Come on fans of the Stephen King. Show yourself with you beautiful King books. I know you have the books and I know you have the camera (or phone). And I want to see it!
Send in photos of you and King’s books so that I can add them to the Fan Photo Page. Here are my photos.
Looking at all these I'm thinking I might need the next photo without the beard?
Also, if you send in a photo of you and something connected to Lilja’s Library you get a chance to get a free copy of my upcoming book Shining in the Dark: Celebrating Twenty Years. Read more here
Entertainment spoke to Diane Johnson () and Jan Harlan () about their work on Kubrick’s The Shining and I must say that they got a lot of interesting information from then. Here are some highlights. For the full article head over to Entertainment Weekly. Diane Johnson: The ending was changed almost entirely because Kubrick found it a cliche to just blow everything up.
Diane Johnson: In the book, nobody gets killed except Jack. And Kubrick really thought somebody should get killed — because it was a horror movie. So we weighed the dramatic possibilities of killing off various characters and did different treatments. We actually talked it over in detail the possibility of having different people getting killed.
Even Danny, at one point, was briefly considered for the ending’s tragic victim…
Diane Johnson: In one of the treatments — which has leaked online — Wendy kills Jack in self-defense in the third act. Then Hallorann arrives, and ALSO gets possessed by the hotel and becomes the finale’s surprise “big bad.”
Jan Harlan: Very often crew members asked him, “Can you explain that to me?” And he said, “I never explain anything, I don’t understand it myself. It’s a ghost film!”
Jan Harlan: Stanley wanted to make sure that nobody would ever re-assemble his edit in any other way. All outtakes and unused scenes were systematically destroyed — including negatives and rushes. He himself knew that he would never consider a re-cut. He was someone who lived totally in the present. He never looked back.
Here is also the script for an unreleased end-scene that was cut from the movie.
As you know (and if you didn’t you do now) Lilja’s Library celebrated 20 years last year and I want to celebrate that as much as I can. And you also know that the site wouldn’t be worth anything if no one read it. So, in order to celebrate that I want to involve you.
I want to do something similar to the photos you send in with yourself and one of King’s books but this time I want you to send in a photo of yourself and Lilja’s Library. Lilja’s Library you might ask? Yes, take a photo of yourself and Lilja’s Library in some form. It could be you in front of the computer (where you can see Lilja’s Library), it could be a photo of you and my book, it could be a photo of you and your tattoo of Marv (if anyone has one), or any other form of Lilja’s Library. Draw Marv and pose with him, read the site on your phone and take a photo of you doing it…your imagination is the limit. The rule is that Lilja’s Library and you need to be in the photo (and not just a toe or a finger, your face at least). That’s it. Not to hard right?
And to make it even more fun, one of you that send in a photo will get a prize. I will draw the photo I like the best (what I like is for me to know and you to find out) as the winner. If you have already sent a photo and think: "darn I should have been more creative", then just send another one. The prize is a copy of my upcoming anthology Shining in the Dark: Celebrating Twenty Years of Lilja’s Library that's released later this year.
OK, so start sending in your photos, either by email to info[a]liljas-library.com or post them on facebook or twitter. I will then pull them from there and post them on the site.
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Within 24 hours of its CinemaCon debut on Wednesday, the trailer for New Line/Warner Bros. upcoming Stephen King feature adaptation It smashed global traffic records with 197 million views, blowing past the previous record of 139M set by Universal’s The Fate of the Furious back in December.
Cemetery Dance will publish a limited edition of Sleeping Beauties. Here is all the available info from Richard Chizmar.
First, I’m extremely excited to report we will be publishing a special edition of SLEEPING BEAUTIES by Stephen King and Owen King. I cannot say more at this time, other than we’ve already read this massive novel and we’re incredibly thrilled to be able to publish it in three different deluxe editions. Details to come later this year, and again, we’re not accepting reservations yet, but we expect this one to sell out in record time. (And yep, that’s a photo of the manuscript!)
The Dark Tower movie has been pushed forward one week and will now premier August 4.
In The Dark Tower, the mythical, shadowy edifice they’re chasing is also elusive. It exists in a trans-dimensional state, and pinning it down to a specific time and place can be difficult.
The same is true of the movie. It just moved back another week, to Aug. 4.
But now, EW has learned The Dark Tower is indeed abandoning the July 28 date, switching places with Sony’s animated The Emoji Movie.
A Sony spokesperson says the studio “will not move” the date again and that this latest one-week push was done to give The Emoji Movie “more summertime play” before school returns to session and less to do with The Dark Tower, which won’t be as reliant on young viewers.
Sources tell EW a trailer release is imminent, so stay tuned as we prepare to join Roland in our journey to the tower.
King and Joe Hills story Throttle (inspired by the classic Richard Matheson short story Duel will be a movie.
Producer Emile Gladstone and his A Bigger Boat Productions have optioned the story and set John Scott III, the writer of the 2015 Arnold Schwarzenegger zombie movie 'Maggie,' to pen the screenplay.
Looks like King and Hill's collaboration Throttle will be a movie.
Producer Emile Gladstone and his A Bigger Boat Productions have optioned the story and set John Scott III, the writer of the 2015 Arnold Schwarzenegger zombie movie 'Maggie,' to pen the screenplay.
Throttle, the novella by Stephen King and his son, novelist Joe Hill, is getting the big-screen treatment.
Producer Emile Gladstone and his A Bigger Boat Productions have optioned the story and set John Scott III, the writer of the 2015 Arnold Schwarzenegger zombie movie Maggie, to pen the screenplay.
Taking its inspiration from the classic Richard Matheson short story Duel, Throttle tells of a motorcycle gang riding across a stark Nevada desert, after a deal gone bad, who become pursued by a faceless trucker hell-bent on revenge. The main thrust of the story is the relationship between a father and son.
The story was originally published in 2009 as part of a Matheson tribute.
Quint saw the first Dark Tower footage at CinemaCon and says it's kind of a fuckin' bummer. Read his thoughts here.
I hope my nervousness surrounding this footage is unfounded and let me tell you that there'll be no one happier than me if I leave that theater at the end of July with a big ol' grin on my face, but based on the few minutes I saw today I'm less optimistic of that happening than I was before.
The first look at The Dark Tower came this Monday during Cinemacon, the annual gathering of cinema owners from around the globe and Hollywood studios who come to Las Vegas to show their wares. Here is a recap of what was shown.
Now you can pre-orderThe Eyes of The Dragon Art Portfolio
If you want to know about how it came to be, listen to the latest Stephen King Podcast where we interview both Paul and David. And here you can win a signed poster.
TMZ recently caught up with Finn Wolfhard and asked about the young actor’s experience with filming IT and what fans should expect from the movie released this September:
“It was really intense but it was a lot of fun. We tried to take a lot from the book and hopefully people will like it as much (as the mini-series). It’s so intense because we’re on this set in the middle of nowhere, and you’re getting spit on, and screamed at, and blood is pouring on you.”
Wolfhard also went on to admit that he himself, is actually afraid of clowns. In which case, should bring a fantastic performance from the actor in the movie.
Here is another of those cool Storyboards from IT that we have seen earlier and this one is just as cool as the previous. Can you imagine having one of these on your wall at home?
Also, Benjamin Wallfisch has been hired to score IT.
- Ratings: 14A (Suitable for viewing by persons 14 years of age or older. Persons under 14 must be accompanied by an adult. May contain violence, coarse language, and/or sexually suggestive scenes.)
Christian Torpe is the creator, executive producer and showrunner for the upcoming TV series The Mist that premiers on Spike on June 22nd. I got an exclusive interview with him about the show, about Stephen King and how he wanted to stay true to the essence of King’s work while adapting the story. Here is what he had to say.
Here is a better look at the Empire photo of Pennywise.
There’s supposed to be a less-is-more thing in horror. It’s like you’re not really meant to show the monster. But Pennywise is different. With Pennywise, it’s like, ‘This is the monster, I’m showing it to you… and you’re going to shit a brick.’
- Andy Muschietti
It’s contest time here at Lilja’s Library again. This time it’s three (3) copies of Gwendy’s Button Box at stake. Each copy will be signed by Richard Chizmar and all you need to do to enter is answer these three questions.
Today is Gwendy’s Button Box Day at Lilja’s Library. First out is my review of the book but keep checking back as other things will happen during the day.
It’s contest time here on Lilja’s Library again and this time it’s a joint contest with Suntup Editions. The prize is a color promotional poster for The Eyes of the Dragon Art Portfolio signed by David Palladini.
To enter the contest, you need to subscribe to Suntup Edition’s mailing list (you can do that here) and also answer one simple question that you will find in The Stephen King Podcast #70.
You got until March 31 to send in your answers and you should send them by mail.
This is a special episode indeed! Not only we were fortunate to have two great guests join us - David Pallandi who did the wonderful illustrations for Eyes Of the Dragon but also Paul Suntup who is working with David to create a limited edition art portfolio of the illustrations from Viking edition The Eyes of the Dragon.
You can see other examples of David's work at his website - David Palladini
Paul Suntup previously created wonderful rebound versions of Firestarter and Eyes of the Dragon which you can see the production of here - Dragon Rebound Editions
Details on The Eyes of the Dragon Art Portfolio can be found here - Suntup Editions
Contest! Listen to the podcast to find out how to win a poster. You have to listen to this podcast to find out how to enter.
But that's not all! The first Dark Tower movie poster has been revealed! Hans and Lou compare notes and reactions to it.
So yeah, this episode is a real corker!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Richard Chizmar and Brian James Freeman of Cemetery Dance Publications together with Hydra, a division of Random House, are releasing King's story The Old Dude's Ticker, in the sixth volum of the Dark Screams series. “THE OLD DUDE’S TICKER” by Stephen King
Richard Drogan has been spooked ever since he came back from ‘Nam, but he’s no head case, dig? He just knows the old dude needs to die.
Today I got confirmation that the premier of the Mr Mercedes TV series now is planned for the fall of this year instead of in 2018.
Here is the cast:
Brendan Gleeson - Detective Bill Hodges
Harry Treadaway - Brady Hartsfield
Justine Lupe - Holly Gibney
Jharrel Jerome - Jerome Robinson
Scott Lawrence - Detective Peter Dixon
Robert Stanton - as Anthony “Robi” Frobisher
Ann Cusack - Olivia Trelawney
Mary-Louise Parker - Janey Patterson
Holland Taylor - Ida Silver
Kelly Lynch - Deborah Hartsfield
Breeda Wool - Lou Linklatter
Here is the front and back cover for the re-release of Creepshow. Creepshow
The graphic novel adaptation of the classic horror anthology film written by Stephen King, with art by Bernie Wrightson!
Now back in print: the graphic novel adaptation of Stephen King’s Creepshow, based on the 1982 horror anthology and cult classic film directed by George Romero (Night of the Living Dead, Dawn of the Dead)—and featuring stunning illustrations by the legendary Bernie Wrightson and cover art by the acclaimed Jack Kamen! A harrowing and darkly humorous tribute to the controversial and influential horror comics of the 1950s, Creepshow presents five sinsister stories from the #1 New York Times bestselling author—“Father’s Day,” “The Lonesome Death of Jordy Verrill,” “Something to Tide You Over,” “The Crate,” and “They’re Creeping Up on You”…unforgettable tales of terror to haunt your days and nights!
You can pre-order your copy here. Release date is May 9.
Director Andy Muschietti showed the teaser as well as a clip from the film this weekend and we have already gotten a description of the teaser. Here is a description of the scene that was shown (source: Daily Dead).
We were also shown about five minutes of another scene that introduces Ben Hanscom while the Losers' Club begins to explore the sewers below Derry, as they suspect that’s where Pennywise calls home. It was a great way to see the relationships between the kids explored, and I loved how naturally they all responded to each other.
Muschietti also revealed that he wanted to keep Bill Skarsgard (who play Pennywise) away from the kids as much as possible.
He was with them for the read-through, but then that was it, and all the kids were like, “It’s okay, he’s not going to scare us,” but that first day he got onto the stage, they fucking freaked out. I can’t even describe how scary he looked in person.
There has been rumors about the second movie would start shooting in March but when asked about that Muschietti had the following to say:
"It's just a complete misinterpretation of the facts. It's not happening now. We're in the midst of post production.”
So, there you have it.
- The teaser will be scary as Hell.
- Bill looks great as Pennywise
- The second movie won’t start film in March.
Those who attended SXSW Conference yesterday got a real treat. A teaser for the upcoming IT as well as a shorter scene from the movie. No date was given as to when the trailer might become available for the rest of us but Bloody Disgusting posted this summary of it.
If you visit SXSW 2017 today don't forget to stop by Andy Muschietti & David Sandberg when they talk about their upcoming movies IT and Annabelle 2.
Join Andrés Muschietti (“Mama”) and David F. Sandberg (“Lights Out”) as they discuss their upcoming New Line Cinema horror features: “IT,” based on the seminal Stephen King novel, and “Annabelle 2,” the newest offering from “The Conjuring” universe. These breakout directors will share never-before-seen footage from these films, due in theaters later this year, and share their inspirations and influences. Moderated by Rotten Tomatoes senior editor Grae Drake.
Now you can pre-order . You can get it in hardback ($39.95) or paperback ($29.95).
Place your order here. “It’s Not A Monster…It’s Just A Doggy…”
Based on the bestselling novel by prolific author Stephen King, Lewis Teague’s masterfully conceived, created and performed film adaptation of Cujo hit theatres in 1983 – a year that became a benchmark for King adaptations with both The Dead Zone and Christine also terrifying audiences around the same time.
Cujo would impress critics and fans alike, and would be regarded as one of the most successful of King’s stories brought to the screen during the eighties. The film would also showcase a phenomenal performance from star Dee Wallace, who throws herself into the rich and complicated part of alienated adulteress Donna Trenton, making it a true tour de force role for a woman. Along with Wallace’s poignant and dedicated control of the protagonist, this horror classic would feature some of the most thrilling and exhilarating animal action ever put to screen. Lead by dog trainer Karl Lewis Miller, the multiple St. Bernards used to portray the titular rabid canine would terrify hardened horror devotees with brilliantly orchestrated attack sequences during the film’s climactic siege sequence that would see Dee Wallace trapped inside a dead Ford Pinto with child actor Danny Pintauro along for the harrowing ride.
With it’s sophistication and deep subversive intelligence, Cujo is a biting critique on the breakdown of the American family, an electric take on the “woman in the storm” story trope, a personal and introspective ecologically themed horror film (a subgenre usually socially and politically motivated) and a perfectly realised example of the power of circumstance. It also thoroughly scrutinizes fear – both real and imagined – in a sharp and magnetic manner.
Lee Gambin’s book analyses the entire film scene by scene - and along with the academic input there is exhaustive coverage of the production. This is the ultimate in “making of” books, where no stone has been left unturned. From the film’s problematic early days with originally assigned director Peter Medak being fired, to detailed insight into screenwriter Barbara Turner’s take on the source material, to Lewis Teague being brought in to take over as director along with cinematographer Jan de Bont and beyond, this definitive tome features over thirty candid interviews with cast and crew such as stars Dee Wallace, Daniel Hugh Kelly and Danny Pintauro, director Lewis Teague, composer Charles Bernstein, as well as stunt man Gary Morgan who played Cujo in many scenes (care of a St Bernard costume). There are many more additional voices who were on set represented in the book such as Danny Pintauro’s parents as well as some highly deserving and loving insight about the late great animal trainer Karl Lewis Miller, from his daughter Teresa Ann Miller.
With over 200 pictures (most of which have never been seen), this is the perfect tribute to a modern classic – a pure celebration of eighties horror, Stephen King, dogs in film, powerhouse performances from women and much more.
The bottom line here is this…everything you have ever wanted to know about Cujo is in this book!
Here are the links with the number of photos submitted:
Here is an excerpt from Gwendy's Button Box out in late May.
IT trailer info:
Here is an interview with Richard Chizmar that I did about his collaboration with King.
Richard Chizmar and Brian James Freeman of Cemetery Dance Publications together with Hydra, a division of Random House, are releasing King's story The Old Dude's Ticker, in the sixth volum of the Dark Screams series.
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Based on the bestselling novel by prolific author Stephen King, Lewis Teague’s masterfully conceived, created and performed film adaptation of Cujo hit theatres in 1983 – a year that became a benchmark for King adaptations with both The Dead Zone and Christine also terrifying audiences around the same time.
