Comments on: LOST Cast Stiffs Cancer Charity

By: Crazy Bearded Jack

Crazy Bearded Jack — Tue, 31 Mar 2009 18:25:09 +0000

I’ll guarantee that this had nothing to do with the actors themselves, but probably had something to do with the Guild

By: IntoEternity

IntoEternity — Tue, 31 Mar 2009 15:55:43 +0000

Yeah its a bummer that the cast couldn’t do the video portion of this. But the fact that we are now able to get a pilot script or poster signed by the cast is outstanding! I’ve seen these scripts go on sale at auctions for $500-$1000. The fact that they only have 75 of each and they are all individually numbered is another key point. I’m happy the cast of LOST came through for us with their demanding schedule– I’m so pissed this show is going to end soon

By: IntoEternity

IntoEternity — Tue, 31 Mar 2009 15:02:44 +0000

Damon and Carlton are doing the video message aspect– the cast themselves couldn’t get these videos done in a timley manner. However what they are offering is pretty damn good– if you want a video message you can get D & C to answer your questions.

By: IntoEternity

IntoEternity — Tue, 31 Mar 2009 15:01:30 +0000

By: Karen

Karen — Sun, 29 Mar 2009 18:35:26 +0000

I too am very sad to hear this update
This was a great way to raise money and a great way for LOST fans to connect with the cast and Darlton.

We know all to well that cancer doesn’t take a break. As a survivor myself, this news was disappointing.

By: Dana

Dana — Sun, 29 Mar 2009 07:03:21 +0000

I posted below before reading this, but I agree that it is probably more on LiveAutographs end. It seems strange that the Lost cast would want to damage their reputations by not fulfilling their commitments. Perhaps there was a misunderstanding between the 2 parties that caused this to happen. Maybe LoveAutographs should have gone with more generic video messages to begin with that they could make multiple copies of instead of allowing people to request personal shout outs. At least that would have been something. BTW, I went to LiveAutographs today and picked the actor I was interested in. It brought up his picture and said THE EVENT WAS SOLD OUT. lol. There is no event. I wonder how long it has been that way.

By: Dana

Dana — Sun, 29 Mar 2009 06:38:59 +0000

I ordered several items plus these videos and gave directly to the standup2cancer site as well since I lost my husband to the disease. I had been wondering what had happened since I ordered those things in August. Got an email 3 days ago from standup2cancer stating what was said here and offering some lesser alternatives including a full refund. They called me personally the next day. I took one of the lesser options because I couldn’t ask for the money back, of course, no matter how much it was and it was substantial for me. It’s very disappointing, but somehow I’m not surprised. When they said the videos would be made in the Oct./Nov. timeframe, I just didn’t see how that would work. I suspected something was going to “come up” to keep them from being made, but I was hoping everything was above board and they would come through. It seems odd that they waited till the end of filming for the year to suddenly say they can’t do it. I kind of feel I was taken even though it was for charity. So frustrating and so disappointing. Even if people are like me and don’t request refunds rhis time, I think this will probably affect future fund raising efforts. I know I’ll think twice before signing up again.

By: elijah moon

elijah moon — Sun, 29 Mar 2009 03:51:54 +0000

Now that I think about it tho this site is driven by hits and thats the reason this was posted in the first place. So posting all the charitable deeds would be a waste of time as no one is as interested in good news as they are in bad.

To quote a line from Lucky Jack on Master and Commander, ” Its a damned unfortunate business Mr. Hallam. Damned unfortunate”.

By: elijah moon

elijah moon — Sun, 29 Mar 2009 03:42:32 +0000

To begin with it seems that they met some parts of the obligation and only left a part of thier commitment unfulfilled. Which being regrettable, I think its hardly worthy of smearing them in a blog. I think we should now be required to post a blog for EVERY SINGLE charitable contribution any of them makes. That would only be fair. Really, I bet their fulfilled to unfulfilled ratio is 100,000/1 Which compared to anyone posting here [self included] would be found FAR less faithful in obligatory commitments. I mean come on, how may times have we ALL left a commitment unfulfilled?

p.s. 50% of marriages end in divorce so I know I’ll nail most of you on that alone.

By: tabletop1

tabletop1 — Sat, 28 Mar 2009 17:22:32 +0000

COMPLETELY unacceptable. I almost have no words. From someone’s who’s in the industry and who’s had cancer in his family, I can tell you there’s NO WAY this is a TIME issue. Something’s fishy, something’s up, and I’ve already lost respect for Damon, Carlton, and the cast. How could they let this happen? Total BS. My Lost experience has been poisoned by this news. I will be sure to spread the news to my Lost fan friends who are not part of the Lost blogosphere. Way to go, losers.

By: Did Lost cast back out of cancer charity commitment? | neo-sentinel.info

Did Lost cast back out of cancer charity commitment? | neo-sentinel.info — Sat, 28 Mar 2009 08:24:22 +0000

[...] would appear to be the case, according to a report on DocArzt.com, which passes on this apology from the charity to fans who won auctions for the videos: [...]

By: Did Lost cast back out of cancer charity commitment? | Coded Ink,Inc

Did Lost cast back out of cancer charity commitment? | Coded Ink,Inc — Fri, 27 Mar 2009 20:40:26 +0000

[...] would appear to be the case, according to a report on DocArzt.com, which passes on this apology from the charity to fans who won auctions for the videos: [...]

By: seenitlovedit

seenitlovedit — Fri, 27 Mar 2009 19:15:08 +0000

i already posted on jorge’s blog

By: claytron5000

claytron5000 — Fri, 27 Mar 2009 18:48:55 +0000

This seems really strange. I know for a fact that Jorge Garcia spent 3 and 1/2 hours on the phone for Jay and Jack’s charity event for Autism. That’s an event put on by Lost podcasters. I’m sorry but I just don’t see the likes of Terry O’Quinn making the choice to stiff a cancer organization. I’m pretty sure this isn’t for lack of want by the entire cast.

By: Ahleemah

Ahleemah — Fri, 27 Mar 2009 18:43:07 +0000

someone should post on Jorge’s blog about it.. seems like he has a heart. maybe he could have some pull.

By: boonesghost

boonesghost — Fri, 27 Mar 2009 17:25:19 +0000

This makes me sick. A personal greet from Darlton is not a good substitute. Don’t we get enough of those guys messing with our heads?

By: seenitlovedit

seenitlovedit — Fri, 27 Mar 2009 16:43:20 +0000

i have posted this link on other sites in an FYI way, and it seems as though the people that replied on Lostpedia don’t feel that this is a big deal at all. This concerns me because as much as I love the show, there are things that are more important. Why can’t they see that? I do have a question though. How long have they had to make the messages? I think that would help me know if I am just over reacting.

By: Mattie

Mattie — Fri, 27 Mar 2009 16:30:29 +0000

When this happens its not actually the casts fault, its more like the produces that are not letting them do this

By: KB

KB — Fri, 27 Mar 2009 16:24:06 +0000

More like someone else signed them all up for it then was screwed when they couldn’t get them all in. I’m sure there’s much more to it than just being busy that is not posted or known to people involved. And people shouldn’t be using this opportunity to attack the cast members.

By: TRoss

TRoss — Fri, 27 Mar 2009 05:20:52 +0000

Something IS very fishy about the whole situation. Like horselover said, I find it hard to believe EVERY ONE of the cast members was suddenly to busy.

I ordered a couple of these from the company back in July after Comic Con as a Christmas gift, and have been given the runaround every since. In July they said they’d be doing them in September. When September came and went, they told me October. When October passed they said in January after the holidays. And when January passed they said the Lost cast had given them two weeks in March. I emailed them just yesterday as it was the last week in March, and they said they’d have a response the next day, and here it is.

Maybe the cast was giving them the runaround for nine months, but considering all communication with the company was initiated by me, and they NEVER sent an update of any kind that I know of after almost nine months, I have to say the company doesn’t come off looking that professional either. When I compare what we know about the Lost cast, and my experience with this company, I’d be willing to wager a large part of the blame falls on LiveAutographs.

By: Alaine

Alaine — Fri, 27 Mar 2009 04:08:57 +0000

There is a section on abc.com/lost website where you can ask Carlton and Damon a question.

By: abs23

abs23 — Fri, 27 Mar 2009 03:56:29 +0000

Very sad. How can we express our disapointment with them (abc, the cast, etc..)?

By: Brad

Brad — Fri, 27 Mar 2009 03:45:48 +0000

I guess the prospect of recording thousands of personalized videos was too much for them. Honestly, I am not sure what kind of turnout they expected. You don’t sign up for something like this, especially with “LOST” tied to your name, and not expect to make a huge commitment. Look at the other participants on the site…not exactly a ton of star power. Pretty irresponsible of ABC and the cast, and certainly an unfortunate ending.

By: Josh

Josh — Fri, 27 Mar 2009 02:43:29 +0000

Wow ya I wish I didn’t know about this. I’m so disgusted at

By: clueless1der

clueless1der — Fri, 27 Mar 2009 02:26:58 +0000

That’s a real sucky situation. I’m such a fan (as are we all, I know) that I’d hate to think a contractual obligation keeps them from doing such an amazing fund and awareness raiser. But, seriously… they don’t know how youtube works?