Lionsgate is reportedly interested in setting up a new adaptation of Stephen King’s The Dead Zone with producer Roy Lee. Return of The Dead Zone Lionsgate already has previous with the book, having produced the USA television series adaptation starring Anthony Michael Hall in partnership with Paramount Television. Roy Lee is shopping the idea around, … Read more
Stephen King originally wanted John Candy to star in the adaptation of Thinner, jokingly saying it would help him lose weight. We all remember John Candy as one of the most lovable comedians to have ever stepped in front of the screen. So rare were his dramatic performances that many might be hard-pressed to name … Read more
There are many years where I have trouble compiling a full list of games I truly enjoyed. It boils down to either a lack of quality or just that I haven’t gotten around to some of them (sorry Baldur’s Gate 3), but that was not the case in 2023. In many ways, it was a … Read more
Tobolowsky, who played Ned Ryerson in Groundhog Day, remembers when the writers weren’t sure which direction the tone should lean. It might be Thanksgiving, but for Phil Connors, every day is Groundhog Day. And poor Ned Ryerson (Needlenose Ned, Ned the Head), he was sucked right into the weatherman’s seemingly endless loop of misery. But … Read more
There will be brand new tales told in the world of Stephen King’s epic novel The Stand as an anthology of new stories from various authors has been announced. Taking Another Stand The End of the World as We Know It: Tales of Stephen King’s The Stand is being edited by revered horror writer Brian … Read more
I stand with the many human rights organizations, including Combatants for Peace, the Parents Circle Family Forum, and Women Wage Peace who write: Hamas’ horrific crimes against innocent civilians – including children, women, and the elderly – have shaken us all, and we are struggling to recover from the unbearable sights and sounds. Some of … Read more
Filming for Mike Flanagan’s adaptation of Stephen King’s story The Life of Chuck is set to begin this month. When Does The Life of Chuck Start Filming? Gulf Coast Media published a piece about the call for 1000 extras aged 11 and up on the Flanagan movie, and notes it is to begin filming on … Read more
There’s always a thrill that comes from discussing the adapted works of Stephen King. It’s especially exciting when they’re in a televised mini-series form. Needful Things doesn’t quite have the ambitions of The Stand, and hasn’t penetrated the pop culture the way IT did. The story also doesn’t swing as broadly as Storm of the … Read more
The 1990 TV miniseries adaptation of Stephen King’s IT always frustrated me as an avid fan of the book. The sneering, snarling nastiness of the source material was stripped away, and entire plot points were ripped up from the roots (understandably in some cases). The casting was a mixed bag, even though Seth Green‘s Richie … Read more
While a critical and commercial failure, Stephen King says that Babylon could be considered a true classic over time. When Babylon was announced as Damien Chazelle’s next project after First Man and near-Best Picture winner La La Land, many expected it to be a major contender on the awards circuit. With a cast of Brad … Read more