New series 'Haven' will get worldwide distribution
With its new name firmly in place, Syfy is ready to try and see how well its branding will work on the world stage, and have partnered with famed horror author Stephen King to do it. Syfy has ordered 13 episodes of "Haven," a supernatural series based on King's novella "The Colorado Kid." It will ...
Read MoreAdam Green plans to focus more on scares this time around
Adam Green will unleash another Louisiana bayou bloodbath when he returns to write and direct "Hatchet 2." Since its release in 2006, "Hatchet" has enjoyed a successful festival run and seemed positioned for the quick and inevitable sequel. However, Green is just now tackling the project, but he ...
Read MoreStephen King reveals he is considering a new Danny Torrance tale
Stephen King may pen a sequel to his novel "The Shining." While participating in a recent reading from his new book "Under the Dome," King surprised fans at Torontos Canon Theatre with the announcement. Since last summer, King says he has been fascinated by the fate of Danny Torrance, who in ...
Read MoreWerewolf franchise returns, targeted for a Halloween release
Joel Kastelberg and Moonstone Entertainment's Etchie Stroh are re-launching the werewolf franchise "The Howling." Joe Nimziki, a former studio marketing executive, will make his feature directorial debut for the remake titled "The Howling: Reborn." He will also pen the script; plot details are un ...
Read More$140.7 million in the bank as 80 percent of the film's tickets went to women
"The Twilight Saga: New Moon" pulled in a whopping $140.7 million at the box office this weekend, setting a record for the biggest autumn opening weekend in history and the third biggest three-day debut ever. Eighty percent of "New Moon" tickets went to women, which propelled the sequel to double ...
Read MoreSteven Spielberg teams with King to develop a limited series based on the recently released supernatural thriller. It's expected to be targeted for a cable network.
Stephen King's recent supernatural thriller "Under the Dome" was optioned by DreamWorks TV for development as a limited series. Steven Spielberg, Stacey Snider and King will executive produce along with DreamWorks TV chiefs Darryl Frank and Justin Falvey, according to Variety. "Under the Dome" ...
Read MoreProducer intent on making it 'more accessible to the movie-going public'
"Silent Hill 2" producer Don Carmody recently discussed the sequel's progress, and how he hopes to craft a film that will resonate with a broader audience. Based on the Konami video game, the 2006 film "Silent Hill" followed a woman (Radha Mitchell) who traveled to a desolate town to seek help fo ...
Read MoreA new incarnation of the 1973 film may possess the small screen, with William Friedkin at the helm
"The Exorcist" author William Peter Blatty is looking to remake the original 1973 film as a TV mini-series with William Friedkin returning to direct. Blatty was recently asked by Cemetery Dance magazine if he'd change anything in the original film; he gave an interesting response. "Yes and no, ...
Read MoreThe CW's week-long event airs the entire hit saga
The CW Network today announced plans for a special week-long marathon of "The Vampire Diaries," starting Dec. 14. Airing two episodes each night from Monday, Dec. 14 through Friday, Dec. 18 (8-10 p.m. ET/PT) beginning with the season premiere episode, The CW will rebroadcast every episode in cons ...
Read MoreSurprise hit becomes the highest grossing R-rated thriller of the past decade
"Paranormal Activity" is the highest grossing R-rated thriller of the past decade, earning $100 million at the box office after only five weekends of national release. The hit $15,000 supernatural flick began its theatrical life with midnight-only screenings in 12 college towns across the U.S. an ...
Read More'Buffy the Vampire Slayer,' 'Angel' writer to pen remake of 1985 vampire flick
Vampire writing veteran Marti Noxon will script DreamWorks Studios' revamp of the 1985 horror flick "Fright Night." Before taking on a writer-producer role on AMC's "Mad Men," Noxon served in the same capacity on Joss Whedon's "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" and "Angel." She has also held stints on "G ...
Read MoreKevin Williamson gives new details on his popular franchise
Kevin Williamson recently provided more details on "Scream 4," and indicated Neve Campbell's character Sidney may not survive the sequel. Campbell joins David Arquette and Courteney Cox for a new trilogy penned by Williamson. But will her luck finally expire like that of so many returning heroine ...
Read MoreActor played Jesse in the 1985 'A Nightmare on Elm Street' sequel, joins 'Never Sleep Again' documentary
Mark Patton recently talked about his experiences on the set of "A Nightmare on Elm Street Part 2: Freddy's Revenge," and why the franchise's popularity is so enduring. Playing Jesse in director Jack Sholder's ("The Hidden") 1985 sequel, Patton left Hollywood shortly after the film, but has now r ...
Read MoreAbrams, Lindelof did not want to "screwing it up"
J.J. Abrams and Damon Lindelof will not pursue their big screen adaption of Stephen King's "Dark Tower" series. In May, Lindelof ("Lost") told MTV News that he was still excited about the project, yet indicated he was apprehensive about it after witnessing the fan discord that director Zack Snyd ...
Read MoreDavid Fincher will direct a new adaptation of the Max Ehrlich novel
David Fincher will helm a remake of "The Reincarnation of Peter Proud," based on the novel by Max Ehrlich. Teaming with writer Andrew Kevin Walker, Fincher will place a contemporary spin on the story for Columbia Pictures. Fincher will produce with Michael De Luca. Walker and Fincher respectiv ...
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