Who didn't watch a soap opera or two growing up (or even now)? They're fun to watch, something you can really sink your teeth into as you follow the trials and tribulations of a group of characters as they deal with daily life and some, let's be honest, out of this world situations. From Dr. Marlena Evans demonic possession on Days of Our Lives to General Hospital's James Bond-esque story line featuring a villain with an ice age weather machine, the crazier the story, the more we love to watch. Then there was Dark Shadows, possibly the daddy of the outrageous plot lines. The gothic soap opera series aired from 1966 to 1971 and featured a supernatural theme in its universe and its main character, Barnabas Collins, became a cult favorite.
The series saw several reboots in television, film, and even books over the years, and it is about to return again. Warner Bros. animation announced a new reboot of the series, Dark Shadows, is currently in development. This is the first time the series will be animated form.
Let's take a look at the new series. Here's everything we know about Dark Shadows.
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Created by Dan Curtis, Dark Shadows was a soap opera that originally aired on ABC in 1966 for a total of 1,225 episodes before the show ended in 1971. The series celebrates its 60th anniversary this summer.
It was an American Gothic style series that followed the lives of the Collins family in Collinsport, Maine where many supernatural events would occur During its run, the character of Barnabas Collins, a 175 year-old vampire would be the breakout star of the show.
Barnabas would become the archetype for future vampires in entertainment - a vampire with a conscience. From Louis de Pointe du Lac in Anne Rice's The Vampire Chronicles to Angel in Buffy the Vampire Slayer and the Cullen Family in the Twilight series of books and movies, fans can thank Barnabas Collins for their modern day vampires.
Is this Dark Shadows reboot live or animated?
This Dark Shadows series will be animated and geared toward an adult audience.
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Yes, there were several television reboots and films, as well as books, but most notably a 2012 film starring Johnny Depp and directed by Tim Burton.
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Who will be the showrunner on the new Dark Shadows series?
Lisa Holdsworth will serve as the executive prodcer and showrunner for the new reboot of Dark Shadows. Holdsworth is a writer and producer. Her writing credits include Call the Midwife, Midsomer Murders, and A Discovery of Witches.
Cathy Curtis, Tracy Curtis, Eric Homan, Kevin Kolde, Fred Seibert will also serve as executive producers on the series. These producers have worked on series such as SpongeBob SquarePants, Fairly OddParents. Adventure Time, and Castlevania.
Warner Bros. Animation has not announced a premiere date. Since this series is animated, it won't likely premiere until 2027 at the earliest, but check back here, as we will update the post as we find out more.
Where can I watch the new Dark Shadows series?
Warner Bros. Animation has yet to announce a home for the new Dark Shadows reboot series. Check back here for updates.
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