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Most people who have read a book or two are well aware that Stephen King is the reigning ruler of the horror genre and a capable contender in several other areas of literature. Still, even his most ardent fans are likely quick to admit that King's endings have a reputation for disappointment. His longer works, in particular, tend to spend so much effort on world-building and intricate plot-weaving that the creative juice seems to run out when it's time to stick the landing.

As a result, King's stories can remind the reader of that meme where a hyperrealistic drawing of a horse gets progressively worse until the tail end is just a doodle. Consider, say, "Under the Dome" (2009), one of the author's patented "small town in a predicament" stories ... only, one that ends with the revelation that the whole nail-biting plot was caused by some alien kids goofing off.

Still,...

There are a lot of Stephen King books out there — and about as many movies based on those King-ly books. The writer earns his title as a horror master not just through craft, but prolificity. He's got multiple works that could contend for "scariest book ever written," but quite a few that aren't so great either.

If you're preparing for a King deep dive, with movies or TV, consider starting with the cream of the crop. One story that's absolutely in that cream is King's novel "The Dead Zone," which fellow horror master David Cronenberg adapted as a movie in 1983. For added convenience, "The Dead Zone" is now streaming for free (with ads) on Pluto TV.

Now, Cronenberg is synonymous with body horror, but "The Dead Zone" is no gross-out picture; the violence happens only in spats. What makes it Cronenbergian is that is about a man undergoing a physical...

The third season of Reacher recently arrived on Prime Video, and once again trouble has found the show’s titular character. This season follows Reacher as he infiltrates the nefarious rug business of a man named Zachary Beck. Acting undercover as a man on the run, Reacher is tasked with locating a missing DEA informant while he works to uncover how his old foe Quinn is mixed up with Beck’s business.

As is the case with every season of Reacher, its cast of characters always changes. While a few characters have made various appearances here and there throughout the series, the show’s core characters each season are always different. Given Reacher prefers to travel from city to city with nothing but a toothbrush in his pocket, he always encounters a brand-new set of allies and enemies. Below is the cast of Season 3 and where viewers have seen them before.

When science-fiction and horror overlap, there is running and screaming, the towns people grab pitchforks and torches and the very idea of what it means to be human is called into question. At least, that’s what happens in some of the best movies that dip into both genres.

The age-old question of where the ethical line is in science and whether it should be crossed never ceases to generate new terrors as technology continues to develop. Killer cyborgs and androids? Out-of-control genetic mutation? Radiation-spawned monsters? All of these have have fueled some of our favorite sci-fi horror films.

If you’re new to this subgenre, here are some great movies to start with:

Boris Karloff in Frankenstein (Credit: Universal Pictures) Frankenstein (1931)

The original mad scientist’s experiment gone wrong, with a career-making — and wordless — performance from lead Boris Karloff as the monster. With this and the horror hit “Dracula,...

Despite having an impressive 89% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes, years after its successful release, this Stephen King adaptation is one of his least popular works, and now, it has found a free streaming home. The Dead Zone, based on King’s 1979 book of the same name, is available to watch on Pluto TV, as reported by ComicBook. This masterpiece was released on October 21, 1983, and follows Johnny Smith, a schoolteacher who awakens from a five-year coma to discover he has psychic abilities that allow him to see a person’s future through physical touch.

Stephen King is arguably the most celebrated horror writer of all time. He's also an extremely prolific author whose work has been turned into countless movies and TV shows — many of which fail, but some of which are stunningly great. When you think of Stephen King, there are works that immediately jump to mind, like "The Shining," "Carrie," or maybe even "The Shawshank Redemption." Something like "The Dead Zone," on the other hand, tends to be overlooked, which is too bad. King's story centers on Johnny Smith, a man who gets into a car accident and wakes up from a coma five years later, now armed with the power to see into the future and past by touching people or items. Beyond that, though, the man's life is a mess; his one true love has moved on and started a family with someone else, and he keeps having visions of...

Remember the 1980s? The decade of big hair, neon everything, and VHS tapes taking over the video shop. Aside from the flashy pop culture, this was also a great time for thrilling, edge-of-your-seat movies. The 1980s provided a wealth of classic 80s thrillers that redefined what it meant to feel suspenseful rather than just keeping viewers wondering. From dark crime dramas to mind-bending 1980s suspense movies that made your heart race, this era became the best place for directors who wanted to try new things and moviegoers who wanted to be shocked.

Why did the best 80s thriller movies come out at such a great time? The genre wasn’t just one thing but a wide range of movies. It had dark, twisty psychological thrillers that peeled back the layers of the mind (think Fatal Attraction), gritty crime sagas dripping with danger, and every once in a while, a heart-pounding story inspired by true events.

We can all agree that Stephen King is one of the most prolific authors of the 21st century. His books have influenced countless authors and set the foundation for modern horror media. King is the only writer whose books have given me a feeling of dread when I’m just on the second page. He has written hit after hit, and his life is just as fascinating as any story he has ever written. Over the years many people have asked Stephen King which one of his novels was favorite. He has always said that it was “The Dead Zone”, which shouldn’t really shouldn’t be a surprise. Even though he was a successful author before “The Dead Zone” was published, it was his first massive hit. The book put him on the map and set him down the road to become the legend we know today.

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Stephen King wasnt crowned The King of Horror for no reason. Most of his books fall under the genre, and they are so good that TV show creators and movie directors keep mining content. Consequently, King has become one of the most adapted authors, second only to the great William Shakespeare in the all-time rankings. However, some of his best books arent necessarily horror. Think of The Shawshank Redemption and The Green Mile, which both morphed into some of the greatest movies.

The television landscape also has a few Stephen King productions that were adapted from the authors non-horror works. But no matter which genre they fall into, these shows still embody the suspense and tension that the author is known for. Most importantly, they have compelling stories, mostly because they dont tweak the author's vision too much.

So, whether you are a die-hard Stephen King fan or just a...

Stephen King has long been considered the master of horror, and many of his works have been adapted into films and television series. While some adaptions have taken major liberties with the source material, some have stayed remarkably true to King's original vision. These faithful adaptions capture the essence of King's storytelling and expertise in his craft, from realistic character development to the eerie atmosphere that is a signature of his novels. Whether through close attention to detail or a deep understanding of the underlying themes of the novels, these films have earned fans' and critics' approval.

To understand what makes an adaption truly great, picking apart why it is true to the source material is a must. From casting choices that perfectly embody King's characters to the preservation of key plot points and themes, these adaptions show that, with the right approach, it's possible to translate King's literary genius...

The Dead Zone (1983) is a thrilling adaptation of Stephen King's novel, directed by David Cronenberg and starring Christopher Walken as Johnny Smith, a man who awakens with psychic powers after a car accident. The film is a masterful blend of horror, drama and suspense, with Walken delivering a standout performance as a reluctant psychic. Cronenberg's direction is taut and atmospheric, and despite taking some liberties with the source material, the film remains true to the tone and themes of King's novel.

Few writers in the world have had their material adapted more than horror icon Stephen King. Stephen King's beloved horror stories were adapted into films and TV almost immediately after he started publishing them, with the Brian De Palma Carrie movie coming out only two years after the novel (King's debut) came out in 1974. Since then, an utter barrage of King adaptations have come out, with few years...

Stephen King is an interesting follow on the site formerly known as Twitter. When not posting about politics or his latest literary find, he’s ranting about the state of the world and making observations that position him as a sort of elder statesman in the horror community. A recent tweet by the Master of Horror mentions a bygone era of salacious magazines that harkens back to his early career: “Hey, do you guys remember that supermarket tabloid that used to have stories about BatBoy? Man, I loved that shit.”

The world-famous author is likely referencing publications like The National Enquirer and similar periodicals that used to grab eyes in checkout lanes with claims of Elvis sightings and alien encounters. Frequently inspired by the world around him, King has his own literary brand of tabloid journalism with Inside View, a rag that has been appearing in his work for decades.

Spring has sprung, and with it, a fresh crop of horror films is blooming on Amazon Prime. As we bid farewell to the icy grip of winter, it’s time to embrace the eerie warmth of spring with some spooky cinema. Forget the usual spring cleaning; it’s time to clear your schedule for some seriously sinister screen time. From terrifying classics to fresh frights, Amazon Prime’s horror lineup for Spring 2024 is like a carefully curated cabinet of curiosities, each film a unique gem designed to unsettle and entertain.

This season, Amazon Prime is serving up a smorgasbord of screams, featuring everything from cornfield cults to animatronic nightmares. Our list cuts through the clutter to spotlight eight exceptional horror movies that are a must-watch for any horror enthusiast. Whether you’re in the mood for supernatural scares or slasher satires, these films promise to deliver the thrills and chills that horror fans crave.

A few years ago, we heard that Lionsgate was developing TV shows based on American Psycho and the Saw franchise. Obviously those projects didn’t go anywhere, as Saw has since been revived with the film Saw X and now industry scooper Jeff Sneider of The InSneider is reporting that Lionsgate has decided to revive American Psycho not with a TV show, but with a remake. In the same report, Sneider reveals that It producer Roy Lee is also developing a new version of a different Stephen King story, The Dead Zone.

Based on a novel by Bret Easton Ellis, the 2000 version of American Psycho was directed by Mary Harron, who also wrote the screenplay with Guinevere Turner. The film has the following synopsis: Patrick Bateman is a young, handsome, Harvard educated Wall Street success, seemingly perfect with his stunning fiancé and entourage of high-powered friends. But his circle of...

Two genre properties are plotting returns from Lionsgate, Jeff Sneider (The Insneider) reports, with one of those projects being a fresh modern take on American Psycho.

“Lionsgate is plotting a new American Psycho movie and showing interest in a remake of The Dead Zone,” Sneider reported in last night’s edition of The Insneider newsletter.

American Psycho, the tale of murderous yuppie Patrick Bateman, began its life as a 1991 novel written by Bret Easton Ellis, which was turned into Mary Harron’s 2000 movie.

Christian Bale of course starred as Patrick Bateman in the hit movie, which still has fans debating a big question to this day: is Bateman really a murderer, or just a psychopath?

The film did spawn a direct-to-video “sequel” with American Psycho 2 in 2002, an initially unrelated story that was turned into an American Psycho sequel. Mila Kunis starred.

As for The Dead Zone, the story of a...

Mike Flanagan has made his appreciation for the works of Stephen King quite clear. He has written and directed film adaptations of the King novels Gerald’s Game and Doctor Sleep, he’s currently working on a film adaptation of the King story The Life of Chuck, he’s developing a series adaptation of King’s The Dark Tower series for Amazon Studios, he has been on the Kingcast podcast multiple times, and he participated in a six-episode podcast discussion of King’s epic novel The Stand. Now Scream Factory has revealed that their upcoming 4K and Blu-ray release of the 1983 King adaptation The Dead Zone (watch it Here) includes a fan commentary with Flanagan and The Kingcast hosts Eric Vespe and Scott Wampler!

The release date for the 4K and Blu-ray is December 19th. Copies can be pre-ordered on the Scream Factory website.

Directed by David Cronenberg and scripted by Jeffrey Boam,...

Every year, horror fans and aficionados attempt to take on the daunting task of watching a horror movie for each day in the month of October. Aptly named 31 Days of Horror, the challenge usually consists of viewers watching a mixture of their favorite classics, recent releases, and popular genre staples that may be new to them. In celebration of the spooky season, we at MovieWeb have curated our own suggestions for the month, providing a plethora of favorites from our contributing writers and editors. Check out our 31 Days of Horror posts every day this October, and embrace all the freaky found footage, vicious vampires, and stalking slashers you could ever hope for. Today, we kick off Day 21 of MovieWeb's 31 Days of Horror with a legendary collaboration between horror masters David Cronenberg and Stephen King, The Dead Zone.

When you're as prolific of a novelist as Stephen King is, it can...

Prepare to be petrified as we embark on a bone-chilling exploration of the best Stephen King horror movies of all time!

When it comes to horror, Stephen King is an undisputed master of the craft. His spine-chilling tales have haunted readers for decades, and filmmakers have eagerly sought to bring his nightmarish visions to the silver screen.

From blood-soaked proms to possessed cars, King's stories have been adapted for the large and small screens time and time again. In this article, we delve into the terrifying realm of Stephen King adaptations and count down the 10 best horror movies based on his works. So, grab a bookmark and get ready for a hair-raising journey into the world of Stephen King.

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Here's Johnny! Adapted from King's iconic novel, Stanley Kubrick's The Shining takes the top spot on our list. This psychological masterpiece follows Jack Torrance (played brilliantly...

Stephen King has chosen winter as the main setting for various stories, and here’s every one of them and why he has chosen this specific season. After writing short stories, Stephen King became widely known when Carrie was published in 1974, introducing readers to his narrative style and the horror and social themes he likes to address. Since then, King has terrorized generations of readers with his novels and short stories, allowing them to safely explore different fears and places, and meet a variety of monsters, both human and supernatural.

Many of Stephen King’s stories and characters have now become part of pop culture, such as It and Pennywise, Misery and Annie Wilkes, and The Shining and Jack Torrance. As more and more stories by King are published, readers point out similarities and links between them, including that some of them are set during winter. The season of cold...

The next adaptation of Stephen King’s novels will be The Boogeyman, which is set for release on Hulu in 2023. It now joins the ever-growing adapted catalog that consists of classic horror features like Carrie and drama films such as The Shawshank Redemption, which many will be surprised is a story by Stephen King.

Letterbox ratings reflect how audiences feel about King’s works, with each entry receiving one of its own. However, only a select few have attained the best scores, as most narrate King's story and terror with precision.

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Christine is a supernatural horror film that follows Archie Cunningham, who is gradually corrupted under the influence of the 1958 Plymouth Fury car named Christine. As Archie becomes more turbulent, it turns out that Christine is a supernatural construct who intends to turn him evil fully.

Christine isn’t generally brought up among the most classic Stephen King works,...

With his recent turn in the hit series Severance, it is clear that Oscar-award-winning actor Christopher Walken has earned his reputation as a bona fide statesman of movies and TV. Known for his stilted speech pattern and odd performances, every line that Walken speaks onscreen is given an air of importance.

Whether he is saying something profound like in The Dead Zone or something silly like in Hairspray, the audience always listens whenever Christopher Walken has things to say. Though he has a wealth of memorable lines to his credit, only the very best have stuck with audiences forever.

"Every Once In A While, The Lion Has To Show The Jackals Who He Is" Mike, Poolhall Junkies (2002)

Though he isn't the most physically imposing figure, Walken's strong suit is playing odd-ball toughs who can use words like weapons. Poolhall Junkies was a relatively forgettable billiards movie that was made all...

The Dead Zone. I've seen this 1983 film several times, and with each viewing, I love the film more. Scream Factory's recently released collector's edition of The Dead Zone is the definitive home "video" version (at least so far). Directed by David Cronenberg from the Stephen King book of the same name, this film was produced by hero Debra Hill. The film stars Christopher Walken as teacher Johnny Smith who's engaged to fellow teacher Sarah. Their happiness is shortlived. Straightaway, Johnny forgoes a night at Sarah's and drives home in the rain, where his car collides with an enormous truck. When he awakes, he discovers he's been in a coma for five...

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"They had the student / teacher relationship." Netflix has debuted an official trailer for a highly anticipated documentary film titled Blood Brothers: Malcolm X & Muhammad Ali, from filmmaker Marcus A. Clarke. Inspired by the book "Blood Brothers" written by Randy Roberts & Johnny Smith, the film examines the relationship and connections between these two legendary, iconic African-Americans. From a chance meeting to a tragic fallout, Malcolm X and Muhammad Ali's extraordinary bond cracks under the weight of distrust and shifting ideals. Through interviews with those closest to them — Malcolm X's daughter Ilyasah Shabazz, Ali’s brother Rahman and daughters Maryum and Hana — and cultural luminaries such as Cornel West and Al Sharpton, the docu illuminates their meeting, bonding, and eventual falling out over discord within the leadership of the Nation of Islam. Their evening in Miami was the inspiration for the excellent film One Night in Miami from last year, but...

A+E Studios is developing a limited series about the friendship between Malcolm X and Muhammad Ali, with NBA star Carmelo Anthony on board as an executive producer.

The eight-episode limited series, “Blood Brothers” (working title), is based on the 2016 book of the same name by Johnny Smith and Randy Roberts. The book tells the story of the real-life friendship between the two civil rights icons, and its eventual demise.

Anthony will executive produce via his Creative 7 banner with Asani Swann. Charles Murray will write the series and executive produce via Raising Kane Films. Narrative Film Group’s Shelby Stone and Derek Dudley will also executive produce.

“Blood Brothers” is an examination of the friendship between two of the most prominent Black figures: Muhammad Ali and Malcolm X. Beginning with Ali’s (then known as Cassius Clay) initial meeting and eventual bond with Malcolm X, the series will explore their personal lives and instantaneous friendship,...

Exclusive: A+E Studios has put in development Blood Brothers (working title), an eight-episode limited series based on the praised 2016 non-fiction book Blood Brothers: The Fatal Friendship Between Muhammad Ali and Malcolm X by historians Johnny Smith and Randy Roberts. The project hails from writer-producer Charles Murray, NBA star Carmelo Anthony and Narrative Film Group.

Written by Murray, Blood Brothers is described as a unique examination of the friendship between two of our generation’s most prominent Black figures: Muhammad Ali, the future heavyweight champion of the world, and Malcolm X, the controversial public voice of the Nation of Islam. Beginning with Ali’s (then known as Cassius Clay) initial meeting and eventual bond with Malcolm X, the series will explore their personal lives and instantaneous friendship, as well as the relationship’s eventual demise due to America’s socio-political tensions and...

With the concluding chapter of Stephen King’s “It” remake floating into theaters this week – and with new versions of “Firestarter,” “Salem’s Lot,” and “The Stand” on the horizon – here are 10 terrifying King films that might benefit from a fresh adaptation.

The Dead Zone (1983)

It’s impossible to imagine another actor playing Johnny Smith, the clairvoyant coma survivor at the center of King’s creepy tale, with as much haunted intensity as Christopher Walken brought to David Cronenberg’s superb adaptation. That’s why a modern remake of “The Dead Zone” would be wise to expand the role of Greg Stillson, the unhinged political candidate portrayed by Martin Sheen the first time around. Luckily, King’s bestseller includes several frightening scenes with the deranged character that weren’t included in the original film. In today’s politically divisive climate, a Stillson-centered take on the material would help give a...

Jack Whitehall voices a disgraced doggie who ends up joining a canine fight club in this mirthless animated caper

These are indeed the misadventures of one of Her Majesty’s pluckier canine companions. Much of the action thus takes place in and around a functionally rendered Buckingham Palace, complete with photorealistic Liz and Phil in union-jack slippers. And yet this is not a homegrown animation. The credits reveal that most of the key personnel – headed by directors Vincent Kesteloot and Ben Stassen – are Belgian. Is there no one on this side of the North Sea who could digitise a few poop gags? Or would that leave the animators facing charges of treason?

Since Fly Me to the Moon (2008), Stassen’s Brussels-based nWave studio has generated cheap and cheerful product for harassed parents to make do with if the latest Pixar has sold out. The Queen’s Corgi script, by Gnomeo & Juliet...

“The Queen’s Corgi,” the 3D animated adventure tale directed by Ben Stassen and Vincent Kesteloot, had a banner opening in France on Wednesday, scoring the country’s best first-day haul for an independent European animated film.

Written by Rob Sprackling and Johnny Smith, the pair behind “Gnomeo and Juliet,” “The Queen’s Corgi” grossed approximately €304,000 euros from 44,701 tickets on Wednesday in France. It’s this year’s fifth-highest opening day for a non-u.S. film so far in France, after “Serial (Bad) Weddings 2,” “Dragon Ball Super: Broly,” “City Hunter” and “Tanguy 2,” all of which are franchise-based pics.

Charades is representing the film in international markets. Apollo, the company launched by former Gaumont and Studiocanal exec Francois Clerc, is handling French distribution in association with TF1 Studio, and is giving the movie a wide release in France across 511 screens.

“The Queen’s Corgi” follows the adventures of Rex, the British monarch’s most beloved dog,...

In David Cronenberg’s 1983 film The Dead Zone, based on Stephen King's novel of the same name, Johnny Smith (Christopher Walken) represents the lengths good people in the modern world must go to in order to be heard above the fray of the powerful and influential. After saying good night his girlfriend Sarah (Brooke Adams) one evening (Johnny is all about waiting until marriage), he gets in a car accident that puts him in a coma for 5 years. When he wakes up, he’s bedridden and Sarah is now married with a small child. As Johnny begins …...

Lionsgate U.K. has acquired “The Queen’s Corgi,” a 3D animated adventure tale written by Rob Sprackling and Johnny Smith, the pair behind “Gnomeo and Juliet.”

“The Queen’s Corgi,” which is budgeted in the $20 million range and was directed by European animation pioneer Ben Stassen and Vincent Kesteloot (“Sammy 2”), has also sold to Eagle in Italy and TriPictures in Spain.

Produced by Stassen’s Belgian studio nWave, “The Queen’s Corgi” follows the adventure of Rex, the British monarch’s most beloved dog, who loses track of his mistress and stumbles across a fight club with dogs of all kinds confronting each other. During his epic journey to find the Queen again, Rex falls in love and discovers his true self.

One of the most ambitious animated features slated for next year from continental Europe, “The Queen’s Corgi” has managed to sell to mainstream distributors in most territories.

Rogue One star Felicity Jones, Love Actually’s Thomas Brodie-Sangster, Star Trek’s Patrick Stewart and Bates Motel’s Freddie Highmore have joined Tomer Eshed’s Dragon Rider.

The quartet will work alongside previously announced actors Meera Syal (Doctor Strange), Sanjeev Bhaskar (Absolutely Anything) and Nonso Anozie (Cinderella) in the animated adaptation of Cornelia Funke’s novel.

It is being sold at Cannes by Timeless Films and is produced by Constantin Film’s Martin Moszkowicz and Oliver Berben together with the co-producers Cyborn and RiseFX along with the team of Lumatic. The film is due to be delivered fall 2019.

Written by Johnny Smith (Gnomeo & Juliet), Dragon Rider trails an unlikely trio of heroes; young silver dragon Firedrake (Brodie-Sangster), Sorrel (Jones) the mountain brownie and a boy called Ben (Highmore) as they embark on an epic adventure and battle against a vicious, dragon-killing machine called Nettlebrand (Stewart) to find the ‘Rim of Heaven’.

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Felicity Jones, the star of 2016’s “Rogue One,” has signed up for animated movie “Dragon Rider,” joining an impressive voice cast that includes Patrick Stewart. The film is one of the biggest animation projects out of Europe in recent times.

Based on Cornelia Funke’s bestselling novel of the same name, the family adventure will be produced by Constantin Film’s Martin Moszkowicz and Oliver Berben. It will be directed by Tomer Eshed. Cyborn, RiseFX and Lumatic are co-producers. Johnny Smith (“Gnomeo & Juliet) wrote the movie, which will launch in the fall of 2019.

Other cast members are Thomas Brodie-Sangster, Freddie Highmore, Meera Syal, Sanjeev Bhaskar and Nonso Anozie.

The film follows Firedrake, a young silver dragon; Sorrel, a mountain spirit; and Ben, an orphaned boy. The unlikely band searches in the Himalayas for the Rim of Heaven, which can offer sanctuary for Firedrake’s kin, whose valley is made uninhabitable by a dam.

Rogue One star Felicity Jones, Thomas Brodie-Sangster (The Maze Runner), Patrick Stewart (Logan) and Freddie Highmore (The Good Doctor) have joined the voice cast for Tomer Eshed’s animated family feature, Dragon Rider.

Meera Syal (Doctor Strange), Sanjeev Bhaskar (Absolutely Anything) and Nonso Anozie (Cinderella) are also cast.

Based on Cornelia Funke’s best-selling novel of the same name, the film will be produced by Constantin Film’s Martin Moszkowicz and Oliver Berben together with co-producers Cyborn and RiseFX along with the team of Lumatic. Timeless Films is handling worldwide sales.

Dragon Rider — written by Johnny Smith (Gnomeo...

Timeless Films selling project in Cannes.

Felicity Jones (Rogue One), Thomas Brodie-Sangster (The Maze Runner) and Patrick Stewart (Star Trek) have boarded the voice cast of feature animation Dragon Rider.

Freddie Highmore (Finding Neverland), Meera Syal (Doctor Strange), Sanjeev Bhaskar (Absolutely Anything) and Nonso Anozie (Cinderella) are also in the cast of the film, which follows a trio of heroes: young silver dragon Firedrake (Brodie-Sangster), Sorrel (Jones) the mountain brownie and a boy called Ben (Highmore) as they embark on an adventure and battle against a dragon-killing machine called Nettlebrand (Stewart).

Based on Cornelia Funke’s novel of the same...

<em>Rogue One</em> star Felicity Jones, Thomas Brodie-Sangster (<em>The Maze Runner</em>), Patrick Stewart (<em>Logan</em>) and Freddie Highmore (<em>The Good Doctor</em>) have joined the voice cast for Tomer Eshed’s animated family feature, <em>Dragon Rider. </em>

Meera Syal (<i>Doctor Strange</i>), Sanjeev Bhaskar (<i>Absolutely Anything</i>) and Nonso Anozie (<i>Cinderella</i>) are also cast.

Based on Cornelia Funke’s best-selling novel of the same name, the film will be produced by Constantin Film’s Martin Moszkowicz and Oliver Berben together with co-producers Cyborn and RiseFX along with the team of Lumatic. Timeless Films is handling worldwide sales.

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Most Stephen King fans already know that the man has created a sprawling universe, with many of his most popular stories interconnected. He has his own shared universe, which is only now starting to be explored on the big screen. The latest adaptation of his work It hit theaters this weekend and is proving to be a blockbuster. It contains plenty of Easter eggs. Perhaps not as many as this past summer's Dark Tower movie, which featured it's own It shoutout. But you might be surprised how It connects to a lot of King's past novels.

Entertainment Weekly has a pretty comprehensive break down of all the Easter eggs and connections It contains to other Stephen King works of fiction. The book was originally released in 1986, and then turned into a two-part miniseries in the 90s. Characters and places from It have been known to pop up a lot in his work.

The long-awaited Adaptation of Stephen King's Magnum Opus topped the weekend box office. The Dark Tower barely edged out Christopher Nolan's Dunkirk pulling in more than $19M dollars. That's great news for fans of the movie, but for true Stephen King fans that number 19 might raise a few eyebrows.

That's because the number 19 is important to The Dark Tower series, especially in the last three books. In the books Roland Deschain and his group start seeing the number everywhere: names that have 19 letters, numbers whose digits add up and total 19, and branches that spell out the numbers, etc.

These instances are pointed out on the Dark Tower Wiki:

Eddie Dean flys in Delta flight 910 to New York. 9 + 10 add up to 19.Alice is told to tell Nort nineteen to find out what is on the other side after death.When Jake Chambers visits Calvin Tower's bookstore, The Manhattan Restaurant of the Mind,...

Stephen King is not known for handling sexual content with the utmost delicacy. Sure, there are exceptions – Tommy and Sue finally getting together in Carrie or Dead Zone, which carves out a delicate little moment for lead heroes Johnny Smith and Sarah.

With It though, it’s a totally different story. King’s horror classic has stood the test of time for its engrossing story of friendship, coming-of-age drama and shapeshifting entities from another dimension, as the Losers Club go up against an otherworldly, child-hunting demon named Pennywise. But in repackaging It for the big screen, New Line and director Andy Muschietti (Mama) seem to have nixed the novel’s somewhat controversial pre-teen sex scene – and that’s despite the recently confirmed R rating.

First reported by Screen Geek, it appears that while those scenes were present in early versions of Cary Fukunaga’s original script, most, if not all of It‘s sexual content has been left by the wayside. Disgusted parents voiced their disdain toward the original script on a casting forum for young actors, with one post stating that:

I don’t remember it being anything more than suggested in the original either. But it goes farther than that in this script. Much farther in a couple scenes, the father kissing her bare stomach, hands up her skirt to slip off panties, in addition, she describes being gang raped to another character. Add it all up and it’s just too much for us. We were so excited when we got it, but there was a pretty hefty email from agent to read the script and approve before agreeing due to content.

The original script purportedly went so far as to include a scene in which Henry Bowers raped a Hanlon sheep and “masturbated onto a birthday cake,” so it’s little wonder why New Line decided to tone things down during the film’s production. On that same casting forum, another parent was particularly critical of the proposition.

This is just gross. And I’m not talking about the content… I’m talking about directors/producers who want to hire underage actresses to make out with creepy old men.

It creeps into theatres on September 8th and will be the first in a two-part saga involving the Losers Club and their battle against Pennywise. Providing the box office numbers are to New Line’s liking, the second and conclusive chapter will be unleashed sometime in 2018.

Don Kaye Aug 15, 2019

How Stephen King may have helped David Cronenberg make a masterpiece with The Fly.

The Fly arguably remains David Cronenberg’s masterpiece, over 30 years after its release. Loosely based on a 1957 short story by French writer George Langelaan, the movie transcends the story’s pulpy origins and the well-known images of a man with a fly’s head (and vice versa) from the 1958 film version starring Vincent Price to become a somber meditation on disease and aging and a tragic love story, not to mention one of the most effective horror/sci-fi films of its time. It also marked a summation and endpoint to the first phase of Cronenberg’s career, while investing his work with a new emotional maturity and thematic resonance.

Producer Kip Ohman first had the idea of remaking The Fly in the early 1980s, recruiting screenwriter Charles Edward Pogue to write the script.

John Saavedra Nov 8, 2019

From campy to gruesome to terrifying, there's an adaptation for everyone. These are the best Stephen King movies.

This Stephen King article contains major spoilers.

Stephen King, the master of horror and one of America's most important writers, has enjoyed a very successful career, thanks to his prolific pen and the many adaptations his tales have inspired, whether it be in the movies or on TV. While for many fans, King means creepy novels like It or 'Salem's Lot and sprawling epics like The Dark Tower series and The Stand, others have flocked around the stuff based on his work. And for good reason: has any other modern writer inspired as many cinematic classics? King might even be the best-adapted writer in literary history. At least it's easy for a nerd to think so. 

I had a tough time coming up with this list and ranking...

John Saavedra Sep 21, 2018

From campy to gruesome to supernatural horror, there's an adaptation for everyone. These are the best Stephen King movies.

Stephen King, the master of horror and one of America's most important writers, has enjoyed a very successful career, thanks to his prolific pen and the many adaptations his tales have inspired, whether it be in the movies or on TV. While for many fans, King means creepy novels like It or 'Salem's Lot and sprawling epics like The Dark Tower series and The Stand, others have flocked around the stuff based on his work. And for good reason: has any other modern writer inspired as many cinematic classics? King might even be the best adapted writer in literary history. At least it's easy for a nerd to think so. 

I had a tough time coming up with this list and ranking the films accordingly for a...

Jennifer Yuh Nelson's "Kung Fu Panda 2" dominated the Annie Awards nominations, but the International Animated Film Society decided to give its highest honor -- the Best Animated Feature award -- to Gore Verbinski's "Rango." Both films are from DreamWorks Animation and they still have to duke it out at the upcoming Oscars in the Best Animated Feature Film category.

Besides the Best Animated trophy, "Rango" also collected awards for Best Editing and Writing. But Nelson, the first woman to direct a feature film animation from a major Hollywood production company, won the Directing in a Feature Production award! Yay! (Check out my interview with Jennifer Yuh Nelson for "Kung Fu Panda 2" right here)

The Annie Awards winners were announced yesterday at the UCLA Royce Hall in Los Angeles.

Here's the complete list of winners (highlighted) and nominees of the 39th Annual Annie Awards (to see winners/nominees of other award-giving bodies,...

Gore Verbinski's Rango, voiced by Johnny Depp Production Categories Best Animated Feature A Cat in Paris Arrugas (Wrinkles) Arthur Christmas Cars 2 Chico & Rita Kung Fu Panda 2 Puss in Boots * Rango Rio The Adventures of Tintin Best Animated Special Production Adventure Time: Thank You Batman: Year One Ice Age: A Mammoth Christmas * Kung Fu Panda: Secret of the Masters Prey 2 Star Tours Best Animated Short Subject * Adam and Dog I Tawt I Taw A Puddy Tat La Luna (Notes on) Biology Paths of Hate Sunday The Ballad of Nessie The Girl and the Fox Wild Life and Studio Gds Individual Achievement Categories Animated Effects in an Animated Production Can Yuksel, Puss In Boots Chase Cooper, Rango Dan Lund, Winnie The Pooh Dave Tidgewell, Kung Fu Panda 2 Eric Froemling, Cars 2 Jason Mayer, Kung Fu Panda 2 Joel Aron, Star Wars: The Clone Wars Jon Reisch,...

Milou aka Snowy in Steven Spielberg's The Adventures of Tintin Annie Award 2011 Nominations Pt.1: Rango, Rio, The Adventures Of Tintin Directing in a Feature Production Carlos Saldanha “Rio” – Blue Sky Studios Chris Miller “Puss In Boots” – DreamWorks Animation Don Hall & Stephen Anderson “Winnie The Pooh” – Walt Disney Animation Studios Gore Verbinski “Rango” – Paramount Pictures and Nickelodeon Movies present a Blind Wink/Gk Films Productions Jennifer Yuh Nelson “Kung Fu Panda 2” – DreamWorks Animation Kelly Asbury “Gnomeo & Juliet” – Touchstone Pictures Music in a Feature Production Henry Jackman “Puss In Boots” – DreamWorks Animation John Williams “The Adventures of Tintin” – Amblin Entertainment, Wingnut Films and Kennedy/Marshall Mikael Mutti, Siedah Garrett, Carlinhos Brown, Sergio Mendes, John Powell, “Rio” – Blue Sky Studios Zooey Deschannel, Kristen Anderson-Lopez, Henry Jackman, Robert Lopez “Winnie The Pooh” – Walt Disney Animation Studios Production Design in a Feature Production Harley Jessup “Cars 2” – Pixar Animation Studios Paul Felix...

I'm a huge fan of animation, animated films are getting better and better. Not only is the look and animation getting ridiculously awesome, but I find that many of these animated films actually have incredibly good stories. Not all of them are good though, for example, Cars 2 and Rio sucked. It will be interesting to see who ends up taking home the awards this year. Out of the movies on the list that I've seen and liked we have Puss in Boots, Rango and Kung Fu Panda 2. I guess it's no surprises that Kung Fu Panda 2 is leading the nominations with 9. Check out the list and let us know what your favorite animated movies of the year are!

Production Categories

Best Animated Feature

A Cat in Paris – Folimage Arrugas (Wrinkles) - Perro Verde Films, S.L. Arthur Christmas – Sony Pictures Animation, Aardman Animations Cars 2 – Pixar Animation...

"Kung Fu Panda 2" dominated the nominations for the 39th Annual Annie Awards. Given by the International Animated Film Society, the DreamWorks Animation sequel received 12 nods including Best Animated Feature. "Puss in Boots" and "Rango" each took nine noms. Pixar's "Cars 2" received seven nominations, while Disney's "Winnie the Pooh" took eight nods but was oddly missing in the Best Animated Feature category.

Winners of the 2011 Annie Awards will be announced on Saturday, Feb. 4.

Here's the complete list of nominees of the 39th Annual Annie Awards:

Production Categories

Best Animated Feature

A Cat in Paris . Folimage

Arrugas (Wrinkles) - Perro Verde Films, S.L.

Arthur Christmas . Sony Pictures Animation, Aardman Animations

Cars 2 . Pixar Animation Studios

Chico & Rita . Chico & Rita Distribution Limited

Kung Fu Panda 2 . DreamWorks Animation

Puss In Boots . DreamWorks Animation

Rango . Paramount Pictures and Nickelodeon Movies present A Blind Wink/Gk Films Production

Rio . Blue Sky Studios

Tintin . Amblin Entertainment,...

DreamWorks Animation’s Kung Fu Panda 2 picked up 12 nominations for the 39th Annual Annie Awards — announced today by the International Animated Film Society, Asifa-Hollywood — including Best Animated Feature and Best Director. DreamWorks’ Puss in Boots and Paramount’s Rango won nine nods, and Pixar’s Cars 2 earned seven. Steven Spielberg’s motion-capture The Adventures of Tintin won five nods, including Best Feature; the last animated film built from performances by live actors to earn a nod for the top prize at the Annies was 2006′s Monster House.

Curiously, Cars 2 did not earn nominations for director John Lasseter,...

I don't put much stock in the Annie Awards and neither does Disney after withdrawing from the International Animated Film Society, Asifa-Hollywood back in 2010. I have personally never found them to be a good judge of quality and as such don't pay them any particular attention, though I will pass along the information as they have announced their 2011 nominees with Dreamworks' Kung Fu Panda 2 leading the way with 12 nominations, followed by Puss in Boots and Rango each with nine. Of course, while Disney has withdrawn from the Annies that doesn't mean they aren't considered for the awards as Cars 2, Gnomeo and Juliet and Winnie the Pooh are among the nominees. Last year How to Train Your Dragon reigned supreme over Toy Story 3 and I wouldn't be surprised to see Kung Fu Panda 2 take home plenty of hardware, following in the footsteps of its predecessor, which beat out...

Watch 3 new video clips from Gnomeo & Juliet movie! See Elton John and Nelly Furtado in Crocodile Creek, a Doomed Love clip and a clip on Little Gnome Fun Facts! Touchstone Pictures distributes the animated comedy featuring the voice talents of James McAvoy, Emily Blunt, Michael Caine, Jason Statham, Maggie Smith, Patrick Stewart and Ashley Jensen. We have a massive 45 clips up for your viewing pleasure. Kelly Asbury directs Gnomeo from the script by Mark Burton, Kevin Cecil, Andy Riley, John R. Smith and Rob Sprackling, based on the play by William Shakespeare Romeo and Juliet. Also in the talented cast of Gnomeo & Juliet are Stephen Merchant, Matt Lucas, Jim Cummings, Julie Walters, Richard Wilson and Ozzy Osbourne...

Watch 3 new video clips from Gnomeo & Juliet movie! See Elton John and Nelly Furtado in Crocodile Creek, a Doomed Love clip and a clip on Little Gnome Fun Facts! Touchstone Pictures distributes the animated comedy featuring the voice talents of James McAvoy, Emily Blunt, Michael Caine, Jason Statham, Maggie Smith, Patrick Stewart and Ashley Jensen. We have a massive 45 clips up for your viewing pleasure. Kelly Asbury directs Gnomeo from the script by Mark Burton, Kevin Cecil, Andy Riley, John R. Smith and Rob Sprackling, based on the play by William Shakespeare Romeo and Juliet. Also in the talented cast of Gnomeo & Juliet are Stephen Merchant, Matt Lucas, Jim Cummings, Julie Walters, Richard Wilson and Ozzy Osbourne...