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.)

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.

-- Highdefdigest

It's about damn time!

Quoting Mark Harrison:

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Yay!!!

It sucked holding off on the DVD, but I'm glad I did.

I did the same, thinking there is no way I am getting this in SD just to have the Blu Ray announced shortly after.

Actually, mark, it was you who made me very wary to buy DVDs. I only buy TV series and some movies where I feel HD is not the point really on DVD now. The rest I buy on Blu Ray and if it's not there then I'll wait... Thanks for showing me the way 

Quoting ya_shin:

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I only buy TV series and some movies where I feel HD is not the point really on DVD now.
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We are talking about the 2007 film, correct?  If so, then it definately falls into the above catagory for me.  It was a decent film, with a predictable ending, but not a 'must have' in HD...at least for me.