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Patton Oswalt Has Somehow Never Been In A Stephen King Adaptation, So I Asked Him About A Dark Tower Role I Think Would Be Perfect

He is a dedicated Constant Reader.

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Sam Raimi Recalls Stephen King Helping To Launch His Career While Dismissing Comparisons Between Send Help And Misery

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Bill Skarsgård Has A Wild New Way To Approach Pennywise After Welcome To Derry Season 1, Explaining How Stephen King Left The Door Open For Interpretation

We spoke with the actor about his future as IT.

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The 4 Major Stephen King Developments I’m Excited To Follow In 2026

After a great 2025 for King fans, there's much to be excited about in 2026.

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I Watched All 6 Stephen King Adaptations In 2025, And It Was Super Tricky To Pick A Favorite

So much great stuff from the master storyteller.

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‘We Had No Illusions’: Welcome To Derry’s Co-Creator Details What It Took To Convince Bill Skarsgård To Return As Pennywise

Two key elements got the actor to sign on.

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The Long Walk Has An Alternate Ending, And I’m Both Happy And Amazed That It Wasn’t In The Theatrical Cut

It's a very different ending than what I expected.

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IT: Welcome To Derry Delivered Its Scariest, Freakiest Scene Yet In Episode 4, But The Actress Told Me About A Super Sweet Bond With A Co-Star

A NIGHTMARE... with a cute backstory.

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IT: Welcome To Derry Co-Creator Says Stephen King ‘Was Mystified’ By The Show’s Three-Season Plan, But There’s A ‘Specific Reason’ For The Approach

The new Stephen King series arrives on Sunday.

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The World Of Stephen King’s The Shining Is Expanding In A Huge Way, And Mike Flanagan Is Involved

A new project has been announced, and it sounds amazing.

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The Running Man Won’t Have Stephen King’s Controversial Ending, And Edgar Wright Admits Getting The Author’s Approval Of The Changes Was ‘Nerve-Wracking’

Arriving in theaters November 14.

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What Was The Best Year Ever For Stephen King Movies And TV? 2025 Is Already Top 3 But Not Number One

There are many great years with multiple Stephen King adaptations.

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The Long Walk Changes The Ending From Stephen King's Book, And I'm Flabbergasted The Movie Found A Way To Make It Even Darker

Spoilers!

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Can You Stomach The Long Walk? This Hardcore Red Band Clip Is A Good Litmus Test For The New Stephen King Movie

Get ready for the bleakest movie of 2025

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Stephen King Has An Idea Who Should Play Him In A Movie, And Mike Flanagan Should Take Note Of His Fantastic Choice

Great pick!

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Stephen King Is Known For Making Cameos In Movie And TV Adaptations Of His Books, But That Era May Be Ending Soon

An update about the latest Stephen King cameo that didn't end up happening.

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Forget Popcorn Buckets: This Bloody Replica Of Stephen King’s The Monkey Is A Perfect Fit For Any Horror Fan’s Collection

I can't wait to add this to my Stephen King library.

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Stephen King Has Some Thoughts On The 2024 Oscar Nominations And The Greta Gerwig Snub

Like many of you, Stephen King is very confused about how this year's Oscar nominations turned out.

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Do You Love Stand By Me? Stephen King Reminds Fans That They Have Norman Lear To Thank

Stephen King recalls how the late Norman Lear ended up saving Stand By Me from being cancelled before production.

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Stephen King Expresses Pride After Learning About His Books Getting A School District Banning

This week's King Beat features Stephen King reacting to a recent book ban in Florida plus exciting new info about his next book and more.

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The Salem's Lot Remake Missed Out On Pulling Off An Awesome Surprise, And That's A Bummer

This week's King Beat looks at a missed opportunity with the Salem's Lot remake, highlights an exciting new collector's edition Blu-ray of Thinner, and takes an inside look at Stephen King's personal library.

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