SHADOWGRAM NEWS UPDATE # 320
May 20, 2014
Hello, Dark Shadows Fan,
ShadowGram (SG), The Official Newsletter & News Source for Dark Shadows (DS), announces the following key breaking news in this Official DS News Online Update "bulletin."
**** DARK SHADOWS CRUISE WITH THE STARS TO THE CARIBBEAN –
JAN. 10-17, 2015 - SPECIAL DISCOUNT RATE RESERVATIONS AVAILABLE NOW FOR A LIMITED TIME
**** “DOCTOR MABUSE” FILMS NOW CAN BE SEEN ONLINE
**** UPDATING: DS CRUISE INFO & SIGN-UPS
The DS Fest and Hartford Holidays travel agency ask SG to share the following news about the “Dark Shadows At Sea” Caribbean Cruise with The Stars, roundtrip from San Juan, Puerto Rico, Jan. 10-17, 2015. The trip features one-day stops at 5 Caribbean islands, including Martinique, the 1790s “sugar plantation home” of DS’ Andre and Josette Du Pres and Angelique.
---- Announcing: A limited time special reduced rates offer now is extended to JUNE 30 for fans who reserve a cabin or stateroom with a full-refundable deposit.
Additionally, a cruise coordinator and Hartford Holiday representative will be available during the DS Festival Weekend in Tarrytown, NY, at Lyndhurst Estate on June 28 and at the nearby Double Tree Hotel-Tarrytown on June 29. They will answer fan questions, provide information, explain arrangements, and accept fans’ reservation payments at the special “significant savings” price for the trip.
Recent SG Online Updates previously announced and detailed the DS Weekend event at the hotel and at Lyndhurst, the historic filming location for the 2 major movies, House of DS,” (1970) and “Night of DS,” (1971).
Fans can book for the cruise now and at the DS Weekend in June. Fans also can make reservations now online or by calling Hartford Holidays (phone number and website below). As a special bonus, those who “book by June 30 and qualify will be invited to attend an onboard private Dark Shadows at Sea Cocktail Party,” featuring the DS cast member guests who are sailing with you: JERRY LACY, MARIE WALLACE, KATHRYN LEIGH SCOTT, LARA PARKER, and KATHLEEN CODY.
You and the guests also will enjoy a variety of shipboard activities: a Costume Party (bring your costume), screenings, guest Q&As and interviews, autographs, photo opportunities, merchandise sales, and more, as well as time to spend visiting each island.
The limited-time savings offer is for double occupancy and varies depending on the category of cabin or stateroom. These discount prices run from $818 to $1038 per person. It includes “all onboard meals, shipboard entertainment, port charges, DS registration, and government fees and taxes Final payment is due no later than 75 days prior to the cruise departure.”
Information: Call 800-828-4813 or visit
http://www.hartfordholidays.com/dsfmartinique2015/Home.html “Fans who have not already booked and are interested in the cruise should call Hartford Holidays at1-800-828-4813 today!”
**** 4 DS STARS IN 2 “DOCTOR MABUSE” MOVIES – NOW ONLINE
Diretor/writer Ansel Faraj asks SG to announce:
“Please let the DS fans know that now both “Doctor Mabuse’ and ‘Doctor Mabuse: Etiopomar’ are now available to watch on Vimeo On Demand.”
The psychological thrillers star four DS actors. JERRY LACY has the title role as a manipulative sinister mastermind. LARA PARKER and KATHRYN LEIGH SCOTT co-star as mysterious clairvoyant sisters with powers of their own. CHRIS PENNOCK is in the sequel as a devious nemesis to Mabuse and the sisters. All four of them are deadly dangerous to everyone in the tormented city of Etiopomar.
Here are the links to each film
DOCTOR MABUSE (2013)
https://vimeo.com/ondemand/doctormabuse2013 DOCTOR MABUSE: ETIOPOMAR (2014)
https://vimeo.com/ondemand/etiopomar The first movie is available on DVD with bonus materials directly from the DS Festival website:
www.darkshadowsfestival.com The sequel had its world premiere on Wed., April 30, at Los Angeles’ historic Vista Theatre, joined by 3 of the DS stars, Ansel, and many of the cast. Presented by the DS Festival and ShadowGram, the evening event also featured the first screening of the remastered acclaimed 1974 “Dracula” movie by DS creator Dan Curtis. Also shown was Dan’s 2004 pilot for a new DS TV series for Warner Brothers, which the network ultimately declined. A “humorous horror” short by Ansel and starring Chris also was seen. The audience of 100+ enjoyed free guest autographs and photo opportunities, merchandise sales, and a charity auction.
Marcy Robin
