WB ORDERS FILMING OF NEW DS PILOT

[jimbo]

Thanks Midnite for confirming this review as legitimate and for posting the entire review! That makes a world of difference to me as there are just so much false information on the internet. It is also great that the writer has given permission to have his/her views shared with all of us. The writer did seem however resigned to the fact that the audience will never get a chance to see the pilot. Hopefully we will get the chance to see it on TV in the near future. It sounds so wonderful!

[Midnite]

That makes a world of difference to me as there are just so much false information on the internet.

I couldn't agree with you more, jimbo.

The writer did seem however resigned to the fact that the audience will never get a chance to see the pilot.

Actually, the reviewer explained that the lack of plot details was intentional so that viewers could be surprised and engaged when they see it.

[Bette]

The writer did seem however resigned to the fact that the audience will never get a chance to see the pilot.

Actually, the reviewer explained that the lack of plot details was intentional so that viewers could be surprised and engaged when they see it.

Oh, now that sounds promising! Maybe all is not lost after all?  If not network TV, then maybe at the  Fest?

Bette

[ProfStokes]

Oh, now that sounds promising! Maybe all is not lost after all?  If not network TV, then maybe at the  Fest?

According to the information posted on the Festival website, scenes from the pilot will be shown.  The main events for this year's Dark Shadows Weekend are now posted along with the weekend rates: www.darkshadowsfestival.com

Look under "Dark Shadows Weekend 2004" and "Membership/Order Form".

ProfStokes

[Midnite]

An expanded version of the pilot episode review was posted on Dark Horizons.  It follows a commentary by the site's webmaster.

Go to www.darkhorizons.com and click on "Dark Shadows" What Could've Been




BTW, there's a typo in the last sentence of the review; it should read "would have dug".

[Bette]

Look under "Dark Shadows Weekend 2004" and "Membership/Order Form".

Thanks for the link, Profstokes. Lots of new info has been added. I'm particularly intrigued by the promise of rare video at the Banquet. Hmmmm,  now what could that be? Guess I'll have to go to the Banquet even though I hate the hassle they put you through beforehand. I was thinking of skipping that part this year.

Bette

[Stuart]

According to the information posted on the Festival website, scenes from the pilot will be shown...

At the moment, the pilot presentation is a listed as a "preview" - the actual format for that is still being worked out and there's no guarantee yet that it includes footage from the production itself.

But fingers crossed they can get at least something on the weekend's screenings

[jimbo]

At the moment, the pilot presentation is a listed as a "preview" - the actual format for that is still being worked out and there's no guarantee yet that it includes footage from the production itself.

But fingers crossed they can get at least something on the weekend's screenings

I think you are right Stuart. Hopefully the word 'preview" will be clarified so that there will not be a let down at the time of the Festival. We have already been disappointed enough. I think the Festival is going to be especially good this year.

[Midnite]

Excerpt from ShadowGram email Update #117--

ShadowGram (SG) announces the following breaking news for Dark Shadows (DS).

---WB DS PILOT UPDATE

As previously reported on this updates list the WB Network did not pick up the DS pilot as anticipated for the coming season.  However, Warner Bros Productions (not to be confused with the separate WB network), along with partners Dan Curtis Productions and John Wells Productions, are pursuing all other relevant options.  Any further progress will be reported on this updates list and in ShadowGram in print.

The current edition of TV Guide lists DS as # 19 on list of the top 25 Cult TV shows.  It also gives the impression that the WB is still on board with the DS pilot, which unfortunately is not the case.

ShadowGram Update #117

[Patti Feinberg]

Who actually owns the pilot?

Thanks,
Patti

[Darren Gross]

Warner Bros. Productions owns it, lock, stock and barrel, Patti.

[jimbo]

Let's hope Warner Bros Productions is making a good faith effort to get DS sold to another network and simply just not going through the motions. It must be in the back of its mind that DS could potentially come back to haunt the WB if it gets big ratings opposite any WB program.

[Gerard]

Let's hope Warner Bros Productions is making a good faith effort to get DS sold to another network and simply just not going through the motions. It must be in the back of its mind that DS could potentially come back to haunt the WB if it gets big ratings opposite any WB program.

Wouldn't that be poetic justice?

Gerard

[jimbo]

Very strange 5/29/04 suggestion by columnist at the filmjerk website that Joss Whedon should lead Dark Shadows into the 21st century. Additionally, I thought this site is known for its cutting edge breaking news exclusives. This reporter should have first come here.
www.filmjerk.com/nuke/article927.html

[Raineypark]

After conceiving an entire world for "Buffy" and "Angel" and populating it with wonderful characters, brilliant dialogue and thrilling situations...........

.....why on earth would he want to take on someone else's Vampire invention?  Talk about "been there, done that."......