Season 4 of The Dead Zone on DVD
Posted: March 22, 2006, 22:23
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NEWS -
I Am a Doorway, new Dollar Baby
Posted: March 22, 2006, 22:22
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A new Dollar Baby will soon see the daylight. It's Giuliano Dinocca who'll turn I Am a Doorway into a Dollar Baby.It will be done this year and Arthur will be played by Giuliano Dinocca, Richard (probably) Florent Van Liebergen.
It'll be directed by Giuliano Dinocca (Dinocca Productions France) and shot between March-April in Bobigny, France.
Desperation trailer
Posted: March 19, 2006, 21:38
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New King interview
Posted: March 19, 2006, 21:37
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Thanks to Bev Vincent and Miss X.
Review of Home Delivery
Posted: March 14, 2006, 23:56
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Today I have a review of yet another Dollar Baby. This time I have taken a look at the brilliant version of Home Delivery.Interview with Eli Roth about Cell
Posted: March 14, 2006, 23:55
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Thanks to Bev Vincent.
See The Boogeyman online.
Posted: March 14, 2006, 23:54
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Pictures from Nightmares & Dreamscapes
Posted: March 13, 2006, 18:39
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Review of Umney's Last Case
Posted: March 12, 2006, 23:26
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Check out my review of the Dollar Baby version of Umney's Last Case.John Cusack checks into 1408
Posted: March 9, 2006, 14:21
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John Cusack will star in the big screen adaptation of Stephen King's short story "1408" for helmer Mikael Hafstrom, producer Lorenzo di Bonaventura and Dimension Films. Penned by "The People vs. Larry Flynt" scribes Scott Alexander and Larry Karaszewski, pic centers on a debunker of paranormal occurrences who encounters real terror when he checks into notorious Room 1408 at the Dolphin Hotel.
Pic will lense this summer. Location is yet to be determined.
"This film is so much a one-man show," Hafstrom told Daily Variety. "It's quite a contained drama. It is a horror film if you want to put a label on it, but the way I see it, it's much more an inner-journey of this character."
Hafstrom previously helmed the Weinstein Co.'s "Derailed."
"1408" originally appeared as a King audio book, called "Blood and Smoke," and was subsequently included in King's 2002 short story collection "Everything's Eventual."
Cusack's casting comes on the heels of Dimension buying rights to King's latest novel "Cell" for Eli Roth to direct.
Thanks to Bev Vincent.
Eli Roth to direct Cell movie
Posted: March 8, 2006, 15:42
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Rights deal followed King's usual movie rate, $1 against a seven-figure purchase price with enhancements built in.
King's novel is a throwback to his early apocalyptic horror novels. In a single moment, a pulse sent out through cell phones around the world turns every phone user into a crazed, murderous zombie.
Read the complete text
Thanks to Bev Vincent
The future of The Dead Zone
Posted: March 7, 2006, 22:16
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The show is not cancelled, not yet. It's officially on hiatus, and the final word on its pick-up or cancellation likely won't come until Season Five (11 new episodes) finishes its run this summer. USA Network, which airs the show (which is produced by Lionsgate and Paramount), is still holding onto its option for a sixth season and will likely make its final decision then.
The situation came about by shooting all 23 episodes of Seasons Four and Five continuously last year. Normally, the show and the actors would've gone back into production about five months later. But the decision to wait to air the Season Five episodes this summer pushed back the timeframe that USA Network wanted to back its decision -- after all the new episodes have aired. Season Four's ratings were fantastic -- the show was the number five show on all of cable and, along with The 4400, helped USA Network dominate Sunday evenings. There is every reason to believe that this tandem will succeed again this summer, and that they could both be renewed again. The overall tightening at NBC Universal won't last -- they'll be back on top in no time. They've got a lot of great stuff in the pipeline, from NBC to USA and Sci-Fi.
But this means that, for the moment, the show's actors are not under contract and can join new series pilots or anything else they choose. But nothing is certain yet, and even if an actor were to take another job it wouldn't preclude them from still appearing on the show. Jennifer Finnigan did this last season, and many actors do it all the time.
But rumors of The Dead Zone's demise are far from true at this point in time. Everything will depend on how the show performs this summer.
So, there you have it. Don't give up on The Dead Zone just yet, OK?
The Pop of King: Analyzing Oscar
Posted: March 7, 2006, 22:15
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Thanks to Bev Vincent.
From a Buick 8 and Black House movie news
Posted: March 5, 2006, 23:31
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Thanks to Bev Vincent
Cell released in Germany
Posted: March 5, 2006, 23:30
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Cell is now out in Germany. It's called Puls.Interview with Robin Furth
Posted: February 28, 2006, 20:13
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Reports about King's appearance in Florida
Posted: February 28, 2006, 20:11
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He read a short story called "Memory" to us - 40 minutes. The audience was quieter than I ever remember - quiet enough that one could nap.
Read more here (this one has pictures).
The story was called "Memory" and dealt with a man who's been in an accident and has memory problems when he recovers.
Read more here
Mr. King read an upcoming piece, based (loosely) on his experience of being hit by a van. The story wasn't the usual physical horror associated with King's classic reads. There weren't any possessed girls or debilitating diseases, but an internal horror - the agony and challenge one experiences when their life is forever altered.
Read more here
Thanks to Bev Vincent.
New interview...
Posted: February 27, 2006, 22:20
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Thanks to Bev Vincent and
Five batches of The Dark Tower comic
Posted: February 27, 2006, 21:41
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New story called Memory
Posted: February 27, 2006, 21:40
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On Sunday night, King gave his first public reading of a new short story called "Memory" that was inspired by what he termed his "nasty accident." He delivered the fictional account in front of a capacity crowd at Florida State University's Ruby Diamond Auditorium as part of the Seven Days of Opening Nights arts festival.
"I had seven minutes permanently burned out of my memory (when the van hit)," King said. "I did get one back of the guy coming over the hill heading toward me. It's like a coral islet in the sea. ... I have no idea if (the story) is any good, but what the h--l, I like it."
He then launched into the first-person narrative about a wealthy building contractor who is almost crushed to death when he's run over by a construction crane on a job site. The builder grapples regaining speech, thoughts of suicide, a deep hatred for a song by Reba McEntire and exactly what he may have done to his wife while recovering from his coma.
The Seven Days audience rewarded "Memory" with a standing ovation.
You can read the entire article from Tallahassee Democrat here.
Thanks to Bev Vincent and Miss X.
Cell out in the UK
Posted: February 27, 2006, 21:38
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Today Cell is released in the UK and in The Times there is a 16 page extract (similar vein to the Australian Sword In The Darkness) from the book (see image).Thanks to Kevin Etheridge.
I have seen Desperation
Posted: February 25, 2006, 00:16
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Spanish cover for The Dark Tower 7
Posted: February 25, 2006, 00:15
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Here is the Spanish cover for The Dark Tower 7 that was released today.Thanks to Ari.
Thursday and Friday’s winner of Cell
Posted: February 25, 2006, 00:14
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Thursday:
Question: Was King in the UK to promote Bag of Bones?
Answer: Yes, he was.
Thursday’s winner is Eva Maria Vazquez Guzman from Spain.
Friday:
Question: Who has designed the cover for the UK edition?
Answer: It's designed by Keenan.
Friday’s winner is John Ashton from the UK.
Mistakes Were Made
Posted: February 25, 2006, 00:12
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A new column is now online. It's from the March 3rd issue of Entertainment Weekly and has the title Mistakes Were Made. You can read it here.Thanks to Paul Poroshin.
Wednesday’s winner of Cell
Posted: February 23, 2006, 23:40
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Question: Does the UK edition of Cell have an excerpt from Lisey's Story like the US edition?
Answer: Yes, it will.
Wednesday’s winner in the Cell contest is Henry Szczudlik from Poland. Today's question is now online.
Tuesday’s winner of Cell
Posted: February 22, 2006, 23:55
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Question: What is the item that is shown on the cover of the UK edition of Cell?
Answer: A Cell phone or mobile phone, both are OK
Tuesday’s winner is M. Aslam Quadri from Pakistan. Today's question is now online.
Cover for Stationary Bike
Posted: February 21, 2006, 23:30
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Here is the cover for the audio edition of Stationary Bike. The CD contains 2 CD's and is 1½ hour long. Order your copy here.Production of Nightmares and Dreamscapes has ended
Posted: February 21, 2006, 23:28
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Battleground has been given the "no commercial" nod from TNT, so that episode will be commercial free along with Umney’s Last Case.
Thanks to MG.
Stephen's Picks for the week of February 20, 2006
Posted: February 21, 2006, 23:26
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* Stephen is reading The People's Act of Love by James Meek (Very good)
* He is listening to Bruce Springsteen & the E Street Band Hammersmith Odeon, Live '75 (Excellent)
* He is also listening to Vanilla Ice To the Extreme
Monday's winner of Cell
Posted: February 21, 2006, 23:25
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Question: Will Hodder & Stoughton release Cell as an audio book?
Answer: Yes, they will.
The first winner in the Cell contest is Corey Charron from Japan. Today's question is now online.
Contest time again
Posted: February 19, 2006, 22:11
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New Dollar Baby called Tijger
Posted: February 19, 2006, 22:10
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Thanks to Stephen King Short Movies.
Listen to King's appearance at Talk to America online.
Posted: February 17, 2006, 23:45
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During the show King talks about Marvel's Dark Tower series, Lisey's Story and his inspiration for Cell. He doubts he'll ever finish The Plant, that there will likely be a Dark Tower movie -- though not necessarily in his lifetime -- and that there will be a third book in the Talisman/Black House series.
The Talisman on the back burner
Posted: February 17, 2006, 23:42
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Thanks to Rocky Wood.
King has agreed to sign books at FSU
Posted: February 17, 2006, 23:40
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Thanks to Bev Vincent.
Stephen on Voice of America
Posted: February 15, 2006, 22:54
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Here's the program website: www.voanews.com/talk and you can email your questions to King during the broadcast at talk@voa.gov.
Thanks to Miss X.
French Cell
Posted: February 13, 2006, 23:31
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Here is the French cover for Cell. The title is Cellulaire and it's being released on March 8.Thanks to herbertwest, from the Stephen King Lille Board.
Tickets to King's apperance at the Seven Days of Opening Nights arts festival
Posted: February 13, 2006, 23:29
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Tickets to hear King speak as a last-minute addition to Florida State University's eighth annual Seven Days of Opening Nights arts festival will go on sale at 11 a.m. on Valentine's Day.
The best-selling author of such scary classics as "Carrie," "The Shining" and "Cujo," will give a talk at 8 p.m. on Feb. 26 in Ruby Diamond Auditorium. Tickets are $7 for students and $15 for the general public.
King agreed to step in as a substitute for Pulitzer Prize-winning novelist Richard Russo ("Empire Falls"), who canceled his appearance last week because of a medical emergency in his family.
"The best and most efficient way to purchase King tickets is online at www.sevendaysfestival.org or www.tickets.fsu.edu," FSU special-projects director Fran Conaway said.
Orders also can be placed by calling 644-6500 or in person at the FSU Fine Arts Ticket Office, corner of Copeland and Call streets.
All tickets purchased earlier for the Russo reading will be honored at the King appearance, which is open-seating. Those who wish to get a full refund for their Russo tickets should contact the Fine Arts Ticket Office.
Thanks to Bev Vincent.
Sunday's contest
Posted: February 13, 2006, 00:12
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Question: Has King written a foreword or an afterworld for Stephen King: Uncollected, Unpublished?
Answer: No
The winner of a copy of the Australian edition of Stephen King: Uncollected, Unpublished is Cheong Kai Fei from Malaysia and poster goes to Luca Gnuva from Italy.
Song of Susannah cover in color
Posted: February 11, 2006, 22:37
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Here is the cover for the paperback edition of Song of Susannah in color.Saturday's contest
Posted: February 11, 2006, 22:36
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Question: Is Molly a story by King that is discussed in Stephen King: Uncollected, Unpublished?
Answer: Yes (it's a screenplay and I apologize if I confused some of you by saying story)
The winner of a copy of the Australian edition of Stephen King: Uncollected, Unpublished is Ariel Bosi from Argentina and poster goes to Sheila Cohen from the US.
If you didn't win you have a new chance with Sunday's (last chance) question that is now online.
King at Seven Days of Opening Nights arts festival
Posted: February 11, 2006, 22:35
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Thanks to Miss X.
Friday's contest
Posted: February 10, 2006, 22:34
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Question: What is the title of the rare poem that is published in Stephen King: Uncollected, Unpublished?
Answer: Dino
The winner of a copy of the Australian edition of Stephen King: Uncollected, Unpublished is Kevin M. Figiel from the US and poster goes to Matthias Belz also from Germany.
If you didn't win you have a new chance with Saturday's question that is now online.
The Boogeyman
Posted: February 10, 2006, 22:33
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Here are more information about the Dollar Baby based on The Boogeyman:Title: The Boogeyman (le croque mitaine)
Year: 2006 Dinocca production
Cast:
-Giuliano Dinocca: Lester Billings
-Sylvain Jesles: Dr Harper.
Lenght: 15 min.
This movie is a mix between the first Boogeyman by Jeff C Shiro and the short story. It was shoot in France.
The story take place first in a police interrogatory,in the Dr Harper's office and...in the cupboard.
Thursday's contest
Posted: February 9, 2006, 22:33
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Question: What is the title of the eBook Rocky wood, David Rawsthorne & Norma Blackburn has written about King’s work?
Answer: The Complete Guide to the Works of Stephen King
The winner of a copy of the Australian edition of Stephen King: Uncollected, Unpublished is Darlene Wright from the US and poster goes to Jason Worthley also from the US.
If you didn't win you have a new chance with Friday's question that is now online.
French Boogeyman
Posted: February 9, 2006, 22:31
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Thanks to Stephen King Short Movies.
Wednesdays contest
Posted: February 8, 2006, 22:30
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Question: Rocky Wood is the main author of Stephen King: Uncollected, Unpublished but what two authors have he gotten help from?
Answer: David Rawsthorne & Norma Blackburn
As some of you have pointed out this was a really easy question... The winner of a copy of the Australian edition of Stephen King: Uncollected, Unpublished is Renata Smolinska from Poland and poster goes to Markus Heikkilä from Finland.
If you didn't win you have a new chance with Thursday's question that is now online.
Win a Cell T-Shirt
Posted: February 8, 2006, 22:30
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Thanks to Randy.
Tuesday’s contest
Posted: February 7, 2006, 22:28
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Question: What is the book’s title from which a chapter 71 is published in Stephen King: Uncollected, Unpublished?
Answer: Sword in the Darkness
And the winner of a copy of the Australian edition of Stephen King: Uncollected, Unpublished is Robert Cirino from the US and poster goes to Simon McNamee from Australia. How about that?
If you didn't win you have a new chance with Wednesday's question that is now online.
