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This section of StephenKing.com offers news stories that are considered to be "unofficial" for a variety of reasons. This includes news regarding projects that have not been confirmed by signed contracts with producers, agents or production companies but have been reported by online news sites and blogs. In addition to unconfirmed projects, there are adaptations of Stephen's work that he has no official affiliation with. News stories regarding those films, television series and other media projects will also be posted to this section.
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TheDarkTower.org Fund Raiser for Haven
May 15th, 2012 8:57:14 am
TheDarkTower.org is currently holding an online fund rasier to benefit the Haven Foundation. The Ebay auction features a limited edition print of The Beatles backstage in 1963. For more information, see the link below.
More Information on Ebay
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The Reach Coming to Theaters
May 10th, 2012 10:00:00 am
Park Entertainment has announced they will bring a motion picture adaptation of The Reach to the big screen. Grayson Ross and Jodi Hansell of DownEast Village Productions will produce the adaptation based on the short story from Skelton Crew.
Details regarding this project are still emerging, so we will post more information as it becomes available.
More Information on HollywoodReporter.com
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You Can't Kill Stephen King - Updated (Again)
May 10th, 2012 9:05:00 am
Update 5/10: Camelot Entertainment Group has secured the worldwide distribution rights to "You Can't Kill Stephen King."
Update 4/15: "You Can't Kill Stephen King" took the top award at the Lewiston Auburn Film Festival.
The feature film "You Can’t Kill Stephen King" will premier this weekend (4/14/12) at the Lewiston Auburn Film Festival. The independent comedy revolves around a group of friends that attempt to meet Stephen King while on a trip to Maine. Described as "fun and campy" the 90 minute film was written in two days and filmed in Maine over the course of 19 days.
Watch the Trailer on YouTube (NSFW)
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Carrie Remake Coming Next March
April 13th, 2012 11:18:23 am
MGM's remake of Carrie starring Chloe Moretz (Kick Ass) and Julianne Moore (The Kids are Alright) will open in theaters on March 13, 2013.
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Carrie News Update
March 19th, 2012 1:37:47 pm
The New York Post is reporting that Marin Mazzie and Molly Ranson have been stained red by the fake blood used in the highly successful Off-Broadway production of Carrie.
Reps for the show were quoted saying "The production is aware of the problem and is doing everything it can to find a solution."
The report also states that Rick Sordelet, the show's Fight Director, is testing a new fake blood formula and hopes to resolve the issue as soon as possible.
The limited run production which opened last month and was immediately extended continues to receive positive reviews from both traditional and online media outlets. The Constant Reader will also be pleased to know that the Lucille Lortel theater is offering a special discount ticket promotion for Stephen's fans. See the details below for more information.
Three easy ways to get $69 tickets:
Online and use code KINGFANS
Call (212) 352-3101 and use code KINGFANS
In Person The Lucille Lortel Theatre Box Office and use code KINGFANS
121 Christopher Street (between Bleecker and Hudson)
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Warner Brothers Seriously Considering Dark Tower Trilogy
March 13th, 2012 12:15:00 pm
While it is merely unconfirmed internet rumor, the Constant Reader will be pleased to learn that Warner Brothers may be seriously considering Ron Howard and Brian Grazer's proposed Dark Tower trilogy. Numerous internet sources have reported that Warner Brothers has now acquired Akiva Goldman's revised script and has requested a third "polished" version before they commit to the epic undertaking.
We'll post more news regarding this exciting development as it becomes available. - Hopefully in the official news column.
More Information on Deadline.com
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Carrie the Musical Set to Open in March
February 9th, 2012 10:40:10 am
The original Carrie on Broadway set the bar for big budget flops back in 1988. With an eight million dollar budget and only five total performances, Carrie is widely considered the benchmark for failed Broadway musicals.
Over 30 years later, Carrie will return to the stage with an updated Off-Broadway production set to open on March first. Starring Tony-nominated Marin Mazzie and Molly Ranson, Carrie is sure to breathe new life into one of Stephen's most beloved books.
For more information on the new Carrie musical, see the link below.
More Information on Broadway.com
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David Kajganich to adapt The Stand
February 9th, 2012 10:38:07 am
Multiple internet sources have reported that Ben Affleck has signed David Kajganich to write the screenplay for Warner Brothers big-budget adaptation of The Stand. Kajganich's credits include The Invasion (2007) and Blood Creek (2009). More recently, Kajganich penned the upcoming adaptations of IT as well as the remake of Pet Sematary. We will post more news regarding The Stand as it becomes available.
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Dark Tower Films See Rewrite and New Budget - Updated
October 24th, 2011 12:46:12 pm
IndieWire is reporting that Gabe Toro has spoken with Brian Grazer and learned the Dark Tower films are very much still in the works. Their brief conversation yields news about a script rewrite that offers a more "satisfying" ending as well as a revised budget with 40-50 million trimmed out. Clearly, both of these points should enable The Dark Tower property to be reconsidered for production by the major Hollywood studios.
This news is more than welcome here at StephenKing.com. It's been several months since any news had been learned about the fate of the series. It's a relief to know that the team with so much talent and ability might still have a chance to bring their respectable vision to the masses. We'll keep you posted.
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Update: MTV News is reporting that Brian Grazer has confirmed that HBO will be involved with the Dark Tower television project. This news comes directly from Grazer on his current press tour. We'll post more news regarding this development as soon as it becomes available.
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