SHADOWS OF THE NIGHT: A PITTSBURGH DARK SHADOWS WEB FANZINE
Wednesday, March 23, 2011
from VICTORIA WINTERS on FACEBOOK
Monday, March 21, 2011
Shadowgram update from Marcy
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Number 235. March 20, 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 News Update "bulletin."
--- STUART GOODMAN - A&E REALITY SHOW BEGINS 3RD SEASON
--- JOSEPH GORDON-LEVITT IN NEW MOVIES
--- "NIGHT WHISPERS" DS AUDIODRAMA NOMINATED FOR HORROR AWARD
**** STUART GOODMAN - EXECUTIVE PRODUCER OF A&E REALITY SERIES
Stuart (DS Associate Producer) has his own production company and shares about his projects in each SG print issue. He asks SG to announce: "MANHUNTERS premiered its Third Season on Thursday, March 17, at 10pm and airs every Thursday after that on the A&E Network.."
Press Release: "Manhunters: Fugitive Task Force: They are the best of the best, hunting down the worst of the worst...everyone from the DC snipers and triple homicide felons to major international fugitives. They are the U.S. Marshals Fugitive Task Force, and they are the ultimate `manhunters.' Mandated by U.S. Congress the Task Force is made up of multiple federal, state and local agencies, and has the unique ability to transcend jurisdictions in order to work together, unfettered by local boundaries, towards the common goal of catching these violent fugitives."
**** JOSEPH GORDON-LEVITT IN UPCOMING MOVIES
Joe (1991 DS David, Daniel) seems confirmed to play "Alberto Falcone aka The Holiday Killer'in the next installment of the "Batman" film series. Titled "The Dark Knight Rises," it will be directed by Christopher Nolan. Joe co-starred as "Arthur" in Nolan's 2010 psychological thriller movie "Inception," which was nominated/won numerous awards, including Oscars and Golden Globes. ((See SGs #117-#118 and #119-#120 print issues))
Variety 2-18: "Insiders tell Variety that Gordon-Levitt will be playing Alberto Falcone, the son of Mafia chieftain Carmine Falcone, the character Tom Wilkinson played in `Batman Begins.' Alberto Falcone, who is also known as The Holiday Killer, would bring Nolan's superhero trilogy full-circle. The character fits with the helmer's stated intentions for continuity and preference to pit the Caped Crusader against `realistic' villains... .Nolan continues to fine-tune the script as the start of production grows closer." Release is aimed for 7-20-12.
SG's already detailed Joe's next films. He has the title role as a rebellious anarchist loner in the independent "Hesher," produced by and co-starring Oscar-winner Natalie Portman. Release is expected in April. He's also in the "cancer comedy 50/50" (current title). It's a fact-based story of a young man suddenly stricken with the disease, who eventually successfully conquers it. Shot a year ago in Vancouver, it's planned for 9-30. In the thriller "Premium Rush," he's a bicycle courier unexpectedly caught in intrigue and danger. It has a 1-13-12 opening. He's currently filming Rian Johnson's futuristic science fiction thriller "Looper." All these movies are reported in detail in SGs #117-#120.
**** DS AUDIODRAMA STARRING JONATHAN FRID NOMINATED FOR AWARD
SG encourages fans to vote for Big Finish Productions' 2010 DS audiodrama "The Night Whispers," nominated for a "Best Soundtrack or Horror CD" Rondo Award. Only e-mail voting is allowed and voting ends at midnight Saturday, March 27.
This audiodrama CD debuted at the 2010 DS Fest in Burbank, CA, and marks the first time in 40+ years that Jonathan Frid has portrayed his iconic "Barnabas Collins" character. It was recorded thousands of miles apart: Jonathan in a Toronto studio and John Karlen portraying his "Willie Loomis" character in a Los Angeles studio.
It is available from the DS Festival: www.darkshadowsfestival.com
Big Finish Productions website http://bigfinish.com/dark-shadows
The Rondo Awards website has 29 separate categories citing the horror genre in film, current TV show episode, comic book, magazine/magazine cover, article, interview, dvd, toy/model kit/collectible, website, blog, and many more.
Rondo publicity: The Awards...are fandom's only classic horror award, decided by fans, for fans, and dedicated to preserving the undying spirit of monsters past. Every Rondo nominee is being recognized for a significant achievement in the genre during the year of 2010. The Awards are sponsored by the Classic Horror Film Board
Rondo Award voting information follows, direct from its website:
http://www.rondoaward.com/rondo/rondos.html
9th Annual Rondo Hatton Classic Horror Awards Honoring the best in classic horror reaearch, creativity, and film restoration
All voting is by e-mail only. You can put an X next to your selection; or you can highlight your picks in a color; or you can type them into a separate list. Any of those methods work fine. You do not have to vote in every category.
Simply copy this ballot and send an e-mail with your picks to David Colton at taraco@aol.com by midnight, March 27, 2011.
Winners will be announced March 28, 2011.
One vote per person, please.
Every e-mail must include your name to be counted. All votes are kept strictly confidential. No e-mail addresses or any personal information will ever be shared with anyone.Please, no mass-mailing campaigns, duplicated ballots, etc.
--- TO VOTE FOR THE DS AUDIODRAMA "THE NIGHT WHSIPERS,": scroll down to
Category 22. BEST SOUNDTRACK OR HORROR CD
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
http://movies.groups.yahoo.com/group/ShadowGram/
E-Mail: ShadowGram@aol.com
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Number 235. March 20, 2011
********************************************
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."
--- STUART GOODMAN - A&E REALITY SHOW BEGINS 3RD SEASON
--- JOSEPH GORDON-LEVITT IN NEW MOVIES
--- "NIGHT WHISPERS" DS AUDIODRAMA NOMINATED FOR HORROR AWARD
**** STUART GOODMAN - EXECUTIVE PRODUCER OF A&E REALITY SERIES
Stuart (DS Associate Producer) has his own production company and shares about his projects in each SG print issue. He asks SG to announce: "MANHUNTERS premiered its Third Season on Thursday, March 17, at 10pm and airs every Thursday after that on the A&E Network.."
Press Release: "Manhunters: Fugitive Task Force: They are the best of the best, hunting down the worst of the worst...everyone from the DC snipers and triple homicide felons to major international fugitives. They are the U.S. Marshals Fugitive Task Force, and they are the ultimate `manhunters.' Mandated by U.S. Congress the Task Force is made up of multiple federal, state and local agencies, and has the unique ability to transcend jurisdictions in order to work together, unfettered by local boundaries, towards the common goal of catching these violent fugitives."
**** JOSEPH GORDON-LEVITT IN UPCOMING MOVIES
Joe (1991 DS David, Daniel) seems confirmed to play "Alberto Falcone aka The Holiday Killer'in the next installment of the "Batman" film series. Titled "The Dark Knight Rises," it will be directed by Christopher Nolan. Joe co-starred as "Arthur" in Nolan's 2010 psychological thriller movie "Inception," which was nominated/won numerous awards, including Oscars and Golden Globes. ((See SGs #117-#118 and #119-#120 print issues))
Variety 2-18: "Insiders tell Variety that Gordon-Levitt will be playing Alberto Falcone, the son of Mafia chieftain Carmine Falcone, the character Tom Wilkinson played in `Batman Begins.' Alberto Falcone, who is also known as The Holiday Killer, would bring Nolan's superhero trilogy full-circle. The character fits with the helmer's stated intentions for continuity and preference to pit the Caped Crusader against `realistic' villains... .Nolan continues to fine-tune the script as the start of production grows closer." Release is aimed for 7-20-12.
SG's already detailed Joe's next films. He has the title role as a rebellious anarchist loner in the independent "Hesher," produced by and co-starring Oscar-winner Natalie Portman. Release is expected in April. He's also in the "cancer comedy 50/50" (current title). It's a fact-based story of a young man suddenly stricken with the disease, who eventually successfully conquers it. Shot a year ago in Vancouver, it's planned for 9-30. In the thriller "Premium Rush," he's a bicycle courier unexpectedly caught in intrigue and danger. It has a 1-13-12 opening. He's currently filming Rian Johnson's futuristic science fiction thriller "Looper." All these movies are reported in detail in SGs #117-#120.
**** DS AUDIODRAMA STARRING JONATHAN FRID NOMINATED FOR AWARD
SG encourages fans to vote for Big Finish Productions' 2010 DS audiodrama "The Night Whispers," nominated for a "Best Soundtrack or Horror CD" Rondo Award. Only e-mail voting is allowed and voting ends at midnight Saturday, March 27.
This audiodrama CD debuted at the 2010 DS Fest in Burbank, CA, and marks the first time in 40+ years that Jonathan Frid has portrayed his iconic "Barnabas Collins" character. It was recorded thousands of miles apart: Jonathan in a Toronto studio and John Karlen portraying his "Willie Loomis" character in a Los Angeles studio.
It is available from the DS Festival: www.darkshadowsfestival.com
Big Finish Productions website http://bigfinish.com/dark-shadows
The Rondo Awards website has 29 separate categories citing the horror genre in film, current TV show episode, comic book, magazine/magazine cover, article, interview, dvd, toy/model kit/collectible, website, blog, and many more.
Rondo publicity: The Awards...are fandom's only classic horror award, decided by fans, for fans, and dedicated to preserving the undying spirit of monsters past. Every Rondo nominee is being recognized for a significant achievement in the genre during the year of 2010. The Awards are sponsored by the Classic Horror Film Board
Rondo Award voting information follows, direct from its website:
http://www.rondoaward.com/rondo/rondos.html
9th Annual Rondo Hatton Classic Horror Awards Honoring the best in classic horror reaearch, creativity, and film restoration
All voting is by e-mail only. You can put an X next to your selection; or you can highlight your picks in a color; or you can type them into a separate list. Any of those methods work fine. You do not have to vote in every category.
Simply copy this ballot and send an e-mail with your picks to David Colton at taraco@aol.com by midnight, March 27, 2011.
Winners will be announced March 28, 2011.
One vote per person, please.
Every e-mail must include your name to be counted. All votes are kept strictly confidential. No e-mail addresses or any personal information will ever be shared with anyone.Please, no mass-mailing campaigns, duplicated ballots, etc.
--- TO VOTE FOR THE DS AUDIODRAMA "THE NIGHT WHSIPERS,": scroll down to
Category 22. BEST SOUNDTRACK OR HORROR CD
And vote for the second title listed as follows:
-- DARK SHADOWS: The Night Whispers (Big Finish Productions).
Jonathan Frid returns in this audio recreation of horror soap scripts.
E-mail your vote, with your name, to taraco@aol.com by March 27, 2011.
**** SG REMINDER: HUGE NEW DOUBLE SG #119-#120 SHADOWGRAM NEWSLETTER NOW AVAILABLE
The latest print issue of the Official DS Newsletter is available now via postal-mail. As always, this Double SG #119-#120 is packed-full of DS news, photographs, and more.
Key highlights were cited in SG Online Update #234 (Feb. 28, 2011).
The issue features specific confirmed information about the new DS movie starring Johnny Depp as "Barnabas" and directed by Tim Burton, both lifelong DS fans. The top-secret script by John August and Seth Grahame-Smith "expects to introduce new elements not seen in previous tellings of DS," while "infusing the the unique style and personality" of Depp and Burton."
SG #119-#120 individual sections have exclusive and unique photographs, detailed media article excerpts and information relating to DS in the media, the the DS cast/crew's projects and careers, and more. Also included are messages to the fans from some DS personnel and a new adult photo of DAVID HENESY (David, Daniel, Jamison, Tad). You will find much advance information about our 2011 DS Festival convention-DS' 45th Anniversary Celebration in Brooklyn, NY, on Aug. 19-21, as well as commentary/photos from our 2010 Festival Convention in Burbank, CA.
Also: New DS merchandise due this year, including Barnabas' apparel and accessories; accurate re-creations of original DS moel kits; books; and more. There's also a candid, intricate personal history and update about TV's "Collinwood" - Seaview Terrace in Newport, Rhode Island - written exclusively for SG #119-#120 by Denise Carey, daughter of the owners.
Subscription information for the ShadowGram Newsletter print issues:
--- U.S. & Canadian First Class subscriptions: $12.00 for 4 issues, $24.00 for 8 issues.
---Overseas Air Mail subscriptions: U.S. $20.00 for 4 issues, US $40.00 for 8 issues.
Please send your SG print issue subscription / renewal payment (check/money order) made payable to:
Marcy Robin
P.O. Box 1766
Temple City, CA 91780-7766
ShadowGram@aol.com
ShadowGram1@yahoo.com
Website: ShadowGram.com
Subscription/renewal payments can be made via Paypal to: ShadowGram@aol.com
--- When your order arrives, I will mail you the Double SG #119-#120 to begin / renew your subscription. Subsequent issues will be sent to you and all postal-mail subscribers as they are published. Future published SGs and the SG Official Online DS News Updates via the SG YahooGroup will report all the latest definite DS-related news.
Each full SG postal-mail newsletter expands and explains these brief email update posts with details, photos, and more.
--- SG #119-#120 SPOTLIGHTS THE 2011 DS FESTIVAL'S DARK SHADOWS 45th ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION
Recent SG Online Updates and the new SG #119-#120 premiere-announced confirmed news for the annual DS convention.
August 19, 20 & 21, 2011
New York Marriott Hotel at the Brooklyn Bridge
333 Adams Street
Brooklyn, NY 11201
Phone: 718-246-7000
We will welcome over a dozen DS cast/crew guests and offer a full weekend of programming:
GUESTS: Jonathan Frid, Lara Parker, David Selby, Kathryn Leigh Scott, Jerry Lacy, Kathleen Cody, Marie Wallace, Sharon Smyth, Donna Wandrey, Robert Cobert.
Programming highlights throughout the weekend: Guest onstage talks, audience Q&A sessions, and live presentations; free guest autographs and photo opportunities; rare video screenings; huge Marketplace Vendor/Dealer area with countless items for sale; discussion of DS' history, current events, and future plans; charity auction with DS and other rare items; fan-generated onstage Costume/Presentation Gala for the fun of sharing; displays; and more.
General daily hours: FRI. 8-19:
-- DARK SHADOWS: The Night Whispers (Big Finish Productions).
Jonathan Frid returns in this audio recreation of horror soap scripts.
E-mail your vote, with your name, to taraco@aol.com by March 27, 2011.
**** SG REMINDER: HUGE NEW DOUBLE SG #119-#120 SHADOWGRAM NEWSLETTER NOW AVAILABLE
The latest print issue of the Official DS Newsletter is available now via postal-mail. As always, this Double SG #119-#120 is packed-full of DS news, photographs, and more.
Key highlights were cited in SG Online Update #234 (Feb. 28, 2011).
The issue features specific confirmed information about the new DS movie starring Johnny Depp as "Barnabas" and directed by Tim Burton, both lifelong DS fans. The top-secret script by John August and Seth Grahame-Smith "expects to introduce new elements not seen in previous tellings of DS," while "infusing the the unique style and personality" of Depp and Burton."
SG #119-#120 individual sections have exclusive and unique photographs, detailed media article excerpts and information relating to DS in the media, the the DS cast/crew's projects and careers, and more. Also included are messages to the fans from some DS personnel and a new adult photo of DAVID HENESY (David, Daniel, Jamison, Tad). You will find much advance information about our 2011 DS Festival convention-DS' 45th Anniversary Celebration in Brooklyn, NY, on Aug. 19-21, as well as commentary/photos from our 2010 Festival Convention in Burbank, CA.
Also: New DS merchandise due this year, including Barnabas' apparel and accessories; accurate re-creations of original DS moel kits; books; and more. There's also a candid, intricate personal history and update about TV's "Collinwood" - Seaview Terrace in Newport, Rhode Island - written exclusively for SG #119-#120 by Denise Carey, daughter of the owners.
Subscription information for the ShadowGram Newsletter print issues:
--- U.S. & Canadian First Class subscriptions: $12.00 for 4 issues, $24.00 for 8 issues.
---Overseas Air Mail subscriptions: U.S. $20.00 for 4 issues, US $40.00 for 8 issues.
Please send your SG print issue subscription / renewal payment (check/money order) made payable to:
Marcy Robin
P.O. Box 1766
Temple City, CA 91780-7766
ShadowGram@aol.com
ShadowGram1@yahoo.com
Website: ShadowGram.com
Subscription/renewal payments can be made via Paypal to: ShadowGram@aol.com
--- When your order arrives, I will mail you the Double SG #119-#120 to begin / renew your subscription. Subsequent issues will be sent to you and all postal-mail subscribers as they are published. Future published SGs and the SG Official Online DS News Updates via the SG YahooGroup will report all the latest definite DS-related news.
Each full SG postal-mail newsletter expands and explains these brief email update posts with details, photos, and more.
--- SG #119-#120 SPOTLIGHTS THE 2011 DS FESTIVAL'S DARK SHADOWS 45th ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION
Recent SG Online Updates and the new SG #119-#120 premiere-announced confirmed news for the annual DS convention.
August 19, 20 & 21, 2011
New York Marriott Hotel at the Brooklyn Bridge
333 Adams Street
Brooklyn, NY 11201
Phone: 718-246-7000
We will welcome over a dozen DS cast/crew guests and offer a full weekend of programming:
GUESTS: Jonathan Frid, Lara Parker, David Selby, Kathryn Leigh Scott, Jerry Lacy, Kathleen Cody, Marie Wallace, Sharon Smyth, Donna Wandrey, Robert Cobert.
Programming highlights throughout the weekend: Guest onstage talks, audience Q&A sessions, and live presentations; free guest autographs and photo opportunities; rare video screenings; huge Marketplace Vendor/Dealer area with countless items for sale; discussion of DS' history, current events, and future plans; charity auction with DS and other rare items; fan-generated onstage Costume/Presentation Gala for the fun of sharing; displays; and more.
General daily hours: FRI. 8-19:
Registration opens approx. 4pm. Fest programming runs 6pm-approx. midnight.
SAT. 8-20: Registration opens approx. 10am and programming runs 11am-approx. midnight.
SUN. 8-21: Registration opens approx.10am and programming runs 11am-approx. 6pm. Closing Banquet (separate non-refundable reservations required) starts around 7-8:00pm and ends the Fest around 10-11pm.
The hotel has sleeping rooms available at a special discount Fest rate. Fans are urged to make their reservations as soon as possible, as the number of these rooms are limited. You must call the hotel directly and mention the "Dark Shadows Festival" to receive the discount rate: Call 1-800-266-9432.
Fans now are encouraged to send the Fest a SASE (Self-Addressed Stamped Envelope) to receive the general-information mass mailing that is sent to everyone on its postal-mail list.
However, please note; fans are asked to NOT send in any Fest payments now, as they will be held, unopened, until the Fest send sout its official mass psotal-mailing. Once you receive the mailing, you then should send your actual payments.
The hotel has sleeping rooms available at a special discount Fest rate. Fans are urged to make their reservations as soon as possible, as the number of these rooms are limited. You must call the hotel directly and mention the "Dark Shadows Festival" to receive the discount rate: Call 1-800-266-9432.
Fans now are encouraged to send the Fest a SASE (Self-Addressed Stamped Envelope) to receive the general-information mass mailing that is sent to everyone on its postal-mail list.
However, please note; fans are asked to NOT send in any Fest payments now, as they will be held, unopened, until the Fest send sout its official mass psotal-mailing. Once you receive the mailing, you then should send your actual payments.
The Fest can not accept PayPal or credit cards. All payments MUST be accompanied by the official Fest registration form (sent in the mailing and to be posted later to the Fets website).
Send your SASE now to:
Dark Shadows Festival
P.O. Box 92
Maplewood, NJ 07040
Upcoming SG Online Updates via the ShadowGram YahooGroup will continue to premiere-announce more information regarding the Fest. Details also will be in upcoming ShadowGram Official DS Newsletter print issues sent to current postal-mail subscribers. ((SG print issue subscription information is above and also later in this Update.))
*** MESSAGES FROM SHADOWGRAM
--- Fans attending the Fest are invited to please share their reports and photos with SG so those who cannot be there can enjoy the occasion through your experience. Please send all materials to SG's e- or postal- mail addresses below.
--- SG also asks all fans to please share DS-related media mentions that you find at any time. These can be about the DS personnel and their projects, the new movie, the Fest, 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. Please identify the complete source and send all materials to the SG addresses below.
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:
http://movies.groups.yahoo.com/group/ShadowGram/
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
*********************************************************
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.
--- U.S. & Canadian First Class subscriptions: $12.00 for 4 issues, $24.00 for 8 issues.
---Overseas Air Mail subscriptions: U.S. $20.00 for 4 issues, U.S. $40.00 for 8 issues.
Please send your print issue subscription / renewal payment (check/money order) made payable to:
Marcy Robin
P.O. Box 1766
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.
Dark Shadows Festival
P.O. Box 92
Maplewood, NJ 07040
Upcoming SG Online Updates via the ShadowGram YahooGroup will continue to premiere-announce more information regarding the Fest. Details also will be in upcoming ShadowGram Official DS Newsletter print issues sent to current postal-mail subscribers. ((SG print issue subscription information is above and also later in this Update.))
*** MESSAGES FROM SHADOWGRAM
--- Fans attending the Fest are invited to please share their reports and photos with SG so those who cannot be there can enjoy the occasion through your experience. Please send all materials to SG's e- or postal- mail addresses below.
--- SG also asks all fans to please share DS-related media mentions that you find at any time. These can be about the DS personnel and their projects, the new movie, the Fest, 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. Please identify the complete source and send all materials to the SG addresses below.
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:
http://movies.groups.yahoo.com/group/ShadowGram/
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
*********************************************************
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.
--- U.S. & Canadian First Class subscriptions: $12.00 for 4 issues, $24.00 for 8 issues.
---Overseas Air Mail subscriptions: U.S. $20.00 for 4 issues, U.S. $40.00 for 8 issues.
Please send your print issue subscription / renewal payment (check/money order) made payable to:
Marcy Robin
P.O. Box 1766
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.
FRIENDS OF JERRY LACY......
http://site.jerrylacy.net/
Gloria LillibridgeMarch 20, 2011 at 8:33pm
Subject: Happy Birthday!
Jerry's 75th birthday is next Sunday. If you wish to send him greetings, you may send them to this FB page and I will transfer them to our website
http://www.facebook.com/l/
http://www.facebook.com/l/
From BIG FINISH DS AUDIO
Subject: Dark Shadows Audios Update
2011 is the 45th Anniversary of Dark Shadows, and Big Finish have a host of great releases to celebrate this milestone year.
Our most recent full-cast audio drama is Kingdom of the Dead, an epic new story starring Lara Parker, Kathryn Leigh Scott, John Karlen, Jerry Lacy, Andrew Collins, David Warner (The Omen, Titanic), Lysette Anthony (1991 Dark Shadows) and Alec Newman (2004 Dark Shadows), with James Storm, Nancy Barrett and Marie Wallace. When a dangerous new force arrives in Collinsport, things will never be the same again...
If you've not yet purchased Kingdom of the Dead, the whole story is now available as both a box set and individual CDs and digital downloads from the Big Finish website. And if you've not yet heard the first series of Dark Shadows audio dramas, the first four stories are now available as a discount bundle.
To purchase online, visit http://www.facebook.com/l/
Also, cover artwork for the next dramatic readings, The Blind Painter and The Death Mask can now be seen on the Facebook group, along with other updates for the range.
Cheers
Stuart
Our most recent full-cast audio drama is Kingdom of the Dead, an epic new story starring Lara Parker, Kathryn Leigh Scott, John Karlen, Jerry Lacy, Andrew Collins, David Warner (The Omen, Titanic), Lysette Anthony (1991 Dark Shadows) and Alec Newman (2004 Dark Shadows), with James Storm, Nancy Barrett and Marie Wallace. When a dangerous new force arrives in Collinsport, things will never be the same again...
If you've not yet purchased Kingdom of the Dead, the whole story is now available as both a box set and individual CDs and digital downloads from the Big Finish website. And if you've not yet heard the first series of Dark Shadows audio dramas, the first four stories are now available as a discount bundle.
To purchase online, visit http://www.facebook.com/l/
Also, cover artwork for the next dramatic readings, The Blind Painter and The Death Mask can now be seen on the Facebook group, along with other updates for the range.
Cheers
Stuart
Thursday, March 3, 2011
From the DARK SHADOWS FESTIVAL
NEWS
Among the confirmed guests will be Jonathan Frid and David Selby.
ShadowGram Online updates via the ShadowGram Yahoo Group will announce more information regarding the specific location, tentative guest list, early programming plans, convention membership and banquet rates, and other details. To join the ShadowGram Yahoo Group, send your name and your email address to: ShadowGram@aol.com. A mailing from the Dark Shadows Festival and an online update of the website www.darkshadowsfestival.com will follow.
sci fi channel Dark Shadows logo.....1990-2003
Dark Shadows aired on the Sci-Fi Channel from 1990, eventually cancelling broadcast at the end of 2003. Sci-Fi chose not to renew their contact for the show and have stated they have no interest in future repeats of Dark Shadows.
The Sci-Fi Channel Europe debuted in fall 1995 and screened Dark Shadows from its first day of full broadcast until late 1999. They chose not to renew their contract for a variety of reasons, including management and policy changes, cost and a change of ownership.
Tuesday, March 1, 2011
[Dark_Shadows_Original_Series] ShadowGram Update # 234
Tuesday, March 1, 2011 2:06 AM
SHADOWGRAM
The Official "Dark Shadows" Published Newsletters
The Official Dark Shadows News Updates - posted via The ShadowGram Yahoo Group
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
An Official Internet Publication of SHADOWGRAM
E-Mail: ShadowGram@aol.com
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Number 234. February 28, 2011
Number 234. February 28, 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 News Update "bulletin."
announces the following breaking news in this Online News Update "bulletin."
---- HIGHLIGHTS OF NEW SHADOWGRAM PRINT ISSUE #119-#120, NOW AVAILABLE
--- SG #119-#120 UPDATES THE 2011 DS FESTIVAL CONVENTION IN BROOKLYN, NY, AUGUST 19-21, 2010.
**** HUGE NEW DOUBLE SG #119-#120 SHADOWGRAM NEWSLETTER NOW BEING MAILED
The latest print issue of the Official DS Newsletter is being sent to all postal-mail subscribers. As always, this Double SG #119-#120 is packed-full of DS news, photographs, and more.
Key highlights follow.
---- Special photographs in this Double SG:
Casual photo of JONATHAN FRID at his Canadian home
Numerous candid and posed photos of our DS guests at the 2010 DS Festival convention in Burbank, CA, including:
CAST REUNION GROUP- Jonathan Frid - David Selby - Lara Parker - Kathleen Cody - Jerry Lacy - Kathryn Leigh Scott - John Karlen - Marie Wallace - James Storm - Chris Pennock - Roger Davis
Various pictures of the above Festival guests, plus ROBERT COBERT and SY TOMASHOFF, all individually, in pairs, or small groups
Up-close candid, posed, and exclusive photos of JONATHAN at his handprint-in-cement ceremony at the historic Vista Theatre - July 16, 2010
Separate pictures of JONATHAN and MARIE, each having fun in his/her own way
--- Also:
Recent casual photo of DAVID HENESY, plus updating his current career as co-owner of 3 popular restaurants
Photo of DONNA WANDREY from her acclaimed role in the classic play "The Glass Menagerie" (courtesy of Donna)
SG Exclusive DS backstage photo of JONATHAN and Associate Producer GEORGE DiCENZO (circa 1969)
Two elegant photos of DAVID SELBY
One: At the special "Falcon Crest" Tribute at the Paley Center for Media in Los Angeles
Two: Candid relaxed pose during the recording of the "London's Burning" DS audiodrama (courtesy of Big Finish Productions)
One: At the special "Falcon Crest" Tribute at the Paley Center for Media in Los Angeles
Two: Candid relaxed pose during the recording of the "London's Burning" DS audiodrama (courtesy of Big Finish Productions)
Separate photos of SUSAN SULLIVAN and KATHRYN at special personal appearances
Photo of THAYER DAVID from his last role, starring in 1978's "Nero Wolfe" TV pilot
--- SG #119-#120 Featured DS News:
Updating the new DS motion picture starring Johnny Depp and directed by Tim Burton:
SG reported screenwriter John August wrote a draft script. Last July, Seth Grahame-Smith was brought in to "revise" the script. Seth's "been working to finish it and is making final polishes. The film promises to be faithful to the DS legacy as well as infusing the unique style and personality of Johnny Depp and his longtime collaborator Tim Burton. The storyline expects to introduce new elements not seen in previous tellings of DS.
"It is expected the entire movie will be shot at Pinewood Studios in England and on location. The creative production staff that has been hired worked with Depp and Burton on previous genre pictures such as SLEEPY HOLLOW and SWEENEY TODD. Danny Elfman, Burton's music composer of choice, will score the film with new material, though Robert Cobert's original theme will likely be integrated into the production also."
As of SG's press date, "production was expected to begin in May and run several months. Post-production will go into next year, with theatrical release expected in 2012."
As of SG's press date, "production was expected to begin in May and run several months. Post-production will go into next year, with theatrical release expected in 2012."
Full descriptive list of specific DS episode scenes described by Jonathan during his "The Game" presentation at the 2010 DS Festival
Kathleen Cody shares with SG her own message to the fans, thanking them for welcoming her so warmly to her first DS event appearance at the 2010 Fest, and anticipating this year's convention.
Detailed coverage of current and upcoming activities, roles, and projects for many of the 1966-71 personnel and the 1991 personnel. (Example: JERRY LACY plans to record some of his favorite horror stories and poetry for release this summer. He also comments about recording the DS audiodramas)
Honoring people who've sadly left us recently with photos and biographical information: ADDISON POWELL (Dr. Lang); GEORGE DiCENZO (Associate Producer, Deputy in "House of DS"); and VINCENT O'BRIEN (Sheriff Patterson - 2nd Casting).
Two DS stars had key roles in two major films that each won several Academy Awards (Oscars) at the 2-27 ceremony: JOSEPH GORDON-LEVITT (1991 DS David, Daniel) stars as "Arthur" in "Inception" and DAVID SELBY (Quentin) is the Attorney "Gage" in "The Social Network.)"
Additionally, David's latest 2 books - "My Shadowed Past" and "The Blue Door" - are examined with his comments, media coverage, and more.
JOSEPH's current and upcoming movie roles, and his own remarks about his career, life, and involvement in HitRECord.com, his wonderfully creative and inspiring collaborative website.
BEN CROSS (1991 Barnabas) has an acclaimed singing career in Bulgaria, where he's lived for a number of years. He recently performed at a jazz club to great audience and critical response.
A delightful personal history and update about TV's "Collinwood" - Seaview Terrace in Newport, Rhode Island - written exclusively for SG #119-#120 by Denise Carey, daughter of the owners. She was raised in the house and has returned there with her fiance Chris Bettencourt. She reports about their ongoing efforts to restore and maintain this historic building.
DS In The Media section features many on-air, print, and online mentions of DS, its personnel, and more, including 2 "unusual references."
DS Merchandise & Publications section updates and reports on new items expected this year, such as:
The 2011 series of DS audiodrama releases are detailed with pictures, cast members, and brief plot summaries. Barnabas apparel: Inverness cape, wolf's-head cane, ring, fangs, and wig. Accurate re-creations of the original DS model kits, their boxes, and written directions for Barnabas (pictured in SG #119-#120), The Werewolf, and the "groovy" Vampire Van. A new comic book series based in the 1966-71 DS. Newly-repackaged 1991 DS TV Series DVD set (still with no additional bonus tracks). New 1991 DS TV Series soundtrack Music Double CD. New DS t-shirt based in daytime version..
--- SG #119-#120 SPOTLIGHTS THE 2011 DS FESTIVAL
DARK SHADOWS 45th ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION
August 19, 20 & 21, 2011
New York Marriott Hotel at the Brooklyn Bridge
333 Adams Street
Brooklyn, NY 11201
Phone: 718-246-7000
333 Adams Street
Brooklyn, NY 11201
Phone: 718-246-7000
SG reports our guest list, initial planned activities and programming, hotel information, local attractions, and much more. (This information was premiere-announced in SG Update # 233, dated February 3, 2011. Please refer to past Updates on the Yahoo group site, or else email me and I'll email you a copy).
This information is illustrated with photos of our guests from the 2010 Fest in Burbank (Los Angeles), CA. That convention also is reported in detail in the issue.
SG provides directions for fans who want to make their Brooklyn hotel sleeping room reservations. Fans are urged to make their reservations as soon as possible, as the number of rooms at the special Fest rate are limited. You must call the hotel directly and mention the "Dark Shadows Festival" to receive the discount rate: Call 1-800-266-9432.
SG also explains how fans can contact the Fest Hotel Roommate Coordinator for people seeking potential roommates; and the Fest Volunteer Coordinator, for fans who kindly offer their time and effort to help at the convention. Volunteers are invited to a private party with DS guests in thanks.
Fans now are encouraged to send the Fest a SASE (Self-Addressed Stamped Envelope) to receive the general-information mass mailing that is sent to everyone on its postal-mail list.
This SG #119-#120 issue also premiere-announces the Fest membership rates and rates for the traditional Banquet With the Stars (held Sun., Aug.21).
However, please note; fans are asked to NOT send in any Fest payments now, as they will be held unopened until the official mass mailing is sent out. Once you receive the mailing, you then should send your actual payments
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The Fest can not accept PayPal or credit cards. All payments MUST be accompanied by the official Fest registration form (sent in the mailing and to be posted later to the Fets website).
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Send your SASE now to:
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The Fest can not accept PayPal or credit cards. All payments MUST be accompanied by the official Fest registration form (sent in the mailing and to be posted later to the Fets website).
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Send your SASE now to:
Dark Shadows Festival
P.O. Box 92
Maplewood, NJ 07040
P.O. Box 92
Maplewood, NJ 07040
Upcoming SG Online Updates via the ShadowGram YahooGroup will continue to premiere-announce more information regarding the Fest. Details also will be in the upcoming ShadowGram Official DS Newsletter print issues sent to current postal-mail subscribers. ((SG print issue subscription information is later in this Update.))
*** MESSAGES FROM SHADOWGRAM
--- COMING SOON: SG will report confirmed news from/about the DS personnel, new and planned DS merchandise, and more.
--- Fans attending the Fest are invited to please share their reports and photos with SG so those who cannot be there can enjoy the occasion through your experience. Please send all materials to SG's e- or postal- mail addresses below.
--- SG also asks all fans to please share DS-related media mentions that you find at any time. These can be about the DS personnel and their projects, the new movie, the Fest, 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. Please identify the complete source and send all materials to the SG addresses below.
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.
--- Fans attending the Fest are invited to please share their reports and photos with SG so those who cannot be there can enjoy the occasion through your experience. Please send all materials to SG's e- or postal- mail addresses below.
--- SG also asks all fans to please share DS-related media mentions that you find at any time. These can be about the DS personnel and their projects, the new movie, the Fest, 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. Please identify the complete source and send all materials to the SG addresses below.
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.
Subscription information for the ShadowGram Newsletter print issues:
--- 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.
---Overseas Air Mail subscriptions: US $20.00 for 4 issues, US $40.00 for 8 issues.
Please send your SG print issue subscription / renewal payment (check/money order) made payable to:
Marcy Robin
P.O. Box 1766
Temple City, CA 91780-7766
P.O. Box 1766
Temple City, CA 91780-7766
Website: ShadowGram.com
Subscription/renewal payments can be made via Paypal to: ShadowGram@aol.com
--- When your order arrives, I will mail you the NEW HUGE Double SG #119-#120 to begin / renew your subscription. Subsequent issues will be sent to you and all postal-mail subscribers as they are published. Future published SGs and the SG Official Online DS News Updates via the SG YahooGroup will report all the latest definite DS-related news.
Each full SG postal-mail newsletter expands and explains these brief email Update posts with details, photos, and more.
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
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 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.
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.
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.
---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) made payable to:
Marcy Robin
P.O. Box 1766
Temple City, CA 91780-7766
P.O. Box 1766
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
Stamped Envelope) to the above postal-address or e-mail: ShadowGram@aol.com
Thank you.
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