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‘The Stand’: Director Doug Liman Set to Adapt One of Stephen King’s Biggest Stories!!

The world of Stephen King adaptations continues to grow, this time with an action filmmaker legend attached to the helm. The Hollywood Reporter broke the news today that Doug Liman, the visionary behind such favorites as The Bourne Identity, Mr. and Mrs. Smith and Edge of Tomorrow will pick up the reins and move forward on the lofty task of bringing King’s novel, The Stand, … Continue reading ‘The Stand’: Director Doug Liman Set to Adapt One of Stephen King’s Biggest Stories!!

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‘The Stand’: New Anthology Book Based on Stephen King Epic in the Works!!

There will be brand new tales told in the world of Stephen King’s epic novel The Stand as an anthology of new stories from various authors has been announced. Taking Another Stand The End of the World as We Know It: Tales of Stephen King’s The Stand is being edited by revered horror writer Brian Keene and Christopher Golden and features short stories from Josh … Continue reading ‘The Stand’: New Anthology Book Based on Stephen King Epic in the Works!!

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‘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!!

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‘Contagion 2’: A Spiritual Sequel is in the Works from Steven Soderbergh!!

A Contagion “spiritual” sequel is in the works from Steven Soderbergh. The original 2011 film, starring Matt Damon, Kate Winslet, and Gwyneth Paltrow, directed by Soderbergh (Ocean’s Eleven) and written by Scott Z. Burns (The Bourne Ultimatum), centered around a deadly virus outbreak and the societal collapse as a result of it. The subject matter carries many parallels with what the United States and the world … Continue reading ‘Contagion 2’: A Spiritual Sequel is in the Works from Steven Soderbergh!!

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‘The Stand’: Upcoming CBS All Access Miniseries Reveals New Images!! Check It Out!!

I am a fan of all things Stephen King, so it gives me no pleasure to tell you that The Stand, the upcoming CBS All Access miniseries based on King’s massive apocalyptic novel, looks kind of blah. To be fair, I haven’t seen it yet, and I am hoping for the best! But every bit of promotional material released in anticipation of the upcoming premiere has … Continue reading ‘The Stand’: Upcoming CBS All Access Miniseries Reveals New Images!! Check It Out!!

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‘The Stand’: First Look Reveals Ezra Miller as the Trashcan Man in the Miniseries!! Check It Out!!

Here’s a surprise: you know that upcoming miniseries adaptation of The Stand? The one that premieres next month? Well, it turns out that Ezra Miller has a part in it, and it’s been kept a secret all this time. Miller is playing The Trashcan Man, a schizophrenic pyromaniac who is drawn towards Randall Flagg, the evil supernatural figure who rises up in the wake of … Continue reading ‘The Stand’: First Look Reveals Ezra Miller as the Trashcan Man in the Miniseries!! Check It Out!!

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‘The Stand’: New Promo Pits The Dark Man Against The Prophet!! Check It Out!!

Stephen King fans got our first look at the upcoming TV series adaptation of The Stand last month, with an all-new promo teasing the massive showdown between the forces of good and evil before the series debuts on CBS All Access on December 17th. King‘s massive blend of fantasy, horror, and sci-fi previously earned a four-part adaptation in the ’90s, with this new adaptation offering … Continue reading ‘The Stand’: New Promo Pits The Dark Man Against The Prophet!! Check It Out!!

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‘The Stand’: New Trailer Focuses on the Cast!! Check It Out!!

Another tale of Manichean struggle is set to hit our screens this December with CBS All Access’ adaptation of The Stand, and now a new trailer has arrived. Based on the epic novel by Stephen King, the story takes place in the fallout of a worldwide pandemic where the survivors find themselves caught in a battle between good and evil. It’s been fascinating to watch … Continue reading ‘The Stand’: New Trailer Focuses on the Cast!! Check It Out!!

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‘The Stand’: First Trailer Teases the Stephen King Limited Series!! Check It Out!!

Stephen King fans got their first look at the latest adaptation of his beloved novels during Sunday night’s MTV Video Music Awards. CBS All Access teased the first trailer of its newest limited series The Stand during the annual music awards show. The star-studded television take on King’s 1978 book centers on the author’s apocalyptic vision for a world ruined by a super plague and … Continue reading ‘The Stand’: First Trailer Teases the Stephen King Limited Series!! Check It Out!!

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‘The Stand’: CBS All Access Reveals Release Date of Stephen King’s Adaption!!

Christmas is coming a week early this year for fans of Stephen King, as CBS All Access announced that its star-studded limited series The Stand will debut Dec. 17 exclusively on the streaming service. I’ve been looking forward to that day for six long years, having first reported the news that Josh Boone would be writing and directing this adaptation — back when it was going … Continue reading ‘The Stand’: CBS All Access Reveals Release Date of Stephen King’s Adaption!!

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‘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!!

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‘The Stand’: First Images Revealed in New Vanity Fair Feature!! Check It Out!!

Stephen King didn’t call his novel The Virus. He didn’t call it The Disease or The End of the World As We Know It or anything that nihilistic. He wanted his 1978 book about a global pandemic that takes all but a fraction of human life with it to be called The Stand. When there are no rules, his thinking went, survivors have to make … Continue reading ‘The Stand’: First Images Revealed in New Vanity Fair Feature!! Check It Out!!

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‘The Stand’: Heather Graham Joins the Stephen King Adaptation!!

The new miniseries adaptation of Stephen King‘s The Stand continues to add exciting talent, with Heather Graham being the latest addition to the CBS All Access series. Deadline confirmed that Graham was the latest cast member to join the impressive ensemble, reminding viewers that this new take will aim to do justice to King‘s iconic novel. The storyline previously earned an adaptation in the ’90s, … Continue reading ‘The Stand’: Heather Graham Joins the Stephen King Adaptation!!

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‘The Stand’: CBS All Access Series Adds Three More to Cast!!

The CBS All Access adaptation of Stephen King’s “The Stand” is continuing to round out its cast. Joining the likes of previously announced stars Amber Heard, James Marsden and Whoopi Goldberg will be Eion Bailey, Katherine McNamara and Hamish Linklater. “The Stand” presents an apocalyptic vision of a world decimated by plague and embroiled in an elemental struggle between good and evil. The fate of … Continue reading ‘The Stand’: CBS All Access Series Adds Three More to Cast!!

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‘The Stand’: Alexander Skarsgard set to Play Randall Flagg!!!

Stephen King was a guest on ABC’s The View on Wednesday morning where he promoted his new book, The Institute, and his new movie, It: Chapter Two. He also announced four new cast members for CBS All Access’ adaptation of The Stand, including Jovan Adepo (The Leftovers) as Larry Underwood, Owen Teague (Bloodline) as Harold Lauder, Brad William Henke (Orange Is the New Black) as Tom Cullen, … Continue reading ‘The Stand’: Alexander Skarsgard set to Play Randall Flagg!!!

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‘The Stand’: Whoopi Goldberg to Play Mother Abagail in Upcoming Series!!!

CBS All Access has found Mother Abagail for its upcoming adaption of Stephen King’s “The Stand,” revealing during “The View” on Wednesday that Whoopi Goldberg will play the role. Mother Abagail is a 108-year old prophet who receives visions from God and guides survivors of the superflu, a plague that decimates the world’s population. Along with Goldberg, Jovan Adepo, Owen Teague, Brad William Henke and … Continue reading ‘The Stand’: Whoopi Goldberg to Play Mother Abagail in Upcoming Series!!!

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‘The Stand’ Mini-Series Confirms Cast!!!

CBS All Access has confirmed part Collider’s report on the cast of The Stand mini-series, officially announcing that James Marsden (Westworld), Amber Heard (Aquaman), Odessa Young (A Million Little Pieces), and Henry Zaga (The New Mutants) will star in the 10-episode adaptation of Stephen King‘s massive apocalypse epic. But a new piece of info centers on King himself; according to THR, the horror icon will … Continue reading ‘The Stand’ Mini-Series Confirms Cast!!!

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‘The Man Who Fell to Earth’: CBS All Access Orders Series from Alex Kurtzman!!

The Man Who Fell to Earth is joining Star Trek and The Twilight Zone on CBS All Access’ growing catalogue of revived sci-f classics. Based on the Walter Tevis‘ 1963 novel and Nicolas Roeg‘s 1976 film adaptation, which featured an iconic turn from David Bowie in his first feature film role, the series “will follow an alien who arrives on Earth at a turning point in human evolution and … Continue reading ‘The Man Who Fell to Earth’: CBS All Access Orders Series from Alex Kurtzman!!

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‘The Stand’: Marilyn Manson Joins the Stephen King Adaptation!!!

Last month we got our first casting news for CBS All Access’ upcoming Stephen King adaptation The Stand, with James Marsden (Westworld), Amber Heard (Aquaman), Whoopi Goldberg (Sister Act), Greg Kinnear (The Kennedys) and Henry Zaga (X-Men: The New Mutants) set to star in the TV series from Josh Boone (The Fault in Our Stars). Well, it seems we can now add another name to the … Continue reading ‘The Stand’: Marilyn Manson Joins the Stephen King Adaptation!!!

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‘The Stand’: Stephen King’s Adaption at CBS All Access Begins Casting!!!

Back in January, CBS All Access announced it would be moving forward with a 10-episode limited series based on Stephen King‘s magnum opus The Stand, which hails from writers Josh Boone (The Fault in Our Stars) and Ben Cavell (SEAL Team), as well as CBS Television Studios. Boone is directing the series, which is gearing up to start pre-production, and that means casting is underway. … Continue reading ‘The Stand’: Stephen King’s Adaption at CBS All Access Begins Casting!!!

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‘Sleeping Beauties’: AMC Grants Pilot Order to Stephen King Adaption!!!

Back in 2017 it was announced that Anonymous Content was developing a TV adaptation of Sleeping Beauties, the bestselling novel from Stephen King and his son Owen King, and now comes word that AMC has granted a pilot script commitment to the project. Deadline reports that Owen King has signed on to write the script for the Sleeping Beauties pilot, with Michael Sugar and Ashley … Continue reading ‘Sleeping Beauties’: AMC Grants Pilot Order to Stephen King Adaption!!!

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‘The Stand’: Stephen King Adaption Ordered to Series on CBS All Access!!

At long last, Stephen King‘s The Stand is being adapted (again) for TV. There was a 1994 miniseries made of the novel, but this new project has been going back and forth between a series, a miniseries, and a movie (possibly franchise) for years. Now, it has finally found a home and an episode count. CBS All Access announced today that it has ordered 10 … Continue reading ‘The Stand’: Stephen King Adaption Ordered to Series on CBS All Access!!

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‘Joyland’: Freeform Is Adapting Stephen King’s 2013 Novel As a TV Series!!!

Freeform is looking to get involved with the Stephen King renaissance, with the Disney-owned cable network picking up the rights to King’s 2013 novel Joyland for development as a potential TV series. Published by Hard Case Crime, Joyland is set in 1973 and follows a stunt Devin Jones who takes a summer job at the Joyland amusement park, where he is forced to confront the … Continue reading ‘Joyland’: Freeform Is Adapting Stephen King’s 2013 Novel As a TV Series!!!

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