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Universal Pictures Officially Passes on Dark Tower Series - Ron Howard and Imagine Still Committed

After months of rumors and speculation regarding the fate of the Dark Tower Movies and Television Mini-Series, Universal Pictures has officially backed out of the production. An email sent from Stephen to Entertainment Weekly explains the current state of the production.


More Information on EW.com


DT Film & TV News Tracker

IT 25th Anniversary Special Edition From Cemetery Dance

Cemetery Dance Publishing has announced they will be releasing a 25th Anniversary Special Edition of IT this autumn. With a new afterward from Stephen and dozens of new illustrations, the constant reader is invited back to Derry to experience one of Stephen's best in whole new way.


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Jae Lee to Illustrate The Wind Through the Keyhole

Jae Lee has signed on to illustrate Stephen's next Dark Tower book, The Wind Through the Keyhole, which will be published as a limited edition by Donald M. Grant Publisher. Orders are not yet being taken and a final release date has not been established. For more details about this upcoming limited edition, please visit Donald M. Grant Publisher.


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WTTK Announcement Page

Version III of StephenKing.com Goes Live

Earlier today, StephenKing.com proudly unveiled the latest version of the official web site. The comprehensive upgrade offers many new features including full compatibility with Apple devices and most mobile platforms.



At the core of the new experience, the Constant Browser will find a revolutionary homepage that offers all the latest news, release info, and Coming Soon content in one central location. We have also provided new RSS and Twitter News feeds to make it easier to stay abreast of everything Stephen King.



With improved search capabilities, an upgraded library and dozens of other significant improvements, the new StephenKing.com is a vast digital playground that looks to the future of Stephen's work.



The old site is still available here, but the content will no longer be updated.


Regarding the new MicroNews Feeds:



The new version of StephenKing.com offers several mobile-friendly ways for users to stay informed on news and content additions. The MicroNews feed offers the latest news in bite-sized pieces delivered using RSS, SMS and Twitter. For more information please visit the News Feeds page.



News Feeds Page



Twitter Page

Under the Weather

Stephen's new short story, "Under the Weather" (written just in the past month or two) will be included in the U.S. paperback edition and as a new e-book edition of Full Dark, No Stars which will be released on May 24, 2011. It will be in Hodder's ebook edition releasing on May 24th and their mass-market edition which will be released at the end of July.

11/22/63 Hardcover Dust Jacket Revealed

The dust jacket artwork for 11/22/63 has been revealed and is now available at the link below. The design created by veteran digital artist Rex Bonomelli offers a glimpse into the epic tale that hits the shelves on November 8th 2011.



Launch Dust Jacket Artwork

Atlantic Interview

Atlantic Magazine has posted an interview with Stephen regarding Herman Wouk is Still Alive, the creative process and the state of fiction in general. The short story Herman Wouk is Still Alive is now available to subscribers of the TheAtlantic.com. The issue containing this short story hits newsstands April 19th.


Launch Interview

Poll Results

The results are in for the artist fans would like to have illustrate The Wind Through the Keyhole!



Michael Whelan - 1073 Votes

Phil Hale 114 - Votes

Ned Dameron - 61 Votes

Dave McKean - 179 Votes

Bernie Wrightson - 227 Votes

Darrel Anderson - 52 Votes

Jae Lee - 325 Votes

Gregory Manchess - 67 Votes

Donato Giancola 151 - Votes


The final choice will still need to be determined as there are other factors involved in making that decision, but your input into the selection process has been very much appreciated!