Variety announced this past week that Johnny Depp's Infinitum-Nihil and Graham King's GK Films will team with Warner Brothers to produce a new film version of Dark Shadows. David Kennedy of Dan Curtis Productions will also be involved in the project.
Though Depp's fascination with Dark Shadows and the character of Barnabas Collins has long been noted, it's probably worth mentioning here that no casting has been announced for the project and a director has not been named. Some online postings seem to assume that Depp will play Barnabas and that Tim Burton will direct. No such assertions appear in the original Variety article, which is accessible via the link below:
http://www.variety.com/article/VR1117969246.html?categoryid=13&cs=1
Saturday, July 28, 2007
Angelique's Descent Returns on Audio
The following news comes from Big Finish Productions, who have already released four Dark Shadows audio dramas along with a special "making of" audio with a bonus music CD.
Angelique's Descent Returns
Big Finish Productions have recorded an audio book of "Angelique's Descent", featuring Lara Parker reading her classic "Dark Shadows" novel for CD. The abridged adaptation features atmospheric music and sound effects, plus special dramatised scenes featuring Angelique and the Dark Spirit, played by Andrew Collins.
Lara comments: "I'm delighted to have recorded this audio version of Angelique's Descent. Dipping back into the story of the character I played on the show, a story I imagined eight years ago when I wrote the novel, was a guilty pleasure. I was disappointed when the book went out of print and I'm thrilled to be able to make it available again for those who still wonder whether Angelique was a villainess or a heroine."
The novel is released as two double-disc releases, retailing at $15.00 each. Part 1: Innocence chronicles Angelique's early childhood and first encounters with Barnabas, while Part 2: Betrayal follows their romance up until the fateful events of 1795. Each set also includes a bonus interview with Lara, discussing the book.
Both CDs will debut at the August Dark Shadows Festival and will be available generally from August 20. To view cover artwork and pre-order online, visit http://www.darkshadowsreborn.com
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Dark Shadows: Angelique's Descent - Part 1: Innocence
Written and Read by Lara Parker
The first passions of Angelique and Barnabas are revealed at last...
Growing up in the island paradise of Martinique, Angelique Bouchard finds herself plunged into a world of betrayal and corruption. Imprisoned by her cruel father, she turns to the dark arts for solace, not knowing that a chance meeting with the young Barnabas Collins will soon change her life forever.
The Dark Shadows legend continues in this two-part audio book, based on the classic ABC-TV series, featuring dramatised sections performed by Lara Parker and Andrew Collins.
Includes a bonus interview with the author.
Producers: Jason Haigh-Ellery, Stuart Manning Executive Producer: Jim Pierson Directed by Darren Gross
Abridged for Audio by Stuart Manning
Sound Design, Post Production and Mastering: David Darlington Incidental Music: Joseph Fox
2 CDs. Running time: 156 mins
BFPDSCDAD01. ISBN 978-1-84435-312-5
RRP: £10.99 (UK), $15.00 (US), $17.00 (US Postpaid)
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Dark Shadows: Angelique's Descent - Part 2: Betrayal
Written and Read by Lara Parker
The first passions of Angelique and Barnabas are revealed at last...
On the run after escaping her father's clutches, Angelique fears her supernatural powers and the mysterious demon that haunts her dreams. Beginning her new life as a servant for the wealthy du Prés family, she finds herself tempted by forbidden love and dark desires when Barnabas Collins returns to Martinique.
The Dark Shadows legend continues in this two-part audio book, based on the classic ABC-TV series, featuring dramatised sections performed by Lara Parker and Andrew Collins.
Includes a bonus interview with the author.
Producers: Jason Haigh-Ellery, Stuart Manning Executive Producer: Jim Pierson Directed by Darren Gross
Abridged for Audio by Stuart Manning
Sound Design, Post Production and Mastering: David Darlington Incidental Music: Joseph Fox
2 CDs. Running time: 159 mins
BFPDSCDAD02. ISBN 978-1-84435-313-2
RRP: £10.99 (UK), $15.00 (US), $17.00 (US Postpaid)
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