August 20, 2008
As season 5 of Lost approaches (who am I kidding, we're still months away from the season 5 premiere), there are questions to be pondered. Because TV is a business, and actors sign contracts, not everything about Lost can be kept a secret. We know, for a fact now, that Henry Ian Cusick will return for season 5 as Desmond Hume. The last time we saw Desmond he was reunited (finally!) with his true love Penelope Widmore. The way season 4 ended makes the return of Desmond a mystery. There is no easy return for the man, no slam dunk opening. Where, then, will he fit in? At this point, we can only guess.
August 14, 2008
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Poring over the salaries of television actors can be somewhat depressing. The highest paid stars on the tube rake in hundreds of thousands of dollars per episode, which usually adds up to a mere seven or eight days of work. Meanwhile, those of us who are average mortals must pinch every penny just to afford a gallon of gas. Such harsh realities make me frown every time I check the contents of my bank account.
The obscene piles of cash are definitely a perk for those working in the entertainment industry, but there's no denying that they often deserve the money. TV stars help networks and studios earn millions of dollars every year, so of course they tend to get whatever they ask for. With only two seasons left before the series comes to an end, Lost stars Matthew Fox and Evangeline Lilly are now looking for a bigger slice of the financial pie. Do both stars deserve the raise?