Boccardi created a fictional character "The Tyrant", a Las Vegas Casino owner, who has been the subject of two books and rumored deals for comics and movie franchises.

[24][25] To publicize his bid for the Desert Inn, Boccardi invited Prince Albert of Monaco to Las Vegas.

[31][32][33] The offer was subject to a change of ‘control put’ and bondholders’ approval of the debt holders of the public company trading on the American Stock Exchange.

In an interview with Robin Leach via the Review Journal in 2017, Boccardi confirmed that the timing for his casino and hospitality plans to be realized will be primarily determined by the level of success of the film The Seven Sins.

[48][49][50][51][52][53] In May 2004, in subsequent filings with the SEC, DE Shaw Laminar Portfolios announced the termination of its discussions with Boccardi regarding Riviera Holdings.

[65][66] Boccardi is creator of proprietary intelligent software systems methods of payment, finance, and social commerce.

[105][106][107][108][109] A production for a feature film is in development in Hollywood based on the franchised character of Michael Tiranno, the Tyrant Knight.

In 2017, director Chuck Russell was attached to direct and help to write the screenplay for the film titled "The Seven Sins: Dawn of the Tyrant Knight".

Inspired by recent geopolitical events, rising terrorism, and religious conflicts, the novel meshes a paranormal tale with a fresh take on the action horror thriller genre.