"The Silence of the Lambs" and "Rachel Getting Married" director Jonathan Demme has confirmed that he's no longer set to helm the film adaptation of Stephen King's "11/22/63." The director attended the Marrakech Film Festival this week where he now says: "That's off the table… I had an option and I let it go. But I hope it's moving forward, I … [Read more...]
King’s “Under The Dome” Enshrouds CBS
November 30, 2012 by
CBS has ordered a straight-to-series adaptation of Stephen King's 2009 best-seller "Under the Dome" which will premiere Summer 2013. The story revolves around the drama that unfolds after an invisible force field suddenly descends on a small vacation town in Maine. As the locals fight for their survival, the town descends into warring factions … [Read more...]
Stephen King’s Novella Becomes “Mercy”
October 27, 2012 by
Universal Pictures and "Paranormal Activity" producer Jason Blum are teaming for "Mercy," a fantasy-horror feature based on Stephen King's short story "Gramma" says Variety. Published in the 1985 anthology "Skeleton Crew," the story follows two young boys who, along with their single mother (Frances O'Connor), take care of their elderly, senile … [Read more...]
Stephen King’s “It” Becomes Two Films
June 9, 2012 by
"Jane Eyre" and "Sin Nombre" director Cary Fukunaga has come onboard the proposed film adaptation of the classic Stephen King 1986 novel "It" reports Heat Vision. In a clever move considering the book's density and size, Fukunaga and co-writer Chase Palmer have abandoned the single film idea and will instead envision the adaptation as a two film … [Read more...]
Canucks defeated by Kings in LA
April 15, 2012 by
The Vancouver Canucks have been defeated by the Los Angeles Kings 1-0 in Game 3 of the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. The Kings lead the series 3-0. Game 4 goes Wednesday in LA at 7pm. CKNW Vancouver News … [Read more...]
Schneider to start in net for Canucks’ Game 3 vs. Kings
April 15, 2012 by
Roberto Luongo is out, and Cory Schneider is in. That's the goaltending switch from the Vancouver Canucks ahead of Game 2 in their series against the L.A. Kings Sunday night. Dave Sheldon, host of CKNW’s Sportstalk Weekend, likes the move. “Luongo hasn't played that bad, but this team needs something. Why not bring in a guy who … [Read more...]
Vancouver Canucks to play LA Kings in first round of playoffs
April 7, 2012 by
The Vancouver Canucks will take on the Los Angeles Kings in the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. The Kings were defeated 3-2 in overtime by the San Jose Sharks Saturday night. The NHL is set to announce the playoff schedule at 10am Sunday morning. CKNW Vancouver News … [Read more...]
Warners Revives King’s “Dark Tower”?
March 13, 2012 by
Warner Bros. Pictures is very close to a deal that could see the resurrection of Ron Howard's adaptation of Stephen King's "The Dark Tower" which previously imploded at Universal reports Deadline. Previously the plan was to do three films and two limited-run TV series based on the mammoth seven book post-apocalyptic western series. Now Warners … [Read more...]
Spielberg Goes Biblical In “Gods and Kings”
November 15, 2011 by
Steven Spielberg has reportedly entered "formal talks" about helming the Moses epic "Gods and Kings" for Warner Bros. Pictures says Twitchfilm. Michael Green and Stuart Hazeldine penned the script which aims to tell the entire story of Moses' life, all the way from birth to death and covers everything from freeing of the Hebrew slaves, the plagues … [Read more...]
Film Planned Of Stephen King’s “Rose Madder”
November 8, 2011 by
Palomar Pictures have announced they are developing a feature film adaptation of one of the better works of Stephen King's 90's efforts - "Rose Madder" reports Variety. The story interweaves a gruellingly detailed take on spousal abuse with dark fantasy touches as it follows Rose McClendon, a woman who escapes her violently abusive police officer … [Read more...]
