Selby's Unknown Premieres in November

Unknown, a new independent film starring an ensemble cast that includes Jim Caviezel and Greg Kinnear, will premiere in November. David Selby (Quentin Collins) also appears in the film.

Unknown is part of the IFC Films First Take series. It will be available on demand to cable subscribers and will also play in various theaters across the country. Visit the IFC Films site for more information.

Gay South Florida Mentions Craig Hamrick

Craig Hamrick's passing was noted in the Gay South Florida blog on October 4 by Miami Herald writer Steve Rothaus. Lara Parker (Angelique) is quoted in the article.

(Click here for a September article on Craig's passing from this blog.)

Dark Shadows Theme Featured on Mannheim Steamroller Album

The latest Halloween album by Mannheim Steamroller, Halloween 2: Creatures Collection, features a rendition of the Dark Shadows theme. The 3-disc set includes a music CD, a sound effects CD, and a DVD.

Click here to listen to clips from the album or to purchase a copy from Amazon.

Article Links

Here are links to a few Dark Shadows-related articles that were either sent to me or that I came across in the past few days:

• Comics in Context #149: Forty Years in Shadows by Peter Sanderson - This is a lengthy review of the recent Dark Shadows 40th Anniversary Celebration in Brooklyn. It also includes information about the newest DS offerings: Lara Parker's (Angelique) latest novel, Dark Shadows: The Salem Branch and the Dark Shadows audios from Big Finish Productions.

• Return to Dark Shadows by David Nahmod - A feature from the Bay Area Reporter on actress Lara Parker (Angelique) and her latest novel, Dark Shadows: The Salem Branch.

• A Life Well-Lived in the Theatre by David Nahmod - A feature from the Bay Area Reporter on actress Marie Wallace (Eve) and her memoir, On Stage and in Shadows.

• Gay Icon in Waiting by David Nahmod - A profile of actress Grayson Hall (Dr. Julia Hoffman) and the recent biography, Grayson Hall: A Hard Act to Follow by R. J. Jamison. Visit the book's official web site for more information.

Dark Shadows 40th Anniversary Halloween Party

ShadowGram has announced a special Dark Shadows Halloween event. The original email message appears below. Hyperlinks are my additions. Although the update does not mention it, please be aware that appearances by actors are usually subject to change due to their professional commitments.

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Number 158. September 21, 2006.

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Hello, Dark Shadows Fan,

ShadowGram (SG), The Official Newsletter & News Source for Dark
Shadows (DS), announces the following breaking news:

SHADOWGRAM ONLINE PREMIERE ANNOUNCEMENT

**** THE DARK SHADOWS FESTIVAL PRESENTS...
DARK SHADOWS 40TH ANNIVERSARY HALLOWEEN PARTY ****

Dark Shadows 40th Anniversary
Haunted Halloween Party
Thursday, October 26, 2006
7:30 - 11:00 PM

At the historic Vista Theatre
4473 Sunset Drive
Los Angeles, CA 90027
(323) 660-6639

Meet the DS stars in person and celebrate Halloween – all in one
night!

--- Free autographs will be available from our guests:
David Selby (Quentin), Lara Parker (Angelique), Kathryn Leigh Scott (Josette), John Karlen (Willie), Jerry Lacy (Rev. Trask), Roger Davis (Jeff Clark), Chris Pennock (Jeb Hawkes), Robert Rodan (Adam), and Betsy Durkin (Victoria Winters #2).

--- Premiere performance: DS Composer Robert Cobert will conduct the first-ever live concert of his famous DS soundtrack music, including a recitation by David Selby of "Shadows Of The Night" ("Quentin's Theme").

--- Memorial Salute: Actress Barbara Steele will host a special tribute honoring DS creator Dan Curtis. She is best-known as the star of numerous Italian and British 1960s horror films such as "Black Sunday." She also starred as "Dr. Julia Hoffman" and "Natalie du Pres" in the 1991 DS primetime revival TV series.

--- Special Appearance by actress Karen Black, star of the legendary 1975 TV movie "Trilogy Of Terror," produced and directed by Dan Curtis. On display will be the original Zuni fetish doll, her ferocious demonic "co-star" in the film. Fans may take pictures with the iconic doll.

--- In keeping with the Halloween theme, a first-ever "Barnabas Collins Look-Alike" contest will be held. Those who dress in costume as the vampire will compete to win the complete collection of MPI's upcoming "Dark Shadows - The Beginning" DVD boxed sets.

--- A wide variety of new DS merchandise will be available for purchase, including "DS - The First Year" book; Lara Parker's novel "DS - The Salem Branch"; 2007 DS Calendar; DS Action Figures; the Big Finish DS audio drama CDs; Kathryn Leigh Scott's novel "Murder In Prime Time"; David Selby's evocative "A Better Place"; music cds, photographs; and much more.

--- Door prizes will be given out and there will be an auction of unusual vintage DS memorabilia. Popcorn, soft drinks and candy will be available.

This unique DS evening will benefit the Alzheimer's Research Center at UCLA in memory of Dan and Norma Curtis.

Tickets are only $20 for adults, $15 for seniors & students, and $10 for children ages 6-12.

Tickets may be purchased at the door or in advance at the Vista box office after 2:00 pm (weekends) and 4:00 pm (weekdays).

Tickets also may be ordered via postal-mail. Please send your check or money order to:

Dark Shadows, P.O. Box 480726, Los Angeles, CA 90048.

Advance ticket buyers will receive a surprise DS gift!

The Vista Theatre is a beautifully-restored 75-year-old movie palace. It is located at the intersection of Hollywood and Sunset Boulevards, 3 blocks east of Vermont Ave., in the lovely Los Feliz neighborhood of Los Angeles, near Hollywood.

For out-of-town visitors: The Burbank Bob Hope Airport is only about 7 miles to the north of the Vista and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is about 12 miles southwest of the Vista. For sleeping accommodations, approximately ½-mile from the theatre are the Hollywood Travel Lodge, 1401 N. Vermont Ave. 323-665-5735 and the Hollywood Ramada Inn, 1160 N.Vermont Ave. 323- 660-1788.

A full-color flyer for the event will be available online starting Sept. 23 at: www.collinwood.net/hollywood-halloween

**** An illustrated SHADOWGRAM SPECIAL BONUS ANNOUNCEMENT will be sent via postal-mail to all print-issue subscribers within a few days. The upcoming SG #109 and subsequent print issues will feature details, exclusive guest photos, and more about the event.

--- FAN SHARING: All fans joining us at the Halloween celebration are invited and encouraged to please send their reports and photos to ShadowGram at SG's postal- or e- mail addresses below. These will be shared with SG readers - including the DS cast and crew and fans worldwide - in the published SG newsletters, starting with the upcoming SG #109. A complimentary Contributor's Copy SG print issue
is given in thanks for major contributions.

This SG Online DS News Updates List will update all this news and print issue SG #109 will have the latest complete detailed developments, photos, reports, and additional information.


Thank you.

Marcy Robin

ShadowGram Editor / Publisher
Marcy Robin, P.O. Box 1766, Temple City, CA 91780-7766
E-mail: ShadowGram@aol.com

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Craig Hamrick (1966-2006)

On Sunday, September 24, 2006, Dark Shadows fan, author, and webmaster Craig Hamrick passed away after a four-year battle with cancer. His writing credits include Barnabas and Company, Big Lou: The Life and Career of Actor Louis Edmonds, and The Dark Shadows Collectibles Book. He also collaborated with Diana Millay on The Power of Halloween and with Marie Wallace on On Stage and In Shadows.

His Dark Shadows Online web site served as a portal to many of the actors' official web sites. He helped to launch official sites for Nancy Barrett, Diana Millay, Denise Nickerson, Lara Parker, David Selby, and Marie Wallace, several of which he continued to maintain until his passing. He also maintained a personal web site.

Craig Hamrick is survived by his partner Joe Salvatore who requests that donations in Craig's memory be made to New York City Animal Care and Control, Inc. Joe and Craig adopted their cats from a shelter run by this organization.

To make a contribution, please send your donation and indicate that it is in memory of CRAIG HAMRICK to the following address:

Development Department
New York City Animal Care & Control
11 Park Place, Suite 805
New York, NY 10007

Grayson Hall Book Launch

At the recent Dark Shadows 40th Anniversary Celebration at the Brooklyn Marriott, author R. J. Jamison was on hand to launch her new biography of actress Grayson Hall (Dr. Julia Hoffman), entitled Grayson Hall: A Hard Act to Follow. Portions of her presentation are now available for viewing on YouTube.

For additional information about the book, please visit the official site.

David Selby to Appear in New Series

The official David Selby web site reports that he will appear in a recurring role in the upcoming HBO series Tell Me You Love Me. It is scheduled to begin airing in 2007.

For more Selby stuff, please visit (my) Criseyde's David Selby site.

Dark Shadows: The House of Despair Now Available

The first of the new Dark Shadows audio dramas from Big Finish Productions is now available from Amazon.com. The House of Despair features appearances by original Dark Shadows cast members John Karlen (Willie Loomis), Lara Parker (Angelique), Kathryn Leigh Scott (Maggie Evans), and David Selby (Quentin Collins). Jamison Selby, David's son and the author of two previous audio dramas including Return to Collinwood, which is available through MPI Home Video, also appears.

Click here to order The House of Despair through Amazon and support this site through your purchase. For more information about the new Dark Shadows audio dramas, visit the Dark Shadows Reborn web site.

Grayson Hall: A Hard Act to Follow

R. J. Jamison's biography of Grayson Hall (Dr. Julia Hoffman) is now available. Click here to purchase Grayson Hall: Hard Act to Follow from Amazon, or check your favorite retailer's web site. Additional information about the book is available from the official web site.