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    • 'The Stand' producers reveal the reasons behind that major change to Stephen King's novel
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      'The Stand' producers reveal the reasons behind that major change to Stephen King's novel

      The just-released second hour of "The Stand" has made a significant rewrite to Stephen King’s post-apocalyptic viral thriller, radically altering one of the best-remembered sequences from the original book.

    • 'The Stand' is under fire for casting a hearing actor as a deaf character: 'Enough is enough'
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      'The Stand' is under fire for casting a hearing actor as a deaf character: 'Enough is enough'

      Prominent members of deaf community call out new adaptation of classic Stephen King novel using hashtag #StandAgainstTheStand, urge Hollywood to cast deaf actors in deaf roles.

    • 'The Stand' cast talks their 'surreal' experience making a series about a fictional pandemic during a real pandemic
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      'The Stand' cast talks their 'surreal' experience making a series about a fictional pandemic during a real pandemic

      Stars of the CBS All Access show based on Stephen King's 1978 classic novel describes the "surreal" experience of making and releasing a series about a fictional pandemic in the middle of a real pandemic. “It’s difficult to not draw comparisons.”

    • MVP of Horror: Yeardley Smith remembers the bonkers production of Stephen King's 'Maximum Overdrive': 'The beer would come out at 5 o'clock'
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      MVP of Horror: Yeardley Smith remembers the bonkers production of Stephen King's 'Maximum Overdrive': 'The beer would come out at 5 o'clock'

      Before she voiced Lisa Simpson, the actress had a memorable — and slightly terrifying — experience on the notorious horror film that marked King's first (and last) foray into filmmaking. "It was not legal, I’m sure."

    • ‘The Stand’ Trailer: It’s Alexander Skarsgard vs Whoopi Goldberg in CBS All Access Limited Series (Video)
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      ‘The Stand’ Trailer: It’s Alexander Skarsgard vs Whoopi Goldberg in CBS All Access Limited Series (Video)

      CBS All Access released the first full-length trailer for the upcoming limited series adaptation of Stephen King’s “The Stand” during a New York Comic-Con panel to promote the show on Thursday.The trailer introduces Whoopi Goldberg as Mother Abagail, a 108-year old prophet who receives visions from God and guides survivors of a plague that has decimated the world’s population, and Alexander Skarsgard as “The Dark Man,” a shadowy figure with supernatural abilities who attempts to construct a totalitarian civilization amid the destruction.James Marsden, Amber Heard, Jovan Adepo, Owen Teague, Brad William Henke, Odessa Young and Henry Zaga also star in the nine-episode series, which is set to premiere on the streaming platform on Dec. 17.Also Read: 'The Stand': Watch the Trailer for CBS All Access' Stephen King Limited Series (Video)“The Stand,” first published in 1978, is King’s longest standalone work and the first to introduce the character of Randall Flagg, who would go on to appear in much of King’s other work.King himself penned the finale for the series, which will include material not previously featured in his novel. According to CBS All Access, the ending will provide “a new coda” to the story.“SEAL Team” creator Benjamin Cavell is showrunner and executive producer on the CBS Television Studios series, alongside executive producers Taylor Elmore, Will Weiske, Jimmy Miller, Roy Lee and Richard P. Rubinstein. Josh Boone serves as director and an executive producer for the series premiere and final episode. Jake Braver, Jill Killington, Owen King, Knate Lee and Stephen Welke also produce.Read original story ‘The Stand’ Trailer: It’s Alexander Skarsgard vs Whoopi Goldberg in CBS All Access Limited Series (Video) At TheWrap

    • Stephen King says 'trans women are women' after J.K. Rowling thanks him for retweeting remarks on recent controversy
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      Stephen King says 'trans women are women' after J.K. Rowling thanks him for retweeting remarks on recent controversy

      Rowling was accused of being transphobic after arguing that women should be entitled to single-sex spaces.

    • The It List: Go treasure hunting through Disney movies with 'Prop Culture,' Stephen King's 'If It Bleeds' delivers 4 compelling new tales, Amazon offers a virtual SXSW film festival and the best in pop culture the week of April 27, 2020
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      The It List: Go treasure hunting through Disney movies with 'Prop Culture,' Stephen King's 'If It Bleeds' delivers 4 compelling new tales, Amazon offers a virtual SXSW film festival and the best in pop culture the week of April 27, 2020

      During the coronavirus pandemic, when most of us are staying at home, we’re going to spotlight products that you can enjoy from your couch, whether solo or in small groups, and leave out the rest. With that in mind, here are our picks for April 27 - May 3, including the best deals we could find for each.

    • ‘Justice League Dark,’ ‘The Shining’-Inspired Series From Bad Robot Set at HBO Max
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      ‘Justice League Dark,’ ‘The Shining’-Inspired Series From Bad Robot Set at HBO Max

      HBO Max has handed out three production commitments to one-hour dramas from Bad Robot Productions, including one set in the "Justice League Dark" universe. In addition, HBO Max and Bad Robot have teamed on the series "Overlook," inspired by Stephen King's "The Shining," and "Duster," an original drama co-written by LaToya Morgan and Bad Robot's […]

    • Stephen King says President Trump has set a 'horrible example' during the coronavirus pandemic
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      Stephen King says President Trump has set a 'horrible example' during the coronavirus pandemic

      The author — whose 1978 book "The Stand" depicted a population wiped out by a pandemic — criticized Trump and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis.

    • Stephen King Helpfully Posts ‘The Stand’ Chapter That Explains Pandemic Spread
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      Stephen King Helpfully Posts ‘The Stand’ Chapter That Explains Pandemic Spread

      While President Donald Trump has said that he only wants to give this COVID-19 a couple weeks before the U.S. reopens, here is a worthwhile tweet furnished by author Stephen King. Even though his monumental pandemic novel The Stand was first published over 40 years ago in 1978, the horror maestro has offered up an […]

    • Stephen King feels 'very uneasy' that Woody Allen's book was dropped by publisher
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      Stephen King feels 'very uneasy' that Woody Allen's book was dropped by publisher

      Stephen King is under fire for tweeting that he feels “very uneasy” about Hachette Book Group’s decision to drop Woody Allen’s memoir

    • Stephen King says the Oscars are 'rigged in favor of white people' in new op-ed
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      Stephen King says the Oscars are 'rigged in favor of white people' in new op-ed

      King is standing by his comments about Oscars diversity, but it doesn’t mean he doesn’t find the system flawed.

    • Discover the early years of Annie Wilkes in a new 'Castle Rock' featurette clip (exclusive)
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      Discover the early years of Annie Wilkes in a new 'Castle Rock' featurette clip (exclusive)

      “The idea of doing a 'Misery'-connected story was always in our minds,” remarks "Castle Rock" co-creator and executive producer, Dustin Thomson in an exclusive clip from a new Season 2 featurette that Yahoo Entertainment is premiering today.

    • Stephen King slammed for 'ignorant' tweet about not considering 'diversity' when voting for the Oscars
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      Stephen King slammed for 'ignorant' tweet about not considering 'diversity' when voting for the Oscars

      The author stirred up controversy a day after the Oscar nominations were criticized for overlooking female filmmakers and people of color.

    • The It List: Reality TV staples 'AGT and 'Bachelor' return, Selena Gomez drops new album, 'Jeopardy!' finds its GOAT and the best in pop culture the week of Jan. 6, 2020
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      The It List: Reality TV staples 'AGT and 'Bachelor' return, Selena Gomez drops new album, 'Jeopardy!' finds its GOAT and the best in pop culture the week of Jan. 6, 2020

      The It List is Yahoo’s weekly look at the best in pop culture, including movies, music, TV, streaming, games, books, podcasts and more. Here are our picks for Jan. 6-12, including the best deals we could find for each.

    • Why Jack Nicholson isn't in 'The Shining' sequel 'Doctor Sleep' (spoilers)
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      Why Jack Nicholson isn't in 'The Shining' sequel 'Doctor Sleep' (spoilers)

      "Doctor Sleep" Mike Flanagan offers two very good reasons why Jack Nicholson does not reprise the role of Jack Torrance in the new sequel to "The Shining."

    • See The Shining Twins Now: The Iconic Pair Say They Are 'Naturally Spooky'
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      See The Shining Twins Now: The Iconic Pair Say They Are 'Naturally Spooky'

      See The Shining Twins Now: Pair Say They Are 'Naturally Spooky'

    • Making 'Misery': Kathy Bates, Rob Reiner reveal the on-set tension was real
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      Making 'Misery': Kathy Bates, Rob Reiner reveal the on-set tension was real

      The MVPs of Horror take us behind the scenes of their Stephen King classic, including how Bates scored the part after just one line.

    • Shudder renews horror anthology series 'Creepshow' for second season
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      Shudder renews horror anthology series 'Creepshow' for second season

      Shudder renews horror anthology series 'Creepshow' for second season

    • From the incestuous 'Sleepwalkers' to 'The Shining' you don't remember, inside secrets of the most underrated Stephen King movies
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      From the incestuous 'Sleepwalkers' to 'The Shining' you don't remember, inside secrets of the most underrated Stephen King movies

      MVP of Horror Mick Garris gives a guided tour of his screen collaborations with the master of the macabre (and where to stream them).

    • Celebs react as Speaker Pelosi announces formal impeachment inquiry into President Trump
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      Celebs react as Speaker Pelosi announces formal impeachment inquiry into President Trump

      Kathy Griffin, Debra Messing and more stars weigh in as Pelosi announces a formal impeachment inquiry into Trump.

    • 'Shawshank Redemption' at 25: Why Morgan Freeman almost balked at playing 'Irishman' Red
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      'Shawshank Redemption' at 25: Why Morgan Freeman almost balked at playing 'Irishman' Red

      Morgan Freeman initially closed the book on Oscar-nominated "Shawshank Redemption" role.

    • Secrets of Stephen King's 'The Stand': 5 things you never knew about the classic miniseries
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      Secrets of Stephen King's 'The Stand': 5 things you never knew about the classic miniseries

      From the role Whoopi Goldberg would've played to Stephen King's cameo, director Mick Garris dishes on his epic series 25 years after its hit run on ABC.

    • Whoopi Goldberg Joins Stephen King's 'The Stand' for CBS All Access
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      Whoopi Goldberg Joins Stephen King's 'The Stand' for CBS All Access

      The 'View' co-host boards the upcoming limited series led by James Marsden and Amber Heard.

    • Whoopi Goldberg's 'The Stand' Character Revealed as CBS All Access Limited Series Adds 5 to Cast
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      Whoopi Goldberg's 'The Stand' Character Revealed as CBS All Access Limited Series Adds 5 to Cast

      Whoopi Goldberg is officially taking The Stand. As first teased by TVLine back in June, the Oscar winner-turned-View moderator has formally joined the cast of CBS All Access’ nine-episode adaptation of Stephen King’s bestselling horror novel. Goldberg will star as Mother Abagail, a prophet who receives visions from God and guides survivors of the superflu. […]

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