Sonny West goes Hollywood

[Brian]

Hi everyone

I just found out there making Sonny West new book into a movie. they are currently writing the script for it. here is a link


http://rlfvictorproductions.com/film.html

[Dekethecreep]

god i hope its better than that movie they just did for david stanley,horrible movie

[4THEHEART]

oh! how unexpected!!..:rolleyes:

[presley31]

something else I won't be buying.

[nyc]

something else I won't be buying.

I can't find the production company on IMDB, and a google search turned up all of 9 hits.

You might have a hard time getting hold of the movie if and when it's made even if you wanted it.

[Brian]

I can't find the production company on IMDB, and a google search turned up all of 9 hits.

You might have a hard time getting hold of the movie if and when it's made even if you wanted it.


Hi nyc

The production company is Canadian I am thinking it will probably end up being a t.v. movie though I could be wrong. Seeing as how it will be based on Sonny's book and his recollections I expect it to be better than David Stanley's movie or the poorly researched Elvis miniseries from 2005.
only thing is the casting I hope that they get the right actors to play everybody as that has been a major problem in other Elvis movies.
Kurt Russel did the best job and that 1979 t.v. movie was the best we've got so far imo.

P.S. The movie probably won't portray Colonel Parker as the villan this time as Sonny liked him and this movie will give a different perspective and be more pro Parker. which is something different

[franny]

It could end up being a good movie, but I won't comment until I see it...:P

franny

[nyc]

Seeing as how it will be based on Sonny's book and his recollections I expect it to be better than David Stanley's movie or the poorly researched Elvis miniseries from 2005.

Sonny's involvement is no guarantee of quality or accuracy. The E True Story The Last Days of Elvis, which also had Sonny's participation, proves that.

We'll see how this turns out.

I'll predict it won't make anyone forget Ray or Walk the Line, however.

[Stryx]

It's a bit different when something is based on your book than when you are appearing in an E! True Hollywood show to be fair.

I hope it does work out well.

[Brian]

Sonny's involvement is no guarantee of quality or accuracy. The E True Story The Last Days of Elvis, which also had Sonny's participation, proves that.

We'll see how this turns out.

I'll predict it won't make anyone forget Ray or Walk the Line, however.


Hi nyc

I don't remember Sonny saying anything negative or bad on the E! special. I remember Lamar being the one to say some negative things about Elvis on that show.

[MojoElvis]

Sonny's involvement is no guarantee of quality or accuracy. The E True Story The Last Days of Elvis, which also had Sonny's participation, proves that.

We'll see how this turns out.

I'll predict it won't make anyone forget Ray or Walk the Line, however.

You forgot to mention, "Walk Hard, The Story Of Dewey Cox" I mean that guy looked nothing like the real Dewey Cox...lol

[Unchained Melody]

Hi nyc

I don't remember Sonny saying anything negative or bad on the E! special. I remember Lamar being the one to say some negative things about Elvis on that show.

It was Lamar who kept knockin' Elvis on that special..not Sonny.

[Unchained Melody]

something else I won't be buying.

I will...Sonny is a good guy, look forward to seeing this progress.

[Stryx]

Sonnys a great guy and I am sure this will be a success.

He's in Europe at the moment at some Elvis event if im not mistaken.

[Unchained Melody]

Sonnys a great guy and I am sure this will be a success.

He's in Europe at the moment at some Elvis event if im not mistaken.

I feel the same way Stryx. He does seem to be a very nice guy and I hope this goes really well !

[nyc]

I don't remember Sonny saying anything negative or bad on the E! special. I remember Lamar being the one to say some negative things about Elvis on that show.

According to Marty Lacker, he and Sonny both were unhappy with how that special turned out. He said their comments and stories were edited selectively.

And unless Sonny retains some sort of oversight/final approval rights, he won't have much to say about the making of this movie - or whatever this tiny Canadian independent company that doesn't register on IMDB is making out of his book.

[Unchained Melody]

According to Marty Lacker, he and Sonny both were unhappy with how that special turned out. He said their comments and stories were edited selectively.
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Anything to make the story jucier and sick they will do.

Talking about the editors of the special, not the guys.

[Unchained Melody]

oh! how unexpected!!..:rolleyes:

Oh what an unexpected comment.:rolleyes:

[nyc]

Anything to make the story jucier and sick they will do.

Talking about the editors of the special, not the guys.

It was an E True Special. Sleaze, as everyone knows, is what they do.

[Unchained Melody]

It was an E True Special. Sleaze, as everyone knows, is what they do.

Exactly my point.

[nyc]

Exactly my point.

Not really.

E wouldn't get their sleaze if people didn't participate in their sleazefests. And that would include "the guys."

I can take or leave the MM.

At this point, mostly leave them, because I think they've said all they had to say at this point, 30 years after Elvis' death.

I'm sure your view is much more positive, and we'll have to agree to disagree on it (not interested in debating it, because no one's view of the MM changes as far as I can see).

[Unchained Melody]

Not really.

E wouldn't get their sleaze if people didn't participate in their sleazefests. And that would include "the guys."

I can take or leave the MM.

At this point, mostly leave them, because I think they've said all they had to say at this point, 30 years after Elvis' death.

I'm sure your view is much more positive, and we'll have to agree to disagree on it (not interested in debating it, because no one's view of the MM changes as far as I can see).

I think they're a alright bunch of guys ! ;)(y)

[Diane]

I'm not at all interested in seeing this movie. After 31 years Sonny can only repeat what he's said all these years. He's just trying to squeak a bit more $$$ out of his association with Elvis.

Diane

[Brian]

I'm not at all interested in seeing this movie. After 31 years Sonny can only repeat what he's said all these years. He's just trying to squeak a bit more $$$ out of his association with Elvis.

Diane


Hi Diane

you'd be suprised reading through Sonny's book there are several things I'd never heard before including


Colonel Parker's real reasons for not taking Elvis abroad

The movie roles Elvis didn't get to do because he didn't script approval

Elvis almost having a nervous breakdown when Priscilla left him for Mike Stone

Priscilla asking for a reconciliation afterwards

Ursula Andress being real friendly towards Elvis

The real reason Elvis didn't do a Star is born

Sonny's thoughts on the women Elvis dated

Sonny's thoughts on the other members of Elvis entourage

couple of some other things as well.

look for the movie to be more pro Colonel Paker and more anti Priscilla which is something different than what we've seen.

Somebody I know gave me a copy of Jerry Schilling's book to read and Jerry's didn't really have anything I hadn't heard before but Sonny's did have some new things in it

So if this movie is made and made the right way it could by very good.

btw that Steve Mcqueen biopic that the production company has in development could be real good too.

[Unchained Melody]

Hi Diane

you'd be suprised reading through Sonny's book there are several things I'd never heard before including


Colonel Parker's real reasons for not taking Elvis abroad

The movie roles Elvis didn't get to do because he didn't script approval

Elvis almost having a nervous breakdown when Priscilla left him for Mike Stone

Priscilla asking for a reconciliation afterwards

Ursula Andress being real friendly towards Elvis

The real reason Elvis didn't do a Star is born

Sonny's thoughts on the women Elvis dated

Sonny's thoughts on the other members of Elvis entourage

couple of some other things as well.

look for the movie to be more pro Colonel Paker and more anti Priscilla which is something different than what we've seen.

Somebody I know gave me a copy of Jerry Schilling's book to read and Jerry's didn't really have anything I hadn't heard before but Sonny's did have some new things in it

So if this movie is made and made the right way it could by very good.

btw that Steve Mcqueen biopic that the production company has in development could be real good too.

Thank you for the brief review Brian.

If all that goes into the making of the movie then it should be good, as Like I've said before, I loved Jerry's book but really nothing new in it.

[Diane]

Brian I'm sorry but anyone of the MM who defends The Colonel to me makes me suspicious that he was as much in the Colonel's pocket as Joe was. I have absolutely no confidence that Sonny doesn't tell things with his own slant. I'm not putting him down anymore than anyone else who was around Elvis...they all do it to some extent. His "thoughts" on anyone or anything doesn't interest me in the least.

I've heard two sides of most of the points you said were new in his book already.

Diane

[Unchained Melody]

Sorry but the above ignorant comments are not the least bit shocking.

The relationship the members of the Memphis Mafia and Elvis shared was very dysfunctional and complicated alot of the time. But no one not even the biggest haters of the MM can deny they all shared a deep connection for over 20 years, and if anyone is interested in trying to understand the complete Elvis story then things like Sonny's new movie, and Fikes book An Uncommon Journey will draw the real fans attentions...

[Diane]

I don't feel ignorant because in reality we all are as far as what was the whole truth about Elvis. Haven't you ever had a best friend really close to you whom you heard repeat something about you that wasn't at all the way you remembered it and felt you had to correct her/him? I have. Elvis isn't around to do the correcting so if something feels off to me I take it with a grain of salt.

I'd rather hear from Red or Jerry anytime as Sonny feels like a whole barrel full of salt to me and always has. Why? One of the reasons is that he pushes himself out in front more than the others as the only "real authority" on Elvis. Red was there back in high school with Elvis. Sonny only came along several years later and only because he happened to be Red's cousin. Also never remember reading that Sonny was one of those who Elvis had in his bedroom talking to him when he felt he needed somebody's ear and shoulder. Red was, Charlie, Jerry and Larry were. Larry I feel embellishes things in his favor too so he's also mostly discounted as an authority to me as well.

Diane

[TotallyInsane]

I don't feel ignorant because in reality we all are as far as what was the whole truth about Elvis. Haven't you ever had a best friend really close to you whom you heard repeat something about you that wasn't at all the way you remembered it and felt you had to correct her/him? I have. Elvis isn't around to do the correcting so if something feels off to me I take it with a grain of salt.

I'd rather hear from Red or Jerry anytime as Sonny feels like a whole barrel full of salt to me and always has. Why? One of the reasons is that he pushes himself out in front more than the others as the only "real authority" on Elvis. Red was there back in high school with Elvis. Sonny only came along several years later and only because he happened to be Red's cousin. Also never remember reading that Sonny was one of those who Elvis had in his bedroom talking to him when he felt he needed somebody's ear and shoulder. Red was, Charlie, Jerry and Larry were. Larry I feel embellishes things in his favor too so he's also mostly discounted as an authority to me as well.

Diane

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[presley31]

I don't feel ignorant because in reality we all are as far as what was the whole truth about Elvis. Haven't you ever had a best friend really close to you whom you heard repeat something about you that wasn't at all the way you remembered it and felt you had to correct her/him? I have. Elvis isn't around to do the correcting so if something feels off to me I take it with a grain of salt.

I'd rather hear from Red or Jerry anytime as Sonny feels like a whole barrel full of salt to me and always has. Why? One of the reasons is that he pushes himself out in front more than the others as the only "real authority" on Elvis. Red was there back in high school with Elvis. Sonny only came along several years later and only because he happened to be Red's cousin. Also never remember reading that Sonny was one of those who Elvis had in his bedroom talking to him when he felt he needed somebody's ear and shoulder. Red was, Charlie, Jerry and Larry were. Larry I feel embellishes things in his favor too so he's also mostly discounted as an authority to me as well.

Diane

Well said diane and l agree to everything you said(y)(y)(y)

[Brian]

Brian I'm sorry but anyone of the MM who defends The Colonel to me makes me suspicious that he was as much in the Colonel's pocket as Joe was. I have absolutely no confidence that Sonny doesn't tell things with his own slant. I'm not putting him down anymore than anyone else who was around Elvis...they all do it to some extent. His "thoughts" on anyone or anything doesn't interest me in the least.

I've heard two sides of most of the points you said were new in his book already.

Diane


No he wasn't in Colonel Parker's pocket like Joe was
He just doesn't blame the colonel for everything that went wrong in Elvis career like most fans do and he gives explainations for why he does so.
To me it grows tiring for fans to always blame the Colonel for everthing, Elvis was a grown man he stood up to Col. several times through the years.
Sonny was one of Elvis best friends like it or not.

There's still some things in his book I bet you haven't read about before.
I bet if the movie doesn't take too much of a dramatic liscense and follows what Sonny says it will be better than Priscilla's movie at least.

[presley31]

No he wasn't in Colonel Parker's pocket like Joe was
He just doesn't blame the colonel for everything that went wrong in Elvis career like most fans do and he gives explainations for why he does so.
To me it grows tiring for fans to always blame the Colonel for everthing, Elvis was a grown man he stood up to Col. several times through the years.
Sonny was one of Elvis best friends like it or not.

There's still some things in his book I bet you haven't read about before.
I bet if the movie doesn't take too much of a dramatic liscense and follows what Sonny says it will be better than Priscilla's movie at least.

nobody liked priscila's movie either;) somtimes you have to accept that not all fans like sonny llike you, but thats there choice.

[Brian]

nobody liked priscila's movie either;) somtimes you have to accept that not all fans like sonny llike you, but thats there choice.


I didn't mean you liked Priscilla's movie I just meant if it followed Sonny's book and had Sonny on board as an advisor it would Probably be better than the Elvis and Me movie.

I don't have anyhing against Sonny he always comes across as a straight shooter.

I have nothing against Priscilla either but I didn't like her movie.

I do accept fans don't like Sonny West I hear about it a lot from a lot of fans
I just wouldn't dismiss what the movie will be until I see it and I was saying with him aboard it could be good that's all.

[tony70]

doubt i'll get it

[Getlo]

One of the reasons is that he pushes himself out in front more than the others as the only "real authority" on Elvis.

Sonny West has never, ever done this, nor has he even suggested it.

[buttonhead]

I wish him luck...

I always enjoy his story ..good or bad I still have to finish his book ' Elvis Still Taking Care Of Business' .

Speaking of which Elvis on E! True Hollywood Story.. that tape was old. and they kept play it over and over for the past 2 years ..maybe longer... that TV channel...man sometimes it can be a piece of work.. I do like their show call ' The Soup ' , but other than that ..forget it .

[shelley.m.]

Anything for that almighty dollar,that's all.I bought Sonny's book.I haven't even started to read it yet.

[Diane]

Getlo generally I agree with most of what you believe and have to say and I respect your knowledge but on this one point I feel rooted in cement. I find Sonny very egotistical and out there promoting himself just as Priscilla does - each in their own way. Wish I could feel he was sincere but I can't.

I don't blame everything on the Colonel and the MM or Priscilla but I do feel all of them played their parts in hurting Elvis every bit as much as he hurt them and it isn't fair just to hear their side of it and take it as gospel.

Diane

[Unchained Melody]

nobody liked priscila's movie either;) somtimes you have to accept that not all fans like sonny llike you, but thats there choice.

I liked her movie :blush::blush::blush:

[Getlo]

I do feel all of them played their parts in hurting Elvis every bit as much as he hurt them and it isn't fair just to hear their side of it and take it as gospel.

I never take anything as gospel.

If 10 people say a variation on the one thing, and the same basic elements are there, you can safely bet that it is true.

[utmom2008]

I liked her movie :blush::blush::blush:

Well good grief!:supriced::supriced: WHY??:hmm::lol::lol::lol:

[4THEHEART]

I never take anything as gospel.

If 10 people say a variation on the one thing, and the same basic elements are there, you can safely bet that it is true.

at least in my experiences it's been proved that this is not true..one shouldn't count on majority..10 or 10000 may lead you to wrong way..

[Diane]

I feel that as well because I've seen how a group of people can infect each other's thinking.

Diane

[fillaelvis]

Hi everyone

I just found out there making Sonny West new book into a movie. they are currently writing the script for it. here is a link


http://rlfvictorproductions.com/film.html

He was a liar and wasnt there when Elvis needed him. Elvis took care of himself. And ONLY himself.

[utmom2008]

Elvis took care of himself. And ONLY himself.

What does that mean????:hmm::hmm::doh:

[Unchained Melody]

Well good grief!:supriced::supriced: WHY??:hmm::lol::lol::lol:

It was one of the first Elvis biography movies I seen when I first became an Elvis fan..before I knew how many erros and faults it had in it, still had my interest though. :blush:

[Getlo]

He was a liar and wasnt there when Elvis needed him. Elvis took care of himself. And ONLY himself.

Do please expand on this ...

[Stryx]

He was a liar and wasnt there when Elvis needed him. Elvis took care of himself. And ONLY himself.

Can you expand on this?

[MojoElvis]

I liked her movie :blush::blush::blush:

I didn't like it. The guy playing Elvis didn't look anything like him, the story was total B.S. and to top it off, they made Priscilla look totally innocent and Elvis was a bad influence in her life.
I've never seen such a bad influence make someone so much money. To the point of where she never had to worked a hard day of her life.

[Brian]

You know what I noticed about the Movie Elvis and me

The guy playing Mike Stone was more handsome than Dale Midkiff

[Diane]

It's been so long since I saw that movie Brian (watched it twice and never more) that I can't even remember Mike Stone being portrayed in it but the fact that the actor playing him was more attractive than the one playing Elvis figures and couldn't have been hard to do....the Elvis one was so completely wrong for the part....in every way.

Diane

[Unchained Melody]

He was a liar and wasnt there when Elvis needed him. Elvis took care of himself. And ONLY himself.

What did he lie about ?

He was there until Elvis decided to fire him abruptly.

And Elvis obviuosly did not take care of himself, look how he looked in the end. Come on ?!!

[utmom2008]

Elvis took care of himself. And ONLY himself.


What does that mean????:hmm::hmm::doh:


Do please expand on this ...


Can you expand on this?

Filla?????? can you hear us calling????:lol::lol::lol::lol::lol: