The Biggest Loser Ten 1.101
11. Getaway Nine 1.042
12. Home and Away Seven 1.008
13. Saving Babies Ten 0.986
14. Temptation Nine 0.961
15. Law and Order: Criminal Intent Ten 0.960

Looking terrible for Lost. With the ads we got for next week, Lost is in real trouble. I dont think its even gonna be on top 20 for the week now.

Pauli27

03-02-2007, 02:12 AM

The advertising for next weeks episode Every Man For Himself was so horrible, it was all are they on another Island, and thats it. They didn't show enough action, like Pickett beating up Sawyer and Kate screaming for Jack etc.

Tell me about the promos! And I thought ABC's is terrible! Channel 7's promo for 3.04 is just sloppy! And talk about SPOILERS! Why don't they just announce to the viewers that they're on a seperate island! They just gave away the ending to that episode!

Ozzie

03-02-2007, 03:00 AM

I am fearing for Lost if the ratings keep slipping it could go like Nip Tuck here today gone tomorrow. Maybe not that bad they would finish off the season. I am really worried that they may not bring it back next season.

The main reason is because it is not giving us any answers and creating more. I think us Aussies are pretty patient but this is pushing us too far.
I love Lost but I don't think there is enough of us who do I would love to be able to tell the creators that they are blowing it!

I myself will keep watching and I hope that it doesn't get to the point of downloading the following seasons because of the ratings, my god look what shows are beating it.

I have seen up to 7 and read only about the other episodes and I can't see that the ratings will get better with what is coming up. I'll keep hoping though!

javery

03-02-2007, 03:26 AM

Sheesh! Those ratings are terrible! :( If this is how it's going to be for the rest of the season I don't think it will be coming back to our television screens next year! :( If only I was in a position of influence like a teacher or lecturer or something! I would do some subtle advertising to my students! :D

I think in a way seven's promotion is to blame but to be honest Lost is also partly to blame for not providing the answers the audience want! Have we learned why they wanted Jack/Kate/Sawyer/Hurley yet? well we learned why they wanted jack...kinda...and that's just one example! :no:

Pauli27

03-02-2007, 03:42 AM

I think in a way seven's promotion is to blame but to be honest Lost is also partly to blame for not providing the answers the audience want! Have we learned why they wanted Jack/Kate/Sawyer/Hurley yet? well we learned why they wanted jack...kinda...and that's just one example! :no:
There are threads to rip on Lost. The Australian and NZ Lost thread isn't really the place. Lost is what it is, answers or no answers. I love Lost, I'm happy it's back.

javery

03-02-2007, 03:47 AM

There are threads to rip on Lost. The Australian and NZ Lost thread isn't really the place. Lost is what it is, answers or no answers. I love Lost, I'm happy it's back.

I'm glad lost is back too and I'm not going to stop watching it ever, I'm just saying that there are a lot of people who are sick of waiting and they are turning to other shows, that's why ratings are starting to go down.

Most of my friends who used to watch lost gave up on it because they were sick of waiting for answers that they thought just weren't coming. Most people I've talked to off the forum think the writers don't know where they are going with it! This is one explaination for bad ratings.

Sorry if I sounded negative. I wasn't trying to be. :o

Pauli27

03-02-2007, 03:54 AM

I'm glad lost is back too and I'm not going to stop watching it ever, I'm just saying that there are a lot of people who are sick of waiting and they are turning to other shows, that's why ratings are starting to go down.

Oh, their feeling. My bad, I misunderstood your post Javery. Yes, it is a shame that some people want things to wrapped up in one hour and want answers this very minute.

charmedlfreak

03-02-2007, 08:22 AM

I think the main problem is advertising, seven have just been so slack this season. Unlike season 1/2 they went crazy with the ads. They are just too keen on seeing new shows like Ugly Betty etc. doing well. Happens all the time, once a show gets to season 3, 4, 5 etc. the networks slack off. This is why I really dislike aussie tv, they are just not like the USA. if a show suddenly does bad, they will just give up and muck around the times and delaying it.

But really to be beaten by Missing Persons Unit is just shocking. I mean that show hardly seems like quality tv to me. But you all know the over 50's watch the most tv and kill the ratings.

My friends always think that a successful show is a show that runs for years. I just dont get how people think age is better than quality in a show. But I can always win when I tell them but do they win awards, have a huge fanbase, be the second most watched show in the world, most downloaded show etc.

Pauli27

03-02-2007, 08:01 PM

I think the main problem is advertising, seven have just been so slack this season. Unlike season 1/2 they went crazy with the ads. They are just too keen on seeing new shows like Ugly Betty etc. doing well. Happens all the time, once a show gets to season 3, 4, 5 etc. the networks slack off. This is why I really dislike aussie tv, they are just not like the USA. if a show suddenly does bad, they will just give up and muck around the times and delaying it.

The advertising is definitely poor. I agree, they're too worried about Ugly Betty and Heroes to give a toss about Lost ads. And what about 24? After giving it the 8:30 slot in the premiere week for 2007, it's now on at about 10:30pm.

GirlyMum

03-03-2007, 12:22 AM

Whether Ch7 continues to show Lost or ruin it with lousy give-away-the-plot spoilers I really don't care. I love Lost, I love to download the episodes and watch them unencumbered by ad breaks and rewatch them at my leisure, and I love to come here and chat to like-minded Lost-Lovers about my favourite show. :type: :blahblah: :grouphug:

charmedlfreak

03-03-2007, 11:07 PM

Same here, but if 7 stop Lost, then you get friends saying that show didn't last long, and then shows that in the US rate around 3-6 Million last 7 years, they say haha my show lasted long. But I dont care, I can always say but is the show good now than it was years ago.

The advertising is definitely poor. I agree, they're too worried about Ugly Betty and Heroes to give a toss about Lost ads. And what about 24? After giving it the 8:30 slot in the premiere week for 2007, it's now on at about 10:30pm.

I hate that too. Reason aussie tv sucks. I hate how they do things, if the ratings drop a bit, its gone or late timeslot.

Dont you think its time we get a new station. USA have like 5 commerical stations, we only have 3. It would be great, and maybe put a little bit of competition on ratings. Its been like 40 years since a new station came.

Plus more room for tv shows and shows can be given another chance.

If it were me, I'd remove nine all together for a new station.

What Australia watched, week ending March 3
1 UGLY BETTY Seven 1,881,000
2 DANCING WITH THE STARS Seven 1,726,000
3 GREY'S ANATOMY Seven 1,683,000
4 BORDER SECURITY (Rpt) Seven 1,606,000
5 HOUSE Ten 1,506,000
6 RPA Nine 1,505,000
7 SCU: SERIOUS CRASH UNIT Seven 1,478,000
8 SEVEN NEWS SUNDAY Seven 1,432,000
9 AUSTRALIA'S GOT TALENT Seven 1,426,000
10 ALL SAINTS Seven 1,381,000
11 CSI Nine 1,380,000
12 MISSING PERSONS UNIT Nine 1,378,000
13 DESPERATE HOUSEWIVES Seven 1,367,000
14 SEVEN NEWS Seven 1,346,000
15 BETTER HOMES AND GARDENS Seven 1,273,000
16 TODAY TONIGHT Seven 1,264,000
17 HEROES Seven 1,219,000
18 CSI: MIAMI Nine 1,213,000
19 THE RICH LIST Seven 1,186,000
20 MY NAME IS EARL Seven 1,182,000
21 NINE NEWS Nine 1,178,000
22 A CURRENT AFFAIR Nine 1,176,000
23 MCLEOD'S DAUGHTERS Nine 1,171,000
24 60 MINUTES Nine 1,160,000
25 NINE NEWS SUNDAY Nine 1,156,000
26 THE ALL NEW SIMPSONS Ten 1,152,000
27 LOST Seven 1,150,000 [#20 Last week]
28 LAW AND ORDER: SVU Ten 1,149,000
29 20 TO 1 Nine 1,145,000
30 FOYLE'S WAR ABC 1,116,000

GirlyMum

03-04-2007, 01:41 AM

Nine has really lost its power in recent years hasn't it? It used to be right up there but now only has a few key shows keeping it in the ratings at all.

We are huge CSI fans, which is about all we watch on nine, but both Vegas and Miami jumped the shark last week. We'll give them one more chance tonight but if it's anywhere near as bad as last week they're goners. :(

As long as Lost is aired somewhere in the world and there's an internet I'll keep watching. ;)

charmedlfreak

03-04-2007, 02:15 AM

Pauli27

03-04-2007, 03:36 AM

Dont watch anything on Nine and I mean nothing. There have been shows in the past I did watch on nine, but Nine has never had any programs that really interest me. Personally I think Nine only targets the over 50's and well it wins with them, probaly the reason Losts ratings are done and Missing Persons Unit beats Lost, the over 50's have given up on Lost.
Lots of people of that age I know stopped watching Lost after season 1. My manager doesn't watch it, he never caught onto it, he's mid 50s. My dad never caught onto it. His friends I spoke to don't watch it.

You're like me CharmedFreak, there is nothing on Channel 9 I watch. Only 60 minutes. It's the only show I watch, even that is losing it's power from a few years ago. I loved Jana Wendt on Sunday, but they fired her! And what is up with that 100 vs 1 with Eddie?! I used to watch Gilmore Girls on 9, but they didn't even bother with the 6th season.

What do you make of those ratings? From memory, it was at this point last season wasn't it? And it went up towards the end of the season.

charmedlfreak

03-04-2007, 04:00 AM

My mum has given up, but still asks. Dad still watches it and loved it this week.

Yeah I used to watch Survivor sometimes on Nine, they took that off now. Too many cop shows on nine if you ask me, too much eddie and too much bert.

Yeah I think the ratings were like this last year, then they went up when the season was ending. But they always take a break after 6/7 weeks of episodes, they have done this for season 1 and 2. Still we will now be 4 weeks behind, since we started season 3 2 weeks later than normal.

Ascromortar

03-04-2007, 05:15 AM

Yeah a few of you are really overreacting about them taking Lost off next year, because of dropped ratings. I think you're just too used to seeing Lost's ratings being MEGA high here in Australia, and now that they're dropping slightly people are freaking out. Australia will continue to show Lost till the very end, guaranteed. I think the WORST thing that could ever possibly happen to it, would be Seven dropping it to a 9.30pm timeslot.

Just stop and think about it. Lost's ratings may have dropped somewhat, but it's still constantly making it into the Top 30 shows of each week. Lesser shows than that have been on FOR YEARS. Like the Law and Order shows for example -- they have been on air since I was small, and yet their ratings are never in the Top 30. And guess what? Law & Order still gets 8.30 and 9.30 timeslots every week!

So don't worry so much. Lost is still perfectly fine. It's usually always in the Top 10 shows each week (and always Top 30) so it's actually still doing very good as far as the Australian Ratings are concerned. It's safe, still a ratings-grabber by far.

Pauli27

03-05-2007, 02:45 AM

So don't worry so much. Lost is still perfectly fine. It's usually always in the Top 10 shows each week (and always Top 30) so it's actually still doing very good as far as the Australian Ratings are concerned. It's safe, still a ratings-grabber by far.
Thanks for your opinion and input. CharmedFreak and I have been burnt by Australian screenings of shows in the past.

Every time I see the ad for episode 3.04, I think how could they put a spoiler in it!

rhi.annon

03-05-2007, 02:57 AM

seven have been fairly loyal to lost considering the ratings from last year.
they most likely included the spoiler in the adds so that people will join in, because they don't actually announce it.
aussie lost fans should start to get worried.
seven arent very loyal to their shows, they sell them out very easy ie; selling heelers for afl...even though nothing beats footy.
unfortunately seven put their money where it pays off, and with these ratings they will not see it paying off in lost

GirlyMum

03-05-2007, 06:04 AM

Do we actually have any Aussies posting that are only watching in Oz? :D

benos

03-05-2007, 09:01 AM

The News and alot of soapies always try to beat everything on aussie tv. Home and Away, McCloud's Daughters :rolleyes: don't care how i spelled it. I mean, it's alright for News. I guessing i'll stick to downloading after american/canadian episodies air. Since not alot of aussies tune in. Though i hope when the hurley episode that just aired in america, will hopefully bring Lost up in the ratings for Austraila TV on Seven. But i doubt it that much.

rhi.annon

03-06-2007, 05:06 AM

the bottom line is aussie's don't know whats happening on the show cos they never get to see it.
i watch channel 7 quite a bit (depserate housewives, heroes && prison break) and just at other random times, and the lack of adds for lost is pretty bad.
they focus on the shows that pull an audience ie; greys && ugly betty
sure that builds an audience for those shows, but meanwhile the shows that struggle have no hope of gaining a larger following as they are never promoting

&& yes i am an aussie that watches the episodes as they air in aus.
i get more than my daily fix needed with lost, watching atleast one season 1 or 2 episode a day...i can't help it :P

javery

03-06-2007, 05:29 AM

Do we actually have any Aussies posting that are only watching in Oz? :D

before this season I only watched it on TV! but this season I couldn't resist! I hated being out of the loop! :giggle: you can't be on lost forum if you aren't up to date or you get spoiled and I didn't want to ruin any episodes by reading about what happens in them before I watched them! :giggle:

Loubie lou

03-06-2007, 05:45 AM

before this season I only watched it on TV! but this season I couldn't resist! I hated being out of the loop! :giggle: you can't be on lost forum if you aren't up to date or you get spoiled and I didn't want to ruin any episodes by reading about what happens in them before I watched them! :giggle:

Me too! As soon as I saw the promo for SOS i forced my brother to sit down and download it for me!:D Since then i have learned to do it for myself but back then it cost me a 5min backrub, a glass of milk and him being a general pain in the a$$. What i do for this show!!!:rolleyes: :D

Anyway, I saw the national ratings in the paper the other day and Lost wasnt in the top ten for WA or the country:( (This was on premiere week too!)While im sad its not doing too well, quite frankly it needs to buck up and i really think this ratings dip has proved that to TPTB.

Its just a matter of whether its a matter of too little, too late for the audience:shifty:

charmedlfreak

03-06-2007, 01:08 PM

I never downloded any Lost and watched every episode on tv until after Shannon died, during that 2-week break I downloaded for the first time and downloaded the next 2 episodes. I think I joined Lost forum during that time too.

I stopped downloading for sometime again. But season 3 I have downloaded every ep so far.

Lost Season 2 Ratings Chart:

Episode Title/Rating/Ranking top shows of the week

Man Of Science Man Of Faith (2,417) #2
Adrift (2,112) #2
Orientation (1,814) #3
Everybody Hates Hugo (1,654) #4
And Found (1,647) #4
Abandoned (1,669) #3
The Other 48 Days (1,408) # 14 (Commonwealth aired that week)
Collasion (1,472) #6
What Kate Did (1,472) #7

Easter Break

The 23rd (1,326) #22
Hunting Party (1,455) #18
Fire + Water (1,410) #19
Long Con (1,438) #15
One Of Them (1,367) #21
Maternity Leave (1,447) #18
Whole Truth (1,466) #12
Lockedown (1,490) #14
S.O.S (1,476) #15
Two For The Road (1,490) #14
? (1,531) #10
Three Minutes (1,553) #10
Live Together, Die Alone 1 (1,594) #7
Live Together, Die Alone 2 (1,638) #6

Season 1:

Pilot 1 (2,330) #1
Pilot 2 (2,220) #1
Tabula Rasa (2,107) #1
Walkabout (2,118) #2 (Despeate Housewives take #1)
White Rabbit (1,886) #2
House Of The Rising Sun (1,978) #2
The Moth (1,884) #3 (Dancing With The Stars starts and takes #2)

Easter Break

Confidence Man (2,020) #2 (after easter break, Lost fights back and is back at #2)
Solitary (1,945) #2
Raised By Another (1,950) #3
All The Best Cowboys Have Daddy Issues (1,904) #2
Whatever The Case May Be (1,917) #2
Hearts And Minds (1,891) #3
Special (1,921) #2
Homecoming (1,711) #4
Outlaws (1,784) #4
In Translation (1,673) #4
Numbers (1,824) #3
Deus Ex Machina (1,958) #1
Do No Harm (2,010) #1
Lost Recap (1,523) #7
The Greator Good (1,969) #1
Born To Run (1,917) #2
Exodus 1 (1,861) #2 (Desperate Housewives Final takes #1)
Exodus 2 (2,023) #2 (Big Brother 2005 Final takes #1)
Exodus 3: The Final (2,083) #1

On a good note, paper today lists Lost as #18 in Melnourne for the top 20 shows of the week. I was thinking it would be lower. But its keeping the same figures and seems to always be in the top 20 it seems. So I guess it did worse in other states, which dragged it down to #27 overall.

rhi.annon

03-07-2007, 06:05 AM

the add for this weeks episode just came on.
the extended version is okay, with sawyer and kate saying "what did they do to you" or something.
but judging by those ratings, lost doesn't seem to be well supported mid season which is weird

benos

03-07-2007, 07:55 AM

rhi.annon

03-07-2007, 07:58 PM

Wow, so i guessing Lost which is basically all the characters of the show coming to austraila, has austrailan watchers have less faith in the show.
sorry i don't get what you mean
do you mean they have come from australia and then plane crashed
or the cast are coming to australia in real life :S

if you mean they came from australia when the plane crashed i think it holds no bearing cos nothing was shot in australia

mrs_dom_monaghan

03-08-2007, 02:39 AM

if you mean they came from australia when the plane crashed i think it holds no bearing cos nothing was shot in australia

I find that crazy! :mad: they should shoot in Australia! I mean they shot everything else where it's meant to be (except maybe the Island but that's because if they did they'd never get back unless they were on the right course back home!:giggle: )!!!
what is it? Aren't we good enough for the americans to come here and shoot a scene or two (atleast) here?

Pauli27

03-08-2007, 02:42 AM

Wow, so i guessing Lost which is basically all the characters of the show coming to austraila, has austrailan watchers have less faith in the show, poor claire, please think of the pregnant lady, oh and that cindy chick :giggle: . I suppose i predict that most of the austrailan watchers are female, because of Lost having abit of soap opera int. that's my deal. I don't know that alot austrailan males are very interesting in it. They most likely watch some more less confusing. I'm sure there is Prison Break. All i know is, i do hope hurley's upcoming episode will prove result rating challange, it might go up a two or one in the ratings, who knows. It seems reality tv like RPA, Dancing To The Stars are far important then people on the island looking all dopey and lost in thier lives. :p Well dopey and lost are kinda the same thing. kinda.
Yeah, reality tv seems to be bigger than Lost at the moment:( . I personally think Dancing with the stars is SO crap. A lot of guys watch Lost. Judging by the people at Lost Forum, regular posters are guys. In my daily life I know of some guys that watch Lost.

Benos, I too believe a lot of Aussies would love Hurley's ep. I'm hoping Seven puts heaps of ads out and milks it as a "fun" and "happy" ep.

GirlyMum

03-08-2007, 05:04 AM

javery

03-08-2007, 05:14 AM

:w00t: The new Sayid episode was great!

And got a terrific speed on DL. Happy days!

Only drawback... the episodes are never long enough.

Tonight's episode in Oz is the Sawyer-centric one. Hope people enjoy it despite the spoilerish promo Ch 7 has been running.

I agree! 3x11 was great! Sayid kicked ASS!!!!:w00t: It was awesome! And my download was finished in 20 minutes! I've never had my DL download so fast before! And I was so disappointed when the episode ended! I wanted it to keep going forever! :cloud9:

I was quite peeved with sevens dumb promo for 3x04. It completely gave away the ending of the episode and has destroyed the shock factor! stupid stupid seven. :no: If they want to kill ratings even more this is totally the way to do it! :rolleyes: I even think playing the "romance" card would've been a better move (and I always think that's a bad move) but I suppose that episode doesn't have much happen in it so there's not alot to advertise that doesn't give alot away...:shifty:

charmedlfreak

03-08-2007, 03:09 PM

Finished watching it this morning. It was great.

The promo for next weeks episode was a little better than this weeks.

GirlyMum

03-08-2007, 07:48 PM

Next week looks great! :w00t:

Whose episode is it? Claire?

javery

03-08-2007, 08:06 PM

Next week looks great! :w00t:

Whose episode is it? Claire?

:nod: it is. I'm looking forward to it! (but when am I not?) It should be great!

Seven's promo for next week is better than this week's but it is still pretty average. :no: they really should borrow the american ones! if there's one thing ABC can do, it's make a promo that gets your blood pumping with excitement! :w00t: :D (even if they do do some false advertising now and again!)

charmedlfreak

03-09-2007, 12:16 AM

Programme Rankings Thursday March 8 [Every Man For Himself]
1. RPA Nine 1.598
2. Seven News Seven 1.394
3. Missing Persons Unit Nine 1.350
4. Today Tonight Seven 1.289
5. Law and Order: SVU Ten 1.180
6. My Name Is Earl Seven 1.174
7. Lost Seven 1.119
8. National Nine News Nine 1.113
9. The Biggest Loser Ten 1.074
10. Home and Away Seven 1.072
11. A Current Affair Nine 1.068
12. Getaway Nine 0.979
13. Amazing Medical Stories Nine 0.951
14. Saving Babies Ten 0.926
15. Law and Order: Criminal Intent Ten 0.919

SUN-THU PROGRESSIVE

TEN: 20.8%
NINE: 29.2%
SEVEN: 30.6%
ABC: 14.6%
SBS: 4.7%

16-39 COMMERCIAL SHARE 6PM - 10.30PM

TEN: 34.2%
NINE: 27.4%
SEVEN: 38.4%

18-49 COMMERCIAL SHARE 6PM - 10.30PM

TEN: 33.1%
NINE: 29.3%
SEVEN: 37.7%

50+ COMMERCIAL SHARE 6PM - 10.30PM

TEN: 21.8%
NINE: 50.3%
SEVEN: 27.9%

Seven dominates the top ten for 25-54s: My Name Is Earl, Lost, Seven News, How I Met Your Mother, Today Tonight and Home and Away. Seven dominates the top ten for 16-39s: My Name Is Earl (#1), Lost (#2), How I Met Your Mother, Home and Away and Bones.

So I guess Lost looses out to the 50 + who watch Law and Order: SVU and Missing Persons Unit. Those 50 + are really are the biggest audience on tv. Lost still does well in the 16-54's and 16-39's, just the over 50 + takes it down.

Pauli27

03-09-2007, 02:28 AM

Seven's promo for next week is better than this week's but it is still pretty average. :no:
It's good in that it doesn't contain any spoilers like 3.04 - Every Man for himself! By concentrating on Juliet's cardboard message, the death will come as a huge huge huge suprise for those unspoilt viewers! I mean people are too involved with Juliet's plan.

charmedlfreak

03-09-2007, 02:55 AM

Yeah the promo this week is a little better, I so hope the promo for I Do is good, that episode should be hyped as anything.

Hopefully people will tune in next week since someone is dying. I hope so, and then the week after they really do a good promo for I Do and Not In Portland.

I really hope the ratings are good in the next few weeks, as those episodes are really good.

javery

03-09-2007, 03:05 AM

anyone know if we're having a break after "I do" or are we going straight on to NIP? :confused:

charmedlfreak

03-09-2007, 03:09 AM

Well the easter breaks starts in April. I Do will air March 22, so they may jump to Not In Portland and do the recap that aired before NIP the week after during the easter break. Unless were gonna get a 3 week break, which I doubt.

benos

03-09-2007, 03:24 AM

Pauli27

03-09-2007, 03:59 AM

:giggle: Yeah, the news is kind of important.

The ratings are pretty steady which is great to see.

rhi.annon

03-09-2007, 04:08 AM

what is it? Aren't we good enough for the americans to come here and shoot a scene or two (atleast) here?
the costs for them to of shot the scenes in australia would be too great.
and alot of the flashbacks were taken place in australia and the episodes aren't created before they start shooting a season so they would be back and forth between countries.
also the filming costs would be far too great, they would probably get crew from here, but they would have to house the actors etc.
it is much easier for them to "mock" the aussie scenes in a studio.

the ratings for lost this week were pretty good considering shoddy advertising.

i'm not sure if they are aloud to use the us promotions?

charmedlfreak

03-10-2007, 12:01 AM

Yep they are allowed to use the USA promos. They have in the past for season 1 and 2. The promo for Long Con was exactly like the USA one.

Would be so cool if they shoot in Australia. But what can you do.

Top shows for the week [Every Man For Himself]

1 DANCING WITH THE STARS 6 Seven 1,733,000
2 UGLY BETTY Seven 1,704,000
3 CSI: CRIME SCENE INVESTIGATION - SUNDAY Nine 1,691,000
4 GREY'S ANATOMY Seven 1,631,000
5 CSI: MIAMI Nine 1,604,000
6 RPA Nine 1,590,000
7 DESPERATE HOUSEWIVES Seven 1,497,000
8 60 MINUTES Nine 1,472,000
9 HOUSE Ten 1,469,000
10 SEVEN NEWS - SUNDAY Seven 1,432,000
11 AUSTRALIA'S GOT TALENT Seven 1,420,000
12 SEVEN NEWS – MONDAY-FRIDAY Seven 1,385,000
13 MISSING PERSONS UNIT Nine 1,374,000
14 POLICE FILES Seven 1,368,000
15 TODAY TONIGHT Seven 1,297,000
16 THE RICH LIST Seven 1,267,000
17 ALL SAINTS Seven 1,247,000
18 1 VS 100 Nine 1,232,000
19 MCLEOD'S DAUGHTERS Nine 1,216,000
20 BETTER HOMES AND GARDENS Seven 1,204,000
21 NATIONAL NINE NEWS – MONDAY-FRIDAY Nine 1,185,000
22 HEROES Seven 1,180,000
23 LAW AND ORDER: SVU Ten 1,178,000
24 SCU: SERIOUS CRASH UNIT Seven 1,175,000
25 MY NAME IS EARL Seven 1,174,000
26 THE BIGGEST LOSER - ELIMINATION Ten 1,158,000
27 20 TO 1 – SUNDAY Nine 1,150,000
28 BONDI RESCUE Ten 1,132,000
29 A CURRENT AFFAIR Nine 1,132,000
30 THE SIMPSONS – 7:30PM TUESDAY Ten 1,127,000
31 LOST Seven 1,119,000
32 WITHOUT A TRACE Nine 1,098,000
33 HOME AND AWAY Seven 1,089,000
34 DALZIEL AND PASCOE ABC 1,087,000
35 COLD CASE Nine 1,085,000

JPW

03-15-2007, 05:53 AM

just saw an EKO epsiode. Last one by the looks of things.

oh my god what an episode.
Man through the way I just wasn't impressed but the last minutes really opened it up. And I kind of felt a bit shocked, and I almost felt like crying. I really liked Eko. I guess they ran out of stuff for Eko and his story.

Also what's the deal with these 2 new characters. Will we get an insight on them. I'm talking about the couple that seem to be part of the Losties.

Also after Eko's death this week, I realised there's only one Taillie left. I hope they kill Bernard too he's a pretty boring character.

At least Micheal didn't kill Eko, I guess I should be happy.

Honestly it's got to be a bird. Nothing else can really throw you around like that. And when you look at what happened to the Pilot.

GirlyMum

03-15-2007, 07:02 AM

There's a lot of discussion here on LF about the two new characters, Nikki and Paolo. I don't think much of them myself. Bring back Dr Arzt. ;)

Glad you enjoyed the Eko ep. I wasn't as sorry to see the passing of Eko as I was Ana-Lucia. Her death shocked my socks off.

charmedlfreak

03-15-2007, 03:31 PM

Ekos death was probaly the worst death so far for all the regulars. It did nothing for me, at least Ana-Lucia's death was shocking and much more emotional for me.

The advertising for I Do was done pretty poor. I expected it to be huge. I really feel they are really making Lost look bad now.

Ekos death was probaly the worst death so far for all the regulars. It did nothing for me, at least Ana-Lucia's death was shocking and much more emotional for me.

The advertising for I Do was done pretty poor. I expected it to be huge. I really feel they are really making Lost look bad now.

RATINGS FOR THURSDAY [Cost Of Living]

SUN-THU PROGRESSIVE

TEN: 22.4%
NINE: 27.5%
SEVEN: 30.1%
ABC: 14.9%
SBS: 5.2%

16-39 COMMERCIAL SHARE 6PM - 10.30PM

TEN: 33.4%
NINE: 29.5%
SEVEN: 37.1%

18-49 COMMERCIAL SHARE 6PM - 10.30PM

TEN: 32.7%
NINE: 30.6%
SEVEN: 36.7%

50+ COMMERCIAL SHARE 6PM - 10.30PM

TEN: 24.2%
NINE: 46.1%
SEVEN: 29.7%

Description Network
1 MISSING PERSONS UNIT Nine 1,240,000
2 SEVEN NEWS Seven 1,236,000
3 LAW AND ORDER: SVU Ten 1,208,000
4 MY NAME IS EARL Seven 1,149,000
5 LOST Seven 1,148,000 [Increase from last week, and not far off other shows]
6 TODAY TONIGHT Seven 1,139,000
7 A CURRENT AFFAIR Nine 1,108,000
8 NINE NEWS Nine 1,106,000
9 THE FOOTY SHOW Nine 1,036,000
10 GETAWAY Nine 1,029,000
(OzTAM preliminary estimates, mainland caplitals)

In the top ten for 25-54s: Lost (#1), Earl (#2), How I Met Your Mother (#5) and Bones.
In the top ten for 16-39s: Lost (#1), Earl (#2), How I Met Your Mother (#5) and Bones.

GirlyMum

03-15-2007, 08:15 PM

Good news on the ratings.

Just wait until they air the last few kick-ass episodes we've all seen from the US. Fantastic stuff... very reminscent of season 1. :D

javery

03-15-2007, 09:02 PM

I guess these ratings have proven that death=ratings! :shock: I hope ABC don't notice this or they might push TPTB to kill of more people we don't want to die! :(

charmedlfreak

03-15-2007, 09:47 PM

Well its great to see the ratings have risen. Yep looks like death = ratings. Ana/Libbys death also rose the ratings alot last season.

Well I'm sure episode 3.13 that airs in the US next week, will really do well here too. I'm sure seven will advertise it as a not to be missed episode.

Pauli27

03-16-2007, 03:42 AM

Nice ratings. I am STILL scratching my head over the show Dancing with the Stars. I cannot stand it.

just saw an EKO epsiode. Last one by the looks of things.

oh my god what an episode.
Man through the way I just wasn't impressed but the last minutes really opened it up. And I kind of felt a bit shocked, and I almost felt like crying. I really liked Eko. I guess they ran out of stuff for Eko and his story.

Oh yeah, very emotional for me too, Eko was a fantastic addition to Lost. Such a major character. His confession scene was quite moving. The man was on his knees.

charmedlfreak

03-18-2007, 08:27 PM

Weekly Top 30 Shows Ratings [The Cost Of Living Airing]

1 DANCING WITH THE STARS 6 Seven 1,866,000
2 UGLY BETTY Seven 1,512,000
3 HOUSE Ten 1,485,000
4 GREY'S ANATOMY Seven 1,463,000
5 DESPERATE HOUSEWIVES Seven 1,435,000
6 CSI: CRIME SCENE INVESTIGATION – SUNDAY Nine 1,399,000
7 ALL SAINTS Seven 1,357,000
8 AUSTRALIA'S GOT TALENT Seven 1,347,000
9 SEVEN NEWS – MONDAY-FRIDAY Seven 1,330,000
10 SEVEN NEWS – SUNDAY Seven 1,328,000
11 MCLEOD'S DAUGHTERS Nine 1,318,000
12 1 VS 100 Nine 1,305,000
13 BETTER HOMES AND GARDENS Seven 1,275,000
14 THE BIGGEST LOSER - ELIMINATION Ten 1,274,000
15 CSI: MIAMI Nine 1,273,000
16 POLICE FILES Seven 1,263,000
17 MISSING PERSONS UNIT Nine 1,257,000
18 NATIONAL NINE NEWS - SUNDAY Nine 1,232,000
19 THE RICH LIST Seven 1,228,000
20 LAW AND ORDER: SVU Ten 1,223,000
21 TODAY TONIGHT Seven 1,222,000
22 60 MINUTES Nine 1,200,000
23 CSI: NY Nine 1,194,000
24 MY NAME IS EARL Seven 1,149,000
25 LOST Seven 1,148,000 [#31 Last week]
26 NATIONAL NINE NEWS – MONDAY-FRIDAY Nine 1,132,000
27 20 TO 1 – TUESDAY Nine 1,127,000
28 A CURRENT AFFAIR Nine 1,125,000
29 SEVEN NEWS - SATURDAY Seven 1,124,000
30 SCU: SERIOUS CRASH UNIT Seven 1,121,000

rhi.annon

03-21-2007, 06:19 AM

dancing with the stars is popular with the teeny bopper crews who vote for the home and away contestants
good rating for last week

benos

03-21-2007, 06:21 AM

bye lost, never knew yeah.

JPW

03-22-2007, 05:49 AM

benos

03-22-2007, 06:53 AM

Damn, have to wait until easter for lost to come back, oh well back to later season new episodes. Which is good enough for me. And why do Lost have to have a break just because episode 6 seemed like a cliffhanger episode. which it is. I don't know mind seeing NIP again.

Damn cop shows. But i'm sure:

Desmond's episode
Hurley's episode
Sayid's episode

is going to be the best and build ratings.

Pauli27

03-22-2007, 07:21 AM

Damn, have to wait until easter for lost to come back,
............

Damn cop shows. But i'm sure:

Desmond's episode
Hurley's episode
Sayid's episode

is going to be the best and build ratings.
Damn straight and not to mention the most recent Locke one. I am still reeling from that one.

benos

03-22-2007, 08:00 AM

http://www.lostpedia.com/wiki/Main_Page

from the page, it seems our neighbour new zealand will end up having Stranger In A Strange Land first before us aussies.

javery

03-22-2007, 08:29 AM

i just saw what seven are planning to do. Come On! Holidays don't even start until mid april(to my knowledge anyway). And already they're taking it off for two weeks.

No f'n way! Channel Seven you want to know why Lost is so low in ratings is because it's companies like you that keep on prolonging a good season you cause us to download and pirate episodes. The reason why no one is watching Lost is because most of the viewers have seen Lost S3 6 months ago.

And now i've had it! I am going to be downloading Lost now. I was willing to be patient. But after finding out about Lost going on hold for two weeks, you can go to hell! It's bad enough you delayed it two extra weeks for that Heroes crap, by the way that's going great isn't it?

I fell like exploding Seven with hate mail, but knowing them thyey'll probably just throw it in junk, cause every second word will be a swear word.

Tonights episode was a good episode for me, and has set a good cliffhanger from that preview I saw afterwards. I want to see how Sawyer and Kate get out of this. I want to see what happens to Jack. I want to see all the answers revealed. Most anyway.
I'm sick of waiting.

I know how you feel! (Although US had to wait three months to see ep 7!:giggle: ) That was the whole reason why I turned to DLing in the first place! I was fed up of having to wait for Lost because of seven's scheduling!

I'm getting that way with Ten and Veronica Mars at the moment because it's currently on Fidays nights at 10:30pm (or whenever the friday night movie finishes) but the thing is, sometimes it's cancelled for motor car racing and Ten don't even bother to tell anyone when it's not going to be on! We don't even get teaser promo's for it! It's very frustrating! It makes me so mad! :mad: Seven are complete angels in comparison! At least they tell you when things are changing! :rolleyes:

Anywayz, now that rant is over I will continue... DLing is great! there's no ads either! I still watch Lost on seven too, just to show my support (plus my housemate likes to have me there to explain what's going on!:giggle:)

How awesome was 3x13? :shock: :thud: Did anyone else nearly fall off their chair when Locke went out that window? Talk about shocking! Lost is just getting better and better! And any episode that features an explosion is 10/10 in my books! :devil:

charmedlfreak

03-22-2007, 03:18 PM

3x13 was amazing, I so was shocked by the ending.

Yeah its a pain they are taking a break, but it happens every year for 2 weeks. Lost will be back April 12th. But technically its still non-ratings season until the following week. So they may even drag it out a week later.

Infact we will get this weeks US episode around the time the US finish season 3. So wow thats a long wait.

benos

03-22-2007, 10:47 PM

Did anyone read the local bulliten about the the top 20 tv shows. Lost got in fifth.

charmedlfreak

03-22-2007, 11:33 PM

Ratings for Thursday March 22 [I Do]

1. Missing Persons Unit Nine 1.314
2. Seven News Seven 1.222
3. My Name Is Earl Seven 1.222
4. Lost Seven 1.211
5. Today Tonight Seven 1.148
6. Law and Order: SVU Ten 1.129
7. National Nine News Nine 1.107
8. Home and Away Seven 1.086
9. The Biggest Loser Ten 1.073
10. Getaway Nine 1.059
11. A Current Affair Nine 1.054
12. How I Met Your Mother Seven 1.040
13. The Footy Show Nine 1.028
14. Law and Order: Criminal Intent Ten 1.019
15. Jamie At Home Ten 0.928

SUN-THU PROGRESSIVE

TEN: 22.8%
NINE: 27.9%
[B]SEVEN: 29.6%
ABC: 14.7%
SBS: 5.0%

16-39 COMMERCIAL SHARE 6PM - 10.30PM

TEN: 34.0%
NINE: 27.4%
SEVEN: 38.7%

In top ten for 16-39s: Earl (#1), Lost (#2), How I Met Your Mother and Bones.

18-49 COMMERCIAL SHARE 6PM - 10.30PM

TEN: 32.9%
NINE: 29.3%
SEVEN: 37.8%

In top ten for 25-54s: Lost (#1), Earl (#2), How I Met Your Mother and Bones.

50+ COMMERCIAL SHARE 6PM - 10.30PM

TEN: 23.5%
NINE: 46.4%
SEVEN: 30.1%

Lost is doing well and its ratings are rising, its not far off beating Missing Persons Unit. :w00t:

GirlyMum

03-23-2007, 03:58 AM

Episode 3x13 was phenomenal.

They're just getting better and better right now, and I already loved it! :D

Just loved all the banter between Locke and Ben. The scene where we finally learned how John broke his back was amazing and I even liked the small and intimate exchange between Jack and Kate, despite the fact that I don't ship.

It's all so good I hate waiting a whole week for a new episode. :eh:

Pauli27

03-23-2007, 04:25 AM

http://www.lostpedia.com/wiki/Main_Page

from the page, it seems our neighbour new zealand will end up having Stranger In A Strange Land first before us aussies.
Yeah! I see that everytime I visit Lost-pedia! I think "Wow, that's another thing about New Zealand that quietly beats Australia.":D They're so lucky.

CharmedFreak, that IS a HUGE jump from last week. :w00t:

GirlyMum

03-23-2007, 05:08 PM

I'll never understand the Aussie networks. We seem to the last on the planet to get most things like Lost, Survivor, Amazing Race... I just download the former and wait and wait and try not to read online about the latter, otherwise they're just not worth watching.

GirlyMum

03-25-2007, 03:47 AM

I think the Aussies this week got the mini-cliffhanger of 3x06 "I Do", with Jack screaming "Kate, damn it, run!". At least they won't have to wait months and months for the next episode though.

And I've managed to convert a few other Aussies into big Lost fans. :D

I'm surprised more Aussies don't hang out here though.

Hey... just noticed today is my one year board anniversary. :w00t:

charmedlfreak

03-25-2007, 08:48 AM

Lost will be back on April 12th. At least it isn't 3 months, still Australia is always behind on stuff.

I download now, but I cant believe that I actually waited for it to air on aussie tv back in the day when Buffy was on air and the only thing I ever did was download the USA promos.

Congrats on your one year anniversary girlymum. Well done!!!

rhi.annon

03-25-2007, 10:44 PM

it is a ratings boost ploy.
mcleods daughters do it aswell and when they return their ratings are boosted (even though i hate mcleods)
i assume that we have stopped in the same place as the u.s did, perhaps it was contracted by losts end that there is a break inbetween episodes.
but it does suck how far behind we come.
i used to love blue heelers and nz were 4 years behind aus!
lucky we have lost forum for downloads though

SouthernComfort

03-25-2007, 11:18 PM

I'm surprised more Aussies don't hang out here though.
:w00t:
I do!! I'm a West Coast gal! I mainly hang in the "creative" forum because it's hard to interact in the episode forums - we're so far behind, it's spoiler central!:giggle:

Hey... just noticed today is my one year board anniversary. :w00t:

Congrats! I think I've been here a year at least by now as well...:shifty:

mrs_dom_monaghan

03-29-2007, 03:19 AM

hey been a while since I've been here! God I've been so busy!

hows everyone going?
been watching lost here and there! Missing y'all!

rya86n

03-29-2007, 09:09 AM

my Lost d/l is ever so slow this week! :(

charmedlfreak

03-29-2007, 04:41 PM

I'm fine, Lost getting interesting. Cant wait for next weeks episode, at least its going to be aired in he holiday season, so glad I get 2 weeks and not 1 off classes, although just have to hand in work on thursday morning, but thats okay.

Yeah my downloads have been slow most weeks, now I tend to download the ones in 4 parts, funny thing is they tend to all download quicker than one download for me.

GirlyMum

03-29-2007, 11:25 PM

This week was a slow download. :(

I can see what you mean about the spoilers though Southern Comfort. Even though I try not to talk about the current US episodes in this thread because I download, I realise even my banners most weeks are spoilers if you haven't see those eps. ;)

And there are now only 8 episodes to go... that makes me sad already. :bawl:

charmedlfreak

03-30-2007, 12:39 AM

Yeah were so far behind, actually more behind this season than the last two. We will only reach episode 13 when the final airs in May in the USA.

I know only 8 eps to go, this season went by way too fast, guess having the eps spread out makes it feel longer. oh well.

javery

03-30-2007, 12:52 AM

ONLY 8!!!! NOOOOO!!!! And then there's not going to be any more until January next year! :bawl: :bawl: :bawl: :bawl: that makes me so sad! :( (stupid ABC scheduling!)

benos

03-30-2007, 12:56 AM

i somewhat liked to skip episode 14 for some reason.

charmedlfreak

03-30-2007, 02:08 AM

I know no Lost till January, thats torture. Okay you have the dvds, but I will be done with all the seasons for 1-2 months, then what.

I hope they do air those extended eps, just so each episode would be longer and I have something new to see in the eps.

GirlyMum

03-31-2007, 07:55 AM

Born_to_run_815

03-31-2007, 08:00 AM

I haven't been here for ages!

It sucks that we're so far behind. Why are we always left to last? we should be first damnit!

I can't believe there are only eight episodes left. :(

Pauli27

03-31-2007, 05:13 PM

I hadn't heard that they weren't airing until January. :shock:

But I suppose it won't be as painful as having six episodes then months and months to speculate. Bring on 24 weeks straight Lost next year please. :D

I just want the next 8 episodes to last as long as possible. :o

24 weeks straight! :D That's like binging on Lost. Lol.

The next 8 episodes I believe will be amoung the best. They'll be super. I mean they must be if we have more than half a year before the next series.

What will get me is that the DVD release will be later for us even though we've seen the entire season before the rest of AUS.

GirlyMum

03-31-2007, 10:54 PM

I know, we're like the bloody step-children of Lost. :(

rhi.annon

04-04-2007, 06:57 AM

has anyone seen the recent adds for lost coming back.
the one about solving mysteries and all that sorta stuff.
seven has actually done a good job, shock horror.
but it was a different voiceover, so perhaps just taken from the u.s?

charmedlfreak

04-04-2007, 07:21 AM

Wow haven't seen the ads yet but it would be great if they go back to the US ads, they did do those for season 1 and 2 I remember.

Lets hope the ratings will do well next week.

GirlyMum

04-04-2007, 08:58 AM

But there aren't any new episodes until after Easter now are there?

I'm pretty sure it was this time last year we started to download- the frustration of the multi-week break in the midst of such great drama was too much. :(

rhi.annon

04-04-2007, 08:29 PM

lost returns to australia in one week.
episode is airing on the 12th of april.
i'm shocked i'm the only one that has seen the adds, i've seen them quite a few times, there is nothing new on them really, rather flashbacks of recently, quick editing etc

charmedlfreak

04-05-2007, 03:44 AM

Yep its April 12th, Lost was off-air the week before the easter break.

Looks like seven are doing what the US did, really hyping the return with 307, they even showed alot of stuff for the next 3 and 4 episodes.

Pauli27

04-05-2007, 08:09 AM

I love that the football is back on Seven, but "Lost - Survivor Guide" was meant to be on in the 830 slot. I haven't seen that and I know it's nothing new, but it still would have been good to watch. It would have been a good way to start the long weekend.

charmedlfreak

04-05-2007, 09:13 AM

Yeah I haven't seen it either, I forgot about it, but its not worth turning on my tv now just to catch the last 10 mins. One week until Lost is back with season 3 on aussie tv.

Left Behind was amazing, I really enjoyed this weeks episode alot, more than last week. The Juilet/Kate scenes rocked.

GirlyMum

04-14-2007, 04:31 PM

I agree Charmed. Just got back from hols and saw that and "One of Us" back to back.

I like Juliet but still can't figure out if she's to be trusted.

charmedlfreak

04-14-2007, 06:49 PM

Yep was shocked by Juilet in One Of Us, she cant be trusted.

Ratings season is back tonight, I wonder how Lost performs this week.

hardercore

04-15-2007, 01:26 AM

In New Zealand we are airing "Par Avion" next week.

JPW

04-15-2007, 03:25 AM

i've gone the way of the download. I know it's not right, but I really wanted to catch up, I still work by a plan I've been watching 2 episodes a week, but after seeing episode 12: Par Avion, I kind of want to see where it leads I hear the latest is "one of us" So maybe I should catch up, I'm just worried that if I do, i'll be too discouraged later on when TV gets boring again, and the wait for Lost S4 turns out to be another year.

I really liked 11 and 12 this week. I feel like watching one more just to be safe that cliffhanger was quite interesting and I want to find out more.

by the way what is the best way to find downloads? I'm just using limewire.

Loubie lou

04-15-2007, 03:36 AM

by the way what is the best way to find downloads? I'm just using limewire.

I reckon limewire is the way to go. Its easy, usually reliable (concidering you wait a couple of days so you get the right eppy:rolleyes: ) and pretty safe. If you want to you can check the download thread in the 'off site media' thread and try the megaupload site and you can get that within a short while of the ep airing.

There are also a couple others there but i prefer megaupload and limewire;)

charmedlfreak

04-15-2007, 03:38 AM

Well episode 13 is really good, however the cliffhanger is rather huge.

Yep I've used limewire alot for my downloads of tv shows, but I use the downloads links this forum provides in the Download section.

Yeah limewire links tend to be up a day or two after the eps air, I use this forums links for Lost and limewire for other tv shows download.

JPW

04-15-2007, 11:28 PM

yeah I just saw no.13. I'm gonna catch up. It was an awesome episode. Man Lost is getting better again, this is the Lost I want to see. I feel like watching the next episode. Still it's a shame after "One of us" there will only be 6 episodes to go. So I could be just waiting again, when it's all over.

But hey Downloading could be an advantage for me later on for S4, i've decided to take a few months off again next year and travel.

charmedlfreak

04-16-2007, 12:09 AM

Glad you enjoyed it, the next episodes are really good. You will like them.

Yeah its a shame only 6 episodes left. 7 since the final can be seen as two episodes, I just hope they dont go ahead and bring Lost back in January, thats a very long break, although we do wait that long for it to come back in Australia. The only good side to it, is I might not have to download, as we wont be that far behind the US, but I know I will end up downloading.

GirlyMum

04-17-2007, 08:00 AM

I resisted downloading for a while as it seemed morally wrong. But you consider ABC actually lets people download (in USA) from their site for free after it's aired then why should we be so disadvantaged because we happen to live overseas. It's a global village afterall isn't it?

Other advantages of the download... no ads! screencaps and multiple rewatches. :)

Pauli27

04-18-2007, 05:12 AM

In New Zealand we are airing "Par Avion" next week.
Wow, New Zealand are not that far behind. You're further ahead than Australia! We're only up to Flashes. Flashes is this Thursday and Channel 7 are really milking the red shoes.

charmedlfreak

04-18-2007, 05:51 AM

Yeah I know we are behind. Right now we should at least be airing Tricia Tanka Is Dead, if it wasn't for tha late start, but oh well.

Saw the ads for this weeks eps, they really are doing alot with those clues. Why didn't they show more drama, like Desmond strangling Charlie just to sorta show something big.

hardercore

04-18-2007, 04:25 PM

Can I just say how ****ed off I am with Channel 2 in New Zealand? "The Man From Tallahassee" is airing next week, and in the previews it shows Locke being pushed from the 8-storey building! That's one of the biggest shockers of the season, and they spoiled it in a 30-second preview!!!!

pure.Wasted

04-18-2007, 04:46 PM

Hardercore: that's just sick. :crazy: :thud: Someone should sue.

Also, to everyone downloading, please do not use Limewire. It hurts your computer. :( I've gone from one method to another and the best I've found, personally, is using a bittorrent engine - uTorrent. Just go to a website like http://www.torrentspy.com and search for "Lost," get the episode you want, download the torrent, open it up with uTorrent, and let the downloading commence.

Obviously I was kidding earlier about not using Limewire, that's your perogatives, but I'd suggest against it. It slows down your computer and does God knows what other bad things to it. I've yet to run into any problems with uTorrent (it slows down any internet-related activities, but only while it's running; turn it off completely and internet's back to full speed).

Hope that helps. :)

charmedlfreak

04-18-2007, 07:22 PM

Hmm noticed my computer seems to slow down too, but uTorrents for me take ages, even with broadband it took me a whole day to download. Is this like BitTorrent, or is it similar.

mrs_dom_monaghan

04-19-2007, 05:17 AM

*rushes in all in a fluster...hair a mess and breathing heavily*

ok what did I miss?
It's been so hard just getting here! Finally managed to! yay!:w00t: :giggle:

oh I saw a LOST ad ages ago... can't remember what it was on but Kate showed up alot! It was late not really late but like 10 at night or something!

GirlyMum

04-19-2007, 06:44 AM

I managed to get the latest episode very quickly ths week, in just over an hour. :w00t: That just never happens.

Another great one. I just love Des! :love:

Pauli27

04-19-2007, 06:46 AM

Agreed, limewire is unreliable with a capital U.

Can I just say how ****ed off I am with Channel 2 in New Zealand? "The Man From Tallahassee" is airing next week, and in the previews it shows Locke being pushed from the 8-storey building! That's one of the biggest shockers of the season, and they spoiled it in a 30-second preview!!!!
There HAS to be some kind of intervention from somebody about this. That is the biggest mistake in ages. That's terrible news. I shake my head. That's really bad.

charmedlfreak

04-19-2007, 05:01 PM

Enjoyed Flashes Before Your Eyes on tv last night more than the download watch a few months back.

My downloading of this weeks episode was really quick, I had it all done in like 40 mins.

Ratings for Flashes Before Your Eyes

In top ten for 16-39s: Earl (#1), Lost (#2), Amazing Race (#4), How I Met Your Mother, and Home and Away. In top ten for 25-54s: Earl (#1), Lost (#3), Amazing Race (#, How I Met Your Mother (#9) and Seven News.

Deal +73% on Bert. Early Sunrise +52% on Early Today. Sunrise +52% on Today.

Commercial Shares All 16-39 18-49 25-54
Home and Away 34 32 35 34
How I Met Your Mother 28 33 32 31
My Name Is Earl 36 45 44 41
Lost 31 44 41 37
The Amazing Race 28 35 34 32
6:00pm-midnight 33 38 37 36
Sunrise (6:00-9:00am) 53 63 61 62

Programme Rankings Preliminary Oztam Data
â€˜m
1. Seven News Seven 1.374
2. The Biggest Loser Ten 1.323
3. Today Tonight Seven 1.304
4. My Name Is Earl Seven 1.226
5. Law and Order: SVU Ten 1.223
6. Missing Persons Unit Nine 1.212
7. A Current Affair Nine 1.134
8. National Nine News Nine 1.120
9. Lost Seven 1.089
10. Home and Away Seven 1.084
11. Jamie At Home Ten 1.042
12. Getaway Nine 1.022
13. Law and Order: Criminal Intent Ten 1.009
14. ABC News ABC 1.004
15. The Footy Show Nine 0.975

GirlyMum

04-20-2007, 06:14 AM

That NZ in-promo spoiler is insane. Did they show Ana getting shot by Michael in the 2x20 promo last year too? These spoilers just give far too much away. It's like the movie trailers now too. They often show all the gags or the best lines, and sometimes the final scene, in the trailer. Don't like it at all.

Speaking of Amazing Race (it's in the ratings above)... does anyone else watch it? I caught the first episode of the All Stars last weekend in it's encore presentation then forgot to watch on Thursday night, and I can't seem to find a DL anywhere (and I've just wasted two hours looking).

rhi.annon

04-22-2007, 02:16 AM

i don't know if this has been said
but melbournes nova 100 is running a competition to visit the set of lost

charmedlfreak

04-22-2007, 03:57 AM

wow very cool, any ideas how to enter or when it ends?

JPW

04-22-2007, 12:17 PM

oh my god Flashes Before your eyes was on this week for aussies. But you know there's something funny about this.

I just saw the second desmond episode of the season "Catch 22" How weird is that to be 8 episodes ahead and have the same character and more of his flashbacks, It's almost like you could of watched Lost this week, and then watch Catch 22, and it be like you wouldn't really miss a thing, and it be another Desmond double epsiode.

I just find it a coincidence.

I kind of hate it how I haven't seen Locke lately ever since his last episode. I'm really intirigued on what's happening on the other side, rather then what's happening with our losties. Get back to the good part, you know about the island rewarding Locke, and Locke's father showing up.

Pauli27

04-24-2007, 08:11 AM

wow very cool, any ideas how to enter or when it ends?
Don't know when it ends, but Kate and Hughesy's ad comes up during Lost's ad breaks promoting the competition. They've run with the "Lost the plot" theme. They have a question during the breakfast show about what happened on Lost last night and if you win you're in the running to win cash and a trip to Hawaii to visit the set of Lost. Sounds great, but I couldn't be bothered SMSing during work.

Just skimmed through the T&C, and the competition ends May 4. And they take SMS answers and they pick a winner from that pile. Sounds like a jib to me.

On to this week's ep, I'm happy Channel 7 have advertised the episode better than US version. It doesn't include the "5 big mysteries".

charmedlfreak

04-24-2007, 09:22 AM

okay thanks. hmm wonder if I should enter or not.

Yeah the advertising this week is much better, I hope this does something for the show, but I dont think Lost will rate well this week, seeing as its up against the Biggest Loser final. Lost was #43 in the national top 100 last week, hopefully things pick up in the next weeks, when the episode gets so much better.

GirlyMum

04-25-2007, 07:09 AM

You've got to laugh... when they focus on the Others people want to see the Losties, but when they stay with the Losties we miss the Others. :giggle:

charmedlfreak

04-25-2007, 06:19 PM

Yeah I know. People want a balance of both, and they only way it could ever work well is if there were no flashbacks in an episode. But I did get sick of the others for the first 9 episodes, but I'd like to see both camps at once.

I dont have much faith that tonights episode will rate well, like I said before its up against biggest loser final. But I'm hoping for a rise in the next weeks episodes. Anyone watch Loser?

GirlyMum

04-28-2007, 01:30 AM

No, don't watch Loser.

The Jack ep that aired in Oz this week was my least favourite of the season to date. Although there were a couple of interesting moments, like when Jack saw Cindy, the flight attendant from 815, and some of the kids from his cage.

I wonder how it rated?

charmedlfreak

04-28-2007, 06:57 AM

Pauli27

04-28-2007, 09:12 AM

Loser killed the ratings and got 2 Million. All other networks were down. Lost got under 1 Million, its lowest figures ever. But it will all go back to normal next week, its because of Loser final it was down.

I don't like the Biggest Loser because of the unhealthy methods they use in weight loss. But the finale was quite inspiring. They had the before and after pictures and it was actually addictive viewing. It was my first time after a quick channel surf and I could totally see how so many people watched it!

Thanks for the Aussie ratings. Lost ratings will pick up, I can feel it. I have actually been telling most people I know that the next weeks are beyond excellent!

Can't wait.

Born_to_run_815

04-30-2007, 06:11 AM

Random question here:

do you guys know if there are any lost conventions in Australia? Because we seriousley need one! :D Especially here in Perth...Nothing happens here. :(

Loubie lou

04-30-2007, 06:34 AM

Random question here:

do you guys know if there are any lost conventions in Australia? Because we seriousley need one! :D Especially here in Perth...Nothing happens here. :(

OMFG, you're from Perth!!!!!!! Me too!!!!! OMG OMG OMG...sorry im a little excited:o

GirlyMum

04-30-2007, 08:08 AM

Lost convention? They actually have those?

Drool.... sign me up!

charmedlfreak

04-30-2007, 04:52 PM

A Lost convention here would be nice, why are we the ones who always come last with everything.

Pauli27 I agree I can think the ratings will rise. Yeah I watched Loser, but just the before an after stuff.

Pauli27

05-02-2007, 07:02 AM

^Those before and after shots were so inspiring CharmedF.
Random question here:

do you guys know if there are any lost conventions in Australia? Because we seriousley need one! :D Especially here in Perth...Nothing happens here. :(
It is exciting to think about, but I don't like the chances of having one here in Australia, let alone Perth. (Been to Perth, love it, great scene...).

And I think if the show goes for some more seasons, the chances would continue to grow. I mean, the Buffy convention in Melbourne (my uni I graduated from helped sponsor) a few years ago was set up and it was when Buffy as a show was ending. It took them 7 seasons to get a proper convention up and organised.

Right now, we'll just have to settle for the odd cast member to come to Sydney and do the traditional Harbour Bridge Channel 7 promo shot.:rolleyes:

http://www.smh.com.au/ffximage/2006/10/10/lost101006_narrowweb__300x479,0.jpg

charmedlfreak

05-02-2007, 05:23 PM

^Those before and after shots were so inspiring CharmedF.

It is exciting to think about, but I don't like the chances of having one here in Australia, let alone Perth. (Been to Perth, love it, great scene...).

And I think if the show goes for some more seasons, the chances would continue to grow. I mean, the Buffy convention in Melbourne (my uni I graduated from helped sponsor) a few years ago was set up and it was when Buffy as a show was ending. It took them 7 seasons to get a proper convention up and organised.

Right now, we'll just have to settle for the odd cast member to come to Sydney and do the traditional Harbour Bridge Channel 7 promo shot.:rolleyes:

http://www.smh.com.au/ffximage/2006/10/10/lost101006_narrowweb__300x479,0.jpg

I agree they shots of before and after were inspiring.

Never been to perth sadly.

Yeah I remember the Buffy conventions, I almost was going to go, I couldn't believe a Buffy convention was happening.

wow great that your uni sponsored it.

Yeah we should settle for the odd promo shot. But I mean if they come her to promote, surely they can have one organised. If all the Aussie fans did something like a petiton. I mean even get help from Seven, which I doubt it. But it could help ratings, if theres a comp invovled.

But yeah sadly its probaly gonna be ages. I kinda feel like poor Australia gets left out, the only other country that gets attention is the UK, they get a convention, so its out turn next.

Ratings for Tricia Tanka Is Dead

In top ten for 16-39s: Lost (#1), Earl (#2), How I Met Your Mother (#3), The Amazing Race (#5) and Family Guy.
In top ten for 25-54s: Lost (#1), Earl (#2), How I Met Your Mother (#3), Home and Away (#5), The Amazing Race, Seven News and Today Tonight.

Programme Rankings Preliminary Oztam Data
â€˜m
1. Seven News Seven 1.393
2. Today Tonight Seven 1.317
3. Home and Away Seven 1.196
4. My Name Is Earl Seven 1.178
5. National Nine News Nine 1.178
6. Getaway Nine 1.142
7. A Current Affair Nine 1.128
8. Lost Seven 1.116 [won timeslot and Nine went way down]*
9. Law and Order: SVU Ten 1.096 [Lost beats]
10. How I Met Your Mother Seven 1.079
11. Law and Order: Criminal Intent Ten 1.077
12. Temptation Nine 1.024
13. ABC News ABC 0.958
14. Big Brother Ten 0.881
15. The 7:30 Report ABC 0.869

Deal or No Deal 0.856m The Amazing Race 0.854m *Missing Persons Unit 0.687m

GirlyMum

05-07-2007, 05:38 AM

Great ratings :w00t:

I just loved that Hurley episode! :)

charmedlfreak

05-07-2007, 05:47 AM

I enjoyed the episode too, a fun episode too.

Great to see Lost got good ratings, and won its timeslot.

With this new 3 year deal for Lost. We are now going to be right up to date with the US. Since there seasons are now February to May. Okay with easter break, we may be a week or so behind, but still not far behind. This great news, unless Seven ruin it by holding it out till mid year, I will be mad.

Pauli27

05-07-2007, 05:53 AM

With this new 3 year deal for Lost. We are now going to be right up to date with the US. Since there seasons are now February to May. Okay with easter break, we may be a week or so behind, but still not far behind. This great news, unless Seven ruin it by holding it out till mid year, I will be mad.
WOULD NOT BE SUPRISED! ;) I can see it now. Channel 7 breaking it up to stretch 8 months. Who knows, they probably won't begin to air Lost until maybe May!

In regards to the ratings, it's great news. The people I spoke to about "Tricia" in my building said they really enjoyed it and that it's the best this season. I must also say, My Name is Earl has helped Lost achieve some ratings. It's a great lead in show for Lost.

charmedlfreak

05-07-2007, 06:04 AM

Yeah considering theres only 16 episodes, seven wont want it on-air for just 4months a year. I bet it wont start in February, the earliest I reckon is after Easter or May like you said.

Its great to hear people enjoyed it, I'm really happy with these figures and had a feeling they would go up, these next few weeks should be good.

I agree it is a great lead-in for Lost. Lets hope for more viewers.

HansoSlave

05-07-2007, 09:29 AM

Channel 7 would be stupid not to air the final 3 season's eps at the same time as this US, what with them starting in Feb, because that way all the serious lost fans (who at the moment are DL'ing because Ch7 are 3 months behind )would actually go back to watching them on TV again = increased ratings for them.

Of course, this seems way too obvious for them to understand:(

I have always found it disappointing that an unfolding mystery like Lost, which has an enormous internet following, cannot be shown at the same time around the world. Star Wars managed to do it, why can't Lost?

charmedlfreak

05-07-2007, 08:15 PM

Well I would be happy with not DL and watching same time as the US. Plus we would be airing Lost the same day basically, as there Wednesday is our thursday, so we would be only hours behind, would work perfect for the series final.

JPW

05-07-2007, 10:58 PM

what's going on here? I find it hard to keep up.

I just realised there are 3 episodes left of this season. I'm curious is there a chance the US will manage to show the last 3 before the summer break.

I don't know how their system works too much but I hear most schools get like a summer vacation for 3 months. And the school year for them starts in August.

I really don't want them to put on a delay.

By the way which side are you guys watching.

I saw Episode 19: The Brig this week.
And I reckon it's the best episode this season. You will be very suprised with the character development especially with these two.....
Locke and Sawyer.

GirlyMum

05-08-2007, 08:51 AM

The Brig was a great episode. :cool:

I'm excited to have three more easons of Lost, even if there are only 16 episodes in each. But I wouldn't trust an Aussie network to air them at the same time as the US.

Remember Survivor on 9? There were only one or two seasons where 9 aired the episodes within 2 days of the US episode. Now we are back to waiting months (or never getting the season at all). :mad:

charmedlfreak

05-11-2007, 10:10 PM

Yeah I remember nine, we were always just days behind. Plus the final aired only hours behind the US on monday night for 4 seasons in a row. Now nine dont care.

Ratings for Enter 77

Programme Rankings Preliminary Oztam Data
â€˜m
1. Seven News Seven 1.486
2. Today Tonight Seven 1.409
3. Getaway Nine 1.285
4. My Name Is Earl Seven 1.205
5. Home and Away Seven 1.202
6. Law and Order: Criminal Intent Ten 1.187
7. Law and Order: SVU Ten 1.152
8. National Nine News Nine 1.149
9. Lost Seven 1.130 * [up from last weeks episode]
10. A Current Affair Nine 1.092
11. Temptation Nine 1.071
12. How I Met Your Mother Seven 1.069
13. The Footy Show Nine 0.988
14. ABC News ABC 0.967
15. Big Brother Ten 0.883
16. Deal or No Deal 0.863m
17. Jamie's Chef 0.848m RPA 0.792m
18. Family Feud 0.594m
19. Amazing Race 0.845m
20. Missing Persons Unit 0.665m *[Nine is last, Lost beat them again]

In top ten for 16-39s: Earl, Lost, Mother, Amazing Race and Home and Away.

Top Programs 18-49
1 Lost - 7
2 My Name Is Earl - 7
3 How I Met Your Mother - 7
4 Law & Order Criminal Intent - 10
5 Amazing Race All Stars - 7
6 Big Brother - 10
7 Law & Order SVU - 10
8 The Footy Show - 9
9 Home & Away - 7
10 Seven News - 7

Read in todays paper and Evi and Dom are expected to come to Australia late next month or early July to promote the show. :w00t: :)

GirlyMum

05-12-2007, 08:31 PM

That'll be great to give the show some more exposure.

If people aren't watching it now, for as fantastic as it is, then they just wouldn't know good TV if it bit them.

Born_to_run_815

05-12-2007, 08:50 PM

coming to Australia?!?!! :w00t:

I suppose they won't even stop by in Perth though :(

charmedlfreak

05-12-2007, 10:13 PM

I hope this give the show more exposure.

This is the second time they have come, shouldn't they arrange a convention now, I mean the actors come here if theres one done or not. Just get one up and running I'd say.

GirlyMum

05-12-2007, 10:19 PM

Last time they were here didn't they do a blurb for channel 7 sitting on the edge of Sydney Harbour? I seem to remember something like that.

I'm hoping if they both come then it meansthat Charlie won't die in his must-be-his-turn-soon upcoming episode. :rolleyes: Although I'd rather the island sacrifice the scruffy hobbit and save John Locke.:shock:

benos

05-12-2007, 10:27 PM

Looks the crime shows are battling the most confusing show ever.

charmedlfreak

05-12-2007, 11:43 PM

Looks the crime shows are battling the most confusing show ever.

They are too. Lets hope Lost wins. I cant believe people can watch crime tv, I mean you look at nine and ten and see CSI/Law and Order on a few times a week. How can nobody get sick of it. L&O has been going for too many years.

Last time they were here didn't they do a blurb for channel 7 sitting on the edge of Sydney Harbour? I seem to remember something like that.

I'm hoping if they both come then it meansthat Charlie won't die in his must-be-his-turn-soon upcoming episode. :rolleyes: Although I'd rather the island sacrifice the scruffy hobbit and save John Locke.:shock:

I remember that too. Plus they did narration for a Lost recap episode and were talking about the show. I remember watching that. Not even the USA got cast doing narration and hosting the episode. Yay us.

Yeah I hope so too. If both charactes died, it would be just odd to bring out the two who died for promotion, which makes me believe they wont die both of them.

GirlyMum

05-13-2007, 04:26 AM

Hope they come to the Gold Coast. Wouldn't it be great just to bump into them somewhere.

charmedlfreak

05-13-2007, 05:38 AM

Aww that would be awesome If it happened. I hope they come to other states than just Sydney.

rhi.annon

05-13-2007, 07:48 AM

does anyone know where they are going...better be melbourne!
i really wanna meet kate, i was hoping someone would of gone to the logies, but no luck!

charmedlfreak

05-13-2007, 09:29 PM

Shame about the logies, but I hope they do come here to more than one state and do a little promotion in all states.

Pauli27

05-14-2007, 05:23 AM

Shame about the logies, but I hope they do come here to more than one state and do a little promotion in all states.
I'm thinking that because Nova Fm have some kind of deal with the Lost- Channel 7 coverage this season, they may come to Melbourne.

I cannot wait for the rest of Australia to see The Man from Tallahasee!! Only 2 more episodes. If Channel 7 bring out the big guns and advertise that episode really well, it will do great things for the ratings in Aus.

charmedlfreak

05-14-2007, 05:57 AM

I'm thinking that because Nova Fm have some kind of deal with the Lost- Channel 7 coverage this season, they may come to Melbourne.

I cannot wait for the rest of Australia to see The Man from Tallahasee!! Only 2 more episodes. If Channel 7 bring out the big guns and advertise that episode really well, it will do great things for the ratings in Aus.

I hope so, that would be awesome.

Me either, If they advertise The Man from Tallahasee good, it will do well in ratings. Especially if they hype Lockes wheelchair story.

GirlyMum

05-14-2007, 06:57 AM

As long as they don't blow it like NZ did and show Locke going out the 8 storey window in the promo. What a way to spoil! :no:

rhi.annon

05-14-2007, 07:59 AM

i would say they most likely will do melbourne/sydney.
if only one, they would probs do sydney.
i don't think that nova have an affiliation with lost itself, cos it was just a trip to the set, i don't think it was guaranteed of meeting the cast or anything.
i got to meet jessica alba at the logies...would of preferred it to have been evi.
ohhh well.
hopefully they will do some instores or we will hear of the agenda they have planned

Born_to_run_815

05-14-2007, 08:22 AM

I wish I could get excited by they won't come to Perth so no point. :(

This place is such a hole. :(

Oh well, at least they are coming to Australia.

rhi.annon

05-14-2007, 08:03 PM

they might still come.
have hope =]

but if they aren't doing all cities it would be melbourne or sydney.
most likely sydney.
did any of the articles suggest if they were visiting a specific city?

charmedlfreak

05-14-2007, 11:05 PM

Nope didn't say which state to be specific. Last time was Sydney, so personally It could be another state, I mean wouldn't Dom and Evi wanna go to another state this time around.

rhi.annon

05-15-2007, 08:06 AM

it is probably channel 7 organised?
they just come along for the free holiday.
as they will probably shoot promo stuff it will be sydney.
but if they asked for a change of scenery could be melbourne, cos they have most of their studios here?

man from tallahasse (so not spelt right) could DEFINATELY be a big lost ratings boost. GREAT ep, although 7 seem to slaughter the good epps in their ads.
they need to employ us to tell them how to do it!

Born_to_run_815

05-15-2007, 08:23 AM

I hate channel 7 because of that, they give everything away in the ads!

I think they will go to sydney or melbourne. Just because thats where all the big film studios are, and as you guys said, they will probably be doing promtional work.

charmedlfreak

05-15-2007, 06:51 PM

I reckon promotional work and probaly hosting a Lost recap, like they did for season 1.

rhi.annon

05-16-2007, 12:48 AM

^ to add to that.
even though they already have channel 7 promos, they will probably shoot better ones, because the whole "thanks for watching channel 7" are farely boring.
hopefully they will do in stores, i wanna meet evvvvvvvvvvvvvi!

charmedlfreak

05-16-2007, 04:29 AM

Me too, I so wanna meet her. If I knew exactly where she and Dom were going to be, I'd take stuff to get signed.

Lost has got a release date for season 3 dvd set in Australia: September 12. YAY!!:D :D

http://www.sanity.com.au/product/pro...?sku=-932634.1

GirlyMum

05-17-2007, 08:40 AM

If they brought out a season 1,2 and 3 set I'd be really tempted.

I can't believe we've only got the season finale left now. :bawl: What do we do for months on end without any Lost? :panic:

the gloaming

05-17-2007, 11:27 AM

I don't know about a ratings boost because now they have moved it to 9:30!!

GirlyMum

05-17-2007, 04:44 PM

I noticed the time change. :(

What's happening to Amazing Race? Is that going to 10:30 or swapping with Lost?

Certainly doesn't bode well for Lost in Oz. :mad:

charmedlfreak

05-17-2007, 05:09 PM

Theres a time change, I think its only for a few states, because Melbourne its still 8.30pm.

I so hope they dont move it to 9.30pm everywhere, the show will loose more ratings.

rhi.annon

05-18-2007, 01:19 AM

considering lost isn't fairing well in melbourne, i'm shocked they didn't move it to 9.30 here too.
I mean it would suck for lost to be axed in australia, but most of us aussies here get our downloads early anyways.
I hope we hear more info on dom and evi coming soon, if i wasn't going to thailand i would consider going up to sydney.
can't wait for season 3 to come out!
i have the season 1 and 2 combined set, and it appears to of had better special features than the individual seasons, so i hope season 3 isn't a let down.
but this season has been my favourite of lost i think.
that was a long reply, my bad

GirlyMum

05-18-2007, 04:41 AM

It has been a phenomenal season, hasn't it?

I haven't bought any of the DVDs yet. I'll wait for the super-dooper extra special set with all the amazing extras (OK, I can hope can't I!?).

Pauli27

05-18-2007, 04:47 AM

It has been a phenomenal season, hasn't it?
.
Damn straight it most definitely has been. Answers everywhere! It just blows Season 2 away for sure. I feel like it's up there with season 1. It's been an excellent top notch season. People throw rocks at the first 6 episodes, but in my eyes, they were superb.

I feel slightly sad that such a great show is limited to only 16 episodes per season. But alas, bring on the finale!!

charmedlfreak

05-18-2007, 05:49 AM

I hope we do get info on dom and evi coming soon, I hope its Melbourne, I'd love to meet them in person.

Yeah this season has been great, I loved the story, answers, big shocks like Suns pregnancy storyline and her fate, Lockes father, Charlies fate, Jacob, Naomi all have added to a great season.

But these last weeks have been a heck of a ride, and theres alot of great story telling, I cant believe people can not watch it.

Yeah I'm a little sad about there only being 16 episodes, I just prefer full seasons to be honest. I wouldn't have minded two more full seasons. But I'll deal.

I'm so excited for the final, plus I'm watching a massive 2-hour episode, 1 and 1/2 hours sitting for download watching.

Yeah I'm worried about Lost on seven, some state have it at 9.30pm, I worry it will end up being that way for all shows. I do hope Lost wont suffer a ratings drop, but then again fotty show is barely cracking the 1 million mark at 9.30pm, so it could fare. But since next season is only 16 eps, I fear seven will just leave it for later, since its a shorter season. They are too mean and wont air it same time as US, which would get better figures I'd say, nobody will download.

Ratings for Par Avion

Ratings for Thursday May 17th
1 Today Tonight Seven 1,477,000
2 Seven News Seven 1,455,000
3 RPA Where Are They Now? Nine 1,386,000
4 My Name Is Earl Seven 1,280,000
5 National Nine News Nine 1,210,000
6 A Current Affair Nine 1,208,000
7 Getaway 1,197,000
8 Lost Seven 1,182,000 [Increase from last week's 1,130,000]
9 How I Met Your Mother Seven 1,138,000
10 Home And Away Seven 1,108,000
15 The Footy Show 9:30pm Nine 930,000

Home and Away up 23% on Big Brother and up 7% on Temptation. How I Met Your Mother, My Name Is Earl and Lost dominate in 16-39s, 18-49s and 25-54s.

I've noticed that Lost seems to be increasing week-by-week, I haven't seen a drop at all since it came back from the break. Not counting SIASL which was up against loser final, but all other networks were down, so that was a one-off.

rhi.annon

05-21-2007, 07:12 AM

channel 7 really need to find a way to promote the show properly.
they really aren't doing it justice, like they don't do many of their shows.
shows 7 support are basically beautiful sunday ones and home and away.
they gave up on heelers which got me annoyed.

i really think they need to employ us aussie lost forum members, we know how to hook people in!

charmedlfreak

05-21-2007, 05:08 PM

very true, they dont promote it right. I was expecting more Locke in the preview.

Good point, they should emply us.

rhi.annon

05-24-2007, 07:25 AM

mft didn't even get a top choice in the herald sun!!
i was so shocked.
they rated last week but not this week?!?!?

silly silly rob fidgeon.
that man is a liar.

GirlyMum

05-24-2007, 07:25 AM

OMG The finale was awesome.

I just wish more friends here watched Lost so I could talk about it. :)

charmedlfreak

05-24-2007, 09:12 PM

Ratings for last nights episode

16-39 COMMERCIAL SHARE 6PM - 10.30PM

TEN: 31.8%
NINE: 26.8%
SEVEN: 41.4%

18-49 COMMERCIAL SHARE 6PM - 10.30PM

TEN: 30.8%
NINE: 28.9%
SEVEN: 40.3%

50+ COMMERCIAL SHARE 6PM - 10.30PM

TEN: 22.3%
NINE: 47.2%
SEVEN: 30.5%

SVU (8.35PM-9.33PM)
1,039,000 (27.9%)
RPA: 1,361,000 (29.4%)
LOST: 1,221,000 (42.8%)

Lost is still doing, well despite the time change in most states. But I think if it moved to 9.30 everywhere, there would be a drop.

Pauli27

05-24-2007, 10:32 PM

Lost is still doing, well despite the time change in most states. But I think if it moved to 9.30 everywhere, there would be a drop.
Which states have moved Lost's timeslot? Do tell, I'm interested.

A couple of my friends who watch LOST on Channel 7 were blown away by last night's ep.

GirlyMum

05-24-2007, 11:32 PM

They moved to 9:30 here in SE Queensland. I wonder if they only moved Heroes because of State of Origin, or will it stay that way?

I also have Aussie friends blown away by The Man from Tallahasee but I told them "just you wait". :D

I'm now sitting here giving every episode of every season to a friend so I can turn her into a fellow Lost-addict. :devil:

charmedlfreak

05-24-2007, 11:36 PM

Which states have moved Lost's timeslot? Do tell, I'm interested.

A couple of my friends who watch LOST on Channel 7 were blown away by last night's ep.

Melbourne, Adelaide and Perth have the normal timeslot, everywhere else is 9.30pm.

They moved to 9:30 here in SE Queensland. I wonder if they only moved Heroes because of State of Origin, or will it stay that way?

I also have Aussie friends blown away ny The Man from Tallahasee but I told them "just you wait". :D

I'm now sitting here giving every episode of every season to a friend so I can turn her into a fellow Lost-addict. :devil:

Yep its only because of State of Origin. I hope its not gonna stay this way or Seven move all states to this slot. Lost at 9.30pm wont work, It just will loose viewers.

YAY!! New Lost addicts. Hope they like it.

rhi.annon

05-25-2007, 02:26 AM

if the time slot continues to stay like that and it moves to all states it could be bye bye lost after season 4 i think.
seven always move their shows to a later slot when they aren't doing as well as they want them to.

charmedlfreak

05-25-2007, 07:24 PM

Yeah I think so, once they move it to 9.30pm, I just know its going to loose ratings.

Whats up with seven, I hate it when they treat shows good for a few seasons, and slack off for the last few and give it a later slot.

Thats my one problem with Aussie tv, I really dislike the programming here, no offence, but America at least treat shows with respect for viewers.

GirlyMum

05-26-2007, 07:08 AM

Well, whatever Ch 7 do to our programme we'll always have the safe haven of this Forum and access to the episodes. Phew!

Just watched the finale again... so good. :D

charmedlfreak

05-26-2007, 09:48 PM

Well, whatever Ch 7 do to our programme we'll always have the safe haven of this Forum and access to the episodes. Phew!

Just watched the finale again... so good. :D

Very true, but then you have to put up with people saying that show is crap, look at it now, late timeslot etc.. I hate it when people do that, especially when there shows are still on air.

Yep the final is good. I cannot wait for the dvd in September followed by the video game. :)

Pauli27

05-26-2007, 09:57 PM

Very true, but then you have to put up with people saying that show is crap, look at it now, late timeslot etc.. I hate it when people do that, especially when there shows are still on air.

Yep the final is good. I cannot wait for the dvd in September followed by the video game. :)
With you there Charmedlfreak and GirlyMum, as long as it's on in the States, I don't really mind anymore about what abuse Channel 7 gives to Lost in the way of future timeslots. We have here too. But you are right, the people that bag it will be annoying!

The DVD! :w00t: Like with last year, I'll mark it in my diary planner. If it's out there, I'm buying it.

rya86n

05-26-2007, 10:01 PM

It seems the programming debate is still raging here. At least we all agree to disagree with Channel 7!

I honestly havent watched tv on tv in Australia in months. Now I'm at a lose during the American off season.

Im with you Pauli, the day that dvd is out, I'll have one.

charmedlfreak

05-26-2007, 10:53 PM

With you there Charmedlfreak and GirlyMum, as long as it's on in the States, I don't really mind anymore about what abuse Channel 7 gives to Lost in the way of future timeslots. We have here too. But you are right, the people that bag it will be annoying!

The DVD! :w00t: Like with last year, I'll mark it in my diary planner. If it's out there, I'm buying it.

So agree with you.

Yep the dvd set is always bought first day its out for me, I'll even check stores, since last year It came out in stores a day or two earlier.

It seems the programming debate is still raging here. At least we all agree to disagree with Channel 7!

I honestly havent watched tv on tv in Australia in months. Now I'm at a lose during the American off season.

Im with you Pauli, the day that dvd is out, I'll have one.

I so agree. I really am not a fan of the programming in Australia. Nine just deal with over 50's, ten just like reality tv and seven just care about ratings.

I hardly watch aussie tv much these days, I just watch Lost on tv when I can and sometimes new simpsons when I feel like it. But I hardly watch any tv these days, its downloads and dvds way more.

Born_to_run_815

05-29-2007, 12:14 AM

Hey guys, I agree with you about how stupid Australian TV is. I can not tell you how sick I am of stupid shows like Big Brother.

At least we all have the DVD to look forward to :D

charmedlfreak

05-29-2007, 12:24 AM

Glad someone agrees witn me that BB sucks. I was shocked when I looked in the tv guide, to see that Sunday nights is almost BB through to midnight, with Rove just slotted inbetween. Ten sucks, it lives on reality tv.

Yep so lucky we have dvds, I'll be watching them more lately. Cannot wait for season 3 on dvd.

Pauli27

05-29-2007, 05:26 AM

BB makes me question a lot of things. It's such a waste of time. I don't know why it's still on air.

Have you seen the new promos for Expose? Talk about OVER HYPE! It's the most misleading promo I have ever seen! And talk about giving away the ending! It will TOTALLY spoil the suprise of the burial. They also said that there are 2 murders.

charmedlfreak

05-29-2007, 06:05 AM

I agree a complete waste of time. I cannot believe its been here for 7 years, I'm sure its wont last much longer.

Yep I saw the promo, and yeah what a way to spoil the ending.

GirlyMum

05-29-2007, 07:25 AM

Again they spoil the episodes. :mad:

No wonder the ratings aren't all they should be, people don't get to feel the drama and suspense or drop their jaws at those mind-boggling moments because they've heard all the juicy bits in the ads.

charmedlfreak

05-29-2007, 06:12 PM

Good news, I was so happy to pick up the wednesday paper and find Lost back in the top 20 shows in Melbourne. YAY!!!

The ratings must be good in Melbourne.

mrs_dom_monaghan

05-30-2007, 12:45 AM

Hi
sorry I haven't been talking much...I haven't even had much time on the net of late beacause I've been so busy!
The founder never forsakes the founded! I have finally found time to write!
Yay! I unfortunately have been spoiling the story of lost for one of my friends because I've been watching the US epps! before I would have said that that's being un-Aussie but I have to say that I'm not so un Aussie because i still watch some of the epps on TV when I get the chance!
What is up with the whole Jacob thing????????? Like why would he want to be saved???

well I gotta go now since I have other things to do!
mwa to all!
Mrs_dom

charmedlfreak

05-30-2007, 06:25 AM

How are u, welcome back.

Yeah its too hard to really not spoil yourself with Lost, I just couldn't wait for the Australian airings. Since It would also be hard to stay away from parts of this forum too.

The Jacob mystery is really a tough one to figure out, som say Ben is keeping him there for some reason. Others say Ben fears Locke will take threaten is leadership.

rhi.annon

05-30-2007, 10:15 PM

i only watch bb cos my friend is on it, lol, otherwise no interest.

good to hear lost is back in the top 20
and so it should be after last week!

charmedlfreak

05-30-2007, 10:28 PM

Wow awesome, I'd be the same. You dont have to say who it is.

I agree the episode was really awesome, glad Lost is doing good again. Lets hope it increases till the final.

rhi.annon

05-31-2007, 12:52 AM

the last 4 or so episodes of the season are possibly the best in a long time, in my opinion anyways
so hopefully;
7 promotiong right+evi and dom over=aussies watching=ratings increase!

benos

05-31-2007, 07:43 AM

So is the aussie episode on tonight, was Expose?

Can't remember what episode we are in austraila.

I know US has finished season 3 already.

charmedlfreak

05-31-2007, 10:06 PM

Expose aired last night is correct.

the last 4 or so episodes of the season are possibly the best in a long time, in my opinion anyways
so hopefully;
7 promotiong right+evi and dom over=aussies watching=ratings increase!

Yep if that happens the ratings will increase, just as long as they dont move the show to 9.30pm for all states, which will not be a good move.

GirlyMum

06-02-2007, 08:03 PM

Did you hear that the season 3 DVD release won't be until December in the US, so maybe even later here. :(

It's probably pushed up this year because next season doesn't begin until February. It's just soooooooo far away. :rant:

charmedlfreak

06-02-2007, 09:10 PM

I dont think it effects overseas, apparently the UK and Australia have them in September. Plus its not new that we get them before them, its happened for tv shows before.

I hope it is still coming out then and they dont do a last minute change.

GirlyMum

06-02-2007, 09:43 PM

Really? We'll get the DVDs before the US, even though our season finishes later?! :shock: Happy about that! :letsparty:

I just downloaded the Lost game for my iPod from the Aussie iTunes store. It's cute. Probably not terribly challenging but a must-have for mad Lost fans like me. Only cost $A 7.49. :)

charmedlfreak

06-02-2007, 09:46 PM

Also news is saying the US DVD had a slight chance of being released earlier. So I hope all this news works out and both sides can get them early.

Wow awesome. Price isn't too bad either. Must be fun to play, cant wait for the video game for computer/xbox/ps2 etc. later in the year.

rhi.annon

06-02-2007, 10:39 PM

what is the release date for the pc/ps2,3/x box game?
i can't wait for the dvd, i love the special features on the dvd.
but feb is sooo long to wait for new eppies.

Pauli27

06-02-2007, 11:56 PM

Did you hear that the season 3 DVD release won't be until December in the US, so maybe even later here. :(

:bawl:
I know time will past, and time goes by very quick..(It's already June! :blank: ), but it's so far away!

I just downloaded the Lost game for my iPod from the Aussie iTunes store. It's cute. Probably not terribly challenging but a must-have for mad Lost fans like me. Only cost $A 7.49. :)
I bought that last week too! It's a great game. The graphics are very cute and the odd classic quotes get a showing. I loved playing it, it was just too cute!

Thank goodness we have all the episodes to help us on our way through the year. :D

charmedlfreak

06-03-2007, 02:40 AM

what is the release date for the pc/ps2,3/x box game?
i can't wait for the dvd, i love the special features on the dvd.
but feb is sooo long to wait for new eppies.

no date yet, I expect sometime before or when the dvd is out. I hope earlier.

Yeah feb is a long way, but really we wait until feb for eps to air on tv in Australia, so its almost like waiting for new eps if we didn't download.

Watching it on tv is so different than computer, I actually enjoyed Expose more on tv than when I downloaded it. I think I'll continue to watch it on tv too.

:bawl:
Thank goodness we have all the episodes to help us on our way through the year. :D

I know, If I didn't have the season 1 and 2 dvds or any copy of the eps, I wouldn't survive.

rhi.annon

06-04-2007, 07:45 AM

i hope it comes out on pc
cos i gave my boyfriend my play station 2 cos i never used it.
and i don't have an x box.
and ps3's are close to $1000, and i don't wanna fork that out for something i won't use.

me missing the season 2 finale saw me get the dvd's on my bday and i got soooo hooked.
everyone who used to like lost should by the dvds to get obsessed!

soulmeetsbody00

06-07-2007, 06:43 AM

Hey guys,
I've never posted in this thread...
I download LOST to watch as it airs in US but occasionally i rewatch it on aussie tv.

I watched the "next week on LOST" thing tonight and they totally spoiled the ending of the next ep. Sucks! But the ep airing next week is one of my favs! Juliet rocks.

Outta curiousity how many in this aussie thread don't download and watch as it airs in the us (just watches on channel 7)?

charmedlfreak

06-07-2007, 05:44 PM

Hello, welcome to our Aussie Lost chat.

I download the eps at they air, but if season 4 airs same time as US I'll wait.

soulmeetsbody00

06-07-2007, 08:27 PM

yeah, it seems like they will be airing at the same time since lost will start in feburary and every year, if i remember correctly, lost starts in feb on ch7.

charmedlfreak

06-07-2007, 10:25 PM

Yep february start always, but knowing seven they might keep it until April/May, because theres only 16 episodes. 16 episodes doesn't really work well for them. But lets wait and see.

Pauli27

06-21-2007, 06:34 AM

Just watched Catch 22 on TV again . Great seeing Desmond again. Channel 7 have given away the ending to next week's episode. AGAIN! :no: There were no survivors of flight 815

GirlyMum

06-21-2007, 06:34 AM

Cooee Aussies. :D

I guess all the chat has died down now during the long hiatus. I'm still watching on 7 each week but the way they spoil beforehand is disgusting. :mad:

ETA: Funny... noone posts in this thread for two weeks and Pauli and I both do at the exact same minute!
BTW That episode is just starting here in Qld. What the?

Pauli27

06-21-2007, 06:39 AM

ETA: Funny... noone posts in this thread for two weeks and Pauli and I both do at the exact same minute!
BTW That episode is just starting here in Qld. What the?
:shock: :eh: :giggle: All the spookiness happens all at once!

GirlyMum, you will shake your head in disbelief when you see the promo for next week!

charmedlfreak

06-21-2007, 06:58 PM

I enjoyed Catch 22 more on tv than when I downloaded.

Yeah 7 spoiled the ending of the next episode. If The Brig doesn't get good promotion by 7, I will be mad. I hope they use alot of big drama scenes instead of just saying that one mystery is solved. The promos are too much on mysteries, hidden clues etc. and not enough drama, action etc. in them.

GirlyMum

07-03-2007, 07:58 AM

Anyone still watching on 7?

I do most weeks but the spoilers are just killing me! :mad:

Pauli27

07-04-2007, 05:05 AM

Anyone still watching on 7?

I do most weeks but the spoilers are just killing me! :mad:
I still watch on TV. I quite like watching it on TV again. Rewards come with repeat viewings of any Lost episode.

But I agree GirlyMum, the spoiler ads annoy me. A few weeks ago, the promo for One of Us had Ben's voice over from the end scene! It was just ridiculous! It ruined the big reveal that Juliet was playing the Losties.

And just last week, the ad for D.O.C had Naomi's reveal that "there were no survivors of Flight 815":mad: Why would they put the shocking final words in the promo?! However, towards the airing of that episode, I didn't see that promo on TV much.

And this week for The Brig! The promo has A shot of Sawyer with the voice over "What could drive this man to murder?" :no:

charmedlfreak

07-04-2007, 05:56 AM

I was a bit upset with this weeks ad, they should of hyped up the Sawyer/Locke scenes, shown more of Josh great acting.

Ratings for The Brig

Top 20 programs (18-49) â€“ week 27
Program Network

1 GREY'S ANATOMY 7
2 STATE OF ORIGIN 3 9
3 NCIS TEN
4 DESPERATE HOUSEWIVES 7
5 SEA PATROL 9
6 HOW I MET YOUR MOTHER 7
7 BORDER SECURITY 7
8 THAT '70S SHOW 7
9 THE SIMPSONS TUES TEN
10 THE ALL NEW SIMPSONS TEN
11 ALL SAINTS 7
12 BIG BROTHER LIVE EVICTION TEN
13 IT TAKES TWO 7
14 UGLY BETTY 7
15 LOST 7
16 HEROES 7
17 60 MINUTES 9
18 HARRY POTTER AND THE CHAMBER OF SECRETS -RPT 9
19 SPICKS AND SPECKS-EV ABC
20 HOUSE RPT TEN

Top 20 programs (16-39) â€“ week 27
Program Network

1 GREY'S ANATOMY 7
2 THE SIMPSONS TUES TEN
3 THE ALL NEW SIMPSONS TEN
4 NCIS TEN
5 STATE OF ORIGIN 3 9
6 THAT '70S SHOW 7
7 DESPERATE HOUSEWIVES 7
8 HOW I MET YOUR MOTHER 7
9 BIG BROTHER LIVE EVICTION TEN
10 LOST 7
11 ROVE TEN
12 BIG BROTHER SUN TEN
13 HEROES 7
14 WHAT ABOUT BRIAN 7
15 BORDER SECURITY 7
16 UGLY BETTY 7
17 HARRY POTTER AND THE CHAMBER OF SECRETS -RPT 9
18 SEA PATROL 9
19 BIG BROTHER LIVE NOMINATION TEN
20 HOUSE RPT TEN

Pauli27

07-10-2007, 05:57 AM

^Thanks for the news:) .

I read in the paper that that new Navy/Sea Patrol/Sailor (?:eh: ) TV show was going great guns in the ratings. It apparantly was the biggest opener for an Aussie drama in YEARS! I can see why it was so popular, Lisa McCune was in it and as we know the older age group love her. I didn't get into it. I watched The Brig and it was just fantastic to watch all over again. Even after all the repeat viewings, I still shed a tear and Josh's scenes were still heartbreaking to watch.

charmedlfreak

07-10-2007, 09:18 AM

Same, that episode as so good on its second viewing. Joshs scenes were fantastic, give him an emmy.

Yeah I didn't bother with that show. It did well with the over 50's and thats where all the ratings came from.

GirlyMum

07-18-2007, 08:24 AM

Ugh! I wouldn't bother with Aussie dramas like Sea Patrol (or MacLeod's Daughters or All Saints). No way, no how!

Amazing how strong 7 is in the ratings these days.

charmedlfreak

07-18-2007, 08:48 AM

They are going really strong. They won the half year overall ratings.

Interesting that Seven are finishing Lost early this year. Usually they would play the recap episodes and 2-part final over 2 weeks. Nice to see them airing a 2-hour final for the first time.

ilsa lund

07-18-2007, 07:26 PM

'Lost' finds a new lease of life

http://www.theage.com.au/news/tv--radio/lost-finds-a-new-lease-of-life/2007/07/18/1184559797473.html

charmedlfreak

07-18-2007, 07:43 PM

Interesting. Hopefully Seven play the show at the same time as the US next year.

Nice to see Lost mentioned in the age. I hope the ratings for the final are good. Its 2-hours.

Wonder how the The 2-hour final will rate from 8.30pm to 10.30pm.

ozanna

07-18-2007, 08:56 PM

Ilsa Lund - Hi, I read that article in the paper this morning. Its interesting how people seem to be getting really irritated with Jack ! No comment ! There was one in the Sunday Age TV guide with a comment along the lines of "Jack is stunned to find out that not many people like him much .........!".

I can't believe its finishing next week and we then have to wait until February. Thats assuming they show it here then, which will pretty much put us in line with the U.S. It probably seems longer because in previous years it has started back in the U.S. in September so we've never had to wait that long !