We have another great competition this month, with a chance to win one of two copies of Dark Shadows: Music From The Audio Dramas, courtesy of Big Finish Productions. The album collects the best of Nigel Fairs' original music for the Big Finish series of Dark Shadows audio dramas, incorporating classic compositions from Robert Cobert. To enter, just answer this simple question:
What famous piece
Picture of the Week: So Cool, It's Chilling
Here's a great 1968 magazine advert for the Barnabas glow-in-the-dark poster, one of the earliest pieces of merchandise to feature Collinwood's resident vampire. "Here at last, in all his gory glory..." gushed the copy, adding that potential customers should: "Hang it in your pad, your den, your bedroom – wherever you want to curdle your blood." Click on the image for a larger view.
If you
Skins Actress Cast in Dark Shadows Movie
British actress Hannah Murray, best known for her role in British drama Skins, is the latest confirmed cast member for the new Dark Shadows feature film. A posting on her management's website confirms that she will be playing a "hippie chick". Her other credits include a recent appearance on Game of Thrones and the Marple adaptation Why Didn't They Ask Evans?
Elsewhere, Johnny Depp has been
Elsewhere, Johnny Depp has been
Barnabas Costume Now Available
The first items in the new range of licensed Dark Shadows costumes and accessories from Elope are now available to buy, just in time for Halloween.
The first wave comprises a Barnabas Collins inverness cape, a wig and the vampire's distinctive onyx ring. An affordable reproduction of the character's wolf's head cane is also in the works.
To order the Barnabas cape, wig and ring online, just click
The first wave comprises a Barnabas Collins inverness cape, a wig and the vampire's distinctive onyx ring. An affordable reproduction of the character's wolf's head cane is also in the works.
To order the Barnabas cape, wig and ring online, just click
News Bites
Ever wanted to build Barnabas? Round 2 Model's re-issue of the classic 1969 Barnabas Collins model kit is now available, accurately reproducing the original release with extra improved tooling. The new version also includes additional glow-in-the-dark parts and optional moveable arms. To order online, click here.Seaview Terrace, the Rhode Island property used for the exterior of Collinwood on the
Kazimon 1500 Bronze
Os presento mi último fichaje, un kazimon 1500 Bronze Edition.
Se trata de una versión del original 1500 de acero, hecho en bronce, un metal muy ligado a las actividades marínas.
La dotación incluye una correa zulú en color burdeos y una en piel con doble pespunte.
La tapa trasera está realizada igualmente en bronce.
En esta imagen se aprecia el cristal de zafiro abombado.
La corona está realizada en acero y tiene un tamaño sobre dimensionado, siendo muy fácil de operar.
La válvula de escape de helio esta realizada en acero y se encuentra a las 9h.
Un detalle de la vieja escuela, se puede acceder a los pasadores por el exterior.
La figura grabada en el centro no solo es el logotipo de Kazimon, tambien sirve para acoplar una herramienta especifica para abrir la tapa.
El reloj está fabricado en Alemánia por Kazim Zenzo de manera muy artesanal.
En esta foto de Kenzo se ve el bloque en bruto de bronce con los perfiles de los relojes recortados, en la imagen inferior se ven las distintas fases de fabricación.
El reloj está fabricado en Alemánia por Kazim Zenzo de manera muy artesanal.
Picture of the Week: Diana Gets Bold
Before she rose from the flames as Laura Collins, Dark Shadows' resident phoenix, Diana Millay had a successful career as a photographic model, including showing off swimwear for the Sears catalogue. Here she is striking a coquettish pose for the cover of men's magazine Bold, in a issue first published in August 1958.
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Dark Shadows Movie Filming Continues
Regular readers will have noticed that updates on the filming of the new Dark Shadows feature film have slowed down in recent weeks, as shooting enters its latter stages. Speaking on Twitter, actress Chloe Moretz (Carolyn Stoddard), has confirmed that she is set to finish filming within the next two weeks, though the Dark Shadows shoot is expected to continue for some some time beyond.
Meanwhile,
Meanwhile,
Dark Shadows Story Digest Preview
The classic 1970 Dark Shadows Story Digest storybook has just been reprinted in a deluxe edition with digitally restored artwork, essays and a gallery of rare photography. Courtesy of publishers Hermes Press, we're pleased to be able to share a 10-page sampler from the book with our readers.
To view and download the beginning of Interrupted Voyage in PDF format, click here. Dark Shadows: The
To view and download the beginning of Interrupted Voyage in PDF format, click here. Dark Shadows: The
Picture of the Week: Frid Talk
It's all smiles in this snapshot from the set of The Mike Douglas Show, where Jonathan Frid (Barnabas Collins) gave one of his first on-camera interviews discussing Dark Shadows. Originally broadcast on July 16, 1968, this particular edition unfortunately no longer exists. Mike Douglas also paid host to Joan Bennett (Elizabeth Collins Stoddard) repeatedly in 1967 and 1970. One of Joan's surviving
Audio Releases For August
Big Finish Productions have unveiled covers and advance information for this month's Dark Shadows CDs, which are out this week. The Crimson Pearl is a special anthology story featuring cast and characters spanning the history of Dark Shadows, in celebration of the show's 45th anniversary. Also new for August is Music From the Audio Dramas Volume Two, compiling original soundtracks created for
First Glimpse of Dark Shadows Movie Backlot
Since the Dark Shadows movie began production there have been numerous reports about the huge backlot facade built around the Pinewood Studios water tank, representing the fishing town of Collinsport. And now a small glimpse of the set has surfaced on IMDB, apparently posted by one of the film's supporting artists.
NB. This image has subsequently been withdrawn, so accordingly we have also
NB. This image has subsequently been withdrawn, so accordingly we have also
Picture of the Week: Vamping It Up
Ben Cross snarls as Barnabas Collins in a publicity shot from NBC's 1991 Dark Shadows primetime remake. "I wanted to do American episodic TV, and I didn't want to play a cop or a lawyer or a gangster," Cross told Entertainment Weekly during filming. "I'm playing this for as much eroticism and sensuality as I possibly can."
MGM Digital Media have recently made the 1991 Dark Shadows Revival series
News in Brief
Dick Smith, the legendary make-up artist who aged Jonathan Frid for Dark Shadows, is to be honoured by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences. Dick will receive a Governors Award, an honorary Oscar, this November for his contribution to the industry.David Selby (Quentin Collins) is to narrate a new production of Into the Woods for the Morganstown Theatre Company. The play runs on August 26
Jonathan Frid at Pinewood
It was recently announced that four members of the original Dark Shadows cast have filmed cameo appearances for Tim Burton's new movie. We're delighted to be able to share a candid picture of Jonathan Frid (Barnabas Collins) outside his dressing room on the day he shot his scene – July 1 2011. David Selby's official website has also published an image from the Pinewood visit, which can be seen
Collinwood Meets Emmerdale
Two enduring soap operas collide in this scene from British serial Emmerdale Farm, featuring a very familiar TV tie-in paperback on sale in the Beckingdale village shop. The book seen is Barnabas Collins and the Mysterious Ghost.
By the 1970s, remaindered stock of the Paperback Library Dark Shadows novels was readily available from British branches of Woolworths, making them just the thing to
Dark Shadows Festival Schedule Unveiled
The Dark Shadows Festival has posted a tentative schedule of event for this month's 45th Anniversary convention, taking place on August 19-21 in Brooklyn, New York. It's also been announced that attendees of Sunday's closing celebrity banquet will receive a commemorative gift bag, including an autographed picture of Jonathan Frid (Barnabas Collins), plus an exclusive Dark Shadows anniversary DVD
Shadows Stars Brave The Dragons
During a break from filming Dark Shadows, Johnny Depp and Helena Bonham Carter recently paid an impromptu visit to the set of BBC One's Dragon's Den, which is also filmed at Pinewood Studios. The show features members of the public pitching business ideas to a panel of potential investors. Alas, according to The Mirror, Helena's idea for a 'prambella', combining a pram and umbrella, was politely
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