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King and Hill at the movies?

Posted: June 17, 2008, 11:49
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King and Hill collaboration to be a movie?

Producer Purchases King, Hill's Throttle
Source:Variety June 17, 2008

Before it has even published, the first literary collaboration between Stephen King and son Joe Hill (who's every bit as good as his pop in the old days) is being snatched up for the big screen.

Throttle, a 60-page novella, is set to appear in the 2009 anthology collection He is Legend, a tome dedicated to Richard Matheson (I Am Legend). According to Variety, producer Nick Wechsler recently optioned the adaptation rights. Wechsler was the key cat to bring Cormac McCarthy's The Road to Dimension Films. His next step is to find the King-Hill material a home to develop it.

Throttle follows a father and son, members of a biker gang, who are tailed by a 18-wheel tanker truck. Yes, there are shades of Duel, but what the hell do you expect from a story that was geared for a Matheson tribute?

King most recently penned Duma Key. Hill is stepping up his book-to-film adaptations with Heart-Shaped Box which is in development with Neil Jordan at the helm. His graphic novel Locke and Key is set up at Dimension.

Thanks to Rocky Wood

Duma Key cover

Posted: June 17, 2008, 11:48
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Here is the cover for the upcoming paperback edition of Duma Key

Children of the Corn again

Posted: June 16, 2008, 22:45
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It seems there is a remake of Children of the Corn in the making...

Some weird, weird, weird news came in this morning that caught me a little off guard. What we received was word that a remake of Children of the Corn is gearing up for production this August in Eastern Central Iowa - and Dimension Films is not involved. Inside you'll find out who is writing, directing and also check out an early shooting synopsis!

Update: The remake is being produced by Anchor Bay Entertainment for a Sci-Fi Channel premiere.

Here's the shocker, Bloody-Disgusting learned that Donald P. Borchers - producer of the original 1984 film - is directing the latest incarnation if CHILDREN OF THE CORN from his own screenplay!

His previous directing credits include Perfect Fit (1999) and Grave Secrets (1989). He also associate produced The Beastmaster (1984).

The film is currently casting with the following synopsis making the rounds: Former Vietnam vet BURT's marriage to former prom queen VICKY is on the rocks, but Burt hopes to rekindle their old flame with a second honeymoon driving trip. Unfortunately, their journey takes them into the heart of darkness - a seemingly deserted rural community that conceals a grim secret among its rows of tall corn...

It was also revealed that this will be a period piece set in the 1970s.

Thanks to Bev Vincent

34th most powerful celebrity

Posted: June 16, 2008, 22:43
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Stephen King is voted the 34th most powerful celebrity according to the Forbes Celebrity 100 List. Read more here
Thanks to Larry Fire

Graduation Afternoon

Posted: June 16, 2008, 22:42
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The Australian magazine Black is publishing King’s short story Graduation Afternoon. Read more here.
Thanks to Rocky Wood and Gary Kemble

Interview with Marsha DeFilippo

Posted: June 9, 2008, 09:07
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You have all read her name in articles about Stephen King. Some of you have read her posts on King’s official message board, now you get a chance to read an interview with her here on Lilja’s Library. Let me present to you Stephen King’s assistant, Marsha DeFilippo.

More Dolan

Posted: June 8, 2008, 14:44
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Here are more info about the filming of Dolan's Cadillac.

Thanks to Bev Vincent

Stephen King Goes to the Movies

Posted: June 8, 2008, 14:28
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Here is some info about an upcoming book about King's movies called Stephen King Goes to the Movies:

According to Scribner, Stephen King provides new commentary and introductions to 5 of his favorite short stories that have been turned into films. The 400 page paperback book will be released on January 27, 2009.

The info is from Larry Fire's Blogg The Fire Wire and you can pre-order the book here.

Thanks to Larry Fire

Review of issue #4

Posted: June 5, 2008, 23:05
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Issue #4 of The Long Road Home is out and here is my review of it.

Dark Tower: End-World Almanac preview

Posted: June 4, 2008, 00:11
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Here are some artwork previews and a description of the upcoming Dark Tower: End-World Almanac. It’s being released on July 2.

Your Guide to the Dark Tower Universe
End-World, full of unexpected surprises, can change at any minute and shows no mercy to its inhabitants. Dark Tower: End-World Almanac, written by Anthony Flamini and Dark Tower: The Long Road Home writer, Robin Furth, is your one stop shop for anything End-World related. Traversing through the destitute dream realm is no pleasant walk in the park for anyone—but what secrets does it hold? Serving as an eye opening experience to the potential dangers that face Roland Deschain and his ka-tet, this book features all new, never before seen artwork by fan favorite David Yardin (Storm) and a cover by the Eisner nominated Dark Tower team of Jae Lee and Richard Isanove. Dark Tower: End-World Almanac, covering such locations like the torn landscapes of Thunderclap, the bitter cold heights of Empathica and other End-World hotspots, is your only chance to fully understand the Dark Tower universe!



Covers for issue #4

Posted: June 2, 2008, 20:18
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Here are the three different covers for issue #4 of The Long Road Home.

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The Pop of King: Playing Against Hype

Posted: June 2, 2008, 00:22
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King has a new column Playing Against Hype out. Read it in the 6/6/08 issue. King discusses the new novel by Andre Dubus III, The Garden of Last Days, and the difference between buzz and hype.

The Stand announced

Posted: June 1, 2008, 21:07
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Yesterday Marvel announced their new King project and it didn’t come as a big surprise that it’s The Stand that’s getting adapted. The comic will be edited by Bill Rosemann who also brings with him an impressive pool of talent to produce this top notch adaptation. Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa handles scripting duties while Mike Perkins draws, inks and provides variant covers. Colorist Laura Martin, letterer Chris Eliopolus and cover artist Lee Berjemo round out this creative juggernaut.

Here is a first look:


And you can see and read more here and here

Thanks to Larry Fire

Dolan's Cadillac on the move

Posted: June 1, 2008, 00:29
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Shooting has begun on Dolan's Cadillac:

Shooting began earlier this week on Dolan's Cadillac in Regina and Moose Jaw, Canada. Based on the story by Stephen King, the cast includes Christian Slater, Wes Bentley and Emmanuelle Vaugier.

Contrary to an initial report that Erik Canuel at the wheel of this psychological thriller, director Jeff Beesley is now directing from a script by Richard Dooling.

"The audience is in for a treat," says executive producer Kevin DeWalt. "We've assembled an incredibly talented cast and a highly skilled crew and are ready to deliver a quality film that will exceed audience expectations." Ellen Wander, executive producer, adds, "The transition from page to screen will not disappoint. This story is one of vengeance, Stephen King style."

Here's an official synopsis provided to Shock by production entity Minds Eye Entertainment: Tom Robinson (Wes Bentley) is a peaceful, law-abiding schoolteacher until his wife Elizabeth (Emmanuelle Vaugier) accidentally witnesses a murder. Jimmy Dolan (Christian Slater), Las Vegas¹ most ruthless and untouchable mob boss, never leaves behind a witness. Haunted by the ghost of his wife, Robinson transforms himself into an obsessed vengeance machine, pushing himself beyond the breaking point of mind, body and spirit. When the two men finally meet deep in the heart of the desert, Dolan's Cadillac climaxes with an amazing test of wills the ultimate duel. The Cadillac, which has been Dolan's armor, may just as easily become his tomb.

Thanks to Bev Vincent

The Old Dude's Ticker

Posted: May 29, 2008, 16:20
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Th ultra-rare King story The Old Dude's Ticker is being reprinted in The BIG Book of NECON edited by Bob Booth, from CD.

There are four different editions of this title; one for every level of reader and collector, but the print runs for the signed editions are VERY small and the available copies will not last long! aND, Yes, king is signing certain editions.

More info...


Thanks to Bev Vincent

Diary of the Dead

Posted: May 26, 2008, 12:33
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Here is a review I have done for George Romero's last Zombie movie, Diary of the Dead in which King has a voice cameo.

Bag of Bones in northern Michigan

Posted: May 14, 2008, 01:15
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Location news about Bag of Bones:

Stephen King: Filming soon at a northern Michigan location near you

Just a month after Gov. Jennifer Granholm signed the new film incentive law aimed at luring Hollywood to Michigan, a movie production company is scouting locations here for the next Stephen King movie.

Rick Hert, executive director of the West Michigan Tourist Association, confirmed Tuesday that he is assisting the State Film Office in finding a remote “time kissed” cabin on a lake, surrounded by tall trees, for King’s characteristic mayhem to be filmed. Hert put the word out to area realtors and the Leelanau Chamber of Commerce and was deluged with replies.

“We had just an outpouring of location offers,” Hert said. “I sent four locations that we think are strong, one that is very strong, back to the State Film Office and now we’re just waiting to hear back from the production company.”

Todd Stachnik said he submitted his family's Leelanau County cottage as a possible location because, “it would bring great publicity to the place and would help our community at large,” but hasn’t heard back.

The production does still have a hush-hush quality about it. When asked whether or not the leading location was in Grand Traverse, Leelanau, or Benzie County, Hert would only say, “Perhaps.”

Hert would say that the King work that was being made into a movie is his 1998 novel, “Bag of Bones.” The plot centers around a novelist with writer’s block who moves into his summer house, oddly named “Sara Laughs,” and is besieged by ghosts.

Gov. Granholm signed the film incentive package, which her office says is the most “aggressive” in the nation, into law April 7. Specifically, the new law provides a 40-percent refundable or transferable tax credit for producing films in Michigan, with an added 2 percent rebate for films produced in core communities.

The new law also provides a 25 percent tax credit for film and digital media infrastructure investments for such activities as building studios or purchasing equipment.

Thanks to Bev Vincent

No fundraiser

Posted: May 14, 2008, 01:13
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Maine fundraiser postponed after King's remarks on military

A Bangor fundraiser featuring three best-selling novelists for Senate candidate Tom Allen has been postponed in the aftermath of a controversy surrounding Stephen King's remarks about literacy and the military.

King, who was scheduled to appear June 7 with John Grisham and Tess Gerritsen, expressed fear Monday that what was meant to be a literary event could have become all too political.

King took flak for comments he made to students on April 4 at the Library of Congress while stressing the importance for job seekers of being able to read. "If you don't," he said, "then you've got the Army, Iraq, I don't know, something like that."

In a statement relayed Monday by the Allen campaign, King said he doesn't want to be a distraction. Said King: "Since that might be the case now, it's best to do this event later, but it's just too good not to do it at all."

Allen spokeswoman Carol Andrews said people who bought tickets to the $25-a-person fundraiser can contact the campaign for a refund.

Allen, a sixth-term Democratic congressman, is challenging Republican Sen. Susan Collins.

Thanks to Bev Vincent and Miss X

Win a signed Gingerbread Girl

Posted: May 8, 2008, 00:32
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Simon & Schuster are having a contest where you can win a signed copy of The Gingerbread Girl, don't miss that:

Enter for a chance to win a signed copy of Stephen King's thrilling novella The Gingerbread Girl!

Originally published in Esquire magazine The Gingerbread Girl is available exclusively as an audiobook on CD and for download.

Narrated to perfection by Academy Award nominee Mare Winningham, The Gingerbread Girl follows the story of Em, who after suffering a devastating loss, starts running. Soon Em runs from her husband and her home all the way to the airport. Looking for solace, Em's running takes her to the Florida Gulf where she settles into the loneliest stretch of Vermillion Key. Once there Em keeps up her running until one day she makes the mistake of looking into the driveway of a man named Pickering. Pickering also enjoys the privacy of Vermillion Key, but the young women he brings there suffer the consequences. Will Em be next?

Listen to The Gingerbread Girl - available exclusively on CD and for download - and find out!

Simon & Schuster Audio would like to give you a chance to win one of 5 signed audiobook copies of The Gingerbread Girl.

Simply CLICK HERE

See C-SPAN2

Posted: May 6, 2008, 13:56
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If you didn’t catch the C-SPAN airing of A writing Discussion with Stephen, Tabitha, and Owen King you can now look at it (or buy it on DVD) here.

Thanks to Bev Vincent

Ghost Brothers postponed

Posted: May 6, 2008, 10:45
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King-Mellencamp musical postponed in Atlanta

ATLANTA (AP) — A musical by John Mellencamp and Stephen King, scheduled to be produced next season in Atlanta, has been postponed, the Alliance Theatre announced Monday.
The Alliance announced in February that "Ghost Brothers of Darkland County," with music by Mellencamp and a book by horror master King, would open in April 2009, with the object of preparing it for a Broadway run.

The Alliance notified subscribers on Monday that the project has been delayed because of "unanticipated scheduling problems which could not be resolved in time for the production."

Members of the creative team "realized the script would not be ready by spring 2009," the statement said.

In the February announcement, the Alliance described the play as "a sultry Southern gothic mystery with a blues-tinged, guitar-driven score." Peter Askin was announced as the director.
The story is set in the fictional town of Lake Belle Reve, Miss., and centers on the deaths in 1957 of two brothers and a young girl and the legend that grows out of the tragedy.

The Alliance said it now hopes to produce the show during its 2009-2010 season.

On the Net: Alliance Theatre.

Thanks to Rocky Wood

New book about King's work out now!

Posted: May 6, 2008, 08:42
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Stephen King: A Primary Bibliography of the World's Most Popular Author
Weighing in at over 560 pages, Stephen King: A Primary Bibliography of the World's Most Popular Author is by far the most comprehensive Stephen King Bibliography ever produced, with 958 separate entries, each with a short description and full source data, from publication information right down to page numbers!

Plus TWO FREE Bonus UPDATE Chapbooks With 96 Pages of Additional Material!

Read more about the book Here.

More Under the Dome

Posted: May 5, 2008, 16:25
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Here are more info about Under the Dome:

According to King at his reading on Book TV on C-SPAN 2 (taped back on the same day as the 3 Kings event), the long novel he's working on is... Under the Dome!

He said something along the lines of "I tried to write this 25 years ago...The idea stuck with me..." He again called it a very long novel. He then read the first few pages, about a woman getting a flying lesson and an old woodchuck walking along a road. The reading will be aired again on Saturday, May 17, at 8:00 AM if anyone is interested.

Here is what Rocky Wood wrote in SKUU about this manuscript:

The Cannibals is a novel of about 450 pages, rewritten in July to December 1981. Douglas Winter quotes King as saying that after writing It: "I worked on a book called The Cannibals ­ I had started it five years before, but it was called Under the Dome then. It didn' get finished either time."

The revision was written during the filming of Creepshow: I've gotten about four-hundred-and-fifty pages done and it is all about these people who are trapped in an apartment building. Worst thing I could think of. And I thought, wouldn't it be funny if they all ended up eating each other? It's very, very bizarre because it's all on one note. And who knows whether it will be published or not.'

Thanks to Brian Freeman

Under the Dome

Posted: May 5, 2008, 10:32
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In my interview with King earlier this year he talked about “a really long book” and this Sunday during the CSPAN2 airing of Writing Discussion with Stephen, Tabitha, and Owen King he revealed more about it.

In 1983, Stephen King began a book first titled “The Cannibals” which was also known as “Under the Dome”. This book remained unpublished and unfinished. According to Stephen King who appeared on CSPAN2 this evening on the program, “A writing Discussion with Stephen, Tabitha, and Owen King”, the book has come back to life. He read an excerpt from what promises to be a very long novel entitled “Under the Dome”. No publishing date was discussed. It looks like Stephen King is digging into his trunk of long abandoned novels and updating them like he did with Blaze. The short passage that King read dealt with the unexpected death of a small plane pilot and student. In recent interviews, Stephen King has mentioned that he is working on a very long book set in Maine. Stay posted for more updates…

Thanks to Larry Fire and Gretchen Svec

King plays a game

Posted: May 5, 2008, 10:24
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Here’s a fun thing:

Author Stephen King plays a game called, "You're the Warmest, Fluffiest, Most Unthreatening Friend Ever." Three questions about nice things to ask the man who has scared us to our wits for decades.

Listen…

Thanks to Bev Vincent

My thoughts…

Posted: May 5, 2008, 10:22
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Here is my review of the audio version of the Gingerbread Girl

C-SPAN2 to air the three King’s

Posted: May 2, 2008, 00:53
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C-SPAN2 will be airing the three King’s discussion about their writing in May:

Upcoming Schedule:
Sunday, May 4, at 10:00 PM
Saturday, May 17, at 8:00 AM

About the Program
Authors Stephen, Tabitha, and Owen King discuss their writing with Washington, D.C. area high school students. The King family reads from their latest works and takes questions from the students. This event was sponsored by PEN/Faulkner's "Writers in Schools" program and the Center for the Book and took place at the Library of Congress in Washington, D.C.

Read more here.

Dolan's Cadillac is back on track

Posted: April 25, 2008, 23:45
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Seams Dolan's Cadillac is back on track:

Christian Slater drives 'Cadillac'
Stephen King's short story provides the source material
By Carolyn Giardina

April 24, 2008

Christian Slater and Wes Bentley are set to headline and Emmanuelle Vaugier will play the female lead in an adaptation of Stephen King's short story "Dolan's Cadillac," Film Bridge International said Thursday.

"Dolan's Cadillac" is a thriller about a man (Bentley), who plots to avenge the murder of his wife (Vaugier) by notorious and untouchable Las Vegas mob boss Jimmy Dolan (Slater).

Erik Canuel is directing "Dolan's Cadillac" from an adaptation written by Richard Dooling. Production is scheduled to begin May 14.

Film Bridge is overseeing the financing and handling worldwide distribution.

Slater ("Bobby") is repped by CAA. Bentley ("Ghost Rider") is repped by WMA and Untitled Entertainment. Vaugier ("Saw IV") is repped by APA and Evolution Entertainment.


Thanks to Larry Fire and Rocky Wood

Dark Tower: Treachery #1

Posted: April 24, 2008, 00:34
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It has now been revealed that the third story arc in The Dark Tower comic will be called Dark Tower: Treachery #1 and the first issue will arrive in September 2008.

Thanks to Bev Vincent

UK Duma Key cover

Posted: April 24, 2008, 00:30
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Here is the UK cover for the paperback edition of Duma Key. It's scheduled for publication on September 18th.

Thanks to Neil Jarvis

Two events on June 7th

Posted: April 20, 2008, 00:11
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This was sent out to King's official news letter today:

I don’t often get involved in politics, but I believe there is a great deal at stake in this year’s election. It is my pleasure to announce two very special events in Bangor, Maine on June 7th to benefit my friend Congressman Tom Allen’s campaign for the U.S. Senate.

Authors Tess Gerritsen, John Grisham, and I will be attending a special cocktail reception at the Bangor Civic Center. Immediately following that, we will be reading our favorite passages of some of the stories we have written – in front of what we’re sure will be a great audience at the Bangor Auditorium. I hope you can join us for these special events.

Saturday, June 7th

Host Committee Cocktail Reception: 5:00-6:00 pm
Bangor Civic Center, Bass Park Complex, 100 Dutton Street, Bangor, ME

General Admission Event: 7:00 pm (Doors Open at 6:00)
Bangor Auditorium, Bass Park Complex, 100 Dutton Street, Bangor, ME

You can buy tickets to both events - or just one - by clicking here.

And all the proceeds will certainly go to a good cause. Tess, John, and I believe that we need change in America. What has happened to our country in the last eight years is downright scary - and believe me, I know scary.

In 2002, Tom Allen courageously stood up to the President and to members of his own party by voting against the Iraq War. He supports opportunity for the middle class, energy independence, and affordable health care. Electing Tom Allen to the U.S. Senate is an important step towards change for our country, and we are proud to support him.

I hope you’ll join us on June 7th. Click here to purchase tickets now. We look forward to seeing you there!

Sincerely,
Stephen King

This was also added:

Proceeds from this event will benefit Tom Allen for Senate. Funds from corporations, labor unions, national banks, federal contractors, or foreign nationals may not be accepted. Contributions are limited by law to $2,300 per election, per individual. An individual may give up to $2,300 for the primary election (before June 10, 2008) and up to $2,300 for the general election. Federal law requires political campaigns to use their best efforts to obtain and report the name, mailing address, occupation, and name of employer for each individual whose contributions aggregate in excess of $200 in an election cycle.

Ticket purchasers must confirm that:


They are not a foreign national who lacks permanent residence in the United States.
They are not a Federal government contractor.
This contribution is made from their own funds, and not those of another.
This contribution is not made from the funds of a corporation or labor organization.
This contribution is made on a personal credit card or debit card for which they have the legal obligation to pay, and is not made either on a corporate or business entity card or on the card of another person.
They are at least eighteen years old.
Contributions to Tom Allen for Senate are not tax deductible.

Paid for by Tom Allen for Senate

The Cat from Hell

Posted: April 17, 2008, 00:10
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King's official site has now revealed that The Cat from Hell also will be in the upcoming Just After Sunset.

Thanks to notdarkyet

Dark Tower: The End-World Almanac

Posted: April 16, 2008, 23:58
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As with the Gunslinger's Guidebook there will be a special issue released for The Long Road Home series as well. It's titled Dark Tower: The End-World Almanac and here is a description and cover:

Did you ever want to know more about End-World?

Dark Tower: The End-World Almanac

Woe unto those who traverse beyond the cursed Borderlands into End-World! ’Tis a twisted and desolate realm where it seems as if the world passed ages ago. From the blasted landscapes of Thunderclap to the frozen heights of Empathica, End-World shows no mercy to unwary young Gunslingers. In a world where information – and a bit of luck – is the key to survival, the End-World Almanac serves as your guide to the Badlands, Le Casse Roi Russe and beyond!
CARDSTOCK COVER/Parental Advisory . . . $3.99
©2008 Stephen King. All rights reserved

PRICE: 3.99
IN STORES: July 2, 2008

You can also see more covers here

Garris on Bag of Bones

Posted: April 11, 2008, 08:14
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Mick Garris discusses Bag of Bones with Fangoria:

Garris will direct, and executive-produce with Mark Sennett (who served in a similar capacity on Garris’ ABC version of King’s DESPERATION), with THE STAND’s line producer Peter McIntosh reprising those duties. The screenplay was written by Matt Venne (pronounced “vein,” by the way).

“What appeals to me about King in general and BAG OF BONES in particular is how human it is,” Garris continues. “The recent King stuff is very adult and very passionate, which I really respond to. I just love the idea of doing a grown-up ghost story.”

Thanks to Bev Vincent

Locke & Key issue #3

Posted: April 8, 2008, 13:57
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I have just finished the third issue of Joe Hill’s comic Locke & Key and you can see what I thought about it here.

The issue is released tomorrow April 9.

The Three Kings of Fiction

Posted: April 8, 2008, 09:30
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Here is a report from Stephen, Tabitha and Owen’s appearance at Lutheran Church of the Reformation this last Friday.


And here are some media photos from the Library of Congress visit.

Thanks to Takeo Harada and Bev Vincent.

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