Finally: SCARFACE DVD - 10/2003 OFFICIAL? (1 Viewer)

[Chris Xolotl]

Finally a real update from Universal:

Lots of bells and whistles for the Anniversary Edition coming out in October. It will be a big edition. No details yet.

Before, the Universal Reps would just state it would come out after their 1Q-2Q catalog titles were released. So it doesn't seem like anything is holding this back.

Everyday, at least two people ask about this title at the DVD place down the street.

 

[Tony-B]

Really? Where exactly did you hear about this? I hope that this news is true!

 

[Robert Crawford]

Chris,
Unless, we see something official like a press release then all it is a rumor to the rest of us.

 

[Dave H]

Yes, I have heard enough rumors being stated with such certainty lately.

 

[Gary->dee]

Rumor or fact, I've been waiting for a special edition of Scarface and I hope it's not too far away.

I always tell the truth. Even when I lie.

 

[Chris Xolotl]

Should be out soon. Since the Universal Rep learned of it Friday evening. It is all rumor until it comes out. I also mentioned when BTTF was coming out from the same source and I got the same replies... Just want to pass along this info that I heard directly. No worries I can sleep at night

 

[Dave H]

Also, I hope the original soundtrack is kept intact. Rumor was going around Jay-Z was going to create a new one.

 

[Damin J Toell]

Also, I hope the original soundtrack is kept intact. Rumor was going around Jay-Z was going to create a new one.

DePalma was approaced by Universal for that project and he flat-out refused. DePalma mentioned this in an interview with the New York Times that I linked to in the Movies Forum last year.

DJ

 

[Adam_S]

sigh, everytime a new Scarface thread pops up I always check to see if its for the Paul Muni 30s version, and I'm always disapointed its merely more complaining about the Pacino version being out of print or lacking a special edition. I'll give this film a rent (haven't seen it) if a SE does come out, but I think its too bad that more people aren't interested in one of the best gangster movies I've ever seen.

Adam

 

[Ruz-El]

Seeing as it's universal putting this out, maybe they'll do a 2 pack with both versions of Scarface in one set. They did this with Meet Joe Black, so it is possible.

 

[Joshua_Y]

As long as they remaster the Pic and Sound...the extras were good on the original SE disc...I just want better presentation...

 

[Neil_Duffy]

What about Carlito's Way. An SE, anamorphic print of that would be be more of treat than another Scarface edition.

 

[Jim_K]

That would be very nice.

 

[Dave H]

The last rumor had Scarface SE coming out before June 2003. This was according to someone who spoke with a studio rep. Oh well, I'm sure it's coming sooner or later.

 

[Gordon McMurphy]

I ordered the region 2 edition yesterday. I caught 10 minutes of it (in pan and scan) on TV and I suddenly realised how INSANE the film is - just the type I feel like experiencing at the moment in these crazy times. Only cost £8.99 ($14.58) - quite a bargain.

But how was the transfer created? The region 1 edition is 2.35:1 NON-anamorphic, yes? The R2 IS anamorphic though, yes? Are they from the same print and/or video-master?

I just gotta see this movie IMMEDIATELY. I'll buy a fully-remastered SE if Universal release one.

"Why don' you stick yo' head up yo' ass; see if it fits."

Pacino's performance is just something else!


Gordy

 

[Jeffrey Gray]

I surmise that the R2 disc is the non-anamorphic R1 transfer, "upconverted" to anamorphic (similar to the DTS R1 Predator disc). But that's just a guess; I don't think Columbia UK and Universal shared transfers...or did they?

 

[Joshua_Y]

Carlitos Way would be an excellent film for a new remaster and SE treatment...

 

[DeanWalsh]

If I'm not mistaken I've heard alot of Columbia UK & Australia transfers are done in France.

 

[JonZ]

There were rumors of a updated soundtrack with a hiphop score. What ever happened to those rumors?

I think a SE is on the way,wasnt the older version discontinued?

 

[Dave H]

There were rumors of a updated soundtrack with a hiphop score. What ever happened to those rumors?

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