News in Brief
CBS reports that the US economic climate has severely affected the finances of National Trust properties, citing the Lyndhurst estate as an example. Lyndhurst represented Collinwood in the two 1970s Dark Shadows feature films and has recently had to halve its staff. To read the full article, click here. More information can also be found on Lyndhurst's official website.Devil's Rain, the new album
Empire Magazine Features New Dark Shadows Photos
Hot on the heels of this week's feature in Entertainment Weekly, UK movie magazine Empire's November issue is to feature a set report on the new Dark Shadows movie, including unseen photographs and behind the scenes interviews. The issue is due out later this week and two new preview images can already be seen on the Empire website by clicking here.Elsewhere, IMDB reports that child actress
Picture of the Week: A Famous Monster
This week it's a stunning artwork cover of Jonathan Frid as Barnabas Collins from Famous Monsters of Filmland magazine, originally published in October 1968. The portrait, by famed horror artist Basil Gogos, was to accompany an interview with Barnabas himself titled Who's A-Frid of the Big Bad Vampire? "I was fascinated by [big screen Dracula] Bela Lugosi," revealed Jonathan. "His performance was
Entertainment Weekly Unveils Dark Shadows Movie Cast Photo
Entertainment Weekly have issued the first official cast photograph from the new Dark Shadows feature film, which is seen above. From left to right: Helena Bonham Carter (Dr. Julia Hoffman), Chloe Moretz (Carolyn Stoddard), Eva Green (Angelique Bouchard), Gulliver McGrath (David Collins), Bella Heathcote (Victoria Winters), Johnny Depp (Barnabas Collins), Ray Shirley (Mrs Johnson), Jackie Earle
Win a Signed Copy of Dark Passages
Actress Kathryn Leigh Scott (Maggie Evans) recently published her new new novel Dark Passages, drawing on her 1960s experiences of working at the Dark Shadows studio and the New York Playboy club. Courtesy of Kathryn, we have three copies of the book to give away with signed bookmarks. To be in with a chance of winning, just answer this simple question:Before she came to Collinwood, where did
Picture of the Week: Diagnosis Grayson
To mark the birthday of Grayson Hall (Dr. Julia Hoffman), here's a shot of her hamming it up between scenes on set for House of Dark Shadows in 1970. In the background are Don Briscoe as Todd Blake and Terry Crawford cameoing as a nurse. As a seasoned film actress, Grayson educated the younger members of the cast as they made the transition from television to the big screen. "Grayson Hall... was
More From Chloe Moretz
Chloe Moretz was a guest at last week's Toronto Film Festival, where she spoke once again about her role as Carolyn Stoddard in the Dark Shadows feature film. Asked about the film's tone, she offers: "It's a lot like Sleepy Hollow... you go from the Ichabod Crane character to the Headless Horseman who's comedic and yet terrifying. It straddles that fine line of camp and drama so it's like a drama
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First Glimpse of Johnny Depp as Barnabas
Shooting on the new Dark Shadows movie has moved to Cornwall, where unofficial photographers have captured the first photographs of Johnny Depp as vampire Barnabas Collins. The images show scenes staged on the Devon coast with actress Bella Heathcote as Victoria Winters. As can be seen, Depp's Barnabas retains the character's familiar Inverness cape and cane, as featured on the original show.It's
News In Brief
Donna McKechnie (Amanda Harris) can currently be seen on stage at New Jersey's McCarter Theatre Center in Ten Cents a Dance. The production runs until October 9 and tickets can be purchased online by clicking here.Denise Nickerson (Amy Jennings) is to appear on Bravo's Top Chef, as part of an edition celebrating 40 years of her classic film Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory. The episode
Picture of the Week: Right Hand Man
This week, it's an atmospheric publicity still of Count Petofi's faithful henchman Aristede, as played by the late Michael Stroka. "The fans usually wait outside the stage door," Michael told Flip magazine in December 1969. "We go out and sign autographs and take pictures. Gifts are one thing I've gotten a lot of. I mostly get beads, but I have gotten stuffed animals, and everything I get I save.
Chloe Moretz Promises a "Dark Secret" For Carolyn
Actress Chloe Moretz recently appeared as a guest on UK radio station ChoiceFM, speaking briefly about her role as Carolyn Stoddard in the forthcoming Dark Shadows movie. Chloe described the film as "a mixture of Beetlejuice and Sweeney [Todd] meets Sleepy Hollow... It definitely has a bit of scariness, but it has the fun-ness of Beetlejuice and the craziness of Sleepy Hollow."Talking about
It's a Wrap For Chloe Moretz
Actress Chloe Moretz (Carolyn Stoddard) finished work on the Dark Shadows feature film earlier today after nearly four months of shooting. Chloe's final scene went before the cameras at 4.00pm this afternoon. Speaking on Twitter, she said: "Last day of set on Dark Shadows... Gonna miss everyone from this movie, it's been such an amazing experience."Meanwhile, Deadline revealed yesterday that
Method Studios To Create Dark Shadows VFX
Below the Line reports that Method Studios will be working on the visual effects for the new Dark Shadows feature film. The company is a part of the Deluxe corporation, with facilities in the US, England and Australia. Method's other current projects include Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter (produced by Dark Shadows director Tim Burton) and the upcoming Clash of the Titans sequel. Meanwhile, more
Ghost Hunters at Collinwood
As recently reported, SyFy's supernatural investigation series Ghost Hunters will be paying a visit to Seaview Terrace, the Rhode Island mansion used for the exteriors of Collinwood on Dark Shadows.Ghost Hunters: Dark Shadows airs this Wednesday and courtesy of SyFy, here's an advance synopsis. To see preview clips from the episode, click here.Episode 713 – Dark Shadows Premieres September 7,
Picture of the Week: Hot Rod Hearse
Though nearly 200 years out of his time, Barnabas Collins adjusted to the modern world enough to master driving, even if it mostly ended in roadside accidents. On television, he had to make do with a conventional car, but in 1969 model kit makers MPC went one better and devised the continuity-busting Barnabas Vampire Van – a groovy hot rod hearse complete with a miniature Barnabas sleeping in
News Round-up
Louis Edmonds' (Roger Collins) role on All My Children will be seen as part of an episode marathon coming to SoapNet on September 17. Louis played con-artist Langley Wallingford on the show for over 15 years.Incoming Twilight director Bill Condon has revealed a childhood connection with Dark Shadows in a recent interview: "I would run home to see that show... There were all kinds of creatures,
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New Dark Shadows Half-Price DVD Sale
The entire Dark Shadows archive is available on DVD, and for a limited time Amazon are offering the range of episodic box sets at a fantastic 50% discount. Each volume contains up to 40 original episodes on four discs, with bonus interviews and additional features. Here are ordering links:
Dark Shadows: The Beginning (pre-Barnabas episodes): Collection 1, Collection 2, Collection 3, Collection 4,
Dark Shadows: The Beginning (pre-Barnabas episodes): Collection 1, Collection 2, Collection 3, Collection 4,
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