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Mist DVD cover

Posted: February 11, 2008, 13:24
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Here is the cover for the double DVD release of The Mist

Today Amazon released the DVD cover art for Genius Products release of The Mist (review) on March 25. On both the single and two-disc you'll find: Audio commentary by writer/director Frank Darabont, Eight deleted scenes with optional commentary, and “A Conversation With Stephen King and Frank Darabont” featurette; the two-disc exclusively carries: “When Darkness Came: The Making of The Mist” featurette, “Taming the Beast: Shooting Scene 35” featurette, “Monsters Among Us: A Look at the Creature FX” featurette, “The Horror of It All: The Visual FX of The Mist” featurette and “Drew Struzan: Appreciation of an Artist” featurette.

Pre-order your copy here.

Thanks to Marcus Caesar

Just Past Sunset

Posted: February 6, 2008, 21:12
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Here are some of the news we have been waiting for about the upcoming collection:

New Short Story Collection

The title for Stephen's new short story collection has been chosen. It will be titled Just Past Sunset. The publication date and story list are still being finalized but a fall 2008 date is a possibility.

A Very Tight Place

Posted: February 6, 2008, 21:10
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Aperantly the story King will have in McSweeney's issue 27 will be called A Very Tight Place.

King talks about A Very Tight Place in his interview with Nightline:

Let me give you an example. There's a story that's written, it's been accepted for publication by a magazine. It's called "A Very Tight Place." And we live part of the year down in Florida, and I have a walk that I go on every day, that's fairly isolated. Which is good, because people don't bother me or anything. I get a chance to read a little bit, to think a little bit. And one day while I was on that walk, I saw one of these Porta-Potties. You know what I mean? They stand up, and I thought you know what? There's nobody around ... the house that it belonged to was under construction, and the workers had all gone home for the day, and I still had a mile to go to get home, and I thought, you know what? I'm going to go in there and I'm going to take a leak. That'll be good. Why not? It's there. I'll get comfortable.

King Takes on His CriticsAnd I did. I went in, and the thing had been undercut, not a lot, just the tiniest little bit. So that when I stepped into the Porta-Pottie, I could feel this thing rock a little bit on its base. And I thought to myself, you know, if ... if one of those things fell over on its door, and a person was inside, that person would be in trouble. And immediately I'm thinking Poe, The Premature Burial, I'm thinking about all the buried alive stories that I've ever read, and I'm thinking, but I've never read a story about anyone trapped in a Porta-Pottie. And there are so many interesting things that you can do with people who are in tight places, people's feelings of claustrophobia are easy to bring out. I'm not a particularly claustrophobic person myself, but I thought, "Oh, my God, this is wonderful!" So then I go online ...

Thanks to Bev Vincent & Larry Fire

My thoughts...

Posted: February 6, 2008, 13:27
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Check out my thoughts about the last season of The Dead Zone right here

Steve needs your help

Posted: February 4, 2008, 16:07
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King is asking for help on his message board:

Dear Constant Browser,

As you know, I do a column for Entertainment Weekly, and I had an idea for a column called My Worst Entertainment Experience. If you have stories about your absolute worst entertainment experience--anything from a guy who threw up in your lap at a movie to a concert where the lead singer passed out--let me know. Please limit your responses to 100 or so words. After all Ms. Mod and I have to wade our way through these things. In any case, thank you for your help! And if you never had a terrible entertainment experience…I hate you!

Steve

P.S. Please sign a first name (it doesn't have to be your real name) that I can use along with your experience in the column.

Slipcases from Overlook Connection

Posted: February 4, 2008, 09:01
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The Overlook Connection is releasing a bunch of slipcases to different Stephen King books (including Blaze and Duma Key) as well as to The Dark Tower comic and I’m now very pleased to let you all know that Dave over at
The Overlook Connection has agreed to give all you readers of Lilja’s Library a 10% discount when you buy these slipcases.

All you have to do is head over to The Overlook Connection and pick the ones you like and then use the code LiljaSlipDeal in the REDEEM CODE box for their discount.

The deal is valid from now until Feb. 15th.

Black and white

Posted: February 3, 2008, 23:41
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Here is a black and white version of the cover of the first issue of The Long Road Home.

Black and white Mist

Posted: February 2, 2008, 22:34
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As reported earlier there will be a black and white version of The Mist on the DVD release of the movie and now Frank is telling us why that is in this clip.

Thanks to Marcus Caesar

A new story in McSweeney's

Posted: February 1, 2008, 22:12
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Yet another short story...

McSweeney's 27 comes to you as three separate books in a windowed slipcase, presenting six different possible faces to the world, in order to best match your home décor. Book One plunges into the grayish, faintly understood area of the art world involving oddly drawn objects coupled with uncertainly spelled text. Book Two is a never-before-seen 72-page sketchbook by the legendary Art Spiegelman. Book Three collects new stories by Stephen King, Jim Shepard, and fiveish others.

The issue will probably be out during the first half of 2008.

Thanks to Ari and Bev Vincent

Mellencamp talks Ghosts

Posted: February 1, 2008, 21:06
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Here is an interview with John Mellencamp from Rolling Stone:

RS: Can we have an update on the Stephen King project [the "play with music" The Ghost Brothers of Darkland County]?

JM: We have another workshop in New York coming up, and from there it goes into production in Atlanta, Georgia next spring. And then if it goes well in Atlanta, then we'll come to Broadway. If it don't go well in Atlanta, we're done.

RS: What can you tell me about working with Stephen?

JM: Oh, I love Steve. Steve is nothing like everybody thinks he is. Steve and I really have a lot in common. He lives in the middle of nowhere. I live in the middle of nowhere. He's not comfortable being around a lot of people. I'm not comfortable. We just have a — you know, we're kinda antisocial guys, and, of course, we're bigmouths.

RS: How did working in this new medium, the play, challenge you both?

JM: Steve is not used to a live performance. I am. So whenever the stage goes dark, he's pumped up, man. He's excited. Somebody came and watched the last reading that we had in New York and reviewed it. The review said this is a musical that men will enjoy. Unheard of, the guy said.

Thanks to Bev Vincent

Message from King

Posted: January 31, 2008, 13:20
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A new message from King about Duma Key was posted on his official message board today:

"Thanks, everybody, for buying DUMA KEY and--even more--saying
nice things about it. I haven't seen so few "flame throwers"
on this website (and others) in...well, more years than some
of you have been alive. Stay tuned, and keep checking this
site for new material. It's coming..."

Steve

No Today for King this weekend

Posted: January 28, 2008, 21:05
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King's Today Weekend show delayed:

Because of other breaking news, King's appearance didn't air this past weekend. It will be on next weekend instead.

Thanks to Bev Vincent

King on Today again.

Posted: January 26, 2008, 00:30
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From King's official site:

Stephen on Weekend Today - 7:50am EST.

Weekend Today has let us know that Steve's interview (this is a different one than shown on Tuesday) will air on Saturday, January 26th at approximately 7:50 AM Eastern Time. Please check your local listings as the time may be different in your area for this show.

Collection's title

Posted: January 24, 2008, 20:55
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King comments on the new collection in an interview with USA Today:

His next book will be a collection of short stories, but he and his publisher can't agree on a title. He wants to call it Unnatural Acts of Human Intercourse, which "could be a tough sell in some markets."

King also commented on a new book he is working on:

He also has begun work on another novel, but he won't discuss it for fear of "bad luck. If I didn't think it would work out, I'd talk your ear off about it," he says and laughs.

Thanks to Bev Vincent

Duma winners announced

Posted: January 24, 2008, 20:53
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The winners in Hodder & Stoughton's Duma Key contest has been chosen. You can see the two winning entries as well as the eight finalists here.

Mist DVD details

Posted: January 23, 2008, 21:54
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Here are the details about the DVD edition of The Mist

On March 25th, Genius Entertainment and The Weinstein Company will issue Frank Darabont's The Mist on DVD. Sticking with Darabont's original intentions for the film, a two-disc collector's edition will present "Mist" in black and white along with a standard color version and the following special features...

• Audio commentary by writer/director Frank Darabont
• Eight deleted scenes with optional commentary
• A Conversation With Stephen King and Frank Darabont featurette
• When Darkness Came: The Making of THE MIST featurette
• Taming the Beast: Shooting Scene 35 featurette
• Monsters Among Us: A Look at the Creature FX featurette
• The Horror of It All: The Visual FX of THE MIST featurette
• Drew Struzan: Appreciation of an Artist featurette

A single-disc presentation is being released as well sans the b&w version and certain bonus goodies.

Thanks to Marcus Caesar

The Long Road Home preview

Posted: January 23, 2008, 21:44
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News about The Long Road Home from King's site:

Marvel is proud to present your first full-color look inside Dark Tower: The Long Road Home #1, arriving in stores at 12:01 AM, March 5th, 2008 (at participating comic stores)! The best-selling, chart-topping team of writers Robin Furth & Peter David, artists Jae Lee & Richard Isanove, joined by special guest variant cover artist (and Marvel Editor-In-Chief) Joe Quesada, present the second limited series inspired by Stephen King's epic Dark Tower series. Overseen by Stephen King himself, Dark Tower: The Long Road Home explores a chapter in Roland's life only hinted at in the novels!
The Long Road Home #1, goes on-sale in stores at 12:01AM, March 5th, 2008 (at comic stores participating in the midnight launch)! Otherwise the issue will hit shelves at your local comic and book stores during normal business hours.

For an exclusive look at the artwork for this new series, click here:

View the exclusive artwork here

The Long Road Home #2

Posted: January 22, 2008, 22:54
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THE DARK TOWER: THE LONG ROAD HOME #2 (of 5)
Written by ROBIN FURTH & PETER DAVID
Art & Cover by JAE LEE & RICHARD ISANOVE
Variant Cover by MIKE DEODATO, JR.
Sketch Variant by JAE LEE

Roland’s spirit is trapped inside Maerlyn's sinister Grapefruit and is taken on a terrifying journey to the outer reaches of End-World...to the harsh domain called Thunderclap! Back in Mid-World, Roland’s ka-tet is pursued by the Hambry posse which intends to kill them all before they are able to cross the Xay River on their journey home. Revenge will soon be at hand for Eldred Jonas and the Big Coffin Hunters.

Thanks to Bev Vincent

More King on Today

Posted: January 22, 2008, 22:30
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King may also be on the Saturday edition of The Today Show Weekend on NBC. Check your local listings for details.

Thanks to Bev Vincent

My review of Duma Key

Posted: January 21, 2008, 00:02
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Check out my thoughts on Duma Key here.

"God punishes us for what we can't imagine"
- Wireman (Duma Key)

Title of new collection not finalized

Posted: January 19, 2008, 23:23
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Last day's topic has been the new title of King's next book (the collection) and when I asked King's office about it they said that "details regarding the book, including the title, have not been finalized" which means that Unnatural Acts of Intercourse might or might not be the final title.

Another interview

Posted: January 19, 2008, 23:15
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Here is a new interview with King from Bangor Daily News. King talks about Duma Key, turning 60 and a new novel he is writing right now:

The author is now in the midst of writing a long novel set in western Maine. "So tell folks they can enjoy a short vacation in warm weather ["Duma Key"], then I’m coming back home," King joked.

Thanks to Lou Sytsma

New collection title

Posted: January 18, 2008, 08:40
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Time Magazine releases the title of King’s upcoming collection:

His next book of short stories, Unnatural Acts of Intercourse, will come out this fall or next spring, and he's working on a "novel that's going to be very long. I'll be killing a lot of trees if it gets done."


Thanks to Bev Vincent

King on Today

Posted: January 17, 2008, 08:12
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It looks like King will appear on Today on NBC on Tuesday, January 22 after all...

Do you have burning questions about psychic powers, haunted cemeteries or possessed cars for author Stephen King? Or do you want to ask him about his new book, Duma Key? Write in your questions, and he might answer them on TODAY!

Ask your question here.

Thanks to Bev Vincent

The Three Kings

Posted: January 16, 2008, 08:07
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The Three Kings: Stephen King, Tabitha King, and Owen King read from their work. A reception and book signing will follow.

Please note that the authors will be able to only sign one book per audience member.

Dates & Times: April 4, 2008 8pm

Location: Lutheran Church of the Reformation
212 East Capitol Street, NE
Washington, D.C.

Tickets: $30
Buy tickets now


Read more…

Thanks to Bev Vincent

Interview with King

Posted: January 15, 2008, 21:10
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An interview with King is now up on the official site. Check it out here

On TV or not?

Posted: January 15, 2008, 01:00
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According to Zap2it King will be on the Today show on the 22nd. Other reports says that King, a former Guild member, supports the striking writers and won’t promote Duma Key on television talk shows.

More news to come as soon as I get it.

Thanks to Herbert West

Interviews with Frank and Greg

Posted: January 7, 2008, 13:51
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Today I’m very happy to give you two interesting interviews I have done with people connected to The Mist. One is Frank Darabont, director of the movie, and the other is Gregory Nicotero who did the special effects for the movie.

I’m very pleased with how the interviews turned out (I even got some exclusive’s from Frank) and I hope you will enjoy them as much as I do.

The Mist soundtrack and DVD

Posted: January 7, 2008, 00:32
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Amazon.com lists the DVD release of The Mist to March 25. You can pre-order here.

You can also get the Original Motion Picture Soundtrack from the film here

The score is by Mark Isham and here is what you will get:

1. Won’t Somebody See A Lady Home? (1:24)
2. Tentacles (3:18)
3. Bugs (7:49)
4. Mist (1:32)
5. Spiders (4:26)
6. ExpIation (2:24)
7. The Host Of Seraphim* Performed by Dead Can Dance Written by Perry / Gerrard Special film version including additional material composed by Mark Isham (7:19)
8. The Vicious Blues† from Mrs. Parker And The Vicious Circle Composed by Mark Isham (3:48)

The Pop of King: The 10 best books of 2007

Posted: January 5, 2008, 10:48
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Part 3 of King’s best of 2007 is out in the December 18 issue of Entertainment Weekly. It’s called The 10 best books.

Thanks to Willowlove

Duma audio

Posted: January 4, 2008, 00:44
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Not much to report as the news flow is slow right now but I can tell you I get a copy of the audio version of Duma Key today and John Slattery is doing a very good job narrating it. It’s on 18 CDs and takes about 23 hours to finish.

The last day of 2007 is here

Posted: December 31, 2007, 01:00
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The last day of 2007 is here. Tomorrow it’ll be 2008. It’s funny how fast time goes by. In 2008 Lilja’s Library will celebrate it’s 12th year and it feels just like yesterday that I celebrated the site’s 10 year anniversary. Amazing.

So much has happened during 2007 that I didn’t even imagine would happen. The year started with me getting an interview over the phone with the man himself. Stephen King and I chatted for 45 minutes and I can honestly tell you that that’s one of the most amazing things I have ever done.

I also got to do an interview with Frank Darabont. That one was done by mail and we corresponded some in addition to that as well and I must say that Frank is one of the nicest people I have ever met. Even though he is a big name celebrity he really took the time to put his all into this interview and for that I will always be grateful.

We also got a new Bachman book during 2007. Many with me had been hoping for one but not really daring to think we’d actually get one. But with the release of Blaze we did. Other things that was released during 2007 was the movie version of The Mist and the first story arc of The Dark Tower comic. They where both huge successes.

What can we expect to see during 2008 then? Well, in just about three weeks we’ll get the new book Duma Key. I have read it and I feel quite comfortable with tell you that I don’t think you’ll be disappointed with it.

We will also see the release of the second story arc of The Dark Tower comic. This one is called The Long Road Home and begins in March.

Besides this I have some other projects waiting to be announced. The biggest one is something I’m rather nervous about but I hope you will like it as much as I do. I can’t really talk about it yet but as soon as I can you’ll be the first one to know, that is a promise.

With that said I also want to take this opportunity to thank you all for the fantastic support you have all given Lilja’s Library during 2007. Your support has made the site one of the biggest Stephen King fan site’s on the net and for that I can’t thank you enough. I hope to keep your interest during 2008 as well and I will do everything in my power to give you as much interesting stuff as I possible can.

So, all that is left before the new year is to wish you all a Happy New Year! And I hope to talk to you all again in 2008!

Lilja

And the winners are...

Posted: December 23, 2007, 00:22
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Question 1: How many issues is there in the first Dark Tower comic story arc (Gunslinger Born)?
Answer 1: 7

Question 2: What is the title of the second arc that will be released next year?
Answer 2: The Long Road Home

Question 3: Who is the publisher of The Dark Tower comic?
Answer 3: Marvel

And the winners are Ilhana Skrgic from Bosnia and Herzegovina, Ingrid Stephens from the US and Donna Girard also from the US.

The Long Road Home

Posted: December 20, 2007, 15:34
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DARK TOWER: THE LONG ROAD HOME #1 (of 5)
Written by ROBIN FURTH & PETER DAVID
Art & Cover by JAE LEE & RICHARD ISANOVE
Variant Cover by JOE QUESADA
Sketch Variant Cover by JAE LEE

It's the return of the best-selling comic book series, inspired by Stephen King's epic The Dark Tower! Gunslinger Roland Deschain has seen the death of his lover Susan Delgado. And the Big Coffin Hunters who burned her at the stake are now in pursuit of Roland and his ka-tet Cuthbert and Alain. The friends are forced to flee into the desert with the deadly posse in hot pursuit….and Roland is in a coma! Don't miss this opening chapter starring the Gunslinger whose quest for the Dark Tower will shake the foundation of reality itself!

48 PGS./CARDSTOCK COVER/T+ …$3.99

The Dead Zone No More

Posted: December 20, 2007, 15:33
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The Dead Zone canceled:

LOS ANGELES (Hollywood Reporter) - After months of speculation, USA has officially canceled veteran sci-fi dramas "The Dead Zone" and "The 4400."

Although things didn't look good for the two series because they are older and expensive to make, during the past several months the cable network looked for ways to bring them back. But it ultimately opted to end their run.

"We wish we could keep all our great shows alive forever," said Jeff Wachtel, executive vp original programming at USA. "But we feel we need to give some of our new shows a platform to grow, and it's with great sadness that we say goodbye to two shows that had a great run and helped create the resurgence of original programming on our network and on all of cable."

"Dead Zone," which ran for six seasons, and "4400," which was on for four, had aired as a sci-fi-themed block Sunday night.

"4400" creator/exec producer Scott Peters broke the cancellation news on the show's fan message board.

"We've had a great time bringing you this story and submersing you in the lives of all these incredible characters," he wrote. "I wish we could go on forever, but the party has come to an end."

"Dead Zone," along with "Monk," put USA on the original programming map when they launched in summer 2002.

Based on Stephen King's characters, "Dead Zone," was created by the late Michael Piller and his son Shawn. Its premiere set a record for a series debut on basic cable with 6.4 million viewers.

The record was broken two years later by the opening of "4400" (7.4 million), which launched as a limited series.

In addition to "Monk," USA's slate of original series includes "Psych," "Burn Notice" and the upcoming "In Plain Sight" and "To Love and Die."

Thanks to Bev Vincent & Kurt Roberts

And the winner is...

Posted: December 15, 2007, 21:42
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Finally the time has come to draw a winner of what is the best prize I’ve ever had the privilege to hand out; a signed copy of The Stand. But as usual, here are first the correct answers:

Question 1: What is the ISBN # of the Deluxe Edition The Dark Tower: The Gunslinger?
Answer 1: 0-937986-51-8

Question 2: The Green Mile, 2007 , was produced as a signed limited edition by Subterranean Press. How many total signed/numbered copies were there?
Answer 2: 148

Question 3: The Eyes Of the Dragon , 1984, was produced by what Stephen King's publishing company?
Answer 3: Philtrum Press

Question 4: The 1st edition/printing of The Tommyknockers required more than a full number line. What must be printed below the number line?
Answer 4: Permissions to come

And the lucky winner is Sheila Buchholz from the US, congratulations!

A Christmas message from King

Posted: December 13, 2007, 14:17
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Here is a Christmas message from King (published on the official site):

A message from Stephen...

I had a great year and, as always, it starts with the people who read the books and have been so kind to me over the last 30 or so years that I have been making up stories. It was especially nice to hear from you this year because I turned 60 and finally had to kill my teddy bear. Just joking about the teddy bear, but it's a little traumatic and you guys helped to ease the pain. I hope you will all have a happy holiday season whether you celebrate Christmas, Hanukah, Kwanza, or simply the imminent coming of Great Cthulhu. I hope that all of us will have a happy new year, that you will enjoy Duma Key, and that you vote for all the right candidates in November! Be well and be good to one another.

Steve King

New Dollar Baby

Posted: December 11, 2007, 23:21
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Stephen Parkhurst is making a Dollar Baby based on Night Surf and you can see some production pictures here.

Thanks to Bernd Lautenslager

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