Scarface (UK - BD)
Universal announce a BD release for the classic eighties gangster feature...
Title: Scarface (IMDb)
Starring: Al Pacino
Released: 5th September 2011
SRP: £24.99/£29.99
Further Details:
Universal Pictures UK has announced the Blu-ray release of Scarface for the 5th of September, priced at around £24.99. There will also be a limited edition Steelbook that should retail for around £29.99. Details of all announced bonus material can be found below, along with the trailer and early artwork.
LOS ANGELES – 23rd August 2011 –Hollywood stars past and present gathered at the decadent surroundings of The Belasco Theatre to celebrate the first time Blu-ray release of SCARFACE, widely regarded as the greatest gangster movie ever made. Stars Al Pacino, Steven Bauer, Robert Loggia, F. Murray Abraham and producer Martin Bregman gathered with a host of Hollywood stars for the special night.
Guests relived the explosive power of the film that redefined the gangster genre forever, as Universal Pictures International Entertainment reunited the legendary cast and creators of this iconic underworld epic for a unique presentation. Audiences were also treated to an exclusive performance from three-time Grammy award winning rap artist Ludacris during the packed after-party.
Leading star Al Pacino who played Tony Montana said: “I was inspired by the original (movie). This merging of the two of them (Oliver Stone and Brian De Palmer) was the key.”
“The Blu-ray is coming out and it just keeps going! It’s a film that’s always been close to my heart.”
Co-star Steven Bauer who played Manny Ribera said: “I've had encounters with fans every day of my life...as most of the world identifies with Tony Montana.
“It’s really beautiful (on Blu-ray) and the sound is amazing. It comes with a documentary that is a killer. It’s the ultimate for fans and people who love the movie.”
Starring: Al Pacino
Released: 5th September 2011
SRP: £24.99/£29.99
Further Details:
Universal Pictures UK has announced the Blu-ray release of Scarface for the 5th of September, priced at around £24.99. There will also be a limited edition Steelbook that should retail for around £29.99. Details of all announced bonus material can be found below, along with the trailer and early artwork.
LOS ANGELES – 23rd August 2011 –Hollywood stars past and present gathered at the decadent surroundings of The Belasco Theatre to celebrate the first time Blu-ray release of SCARFACE, widely regarded as the greatest gangster movie ever made. Stars Al Pacino, Steven Bauer, Robert Loggia, F. Murray Abraham and producer Martin Bregman gathered with a host of Hollywood stars for the special night.
Guests relived the explosive power of the film that redefined the gangster genre forever, as Universal Pictures International Entertainment reunited the legendary cast and creators of this iconic underworld epic for a unique presentation. Audiences were also treated to an exclusive performance from three-time Grammy award winning rap artist Ludacris during the packed after-party.
Leading star Al Pacino who played Tony Montana said: “I was inspired by the original (movie). This merging of the two of them (Oliver Stone and Brian De Palmer) was the key.”
“The Blu-ray is coming out and it just keeps going! It’s a film that’s always been close to my heart.”
Co-star Steven Bauer who played Manny Ribera said: “I've had encounters with fans every day of my life...as most of the world identifies with Tony Montana.
“It’s really beautiful (on Blu-ray) and the sound is amazing. It comes with a documentary that is a killer. It’s the ultimate for fans and people who love the movie.”
- The Scarface Phenomenon: This all-new documentary presents Scarface as a unique phenomenon in cinema history. It explores how a film plagued by controversy leading up to its release has become a Hollywood classic, influencing a whole new generation of filmmakers and leaving a lasting imprint on popular culture.
- Deleted Scenes
- The World of Tony Montana: Experience the world of the ultimate gangster and hear from experts on the real world violence, fear and paranoia that surrounds a drug lord.
- The Rebirth —Director Brian De Palma, producer Martin Bregman, actor Al Pacino, and screenwriter Oliver Stone revisit the history of Scarface, from the inspiration of the original Howard Hawks classic to the evolution of the script.
- The Acting: Join the filmmakers, Al Pacino and Steven Bauer to discover how each of the roles was cast and how Brian De Palma worked with his actors to get unforgettable performances
- The Creating: A fascinating, controversial and definitive journey through the making of the film, which began with the production being forced to leave its initial location in Florida. Discover how the chainsaw scene was filmed, learn about the production design, the photography, and the struggle to get the film an “R” rating in the US.
- Scarface: The TV Version: A revealing and hilarious montage of film clips comparing the theatrical version to the network television version of Scarface.
- The Making of Scarface: The Video Game: Immerse yourself in the world of Scarface in this behind-the-scenes look at the creation of the video game.
- *U-Control
- Scarface Scoreboard: Watch Scarface like never before. Keep track of the number of times the “F” word is used and monitor the bullets fired!
- Picture in Picture: Available in English with subtitles in French, Italian, German, Spanish and Japanese. Access interview footage of Brian De Palma, Al Pacino, Screenwriter Oliver Stone, and others without interruption to the movie experience. Also featured is a scene comparison between the 1983 version of Scarface and Howard Hawks’ original film.
- BD-Live™: Access the BD-Live™ Centre through your Internet-connected player to get even more content, watch the latest trailers and more.
- pocket BLU™ App: Universal’s ground-breaking pocket BLU™ app uses iPhone™, iPod® touch, Smartphone, Android™, PC and Macintosh to work seamlessly with a network-connected Blu-ray™ player and offers advanced features such as:
- Advanced Remote Control: A sleek, elegant new way to operate your Blu-ray™ player. Users can navigate through menus, playback and BD-Live™ functions with ease.
- Video Time-line: Users can easily bring up the video time-line, allowing them to instantly access any point in the movie.
- Mobile-to-Go: Users can unlock a selection of bonus content with their Blu-ray™ discs to save to mobile devices or to stream from anywhere there’s a Wi-Fi network, enabling them to enjoy exclusive content on the go, any time, anywhere.
- Keyboard: Enter data into a Blu-ray™ player with your device’s easy and intuitive keyboard to facilitate such Blu-ray™ features as chatting with friends and sending messages.
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