In partnership with Kaleidoscope Film and Television,
Cosmos Production announces the development of the Gothic Horror
feature film, Chalice Island. Written by Writer-Producer Theresa
Chaze, the project was originally conceived after a conversation with
actor David Selby. A fan of both Dark Shadows and Selby, Chaze took
his off-handed comment to heart and used plot threads left behind by
Dan Curtis to weave a new feature. Combining new talent with the
original actors, she continued the Collins' family legacy, However,
when Chaze had been unable to attain rights to Dark Shadows, she
edited out those elements to create an entirely new project.
Even
after being off the air for nearly 50 years, Dark Shadows continues
to have a strong and loyal fan base. It has launched several
networks, including the SyFy Channel. The conventions continue to
draw fans from around the world, More of a parody than a continuation
of the Dark Shadows brand, the 2012 feature angered and frustrated
the fans, which is why it failed at the box office. Yet the brand
remains strong and viable in spite of the “movie that shall not be
named.” Chalice Island cannot replace Dark Shadows. It wouldn't
even try. What it will do both as a feature film and the pilot for a
new series is stay true to the original Dark Shadows, buy continuing
the tradition of Gothic Horror, Romance, and cliffhangers.
With
characters ranging in age from 10 to 60+ with the primary age range
between 20 and 50, Chalice Island will cross age demographics. It
will attract the prized 18-49 year old demographic while enticing the
fan bases with the original actors who have been cast fully
developed and substantial roles.. The new characters include the 20-somethings Julia, Jonathan,
Davy, Constance, and Katheryn's children, The list of 30-50-year-old
characters include Susanna, Joe, Joshua, and Cheryl, Ethnic
inclusiveness will be woven into the fabric with a strong Native
American presence and the ethnic diversity of Katheryn's
grandchildren.
Jacqueline's capacity to love is only exceeded
by her need for vengeance after she finds her mother raped and
murdered. When a source of evil offers both her and her brother,
Jackson, the means to gain revenge, they enthusiastically embrace the
dark arts. After 150 years of blood sacrifices, she meets Morgan. His
love heals her old wounds. Hiding the chalice, she breaks the cycle
of blood. Although Jackson could have stopped, them, he chooses to
allow Jacqueline and Morgan to escape. His act of compassion costs
him dearly. Decades later, Frank finds Jacqueline and Morgan on a
small Reservation. Over the decades, she has earned grace. As long as
she refrains from using her powers, she will remain untouchable. Yet,
Frank knows her true weakness. His first attempt on her children only
served to make Jacqueline more obsessive and controlling over their
safety. Her smothering made her son, Jonathan, angry and vulnerable.
As the clock winds down, Frank sends the vampire that he created to
bring him to Chalice Island. Jacqueline and Morgan return to find
their past has not been forgotten or forgiven. Frank demands that she
return the chalice. If she returns it, he will release the ancient
evil. If she refuses, her son will become a vampire that she will
either have to kill or force him to live in eternal confinement. If
she uses her power to save her son, she forfeits her grace, erasing
her life with Morgan, their children, and all the good she had done.
Jackson remains the wild card. Only Bailey knows he has returned.
Which side will he take or does he have an agenda all his
own.
Chalice Island, the series will continue the drama, suspense,
and romance. The plot twists will create as many questions as it does
answers. Will the vampire, Davy retain control over Jonathan or will
the mysterious Constance steal him from her? Jonathan finds himself
torn between the two women, yet he finds himself attracted to
forbidden love. They thought they prevented Jon from becoming a
vampire by performing the ritual and cremating his body. Yet
Jackson's interference kept his soul from finding peace. As he
reaches out to his wife, Katheryn, she becomes determined to bring
him back by whatever means necessary. Will she reach out to the
ancient evil? Or like Jackson, will she find another way? Did the
ghosts of his victims take their revenge on Frank or did he find
sanctuary? All these questions and more will be answered in the first
season of Chalice Island.
