ShadowGram Online Dark Shadows News Updates List Marcy Robin's Cyberspace "Dark Shadows" News Update List An Internet Publication of SHADOWGRAM < ShadowGram@aol.com > Number 144. October 17, 2005 ********************************************* Hello, Dark Shadows Fan, ShadowGram (SG), The Official Newsletter & News Source for Dark Shadows (DS), announces the following breaking news. --- NEW SHADOWGRAM NEWSLETTER ISSUE NOW AVAILABLE The latest published issue, SG #106, is being mailed now to all current postal-mail subscribers and will be mailed to new subscribers and renewing subscribers as well. Subscription/renewal information follows later in this Update. ----- A SPECIAL NOTE ABOUT THIS SG #106: *** I consider this to be Part 2 of 2 full-size companion issues, SG #105 and SG #106. The first part, SG #105, was published only a few weeks ago. This SG updates all its news. Most of all, this SG #106 spotlights the latest news, information, and photos from and about the cast/crew for all 3 DS versions: The 1966-71 daytime series, the 1991 primetime series, and the 2004 pilot. --- SG #106 Highlights include the following special events/honors for DS personnel: *** SG Premiere Announcement: LARA PARKER's new DS novel, "Dark Shadows - The Salem Branch," should be released July 1, 2006, with a suggested price of $12.95. Lara shares her thoughts about the writing process and a writers seminar she attended this summer. *** More exclusive candid and posed behind-the-scenes photos of individual and grouped guests at the Hollywood DS Weekend (July 29-31). These feature some of the only pictures taken during rehearsal and taken after the performance of the world-premiere drama sequel "Vengeance at Collinwood" on 7-30. *** Obituary notices and photo of director HENRY KAPLAN, honoring him and his directing career after his 9-14 death at age 79. *** CHRIS PENNOCK (Jeb, Cyrus/John, Sebastian, Gabriel) tells SG about his starring roles in 2 independent films receiving good response at film festivals. *** MICHAEL T. WEISS (1991 Joe Haskell, Peter Bradford) stars in the historical drama "Les Liaisons Dangereuses" at the Huntington Theatre at Boston University, 1-6/2-5, 2006. The theatre is located at 264 Huntington Ave., Boston, MA. Box Office: 617-266-0800. Fans attending the performances are invited and encouraged to share their reports, photos, program book, and publicity materials with SG so those who cannot be there with you also can enjoy the event. *** SUSAN SULLIVAN (Ghost) is pictured with publicity and review material for her title role as HONOUR (West Coast premiere) in Los Angeles through 11-6. *** EDDIE JONES (1991 Sam Evans) is featured for his recent starring role in "Beggars in the Land of Plenty" in Los Angeles. *** JOSEPH GORDON-LEVITT (1991 David, Daniel) stars in the acclaimed films "Mysterious Skin" and "Brick." In particular, "Skin" has generated incredible praise and attention for his performance about a gay teen who becomes a hustler in order to cope with childhood abuse by a pedophile. SG #106 has extensive coverage with comments, publicity, reviews, and more for both movies. *** ALEXANDER GOULD (2004 David) starred in the premiere season of Showtime's "Weeds" 8-7/10-10. Publicity and review material is included in SG #106. *** MARK VERHEIDEN (2004 Screenwriter) updates hs recent projects. *** Details about DAVID SELBY (Quentin)'s participation at the West Virginia Book Festival in Charleston, plus his reading and book-signing appearances celebrating his new book "A Better Place." This is his personal look at his home state and the influence of its people and places on his entire life. Autographed copies of the book are available. *** MARIE WALLACE (Eve, Mad Jenny, Megan) tells SG more about her new memoir "On Stage & In Shadows" as well as her own recent photography work and more. *** MARY McKINLEY-HAAS (Costume Designer) shares with SG about her website, providing a look at her evocative paintings based on nature, metaphysics, and the beauties of life. Career highlights also are featured. She invites all fans to visit: mckinley-haas.com *** New photo of NANCY BARRETT (Carolyn, Millicent, etc,) with co-stars Peter Mac and John Schafer in their "Judy & Bea - & Nancy Makes Three" cabaret show (Spring 2005), with thanks to Peter and John. *** Extensive coverage of DAN CURTIS (DS Creator/Director/Producer) and his involvement in the new "Night Stalker" TV series. It is partially based on his 1972-1973 TV movies, which often are acknowledged as major influences on recent and contemporary supernatural/horror TV series and films. Dan's acclaimed Showtime miniseries "Our Fathers" also is chronicled. *** Career information about SAM HALL (Writer) and his World War II drama play "War Games," based on his own experiences in the Battle of the Bulge in 1944. *** BEN CROSS (1991 Barnabas) is pictured with publicity and review material about the spy thriller "Frederick Forsythe's Icon." *** PAUL MICHAEL (King Johnny Romano) stars in "The Streetsweeper." SG #106 has extensive publicity and review material. *** Interview comments and other information about DONNA McKECHNIE (Amanda Harris, Olivia Corey) and her recent performances in "Follies" and her own autobiographical one-woman cabaret show. *** LISA RICHARDS (Sabrina Stuart) is featured from her starring role in "You Can't Take It With You" in Los Angeles, including publicity and review material and photo. *** Photo of KATHLEEN CODY (Carrie, Hallie) and her daughter Megan, taken in early 1980s (with thanks to Kathleen). *** Picture of GEOFFREY SCOTT (Schuyler Rumson), circa DS era. *** ADRIAN PAUL (1991 Jeremiah) talks about his recent projects, including his starring roles in the dark comedy "Things Just Change" in LA and his independent film "Tides of War"/"The Phantom Below," a naval thriller to be released in both a wide-market version and a version aimed for a gay/lesbian audience. *** REBECCA STAAB (Daphne) is featured in a close look at her never-released role as "Sue Storm" in Roger Corman's 1994 version of "Fantastic 4." --- SG #106 Highlights - DS News *** A new autographed color 5x7 photo of DAVID SELBY as "Quentin" now is available as an exclusive bonus for $5, when ordered with his books, CD, or 8x10 signed pictures. Info: ShadowGram@aol.com or send a SASE to JRA Productions, c/o Marcy Robin, P.O. Box 1766, Temple City, CA 91780-7766. *** Exclusive offers continue: Copies of Jamison Selby's script for "Return to Collinwood," the 2003 DS sequel radio-play drama performed live by 11 DS cast members. Also available: Copies at a special reduced price of Brian Kellow's biography of JOAN BENNETT and her family, "The Bennetts: An Acting Family." The script is $20 and the hardcover biography is $29 (prices include postage). Order from Marcy Robin at the postal-mail address above or via PayPal through ShadowGram@aol.com *** Updates on the 10-18 MGM DVD release of the 1991 DS series. Please note the episodes are presented "in an artificially-created Wide-Screen format" which decreases the visual image. These DVDs also only have what aired on NBC in 1991, with no bonus features. Fans interested in the 1991 series may want to consider MPI's limited quantities of its VHS tapes, at the reduced price of $9.98 each. These include filmed footage not broadcast by NBC and never seen on TV. MPI also has the "DS Resurrected" VHS tape at the same reduced price. It has cast interview clips, bloopers, and behind-the-scenes footage. None of this material is on the MGM DVDs. VHS info: MPI, 16101 S. 108th Ave., Orland Park, IL 60467. 800-323-0442. www.mpihomevideo.com or www.darkshadowsdvd.com *** SG #106 announces bonus track interviews on MPI's upcoming DS Episode DVD Set #22: Kate Jackson, Sam Hall, Jim Storm, and camera operator Nick Besink. DVD set #21, due out 11-22, includes comments from Donna Wandrey. *** Extensive SG sections on the DS filming locations, most notably Lyndhurst Estate (Collinwood in the 1970/1971 "House of DS" and "Night of DS" movies). PLEASE NOTE: If your current postal-mail subscription extends past SG #106, you will receive both newsletters within a few weeks of each other. If your subscription ended with SG #105, you need to renew to receive the new SG #106 described above. If your subscription ends with a future issue, you get both SG #105 and SG #106. You always can tell the final issue on your subscription by looking at the X # on your address label or envelope/SASE. A renewal slip is stapled inside your final issue and red markings in 3 places indicate if this is your final SG. If SG #106 is your last issue, it will be so marked. New subscribers/renewals will receive both issues and future ones as well. *** Also: There are SG subscribers who live in the New Orleans / Gulf Coast areas. I have heard from some of them since Hurricanes Katrina and Rita struck. My hope is that all are safe and did not suffer major loss or damage. If any SG postal-mail subscribers or members of this e-mail SG List do live in those areas, I ask these people to please contact me by e-mail and/or postal-mail as soon as possible. I have been advised by Post Office representatives that delivery has been restored to those areas, so I am sending current subscribers both SG #105 and SG #106 together. I hope they receive their SGs and enjoy them. 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 the 1966-71 TV series, 1991 TV series, and 2004 WB pilot. 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