2007 Dark Shadows Festival Dates and Location

Below is the ShadowGram email update containing the announcement about the 2007 Dark Shadows Festival to be held August 17-18 at the Westchester Marriott in Tarrytown, New York.

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Number 167. April 4, 2007.

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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 PREMIERE ANNOUNCEMENT:

SG announces the 2007 DS Festival Weekend will be held Friday, August 17 and Saturday, August 18. We are returning to the Westchester Marriott Hotel in Tarrytown, NY (site of the 2004 DS Festival).

A special guest will appear exclusively on Saturday. Also on Saturday is a day visit to nearby Lyndhurst Estate, filming location for the 2 movies "House of Dark Shadows" (1970) and "Night of Dark Shadows" (1971). A DS Banquet, special guest appearance, and video presentation that evening will close the event.

SG soon will premiere-announce the guest list, planned programming, and membership information.

The Westchester Marriott Hotel is at 670 White Plains Rd., Tarrytown, NY 10591. 914-631-2200. It is approximately 25 miles (45 minutes) north of Manhattan on the eastern shore of the Hudson River at the Tappan-Zee Bridge. The hotel is accessible by air, train, and driving. Closest major airports: JFK, LaGuardia, and Newark. Main highways: US-87, US-95, US 287, Route 9, and Route 119.

The hotel now is accepting sleeping room reservations at the special reduced price of $129 per room (single-quad) for Thurs.-Sat. nights only. To receive the discounted price, you must request the "Dark Shadows Rate" when you call the direct hotel reservation line at 1-800-882-1042.

SG and the Fest recommend fans make their room reservations as soon as possible.

*** PLEASE NOTE:

This is a 2-day event scheduled for Friday and Saturday only. There is no event programming on Sunday. Fans may wish to meet for breakfast or lunch at the hotel to share their interests.

Prices for membership, the Banquet, and the day trip are not yet finalized. SG will announce this information as soon as it is set and will announce further plans as they are determined. The DS Festival's general mass mailing will be sent via postal-mail sometime after that announcement is made. The information also will be on the official DS Festival website: www.darkshadowsfestival.com

To receive the mass mailing in advance, please send a large (business-size #10) Self-Addressed Stamped Envelope (SASE) with $.39 postage on it to the Fest address below. Please do NOT send any payments until after the official announcements are made.

Please send your SASE to:

Dark Shadows Festival
P.O. Box 92
Maplewood, NJ 07040

More information will be in the upcoming SG #110 print issue Newsletter, available soon by postal-mail subscription (rates and other information at the end of this Update).

*** DONNA WANDREY IN NEW "BLACK COMEDY" PLAY

Donna (DS' Roxanne Drew) tells SG she's to appear in "Murderers" at Theaterworks' Off-Broadway in Hartford, Connecticut. Publicity: "The wickedly funny new play" has "3 intertwined tales of murder at the usually peaceful Florida retirement village of Riddle Key."

TheaterWorks is located at 233 Pearl Street in downtown Hartford, CT 06103 (near the corner of Ann & Pearl). Box office: (860) 527-7838. http://www.theaterworkshartford.org/content/directions.html

Performances are Tues.-Sun., April 13-May 27. Tickets are $35-$55. Discounted parking is available in the Goodwin Square Garage, less than a half block from the theater.

*** JOSEPH GORDON-LEVITT IN NEW THRILLER FILM

Joe (1991 DS' David/Daniel) stars in the title role of "The Lookout," which opened in theaters nationwide Mar. 30. His character "Chris" is a star high school athlete critically injured in a car accident that leaves him brain-damaged. He becomes involved in a planned bank heist at the rural bank where he works as a night janitor. Joe is receiving excellent reviews for his sensitive, distinctive portrayal.

*** MARLEY SHELTON IN NEW "GRINDHOUSE" HORROR MOVIE

"Grindhouse" actually is 2 separate movies within a movie and opens nationwide this Fri., April 6.

Marley (2004 WB Pilot Victoria) plays "an adulterous doctor" who must "battle a horde of zombies spawned from a military experiment" in the segment called "Planet Terror." This is director Robert Rodriguez's portion of the "double-feature" collaboration with Quentin Tarantino, whose segment is called "Death Proof." Both parts – and the special "trailers" seen during the intermission – pay tribute to and re-create the "schlocky, exploitive, B-features" that screened in "less-than-savory theaters decades ago."

*** Fans attending Donna's play are encouraged to share their photos, reports, and program book with SG. Please also share any media publicity, articles, and reviews for Joe's movie and Marley's movie.

*** All fans attending the Fest event also are invited and welcome to share their photos and reports with SG.

Your sharing lets SG readers worldwide enjoy the Festival event through you, and helps each SG published issue be as complete as possible. Please send all materials to SG's e- or postal- mail addresses below. A Contributor's Copy issue is given in thanks for major input.

*** Subscription information for the SG print issues follows.

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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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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 in 1979, SG works directly with individuals, companies, and others involved in DS' creation, distribution, promotion, merchandise, etc.

Regular SG print issues are published throughout the year, with free bonus complimentary breaking-news published updates as needed.

Brief Update bulletins are posted on this ShadowGram Online "Dark Shadows" News Updates List / Marcy Robin's ShadowGram "Dark Shadows" Cyberspace News Updates List. These posts are sent via e-mail between regularly-published issues to quickly notify fans of time-sensitive developments. Each e-mail Update is expanded and detailed in the subscription postal-mail print issues. You also can receive this identical SG Online Update by joining the ShadowGram Group at yahoogroups

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Whenever your e-mail address changes, please notify me immediately. Please include your old and new e-mail addresses. If you do not wish to remain on the Online "ShadowGram / Marcy Robin's Cyberspace Dark Shadows News Update List," please notify me directly via return e-mail. Thank you.

Lukas Haas as Barnabas Collins

Remember the kid from Witness with Harrison Ford and Kelly McGillis? He's all grown up.

Recent editions of ShadowGram, the official Dark Shadows newsletter, have called attention to the motion picture Brick because it stars Joseph Gordon-Levitt, who appeared in the 1991 Dark Shadows series as David Collins.

Another Dark Shadows connection seems to have gone unnoticed. In the film, Lukas Haas plays a character known as The Pin. He's a drug kingpin who apparently enjoys dressing like vampire Barnabas Collins. However, there is no direct mention of Dark Shadows or Barnabas in the film.

Click here for a photo gallery of stills from the film that includes shots of Haas as The Pin.

Dark Shadows Audio Drama News

Burbank, CA's Dark Delicacies Bookstore is holding a signing for the Big Finish Dark Shadows audio dramas on February 25.

Kathryn Leigh Scott (Maggie) and Lara Parker (Angelique) will be appearing with writer Scott Alan Woodard to sign the first four CDs - The House of Despair, The Book of Temptation, The Christmas Presence and The Rage Beneath. The signing begins at 2:00 pm.

For directions and more information, visit www.darkdel.com. Fans unable to attend can order signed CDs online - click on the Signing/Events tab on the site's homepage. For general information about the Dark Shadows audio dramas visit www.darkshadowsreborn.com

The Christmas Presence and The Rage Beneath are now available from Big Finish Productions. Dark Shadows will continue in a second series of original audio dramas later this year. Visit www.darkshadowsreborn.com for more news and details.

Available March 2007
Dark Shadows: The Legend Reborn
Presented by Kathryn Leigh Scott (Maggie Evans)

Go behind the scenes of Big Finish's series of Dark Shadows audio dramas in this special double CD release, uncovering the secrets behind the rebirth of a TV legend. Discover how the cast and crew approached recreating the series 35 years on, how Barnabas was reborn, and get a sneak preview of what's in store for the residents of Collinsport in Series Two.

Featuring candid interviews with original series actors David Selby (Quentin Collins), Lara Parker (Angelique), John Karlen (Willie Loomis), Kathryn Leigh Scott (Maggie Evans) and Robert Rodan, plus outtakes and studio rushes, The Legend Reborn is the perfect companion to the new audio dramas.

Also included is a free bonus CD music album, featuring Joseph Fox's haunting music scores from the series, plus never-before-heard material.

2 Disc CD Set
Released: March 2007
RRP: £10.99 (UK), $15.00 (US)

For more information and to order online, visit www.darkshadowsreborn.com

Latest Dark Shadows Audio Dramas Delayed

Big Finish Productions has announced a delay in the release of the latest Dark Shadows audio dramas, The Christmas Presence and The Rage Beneath. The titles were originally slated for a November 2006 release. Due to "unforeseen production difficulties," they are now scheduled for January 2007. For more information, visit the official web site.

Haunted Halloween Party Reports and Photos

The Dark Shadows 40th Anniversary Haunted Halloween Party was held Thursday, October 26, at the Vista Theatre in Los Angeles. Original series guests in attendance were Bob Cobert (composer), Betsy Durkin (Victoria Winters #2), Lara Parker (Angelique), Robert Rodan (Adam), Kathryn Leigh Scott (Maggie Evans), and David Selby (Quentin Collins). Also attending were Karen Black (Trilogy of Terror) and Barbara Steele (Dr. Julia Hoffman from the 1991 Dark Shadows).

Black, Cobert, and Steele placed their handprints/footprints in the cement outside the theatre to kick off the evening's festivities. Selby appeared in costume to recite the lyrics to "Quentin's Theme." The evening concluded with an autograph line.

Below are links to various accounts of the event, some of which include photos.

• Dark Shadows Geek Out
• More on the Dark Shadows Festival (though it was not technically a Festival)
• Oh my God
• A Night of Dark Shadows

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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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 in 1979, SG works directly with individuals, companies, and others involved in DS' creation, distribution, promotion, merchandise, etc.

Regular SG print issues are published throughout the year, with free bonus complimentary breaking-news published updates as needed.

Brief Update bulletins are posted on this ShadowGram Online "Dark Shadows" News Updates List / Marcy Robin's ShadowGram "Dark Shadows" Cyberspace News Updates List. These posts are sent via e-mail between regularly-published issues to quickly notify fans of time-sensitive developments. Each e-mail Update is expanded and detailed in the subscription postal-mail print issues. You also can receive this
identical SG Online Update by joining the ShadowGram Group at yahoogroups

SG postal-mail print issues are immediately available:
--- 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 print issue subscription payment to:

Marcy Robin, P.O. Box 1766, Temple City, CA 91780-7766.

Online subscription payment 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

Whenever your e-mail address changes, please notify me immediately. Please include your old and new e-mail addresses. If you do not wish to remain on the Online "ShadowGram / Marcy Robin's Cyberspace Dark Shadows News Update List," please notify me directly via return e-mail. Thank you.