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Feb. 14th, 2007 12:44 pmExciting news from the Hollywood Reporter:
The Vine: King, Abrams eyeing 'Tower'
Borys Kit and Tatiana Siegel
Feb 14, 2007
Stephen King and J.J. Abrams are in talks to bring King's "Dark Tower" book series to the screen. The screen's size, though, has yet to be determined. Abrams' Bad Robot shingle has a first-look deal at Paramount for film projects and a deal with Warner Bros. Television for TV projects. The project is not yet set up at either company. On first glance, King's tale -- which sprawls across seven books as it blends the fantasy, sci-fi, horror and Western genres -- might seem better suited for a multiple-episode television treatment. On the other hand, its potential cost might call for a large-scale cinematic treatment. Sources say a number of entities have been chasing "Tower" but that King is looking for strong filmmaker involvement, which is where Abrams enters the picture. It is unclear whether Abrams, who is repped by WMA, would take on the project solely as a producer or whether he would direct as well. But King hasn't been shy about admitting that he's a huge fan of Abrams' television series "Lost." In fact, he recently participated in a round-table for Entertainment Weekly with Abrams and "Lost" exec producers Damon Lindelof and Carlton Cuse. During the course of the discussion, "Tower" was mentioned several times. Lindelof even brought along a rare first edition of "The Gunslinger," Book 1 of the "Tower" series, for King to sign. It all sounded like the sort of mutual admiration society that could lead to a genuine collaboration.
Admittedly, I still haven't managed to read more than Book 4, "Wizard and Glass" (which a coworker gave me a while ago due to it not being her cup of tea) although I do own Books 1 to 3 *hangs head in shame*, but I LOVED that one and omg I'd be thrilled to see this on the big or small screen! Almost more the latter, because a (limited) TV series would allow for more depth, which I think this story would profit from. Now who would make a good Roland...?
The Vine: King, Abrams eyeing 'Tower'
Borys Kit and Tatiana Siegel
Feb 14, 2007
Stephen King and J.J. Abrams are in talks to bring King's "Dark Tower" book series to the screen. The screen's size, though, has yet to be determined. Abrams' Bad Robot shingle has a first-look deal at Paramount for film projects and a deal with Warner Bros. Television for TV projects. The project is not yet set up at either company. On first glance, King's tale -- which sprawls across seven books as it blends the fantasy, sci-fi, horror and Western genres -- might seem better suited for a multiple-episode television treatment. On the other hand, its potential cost might call for a large-scale cinematic treatment. Sources say a number of entities have been chasing "Tower" but that King is looking for strong filmmaker involvement, which is where Abrams enters the picture. It is unclear whether Abrams, who is repped by WMA, would take on the project solely as a producer or whether he would direct as well. But King hasn't been shy about admitting that he's a huge fan of Abrams' television series "Lost." In fact, he recently participated in a round-table for Entertainment Weekly with Abrams and "Lost" exec producers Damon Lindelof and Carlton Cuse. During the course of the discussion, "Tower" was mentioned several times. Lindelof even brought along a rare first edition of "The Gunslinger," Book 1 of the "Tower" series, for King to sign. It all sounded like the sort of mutual admiration society that could lead to a genuine collaboration.
Admittedly, I still haven't managed to read more than Book 4, "Wizard and Glass" (which a coworker gave me a while ago due to it not being her cup of tea) although I do own Books 1 to 3 *hangs head in shame*, but I LOVED that one and omg I'd be thrilled to see this on the big or small screen! Almost more the latter, because a (limited) TV series would allow for more depth, which I think this story would profit from. Now who would make a good Roland...?
