Mike Flanagan Teases Reunion with His ‘Doctor Sleep’ Star Rebecca Ferguson!!

Rebecca Ferguson has become a massive star in the last few years thanks to her roles in Dune, Mission: Impossible, and Silo, but six years ago she teamed up with a Star Wars icon for a Stephen King movie that flew under the radar upon release. Ferguson stars alongside Ewan McGregor (Obi-Wan Kenobi) in Doctor Sleep, the largely forgotten sequel set years after the beloved … Continue reading Mike Flanagan Teases Reunion with His ‘Doctor Sleep’ Star Rebecca Ferguson!!

‘Hallorann’: ‘The Shining’ Prequel Was Killed Due to Poor ‘Doctor Sleep’ Box Office Performance!!

No one saw the lackluster performance of director Mike Flanagan’s Doctor Sleep coming, not even Warner Bros. The studio had even planned for the filmmaker to immediately direct a follow-up to Doctor Sleep, a sequel to Stanley Kubrick’s classic horror film The Shining. The planned follow-up would’ve been a prequel centered around the telepathic character Dick Hallorann, played by Scatman Crothers in The Shining and … Continue reading ‘Hallorann’: ‘The Shining’ Prequel Was Killed Due to Poor ‘Doctor Sleep’ Box Office Performance!!

‘Overlook’: ‘The Shining’ Prequel Series Exits HBO Max!!

Overlook, a TV series currently in development, is reportedly not moving forward at HBO Max, according to Deadline. The series would be an offshoot based on the hotel that features in The Shining, one marred by ghosts and bad spirits. It explores the untold stories of one of the most famous haunted hotels and serves as a pseudo-prequel to the book. The production studio, J.J. … Continue reading ‘Overlook’: ‘The Shining’ Prequel Series Exits HBO Max!!

‘Revival’: Mike Flanagan No Longer Attached to Stephen King Adaptation!!

Mike Flanagan has made some excellent adaptations of Stephen King’s novels, with the grisly and creepy Gerald’s Game and the sprawling horror fantasy sequel Doctor Sleep. Unfortunately, we won’t see Flanagan tackle more King anytime soon, as the director has revealed that he is no longer attached to the adaptation of Revival. Flanagan made the announcement on his Twitter account in an interaction with a … Continue reading ‘Revival’: Mike Flanagan No Longer Attached to Stephen King Adaptation!!

‘The Dark Tower’: ‘Doctor Sleep’ Filmmaker Mike Flanagan Wants to Adapt!!

Many, many writers and filmmakers have attempted to adapt Stephen King’s epic tome The Dark Tower, but so far none have succeeded. If there’s any writer/director who could succeed at such an adaptation, however, Mike Flanagan has to be at the top of the list. The horror filmmaker has made two King adaptations thus far, each wildly successful according to King fans – the contained … Continue reading ‘The Dark Tower’: ‘Doctor Sleep’ Filmmaker Mike Flanagan Wants to Adapt!!

‘Revival’: Mike Flanagan Offers Update on His New Stephen King Adaption!!

It has been nearly two months since it was announced that Mike Flanagan is set to pen Warner Bros’ film adaptation of Stephen King’s horror novel Revival, and now the Doctor Sleep filmmaker has finally revealed an update on the project’s current development. Speaking with The Kingcast, Flanagan confirmed completion of his first draft of the screenplay, describing it as dark and cynical. He also … Continue reading ‘Revival’: Mike Flanagan Offers Update on His New Stephen King Adaption!!

‘Throttle’: Stephen King and Joe Hill’s Short Story Is Getting an HBO Max Film!!

The streaming wars have been incredibly good to Stephen King. It feels like virtually every service has a piece of the King pie – Netflix handled Gerald’s Game and 1922, DirecTV got Mr. Mercedes, Apple TV+ is developing Lisey’s Story, Hulu has Castle Rock, and HBO just enjoyed a huge ratings hit with The Outsider. HBO’s parent company Warner Bros. is busily cranking out King … Continue reading ‘Throttle’: Stephen King and Joe Hill’s Short Story Is Getting an HBO Max Film!!

‘Revival’: ‘Doctor Sleep’ Helmer Mike Flanagan to Tackle Another Stephen King Adaption!!

Mike Flanagan is staying firmly aboard the Stephen King train. After directing well-reviewed adaptations of King’s novels Gerald’s Game and The Shining sequel Doctor Sleep, the Haunting of Hill House creator has been tapped to turn the author’s 2014 Lovecraftian horror novel Revival into a film for Warner Bros., THR reports. Flanagan and Doctor Sleep producer Trevor Macy will produce the project, with Flanagan having … Continue reading ‘Revival’: ‘Doctor Sleep’ Helmer Mike Flanagan to Tackle Another Stephen King Adaption!!

Christopher Pike’s Work Being Adapted by Mike Flanagan as a Netflix Horror Series!!

Mike Flanagan, the writer/director behind the excellent The Haunting of Hill House, the Stephen King adaptations Doctor Sleep and Gerald’s Game, and the surprisingly good Ouija: Origin of Evil, is going to continue to work his dark magic at Netflix. Flanagan will be adapting young adult horror novelist Christopher Pike’s book The Midnight Club for the streaming giant, Variety reports. Pike’s novel centers on a … Continue reading Christopher Pike’s Work Being Adapted by Mike Flanagan as a Netflix Horror Series!!

‘Salem’s Lot’: Gary Dauberman Set to Direct Stephen King Adaption!!

Deadline has confirmed that Annabelle Comes Home director Gary Dauberman is also taking the reins of the New Line feature adaptation of Stephen King’s Salem’s Lot. Dauberman was already adapting the 1975 horror novel for the big screen for producers James Wan, Roy Lee and Mark Wolper. Dauberman will also be EP. He previously worked with Wan writing the Annabelle franchise, and made his feature directorial … Continue reading ‘Salem’s Lot’: Gary Dauberman Set to Direct Stephen King Adaption!!

‘Midnight Mass’: Mike Flanagan Confirms Filming in 2020!!

Everything is coming up Mike Flanagan in 2020. The director is already teasing the projects he has lined up for the next calendar year, which includes production on his forthcoming Netflix series Midnight Mass. The last we heard about Midnight Mass was all the way back in July 2019 when the series was announced but things went quiet since Flanagan’s previous feature film, Doctor Sleep, was gearing up for a … Continue reading ‘Midnight Mass’: Mike Flanagan Confirms Filming in 2020!!

5 Special Hollywood Films of 2019 – A MovizArk Take!!!

While quality also spoke in box office numbers and critical acclaim this year, some films unfortunately found themselves didn’t find their deserving audience (except for Rocketman and to some extend Parasite). Based on their on their content, uniqueness, and repeat value, this films despite the lack of expected results, did manage to shape a template how films of their respective genre can or should be … Continue reading 5 Special Hollywood Films of 2019 – A MovizArk Take!!!

‘Doctor Sleep’: A 3-Hour Director’s Cut is Coming in January!!

Doctor Sleep, the sequel to the iconic horror classic The Shining from The Haunting of Hill House director Mike Flanagan, is coming to digital on January 21 and 4K Blu-ray on February 4, and it’s bringing nearly 30 minutes of new footage with it. That pushes the already-lengthy Stephen King adaptation’s runtime to a full 3 hours. Flanagan announced the director’s cut on Twitter, revealing … Continue reading ‘Doctor Sleep’: A 3-Hour Director’s Cut is Coming in January!!

‘The Dark Half’: Alex Ross Perry to Helm MGM’s Stephen King Adaptation!!

Director Alex Ross Perry is about to become one of the many writer/directors who puts a Stephen King-sized notch in their belt as he prepares to adapt the novel The Dark Half for MGM. Perry is hot off the success of his well-reviewed film Her Smell, starring Elisabeth Moss and released earlier in 2019. Now, Perry has his sights on the world of King, one of the most frequently (if not the most frequently) … Continue reading ‘The Dark Half’: Alex Ross Perry to Helm MGM’s Stephen King Adaptation!!

‘Ford v Ferrari’ Races to #1 While ‘Charlie’s Angels’ Struggles at the BO!!

Fox‘s Ford v Ferrari more than lived up to the most aggressive of pre-weekend expectations, delivering a #1 performance at the domestic weekend box office. However, Sony‘s Charlie’s Angels struggled mightily in its debut, failing to reach the lowest of expectations, which means the film’s third place finish puts the weekend’s overall performance into perspective. In better news, WB‘s Joker became the fourth DC Comics … Continue reading ‘Ford v Ferrari’ Races to #1 While ‘Charlie’s Angels’ Struggles at the BO!!

‘Hallorann’: A ‘Doctor Sleep’ Sequel Was Already in Development!!!

In an alternate universe where people actually showed up to see Doctor Sleep in theaters, fans are enthused about the news that a further sequel is on the way. Warner Bros. was so bullish on the prospect of the Shining sequel that they had already quietly commissioned a script for a further sequel—a sequel that’s unlikely to see the light of day following Doctor Sleep’s opening … Continue reading ‘Hallorann’: A ‘Doctor Sleep’ Sequel Was Already in Development!!!

‘Doctor Sleep’ Set To Lose $20M+ For Warner Bros!!!

Finance sources tell us today that Warner Bros.’ weekend Stephen King upset Doctor Sleep is poised to lose around $20M after all ancillaries, should it earn $100M at the global box office. If ticket sales are lower, in the $80M range, then the loss swells to around $30M+. This comes after the grand under-performance of the mid-$50M Warner Bros. horror production, a studio which often hits … Continue reading ‘Doctor Sleep’ Set To Lose $20M+ For Warner Bros!!!

‘Doctor Sleep’ Loses #1 Spot to ‘Midway’ at the BO!!

Heading into the weekend we were anticipating a top ten that would deliver around $110 million, as it turns out the top ten currently falls just short of a combined $100 million as Lionsgate‘s Midway delivered a surprise #1 finish, topping WB‘s Doctor Sleep, which slipped to second and well below expectations. Paramount‘s Playing with Fire joined Midway in outperforming expectations while Universal‘s Last Christmas … Continue reading ‘Doctor Sleep’ Loses #1 Spot to ‘Midway’ at the BO!!

‘Doctor Sleep’ Runtime Confirmed to be Longer Than ‘The Shining’!!!

In just a couple weeks, fans of The Shining will be able to rush to theaters and see Doctor Sleep. One thing to consider if you’re planning on seeing Doctor Sleep is the runtime, which was confirmed this week thanks to the information finding its way to the internet. In a recent piece from The Playlist, AMC is now reporting the Doctor Sleep runtime is 152 minutes or, depending on how … Continue reading ‘Doctor Sleep’ Runtime Confirmed to be Longer Than ‘The Shining’!!!

‘Doctor Sleep’: New Posters Pay Homage to ‘The Shining’!! Check It Out!!

If the big ol’ “REDRUM” on the first poster didn’t clue you in that Doctor Sleep is a sequel to The Shining, two new posters for Mike Flanagan‘s next film make it abundantly clear with some color-work, an eye through an ax-hole, and a tiny bike in a familiar hotel hallway. The most obvious comparison point here is the iconic theatrical poster for Stanley Kubrick‘s … Continue reading ‘Doctor Sleep’: New Posters Pay Homage to ‘The Shining’!! Check It Out!!

‘Doctor Sleep’: New Behind-the-Scenes Featurette Follows Danny Torrance’s Journey!! Check It Out!!

If you’re a fan of The Shining and all things Stephen King, it’s a safe bet you’re looking forward to Doctor Sleep. From director Mike Flanagan comes the adaptation of King’s sequel tome, one that finds the survivor of the horrors of the Overlook Hotel coming to grips with his own innate abilities and the fact that he’ll have to face those horrors once again. … Continue reading ‘Doctor Sleep’: New Behind-the-Scenes Featurette Follows Danny Torrance’s Journey!! Check It Out!!

‘The Institute’: Stephen King’s Latest Receiving TV Adaption!!

In a competitive situation, the television division of Spyglass has optioned Stephen King’s latest novel The Institute. The creative team boasts Emmy Award-winners David E. Kelley (Big Little Lies) to adapt and executive produce the limited series with Jack Bender (Lost) serving as director and executive producer. King’s new book, available today, focuses on a group of super-powered kids who are stolen away in the … Continue reading ‘The Institute’: Stephen King’s Latest Receiving TV Adaption!!

‘Doctor Sleep’ Final Trailer Takes Us Back to The Overlook!! Check It Out!!

Synopsis – Years following the events of “The Shining”, a now-adult Dan Torrence meets a young girl with similar powers as his and tries to protect her from a cult known as The True Knot who prey on children with powers to remain immortal. Directed – Mike Flanagan Starring – Rebecca Ferguson, Ewan McGregor, Jacob Tremblay Check out the trailer: Continue reading ‘Doctor Sleep’ Final Trailer Takes Us Back to The Overlook!! Check It Out!!

‘Doctor Sleep’: New Image Features Rebecca Ferguson’s Rose the Hat!! Check It Out!!

Fandango has revealed a new image from the upcoming Stephen King adaptation Doctor Sleep featuring Rebecca Ferguson as the villainous leader of The True Knot, Rose the Hat; take a look here: “Doctor Sleep” continues the story of Danny Torrance, 40 years after his terrifying stay at the Overlook Hotel in The Shining. Ewan McGregor, Rebecca Ferguson and newcomer Kyliegh Curran star in the supernatural … Continue reading ‘Doctor Sleep’: New Image Features Rebecca Ferguson’s Rose the Hat!! Check It Out!!

‘Doctor Sleep’ Is Rated ‘R’ Confirms Director Mike Flanagan!!

“Doctor Sleep,” the sequel to “The Shining” starring Ewan McGregor as an adult Danny Torrance, has been Rated R by the MPAA, the film’s director Mike Flanagan said on Twitter Wednesday. The film was given the R rating for “disturbing and violent content, some bloody images, language, nudity, and drug use,” which Flanagan said, “Sounds about right.” The rating was also confirmed by the MPAA … Continue reading ‘Doctor Sleep’ Is Rated ‘R’ Confirms Director Mike Flanagan!!

‘The Girl Who Loved Tom Gordon’: ‘It’ Producer Roy Lee to Adapt Stephen King’s Novel!!

It producer Roy Lee and his Vertigo Entertainment banner are partnering with Ryan Silbert‘s Origin Story and Chris Romero, the widow of horror legend George A. Romero, to produce a feature adaptation of Stephen King‘s bestselling novel The Girl Who Loved Tom Gordon, it was announced Wednesday. The Girl Who Loved Tom Gordon tells the story of Trisha McFarland, a 9-year-old girl who goes on a hike up the … Continue reading ‘The Girl Who Loved Tom Gordon’: ‘It’ Producer Roy Lee to Adapt Stephen King’s Novel!!

‘The Haunting of Hill House’ Extended Director’s Cut Coming to Blu-ray!!

In a rare move for Netflix, an extended cut of one of its original series is heading to home video. The Haunting of Hill House creator/director Mike Flanagan confirmed on Twitter that an extended director’s cut of the terrific horror anthology series is heading to Blu-ray, which was first revealed by Amblin on Twitter. Further details are being kept under wraps, and Flanagan admitted this … Continue reading ‘The Haunting of Hill House’ Extended Director’s Cut Coming to Blu-ray!!

Alexandre Aja to Direct Interactive Haunted House Movie for Amblin!!!

Hot off his summer horror hit Crawl, genre maestro Alexandre Aja has signed on to direct an untitled haunted house movie for Steven Spielberg‘s Amblin Partners, and the kicker is, it will be an interactive horror film featuring a branched narrative — i.e. a choose-your-own-adventure-style horror movie. The film will be written by Jeff Howard (The Haunting of Hill House), Nick Simon (The Girl in the Photographs), … Continue reading Alexandre Aja to Direct Interactive Haunted House Movie for Amblin!!!

‘The Way Back’: Ben Affleck’s Alcoholic Basketball Coach Movie Pushed to 2020!!

Warner Bros. has delayed the release of its Ben Affleck-led addiction drama The Way Back from October 18th of this year to March 6, 2020, the studio announced Monday. Gavin O’Connor directed the film, which finds Affleck playing a former basketball star who, after struggling with alcohol addiction, attempts to redeem himself by coaching the high school basketball team at his alma mater. According to … Continue reading ‘The Way Back’: Ben Affleck’s Alcoholic Basketball Coach Movie Pushed to 2020!!

‘Midnight Mass’: Mike Flanagan Sets Genre Series at Netflix!!

I’ll admit, it took me a while to come around on genre filmmaker Mike Flanagan but I’m firmly on the bandwagon these days. I remember being decidedly unimpressed with his haunted mirror movie Oculus, and didn’t really get what all the was fuss was about early in his career. But Netflix has really forced me to do a ‘180’ on the guy. I really liked … Continue reading ‘Midnight Mass’: Mike Flanagan Sets Genre Series at Netflix!!

‘Doctor Sleep’: First Trailer Reveals Mike Flanagan’s ‘The Shining’ Sequel!!! Check It Out!!

Synopsis – Years following the events of “The Shining”, a now-adult Dan Torrence meets a young girl with similar powers as his and tries to protect her from a cult known as The True Knot who prey on children with powers to remain immortal. Directed – Mike Flanagan Starring – Rebecca Ferguson, Ewan McGregor, Jacob Tremblay Check out the trailer: Continue reading ‘Doctor Sleep’: First Trailer Reveals Mike Flanagan’s ‘The Shining’ Sequel!!! Check It Out!!

Paramount Makes Release Date Changes For ‘A Quiet Place 2’ and ‘Playing With Fire’!!

Paramount is moving up John Krasinski’s A Quiet Place 2 from its first announced May 15, 2020 date to March 20, 2020. The new release date brings the sci-fi horror thriller back to the original’s spring launchpad. A Quiet Place made its world premiere at SXSW last year and opened roughly a month later on April 6, to outstanding $50.2M and ending its domestic run at $188M, $340.9M global … Continue reading Paramount Makes Release Date Changes For ‘A Quiet Place 2’ and ‘Playing With Fire’!!

‘The Kid’: Jacob Tremblay Set To Voice in the Sci-Fi Reimagining of Chaplin’s Classic!!

Deadline is reporting that Jacob Tremblay (Room, The Predator) is set to voice the title character in The Kid: An Animated Adventure, a sci-fi reimagining of the 1921 Charlie Chaplin classic. The film takes place in a futuristic New York City which has been split into two distinct regions following a flooding. Tremblay’s Kid lives with his mother in Uptown, described as “a boring, artless … Continue reading ‘The Kid’: Jacob Tremblay Set To Voice in the Sci-Fi Reimagining of Chaplin’s Classic!!

‘Rest Stop’: Alex Ross Perry To Adapt Stephen King Short Story!!!

Legendary Pictures has tapped Alex Ross Perry (Her Smell) to write and direct an adaptation of Stephen King’s short story Rest Stop, Deadline has revealed. First published in 2003 and collected in 2008’s Just After Sunset, the movie adaptation is being described as “a propulsive cat and mouse thriller [and] follows the twisted journey of two women after a fateful encounter at a highway rest … Continue reading ‘Rest Stop’: Alex Ross Perry To Adapt Stephen King Short Story!!!

‘Mile 81’: Stephen King Novella Is Getting a Big Screen Adaptation!!

It looks like we can add Mile 81 to the ever-expanding list of Stephen King projects heading to the screen, with Deadline reporting that Alistair Legrand has signed on to direct a feature film adaptation, from a script he has written by Luke Harvis, his co-writer on The Diabolical and Clinical. Based on the 2011 novella, Mile 81 takes place at a boarded up rest … Continue reading ‘Mile 81’: Stephen King Novella Is Getting a Big Screen Adaptation!!

‘Doctor Sleep’: Jacob Tremblay Joins The Stephen King Adaptation!!!

According to a report from TMZ, Room and The Predator star Jacob Tremblay has become the latest addition to the cast of The Shining sequel Doctor Sleep, signing on for an unspecified role. The Stephen King adaptation is being directed by Mike Flanagan (Gerald’s Game, The Haunting of Hill House), and sees Ewan McGregor taking on the role of the now-adult Danny Torrance, who finds … Continue reading ‘Doctor Sleep’: Jacob Tremblay Joins The Stephen King Adaptation!!!

‘Doctor Sleep’: ‘The Shining’ Sequel Will Be Rated R, Confirms Director Mike Flanagan!!!

We now know one more way that the Shining sequel Doctor Sleep will be similar to its predecessor—it will likely be rated R. The follow-up is based on Stephen King’s novel of the same name, which revolves around a now-adult Danny Torrance (played by Ewan McGregor) who remains psychologically traumatized by the events of his childhood (you know, when his dad tried to murder his … Continue reading ‘Doctor Sleep’: ‘The Shining’ Sequel Will Be Rated R, Confirms Director Mike Flanagan!!!

‘Doctor Sleep’: Alex Essoe, Zahn McClarnon and Carl Lumbly Joins ‘The Shining’ Sequel!!

Stephen King is so hot right now. Well, the best-selling author is a long-running staple of film and TV adaptations, but after the smash success of New Line’s IT adaptation last year, studio’s are stocking up on the horror author’s titles at a breakneck pace. One of the more exciting projects in the works is the Warner Bros. adaptation of Doctor Sleep, King’s 2013 follow up … Continue reading ‘Doctor Sleep’: Alex Essoe, Zahn McClarnon and Carl Lumbly Joins ‘The Shining’ Sequel!!

‘Doctor Sleep’: Ewan McGregor Is Adult Danny Torrance in Mike Flanagan’s Stephen King Adaption!!!

Ewan McGregor is checking into the Overlook Hotel. Per Variety, McGregor is set to star in Doctor Sleep, Warner Bros.’ adaptation Stephen King’s novel of the same name, the 2013 follow-up to his horror classic The Shining. McGregor will play the adult version of Danny Torrence, the terrified tot plagued by psychic powers who you probably remember best for screaming ‘Redrum’ while he watched his … Continue reading ‘Doctor Sleep’: Ewan McGregor Is Adult Danny Torrance in Mike Flanagan’s Stephen King Adaption!!!

Warner Bros. Dates ‘Shining’ Sequel and Delays ‘Godzilla 2’ and ‘Six Billion Dollar Man’!!

Warner Bros. has made a couple of release date announcements, delaying two films, bumping up one film slightly, and staking out a release date for a highly anticipated sequel. First, the delays. The biggest is The Six Billion Dollar Man, which has Mark Wahlberg set to star, but which has now been pushed from May 2019 to June 5, 2020. This isn’t a terribly surprising … Continue reading Warner Bros. Dates ‘Shining’ Sequel and Delays ‘Godzilla 2’ and ‘Six Billion Dollar Man’!!

‘The Shining’ Sequel ‘Doctor Sleep’ Sets Mike Flanagan to Direct!!!

It appears that Mike Flanagan is not only staying in the horror genre, he’ll continue to tackle Stephen King adaptations. Deadline reports that the Gerald’s Game and Oculus director is now set to direct a Doctor Sleep movie, based on King’s 2013 novel that serves as a sequel to the iconic The Shining. The story picks up with Danny Torrance as a middle-aged adult, who’s … Continue reading ‘The Shining’ Sequel ‘Doctor Sleep’ Sets Mike Flanagan to Direct!!!