Monday, June 21, 2010

SHADOWGRAM
The Official Dark Shadows News Updates Yahoo Group
Marcy Robin's Cyberspace "Dark Shadows" News Updates

An Official Internet Publication of SHADOWGRAM -
The Official "Dark Shadows" Published Newsletters
Posted through the Shadowgram YahooGroup address: http://movies. groups.yahoo. com/group/ ShadowGram/
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Number 218. June 19, 2010
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Hello, Dark Shadows Fan,
ShadowGram (SG), The Official Newsletter & News Source for Dark Shadows (DS), announces the following breaking news in this Online News Update "bulletin."
---- SG PREMIERE ANNOUNCEMENT:
Tentative Schedule for the 2010 DS Festival - Burbank, CA - July 16-18

**** SG here premiere-announces the planned schedule for the upcoming annual DS Festival cast reunion / fan convention.
*** SHADOWS IN THE SUN - 2010 DARK SHADOWS CONVENTION
July 16-18, 2010
Marriott Hotel & Convention Center
2500 Hollywood Way
Burbank, CA 91505
818-843-6000
---From SG #117-#118:
The updated complete guest list: JONATHAN FRID, DAVID SELBY, LARA PARKER, JOHN KARLEN, JERRY LACY, KATHRYN LEIGH SCOTT, MARIE WALLACE, CHRIS PENNOCK, LISA RICHARDS, JIM STORM, ROBERT RODAN, ROGER DAVIS, ROBERT COBERT, and SY TOMASHOFF.
Joining us for the first time: KATHLEEN CODY (Hallie, Carrie) and MICHAEL BROCKMAN (Unit Manager).
Planned weekend events: Cast Reunion & autographs; Jonathan Frid dramatic readings; surprise actor performances; audience Q&As with the stars; Marketplace sales rooms with new merchandise and vintage collectibles - countless items of all types, priced from $1 or less to $100s+; discussion of the upcoming new Johnny Depp/Tim Burton DS movie; charity auction of unique DS items; rare screenings; Fan Costume/Presentatio n Gala (all fans are invited to participate just for the fun of sharing their creativity); DS retrospective & museum.

**** TENTATIVE FEST SCHEDULE
Times are approximate and subject to change.
Events take place in the Convention Center Ballroom and Lobby areas, adjacent to the hotel.
DARK SHADOWS IN THE SUN
Burbank, CA Airport Marriott Hotel
Tentative Schedule of Events
--- Friday, July 16
12 noon - Buses depart for Jonathan Frid handprint ceremony at Vista Theatre, followed by screening of "House of Dark Shadows"
3pm Registration opens
6:00 Opening Ceremonies/Announce ments/Marketplac e Sales Rooms Open/DS Episode with Original Commercials
7:00 DS Recollections: Jerry Lacy & Marie Wallace
7:45 DS Recollections: Kathleen Cody & Kathryn Leigh Scott
8:30 DS Recollections: Lara Parker & John Karlen
9:15 Autographs/Dark Shadows Rarities
10:15 Movie: Race With The Devil (Lara Parker)
12:00 Movie: Seizure (Jonathan Frid)

--- Saturday, July 17
11:00am DS Fan Videos
11:30 DS Video Vault
12:00 Remembering Grayson Hall
12:30 Guest: Set Designer Sy Tomashoff
1:00 DS Memorabilia Charity Auction I
2:00 Dark Shadows Reborn - Part 1
2:30 Guest: Music Composer Robert Cobert
3:00 Guest Jonathan Frid Hosts The Game
4:00 Guest: David Selby
4:30 DS Cast Reunion
5:15 Autographs/DS Bloopers
6:00 Dark Shadows 1991 In An Hour
7:00 Dark Shadows In The 2000s
8:00 DS Costume Gala
9:30 Collinsport Players Skit I
10:00 Movie: Night Of Dark Shadows
11:45 Movie: The Devil's Daughter (Jonathan Frid)

--- Sunday, July 18
11:00am DS Today Fan Discussion (SG's Marcy Robin updates DS news and projects, shares DS fandom history, and answers audience questions)
11:30 House Of Dan Curtis
12:00 DS Recollections: Roger Davis & Chris Pennock
12:45 Collinsport Players Skit II
1:00 DS Memorabilia Charity Auction II
2:00 Dark Shadows Reborn Part 2
2:30 Guest: Jim Storm
3:00 Guest: Kathleen Cody
3:30 DS Recollections: David Selby & Lisa Richards
4:00 Guest: Jonathan Frid
5:00 Room Closes/Autographs
7:00 DS Banquet Dinner with the Stars
(by advance reservation only)
9:00 Closing

*** FEST MEMBERSHIP / BANQUET / VISTA THEATRE INFORMATION
Fest Admission:
Adult: $30 for all 3 days or $15 for 1 day
Children 6-12: Half-price
Above rates by mail until July 10. The same rates apply thereafter, at the door only.
For your convenience you can pay for advance membership(s) , the Vista Celebration, and/or the Banquet at the same time with a single check/money order. Send payment with 2 SASEs (Stamped Self-Addressed Envelope).
All payments must include a membership form, available from the Fest website or by sending a SASE to the Fest address below. Please include the full name/address for each person for whom you are paying. Please note that the Fest can not accept credit card or PayPal. Send all payments and related questions directly to the Fest, not to SG.

SEND PAYMENTS & SASEs TO:
Dark Shadows Festival
P.O. Box 92
Maplewood, NJ 07040
Website: darkshadowsfestival .com
The Handprints Ceremony is held at the historic Vista Theatre, a few miles from the hotel.
Vista Theatre, 4473 Sunset Dr., Los Angeles, CA 90027. (323) 660-6639.
Admission: $10 per person (includes a popcorn and a soft drink). Tickets will be available at the box office after June 25.
***** SHADOWGRAM NOTE: The current huge ShadowGram Double issue SG # 117-118 has more details about the Fest plus the latest DS news in detail, exclusive photos, advance information, and more See subscription information at the end of this update.

***** MESSAGES FROM SHADOWGRAM
As always, SG welcomes and invites fans who join us at the Fest to please share their photos, reports, etc., with SG. Every picture captures a unique moment and mood, and each person has an individual experience. In this way, fans who can not be with us can enjoy the convention through your sharing.
Please also send - at any time - any mentions you may find about the DS personnel and their projects, the new DS film, DS merchandise, or other DS-related news/references.
Please send all materials to the SG addresses below.
You will be named as a Contributor in upcoming print issues. You also may receive a complimentary Contributor' s Copy for major donations of information, funds, postage stamps, supplies, publicity, assistance, etc.
The next print issue SG newsletter is a HUGE Double SG #117-#118. Future SGs and SG Online DS News Updates will cover all the latest official DS-related news
Subscription information for the ShadowGram Newsletter print issues follows. When your order arrives, I will mail you the new SG #117-#118 Double Issue newsletter to begin / renew your subscription. SG #119 and subsequent issues will be sent to you and all postal-mail subscribers as they are published.
This Update is posted to the ShadowGram YahooGroup and is dispersed by interested fans to various lists, boards, websites, groups, Facebook, Live Journal, Twitter, in personal emails, and other online/print communications. Please include SG's address and subscription information in your sharing.
You can join the actual SG YahooGroup easily at no cost: http://movies. groups.yahoo. com/group/ ShadowGram/
You can read past SG Updates once you're a member of the group by clicking on the "Messages" tab.

If you'd like more information on how to become a SG YahooGroup member, or an invitation to join the group, please e-mail Marcy Robin at shadowgram1@ yahoo.com
Thank you.
Marcy Robin
ShadowGram Editor / Publisher
P.O. Box 1766
Temple City, CA 91780-7766
Official ShadowGram Website: ShadowGram.com
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SHADOWGRAM (SG) is the *Official* "Dark Shadows" Newsletter. Much of its news is provided by the show's personnel and those involved in the 1966-71 TV series, 1991 TV series, and 2004 WB pilot. Established 30+ years ago in April, 1979, SG works directly with individuals, companies, and others involved in DS' creation, distribution, promotion, merchandise, etc.
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Thank you.