Dark Shadows Movie
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The first trailer for 2012's Dark Shadows film by Tim Burton is released.
Contents at a Glance
- Dark Shadows Movie Trailer
- Release Date For Tim Burton & Johnny...
- The Latest News on Dark Shadows
- Set Construction: Dark Shadows Movie
- The Karen Lynn Purchased For Dark Shadow...
- Dark Shadows: The Resurrection Of Barnab...
- Official Dark Shadows Movie Plot Synopsi...
- Set Footage From The Dark Shadows Set
- Tim Burton On Early Shooting of Dark Sha...
Countdown to Release Date For Dark Shadows
The Latest News on Dark Shadows


3/15/12 - the first Dark Shadows Trailer was premiered on the Ellen Degeneres show. Some longterm Dark Shadows fans of the original TV show are horrified. Many people love the comic treatment of the subject though.5/5/11 - it was announced that Michael Sheen WILL NOT be joining Burton's Dark Shadows. It was previously thought that Sheen would play the role of Roger Collins.
3/31/11 - Australian child star Gulliver McGrath to play David Collins, the son of Roger Collins. It is thought that Michael Sheen will take on the role of Roger Collins. Also, Eva Greene discusses more about how her Angelique is developing, saying she will be a cross between Bette Davis and Janis Joplin!
3/30/11 - Newcomer Thomas McDonnell will play a younger Barnabas Collin. McDonnell is coming straight out of Disney's 'Prom' film and is a dead-ringer for Depp.
3/26/11 - Actor Michael Sheen (no relation to Charlie) is in talks with Burton to join the Dark Shadows cast. Sheen has been seen in the vampire flick Twilight: Breaking Dawn Part I & Part II, as well as Tron:Legacy and The Queen. Sheen previously worked with Burton as the voice of the White Rabbit in Alice In Wonderland. It is currently thought that Sheen will play Roger Collins.
3/17/11 - Eva Greene divulges to MTV that her Angelique will be "very very different: American, blonde, cool, very '70s".
3/13/11 - Schultz + Wiremu tweeted that they're getting things ready for the Dark Shadows LA team to come over to London tommorow and they've been getting ready for it all week. They also say filming is still set to begin in May. Check out their website here.
3/4/11 - BallyHooVintage just tweeted that "We had fun providing a lot of vintage clothing for #Dark Shadows and can't wait to see what Tim Burton creates. Johnny Depp as Barnabas !" The full site for BallyHoo Vintage, is located here.
2/21/11 - Shock Til You Drop (via The Hollywood Reporter) quoted Dark Shadows Film Editor, Chris Lebenzon, as saying its, "terrific. They got it right." He added that, "It's a relationship movie. It's a lot of interaction of characters, from past and present." Lebenzon will begin his work with the film in May of 2011.
Set Construction: Dark Shadows Movie
The framework for Collinport Mansion is underway. Here are some shots of the construction. This backdrop is being constructed in Bourne Woods, Surrey. Photos are provided on flickr courtesy of Aston5man. Thanks Dave for allowing me the creative commons licence to post these!
The Karen Lynn Purchased For Dark Shadows
Purchased by Pinewood Studios for the Dark Shadows Film
West Mersey's famous painting subject, the Karen Lynn, is getting a new lease on life in the Dark Shadows film. Pinewood Studios purchased the popular moored boat for use in Tim Burton and Johnny Depp's upcoming film version of the 1960's / 1970's gothic soap opera, Dark Shadows. The boat was taken to London on May 22 before being transported to Pinewood Studios. Read more about this famous English painting subject here. Dark Shadows: The Resurrection Of Barnabas Collins
Official Dark Shadows Movie Plot Synopsis
In the year 1752, Joshua and Naomi Collins, with young son Barnabas, set sail from Liverpool, England to start a new life in America. But even an ocean was not enough to escape the mysterious curse that has plagued their family. Two decades pass and Barnabas (Johnny Depp) has the world at his feet-or at least the town of Collinsport, Maine. The master of Collinwood Manor, Barnabas is rich, powerful and an inveterate playboy until he makes the grave mistake of breaking the heart of Angelique Brouchard (Eva Green). A witch, in every sense of the word, Angelique dooms him to a fate worse than death: turning him into a vampire, and then burying him alive.
Two centuries later, Barnabas is inadvertently freed from his tomb and emerges into the very changed world of 1972. He returns to Collinwood Manor to find that his once-grand estate has fallen into ruin. The dysfunctional remnants of the Collins family have fared little better, each harboring their own dark secrets. Matriarch Elizabeth Collins Stoddard (Michelle Pfeiffer) has called upon live-in psychiatrist, Dr. Julia Hoffman (Helena Bonham Carter), to help with her family troubles.
Also residing in the manor is Elizabeth's ne'er-do-well brother, Roger Collins (Jonny Lee Miller); her rebellious teenage daughter Carolyn Stoddard (Chloe Moretz); and Roger's precocious 10-year-old son, David Collins (Gulliver McGrath). The mystery extends beyond the family, to caretaker Willie Loomis, played by Jackie Earle Haley, and David's new nanny, Victoria Winters, played by Bella Heathcote.
Set Footage From The Dark Shadows Set
Beckenham and more
Tim Burton On Early Shooting of Dark Shadows and The Film's Tone
"I'm just starting, and it's a weird tone and it's a lot of actors and, you know, we're not starting with the simple stuff; we're sort of getting right in there. You like to kind of sneak up on it a little bit, but this one we just kind of slammed right into it. [asked if it will have a soap opera quality] Yes, I don't know. I'm early into it because it's a funny tone, and that's part of what the vibe of the show is, and there's something about it that we want to get. But when you look at it, it's pretty bad. I'm hoping that it will be - it's early days, let's put it - I'm very intrigued by the tone. It's a real ethereal tone we're trying to go for and I don't know yet." 2012 Dark Shadows Movie Cast
Helena Bonham Carter, Chloe Moretz and Danny Elfman have not yet confirmed their involvement.
Dark Shadows Movie Cast
Aside from the probably inclusion of Helena Bonham-Carter, the Dark Shadows movie will pair Johnny Depp with many actors he's never worked with before. Michelle Pfeiffer last worked with director Tim Burton in her role as Catwoman.
March 26, 2011 - It was announced actor Michael Sheen was in talks with Tim Burton to join the Dark Shadows movie cast. Sheen previously worked with Burton as the voice of the White Rabbit in Alice in Wonderland. Also, Michael Sheen played in Twilight: Breaking Dawn Part I and Part II. No word was given until May 5, 2001 as to whether or not Sheen committed to the Dark Shadow movie, though it was speculated he'll be playing the role of Roger Collins. In May, it was announced that Sheen WILL NOT be in Burton's Dark Shadows.
My guess was that he would play Quentin Collins (originally played by David Selby).
Roger CollinsThe brother of Elizabeth Collins Stoddard. Roger Collins wrongly implicated a man of manslaughter charges had a thorny relationship with his first wife and ended up taking Angelique for a bride. This role was originally played by Louis Edmonds.
Notice even the ages of those cast in the Dark Shadow movie aren't far off from the ages of the original television soap opera cast members.

Johnny Depp
Barnabas Collins
The 200-year-old vampire released from his coffin by Willie Loomis. This role was originally played by actor Jonathan Frid. Click here to view more info and pics on Johnny Depp - his Barnabus Collins role and his history with Dark Shadows
Ages:
Johnny Depp (47) / Jonathan Frid (43)
Thomas McDonnell
Young Barnabas Collins
McDonnell will play the role of Barnabas Collins as a young man.

Helena Bonham Carter
Dr. Julia Hoffman
The psychiatrist who originally is Barnabus' enemy but then assists him in trying to overcome his vampirism. This role was originally played by Grayson Hall.
Ages:
Helena Bonham Carter (44) / Grayson Hall(45)
Eva Green
Angelique
The deadly witch who originally placed the vampirical curse on Barnabas Collins. This part was originally played by actress Lara Parker. Click here to view more info and pics on Eva Green - her Angelique Bouchard role and her other films & roles
Age:
Eva Green (30) / Lara Parker (30)
Michelle Pfeiffer
Elizabeth Collins Stoddard
Matriarch of the Collins family and owner of the Collinswood Mansion. This role was originally played by Joan Bennett.
Michelle Pfeiffer (52) / Joan Bennett (57)
Chloe Moretz
Carolyn Stoddard
Elizabeth Collins Stoddard's daughter..
This role was originally played by Nancy Barrett. Click here to view more info and pics on Chloe Moretz - her Carolyn Stoddard role and the other films she's appeared in to date.
Chloe Moretz (14) /Nancy Barrett (24)
Bella Heathcote
Victoria Winters
A young governess hired at Collinwood who reminds Barnabas of his long-lost love, Josette. Victoria Winters was originally played by actress Alexandra Isles.
Ages:
Bella Heathcote (23) / Alexandra Isles (19)
Jackie Earle Haley
Willie Loomis
Colinwood's drunken caretaker who accidentally releases Barnabas Collins from his coffin.
Ages:
Jackie Earle Haley (49) / John Karlen (34)
Gulliver McGrath
David Collins
The son of Roger and Laura Collins. Roger always thought David was the son of Laura's ex-boyfriend, Burke Devlin.
Ages:
Gulliver McGrath() / David Henesy ()
Johnny Depp On His Barnabas Collins
It won't be far removed from Jonathan Frid's version.
Bella Heathcote is on Twitter
See what Bella has to say about her upcoming role as Victoria Winters
Bella Heathcote, on board to play Victoria Winters in the upcoming Dark Shadows film, is on twitter. She's already tweeted that
- #darkshadows so excited gonna blow your socks off ! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
- Working on Dark Shadows !!
- Johnny Depp is so inspiring great Actor! so cool to work with him #darkshadows
Keep up with her for some inside info on Dark Shadows filming..
Helena Bonham Carter On Her Upcoming Role

"I thought it was a sexy part he wanted me for, and I'm saying, 'Yeah, I can play the sexy witch,'" she said. "And he said, 'No, you've done that. You're going to play the psychiatrist who's an alcoholic!'" - Helena Bonham Carter on being cast as an alcoholic Dr. Julia Hoffman
"I thought it would be easier to keep it in the family. Tim's directing, and it's all the people he collaborates with, Johnny [Depp] and everyone. It keeps us together as a family... It's only a small part and will be fun. "- Helena Bonham Carter confirming her role in Dark Shadows. Thomas McDonnell
Only has a small part in the Dark Shadows movie.

MovieLine interviewed Thomas McDonnell, cast to play a young Barnabas Collins next to Johnny Depp. Here's what he had to say about his role.So how did your role in Dark Shadows come about, did it happen in a similar way to your Prom casting?
Not exactly the same way, but something like that.
How far have you gotten in pre-production?
Well, it's a small role so it will only be a week or so. It's going to be at the end of the shoot, so I'm not going to be on set for another little while. They're going to shoot the whole film; the beginning comes at the end.
What was your first impression of Tim?
I think that Tim Burton is such a great director and I'm really excited to get to work in something he's doing. It's pretty awesome.
Were you familiar with Dark Shadows beforehand?
No, I didn't know much about Dark Shadows. And I had certainly not watched any of it. But the more I'm learning all the time the weirder and more interesting I think the film could be.
Dark Shadows Will NOT Be Filmed In 3D
"I have no plans for [shooting Dark Shadows in 3D]. I loved doing Alice in 3D. Frankenweenie, gonna do that in 3D. There's people like, 'Everything's gonna be in 3D,' or 'I hate 3D!' I think people should have a choice. I don't think it should be forced on anybody." The Latest News About the Dark Shadow's Movie Pre-Production Status
- 'Dark Shadows' creeps
- "Dark Shadows," penned by Seth Grahame-Smith, moves smoothly through all the cliches and one-liners at a snail's pace. All the players are adept, but it is Depp with his Vincent Price articulation and his marvelous "Nosferatu" finger works that keeps ...
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- Behind the Web's Dark Shadows: Who's following you?
- By Dan Tynan Add a new comment May 29, 2012, 4:16 PM ? Who knows what evil data lurks in the heart of Interwebs? The shadow, of course. Or rather, Me & My Shadow, a wicked cool Web site that shows you how many digital breadcrumbs you drop behind you ...
Scary Scenes and Bloopers From The Original Dark Shadows
Do you think crew silhouettes will appear in Burton's film?
What was the original Dark Shadows soap opera about?
"As kids, you know, you run home at 3 o'clock in the afternoon to go watch this gothic soap opera on television with vampires and everything." - Johnny DeppThe series was comprised of 1,225 episodes, of which all but one has survived. It was a hit with teens as they returned home from school, airing at 3pm Eastern time, 4pm Central. In 1971, the series was replaced by the gameshow 'Password'. 1991 saw a brief revival of the show, lasting from January through March. A pilot was aired in 2004, but was never picked up. Warner Brothers bought the rights to the film version of Dark Shadows in 2007. Johnny Depp is both starring in and producing the upcoming film, directed by Tim Burton.
The original Dark Shadows soundtrack made it into Billboard magazine's Top 20 in 1969.
Original Dark Shadows Merchandise
More Information on the original Dark Shadows
Who Else Is Getting Excited About Johnny Depp As Vampire Barnabas Collins

I'm probably putting this page together partially as an excuse to keep up on this topic: I've got a major crush on Johnny Depp. Who else is keeping tabs on the development of the Dark Shadows movie and blogging about it?
- 'Dark Shadows' creeps
- "Dark Shadows," penned by Seth Grahame-Smith, moves smoothly through all the cliches and one-liners at a snail's pace. All the players are adept, but it is Depp with his Vincent Price articulation and his marvelous "Nosferatu" finger works that keeps ...
- Racism and Corruption cast dark shadows over Euro 2012
- For those dismayed by the end of domestic football seasons all over Europe, there is reason to be cheerful about. Euro 2012 is here: arguably the second most awaited international footballing event after the World Cup. All the star players who were ...
- Behind the Web's Dark Shadows: Who's following you?
- By Dan Tynan Add a new comment May 29, 2012, 4:16 PM ? Who knows what evil data lurks in the heart of Interwebs? The shadow, of course. Or rather, Me & My Shadow, a wicked cool Web site that shows you how many digital breadcrumbs you drop behind you ...
Whats being tweeted about Dark Shadows?
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- RT @tynanwrites: Behind the Web's Dark Shadows: Who’s following you? Me & My Shadow can tell you. http://t.co/oPydI70L (via @itworld) #fb #privacy #privchat
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Clues As To How Dark Shadows Might Go
Similar works & moods from Burton, Depp and crew members
- Visual Effects Supervisor Angus Bickerton worked on Interview With The Vampire
- Makeup Head Joel Harlow worked on the 1992 film of Bram Stoker's Dracula
- Film Editor Chris Lebenzon, Costume Designer Colleen Atwood, Production Designer Rick Heinrichs, and of course the duo of Johnny Depp and Tim Burton were all involved in Sleepy Hollow
Will Dark Shadows Impress or Disappoint Moviegoers?
Box Office Magic or Flop?
Johnny Depp in a starring role is almost a guarantee for box office success. Almost (remember The Tourist?). Vampire movies are a hot commodity as well. This should spell triumph for 2012's Dark Shadows film. What do you think? Will it be as successful as the original TV show and perhaps even surpass it, or will it flop?
How will the Dark Shadows film perform when its released?

No one will be interested. Johnny Depp has passed his prime and this is a corny idea.
Tolovaj says:
I don't think even Johnny Depp can always score. He is a star for sure but nothing is guaranteed in this economy anymore.
I can't wait! Its going to be the film of the year when released. Barnabas Collins will be right up there with Jack Sparrow for Depp's best characters.
Mary Amato says:
It will attract many Burton/Depp/Dark Shadows fans. Many early reviews say Depp plays Barnabas Collins 'with such earnestness it's hard not to like the guy'. Also, reports say that Barnabas slaughters many and the comedic scenes are mainly the scenes being advertised so there is a good amount of horror and gothic in Dark Shadows.
---Chazz says:
I can't wait to see it ... but no Quentin? no Maggie/Josette?
awakeningwellness says:
It has all the makings of a fun remake, at least if it is as corny and melodramatic as the original show...and in my opinion Johnny Depp will never be past his prime! :)
Bradabus Coffins says:
i REALLY hope they make this awesome, but have lost faith in Hollyweird.
Did you watch the original Dark Shadows TV series and will you be going to see the film?
Or is this all news to you?
Have you ever heard of Dark Shadows before? Maybe you've heard of the name, but never seen an episode of this gothic television soap opera from the 1960s. Will you be going to see the film when its released? Do you think Johnny Depp is a good choice for Barnabas Collins?
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May 10, 2012 @ 12:53 pm | delete
- Yeah I used to watched the TV show as a kid, they used to play it locally in the late 80's here...I loved the show and Barnaba's was my favorite. I can't wait to see the movie
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May 8, 2012 @ 12:42 pm | delete
- I have never seen a show but would like to.
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Mar 26, 2012 @ 4:08 pm | delete
- I was one of those kids rushing home everyday to watch Dark Shadows. I'll definitely be going to see the film when it comes back, but am a little worried that there might be too much "camp." Great lens - Angel Blessed!
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- You should be a part of a contest for one of the greatest blogs on the internet. I will highly recommend this blog!
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nyclittleitaly Feb 1, 2012 @ 12:09 am | delete
- Yes, I did and I think think the the movie will be good.
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Sources Cited
Also reporting on the Dark Shadows Movie
Dark Shadows - Wikipedia
Dark Shadows News Page - StuartM's Blog
Blog Of Dark Shadows
Johnny Depp: Dark Shadows Movie In Keeping With TV Show - Contact Music
Helena Bonham Carter and Michelle Pfeiffer Join Dark Shadows - MTV Movies Blog
Dark Shadows (2012) - The New York Times
Editor Chris Lebenzon Talks Frankenweenie, Dark Shadows - Shock Til You Drop
Seth Grahame-Smith Hired To Pen Burton's Dark Shadows - FirstShowing.net
'Dark Shadows' star Eva Green Teases The Films' 1970s Setting, Describes Burton's Vision As 'A Play'. - MTV Movies
Seth Grahame-Smith Exclusive Interview: THE HARD TIMES OF RJ BERGER; Updates On DARK SHADOWS; PRIDE AND PREJUDICE AND ZOMBIES and ABRAHAM LINCOLN: VAMPIRE SLAYER - Collider, March 24, 2011
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