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Number 165. February 9, 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
new SG #109. This Updates List will post confirmed breaking
developments.


*** MPI DS DVD CLUB & "DS - THE BEGINNING" DVD SET 1

"The first of 6 sets of the first year of DS (Episodes #1-209), prior
to the introduction of Barnabas, are being released exclusively to
members of the MPI DS DVD Club. These sets will be issued every
other month through November of this year." For more information
about these pre-Barnabas DVDs, see SG Update 164 (January 23, 2007).

"They are not available in stores and can only be obtained directly
from MPI through their website - www.darkshadowsdvd.com - or via
phone, weekdays at 1-800-323-0442. (In Illinois, call 708-460-0555.)

"The just-released 'DS: The Beginning DVD Collection 1' has been
discovered to have a slightly defective disc 4, where a few episodes
are missing closing credits and stop abruptly near the end of the
episode. This problem has been fixed and all persons who purchased
the DVD are being sent free replacements in the next 2-3 weeks. All
future shipments of the DVD will include the corrected disc 4.

"These DVDs features complete, unedited episodes, including the
original production slates prior to each episode. Bonus material
includes new, never-before-seen interviews and commentaries with DS
actors and production personnel, plus other surprises."


**** AUDIO DRAMAS SIGNING EVENT

"Burbank, CA's Dark Delicacies Bookstore is holding a signing for the
Big Finish DS audio dramas 2-25. Kathryn Leigh Scott (Maggie), Lara
Parker (Angelique), and newly-added John Karlen (Willie) will be
appearing with writer Scott Alan Woodard to sign the first 4 CDs -
The House of Despair, The Book of Temptation, The Christmas Presence
and The Rage Beneath. The signing begins at 2.00pm.

"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 DS audio dramas, visit www.darkshadowsreborn.com."


*** UPCOMING DVD RELEASE - JOHN KARLEN IN "CAGNEY & LACEY"

John earned the 1986 Emmy Award as Best Supporting Actor - Drama
Series and was nominated again in 1987 for his role as "Harvey Lacey"
on the 1982-88 ground-breaking police drama CAGNEY & LACEY. The
series was almost cancelled by CBS before casting changes brought
John and others aboard. Critical and public recognition followed for
its intense stories about real-life issues in the professional,
personal, and emotional lives of 2 NYC women police detectives and
their families.

Fox/MGM indicates it plans to release CAGNEY & LACEY Season 2 - the
first full season of 22 episodes with John as "Harvey" - on 5-8.
(They have not announced plans to release the first season, which
consisted of only a few episodes with a different actress
playing "Chris Cagney.")


**** UNIQUE DS COLLECTIBLES

A limited number of Dan Curtis' autographed "Produced & Directed by
Dan Curtis" hardcover books and autographed copies of Lara Parker's
new novel "DS: The Salem Branch" are available from the DS
Festival/DS Official Fan Club. For more details plus information on
other DS merchandise, please go to www.darkshadowsfestival.com


*** SPECIAL NOTICES:

# 1 - SG is The Official DS Newsletter & News Source. This Updates
List announces time-sensitive news bulletins. The SG print issues
are the actual Official DS Newsletters. SG debuted in April, 1979 -
almost 28 years ago. The latest new 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 2006 DS Fest 40th
Anniversary Celebration and DS Halloween Party. The issue also
expands on the above announcements and has direct information about
new projects, productions, and more for the DS cast and crew.

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
personal health matters and other real life things that are taking
much of my time and attention. I appreciate all the understanding,
patience, and support I have from SG subscribers and DS fans
worldwide.

I'm always kept fully informed about DS news and I announce all key
time-sensitive "bulletins" on this Updates List. Each of these brief
e-mail Update posts is fully explained and expanded in the published
postal-mail issues.


# 2 -I am a co-founder of the DS Festival conventions (founded in
1983) and I continue to be very involved in each Fest.

Details for the 2007 Fest event are not yet finalized. I expect to
announce definite plans soon.

SG and the Fest ask fans to please be patient until SG makes the
premiere announcements to everyone for the 2007 DS Festival
gathering. SG in print and this SG Updates List also will update
Fest plans as they are confirmed.


*** FAN SHARING: Fans attending the Burbank signing 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. Those addresses and subscription information follow
below.


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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