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Number 248. August 31, 2011

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Hello, Dark Shadows Fan,

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

---- DS' ORIGINAL "COLLINWOOD" ON SCYFY SERIES
---- LOUIS EDMONDS IN SPECIAL "ALL MY CHILDREN" EPISODE

**** SCYFY CHANNEL: DS & SEAVIEW MANSION ON "GHOST HUNTERS" SHOW

ScyFy Channel's popular reality series "Ghost Hunters" will feature the historic house Seaview Terrace (Mansion) / Carey Mansion in its Sept. 7 episode, appropriately titled "Dark Shadows."

The rear view of the building on Ruggles Avenus in Newport, RI, was used as the iconic image of "Collinwood" on DS 1966-71. The "Ghost Hunters" team visits the property and explores reports of possible paranormal activity.

A representative from NBCUniversal tells SG: "On the Wed., Sept. 7 epsiode of Syfy's Ghost Hunters - the most popular paranormal franchise on television - fans of the cult-classic TV show Dark Shadows can join lead investigators Jason Hawes and Grant Wilson along with the The Atlantic Paranormal Society (TAPS) team as they conduct the first-ever paranormal investigation of Seaview Terrace, the location where the long-running gothic soap opera, Dark Shadows was filmed."

He also provides the following information about the episode and the series.

Press Release Episode Description. "Premieres Wednesday, September 7 @ 9/8c.

"Forty thousand square feet. Gothic architecture. Former girls' boarding school. Once the house where the cult-classic TV show Dark Shadows was filmed.

"The owner of the Seaview Terrace in Newport, Rhode Island calls on the TAPS team to investigate the scary happenings in her home for the first-ever paranormal investigation of the mansion where the gothic soap opera was filmed. First there was a male voice in the hall saying, `Hello, is that you?' Then there was a drastic temperature change in the 3rd floor tower. The final straw was when she reached for a door handle only to see it slowly turn on its own. Jason, Grant and the team are about to get to the bottom of all the bangs, footsteps and knocks and encounter the loudest evidence they've ever heard."

Series Information: "Jason Hawes and Grant Wilson -- plumbers by day, Ghost Hunters by night. Jason and Grant head up TAPS (The Atlantic Paranormal Society), a close-knit organization of volunteer paranormal researchers -- ordinary people who investigate and attempt to debunk claims of otherworldly activity."

More information about the episode will be in the next SG #122 print issue.

**** LOUIS EDMONDS TO BE SEEN IN "ALL MY CHILDREN" MARATHON

Louis (Roger, Joshua, Edward, Daniel, Amadeus, Brutus) played the "endearing" con man "Langley Wallingford" on ABC's daytime soap "All My Children" 1979-86, with brief returns in 1990 and 1995. The series began in 1970 and its final episode airs Sept. 23.

SoapNet plans an AMC Marathon on Sat., Sept. 17 called "I Love Lucci" (citing star actress Susan Lucci ). A very early episode with Langley is scheduled; there may be other episodes with the character. Publicity: 9-17 – 7PM - 'All My Children' Episode #1979-02567 (Original Air Date 11/27/79).... Also: Langley tries to convince Myrtle they've never met before."

Louis as Langley became a viewer favorite over time as he gradually charmed the popular leading lady "Phoebe Tyler" (Ruth Warrick). They eventually married in a storyline that celebrated love between 2 "older" characters.

Thank you.

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Number 245 July 31, 2011

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Hello, Dark Shadows Fan,

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

--- DS MOVIE – ANOTHER GUEST CAMEO

--- UPDATING: DS FESTIVAL – DS' 45TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION:
SHADOWGRAM PREMIERE ANNOUNCEMENT:
PROGRESS REPORT – PROGRAMMING HIGHLIGHTS
TENTATIVE PROGRAMMING SCHEDULE

**** NEW DS MOVIE FILMING NOW – CONFIRMED GUEST CAMEO

Christopher Lee, acclaimed and iconic actor in a variety of film roles, is doing a cameo in the new DS movie starring Johnny Depp and directed by Tim Burton. As SG Updates and SG print issues have reported, the new DS has been in production since May at Pinewood Studios in London and several locations in England.

There is no further information about Christopher's role. SG will report confirmed news.

Christopher has worked with Johnny and Tim before, doing voices in ALICE IN WONDERLAND and CORPSE BRIDE and appearing in SLEEPY HOLLOW.

Christopher was "Saruman" in THE LORD OF THE RINGS Trilogy and will be seen in the now-filming prequels THE HOBBIT: THERE AND BACK AGAIN and THE HOBBIT: AN UNEXPECTED JOURNEY. He's also in the upcoming fantasy HUGO. He was "Count Dooku" in STAR WARS: THE CLONE WARS and STAR WARS: REVENGE OF THE SITH, as well as the character's voice in SW video games. He played Dracula in several popular horror films of the early 1970s. His career spans many other films, voice-overs, TV roles, and more.

--- DARK SHADOWS FESTIVAL'S CELEBRATION OF DS' 45TH ANIVERSARY

--- UPDATE: DS FESTIVAL - DS' 45TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION -
ANNOUNCING: PROGRAMMING HIGHLIGHTS & TENTATIVE EVENTS SCHEDULE

August 19, 20 & 21, 2011 (Friday to Sunday)
New York Marriott Hotel at the Brooklyn Bridge
333 Adams Street
Brooklyn, NY 11201
Phone: 718-246-7000

---- SG PREMIERE ANNOUNCEMENT:

PROGRESS REPORT WITH PROGRAMMING HIGHLIGHTS
TENTATIVE EVENTS SCHEDULE

The following information is being mailed to all pre-registered Fest attendees.

PER PERSON ADMISSION :
$30 for all 3 Days or Daily Rates: Friday - $10, Saturday - $20, Sunday - $15
Children 6-12: Half Price..
Sun., Aug. 21 Banquet (separate non-refundable advance reservation required: $80 per person.

You still can pre-register and pay for the banquet until Aug. 13, using the Fest postal-mail address later in this Update (Please do not send memberships to the hotel address.) At the door attending memberships are at the same rates

If you have paid for the weekend events, please bring your original receipt to the Fest registration desk, where you will obtain your admission badge and program book. If you have paid for the banquet, you will also be able to pick up your banquet ticket and your Barnabas photograph personalized by Jonathan Frid. Please wait until the registration desk is less crowded to collect your banquet ticket and photograph.

---- NOTE: The new SG #121 print issue, to be sent to all postal-mail subscribers very soon, will have more details about Fest programming and guest participation – plus news from and about the DS cast/crew, updates on new DS merchandise, photos, media coverage, and much more. Subscription details are later in this Update.

--- FOLLOWING: HIGHLIGHTS OF THE FEST WEEKEND
--- FOLLOWING: TENTATIVE PROGRAMMING SCHEDULE:

GUESTS & AUTOGRAPHS
Appearing in person: Jonathan Frid, David Selby, Lara Parker, Kathryn Leigh Scott, Nancy Barrett, Jerry Lacy, Marie Wallace, Kathleen Cody, Roger Davis, Chris Pennock, Donna Wandrey, Sharon Smyth and Bobbi Ann Woronko. Autographs will be signed during much of the weekend at tables in the foyer. Please note that Jonathan Frid is pre-signing personal photographs for banquet attendees only and will not be signing any other items.

JONATHAN FRID ON STAGE & DAVID SELBY'S SHADOWED PAST
On Saturday, Jonathan Frid will host Frid's Favorites, where he will screen and discuss original DS highlights he has chosen as among his best. On Sunday, Jonathan returns with a dramatic performance with David Selby, the first time the two stars have acted together in four decades! On Saturday afternoon, David Selby will offer personal insights regarding his new book, My Shadowed Past, reflecting on DS and events that shaped his life. David and Jonathan will also participate in Q&A sessions on both days and David will autograph his books.

RARE THEATRE SIZE VIDEO SCREENINGS INCLUDING DS STARS' RECOLLECTIONS
The M-G-M motion picture Night Of DS (1971) – with an exclusive outtake scene deleted from the movie -- will be screened, plus the rare 1967 adaptation of The Crucible – a DS literary influence – starring DS actors Kathleen Cody, Thayer David and Clarice Blackburn, among others. Also: Fan-created videos, serving as DS tributes, rare material, Dan Curtis' special promotional-only one-hour edit of the entire 1991 DS revival series and numerous DS Remembrances sessions where a pair of DS actors comment on specially-selected scenes of their work from DS, an episode complete with original ABC-TV commercials as aired in 1969, and much more!

DS REBORN & DS IN THE 2000s
Big Finish Productions have now released over twenty new DS episodes with the original cast on audio CD format. More DS dramas are on the way. Producer Stuart Manning will discuss these very exciting extensions of the DS legacy.

Also, on Saturday evening a special screening will take place, followed by a discussion of the upcoming DS feature film to star Johnny Depp and be directed by Tim Burton.

SUNDAY NIGHT AWARDS BANQUET WITH THE STARS & JONATHAN FRID AUTOGRAPH, PLUS FREE DARK SHADOWS GIFT BAG WITH COLLECTIBLES
On Aug. 21 the DS actors and fans will gather together for a spectacular dinner with a 45th Anniversary tribute, door prizes and special awards ceremony. Additionally, each attendee will receive a personally-autographed photo of Barnabas and cast signed by Jonathan Frid and an exclusive DS commemorative gift bag with unique DS collectibles, including an exclusive DS 45th Anniversary DVD not available anywhere else. Please make your reservations now.

If you already have a reservation, you will need to present your original receipt at the Fest registration desk, preferably when it is not busy, to collect your banquet ticket and your Jonathan Frid autographed photo. (Jonathan will not be signing any other items.) Please keep your ticket safe as it will be collected before you are served at the banquet. For banquet reservations, payment of $80 per person must be received at the DS address no later than August 13: Dark Shadows, P.O Box 92, Maplewood, NJ 07040.

MEMORABILIA AUCTION & COSTUME GALA
At 1pm on Saturday and Sunday, a wide variety of rare and desirable DS collectibles will be offered at auction, with proceeds to benefit a charity to be chosen by the DS actors. Among the featured materials will be original DS memorabilia from the 1960s and many unique items. The Saturday night Costume Gala encourages fans of all ages to come onstage and share their DS affection in their own created costumes, songs, recitations, dances, or skits. The Gala is not a competition – it's all for fun! Please contact Gala Coordinator / MC Marcy Robin via e-mail ShadowGram@aol.com or pick up a form at the Fest registration or Fest Information Table on Fri., Aug 19 or Sat., Aug. 20.
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---- SCHEDULE OF EVENTS – New York Marriott Brooklyn Bridge Ballroom

Note: All times are approximate, flexible, and subject to change.

Friday, August 19
3:00 Registration Opens
6:00 Opening Ceremonies
6:30 Dark Shadows Episode as aired on ABC-TV with original commercials
7:00 DS Remembrances: Kathryn Leigh Scott and Kathleen Cody
7:45 DS Remembrances: Lara Parker and Jerry Lacy
8:30 DS Remembrances: Marie Wallace and Chris Pennock
9:15 Collinsport Players Skit I
9:30 Dark Shadows Surprise
10:15 Night Of Dark Shadows
12:00 Alexandra Moltke Isles' Hidden Treasures
1:00 Late Night Horror Movie

Saturday, August 20
11:00 Dark Shadows Music Videos/Dark Shadows In The Media
12:00 Remembering Joan Bennett with author Brian Kellow
12:30 Nurse For A Day - Winning A Role On Dark Shadows with Bobbi Ann Woronko
1:00 Dark Shadows Charity Auction I
2:00 Guest: Jonathan Frid Presents Frid's Favorites
3:00 Guest: Kathryn Leigh Scott Presents Dark Passages
3:30 Dark Shadows Audio Dramas
4:00 Guest: David Selby Presents My Shadowed Past
4:30 Dark Shadows Cast Reunion
5:15 Autographs / Dark Shadows In An Hour
6:30 Depp Shadows - Discussing The New DS Movie
7:00 Dark Shadows Influences: The Crucible starring Thayer David, Clarice Blackburn and Kathleen Cody
8:30 Dark Shadows Costume Gala – Please share your DS creativity for fun!
9:30 Collinsport Players Skit II
10:00 House Of Dark Shadows
11:45 The Devil's Daughter with Jonathan Frid
1:00 Late Night Horror Movies

Sunday, August 21
11:00 Dark Shadows Today with ShadowGram editor Marcy Robin – Answering your DS questions and updating DS today
12:00 Chris Pennock's DS Comics
12:30 DS Kids: Sharon Smyth & Kathleen Cody
1:00 Dark Shadows Charity Auction II
2:00 Guest: Roger Davis Presents Outside The Shadows
2:30 Guest: Lara Parker - New DS Novel Preview
3:00 Dramatic Performance On Stage: Nancy Barrett & Jerry Lacy
3:45 Dramatic Finale On Stage: Jonathan Frid & David Selby
6:00 Banquet & Awards Dinner with The Stars
9:00 Goodnight/End of Events

DARK SHADOWS OFFICIAL FAN CLUB & CHANGE OF ADDRESS
If you move, please let us know your new address, so we can keep you updated on future DS developments. Write to: DARK SHADOWS, P.O. BOX 92, MAPLEWOOD, NJ 07040 or: pansyfaye@darkshadowsfestival.com

Thank you.

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