SHADOWGRAM OFFICIAL ONLINE DARK SHADOWS NEWS UPDATE # 292

August 8, 2013

Hello, Dark Shadows Fan,

ShadowGram (SG), The Official Newsletter & News Source for Dark Shadows (DS) announces the following breaking news in this Official Online News Update "bulletin."

**** JOHN KARLEN IN MEDICAL REHABILITATION – GET-WELL CARDS & LETTERS ARE ENCOURAGED
**** DARK SHADOWS HALLOWEEN CRUISE WITH THE STARS UPDATE
**** CHRIS PENNOCK: 2 FILM ROLES & A REAL-LIFE SITUATION
**** MARSHA MASON STARS IN CLASSIC PLAY
**** KAREN BLACK SUCCUMBS TO CANCER

***** JOHN KARLEN RECOVERING IN REHAB CENTER
John (Willie, Carl, William H. Loomis, Desmond, Kendrick, NODS' Alex) has been convalescing in a Los Angeles rehabilitation facility for the past several weeks, dealing with various health and mobility issues related to diabetes.

A number of DS cast members have paid visits to John.
Kathryn Leigh Scott (Maggie) reports he was upbeat and looks good. Jim Storm (Gerard) had a nice long visit and felt his humor and will are intact. Lara Parker (Angelique) told me, "He's 80 years old and appreciated" that she came. "He was glad to see me and was very sweet. He was in good spirits."
David Selby (Quentin) and Jim Pierson (DS Festival director/Dan Curtis Productions rep) spent time with John late last week and said that his attitude was good and positive. John told them he's "missed seeing the fans the past couple of years" at the DS Festival events. John's been a regular Festival guest, most recently in Burbank, CA, in 2010. He says he hopes "to be well enough to attend" the Festival next summer at Lyndhurst Estate in Tarrytown, NY (where he and other DS TV cast members filmed the 1971 movie, "Night of Dark Shadows"). (SG will announce event details as we finalize plans.)

He's thinner and walks cautiously, but indications are he is improved, and it is hoped he'll soon be released from the rehabilitation center.

John is a beloved and longtime participant at DS events; in fact, he was the first DS person to attend a fan convention. He was our only guest at the first ShadowCon, held as a part of the larger StarCon convention in San Diego in 1977. ShadowCon was created and organized by Jean (Peacock) Graham, Kathy Resch, and Marcy Robin.

John says he greatly appreciates hearing from fans while he's in rehab.

You are invited and encouraged to send John get-well cards and letters. He has no computer or internet access, so postal-mail messages are most welcome.
You can write to John at:

John Karlen
Studio City Rehabilitation Center, Room 10
11429 Ventura Blvd.
Studio City, CA 91604

SG thanks you for sharing your good wishes and healing thoughts with him!

**** DS HALLOWEEN CRUISE WITH THE STARS – SPACES STILL AVAILABLE
From Oct. 27-Nov. 3, Lara Parker, Kathryn Leigh Scott, and Marie Wallace will sail with DS fans for the first-ever DARK SHADOWS cruise. The voyage leaves from the New York City area and travels to Bermuda for a lovely island visit. Along the way, Lara, Kathryn, and Marie will host DS-related activities on the ship, including discussions, dramatic readings, Q&A sessions, autographs, video and film screenings, cocktails, book and photo sales and signings, plus a tribute to Jonathan Frid and a Halloween party - in addition to including meals and other fun activities on board. Halloween itself will be spent at Kings Wharf, Bermuda.
There still is time for fans to attend this historical DS event, but reservations must be confirmed: BY AUGUST 11.
To make a reservation and for full details, call now: 1-800-828-4813.
Or go to: http://www.hartfordholidays.com/DarkShadowsHalloweenCruise/Home.html

**** CHRIS PENNOCK: BUSY FILMING – AND EVACUATING
Chris (Jeb Hawkes) filmed "Dr. Mabuse 2 - Etiopomar" in June and July, joining 3 DS colleagues in the independent psychological thriller. Jerry Lacy (Trask), Lara Parker, and Kathryn Leigh Scott reprised their roles from DM1. Jerry again plays the sinister title character. Writer/director Ansel Faraj plans a Summer 2014 release. Chris says DM2 has "a new ending climax that will blow your mind!"
The first "Doctor Mabuse" film world-premiered at the DS Festival's "DS Island Weekend" in Coronado, CA, in April. Plans call for its DVD release this fall.
http://www.doctormabuse-themovie.com/doctor-mabuse-2013.html
Chris then shot the independent film "The Forest Fire" in Los Angeles. Publicity: It is "an ensemble piece of individual tragedies intertwined into a personal and beautiful apocalypse." http://www.indiegogo.com/projects/the-forest-fire
Chris lives in Idyllwild, in the mountains of the San Bernadino National Forest, southeast of Los Angeles, about 50 miles from Palm Springs. In mid-July, a real fire threatened: A serious, lightning-strike wildfire ravaged the vicinity, ripping through dry, rugged terrain. For over a week it spread rapidly, destroying some structures and forcing evacuations. Chris, his wife Lynn, their dog Boris, and some of their cats were evacuated for 5 days but thankfully returned home safely on July 21. The ashy, burned landscape not far from their home will heal in Nature's way.

**** MARSHA MASON STARS IN COMEDY PLAY IN PENNSYLVANIA
Marsha (Vampire Audrey) stars in the comedy "The Allergist's Wife," being staged at the Bucks County Playhouse, 8-15/9-1. Publicity: "A middle-aged Upper West Side ((Manhattan)) doctor's wife (has) plunged into a midlife crisis on an epic scale, (but then her) life suddenly gets a lift when a former childhood friend reappears" in "a show filled with passion and humor."
The Bucks County Playhouse is located at 70 S. Main St., New Hope, PA . Phone: 215-862-2121. The box office is open 7 days a week 12pm-5pm.

**** KAREN BLACK – ACTRESS IN DAN CURTIS PRODUCTIONS – PASSES AWAY
Though Karen was never on DS, she has close ties to Dan Curtis (DS Creator/Director/Producer): his 1975 classic, iconic TV anthology "Trilogy of Terror" and his 1976 theatrical movie "Burnt Offerings." She spoke about working with him at the DS 40th Anniversary Halloween Party at the Vista Theater in Los Angeles (Los Feliz) 10-26-06, where she and other attending DS personnel (plus Barbara Steele) placed their handprints in cement in the theater forecourt.
She died today, Aug, 8, after battling spreading cancer in her spine. She was hospitalized in June and underwent traditional medical treatments. She then was moved to a nursing facility and alternate, holistic methods were used, improving her attitude and sensitivities and extending her life several weeks.

Marcy Robin

Why Mad Men’s Megan Should Lighten Up About Dark Shadows by Kathryn Leigh Scott

SHADOWGRAM OFFICIAL ONLINE DARK SHADOWS NEWS UPDATE # 290
June 23, 2013

Hello, Dark Shadows Fan,

ShadowGram (SG), The Official Newsletter & News Source for Dark Shadows (DS) announces the following breaking news in this Official Online News Update "bulletin."

**** LARA PARKER'S NEW DS NOVEL – NATIONWIDE BOOK SIGNINGS

**** DAVID SELBY GUESTS ON "RIZZOLI & ISLES"

**** "DOCTOR MABUSE # 2" NOW FILMING

**** 1991 DS CAST REUNION EVENT UPDATE

---- LARA PARKER ANNOUNCES SIGNINGS FOR HER NEW 3RD DS NOVEL

Lara (Angelique) asks SG to announce the following upcoming book-signing appearances for her 3rd DS novel, "Dark Shadows: Wolf Moon Rising." It explores Elizabeth Collins' young adulthood and Quentin Collins and his werewolf curse into the 20th century.

The book's publication date is August 20, from Tor Books.

Lara says: "I wanted to tell you that I'm getting tour dates for WOLF MOON RISING. I have five so far. They are:

Tues., Aug. 20 (Official publication date!) – Barnes & Noble at The Grove - 189 The Grove Drive, Los Angeles - 7:00 pm

Wed., Aug. 21 - Mysterious Galaxy - 7051 Clairemont Mesa Blvd., Suite 302, San Diego, CA 7:00 pm

Fri., Aug.23 - Borderlands Books - 866 Valencia St., San Francisco, CA 7:00 pm

Sun., Aug. 25 – Barnes & Noble - 7227 SW Bridgeport Road, Tigard, OR (Portland area) 4:00 pm

Mon., Sept. 14 - Dark Delicacies - 3512 W. Magnolia Blvd., Burbank, CA 2:00 pm

"I will also be going to Atlanta, Memphis, Orlando, and New York, so stay tuned."

Fans attending any of Lara's signing events are invited and encouraged to please send their photos, video footage, reports, local publicity materials and articles, media coverage, etc., to SG's e- and/or postal- mail addresses provided later in this Update. Thank you in advance!

NOTE: Future SG Updates and the upcoming SG #122 Official DS Newsletter print issue will share more news from Lara about the novel and her signing appearances.

Lara's first 2 DS novels – "Angelique's Descent" and "The Salem Branch" – both were published by Tor Books. Both novels were re-issued by the company last year, in a number of languages and countries worldwide.

SG Update # 289 (May 7) shared her news that her 4th DS book will explore the story of Victoria Winters. Now in the early planning stages, it is far too soon for details, publication date, etc. SG will announce and report definite news as it is confirmed.

---- DAVID SELBY GUESTS ON "RIZZOLI & ISLES" THIS WEEK

David (Quentin) guests on the Season 4 premiere of the criminal drama series "Rizzoli & Isles." It airs on TNT on Tuesday, June 25, at 9:00 pm ET/PT-8:00 CT (check your local listings). The episode is titled "We Are Family."

TV Guide 6-17 has a R&I cover story focusing on the working partnership / friendship between a Boston criminal investigations police officer and a Boston medical examiner. It noted the show is the "third-best-rated series on basic cable." The article called the 2 women characters – the actresses also are good friends off-screen – "TV's hottest crime-solving duo."

Please share with SG any publicity, reviews, articles, etc., relating to the Season 4 opening episode.

---- NEXT "DOCTOR MABUSE" FILM NOW UNDERWAY

SG has reported on the independent psychological thriller movie DOCTOR MABUSE, which had its world premiere as part of the Dark Shadows Festival's "DS Island Weekend" in San Diego April 27-28. The story of a sinister, mysterious criminal genius with mind-bending powers stars DS' JERRY LACY (Rev. Trask) in the title role. It also features LARA PARKER (Angelique) and KATHRYN LEIGH SCOTT (Maggie) in strong supporting roles.

Filmmaker/writer/director/editor Ansel Faraj is a longtime DS fan who had these actors in mind when he created their characters. He's also created a new character for DS' CHRIS PENNOCK (Jeb Hawkes). Chris joins Jerry, Lara, and Kathryn, who are reprising their roles in
a new DOCTOR MABUSE installment, which recently began and currently is filming.

SG will report production developments and further MABUSE news as it is confirmed.

To see the original film's "Doctor Mabuse" theatrical trailer, visit
http://www.doctormabuse-themovie.com/

**** 1991 DS CAST REUNION UPDATE

SG Update # 287 (4-30) reported a "1991 DS Cast Reunion" event at Lyndhurst Estate in Tarrytown, NY, July 13-14.

Lyndhurst was the filming location for the first 2 DS movies, HOUSE OF DS (1970) and NIGHT OF DS (1971). Guests from both the original daytime 1966-71 and 1991 revival TV series are slated to attend. Daily hours are 10:00am-4:00pm.

The group organizing the event announces additional guests SAM HALL (1966-71 DS / 1991 DS Writer) and his son MATT HALL (1991 DS writer). Sam's wife / Matt's mother was the late GRAYSON HALL (Julia). Also expected is Joanne Dorian (Nurse in 1790 Flashback – 1991 DS).

If ordered by June 30, the per person ticket price is $40 for the weekend. Single days: Sat. only - $30 / Sun. only - $30.

Friends of 91 Dark Shadows/Cast Reunion
P.O. Box 469
White Marsh, Maryland 21162

After June 30, email friendsof91ds@comcast.net for remaining ticket availability.

Marcy Robin
ShadowGram Editor / Publisher