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Barbara Muschietti Talks IT

Posted: September 15, 2017, 12:43
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Here is an interview with Barbara Muschietti on deleted scenes, sequel plans & getting Beverly right.

There’s deleted scenes that will be on the DVD version because we just love them.

And here is an article indicating that the DVD/blu-ray will be longer.

Thanks to Dimitris Tso

Christine Music Video

Posted: September 14, 2017, 14:21
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On October 20th, horror master John Carpenter will be releasing Anthology: Movie Themes 1974-1998 via Sacred Bones Records. A compilation album of rerecorded themes from the director’s films, the album will feature themes such as They Live, Dark Star, Prince of Darkness, The Fog, and more.

To celebrate this upcoming album, Carpenter has released a brand new music video for the rerecording of Christine. The video tells the tale of a young woman whose car breaks down in the backstreets of Los Angeles, whereupon she is chased down by the infamous 1958 Plymouth Fury.

Source: Dread Central

Thanks to Anders Jakobson

Gerald's Game Poster

Posted: September 14, 2017, 08:29
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Here is the Netflix poster for Gerald's Game.


Directed by Mike Flanagan (Oclus, Hush), a woman (Carla Gugino) accidentally kills her husband (Bruce Greenwood) after being handcuffed to a bed, leaving her unable to free herself. As time passes and she realizes that rescue is an all but hopeless thought, she begins to slip into insanity, the voices in her head manifesting into visions.

Gerald's Game will be streaming on Netflix starting September 29th, 2017.

Thin Scenery; New King Story

Posted: September 10, 2017, 00:53
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Thin Scenery is a new story by King that can be found in Ploughshares summer 2017 issue.

The Summer 2017 issue of Ploughshares. Ploughshares is an award-winning journal of new writing. Two out of each year’s three issues are guest-edited by prominent writers who explore different personal visions, aesthetics, and literary circles; the Winter issue is staff-edited.

Distinguished writer Stewart O’Nan guest-edits this issue. As O’Nan writes in his introduction, “I want to feel moral confusion, because nothing in this world is simple. As a writer reading, I also admire the precision and audacity of an author’s language and use of form. Do it differently or better, or don’t do it at all.” Featuring new work from Stephen King, Christie Hodgen, Askold Melnyczuk, and Michael Byers, the pieces in this issue cover a wide range of themes and explore inventive narrative structures.

More info here and a short preview here.

You can order your copy here.

Gary Dauberman Hired For IT Part 2

Posted: September 8, 2017, 09:25
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Sounds like the second IT is getting closer. No definite word yet but it looks good...

New Line is making strides on the “It” sequel, hiring writer Gary Dauberman to work on the script.

Andy Muschietti, who directed “It,” is expected to return for the second installment, although he has not closed a deal yet. Producers Barbara Muschietti, Roy Lee, Dan Lin, Seth Grahame-Smith, and David Katzenberg are believed to be back as well.

Source: Variety

Thanks to Lou Sytsma

IT's Here; My Review Of IT

Posted: September 7, 2017, 23:33
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My review of IT is out. But please note that there are spoilers. Enjoy!.

I was worried that the high expectations that were placed on this movie based on all the things we saw before its premier would be too much and it would be caught in the fact that it was a good movie but people’s expectations were inhumanly high resulting in people still being disappointed. Well, that didn't happen and the movie lived up to my expectations and for that I'm extremely happy!

Ep. 77 - Dark Tower Movie Falls... Short

Posted: September 7, 2017, 22:04
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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 77 of The Stephen King Podcast!

The long awaited Dark Tower movie has come and gone. What did we think of it? Will the TV series still happen? Listen and find out what we think.

Plus this episode, we continue to look at the Spike TV version of - The Mist. Plus we review the first two episodes of Mr. Mercedes.

All this and 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!
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In this podcast:
1) 00:00 - Intro
2) 00:30 - Podcast Setup
3) 01:14 - News From The DeathRoom
4) 24:32 - Night Shift Reviews of The Mist & Mr. Mercedes
5) 44:59 - The Dark Tower Movie Review
6) 1:12:27 - Podcast Signoff
6) 1:12:27 - Outro

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Reading Stephen King Out Next Month!

Posted: September 6, 2017, 11:37
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Reading Stephen King shipping next month!

Reading Stephen King
- edited by Brian James Freeman
Featuring essays by Clive Barker, Stewart O'Nan, Frank Darabont, Stephen Spignesi, Richard Chizmar, Justin Brooks, Tony Magistrale, Michael R. Collings, Rocky Wood, Robin Furth, Kevin Quigley, Hans-Ake Lilja, Billy Chizmar, Jack Ketchum, Bev Vincent, Mick Garris, and Jay Franco!

Get your copy here.

Castle Rock Heading to NYCC

Posted: September 6, 2017, 09:50
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Warner Bros. Television returns to New York Comic Con (NYCC) on Sunday, October 8, with a pair of thrilling new series, one being Castle Rock

3:00-3:40p.m. Castle Rock: Exclusive Video Presentation and Q&A

From J.J. Abrams’ Bad Robot Productions (Star Wars: The Force Awakens, Person of Interest, Fringe, Lost), best-selling author Stephen King and executive producers/writers Sam Shaw (Manhattan) and Dustin Thomason comes Hulu Original Castle Rock, a psychological-horror series set in the Stephen King multiverse. Combining the mythological scale and intimate character storytelling of King’s best-loved works, Castle Rock is an original suspense/thriller — a first-of-its-kind reimagining that explores the themes and worlds uniting the entire King canon, while brushing up against some of his most iconic and beloved stories. Castle Rock stars André Holland (Moonlight), Melanie Lynskey (Togetherness), Bill Skarsgård (IT), with Jane Levy (Suburgatory) and Sissy Spacek (Carrie). Join us for an exclusive video presentation followed by a Q&A with series stars and producers. From Bad Robot Productions in association with Warner Bros. Television, Castle Rock premieres 2018 on Hulu.

EW King Special

Posted: August 31, 2017, 20:00
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Check out this EW special King issue. Looks very interesting if you ask me. And it includes an exclusive excerpt from Sleeping Beauties by Stephen King and Owen King!

Order your copy here.

Ready For IT Part 2

Posted: August 31, 2017, 11:13
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The team behind IT is ready to go when they get GO.

"We are locked and loaded and ready to jump in the minute they say 'go,'" said Producer Seth Grahame-Smith. "The script is not done, but the script is being worked on. Obviously we, all the filmmakers, are just champing at the bit to get started, and we have a very exciting shape, and [It co-writer Gary Dauberman] is working away."

Read more here.

Pennywist Visiting King?

Posted: August 29, 2017, 16:13
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Interesting report from Bangor Daily News. Has Pennywise visited King...

Stephen King has hung the unofficial symbol of Pennywise in the window of his West Broadway home: a red balloon. You know, the harmless plaything Pennywise gives to children, before he snaps them up and consumes their life force? That ol’ thing.


Thanks to Jon Leonard

Castle Rock Filming

Posted: August 28, 2017, 13:42
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Castle Rock is filming in Orange.

ORANGE — Crews working on “Castle Rock,” an upcoming series based on the works of Stephen King, were back in Orange this week, returning to town to shoot scenes for the series’ second episode.


Read more here.

Recap & Thoughts On Episode 10 Of The Mist

Posted: August 25, 2017, 05:01
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Here are my recap/thoughts on episode 10 (Season Finale) of The Mist. Please let me know what you think.

So far no word on a second season but if they get a second chance and if they do it right I still think they can make this show work. But no more horsemen or moths that gives men wings. We need scary not strange!

Dolores Claiborne: The Opera

Posted: August 22, 2017, 08:35
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59E59 Theaters has announced its complete fall lineup and included is an opera version of Dolores Claiborne.

Also slated for October will be New York City Opera’s production of Dolores Claireborne, adapted by Tobias Picker with a libretto by J. D. McClatchy. Michael Cpasso will direct, with Pacian Mazzagatti tapped to conduct. A cast will be announced at a later date; performances will run October 22–29.

Thanks to Lou Sytsma & Dimitris Tso

A Very Special Edition Of IT

Posted: August 21, 2017, 18:40
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Here is a very special edition of IT from Dragon Rebound Editions.

The book enclosure and lid design are based on a literal depiction of the original cover illustration for “IT”, with the sewer grate covering the storm drain. The sewer grate becomes the lid to the box, which holds the book.




For more info and photos, head over to their site.

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