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SHADOWGRAM

  Number 177.  October 18, 2007.
  *********************************************
Hello, Dark Shadows Fan,

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

  **** DAVID SELBY: BOOK READINGS & SIGNINGS IN WEST VIRGINIA NEXT WEEK
  David (Quentin) asks SG to announce 2 newly-confirmed appearances.
At each event, he presents readings of his prose and poetry, followed
by book-signing sessions.  Copies of his books will be available for
purchase at each location; please call the stores for more
information.
  --- Sunday, October 21, from 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm at the Tamarack Book
Department, One Tamarack Park, in Beckley.  WV.  304-256-6843.  1-88
TAMARACK..
  Tamarack Publicity: The area "is a one-stop shop for West Virginia
culture, heritage, handcrafts, fine art, regional cuisine and
music.....  All of Tamarack's books and videos are either written by
West Virginia authors or written about West Virginia or Appalachia."
  Publicity: http://www.tamarackwv.com/events/328.aspx
  Poetry Reading: Actor/Author David Selby Start Date & Time: October
21, 2007 3:00 PM End Date & Time: October 21, 2007 4:00 PM Location:
Tamarack Book Department
  "David Selby, actor/author of Happenstance, A Better Place and In
and Out of the Shadows, will offer a poetry/prose reading at 3 p.m.
A book signing will immediately follow the reading.  His books are
available in Book Department at Tamarack or online.
  "Happenstance - David Selby's poetry focuses on the hopes and dreams
of life and the adventures and misadventures that lead everyone down
the path of happenstance.  "The course of life is a road of
happenstance.  It sends people and events our way...A structure of
love and support holds our world together." Tamarack
ordering: /catalog/product/product,1634.aspx
  David is a native of Morgantown and grew up in WV.  He and his wife
Chip are very involved in arts, educational, and cultural projects
and organizations in the state.  For details about the honors and
awards he has received in appreciation of his support and efforts,
see recent SG print issues.  Contact SG for specific information..
  Tamarack - Driving Directions: GPS Coordinates 37º 48.103' N 081º
13.000' W
  From the North: Take I-77 S / I-64 E to Beckley, WV.  Then, take
EXIT 45.  Tamarack, with its red, peaked roof, is located on the
right at the end of the exit ramp.
  From the South: Take I-77 N to Beckley, WV.  Then, take EXIT 45.
Tamarack, with its red, peaked roof, is located on the right at the
end of the exit ramp.
  From the East: Take I-64 W and merge into I-77 N at Beckley, WV.
Then, take EXIT 45.  Tamarack, with its red, peaked roof, is located
on the right at the end of the exit ramp.
  From the West: Take I-64 E and merge into I-77 S at Charleston, WV.
At Beckley, take EXIT 45.  Tamarack, with its red, peaked roof, is
located on the right at the end of the exit ramp.
  --- On Tuesday, October 23, from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm, David will read
from and sign copies of his books at Taylor Books, 226 Capitol St.,
in Charleston, WV.  304-342-1461.  Taylor Books Publicity: Driving
Directions: From I-64E, I-77S & I-79S take EXIT 100 (Leon Sullivan
Way & Capitol Street Exit) exit ramp to LEON SULLIVAN WAY (formerly
BROAD STREET).  At the THIRD STOP LIGHT turn RIGHT onto QUARRIER
STREET.  Go to the THIRD STOP LIGHT and turn RIGHT onto CAPITOL
STREET.  Taylor Books & Annex Gallery is located at 226 CAPITOL
STREET on the RIGHT.  Parking is available on the street (metered) or
in the car lot on the left.
  --- Fans attending David's appearances are invited and encouraged to
send SG their reports and photos as well as local publicity and media
coverage.  In this way, SG readers - including fans of all ages
across the US and beyond as well as the DS cast/crew members
themselves - can enjoy the events through your experiences.  Please
send all materials to SG's e- or postal- mail addresses below.
  --- For fans who are unable to attend the events: David's books,
poetry CD, and exclusive autographed color and B&W photos are
available by direct mail-order through JRA Productions.  All mail-
orders are handled solely by Marcy Robin.

  For prices and descriptive information, please e-mail
ShadowGram@... or send a SASE to Marcy Robin, JRA Productions,
P.O.  Box 1766, Temple City, CA 91780-7766.  PayPal orders can be
made through David's official website: www.davidselby.com

  **** NOW ON DVD: JONATHAN FRID & ABE VIGODA IN THE 1973 TV
MOVIE "THE DEVIL'S DAUGHTER" TOM HAPPER'S 1972 TV MOVIE "CRAWLSPACE"
  Recent SG print issues announced these new single-disc DVDs from
Wild Eye Releasing's "TV Movie Horror Collection." Both "feature new
2007 transfers" and came out Oct.  15.  They now are available from
retail outlets and amazon.com
  Wild Eye liner notes: "The Devil's Daughter," starring Shelley
Winters, "fueled the public's fascination with Satanism flaming out
the all-American dream.  (It) delivers a young woman into a nightmare
world when she learns her mother had promised her to Satan when she
was in infancy.  Now of legal age, Lucifer has sent his earthly
minions to claim his property - and to make sure she is betrothed to
the demon of his choice." DS "offers a candle-burning, wind-rustling,
spooky time in front of the TV with the lights turned way, way down."
  Jonathan (DS' Barnabas) stars as the mute servant "Mr.  Howard." Abe
(DS' Ezra Braithwaite) plays "Alikhine." Jonathan is named and
pictured on the box front cover and Abe is pictured on the box back
cover.
  Wild Eye liner notes: "Crawlspace" is a "real terror treat"
that "features a middle-aged couple accidentally discovering a young
homeless man living in their basement.  Their initial fear turns to
joy when he proves to be helpful around the house and like the son
they never had.  But this newfound happiness soon turns to sheer
horror when the young man's violent past and appetite to kill come
out!"
  Tom (DS' Jeremy Grimes) plays "Richard Atlec" and is named on the
front of the DVD box.
  Wild Eye asks SG to let DS fans know these rare films provide an
opportunity for fans to enjoy the acting talents of Jonathan, Abe,
and Tom beyond their DS performances.
  For more information: www.wildeyedvd.com

  **** DAN CURTIS' "FRANKENSTEIN" (CO-STARRING JOHN KARLEN) DUE ON DVD
  John (DS' Willie Loomis, etc.) co-stars in this 1973 TV film, due
out on DVD on Oct.  30.
  Publicity: "Producer Dan Curtis (Dark Shadows, The Night Stalker),
faithfully resurrects Mary Shelley's Gothic classic novel in an
acclaimed adaptation starring Robert Foxworth (Falcon Crest), Bo
Svenson (Delta Force) and Susan Strasberg (Picnic) from 1973.
  "Fiercely devoted to the theories of extending and creating human
life, scientist Victor Frankenstein and his assistants have secretly
assembled an artificial man with human parts stolen from graves.
Once he is brought to life, the enormous creature exhibits a child-
like innocence.  Unaware of his superhuman strength and frightful
appearance, the Giant becomes hostile and demands that Victor create
him a mate.
  "Bonus features include a new audio commentary track with actors
Robert Foxworth (Victor Frankenstein) and John Karlen (Otto Roget),
1973 promo, and a recap and preview from the original broadcast on
ABC-TV's Wide World Of Mystery."
  The DVD will be released Oct.  30 from www.darkskyfilms.com or
Amazon.com
  *** Please share with SG any publicity, reviews, or articles you
find about all 3 DVDs: "Devil's Daughter," "Crawlspace,"
and "Frankenstein." Please send materials to SG's e- or postal- mail
addresses, given in this Update.

  *** DS FESTIVAL'S 2008 "DARK SHADOWS RESURRECTED" EVENT
  Recent SG Updates and the Fest have announced the 2008 gathering of
fans and guests will be held at the Burbank Marriott Hotel &
Convention Center, July 18-20, 2008.
  The Burbank Airport Marriott Hotel & Convention Center is located at
2500 Hollywood Way, Burbank, California 91505.  1-818-843-6000.
  The hotel is located directly across the street from the
Burbank/Glendale/Pasadena (Bob Hope) Airport (BUR), which is served
by major airlines that travel across the US and beyond.  The hotel
provides free shuttle service to and from the nearby airport.  On-
site parking is available for $4 per hour or $14 per day.
  SG will announce and Fest update programming, guests, membership
rates, and other information as these plans are finalized.  The hotel
offers a reduced sleeping room rate; you must call the hotel directly
and mention "Dark Shadows" to receive this special discount rate.
Fans are advised to make their complete hotel reservations and travel
arrangements well in advance.
  The upcoming SG #112 print issue will highlight our 2007 Fest
convention that celebrated the 40th Anniversary of Jonathan Frid's
first appearance as Barnabas.  The issue will have details, photos,
and more about the gathering in Tarrytown, NY, last August.  Jonathan
was welcomed back to the Fest after a 13-year absence and was joined
by guests LARA PARKER, KATHRYN LEIGH SCOTT, MARIE WALLACE, BETSY
DURKIN MATTHES, DIANA MILLAY, and HENRY PLIMACK.
  SG thanks everyone who attended and appreciates those who have
shared their photos from the weekend.  Photos always are welcome.
This issue will be sent to all current and new/renewing postal-mail
subscribers when it is ready.  Subsription information is later in
this Update.
  Festival website: www.darkshadowsfestival.com
  *** All the above news will be expanded and detailed in the upcoming
published SG #112 edition of ShadowGram, The Official DS Newsletter &
News Source.

  **** Subscription information for the ShadowGram Newsletter print
issues follows.  When your order arrives, I will send you the current
SG #111 published issue to start your subscription.  SG #112 and
subsequent issues will be sent to postal-mail subscribers as they are
published..
  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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  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@...
  For more information on the newsletter, please write with a SASE
(Self-Addressed Stamped Envelope) to the above postal-address or e-
mail ShadowGram@...
  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.

Jonathan has added a pumpkin carved in the image of Barnabas (made by fan Chris
M. of upstate New York) on his website along with some photos of himself and
other cast members from the great Frid vault (okay, from two old steamer trunks
in his basement).?These cast?photos are available?in Jonathan's ebay store
accessible from the main page of his website.?There are some exciting plans
being made regarding the uploading of some Frid footage.? Keeping checking JF's
website for details when they become available!


http://www.jonathanfrid.com


Nancy?

http://www.nancykersey.blogspot.com

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Sorry about that.  Didn't about that part.  When you have the chance thou, if
you could let me know what you think of the story so far.  I also have it on
fanfiction.net if it would make it easier to read.  Thanks for letting me know
about the info.

mrjuggins <no_reply@yahoogroups.com> wrote:
Just a suggestion but you might want to change your files from .doc
files to .txt files. It would make them easier to read for everyone -
especially people like me with an older computer. :)

Tim

--- In ds-gothicsoapopera@yahoogroups.com, "Joseph B. Hinkofer"
<josephhinkofer@...> wrote:
>
> Yes, I was wondering where in this group I can start posting a
story
> that I had started writing? It takes place 25 years after the show
> ends with Quentin and Maggie married and have a son who is
following in
> his father's footsteps in more ways than one. Thanks for the info,
> hope to hear from you soon.
>






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Just a suggestion but you might want to change your files from .doc
files to .txt files. It would make them easier to read for everyone -
especially people like me with an older computer. :)

Tim




--- In ds-gothicsoapopera@yahoogroups.com, "Joseph B. Hinkofer"
<josephhinkofer@...> wrote:
>
> Yes, I was wondering where in this group I can start posting a
story
> that I had started writing?  It takes place 25 years after the show
> ends with Quentin and Maggie married and have a son who is
following in
> his father's footsteps in more ways than one.  Thanks for the info,
> hope to hear from you soon.
>

Jonathan is auctioning off actor schedules from DS that he has autographed.?
Check them out.

http://stores.ebay.ca/Frids-Uncommon-Scraps-and-Treasures



Nancy

http://www.nancykersey.blogspot.com

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ShadowGram Online Dark Shadows News Updates List Marcy Robin's
Cyberspace "Dark Shadows" News Update List An Internet Publication of
SHADOWGRAM

  Number 176.  September 12, 2007.
  *********************************************

Hello, Dark Shadows Fan,

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

  **** HOTEL ROOM RESERVATIONS NOW BEING ACCEPTED - 2008 DS FESTIVAL -
BURBANK, CA - JULY 18-20, 2008
  SG Online Update #175 (Sept.  3) announced early information about
the 2008 DS Festival's "DS Resurrected" event at the Burbank Marriott
Hotel & Convention Center, July 18-20, 2008.
  The Burbank Airport Marriott Hotel & Convention Center is located at
2500 Hollywood Way, Burbank, California 91505.  1-818-843-6000.
  The hotel is located directly across the street from the
Burbank/Glendale/Pasadena (Bob Hope) Airport (BUR), which is served
by major airlines that travel across the US and beyond.
  SG will announce and Fest update programming, guests, membership
rates, and other information as these plans are finalized.
  --- SG Premiere Announcement:
  The hotel now is taking sleeping room reservations for the event.
There is a limited number of rooms at the special reduced rate of
$129 (+ tax) per night.  You may reserve via phone or online, but you
must mention "Dark Shadows" to receive this rate.  Fans are advised
to make their complete hotel and travel arrangements well in
advance.
  PHONE Reservations: 1-818-843-6000 (Ask for Reservations Department).
  ONLINE Reservations: "Cut and paste either of the links below and
include with your electronic correspondence to facilitate the
reservation process.  You will be directed to the property's home
page with the code already entered in the appropriate field.  Then
enter your arrival date to begin the reservation process." Remember
you must mention "Dark Shadows" when making your reservation to
receive the special room rate.
  Burbank Airport Marriott Hotel & Convention Center:
  http://marriott.com/property/propertypage/burap?groupCode=dswdswa&
app=resvlink&&http://marriott.com/property/propertypage/burap?
groupCode=dswdswa& app=resvlink
  http://marriott.com/property/propertypage/burap?groupCode=dswdswa&
app=resvlink
  The hotel provides free shuttle service to and from
Burbank/Glendale/Pasadena Airport (directly across the street).
  On-site parking is available for $4 per hour or $14 per day.
  --- Nearby scenic, historic, and tourist attractions include:
(Distance range up to approximately 15 miles):
  Universal Studios Hollywood & Entertainment Center Universal City
Walk (featuring shopping, restaurants, and more)
  Griffith Park - featuring, among other unique attractions: Los
Angeles Zoo Gene Autry Western Heritage Museum Los Angeles Equestrian
Center Travel Town
  Hollywood & Highland Entertainment Complex
  Hollywood Bowl Entertainment Center
  Beverly Hills
  Pasadena / Old Town Pasadena / Rose Bowl
  Dodger Stadium (sporting venue)
  LA Theater District - Staples Center - Downtown Los Angeles
  Santa Monica Pier / Beach cities
  --- Disneyland / Downtown Disney is approximately 45-50 miles to the
southeast.  Also within that vicinity are a number of Orange County
attractions.
  --- Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is approximately 28
miles to the southwest.  There are various long-range shuttle van/bus
services, taxi cabs, and car rental facilities at LAX to provide
transportation to Burbank.
  --- Burbank Amtrak Train Station is less than a half-mile west of
the Marriott Hotel.  Additionally, local Metrolink trains connect
with extended rail lines throughout the Southern California region..
  --- The hotel has on-site restaurants, lounges, and other facilities
and maintains a non-smoking environment.
  SG #112 and subsequent print issues will highlight all confirmed
plans and other information for the Festival event.
  Fans may send a SASE (Self-Addressed Stamped Envelope) to the Fest
address.  It will be used for the general mass mailing, to be sent
after all event details are finalized.  Dark Shadows Festival, P.O.
Box 92, Maplewood, NJ 07040.

  **** DAVID SELBY ATTENDS OPENING NIGHT OF HIS PLAY "FINAL ASSAULT" -
CANTON, OHIO - OCT.  19, 2008
  SG #110 print issue announced David's dramatic play "Final Assault"
would be staged in Canton, Ohio, this fall.  David's wife Chip tells
SG "he will meet and greet either before the play or after" the
performance on Opening Night - Fri., Oct.  19 - only.
  The production is part of the Players Guild Theatre's 76th season
and runs through Oct.  27.  Performances are on Fri.  and Sat.
evenings at 8:00 pm and Sunday matinees are at 2:30.
  Publicity: "Famed for his leading roles on the daytime and nighttime
soaps 'Dark Shadows' ((Quentin)) and 'Falcon Crest' ((Richard
Channing)), actor David Selby will attend the Oct.  19 opening
performance of his play, 'Final Assault,' at the Players Guild's
Arena Stage....  Selby's script focuses on the conflict between a
coal-mining company and local environmentalists."
  SG #110 noted that "Final Assault" - written by David and directed
by his son Jamison Todd - had its world premiere in Charleston, WV,
in April, 2003.  (See SGs #98-99 print issues.) It is an intense,
reality-based story of actual coal-mining practices that remove
entire mountaintops, destroying natural habitats, animal life, and
other resources, and taking a toll on humans as well.
  The Players Guild's Arena Stage is at the Players Guild Theatre,
1001 Market Avenue North, Canton, OH 44702.  (Located in the Cultural
Center for the Arts / next to the Civic Center)
  Tickets are $15 for opening night and $10 for other performances.
They may be ordered by calling the Box Office at (330) 453-7617
(Mon.  - Sat.  10 am - 2 pm).
  Website: http://www.playersguildtheatre.com/show_lineup.html
  --- All fans attending "Final Assault" are invited to please share
local publicity, articles, reviews, media materials, program books,
and their photos and reports to help SG readers worldwide enjoy the
production through your experience.  A Contributor's Copy issue is
given in thanks for major input.  Please send all materials to SG's e-
  or postal- mail addresses later in this Update.

  **** KATE JACKSON IN REPEAT GAME SHOW APPEARANCE
  Kate (Daphne Harridge) plays "Match Game," airing weekdays at 2:30pm
the week of Sept.  28 to Oct.  4 on the Game Show Network.

  **** MARIE WALLACE SHARES THE 2007 DS FESTIVAL ON HER WEBSITE
  SG Online Update #175 briefly reported the Aug.  17-18 Fest
convention in Tarrytown, NY, celebrating the 40th Anniversary of
JONATHAN FRID's first appearance as "Barnabas." Jonathan delighted
our standing-room-only audience with his personal reminscences about
DS, a Q&A session, and a riveting presentation of dramatic and
humorous readings live onstage and on video.  The upcoming SG #112
print issue will feature the convention with pictures and more
details.
  Marie (Eve, Mad Jenny, Megan Todd) was among our invited DS guests.
She has posted some Fest pictures on her official website.  She also
continues the special offer for her personal memoir, "On Stage & In
Shadows." The book features a Foreword by Jonathan and chronicles her
fascinating acting career.  She autographs the book and includes
personally-signed photos for a special single price.
  Website: www.mariewallace.com Marie Wallace, P.O.  Box 421,
Parkville, NY 12768-0421.

  *** All the above news will be expanded and detailed in the coming
published SG #112 Official DS Newsletter & News Source.
  **** Subscription information for the ShadowGram Newsletter print
issues follows.  When your order arrives, I will send you the new SG
#111 published issue to start your subscription.  SG #112 and
subsequent issues will be sent to postal-mail subscribers as they are
published..

  Thank you.  Marcy Robin
  ShadowGram Editor / Publisher Marcy Robin, P.O.  Box 1766, Temple
City, CA 91780-7766 E-mail: ShadowGram@...
  *****************************************************************
  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@...
  For more information on the newsletter, please write with a SASE
(Self-Addressed Stamped Envelope) to the above postal-address or e-
mail ShadowGram@...
  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.

I've gotten some emails about the availability of this offering I initially
made shortly after the DS Festival in August. I have about 125 left and when
they are gone, they are gone. There are no plans to "press" any more  copies.
Some fans have bought several copies in order to give them as  gifts to other
fans for the holidays and as birthday gifts.

This reader's theater performance runs over an hour and was shot near the
stage, close up and in clear audio and video.  You don't miss a  thing.
Jonathan does his best to scare and amuse the lively audience he  performs for
on
this DVD.  It's a lot of fun and a treat for any real DS  fan.  Jonathan can
make
evil fun and his love of satire shines through on  this wonderful collection
of short stories and personal musings.

If you want to snag a copy before they are gone, you can do so at paypal
using _redceltt@..._ (mailto:redceltt@...) .  The cost of  this DVD,
including shipping is $13.95.

If you prefer to mail me a payment, email me for details on how to do  that.

You are ordering directly from the producer of this DVD so it comes with  the
standard guarantee of satisfaction.

Thanks.

Nancy




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ShadowGram Online Dark Shadows News Updates List Marcy Robin's
Cyberspace "Dark Shadows" News Update List An Internet Publication of
SHADOWGRAM

  Number 175.  September 3, 2007.
  ********************************************* Hello, Dark Shadows
Fan,
  ShadowGram (SG), The Official Newsletter & News Source for Dark
Shadows (DS), announces the following breaking news.

  **** DARK SHADOWS FESTIVAL CELEBRATES JONATHAN FRID'S 40TH
ANNIVERSARY AS BARNABAS
  Nearly 1,500 DS devotees from many states, Canada, and Britain
joined together with actor Jonathan Frid and other DS guests at the
Westchester Marriott Hotel in Tarrytown, New York, on August 17-18,
2007.  The convention celebrated the four-decade anniversary of his
first appearance as Barnabas Collins.  Also participating in the
event were several of Frid's female co-stars: Lara Parker
(Angelique), Kathryn Leigh Scott (Maggie/Josette), Marie Wallace
(Eve), Betsy Durkin (Victoria Winters #2), and Diana Millay (Laura
Collins).  DS Sound Engineer Henry Plimack provided invaluable expert
technical advice and assistance.
  Highlights of the weekend included a pair of onstage appearances by
Jonathan.  One session spotlighted some of his favourite DS episode
scenes, interlaced with his reminiscences and commentary about the
scenes, his colleagues, and his interpretation of Barnabas.  Jonathan
also presented a selection of dramatic readings live and in 2 video
screenings, featuring literary pieces by Stephen King, Edgar Allen
Poe, Groucho Marx, and others.  In addition, Jonathan answered
questions from the audience.
  The festivities were capped with a Saturday evening banquet.  A 30-
minute video tribute called "Frid's 40th," compiled specifically for
the banquet event, included interviews with Jonathan, DS creator Dan
Curtis, director Lela Swift, and John Karlen.  Jonathan was seen in
DS clips with Kathryn, Lara, Joan Bennett, Alexandra Moltke, and
Jerry Lacy.  There also was archival footage of Jonathan on "The Merv
Griffin Show," "What's My Line," "Generation Gap," and DS promos for
ABC from the DS era, plus a DS pledge drive promo Jonathan did for
PBS' New Jersey Network in the 1980s.  (This video is not available
for sale.) Lara, Kathryn, Marie, and Henry shared their own personal
tributes and Jonathan graciously thanked everyone for attending and
for welcoming him with such warmth.  Each fan attending the banquet
received a commemorative autographed photo of Jonathan as Barnabas.
  Throughout the convention, our lady guests were autographing, posing
for pictures, and talking with the fans.  Each also was onstage to
answer questions and talk about her projects and career.  Friday's
day trip took fans to nearby Lyndhurst Estate, filming location for
the 2 DS movies.  Those movies - "House of Dark Shadows" (1970)
and "Night of Dark Shadows" (1971) - screened on Sat.  evening.
  The upcoming SG #112 print issue will highlight the Fest with
details and photos.  That issue also will feature the latest
confirmed plans and news for our annual DS Festival event in 2008.
Early information follows.

  **** DARK SHADOWS RESURRECTED IN 2008
  For next year, the Dark Shadows Festival is planning a special DARK
SHADOWS RESURRECTED event at the Burbank Marriott Hotel & Convention
Center, over the weekend of July 18-20.  It will celebrate, among
other things, the upcoming DVD release of the feature films "House of
DS" and "Night of DS," and also will note preparations for the
planned new DS motion picture starring Johnny Depp.  ((See the new SG
#111 print issue for details and SG Online Update #173, dated July
26, 2007.))
  Burbank is one of the entertainment capitals of the world, home to
Warner Brothers, Walt Disney Studios, and NBC-TV Studios, among
others.  It is just minutes from Hollywood, Beverly Hills, and famed
attractions such as Universal Studios.  Facilities at the Burbank
Marriott Hotel & Convention Center are in the process of a 25-million
dollar renovation and will be a beautiful new home for the DS
Festival.  The hotel is directly across the street from the
Burbank/Bob Hope Airport (BUR) and just 30-45 minutes from Los
Angeles International Airport (LAX).
  Plans are underway for this 2008 gathering.  As soon as they are
confirmed, Fest details will be announced on this Updates List and
featured in the next SG #112 and subsequent SG print issues.  Please
wait until these specific details are announced.  Thank you.

  **** JONATHAN FRID ONE-MAN SHOW 1992 PERFORMANCE AVAILABLE
  "Jonathan Frid's one-man show 'Fridiculousness' is now available for
the first time on DVD!  This popular, satirical reader's theater
program was recorded before a lively audience in 1992.  Jonathan
plays a variety of characters in this tour-de-force performance,
which is being made available for just $10.00 plus $3.95 postage.  If
you have never had the chance to see Jonathan Frid on stage, this is
your opportunity!"
  Paypal payment to redceltt@... or send a money order to Jonathan
Frid DVD, 2003 Point Hamlet, Newark, DE 19702.  No credit or debit
card payments accepted.

  **** DAVID SELBY CO-STARS IN NEW HBO SERIES DEBUTING SUN., SEPT.  9
  SG has reported about David's role as "Arthur Foster" in the new
series "Tell Me You Love Me." This explicit adult program premieres
in its regular timeslot at 9:00 pm on Sun., Sept.  9.  (Please check
your local listings.)
  Philadelphia Inquirer 8-13: His character is married to
therapist "Dr.  May Foster," played by Jane Alexander.  The series
looks at them and 3 other couples, who are clients of Dr.  Foster.
Each pair represents a commited relationship across different
ages: "Engaged 20-somethings worried about maintaining monogamy;
married 30-somethings worried about conceiving; and married-with-
children 40-somethings worried about everything." David and
Jane, "married 43 years, seem worried about nothing and have an
exquisite conjugal relationship." It is "created, produced, written,
and directed by women (and) is as much about intimacy and making a
long-term relationship work, as it is about sexuality.  It places sex
within the context of love and companionship." The series "happens to
be terrific."
  The HBO website describes: "Rated TVMA: Adult Language, Nudity,
Strong Sexual Content, Adult Content.  Running Time: 54 minutes.
Genre: Drama." A schedule grid showing repeat screenings of the first
episode and subsequent episodes through September is found at:
http://www.hbo.com/apps/schedule/ScheduleServlet?
ACTION_DETAIL=DETAIL& FOCUS_ID=637749
  Also, David's 1982 film "Rich & Famous" is due out on DVD in
November.

  **** MARY McKINLEY-HAAS ART EXHIBIT OPENS THIS MONTH
  Mary (1840 Costume Designer) is an acclaimed artist whose
interpretative works based in natural phenomena have been exhibited
around the world.
  She asks SG to tell everyone about her new solo "Dream Fragments"
show at the Ezair Gallery at 905 Madison Avenue (between 72nd and
73rd) in New York City.  Phone: 212-628-7828.  The exhibit runs
Sept.  4-30, with the opening reception on Sept.  12 from 6pm-8pm.
Gallery hours are Tuesday-Friday from 12pm to 6pm.
  Publicity: It "highlights the artist's venture into unexplored
themes and a complex use of multi-media materials," as she
enters "her own private world of dreams and vision, color and light,
expressed through a combined media of oil paint, Asian paper, and
iridescent materials."

  **** "DS: THE BEGINNING" PRE-BARNABAS EPISODES NOW AVAILABLE FROM
RETAILERS
  Early this year, MPI began releasing DS' first 10 months of episodes
on DVD, making them available exclusively to its "DS DVD Club
Members." As of late August, retail outlets such as amazon.com and
other video sources started to offer the first collection for sale.
  There eventually will be 6 "DS: The Beginning" DVD collections.
Four have been released to the MPI Club Members thus far.  Number 5
is due out in October, and Number 6 is planned for December.  Retail
release is approximately 6 months behind that schedule.
  Each "Beginning" DVD collection has bonus interviews, most never
before seen.  The first one has a new series introduction with
Alexandra Moltke Isles.  The second one has a Collinsport History
piece with Kathryn Leigh Scott.  The sixth one will have numerous
extra items, including a restored episode #211 (the arrival of
Barnabas) with original 1967 commercials, syndication sales reel, and
promos.  Episode 191 (the destruction of Laura) will have extra
footage.
  SG in print and this SG Updates List will report further details as
they are confirmed.

  **** All fans who joined us in Tarrytown last month are invited and
welcome to share with SG their Fest photos and reports to help SG
readers worldwide enjoy the convention through your experience.  My
thanks to everyone who already has shared pictures and comments -
each is unique and very appreciated.  A Contributor's Copy issue is
given in thanks for major input.  Please send all materials to SG's e-
  or postal- mail addresses below.
  **** Please share with SG any publicity, reviews, articles, photos,
programs, or other media coverage you find about "Tell Me You Love
Me," Mary's art exhibit, the DS DVD collections, or other news in
this Update.  Send materials to SG's e- or postal- mail addresses
below.

  **** HIGHLIGHTS - SG #111 PRINT ISSUE NOW AVAILABLE!
  The latest published edition of The Official DS Newsletter has been
sent to regular postal-mail subscribers and is available to new and
renewing subscribers.  Highlights follow.
  --- The actual article published in Variety 7-27, announcing a
possible new DS film from Johnny Depp's production company, Graham
King's GK Films, Warner Brothers, and Dan Curtis' estate.  SG #111
also features 1999 interview excerpts with Johnny about his lifelong
love for DS as well as media response to the announcement.
  --- Detailed plans for the Tarrytown Festival.
  --- Recent photo of Jonathan Frid as well as 2 DS-era pictures: One
in a casual, candid moment and the other a posed, intense Barnabas
image.
  --- Photos from the 2006 Brooklyn DS Festival of Marie, Lara, and
Kathryn - courtesy of Marie.
  --- Updates about new and available DS merchandise, including Lara
Parker's audiobook of her 1998 novel "Angelique's Descent." The 2-CD
set debuted at the Tarrytown Fest.
  --- Personal messages to the fans from BOB COBERT (Music Composer)
about the sad loss of his wife Helen on 7-17, and from Kathryn on the
7-6 passing of her mother, Hilda Kringstad.  Excerpts from a detailed
obituary of Kathryn's mother also are included.
  --- News from DS writer JOSEPH CALDWELL about his new novel, "The
Pig Did It," first in a humorous trilogy about a contemporary young
American who visits his ancestral home in Ireland - and encounters a
most unusual "friend."
  --- Rare photos: JOAN BENNETT during the classic film noir Golden
Era of Hollywood, and GRAYSON & SAM HALL in the 1970s.
  --- The upcoming publication of DAVID SELBY's novel, "Lincoln's
Better Angel," adapted from his stage play about a National Park
Service employee and the iconic statue of Abraham Lincoln at the
Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C.
  Plus: Early publicity and news about David's role as "Arthur" in
HBO's "Tell Me You Love Me," and news about David's son Jamison Todd
writing for the popular tourism/informational website,
www.about.la.com (Jamison also wrote and directed the first 2 staged-
reading DS sequels, "Return to Collinwood" and "Vengeance at
Collinwood.")
  --- DONNA WANDREY (Roxanne Drew) shares news about her Best Actress
2006-2007 Award from the Connecticut Critics Circle for her role
in "Murderers" in Hartford this spring.
  --- Extensive coverage for JOSEPH GORDON-LEVITT (1991 DS David,
Daniel) in his starring role in the thriller "The Lookout." Also: His
own website and interview excerpts about his career, attitudes, and
the art of acting.
  --- BARBARA STEELE (1991 DS Julia, Natalie) starred in the
groundbreaking 1960 Italian "Black Sunday," featured on the DVD
collection of director Mario Bava's classic horror films.
  --- ALEXANDER GOULD and MARTIN DONOVAN (WB Pilot David and Roger) in
Showtime's "Weeds." Though Martin's character was killed at the end
of last season, Alexander continues as a regular on the show in its
new 3rd season.
  --- The 7-10 death of CHARLES LANE (WB Pilot Antique Dealer) at age
102 in Los Angeles.  He was a very familiar character actor in
countless films and TV shows since the 1930s.
  --- Continued media coverage of MARLEY SHELTON (WB Pilot Victoria)
in her role in the "2-movies-within-a-movie" horror
tribute "Grindhouse."
  --- A 1980 postage stamp issued by the U.S.  Post Office depicting
Lyndhurst - 1970-71 filming location for the 2 DS movies.
  --- Plus: DS Filming Locations, DS in the Media and DS Merchandise /
Publications, your own Fan News, and much more.

  **** Subscription information for the ShadowGram Newsletter print
issues follows.  When your order arrives, I will send you the new SG
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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,
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  Whenever your e-mail address changes, please notify me immediately.
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Anything posted here must be G rated.

If the story is G rated, then you can post them here  and I'll
approve each installment.

Or if you have them all typed up and saved as files, you could post
them in the "Files" folder.

Tim


--- In ds-gothicsoapopera@yahoogroups.com, "Joseph B. Hinkofer"
<josephhinkofer@...> wrote:
>
> Yes, I was wondering where in this group I can start posting a
story
> that I had started writing?  It takes place 25 years after the show
> ends with Quentin and Maggie married and have a son who is
following in
> his father's footsteps in more ways than one.  Thanks for the info,
> hope to hear from you soon.
>

Yes, I was wondering where in this group I can start posting a story
that I had started writing?  It takes place 25 years after the show
ends with Quentin and Maggie married and have a son who is following in
his father's footsteps in more ways than one.  Thanks for the info,
hope to hear from you soon.

Hi there, Dark Shadows Message Board Family!
I was listening to the radio this morning.
Good news!  There's a tv
series premiering this fall about a
private investigator who also happens to be
undead (as in VAMPIRE undead)!
The tv show's title is MOONLIGHT.
I believe the show follows
GHOST WHISPERER, creating a
pleasant evening of tv viewing! Make
yourself a big bowl of popcorn, grab
the brandy decanter, and curl up
for some hauntingly good tv fun!
I'm sooooo excited & happy!  ---Luv, Bo

Like a sleepy cartoon character, I approach my computer.  Bleary-
eyed, zombie-like, my blue peeps scan the DS messages.  Within my
skull, moths flutter about -- swish swish swish.  Amazingly, the
words I read do NOT register.

--  "Depp."
--  "Dark Shadows..."

Huh?....  'DEPP?'
--THE Depp?
As in... 'Johnny' Depp?!

-- My bleary peeps return for a second read-thru.

--  "Depp."
--  "Dark Shadows."
--  "Depp plus Dark Shadows..."

Like a thunderbolt of lightning, bah-ZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZAP-PUH, the
light bulb within my noggin' illuminates!

--  Comprehension!

Me peeps pop outta me noggin', BOING!  I fall off my chair!  Like a
mega-hit from a caffeinated cup o' java, I'm awake!  ALIVE!  AND, on
my feet!  I grab the spinning seat of my office chair, plop back
down, and take another look-see!  DEPP!  OBSESSED with Dark
Shadows!  Barnabas! Oh my gosh!

This is GRRRRRREAT NEWS!  I'm THRILLED!

-- Please please PUH-LEEZE tell me I'm NOT dreaming this!  Is it
POSSIBLE?! --  DEPP? -- and Dark Shadows?!?????!!!!  Dark Shadows --
the possibilites -- renewed life!  I'm sooooo totally thrilled!  I'm
hap-hap-HAPPY beyond words, Folks!  What great news!


--- In ds-gothicsoapopera@yahoogroups.com, mrjuggins <no_reply@...>
wrote:
>
> ShadowGram Online Dark Shadows News Updates List Marcy Robin's
> Cyberspace "Dark Shadows" News Update List An Internet Publication
of
> SHADOWGRAM
>
>
> Number 173.  July 26, 2007.
>
> *********************************************
>
> Hello, Dark Shadows Fan,
>
> ShadowGram (SG), The Official Newsletter & News Source for Dark
> Shadows (DS), announces the following just-breaking news.
>
>
> **** JOHNNY DEPP'S PRODUCTION COMPANY & GK FILMS PLAN TO DEVELOP
NEW
> DARK SHADOWS MOVIE FOR WARNER BROTHERS
>
> Daily Variety will publish the following article in tomorrow's
(July
> 27) edition:
>
>
> Depp lights up 'Dark Shadows' Graham King to produce Warner
feature
> By Michael Fleming
>
> Johnny Depp is getting in touch with his inner vampire.
>
> Warner Bros.  is teaming with Depp's Infinitum-Nihil and Graham
> King's GK Films to develop a feature based on the '60s daytime
> supernatural sudser "Dark Shadows."
>
> Depp has said in interviews that he has always been obsessed
> with "Dark Shadows" and had, as a child, wanted to be Barnabas
> Collins, the vampire patriarch of the series.  The role was
> originated by Jonathan Frid.
>
> A rights deal just closed with the estate of Dan Curtis, the
> producer/director who created the soap that aired weekdays on ABC,
> from 1966 to 1971.  Depp and King will produce with David Kennedy,
> who ran Dan Curtis Prods.  until Curtis died last year of a brain
> tumor.  Infinitum-Nihil's Christi Dembrowski served as the point
> person on the deal.
>
> Over 1,225 episodes, "Dark Shadows" was a highly atmospheric,
spooky
> soap that featured gothic horror staples like vampires, monsters,
> witches, werewolves, ghosts and zombies.  The show has a
continuing
> rabid fan base that populates Dark Shadows Festival conventions.
>
> Numerous TV revivals of the series and pic adaptations have been
> attempted over the years but none with as high-wattage a star as
> Depp.
>
> Depp, who is coming off "Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End"
> and who just wrapped the Tim Burton-directed "Sweeney Todd," is
next
> expected to star in "Shantaram," a Mira Nair-directed adaptation
of
> the Gregory David Roberts novel that Depp, King and Plan B are
> producing for Warner Bros.  Depp, King and WB are also mobilizing
to
> make a film about the life of Alexander Litvinenko, with Depp
poised
> to play the former KGB agent, who was fatally poisoned.
>
> **** SHADOWGRAM NOTE:
>
> Johnny Depp's company and Dan Curtis Productions have been in
> discussion for several years about the possibility of teaming for
a
> Dark Shadows film.  The development of a script, which will now
> begin, can take months and sometimes years.  But hopefully, the
> process will run smoothly with the possibility that filming could
> begin as early as 2008, though even in a best-case scenario a
> finished film may not appear before 2009.  It is also much too
early
> to speculate on any further casting ideas, though there is a hope
> that some original DS actors may be utilized in some capacity.
>
> ShadowGram will follow-up with further developments in coming
print
> and online editions.
>
>
> ***** All fans are invited and welcome to share with SG any media
> coverage they find about the proposed movie.  Please be sure to
> include the name of the source (newspaper, magazine, website,
> radio/TV broadcast, etc.) and its date.
>
> Please send all materials to SG's e- or postal- mail addresses
below.
>
> Your sharing from worldwide sources helps each SG published issue
be
> as complete as possible.  A Contributor's Copy issue is given in
> thanks for major input.
>
>
> ***** Subscription information for the ShadowGram print issues
> follows.
>
> Subscriptions & Renewals: US & Canada First Class Mail: $12.00 for
4
> issues or $24.00 for 8 issues Overseas Air Mail: US $ 20.00 for 4
> issues or US $40.00 for 8 issues
>
> Please send check/money order to:
>
> Marcy Robin P.O.  Box 1766 Temple City, CA 91780-7766
>
> You can pay online for your SG subscription/renewal using PayPal
and
> ShadowGram@...
>
> When you subscribe, the current SG #110 and its companion issue,
SG
> #109, will be mailed to begin your subscription.  You then would
> receive future newsletter issues and any complimentary Special
Bonus
> Announcements as they are published.
>
>
> Thank you.  Marcy Robin
>
> ShadowGram Editor / Publisher Marcy Robin, P.O.  Box 1766, Temple
> City, CA 91780-7766 E-mail: ShadowGram@...
>
> *****************************************************************
>
> 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@...
>
> For more information on the newsletter, please write with a SASE
> (Self-Addressed Stamped Envelope) to the above postal-address or e-
> mail ShadowGram@...
>
> 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.
>

ShadowGram Online Dark Shadows News Updates List Marcy Robin's
Cyberspace "Dark Shadows" News Update List An Internet Publication of
SHADOWGRAM


Number 173.  July 26, 2007.

*********************************************

Hello, Dark Shadows Fan,

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


**** JOHNNY DEPP'S PRODUCTION COMPANY & GK FILMS PLAN TO DEVELOP NEW
DARK SHADOWS MOVIE FOR WARNER BROTHERS

Daily Variety will publish the following article in tomorrow's (July
27) edition:


Depp lights up 'Dark Shadows' Graham King to produce Warner feature
By Michael Fleming

Johnny Depp is getting in touch with his inner vampire.

Warner Bros.  is teaming with Depp's Infinitum-Nihil and Graham
King's GK Films to develop a feature based on the '60s daytime
supernatural sudser "Dark Shadows."

Depp has said in interviews that he has always been obsessed
with "Dark Shadows" and had, as a child, wanted to be Barnabas
Collins, the vampire patriarch of the series.  The role was
originated by Jonathan Frid.

A rights deal just closed with the estate of Dan Curtis, the
producer/director who created the soap that aired weekdays on ABC,
from 1966 to 1971.  Depp and King will produce with David Kennedy,
who ran Dan Curtis Prods.  until Curtis died last year of a brain
tumor.  Infinitum-Nihil's Christi Dembrowski served as the point
person on the deal.

Over 1,225 episodes, "Dark Shadows" was a highly atmospheric, spooky
soap that featured gothic horror staples like vampires, monsters,
witches, werewolves, ghosts and zombies.  The show has a continuing
rabid fan base that populates Dark Shadows Festival conventions.

Numerous TV revivals of the series and pic adaptations have been
attempted over the years but none with as high-wattage a star as
Depp.

Depp, who is coming off "Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End"
and who just wrapped the Tim Burton-directed "Sweeney Todd," is next
expected to star in "Shantaram," a Mira Nair-directed adaptation of
the Gregory David Roberts novel that Depp, King and Plan B are
producing for Warner Bros.  Depp, King and WB are also mobilizing to
make a film about the life of Alexander Litvinenko, with Depp poised
to play the former KGB agent, who was fatally poisoned.

**** SHADOWGRAM NOTE:

Johnny Depp's company and Dan Curtis Productions have been in
discussion for several years about the possibility of teaming for a
Dark Shadows film.  The development of a script, which will now
begin, can take months and sometimes years.  But hopefully, the
process will run smoothly with the possibility that filming could
begin as early as 2008, though even in a best-case scenario a
finished film may not appear before 2009.  It is also much too early
to speculate on any further casting ideas, though there is a hope
that some original DS actors may be utilized in some capacity.

ShadowGram will follow-up with further developments in coming print
and online editions.


***** All fans are invited and welcome to share with SG any media
coverage they find about the proposed movie.  Please be sure to
include the name of the source (newspaper, magazine, website,
radio/TV broadcast, etc.) and its date.

Please send all materials to SG's e- or postal- mail addresses below.

Your sharing from worldwide sources helps each SG published issue be
as complete as possible.  A Contributor's Copy issue is given in
thanks for major input.


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

Subscriptions & Renewals: US & Canada First Class Mail: $12.00 for 4
issues or $24.00 for 8 issues Overseas Air Mail: US $ 20.00 for 4
issues or US $40.00 for 8 issues

Please send check/money order to:

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

You can pay online for your SG subscription/renewal using PayPal and
ShadowGram@...

When you subscribe, the current SG #110 and its companion issue, SG
#109, will be mailed to begin your subscription.  You then would
receive future newsletter issues and any complimentary Special Bonus
Announcements as they are published.


Thank you.  Marcy Robin

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

*****************************************************************

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@...

For more information on the newsletter, please write with a SASE
(Self-Addressed Stamped Envelope) to the above postal-address or e-
mail ShadowGram@...

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.

From Terry, our Ds Friend from the North .....

===============================================

Dark Shadows Returns

By John Freeman(John Freeman)

As a child, Depp revealed in an interview for website Combustible
Celluloid in 1999, the vampire patriarch Barnabas Collins, played by
Jonathan Frid was a huge obsession. "I loved Barnabas Collins more than
I loved the Harlem ...

downthetubes.net - The Blog - http://downthetubescomics.blogspot.com/

http://www.darkshadowsreborn.com

Big Finish have recorded an audio book of Angelique's Descent,
featuring Lara Parker reading her classic Dark Shadows novel for CD.

The abridged adaptation features atmospheric music and sound effects,
plus special dramatised scenes featuring Angelique and the Dark
Spirit, played by Andrew Collins.

The novel is released as two double-disc releases, retailing at $15.00
each. Each set also includes a bonus interview with Lara.

Both CDs will debut at the August Dark Shadows Festival and will be
available generally from August 20. To pre-order Angelique's Descent,
view cover art and listen to a preview trailer, visit
http://www.darkshadowsreborn.com

WOW!  Lots of good DS news!  -- especially the 'hope' of DS re-runs
returning to tv!    I plan on visiting the CHILLER tv station SOON.
(I wouldn't mind what time or day of the week DS eps ran -- I'd tape
them -- as long as they're shared in tv-land once again.)  Also, I'm
writing on my calendar TMC's Joan Bennett film marathon mid-August!
What a treat!  Thanks for the updates!  :-)


--- In ds-gothicsoapopera@yahoogroups.com, mrjuggins <no_reply@...>
wrote:
>
> ShadowGram Online Dark Shadows News Updates List Marcy Robin's
> Cyberspace "Dark Shadows" News Update List An Internet Publication
of
> SHADOWGRAM
>
>
> Number 171.  July 10, 2007.
>
> *********************************************
>
> Hello, Dark Shadows Fan,
>
> ShadowGram (SG), The Official Newsletter & News Source for Dark
> Shadows (DS), announces the following breaking news.
>
>
> ***** POSSIBLE NEW CABLE TV NETWORK HOME FOR ORIGINAL EPISODES
>
> Fans are urged to join the campaign to help bring the original DS
> back to TV.
>
> The Sci-Fi Channel successfully re-aired DS in the 1990s and into
the
> early 2000s.  SG print newsletter issues published during that
time
> thoroughly reported and detailed Sci Fi's 4 broadcast runs of DS.
>
> Now fans are asked to be part of the grassroots effort to help
bring
> DS back to television on the new Chiller cable television channel,
> available via digital and satellite services.
>
> It is requested that fans contact Chiller by posting thoughtful
and
> encouraging requests on the Chiller TV website message boards,
asking
> them to air DS reruns.  Please visit:
> http://boards.nbcuni.com/chillertv/
>
> You also can write postal-mail letters requesting DS be carried on
> the network's programming schedule.  Send your letters of support
to:
> Chiller TV Programming Department, NBC Universal, 30 Rockefeller
> Plaza, New York, NY 10112.
>
> Please act now - don't delay!
>
> SG will report any confirmed developments.
>
>
> ***** LATEST DS AUDIO CD AVAILABLE WITH FREE BONUS DISC
>
> "Big Finish Productions newly-released Dark Shadows: The Legend
> Reborn is a special behind-the-scenes CD documentary about the
making
> of the new DS audio dramas.  The deluxe double-disc CD is $17.00
> (includes postage).
>
> "The release features over a dozen interviews with the cast and
crew
> of the series, including David Selby, Lara Parker, Kathryn Leigh
> Scott, John Karlen and Robert Rodan, plus a bonus soundtrack CD of
> Joseph Fox's haunting scores from the first audio series."
>
> To purchase "The Legend Reborn" and other titles in the DS CD w
audio
> series, please go to www.darkshadowsfestival.com or
> ww.darkshadowsreborn.com.
>
> Big Finish is currently working on the second series of DS audio
> dramas, with plans to record later this year.  SG will update
> confirmed news.
>
>
> ***** CHRIS PENNOCK IN NEW PRODUCTION OF SHAKESPEARE'S "KING LEAR"
>
> Chris (Jeb, Cyrus/John, Sebastian, Gabriel) asks SG to please tell
> fans that this classic play opens July 13 and runs to August 1
(Chris
> hopefully adds, "and maybe beyond!").
>
> Performances are at the Lee Strasberg Film and Theater Institute,
> 7936 Santa Monica Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90046.  323-650-7777.
(The
> location is near the intersection of Santa Monica Blvd.  and
Fairfax
> Ave.)
>
> Chris says, "I'd love it if all the Dark Shadows fans in the area
> could come and support me in a truly terrifying endeavor.  It's a
> wild and radical King Lear!"
>
> Fans attending "King Lear" are invited and welcome to share their
> reports, photos, and program books with SG so fans who cannot be
> there can enjoy it through your experience.
>
>
> ***** JOAN BENNETT FILM MARATHON ON TURNER CLASSIC MOVIES (TCM) -
>
> INCLUDING "HOUSE OF DARK SHADOWS" - AUGUST 15-16, 2007
>
> Before portraying Elizabeth, Naomi, Judith, and Flora on DS,
Joan's
> acting career featured acclaimed film noir movies during
> Hollywood's "Golden Era" in the 1930s-40s.  These roles and others
> often are noted in retrospectives and tributes like this one on
TCM.
>
> The cable network plans a total of 13 films, starting at 6:00 am
> (EDT) on Aug.  15.  The 24-hour marathon is due to conclude with
> 1970's "House of DS," the first major motion picture based on a TV
> daytime soap opera.  "HODS" should screen at 4:15 am (EDT) on
Thurs.,
> Aug.  16.
>
> TCM Publicity: 4:15 am - House Of Dark Shadows (1970) A vampire
seeks
> a cure so he can wed the reincarnation of his lost love.  Cast:
> Jonathan Frid, Grayson Hall, Joan Bennett.  Dir: Dan Curtis.  C-97
> mins, TV-14.
>
> SG asks fans to please share any media reviews, articles, or
> advertisements for the marathon.  Please send them to SG's postal-
or
> e- mail addresses (given later in this Update).
>
>
> *** DARK SHADOWS FESTIVAL CONVENTION - AUG.  17-18, 2007
WESTCHESTER
> MARRIOTT HOTEL, TARRYTOWN, NY
>
> SG premiere-announced our 2007 convention earlier this year.  The
> current SG print issue #110 announces and updates our guests,
general
> programming highlights, and other details.
>
> To celebrate the 40th Anniversary of Jonathan Frid's first
appearance
> as "Barnabas Collins," we welcome Jonathan back to the Fest as he
> joins us on Sat., Aug.  18 only.
>
> We also welcome our "Ladies of Dark Shadows" guests: Lara Parker
> (Angelique), Kathryn Leigh Scott (Maggie/Josette), and Marie
Wallace
> (Eve, Mad Jenny).  They attend the Fest both days.
>
> SG Online Updates #167-170 announced the latest confirmed plans
and
> developments, including general programming and special events
such
> as Friday day trips to nearby historic Lyndhurst Estate
("Collinwood"
> in both DS movies) and the closing Banquet with the Stars on
Saturday
> evening.  To receive more information from these e-mail List
> announcements, please contact ShadowGram@...
>
> A schedule of events will be announced on this SG Updates List
when
> convention programming is confirmed.  The schedule also will be
sent
> via postal-mail to pre-registered Fest members shortly before the
> Fest.
>
> 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.
>
> SG reminds fans that the Westchester Marriott Hotel is sold out of
> sleeping rooms.  Fans still can book rooms at the following
hotels.
> Please contact them directly to make reservations in any of these
> locations.
>
> Nearby hotels: Courtyard Marriott Greenburgh-Tarrytown, 475 White
> Plains Rd.  914-631-1122.  Marriott Springhill Suites-Tarrytown,
480
> White Plains Rd.  914-366-4600.  Sheraton-Tarrytown, 600 White
Plains
> Rd.  914-332-7900.  A mile from the Westchester Marriott is the
> Extended Stay America Hotel at 118 Tarrytown Rd.  in Elmsford.
914-
> 347-8073.  In the town of Hawthorn 4 miles away is a Comfort Inn.
> 914-592-8600.
>
> Fest memberships / Trip reservations / Banquet reservations:
>
> Send SASE (Self-Addressed Stamped Envelope) to: Dark Shadows
> Festival, P.O.  Box 92, Maplewood, NJ 07040
>
> General information is on the Fest website:
> www.darkshadowsfestival.com
>
>
> ***** All fans attending the Fest 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.
>
> SG in print will further detail the news in this Update and other
> news within the coming weeks.
>
>
> ***** Subscription information for the ShadowGram print issues
> follows.
>
> Subscriptions & Renewals: US & Canada First Class Mail: $12.00 for
4
> issues or $24.00 for 8 issues Overseas Air Mail: US $ 20.00 for 4
> issues or US $40.00 for 8 issues
>
> Please send check/money order to:
>
> Marcy Robin P.O.  Box 1766 Temple City, CA 91780-7766
>
> You can pay online for your SG subscription/renewal using PayPal
and
> ShadowGram@...
>
> When you subscribe, the current SG #110 and its companion issue,
SG
> #109, will be mailed to begin your subscription.  You then would
> receive future newsletter issues and any complimentary Special
Bonus
> Announcements as they are published.
>
>
> Thank you.  Marcy Robin
>
> ShadowGram Editor / Publisher Marcy Robin, P.O.  Box 1766, Temple
> City, CA 91780-7766 E-mail: ShadowGram@...
>
> *****************************************************************
>
> 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@...
>
> For more information on the newsletter, please write with a SASE
> (Self-Addressed Stamped Envelope) to the above postal-address or e-
> mail ShadowGram@...
>
> 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.
>

DS FAnzine available with 136 regular issues, many special issues. Will
be at DS Fest in Tarrytown on august 18th 2007. If interested in info,
email me at shadowpublishing04@.... Thank you, Ken J. Friedmann,
Editor.

ShadowGram Online Dark Shadows News Updates List Marcy Robin's
Cyberspace "Dark Shadows" News Update List An Internet Publication of
SHADOWGRAM


Number 171.  July 10, 2007.

*********************************************

Hello, Dark Shadows Fan,

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


***** POSSIBLE NEW CABLE TV NETWORK HOME FOR ORIGINAL EPISODES

Fans are urged to join the campaign to help bring the original DS
back to TV.

The Sci-Fi Channel successfully re-aired DS in the 1990s and into the
early 2000s.  SG print newsletter issues published during that time
thoroughly reported and detailed Sci Fi's 4 broadcast runs of DS.

Now fans are asked to be part of the grassroots effort to help bring
DS back to television on the new Chiller cable television channel,
available via digital and satellite services.

It is requested that fans contact Chiller by posting thoughtful and
encouraging requests on the Chiller TV website message boards, asking
them to air DS reruns.  Please visit:
http://boards.nbcuni.com/chillertv/

You also can write postal-mail letters requesting DS be carried on
the network's programming schedule.  Send your letters of support to:
Chiller TV Programming Department, NBC Universal, 30 Rockefeller
Plaza, New York, NY 10112.

Please act now - don't delay!

SG will report any confirmed developments.


***** LATEST DS AUDIO CD AVAILABLE WITH FREE BONUS DISC

"Big Finish Productions newly-released Dark Shadows: The Legend
Reborn is a special behind-the-scenes CD documentary about the making
of the new DS audio dramas.  The deluxe double-disc CD is $17.00
(includes postage).

"The release features over a dozen interviews with the cast and crew
of the series, including David Selby, Lara Parker, Kathryn Leigh
Scott, John Karlen and Robert Rodan, plus a bonus soundtrack CD of
Joseph Fox's haunting scores from the first audio series."

To purchase "The Legend Reborn" and other titles in the DS CD w audio
series, please go to www.darkshadowsfestival.com or
ww.darkshadowsreborn.com.

Big Finish is currently working on the second series of DS audio
dramas, with plans to record later this year.  SG will update
confirmed news.


***** CHRIS PENNOCK IN NEW PRODUCTION OF SHAKESPEARE'S "KING LEAR"

Chris (Jeb, Cyrus/John, Sebastian, Gabriel) asks SG to please tell
fans that this classic play opens July 13 and runs to August 1 (Chris
hopefully adds, "and maybe beyond!").

Performances are at the Lee Strasberg Film and Theater Institute,
7936 Santa Monica Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90046.  323-650-7777.  (The
location is near the intersection of Santa Monica Blvd.  and Fairfax
Ave.)

Chris says, "I'd love it if all the Dark Shadows fans in the area
could come and support me in a truly terrifying endeavor.  It's a
wild and radical King Lear!"

Fans attending "King Lear" are invited and welcome to share their
reports, photos, and program books with SG so fans who cannot be
there can enjoy it through your experience.


***** JOAN BENNETT FILM MARATHON ON TURNER CLASSIC MOVIES (TCM) -

INCLUDING "HOUSE OF DARK SHADOWS" - AUGUST 15-16, 2007

Before portraying Elizabeth, Naomi, Judith, and Flora on DS, Joan's
acting career featured acclaimed film noir movies during
Hollywood's "Golden Era" in the 1930s-40s.  These roles and others
often are noted in retrospectives and tributes like this one on TCM.

The cable network plans a total of 13 films, starting at 6:00 am
(EDT) on Aug.  15.  The 24-hour marathon is due to conclude with
1970's "House of DS," the first major motion picture based on a TV
daytime soap opera.  "HODS" should screen at 4:15 am (EDT) on Thurs.,
Aug.  16.

TCM Publicity: 4:15 am - House Of Dark Shadows (1970) A vampire seeks
a cure so he can wed the reincarnation of his lost love.  Cast:
Jonathan Frid, Grayson Hall, Joan Bennett.  Dir: Dan Curtis.  C-97
mins, TV-14.

SG asks fans to please share any media reviews, articles, or
advertisements for the marathon.  Please send them to SG's postal- or
e- mail addresses (given later in this Update).


*** DARK SHADOWS FESTIVAL CONVENTION - AUG.  17-18, 2007 WESTCHESTER
MARRIOTT HOTEL, TARRYTOWN, NY

SG premiere-announced our 2007 convention earlier this year.  The
current SG print issue #110 announces and updates our guests, general
programming highlights, and other details.

To celebrate the 40th Anniversary of Jonathan Frid's first appearance
as "Barnabas Collins," we welcome Jonathan back to the Fest as he
joins us on Sat., Aug.  18 only.

We also welcome our "Ladies of Dark Shadows" guests: Lara Parker
(Angelique), Kathryn Leigh Scott (Maggie/Josette), and Marie Wallace
(Eve, Mad Jenny).  They attend the Fest both days.

SG Online Updates #167-170 announced the latest confirmed plans and
developments, including general programming and special events such
as Friday day trips to nearby historic Lyndhurst Estate ("Collinwood"
in both DS movies) and the closing Banquet with the Stars on Saturday
evening.  To receive more information from these e-mail List
announcements, please contact ShadowGram@...

A schedule of events will be announced on this SG Updates List when
convention programming is confirmed.  The schedule also will be sent
via postal-mail to pre-registered Fest members shortly before the
Fest.

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.

SG reminds fans that the Westchester Marriott Hotel is sold out of
sleeping rooms.  Fans still can book rooms at the following hotels.
Please contact them directly to make reservations in any of these
locations.

Nearby hotels: Courtyard Marriott Greenburgh-Tarrytown, 475 White
Plains Rd.  914-631-1122.  Marriott Springhill Suites-Tarrytown, 480
White Plains Rd.  914-366-4600.  Sheraton-Tarrytown, 600 White Plains
Rd.  914-332-7900.  A mile from the Westchester Marriott is the
Extended Stay America Hotel at 118 Tarrytown Rd.  in Elmsford.  914-
347-8073.  In the town of Hawthorn 4 miles away is a Comfort Inn.
914-592-8600.

Fest memberships / Trip reservations / Banquet reservations:

Send SASE (Self-Addressed Stamped Envelope) to: Dark Shadows
Festival, P.O.  Box 92, Maplewood, NJ 07040

General information is on the Fest website:
www.darkshadowsfestival.com


***** All fans attending the Fest 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.

SG in print will further detail the news in this Update and other
news within the coming weeks.


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

Subscriptions & Renewals: US & Canada First Class Mail: $12.00 for 4
issues or $24.00 for 8 issues Overseas Air Mail: US $ 20.00 for 4
issues or US $40.00 for 8 issues

Please send check/money order to:

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

You can pay online for your SG subscription/renewal using PayPal and
ShadowGram@...

When you subscribe, the current SG #110 and its companion issue, SG
#109, will be mailed to begin your subscription.  You then would
receive future newsletter issues and any complimentary Special Bonus
Announcements as they are published.


Thank you.  Marcy Robin

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

*****************************************************************

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@...

For more information on the newsletter, please write with a SASE
(Self-Addressed Stamped Envelope) to the above postal-address or e-
mail ShadowGram@...

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.

Hey nice looking place Bobo, I hear that it's smaller than it looks.
Probably cold and drafty, (some very cold spots) impossible to heat.
Might have to put up with some very strange, even harmful situations. I
think I could probably handle a little plasma on the carpet. I would
want the doctor to check my heart before I moved in, and my personality
when I moved out. If you do decide to purchase the place, please let me
know, I promise I will come visit, very briefly, and in the daylight
hours only.
I don't understand why anyone would want that place? I really hate to
think of the torment that took place there, I'm sure some of it's still
around. I wouldn't want the deed to that place, if I lived on the
moon.
Bobo I'm glad your holding down the old fort, I really enjoy getting
the mail, some pleasent, some sad, but that's life I guess.
I'll have to stop back later!
Digger

Your site did not work for me, but this one did:

http://www.mcdowellnews.com/servlet/Satellite?pagename=MMN%2FMGArticle%2FMMN_Bas\
icArticle&c=MGArticle&cid=1173351902747&path=%21news%21localnews

Cheers.
Jim
_____________________________________________-
----- Original Message ----
From: dsfanbobo <no_reply@yahoogroups.com>
To: ds-gothicsoapopera@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Tuesday, July 3, 2007 7:57:10 AM
Subject: [ds-gothicsoapopera] For Sale:  Dracula's Castle















Dracula's castle is for sale!

(Got a hundred and thirty-five million?!$)



Certainly our favorite vampire, Barnabas

Collins, is completely happy at the Old

House.  As the saying goes, "there's no

place like home."



http://news. yahoo.com/ s/ap_travel/ 20070702/ ap_tr_ge/ travel_brief_ dracul

a_s_castle














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Dracula's castle is for sale!
(Got a hundred and thirty-five million?!$)

Certainly our favorite vampire, Barnabas
Collins, is completely happy at the Old
House.  As the saying goes, "there's no
place like home."

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap_travel/20070702/ap_tr_ge/travel_brief_dracul
a_s_castle

_http://stores.ebay.com/Frids-Uncommon-Scraps-and-Treasures_
(http://stores.ebay.com/Frids-Uncommon-Scraps-and-Treasures)

check it out!

nancy





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Jonathan has been trying to get rid of stuff he doesn't want for a long
time.   He discovered he has DS stuff and was talked into selling it  rather
than
simply throw it out.  Proceeds go towards maintenance of the  website at
_http://www.jonathanfrid.com_ (http://www.jonathanfrid.com) . So check out  what
Jonathan is looking to get rid of at his ebay store.

_http://stores.ebay.ca/Frids-Uncommon-Scraps-and-Treasures_
(http://stores.ebay.ca/Frids-Uncommon-Scraps-and-Treasures)

Nancy



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I was 10 in 1967, Anthony George is from my hometown, Endicott/Binghamton, NY! 
Never knew who he was back then.........Rick Hatch

Burke <kokomokid1955@...> wrote:                                  Last DS
episode aired June 7, 1967 with Mitch Ryan portraying Burke
  Devlin as Mr Ryan never came back to the set and was replaced by
  Anthony George...i thought the character suffered because of it, but at
  least i was less than a month from having enough chore money to buy
  Sgt. Pepper LP..wow how time flies when your 12 years old!






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Last DS episode aired June 7, 1967 with Mitch Ryan portraying Burke
Devlin as Mr Ryan never came back to the set and was replaced by
Anthony George...i thought the character suffered because of it, but at
least i was less than a month from having enough chore money to buy
Sgt. Pepper LP..wow how time flies when your 12 years old!

Im so sorry to hear this Tim!!  I know how hard it is to lose them, they
aren't "like" our family, they ARE our family.
Please know that I am keeping you and Little Buddy in my prayers.
Carol



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ShadowGram Online Dark Shadows News Updates List Marcy Robin's
Cyberspace "Dark Shadows" News Update List An Internet Publication of
SHADOWGRAM


Number 170.  May 21, 2007.

*********************************************

Hello, Dark Shadows Fan,

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


***** NEW SG #110 SHADOWGRAM NEWSLETTER ISSUE NOW AVAILABLE!

The latest published issue, SG #110, is being mailed now to all
current postal-mail subscribers.  It also will be mailed to new and
renewing subscribers.

This SG newsletter spotlights and announces planned programming and
details for the 2007 DS Festival convention on Friday, August 17 to
Saturday, August 18, at the Westchester Marriott Hotel in Tarrytown,
NY.

The hotel is located at 670 White Plains Rd., Tarrytown, NY 10591.
914-631-2200.

Special Guests: JONATHAN FRID, LARA PARKER, KATHRYN LEIGH SCOTT, and
MARIE WALLACE.  More guests may be announced.

We celebrate Jonathan's 40th Anniversary as "Barnabas Collins" - His
first on-camera appearance was April 18, 1967.  Previous Updates to
this List premiere-announced Jonathan will join us at the Fest on
Saturday only.

SG #110 premiere-announces more Fest plans, including:

Fri., 8-17: During the late morning and early afternoon, fans can
visit nearby Lyndhurst Estate, filming location for both DS movies.
Fest programming opens that evening.

Fri.  evening -Sat.  daytime: "Ladies of DS" panel; rare video
screenings; DS memorabilia auction; and more.

Sat.  8-18: Jonathan joins us this day only.  He presents a selection
of dramatic readings, comments on "Best of Barnabas" clips; and holds
a Q&A session with the audience.  That night, he and the lady guests
attend the Banquet dinner.  Each Banquet attendee will receive one
collectible autographed photo of Jonathan as Barnabas.  During the
Banquet, he will personalize these photographs and pose for pictures
with the attendees at each table.  His autograph will only be
available for those who attend the Banquet.

* Please Note the following:

Personal videotaping/digital recording of all Fest actitivies is not
allowed.  Still photography may not be taken of dramatic performances.

The Costume Party/Gala noted on the printed Fest flyer will not be
held in order to allow as much time as possible for our guests and
special programming.

There are no formal Fest activities on Sun., 8-19..

The hotel is sold out of its reduced-rate sleeping rooms, though
rooms at its regular, higher-priced rate may be available.  Fans can
book rooms at the following hotels; please contact them directly to
make reservations.

Nearby hotels: Courtyard Marriott Greenburgh-Tarrytown, 475 White
Plains Rd.  914-631-1122.  Marriott Springhill Suites-Tarrytown, 480
White Plains Rd.  914-366-4600.  Sheraton-Tarrytown, 600 White Plains
Rd.  914-332-7900.  A mile from the Westchester Marriott is the
Extended Stay America Hotel at 118 Tarrytown Rd.  in Elmsford.  914-
347-8073.  In the town of Hawthorn 4 miles away is a Comfort Inn.
914-592-8600.

Fest Memberships / Special Event Rates:

Fri.  night (Approx.  6pm-2am) - $15.  Sat.  all day (Approx.  11am-
7pm) - $20.  Fri.  evening (not Lyndhurst trip) and all day Sat.  -
$30.  Children (6-12) - Half-price.  Fri.  trip (Approx.  10am-4pm) -
$20.  Includes Lyndhurst admission and free round-trip shuttle from
hotel.  (Non-refundable reservation) Sat.  Banquet (Approx.  7-11pm) -
  $60.  Includes 3-course meal plus door prize and one personalized
autographed photo of Jonathan as Barnabas, per attendee.  (Non-
refundable reservation)

Make check/money order payable to Dark Shadows Festival.  Credit
cards and Paypal are not accepted.  Send to:

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

www.darkshadowsfestival.com

All payments must be accompanied by the Fest registration form.  To
receive the form, you now can send a SASE (Self-Addressed Stamped
Envelope) to the Fest address above.  The form soon should be
available on the Fest website and the Fest's general mass postal-
mailing should be sent soon.  Any payments without the form will be
returned and not processed until the completed form is provided.
Please also include a SASE with your payments.

Payments and forms must be received by Aug.  10.  Thereafter,
memberships will be available at the door at the same rates.  Pre-
registered members will receive a tentative schedule shortly before
the Fest.

--- All fans attending the Fest are invited to share their photos and
reports with SG for upcoming SG print issues.  In this way, fans who
are unable to be there with us can be a part of it all through you.
Send all materials to SG's postal- or e- mail addresses below.
Complimentary Contributor's Copies are given in thanks for major
contributions.


*** SG #110 OFFICIAL DARK SHADOWS PUBLISHED NEWSLETTER - PREMIERE
ANNOUNCEMENTS AND EXCLUSIVE FEATURES IN THIS NEW ISSUE:

----- A SPECIAL NOTE ABOUT THIS SG #110:

To accomodate all the in-person pictures, media coverage, news and
other information, this issue is a companion to the recent SG #109.

As noted above, this issue spotlights and premiere-announces plans
for the 2007 DS Festival convention in Tarrytown, NY, in August.

Both SGs feature pictures and details from the 2006 DS 40th
Anniversary Celebration and Halloween Party, plus extensive coverage
of Lara Parker's recent book-signings, new and planned DS
merchandise, DS in the Media, DS filming locations, and much more.

Subscriptions and renewals are available via postal-mail (check/money
order) or via PayPal.  Your subscription will start immediately with
the new SG #110 plus its companion SG #109 issues.  More information
follows later in this Update.


****** SG #110 PRINT ISSUE HIGHLIGHTS:

--- Rare photos of Jonathan Frid during the DS era, including a moody
pose as "Barnabas" and a casual view during an interview.

--- Rare picture of Sam and Grayson Hall, laughing and relaxing

--- More photos of the DS cast/production personnel from the 2006 DS
Festival convention and Halloween Party (October).

--- Exclusive, rare, and behind-the-scenes pictures include:

+ Capturing-the-moment photos as Barbara Steele (1991 DS Julia,
Natalie) places her handprints in cement at LA's Vista Theater at the
Halloween Party.

+ A delightful candid shot of Kathryn Leigh Scott, Lara Parker, and
Betsy Durkin Matthes at the Halloween Party.

+ Individual close-ups of Kathryn, Robert Rodan, Jerry Lacy, Marie
Wallace, David Selby as Quentin, and other guests from the 2006
Festival and Halloween Party events.

+ Pictures of those we've recently lost: Dan Curtis (DS
Creator/Director/Producer) and Henry Kaplan (Director)

--- News about projects and events for the DS personnel, including
photos, publicity, media articles, reviews, details, etc.:

+ Continuing SG's coverage of appearances by Lara Parker (Angelique)
as she held readings and signings for her novel, "DS: The Salem
Branch," at bookstores across the country.

+ Upcoming for David Selby (Quentin): Publication of his new
book, "Fallen Angels: Lincoln and Charles"; staging of his intense
dramatic play "Final Assault"; expected Sept.  debut of his new HBO
series "Tell Me You Love Me".

+ The new documentary, "The Healing Gardens of New York," by
Alexandra Moltke Isles (Victoria Winters).

+ TV and direct-to-dvd roles for Ben Cross (1991 - Barnabas)

+ New movie, "The Lookout," starring Joseph Gordon-Levitt (1991 DS -
David, Daniel).

+ New movie, "Grindhouse - Planet Terror," starring Marley Shelton
(2004 WB Pilot - Victoria).

+ Recent movies with Jenna Dewan (2004 WB Pilot - Sophia Loomis).

+ Recent movie and TV roles for Martin Donovan (2004 WB Pilot -
Roger).

+ Stage productions for Donna Wandrey (Roxanne Drew) and Lisa
Richards (Sabrina Stuart).

+ New autobiography "Time Steps" from Donna McKechnie (Amanda
Harris/Olivia Corey): Photos and publicity from her readings and book-
signings, reviews, articles.


--- "DS: The Beginning" DVDs continue bimonthly releases, exclusively
for members of the MPI DS DVDs Club.  These 6 sets start with the
first episode and end just as Barnabas is introduced.  Episodes
include the original production slates, voice-over promos and
announcements over the end credits, and new bonus interviews with
Kathryn and Alexandra.  Club members receive these dvd sets at least
6 months prior to their retail release.

Information: 800-323-0442 or www.darkshadowsdvds.com


--- New documentary CD "Dark Shadows Reborn" is a behind-the-scenes
look at the new audiodrama CDs with interviews, outtakes, and more,
hosted by Kathryn.  It is available via mail-order from the DS
Festival (address above).


--- SG #110 also updates developments and news from SG #109 and
features DS in the Media mentions, a history of DS on TV, DS Filming
Locations, Fan News, and more.


*** Subscription information for the SG print issues follows.  The
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salutes, details from his funeral and memorial service, and more.
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Regular SG print issues are published throughout the year, with free
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My sympathy, Tim. Always such a hard thing to deal with.
Nancy

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From: ds-gothicsoapopera@yahoogroups.com
To: ds-gothicsoapopera@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Fri, 18 May 2007 10:22 AM
Subject: [ds-gothicsoapopera] Digest Number 194


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1. Little Buddy .....
     From: mrjuggins


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1. Little Buddy .....
     Posted by: "mrjuggins" no_reply@yahoogroups.com mrjuggins
     Date: Thu May 17, 2007 10:52 pm ((PDT))


Delurking for just a moment.....

Those of you that were participants of my other DS message boards
know that our little brown dog Buddy has had a lot of health problems
over the last 3 or 4 years.

He recently got very, very sick but this time he didn't make it. He
died Thursday May 17th, 2007. He had his 10th birthday Dec. 30. He
was a Pomeranian.

I know all of your thoughts and prayers helped little Buddy to live
as long as he did. Thanks a million for doing that.

I created a folder called "Dogs" and put a picture of Buddy and Teddy
there. Click on the pic to make it larger. They were about a year old
when that picture was taken.

Teddy seems to be doing fine.

You can still email me anytime but I don't know when I'll get around
to reading and replying to them.

R.I.P. little Buddy ...................................


Tim





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I was getting email everyday from the dark shadows group but it has
stopped. Does anyone know why?


                       thanks

My sincere condolences to you and the family, Tim.

As a pet owner myself, I understand how you're feeling right now.

Thanks for posting the pictorial tribute to Buddy.

Terry