STEPHEN KING A FAN OF "LOST"

Stephen King has told USA Today that he is a fan of ABC's hit series "Lost" and he praised executive producers Carlton Cuse and Damon Lindelof for their great storytelling and the ability to write strong character-driven scripts.

The third season of "Lost" premieres next Wednesday (9/8c) and according to Michael Emerson who plays the creepy leader of "Others", or the man known to viewers as Henry Gale, the drama will geographically and spiritually move to a new direction.

The season which is said to be packed with action and romance will also take a closer look at the mysterious "Others", giving more insight into their origin and perception, explaining why their bizarre leader thinks "they are the good guys".