Review of Desperation DVD
Posted: September 18, 2006, 12:13
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NEWS - DESPERATION
2 Emmy nominations for Desperation
Posted: July 7, 2006, 00:12
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Art Direction for a Miniseries, or Movie: "Bleak House (Masterpiece Theatre),'' PBS; "Elizabeth I,'' HBO; "The Girl in the Cafe,'' HBO; "Into the West,'' TNT; "Stephen King's Desperation,'' ABC.
Sound Editing for a Miniseries, Movie or a Special: "Category 7: The End of the World: Night 1,'' CBS; "Flight 93,'' A&E; "Into the West: Manifest Destiny,'' TNT; "Sleeper Cell: Youmud-Din,'' Showtime; "Stephen King's Desperation,'' ABC.
Thanks to Bev Vincent
Pre-order Desperation
Posted: June 8, 2006, 08:23
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Desperation Week; Ended
Posted: May 28, 2006, 00:24
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With that said, here is the answers to the last two questions.
Thursday:
Question: The 1st Japanese edition of Carrie was copyrighted in what year?
Answer: 1975
Friday:
Question: What does it say on the note on which the Can Tah stands when Steve (Steven Weber) and Cynthia (Kelly Overton) is caught under it’s spell (you don’t have to include the name of the person who has signed the note)?
Answer: Hey Jim! What the hell is this? Any idea?
And…the winner of the authentic Can Tah from the movie is Anrie van Dyk from The Netherlands, congratulations!
Desperation Week; Day 5
Posted: May 26, 2006, 22:57
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Don’t forget to check in tomorrow when I’ll present the winner of the grand prize. A real Can Tah.
Interview with King on Desperation DVD
Posted: May 26, 2006, 00:37
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7.5 million viewers saw Desperation
Posted: May 25, 2006, 22:39
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LOS ANGELES (Hollywood Reporter) - The first half of the "American Idol"
finale Tuesday drew more than 30 million fans to see the last lap of the
sing-off between Taylor Hicks and Katharine McPhee.
The 8 p.m. edition of "Idol" drew 30.7 million viewers and 11.8 rating/33
share in the adults 18-49 demographic, which amounted to the highest marks
ever for the first half of an "Idol" finale, according to preliminary
estimates from Nielsen Media Research. At 9 p.m., Fox was still on fire with
the sophomore season finale of "House" (25.8 million, 10.3/25).
"Idol's" fearsome start left the competition in the dust. CBS was the
closest competitor to Fox for the night with its 8-11 p.m. telecast of the
Academy of Country Music Awards (12 million, 3.5/9).
ABC and NBC were pretty well pummeled with their made-for-TV movies. The
second half of NBC's "10.5: Apocalypse" disaster mini pulled in only about 6
million viewers and 2.3/6 in the key demo from 9-11 p.m.. ABC's three-hour
"Stephen King's Desperation" was only a little better off with 7.5 million
viewers and 2.5/7 in adults 18-49.
Thanks to Rocky Wood.
Desperation Week; Day 4 (part 2)
Posted: May 25, 2006, 22:09
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Overall, it was a pretty good adaptation, and probably the best we're going to get. That being said, sometimes I think it went over the top and it nowhere matched the raw intensity of the book.
DESPERATIONS, chilling, grab you by the seat, and wonderfully created.
It was a letdown when Tak had to leave Perlman (was perfect, by the way!), but at least we still had Skerritt to hold the weight up. The "Ghost Pie" thing was pretty dumb, but thank God (har-de-Har) they didn't skimp on the touchy religious aspects and they sure as HELL didn't skimp on the violence, so I'll give this a thumbs up. The kid (Shane Haboucha) did a pretty good job, and c'mon, how can you not like the Frewer?
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Desperation Week; Day 4 (part 1)
Posted: May 25, 2006, 22:04
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Tuesday:
Question: Who was Philtrum Press publisher who also produced the limited edition of Eyes of the Dragon, The Ideal Genuine Man, and The Plant , along with Six Stories?
Answer: Michael Alpert.
Wednesday:
Question: What is the police officer's name who abducts the traveler's in Desperation?
Answer: Collie Entragian.
The first one was a bit harder then the second one that was really easy. And the winner (drawn from all the correct entries between Monday and Wednesday) of a limited edition copy of Desperation is Simon McNamee from the Australia. Congratulation!
The next question is already online so if you haven’t already, head over there and enter.
Desperation Week; Day 3 (part 2)
Posted: May 24, 2006, 08:48
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Here is a very interesting interview with Brandon Kihl who did the sculpting and props on Desperation. Brandon has also done the Can Tah that is the grand prize in the Desperation Week contest.Desperation Week; Day 3 (part 1)
Posted: May 24, 2006, 08:42
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BUT, I don’t want a review, only shorter comments in one or two sentences, OK? Just click here to send a mail
Desperation Week; Day 2 (part 2)
Posted: May 23, 2006, 08:18
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And when you have seen Desperation tonight as I’m sure most of those who can will, Please mail me your comments about it. I will then put them together so you can all see what the fans thought about it tomorrow. Oh, and I don’t want a review, only shorter comments in one or two sentences, OK? Just click here to send a mail
Desperation Week; Day 2 (part 1)
Posted: May 23, 2006, 08:17
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Question When was Desperation published?
Answer 1996.
This one was an easy one and most of you got it right. And the winner of a first edition copy of Desperation is Shayne Sullivan from the US. Congratulation!
The next question is already online so if you haven’t already, head over there and enter.
Desperation Week; Day 1
Posted: May 22, 2006, 08:41
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OK, Desperation Week has now officially kicked of. The contest is up and running (enter by clicking the link on your right) and believe me, you don’t want to miss this one. Today I also have a brand new interview with Mick Garris, director of Desperation for you to check out. Enjoy!
This week is Desperation week here at Lilja’s Library
Posted: May 22, 2006, 00:00
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Desperation not longer on DVD
Posted: May 21, 2006, 23:52
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There will however be some extra material on the DVD.
Director’s cut of Desperation
Posted: May 19, 2006, 23:19
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I’ve been told the DVD will be more of a "director’s cut" version so will have scenes deleted from the ABC broadcast.
King wants you to watch Desperation
Posted: May 18, 2006, 19:42
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Dear Web Site Visitors,
Those of you who are familiar with the wonderful world of television may have noticed that Desperation — probably the best TV movie to be made from my work — has been scheduled by ABC to run, not just against American Idol, but against the American Idol finals! When I see this kind of scheduling, my heart is warmed by how well I have been treated by all my friends at ABC. One can truly say that with friends like this, one doesn’t need enemas. Little joke there. But am I bitter? HELL, YES, I AM BITTER! Oh, well, good work always finds a place in time, and ours may be in the DVD racks eventually. For now, please remember that Desperation airs on ABC May 23rd. Those of you who watch will get a gold star. Those of you who don’t, and watch American Idol instead…well, just remember: I have strange powers. I have been watching you all for some time through your computers. (This is actually a power conferred upon me by the Bush Administration.) I watch you when you eat, I watch you when you sleep, and I watch you when you undress. In regard to this last comment, some of you need more stylish underwear, but never mind; the point is, I will know if you watch American Idol and if something bad happens to you, it will be your own fault.
Cordially,
Steve
Se the first 1½ minute of Desperation
Posted: May 18, 2006, 16:38
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Thanks to Daddysshorty
Early review of Desperation
Posted: May 11, 2006, 12:08
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See Desperation early...
Posted: April 27, 2006, 00:48
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The Tucson Film Office and Fox Tucson Theatre are presenting an exclusive prescreening of Desperation, a made-for-TV adaptation of Stephen King's book of the same name, on Saturday, May 6. Desperation was filmed in and around Tucson and Bisbee in the fall of 2004. Several cast and production members are scheduled to appear and get a red-carpet welcome, including director Mick Garris, producer Mark Sennet and actors Steven Weber, Annabeth Gish and Ron Perlman. The red-carpet opening event starts at 6:30 p.m., followed by opening comments by the director and producer at 7:15, and the film screens at 7:30. Tickets are available for $25 at the Fox Tucson Theatre box office at 17 W. Congress St.
Thanks to Bev Vincent.
A first review of Desperation
Posted: April 26, 2006, 16:16
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Thanks to Bev Vincent.
Desperation DVD
Posted: April 20, 2006, 23:25
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Fangoria had gotten this new image from Desperation and also had the following report about the DVD release:
Fango got the scoop that Lionsgate Home Entertainment will release the desert-set story of evil and redemption August 29. No word yet on special features, or whether this cut will be more extreme than the one ABC broadcasts.
Thanks to Ari.
Desperation gets website
Posted: April 7, 2006, 13:38
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Horror Channel reports that ABC now has a site for Desperation. It’s not much there at the moment but hopefully there will be…Thanks to Johnny Butane.
Desperation moved to May 23
Posted: April 6, 2006, 17:28
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for Desperation to Tuesday, May 23rd. They are getting wonderful feedback to the film, and apparently that would be a stronger night for it.
Desperation trailer
Posted: March 19, 2006, 21:38
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I have seen Desperation
Posted: February 25, 2006, 00:16
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Desperation photos
Posted: January 10, 2006, 00:39
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The images are (from left to right, up and down) Annabeth Gish with some KNB EFX-created corpses, Charles Durning sharing a scene with a real live cougar, Kelly Overton and Steven Weber fighting a vicious bird and Garris himself with Ron Perlman, who plays the nasty Collie Entragian.
Thanks to Mike Cahill.
Airdate for Desperation set
Posted: January 5, 2006, 00:32
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Thanks to Bev Vincent.
Fall preview for Desperation?
Posted: November 22, 2005, 23:11
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Desperation release dates
Posted: September 28, 2005, 23:10
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Desperation done
Posted: July 19, 2005, 23:09
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Sad news for Desperation
Posted: July 18, 2005, 23:09
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Sneak peek at Desperation
Posted: April 10, 2005, 23:07
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No Desperation in May
Posted: March 1, 2005, 23:03
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Fangoria.com reports that Desperation WON'T air in May. The good news is that Mick sent me this really cool photo from the set.
Despite what you may have read elsewhere, Mick Garris' ABC telemovie version of Stephen King’s DESPERATION won’t be airing during this May’s sweeps period. "We don’t deliver until June, and ABC has used up their promotional budget for the season, so it ain’t going to be pushed for May," Garris tells Fango. "It’s possibly going to be November. Or the following February…or May 2006."
Advance word on DESPERATION, which the author himself praised at www.stephenking.com, is running high. "Both King and the network got the finished cut, and both are extremely enthusiastic," adds Garris, who begins prepping his next dream project, the all-star MASTERS OF HORROR series, tomorrow in Vancouver. —Tony Timpone, Fangoria.com
Thanks to Jonathan Reitan.
No violence from Desperation will get lost
Posted: February 25, 2005, 23:02
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King comments about Desperation
Posted: February 24, 2005, 23:01
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Comments on Desperation from Stephen King
I ordinarily don’t comment far in advance on films based on my work, especially TV films, but in the case of Desperation I am going to make an exception because my old partner in crime, Mick Garris, has produced an extraordinary piece of work, and the ensemble cast is outstanding. Ron Perlman as Collie Entragian will haunt your dreams. You might want to consider making time in May (tentative) for this one, which is when ABC plans to run it.
One word of warning: this is TV and it’s impossible to tell in advance how much of a given piece of work will be cut. The version of Desperation I saw was graphic and very frightening. This may make the network uneasy.
Stephen King
Posted 23 February 2005
More Desperation pictures
Posted: February 3, 2005, 23:00
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Desperation premiers at...
Posted: January 25, 2005, 22:58
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Thanks to Mike Cahill.
Desperation finish principal photography
Posted: January 16, 2005, 22:57
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Pictures from Desperation
Posted: January 12, 2005, 00:11
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Today I got these pictures from the filming of Desperation from Mick Garris. As you can see this movie looks really cool. Just check out the picture of Ron Pearlman as Collie Entragian below!The image to the right shows Mick Garris himself along with Shane Haboucha who plays David Carver.
Fire at the set of Desperation
Posted: December 12, 2004, 00:06
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- Arizona Daily Star
- Arizona Daily Star
- 4 KVOA (with clips)
Thanks to Audrey* and Carla
More photos from Desperation
Posted: December 2, 2004, 00:03
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Here are even more articles with photos (and clips) about the filming of Desperation:- Kold News
- KVOA (with clips)
- Arizona Daily Star
- Arizona Daily Star
Check out Collin
Posted: December 1, 2004, 00:00
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Here are some really cool photos from the filming of Desperation:- An article
- and another one
Thanks to Bev Vincent and Rocky Wood.
News about Desperation
Posted: November 29, 2004, 23:57
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Here are some interesting articles about the filming of Desperation, both from Tucson Citizen.- STEPHEN KING MINISERIES: 'Desperation' sets in downtown
Sylvia Kelegian in Desperation
Posted: November 18, 2004, 23:56
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Sylvia Kelegian joins the cast for Desperation. She will play Ellie Carver.Thanks to Bev Vincent.
Kelly Overton joins Desperation
Posted: November 11, 2004, 23:54
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Kelly Overton has joined the cast of Desperation. She will be playing Cynthia Smith.Thanks to Gary Shaw.
Even more Desperation casting news
Posted: November 8, 2004, 23:53
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King's official site states that Henry Thomas (E.T.) will play Peter Jackson in Desperation.More Desperation casting news
Posted: October 29, 2004, 23:52
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I just spoke to Mick Garris and he confirmed what I thought. That Tom Skerritt will play Johnny Marinville in Desperation. He also told me that Since Cliff Robertson recently had back surgery, and is recovering, he has been replaced by Charles Durning.Cast for Desperation
Posted: October 28, 2004, 23:46
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The cast for Desperation is starting to take shape. Here are the first names. Ron Perlman (Hellboy) will play Collie Entragian, Tom Skerritt (don't know who he will play) Steven Weber (The Shining) is Steve, Annabeth Gish (The X Files) takes the female lead as Mary, Cliff Robertson (Riding the Bullet) is Tom the veterinarian, Shane Haboucha (THE O.C.) stars as young David and Matt Frewer (Riding the Bullet, The Stand) is Ralph. There are also some articles available online.
Thanks to Randy Ford and Jonathan Kennedy.
Interview with Garris
Posted: October 6, 2004, 23:44
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The article state that shooting will begin in November.
Thanks to Bev Vincent and David Sjödin.
Desperation shooting in Arizona
Posted: August 3, 2004, 23:43
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Desperation starts filming in September
Posted: June 28, 2004, 23:42
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Mick Garris moving ahead with Desperation
Posted: April 9, 2004, 23:39
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Garris told Creature Corner "We're working from King's feature script. "Though I'm putting it into the television 'acts' format. But very little is being changed."
Thanks to Mike Cahill.
Desperation will be a 3 hour movie for ABC
Posted: December 15, 2003, 23:38
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Here is the entire article from Variety:
King fling for Alphabet
Garris to helm horror scribe's 'Desperation'
By MICHAEL SCHNEIDER
ABC has given in to "Desperation," picking up a three-hour adaptation of the apocalyptic Stephen King novel. Mark Sennet ("K Street") is on board to exec produce, while Mick Garris ("The Stand") will direct.
King, who is currently recovering from a serious case of pneumonia, has already written the screenplay. "Desperation" is the latest in a string of King projects at the Alphabet, including the upcoming midseason series "Kingdom Hospital."
Based on King's 1996 book, "Desperation" follows the plight of a man who winds up in a bizarre mining town in Nevada (named Desperation, natch) after being pulled over by the strange local sheriff.
The man eventually discovers that a mysterious force has killed the town's residents -- and that he must either kill this thing or escape.
Sennet said "Desperation" boasted "a whole different, early Stephen King feel to it."
"It's one of those core, scarier-than-hell Stephen King novels," he said. "It's the antithesis of 'The Shawshank Redemption' or 'The Green Mile.' It's bizarre, scary humor and has great characters in it."
Project has been in development for some time, having originally been optioned as a feature by New Line.
Sennet said he hopes to begin production in March or April. Garris must first complete his helming duties on the adaptation of another King project, a feature take on the novelist's ebook "Riding the Bullet."
A principal in Sennet-Gernstein Entertainment, Sennet most recently created and exec produced HBO's "K Street," which he oversaw along with Section 8's Steven Soderbergh and George Clooney.
Sennet has two other longforms in development at the Alphabet net: "The Go-Gos" (which he said may also be redeveloped as a low-budget feature) and "Touch the Top of the World: The Erik Weihenmayer Story." Other credits include ABC's "Inside the Osmonds" and CBS' "Martin & Lewis" (along with Storyline Entertainment).
Garris, meanwhile, has partnered with King on several projects, including the TV adaptations of "The Shining" and "The Stand."
King is working on the script for Desperation
Posted: April 23, 2003, 23:36
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Thanks to Bev Vincent.
Desperation on ABC in 2004?
Posted: January 1, 2003, 23:30
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Garris on Desperation
Posted: December 22, 2002, 23:29
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After that project, Garris is said to be moving on to something I've wanted him to direct for a long time now, 'Desperation'. The King novel, in case you're unfamiliar, concerns a group of people that get stuck in a small Nevada town called Desperation and have to ban together to fight a manifestation of pure evil known as Tak. It's a great story, and the script was originally written by Stephen King himself (read my review of it here).
'Desperation' has been sitting over at New Line for countless years, but I guess it's been moved somewhere else since the movie that Garris will direct is set to be a 4-6 hour miniseries (on ABC, I'm sure). That also means the script I read many moons ago will probably not be used, but here's hoping we get something of the same quality.
Desperation as a miniseries on CBS?
Posted: May 4, 2001, 23:28
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The Talisman: 'Smilin Jack Ruby' talked with Mick Garris about his upcoming adaptation of Stephen King's "The Talisman" that he'll be doing once he returns from a trip to Cuba with his wife. The four-hour mini-series will begin production on a date depending upon the length of the upcoming strikes, and after he plans to turn King's "Riding the Bullet" (which Garris has already adapted into a screenplay) into a theatrical feature. "The Sun Dog" IMAX project is on hold, whilst "Desperation" may become a miniseries as CBS has approached him about it (but he usually works with ABC so will give them 'first dibs' as they say).
No Desperation after all?
Posted: December 6, 2000, 23:27
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Desperation on again
Posted: December 1, 2000, 23:26
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Desperation on hold
Posted: May 1, 1999, 23:24
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Movie version of Desperation?
Posted: February 6, 1999, 23:23
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