Win It Wednesday - Dracula

Welcome to Win It Wednesday!

This week Melanie is talking about the NBC Dracula show that failed so miserably but is beloved by her and Emily.

Make sure you scroll down for details on how to enter the giveaway too, and as always  ​be sure to let us know what you think!

Melanie - should need no introduction lol

Unless you are BRAND NEW to the site,(and well if you are then welcome,) then you will probably be aware of my fascination with vampires. I mean before I rebranded I was literally "The Vampire Loving Dork!" (and the name still fits). Of course you can't have vampires without Dracula, and although we have covered it before, Emily got an extra set of the NBC TV Series DVDs specifically for me to giveaway as we both love the show.

We are, in fact, in the minority when it comes to loving NBC's failed version. The story is unique, and whilst I don't know what the thinking was behind having Johnathon Rhys Meyers adopt an America accent - the costumes, the scenery, and the attention to details is exquisite. I watch those special features on the DVD often.  

I remember when this series was about to launch in 2013 that it was featured very prominently at SDCC. There were special unlock times for exclusive stickers on Get Glue with codes to collect them all (you can bet I have them all lol).  It felt like it was hyped up to be this larger than life reimagining of the classic tale - using older style filming techniques, actual puppetry, and some amazing choreography .... but sadly, between the late time slot on Friday nights on NBC, and the fact that it was just so different, it failed to find the audience it would have needed to be continued.

Although there is only one season, which does end in a kind of cliffhanger - the story was obviously planned to continue, it isn't the kind of cliffhanger that kills you like other shows, For me I know what I think would have happened and I guess at least in THAT way there was no chance of them ruining it.

Check out the trailer for the series below (Sadly at the time of posting I couldn't find anywhere it was streaming - It was on NBC so maybe Peacock will eventually get it).  and one of the behind the scenes clips (there are a lot more on the DVD).

​ The Pineapple Code Word For This Article Is Dracula

And Now For The Giveaway

Melanie's Muses will be giving away a "Dracula" prize pack including the complete season 1 dvd set from Emily,  and The LJ Smith Night Vision Trilogy in Paperback, a signed copy of Chaos Theory in paperback, a resin planchette, some stickers, and temporary tattoosd all from Melanie's Muses Prize Hoard.

For your chance to win- FILL OUT THE FORM and tell us:

Do you have a favorite version of the Dracula story (Book or movie)

Click Here To Enter The Giveaway

Comments about the article are encouraged - but for now only qualifying entries on the form will go in the hat! What your answer is will not influence whether you go into the hat - Only that you answer the question!

Winner will be announced during the Live show on May 15th and then posted on the page as well on May 15th if the winner isn't at the live.) Full Rules Below!
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   Good luck everyone! 

Rules​
Only comments posted on THE FORM will be considered.
This is open internationally.  If you win and you cannot accept mail due to Covid issues we will hold the prize until such time as you can.  Some exceptions may apply based on Post Office Regulations.  Melanie's Muses takes no responsibility for rules beyond her control.  Void Where Prohibited.
Sharing is always appreciated but is not required for entry.  
Winner Will Be Picked At Random.
One Entry Per Person / Household
Prize is provided via Melanie's Muses and will be mailed by her.
Winner will be announced during the live on Sunday May 14th and posted on the Facebook page on Monday May 15th if they aren't at the live. Winner will have 48 hours to claim by messaging their address to
​ - https://www.facebook.com/MelaniesMuses/ Or prize is considered forfeit.
Failure to claim will result in a no future giveaway entry being counted for 30 days. 
We want people to claim their prizes! Don't get on the list!
Any questions please contact Melanie on the Facebook page