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Title: Shilling Shockers at Collinwood!
Post by: PennyDreadful on December 05, 2005, 07:10:48 PM: We are almost ready to wrap production on Season One of Penny Dreadful's Shilling Shockers, my new "horror host" series which will be airing on various cable access markets starting this Winter. We'll be showing lots of classic (and not-so-classic) horror flicks and with spooky wacky bits in between. Since I live in New England, I am taking full advantage of all the various spooky locations in this neck of the woods. I thought this one might be of particular interest to those on the DS forums! [santa_smiley]

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v337/pennydreadful/BW3_Ghastly.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v337/pennydreadful/Color1_Ghastly.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v337/pennydreadful/Color2_Zombie.jpg)

This ep is called "Drunk Shadows" and is rife with DS references and jokes...and we did it all without naming any characters or places (so no one will sue us - I hope!)

~Penny Dreadful~
Title: Re: Shilling Shockers at Collinwood!
Post by: michael c on December 06, 2005, 03:20:25 AM: penny,

when i first looked at this the three characters that came to mind were sam evans,david collins and angelique.

did you really take these pictures at the carey mansion?
Title: Re: Shilling Shockers at Collinwood!
Post by: Barnabas'sBride on December 06, 2005, 04:13:09 AM: I love the pics, Pennydreadful!

Looks like you're having a lot of fun! *BB is jealous* [santa_smiley]
Title: Re: Shilling Shockers at Collinwood!
Post by: Ian on December 06, 2005, 04:43:49 AM: Quote from: Barnabas'sBride on December 06, 2005, 04:13:09 AM
*BB is jealous* [santa_smiley]

You're not the only one! XD Looks like you had a lot of fun, Penny!
Title: Re: Shilling Shockers at Collinwood!
Post by: Midnite on December 06, 2005, 05:28:31 AM: That's pretty cool, PennyDreadful!
Title: Re: Shilling Shockers at Collinwood!
Post by: TERRY308 on December 06, 2005, 05:40:36 AM: Great pictures! [8_2_73]
Title: Re: Shilling Shockers at Collinwood!
Post by: PennyDreadful on December 06, 2005, 05:56:48 AM: Quote from: mscbryk on December 06, 2005, 03:20:25 AM
did you really take these pictures at the carey mansion?

Yes indeed! It was pretty darned cold that day too. These are actually from that afternoon's taping. These came out kind of blurry because we were moving and it was windy. The premise of the episode is that we go visit my relatives up in Collinwood (which almost gets named...I get cut off as I say "Collin.." and my co-host says "Would you like..etc). We refer to "Cousin Barny" etc. Anyway, we tick off my relatives who throw us out of the house, so we go to the "local tavern and get potted" while complaining about our various relatives. The movie being shown for this ep is "The Terror" starring Boris Karloff and a young Jack Nicholson.

I'll post when the show debuts and will also offer a couple of tapes or DVDs when I have them.

[santa_smiley]
Title: Re: Shilling Shockers at Collinwood!
Post by: Josette on December 06, 2005, 08:10:08 AM: How wonderful!!! - Lots of luck with it. [santa_smiley]
Title: Re: Shilling Shockers at Collinwood!
Post by: Patti Feinberg on December 06, 2005, 08:17:34 PM: Penny...it looks awesome! You're really producing a cable TV show? Any info on who will be airing it (I'm in NJ, so's Connie).

More pics!!

Patti
Title: Re: Shilling Shockers at Collinwood!
Post by: PennyDreadful on December 06, 2005, 09:58:37 PM: Hi Patti,

So far we will be aired in Boston MA, New Bedford MA, Acushnet MA, Fairhaven MA, New Haven CT, Middleboro & Lakeville MA, Providence RI (if all goes well) and hopefully in other markets around the country. We are just getting started, but we plan on self-syndicating the show through "sponsors" who can put us on in their local Cable Access markets for free. Lots of horror-hosts self-syndicate their shows with help from sponsors who want the show on cable access in their area.

Once the 'Shilling Shockers' website launches there'll be more info about where we are being aired and how to be a sponsor.

Another pic: My husband Garou gets a haircut from Peter Cushi...er... I mean from my Grandfather!

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v337/pennydreadful/HaircutSmaller.jpg)
Title: Re: Shilling Shockers at Collinwood!
Post by: Misa on December 07, 2005, 03:15:38 AM: Totally Fab Pictures PennyDreadful, I wish I could see that house in real life. I would be interested in the DVDs when you have them.
Misa
Title: Re: Shilling Shockers at Collinwood!
Post by: Barnabas'sBride on December 07, 2005, 04:36:58 AM: I hope to be able to see your show someday!
Title: Re: Shilling Shockers at Collinwood!
Post by: Gothick on December 07, 2005, 09:32:29 PM: Hey Penny Dreadful, just now caught up with these pictures. Now that's what I call SPOOK-tacular! You guys did a fabulous job. I love the cute werewolf makeup, (and Garou is a hysterical name!), and your Witch costume is to die for (literally! hahaha!) and what better location than Collinwood for such an adventure?

I think it's hysterical that you chose The Terror, too, since they filmed it in three days on leftover sets and it definitely has a Drunk (?) Shadows feel to it! Nicholson's nasal, uninflected attempt at a performance could even be seen as an inspiration for the thespian (?) technique of Craig Slocum!

Best wishes for your project. I don't have cable, so unfortunately I won't be able to tune in, but maybe I'll get to see a clip or more shots on your website.

All the best! Keep up the great work!

Steve
Title: Re: Shilling Shockers at Collinwood!
Post by: PennyDreadful on December 08, 2005, 07:31:54 PM: Thanks for the thumbs up on the pics!

Gothick, I have a soft spot for the Terror. I can't help but enjoy Boris Karloff in his castle by the sea, although the plot in the film is sorely lacking to be certain! We do actually mention the crazy three-day shooting schedule during one of the hosting segments!

The Drunk part of Drunk Shadows commences at our stand-in for "The Blue Whale" where me, Garou and Dr. Von Bulow have some pseudo-besotted fun!

By the by, I have a minute and a half clip from the first segment of the show which I plan to send to Stuart at collinwood.net in case he wants to put it up on his site. We are still working on the 'Shilling Shockers' website, but once it's up I hope to host a couple of clips there. Also, if MB, Midnite and Dom have the space to put up the clip on the boards, I'd be happy to send it here as well!
Title: Re: Shilling Shockers at Collinwood!
Post by: Mysterious Benefactor on December 08, 2005, 09:21:28 PM: Quote from: PennyDreadful on December 08, 2005, 07:31:54 PM
Also, if MB, Midnite and Dom have the space to put up the clip on the boards, I'd be happy to send it here as well!

I'd love to add it here. Please do send a copy!
Title: Re: Shilling Shockers at Collinwood!
Post by: PennyDreadful on December 08, 2005, 09:54:41 PM: MB, you have an email! [santa_smiley]
Title: Re: Shilling Shockers at Collinwood!
Post by: Mysterious Benefactor on December 08, 2005, 10:00:57 PM: Quote from: PennyDreadful on December 08, 2005, 09:54:41 PM
MB, you have an email!

I'm downloading it now - and I'll post the clip as soon as I get the chance. [santa_smiley]
Title: Re: Shilling Shockers at Collinwood!
Post by: Janet the Wicked on December 09, 2005, 12:36:32 AM: This sounds so amazingly fun! What channel will you be broadcast on in Boston? Maybe I can get somebody to tape the episodes for me.

Janet
Title: Re: Shilling Shockers at Collinwood!
Post by: PennyDreadful on December 09, 2005, 01:57:11 AM: It'll be on BNN in Boston - http://www.bnntv.org/

Also, that clip may not be the final edit. We got very few closeups since we were worried about getting in trouble for being there in the first place. We did the three-shot and a couple of brief zoom-ins. In retrospect I wish we had risked doing more closeups so shot isn't as static. Still, I can console myself with the cool factor of having the Carey Mansion as an awesome backdrop.
Title: Shilling Shockers Video
Post by: Mysterious Benefactor on December 09, 2005, 05:47:57 AM: Here it is - and it's wonderful. [santa_thumb]

To watch the video, simply click on the play button and wait for the file to buffer completely. If your connection speed is slow, it could take 20 minutes or more because the file is 3.49MB - though for most people it shouldn't take even a quarter of that time.

[wvid=334,320]http://www.dsboards.com/ShillingShockers/CollinwoodScene.wmv[/wvid]
Title: Re: Shilling Shockers at Collinwood!
Post by: Midnite on December 09, 2005, 07:16:29 AM: OMG, that's great!!! [clap] Marveous acting, writing and shooting! [santa_smiley]

You look awesome, from the pointy tip of your hat to the striped stockings. (Can't see much of the shoes, darn! [santa_wink])
Title: Re: Shilling Shockers at Collinwood!
Post by: Gothick on December 09, 2005, 04:31:45 PM: PennyDreadful darling, I LUFF EET! You get a platinum star for using the word "lugubrious," too!

Day-um, wish I could see the whole "terrifying" thing! (love the mention of "brandies in the Drawing Room," too!)

Doffing my cap and bowing low at the feet of a true Mistress of the Gothick Horror!

G.
Title: Re: Shilling Shockers at Collinwood!
Post by: PennyDreadful on December 09, 2005, 04:41:58 PM: Thanks for the kind words on the clip. Midnite, the shoes can't be seen there but they are pretty cool. I picked them up during a trip to Germany several years ago. They are very pointy, black ankle-high boots with silver buckles along the side.
Title: Re: Shilling Shockers at Collinwood!
Post by: Midnite on December 09, 2005, 06:05:31 PM: PD, I'm jealous. [62b2]

Gothy, don't you just love the way she SAYS "lugubrious"?
Title: Re: Shilling Shockers at Collinwood!
Post by: Gothick on December 09, 2005, 07:08:45 PM: OH yeah! PD rocks the house, and in SO many ways!

G.
Title: Re: Shilling Shockers at Collinwood!
Post by: Raineypark on December 09, 2005, 08:21:21 PM: Oh My Goddess......what a HOOT!!!!!! [lghy]

You people are obviously having WAY too much fun!! [91a2]
Title: Re: Shilling Shockers at Collinwood!
Post by: ProfStokes on December 09, 2005, 10:11:18 PM: Penny, this is marvelous! Thank you so much for sharing. I wish I lived in MA now so I could watch your show. Maybe I can persuade a friend to tape it...

ProfStokes
Title: Re: Shilling Shockers at Collinwood!
Post by: Heather on December 10, 2005, 01:21:55 AM: Dang it...I can't get this to play for me. I have no idea why... I'm operating off a Mac, tried this on Netscape, Firefox, Safari..and IE (which I never use anymore, so don't whip me too hard). I keep getting the error message: "Cannot open the file. Verify that the path and filename are correct and try again." [santa_cry]

Anyway--just wanted to say good job anyway PennyDreadful...if the rest say its great, it must be fantastic! I wish I lived in your neck of the woods so I could see your show. [santa_kiss]
Title: Re: Shilling Shockers at Collinwood!
Post by: Mysterious Benefactor on December 10, 2005, 01:30:01 AM: Quote from: Heather on December 10, 2005, 01:21:55 AM
Dang it...I can't get this to play for me. I have no idea why... I'm operating off a Mac

That's most probably the problem because the video is in the Windows wmv format. But *maybe* I can figure something out for Mac people...
Title: Re: Shilling Shockers at Collinwood!
Post by: Heather on December 10, 2005, 05:21:38 AM: Quote from: Mysterious Benefactor on December 10, 2005, 01:30:01 AM
That's most probably the problem because the video is in the Windows wmv format.
It just struck me as odd at first because I have windows media player... But I know what you mean, if its formatted for windows...

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But *maybe* I can figure something out for Mac people...

That's okay - don't worry about it. :-* It just hasn't been my week for doing anything on the web, it seems.

And now, ironically enough, back to my web project (finals season). ;)

P.S. My apologies for bringing this up here and not on the Testing Board...
Title: Re: Shilling Shockers at Collinwood!
Post by: Mysterious Benefactor on December 10, 2005, 05:52:10 AM: Quote from: Heather on December 10, 2005, 05:21:38 AM
It just struck me as odd at first because I have windows media player

Hmmm - then the video should be playing, even on a Mac. [hdscrt]

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P.S. My apologies for bringing this up here and not on the Testing Board...

No problem. In fact, because so few people routinely read the Testing board (and shame on those of you who don't :forshame:), mentioning your situation here in this topic might actually alert more Mac users to a possible problem.
Title: Re: Shilling Shockers at Collinwood!
Post by: Heather on December 12, 2005, 09:33:11 AM: Quote from: Mysterious Benefactor on December 10, 2005, 05:52:10 AM
Hmmm - then the video should be playing, even on a Mac.

Well MB, I don't have a definite answer as to what the problem is (sometimes I think its because I need to do a systemwide upgrade one day soon...certain programs aren't always compatable or run up to par unless you have one of the more recent Mac systems, or at least in my case [ie, I currently have Mac OSX version 10.28...the latest is Mac OSX 10.4, dubbed "Tiger"]. But I have the most up to date version of the Windows Media Player for the Mac, so...I dunno. [santa_undecided]
And come to think of it, I've had this problem before on other sites. The only solution was to download it to my hard drive first (if said video was downloadable), and then it would play okay, usually...

Oh wait a second...it could also be a firewall issue. I've had problems playing and/or downloading certain files when the firewall was on full force, so to speak. I know its not a virus problem; I run system checks every time I log on to the computer.
Well, if all else fails, my computer is having another p.m.s. attack, and i need to download some more chocolate.dat files into my hard drive, stat...[just kidding!]

Whew...in a round about way, I think I may have just answered my own question. Sorry for rambling...Sigh. lol

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No problem. In fact, because so few people routinely read the Testing board (and shame on those of you who don't (admin: for shame)), mentioning your situation here in this topic might actually alert more Mac users to a possible problem.

I loved the smiley you used just then...lol. And yes, people who don't read the testing board should be whipped with something long strong and silver during a full moon! [santa_evil]

...just kidding. ;)
Title: Re: Shilling Shockers at Collinwood!
Post by: Connie on December 12, 2005, 09:45:56 AM: PennyDreadful!! This is the best damned thing I've seen all week! [laughing7]
(Then again, I've only seen Wayne Dyer on PBS, and some Little House On The Prairie) (No no, sorry...)

But seriously! Great stuff. [hello]

love
CLC

"Now c'mon you schmucks!" [lghy]
Title: Re: Shilling Shockers Video
Post by: Janet the Wicked on December 13, 2005, 01:35:32 PM: This is really keen. I remember years ago watching Simon's Sanctorum, based in Boston. I wish you every success.
Title: Re: Shilling Shockers at Collinwood!
Post by: jennifer on December 14, 2005, 01:32:41 AM: PD
do you have to have comcast or Rcn to watch? i'm in Boston but i have direct tv
let me know when it is on and i'll go to my mothers
thanks
jennifer
Title: Re: Shilling Shockers at Collinwood!
Post by: PennyDreadful on December 14, 2005, 07:18:57 AM: Jennifer, I'm not sure if you can catch BNN on DirectTV. I'll ask them about it.

My friend Rebecca, who is the show's main editor, showed me the other three segments from the episode. She did a bangup job with the editing! The second segment features a faux DS-related "cameo" appearance.

We are working on the PDSS website which I hope to have up within the next month or so. I'll definitely include a link the the DSBoards there, and we will probably have some clips up too.
Title: Re: Shilling Shockers at Collinwood!
Post by: Midnite on December 14, 2005, 05:54:37 PM: Quote from: PennyDreadful on December 14, 2005, 07:18:57 AM
I'll definitely include a link the the DSBoards there, and we will probably have some clips up too.

Looking forward to it! And thank you in advance for the link. [skelleton_2]
Title: Re: Shilling Shockers at Collinwood!
Post by: Misa on December 16, 2005, 01:21:18 AM: Penny,
That was awesome! I wish you were able to get some close-ups though. Great job.

Misa [santa_thumb]
Title: Site Launch & Sequence #2!
Post by: PennyDreadful on December 21, 2005, 09:20:12 PM: Penny Dreadful's Shilling Shockers Web-Site Up and Running

Happy Howlidays folks! Our website is up and running! If you check out the VIDEO section you can watch the second sequence in "Drunk Shadows" - warning: Our webmistress told me it might not run on a Mac. Sorry.

The site features clips, bios, episode synopsis', and other fun stuff. More clips and other neat things are coming soon. Please check it out and be on the lookout for updates!

www.shillingshockers.com

Have a grand Holiday Season!

Penny Dreadful
Title: Re: Shilling Shockers at Collinwood!
Post by: Mysterious Benefactor on December 21, 2005, 09:37:09 PM: Excellent Web site, PD. And you look absolutely amazing in the photo on the home page. That photo alone should win you a legion of fans. [santa_wink] And OMG - the Shilling Shockers Classic Thong! [santa_grin]
Title: Re: Shilling Shockers at Collinwood!
Post by: Gothick on December 21, 2005, 10:45:52 PM: Penny, I'm in awe of all the talent on display here! And I'm thrilled that one of my top fave films, "Horror Hotel," is featured in the Salem Witch Trial segment (which looks like a hoot!)

Oh, and yeah, Garou is one sexy, hairy dude! As for Dr. von Bulow, he majorly needs a chill pill!

Loved the segment from "Drunk Shadows" with that "special guest"! Hee Hee!

Best, G.
Title: Re: Shilling Shockers at Collinwood!
Post by: PennyDreadful on December 22, 2005, 06:56:27 AM: Thanks guys!

Yes, Horror Hotel is a great movie! I agree with you about Von Bulow. I can't tell you kow many times he's tried to burn me at the stake or, worse, made me watch Matlock with him.
Title: Re: Shilling Shockers at Collinwood!
Post by: coterie-mc on January 06, 2006, 01:25:14 PM: Penny that was "Wicked" cool...watching "Drunk Shadows" made my day...wow -Robert
Title: Re: Shilling Shockers at Collinwood!
Post by: PennyDreadful on January 07, 2006, 01:48:57 AM: Thanks Robert, glad you dug the clip! The site should have more clips up soon.

We are about two weeks away from our official TV premiere out this way. Once I have the dates and times, we'll post on the site which channels are carrying the show.
Title: Re: Shilling Shockers at Collinwood!
Post by: coterie-mc on January 07, 2006, 04:52:16 AM: Thank You PennyDreadful...I'm 6 miles south of Boston, so i hope i have access to the channel you will be on... BTW..about two months ago, it was it the newspaper that a local car dealer here, is bringing back "Creature Double Feature" on TV... -Robert
Title: Re: Shilling Shockers at Collinwood!
Post by: Misa on January 07, 2006, 07:22:15 AM: Penny your new web site is devine! Great intro for the movies they were all great!

Misa
Title: Re: Shilling Shockers at Collinwood!
Post by: PennyDreadful on January 08, 2006, 05:35:09 AM: Robert - Yes, I also heard that 'Creature Double Feature' was coming back! I used to LOVE CDF growing up so I hope it's true!

Misa - Thank very much for the kind words on the site! Our webdesigner Rebecca is fangtastic. I couldn't design a website to save my un-life. [santa_wink]
Title: Re: Shilling Shockers at Collinwood!
Post by: retzev on January 08, 2006, 05:43:27 AM: Quote from: PennyDreadful on December 22, 2005, 06:56:27 AM
Yes, Horror Hotel is a great movie!

F-Yeah! - Check out the VCI DVD under the title CITY OF THE DEAD to see it in all of it's fully uncut beautifully remastered 16x9 glory!
Title: Re: Shilling Shockers at Collinwood!
Post by: arashi on January 09, 2006, 05:39:10 AM: Oh.my.God. I just about died laughing. Great video clip. I wish we got your show up here in Maine.

Satanic Rites of Dracula! So Good! Christopher Lee is the *best* Dracula there ever was.