• 'Harry Potter' Helmer David Yates In Talks For 'Scarface' Remake

    Say the word "Scarface," and what probably comes to mind are mobsters, shootouts, dubious morals, and copious amounts of illicit substances. What probably doesn't come up are kid wizards, friendly elves, and butterbeer. Unless, that is, you're at Universal. The studio's been planning a remake of the gangster classic Scarface for a couple of years…

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  • Alamo Drafthouse To Present Films From The Summer Of 1983

    Honestly, we might never see a better summer than 1982. Almost every single weekend, Hollywood released a would be classic: The Thing, Blade Runner, E.T., the list goes on and on. And when something is that successful, what does Hollywood do? Release a sequel, of course. That's exactly what the Alamo Drafthouse is doing this…

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  • New Writer Hired To Get 'Scarface' Remake Ready To Cast And Shoot

    The popularity of Breaking Bad -- a sort of alternate Scarface where a Regular American becomes a totally compromised drug trade figure -- is probably all Universal needs as encouragement to make a new take on Scarface. Well, that and the enduring popularity of images related to the 1983 film directed by Brian De Palma…

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  • 'Scarface' Gets Modern Reimagining From 'Training Day' Writer

    Since its release in 1983, Brian De Palma's Scarface has evolved into much more than a movie. It has become a way of life. A mantra for the young who to aspire to any kind of American dream. A common, pop culture lightning rod for conversations about sex, violence and machismo. What many of the…

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