I think it's really interesting how they were able to blend in elements of Seaview Terrace, Lyndhurst, and Greystone into the new Collinwood. The basic shape of the exterior is inspired by Seaview Terrace, with gothic elements and stone texture reminiscent of Lyndhurst and Greystone.
I love the new Collinwood. But that's probably no surprise considering I created an avatar featuring all the Collinwood sequences from the TV trailer:
(Though I noticed yesterday that there's a sequence in the first trailer that isn't in the TV trailer, so I just may have to redo the avatar to include it as well.
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And the grand foyer, looking toward the staircase, is very much like the staircase of Greystone as it was dressed for the Old House (even including a big window at the intermediate landing, where Greystone actually has a door).
Yes, the long shots of the foyer look amazing. And people weren't exaggerating when they described that set as huge. No wonder the only stage that could fit it was Pinewood's biggest stage.
50 days 3 hours 19 minutes 23 seconds until the day the Depp/Burton Dark Shadows is released(ET)!!