ABC originally intended to rebroadcast the second episode of Kingdom Hospital this past Saturday night. but did not do so because they had objections from the advertisers of America's Funniest Home Videos which was already slotted for that time period. We did not find out in time to notify you that ABC had changed their plans for the Saturday rebroadcast. We apologize for the inconvenience. They have told us they will rebroadcast this Saturday but we would suggest checking your local listings.

The premiere of Kingdom Hospital did better than any ABC dramatic series in over 5 years. The series continues Wednesday nights at 10pm E/P on ABC.

The UK release of the DVD edition of The Stand will be available April 5th.

The first review is out. Look in this week's (March 1st, 2004) issue of Time for the full story, but watch out for spoilers.

A KINGDOM HOSPITAL feature is in the current issue of TV GUIDE (February 28). Writer Craig Tomashoff visited the set in Vancouver and conducted interviews with KINGDOM HOSPITAL talent and executive producer, Mark Carliner. The article discusses how personal this series is for Stephen King.

Visit the site at http://www.kingdomhospitalofmaine.com

The movie adaptation of Secret Window will now be released on March 12th.

The movie adaptation of Secret Window starring Johnny Depp is currently scheduled for release by Columbia on April 28th at a theater near you.

• The air date for Kingdom Hospital has been changed. The official series premiere is now Wednesday, March 3, 9:00-11:00 PM (ET) on ABC. The subsequent episodes will air Wednesdays from 10:00-11:00 PM (ET). Click Here for more information from ABC.com
• Hyperion has released "The Journals of Eleanor Druse" in advance of the series. Read the "journals" that character Eleanor Druse kept while she investigated the terrifying supernatural events at Kingdom Hospital.

Stephen is now at home and continuing to recuperate from his recent bout with pneumonia. He's happy to be home for the holidays and thanks you for your concern and well wishes for his recovery.