My Rundown of Dark Shadows Fest 2011 - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

JamesG · 08-21-2011, 09:55 PM

I decided to head on down to the Dark Shadows Fest that was held in Brooklyn, NY at the Marriott Hotel August 19-21 today.

It was a last minute thing and I was undecided for a while about going due to the rain down here, but I eventually decided to go. I got there a little late and people were on their way out when I got to the hotel.

From what I've seen the general vibe from the cast and fans on the upcoming Dark Shadows film was mixed. Some people love the idea and can't wait to see it whereas others think it's blasphemy.

Some of the cast also expressed disappointment that they were not asked to cameo in the film.

I asked Roger Davis if he'll be appearing and he told me, "I wasn't asked to. They probably will just be little cameos that you won't even notice. There's also no guarantee it will even make the final cut of the film."

In order to get Jonathan Frid and David Selby's autograph you had to pay to attend the Banquet Dinner they had going on, which I didn't do, so I missed out on them.

However, I was happy with how I made out today. You did have to pay for the autographs but this event was really cheap with people charging at most $15.00

Lara Parker

Marie Wallace

Kathryn Leigh Scott

Donna Wandrey

Roger Davis

dakert · 08-21-2011, 11:36 PM

How much was the banquet dinner?

JamesG · 08-21-2011, 11:45 PM

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Originally Posted by dakert

How much was the banquet dinner?

IIRC it may have been just $10.00 but they weren't selling any more of them by the time I got there.

It was nothing fancy - it was buffet food.

dakert · 08-21-2011, 11:55 PM

Is Jonathan and David eating at the banquet along with everyone else? Eating food and getting autographs--sounds like a win-win situation

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Originally Posted by JamesG

IIRC it may have been just $10.00 but they weren't selling any more of them by the time I got there.

It was nothing fancy - it was buffet food.

JamesG · 08-22-2011, 12:23 AM

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Originally Posted by dakert

Is Jonathan and David eating at the banquet along with everyone else? Eating food and getting autographs--sounds like a win-win situation

No, you had to have your proof of purchase for the banquet in order to get in the room where they were signing.

MickeyMac · 08-22-2011, 12:12 PM

I still say its way awesome you attended and got autographs. I would love to go to one of these DS conventions.

08-21-2011, 09:55 PM	#1
JamesG Freakshow Moderator Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 01, 2008 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 57,120	My Rundown of Dark Shadows Fest 2011 I decided to head on down to the Dark Shadows Fest that was held in Brooklyn, NY at the Marriott Hotel August 19-21 today. It was a last minute thing and I was undecided for a while about going due to the rain down here, but I eventually decided to go. I got there a little late and people were on their way out when I got to the hotel. From what I've seen the general vibe from the cast and fans on the upcoming Dark Shadows film was mixed. Some people love the idea and can't wait to see it whereas others think it's blasphemy. Some of the cast also expressed disappointment that they were not asked to cameo in the film. I asked Roger Davis if he'll be appearing and he told me, "I wasn't asked to. They probably will just be little cameos that you won't even notice. There's also no guarantee it will even make the final cut of the film." In order to get Jonathan Frid and David Selby's autograph you had to pay to attend the Banquet Dinner they had going on, which I didn't do, so I missed out on them. However, I was happy with how I made out today. You did have to pay for the autographs but this event was really cheap with people charging at most $15.00 Lara Parker Marie Wallace Kathryn Leigh Scott Donna Wandrey Roger Davis

08-21-2011, 11:36 PM	#2
dakert Member Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: May 10, 2007 Location: Altoona PA Posts: 3,411	How much was the banquet dinner?

08-22-2011, 12:12 PM	#6
MickeyMac Member Forum Star Join Date: Jun 18, 2008 Location: Kalamazoo, Michigan Posts: 19,004	I still say its way awesome you attended and got autographs. I would love to go to one of these DS conventions.