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Number 164. January 23, 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.

More details, photos, media coverage, and other materials will be in
the actual published ShadowGram print issues, including the upcoming
SG #109.


*** PRE-BARNABAS EPISODES - NOW AVAILABLE ONLY TO DS DVD CLUB MEMBERS

MPI asks SG to announce the release of the first of 6 DVD sets
featuring DS' earliest episodes. They will be issued throughout 2007.

This exclusive offer is only for Club members; the DVDs are not
available to retail outlets. Collection 1 is being shipped now
directly from MPI.

"Bonuses on DS Beginning DVD 1: A new Alexandra Moltke introduction
to the series, plus interviews with Alexandra, an original 1966 ABC
DS promo, and Episode #1 with original commercials playback option.

"The DS: The Beginning DVD Collection will be comprised of 6 total
Collections ($54.98 each). A new set is made available every other
month, starting in January, 2007. They will solely be available to
DVD Club members at that time as part of their normal membership
installments."

For information or to join the DVD Club, please contact MPI directly:
www.darkshadowsdvd.com or call 1-800-323-0442 weekdays.


*** NEW DS AUDIO DRAMAS NOW AVAILABLE

"Big Finish Productions have just released two new DS audio dramas,
The Christmas Presence and The Rage Beneath, concluding their first
season of stories starring David Selby, Kathryn Leigh Scott, Lara
Parker and John Karlen. "The Christmas Presence features a winter's
tale at Collinwood, as a curious spirit infiltrates the ranks of the
house. The Rage Beneath brings the series to a close, with a deadly
spirit rising from the ocean on a vengeful mission. Robert Rodan
guest stars in the story, which also features a cameo from Marie
Wallace. "Both CDs retail for $15.00 each and can be ordered for
$17.50 postpaid from www.darkshadowsreborn.com, which stocks the
complete range of DS audio dramas.


--- Debut Announcement "Big Finish are pleased to announce that DS
will return for a second season of audio dramas later in 2007. There
will also be a CD documentary release in March titled 'Dark Shadows:
The Legend Reborn.' "'The Legend Reborn' is an in-depth behind the
scenes documentary, presented by Kathryn Leigh Scott, featuring
interviews with the cast and creative team behind the new audio
dramas. The release will also include a free bonus CD album of
Joseph Fox's incidental music score from the series, including
previous unheard material. "The 2-disc set will retail at $15.00 and
will be available for pre-order from www.darkshadowsreborn.com later
this week."


*** UNIQUE DS COLLECTIBLES STILL AVAILABLE

The DS Fan Club/Festival still has original DS kinescope negatives
(one copy per each actual episode); the 2007 DS Calendar; the newly-
published "DS: The First Year" book; and autographed copies
of "Produced & Directed by Dan Curtis" - the career biography of the
late DS creator/producer/director. All these items are available
from www.darkshadowsfestival.com


*** SPECIAL REQUEST

It has recently been discovered that Jonathan Frid (Barnabas) made a
guest appearance on actress-singer Della Reese (Touched by An Angel)
television talk show, simply titled "Della," which aired from 1969-
70. Jonathan, in fact, appeared on the very first show, telecast on
Fri., June 6, 1969. This was during the height of DS' popularity.
Interestingly, another guest on the show was Vincent Price.

Unfortunately, neither Ms. Reese nor the distributor retained copies
of the show. Should someone have an audiotape recording of
Jonathan's appearance, please notify ShadowGram via e- or postal-
mail at: ShadowGram@... or P.O. Box 1766, Temple City, CA 91780-
7766. This is needed for an official DS project.


*** BETSY DURKIN MATTHES - NEW BOOK SIGNINGS PLANNED

Betsy asks SG to announce 2 upcoming appearances for her fashion
guide, "Dressing The Man You Love." Fans attending either event are
invited to send their reports, pictures, local publicity, and other
material to SG's e- or postal- mail addresses.

"On Feb. 8 from 5-8PM (or 6-9 PM (please check exact time closer to
the event), a book signing in honor of Valentine's Day will be held
at Coffman's Mens Wear, 505 Red Banks Rd., Greenville, N. Carolina
27858. Telephone: 252-756-8237.

"On Feb. 9 from 10AM -2PM, a book signing in honor of Valentine's
Day will be held at Borders Books in the Raleigh Durham National
Airport, 1600 Terminal Blvd. - 2nd Floor, Raleigh, N. Carolina
27623. Telephone: 919-840-1155.

"Betsy hopes that all DS fans in the area will come to one of these
two events and have their picture taken with her." In 1968, Betsy
played "Victoria Winters," 2nd Casting.


*** ROGER DAVIS APPEARANCE SG is told he plans to attend the
Hollywood Collectors Show on Feb. 16-17 at the Burbank Airport
Marriott Hotel (formerly the Burbank Airport Hilton Hotel). There is
an admission fee to the show and "all of our celebrity guests will
charge a fee for their autographs." Website:
www.hollywoodcollectorshow.com Roger played Jeff Clark and other
roles on DS.


*** ALEXANDRA MOLTKE ISLES - NEW DOCUMENTARY RELEASE

Alexandra portrayed "Victoria Winters" from Episode #1 until 1968,
when she left DS because she was pregnant with her son. She has
become an accomplished director of documentary films.

Her 4th and newest movie opens up the hidden worlds of small, local
gardens tucked away in many corners around Manhattan. "The Healing
Gardens of New York City" shows the green places and those who
develop, encourage, nurture, and love them in the midst of urban
life.

The film is available on dvd for $295 or to rent for $85. Contact
The Cinema Guild, 130 Madison Ave., Second Floor, NYC, NY 10016 .
800-723-5522. http://cinemaguild.com/catalog/catalog.htm?http%
3A//cinemaguild.com/mm5/merchant.mvc%3FS creen%3DPROD%26Store_Code%
3DTCGS%26Product_Code%3D2224

More information about "Gardens" will be in the upcoming SG #109
print issue.


*** SPECIAL NOTICES:

# 1 - SG is The Official DS Newsletter & News Source and its actual
SG print issues have been published for almost 28 years (since April,
1979). The next issue, SG #109, will be ready soon for all current
postal-mail subscribers.

That SG #109 spotlights details, exclusive and behind-the-scenes
pictures, media coverage, and more for the DS Fest's 40th Anniversary
Celebration, the DS Halloween Party, all the above and recent news,
and more.

Over recent months, I've had a greater work load at my job that
requires me to spend more hours there every day. I've also had some
health matters and other real life things that are taking much of my
time and attention. I'm always kept fully informed about DS news and
announce key time-sensitive "bulletins" on this Updates List. These
e-mail posts are fully explained and expanded in the published postal-
mail issues. I appreciate all the understanding and support I have
from SG subscribers and DS fans worldwide.


# 2 - SG is a co-founder of the DS Festival conventions and I
continue to be very involved in each event. Details for the 2007
Fest event are not yet finalized. SG and the Fest ask fans to please
be patient until SG makes the official announcements / updates
regarding confirmed plans.


*** FAN SHARING: Fans attending Betsy's and Roger's appearances are
encouraged to please share their photos and reports. Also please
send any references for DS, its cast/crew, products, etc., whenever
and wherever you find them. These materials are included in the SG
published newsletters for SG readers worldwide - including the DS
cast/crew members themselves. I send complimentary copies of every
SG print issue directly to the DS personnel.

You will be named as a Contributor in the published SG issue. Major
input brings you a Contributor's Copy in thanks. Please send jpeg
photos to SG's e-mail address or send hard-copy photos to SG's postal-
mail address. Both addresses follow below.

This SG Online DS News Updates List will update all the news in this
post. The upcoming SG #109 print issue 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@...

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