ShadowGram Update #384 -- "Halloween in Hollywood"

****** SHADOWGRAM PREMIERE-ANNOUNCES MORE DETAILS:
 
“DS 50th ANNIVERSARY – HALLOWEEN IN HOLLYWOOD” – OCT. 29-30, 2016
---- LOCATION - HIGHLIGHTS – ADMISSION INFORMATION
---- LOCAL ATTRACTIONS - TRANSPORTATION - HOTEL INFORMATION
 
SHADOWGRAM OFFICIAL DARK SHADOWS NEWS ONLINE UPDATE # 384
August 14, 2016
 
 
Hello, Dark Shadows Fan,
 
ShadowGram (SG), The Official Newsletter & News Source for Dark Shadows (DS), provides the following news in this ShadowGram Official Dark Shadows News Online Update "Bulletin."
 
**** SHADOWGRAM PREMIERE REPORT: MORE DETAILS
“DARK SHADOWS 50TH ANNIVERSARY – HALLOWEEN IN HOLLYWOOD”–
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 29 – SUNDAY, OCTOBER 30, 2016
 
ShadowGram (SG) here provides more information about the upcoming “DS YEAR #50 HALLOWEEN IN HOLLYWOOD” event, presented by the DS Festival / Official DS Fan Club.
 
This event was first announced in the ShadowGram Official DS News Online Update #383 - July 6, 2016, posted directly via ShadowGram1@yahoo.com
 
The festivities will take place from 12:00 noon to 12:00 midnight on Saturday, October 29, at the historic Hollywood Women’s Club, located at 1749 La Brea Avenue, Hollywood, California 90046.
 
---- HIGHLIGHTING:
LARA PARKER’s (Angelique) new DS novel, “Heiress of Collinwood,” will be celebrated. This is her 4th DS novel and will be available for purchase (before its official Nov. 8 release date). Lara – and our other DS guests (to be announced soon) – will sign autographs, answer audience questions, perform, and be available for free photo opportunities with fans.
 
A variety of photos, books, collectibles, and more – including new DS merchandise – will be available. Sandwiches, beverages, and snacks will be for sale on site and there are numerous restaurants nearby.
 
A charity auction will offer unique and rare items – highlighted by Nancy Barrett's original vampire fangs from 1970’s “House of Dark Shadows” feature film, a vintage Maggie Evans hairpiece from Kathryn Leigh Scott, and other collectibles. Proceeds benefit this classic Hollywood Women’s Club location.
 
Fans of all ages are encouraged to participate in the just-for-fun DS Halloween Costume Party presentation, sharing their own DS creativity and enthusiasm. Please contact Marcy Robin at ShadowGram@aol.com for more information.
 
ShadowGram Official DS News Online Updates such as this one soon will announce all our expected attending guests, planned programming, and more details.
 
PLEASE NOTE: No specific hotel is affiliated with this event.
 
A number of hotels and public parking garages are in the vicinity. Fans can refer to Google.com and type in “Hotels in Hollywood, California,” and include the Women’s Club street address above to explore hotel options.
 
Later in this Update, ShadowGram indicates general transportation, nearby public and tourist attractions, and other information of interest.
 
All attendees will receive complimentary DS gifts.
 
 
**** ADMISSION INFORMATION – HOW TO JOIN US!
 
Admission for this 12-hour event is $20.00 per person.
 
---- Advance ticket purchase is required by postal-mail check / money order   OR   via PayPal.
 
Payments must be received at the addresses below by Saturday, October 22.
Sorry, credit card payments can not be accepted.
 
NOTE: For payments by postal-mail, please include the full name of each person for whom you are paying. Also, please enclose a SAFSE (Self-Addressed Forever-Stamp Envelope) with complete current name(s) of attendees and the correct postal-mail address.
 
Please also include a contact email address.
 
Your membership badge will be sent to you by postal-mail. It is your receipt for admission. Please wear this badge when you are attending programming events at the Women’s Club.
 
**** VERY IMPORTANT:
PLEASE ONLY USE the following postal-address and PayPal contact.
 
--- Postal-Mail Payments:  Check / money order payable ONLY to DARK SHADOWS
 Send ALL postal-mail payments to:
 
Dark Shadows
ShadowGram / Marcy Robin
P.O. Box 1766
Temple City, CA 91780-7766
 
--- PayPal payments: Only use the recipient email address:  ShadowGram@aol.com
 
You also must include a complete current postal-mail address or your membership badge(s) (which is your receipt) can not be mailed to you.
 
--- ONLY USE THE ABOVE SHADOWGRAM ADDRESSES FOR PAYMENTS. THANK YOU.
 
---- PLEASE DO NOT ATTEMPT TO PAY OR ORDER MEMBERSHIP BADGES FROM THE DARK SHADOWS FESTIVAL WEBSITE OR POSTAL-MAIL ADDRESS IN MAPLEWOOD, NJ.
 
 
***** MORE “HALLOWEEN IN HOLLYWOOD’ NEWS COMING SOON VIA SHADOWGRAM

More details – including confirmed DS guests, planned programming, and more – will be announced soon in upcoming ShadowGram Official DS News Online Updates via the free ShadowGram Group List at Yahoo.com.
 
 
***** LOCAL ATTRACTIONS OF INTEREST – TRAVEL & HOTEL INFORMATION
 
---- On Sunday, October 30, fans also can acknowledge another important DS milestone: The 25th Anniversary of the nighttime DS TV series, the only primetime television version of DS.
 
Fans are encouraged to carpool, uber, or taxi to nearby Greystone Estate, 905 Loma Vista Dr., Beverly Hills, CA 90210.
 
This extensive hilltop estate was the main filming location for the 1991 “Dark Shadows” primetime NBC-TV series. Different rooms and views were used as both Collinwood and the Old House. Airing 1-13 to 3-22, 1991, its 13 hours told a condensed, more intense version of the story of Barnabas’ release from the coffin into modern-day Collinsport, with a flashback to 1791, leading to Angelique’s vampire curse.
 
The elegant Greystone mansion rooms and grounds also were used extensively to shoot location scenes for a 2004 pilot ordered by the WB network. The proposed new DS series revisited the Barnabas origin story as well. The pilot was not picked up by the network.
 
Built in 1927-28 by oil magnate Edward Doheny and now owned by the city of Beverly Hills, the grounds are a city park and free to the public to visit 10:00am-6:00pm daily. Buildings are closed to the public. It offers impressive views of the Los Angeles area spread below the hills. The building exteriors/interiors and estate grounds are frequent filming locations for movies, TV shows, commercials, music videos, etc.  Weddings, receptions, concerts, readings, exhibits, flower shows, and special events also are held there during the year.
 
Website: http://www.greystonemansion.org/
 
---- The Hollywood Women’s Club building is just half a block north of Hollywood Boulevard and the start of the world-renowned “Hollywood Walk of Fame” (which also continues along Vine Street). Sidewalks on both sides of the boulevard and 3 blocks on both sides of Vine St. feature separate, distinctive, embedded 5-pointed terrazzo and brass stars that honor 2900+ individuals and entities recognized across the decades.
 
These salute Film/TV/Music/Radio/Theatre/Industry/Fictional & Cartoon Character personalities and special honorees (even Lassie and the Muppets).
 
JOAN BENNETT (DS’ Elizabeth, Naomi, Judith, Flora) is among those recognized with one of these distinguished stars.
 
---- The Women’s Club building is 2 blocks from the iconic Chinese Theatre which is at 6925 Hollywood Blvd. Opened in May, 1927, its famed forecourt presents embedded large concrete blocks featuring actual signatures, hand-, and foot- prints (and sometimes specific features) of entertainment industry personalities from the 1920s to now. Visitors can freely wander the forecourt, take photos, etc. The Theatre itself has long been used for major motion picture premieres and other special occasions.
 
All along Hollywood Blvd., nearby Sunset Blvd., and adjacent streets are unique special attractions such as the Hollywood & Highland Entertainment Complex (frequent venue for the Academy (Oscar) Awards and other entertainment ceremonies), the Hollywood Wax Museum, historic El Capitan and Egyptian Theaters, Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Museum, countless shops, restaurants, and many other points of interest.
 
---- FOR YOUR INFORMATION: TRANSPORTATION & HOTELS
 
Airports:
--- Burbank Bob Hope Airport
http://bobhopeairport.com/
--- Los Angeles International (LAX)
 
Transportation:
The greater Los Angeles area is served by Amtrak and local train lines, particularly the regional Metro Link Train & Bus systems. Fans also may consider uber, taxi, car rental, local Metro bus service, carpool with other fans, or other transportation options.
 
Hotels:
These include Loews Hollywood, Hollywood Roosevelt, Best Western, Holiday Inn, and others. Fans can refer to Google “Hotels in Hollywood, California” and include the Women’s Club street address (earlier in this Update). Various online travel information sources also explore possible hotel options.
 
**** MORE “HALLOWEEN IN HOLLYWOOD’ NEWS COMING SOON!!!!

More details will be announced soon in upcoming ShadowGram Official DS News Online Updates via the ShadowGram Group List at Yahoo.com.

The festivities will take place from 12:00 noon to 12:00 midnight on Saturday, October 29, at the historic Hollywood Women’s Club, located at 1749 La Brea Avenue, Hollywood, California 90046.

FYI, it's called the Woman's Club of Hollywood.

FYI, it's called the Woman's Club of Hollywood.

Apparently, an extremely exclusive club! 

SHADOWGRAM OFFICIAL DARK SHADOWS NEWS ONLINE UPDATE # 385
August 31, 2016
 
---- SHADOWGRAM PREMIERE-ANNOUNCES:
CONFIRMED DS GUESTS, SPECIAL HIGHLIGHTS, FUN OPPORTUNITIES
 
Hello, Dark Shadows Fan,
 
ShadowGram (SG), The Official Newsletter & News Source for Dark Shadows (DS), provides the following news in this ShadowGram Official Dark Shadows News Online Update "Bulletin."
 
As reported in the recent SHADOWGRAM OFFICIAL DS NEWS ONLINE UPDATE #384, the DS Festival is presenting a very special celebratory event.
 
The DS 50th Anniversary Encore  – “Halloween in Hollywood” – is Sat., Oct. 29, 2016, at the historic Hollywood Women’s Club.
 
The celebration will be followed by an optional Sun., Oct. 30, visit to the nearby Greystone Mansion in Beverly Hills. This expansive hilltop estate was the on-location filming site for Collinwood in the 1991 DS primetime series and the 2004 DS pilot (also different views as the Old House).
 
--- SATURDAY, OCTOBER 29:
All festivities take place from 12:00 noon-12:00 midnight on Sat., Oct. 29, at the historic Hollywood Women’s Club at 1749 La Brea Avenue, Hollywood, California 90046.
 
The Women’s Club is located in the heart of Hollywood, within walking distance to many iconic and world-renowned entertainment, historic, scenic, and tourist attractions.
((Please also see ShadowGram Online Update #384, available at the ShadowGram Group at Yahoo.com))
 
**** ShadowGram Premiere-Announces
OUR CONFIRMED DS CELEBRITY GUESTS:
 
Lara Parker (Angelique)
John Karlen (Willie Loomis)
Kathryn Leigh Scott (Maggie)
James Storm (Gerard)
Nancy Barrett (Carolyn)
Roger Davis (Jeff)
Lisa Richards (Sabrina)
Robert Cobert (Music Composer)
Sy Tomashoff (Scenic Designer)
James Hall (Willie Loomis #1)
More guests to be announced soon in ShadowGram Online Updates.
 
**** ACTIVITIES INCLUDE:
The advance premiere and sale of LARA’s newest DS novel, “Heiress of Collinwood,” complimentary autographs and photo opportunities with the stars, guest Q&A sessions, dramatic and musical performances by our guests, a DS / Halloween Costume Party, video surprises, contests, a wide variety of DS photos, books, collectibles, and new DS merchandise available for purchase, plus more spooky fun.
 
Fans of all ages are encouraged to participate in the just-for-fun DS / Halloween Costume Party on Sat. evening, sharing their own DS creativity and enthusiasm. Please contact Marcy Robin at ShadowGram@aol.com for more information.
 
On Saturday, sandwiches, beverages, and snacks will be for sale on site and there are numerous restaurants nearby.
 
---- CHARITY AUCTION – SPECIAL ITEMS:
Our charity auction with rare and unusual items will feature NANCY BARRETT’s original “Carolyn Stoddard” vampire fangs from the 1970 movie “House of DS,” and KATHRYN LEIGH SCOTT’s original 1966 “Maggie Evans” hairpiece and DS script.
 
**** ShadowGram Premiere-Announces: CHARITY AUCTION HIGHLIGHT:
 
The auction also will offer the special opportunity for 10 lucky fans to win Sunday brunch (Sun., Oct. 30) with KATHRYN LEIGH SCOTT at her Beverly Hills home, before visiting the nearby Greystone Mansion with Kathryn.
 
On Sunday, all fans are encouraged to carpool, uber, or taxi to the nearby Greystone Estate, 905 Loma Vista Dr., Beverly Hills, CA 90210.
 
There you can acknowledge the 25th Anniversary of the nighttime DS series, the only primetime TV DS version. Different rooms and views were used as Collinwood. Airing 1-13 to 3-22, 1991, its 13 hours told a condensed, more intense version of the story of Barnabas’ release from the coffin into modern-day Collinsport, with a flashback to 1791, leading to Angelique’s vampire curse.
 
The elegant rooms and grounds also were used extensively to shoot location scenes for a 2004 pilot ordered by the WB network. This proposed TV series also revisited Barnabas’ origin story. The pilot was not picked up by the network.
 
Built in 1927-28 by oil magnate Edward Doheny and now owned by the city of Beverly Hills, the grounds are a city park, open free to the public to visit 10:00am-6:00pm daily. Buildings are closed to the public. It offers impressive views of the Los Angeles area spread below the hills. The building exteriors/interiors and estate grounds are frequent filming locations for movies, TV shows, commercials, music videos, etc. Weddings, receptions, concerts, readings, exhibits, flower shows, classic car shows, and special events also are held there throughout the year.
 
Website: http://www.greystonemansion.org/
 
ShadowGram Official DS News Online Updates such as this one will continue to premiere-announce and report more about our guests, programming, and details.
 
**** ADMISSION INFORMATION – HOW TO JOIN US!
 
Admission for this 12-hour event is  ONLY $20.00  per person.
 
**** All attendees will receive a special DS gift bag with over $50 worth of complementary DS merchandise!
 
---- Advance ticket purchase is required by postal-mail check / money order   OR   via PayPal.
 
Payments must be received at the addresses below by Saturday, October 22.
Sorry, credit card payments can not be accepted.
 
NOTE: For payments by postal-mail, please include the full name(s) of each person for whom you are paying. Also please include a contact email address.
 
Please enclose a SAFSE (Self-Addressed Forever-Stamp Envelope) with your correct postal-mail address on it.
 
Your membership badge will be sent in your SAFSE by postal-mail. It is your receipt for admission. Please wear this badge when you are attending programming activities at the Women’s Club.
 
**** VERY IMPORTANT:
PLEASE ONLY USE the following postal-address and PayPal contact.
 
--- Postal-Mail Payments: 
Check / money order payable ONLY to DARK SHADOWS
Send ALL postal-mail payments to:
 
Dark Shadows
ShadowGram / Marcy Robin
P.O. Box 1766
Temple City, CA 91780-7766
 
--- PayPal payments: Only use the recipient email address:  ShadowGram@aol.com
 
You must include each attendee’s full name and a complete current postal-mail address or your membership badge(s) (which is your receipt) can not be mailed to you.
 
--- PLEASE ONLY USE THE ABOVE SHADOWGRAM ADDRESSES FOR PAYMENTS. THANK YOU.
 
---- PLEASE DO NOT ATTEMPT TO PAY OR ORDER MEMBERSHIP BADGES FROM THE DARK SHADOWS FESTIVAL WEBSITE OR POSTAL-MAIL ADDRESS IN MAPLEWOOD, NJ.
 
**** PLEASE NOTE: NO specific hotel is affiliated with this event.
A number of hotels and public parking garages / lots are in the vicinity. Fans can refer to Google.com and type in “Hotels in Hollywood, California,” and include the Women’s Club street address above to explore hotel options.
 
**** LOCAL ATTRACTIONS OF INTEREST / TRAVEL & HOTEL INFORMATION
 
---- The Hollywood Women’s Club building is just half a block north of Hollywood Boulevard and the start of the world-renowned “Hollywood Walk of Fame” (which also continues along Vine Street). Sidewalks on both sides of the boulevard and 3 blocks on both sides of Vine St. feature separate, distinctive, embedded 5-pointed terrazzo and brass stars that honor 2900+ individuals and entities recognized across the decades.
These salute Film/TV/Music/Radio/Theatre/Industry/Fictional & Cartoon Character personalities and special honorees (even Lassie and the Muppets).
 
JOAN BENNETT (DS’ Elizabeth, Naomi, Judith, Flora) is among those recognized with one of these distinguished stars.
 
---- The Women’s Club building also is 2 blocks from the iconic Chinese Theatre at 6925 Hollywood Blvd. Opened in May, 1927, its famed forecourt presents embedded large concrete blocks featuring actual signatures, hand-, and foot- prints (and sometimes specific features) of entertainment industry personalities from the 1920s to now. Visitors can freely wander the forecourt, take photos, etc. The distinctive Chinese Theatre itself has long been used for major motion picture premieres and other special occasions.
 
All along Hollywood Blvd., nearby Sunset Blvd., and adjacent streets are unique special attractions such as the Hollywood & Highland Entertainment Complex (frequent venue for the Academy (Oscar) Awards and other entertainment ceremonies), the Hollywood Wax Museum, historic El Capitan and Egyptian Theaters, Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Museum, countless shops, restaurants, and many other points of interest.
 
---- FOR YOUR INFORMATION: TRANSPORTATION & HOTELS
Airports:
--- Burbank Bob Hope Airport
http://bobhopeairport.com/
--- Los Angeles International (LAX)
 
Transportation:
The greater Los Angeles area is served by Amtrak and local train lines, particularly the regional Metro Link Train & Bus systems. Fans also may consider uber, taxi, car rental, local Metro bus service, carpool with other fans, or other transportation options.
 
Nearby hotels:
These include Loews Hollywood, Hollywood Roosevelt, Best Western, Holiday Inn, and others. Fans can refer to Google “Hotels in Hollywood, California” and include the Women’s Club street address (earlier in this Update). Various online travel information sources also explore possible hotel options.
 
** SOON: MORE “HALLOWEEN IN HOLLYWOOD’ NEWS VIA SHADOWGRAM!
More confirmed DS guests, planned programming, and other information will be premiere-announced in upcoming ShadowGram Official DS News Online Updates via the free ShadowGram Group List at Yahoo.com.

It's amazing, with his health concerns, that John Karlen is attending this event.  What an incredible man!

Gerard

**** CELEBRATE DARK SHADOWS' 50th ANNIVERSARY WITH
---- ROBERT COBERT'S 92nd BIRTHDAY & A NEW MUSIC CD RELEASE
---- ROBERT "BOB" COBERT will be on-hand to autograph the exclusive new purple vinyl limited edition reissue of The Original Music From Dark Shadows album.
---- SY TOMASHOFF’S 94TH BIRTHDAY
---- THE PUBLICATION OF LARA PARKER'S NEW DS NOVEL
 
**** JOE GORDON-LEVITT STARS IN NEW BIOGRAPHICAL FILM “SNOWDEN”
 
SHADOWGRAM OFFICIAL DARK SHADOWS NEWS ONLINE UPDATE # 386
September 20, 2016
 
Hello, Dark Shadows Fan,
 
ShadowGram (SG), The Official Newsletter & News Source for Dark Shadows (DS), provides the following news in this ShadowGram Official Dark Shadows News Online Update "Bulletin."
 
As premiere-announced and reported in recent SHADOWGRAM OFFICIAL DS NEWS ONLINE UPDATES, the DS Festival is presenting another very special celebration:
 
The DS 50th Anniversary Encore  – “Halloween in Hollywood” – is Sat., Oct. 29, from 12:00 noon to 12:00 midnight. All festivities will be at the historic Hollywood Women’s Club, located at 1749 La Brea Ave., Hollywood, California 90046 - in the heart of the world-renowned entertainment center of Hollywood.
 
Within walking distance are many famous, iconic entertainment, historic, scenic, and tourist attractions. Sandwiches, beverages, and snacks will be for sale on site and there are numerous restaurants nearby.
 
((More information is in ShadowGram Online Updates #384 and #385, available at the free ShadowGram Group List at Yahoo.com))
 
**** We proudly will highlight 3 very special occasions, especially these:
 
--- DS Music Composer/Arranger ROBERT “BOB” COBERT’s 92nd Birthday.
--- DS Scenic Designer SY TOMASHOFF’s 94th Birthday (belated but still a reason to celebrate!).
--- Publication of LARA PARKER’s  (Angelique) 4th DS novel in advance of its early November release). The book can be purchased and personally autographed by Lara.
 
ROBERT "BOB" COBERT' will be on-hand to autograph the exclusive new purple vinyl reissue of The Original Music From Dark Shadows album, first released in 1969 and a Top 20 Billboard chart success at the time. This unique vinyl album is a limited edition only available last April via retail for Record Store Day. The album is pressed on high-quality, heavy virgin vinyl and includes all the original artwork plus the Barnabas and Quentin poster insert.
 
By special arrangement, the last 100 copies will be signed by Bob and available for purchase for the reduced price of only $20.00 each
 
Additionally, SHADOWGRAM is pleased to announce that Cobert's classic score to the
1968 Dan Curtis TV production of "The Strange Case Of Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde" will
be making its CD debut. Some of the music was later used in 1970’s major motion picture "House of Dark Shadows," and also was re-recorded for the original daytime DS
TV series. The music is noted among Cobert's most dramatic and distinctive work.
 
Another major highlight is the premiere of LARA PARKER's latest novel, “Dark Shadows - Heiress Of Collinwood” prior to its November publication. Advance copies of the book will be available for purchase. Lara will personally sign them and present a dramatic reading on stage.
 
We also will salute DS Scenic Designer SY TOMASHOFF with a belated 94th birthday toast! SY is a multiple Daytime Emmy Award winner/nominee for his outstanding work on BOLD & THE BEAUTIFUL and other TV projects.
 
There will be an audience Question & Answer session with LARA and our other confirmed DS guests: JOHN KARLEN, KATHRYN LEIGH SCOTT, JAMES STORM, NANCY BARRETT, LISA RICHARDS, ROGER DAVIS, JAMES HALL. Others to be premiere-announced by ShadowGram.
 
Additional activities on Oct. 29 will be autographs and photo opportunities with the stars, guest performances and presentations, a DS memorabilia sale, a charity auction with rare, unique, and original DS collectibles, and more. Fans of all ages are encouraged to participate in the just-for-fun DS/Halloween Costume Party on Sat. evening, sharing their DS creativity and enthusiasm. Please contact Marcy Robin at ShadowGram@aol.com for more information.
 
**** ADMISSION INFORMATION – HOW TO JOIN US!
 
Admission for this 12-hour event on Sat., Oct. 29  is  ONLY $20.00  per person.
 
**** All attendees will receive a special DS gift bag with over $50 worth of complementary DS merchandise!
 
---- Advance ticket purchase required by postal-mail check/money order OR via PayPal.
 
Payments must be received at the addresses below by Saturday, October 22.
Sorry, credit card payments can not be accepted.
 
NOTE: For payments by postal-mail, please include the full name(s) of each person for whom you are paying. Also please include a contact email address.
 
Please enclose a SAFSE (Self-Addressed Forever-Stamp Envelope) with your correct postal-mail address on it.
 
Your membership badge will be sent in your SAFSE by postal-mail. It is your receipt for admission. Please wear this badge when you are attending programming activities at the Women’s Club.
 
**** VERY IMPORTANT:
PLEASE ONLY USE the following postal-address and PayPal contact.
 
--- Postal-Mail Payments: 
Check / money order payable ONLY to DARK SHADOWS
Send ALL postal-mail payments to:
 
Dark Shadows
ShadowGram / Marcy Robin
P.O. Box 1766
Temple City, CA 91780-7766
 
--- PayPal payments: Only use the recipient email address:  ShadowGram@aol.com
 
You must include each attendee’s full name and a complete current postal-mail address or your membership badge(s) (which is your receipt) can not be mailed to you.
 
--- PLEASE ONLY USE THE ABOVE SHADOWGRAM ADDRESSES FOR PAYMENTS. THANK YOU.
 
---- PLEASE DO NOT ATTEMPT TO PAY OR ORDER MEMBERSHIP BADGES FROM THE DARK SHADOWS FESTIVAL WEBSITE OR POSTAL-MAIL ADDRESS IN MAPLEWOOD, NJ.

 
SOON: MORE “HALLOWEEN IN HOLLYWOOD’ NEWS VIA SHADOWGRAM!
More confirmed DS guests, planned programming, and other information will be premiere-announced in upcoming ShadowGram Official DS News Online Updates via the free ShadowGram Group List at Yahoo.com.
 
 
***** JOSEPH GORDON-LEVITT STARS IN NEW DRAMA FILM “Snowden”
 
Joe (1991 DS David, Daniel) stars in the biographical drama SNOWDEN, based on the life, decisions, and actions of former National Security Agency contractor Edward Snowden. LA Times 9-16: The movie and its portrayal of Snowden explore “the moral and dramatic” existence and impact of government surveillance. Moving between scenes of Snowden’s “past and present, (it) builds a detailed dossier that also serves as a primer on government spycraft, an emotionally turbulent love story,” and a “moral” view of Snowden’s “decision.” Joe’s “performance is a tour de force.” The movie is from Oliver Stone (whose first film in 1973 featured DS’ JONATHAN FRID).
 

Alright, can someone who's been to alot of fests, tell me what kind of 'stuff' will be for sale? And, if you can remember the 'ballpark' of prices, that would be appreciated.

For a lot of you, tomorrow is Friday. For me, tomorrow is MONDAY.

Books and CD's are usually the cover price. Most of the time you can find a better price for these on Amazon. As a rule, there is no charge for autographs (if you bring your own item) or photo opportunities. The actors usually have pictures available for purchase at their tables. Usually about $10, including the autograph. MPI has the DVDs and other related items like t-shirts and stuff. Not sure of what the current prices are.
There's usually vintage memorabilia on sale. It's usually kind of pricey, in my opinion. $15 and up for the Marilyn Ross paperbacks. Same for any of the records.
There are usually back issues of The World of Dark Shadows available. I think $5 for a single issue. $10 and up for a double or triple sized one. Fan novels are usually in the $15-$20 range.
Jay Nass was a studio kid back in the day. He has an amazing assortment of pictures from back then. He has stuff on just about everyone, including some of the day players. Prices vary depending on the size of the pictures. He also has a large assortment of headshots/publicity pictures of the actors. About $10 for an 8x10.
The festival usually auctions off rare items. The bidding can get very intense. Some items have gone for huge amounts of money. I have seen things go for close to a thousand dollars.
Prices can fluctuate from convention to convention.

the group from Big Finish Productions also generally has a table set up for it's DS audiodrama series.


Nancy has been on hand with her "memory book" on Frid and some years RJ with her book on Grayson. not sure if they are attending the west coast event.