Random King-related news

[St. Troy]

This might be interesting:

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects...tural-haunting

Definitely cool and interesting, but I would kill for a version of this based on the novel (as opposed to Kubrick's film).

[herbertwest]

From Brian Keene's latest newsletter :

I worked on INVISBLE MONSTERS and PROJECT CASTLE (and a lot of people have figured out what the latter is, and Rich Chizmar confirmed it during a YouTube Livestream, so the heck with it — let’s dispense with the codename. PROJECT CASTLE is actually a graphic novel adaptation of Stephen King and Richard Chizmar’s GWENDY’S BUTTON BOX. However, it goes beyond the novella and explores the other residents and denizens of Castle Rock, and what they were up to during the time period of the novella. So, for example, while Cujo, or Deputy Andy Clutterbuck, or Frank Dodd didn’t appear in the book, they could very well appear in the graphic novel. Basically, I’ve been allowed to run riot all over Castle Rock in the 1970s, and it has been a lot of fun. We’re still a while from publication (I’m on the final draft now) and I’ll stay mum about the artist and the rest of the team (because Rich didn’t speak about any of that on the livestream).

If it seems like I’m taking a long time for a 100+ page graphic novel, that’s because I am. These aren’t my characters, and it’s a setting beloved by millions, and I am taking my time to make sure I deliver something that is respectful, thoughtful and loving of them. And I’m also fact-checking with Bev Vincent and other experts to make sure the stuff I’ve added matches up, continuity-wise. Bottom-line: if you’re hoping for Pennywise fighting Father Callahan in the basement of the Castle Rock VFW, you’re going to be very disappointed. But if you’re wondering what the Castle Rock Strangler was doing the night Gwendy pressed a button and ate a chocolate rabbit, I think you’ll dig it.

[EXPLORER]

Probably a reprint of an already published King story in this upcoming anthology


To be released in april 2022
The hardcover is sold out from the publisher's website, but still available from amazon




I am waiting a reply from the publisher about the table of content

APPEARS "Revelations" is still available from publisher.
https://www.stygianskymedia.com/prod...41322987913405

[Bev Vincent]

I received my copy a couple of days ago.

[herbertwest]

STEPHEN JOINS THE BOSOX BROADCAST

Read more => https://stephenking.com/p/bosox/

[mikeC]

Nice

[herbertwest]

Absolutely no idea what that means, nor if there will be anything really interesting about Stephen King, but a few days ago, Richard Chizmar posted this in a facebook Stephen King fans group :

Between the upcoming free bonus chapbook (by Richard & Billy Chizmar), which is signed and fully illustrated by Francois Valliancourt & Billy’s extra creepy original story for April, there’s never been a better time to sign up for his Patreon page. Plus there’s a bunch of exclusive Stephen King related content. Check it out!
https://www.patreon.com/whchizmar

This is Billy, who has directed the unreleased "Trapped" short movie, that is supposed to become a feature length movie by Mark Pavia

[CyberGhostface]

Sierra’s ‘Phantasmagoria’ Was the Result of Being Turned Down by Stephen King?

https://bloody-disgusting.com/video-...-stephen-king/

[herbertwest]

It was released last summer, but was only able to read it recently : "Adapting Stephen King - vol 1"

Quite enjoyed it
Very interesting and insightful !

[RichardX]

Reading that the axe used by Jack Nicholson in The Shining is going on display at the Stanley Hotel. Part of a " film museum" to be incorporated into the hotel. Someone apparently purchased it for close to $200K.

[Br!an]

Reading that the axe used by Jack Nicholson in The Shining is going on display at the Stanley Hotel. Part of a " film museum" to be incorporated into the hotel. Someone apparently purchased it for close to $200K.

We've been discussing it on the intriguing thread.

Bev linked this article about it.

[herbertwest]

Nobody talked about it, but the long forgotten "Ghost Brothers of Darkland County" musicals turned 10 last month!

Not the commercial release (that will be june next year), but for its premiere in Atlanta.
I still wish there was a video recording of it, somehow. Seems like a shame not to have one :-(

Anyway, seems like the whole audio is available freely and legally on youtube (shared by Universal) :
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CzF4...xOZDo4&index=1

[DoctorZaius]

Nobody talked about it, but the long forgotten "Ghost Brothers of Darkland County" musicals turned 10 last month!

Not the commercial release (that will be june next year), but for its premiere in Atlanta.
I still wish there was a video recording of it, somehow. Seems like a shame not to have one :-(

Anyway, seems like the whole audio is available freely and legally on youtube (shared by Universal) :
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CzF4...xOZDo4&index=1

I was lucky enough to see it in Boston when it toured. It was very cool, but not something that would be very commercial in my eyes. Not sure how I would have reacted if I had not been a King fan. Billy Burke and Gina Gershon were the leads.