Goldsman/Pinkner's Draft For The Dark Tower
Posted: March 4, 2016, 00:04
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Lilja's Library Highlight: March 3
Posted: March 3, 2016, 12:00
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...the first episode (of 13) of Kingdom Hospital aired on ABC. Here is my review of the pilot.
End of Watch Excerpt
Posted: March 2, 2016, 20:34
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The Dark Tower Confirmations
Posted: March 1, 2016, 16:26
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- Nikolaj Arcel will start shooting the movie in South Africa in seven weeks.
- The Premier date is January 13 2017.
- The first movie won’t be based on the first book. Based on clues given by Arcel it’ll probably be based on the third book, The Waste Lands.
- Idris Elba is confirmed to play Roland.
- Matthew McConaughey is based to play The Man in Black.
- Abbey Lee will likely play Tirana.
“The thing is, it’s been a looong trip from the books to the film,” King says, putting it right in context: “When you think about it, I started these stories as a senior in college, sitting in a little sh-tty cabin beside the river in Maine, and finally this thing is actually in pre-production now.” He laughs. “I’m delighted, and I’m a little bit surprised.”
About the movie not being based on the first book.
King says the movie will open with the first line from the first book. “It should start that way,” he says. “I’ve been pretty insistent about that.”
“[The movie] starts in media res, in the middle of the story instead of at the beginning, which may upset some of the fans a little bit, but they’ll get behind it, because it is the story,” King says.
Arcel declined to specify which books his movie focus on, but he did offer this clue: “A lot of it takes place in our day, in the modern world.”
King and Arcel on Elba.
The author, who raves about Elba’s recent work in the child-soldier drama Beasts of No Nation, says he hopes fans of the books have no problem accepting a man of color as Roland. “For me the character is still the character. It’s almost a Sergio Leone character, like ‘the man with no name,’” King says. “He can be white or black, it makes no difference to me. I think it opens all kind of exciting possibilities for the backstory.”
Arcel acknowledges that skin color actually was an important factor in the relationship between Roland and Susannah, the black amputee he drew into his world from her life in 1964. In the books, she is not thrilled to find herself yanked into another dimension by a grizzled white guy. “Some fans are asking, understandably, ‘What about the racial tension?’” Arcel says. “But as the story progresses that will be made clear, how we’ll deal with all those things.”
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Do You Want To Help?
Posted: March 1, 2016, 12:15
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Lilja & Lou Visit Book Vs Movie Podcast
Posted: February 29, 2016, 17:00
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Ep. 55: The Stand - Revisited
Posted: February 29, 2016, 15:18
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With your hosts - longtime Constant Readers - Hans Lilja of Lilja's Library and podcaster - Lou W. Sytsma.
Welcome to Episode 55 of The Stephen King Podcast!
Your co-hosts Hans Lilja & Lou Sytsma check out the next book from the Stephen King Revisted site which was The Stand.
Here are the links to posts about their revisit:
The Stand (1978)
Historical Essay by Bev Vincent
Richard’s Thoughts by Richard Chizmar
Guest Essay by Josh Boone - director attached to The Stand and Revival.
We thought this would be an excellent time to rewatch the 1994 ABC TV mini-series based on the book too. So join us as we revisit The Stand.
As always, we bring you the latest Stephen King news.
Special thanks to listener Lance Grey for sending in his thoughts about the stage play of Misery starring Bruce Willis and Laurie Metcalf.
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) 01:01 - Podcast Setup
3) 01:51 - From The Death Room - The Latest Stephen King News
4) 28:09 - Reviews From The Night Shift - The Stand: Revisited
5) 1:17:54 - Sign Off
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11.22.63 Episode 3 Review
Posted: February 29, 2016, 09:01
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Here is my review of the third episode of 11.22.63.The Bill part is needed but it also changes the story quite a bit.
Lilja's Library Highlight: February 27
Posted: February 27, 2016, 12:00
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...the first episode (of three) of Rose Red aired on ABC. The other two aired on February 28 and 29.
The Talisman 3 At Least 2 Years Away
Posted: February 27, 2016, 00:44
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Q. So is there any truth to the rumors that a third “Talisman” book is forthcoming?
I certainly hope so. It’s totally dependent on the patience of my saintly collaborator, Steve King. We were supposed to start it three or four years ago, but I had medical problems that stopped me in my tracks. Then I had problems with a book I was doing … so we’re no closer to being able to start it. But part of the reason he’s so patient is we have a great idea for the book. I won’t tell you what it is, but there was a famous story that happened in the world when we were young. He kept a scrapbook about it and so did I, him in Maine and me in Milwaukee. It has a lot of juice in it, and he and I both feel that way about it, so we are eager to do this book. I think he’ll cut me a break and let me go a year or two and then we’ll start working on it.
Thanks to Rick Urban
Mist on TV
Posted: February 25, 2016, 23:16
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Spike has reportedly ordered a pilot episode for The Mist, which will retain the initial premise of King’s 1980 novella by telling the story of a small town consumed by an otherworldly mist while monstrous creatures roam freely. TV veteran Christian Torpe—best known for creating the Danish series Rita—is slated to write and executive produce.
Source: Deadline
Thanks to Douglas Dowie and Ariel Bosi
UK Cover For End of Watch
Posted: February 25, 2016, 18:15
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Here is an animated version.
Cell Director Interview
Posted: February 24, 2016, 19:13
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Photos From Cell
Posted: February 24, 2016, 16:57
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11.22.63 Episode 2 Review
Posted: February 22, 2016, 09:01
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Here is my review of the second episode of 11.22.63.The episode is as good as the pilot and so far this series really works for me. I sure hope they can keep this up for six more episodes and also turn out a great ending.
Lilja's Library Highlight: February 21
Posted: February 21, 2016, 12:00
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...the Book The Dark Tower: The Wind Through the Keyhole is released in the US and UK. Here is my review of the book.
IT still Planned For 2 Movies
Posted: February 20, 2016, 22:14
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“It will hopefully be shooting later this year. We just got the California tax credit… Gary Doberman wrote the most recent draft working with Andy Muscetti, so it’s being envisioned as two movies.”
Thanks to Lou Sytsma
Abbey Lee To Play Tirana in The Dark Tower
Posted: February 18, 2016, 22:15
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Is today April 1st? No? OK then…If it’s correct that Idris Elba and Matthew McConaughey will play Roland and Flagg a third role has now been cast. Deadline reports that Abbey Lee will play, and I quote, “the female lead role of Tirana”.
If you’re like me you’re now asking “who is Tirana? And why are they calling it a lead?”
Well this is Tirana:
A low woman in the Dixie Pig. Partner of Andrew. She struck the sköldpadda from Callahan’s hands
I don’t know about you but IF this is true it worries me a lot. What part of the story are they adapting and what are they focusing on?
Trailer For Episode 2 of 11.22.63
Posted: February 18, 2016, 08:59
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Behind The Rabbit Hole
Posted: February 18, 2016, 01:28
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Lilja's Library Highlight: February 17
Posted: February 17, 2016, 16:27
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...the Book Night Shift is released in the US and UK.
11.22.63 Episode 1 Review
Posted: February 15, 2016, 16:07
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Here is my review of the first episode of 11.22.63.After seeing the pilot I’m very optimistic about this series. Seven more episodes to go and if they keep up what the pilot started we’re in for a treat.
Filming the Kennedy Motorcade Scene
Posted: February 15, 2016, 15:43
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Don't forget that the series starts tonight on hulu.
Thanks to Lou Sytsma.
Lilja's Library Highlight: February 14
Posted: February 14, 2016, 12:00
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...the first episode (of three) of Storm of the Century aired on ABC. The other two aired on February 15 and 18.
Lilja's Library Highlight: February 12
Posted: February 12, 2016, 12:00
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...the eBook UR is released. Here is my review of the book.
Promo Shoots From 11.22.63
Posted: February 12, 2016, 03:51
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11/22/63 Opening Titles
Posted: February 11, 2016, 20:02
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Never before released, just for you…the opening titles of @11.22.63 on @Hulu. Starts on Monday. Keep watching. They’ll change ever so slightly each week.
Samuel L. Jackson Cast For Revival?
Posted: February 11, 2016, 09:12
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Could Revival have found its preacher?
A source close to the production tells EW that Samuel L. Jackson is circling the very meaty role of Charles Jacobs in the adaptation of Stephen King’s Revival. Josh Boone, who directed The Fault in Our Stars, has written the script and will helm the project, with Michael de Luca on board as producer.
The character of Charles Jacobs is one of King’s most interesting and complex: he’s a charismatic, small-town preacher who begins experimenting with the supernatural using electricity after his wife and child are killed in an accident. This is a story from the mind of Stephen King, so things only get more twisty and darker from there.
No word yet as to who is in talks to play the lead character, Jamie Morton.
Thanks to Lou Sytsma
Deathmatch King
Posted: February 10, 2016, 15:41
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But if anyone have US $2,450.00 that you don’t need…here is the link to the eBay auction
11.22.63 Around The World
Posted: February 10, 2016, 01:37
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USA (hulu) February 15
Australia (Stan. ) February 16
Canada (Super Channel) February 17
New Zealand (Sky) February 23
Germany (Sky) April 11
Other countries that don't have a premier date yet are: UK, Italy, Russia, the Netherlands, Spain, Sweden, Bulgaria, Flemish-speaking Belgium, Croatia, Finland, Greece, Hungary, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Serbia and Slovenia.
King Is Between Books
Posted: February 10, 2016, 00:21
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King's next book, End of Watch, comes out one June 7th. It's the conclusion of a trilogy that began in 2014 with Mr. Mercedes and continued last year with Finders Keepers. He has yet to begin work on his next work. "I'm between books," he says. "Right now. I'm just promoting 11.22.63."
Thanks to Lou Sytsma & Dimitris Tso
King on Dark Tower Movie: It's Likely to Happen
Posted: February 10, 2016, 00:15
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"It looks to me like it's more likely than not it'll happen at this point. Let's put it that way."
"I think that it's more likely than not that Idris Elba and Matthew McConaughey will be in it. But I can't say with any certainty. I know that they're trying to make deals with these actors [and] with Sony, and that's the extent of my knowledge."
King also said he want to write about Jericho Hill:
"I'm never done with The Dark Tower. The thing about The Dark Tower is that those books were never edited, so I look at them as first drafts. And by the time I got to the fifth or sixth book, I'm thinking to myself, 'This is really all one novel.' It drives me crazy. The thing is to try to find the time to rewrite them. There's a missing element – a big battle at a place called Jericho Hill. And that whole thing should be written; I've thought about it several times, and I don't know how to get into it."
"I'd have to go back, read all the material before I could get myself in a frame of mind to do that. So, man, I just don't know. I'm a pretty instinctual writer, and I don’t have any game plan. I’m very unprofessional about that part of it; I can strap myself down in a chair and write every day, but the ideas come when they come. Maybe it will come time to write the Jericho Hill thing one day too."
Thanks to Lou Sytsma & Dimitris Tso
Lilja's Library Highlight: February 8
Posted: February 8, 2016, 12:00
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...the episode Chinga of the TV series The X-Files aired. King wrote the screenplay for it and this was episode 10 in season 5 of the series.
10 Days Until 11.22.63
Posted: February 5, 2016, 13:40
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Here are some cool promo stuff from the TV series.
Extended Trailer For 11.22.63
Posted: February 5, 2016, 13:33
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11.22.63 Poster
Posted: February 5, 2016, 08:37
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Behind the Scenes of 11.22.63
Posted: February 5, 2016, 03:47
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New Clip From 11.22.63
Posted: February 4, 2016, 23:35
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Thanks to Jason Bremerý
Who Do You Think Killed Kennedy?
Posted: February 4, 2016, 08:36
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What Hollywood Owes Authors When...
Posted: February 3, 2016, 04:43
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King Visit Misery
Posted: February 2, 2016, 23:38
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Thanks to Lou Sytsma
Revial Before The Stand
Posted: February 2, 2016, 21:37
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More info here.
Thanks to Lou Systema
The Regulators & Desperation as Audio Books
Posted: February 2, 2016, 17:27
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Previously released as abridged recordings, the completeunabridgededitions of THE REGULATORS and DESPERATION are available now for the very first time to own! Beloved narrator Frank Muller reads THE REGULATORS and Stephen King himself gives voice to DESPERATION.
Hear an excerpt from DESPERATION now
Posted: February 2, 2016, 11:28
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Swedish Cover For Finders Keepers
Posted: February 1, 2016, 16:00
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Lilja's Library Highlight: February 1
Posted: February 1, 2016, 12:00
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...the screenplay for Storm of the Century is released in the US.
How Different Is 11.22.63 From King's Book?
Posted: February 1, 2016, 08:11
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11.22.63 Behind the Scenes
Posted: February 1, 2016, 05:11
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11.22.63 on Instagram
Posted: February 1, 2016, 00:10
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Three tiles have been revealed so far.
Check it out here.
Two Photos From Cell
Posted: January 30, 2016, 12:30
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