June 18, 2013

Rihanna Wants Michelle Pfeiffer’s Role in ‘Scarface’ Remake

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*Rihanna has put it out there that she wants to be considered for the part of Elivra Hancock in Universal Pictures’ reboot of “Scarface.” [SUBSCRIBE TO EURWEB's RSS FEED] ”Rihanna loves ‘Scarface,’” a source told The Sun newspaper. “Some of her music videos have been based on Michelle’s character, Elvira. She knows all the words [...]




Universal to Produce Remake of ‘Scarface’

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*Universal Pictures is developing a third update of the “Scarface” movie to be produced by ousted former studio head Marc Shmuger and Martin Bregman, the veteran producer who made the second remake in 1983. The project is in the early stages but it being described as not a sequel or outright remake of the 1983 [...]




‘Scarface’ the Pop Culture Film the Redefined the Gangster Genre Comes to Blu-Ray on Sept. 6

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*Universal City, California: –  With machine guns blazing, the explosive underworld epic Scarface arrives on Blu-ray™ Hi-Def September 6, 2011 from Universal Studios Home Entertainment. Considered one of the most influential gangster films ever made, Scarface’s gritty depiction of Tony Montana’s lethal ambition has made it a cultural touchstone that spans generations. Now, fans can [...]




Pacino Thanks Hip Hop for ‘Scarface’ Love: ‘They Really Get It’

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*In 1983, the classic “Scarface” was released but not with the same captivation it holds now. With its extra-violent scenes and memorable lines, the movie has won the hearts and props of rappers. And thanks to music and the gangster persona, Al Pacino is a hero. The actor in fact acknowledged the contributions Hip Hop [...]




Drake Goes Back to Acting

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*Drake hasn’t forgotten his humble beginnings in acting. So the all-star rapper is returning to the screen and will be starting in an upcoming thriller “Arbitrage” alongside veteran Al Pacino. The storyline is about a powerful executive who attempts to sell a company before he is found guilty of fraud. Sounds like a good one. [...]




Tracy Morgan Collars Another Cop Film

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 *With his current comedy “Cop Out” in movie theaters, actor Tracy Morgan is in final negotiations for another police-themed film, this time a drama titled “Son of No One.” The Nu Image/Millenium Films and Hannibal Pictures production stars Channing Tatum as a young cop who’s assigned to a precinct in the working-class neighborhood where he [...]