Burton + Depp = Dark Shadows

[Maglor]

Re: Tim Burton's "Dark Shadows" Movie

https://sideshowcollectors.com/forums/showthread.php?t=35192

 

[The Ween]

Though I will watch it because of Depp, Burton just isn't delivering anymore. His latest movies are nice to look at, but that's about it.

 

[Sweet Rabbit]

Re: Tim Burton's "Dark Shadows" Movie

burton + depp + dark shadows = win

 

[galactiboy]

I've honestly grown tired of the Depp + Burton movies. Seems like its just a tired relationship anymore and seems to lead to more mediocrity than anything else.

I assume its more on Burton though, as non-Burton Depp films still seem good.

 

[The Ween]

Depp always does a good job, even in a mediocre movie. Burton just spends too much time on the weird visuals instead of the story itself.

 

[CelticPredator]

Re: Tim Burton's "Dark Shadows" Movie

burton + depp + = fail

I agree.....

 

[blakus939]

Usually nicely immserive though. This duo yet AGAIN lol?! Sounds interesting though, love Depp myself, Burton can bring it, but really does need to fixate more on story as said, like original Batmans. I was so disappointed with Alice despite the world he created. I actually said to mself that if they duo'ed again that I'd pass as they certainly let me down for the last time with that BUT I just like Johnny too much, so will give it a go as it does sound ok.
"And no Helena Bonham Carter in the freakin' movie, please!"
Yes completely agree there too. Stunning actress, but we need at least a little break TB!

 

[Morbach]

Charlie and the chocolate factory blew chunks as did Alice In Wonderland. If Burton's new movies are to reflect what we can expect from now on I hope they get a new director fast. I want Dark Shadows to be erie, not a ____ing acid trip.

 

[Kuzeh]

Update!!!

https://screenrant.com/dark-shadows-burton-depp-production-sandy-86393/

Burton & Depp’s ‘Dark Shadows’ Begins Production in April 2011

Director Tim Burton and Johnny Depp will, at long last, work together (for an eighth time, that is) on a feature-length treatment of the cult TV show Dark Shadows.

Burton and Depp are (wisely) taking a break from working together on quirkier fare like Alice in Wonderland and will be on more familiar, gothic territory with their new project – which is scheduled to start production this spring.


Deadline is reporting that April 2011 is the planned start date for production to begin on Dark Shadows, which was originally a hit ABC television series that ran from 1966-1971. The Dark Shadows TV show was a macabre melodrama that featured an assortment of supernatural creatures, including werewolves, zombies, and the non-sparkling vampire Barnabas Collins (the role Depp will play in the film adaptation). It also featured the sort of stylized sets and bizarre musical score that, well, every Tim Burton movie has, and was reportedly very influential on the ghoulish auteur.

While Burton regular John August was originally brought on to script Dark Shadows, the job has now fallen to Seth Grahame-Smith, a.k.a. the author of the revisionist history/horror book Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter, as well as Pride and Prejudice and Zombies. It’s safe to say that Dark Shadows will be more in the vein of Burton & Depp’s Hammer Horror-inspired collaborations (ie. Sleepy Hollow and Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street) than their PG-Rated, more family-friendly fare like this year’s Alice or Charlie & the Chocolate Factory.


While an increasing number of moviegoers are now tired of seeing Depp – with pale makeup and an elaborate wig to boot – and Burton work together, Dark Shadows has the potential to be a deliciously dark and twisted supernatural creature tale in the age of Twilight. The subject matter is right up both artist’s alley and the two have been quite vocal about their adoration of the original Dark Shadows TV show in the past.

Burton/Depp and Grahame-Smith have found success of late in tackling previously established material and giving it a more twisted spin. We can only hope they don’t just employ Tim Burton’s Secret Formula in their approach to Dark Shadows and instead deliver something that’s a bit more inspired.

Dark Shadows will likely reach theaters by 2012.

 

[Josette]

Good to have an update - I hope like hell it's nothing like Alice in Wonderland. I am more for the Sleepy Hollow and Sweeney Todd approach, but I really want this movie to be its own thing.

 

[Kuzeh]

Filming begins!!!
I'm currently watching the original series on Netflix!
Can't wait for this one!!
!

https://www.latinoreview.com/news/tim-burton-s-dark-shadows-begins-filming-13626

Tim Burton's 'Dark Shadows' Begins Filming
By Kellvin Chavez on May 18, 2011

Filming begins this week on Warner Bros. Pictures’ and Village Roadshow Pictures’ “Dark Shadows,” which brings the cult classic television series to the big screen under the direction of Tim Burton. The film’s all-star ensemble cast includes Johnny Depp, Michelle Pfeiffer, Helena Bonham Carter, Eva Green, Jackie Earle Haley, Jonny Lee Miller, Bella Heathcote, Chloe Moretz, and newcomer Gulliver McGrath.

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.

Burton is directing and producing “Dark Shadows” from a screenplay by Seth Grahame-Smith, story by John August and Grahame-Smith, based on the television series created by Dan Curtis. Also producing are Oscar® winner Richard D. Zanuck (“Alice in Wonderland,” “Driving Miss Daisy”), continuing his long association with Burton; Oscar® winner Graham King (“Rango,” “The Departed”), continuing his collaboration with Depp; Johnny Depp, Christi Dembrowski, and David Kennedy. The executive producers are Chris Lebenzon, Nigel Gostelow, Tim Headington, and Bruce Berman.

The behind-the-scenes creative team includes cinematographer Bruno Delbonnel, Oscar®-winning production designer Rick Heinrichs (“Sleepy Hollow”), Oscar®-winning costume designer Colleen Atwood (“Alice in Wonderland”) and editor Chris Lebenzon (“Alice in Wonderland”). The score will be composed by Danny Elfman.

“Dark Shadows” is being filmed entirely in England, both at Pinewood Studios and on location.

“Dark Shadows” will be distributed worldwide by Warner Bros. Pictures, a Warner Bros. Entertainment Company, and in select territories by Village Roadshow Pictures.

 

[jonny88]

l read that Depp says he is retiring when he turns 50. that not all that far off.

 

[CelticPredator]

Jackie is becoming so type casted...

He's the creepy caretaker....

 

[Michael Crawford]

I like the sound of this, particularly with such an excellent cast.

 

[attom44]

I can't f'in wait!

 

[Sweet Rabbit]

sounds tempting

 

[Rzeznikk]

Im very excited for this film and I really hope Hot Toys does a Depp Barnabas Collins in their Depp line!!

 

[Batty]

Pics of Depp as Barnabas... or maybe it's Liza Minnelli.

 

[ExMem-LarjaThwei]

What the hell?

 

[Y4NK33 PL4N3T]

Whoa, never heard of this one