Alex Sharp from the Audio/eBooks section of suite101.com posted this information regarding free audiobook samples of Stephen King’s JFK Assassination book:
“Simon & Schuster Audio started a Stephen King 11/22/63 audiobook promotion. Stephen King fans can download free book excerpts. Readers can download seven audiobook samples from 11/22/63.”
King’s book goes back to November 22, 1963 when three shots rang out in Dallas and President Kennedy died, and the world changed forever. The novel asks the question, “If you had the chance to go back in time and change the course of history, would you?”
Would the consequences be worth it?
Excerpts of the upcoming book will be available on Stephen King’s website every Monday through Friday until October 24, 2011. (Source)
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Marvel Studios announced this week that Patty Jenkins will direct “Thor 2,” which will be released in theaters on Friday, November 15, 2013. Chris Hemsworth and Natalie Portman will return to star in the film along with Tom Hiddleston. Marvel Studios’ Kevin Feige will produce the sequel to this summer’s blockbuster “Thor,” which has grossed over $448 million worldwide to date.
Patty Jenkins previously directed “Monster” starring Charlize Theron, who won an Academy Award for her performance in the film. Jenkins, who received an Emmy nomination for directing the pilot of AMC’s acclaimed series “The Killing,” has also directed episodes of “Entourage” and “Arrested Development.” Most recently, she directed “Pearl,” one of the five short films that comprise Lifetime’s original movie “Five.”
In addition to “Thor 2,” Marvel Studios is currently scheduled to release “Marvel’s The Avengers” on May 4, 2012, and “Iron Man 3″ which is slated for release on May 3, 2013.
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