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Number 164. January 23, 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.
More details, photos, media coverage, and other materials will be in the actual published ShadowGram print issues, including the upcoming SG #109.
*** PRE-BARNABAS EPISODES - NOW AVAILABLE ONLY TO DS DVD CLUB MEMBERS
MPI asks SG to announce the release of the first of 6 DVD sets featuring DS' earliest episodes. They will be issued throughout 2007.
This exclusive offer is only for Club members; the DVDs are not available to retail outlets. Collection 1 is being shipped now directly from MPI.
"Bonuses on DS Beginning DVD 1: A new Alexandra Moltke introduction to the series, plus interviews with Alexandra, an original 1966 ABC DS promo, and Episode #1 with original commercials playback option.
"The DS: The Beginning DVD Collection will be comprised of 6 total Collections ($54.98 each). A new set is made available every other month, starting in January, 2007. They will solely be available to DVD Club members at that time as part of their normal membership installments."
For information or to join the DVD Club, please contact MPI directly:
www.darkshadowsdvd.com or call 1-800-323-0442 weekdays.
*** NEW DS AUDIO DRAMAS NOW AVAILABLE
"Big Finish Productions have just released two new DS audio dramas, The Christmas Presence and The Rage Beneath, concluding their first season of stories starring David Selby, Kathryn Leigh Scott, Lara Parker and John Karlen. "The Christmas Presence features a winter's tale at Collinwood, as a curious spirit infiltrates the ranks of the house. The Rage Beneath brings the series to a close, with a deadly spirit rising from the ocean on a vengeful mission. Robert Rodan guest stars in the story, which also features a cameo from Marie Wallace. "Both CDs retail for $15.00 each and can be ordered for $17.50 postpaid from
www.darkshadowsreborn.com, which stocks the complete range of DS audio dramas.
--- Debut Announcement
"Big Finish are pleased to announce that DS will return for a second season of audio dramas later in 2007. There will also be a CD documentary release in March titled 'Dark Shadows: The Legend Reborn.' "'The Legend Reborn' is an in-depth behind the scenes documentary, presented by Kathryn Leigh Scott, featuring interviews with the cast and creative team behind the new audio dramas. The release will also include a free bonus CD album of Joseph Fox's incidental music score from the series, including previous unheard material. "The 2-disc set will retail at $15.00 and will be available for pre-order from
www.darkshadowsreborn.com later this week."
*** UNIQUE DS COLLECTIBLES STILL AVAILABLE
The DS Fan Club/Festival still has original DS kinescope negatives (one copy per each actual episode); the 2007 DS Calendar; the newly-published "DS: The First Year" book; and autographed copies of "Produced & Directed by Dan Curtis" - the career biography of the late DS creator/producer/director. All these items are available from
www.darkshadowsfestival.com*** SPECIAL REQUEST
It has recently been discovered that Jonathan Frid (Barnabas) made a guest appearance on actress-singer Della Reese (Touched by An Angel) television talk show, simply titled "Della," which aired from 1969-70. Jonathan, in fact, appeared on the very first show, telecast on Fri., June 6, 1969. This was during the height of DS' popularity. Interestingly, another guest on the show was Vincent Price.
Unfortunately, neither Ms. Reese nor the distributor retained copies of the show. Should someone have an audiotape recording of Jonathan's appearance, please notify ShadowGram via e- or postal- mail at:
ShadowGram@aol.com or P.O. Box 1766, Temple City, CA 91780-7766. This is needed for an official DS project.
*** BETSY DURKIN MATTHES - NEW BOOK SIGNINGS PLANNED
Betsy asks SG to announce 2 upcoming appearances for her fashion guide, "Dressing The Man You Love." Fans attending either event are invited to send their reports, pictures, local publicity, and other material to SG's e- or postal- mail addresses.
"On Feb. 8 from 5-8PM (or 6-9 PM (please check exact time closer to the event), a book signing in honor of Valentine's Day will be held at Coffman's Mens Wear, 505 Red Banks Rd., Greenville, N. Carolina 27858. Telephone: 252-756-8237.
"On Feb. 9 from 10AM -2PM, a book signing in honor of Valentine's Day will be held at Borders Books in the Raleigh Durham National Airport, 1600 Terminal Blvd. - 2nd Floor, Raleigh, N. Carolina 27623. Telephone: 919-840-1155.
"Betsy hopes that all DS fans in the area will come to one of these two events and have their picture taken with her." In 1968, Betsy played "Victoria Winters," 2nd Casting.
*** ROGER DAVIS APPEARANCE
SG is told he plans to attend the Hollywood Collectors Show on Feb. 16-17 at the Burbank Airport Marriott Hotel (formerly the Burbank Airport Hilton Hotel). There is an admission fee to the show and "all of our celebrity guests will charge a fee for their autographs." Website:
www.hollywoodcollectorshow.com Roger played Jeff Clark and other roles on DS.
*** ALEXANDRA MOLTKE ISLES - NEW DOCUMENTARY RELEASE
Alexandra portrayed "Victoria Winters" from Episode #1 until 1968, when she left DS because she was pregnant with her son. She has become an accomplished director of documentary films.
Her 4th and newest movie opens up the hidden worlds of small, local gardens tucked away in many corners around Manhattan. "The Healing Gardens of New York City" shows the green places and those who develop, encourage, nurture, and love them in the midst of urban life.
The film is available on dvd for $295 or to rent for $85. Contact The Cinema Guild, 130 Madison Ave., Second Floor, NYC, NY 10016 . 800-723-5522.
http://cinemaguild.com/catalog/catalog.htm?http%3A//cinemaguild.com/mm5/merchant.mvc%3FScreen%3DPROD%26Store_Code%3DTCGS%26Product_Code%3D2224More information about "Gardens" will be in the upcoming SG #109 print issue.
*** SPECIAL NOTICES:
# 1 - SG is The Official DS Newsletter & News Source and its actual SG print issues have been published for almost 28 years (since April, 1979). The next issue, SG #109, will be ready soon for all current postal-mail subscribers.
That SG #109 spotlights details, exclusive and behind-the-scenes pictures, media coverage, and more for the DS Fest's 40th Anniversary Celebration, the DS Halloween Party, all the above and recent news, and more.
Over recent months, I've had a greater work load at my job that requires me to spend more hours there every day. I've also had some health matters and other real life things that are taking much of my time and attention. I'm always kept fully informed about DS news and announce key time-sensitive "bulletins" on this Updates List. These e-mail posts are fully explained and expanded in the published postal-mail issues. I appreciate all the understanding and support I have from SG subscribers and DS fans worldwide.
# 2 - SG is a co-founder of the DS Festival conventions and I continue to be very involved in each event. Details for the 2007 Fest event are not yet finalized. SG and the Fest ask fans to please be patient until SG makes the official announcements / updates regarding confirmed plans.
*** FAN SHARING: Fans attending Betsy's and Roger's appearances are encouraged to please share their photos and reports. Also please send any references for DS, its cast/crew, products, etc., whenever and wherever you find them. These materials are included in the SG published newsletters for SG readers worldwide - including the DS cast/crew members themselves. I send complimentary copies of every SG print issue directly to the DS personnel.
You will be named as a Contributor in the published SG issue. Major input brings you a Contributor's Copy in thanks. Please send jpeg photos to SG's e-mail address or send hard-copy photos to SG's postal-mail address. Both addresses follow below.
This SG Online DS News Updates List will update all the news in this post. The upcoming SG #109 print issue will have the latest complete detailed developments, photos, reports, and additional information.
Thank you.
Marcy Robin
ShadowGram Editor / Publisher
Marcy Robin
P.O. Box 1766
Temple City, CA 91780-7766
E-mail:
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