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King on Forbes top 100

Posted: May 19, 2011, 15:28

King lands place #79 of Forbes 2011 Celebrity 100 list.

Here is his ranking:

#79 Celebrity 100
#64 in Money
#81 in TV/Radio
#67 in Press
#44 in Social
#58 in Web

Check out the full list here.

This is something you need to check out. Cemetery Dance has put the history of how the cover to their edition of Full Dark, No Stars was created on their site along with pictures of many early cover versions. I once did a smaller version of this about the cover for Under the Dome (see that here) and CD's report is very interesting and definitely something you don't want to miss! Check it out here.

Shooting The Dark Tower pushed to 2012?

Posted: May 18, 2011, 08:33

Reports says that shooting of The Dark Tower has now been pushed forward to February 2012 but that we might know if it'll happen or not by July...

After reports about The Dark Tower going into turn around at Universal, suddenly rumors abound that the epic Stephen King adaptation is now slated for a Ron Howard-directed February 2012 start date.

However, the project must get the green light by July or the rights will go back to the author and filmmakers.

Read more here.

Dark Tower update

Posted: May 15, 2011, 01:12

A somewhat sad update on The Dark Tower:

According to the Hollywood Reporter, Universal has dropped plans to start shooting the fall, as Goldsman is rewriting the script to reflect a lower budget. It hasn't been revealed how much lower the budget will be, or how that will affect the script, but it's still going to be a trilogy of movies and two TV series. Ron Howard is also still signed to direct the movie and the first episode of the TV show, with Brian Grazer producing and Goldsman writing all three movies.

The big question is whether this will affect the involvement of Javier Bardem, who signed on to play lead gunslinger Roland for at least the first movie and TV series back in April.

Read more here.

Thanks to Anders Jakobson

Robert Kirkman talks King

Posted: May 10, 2011, 11:39

Robert Kirkman, creator of the comic version of The Walking Dead talks about King's involvment.

Robert Kirkman has offered an update on Stephen King's potential contribution to The Walking Dead television series.

Speaking to The Hollywood Reporter, the creator of the original Image Comics title discussed the rumours of the legendary horror writer penning an episode of the show.

"That's been discussed a little bit," he said. "Everyone involved on both sides of that are very anxious to make that happen; AMC is excited; [Creator/executive producer/director] Frank Darabont is excited; I'm excited. I know Stephen King and [his son and fellow writer] Joe Hill are excited. We'll see if we can make that come together. I can neither confirm nor deny."

He once again dismissed rumours of scriptwriters being fired from the show.

"We have a full writing staff; there are three full-time staff writers and a freelancer: Evan Reilly (Rescue Me), Scott Gimple (FlashForward) and Angela Kang (Terriers) and one freelancer," he said.

"Darabont and [new executive producer] Glen Mazzara and myself are all working on the show. All that reporting about the writers being fired and going freelance, that was all something that never really happened."

King revealed earlier in the year that he had been involved in discussions with the makers of the Walking Dead television adaptation.

Grant announces The Wind Through the Keyhole

Posted: May 9, 2011, 18:06

Here are more info about The Wind Through the Keyhole, straight from Donald M. Grant:

DARK TOWER: THE WIND THROUGH THE KEYHOLE

Donald M. Grant, Publisher, Inc. will, in Spring of 2012, be publishing limited editions of this new Dark Tower novel by Stephen King which will be illustrated by Jae Lee.

We are not taking orders at this time, do not have prices and have not set a release date. Please do not call or email us asking for more information than is in this newsletter. Updates will be announced in future issues of this newsletter. We also advise you to sign up for Stephen King’s newsletter at stephenking.com.

Stephen King has agreed to sign 800 copies of a Deluxe Edition which will be issued in a tray case. These will also be signed by Jae Lee. In keeping with our policies of supporting long time customers, owners of Deluxe Edition copies of THE LITTLE SISTERS OF ELURIA numbered 1-800 will have the first option to buy this Deluxe Edition.

In addition there will be a limited “Artist” Edition which will be signed by Jae Lee and will be issued in a slipcase.

When more information is available we will let you know through this newsletter and we will also post it at:

https://secure.grantbooks.com/z-sk-dt-twttk.html

Artist for The Wind Through the Keyhole set

Posted: May 9, 2011, 18:05

The artist that will illustrate The Wind Through the Keyhole has been announced. Here is what the moderator of King's official board said:

Jae Lee has signed on to illustrate Stephen's next Dark Tower book, The Wind Through the Keyhole, which will be published as a limited edition by Donald M. Grant Publisher. Orders are not yet being taken and a final release date has not been established. For more details about this upcoming limited edition, please visit Donald M. Grant Publisher.

Thanks to John Hanic

Under the Weather

Posted: May 9, 2011, 17:43

Today I got a copy of the paperback edition of Full Dark, No Stars with Under the Weather. The new story is last and is 16 pages long (page 371-386). Look for a review soon...

My review of Orbit: Stephen King

Posted: May 9, 2011, 17:31

Here is my review of Orbit: Stephen King, a comic book version of King's life.

More news on The Dark Tower

Posted: May 9, 2011, 08:40

HollyWood Reporpter has an update on the status of The Dark Tower. And it it's correct it's not good. This line made me worried...

A final decision is said to be expected soon on whether to move forward, seek additional financing partners or cancel the project entirely. But cast and crew have been told to stop prepping the project.

Here is the rest of the article:

Imagine Denies 'Dark Tower' Trilogy in Turnaround As Questions MountMay

The ambitious plan by Universal, Imagine Entertainment and NBC to turn Stephen King’s The Dark Tower opus into a film trilogy with a television supplement has hit a major snag.

Read the complete text

King in Man with a Pan

Posted: May 6, 2011, 16:27

My favorit blog about King, Talk Stephen King reported something interesting today. Apparently King has been contributing to a book called Man with a Pan.

For the past two or three years (it's been so long that I lost track), I've been working on "Man with a Pan: Culinary Adventures of Fathers who Cook for their Families." The book is a recipe and essay collection featuring contributions from the likes of Mario Batali, Mark Bittman, Mark Kurlansky, Stephen King, and Jim Harrison, as well as interviews with a fireman, a high-school guidance counselor, an economist, a bond trader, a carpenter, and other working dads who tend the stove. It has cartoons, too.

Head over to Talk Stephen King for more info.

The Dark Tower to high for Universal?

Posted: May 6, 2011, 12:41

Dread Central reports that Universal might have taken on to much when they agreed to do The Dark Tower. Here is what they say:

The challenge of bringing Stephen King's epic tale of gunslinger Roland Deschain in The Dark Tower is nothing short of a monumental task. Herculean even. With movies and TV shows promised, Universal is feeling some of the heat.

As per Variety:

Universal's unprecedented "Dark Tower" movie trilogy and interlocking TV series, seen as a hugely ambitious project from the start, may wind up being too big for the studio's appetite.

Sources tell Variety that in the last couple of days, the project, based on Stephen King's sweeping seven-book-and-counting series, has run into budgetary complications that have caused Universal execs to rethink their original plans. Insiders expect U brass to meet in coming days to decide whether to put the project into turnaround, whereby producer Imagine Entertainment could shop it to other studios, either to partner with Universal or take over entirely.

To be clear: Sources tell Variety that right now, Universal is moving ahead and is anxious to get the project up and going. The studio had no comment.

Ron Howard unveiled plans in September to adapt The Dark Tower for three films, the first of which he plans to direct, bridged by a pair of TV series. Universal soon came on as a distributor, given Imagine's production deal with the studio; NBC (or an affiliated cable net) was expected carry the TV component.

Javier Bardem's (pictured right) deal to play the lead role of Roland Deschain is nearly closed, while Howard is still eyeing thesps for other roles. Howard and Brian Grazer are producing through Imagine, while Akiva Goldsman is set to write the script.

WWE superstar Edge goes to Haven

Posted: May 6, 2011, 12:36

Syfy and Entertainment One (eOne) announced that WWE Superstar Edge will join the cast of Haven in the guest-starring role of "Dwight Hendrickson." A shrewd, longtime Haven resident, Dwight served as a confidant to Nathan's (Lucas Bryant) late father and assisted the former sheriff in keeping particularly suspicious supernatural activity under wraps. Now as acting Sheriff of Haven, Nathan finds himself reaching out to Dwight just as his father did before him.

stephenking.com updated

Posted: May 6, 2011, 12:28

King's official site has gotten a facelift. Check it out here.

Length of Under the Weather

Posted: May 3, 2011, 13:26

Under the Weather is approximately 6,000 words, 23 manuscript pages and 16 pages in the final paperback.

King in Screem

Posted: May 2, 2011, 08:33

Issue #22 of Screem is now available and there is a lot of King stuff in it.

SCREEM #22 is now available! Our all vampire issue features an exclusive interview with Stephen King, an essay on Salem's Lot by author Bev Vincent (The Illustrated Stephen King companion); A look back at Innocent Blood with director John Landis; "Black, White, and Red All over: Lugosi's Dracula celebrates its 80th Anniversary" by Scott Essman; The films of Jean Rollin; Tom Weaver speaks with Return of Dracula star Nora Eberhardt; An interview with author Dacre Stoker (Dracula Un-Dead); a retrospective on Hammer studio's classic horror films Vampire Circus and Twins of Evil, and much more in the Spring edition of Screem magazine!

Screemag.com

Thanks to Bev Vincent

King's letter

Posted: May 2, 2011, 08:29

Here is a letter from a 14 year old King to Spacemen Magazine, asking them to publish his story The Killer.

Thansk to Anders Jakobson and Al Mattice

Under the Weather: New King story

Posted: April 28, 2011, 13:36

If you look close on the paperback cover for Full Dark, No Stars you will notice this "Includes the new story Under the Weather". I contacted the UK publisher Hodder & Stoughton and they confirmed that this story will be in the UK paperback edition as well and that it is a new short story and not just an excerpt from the upcoming 11/22/63.

Thanks to DanishGuy

Upcoming books

Posted: April 28, 2011, 13:20

There are some book by and about King on the way and if you want to support Lilja's Library you can use these links to order them:

US editions:
Stephen King's N. (April 27, 2012)
Illustrated Masques: Masques Stories in Graphic Format (May 15, 2012)
Full Dark, No Stars (paperback) (May 24, 2011)
Stephen King: A Literary Companion (May 27, 2012)
Orbit: Stephen King (June 7, 2012)
Stephen King's Gothic (August 15, 2012)
11/22/63 (November 8, 2011)
11/22/63 (audio) (November 8, 2012)
The Films of Stephen King: From Carrie to The Mist (January 3, 2012)
Reading Stephen King (January 28, 2012)

UK editions:
Orbit: Stephen King (June 7, 2011)
Full Dark, No Stars (paperback) (July 7, 2012)
11/22/63 (November 8h, 2011)
The Films of Stephen King: From Carrie to the Mist (December 20, 2011)

Javier Bardem IS Roland!

Posted: April 26, 2011, 13:48

Javier Bardem has signed on to play Roland:

Bardem nails 'Tower' saga

Javier Bardem has officially signed an epic deal to star in the movie and TV adaptations of Stephen King's "Dark Tower" book series. The Oscar-winning actor will play Roland Deschain in the eagerly awaited Ron Howard and Brian Grazer adaptation of King's beloved seven-novel saga. It's a momentous deal because each of the three movies in the series is to be followed by a TV miniseries. A well-placed source confirmed to Page Six, "Bardem has signed on to the first movie and the miniseries, but the intention is that he will star in all three movies and each of the TV series. It's an enormous deal for any actor, but Bardem was always the first choice." The story follows "Gunslinger" Deschain as he travels through an Old West-like landscape in search of the mythical Dark Tower to save civilization. The first movie is expected to go into production in September with Howard directing.

Thanks to Lou Sytsma

Teaser for Haven

Posted: April 26, 2011, 12:02

Here is a teaser for season 2 of Haven.

US cover for 11/22/63 revealed

Posted: April 20, 2011, 23:35

Here is the US cover for 11/22/63. A very nice cover if you ask me...

Thanks to David Squyres and John Hanic

A Literary Companion is now shipping

Posted: April 20, 2011, 07:57

Rocky Wood's book Stephen King: A Literary Companion is now shipping. You can get your copy here.

"This companion provides a two-part introduction to best-selling author Stephen King, whose enormous popularity over the years has gained him an audience well beyond readers of horror fiction, the genre with which is most often associated. Part I considers the reception of King’s work, the film adaptations that they gave rise to, the fictional worlds in which some of his novels are set, and the more useful approaches to King’s varied corpus. Part II consists of entries for each series, novel, story, screenplay and even poem, including works never published or produced, as well as characters and settings."

King and American Vampire

Posted: April 19, 2011, 08:48

Many of you have asked if I know if King will be back with American Vampire and here's the best answer we can get at the moment. It's from an interview with Scott Snyder at AICN.

[Interviewer: O]ne more thing about AMERICAN VAMPIRE. I was wondering if there were any word on Stephen King ever coming back and doing some more stuff?

SS: He teases it. He’s doing a little piece, a foreword, for us in prose for the volume two which is out in May, which we are really excited about which collects issues six through eleven. But he always has an open door man. I talk to him a lot. We send him every issue and he’s always chiming in about where he’d like to be, so my hope is we are really, really thrilled about what we have planned for the fifties. I have a big, big twist and a new character I want to bring in that is sort of our version of a Punisher. He’s a character who has actually been tucked into the series earlier in a hidden way and my feeling is that if he comes back at any point, it will probably be there. I think that he can’t really resist hot rods and vampires.

Thanks to willowlove

Season 2 of Haven in 3 months

Posted: April 17, 2011, 23:53

Season 2 of Havem will premier on July 15 on SyFy.

HAVEN SEASON 2

Friday, July 15 @ 10pm (ET/PT) -- Last season, when FBI agent Audrey Parker (Emily Rose) arrived in the town of Haven, Maine on a routine case, her knack for unraveling mysteries proved an asset when she discovered that the seemingly sleepy town was, in fact, a longtime refuge for people with supernatural afflictions. Now, in Season Two, Audrey must not only stay on top of Haven's many afflictions -which continue to be revealed in every episode - but also solve her most challenging case yet: the secret of her own lost past and its ties to Haven.

With the help of Nathan Wuornos (Lucas Bryant), a handsome local cop with his own trouble, and Duke Crocker (Eric Balfour) a local smuggler and reluctant aide in solving Haven's troubles, Audrey digs deeper into uncovering her identity. Guest stars Jason Priestley (who will also direct an episode) and Vinessa Antoine join the cast for season two, which is currently in production on 13 episodes in Nova Scotia.

News over the weekend

Posted: April 17, 2011, 23:23

Here are some articles in connection to King that poped up during hte weekend.

King is writing a new introduction to William Golding's seminal novel Lord of the Flies as part of celebrations later this summer to mark 100 years since Golding's birth. Read all about it here.

Bloody Disgusting's Chris Eggertsen takes a look back at a few of the most notorious high and low points in King's storied Hollywood career, tracing a path from the early success of Carrie through to the present day. Check it out here.

And here is his top 10 of King's movies. Interesting reading even though I don't agree with his #1.

Thanks to Louis Sytsma and Al Mattice

Mark Verheiden joins the Tower

Posted: April 13, 2011, 13:20

Here are some news about The Dark Tower movies:

There’s some good news pertaining to the adaptation of Stephen King’s The Dark Tower series. It was announced today that Mark Verheiden has been signed on to co-write the NBC TV series alongside Akiva Goldsman.

Stephen King’s series of novels is set to be adapted on both the big and small screens. The TV show will fit between the first and second movie in the trilogy that’s set to play out in theaters.

According to Deadline, Mark Verheiden is set to co-write and executive produce the series. Verheiden’s TV credits include Heroes, Smallville, Battlestar Galactica, and the upcoming TNT drama Falling Skies. Needless to say, he’s no stranger to sci-fi/fantasy… unless you’re a stranger to sci-fi/fantasy, in which case, I suppose it does need to be said. Regardless, with a background that includes some very popular TV series (and also the film Timecop!), and Ron Howard’s direction, I’m thinking the Dark Tower project is in good hands.

Thanks to Ari

New interview with King

Posted: April 12, 2011, 23:08

Here is an interview with King from The Atlantic in wich he talks about how the story Herman Wouk Is Still Alive came into being, about his creative process, about the state of short fiction today, and about the relative merits of Black Sabbath and Judas Priest as background music to write to.

Thank to Ari

Herman Wouk is now online

Posted: April 12, 2011, 15:43

Now you can read Herman Wouk Is Still Alive online over at The Atlantic. Check it out here.

Herman Wouk is out!

Posted: April 12, 2011, 10:37

The Overlook Connection reports that they now have copies of The Atlantic in store. It's the issue that has King's new story Herman Wouk is Still Alive.

It was reported that it would also be available online but as far as I know that hasn't happened yet.

Photos from Haven

Posted: April 12, 2011, 10:32

Here is a photo from the shooting of season 2 of Haven. These where posted by Emily Rose on her Twitter account.

Bardem closing in on the Tower

Posted: April 11, 2011, 10:42

Looks like Javier Bardem is close to sealing his deal with Universal Pictures to play Roland in The Dark Tower. Several reports has stated that it's just a matter of time before the papers are signed. If this happens it would also open up for further casting to move along. Stay tuned for more news...

Thanks to Hans Wilhelm von Wirth and Louis Sytsma

Looking for a rare King item?

Posted: April 4, 2011, 22:20

If you're looking for a rare King item this is probably your chance. The Overlook Connection is helping King author Rocky Wood to sell his personal collection and it contains a lot of interesting information.

Unfortunately though Rocky Wood is selling his collection for a say reason...

Read more about it all here.

King to France in 2012?

Posted: April 2, 2011, 23:53

According to Stephen King Club King probably won't be visiting France until spring 2012 at the earliest.

Thanks to herbertwest

New character in Haven

Posted: March 31, 2011, 09:05

Syfy has announced that TV actress Vinessa Antoine has signed on for the recurring role of Evidence “Evi” Ryan in the second season of HAVEN.

Antoine’s character is a former con artist and lover of Duke’s (SKYLINE’s Eric Balfour). As previously announced, Jason Priestley will also join HAVEN this season to direct one episode and guest star in a four-episode story arc. Antoine and Priestley will join Emily Rose, who plays Audrey Parker, a former FBI agent with a knack for investigating the supernatural; Lucas Bryant, who plays Nathan Wuornos, a handsome local cop with his own supernatural affliction; and Balfour, who plays Duke Crocker, a local smuggler and reluctant aide in solving Haven’s troubles.

Thanks to Bev Vincent

Haven on DVD and blu-ray

Posted: March 31, 2011, 08:56

The first season of Haven will be out on DVD and blu-ray June 14th. The series will be collected on 4-discs that runs 572 minutes, and includes English subtitles. The DVD version will cost $44.98 SRP, and is presented in anamorphic widescreen video with English 5.1 Surround Sound. The Blu-ray release will be priced at $49.98 SRP, with widescreen 1080p High Definition video and English DTS-HD Master Audio. Below is a list with all the details about Bonus Materials.

BONUS FEATURES:

Twelve Audio Commentaries with Cast & Crew

Three Exclusive Making-of Featurettes:
- Welcome to Haven
- Visual FX of Haven
- Mythology of Haven

Six Behind-the-Scenes Video Blogs:
- What is Haven to You?
- Let the Good Times Roll...
- Location, Location, Location
- Emily Rose Q&A
- Stephen King References in "Spiral"
- SCI FI Wire Interview with Emily Rose

Additional Cast Interviews:
- Emily Rose
- Lucas Bryant
- Eric Balfour

Season Two Sneak Peek: Inside the Writers' Room

Thanks to Marco Lammers

The Dark Tower omnibus

Posted: March 31, 2011, 08:48

Marvel is about to release the complete first series of The Dark Tower comic in an omnibus edition (2 volumes) in September:

DARK TOWER OMNIBUS HC SLIPCASE – DARK TOWER OMNIBUS
Written by PETER DAVID & ROBIN FURTH
Art by JAE LEE & RICHARD ISANOVE
Cover by JAE LEE & RICHARD ISANOVE
“The Man in Black fled across the desert…and the gunslinger followed.” With those words from a short story published in The Magazine of Fantasy and Science Fiction, Stephen King launched one of the most seminal characters in his lifetime of writing into a destiny fraught with danger, death, triumph and loss. In the almost thirty years since that momentous occasion, King introduced millions of readers to the densely textured realm of Mid-World through his magnum opus, the Dark Tower series of novels. King joined with Marvel in 2007 to bring his masterwork of fantasy to a new generation of readers. Adding stunning new textures to the mythos of Roland and Mid-World for four years, the initial arc of King and Marvel’s union is now complete, and the entire run is collected here. Collecting DARK TOWER:
THE GUNSLINGER BORN #1-7,
THE LONG ROAD HOME #1-5,
TREACHERY #1-6,
SORCERER #1,
THE FALL OF GILEAD #1-6,
THE BATTLE OF JERICHO HILL #1-5.
928 PGS./All Ages …$150.00
ISBN: 978-0-7851-5541-6
©2011 Stephen King. All rights reserved.

DARK TOWER OMNIBUS HC SLIPCASE – COMPANION HC
Written by ROBIN FURTH & ANTHONY FLAMINI
Art by JAE LEE & RICHARD ISANOVE
Cover by JAE LEE
Chock full of essential short stories, bonus material and apocrypha, this volume is a must-read for Stephen King enthusiasts. Three guidebooks overseen by Dark Tower: A Concordance author Robin Furth unlock the many secrets of Roland Deschain, the Gunslingers, Gilead and the dark forces of Farson — bringing readers greater insight into the people, places and things of Mid-World. And supplemental material from the first thirty issues of Marvel’s Dark Tower series shed even more light on King’s epic — with short stories by Furth, and a tour through artists Jae Lee and Richard Isanove’s sketchbooks, and more! Collecting DARK TOWER:
GUNSLINGER’S GUIDEBOOK,
END-WORLD ALMANAC,
GUIDE TO GILEAD,
MARVEL SPOTLIGHT: DARK TOWER,
Material from DARK TOWER: THE GUNSLINGER BORN #1-7,
THE LONG ROAD HOME #1-5,
TREACHERY #1-6,
SORCERER #1,
THE FALL OF GILEAD #1-6
THE BATTLE OF JERICHO HILL #1-5
600 PGS.
©2011 Stephen King. All rights reserved.

Thanks to Marco Lammers

More about the Ghost Brothers

Posted: March 31, 2011, 00:27

Here are some info about The Ghost Brothers of Darkland County from Alliance Theatre's webpage:

Music and Lyrics by John Mellencamp
Book by Stephen King
Directed by Susan V. Booth
Music Direction by T Bone Burnett

In keeping with the Alliance’s tradition of producing new American musicals, the company will produce the world premiere of Ghost Brothers of Darkland County, a chilling new musical with music and lyrics by John Mellencamp and book by Stephen King, as the closing show of the Alliance Stage Series season set for spring, 2012. Based on a true story, one of the world's most popular authors and one of America’s most honored musicians have created a riveting Southern gothic musical fraught with mystery, tragedy, and ghosts of the past, along with a roots and blues-tinged score that is sure to leave audiences asking for more. Alliance Artistic Director Susan V. Booth directs, with musical direction provided by legendary producer T Bone Burnett.

In the tiny town of Lake Belle Reve, Mississippi in 1957, a terrible tragedy took the lives of two brothers and a beautiful young girl. During the next forty years, the events of that night became the stuff of local legend. But legend is often just another word for lie. Joe McCandless knows what really happened; he saw it all. The question is whether or not he can bring himself to tell the truth in time to save his own troubled sons, and whether the ghosts left behind by an act of violence will help him – or tear the McCandless family apart forever.

April 4 – May 13

Ghost Brothers next year

Posted: March 30, 2011, 15:32

According to access Atlanta Alliance Theatre has announced Ghost Brothers of Darkland County for spring 2012:

Atlanta's biggest theater, which announced only the first part of its 2011-12 season earlier this month, saved a big surprise for Wednesday's announcement of the second half, carried exclusively in the AJC, including "Ghost Brothers" among its final four plays.

They even quoted my site in the article...

That, too, is a surprise if you believe Web sites such as Liljas Library: The World of Stephen King (www.liljas-library.com), which has quoted Mellencamp as saying that Swedish actress Liv Ullmann would helm it.

King is going to France

Posted: March 23, 2011, 00:52

The moderator of King's board posted the following:

“I’ve heard back from Steve, who’s given me the okay to pass along the information he’d shared last week when I’d asked about book tours. He told me he will be going to France (and probably Germany) for a book tour so it’s not a matter of “if,” but rather a matter of “when.” I’ll post updates as they become available.”

Thanks to Hans Wilhelm von Wirth

King and son might walk the dead

Posted: March 22, 2011, 08:49

King has confirmed with Entertainment Weekly that he is talks to write an episode of The Walking Dead and that the current plan is to co-write it with his son, Joe Hill.

AMC’s zombie sensation The Walking Dead might be getting a serious scare injection on its writing staff for next season. Iconic horror novelist (and former EW columnist) Stephen King has confirmed with EW that he’s currently in talks to write an episode of the post-apocalyptic series. Dead is executive-produced by Frank Darabont, who has directed three films based on King’s work — four, if you count his 1983 short film The Woman in the Room — and King tells EW exclusively that Darabont “has expressed enthusiastic interest for season 2 or possibly 3.” Although the author is still early in negotiations, the current plan would be for King to co-write an episode with his son, Joe Hill, the author of horror novels Heart-Shaped Box and Horns.

Thanks to Al Mattice

King on Mildred Pierce

Posted: March 22, 2011, 08:32

King reviews Mildred Pierce (an HBO mini-series) for The Daily Beast.

Thanks to David Squyres

Dollar Baby version of Willa

Posted: March 20, 2011, 01:03

A Dollar Baby version of Willa is in the making. I recived some info about it and it sounds interesting. To the right you can see the movies poster and here is the official website.

Will King walk the dead?

Posted: March 20, 2011, 01:01

The Walking Dead panel at C2E2 with stars Laurie Holden and Jon Bernthal offered plenty of interesting news about season two...

Another rumor has been added to the mill, but this time by Laurie Holden. She mentioned that Stephen King may write an episode of the series in season two – a huge addition if true. Also, Bernthal confirmed that season two begins shooting on June 1st, which makes sense considering the Fall season premiere date.

Read the enitre article here.

Thanks to Louis Sytsma

Children of the Corn: Genesis premiers tonight

Posted: March 18, 2011, 10:16

Dread Central reports that Children of the Corn: Genesis will premier tonight in LA.

Now this is, shall we say, interesting! It seems that two sequels we've all been "waiting" for have made their way to a single theatre in California and will be playing in a double feature tonight. Oh, the horror!

That's right, kids. Thanks to DC reader Corbin921 we've been alerted of this cinematic happening that's bound to be nothing short of a gala event! Both the Doug Bradley-less Hellraiser: Revelations and Joel Soisson's Children of the Corn: Genesis will be playing TONIGHT at the Rave Motion Pictures 18 + IMAX, 6081 Center Drive, Los Angeles, CA - (310) 215-3483. Click here for showtimes.

If only Foy lived in LA. We're gonna try to get someone over there for some reviews. I'm sure both flicks have such sights to show us!

New length for 11/22/63

Posted: March 18, 2011, 10:14

Simon & Schuster's site lists 11/22/63's length as 864 pages.

Thanks to Willowlove

Length of Herman Wouk

Posted: March 17, 2011, 08:02

According to the moderator of King's message board the Herman Wouk is Still Alive story is 24 manuscript pages, 6460 words.

Thanks to Bev Vincent

Herman Wouk is Still Alive; new short story

Posted: March 14, 2011, 15:44

Looks like King will have a new short story published in May...

Stephen King’s short story, “Herman Wouk is Still Alive,” will be published in the May issue of The Atlantic, on newsstands April 19 and available on the web and to subscribers a week earlier.

For those unfamiliar with that name, he is the author of The Caine Mutiny, The Winds of War, and War and Remembrance. The Winds of War was a major miniseries about 20 years ago.

Thanks to Bev Vincent

King on McCammon

Posted: March 14, 2011, 15:43

Here is a comment by King about Robert McCammon's novel The Five:

"The Five isn't just Robert McCammon's best novel in years; it's his best novel ever. Terrifying, suspenseful, unputdownable, and full of rock and roll energy. It's also uplifting, a book you'll finish feeling better about your world, your friends, and your music. Here's one you'll beg friends to read."

Thanks to Bev Vincent

The Battle of Tull in June

Posted: March 14, 2011, 15:36

The next arc will be called The Battle Of Tull and begin in June.

This June, acclaimed artist and Eisner Award nominee Michael Lark (Daredevil, Gotham Central) joins the superstar writing team of Peter David & Robin Furth for Dark Tower: The Gunslinger – The Battle Of Tull #1 (of 5). Lark joins the acclaimed team of Peter David, Robin Furth and Richard Isanove in the select group of creators entrusted by Stephen King himself to bring the adult adventures of his most personal creation to life in Dark Tower: The Gunslinger – The Battle Of Tull! Longtime fans and newcomers alike are sure to be amazed as Lark’s take on the grit and grandeur of Mid-World this June with an outright merciless tale that sets in motion the fateful journey of Roland Deschain.

“I have nothing but respect and admiration for Stephen King and the chance to work on the Dark Tower is a wonderful privilege,” said Lark. “I only hope that I can come close to conveying his vision – a daunting task, but a challenge that I'm enjoying tremendously. It has allowed me to explore the darker aspects of my art and really start pushing some of the boundaries of my own style. And who doesn't love drawing cowboys and horses?!”

The Man in Black has lured Roland to a barren saloon town and, once there, he’ll realize than even a stone cold killer is no match for the horrors of the Dark Tower! Why does a dead man still walk the streets of Tull and, why are this town’s living, breathing citizens a far greater threat? The baddest man in Mid-World is about to find out that the true price of his quest can only be paid in spent shells and innocent blood this June in Dark Tower: The Gunslinger – The Battle Of Tull #1 (of 5)!

DARK TOWER: THE GUNSLINGER - THE BATTLE OF TULL #1 (of 5)
Written by PETER DAVID & ROBIN FURTH
Pencils & Cover by MICHAEL LARK
Parental AdvisorySLC …$3.99

Thanks to Bev Vincent

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