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Number 147. March 16, 2006.
********************************************* Hello, Dark Shadows Fan,

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


**** NORMA CURTIS - IN MEMORIAM

ShadowGram sadly announces the passing of Dan Curtis' beloved wife,
Norma, on March 7 at age 75 from heart disease. Dan and Norma were
married for 54 years and were the parents of three daughters. Dan is
DS' creator / director / producer.

Fans who wish to do so may make donations in her memory to the
Alzheimer's Association, 919 N. Michigan Ave., Suite 1000, Chicago,
IL 60601-7633. 1-312-335-8700.
https://www.alz.org/Donate/EProcess1.asp

ALZ Statement: "The Alzheimer's Association, the world leader in
Alzheimer research and support, is the first and largest voluntary
health organization dedicated to finding prevention methods,
treatments and an eventual cure for Alzheimer's. For 25 years
((founded 1980)), the donor-supported, not-for-profit Alzheimer's
Association has provided reliable information and care consultation;
created supportive services for families; increased funding for
dementia research; and influenced public policy changes.... Our toll
free, 24/7 Nationwide Contact Center is a vital resource for
information, assistance, care consultation and referrals 24 hours a
day, 7 days a week. Our number is 1-800-272-3900."

Fans who wish to do so may send sympathy cards for the Curtis Family
c/o ShadowGram, P.O. Box 1766, Temple City, CA 91780-7766.


**** DARK SHADOWS 40TH ANNIVERSARY

Preparations are underway for the special Dark Shadows Festival this
August 25-27 at the New York Marriott Hotel at the Brooklyn Bridge,
celebrating 4 decades of Dark Shadows! Among the confirmed guests
are: David Selby, Lara Parker, John Karlen, Kathryn Leigh Scott,
Jerry Lacy, Nancy Barrett, Marie Wallace and Diana Millay, with more
to come.

It is recommended that all fans who plan to attend make their hotel
reservations as soon as possible because the hotel will sell out of
rooms. (The Marriott Financial Center Hotel in lower Manhattan, two
subway stops from the Brooklyn Bridge Marriott, will ultimately serve
as a back-up hotel). There is a special discounted Dark Shadows
sleeping room rate of $153 + tax per night (single/double occupancy)
at the Brooklyn Marriott. Please call the hotel's toll-free direct
reservations line at 1-888-436-3759 and be sure to mention "Dark
Shadows." You also can go to the hotel's website at
www.brooklynmarriott.com and enter the following 7-character code:
DARDARA

See SG Online Update # 146 for more specific directions for making
hotel room reservations.

All fans attending the Fest's 40th Anniversary Celebration are
invited to please send their photos and reports to SG at the e-mail
or postal-mail addresses below. Contributor's Copies are given in
thanks for major contributions.


**** BEN CROSS IN NEW SCI FI CHANNEL MOVIE

Ben Cross (1991 Barnabas) stars in the original film "SS
Doomtrooper," due to premiere on Sci Fi Channel 4-1. SFC
Publicity: "During the last days of World War II, a team of Allied
soldiers is sent behind enemy lines to destroy a secret Nazi atomic-
weapons program. But they soon find that the Nazis aren't making an
A-bomb - they're making an army of monster super-soldiers! With time
running out, the Allied troops must marshall their eclectic skills to
prevent the Nazis from unleashing a horror that will change the
outcome of the war."

Please share with SG any articles, reviews, or publicity about the
movie. Send all material to SG's e-mail or postal-mail addresses
below.


**** DARK SHADOWS VHS CLOSE-OUT SALE

MPI Home Video continues to release the entire original DS series on
DVD in 4-disc sets. The company previously had released all 1,225
episodes on VHS videotape at $19.98 per tape, with 5 episodes on each
tape. A unique collectible photo cover is on every tape box.

Now, MPI has a special sale of the VHS videotapes for only $5.99
each, while supplies last. They will no longer be manufacturing VHS
tapes of DS episodes after June 30. Fans who still want the VHS
tapes should order them directly from MPI. Call toll-free weekdays:
1-800-323-0442 or visit www.mpihomevideo.com


**** DS MOVIES ON DVD

In a recent online forum, a representative from Warner Brothers, who
owns the copyright to the 1970 and 1971 movies "House of Dark
Shadows" and "Night of Dark Shadows," reported that the company will
likely issue both films as a double-feature DVD sometime in 2007.
There is no news yet if this release would include a restored "Night
of DS."

Please note: "Recently, bootleg copies of both DS films have appeared
illegally on eBay for sale or auction, sometimes with almost-
convincing artwork/packaging. These are unauthorized copies, which
Warner Brothers polices vigorously. These inferior copies violate
copyright laws held by Warner Brothers, copyright owners of the 2
films."

SG will provide further confirmed updates as they become available.


**** DS EBAY BOOTLEGS

SG would like to remind all fans that, "in addition to occasional
bootleg DVDs of the DS movies as mentioned above, there frequently
are scam artists who offer fake props and other bogus materials,
which they erroneously claim were used on DS. Despite sellers'
assurances of authenticity, these claims are fraudulent, since
original DS props were not circulated after the series' demise. A
few genuine artifacts, however, are offered at the charity auction at
the DS Festivals when they are confirmed through reliable sources who
worked on the show."


**** DS ACTION FIGURES NOW AVAILABLE

Recent SG print issues and this Updates List have announced,
reported, and pictured the new 12" Barnabas and Quentin action
figures from Majestic Studios. There are two separate Barnabas
figures with interchangeable heads and hands, and one Quentin figure
with interchangeable heads. After some production delays, these
figures now are ready and available through comic book and
collectibles stores and online sources.

Barnabas Present Day - Catalog #2615787. Barnabas 1795 Era - Catalog
#2615788. Quentin - Catalog #2615789. "Each (is in a) window box
with front cover flap packaging" measuring approx. 15½" x 9+" x 3½."
Suggested retail price of each: $39.95.


**** The above news and all the latest confirmed DS developments will
be fully detailed in the upcoming new SG #107 print issue.
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newsletters

Thank you. Marcy Robin ShadowGram Editor / Publisher

Marcy Robin, P.O. Box 1766, Temple City, CA 91780-7766 E-mail:
ShadowGram@...

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