Universal Pictures UK has announced the Blu-ray release of Scarface and sent us the packshot you can see above, as well as a new trailer you can watch below. The Al Pacino classic will reach the HD arena on September 5th, along with this more than healthy selection of bonus features:
- 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.
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- 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.
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- 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: Universals 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.
A limited edition Blu-ray wooden box set has also gone up for pre-order over at Amazon, which includes some rather nifty goodies, and you can see more about that over there.