Tactico TC1, prototipo de caja.

Tactico ha presentado el prototipo de la caja de su futuro modelo TC1, realizada en acero 316L y un diámetro de 43,70 mm.

El acabado es cepillado en sentido vertical, el bisel en sentido circular, ahora vemos los huecos de los indices vacíos, en la versión definitiva irán rellenos de super luminova negra, pocos modelos en el mercado cuentan con este exotismo.

El modelo definitivo contará con un triangulo invertido en super luminova blanca en su indice de las 12, en vez del circulo que se ve en el prototipo.

Aquí vemos los detalles de construcción, los pasadores van atornillados, un plus de seguridad y solidez, el bisel tiene un dentado generoso, se puede accionar incluso con guantes, la corona va muy bien protegida por sus flancos.

Tanto el guardacoronas como la asas tienen los perfiles rebajados para integrar el bisel.

A falta del resto de sus elementos y en lo que hemos podido ver hasta ahora el Tactico TC1 será un diver de una construcción magistral y una relación calidad precio imbatible, pronto la firma nos irá mostrando la generosa dotación que acompañará a esta pieza que está actualmente en producción y que pronto llegará a las manos de sus futuros poseedores.

Tim Burton Says No To 3D Shadows

In an interview with The Wrap to promote his art exhibition at LACMA, director Tim Burton has spoken about the Dark Shadows feature film for the first time since filming began, confirming that it is not being produced in 3D: "I have no plans for [it]. I loved doing Alice in Wonderland in 3D. I think people should have a choice. I don't think it should be forced on anybody."Burton also spoke about

Movie Set Construction Continues

Work is now well underway on the backlot set for the new Dark Shadows feature film, as construction continues in Bourne Woods, Surrey. These new photographs, courtesy of Aston5Man, show the progress made on the structure, thought to be the exterior of Collinwood.

Picture of the Week: Showbiz Frid

Jonathan Frid (Barnabas) holds court in his dressing room at the studio. "I just wish Dark Shadows would settle down," he told Flip magazine in April 1969. "It's become such a fad. We're so far 'in' this year that by next year we could be way, way 'out' of it! And I hope that doesn't happen."If you would like to submit an image for Picture of the Week, email webmaster@collinwood.net

Tim Burton To Make LACMA Appearance

Dark Shadows movie director Tim Burton will be taking a brief break from shooting to make a rare personal appearance in Los Angeles on May 28. Tim will be appearing be at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA), to launch its exhibition of his artwork and sign copies of The Art of Tim Burton from 12.00-2.00pm.LACMA's Tim Burton exhibition runs from May 29-October 31. For more information,

More Movie Set Construction

Exterior set construction for the Dark Shadows feature film is currently underway at Bourne Woods in England. The Surrey location has provided backdrops for numerous movies, including Robin Hood, The Wolfman and Captain America: The First Avenger. Some images showing the work at an early stage have surfaced, courtesy of Aston5Man.Meanwhile, IMDB has reported another slew of crew appointments.

Picture of the Week: Fitting Fangs

Jonathan Frid gets into character as Barnabas in the Dark Shadows make-up room in 1968. "At first, we were pretty tentative about letting him bite anybody," producer Robert Costello told the Rochester Sentinel in 1969. "We brought him on with big hoopla... but we would only let him nibble at a victim's wrist." If you would like to submit an image for Picture of the Week, email webmaster@

Dark Shadows Movie Press Release

Warner Bros have issued a press release for the Dark Shadows feature film, which includes production and plot information. The bulletin announces that the role of Roger Collins will be played by British actor Jonny Lee Miller. Roger, originally portrayed by the late Louis Edmonds, was the troubled brother of Collinwood matriarch Elizabeth Collins Stoddard. Jonny's other credits include a

Dark Shadows Movie Begins Filming

Today, after nearly four years in development, the new Dark Shadows movie began principal photography at England's Pinewood Studios, under the direction of Tim Burton. The news was confirmed by a number of personnel connected with the production on Twitter, including fabric dyers Schultz & Wiremu, who posted yesterday that "filming starts in the morning!" A big screen re-imagining of Dark Shadows

News in Brief

The new album Monster Pajama Party features a couple of Dark Shadows-inspired tracks, including The Ballad of Barnabas Collins. To purchase it on download from Amazon, click here.Ben Cross (1991 Barnabas) will no longer be appearing the LA Theatreworks production of Dracula. As previously reported, he was to star alongside David Selby (Quentin). Ben has withdrawn to take a role in a new film.

Movie Production Update

Production on the Dark Shadows feature film is now underway, with news tricking through from the movie's base at England's Pinewood Studios. Site-Eye, a company who provide time lapse filming services, told the Dark Shadows News Page's Twitter feed that they had made "a visit to Pinewood Studios to check out our new time lapse of the new Tim Burton set for Dark Shadows." For more information

Proyecto diver de Relojistas, el S80

Desde finales del año pasado las gentes del foro Relojistas iniciaron el proyecto para la construcción de un diver exclusivo, entre otros de la mano de Extatico, Alex Trelis y Juan Moragas.

Primeros esbozos del reloj.

Desde los planteamientos iniciales los responsables han ido evolucionando los conceptos y el diseño, los foreros han ido eligiendo entre las propuestas, el objetivo es conseguir un diseño que guste a la mayoría.

Le premisa más importante es el desarrollo y la construcción en España excepto el movimiento que será un 2824-2 suizo.

La primera propuesta de bisel.

 Aquí vemos el nombre elegido por los foreros, S80, nombre de una serie de submarinos de última tecnología de fabricación española

Segunda propuesta de bisel, la elegida por los foreros, un ejercicio de diseño espectacular, ya solo queda por dilucidar la esfera y agujas.

La correa de caucho, integrada con la caja y sujeta mediante tornillos allen.

Los responsables están pensando en la posibilidad de dotar al S80 de algunos elementos opcionales para que cada propietario pueda personalizar su reloj, algunos ejemplos:

 

Despiece del S80, el bisel tiene un ingenioso sistema para cambiar la zona de medición de los 15min. en el mismo material de la correa.

El plazo de inscripción está abierto, pare ello es imprescindible inscribirse como forero, este es un proyecto del que hay que estar atentos.

Actualización:
A primeros de Junio Extatico  abandonó el proyecto unilateralmente, esta no es la primera vez que esta empresa abandona un proyecto, hace pocos años hicieron lo mismo con el Legendario/Odisea de Relojes Especiales que terminó felizmente con su fabricación por parte de Steinhart, confío que los foreros de Relojistas no decaiga en su ilusión y encuentren pronto un nuevo fabricante que haga realidad su proyecto.

Picture of the Week: Making Movies

As the new Dark Shadows movie gears up for filming, this week we look back to the show's first outing on the big screen in House of Dark Shadows. Here's a behind the scenes shot of Roger Davis (Jeff Clark), director Dan Curtis and director of photography Arthur Ornitz on location in spring 1970. "It's not an eensy, teensy movie," Dan told the press. "It's a small budget film with big production

2011 Dark Shadows Festival Update

The Dark Shadows Festival has released more information about their forthcoming 45th Anniversary celebration. The convention takes place on August 19-21 2011 at the New York Marriott Brooklyn Bridge Hotel. Sleeping rooms can be reserved at a reduced convention price by calling the hotel directly on 718-246-7000 and mentioning Dark Shadows.Confirmed guests include Jonathan Frid (Barnabas), David

Dark Shadows Movie Release Date Announced

It's official, the countdown begins now. The new Dark Shadows feature film, directed by Tim Burton and starring Johnny Depp, will be released on May 11, 2012. The news was confirmed last night by producers GK Films on their official Twitter feed. And remember, to keep up with all the latest Dark Shadows movie news, you can now follow the Dark Shadows News Page on Twitter by clicking

Johnny Depp Promises Classic Take On Barnabas

Johnny Depp has spoken about his upcoming role as Barnabas Collins in the new Dark Shadows feature film, promising a "classic horror vampire – Nosferatu, Lugosi-esque vampire, without the accent."Speaking to Inquirer.net, the actor says: "My approach to Barnabas will be on the flaws and insecurities of a vampire. Having been in a coffin for 200 years, he experiences the absurdity of a world that

Johnny Depp Gets Into Character?

Johnny Depp was photographed in Moscow yesterday, where he was in town to promote the Russian premiere of Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides. However, looking at what he's holding in this picture, he seems to be channelling Barnabas Collins more than Jack Sparrow...

Half-Price DVD Sale

There's good news if you're looking to fill the gaps in your Dark Shadows DVD collection, as Amazon is holding another half-price sale, with the entire range of episodic box sets reduced. Each four-disc set contains up to 40 episodes, with bonus interviews and footage. This promotion runs for a limited time. Here are individual ordering links:Dark Shadows: The Beginning (pre-Barnabas episodes):

Movie News on Twitter

Actress Chloe Moretz is now in London to film her role as Carolyn Stoddard in the new Dark Shadows feature film, and was posting on Twitter earlier today from Pinewood Studios. "Can't wait to start filming," she posted earlier. "Just finished some wardrobe fittings, hair and make up discussions and most importantly meeting Tim Burton."And speaking of Twitter, as the movie begins production, you

Dark Shadows Movie Begins Filming Next Week?

Things are hotting up on the production of Tim Burton's Dark Shadows movie, with reports on Twitter indicating that principal photography is set to begin next week. Make-up artist Chloe Muton-Philips tweeted earlier today: "Creating magic at Pinewood Studios on Dark Shadows" adding that "we start shooting in a week". Meanwhile, actress Chloe Moretz, recently cast as Carolyn Stoddard, tweeted this

Picture of the Week: Shadows Over Italy

This week we travel to Europe, with a delightfully garish Italian lobby card for House of Dark Shadows, the first Dark Shadows feature film. "If you love tales of horror and vampires, then this film is for you!" it promised cinema-goers.Incidentally, House of Dark Shadows can be seen this week on TCM, as part of the network's marathon of Joan Bennett (Elizabeth) movies. Catch it at 12.00pm on

Johnny Depp in Entertainment Weekly

Entertainment Weekly's website has interviewed Johnny Depp about his upcoming role as Barnabas Collins in the new Dark Shadows movie, which is set to being filming later this month: "I do remember, very vividly, practically sprinting home from school in the afternoon to see Jonathan Frid play Barnabas Collins," says Johnny. "Even then, at that age, I knew – this has got to be weird... I loved it.

Prometheus Manta Ray, prototipo.

Prometheus, una joven firma portuguesa con un futuro muy prometedor nos presentó a finales del pasado año los renders de lo que sería su futuro modelo Manta Ray, un potente diver de 1000 metros de resistencia, caja de acero cepillado de 44mm. de diámetro, válvula de escape de helio, el bisel y los pasadores del brazalete van atornillados lo que le da un aire muy técnico.

Acaba de presentar el prototipo, nos dan varias opciones de esfera, agujas y biseles.

El de la esfera blanca monta un bisel en acabado PVD y lo que parece una gran tuerca en su filo interior, esto me recuerda mucho a las cajas Super Compressor de Erwin Piquerez.

En esta imagen se aprecia la calidad de construcción, sin duda la pieza más ambiciosa de la firma hasta ahora.

Nuevos Bell & Ross BR02

La firma B&R nos presenta dos nuevas versiones de su conocido modelo BR02, el primero denominado Carbon Dial, construidos en acero 316L  con acabado cepillado y esfera de fibra de carbono y el segundo denominado Phantom, con recubrimiento PVD, esfera con textura cuadriculada y lume negro, ambos tienen un diametro de 44mm. resisten hasta los 1000m. ambos tienen una válvula de escape de helio a las 9, los mueven unos fiables 2892-2, en la extensa lista de propiedades destaca su bisel interno con corona roscada a las 2 que ademas es unidireccional, su cristal es de zafiro con tratamiento antireflejos, disponible de serie con una correa de caucho, hay disponible una correa de nylon con cierre de velcro, ademas de una extensa gama de correas de piel de marcas independientes, todo un instrumento profesional de buceo.

 

Eva Green in Harper's Bazaar

Actress Eva Green is featured on the cover of June's European edition of Harper's Bazaar. The magazine features a photo shoot and interview, in which she discusses her upcoming role as the witch Angelique in the new Dark Shadows feature film.In addition to revealing that she has recently undergone a body cast in plaster for the Dark Shadows special effects team, she also confirms that she will be

Proyecto Pleamar, prototipo.

Aquí tenéis el prototipo del Pleamar, un diver al más puro estilo clásico, una iniciativa creada por un grupo de foreros de Foro de Relojes y supervisado por Pedro Izquierdo 

Todos los detalles del reloj fueron discutidos y votados por los foreros que participaron en su gestación, el resultado final es espectacular, una pieza que revive el espíritu de los relojes de buceo de los años 60,s con la forma de las cajas Compressor que hiciera Ervin Piquerez para Bulova, Droz, Longines, Fortis, Jaeger

y otras muchas firmas.

Este fue el resultado de los debates y votaciones de los foreros:

Y este es el resultado final.

Enlace al Proyecto Pleamar.

Gracias a  Vicente (Waltonjones) por las magnificas fotos. 

No Shadows For Sheen

Michael Sheen has confirmed that he will now not be appearing in the new Dark Shadows movie. The actor was linked with the role of Roger Collins, which he had previously confirmed in an interview with BBC Radio. However, speaking to MTV's Movie Blog about Dark Shadows earlier this week, Sheen said: "I, can't really talk about it... I'm not going to be doing it." In a separate interview with

New Audio Dramas For June

Big Finish Productions have released covers and teaser synopses for June's Dark Shadows audio dramas. The Creeping Fog stars David Selby as Quentin Collins and The Carrion Queen features Lara Parker as Angelique with Jerry Lacy as Gregory Trask. Both stories can be pre-ordered on CD by clicking on the hyperlinked titles.The Carrion QueenDeath is not the end for the Reverend Gregory Trask. After

Dark Shadows Stars in New Dracula Production

Ben Cross (1991 Barnabas) and David Selby (Quentin) are to appear together in the LA Theatre Works' new production of Dracula. Ben Cross will play the eponymous Count, with David in the role of his nemesis, Professor Van Helsing.The play is performed in radio drama format and runs from May 18-22 at Los Angeles' Skirball Cultural Centre. To purchase tickets online, click here. The performances

Picture of the Week: Backstage Boy

David Henesy, alias young David Collins, reflects in his dressing room at the Dark Shadows studio. "It really is a lot of fun," David told 16 magazine in February 1970. The only drawbacks of working on the show, according to David, were: "Learning lines, especially when there are a lot of them... or sitting around and waiting, waiting, waiting for a scene to be shot."If you would like to submit

Movie News Digest

More news about the new Dark Shadows movie continues to emerge as filming approaches. Speaking on her Twitter feed earlier this week, Victoria Winters actress Bella Heathcote posted: "Two weeks to London, very excited..." while Shultz & Wiremu, the fabric dyers working with the Dark Shadows costume department, have tweeted that camera tests have taken place in recent weeks.Young Barnabas actor