This mini-site tracks *official* news and developments regarding The
Dark Tower film and TV projects from Imagine Entertainment and NBC
Universal.  Universal Pictures Officially Passes on Dark Tower Series - Ron Howard & Imagine Still Committed To Production Posted on: 7.19.11 - 1:30 PM - EST Source: Deadline Hollywood (Confirmed Internally by StephenKing.com) After months of rumors and speculation regarding the fate of the Dark Tower Movies and Television Mini-Series, Universal Pictures has officially backed out of the production. An email sent from Stephen to Entertainment Weekly explains the current state of the production. More Information on Entertainment Weekly .................................................................................................................................................................................................................... Mark Verheiden Joins Writing Team Posted on: 4.26.11 - 9:54 AM - EST Source: Deadline Hollywood (Confirmed by NBC Universal) Mark Verheiden, (Smallville, Battle Star Galactica, Heroes) has joined of the Dark Tower's television writing team. Verheiden will also work as Executive Producer with Akiva Goldsman and Weed Road Pictures. .................................................................................................................................................................................................................... Casting News - Roland Deschain Posted on: 1.27.11 - 7:47 AM - EST Source: Deadline Hollywood (Confirmed by NBC Universal) Mike Fleming of Deadline Hollywood is reporting that Oscar-winning actor Javier Bardem has been offered the role of Roland Deschain in the upcoming Dark Tower films and television series. For more information, see Deadline Hollywood using the link below. We will post more info on whether or not Javier accepts the role as soon as a decision has been made. Launch Deadline Hollywood .................................................................................................................................................................................................................... Ron Howard Speaks with Hero Complex (Los Angeles Times) Posted on: 12.20.10 - 8:45 PM - EST Source: Hero Complex (Los Angeles Times) Ron Howard recently spoke with the LA Times regarding several aspects of the upcoming series. You can read more about the overall structure, pre-production work and early casting ideas at the link below. Launch LA Times Web Site .................................................................................................................................................................................................................... Release Date for the First Film Announced Posted on: 10.29.10 - 1:30 PM - EST Source: ComicBookMovie.com verified by NBC Universal ComicBookMovie.com has reported that NBC Universal has set the release date for the first Dark Tower film. Opening May 17th 2013, the first film will be released just in time for the summer movie season. .................................................................................................................................................................................................................... Dark Tower Film and TV Projects Officially Announced Posted on: 9.8.10 - 5:20 PM - EST Source: NBC Universal
NBC Universal has released an in-depth press release that details the overall plans to make the long awaited Dark Tower film and TV projects a reality. Most importantly, the release delves into exactly how the Oscar-winning team will structure the projects for both film and television. With comments from just about every executive team member, this release answers many of the questions the Constant Reader has been waiting to hear more about. Read the Full Press Release Here (Requires Adobe Acrobat) .................................................................................................................................................................................................................... More to come...  |
