Stephen King's Cell - Blu-ray Forum

Thomas Veil · 11-07-2013, 03:42 PM

http://www.comingsoon.net/news/movienews.php?id=110976

I know some didn't care for the book but I loved it... though not picturing Jackson ( I was thinking Paul Giamatti) as Tom McCourt but did enjoy 1408 so will give this a shot. The Raggedy Man part is a key selection even though he doesn't say anything.

chris_sc77 · 11-07-2013, 03:47 PM

really hope they change the last 1/3 of the book or so cause like a lot of kings endings it just gets pretty silly and cannot translate to film

Thomas Veil · 11-07-2013, 04:04 PM

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Originally Posted by chris_sc77

really hope they change the last 1/3 of the book or so cause like a lot of kings endings it just gets pretty silly and cannot translate to film

I agree with you on this one...maybe not 1/3 but at least the ending. Now in the case of The Mist I prefered the book ending but thats rare for a King story...he's definitely not the master of how to end a story usually.

Apparently he wrote or co-wrote the screenplay for this so we will see if he wanted to make changes to the book.

BLUEGRASS · 02-05-2015, 08:41 PM

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The loooooooooong gestating theatrical adaptation of Stephen King's novel CELL is getting closer and closer to theaters. Today, Clarius Entertainment announced that they will be handling U.S. distribution for the film, and will be releasing it later this year.

When a powerful signal is broadcast across mobile networks worldwide, cell phone users’ minds are instantly and dangerously re-programmed. Heading north through New England in search of his wife and son, Clay Riddell (John Cusack) is joined by a group of survivors hoping to fend off the bloodthirsty and hyper-connected “phoners.”

The film adaptation has been in the works for years. At one point, Eli Roth was going to direct. At another point, they were talking about making it a TV series. The version that finally made it to production sees PARANORMAL ACTIVITY 2 director Tod "Kip" Williams behind the camera. Stephen King wrote the script, with some additions from Adam Alleca (LAST HOUSE ON THE LEFT remake). The film co-stars Samuel L. Jackson, Stacy Keach, and ORPHAN's Isabel Fuhrman.

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L.J. · 02-05-2015, 09:07 PM

Was hoping this would get an adaptation.

spiderfan1985 · 02-05-2015, 09:08 PM

Hasn't this one been in the pipeline for ages now?

I heard about this years ago, but then it just died off. Also, what's happening with The Stand? And as far as my relationship with King goes, I tried to read through the Dark Tower series, but the fourth book just lost me. I enjoyed the first three and the characters and I think the concept could make for an amazing film, but I don't know if that will ever happen. The Gunslinger especially would make a great movie.

LegacyCosts · 02-05-2015, 09:36 PM

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Originally Posted by spiderfan1985

Hasn't this one been in the pipeline for ages now?

I heard about this years ago, but then it just died off. Also, what's happening with The Stand? And as far as my relationship with King goes, I tried to read through the Dark Tower series, but the fourth book just lost me. I enjoyed the first three and the characters and I think the concept could make for an amazing film, but I don't know if that will ever happen. The Gunslinger especially would make a great movie.

I think I made it through three DT books, i think it would make for an incredible film series, even more entertaining than the books because King goes on 30 page tangents sometimes leading to bloat (my reasoning for never finishing the series). When I heard Viggo was being considered for the gunslinger lead my interest was peaked.

spiderfan1985 · 02-05-2015, 09:41 PM

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Originally Posted by LegacyCosts

I think I made it through three DT books, i think it would make for an incredible film series, even more entertaining than the books because King goes on 30 page tangents sometimes leading to bloat (my reasoning for never finishing the series). When I heard Viggo was being considered for the gunslinger lead my interest was peaked.

Are they even still talking about it? I read through the first 3 as well. Really like The Gunslinger and Wastelands. The Drawing of the Three was good. The best part of that one was the relationship between Roland and Jake. And Jake going nuts was actually pretty darn funny when he kept writing that poem about Blaine the Pain. And speaking of Jake, they would have to cast an amazing young actor to play that part right.

LegacyCosts · 02-05-2015, 09:45 PM

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Originally Posted by spiderfan1985

Are they even still talking about it? I read through the first 3 as well. Really like The Gunslinger and Wastelands. The Drawing of the Three was good. The best part of that one was the relationship between Roland and Jake. And Jake going nuts was actually pretty darn funny when he kept writing that poem about Blaine the Pain. And speaking of Jake, they would have to cast an amazing young actor to play that part right.

I read Ron Howard was directing a mini series or something two years ago. This series would cost a ton of money and it has a niche fan base, but with the right marketing I think this thing could be a monster of a franchise. Aaron Paul for eddie, Naomie Harris for Susannah. Make it happen somebody.

spiderfan1985 · 02-05-2015, 09:47 PM

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Originally Posted by LegacyCosts

I read Ron Howard was directing a mini series or something two years ago. This series would cost a ton of money and it has a niche fan base, but with the right marketing I think this thing could be a monster of a franchise. Aaron Paul for eddie, Naomie Harris for Susannah. Make it happen somebody.

Naomie Harris would make a great Susannah.

Just as Viggo would make a great Roland.

Buscemi · 02-05-2015, 09:47 PM

Cusack, Jackson AND Keach? I'm totally there.

Randall Flagg · 02-06-2015, 01:11 AM

Read this years ago. Would make a good movie.

SymbioticFunction · 02-06-2015, 01:42 AM

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Originally Posted by spiderfan1985

Hasn't this one been in the pipeline for ages now?

I heard about this years ago, but then it just died off.

Coming out this year according to imdb.

http://m.imdb.com/title/tt0775440/

spiderfan1985 · 02-06-2015, 01:43 AM

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Originally Posted by SymbioticFunction

Coming out this year according to imdb.

Like I said, I heard about it a few years back with Cusack and all, but it died off. Now it's really coming out. What's been the holdup I wonder?

Buscemi · 02-06-2015, 03:19 AM

Financing, mostly. The Weinstein Company was going to make the film but they must have put it into turnaround (choosing to instead hedge bets on their adaptation of Horns, written by King's son).

BLUEGRASS · 04-26-2016, 07:12 PM

First trailer is up:

Captain Flint · 04-26-2016, 07:17 PM

Looks pretty good. Been wanting to see a movie ever since I read the book 9 years ago.

The Great Owl · 04-26-2016, 07:21 PM

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Originally Posted by BLUEGRASS

First trailer is up:

[Show spoiler]

Nice!

I worked as a background extra for one day on the set of Cell, and I saw a couple of scenes in the above trailer from my day of filming. (I couldn't actually spot myself, but I'm in there somewhere.)

That's all I'm going to say about that for now.

Pizzamorg · 04-26-2016, 08:27 PM

I didn't even know this was coming to be fair. Looks like a SyFy original zombie film that somehow managed to get A List actors.

Riddler The Slag · 04-26-2016, 08:53 PM

Looks good. Read the book years ago.

11-07-2013, 03:42 PM	#1
Thomas Veil Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Mar 2013 Location:Syracuse, NY Blu-ray collection:1 Blu-ray reviews:1	Stephen King's Cell http://www.comingsoon.net/news/movienews.php?id=110976 I know some didn't care for the book but I loved it... though not picturing Jackson ( I was thinking Paul Giamatti) as Tom McCourt but did enjoy 1408 so will give this a shot. The Raggedy Man part is a key selection even though he doesn't say anything.

11-07-2013, 03:47 PM	#2
chris_sc77 Banned Member since:Feb 2012 Location:OH Blu-ray collection:1345 DVD collection:4285 Digital collection:144 Trading Score:777	really hope they change the last 1/3 of the book or so cause like a lot of kings endings it just gets pretty silly and cannot translate to film

02-05-2015, 09:07 PM	#5
L.J. Blu-ray Archduke Top contributor Member since:Aug 2013 Location:South Carolina 4K collection:252 Blu-ray collection:752 DVD collection:23 Blu-ray reviews: 145 Trading Score:56	Was hoping this would get an adaptation.

02-05-2015, 09:08 PM	#6
spiderfan1985 Blu-ray Knight Top contributor Member since:Oct 2014 Location:Blackmoor 4K collection:333 Blu-ray collection:636 DVD collection:11 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:1	Hasn't this one been in the pipeline for ages now? I heard about this years ago, but then it just died off. Also, what's happening with The Stand? And as far as my relationship with King goes, I tried to read through the Dark Tower series, but the fourth book just lost me. I enjoyed the first three and the characters and I think the concept could make for an amazing film, but I don't know if that will ever happen. The Gunslinger especially would make a great movie.

02-05-2015, 09:47 PM	#11
Buscemi Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Aug 2013 4K collection:10 Blu-ray collection:3839	Cusack, Jackson AND Keach? I'm totally there.

02-06-2015, 01:11 AM	#12
Randall Flagg Banned Member since:Apr 2014 Blu-ray collection:475	Read this years ago. Would make a good movie.

02-06-2015, 03:19 AM	#15
Buscemi Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Aug 2013 4K collection:10 Blu-ray collection:3839	Financing, mostly. The Weinstein Company was going to make the film but they must have put it into turnaround (choosing to instead hedge bets on their adaptation of Horns, written by King's son).

04-26-2016, 07:17 PM	#17
Captain Flint Blu-ray Knight Top contributor Member since:Apr 2015 4K collection:199 Blu-ray collection:710 DVD collection:52 Trading Score:1	Looks pretty good. Been wanting to see a movie ever since I read the book 9 years ago.

04-26-2016, 08:27 PM	#19
Pizzamorg Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Jul 2014 Blu-ray collection:102	I didn't even know this was coming to be fair. Looks like a SyFy original zombie film that somehow managed to get A List actors.

04-26-2016, 08:53 PM	#20
Riddler The Slag Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jan 2010 Location:Tulsa, OK (formally S. Wales) Home Theater Gallery:53 4K collection:293 Blu-ray collection:650 DVD collection:60 Digital collection:108	Looks good. Read the book years ago.

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