Johnny Depp is usually determined to bring his own take to characters -- Captain Jack Sparrow and Willy Wonka being examples -- but in the case of Dark Shadows and vampire Barnabas Collins, he believes he'll be leaning more on actor Jonathan Frid's portrayal in the original '60s soap opera.
EdGross - 2/14/2011
Clevvermovies.com has filed a new video report focusing on the casting being done on Tim Burton's Dark Shadows, including Eva Green as the witch Angelique.
EdGross - 2/5/2011
In preparation for his role as vampire Barnabas Collins in Dark Shadows, Johnny Depp is reportedly trying to lose significant weight, bringing him down to about 140 pounds.
EdGross - 1/28/2011
Over at Calvin's Canadian Cave of Cool the blogger wrote about a specific Dark Shadows memory that will no doubt resonate with fans.
EdGross - 8/6/2010
Back on July 16th -- the day that kicked off the 2010 Dark Shadows Festival in Burbank, California -- actor Jonathan Frid participated in a handprint ceremony outside the Vista Theatre to serve as opening ceremeony to a 40th anniversary screening of the film House of Dark Shadows.
EdGross - 8/1/2010