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Weinstein to Release First Theatrical Blu-ray with 'The Mist'
Wed Jun 25, 2008 at 03:00 PM ETTags: Disc Announcements, Weinstein Co. (all tags)
Becoming the last major studio to embrace Blu-ray, the Weinstein Co. has announced its first theatrical release on the format with the August bow of 'The Mist.'
Though the studio issued a retailer alert last month for the TV-on-high-def release of 'Lonesome Dove,' 'The Mist' will mark the Weinstein's first theatrical title on Blu-ray when it hits stores August 5. (The studio had previously supported HD DVD before pulling the plug following the format's demise earlier this year.)
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Directed by Frank Darabont and based on a classic short story by Stephen King, 'The Mist' will come to Blu-ray in a two-disc set with a host of bonus features that replicate the acclaimed DVD edition (which the Weinstein Co. first issued last March). Among the extensive extras are audio commentary with Darabont, multiple making-of featurettes, deleted scenes, a series of behind-the-scenes Web-i-sodes, and theatrical trailers.
Tech specs include both the original theatrical feature and a unique "black and white" version, each getting their own disc, presented in 1080 video and Dolby TrueHD 5.1 Surround audio.
Suggested retail price for 'The Mist' has been set at $34.98.
You'll find the latest specs for 'The Mist' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under August 5.
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- Discs mentioned in this article: (Click for specs and reviews)
- The Mist (Blu-ray)
- Lonesome Dove (Blu-ray)
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