Comics Collection Delayed

The first reprint edition of Dark Shadows comic books, originally due out this month, has been temporarily delayed. Dark Shadows: The Complete Series Volume 1, collecting the 1960s Gold Key strip stories, will now be released on May 28. To pre-order the book from Amazon at a discount price, click here. Volume 2 is still on track for release in July.

Australian DVD Release

Dark Shadows is set to receive some new exposure down under, as the show's original episodes receive their first release outside of the US. Under a new distribution deal, Australian company Madman is to offer the first two Dark Shadows DVD collections as a combined box set in new packaging. Dark Shadows Collection 1 & 2 will be available as an 8-disc set from May 5 and can be pre-ordered here.

Dark Shadows Movie Set to Film in England

As press coverage of Tim Burton's Alice in Wonderland continues, a few more details about the director's upcoming Dark Shadows feature film have emerged. Speaking to FilmShaft, the project's producer, Richard Zanuck, reveals:
"I’m going to be doing Dark Shadows with Johnny [Depp] and Tim later towards the end of the year... But we’re shooting over here [London] even though the movie is set in

Half Price DVDs

Amazon are having another sale on Dark Shadows DVDs, with prices slashed to half price for a limited time. Most of the box set episode collections are reduced to $27.49, and last year's two compilation titles, The Vampire Curse and The Haunting of Collinwood are now just $9.99. Here are ordering links:Compilations: The Vampire Curse, The Haunting of CollinwoodDark Shadows: The Beginning (

It's a Wrap!

It's a wrap! Recording on Kingdom of the Dead, the new series of full-cast Dark Shadows audio dramas concluded in Los Angeles yesterday, bringing the mammoth two-month production to a close. From left to right: Director Darren Gross; actors Jerry Lacy, Lara Parker, David Selby, Kathryn Leigh Scott, James Storm, John Karlen, Jamison Selby and Andrew Collins; with series co-writer Eric Wallace.

Audio Dramas in Studio

The cast of Dark Shadows have been busy in studio, as Big Finish Productions continue recordings for this year's slate of audio dramas. Here are some photos from the recent sessions...Alec Newman and Lysette Anthony recording guest appearances for Kingdom of the Dead, the new four-part miniseries, available from July. Alec played Barnabas in the WB's 2004 Dark Shadows pilot, while Lysette played

Actor News

Barbara Steele (1991 Julia) has filmed a new horror movie, The Butterfly Room, marking her first major role in several years. Fangoria has published some photos from the project, which can be seen here. Barbara also recently recorded a commentary for a new DVD edition of The She Beast, available now from Amazon.Fans of Jerry Lacy (Reverend Trask) can keep abreast of his latest activities on

Burton and Depp Speak

Tim Burton and Johnny Depp have been busy promoting their new film, Alice in Wonderland, and have spoken about the upcoming Dark Shadows feature film, slated to begin shooting in 2011. On the BBC's Friday Night with Jonathan Ross, the pair were in high spirits, explaining the Dark Shadows concept to the UK audience. “It was on TV in the afternoon," said Burton enthusiastically. "It was like a