Thursday, June 30, 2011

JULY 2011

              DARK SHADOWS FESTIVAL CALENDAR

In my opinion........?

GRAYSTONE /COLLINWOOD 1990'S DARK SHADOWS

DEPP/BURTON COLLINWOOD 2012'S DARK SHADOWS

SEAVIEW/COLLINWOOD 1960'S DARKSHADOWS

GRAYSTONE/COLLINWOOD 1990's DARK SHADOWS

LYNDHURST/COLLINWOOD 1970'S HOUSE AND NIGHT OF DARK SHADOWS FEATURE FILMS
IN MY OPINION I THINK THAT THE NEW DARK SHADOWS COLLINWOOD SET LOOKS LIKE THE COLLINWOOD OF THE 1990's.....What do you think?????

Nancy has a snack.....

Nancy Barrett (Carolyn Stoddard in DARK SHADOWS 1960's) enjoys a snack in the ABC studios dressing room.

Wednesday, June 29, 2011

Dark Shadows Groovy Horror Head Toy Commercial

My DARK SHADOWS Horror Heads with thanks to Bob Issel.

PAINT ANY PICTURES LATELY?

Barnabas portrait gets touch ups by DARK SHADOWS (1990) artist.

Ben Cross (Barnabas) and Joanna Going (Vicki) in the 1990's DARK SHADOWS.

The PARTRIDGE FAMILY and DARK SHADOWS

The Partridge Family is an American television sitcom about a widowed mother and her five children who embark on a music career. The series originally ran from September 25, 1970 until August 31, 1974, the last new episode airing on March 23, 1974, on the ABC network, as part of a Friday-night lineup. So what has this to do with the gothic 1960's show, DARK SHADOWS? The CHARLTON comic book issue #20 of THE PARTRIDGE FAMILY from 1973 had an 8 page gothic style story called "HOUSE OF SHADOWS" with artwork that has characters such as Betty that look like Nancy Barrett (Carolyn Stoddard on DARK SHADOWS) and a house that looks like the Lockwood-Mathews Mansion (used as the OLD HOUSE/OLD MONASTERY in the movie HOUSE OF DARK SHADOWS. What do you think?
Betty or Carolyn?

THE PARTRIDGE FAMILY CHARLTON COMIC #20

Lookwood-Mathews The Old House from House Of Dark Shadows

Nancy Barrett (CAROLYN) and Jonathan Frid (BARNABAS)

The Partridge Family comic #20 SPLASH PAGE for the HOUSE OF SHADOWS story.

from David Selby on FACEBOOK


If you missed the 45th anniversary DARK SHADOWS Tribute on KFJC 89.7 FM earlier today, click the link and download the archived broadcast from 10 AM to 2 PM (in hour-long MP3 blocks). Look for DJ Sir Cumference.

www.kfjc.org
There are two types of files presented in this list MP3 sound files and html Playlist files. MP3 sound files are 70 minute-long hourly segments of broadcast air sound starting at five minutes before the Hour and ending at five minutes after the next hour. Playlist files contain the web-viewab.
Very COOL!

Songs from the Dark Shadows: A Gothic Musical


SUBURBAN VAMPIRE
offers a CD based upon DARK SHADOWS check it out!

Chloe Grace Moretz unofficial source website


Chloe Grace Moretz know to us all as CAROLYN STODDARD in Tim Burton's version of DARK SHADOWS has posted some DARK SHADOWS set photos! click her name above to check them out.

Sunday, June 26, 2011

JOAN BENNETT on DARK SHADOWS

DARK SHADOWS BEGINNINGS!

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Shadows on the Wall

Story outline by Art Wallace

  • Softcover - $9.95


SHADOWS ON THE WALL

Shadows on the Wall is the complete 96-page story outline Art Wallace wrote for the series Dan Curtis created that became known as Dark Shadows. This rare discovery is an exact replica of the show's "bible" just as Art Wallace wrote it! It will not be available in stores - only through mail order.

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DARK SHADOWS TURNS 45 YEARS OLD!




June 27th, 1966 Dark Shadows first aired on the ABC network.

Dark Shadows Episode 1 Part 1

Thursday, June 23, 2011

More Depp/Burton COLLINWOOD photos surface.

Shadowgram update 6/23/2011

SHADOWGRAM
 
The Official "Dark Shadows" Published Newsletters
The Official Dark Shadows News Updates - posted via The ShadowGram Yahoo Group
 
Marcy Robin's Cyberspace "Dark Shadows" News Updates
An Official Internet Publication of SHADOWGRAM
 
 
 
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Number 240           June 22, 2011
 
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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 DS News Update "bulletin."
 
--- SUSAN SULLIVAN IN OFF-BROADWAY PLAY
 
--- MARSHA MASON ONSTAGE IN CONNECTICUT
 
--- ROBERT COBERT - NEW SOUNDTRACK CD RELEASED
 
--- NEW DS MOVIE NOW IN PRODUCTION
 
--- UPDATE: DS FESTIVAL - DS' 45TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION -
ANNOUNCING: NEW GUEST & UPDATING HOTEL SLEEPING ROOMS
 

**** SUSAN SULLIVAN STARRING IN LONG-RUNNING OFF-BROADWAY PLAY
 
Susan (Ghost) is appearing in Nora & Delia Ephron's popular play "Love, Loss, and What I Wore." Publicity: "The show uses clothing and accessories and the memories they trigger to tell funny and often poignant stories that all women can relate to." It "features a series of 5-person casts that will play in 4-week cycles. The current cast members perform through 7-3."

It opened 10-1-09 and on 6-16, Susan joined the other current cast members for "a pre-show cake party" celebrating its 700th performance." The production benefit Dress for Success and audience members are encouraged to donate "gently-used purses" and other accessories in the lobby.
 
The Westside Theatre is at 407 W. 43rd St., NY, NY 10036. Tickets by Phone: 212-239-6200
http://www.LoveLossOnStage.com
 

**** MARSHA MASON STARS IN CLASSIC PLAY
Marsha (Vampire Audrey) stars as the bawdy, vain "Lady Catherine" in W. Somerset Maugham's "The Circle" at the Westport Country Playhouse  in Westport, CT. It opened 6-7 and ends 6-25.
 
Publicity: It "is about Lord Champion-Cheney, who, many years ago, was abandoned by his wife, a legendary beauty. Now his son Arnold, a politician and rising star, is having marital problems of his own. Is history destined to repeat itself? Considered by many as Maugham's wittiest play, The Circle is a seamless blend of romance and repartee."
 
The Westport Country Playhouse is at 25 Powers Court, Westport, CT 06880. Tickets by Phone: 1-888-927-7529. http://www.westportplayhouse.org
 
 
**** ROBERT COBERT - "BURNT OFFERINGS" SOUNDTRACK CD NOW AVAILABLE
 
Bob composed all the distinctive DS music, including the iconic Main Theme, Josette's Music Box Theme, Quentin's signature "Shadows of the Night" melody, and every cue, scene-ending sting, and more. He also composed music for virtually all of DS Creator DAN CURTIS' theatrical and TV films, as well as Dan's 1970s acclaimed epic miniseries "Winds of War" and "War & Remembrance."
 
The newly-released "Burnt Offerings" is only offered online from Screen Archives Entertainment  Price for the "Original MGM Motion Picture Soundtrack" is $19.95.
 
 
Publicity: "1976 Haunted house chiller directed by Dan Curtis has Oliver Reed and Karen Black as summer caretakers moving into a gothic house with their young son. The catch? The house rejuvenates a part of itself with each death that occurs on its premises."
 

**** FILMING UNDERWAY ON JOHNNY DEPP / TIM BURTON NEW DS MOVIE
 
SG has reported confirmed developments about the new "Dark Shadows" feature film since the project was first announced in July, 2007.
 
The new DS theatrical version has been given a May 11, 2012 release date by Warner Brothers Studio, which is behind the film along with Johnny Depp's Infinitum/Nihil Productions, GK (Graham King) Productions, and the Dan Curtis Estate.
 
Johnny fulfills a childhood dream to portray "Barnabas." His longtime collaborator Tim Burton (also a lifelong DS fan) will direct. Production began in May, filming entirely in London's Pinewood Studios and at various locations in England.
 
SG will be kept informed and announce confirmed developments.in each SG print issue and in the SG Online Updates through the SG YahooGroup.
 
SG reminds fans: "There's always a possibility that a strategic or technical reason could lead to a change of the release date, but (this is) the date currently scheduled." The movie "will be filled with familiar characters from the original DS but also promises to have some new twists, as well as the addition of Johnny's and Tim's unique style."
 

**** DS FESTIVAL CONVENTION - CELEBRATING DS' 45TH ANNIVERSARY
 
The SG Updates via the SG Yahoo Group have steadily premiere-announced confirmed details for our 2011 gathering; first word information also was reported in the Double SG #119-#120 Official DS Newsletter earlier this year.
 
August 19, 20 & 21, 2011 (Friday to Sunday)
New York Marriott Hotel at the Brooklyn Bridge
333 Adams Street
Brooklyn, NY 11201
Phone: 718-246-7000
 
---- NEWLY-ADDED GUEST: DENISE NICKERSON.
 
DENISE (Amy Jennings, Nora Collins) will attend her first DS convention in many years. She joins previously-announced guests JONATHAN FRID, DAVID SELBY, LARA PARKER, JERRY LACY, KATHRYN LEIGH SCOTT, CHRIS PENNOCK, KATHLEEN CODY, MARIE WALLACE, DONNA WANDREY, and SHARON SMYTH. More guests to be announced.
 
This marks the first joint appearance of the 3 actresses who played the young girl characters on DS: In addition to Denise's 2 roles, Sharon was "Sarah" and Kathleen was "Carrie" and "Hallie."
 
PLEASE see SG Update #239 and previous Updates for full information about the hotel, plus a breakdown on programming events for each day of the Fest. Guests will sign free autographs and pose for photos at no charge during the weekend.
 
Fans are encouraged to pay for their admission memberships in advance to receive a tentative programming schedule shortly before the convention. Attending memberships at the same rates will be sold at the door. Pre-registrations and Dinner reservations must be received by 8-12-11.
 
You will be sent a receipt by return mail. Bring this receipt with you to the Fest Registration Table in the hotel ballroom area to pick up your membership badge and convention Program Book. You must wear your badge to enter all Fest activities during the weekend..
 
There is no additional charge for any Fest programming except the Sunday evening Banquet, which requires a non-refundable advance reservation of $80 per meal (price includes Jonathan Frid's autographed commemorative photo, personalized to your name.His autograph will be available only to each Banquet attendee.).
 
Memberships:
All weekend (Fri.-Sun.) - $30 per person
Daily -  $15 per person per day
Children (6-12) - Half-price
 
You must include the Fest registration form. To receive it, please send a SASE (Self-Addressed Stamped Envelope) to the Fest address below or print it from the Fest website. Credit card and PayPal can not be accepted. Pay by check/money order only, please.
 
Please include the full name(s) and full postal-mail address(es) for each person for whom you are paying and enclose 2 SASEs with your payment.  Send all Fest correspondence to:
 
Dark Shadows Festival
P.O. Box 92
Maplewood, NJ 07040
 
darkshadowsfestival.com
 
Questions: Please directly contact the Fest at the above.
 
The Fest also asks SG to tell fans that the host hotel "presently has sold out of sleeping rooms
at the special reduced rate for the Fest weekend. Although the hotel will continue to accept reservations when possible, there is no guarantee that the special rate will be available. Please contact the hotel directly with questions and for more information: 718-246-7000."
 
SG does advise fans that other convenient options are available at one of the following hotels. Each is approximately 1 mile away with easy taxi and subway access to the Brooklyn Bridge Marriott: You may be able to share cab or train rides with other fans staying at these hotels.
 
--- New York Marriott Downtown, 85 West Street, NY, NY 10006.   212-385-4900.
--- Millenium Hilton Hotel, 55 Church Street, NY, NY 10007:   212-693-2001.
 
Fans seeking potential hotel roommates may contact the Fest Roommate Coordinator, Pam Jarman: She will relay contact information to you to make your own arrangements. Contact Pam at  pljarman@hotmail.com or send a Self-Addressed Stamped Envelope (SASE) to Pam Jarman, P.O. Box 45674, Los Angeles, CA 90045.
 

*** MESSAGES FROM SHADOWGRAM
 
--- Fans attending Susan's and/or Marsha's plays are asked to please share with SG their reports, photos, program books, local publicity and reviews, etc. Please also share any articles or reviews of Bob's "Burnt Offerings" CD release.
 
--- All fans are invited and encouraged to send SG any and all DS-related media mentions that you find at any time. Such references can be about the DS personnel and their projects, the upcoming Depp/Burton DS movie, the DS Festivals, DS merchandise, etc These items can come online, in print, or on the air; be international, national, or local; general or detailed; accurate or incorrect in content; specific or generic references.
 
Please identify the complete source and send all materials to the SG addresses below.
 
These items are important to the ShadowGram Newsletters, the actual complete published Official DS Newsletter and News Source. The current issue is the huge Double SG #119-#120 and it is immediately available by postal-mail subscription.
 
SG print edition subscription information is later in this Update.

Please include your full name so I can list you as a Contributor in the published SGs. You also may receive a complementary Contributor's Copy for major donations of information, funds, postage stamps, supplies, photos, publicity, assistance, etc. Thank you in advance for sharing.
 
This Update is posted to the ShadowGram YahooGroup and is dispersed by interested people  to various lists, boards, websites, groups, blogs, Facebook, Twitter, LiveJournal, in personal emails and other online/print communications. Please include SG's complete address and subscription information in your sharing.
 
You can join the actual SG YahooGroup easily at no cost:
 
 
Membership in the group is free and you do not need to be a SG postal-mail subscriber to join.
 
You can read past SG Online 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 to get 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
 
E-mail: ShadowGram@aol.com
YahooGroup e-mail: Shadowgram1@yahoo.com
 
Official ShadowGram Website: ShadowGram.com
 
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SHADOWGRAM (SG) is the *Official* "Dark Shadows" Newsletter. Much of its news is directly provided by the show's personnel and those involved in the 1966-71 TV series,
1991 TV series, and 2004 WB pilot. Established almost 32 years ago in April, 1979, SG
works directly with individuals, companies, and others involved in DS' creation,
distribution, promotion, merchandise, etc.
 
SG print issues are published throughout the year. Free time-sensitive complementary bonus breaking-news published updates can be sent as needed at any time to all current paid postal-mail subscribers.
 
Brief Update bulletins are posted through the ShadowGram Online "Dark Shadows" News Updates Yahoo Group.
 
NOTE: The e-mail Updates are * NOT * the actual Official DS Newsletter. The Official DS Newsletters are the published SG print issues that expand and explain each short Online Update post. The postal-mail edition is available by paid subscription and provides specific detailed information, exclusive/rare photos, media coverage, and much more than these brief Updates.

SG postal-mail print issues are immediately available. The current published newsletter is sent to you immediately to begin your subscription / renewal.
 
--- US & Canadian First Class subscriptions: $12.00 for 4 issues, $24.00 for 8 issues.
---Overseas Air Mail subscriptions: US $20.00 for 4 issues, US $40.00 for 8 issues.
 
Please send your print issue subscription / renewal payment (check/money order) payable to:
 
Marcy Robin
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Temple City, CA 91780-7766
 
Subscription/renewal payments can be made via Paypal to: ShadowGram@aol.com
 
For more information on the newsletter, please write with a SASE (Self-Addressed
Stamped Envelope) to the above postal-address or e-mail: ShadowGram@aol.com
 
Thank you.

Sunday, June 19, 2011

Dark Shadows Barnabas Collins Deluxe Inverness Cape

Coming in August 2011
Pre-Order now and we'll deliver in August 2011 (estimated date / subject to change). Item Number: EP41300

Price: $82.99

http://www.entertainmentearth.com/prodinfo.asp?number=EP41300


Dark Shadows Barnabas Collins Ring

:
A Gothic soap opera that originally aired from 1966 to 1971, Dark Shadows featured many storylines that were at the time unprecedented in daytime television: ghosts, vampires, werewolves, zombies, witches, time travel, and parallel universes... to name a few! Now you can celebrate the groundbreaking supernatural series with this Dark Shadows Barnabas Collins Ring. It's the perfect accessory for your spine-tingling Barnabas costume. Order yours today!
 
 http://www.entertainmentearth.com/prodinfo.asp?number=EP41400

Sunday, June 5, 2011

House Ads from the newspaper circa 1970


Micheal Sheen/ ROGER COLLINS?


Welsh actor Michael Sheen has battled Vampires as Lucian the lycan (werewolf) leader in the Underworld series. And entered the realm of vampire in New Moon, the sequel to the fan obsessed Twilight. Sheen was Tim Burton's choice to play ROGER COLLINS in his version of DARK SHADOWS filming now, due out in May 2012. but will not be in the movie,

Thomas McDonell as YOUNG Barnabas Collins

Photo NOT from the NEW Dark Shadows

Jonny Lee Miller as Roger Collins


Photos NOT from the NEW Dark Shadows

Michelle Pfeiffer as Elizabeth Collins Stoddard


Photos NOT from the NEW Dark Shadows

Jackie Earle Haley as Willie Loomis

Photo NOT from the NEW Dark Shadows

Bella Heathcote as Victoria Winters/Josette DuPres

Photo NOT from the NEW Dark Shadows

Helena Bonham Carter as Dr. Julia Hoffman

photo NOT from the New Dark Shadows

from DREADCENTRAL.com

Gulliver McGrath to Play a Tiny Terror in Dark Shadows



Gulliver McGrath, Dark ShadowsFans of the soap opera "Dark Shadows" are no doubt frothing at the mouth for Tim Burton's big screen adaptation, and with good reason; the casting thus far has been outstanding. Speaking of which ... it also continues.
Deadline reports that Burton has set Gulliver McGrath (pictured right; The Loved Ones) to play the role of David Collins (originally portrayed by David Henesy) in the feature film version of Dark Shadows. It was a coveted role for the pint-sized set, and we've heard Burton has his sights on Michael Sheen to play David's father, Roger Collins.
McGrath will join the previously announced Johnny Depp, Jackie Earle Haley, Eva Green, Bella Heathcote, Michelle Pfeiffer, Thomas McDonell, and Helena Bonham Carter.
Seth Grahame-Smith will be writing and Depp will also produce with Graham King's GK Flms. Depp had obtained feature rights to "Dark Shadows" in 2007 from the estate of Dan Curtis, the producer/director who created it. The series aired weekdays on ABC from 1966 to 1971 with 1,225 episodes.