According to WSJ’s piece, several years after the movie was released, King framed the $5,000 royalty check he received in 1987 and sent it to Darabont with an interesting accompanying message: “In case you ever need bail money. Love, Steve.”

The novella Rita Hayworth and Shawshank Redemption was featured in Stephen King’s 1982 collection Different Seasons and was based, according to the author, on the Leo Tolstoy short story God Sees the Truth, But Waits. Frank Darabont took the elements of the story and expanded them, writing a script in 1992. He also assumed the director’s role and the movie, simply titled The Shawshank Redemption, was released two years later.

The movie initially received positive reviews from the critics but failed to have significant commercial success. It was also nominated for seven Academy Awards in 1995 but failed to win a single award.

Years after its release, however, The Shawshank Redemption gained cult status and is now considered as one of the greatest films of all times. It is one of the highest rated movies on IMDb, with 9.3 out of 10 score, while holding a 91 percent approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes.

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Freeman will be the 54th recipient of the Life Achievement Award, bestowed for his achievements in film in addition to his humanitarian accomplishments.

Starting his career at the age of 12 in Mississippi, Freeman worked his way up to film and television roles and eventually to Hollywood. He starred in unforgettable movies like The Shawshank Redemption, Million Dollar Baby, Driving Miss Daisy, to name but a few. His Hollywood career, has resulted in over $4.5 billion in cumulative worldwide ticket sales.

“I am thrilled to announce Morgan Freeman as this year’s recipient of the SAG Life Achievement Award. Some actors spend their entire careers waiting for the perfect role. Morgan showed us that true perfection is what a performer brings to the part,” SAG-AFTRA president Gabrielle Carteris said in a statement. “He is innovative, fearless and completely unbound by expectations. As a chauffeur, convicted murderer, boxing gym attendant, pimp or president, Morgan fully realized every character baring their souls and showcasing their humanity. It has been a privilege to see his genius at work.”

The 24th Annual Screen Actors Guild Award will broadcast live on January 21.

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According to WSJ’s piece, several years after the movie was released, King framed the $5,000 royalty check he received in 1987 and sent it to Darabont with an interesting accompanying message: “In case you ever need bail money. Love, Steve.”

The novella Rita Hayworth and Shawshank Redemption was featured in Stephen King’s 1982 collection Different Seasons and was based, according to the author, on the Leo Tolstoy short story God Sees the Truth, But Waits. Frank Darabont took the elements of the story and expanded them, writing a script in 1992. He also assumed the director’s role and the movie, simply titled The Shawshank Redemption, was released two years later.

The movie initially received positive reviews from the critics but failed to have significant commercial success. It was also nominated for seven Academy Awards in 1995 but failed to win a single award.

Years after its release, however, The Shawshank Redemption gained cult status and is now considered as one of the greatest films of all times. It is one of the highest rated movies on IMDb, with 9.3 out of 10 score, while holding a 91 percent approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes.

The post Stephen King Never Cashed in “The Shawshank Redemption” Royalty Check appeared first on OMG Check It Out !.

Freeman will be the 54th recipient of the Life Achievement Award, bestowed for his achievements in film in addition to his humanitarian accomplishments.

Starting his career at the age of 12 in Mississippi, Freeman worked his way up to film and television roles and eventually to Hollywood. He starred in unforgettable movies like The Shawshank Redemption, Million Dollar Baby, Driving Miss Daisy, to name but a few. His Hollywood career, has resulted in over $4.5 billion in cumulative worldwide ticket sales.

“I am thrilled to announce Morgan Freeman as this year’s recipient of the SAG Life Achievement Award. Some actors spend their entire careers waiting for the perfect role. Morgan showed us that true perfection is what a performer brings to the part,” SAG-AFTRA president Gabrielle Carteris said in a statement. “He is innovative, fearless and completely unbound by expectations. As a chauffeur, convicted murderer, boxing gym attendant, pimp or president, Morgan fully realized every character baring their souls and showcasing their humanity. It has been a privilege to see his genius at work.”

The 24th Annual Screen Actors Guild Award will broadcast live on January 21.

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