The Pop of King: The Celeb-ing of the President 2008
Posted: February 1, 2008, 21:10
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Mellencamp talks Ghosts
Posted: February 1, 2008, 21:06
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RS: Can we have an update on the Stephen King project [the "play with music" The Ghost Brothers of Darkland County]?
JM: We have another workshop in New York coming up, and from there it goes into production in Atlanta, Georgia next spring. And then if it goes well in Atlanta, then we'll come to Broadway. If it don't go well in Atlanta, we're done.
RS: What can you tell me about working with Stephen?
JM: Oh, I love Steve. Steve is nothing like everybody thinks he is. Steve and I really have a lot in common. He lives in the middle of nowhere. I live in the middle of nowhere. He's not comfortable being around a lot of people. I'm not comfortable. We just have a — you know, we're kinda antisocial guys, and, of course, we're bigmouths.
RS: How did working in this new medium, the play, challenge you both?
JM: Steve is not used to a live performance. I am. So whenever the stage goes dark, he's pumped up, man. He's excited. Somebody came and watched the last reading that we had in New York and reviewed it. The review said this is a musical that men will enjoy. Unheard of, the guy said.
Thanks to Bev Vincent
Message from King
Posted: January 31, 2008, 13:20
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A new message from King about Duma Key was posted on his official message board today:"Thanks, everybody, for buying DUMA KEY and--even more--saying
nice things about it. I haven't seen so few "flame throwers"
on this website (and others) in...well, more years than some
of you have been alive. Stay tuned, and keep checking this
site for new material. It's coming..."
Steve
No Today for King this weekend
Posted: January 28, 2008, 21:05
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Because of other breaking news, King's appearance didn't air this past weekend. It will be on next weekend instead.
Thanks to Bev Vincent
King on Today again.
Posted: January 26, 2008, 00:30
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Stephen on Weekend Today - 7:50am EST.
Weekend Today has let us know that Steve's interview (this is a different one than shown on Tuesday) will air on Saturday, January 26th at approximately 7:50 AM Eastern Time. Please check your local listings as the time may be different in your area for this show.
Collection's title
Posted: January 24, 2008, 20:55
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His next book will be a collection of short stories, but he and his publisher can't agree on a title. He wants to call it Unnatural Acts of Human Intercourse, which "could be a tough sell in some markets."
King also commented on a new book he is working on:
He also has begun work on another novel, but he won't discuss it for fear of "bad luck. If I didn't think it would work out, I'd talk your ear off about it," he says and laughs.
Thanks to Bev Vincent
Duma winners announced
Posted: January 24, 2008, 20:53
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Mist DVD details
Posted: January 23, 2008, 21:54
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On March 25th, Genius Entertainment and The Weinstein Company will issue Frank Darabont's The Mist on DVD. Sticking with Darabont's original intentions for the film, a two-disc collector's edition will present "Mist" in black and white along with a standard color version and the following special features...
• Audio commentary by writer/director Frank Darabont
• Eight deleted scenes with optional commentary
• A Conversation With Stephen King and Frank Darabont featurette
• When Darkness Came: The Making of THE MIST featurette
• Taming the Beast: Shooting Scene 35 featurette
• Monsters Among Us: A Look at the Creature FX featurette
• The Horror of It All: The Visual FX of THE MIST featurette
• Drew Struzan: Appreciation of an Artist featurette
A single-disc presentation is being released as well sans the b&w version and certain bonus goodies.
Thanks to Marcus Caesar
The Long Road Home preview
Posted: January 23, 2008, 21:44
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Marvel is proud to present your first full-color look inside Dark Tower: The Long Road Home #1, arriving in stores at 12:01 AM, March 5th, 2008 (at participating comic stores)! The best-selling, chart-topping team of writers Robin Furth & Peter David, artists Jae Lee & Richard Isanove, joined by special guest variant cover artist (and Marvel Editor-In-Chief) Joe Quesada, present the second limited series inspired by Stephen King's epic Dark Tower series. Overseen by Stephen King himself, Dark Tower: The Long Road Home explores a chapter in Roland's life only hinted at in the novels!
The Long Road Home #1, goes on-sale in stores at 12:01AM, March 5th, 2008 (at comic stores participating in the midnight launch)! Otherwise the issue will hit shelves at your local comic and book stores during normal business hours.
For an exclusive look at the artwork for this new series, click here:
View the exclusive artwork here
The Long Road Home #2
Posted: January 22, 2008, 22:54
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THE DARK TOWER: THE LONG ROAD HOME #2 (of 5)Written by ROBIN FURTH & PETER DAVID
Art & Cover by JAE LEE & RICHARD ISANOVE
Variant Cover by MIKE DEODATO, JR.
Sketch Variant by JAE LEE
Roland’s spirit is trapped inside Maerlyn's sinister Grapefruit and is taken on a terrifying journey to the outer reaches of End-World...to the harsh domain called Thunderclap! Back in Mid-World, Roland’s ka-tet is pursued by the Hambry posse which intends to kill them all before they are able to cross the Xay River on their journey home. Revenge will soon be at hand for Eldred Jonas and the Big Coffin Hunters.
Thanks to Bev Vincent
More King on Today
Posted: January 22, 2008, 22:30
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Thanks to Bev Vincent
King on today (clip)
Posted: January 22, 2008, 16:29
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King on The Today Show
Posted: January 22, 2008, 09:19
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Excerpt from Duma Key
Stephen King Q + A
Duma Key is now out
Posted: January 22, 2008, 00:28
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US hardback
US audio
UK hardback
Download
My review of Duma Key
Posted: January 21, 2008, 00:02
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Check out my thoughts on Duma Key here."God punishes us for what we can't imagine"
- Wireman (Duma Key)
The Duma Key winners are...
Posted: January 20, 2008, 01:18
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Read the complete text
Title of new collection not finalized
Posted: January 19, 2008, 23:23
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Another interview
Posted: January 19, 2008, 23:15
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The author is now in the midst of writing a long novel set in western Maine. "So tell folks they can enjoy a short vacation in warm weather ["Duma Key"], then I’m coming back home," King joked.
Thanks to Lou Sytsma
The Pop of King: Books With Batteries -- Why Not?
Posted: January 19, 2008, 23:13
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Thanks to Lou Sytsma
New collection title
Posted: January 18, 2008, 08:40
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His next book of short stories, Unnatural Acts of Intercourse, will come out this fall or next spring, and he's working on a "novel that's going to be very long. I'll be killing a lot of trees if it gets done."
Thanks to Bev Vincent
King on Today
Posted: January 17, 2008, 08:12
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Do you have burning questions about psychic powers, haunted cemeteries or possessed cars for author Stephen King? Or do you want to ask him about his new book, Duma Key? Write in your questions, and he might answer them on TODAY!
Ask your question here.
Thanks to Bev Vincent
The Three Kings
Posted: January 16, 2008, 08:07
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Please note that the authors will be able to only sign one book per audience member.
Dates & Times: April 4, 2008 8pm
Location: Lutheran Church of the Reformation
212 East Capitol Street, NE
Washington, D.C.
Tickets: $30
Buy tickets now
Read more…
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Interview with King
Posted: January 15, 2008, 21:10
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On TV or not?
Posted: January 15, 2008, 01:00
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More news to come as soon as I get it.
Thanks to Herbert West
Duma Key trailer
Posted: January 11, 2008, 16:49
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Interviews with Frank and Greg
Posted: January 7, 2008, 13:51
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Today I’m very happy to give you two interesting interviews I have done with people connected to The Mist. One is Frank Darabont, director of the movie, and the other is Gregory Nicotero who did the special effects for the movie.I’m very pleased with how the interviews turned out (I even got some exclusive’s from Frank) and I hope you will enjoy them as much as I do.
The Mist soundtrack and DVD
Posted: January 7, 2008, 00:32
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Amazon.com lists the DVD release of The Mist to March 25. You can pre-order here.
You can also get the Original Motion Picture Soundtrack from the film here
The score is by Mark Isham and here is what you will get:
1. Won’t Somebody See A Lady Home? (1:24)
2. Tentacles (3:18)
3. Bugs (7:49)
4. Mist (1:32)
5. Spiders (4:26)
6. ExpIation (2:24)
7. The Host Of Seraphim* Performed by Dead Can Dance Written by Perry / Gerrard Special film version including additional material composed by Mark Isham (7:19)
8. The Vicious Blues† from Mrs. Parker And The Vicious Circle Composed by Mark Isham (3:48)
The Pop of King: The 10 best books of 2007
Posted: January 5, 2008, 10:48
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Thanks to Willowlove
Duma audio
Posted: January 4, 2008, 00:44
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The last day of 2007 is here
Posted: December 31, 2007, 01:00
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So much has happened during 2007 that I didn’t even imagine would happen. The year started with me getting an interview over the phone with the man himself. Stephen King and I chatted for 45 minutes and I can honestly tell you that that’s one of the most amazing things I have ever done.
I also got to do an interview with Frank Darabont. That one was done by mail and we corresponded some in addition to that as well and I must say that Frank is one of the nicest people I have ever met. Even though he is a big name celebrity he really took the time to put his all into this interview and for that I will always be grateful.
We also got a new Bachman book during 2007. Many with me had been hoping for one but not really daring to think we’d actually get one. But with the release of Blaze we did. Other things that was released during 2007 was the movie version of The Mist and the first story arc of The Dark Tower comic. They where both huge successes.
What can we expect to see during 2008 then? Well, in just about three weeks we’ll get the new book Duma Key. I have read it and I feel quite comfortable with tell you that I don’t think you’ll be disappointed with it.
We will also see the release of the second story arc of The Dark Tower comic. This one is called The Long Road Home and begins in March.
Besides this I have some other projects waiting to be announced. The biggest one is something I’m rather nervous about but I hope you will like it as much as I do. I can’t really talk about it yet but as soon as I can you’ll be the first one to know, that is a promise.
With that said I also want to take this opportunity to thank you all for the fantastic support you have all given Lilja’s Library during 2007. Your support has made the site one of the biggest Stephen King fan site’s on the net and for that I can’t thank you enough. I hope to keep your interest during 2008 as well and I will do everything in my power to give you as much interesting stuff as I possible can.
So, all that is left before the new year is to wish you all a Happy New Year! And I hope to talk to you all again in 2008!
Lilja
Audio excerpt from Duma Key
Posted: December 26, 2007, 23:54
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The 24 Greatest Rock Songs Ever Made
Posted: December 26, 2007, 23:29
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Thanks to Bev Vincent
And the winners are...
Posted: December 23, 2007, 00:22
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Answer 1: 7
Question 2: What is the title of the second arc that will be released next year?
Answer 2: The Long Road Home
Question 3: Who is the publisher of The Dark Tower comic?
Answer 3: Marvel
And the winners are Ilhana Skrgic from Bosnia and Herzegovina, Ingrid Stephens from the US and Donna Girard also from the US.
The Long Road Home
Posted: December 20, 2007, 15:34
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DARK TOWER: THE LONG ROAD HOME #1 (of 5)Written by ROBIN FURTH & PETER DAVID
Art & Cover by JAE LEE & RICHARD ISANOVE
Variant Cover by JOE QUESADA
Sketch Variant Cover by JAE LEE
It's the return of the best-selling comic book series, inspired by Stephen King's epic The Dark Tower! Gunslinger Roland Deschain has seen the death of his lover Susan Delgado. And the Big Coffin Hunters who burned her at the stake are now in pursuit of Roland and his ka-tet Cuthbert and Alain. The friends are forced to flee into the desert with the deadly posse in hot pursuit….and Roland is in a coma! Don't miss this opening chapter starring the Gunslinger whose quest for the Dark Tower will shake the foundation of reality itself!
48 PGS./CARDSTOCK COVER/T+ …$3.99
The Dead Zone No More
Posted: December 20, 2007, 15:33
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LOS ANGELES (Hollywood Reporter) - After months of speculation, USA has officially canceled veteran sci-fi dramas "The Dead Zone" and "The 4400."
Although things didn't look good for the two series because they are older and expensive to make, during the past several months the cable network looked for ways to bring them back. But it ultimately opted to end their run.
"We wish we could keep all our great shows alive forever," said Jeff Wachtel, executive vp original programming at USA. "But we feel we need to give some of our new shows a platform to grow, and it's with great sadness that we say goodbye to two shows that had a great run and helped create the resurgence of original programming on our network and on all of cable."
"Dead Zone," which ran for six seasons, and "4400," which was on for four, had aired as a sci-fi-themed block Sunday night.
"4400" creator/exec producer Scott Peters broke the cancellation news on the show's fan message board.
"We've had a great time bringing you this story and submersing you in the lives of all these incredible characters," he wrote. "I wish we could go on forever, but the party has come to an end."
"Dead Zone," along with "Monk," put USA on the original programming map when they launched in summer 2002.
Based on Stephen King's characters, "Dead Zone," was created by the late Michael Piller and his son Shawn. Its premiere set a record for a series debut on basic cable with 6.4 million viewers.
The record was broken two years later by the opening of "4400" (7.4 million), which launched as a limited series.
In addition to "Monk," USA's slate of original series includes "Psych," "Burn Notice" and the upcoming "In Plain Sight" and "To Love and Die."
Thanks to Bev Vincent & Kurt Roberts
And the winner is...
Posted: December 15, 2007, 21:42
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Finally the time has come to draw a winner of what is the best prize I’ve ever had the privilege to hand out; a signed copy of The Stand. But as usual, here are first the correct answers:Question 1: What is the ISBN # of the Deluxe Edition The Dark Tower: The Gunslinger?
Answer 1: 0-937986-51-8
Question 2: The Green Mile, 2007 , was produced as a signed limited edition by Subterranean Press. How many total signed/numbered copies were there?
Answer 2: 148
Question 3: The Eyes Of the Dragon , 1984, was produced by what Stephen King's publishing company?
Answer 3: Philtrum Press
Question 4: The 1st edition/printing of The Tommyknockers required more than a full number line. What must be printed below the number line?
Answer 4: Permissions to come
And the lucky winner is Sheila Buchholz from the US, congratulations!
Official Mist site
Posted: December 14, 2007, 12:03
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...to this:
Movies and TV 2007
Posted: December 13, 2007, 23:22
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A Christmas message from King
Posted: December 13, 2007, 14:17
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A message from Stephen...
I had a great year and, as always, it starts with the people who read the books and have been so kind to me over the last 30 or so years that I have been making up stories. It was especially nice to hear from you this year because I turned 60 and finally had to kill my teddy bear. Just joking about the teddy bear, but it's a little traumatic and you guys helped to ease the pain. I hope you will all have a happy holiday season whether you celebrate Christmas, Hanukah, Kwanza, or simply the imminent coming of Great Cthulhu. I hope that all of us will have a happy new year, that you will enjoy Duma Key, and that you vote for all the right candidates in November! Be well and be good to one another.
Steve King
New Dollar Baby
Posted: December 11, 2007, 23:21
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Stephen Parkhurst is making a Dollar Baby based on Night Surf and you can see some production pictures here.Thanks to Bernd Lautenslager
The Pop of King: Top tunes of 2007
Posted: December 5, 2007, 08:12
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Thanks to Bev Vincent
Mist drawings
Posted: December 4, 2007, 20:29
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Thanks to Troy Model
Duma Key excerpt
Posted: December 4, 2007, 20:23
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Thanks to Paul Poroshin
Duma Key followed by collection
Posted: December 4, 2007, 13:13
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The next book after Duma Key will be a short story collection and most of the recent ones published will be in that.
I also just got confrimation that once the book is out it won't be called Pocket Rockets.
Chuck talks Duma Key
Posted: December 3, 2007, 08:49
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Duma Key: Where It All Began
A Note from Chuck Verrill, the Longtime Editor of Stephen King
In the spring of 2006 Stephen King told me he was working on a Florida story that was beginning to grow on him. "I'm thinking of calling it Duma Key," he offered. I liked the sound of that--the title was like a drumbeat of dread. "You know how Lisey's Story is a story about marriage?" he said. "Sure," I answered. The novel hadn't yet been published, but I knew its story well: Lisey and Scott Landon--what a marriage that was. Then he dropped the other shoe: "I think Duma Key might be my story of divorce."
Pretty soon I received a slim package from a familiar address in Maine. Inside was a short story titled "Memory"--a story of divorce, all right, but set in Minnesota. By the end of the summer, when Tin House published "Memory," Stephen had completed a draft of Duma Key, and it became clear to me how "Memory" and its narrator, Edgar Freemantle, had moved from Minnesota to Florida, and how a story of divorce had turned into something more complex, more strange, and much more terrifying.
If you read the following two texts side by side--"Memory" as it was published by Tin House and the opening chapter of Duma Key in final form--you'll see a writer at work, and how stories can both contract and expand. Whether Duma Key is an expansion of "Memory" or "Memory" a contraction of Duma Key, I can't really say. Can you?
--Chuck Verrill
Thanks to Bev Vincent
German Duma
Posted: December 2, 2007, 01:16
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Here us the German edition of Duma Key.Thanks to Hans von Wirth
Desk calendar 2008
Posted: November 30, 2007, 15:21
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It seams there will be a Stephen King desk calendar for 2008 as well. To the right is a picture of the front of it and if anyone out here happens to have an extra that you want to part with, pleas mailme.
King in Diary of the Dead
Posted: November 30, 2007, 00:18
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GEORGE A. ROMERO'S DIARY OF THE DEAD / U.S.A. (Director and Screenwriter: George A. Romero)— When a group of film students making an indie horror film find themselves trapped in a world being consumed by flesh-eating zombies, they cleverly switch gears and use the camera to document the world crumbling around them. Cast: Nick Alachiotis, Matt Birman, George Buza, Wes Craven, Stephen King, Quentin Tarantino, Guillermo del Toro. U.S. Premiere
King's part is in this movie is a voice over as a news reader.
Thanks to Bev Vincent & Neil Jarvis
Mist Storyboards
Posted: November 30, 2007, 00:11
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For more, see here.
Thanks to Bev Vincent
More Colorado Kid TV
Posted: November 30, 2007, 00:10
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ROCKY MOUNTAIN GUY
by Lynette Rice
While the strike could throw a wrench into all current development, ABC has a provocative new drama in the works that's loosely based on Stephen King's 2005 mystery novel The Colorado Kid. The author and EW columnist describes the script, from The Dead Zone's Sam Ernst and Jim Dunn, as "closer to The X-Files than Supernatural." King will have a small stake in the show (currently dubbed Sanctuary) should it go to series, "but it's not something that keeps me up nights, the way Kingdom Hospital did."
Thanks to willowlove
