****************************************************************** ShadowGram Online Dark Shadows Updates List Marcy Robin's Cyberspace "Dark Shadows" Update List An Internet Publication of SHADOWGRAM < ShadowGram@aol.com > Number 115. May 2, 2004. ****************************************************************** Hello, Dark Shadows Fan, ShadowGram (SG) announces the following breaking news for Dark Shadows (DS). The new print issue, SG #101, is being mailed now to all current postal-mail subscribers with the latest DS news, updates, and pictures. Following are some key highlights, plus much more: --- SG Exclusive and Premiere information for the WB pilot for a possible new DS series, including these * exclusive * on-set in-costume photographs: * ALEC NEWMAN (Barnabas), BLAIR BROWN (Elizabeth), MARLEY SHELTON (Victoria), MARTIN DONOVAN (Roger), ALEXANDER GOULD (David), and JENNA DEWAN (Sophia - new character). * On-set photograph of the new Barnabas portrait. * Career credits and highlights for every cast member (including 2 more new characters, "Old Man on the Train" and "Boy in Devil Costume"). --- SG Exclusive photographs of guests at the Museum of Television & Radio's 4-22 Tribute to DAN CURTIS, featuring pictures of: * DAN, his wife NORMA, and original DS cast guests JOHN KARLEN, KATHRYN LEIGH SCOTT, LARA PARKER, and JIM STORM. * The 2 "Julias" - KELLY HU (2004 WB pilot) and BARBARA STEELE (1991 NBC series). * 2004 WB Pilot group and individual pictures: JASON SHAW (Joe), KELLY HU (Julia), JENNA DEWAN (Sophia), MICHAEL D. ROBERTS (Sheriff Patterson). * The "Trilogy of Terror" Zuni fetish dolls on display. * The invitation to the reception plus publicity from industry publications. --- SG Exclusive photograph and industry media publicity for SY TOMASHOFF (Scenic Design) at the Art Directors Guild Tribute to his career 4-18. --- Exclusive photos of the "Return to Collinwood" cast in rehearsal for the 8-31-03 premiere performance at the DS Festival convention in Brooklyn, plus group/individual pictures of NANCY BARRETT, LARA PARKER, JOHN KARLEN, and MARIE WALLACE. Also: A picture of MARIE, TERRAYNE (TERRY) CRAWFORD, and DONNA WANDREY (courtesy of Marie). --- SG Exclusive from MPI: The painted prototypes for the new Bobblehead Doll figures, "Quentin" and "Josette." --- Revised Bonus Interviews are announced for the DVD Collection #12 (release 5-25). --- Following are SG #101 Highlight news, pictures, details, media coverage, etc.: --- The book cover for the new career biography "Produced & Directed by Dan Curtis" is pictured. The book was published by Pomegranate Press, but is * only * available through MPI for $24.95 + shipping. To order, call 800-323-0442 or visit www.mpihomevideo.com * Extensive media articles and references for the WB pilot (filmed 4-2 to 4-24). * JONATHAN FRID (Barnabas) is pictured from his one-man Readers Theatre "Spooks & Spoofs" show in Collingwood, Ontario. * DAVID SELBY (Quentin) and SUSAN SULLIVAN (Ghost) are pictured after their performance of "Love Letters" in Martinsburg, WV. Also: DAVID SELBY has autographed a new 5x7 color "Quentin" photograph, available only with any order of his books/CD/other signed pictures. Info: ShadowGram@aol.com or send SASE to Marcy Robin, P.O. Box 1766, Temple City, CA 91780-7766. * DONNA WANDREY (Roxanne Drew) shares an in-costume picture from her role in "Eccentricities of a Nightingale," plus information on her latest production, "My Fair Lady." * MARIE WALLACE (Eve, Mad Jenny, Megan) tells about her recent activities and the career biography she is working on. * JERRY LACY (Tony Peterson, Rev. Trask, Gregory Trask, Lamar Trask) updates the latest Lacy family news. * PAUL MICHAEL (King Johnny Romano) and his special lady, actress Marion Ross. * Also: Media obituaries remembering the sad death of CHARLES RANDOLPH GREAN (Recorded the popular instrumental version of "Quentin's Theme"). * ELLEN WHEELER (1991 Phyllis Wick) now is Executive Producer for "Guiding Light." SG #101 features media coverage and more. * JOSEPH GORDON-LEVITT (1991 David, Daniel) updates his film "Latter Days," plus media reviews and commentary. * JOANNA GOING (1991 Victoria/Josette) is pictured with Dylan Walsh ("Nip & Tuck), father of their new daughter. --- Media coverage, publicity material, pictures, and more for current/recent projects involving ALEXANDRA MOLTKE (Victoria); DONNA McKECHNIE (Amanda Harris/Olivia Corey); JIM STORM (Gerard); CHRIS PENNOCK (Jeb, John/Cyrus, Sebastian, Gabriel); CONARD FOWKES (Frank Garner); STUART GOODMAN (Cameraman); MARSHA MASON (Audrey the Vampire); REBECCA STAAB (1991 Daphne); ADRIAN PAUL (1991 Jeremiah); and others. --- SG #101 updates the DS Festival "Weekend at Tarrytown" Aug. 13-15, in Tarrytown, NY (including tours of the nearby historic Lyndhurst Estate, filming location for both DS movies). Weekend highlights: * NANCY BARRETT performs a new cabaret show, featuring songs with a DS flavor. * Some DS guests are in a presentation of "The House," Art Wallace's original teleplay that was DS' initial foundation. It's the story of Caroline, a reclusive woman, and her daughter Elizabeth, living in an isolated mansion high on a hill. * Guest Q&A and autograph sessions individually and in groups are held throughout the weekend. * Banquet with the Stars on the evening of Sun., Aug. 15. Guests are seated at random at tables with the fans and there are door prizes, special screenings, and more. * Extensive sales area offering books, photos, fanzines, DVDs, collectibles, and more, ranging in price from $1-$100s. * The Fest will be mailing general information soon - to be sure you get this mailing in advance, please send a SASE (Self-Addressed Stamped Envelope) to Dark Shadows Festival, P.O. Box 92, Maplewood, NJ 07040. Website: www.darkshadowsfestival.com * Also: Fans seeking a roommate(s) to share costs should e-mail or send a SASE (Note new postal-mail address): Pam Jarman, P.O. Box 45674, Los Angeles, CA 90045. Pljarman@hotmail.com * Also: Volunteers help everyone enjoy the Fest more by helping in many ways. Those assisting 4+ hours are invited to a private volunteer party with some DS guests. SASE/e-mail: Nina Johnson, 411 Victoria Dr., Columbia, MO 65201. DS_volunteers@hotmail.com --- Also in SG #101: More DS in the Media references; DS Filming Locations' pictures and information; DS Books and Merchandise; DS Fan News; and more. --- In addition, SG announces: * DAN CURTIS will do 2 live radio interviews this week. These shows are syndicated nationwide, so please check your own local radio stations for local broadcast. 1) Rock Classics Show - Wednesday, May 5 at 3:00 PDT / 6:00 EDT 2) Jim Bohannon Show - Friday, May 7 at 7:00 PDT / 10:00 EDT * The new CD "The Ghouls Go West" by the Moon-Rays - " America's Spookiest Hipsters" - is "an album of haunting melodies and hipster rhythms with a crazy bongo beat, borrowing from the classic spooky surf records of the 1960's." It features an "exotique" version of the DS Theme. (Moon-Rays publicity) It is $12.99 + $3.00 p/h at www.moon-rays.com Thank you. Marcy Robin ShadowGram Editor / Publisher Marcy Robin, P.O. Box 1766, Temple City, CA 91780-7766 E-mail: ShadowGram@aol.com ***************************************************************** SHADOWGRAM (SG) is the * Official * "Dark Shadows" Newsletter. Much of its news is provided by the show's personnel and those involved in both 1966-71 TV series and 1991 TV series. 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