**Updated with official word from Syfy** Over the last couple of years, Stephen King movies and TV projects have become hot once again. Some of the project in development include movies based on Carrie, The Stand, and The Dark Tower. Syfy already has the Haven TV series (based on Stephen King's The Colorado Kid) and a new report reveals that they have acquired the rights to The Eyes of the Dragon.
Syfy is set to announce their upcoming development slate later today and EW has received early word that one of the project is based on Stephen King's 1987 novel. At this time it is unknown if the project will start as a miniseries, movie, or TV series, but they mention that it is being planned as a longform project. We should have more details later today, and for those that have not read the novel, here is the synopsis:
"Once upon a time, in the Kingdom of Delain, King Roland is murdered and his son and heir, Peter, is framed for the crime. Peter and his loyal friends must battle an evil wizard and Peter's usurper brother, Thomas, for the throne. Imprisoned in a tower, Peter conceives an escape plan that will take him years to execute before taking on Flagg, the powerful sorcerer who has masterminded this coup."
**Updated with official word from Syfy: "...Among the scripted development projects are adaptations of popular works by best-selling novelists such as Stephen King (Eyes of the Dragon), John Christopher (The Lotus Caves) and Charlaine Harris (Grave Sight), as well as the hit movie The Adjustment Bureau and the DC Entertainment Comic Booster Gold. Syfy further announced shows about a Fifth Column of feuding aliens and a time-traveling elite military squad.
Eyes Of The Dragon - Based on Stephen King's best-selling novel. A kingdom is in turmoil as the old king dies and his successor must battle for the throne. Pitted against an evil wizard and a would-be rival, Prince Peter makes a daring escape and rallies the forces of good to fight for what is rightfully his. Writers: Michael Taylor (Defiance, Battlestar Galactica) and Jeff Vintar (I, Robot). Executive producers: Michael Taylor and Bill Haber. A production of Universal Cable Productions and Ostar Productions...."
Read the full press release at: http://dailydead.com/syfy-announces-28-new-projects-in-development/
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