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Stephen King's 'The Running Man' will Now Be Released Two Weeks Early
MovieWebStory by Christopher Shultz
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Edgar Wright's fresh take on Stephen King's classic 'The Running Man' scores an earlier release, giving it extra time to shine in the crowded holiday lineup.
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- The new adaptation has been moved up two weeks, from January 12th to December 29th, to avoid competition with other high-profile releases.
- Director Edgar Wright is putting his signature stylistic flair on the project, adding a modern twist to the 1980s sci-fi original.
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Stephen King, Edgar Wright, 'The Running Man'