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CBS's 'Under the Dome': Stephen King Previews New "Bug Out" Drama and Effects

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Wed, 12 Jun 2013 23:15:25 +0000

Much of our interest in checking out CBS's new Stephen King-produced summer drama 'Under the Dome' stems from the series' expansion beyond King's 2009 novel, which took place over the course of several days compared to CBS's multiple seasons. The prolific author recently spoke about the show in a behind-the-scenes featurette, and offered up our best look yet at the dangerous world that lies 'Under the Dome.'

CBS 'Under the Dome' Trailer: Panic All Along the Watchtower

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Tue, 07 May 2013 18:26:04 +0000

CBS' upcoming summer series adapting Stephen King's 'Under the Dome' has given out some impressive imagery in its teasers thus far, but none as compelling as the most recent trailer set to a re-arranged version of iconic Bob Dylan classic "All Along the Watchtower." Sure, it borrows a cue from 'Battlestar Galactica,' but a good use is a good use! See for yourself in the newest 'Under the Dome' trailer inside!

CBS 'Under the Dome' Will Pay Homage to 'The Simpsons'?

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Wed, 01 May 2013 15:29:29 +0000

The moment CBS announced it would take Stephen King's 2009 thriller 'Under the Dome' to series, certain fans rallied behind a cry of "Simpsons did it" given that the 2007 feature-length adaptation of America's favorite animated family featured a similarly domed premise. Both domes proved mere coincidence, with a 2010 'Simpsons' episode even addressing the similarity, but how will CBS' upcoming summer series pay homage to 'The Simpsons' in turn?

CBS 'Under the Dome': First Footage of the Stephen King-Adapted Series

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Mon, 01 Apr 2013 16:15:04 +0000

Folks may be abuzz with all the spring finales and premieres, but upcoming CBS summer event 'Under the Dome' will really have everyone talking. The new 13-episode series adapting Stephen King's book of the same name will premiere on June 24, but what mysteries cause a mysterious dome to appear out of nowhere and cut off a small town from the outside world? Find out in the first-look trailer for CBS 'Under the Dome!'

CBS Goes 'Under the Dome' With Stephen King in Summer 2013

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Thu, 29 Nov 2012 21:27:30 +0000

In a rare move that sees major broadcast network CBS taking on a show originally developed for pay-cabler Showtime, CBS has announced that it will take to series an adaptation of esteemed horror author Stephen King's novel 'Under the Dome.' The project is to be written by 'LOST's' Brian K. Vaughn, but will it bring in the post-apocalyptic buzz that 'The Walking Dead' and 'Revolution' have managed to pull in? And will it continue beyond the initial order?

Warner Brothers Wants Ben Affleck to Direct a Remake of Stephen King's 'The Stand'

Bob Sassone — Sun, 23 Oct 2011 20:43:39 +0000

Lately, Ben Affleck gets behind the camera a lot more than he does in front of it, and his next project may have him directing a Stephen King novel.

Deadline.com is reporting that Affleck is in talks to direct Warner Brothers’ big screen version of King’s novel ‘The Stand.’ No word on who will star in the new version of the book. In fact, it’s not even confirmed by the studio or Affleck that he’s even in talks to direct the film.

Stephen King Reads Creepy Excerpt From 'Shining' Sequel 'Dr. Sleep'

Dylan Schenker — Wed, 28 Sep 2011 18:04:27 +0000

Horror master Stephen King wowed a crowd at George Mason University recently when he read excerpts from ‘Dr. Sleep,’ his upcoming sequel to ‘The Shining.’ The story finds a grown-up Danny Torrance, the young boy from ‘The Shining,’ using his special psychic abilities against a band of vampires. It will be interesting to see if King brings [...]