All articles tagged with #stephen king
Originally Published 28 days ago — by Mashable
The finale of IT: Welcome to Derry reveals Pennywise's escape from captivity, hints at time travel and future seasons, and connects to Stephen King's broader universe, ending with a flash forward to 1988 and setting up potential storylines involving the Losers' Club.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by Deadline
Edgar Wright's muscular reboot of 'The Running Man' offers a darker, more anarchic take on the original 80s sci-fi film, drawing closer to Stephen King's novel and emphasizing themes of consumer culture, fake news, and dystopian society, with a focus on a vulnerable protagonist played by Glen Powell.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by Variety
Chris Chalk portrays Dick Hallorann in HBO's 'It: Welcome To Derry,' expanding the character's role from Stephen King's universe with a focus on dignity and racial representation, portraying him as a powerful, purpose-driven Black soldier with psychic abilities, set against a backdrop of racial violence and supernatural horror.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by Salon.com
The article discusses the body horror elements in 'Welcome to Derry,' highlighting its focus on disturbing portrayals of women's bodies, pregnancy, and childbirth as sources of horror, intertwined with Stephen King's themes of body treachery and fear.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by Deadline
‘IT: Welcome To Derry’ premiered on HBO and HBO Max, attracting 5.7 million viewers in the first three days, making it one of the top three HBO Max series debuts globally. The series, set in Stephen King's IT universe, is performing strongly, with subsequent episodes airing weekly leading up to the season finale in December.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by Deadline
The creators of 'IT: Welcome to Derry' revealed they intentionally included a shocking twist in the pilot episode, where most of the new adolescent characters are killed off to create a sense of unpredictability and 'nothing is safe' in the series, which was approved by HBO despite initial concerns.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by IGN
HBO Max has moved up the release of Episode 2 of 'IT: Welcome to Derry' to October 31 to coincide with Halloween, with subsequent episodes airing weekly on Sundays, as the series expands on Stephen King's IT universe. Meanwhile, HBO Max has increased subscription prices across all tiers amid parent company Warner Bros. Discovery's sale process.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by Deadline
Episode 2 of HBO's horror series 'It: Welcome To Derry' was released early on HBO Max for Halloween, three days ahead of its scheduled debut, as a special holiday exception. The series, set in Stephen King's 'It' universe, continues to air weekly on HBO leading up to the season finale in December.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by Forbes
'IT: Welcome to Derry' is a prequel series inspired by Stephen King's novel, starring Bill Skarsgård as Pennywise, premiering on HBO Max and HBO with episodes released weekly on Sundays starting October 26, 2023, and running through December 14, 2023.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by Yahoo
HBO promoted its upcoming 'It: Welcome to Derry' series with a global stunt featuring Pennywise the clown in major cities, including appearances with balloons and series-themed characters, as a prequel to the 'It' films based on Stephen King's novel, set to premiere on October 26.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by ComicBookMovie.com
The horror series 'It: Welcome to Derry' has received an 80% Certified Fresh rating on Rotten Tomatoes based on 30 reviews, with critics praising its terrifying storytelling and return to form for the franchise, though some reviews are mixed or negative. The show, set in Stephen King's universe, premiered on October 26 on HBO Max, with a generally positive reception highlighting its themes and atmosphere, despite some critics finding it less impressive.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by Variety
HBO's 'It: Welcome to Derry' is an outstanding and terrifying prequel series that explores the origins of Pennywise, blending horror with themes of racism, trauma, and societal issues, set against a richly detailed 1960s backdrop. The series is praised for its strong cast, emotional depth, and relevant social commentary.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by TVGuide.com
The HBO series 'IT: Welcome to Derry' is a prequel set in 1962, exploring the origins of Pennywise and the town's dark history, with connections to Stephen King's larger universe and a focus on themes of innocence, prejudice, and human fears. It features a young Dick Hallorann and ties to other King stories, aiming to delve into the era's social issues while showcasing Bill Skarsgård's Pennywise in full form.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by Times Now
Stephen King issued a public apology after falsely accusing Charlie Kirk of advocating violence against gay people, clarifying that his original post was based on a misinterpretation of Kirk's biblical example, and deleting the post amid controversy and potential legal concerns.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by New York Daily News
Stephen King apologized after falsely claiming Charlie Kirk supported stoning gays, a statement he made in response to Kirk's comments on biblical passages related to homosexuality, which sparked outrage and a heated exchange with political figures.