Tag: Steven King

The Bloody Teaser Trailer For ‘Carrie’ Hits The Net

by Shawn Madden

The first teaser has arrived for the remake of the 1976 horror classic based on Steven King’s Novel. Chloe Moretz takes on the role that Sissy Spacek made famous and aims to wreak bloody havoc on a new generation.

“The quiet suburb of Chamberlain, Maine is home to the deeply religious and conservative Margaret White (Moore) and her daughter Carrie (Moretz). Carrie is a sweet but meek outcast whom Margaret has sheltered from society. Gym teacher Miss Desjardin (Greer) tries in vain to protect Carrie from local mean girls led by the popular and haughty Chris Hargenson (Portia Doubleday, Youth in Revolt), but only Chris’ best friend, Sue Snell (Gabriella Wilde, The Three Musketeers), regrets their actions. In an effort to make amends, Sue asks her boyfriend, high school heartthrob Tommy Ross (newcomer Ansel Elgort), to take Carrie to prom. Pushed to the limit by her peers at the dance, Carrie unleashes telekinetic havoc.”

Carrie hits theaters March 15, 2013.

First Official Look At The ‘Carrie’ Remake Starring Chloe Moretz

by Shawn Madden

So, when I was a small child my mom let me watch Carrie late at night in order to fuck with me. And Brian De Palma’s 1976 film definitely did. Well, not as bad as IT did…but that’s an entirely different story for another time. At first when I heard that they would be remaking this movie I was definitely against. But upon hearing that it would follow the Steven King story (I have actually read it) closer than the original movie would and after finding out the cast as well I am definitely going to give this one a chance. Take a first look at some pictures of the re-creation of probably one of the most memorable scenes in the movie.

The quiet suburb of Chamberlain, Maine is home to the deeply religious and conservative Margaret White (Moore) and her daughter Carrie (Moretz). Carrie is a sweet but meek outcast whom Margaret has sheltered from society. Gym teacher Miss Desjardin (Greer) tries in vain to protect Carrie from local mean girls led by the popular and haughty Chris Hargenson (Portia Doubleday, Youth in Revolt), but only Chris’ best friend, Sue Snell (Gabriella Wilde, The Three Musketeers), regrets their actions. In an effort to make amends, Sue asks her boyfriend, high school heartthrob Tommy Ross (newcomer Ansel Elgort), to take Carrie to prom. Pushed to the limit by her peers at the dance, Carrie unleashes telekinetic havoc.

Carrie hits theaters March 13, 2013

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Media Rights Capital Stepping In To Save ‘The Dark Tower’?

by Shawn Madden

Yesterday it seemed pretty unlikely that we would see the adaptation of Steven King’s The Dark Tower after Warner Bros. decided to pass on the ambitious project. This made Warner Bros. the second major studio to pass on the project. But it seems now that there is yet again hope for this adaptation. Deadline is reporting that Media Rights Capital is now in talks to take on The Dark Tower. Media Rights Capital is the company behind the funding of this summer’s Ted and the upcoming Elysium. Media Rights Capital’s co-founder, Mordecai Wiczyk, is said to have a strong affinity for novel series, and after Seth MacFarlane’s Ted was such a huge hit this summer the company is doing pretty well in the cash department. MRC has a distribution arrangement with Universal, who originally passed on it, but it’s unclear whether that studio would release the film or not. The main reason behind this film struggling for back is due to its plan to have three feature films as well as two limited television series. It’s a pretty unusual game plan but they do have Ron Howard set to direct and produce. Expect news to come soon after the deal goes down.

Lights Out For Steven King’s ‘The Dark Tower’ At Warner Bros.

by Shawn Madden

The big-screen adaptation of Steven King’s The Dark Tower has hit yet another setback, as Warner Bros. have chosen to pass on the project. Not too long ago news broke that the studio had commissioned a new script, and even had Russell Crowe expressing an interest in the lead role of Roland ‘The Gunslinger’ Deschain. There was a decision expected in the next few weeks and it appears that decision has been made and the dark tower isn’t going to be seeing the light of day at Warner Bros.

Warner Bros. are the second major studio to pass on the adaptation of King’s series of novels. Originally Universal were planning on taking the project on with Ron Howard set to direct. Imagine Entertainment is apparently still determined to find a studio, but it’s definitely not looking too great for this project right now. When Universal first let go of the film, most insiders around town believed Warner Bros. was its best chance of getting made.

Source: Showblitz