"Hope is a good thing," for fans of The Shawshank Redemption, who have long prayed for a proper, full-fledged special edition to hit DVD. That day will come on October 5th, when Warner Home Video will release two new deluxe sets of the Frank Darabont modern classic.
Warner will release the film in two new sets, both two-disc affairs boasting an a 1.85 anamorphic transfer, a Dolby Digital 5.1 surround track and a new audio commentary track with Darabont. The second disc will feature two new 45-minute documentaries, 'The Charlie Rose Show' episode featuring Darabont and stars Tim Robbins and Morgan Freeman, plus storyboard and still galleries, the "Shark Tank Redemption" short film spoof, theatrical trailers and ROM extras to be announced. A Deluxe Limited Edition three-disc set will also debut the same day, featuring a collectible slipcase package, a new book by Mark Kermode on the making of the film, and Thomas Newman's original soundtrack on CD. Retail will be $26.95 and $44.95, respectively.
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