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Stephen King sells film rights for $1

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In a bizarre act of extreme generosity that absolutely infuriates corporate lawyers, the master of terror practically gives away his intellectual property to aspiring filmmakers. Any film student can purchase the non-exclusive rights to adapt his short stories for a single, crisp one-dollar bill. The only catch is that he gets to watch the final product, which is arguably a terrifying prospect for a rookie director.

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