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'50 Shades' Author E.l James Rakes It In As Forbes' Richest Author
They say sex sells, and now author EL James can attest, as the Fifty Shades of Grey creator perches on top of Forbes' author rich list. Amazingly, on the back of her raunchy trilogy alone,...
By Lauren James in Books / Authors on 13 August 2013
Chloe Grace Moretz: Carrie Delay Was For More Scares
Chloe Grace Moretz says 'Carrie' was delayed to make it ''scarier''.The 'Kick Ass 2' star explained how the horror movie - the third adaptation of Stephen King's novel of the same name - was pushed...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 09 August 2013
Cbs Wins Bidding War For Steven Spielberg's Astronaut Series 'Extant'
Steven Spielberg's futuristic thriller Extant - a serialized drama - has been picked up by CBS Television Studios for next summer. Spielberg, Greg Walker and Mickey Fisher, who penned the script, will executive producer alongside...
By Michael West in Movies / TV / Theatre on 08 August 2013
New Steven Spielberg Series, 'Extant,' Green-lit By Cbs
Steven Spielberg's newest television project, Under The Dome, is proving to be the latest success for CBS in it's late night programming. In a bid to capitalise on this current run of success, the TV...
By Joe Wilde in Movies / TV / Theatre on 08 August 2013
Cbs Stepping Back 'Under The Dome,' And Stephen King's Invited
The televisual adaptation of Stephen King’s novel, Under the Dome, will be coming back as CBS have ordered another season of the mystery/horror/drama. Not only will fans get more of their favourite dome-based action,...
By Jack de Aguilar in Movies / TV / Theatre on 30 July 2013
Stephen King On J.k. Rowling's Pseudonym - 'What A Pleasure'
J.K. Rowling was living out Stephen King’s dream when she wrote The Cuckoo's Calling as Robert Galbraith, enjoying the anonymity bestowed on her by that pseudonym. King, who wrote under the name Richard Bachman, praised...
By Jack de Aguilar in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 16 July 2013
Jk Rowling's 'The Cuckoo's Calling' And Other Famous Authors Who Suffered Publisher's Rejection
J.K. Rowling's latest work, The Cuckoo's Calling, was turned down by at least one publisher. Yesterday (Sunday 14th July), Kate Mills of Orion publishing house admitted she had rejected the novel. This was following Rowling's...
By Elinor Cosgrave in Movies / TV / Theatre on 15 July 2013
Stephen King's 'Under The Dome' "Could Be Just What We've Needed"
Stephen King's novel Under the Dome, adapted into a miniseries, aired yesterday (June 25, 2013) in the US and has been met with favourable reviews. The horror writer's 2009 novel had a huge audience of...
By Elinor Cosgrave in Movies / TV / Theatre on 26 June 2013
The Dome Captures 13.14 Million Viewers
Some 13.14 million viewers tuned in Monday night for the opening episode of The Dome, the Stephen King/Steven Spielberg 13-week miniseries. By contrast, Game 6 of the Stanley Cup hockey championship on NBC attracted...
By Lew Irwin on 26 June 2013
Richard Matheson, Author Of 'I Am Legend', Dies
Richard Matheson has led a long and interesting life. Born in Brooklyn he started his writing career when some of his short stories were published in 1950. The author's subsequent career, spanning 60 years, including...
By Elinor Cosgrave in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 25 June 2013
Renowned 'Smart Sci-fi' Writer Richard Matheson Passes Away
Richard Matheson, the man behind such noted titles as I Am Legend and countless The Twilight Zone episodes, passed away on Sunday (June 23), aged 87. A writer for film, television and in the traditional...
By Joe Wilde in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 25 June 2013
The Shining Prequel Gets Screenwriter
'The Shining' prequel will be penned by Glen Mazzara.'The Walking Dead' producer has signed on to write a film based on the spooky events which took place before the iconic 1980 psychological horror, starring Jack...
By Bang Showbiz on 12 April 2013
Stephen King Adaptation 'Under The Dome' Will Star Twilight's Rachelle Lefevre
Rachelle Lefevre will be joining the new CBS sci-fi drama Under the Dome, according to The Hollywood Reporter. The Twilight star is pegged to play the role of Julia, an investigative reporter who has recently...
By Hayley Avron in Movies / TV / Theatre on 20 February 2013
Carrie Underwood Asked Stephen King For Permission To Recreate Christine
Carrie Underwood asked horror writer Stephen King for permission to use his tale of a killer car as inspiration for her new video Two Black Cadillacs.The Jesus Take the Wheel singer plays a grieving widow...
By WENN on 25 January 2013
Stephen King's 'Under The Dome' Adapted For The Small Screen
Some of the best films ever made have been Stephen King adaptations. The Green Mile, It, The Shining and Carrie are all Stephen King originals. Incidentally Carrie is being remade and, released next year, will...
By Lorna Greville in Movies / TV / Theatre on 29 November 2012
Chloe Moretz: Carrie Will 'Mess With Your Mind'
Chloe Moretz says the 'Carrie' remake will ''mess with your mind''. The 'Kick-Ass' actress compares the forthcoming remake of the 1976 horror film to 2010 thriller 'Black Swan' - which stars Mila Kunis and Natalie...
By Bang Showbiz on 28 June 2012
Stephen King's 'It' To Be Rebooted
Stephen King's It first hit screens (TV screens at least) back in 1990 , four years after it was published as a novel, and has sent shivers down peoples spines ever since. Now it looks...
By Lew Irwin on 10 June 2012
Julianne Moore Confirmed For Carrie Remake
Julianne Moore has been confirmed to star in a remake of 'Carrie'. The 51-year-old actress has signed up to play the titular character's abusive, fundamentalist Christian mother, Margaret White, in a reboot of the 1976...
By Bang Showbiz on 14 May 2012
Chloe Moretz: Carrie Will Be Dark And Psychological
Chloe Moretz says the 'Carrie' remake will be ''darker and more psychological'' than the original. The 'Kick-Ass' actress has signed up to play the titular role - a bullied schoolgirl who discovers she has psychic...
By Bang Showbiz on 30 April 2012
Julianne Moore To Star In Carrie
Julianne Moore is to join the cast of the 'Carrie' remake.'Kick-Ass' actress Chloe Moretz is already on board to portray the titular lead character - a bullied schoolgirl who discovers she has psychic powers and...
By Bang Showbiz on 17 April 2012
Selena Gomez's Rep Dismisses Carrie Report
A representative for Selena Gomez has dismissed reports the singer/actress lost out on the lead in a movie remake of Stephen King's chilling horror tale Carrie to Chloe Grace Moretz, insisting she never auditioned for...
By WENN on 29 March 2012
Carrie Stars Left Stained By Fake Blood
The producers behind the stage version of Stephen King's scary novel Carrie are desperately trying to find a new recipe for fake blood after the show's stars were left stained red by the first batch.The...
By WENN on 19 March 2012
Warner Bros To Acquire Bardem's The Dark Tower?
Warner Bros. are close to a deal to make 'The Dark Tower' starring Javier Bardem. The future of the project which tells the story of Roland Deschain (Bardem), the last surviving member of an order...
By Bang Showbiz on 13 March 2012
David Yates To Tackle King's The Stand
Harry Potter director David Yates is swapping the wizard world for post-apocalyptic Earth - he's set to adapt Stephen King's acclaimed book The Stand for the big screen.Yates is now in advanced talks with Warner...
By WENN on 11 August 2011
Ron Howard To Direct Formula 1 Movie 'Rush'
Ron Howard, the acclaimed American filmmaker, is reportedly set to direct the Formula 1 movie 'Rush'. Ron Howard will get behind the camera for the project which tells of the 1970's rivalry between the late...
By WENN on 22 June 2011
Javier Bardem Close To Dark Tower Deal
Javier Bardem is finalising a deal to appear in 'The Dark Tower'.The 'No Country For Old Men' actor is reportedly close to signing with Universal Pictures to portray Roland Deschain in the Stephen King adaptation,...
By Bang Showbiz on 07 April 2011
Stephen King & John Mellencamp's Play To Debut In Atlanta
Horror author Stephen King's new play collaboration with rocker John Mellencamp has a start date - it will open in Atlanta, Georgia next April (12).The odd couple has been working on Ghost Brothers of Darkland...
By WENN on 01 April 2011
Mellencamp's Musical Inspired By Haunted Home
Rocker JOHN MELLENCAMP has revealed the inspiration behind his musical collaboration with horror writer STEPHEN KING - he once owned a haunted house where a grisly murder took place.The veteran songwriter teamed up with King...
By WENN on 27 October 2010
King Hands Out Christmas Cash To Troops
Horror author STEPHEN KING has given U.S. troops a Christmas boost by handing over $13,000 (GBP8,125) to help soldiers get home for the holidays.The Misery writer will help 150 service families spend Christmas Day together...
By WENN on 14 December 2009
King Not A Fan Of Twilight Author
Horror writer STEPHEN KING has served up a fright for TWILIGHT author STEPHENIE MEYERS, insisting she "can't write worth a darn". King, the writer of classics like Carrie and Misery, has gone public with his critique...
By WENN on 04 February 2009
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