In a surprising turn of events, a new report indicates Stephen King is looking to terminate the copyright contract Warner Bros. has for <em>The Shawshank Redemption</em>, something that typically only happens if an author is looking to begin auctioning the rights for a new adaptation. Considering just how great the original movie is, part of me hopes that's not the case, as it would be a shame for a new attempt to turn into a disappointing adaptation. However, given there are modern filmmakers who continue to enjoy success adapting King's works, namely Mike Flanagan, I'd be open to the idea if it's someone with a good vision.
