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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.
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The series will tell an original story about a seemingly innocuous mist that seeps into a small town but contains limitless havoc. From psychological terrors to otherworldly creatures, the mist causes the town residents’ darkest demons to appear forcing them to battle the supernatural event and, more importantly, each other.
“The terror and drama in Stephen King’s novella are so vast that we felt serialized television is the best place to explore them in greater depth,” said Bob Weinstein, co-chairman The Weinstein Company and Dimension Films. “With this show, Christian has created a fascinating band of characters and a story with infinite scares.”
Dimension TV’s Megan Spanjian, Matthew Signer and Keith Levine will oversee the project.
Spike is getting into the Stephen King business.
The Viacom-owned cable network has ordered a pilot based on the famed author's novella, The Mist, The Hollywood Reporter has confirmed.
Originally published in 1980, The Mist centers on a seemingly innocuous mist that seeps into a small town and subsequently creates immense havoc.
Dimension Television is set to produce the project, with Christian Torpe (Denmark's Rita) on board as an executive producer.
“We are thrilled to join forces with the incredibly creative Christian Torpe and Dimension Films to develop Stephen King’s enthralling novella to a compelling series unlike anything else on television,” Sharon Levy, Spike's evp of original series, said.
Added Bob Weinstein, co-chairman of Dimension TV's parent company, The Weinstein Company: “We are excited to be in business with Spike on their first scripted production pilot and working with the very talented Christian Torpe to further explore Stephen King’s classic novella and bring this riveting series to television audiences."
This is the latest push into scripted for Spike. The channel debuted it's first scripted project in eight years, the mini Tut, in 2015 and recently ordered Red Mars, an adaptation of Kim Stanley Robinson's Mars Trilogy books, straight to series last month.
If The Mist goes to series, it would join Dimension TV's Scream, which is going into its second season on MTV.
King's other TV projects include Under the Dome, which recently ended after three seasons on CBS, and the Hulu event series 11.22.63 based on his novel of the same name. A film version of The Mist grossed $57 million at the box office in 2007.
The series goes into production this summer, and is slated for a 2017 debut.
“We have been fortunate to produce and distribute two of Stephen King’s films, ‘1408’ and ‘The Mist,’ and are pleased to continue that relationship by making ‘The Mist’ into a TV series. We’ve had an incredible experience developing the series with Christian, Sharon and her team and are eager to make this series a signature show for Spike,” commented Bob Weinstein, co-chariman of The Weinstein Company.
Weinstein’s EVP of scripted television Megan Spanjian will oversee the project for TWC-Dimension TV along with Matthew Signer, EVP of production and creative affairs, and Keith Levine, SVP of production and development. Levy will oversee the project for Spike, along with Ted Gold, SVP of scripted original series, and Lauren Ruggiero, senior director of scripted programming.
Bernstein directed the pilots for Fargo, 30 Rock, and Scrubs. Other credits include Better Call Saul, Breaking Bad, Californication, Shameless, Bored to Death, Oz, Homicide: Life on the Street, and Entourage. In 2006, he shared a Primetime Emmy for Outstanding Comedy Series for 30 Rock.
Last April, Spike TV announced that production for the original scripted series was beginning this summer and slated to air in 2017.
Two sources close to the production said Wednesday that filming is expected to begin next week in the empty Target store in Bedford.
The Bedford Place Mall building will reportedly be used as studio space for the harrowing series.
The Target store has been shuttered since April 2015, when the American retailer closed down all of their 133 Canadian locations after failing to crack the Canadian market.
On Wednesday, there were no obvious signs of TV production but a RONA employee said their store and other surrounding businesses received a notice last week about the filming of a television series.
The employee said the notice indicated production will begin in July and be filmed over a six-month period. A portion of the back parking lot of the mall will be used to park production trailers.
The notice did not disclose the name of the series or the production company. David Schwarz, senior vice-president of communications for Spike TV, said in an emailed statement on Wednesday that production details cannot be confirmed at this time.
The Weinstein Company’s Dimension Television will produce 10 one-hour episodes for the series. Based on Stephen King’s 1984 novella, the plot centres on a mysterious mist that seeps into a small town and wreaks havoc with all those it touches.
Weinstein Company and executive producer Christian Torpe are both familiar with Stephen King, having produced his films in the past, including the 2007 film adaptation of “The Mist.”
Spike's The Mist — picked up straight-to-series with a 10-episode order — tells the harrowing story about a seemingly innocuous mist that seeps into a small town and creates immense havoc. Six Feet Under and American Horror Story alum Conroy will portray Nathalie, a modern-day ecological martyr. While she is seemingly more connected to nature than most people, her instincts about her fellow humans are dead on. The actress, currently appearing on Hulu's Casual, is repped by Paradigm and Echo Lake Entertainment.
Source: http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/alyssa-sutherland-joins-mist-910429
Posner will play Adrian Garff, an insecure young teenager who comes to the defense of his best friend Alex, after she is the victim of a brutal crime. A witness to the crime, he finds himself at the center of a controversy which threatens to rip apart the community. Russell Posner starred in 2015 Sundance pic The D Train, and had supporting roles in Louder Than Bombs and John Turturo’s Fading Gigolo with Woody Allen.
Whitlock, Jr. is Gus Redman, a local mall manager. When a new society forms from the mist survivors at the mall, Gus will have to decide if he will take the role of leader and exactly how far he will go to keep order. Whitlock recently completed filming Warner Bros Chips, directed by Dax Shepard, and indie film Human People.
Birney plays Alex Cunningham, the teenage daughter of Kevin and Eve Cunningham. She’s always been the ‘good daughter,’ but her over-protective mother helps to kick-start a rebellious streak. Birney is currently appearing in The Rose Tattoo at the Williamstown Theater Festival opposite Marisa Tomei.
Butler is Father Romanov, a priest who is caught in between modernity and tradition, he has lost his faith but clings to the ritual. Butler’s credits include Silence of the Lambs, Crazy, Stupid Love, Frasier and Prayers for Bobby.
Cosgrove is Jay Heisel,” a popular local football superstar and the son of the town sheriff who finds himself accused of a heinous crime. This is Cosgrove’s first television role..
Curcic plasy Mia Lambert, a drug-addicted woman on the run and in search of a mysterious stash of money. Curcic’s upcoming films include the WWII drama Across the Waters and Darling and Norwegian TV series Nobel.