Frank Darabont Movie News

  • Morgan Freeman on why The Shawshank Redemption bombed at the box office

    Now considered one of the very best films of all time, The Shawshank Redemption didn’t find immediate success in 1994 – earning numerous rave reviews and seven Academy Award nominations, the film was a big flop when it opened in cinemas, grossing…

    Now considered one of the very best films of all time, The Shawshank Redemption didn’t find immediate success in 1994 – earning numerous rave reviews and seven Academy Award nominations, the film was a big flop when it opened in cinemas, grossing only $28million in the US.

    Over time, the film gained a cult status before being recognised as the classic it has become and made its way into the hearts and homes of millions of film fans. But star Morgan Freeman has a theory as to why the…
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  • Frank Darabont shortlisted for Snow White 2 directorial role

    Frank Darabont, known for directing The Shawshank Redemption and the first series of The Walking Dead, has been shortlisted to direct the sequel to 2012’s Snow White and the Huntsman. He is up against Andy Muschietti (Mama) and Gavin O’Connor…

    Frank Darabont, known for directing The Shawshank Redemption and the first series of The Walking Dead, has been shortlisted to direct the sequel to 2012’s Snow White and the Huntsman. He is up against Andy Muschietti (Mama) and Gavin O’Connor (Warrior) for the role according to Deadline.
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