That's interesting, MB, I didn't know that about DC's plans. I will try to keep an open mind no matter what they do, but I tend to agree that the best story will probably introduce Barnabas as a vampire so that we know him as what he becomes, first. I love the idea of a trilogy or even a sequel, but don't want to bank on that too much, as I haven't heard any indication that they intend to do more than one movie (has there been any real hint of this?)
I just got the online Shadowgram, which says that if all goes well, it should start filming "before year's end." Actually, I hope that they are still aiming for late summer! I have heard that Johnny's animated film, Rango, has wrapped, and The Rum Diary is on schedule, so it seems late summer is still possible. Let's hope!