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Ep. 92: Mr Mercedes Tours Castle Rock & The Tower

Posted: September 3, 2018, 16:57

Welcome to the Stephen King Podcast Constant and New Listeners!

Join your hosts - longtime Constant Readers - Hans Lilja of Lilja's Library and writer/podcaster - Lou W. Sytsma.

Welcome to Episode 92 of The Stephen King Podcast!

In this episode, we review episodes 4 - 7 of Castle Rock, the first episode of Season Two of Mr. Mercedes, and a one year retrospective review of the Dark Tower movie.

Plus our recap of the latest Stephen King news.

We hope you enjoy this episode and, as usual, we want to hear from you.

Good or bad, we want it all!

You can leave us comments, questions, topic suggestions at:
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In this podcast:
1) 00:00 - Intro
2) 00:35 - Podcast Setup
3) 01:10 - News From The Death Room
4) 16:52 - Reviews From The Nightshift: Castle Rock: S01Ep4 - 7
32:01 Mr. Mercedes: S02Ep01
42:25 Dark Tower Movie - One Year Retro Review
5) 58:46 - Podcast Signoff
6) 1:23:32 - Outro

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Contest!!!

Posted: September 3, 2018, 11:28

A week from now, September 10, I will randomly pick three winners who will each receive a copy of the UK edition of Fright or Flight. I will pick the winners from those of you that have sent in photos to my fan photo page for the following books:

Sleeping Beauties
The Outsider
Shining in the Dark

The photos must be submitted and on the page by midnight Swedish time (6 hours ahead of New York Time) between Sunday and Monday. How to get the photo to me? Well, that is up to you :-)

Good Luck!

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Kyliegh Curran Cast As Abra Stone

Posted: August 30, 2018, 22:41

Actress Kyliegh Curran has been cast in the role of Abra Stone, a girl who has the gift of ‘The Shining’ in Doctor Sleep.

Source: Deadline.

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My Thoughts On Episode 2 Of Mr. Mercedes

Posted: August 30, 2018, 04:00

Here are my thoughts about the second episode of season 2 of Mr. Mercedes.

I like Jack Huston who plays Felix Babineau. He is a great actor and here he works perfect!

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My Thoughts On Episode 8 Of Castle Rock

Posted: August 29, 2018, 23:04

Here are my thoughts (contains spoilers) of episode 8 of Castle Rock.

I like the Gordon plot. I could have seen both him and his wife getting more time in this episode.

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Zelda Will Return In Pet Sematary Remake

Posted: August 27, 2018, 00:32

In the 1989 version of Pet Sematary Andrew Hubatsek played Zelda, Tachel Creed's ill sister. She had spinal meningitis and the scene is unforgettable. In the 2019 version of the movie Alyssa Brooke Levine will play Zelda.

Source: Bloody Disgusting

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Maximum Overdrive Blu-Ray Extra

Posted: August 23, 2018, 15:01

I don’t know about you but I’m getting a copy of this! Just look at all these extra stuff we’re getting!

NEW: Audio Commentary with Writer Tony Magistrale, Author of Hollywood’s Steven King

NEW: Audio Commentary by Actor and Comedian Jonah Ray and Blumhouse Film Executive Ryan Turek

NEW: “Truck Stop Tales” Featurette – An Interview with Producer Martha De Laurentiis

NEW: “Rage Against the Machines” Featurette – An Interview with Actress Laura Harrington

NEW: “Honeymoon Horrors” Featurette – Interviews with Actor John Short and Actress Yeardley Smith

NEW: “Maximum Carnage” Featurette – An Interview with Make-Up Effects Creator Dean Gates
“A Kid in King’s Court” Featurette – An Interview with Actor Holter Graham

NEW: “The Wilmington Factor” Featurette – A Look Back at the Filming of Maximum Overdrive with Members of the Production Crew in North Carolina

NEW: “Who Made Who?” Featurette – An Interview with Murray Engleheart, Co-Author of AC/DC: Maximum Rock & Roll

NEW: “Goblin Resurrectus” Featurette – The Restoration of the Happy Toyz Golbin

Behind-the-Scenes Footage

Still Gallery

Theatrical Trailer

TV Spots

Thanks to Lou Sytsma

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Send Photos Of You When You Shine...In The Dark

Posted: August 23, 2018, 10:51

Hey, where are all the photos of you and Shining in the Dark. Right now there are two with German edition, three with Bulgarian edition and three with the US edition. Where are the Italians and Czech edition? I know you are out there.

So come on and send in your photos now!

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My Thoughts On Episode 1 Of Mr. Mercedes

Posted: August 23, 2018, 04:00

Here are my thoughts about the first episode of season 2 of Mr. Mercedes.

Bill Hodges is back. Season 2 of Mr. Mercedes follows the ending of season 1 and...

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My Thoughts On Episode 7 Of Castle Rock

Posted: August 22, 2018, 23:31

Here are my thoughts (contains spoilers) of episode 7 of Castle Rock.

Great episode and Sissy Spacek is a wonderful actresses.

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We Have A Winner!

Posted: August 22, 2018, 17:48

The Pennywise x 2 contest is over and we have a winner and who would be better to present him than the guys themselves. So, take it away Pennywise and Pennywise!

Congratulations to Paul Frank!

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My Interview With Makayla Lysiak

Posted: August 21, 2018, 09:12

Just in time for the premier of season 2 of Mr. Mercedes I got to do a short interview with Makayla Lysiak who plays Barbara, Jerome’s little sister. We talk about how she prepared for the role and what she thinks of Stephen King.

Also check out my interivew with Rob Kyker; propmaster on Mr. Mercedes.

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Pet Sematary Just Wrapped Filming

Posted: August 19, 2018, 22:28

Pet Sematary just wrapped filming outside of Montreal- The news comes from the assistant director Beau Ferris on Instagram with a photo of John Lithgow as Jud Crandall.

Thanks to Lou Sytsma

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Maximum Overdrive Coming To Blu-Ray

Posted: August 17, 2018, 15:22

Maximum Overdrive is being released on Blu-ray on October 23 by Vestron. Rumor is that it will have some nice extra material (not confirmed). And yes, I like this movie.

Thanks to Lou Sytsma

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Tommyknockers Remake?

Posted: August 17, 2018, 08:56

Variety reports that a movie version of The Tommyknockers is in the making over at Universal.

Jeremy Slater has been tapped to adapt “The Tommyknockers” for Universal Pictures, Variety has learned. The Stephen King adaptation is being produced by James Wan and Michael Clear, the team behind “The Nun” and “Annabelle: Creation,” and “It’s” Roy Lee.

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My Thoughts On Episode 6 Of Castle Rock

Posted: August 16, 2018, 03:01

Here are my thoughts (contains spoilers) of episode 6 of Castle Rock.

Why can’t we get Skarsgård’s character’s name? Quite frustrating…

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Castle Rock Renewed For A Second Season

Posted: August 14, 2018, 18:13

Good news for all fans of Castle Rock. Hulu has reviewed the show for a second season. No premier date or other info about the second season has been released but episode six of season one premiers tomorrwo.

Thanks to Lou Sytsma

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Mr Mercedes Season 1 DVD Out Today!

Posted: August 14, 2018, 14:00

Today Mr. Mercedes is released on DVD in the US. Get your copy here.

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Re-releases From Hodder & Stoughton

Posted: August 14, 2018, 11:54

On September 21 Hodder & Stoughton will re-release four King books. Bag of Bones, Cell, Christine and The Shining

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German Shining In The Dark Out Today!

Posted: August 14, 2018, 08:00

The German edition of Shining in the Dark is officially out today! Thanks to everyone who bought a copy and saw to it that the book sold out before it was printed. Thanks!

Feel free to send a photo of you and the book once you get it so I can post them here

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Bev Vincent About Flight Or Fright

Posted: August 13, 2018, 23:59

Here is a great interview with Bev Vincent about his upcoming collaboration with Stephen King; Flight or Fright.

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Press Kit For Season 2 Of Mr. Mercedes

Posted: August 13, 2018, 22:39

Here are some photos of the great press kit for season 2 (premiers August 22) of Mr. Mercedes.

The press kit box is pretty big.

When you open up...

...there is a book with info and a DVD with the first two episodes.

A scan of Brady's brain.

Wierless headphones and a USB.

And a case to keep the headphones in.

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Older Interviews With King

Posted: August 13, 2018, 11:53

Here are three older interviews King did with Fresh Air.

Thanks to Lou Sytsma

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My Thoughts On Episode 5 Of Castle Rock

Posted: August 8, 2018, 21:41

Here are my thoughts (contains spoilers) of episode 5 of Castle Rock.

I love the small nods to King’s other stuff. Like the mentioning about murders and killer dogs and a lot more. It’s done very tasteful and I love it.

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Wilson, De Oliveira & Gilbertson Cast In The Grass

Posted: August 8, 2018, 01:32

Deadline reports that Patrick Wilson, Laysla De Oliveira and Harrison Gilbertson has been cast in In The Tall Grass:

The Vincenzo Natali-directed thriller In The Tall Grass is getting underway in Toronto for Netfix, and the film stars Patrick Wilson, Laysla De Oliveira and Harrison Gilbertson. Pic is based on a short story by Stephen King and son Joe Hill that was published in Esquire Magazine. Netflix acquired the underlying short story rights some time ago, when James Marsden was originally attached. Scheduling conflicts knocked him out of the lead role.

Thanks to Lou Sytsma

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Brendan Gleeson About Mr Mercedes

Posted: August 8, 2018, 00:43

Brendan Gleeson talks about season 2 of Mr Mercedes.

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First Photo From In The Tall Grass

Posted: August 7, 2018, 23:42

Netflix posted this photo from In The Tall Grass on Twitter today.

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More From Ewan McGregor About Doctor Sleep

Posted: August 6, 2018, 12:38

More from Ewan McGregor about Doctor Sleep:

"Stephen King notoriously didn't like 'The Shining.' He didn't like the fact that they didn't end the movie the way he ended his novel. I think he felt it wasn't a faithful adaptation," McGregor says. "Our script is very faithful to his novel. But for one thing. And I'm not going to give anything away."

Source: USA Today

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Doctor Sleep Will Remain Faithful To The Book

Posted: August 5, 2018, 21:43

Here is a clip with Ewan McGregor where he's confirming that Doctor Sleep will remain faithful to the book. He also say they will start shooting in September.

Thanks to Lou Sytsma

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Ep. 91: First 3 Castle Rocks & Listener Questions

Posted: August 3, 2018, 21:07

Welcome to the Stephen King Podcast Constant and New Listeners!

Join your hosts - longtime Constant Readers - Hans Lilja of Lilja's Library and writer/podcaster - Lou W. Sytsma.

Welcome to Episode 91 of The Stephen King Podcast!

In this episode, we review the first three episodes of Castle Rock plus answer Listener Questions.

Plus our recap of the latest Stephen King news.

We hope you enjoy this episode and, as usual, we want to hear from you.

Good or bad, we want it all!

You can leave us comments, questions, topic suggestions at:
1) FaceBook - Lilja's Library
2) Audio Message - Speak Pipe widget on the right hand of the podcast page (send voicemail)

In this podcast:
1) 00:00 - Intro
2) 00:35 - Podcast Setup
3) 01:25 - News From The Death Room
4) 31:42 - Reviews From The Nightshift: Castle Rock: Ep 1 - 3
5) 53:19 - Listener Questions
5) 1:22:27 - Podcast Signoff
6) 1:23:32 - Outro

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My Thoughts On Episode 4 Of Castle Rock

Posted: August 2, 2018, 03:00

Here are my thoughts (contains spoilers) of episode 4 of Castle Rock.

The show is really good. I think they move in a pace that works very well. You get to know the characters but they still surprise you like in the end of the episode. I, for sure, didn’t see that coming.

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Zahn McClarnon In Talks To Play Crow Daddy

Posted: August 1, 2018, 23:01

More Doctor Sleep news. Variety reports that Zahn McClarnon is in talks to play Crow Daddy.

Zahn McClarnon is in talks to join Ewan McGregor and Rebecca Ferguson in Warner Bros.’ adaptation of the Stephen King novel “Doctor Sleep,” the sequel to the horror classic “The Shining.”

McGregor stars as the adult version of Danny Torrance, while Ferguson plays Rose the Hat. Sources say McClarnon would portray Crow Daddy, the right-hand man of Ferguson’s character.

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Dick Halloran & Wendy Torrance Cast (Doctor Sleep)

Posted: August 1, 2018, 22:22

Deadline reports that casting has been done for the roles of Dick Halloran and Wendy Torrance in the upcoming Doctor Sleep.

Warner Bros is setting Carl Lumbly to play Dick Halloran and Alex Essoe to play Wendy Torrance in Doctor Sleep, the continuation of the storyline from The Shining. Those are the roles that Scatman Crothers and Shelley Duvall played in the Stanley Kubrick-directed original, if you are keeping score at home.

Thanks to Lou Sytsma

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Photos From The IT Set

Posted: August 1, 2018, 11:52

Amy Wilson who visited the set of IT: Chapter 2 sent me these pictures.

Thanks to Amy Wilson

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Book About The Stand

Posted: August 1, 2018, 10:46

Here is a new interesting book from Cemetery Dance: This Dark Chest of Wonders: 40 Years of Stephen King's The Stand. Order your copy here.

About the Book:
In September 1978, Stephen King published The Stand, a massive, post-apocalyptic story that captured the imagination of his growing legion of Constant Readers, introducing them to his ultimate villain, Randall Flagg. Over the course of time, the tale of good and evil only gained in popularity, leading to the 1990 publication of The Stand: Complete and Uncut, which gave audiences the author's original vision for his novel.

In This Dark Chest of Wonders: 40 Years of Stephen King's The Stand, Andy Burns (Wrapped In Plastic: Twin Peaks, BiffBamPop.com) tells the story behind the story of King's enduring opus and delves deep into its various incarnations — the unfilmed George A. Romero adaptation; the 1994 ABC mini-series; the audiobook; and Marvel Comics' adaptation.

Included are exclusive interviews with Stephen King experts Bev Vincent, Robin Furth, Mick Garris, Jamey Sheridan, WG Snuffy Walden, Grover Gardner, Ralph Macchio, Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa and Mike Perkins.

This Dark Chest of Wonders: 40 Years of The Stand delivers a complete and uncut look into one of Stephen King's most enduring achievements.

Thanks to Lou Sytsma

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In The Tall Grass Now Filming

Posted: August 1, 2018, 00:26

Filming of In the Tall Grass has started.

Thanks to Herbert West

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Mr. Mercedes: Immersive Experience Highlights

Posted: July 31, 2018, 20:54

Here is a video from the Mr. Mercedes Immersive Experience Highlights from San Diego Comic-Con 2018.

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King Narrates Elevation

Posted: July 31, 2018, 15:50

Good news for all fans of audio books. King will narrate the upcoming Elevation.

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Mr. Mercedes Season 2 Trailer

Posted: July 31, 2018, 10:54

Here is a trailer for season 2 of Mr. Mercedes.

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Losers Club All Grown Up

Posted: July 31, 2018, 01:12

Here is a photo from the set of IT: Chapter 2 that shows 6 of the 7 members in The Losers Club.

Thanks to Ari

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Shining in the Dark: The eBook Edition

Posted: July 31, 2018, 00:16

Shining in the Dark is now out in an eBook edition from Cemetery Dance. You can get your copy here

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What Stephen King Movies Are Really Coming?

Posted: July 30, 2018, 00:11

Quite often an article appears that claims to list all upcoming Stephen King adaptations. Good right? Well, maybe not. What these articles do is list every King story that’s been reported to have been sold and that is not the same as that we’re actually getting a movie version. The Talisman was sold before the book was released back in 1984 and we still haven’t seen a movie version. So, I thought I’d help you get a grip on what movies we are sure (or as sure we can be, after all the world could end tomorrow) that we’ll be seeing. So, here we go.

Castle Rock (TV series, Season 1, 10 episodes)
Airing right now on Hulu.
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Mr. Mercedes (TV series, Season 2, 10 episodes)
Premiers August 22 on Audience Network.
Read more

Pet Semetary (Film)
Filming now.
Release date: April 5, 2019.
Read more

IT: Chapter Two (Film)
Filming now.
Release date: September 6, 2019
Read more

Doctor Sleep” (Film)
Pre production.
Release date: January 4, 2020
Read more

In the Tall Grass (Netflix film)
Filming now.
Release date: TBA
Read more

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Set For New King Movie

Posted: July 29, 2018, 10:45

The London Free Press reports about the set for an upcoming Stephen King movie that's being created south of Stratford.

Thanks to Lou Sytsma

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Jack Bender Wants A 3rd Season Of Mr. Mercedes

Posted: July 29, 2018, 00:57

"We definitely, hopefully, will have a third season. (Story-wise) the door is wide open."
- Director Jack Bender while promoting the second season of Mr. Mercedes at Television Critics Association.

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Mr. Mercedes On Amazon

Posted: July 28, 2018, 10:37

Season 1 of Mr. Mercedes is now available on Amazon Prime for:
UK
Germany

On August 14 Mr Mercedes will finally be out on DVD in the US. Order your copy here.

Thanks to Herbert West

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My Interview with Michael Martin

Posted: July 27, 2018, 11:19

Michael Martin is the propmaster on the show Castle Rock and is responsible for all the things you see in the show. I thought it would be interesting to hear more about this and got a chance to talk to Michael about it. Here is what he said…

It’s more important have a good sense of how things should look before you try to create new things. A prop needs to be recognizable first and then it can be interesting.

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Map Over Castle Rock

Posted: July 26, 2018, 18:44

Here is a virtual map of Castle Rock.

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From A Buick 8 To Be Filmed

Posted: July 23, 2018, 19:58

Deadline reports that From a Buick 8 has been optioned by Hyde Park Entertainment.

EXCLUSIVE: Stephen King’s bestselling novel From A Buick 8 has been optioned by Ashok Amritraj’s Hyde Park Entertainment. Amritraj has set William Brent Bell to write the script and direct. Bell last helmed the STX release The Boy, and his other credits include the Paramont genre hit The Devil Inside, Wer, and Stay Alive. Amritraj will produce. Addison Mehr and Priya Amritraj will be executive producers.

Thanks to Lou Sytsma

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Castle Rock Interviews From Comic Con

Posted: July 21, 2018, 21:07

Here are some Castle Rock interviews from Comic Con.

Melanie Lynskey and Jane Levy

Bill Skarsgård and Sissy Spacek

Melanie Lynskey, Jane Levy, Bill Skarsgård and Sissy Spacek
Thanks to Lou Sytsma

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Do You Hear It? Shining In The Dark: The Audio Book

Posted: July 20, 2018, 11:00

Do you hear it? Yeah, that’s right, 200 days from today, February 5, 2019 Simon & Schuster Audio, who also publishes all King’s audio books, will release the audio version of Shining in the Dark. No narrator has been announced yet but stay tuned for more updates soon.

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