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ABC: is boosting the return of its hit show Lost with new Web site features and a sneak peek at the Lost Survivor Guide before the series’ return at 10 p.m. ET Wednesday. Viewers can tune in online to ABC.com or Yahoo TV today. The guide will bring new viewers up to date and keep existing watchers intrigued to promote the second half of the third season. In addition, ABC.com will also make six previously aired episodes available on its broadband video player.

CARTOON NETWORK ENTERPRISES: has signed a long-term partnership with Hallmark Cards Inc. giving the company exclusive rights in the U.S. and Canada to development greeting cards and party supplies for the network’s hit series. The multi-year deal covers all Cartoon Network properties for kids six to 11. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.