ShadowGram Update #180

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Number 180. December 2, 2007.
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Hello, Dark Shadows Fan,

ShadowGram (SG), The Official Newsletter & News Source for Dark Shadows (DS), announces the following breaking news.

**** CHRIS PENNOCK PARTICIPATES IN MEDITATION RETREAT

Chris (Jeb Hawkes, Sebastian Shaw, Cyrus Longworth/John Yaeger, Gabriel) tells SG he is involved in a "Warriorship and the Nature of Mind" 2-day meditation retreat at the Om Sweet Aum Yoga Studio in Idyllwild, CA, on Dec.15/16. The event features teachings and discussions with Naljorpa Chhi'med Kunzang.

For reservations and information: IdyArogterRetreats@gmail.com or 951-659-2483.

**** JAMISON SELBY - NEW GAME SHOW SPECIAL

Jamison (David Selby's son, "Return to Collinwood" writer/director, "Vengeance at Collinwood" writer) is the head writer and senior producer of "Duel," an ABC game show special to air for 1 hour per night for 6 episodes, running Dec. 17-22.

This is a special, not an ongoing TV series. However, if the ratings and response are good, the network may return it as a special or pick it up as a regular series.

ABC is showing ads and promos for the special. Please check your local listings and share with SG any publicity, reviews, or articles about "Duel." Send all material to SG's e- or postal-mail addresses (given later in this e-mail Update).

**** SHADOWGRAM PREMIERE ANNOUNCEMENT:SPECIAL MPI BROCHURE MAILING WITH DS DVD & MERCHANDISE SALE PLUS CONTEST

--- As SG Update # 178 (Nov. 12) announced, MPI releases the final DVD set of original episodes this month, leading up to Barnabas' first appearance. Publicity: With this release, "every original episode of DS is now available on DVD! Enjoy the complete series, starting with 'The Beginning DVD Collections 1-6' and continuing through regular DVD Collections 1-26."

MPI: www.darkshadowsdvd.com or call toll-free 800-323-0442 weekdays (in Illinois: 708-460-0555).

MPI tells SG that a special catalogue will be sent this month to all fans on MPI's postal-mail and e-mail lists. It includes every DVD set and announces a special 15% off price on all DS DVD collections, taking $9.00 off the regular price per set. "Discount Offer valid for unlimited number of orders. Offer expires April 1, 2008."

The regular DVD sets are available from MPI or through retail outlets. The pre-Barnabas Collections presently are available as follows:

Beginning Collections 1 and 2 previously were available only to MPI DS DVD Club members. They now are available to non-club members. Beginning Collections 3-6 currently are available only to club members.
Beginning Collection 3 - Available to non-club members 2-26-08
Beginning Collection 4 - Available to non-club members 4-29-08
Beginning Collection 5 - Available to non-club members 7-22-08
Beginning Collection 6 - Available to non-club members 10-28-08

--- At a special discount price is "The Complete DS Music Soundtrack Collection." This "digitally-remastered" 8-disc CD set features "the complete DS music score" composed by Robert Cobert, plus booklets with an interview with Bob, photos, "vintage production listings for every track," and more. This sale offer of $39.98 takes $20.00 off the regular price.

--- The MPI catalogue also states: "Win Lunch with Lara Parker (Angelique) and Free Admission for Two to the Dark Shadows Resurrected Fan Festival and Cast Reunion. Special Contest! Win Lunch with Lara Parker (Angelique & Author of The Salem Branch) plus other guests! And free admission for two to the Dark Shadows Resurrected Fan Festival & Cast Reunion," to be held July 18-20, 2008, at the Burbank Airport Marriott Hotel in Burbank, California. The catalogue includes information on how to enter the contest." All entries must be received by April 1, 2008. The winner will be announced April 8, 2008."

--- SG notes: Please contact MPI directly for information or questions: 800-323-0442 weekdays (in Illinois: 708-460-0555). www.darkshadowsdvd.com

--- Lara's novel "Dark Shadows: The Salem Branch" is available from www.amazon.com

--- For festival details, visit: www.darkshadowsfestival.com
Dark Shadows Festival, P.O. Box 92R, Maplewood, NJ 07040

--- SG already has made several premiere announcements and reported updates about the 2008 Fest event. SG will continue to provide the latest confirmed Fest premiere announcements and news in upcoming published newsletter editions and in brief posts to this List.

The MPI catalogue notes the following information for the DS Festival event:

"JULY 18, 19 & 20, 2008 BURBANK AIRPORT MARRIOTT 2500 HOLLYWOOD WAY BURBANK, CALIFORNIA 91505 Phone: 1-818-843-6000 Mention DS For special room rates Meet over a dozen DS stars! Only 10 minutes from Hollywood Celebrate the new DS movie starring Johnny Depp"

**** Please Note: The upcoming published SG #112 edition of ShadowGram, The Official DS Newsletter & News Source, will expand and detail all of the above news.

SG #112 will include the latest confirmed detailed plans for the 2008 Fest in Burbank and information about the new DS film with Johnny Depp. There is extensive news directly from and about the DS cast/crew and their many projects, roles, and activities, including Ben Cross (1991 DS Barnabas) playing young Spock's father "Sarek" in the new "Star Trek" #11 movie. David Selby (Quentin) has a new book out and was a featured actor in the HBO series "Tell Me You Love Me" and a recent "Cold Case" episode. SG #112 also spotlights the 2007 DS Festival with many photos and details. This exciting event for DS guests and fans was notable for marking the return of Jonathan Frid (Barnabas) to the annual Fest gatherings after a 13-year absence. The new SG #112 print issue will feature all these and and much more.

This issue will be ready soon for all paid SG subscribers. This Updates List will announce when the postal-mail newsletter is being published and mailed.

Subscription information for the ShadowGram Newsletter print issues follows. When your order arrives, I will send you the current companion SG #110 and SG #111 published issues to start / renew your subscription. SG #112 and subsequent issues will be sent to postal-mail subscribers as they are published..

Thank you.
Marcy Robin

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