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Upcoming Appearances and Projects

Rizzoli & Isles

David Selby has a role in the upcoming fourth season of the TNT drama Rizzoli & Isles, starring Angie Harmon and Sasha Alexander. The episode is titled "We Are Family," and it is the first episode of the season. It premieres on Tuesday, June 25, at 9 PM ET/PT. (A premiere date of Tuesday, June 18, had been announced previously.)

David previously appeared alongside Angie Harmon in End Game in 2009.

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West Virginia Sesquicentennial

The state of West Virginia is celebrating its 150th birthday this year on June 20. A number of events are being held throughout the state to mark the sesquicentennial.

The Charleston Light Opera Guild Presents The Civil War

On June 20-23, 2013, the Charleston Light Opera Guild will present The Civil War at the West Virginia Culture Center Theater in Charleston. The monologues of Abraham Lincoln will be voiced by David Selby. This event is also part of Charleston's annual FestivALL celebration.

The Thursday, June 20 performance marking West Virginia Day is free to the public, and David will appear in person at this performance only. A limited number of advance tickets are available at the Guild Theatre. The remaining tickets will be available at the Culture Center on a first come, first served basis. Tickets for other performances will be available for $20 beginning June 10 at the Charleston Light Opera Guild Theatre or one hour prior to showtimes in the Culture Center lobby. Click here for detailed ticket information, hours, addresses, etc.

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West Virginia Symphony and Appalachian Children's Chorus

David Selby will join the West Virginia Symphony to perform Aaron Copland's Lincoln Portrait at performances marking the West Virginia Sesquicentennial.

On Thursday, June 20, at 7:30 PM, a concert will be held on the Capitol lawn in Charleston. This event is free and open to the public.

On Friday, June 21, at 7:30 PM, a concert will be held at the West Virginia State Fairgrounds in Fairlea. This event is free and open to the public.

David Selby will appear in You Are Here. The feature film directorial debut of Mad Men creator Matthew Weiner, You Are Here focuses on childhood buddies who return home when one of them inherits a large sum of money upon the death of his estranged father. You Are Here stars Melissa Rauch, Zach Galifianakis, Owen Wilson, and Amy Poehler.

New Releases

Falcon Crest: The Complete Third Season

The WB Shop is now accepting oorders for Falcon Crest: The Complete Third Season. This is a Region 1 MOD (manufacture on demand) DVD release featuring all 28 episodes from the third season.

The Complete First Season and Complete Second Season are both already available on Region 1 DVD from the WB Shop. (David joined the series at the beginning of the second season.)

If you're an Amazon shopper, you can find both the Complete First Season and Complete Second Season on Region 1 DVD from Amazon. The Complete Third Season is not yet available via Amazon.

For the latest information on Falcon Crest DVD releases in other regions and countries, the best resource is the German Falcon Crest Fan Club site.

Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, Parts 1 and 2

Batman: The Dark Knight Returns Pts. 1 & 2 David Selby lends his voice to the animated adaptation of Frank Miller's The Dark Knight Returns.

Peter Weller stars as Batman/Bruce Wayne with Ariel Winter as Robin, Wade Williams as Harvey Dent/Two-Face, Michael McKean as Dr. Wolper, Michael Emerson as the Joker, Mark Valley as Superman, and David Selby as Commissioner Gordon.

The Dark Knight Returns features a 55-year-old Bruce Wayne/Batman who partners with a female Robin to save Gotham City once again.

Miller's four-part graphic novel is split into two animated features, Batman: The Dark Knight Returns Part 1 and Part 2.

The first part was released on DVD and Blu-ray on September 25, 2012. (The hyperlinks will take you to Amazon. It is also available online via WBshop.com.)

The second part was released January 29, 2013 release on DVD and Blu-ray. (The hyperlinks will take you to Amazon. It is also available online via WBshop.com.)

David discussed playing the role of Commissioner Gordon in a Q & A following his initial recording sessions. Visit the film's Facebook page for video clips, images, and interviews.

Night of Dark Shadows on DVD

Before Dark Shadows returned to the big screen in 2012, the original series spawned two feature-length films. House of Dark Shadows, starring Jonathan Frid as Barnabas Collins, was filmed and released while the series was originally on the air. David Selby did not appear in the film. He and Lara Parker continued to appear in the 1970 Parallel Time storyline while other actors were written in and out of the series to accommodate filming of the movie.

Shortly after Dark Shadows went off the air, production began on a second film based on the series, Night of Dark Shadows, starring David Selby, Lara Parker, and Kate Jackson.

Both films made their first ever appearance on DVD and Blu-ray on October 30, 2012. House of Dark Shadows, starring Jonathan Frid, is available from Amazon on DVD and Blu-ray. Night of Dark Shadows, starring David Selby, is also available from Amazon on DVD and Blu-ray. (Both titles are also available from WBshop.com.)

Please note that, while efforts have been made in the past to restore footage that was cut from Night of Dark Shadows, with David even recording some of his lost dialogue from the film, this DVD release is the original theatrical version of the film. It does not include any of the missing footage.

New Dark Shadows Movie

A new Dark Shadows motion picture directed by Tim Burton and starring Johnny Depp as vampire Barnabas Collins premiered on May 11, 2012. In March 2011, in response to numerous fan inquiries that we received about David's feelings about the film, he posted some comments on his blog.

David flew to England to work on the film in late June 2011 and was joined by Jonathan Frid (Barnabas Collins), Lara Parker (Angelique), and Kathryn Leigh Scott (Maggie Evans/Josette duPres), all of whom have cameos. Their experiences are discussed in Kathryn Leigh Scott's new book, Return to Collinwood. (David has written about working on the original Dark Shadows in My Shadowed Past.)

The first trailer for the movie premiered on March 15, 2011.

On May 7, 2012, David Selby, along with Lara Parker and Kathryn Leigh Scott, attended the premiere of Dark Shadows at Grauman's Chinese Theatre in Hollywood. Images related to the original series actors' cameos in the film and the movie premiere are posted in the Photo Gallery.

On May 25, 2012, David posted some comments on his blog about the experience of filming his cameo and about the film itself.

Dark Shadows was released on DVD and Blu-ray on October 2, 2012.

Visit the official web site or Facebook page for the film for additional information.

Dark Shadows: The Complete Original Series on DVD

Shortly before the new Dark Shadows film starring Johnny Depp is scheduled to debut in May 2012, MPI Home Video released a new DVD box set that includes all of the original series episodes. The series had previously been available in smaller multi-disc volumes, but this is the first time the entire series has been released as a single unit. Dark Shadows: The Complete Original Series comes in a coffin-shaped box containing 131 discs with 450 hours of programming including all 1,225 episodes of the series.

The first version of this box set was a limited numbered edition with a signed postcard from Jonathan Frid. It was released on April 10, 2012. All copies have been manufactured and distributed to retailers, and most retailers have sold out their stock. A limited number are showing up from third-party sellers on sites such as Amazon and eBay; however, most of these are marked up substantially from the original price.

A second version was released on July 10, 2012. This deluxe edition does not include the postcard signed by Jonathan Frid and will not be a limited edition. It is currently available from online retailers such as Amazon.

David Selby made his first appearance as the ghost of Quentin Collins in episode 646 which originally aired on December 16, 1968. Fans may recall that, aside from occasional fits of maniacal laughter, Quentin Collins remained silent for quite some time. His first words are spoken in episode 701 when Barnabas Collins travels back to 1897 to find out why the ghost of Quentin Collins is menacing the Collins family in 1969. Eventually, audiences see Quentin Collins suffer the curse of becoming a werewolf. David Selby's final appearance was in episode 1230 on March 12, 1971.

New Dark Shadows Audio Dramas from Big Finish

Dark Shadows: The Creeping Fog David continues to reprise the role of Quentin Collins in Big Finish's ongoing series of new Dark Shadows audio dramas.

A Collinwood Christmas, scheduled for a December 2012 release, features Jamison Selby, David's son, portraying the Dark Shadows character for whom he was named, Jamison Collins.

The Haunted Refrain, by Aaron Lamont, features Quentin Collins trying to find his lost love Amanda Harris in 1969. Barb and Grant, who have just moved into a house in Portland, Maine, discover a gramophone in their attic. When Barb begins to use it, she hears voices calling out to her. The Haunted Refrain will be released in January 2013.

(Click the links above to visit the Big Finish site and listen to trailers from the various productions.)

Recent Appearances and Projects

Dark Shadows Island Weekend

David Selby participated in the Dark Shadows Festival's Dark Shadows Island Weekend to be eld April 27-28, 2013 in the San Diego area.

The event took place over two days in two different locations.

On Saturday, April 27, a premiere event was held at the Coronado Village Theatre for Dr. Mabuse, a new psychological thriller featuring Dark Shadows alums Jerry Lacy (Rev. Trask), Lara Parker (Angelique), and Kathryn Leigh Scott (Maggie Evans).

On Sunday, April 28, a Dark Shadows Luncheon was held at the Coronado Island Marriott Resort. Guests included the actors mentioned above as well as Christopher Pennock (Jeb Hawkes). David presented a special performance for the event, including songs related to Dark Shadows, and he was joined by James Storm (Gerard Stiles) and Chip Selby, David's wife. Read David's comments prior to the event on the blog.

Photos from the event are posted in the Photo Gallery.

Collinsport Historical Society Podcast

David was interviewed for the Presidents' Day edition of The Collinsport Historical Society podcast. He talks at length about his various performances as Abraham Lincoln over the years.

Premiere Events for Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, Part 1

Batman: The Dark Knight Returns Part 1 (See New Releases above.) had premiere events in New York and Los Angeles. David Selby attended both events and participated in panel discussions following the screenings of the film.

The New York premiere was held at the Paley Center on Thursday, September 20, 2012. A Los Angeles premiere was held at the Paley Center on Monday, September 24, 2012.

Online media coverage of these events has been extensive. See David Selby's Facebook page for links to photographs and video from these events.

Divine Rivalry at the Old Globe

David Selby appeared in the West Coast premiere of Divine Rivalry at the Old Globe in San Diego. Performances began on Saturday, July 7. The final performance was on Sunday, August 5. Photos and links related to Divine Rivalry appear in the Photo Gallery.