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| Dark Shadows | |
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| Directed by | Tim Burton |
| Screenplay by | Seth Grahame-Smith |
| Story by | John August Seth Grahame-Smith |
| Produced by | Tim Burton Graham King Christi Dembrowski Johnny Depp David Kennedy Richard D. Zanuck |
| Starring | Johnny Depp Eva Green Michelle Pfeiffer Helena Bonham Carter Jackie Earle Haley Chloë Moretz |
| Cinematography | Bruno Delbonnel |
| Edited by | Chris Lebenzon |
| Music by | Danny Elfman |
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| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Dark Shadows is an upcoming supernatural drama film based on the 1960s gothic soap opera of the same name. The film is directed by Tim Burton and stars Johnny Depp as the vampire Barnabas Collins. It is scheduled to be released on May 11, 2012.[1]
Synopsis
In 1752, the Collins family sails from Liverpool, England to the United States of America. The son, Barnabas, grows up as a wealthy playboy in Collinsport, Maine and is the master of Collinwood Manor. He breaks the heart of a witch, Angelique Bouchard, who turns him into a vampire and buries him alive. In 1972, Barnabas is freed and returns to find his manor in ruin. It is occupied by dysfunctional descendants and other residents, all of whom have dark secrets.[2]
Cast
- Johnny Depp as Barnabas Collins, an 18th century vampire who awakens to the 20th century. Thomas McDonell plays the young version of Barnabas.[2]
- Eva Green as Angelique Bouchard, a witch whose heart Barnabas breaks.
- Michelle Pfeiffer as Elizabeth Collins Stoddard, the family matriarch.
- Jonny Lee Miller as Roger Collins, Elizabeth's "ne'er-do-well" brother.
- Chloë Moretz as Carolyn Stoddard, Elizabeth's rebellious teenage daughter.
- Gulliver McGrath as David Collins, Roger's "precocious" 10-year-old son.
- Helena Bonham Carter as Dr. Julia Hoffman, Elizabeth's hired live-in psychiatrist.
- Jackie Earle Haley as Willie Loomis, the manor's caretaker.
- Bella Heathcote as Victoria Winters, David's nanny.
- Christopher Lee in an undisclosed role [3]
Production
Dark Shadows is directed by Tim Burton based on a screenplay by Seth Grahame-Smith. In July of 2007, Warner Bros. acquired film rights for the gothic soap opera Dark Shadows from the estate of its creator Dan Curtis. Actor Johnny Depp was attached to star in the film.[4] The project's development was delayed by the 2007–2008 Writers Guild of America strike. After the strike was resolved, Tim Burton was attached to direct the film.[5] By 2009, screenwriter John August was writing a screenplay for Dark Shadows.[6] In 2010, author and screenwriter Seth Grahame-Smith replaced August in writing the screenplay.[7] Filming began in May of 2011. It is taking place entirely in England, both at Pinewood Studios and on location.[2]
Additional crew members are cinematographer Bruno Delbonnel, production designer Rick Heinrichs, costume designer Colleen Atwood, editor Chris Lebenzon and composer Danny Elfman.[2]
See also
There have been two other films based on the soap opera Dark Shadows:
- House of Dark Shadows (1970)
- Night of Dark Shadows (1971)
References
- ^ "Dates Set for Dark Shadows, Journey 2 and Rivals". ComingSoon.net. May 13, 2011.
{{cite news}}: Check date values in:|date=(help) - ^ a b c d "Filming Begins on Tim Burton's Dark Shadows". ComingSoon.net. May 18, 2011.
{{cite news}}: Check date values in:|date=(help) - ^ http://christopherleeweb.com/forums/generalised-topics-cl/tim-burtons-dark-shadows
- ^ Fleming, Michael (July 26, 2007). "Depp lights up 'Dark Shadows'". Variety.
{{cite journal}}: Check date values in:|date=(help) - ^ Kroll, Justin (February 2, 2011). "'Dark Shadows' ready for the light". Variety.
{{cite journal}}: Check date values in:|date=(help) - ^ Siegel, Tatiana (January 21, 2009). "John August to pen 'Preacher' film". Variety.
{{cite journal}}: Check date values in:|date=(help) - ^ McNary, Dave (July 15, 2010). "WB moves on Depp's 'Shadow'". Variety.
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External links
- Dark Shadows at IMDb