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Children of the Corn (2009) – DVD Review

Oct 8, 2009, 15:14 GMT

Donald P. Borchers produced the original Children of the Corn and in later years wasn’t very happy with it. He decided to return to corn country and redo the Stephen King short story. Sometimes “He who walks behind the rows” should just stay behind the rows. ... more

Stephen King says Stephenie Meyer ‘can’t write worth a darn’

Feb 5, 2009, 13:26 GMT

This is really funny. OK Steve, you’re not exactly Hesse or Steinbeck yourself. But according to this Access Hollywood article, Stephen stated: ... more

New Stephen King bio released

Jan 14, 2009, 10:05 GMT

Haunted Heart: The Life and Times of Stephen King is the latest title by Lisa Rogak, and according to USA Today: ... more

New stories from Stephen King

Nov 16, 2008, 12:49 GMT

“Just After Sunset” is the title of the latest story collection from Stephen King. ... more

Carrie – Blu-ray Review

Oct 14, 2008, 15:53 GMT

Based on Stephen King's first novel, 'Carrie' is still one of the best film adaptations of King's work to this day despite being the first of what must be hundreds by now. This Blu-Ray release marks its high-def debut and video/audio is competent but the complete lack of extras save for a trailer is extremely disappointing. ... more

Stephen King on ESPN's “This is SportsCenter” Monday

Sep 27, 2008, 4:16 GMT

Mystery Writer Stephen King will debut as a character in “This is SportsCenter” promo that will be debuting on ESPN Sept. 29. ... more

Stephen King’s 'Throttle' headed to the screen

Jun 17, 2008, 14:55 GMT

Producer Nick Wechsler has picked up the screen rights for the Stephen King and Joe Hill novella 'Throttle.' ... more

Stephen King and family will give reading on April 4

Apr 2, 2008, 10:41 GMT

Where? Coolidge Auditorium, first floor of the Thomas Jefferson Building, 10 First
St. S.E., Washington, D.C. ... more

DVD Review: The Mist (Two-Disc Collector's Edition)

Mar 25, 2008, 14:57 GMT

Frank Darabont breaks the mold as the maker of Stephen King movies set in prison, but the characters find themselves held prisoner in a supermarket by some definite King creations (out of a Buick 8 perhaps?). Not only do they have to fear the beasts outside the market but the panicked human beings inside. ... more

The Mist descends on DVD in March

Mar 6, 2008, 17:22 GMT

Belief divides them, mystery surrounds them, but fear changes everything when The Mist – Two Disc Collector’s Edition appears on DVD March 25 from Genius Products and The Weinstein Company. ... more

New Stephen King novel: Duma Key

Jan 22, 2008, 12:52 GMT

The NYT has reviewed Stephen King’s latest novel called Duma Key. According to the reviewer, “Duma Key is about characters whose near-death experiences have given them psychic powers. That may make it sound fanciful, but this novel is frank and well grounded.”
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Stephen King's new muse is Florida

Jan 18, 2008, 16:38 GMT

Stephen King has traded cold Maine for a new residence on the Gulf coast of Florida. ... more

Dipping Their Toes in the Genre Pool: The U.S. Literary Establishment's Need-Hate Relationship with Speculative Fiction

Jan 12, 2008, 16:38 GMT

Introduction

If the world ended today, what books would you save? What books so illuminate the human condition, so delve into the depths of who and what we are, that they should guide future generations in any attempt to rebuild civilization?

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DVD Review: Cujo (25th Anniversary Edition)

Oct 3, 2007, 15:32 GMT

Lionsgate finally releases a decent edition of ‘Cujo’ on DVD with a first time ever widescreen transfer and even a couple extras to boot, or should I say bite? I’ve never been a big fan of ‘Cujo’, the book or film, but the tautly made pic has its fans and I imagine they’ll be pleased by this release. ... more

DVD Review: Sometimes They Come Back

Sep 17, 2007, 23:45 GMT

This is the original film based on King’s short story starring Tim Matheson. Unfortunately, the film has been sequeled to death, but the original isn’t half bad in my opinion. However, it doesn’t live up to the bloody promise of King’s short story. ... more

Stephen King’s Dark Tower gets graphic novel treatment

Sep 7, 2007, 13:47 GMT

On November 7, the year's biggest comic book event will be chronicled in graphic novel format for the first time as Marvel Comics launches an epic, 240-page hard cover edition of Dark Tower: Gunslinger Born, adapted from the master of modern horror Stephen King's magnum opus. ... more

Misery gets new collector’s edition on DVD

Aug 24, 2007, 14:48 GMT

Misery loves company. MGM Home Entertainment presents the terrifying tale of one fan’s extreme obsession when Misery: Collector’s Edition hits the bestseller list on DVD October 2nd for a suggested retail price of $19.98. ... more

Stephen King comments on J.K. Rowling

Aug 12, 2007, 10:03 GMT

There is an article in Entertainment Weekly where Stephen King discusses Rowling and her “Ministry of Magic”, and seems to think that reading is not dead for kids. That in fact, it never was.
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The groundbreaking Dark Tower: The Gunslinger Born concludes

Aug 1, 2007, 20:52 GMT

Dark Tower: The Gunslinger Born #7 arrives in stores today, concluding the groundbreaking Marvel Comics adaptation of Roland's Deschain origin, from Stephen King's seminal Dark Tower novels! ... more

Movie marketing gone wild - stay in room 1408 and be scared!

Jun 21, 2007, 14:00 GMT

From the Marriott North hotel in Fort Lauderdale Florida, comes a promotion which dares folk to see the new Stephen King movie '1408' staring John Cusack and then stay in room 1408 in the hotel. ... more

Stephen King to appear in Esquire

Jun 13, 2007, 10:14 GMT

Stephen King’s latest work, titled The Gingerbread Girl, will appear over a 23 page spread in the July issue of Esquire. According to the Associated Press, Esquire Editor David Granger said, ... more

Gripe from the editor: The BookExpo of America

Jun 5, 2007, 12:11 GMT

This past weekend has been a big event for publishers, writers, editors and agents, all who flocked to Manhattan to attend this years BookExpo of America. Over 35,000 people showed up, including celebs like Elton John and Alan Alda. Stephen King was even there playing music on Friday night with a few of his other writer friends. ... more

Classic books have become subject to ‘literary liposuction’

May 22, 2007, 10:42 GMT

Long books. Who needs 'em? Reading Moby Dick is great fun, except for all those parts about the whale. So British publisher Orion Books will publish this month a set of pared-down classics, cutting about 40 percent of what it calls “padding” from works like Anna Karenina, David Copperfield and yes, Moby Dick. ... more

Like Stephen King, Jonathan Lethem will go the comic book route

May 15, 2007, 10:41 GMT

He was a big fan of Omega the Unknown, and was rather saddened when the superhero vanished from the shelves back when he was a boy growing up in Brooklyn. But now, more than 30 years later, Marvel Entertainment has contacted him and asked Lethem to write the story. ... more

HBO’s Creepshow 3 debuts on DVD in May

Mar 30, 2007, 11:24 GMT

HBO Video will release Creepshow 3, the third installment of the popular Creepshow series launched by George Romero and Stephen King, on DVD on May 15th with a suggested retail price of $19.98. ... more

Author Stephen King muses on 2006 top ten in music

Dec 29, 2006, 3:32 GMT

Author Stephen King is known mostly for his horrific tales, usually set in and around the New England area where he calls home. In a recent Entertainment Weekly, King mused on his favorite top ten songs and albums in the year 2006, that moved the maestro of macabre. ... more

CNN's legal maven Nancy Grace in hot water

Nov 23, 2006, 3:41 GMT

In an op-ed piece for Entertainment Weekly, Author Stephen King referred to CNN's legal host Nancy Grace recently as 'the belle of the freakers ball.' Many have criticized her uber-direct line of questioning, which has now landed a lawsuit for Grace. ... more

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