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'Scarface' - The Epic Film That Transcends Generations and Appeals to Contemporary and Urban Audiences Alike, Blasts onto DVD September 30, 2003 ! UNIVERSAL CITY, Calif., Aug. 20 /PRNewswire/ -- To commemorate the 20th Anniversary of one of the greatest films of all time, Universal Studios Home Video lifts the moratorium and proudly presents the "Scarface Two-Disc Anniversary Edition" and "Scarface Deluxe Gift Set," rolling out on DVD on September 30, 2003. Brian DePalma's iconic film offers more explosive sights and sounds than ever, thanks to digital picture remastering and heart-stopping DTS 5.1 Digital sound. In addition to providing in-depth features on the filmmaking process, the bonus materials for the DVD include "Def Jam Presents: Origins of a Hip-Hop Classic," a 20 minute documentary featuring interviews with today's biggest hip-hop artists. Considered one of Hollywood's greatest underworld masterpieces, "Scarface" features memorable and powerful performances from OscarŽ-winner Al Pacino and co-stars Academy AwardŽ- nominees Michelle Pfeiffer ("White Oleander," "I Am Sam"), Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio ("The Color of Money," "The Perfect Storm"), Robert Loggia ("Jagged Edge," "Lost Highway"), and Steven Bauer ("Traffic"). Inspired by the 1932 classic of the same name, which is included in the "Scarface Deluxe Gift Set," the film, written by Academy AwardŽ-winner Oliver Stone, was brought to the screen by OscarŽ-nominated producer Martin Bregman, who also worked on such Pacino classics as "Dog Day Afternoon," "Serpico," "Sea of Love" and "Carlito's Way." The "Scarface Two-Disc Anniversary Edition" DVD is priced at $26.98 S.R.P., while the "Scarface Deluxe Gift Set" is priced at $59.98 S.R.P. Pacino Movie 'Scarface' Set to Return to Theaters in September 2003 !
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - "Scarface," starring Al Pacino as a Cuban immigrant who becomes a kingpin in the illicit drug trade, will return to movie theaters this month for a 20th anniversary run in a limited number of cities, Universal Pictures said on Tuesday.
The new release features prints that have been copied from restored film, as well as a new digital soundtrack to boost the audience experience. The film's re-release comes in advance of a new DVD version of "Scarface," and follows a recent trend in Hollywood of re-releasing movies to help promote DVD sales.
When the movie was first shown in theaters, it met with only mixed reviews. But it has since been discovered by young moviegoers and become something of a cult classic.
"'Scarface' has really stood the test of time," said Jack Foley, president of distribution for Universal's specialty film label Focus Features. "It's remarkable to realize the depth of its impact."
Foley said he believed film fans will turn out to see the movie in theaters because so many have seen it only on television or home video, whereas the theater version offers an entirely different movie experience.
"Scarface" will play in theaters in New York, Los Angeles, Boston, Chicago, Philadelphia, Washington, D.C., Detroit, Dallas, Miami and San Francisco.
Universal is a part of Paris-based Vivendi Universal .
Of course--The Premiere-NYC on September 17th
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| producer Martin Bregman, right, during a party at the Metropolitan Club in New York |
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