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May
15
Matthew Lillard Joins Carrie
Matthew Lillard has confirmed that he will be in Mike Flanagan’s TV series version of Carie. In an interview with ComicBook he said: “Well, fir
Matthew Lillard has confirmed that he will be in Mike Flanagan’s TV series version of Carie. In an interview with ComicBook he said: “Well, fir
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And We Have A Trailer
The book set the pace at 4 mph, but the movie lowers it to a slower and steadier 3 mph. “They changed it at my advice,” King says, “because fo
The book set the pace at 4 mph, but the movie lowers it to a slower and steadier 3 mph. “They changed it at my advice,” King says, “because fo
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Who’s Who In The Long Walk
Who’s who in The Long Walk and what number (if any) do they have? Well, here is what we know so far…
Who’s who in The Long Walk and what number (if any) do they have? Well, here is what we know so far…
6
Poster Release For The Long Walk
Here is the poster.
Here is the poster.
6
New Photos From The Long Walk
New photos from The Long Walk has been released by Vanity Fair. Photo courtesy Vanity Fair/Murray Close/Lionsgate
New photos from The Long Walk has been released by Vanity Fair. Photo courtesy Vanity Fair/Murray Close/Lionsgate
4
Narrator Selected For Never Flinch
Simon & Schuster Audio have announce that award-winning actress Jessie Mueller will narrate the audiobook edition of Never Flinch, coming on May 27th.
Simon & Schuster Audio have announce that award-winning actress Jessie Mueller will narrate the audiobook edition of Never Flinch, coming on May 27th.
3
New Photos From The Institute
MGM+ has released a few new photos from The Institute.
MGM+ has released a few new photos from The Institute.
April
30
Cover Reveal & Pre-Order
Now you can pre-order the limited edition of the Italian edition of Stephen King: Odds & Ends. The cover is done by Luke Spooner. Pre-order her
Now you can pre-order the limited edition of the Italian edition of Stephen King: Odds & Ends. The cover is done by Luke Spooner. Pre-order her
26
April’s Derry Monthly Is Out!
Latest issue of Derry Monthly is out. This time I focus on everything between Carrie and Cujo.
Latest issue of Derry Monthly is out. This time I focus on everything between Carrie and Cujo.
24
King confirms Writing The Talisman 3
King confirmed he is writing The Talisman 3 during the reading of Never Flinch and showed his Billy Bumbler shirt.
King confirmed he is writing The Talisman 3 during the reading of Never Flinch and showed his Billy Bumbler shirt.
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King Reads From Never Flinch
King reads from Never Flinch
King reads from Never Flinch
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Odds & Ends In Germany
Today I’m happy to let you know that my German publisher, Buchheim Verlag will continue to release my books. They have now bought the rights to Step
Today I’m happy to let you know that my German publisher, Buchheim Verlag will continue to release my books. They have now bought the rights to Step
24
The Institute Premiers On June 5
The Institute will premier at SXSW on June 5.
The Institute will premier at SXSW on June 5.
23
Top 5
I recently spoke to Five Books and gave them my top 5 when it comes to King books. As you all know it’s hard to rank all of King’s books but I d
I recently spoke to Five Books and gave them my top 5 when it comes to King books. As you all know it’s hard to rank all of King’s books but I d
23
Odds & Ends In Italy
I’m happy to tell you that my Italian publisher, Independent Legions will continue to release my books and in August they will release my latest, St
I’m happy to tell you that my Italian publisher, Independent Legions will continue to release my books and in August they will release my latest, St
19
Joe Hill’s Next Novel Is Hunger
Joe Hill confirms that his next novel (after King Sorrow) was finished this morning (in first draft) and will be called Hunger.
Joe Hill confirms that his next novel (after King Sorrow) was finished this morning (in first draft) and will be called Hunger.
19
Emilio Estevez Wrote A Sequel To Maximum Overdrive
Emilio Estevez wrote a sequel to Maximum Overdrive but Dino De Laurentiis said No.
Emilio Estevez wrote a sequel to Maximum Overdrive but Dino De Laurentiis said No.
15
Trailer For The Life Of Chuck
Here is finally the trailer for The Life of Chuck.
Here is finally the trailer for The Life of Chuck.
14
The Life Of Chuck: A Standalone Edition
Hodder & Stoughton will release The Life of Chuck as a standalone edition on June 17. Pre-order your copy here.
Hodder & Stoughton will release The Life of Chuck as a standalone edition on June 17. Pre-order your copy here.
10
Carrie Officially Ordered And Sue Snell Cast
Mike Flanagan’s TV series version of Carrie has now been officially ordered by Prime Video. Summer H. Howell is said to be in talks to play Carr
Mike Flanagan’s TV series version of Carrie has now been officially ordered by Prime Video. Summer H. Howell is said to be in talks to play Carr
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Welcome to Derry Tease
Here is the lasted "Coming Soon" teaser from Max and 1:08 into it we get a short teaser for Welcome to Derry. This confirms that it's still set for 20
Here is the lasted "Coming Soon" teaser from Max and 1:08 into it we get a short teaser for Welcome to Derry. This confirms that it's still set for 20
1
The Long Walk Walks In On September 12
Deadline reports that Lionsgate today at their CinemaCon presentation revealed that The Long Walk will premier September 12. They aslo showed a traile
Deadline reports that Lionsgate today at their CinemaCon presentation revealed that The Long Walk will premier September 12. They aslo showed a traile
1
Chuck Poster Released
The official poster for The Life of Chuck was released today.
The official poster for The Life of Chuck was released today.
March
28
That's A Wrap On The Running man
The Running Man has wrapped filming.
The Running Man has wrapped filming.
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Shining In The Dark Out In Germany
Yesterday the German hardcover edition of Shining in the Dark was released (the eBook will be out on April 7). You can order it directly from the p
Yesterday the German hardcover edition of Shining in the Dark was released (the eBook will be out on April 7). You can order it directly from the p
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Darren Aronofsky Directs Cujo?
Darren Aronofsky who have done movies like The Whale and Mother are in talks to direct Netflix adaptation of Cujo. Roy Lee who’s involved in the upc
Darren Aronofsky who have done movies like The Whale and Mother are in talks to direct Netflix adaptation of Cujo. Roy Lee who’s involved in the upc
19
March’s Derry Monthly Is Out!
Latest issue of Derry Monthly is out. This time I focus on Cujo, Chuck, Dragons and everything between.
Latest issue of Derry Monthly is out. This time I focus on Cujo, Chuck, Dragons and everything between.
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Time To Order!
Time to order 2025's most exciting books! Links below. Stephen King: Never Flinch (May 27) Hansel & Gretel (September 2) Joe Hill: Jackknif
Time to order 2025's most exciting books! Links below. Stephen King: Never Flinch (May 27) Hansel & Gretel (September 2) Joe Hill: Jackknif
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The Life Of Chuck Moved One Week
The official Stephen King site reports that The Life of Chuck will premier on June 6 which means it's been moved forward one week from the May 30 date
The official Stephen King site reports that The Life of Chuck will premier on June 6 which means it's been moved forward one week from the May 30 date
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Jackknife: New Kindle Story By Joe Hill
Joe Hill is on fire right now. Not only is King Sorrow (his first book in 9 years) coming in October. On April 15 his story Jackknife is released for
Joe Hill is on fire right now. Not only is King Sorrow (his first book in 9 years) coming in October. On April 15 his story Jackknife is released for
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King Sorrow & More To Come From Joe Hill
Joe Hill's UK edition of King Sorrow is now available to order signed from Waterstones and I must say that the cover looks great. I'm reading the
Joe Hill's UK edition of King Sorrow is now available to order signed from Waterstones and I must say that the cover looks great. I'm reading the
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Trailer For The Life Of Chuck
Trailer for The Life of Chuck.
Trailer for The Life of Chuck.
11
Cujo Attacking Netflix
Deadline reports that Netflix has made a deal to turn Cujo into a new feature film. Roy Lee is producing, and they will go out to writers immediately.
Deadline reports that Netflix has made a deal to turn Cujo into a new feature film. Roy Lee is producing, and they will go out to writers immediately.
10
Poster Reveal For The Life Of Chuck
Official poster for The Life of Chuck.
Official poster for The Life of Chuck.
9
Joe Hill’s Abraham’s Boys Becomes A Feature Film
Joe Hill’s short story Abraham’s Boys from the collection 20th Century Ghosts has been turned into a feature film staring Titus Welliver (Bosch)
Joe Hill’s short story Abraham’s Boys from the collection 20th Century Ghosts has been turned into a feature film staring Titus Welliver (Bosch)
5
Czech Edition Of Stories From Five Decades of Storytelling: Cover Reveal
Here is the cover for the Czech edition of Stephen King: Stories From Five Decades of Storytelling (Pulstoleti pribehu). The book will be released by
Here is the cover for the Czech edition of Stephen King: Stories From Five Decades of Storytelling (Pulstoleti pribehu). The book will be released by
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Italian Edition Of Stories From Five Decades Of Storytelling Is Out Today
The Italian trade edition of my book Stephen King: Stories From Five Decades of Storytelling (Stephen King: 5 Decenni di Scrittura) is released today.
The Italian trade edition of my book Stephen King: Stories From Five Decades of Storytelling (Stephen King: 5 Decenni di Scrittura) is released today.
2
German Edition Of Shining In The Dark Out March 27
On March 27 Buchheim Verlag will release a new German edition of Shining in the Dark in both hardback and eBook editions. Read more and pre-order here
On March 27 Buchheim Verlag will release a new German edition of Shining in the Dark in both hardback and eBook editions. Read more and pre-order here
February
25
King Talks The Monkey
Stephen King talks The Monkey with IGN. Check out the interview here.
Stephen King talks The Monkey with IGN. Check out the interview here.
25
Greek Interview
Here is an interview I did with the Greek publication Avopolis about my book Stephen King: Stories From Five Decades of Storytelling.
Here is an interview I did with the Greek publication Avopolis about my book Stephen King: Stories From Five Decades of Storytelling.
25
February's Derry Monthly Is Out!
Latest issue of Derry Monthly is out. This time focus is on all the books coming this year and next…and off course there are news about upcoming m
Latest issue of Derry Monthly is out. This time focus is on all the books coming this year and next…and off course there are news about upcoming m
24
King Is NOT Writing For Flanagan’s Dark Tower
Seems the info from IGN was incorrect. Despite the fact that they claim King said it King earlier today went on Blusky and denied he is writing for Mi
Seems the info from IGN was incorrect. Despite the fact that they claim King said it King earlier today went on Blusky and denied he is writing for Mi
24
Stephen King Writes For The Dark Tower Movie
It seems King is more involved with the new Dark Tower movie / TV series than we have been aware of. IGN reports that at a roundtable interview for Th
It seems King is more involved with the new Dark Tower movie / TV series than we have been aware of. IGN reports that at a roundtable interview for Th
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Thought About The Monkey
My spoiler free thoughts about The Monkey. Before I went to see The Money tonight I feared it would be bad. I had low expectations to say the least
My spoiler free thoughts about The Monkey. Before I went to see The Money tonight I feared it would be bad. I had low expectations to say the least
13
The Long Walk Almost Done
The Long Walk doesn't have a release date yet, but it sounds like it won't be long before it does. When asked about how far along he is with the curre
The Long Walk doesn't have a release date yet, but it sounds like it won't be long before it does. When asked about how far along he is with the curre
13
King Writes A New Interpretation Of Hansel and Gretel
Stephen King and Hansel & Gretel, what a combination. Hodder Children’s Books will release the book in September this year. The synopsis states:
Stephen King and Hansel & Gretel, what a combination. Hodder Children’s Books will release the book in September this year. The synopsis states:
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Hansel, Gretel & The King
Who doesn't like the story of Hansel and Gretel? Well, I assume King does as he has written a new introduction to the new edition being released by Ha
Who doesn't like the story of Hansel and Gretel? Well, I assume King does as he has written a new introduction to the new edition being released by Ha
9
40 years ago Bachman was exposed
Today it’s 40 years since Bangor Daily News released the news that Stephen King and Richard Bachman was one and the same and just like that we got f
Today it’s 40 years since Bangor Daily News released the news that Stephen King and Richard Bachman was one and the same and just like that we got f
8
Danny Coughlin’s Bad Dream Being Filmed
According to The Post James Ashcroft will turn Danny Coughlin’s Bad Dream into a movie. Not with Robert DiNero as the headline indicates. Question i
According to The Post James Ashcroft will turn Danny Coughlin’s Bad Dream into a movie. Not with Robert DiNero as the headline indicates. Question i
5
Stephen King: From Five Decades of Storytelling; Italian Edition
I’m happy to announce that the Italian edition of Stephen King: Stories From Five Decades of Storytelling (Stephen King: 5 Decenni Di Scrittura) is
I’m happy to announce that the Italian edition of Stephen King: Stories From Five Decades of Storytelling (Stephen King: 5 Decenni Di Scrittura) is
January
31
New Animal Found In Mid-World
Today King posted about a new animal in Mid-World.
Today King posted about a new animal in Mid-World.
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King On The KingCast
Today King returns to The KingCast and during the hour they cover a lot. Here are the most important things that they talk about. The Talisman 3 T
Today King returns to The KingCast and during the hour they cover a lot. Here are the most important things that they talk about. The Talisman 3 T
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Thanks!!!
Thanks to everyone who has congratulated me on the 29 years I have run Lilja’s Library - The World of Stephen King. It’s been a joy. I’ve don
Thanks to everyone who has congratulated me on the 29 years I have run Lilja’s Library - The World of Stephen King. It’s been a joy. I’ve don
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King And Straub Talks The Talisman In 1984
This is something interesting. This is an interview with Stephen King and Peter Straub from 1984 when they released The Talisman. The interview is don
This is something interesting. This is an interview with Stephen King and Peter Straub from 1984 when they released The Talisman. The interview is don
22
Latest Derry Monthly Is Out!
Latest issue of Derry Monthly is out and a lot has happened since last time. Check it out over at Dread Central and let me know how excited you are
Latest issue of Derry Monthly is out and a lot has happened since last time. Check it out over at Dread Central and let me know how excited you are
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Never Flinch: Out May 27
Cover reveal of UK edition of Never Flinch.
Cover reveal of UK edition of Never Flinch.
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Never Flinch: UK Cover
UK cover for Never Flinch is now revealed. Release date; May 27. Pre-order your copy here.
UK cover for Never Flinch is now revealed. Release date; May 27. Pre-order your copy here.
18
Carrie Start Filming In June
Club Stephen King reports that the new "Carrie" TV series, by Mike Flanagan for Amazon Studios / Amazon Prime, is scheduled to start filming in June i
Club Stephen King reports that the new "Carrie" TV series, by Mike Flanagan for Amazon Studios / Amazon Prime, is scheduled to start filming in June i
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Stephen King: (Odd) Anecdotes: Czech Edition
I’m happy to tell you that the next publisher that has bought my upcoming book about Stephen King is my Czech publisher Carcosa who have already rel
I’m happy to tell you that the next publisher that has bought my upcoming book about Stephen King is my Czech publisher Carcosa who have already rel
16
New Trailer For The Monkey
New trailer for The Monkey. Seems they have toned down the humor feeling a bit. Good if you ask me.
New trailer for The Monkey. Seems they have toned down the humor feeling a bit. Good if you ask me.
16
Check Out These Fantastic Figures From The Stand
The cover for King’s sixth book, The Stand has always been a favorite of mine. The figure on the cover has always been intrigued me. Who are they
The cover for King’s sixth book, The Stand has always been a favorite of mine. The figure on the cover has always been intrigued me. Who are they
15
King Sorrow By Joe Hill: Cover Reveal
Today the cover for Joe Hill’s upcoming book King Sorrow was released (check it out below). “King Sorrow” opens at a small college in Maine,
Today the cover for Joe Hill’s upcoming book King Sorrow was released (check it out below). “King Sorrow” opens at a small college in Maine,
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Stephen King: (Odd) Anecdotes : Publisher #1
I’m happy to tell you that the first of the four publishers that so far has bought my upcoming book about Stephen King is my US publisher BearManor
I’m happy to tell you that the first of the four publishers that so far has bought my upcoming book about Stephen King is my US publisher BearManor
14
Thoughts On The Extra Hour, A New Short Story
Here are some thoughts about The Extra Hour and issue #79 of Cemetery Dance.
Here are some thoughts about The Extra Hour and issue #79 of Cemetery Dance.
12
Colman Domingo Is Damon Killian
Colman Domingo has been cast as the game show host Damon Killian, played memorably by Richard Dawson in the 1987 film. Also in the movie is Glen Po
Colman Domingo has been cast as the game show host Damon Killian, played memorably by Richard Dawson in the 1987 film. Also in the movie is Glen Po
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King Confirms The Talisman 3
King confirms today that he is working on The Talisman 3.
King confirms today that he is working on The Talisman 3.
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Welcome To Derry Coming In September
Andy Muschietti told the radio show Radio TU that Welcome to Derry will premier on HBO in September.
Andy Muschietti told the radio show Radio TU that Welcome to Derry will premier on HBO in September.
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Three Seasons Of Welcome To Derry?
Andy Muschietti told the radio show Radio TU that HBO is eager to continue Welcome to Derry and start production on the second season as soon as possi
Andy Muschietti told the radio show Radio TU that HBO is eager to continue Welcome to Derry and start production on the second season as soon as possi
2
Bill Talks Going Back To Pennywise
Bill Skarsgård talks about being back as Pennywise again in Welcome to Derry. Fast forward to 24:20 to hear what he has to say. It was fun. I enjo
Bill Skarsgård talks about being back as Pennywise again in Welcome to Derry. Fast forward to 24:20 to hear what he has to say. It was fun. I enjo
