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| DVD
Schedule Confirmed |
November
26 2002 |
Amazon.com
are now taking pre-orders for Dark Shadows DVD Collections
4, 5 and 6. Each set features 40 episodes
on four discs. Collection 4 is released on February
25, 2003 and features episodes 331-370, the beginning of
the 1795 flashback. Collection 5 is released on April
29 2003 and features episodes 371-411. Collection 6
is released on June 24 2003 and features episodes 412-451.
Pre-order customers currently save 25% off the retail price,
with free shipping within the US:
Pre-order
Dark Shadows DVD Collection 4 from Amazon.com
Pre-order
Dark Shadows DVD Collection 5 from Amazon.com
Pre-order
Dark Shadows DVD Collection 6 from Amazon.com
| Dark
Shadows Online Relaunches |
November
26 2002 |
Craig
Hamrick's popular reference site Dark Shadows Online
has relaunched following a brief hiatus, with a new look
and a host of added features, including official commentary
on the show and its several members of the cast. Access
it by clicking
here.
| Festival
Date Change |
November
26
2002 |
The
2003 Dark Shadows Festival will now take place on
August 29-31 (Labor Day weekend), at the Brooklyn Marriott
Hotel, replacing the previously-announced date of August
8-10.
The
organisers comment: "Due to circumstances beyond its
control, the Dark Shadows Festival has been forced
to change the dates for its 20th anniversary celebration
due to scheduling conflicts with celebrity guests. The Festival
values the loyal continued involvement of the Dark Shadows
actors and has made every effort so that the fans will be
able to enjoy their participation again next year. The Festival
is very sorry for any inconvenience regarding the change
in dates."
Anyone
who has reserved hotel rooms for the original dates must
contact the hotel immediately to change to the new dates,
at the same reduced room rate. Reservations can be called
on 888-436-3759 or 718-246-7000.
Also,
the day after the Festival, Labor Day, September 1, will
see the Festival sponsor a special day-long bus trip to
the filming locations used as the original Collinwood and
Blue Whale in the picturesque town of Newport, Rhode Island.
With
thanks to ShadowGram and Dark Shadows Festival
| Dennis
Patrick Memorial Event Announced |
November
23 2002 |
The
life and career of Dennis Patrick (Jason) will be
remembered with a public memorial, to be held on Sunday
December 15, at 12.00pm at the Theatre West, 3333 Cahuenga
Blvd. West, Hollywood, CA. Dennis' tragic death in an October
housefire robbed the acting profession of one its most prolific
performers and the Dark Shadows fan community of
a supreme wit and raconteur.
With
thanks to ShadowGram
| Josette's
Music Box is Resurrected |
November
23 2002 |
The
Dark Shadows Festival has obtained a small number
of the out-of-production Josette's Music Box replica
issued in 1996. Based on the original 1970 toy reproduction,
the plastic music box contains a clockwork mechanism that
plays "Josette's Theme". These mint collectibles
are available for $150.00, including postage. Send payment
to: Dark Shadows Festival, PO Box 92, Maplewood NJ
07040.
With
thanks to ShadowGram
| Dark
Shadows Referenced in New Novel |
November
23 2002 |
Alex
Kava's latest novel Split Second features a scene
where two characters discuss Dark Shadows, including:
"You know, with Barnabas Collins and The Hand? Forget
it. You're too young!" The book can be ordered from
Amazon.com by clicking
here.
| Jonathan
Frid Updates |
November
11 2002 |
Jonathan
Frid (Barnabas) has updated his personal website with
a new essay, which can be accessed at www.jonathanfrid.com.
He is also considering issuing a selection of his dramatic
readings on CD.
With
thanks to Nancy Kersey
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