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Comic Book Preview – Stephen King and Owen King’s Sleeping Beauties #6

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The sixth and final issue of IDW’s Stephen King and Owen King adaptation Sleeping Beauties is out this Wednesday, and we’ve got the official preview for you here; check it out… Based on the horror novel by Stephen King and Owen King and adapted by Rio Youers (The Forgotten Girl) and Alison Sampson ( Hit […]

Julianne Moore stars in first trailer for Stephen King series Lisey’s Story

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Apple TV+ has released a first trailer for the upcoming adaptation of Stephen King’s bestselling novel Lisey’s Story. Directed by Pablo Larrain and produced by J.J. Abrams, with King writing each episode, the limited series stars Julianne Moore as Lisey, a woman who finds disturbing memories resurfacing from her marriage when she becomes the object of […]

First images from Stephen King adaptation Lisey’s Story

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Apple TV+ has released a batch of images from the upcoming adaptation of Stephen King’s bestselling novel Lisey’s Story featuring Julianne Moore, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Clive Owen, Dane DeHaan, Joan Allen, and Ron Cephas Jones, along with the news that the limited series is set to premiere on June 4th; check out the first look […]

Steven Spielberg and The Duffer Brothers to adapt Stephen King’s The Talisman

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Having snapped up the rights to Stephen King and Peter Straub’s The Talisman was back in 1982 – two years before the book’s publication – it seems that Steven Spielberg is finally ready to move forward with his adaptation of the fantasy novel. As reported by Deadline, Spielberg and his Amblin Television are set to […]

Horror franchises Paranormal Activity and Pet Sematary to see new entries at Paramount+

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Paramount+ will be scaring its viewers with two of the biggest horror franchises. During the Paramount+ investor presentation, we learned that the streaming is looking to become the home of the found footage film franchise Paranormal Activity and the Stephen King-inspired Pet Sematary. The new Blumhouse Paranormal Activity will see Will Eubank helm the project. […]

Stephen King’s Firestarter reboot director explains how it will differ from the original 1984 film

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With a reboot of Stephen King’s Firestarter currently in development at Universal Pictures and Blumhouse Productions, director Keith Thomas has explained how his upcoming adaptation will differ from the original 1984 film. “It’s something I’ve thought a lot about,” Thomas said in an interview with ComicBook.com. “And, certainly, when the project first came to me, I […]

First teaser image from Stephen King adaptation Lisey’s Story

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Coming hot on the heels of the news that British filmmaker Edgar Wright is set to direct a new adaptation of The Running Man, we have more Stephen King-related news this evening as Apple TV+ has just shared the first teaser image for Lisey’s Story. Based on the best-selling novel by King, with each episode […]

HBO boss explains why Stephen King’s The Outsider was cancelled

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Despite initially being confirmed to return for a second season by author Stephen King, HBO decided to end The Outsider after a single season, and now, we have a reason as to why the series was suddenly cancelled. In an interview with Entertainment Weekly, HBO’s chief content officer Casey Bloys explained that The Outsider was cancelled due to […]

The Stand Episode 6 Review – ‘The Vigil’

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Martin Carr reviews the sixth episode of The Stand… Hellish visitations, cannibalistic elevator rides and copulating extras define episode six of The Stand. Randall Flagg continues making his presence felt as finally he crosses paths with Mother Abagail. Like the serpent who tempted Adam and Eve, his words are hollow promises, his actions cloaked in […]