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Number 220. July 5, 2010
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."
--- JONATHAN FRID – ANNOUNCEMENTS
--- UPDATING: DS FESTIVAL
SHADOWS IN THE SUN DS CAST REUNION / FAN CONVENTION
--- JOSEPH GORDON-LEVITT – NEW MOVIE OPENS JULY 16
--- ROY THINNES APPEARANCE
*** JONATHAN FRID:
NEW DVD
ONSTAGE PRESENTATIONS AT BURBANK DS FESTIVAL
--- Jonathan's (Barnabas) new DVD, "Frid Again," will be offered for the first time at the Burbank Fest July 16-18. "It is made up of all-new dramatic/humorous readings of some familiar works and some new ones, including a new version of Barnabas' recollections of that last night before he was chained in his coffin.
"On Sat., 7-17, Jonathan will screen and comment on some scenes selected by fans, including some scenes Jonathan himself had not seen since they were first done more than 40 years ago. The scenes feature Jonathan with others of the actors, including David Selby, Lara Parker, Jerry Lacy, Marie Wallace, and Kathryn Leigh Scott both as Maggie and as Josette.
"On Sun., 7-18, Jonathan will perform a number of live readings, including a fascinating story about a journey through time."
Following is more updated Fest information.
*** UPDATING: SHADOWS IN THE SUN – 2010 DARK SHADOWS CONVENTION
July 16-18, 2010
Marriott Hotel & Convention Center
2500 Hollywood Way
Burbank, CA 91505
818-843-6000
This message repeats some information already premiere-announced in SG Online Update posts to the SG YahooGroup, as well as reported in the current Double SG #117-#118 print issue.
--- MICHAEL BROCKMAN (DS Unit Manager) will not be able to attend. All other announced guests are expected to join us during the weekend.
--- Tickets still are available (quantities limited) for the following special events:
--- Fri., 7-16, 12:30pm: Jonathan Frid's Handprints-in-Cement Ceremony/screening of the 1970 movie "House of Dark Shadows" at the historic Vista Theatre, a few miles from the hotel.
Vista Theatre, 4473 Sunset Dr., Los Angeles, CA 90027. (323) 660-6639.
Advance reservations/payment are required for fans wishing to take buses to/from the hotel and the theater. Theatre admission is $10 (includes 1 popcorn and 1 soft drink); tickets also are available at the theater box office. Bus reservations (an additional $10) must be paid in advance to the Fest postal-mail address (below). Buses depart the hotel at noon.
--- Sun., 7-18: Banquet With the Stars full dinner meal at the hotel at 7:00pm. Advance reservations/payments are required at $50 per person.
Each banquet attendee will receive a commemorative, personalized autographed photo of Jonathan Frid as Barnabas. His autograph will be available only to those attending the banquet. If you are paying for the banquet, your first name will be personalized on the photograph - no exceptions. NO REFUNDS for the banquet for any reason, but if you must cancel, you will be sent your Barnabas photo autographed by Jonathan.
--- SG SPECIAL REMINDER
Please note: FRIDAY, JULY 10 is the deadline when all reservation and advance membership payments MUST be received at the DS Festival postal-mail address (below). You can purchase daily/full-weekend attending memberships at the door at the same rate.
ADMISSION:
Adults: $30.00 for all 3 days or $15.00 for 1 day.
Children 6-12 - Half price.
NOTE: 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 Fest program book. Please wear the badge prominently during the weekend. 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 Fest registration desk is less crowded to collect your banquet ticket and photograph.
--- GUESTS & AUTOGRAPHS
Appearing in person: Jonathan Frid, David Selby, Lara Parker, John Karlen, Kathryn Leigh Scott, Jerry Lacy, Marie Wallace, Kathleen Cody, James Storm, Lisa Richards, Roger Davis, Chris Pennock, Robert Cobert, and Sy Tomashoff.
Autographs will be signed during the weekend at tables in the foyer. Jonathan has pre-signed photographs for banquet attendees only and will not be signing any other items.
--- FEST PAYMENTS (must be received by Fri., July 10)
Send payment with 2 SASEs (Stamped Self-Addressed Envelopes). All payments must include a membership form, available from the Fest website. Please include the full name/address for each person for whom you are paying. Please note the Fest does not accept credit card or PayPal.
PLEASE send all payments and related questions directly to the Fest, not to SG.
SEND PAYMENTS & SASEs TO:
Dark Shadows Festival
P.O. Box 92
Maplewood, NJ 07040
Website: darkshadowsfestival.com
*** SG NOTE: The current huge ShadowGram Double issue SG # 117-118 has more details about the Fest plus the latest DS news in detail, exclusive photos, advance information, and more See subscription information at the end of this update.
*** SG NOTE: ShadowGram print issue renewals/new subscriptions and recent SG published newsletters will be available throughout the Fest weekend in the Marketplace/Dealers/Vendors Room in the Convention Center. At our tables also will be handmade jewelry, fan publications, original artwork, photos, and other special DS items.
**** JOSEPH GORDON-LEVITT STARS IN NEW THRILLER FILM
JOE's (1991 David, Daniel) stars as "Arthur" in INCEPTION from director Christopher Nolan (DARK KNIGHT), a film opening 7-16 natiownide in 3D and regular formats. Also starring Leonardo DiCaprio, the psychological thriller delves into espionage within people's dreamspace. Recent SG print issues have reported about Joe and the highly-anticipated drama.
Please send SG any articles, interviews, reviews, publicity, or other material about INCEPTION. Send to SG's e- or postal-mail addresses later in this Update.
*** ROY THINNES AT SEPT. CONVENTION
Roy (1991 DS' Roger, Rev. Trask) is expected to guest at the Mid-Atlantic Nostalgia Convention, 9-23/25 at the Marriott Hunt Valley Inn in Hunt Valley, MD. Website:
http://www.MidAtlanticNostalgiaConvention.comRoy starred as architect David Vincent in the 1967-68 TV series "The Invaders." He's had numerous soap and stage roles and guested on "The X-Files."
Roy was our DS Festival guest in Los Angeles and NYC in the early `90s. He also participated in the May 8, 1991 fan "protest" outside NBC-TV's main headquarters in Burbank, joined by co-stars Lysette Anthony, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Michael T. Weiss, and Ely Pouget.
This and similar events at network affiliate offices in over a dozen cities nationwide were held that day. These and a massive fan write-in/phone campaign were coordinated by SG, The World of DS fanzine, Inside the Old House fanzine, and the DS Fest to show public support for the 1991 TV series and save it from cancellation. Unfortunately, NBC did cancel the series despite these efforts.
For photos and more information, see Kathy Resch's "Dark Shadows in the `90s" DS Concordance book. Email:
kathleener@aol.comMarcy Robin
P.O. Box 1766
Temple City, CA 91780-7766
ShadowGram1@yahoo.comWebsite:
www.ShadowGram.comThank you.
