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CinemaBlend Copy to clipboard Stephen King is such a prolific author that not only have many of his stories been adapted into movies and/or TV shows, but quite a few of them have been adapted for such media more than once. For instance, his novel Firestarter to simply copy what its cinematic predecessor did. Akiva Goldsman is one of the producers attached to the new version of Firestarter, and he’s no stranger to Stephen King-related projects, having previously produced 2017’s The Dark Tower. Along with discussing his work on the Star Trek shows Strange New Worlds, Goldsman als...

Faces of the California National Guard: Why members put their personal lives on hold to serve © Provided by KCRA Sacramento national guard Members of the California National Guard had their fair share of challenges this past year, from the pandemic — to wildfires — and everything in between. Their latest efforts include organizing, supporting and vaccinating California residents to protect them against COVID-19.Sign up for our Newsletters But what some may not realize, is that the men and women of the National Guard have had to set aside their personal lives in order to serve Californi...

CinemaBlend Copy to clipboard Making the transition from child star to adult actor is a challenge that many have tried and failed, but Zac Efron is certainly an exception. He landed his first acting gig when he was only 15 years old, and was world famous before he turned 20, but key professional choices over the last decade have helped his career endure his maturity. The most important factor in this has been helping fans change their perception of him as a performer, and director Keith Thomas believes that Efron’s next movie, a remake of Stephen King’s Firestarter, will help him e...

There's nothing quite like seeing a movie star take on a series of challenging roles. After establishing himself on both lighter television fare ("High School Musical") and film ("Neighbors"), Jewish actor Zac Efron is going for it. Or, going for as many different roles as possible. The surprising part was that the darker he went, the better of an actor he became. It's that particular shade of authentic pale on his resume that I think he will one day pick up an Oscar.  Ted Bundy will always represent the real takeoff. In one of Netflix's riskier undertakings, Jewish director Joe Berlinger'...

CinemaBlend Firestarter, is a textured and well-built character. He’s not just a man with psychic powers courtesy of a drug trial he volunteered for while in college, but also the father to a daughter with extraordinary abilities whom he must protect while on the run from a shadowy government agency known as The Shop. It would be a meaty role for any star taking on the part in the upcoming remake, but it’s a part that has belonged to Zac Efron since last fall, and per director Keith Thomas it’s a performance for which he’s eagerly preparing.