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Update Number 280.
February 4, 2013

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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 Official Online News Update "bulletin."

NOTE: As SG previously reported, there are no plans for a standard Dark Shadows Festival convention this year.

However, SG earlier announced that a special event with DS connections will take place the weekend of April 27-28, 2013, in Coronado, CA (San Diego).

Following are full details.

**** SG PREMIERE ANNOUNCEMENT
UPDATING:

THE DARK SHADOWS FESTIVAL PRESENTS
"DARK SHADOWS ISLAND WEEKEND"
Saturday-Sunday, April 27-28, 2013
Coronado, California (San Diego)
--- "Doctor Mabuse" Movie World Premiere - Sat., April 27

This psychological thriller film features 3 original DS series actors:
JERRY LACY (starring in the title role)
LARA PARKER
KATHRYN LEIGH SCOTT
Saturday, April 27, 2013
Coronado Village Theatre
820 Orange Avenue
Coronado, CA 92118

The Coronado Village Theatre is a wonderfully-restored vintage cinema (opened in 1947). In 2011, it was converted into a triple-screen movie theatre with auditorium murals that create a 3D effect of historic places in both Coronado and nearby Balboa Park. The theatre is very close to downtown San Diego, Old Town San Diego, Sea World, Balboa Park (San Diego Zoo, museums, Old Globe Theatre, and much more), Pacific Ocean beaches and activities, and other area sights and attractions.
"Doctor Mabuse" Premiere Screening Admission:

$20 - By Advance Reservation Only (details below)

"Who is the mysterious Doctor Mabuse...?"

Find out when this psychological thriller is screened for the very first time. The 3 original DS actors appearing in the movie will be in attendance.

Memorabilia from both "Doctor Mabuse" and "Dark Shadows" will be available for purchase.

--- Event Schedule:
6:00 pm Doors Open - Doctor Mabuse & DS Memorabilia + Refreshments
7:00 pm Doctor Mabuse - Movie Premiere Screening
8:45 pm Onstage Q&A with Doctor Mabuse Cast & Writer-Director Ansel Faraj
9:30 pm Autographs with Jerry Lacy, Lara Parker, Kathryn Leigh Scott, & other cast members

PLUS!
--- DARK SHADOWS LUNCHEON
Sunday, April 28, 2013
Coronado Island Marriott Resort
2000 Second Street
Coronado, CA 92118

Luncheon Event Admission:
$50.00 - By Advance Reservation Only (details below)

Luncheon Special Guests:
DAVID SELBY (Quentin Collins)
LARA PARKER (Angelique)
JERRY LACY (Reverend Trask)
KATHRYN LEIGH SCOTT (Maggie Evans)
CHRISTOPHER PENNOCK (Jeb Hawkes)

Enjoy a three-course banquet lunch with our DS guests and other fan attendees in lovely Pacific Ocean surroundings.

The special highlight will be a dramatic performance by David Selby, including live music and songs.
There also will be a Q&A session, autographs, DS memorabilia for sale, and more.

The hotel is 1.3 miles from the Village Theatre, with taxi service available.

Event Schedule:
11:30 am Luncheon at Marriott Ballroom
12:30 pm Dark Shadows Door Prizes & Auction
1:15 pm Shadows & Reflections - David Selby Musical & Dramatic Performance
2:00 pm Guests' Q&A Session, Autographs, and Dark Shadows Memorabilia Sale
4:30 pm Closing

--- EVENTS - RESERVATIONS & PAYMENTS
Advance Reservations Are Required For Both Events
Space is limited for both the movie premiere and Luncheon, so it is recommended that reservations be made as soon as possible. Payments are non-refundable.
DOCTOR MABUSE PREMIERE - April 27: $20.00 per person
DARK SHADOWS LUNCHEON - April 28: $50.00 per person
Please send payment by check or money order only. (Sorry, credit card / Paypal cannot be accepted). Please include a SASE (Self-Addressed Stamped Envelope).

Send to:
DARK SHADOWS
P.O. BOX 92
MAPLEWOOD, NJ 07040

--- WEEKEND HOTEL RESERVATIONS & CORONADO ISLAND INFORMATION
Beautiful Coronado Island is only 5 minutes from downtown San Diego via bridge.
Attendees traveling by plane can arrive at the San Diego International Airport. Van, bus, and taxi services all are available to Coronado Island, which is just minutes away.

The Coronado Island Marriott Resort hosts the "Dark Shadows Luncheon" and is only 5 minutes from the Village Theatre, site of the "Doctor Mabuse" premiere the previous evening.

To receive discount Dark Shadows sleeping room rates at the Marriott, use the online reservation form at www.coronadoresortmarriott.com

When making your reservation, you must type in the Dark Shadows Group code - drkdrka - in the Group Code Box.

You also can call the Marriott toll-free reservations line at 1-888-236-2427.

When calling, you must mention the Dark Shadows Group Code - drkdrka - to receive the discount room rates.

Please Note: The Marriott may sell out of sleeping rooms at the discounted rate. Additional rooms may become available at a different price.

There are other nearby Coronado Island hotels, and you may find more on the internet.

Here are three options, all just a few blocks from the Marriott.

The Hotel Del Coronado, 1500 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA 92118. Phone: 855-268-1219. This beautiful iconic, historic location has been used in many movies and television productions.

Best Western Plus Suite Coronado Island, 275 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA 92118. Phone: 800-568-8520.

A more economical, budget-price alternative is Coronado Inn, 266 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA 92118. Phone: 800-598-6624.

**** SG Online Updates will premiere-announce and provide more confirmed "Doctor Mabuse" movie premiere and Luncheon details as they become available, as well as other DS Fest- and DS- related news.

From today's LA Times Business section:  Sundance darlings eye alternative distribution platforms--

"Among the contenders ... the porn-addiction comedy 'Don Jon's Addiction,' directed by and starring Joseph Gordon-Levitt;"

It also stars Scarlett Johansson and Julianne Moore, and Tony Danza (!) plays his dad.  It's Gordon-Levitt's first time directing, and he also wrote it.  This makes, I think, his 7th time at Sundance.  Such a talent.

SHADOWGRAM OFFICIAL ONLINE DARK SHADOWS NEWS UPDATE # 276

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December 4, 2012

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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 Official Online News Update "bulletin."

***** SG UPDATES:
DARK SHADOWS FESTIVAL PRESENTS
"DARK SHADOWS HALLOWEEN CRUISE"
October 27-November 3, 2013

SG Update # 272 (Oct. 30) premiere-announced initial confirmed information for the first-ever DS Ocean Cruise, celebrating 30 years of the DS Festival cast reunions & fan events. SG Update # 275 (Nov. 20) provided details including prices, itinerary / port locations, and DS programming schedule.

The Fest asks SG to announce and update with the following.
"Seven days round trip from NYC / NJ to Bermuda, on board Royal Caribbean's Explorer of the Seas.

---- DARK SHADOWS CRUISE 2013 UPDATE -
ROOMMATE SERVICE & WEATHER REPORT

As reported in the previous SG Update, in lieu of a standard hotel-bound convention next year, the Fest is presenting the first-ever DARK SHADOWS CRUISE, the week of October 27 - November 3, 2013.
Special guests confirmed at this time are Lara Parker (Angelique) and Kathryn Leigh Scott (Maggie).
The cost of the 7-day event sailing to Bermuda:
Inside Staterooms from $749 per person
Ocean View Staterooms from $949 per person
Balcony Staterooms from $1099 per person
Suites from $1399 per person
Please Note: Rates are per person based on double occupancy and includes all meals, shipboard entertainment, all port charges and DS registration fee.
Government fees and taxes of $125 per person are additional.
A full flyer with details and cruise itinerary is available at:
http://www.hartfordholidays.com/DarkShadowsHalloweenCruise/Home.html
---- CRUISE ROOMMATES
Fans who wish to locate a roommate for the cruise may contact the DS Cruise Roommate Service coordinator Pam Jarman at pljarman@hotmail.com
She will provide a form to help you make your arrangements Fans may also go to the Dark Shadows Cruise Facebook page and post a request to locate a roommate if they wish. http://www.facebook.com/#%21/events/475128925858897/
---- CRUISE WEATHER REPORT
There has been some misinformation regarding the weather during the time of the cruise.
"The end of October and beginning of November are not an active part of the Atlantic hurricane season. When Hurricane Sandy hit this year, it was an exception, as nearly 100% of past hurricanes on the East Coast have occurred in August and September.
"Additionally, it is important to note that being on a cruise ship versus being on land is a great advantage during severe weather because cruise ships are mobile. A boat's captain can change course at any time and even alter the cruise itinerary, so as to keep a ship far away from the path of any storm.
"For example, there wasn't one single cruise ship anywhere near the area when Sandy struck because modern technology allows warning far in advance. Ships then can plot their courses elsewhere, out of the danger zone."

---- CRUISE QUESTIONS
Any fans who have questions should directly contact the travel agency that is booking the cruise:
Hartford Holidays - 1-800-828-4813 weekdays. Or you can go to the website for full details and booking form information
http://www.hartfordholidays.com/DarkShadowsHalloweenCruise/Home.html
A minimum number of participants are required in order to operate this group cruise event. Artists/cast members are subject to availability.
This cruise is organized and administrated by CruiseGourmet.com Magazine and Hartford Holidays Travel.

---- SPECIAL ADVANCE REGISTRATION BONUS
Attendees who reserve their cabin with a REFUNDABLE deposit by January 31, 2013, will be invited to a private party with Kathryn and Lara during the cruise, and also receive an exclusive Dark Shadows celebrity gift bag.
ONLY by calling the above official reservation phone number will you be able to attend all private group events!
---- CRUISE ACTIVITIES WILL INCLUDE
- Sailing with Lara Parker and Kathryn Leigh Scott
- Halloween Party/Bash - Bring your costumes!
- Special and rare Dark Shadows video screenings
- Dramatic onstage performances by the actors
- In-person interviews and Q&A with cast members
- More surprises to be announced

SG will make future premiere announcements and report confirmed cruise developments as well as other Fest news and detailed DS-related news, in the published SG Official Published DS Newsletters and through the SG Official Online News Updates via the SG YahooGroup.

Marcy Robin
ShadowGram Editor / Publisher
ShadowGram@aol.com
ShadowGram1@yahoo.com
www.ShadowGram.com (hopefully to be updated soon)

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