Sunset on the Beach: Now Jan 26

Our good friend Jon Lachonis of the UGO TV blog (and formerly of Thetailsection.com) confirmed to us that according to his inside sources at ABC, the Sunset on the Beach event is now to be held on Saturday, January 26, 2008.



In case you missed the past few blog entries, this event is the world premiere sneak peak at the Season premiere of Season 4 of Lost on an outdoor screen set up on the beaches of Waikiki Beach in Hawai'i. Previously, Jon's sources had indicated that the event was to be held on the first Saturday in February, but since that time, ABC had announced the TV broadcast premiere of 4x01 was to be on Thursday January 31, making a February beach date unlikely!



Because of the writer's strike, production is on hold, and the cast members have largely scattered off-island for now, but word is that at least some, and perhaps most, of the cast members will indeed be at this Jan 26 event. However, due to the ongoing writer's strike, don't be surprised if some of the executive producers (who are also WGA members) pass on attending this year.



So if you will be in Hawaii, mark your calendar for January. Nothing is for certain, but with the clock ticking down to a confirmed Lost launch in early 2008, the event is almost certainly going to be held on this date (likely reflecting some last second rescheduling with Honolulu C&C). So on that Saturday well before sunset to beat the crowds, just go to Waikiki Beach on the Diamondhead (eastern) end near the intersection with Kapahulu Ave., and you won't be able to miss the giant screen, stage, red carpet, and yes the crowds that came even earlier than you did.



If we hear more, we'll post it here.