Shansters United - DARREN SHAN FANS.
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- Hell's Heros - 1st October (UK) ----- The Vampire's Assistant - 23rd October (Worldwide)
- Me, Myself, and I
- Welcome to ShanstersUnited!
We're the first ever DARREN SHAN fan group on Bebo!
Primarily, we support the books by the author, though we also keep our members updated on film releases and all other shan-related aspects of the modern world of literature. Make sure to look out for these, as well as other info, on the blog/timeline!
We strive to keep you updated on all the latest news about the wonderful world of DARREN SHAN.
And thank you to all of you! Without our members, we wouldn't have reason to keep this group running!
Remember:
Hell's Heroes (UK Release) - 1st October 2009.
Cirque du Freak: The Vampire's assistant - 23rd October 2009.
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Website:
http://darrenshan.com/
Film site:
http://thevampiresassistant.net/
Youtube account:
http://www.youtube.com/DarrenShanOff...
All characters, books and images are owned by:
Darren Shan & Harper C
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"Hell's Heroes" is finially out! Rate it out of 5 (5 being the best) and discuss in the comments!
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When are you going to go see "The Vampire's Assistant"?
- The day it comes out, of course! I can't wait for the 23rd of October!
- A few days after it comes out, when I've read reviews and/or got the money.
- A few weeks after it's come out, when I've read reviews, and the hustle has died down.
- I think I'll probably rent it or wait until the DVD comes out
- I'm not going to see it, at all!
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Create a Trailer for Hell's Heroes and win a Flip High Definition Video Camera!
Hi Shan fans!
Over at Darren Shan's YouTube channel we want you to make your own grisly trailer for Darren's latest book, Hell's Heroes, and the best video will win a Flip High Definition Video Camera!
To help you, you can get video, audio and still image files that you can put together in any way that you see fit, and you can even get advice on how to make fake blood and disfigured flesh....
More details over at Demon_Freak:
http://www.bebo.com/demon_freak
We're really looking forward to seeing your trailers!!0 Comments 1 minute
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Cirque Du Freak: The Vampire's Assistant - MOVIE REVIEW
Hey, it's Cassie here. Since the film came out two days ago I have been dying to view it and now I have! Since I normally don't contribute to this group too much (and I apologise for that, I just don't go on Bebo that often anymore) and nobody has done it thus far, I figured it'd be a good idea for me to write a review on the subject, because I am sure a few of those who have seen the film are in ecstacy whilst many of you are in fits of rage.
Disclaimers and SPOILER Warnings:
Just to clarify, I do not own Darren Shan, nor do I own any rights to his movie.
In addition, just so that none of you complain: there are major movie spoilers in this review, naturally, and if you haven't seen it yet and want to be surprised I don't think you should read this because the film differs from the books a hell of a lot.
On the other hand, if you have not yet seen the film and aren't sure whether you want to then perhaps you should check this review out-- because it may sway your opinions either towards seeing the movie or vice versa.
And obviously, if you've already seen it and simply want to compare your reasoning with my own then go ahead-- that's why I am writing this.
Well, firstly, I thought the start was fairly faithful to the books, to be totally honest with you. I have not read The Saga Of Darren Shan in a long time so correct me if I am wrong, but I believe the way they obtained the tickets in the movie was wrong, as well as a few minor things; C.Limbs is female (rather than male, as he is in the books... Or at least as far as I know), The Vampaneze don't have purple skin and Gertha Teeth kissed Darren in a montage, for example. It wasn't tiny mistakes like these that bothered me, it was the fact that some of the key points of the story were altered for what seemed like no apparent reason: Steve was bitten at school(which, by the way makes no sense: Larten said that if people around Madam Octa got scared then she would bite. He also said this in the books. That's why, in 'Cirque Du Freak', when Annie walks in on Steve and Darren with Madam Octa, she screams and the spider bites Steve. But in the film, a whole bunch of students screamed and flailed when they saw Octa, but she only attacked Steve...?), Debbie was non-existent and a new character called "Rebecca" seemed to take her place in Darren's heart - and she's a MONKEY(?!), Larten Crepsley is apparently dating Truska and other mistakes like this were made throughout the film. I am not complaining, but it seems to me like these alterations were added for no reason at all. They didn't really contribute much to the film, and it made me wonder: what, exactly, is the point in changing something about an already successful story if it does not contribute to the plot-line at all and could possibly change the ending so much that it has a totally different concept? I mean, I would understand them taking Debbie out of the movie if they thought it would do any good, or if they thought she was unimportant and the rest of the movies would be unaffected. However, now that they have removed her from the actual plot, she will have to be removed from the future films. This is actually kind of worrying because she plays a major role in the later story-- and she also a huge factor in Darren's character development.
On top of this, Crepsley dating Truska also bewilders me: in the books, L.Crepsley seemed to be a rather isolated, serious character. In the movie he's harsh, but he's not as quiet and as... How to put it? He just does not bring the same 'presence', so to speak. But-- dating TRUSKA? This is just as confusing as the disappearance of Debbie Hemlock! Whatever will happen to Arra Sails? What will happen to her role in the future media releases of this saga, or will she end up forgotten, just like Debbie? Who knows, eh? The motivation of the director is already confusing and they've only released one film thus far!
I suppose what I am trying to sa8 Comments 29 days
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CIRQUE DU FREAK: THE VAMPIRE'S ASSISTANT
Hey guys!
The film is out, finally!
For more information visit the bebo page:
http://www.bebo.com/vampiresassistant
Or even Demon Freak's page:
http://www.bebo.com/Profile.jsp?Memb...
So, I've added a poll for you guys to rate the film.
Comment in this blog what you think about the film.
You could use the comments section on the actual page, but wouldn't it be mean to ruin all the spoilers and changes in the film for those who haven't seen it?
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I cant believe it's been 2 months since it came out and i still havent read hell's heroes =O
New Moderator, guys!
It's the OFFICIAL movie page for the film, so go check it out, 'kay?
I know everyhthing I need to know lol wat is everybody else asking?
Remember that Interview I mentioned yonks ago? Well, I'm opening questions to the public. Got something you want to have asked of him, reply to me (or send me a message or something) and I'll add it to our list of potential question. (the "our" being The Literary Den)
If you're on Twitter, leave a question with the hashtag #q4shan
All the bloody best,
Paul
I love the books. They are like, my second favourite series of all time (Harry Potter takes number one!) but I liked the film!
I really did.
Happy Halloween everybody.
in my opinion if you have read the books you can not like the movie it is all wrong such a let down, these have been some of my fave books for like five years; to much was changed in the film its was horrible like mr crepsley was meant to be with ara sails ( im not sure if thats her name) not truska
Indeed I did know he was going to bring a four book series out.
I watched him announce it on the live streaming of the 4th plinth.
But before he releases that, he's writing a book about a kid wanting to be an exacutioner. (sp)
I Have'nt seen the film yet but I read the saga three years ago so,
Im going to read the reviews now so hey hey heyy !
did you hear that in may darren is going to bring out 4 books about mister Crepsley
read hells heroes
watched cirque du freak
now i will wait to may
and they were both amazing
I saw it sunday in the square...It was ok..It didnt go along with the books at ALL..That was dissappointing..
I've commented my opinions in thaat blog, plus how they may tackle the Debbie situation and Steve pretending to be their ally.
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I thought the movie was pretty good, I wrote a review on the blog
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so check it out XD
Check out my review of "Cirque du Freak The Vampires Assistant"!
please... you dont have to
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Y0lb...
comments would be appreciated!
subscriptions woud be surprising!
i saw da movie!it was fairly gud!
but very dissapointing!
I agree with Vicki.
All the things in the movie worked, they were loveable characters.
And yeah maybe their road is different, but it basically tells the same story.
Of course the books are better; nothing can beat them in my eyes, but you know, they did a good job, and I thoroughly enjoyed it.
Darren Shan did say to try and look at it from a different perspective aswell, so I did. And it helped a lot. (:
Unfortunately they bought the rights to it and can do as they please. Some people like it, some people don't, that's just the way it works...
Are you people crazy?
The movie sucked ass!!
What the hell did they do to it?
I hated it
They completely ruined the books
The books are epic, and the movie was terrible.
I've just seen the film, too.
I really enjoyed it, despite all the changes that have been made.
Some of the changes, were big, yes. Some were unnecessary, but they worked.
I see the film as this: well loved characters on a slightly different road to life.
A different Destiny.
After all, aren't the books about destiny in the first place?
Oh, and I was impressed a LOT with Mr Tiny, Mr Crepsley and Steve!
Well cast indeed.
Darren... Annoyed me a little bit.
SEEN THE MOVIE.
AMAZING. ;DDDD