Hi-tech
horror unleashed upon the Web
Following
the success of its first two Doctor Who internet dramas, 麻豆社i has
announced that it is developing a thrilling horror/adventure laced
with dark humour, Ghosts of Albion, enlisting two key figures
from Buffy the Vampire Slayer to ensure the serial has plenty of
bite.
Joining
the 麻豆社i Cult team in developing the internet drama are Amber Benson,
better known to Cult fans as Tara in the hit TV series Buffy the
Vampire Slayer, and Christopher Golden, a prolific writer of Buffy
and Angel novels.
Set
in the mid-19th Century, Ghosts of Albion is a tale of demons, vampires
and ghosts which should thrill fans of both the Slayer and the 麻豆社's
rich history of Cult programming.
On
the death of their grandfather, who was a famed stage magician,
a brother and sister discover that not all of the old man's magic
was performed on a stage.
The
siblings find themselves the inheritors of an extraordinary legacy,
and must bear the burden and the sorcerous power that makes them
the mystical guardians of early 19th century England.
As
with the previous internet dramas, visitors to
can access the Real Player files episodes.
Each
week over the course of five weeks - from 27 March 2003 - a new
chapter of the story will be available, allowing visitors to the
website to explore and participate in an expanded online world.
As
well as being a talented actress, Benson is also a writer, director
and producer and has co-written and directed Ghosts of Albion.
Her
award-winning independent film Chance recently premiered in America
and she has written several issues of Dark Horse Comics' Buffy title.
"Chris
Golden and I are super excited to be writing Ghosts of Albion,"
says Amber.
"Being
a fan of British broadcasting, it's such an honour to be working
with the 麻豆社."
Golden
is the L.A. Times best-selling author of such novels as The Ferryman,
Strangewood, Prowlers and the Body of Evidence series of teen thrillers.
He
was the editor of the Bram Stoker Award-winning book of criticism,
CUT!: Horror Writers on Horror Film, and co-author of both Buffy
the Vampire Slayer: The Watcher聮s Guide and The Stephen King
Universe.
"I
can't wait until people get to see Ghosts of Albion," says
Chris.
"Amber
and I are having such a blast writing it. Ghosts, demons, 19th century
London... what more could any storyteller ask for?
"The
people at the 麻豆社 have been wonderful, and I'm thrilled that they've
embraced the project.
"If
the rest of the audience is half as enthusiastic, well... let's
just say we have high hopes (and further plans) for Ghosts of Albion."
Martin
Trickey, Commissioning Editor at 麻豆社 Interactive Drama and Entertainment,
said: "It's wonderful that we are developing what we believe
is going to be a truly innovative project with such respected and
creative talent."
Ghosts
of Albion is the third commissioned series to come out of the cult
section of 麻豆社i.
It
continues to give rise to a new form of "webtainment",
fusing audio drama with comic-strip animation to enhance the internet
viewing experience.
Notes
to Editors
Cast
list
Sir
Ludlow Swift - Leslie Phillips, veteran actor whose many credits
include both the Carry On and Doctor films, The Adventures of Robin
Hood, Ruth Rendell Mysteries;
Tamara
Swift - Jasmine Hyde;
William
Swift - Rory Kinnear;
Nigel
Townsend - Patterson Joseph;
Lord
Nelson - Anthony Daniels, best know for his role as C-3P0 in the
Star Wars trilogy;
Lord
Byron - Joseph McFadden, credits include starring in the West End
production of Rent, The Crow Road, 1998 麻豆社 Drama, Sex, Chips and
Rock n Roll;
Boadicea
- Emma Samms, best known for her role in Dynasty;
Henry
Swift - Roy Skelton, credits include voice of Rainbow's Zippy and
George, many voices in Dr Who, most predominantly those of the daleks;
Doctor
Hillman - Elliott Falk.
All the
麻豆社's digital services are now available on ,
the new free-to-view digital terrestrial television service, as well
as on satellite and cable.
Freeview
offers the 麻豆社's eight television channels as well as 11 麻豆社 radio
networks.
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