Finally, Kurt Russell “Elvis biopic” to see DVD release

[franny]

Finally, Kurt Russell “Elvis biopic” to see DVD release:

http://www.elvisinfonet.com/image-files/KurtRussellElvis.jpegAfter a number of false starts, it appears that finally, the critically acclaimed, although factually strained, “Elvis” from Director, John Carpenter and starring, Kurt Russell, will see a DVD release.

Elvis Unlimited reports that: Shout! Factory is preparing to release to DVD from the Dick Clark Productions vault: the 1979 TV movie Elvis. Under the agreement, Shout! Factory has exclusive U.S. and Canada home entertainment distribution rights.
Elvis, directed by John Carpenter, starred Kurt Russell as Elvis Presley in a biopic of the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll. The film also stars Shelly Winters as Elvis’ mother and Pat Hingle as Col. Tom Parker.

This release is expected in 2010. (News, Source: Elvis Unlimited (http://www.elvis-unlimted.com/))

[Raised on Rock]

Although this movie might look dated today, it was actually, at the time, a good one.

The story line might be a little bit on the melodramatic side, yet, Kurt has made and by far, the Best Elvis on a movie to date, to me it is welcome on my DVD collection, looking forward to it.

Hope this DVD release contain both edits of it, the one showed on TV, and the home video version that was little longer.

[Sweet_One_E.]

I thought the couldn't do that without approval from EPE?

[Jumpsuit Junkie]

This is a good film although as mentioned a bit on the dramatic side.

The suit Kurt is wearing above is the real Adonis suit! The belt is not YUK!

[Tommy]

Look forward to this on DVD, thank you Franny for the information. (y)

[Jungleroom76]

Well it certainly took 'em long enough... :doh:

Thanks for the info. franny (our official TCB-World roving reporter)!!! :D

TCB!
Mike

[beckelvis]

thANKS for sharing friend

[JDD]

I have a copy I recorded off TV years ago. I like the Movie, I'll buy it if it comes out officially. That said I'll believe it when I pick it up off a shelf in the store. Different people have announced it too many times now.

[Elvis.com]

Shout! Factory is preparing to release to DVD from the Dick Clark Productions vault: the 1979 TV movie Elvis. Under the agreement, Shout! Factory has exclusive U.S. and Canada home entertainment distribution rights. Elvis,...

Link To Original Article (http://www.elvisnews.com/news.aspx/elvis-the-movie/12114)

[Dany]

Great my friend, thank you very much.

[karlos]

Thnx very much for information - I'll look out for it when its released -

[franny]

You're welcome, everyone. :notworthy

Thanks, for the compliment Mike. :)

I like the movie and thought Kurt did a good job...(y)
I bought it on ebay (VHS) a few years ago,
but would'nt mind having it on dvd.

franny

[KPM]

I thought the couldn't do that without approval from EPE?
No EPE does not own it, nor have any say so it was a Dick Clark production.

[mrsphilly]

Where can i get Elvis and Me on D V D?

[Lisarose]

Well it certainly took 'em long enough... :doh:

Thanks for the info. franny (our official TCB-World roving reporter)!!! :D

TCB!
Mike

Thanks Franny, I so agree with Mike on this!
And yes, it's about dang time! Where can I pre-order?

[LISY]

I quite liked this movie when it came out, but I was only a kid then(haven't seen it since then) so it will be interesting to see what I think of it as an adult..

[Sweet_One_E.]

No EPE does not own it, nor have any say so it was a Dick Clark production.

thanks, must get it!!

[beckelvis]

Thank you my friend for information:supriced::supriced:

[elvispresleytheking]

Awesome, now how about EOT?

[The Welz]

I don't consider this one as a serious biography picture. But -as I wrote on another message borad on this topic- I would buy a biopic with Bruce C. playing Elvis anytime! :king:

[KPM]

I don't consider this one as a serious biography picture. But -as I wrote on another message borad on this topic- I would buy a biopic with Bruce C. playing Elvis anytime! :king:
Unfortunately in the sequel to Bubba Ho-Tep
Bruce is not reprising his role as Elvis, he did not like the direction of the script is the supposed reason.

[john carpenter]

Awesome, now how about EOT?(y)And E.I.C.:notworthy

[debtdbruno]

I'll probably get it, take the facts with a pinch of salt

[Diane]

Thanks for the article Franny. I have the movie in VHS so probably won't buy the DVD. If I replaced everything I have of Elvis on DVD, I'd probably go broke in no time.:lol:

Diane

[Diane]

Unfortunately in the sequel to Bubba Ho-Tep
Bruce is not reprising his role as Elvis, he did not like the direction of the script is the supposed reason.

I thought the sequel wasn't going to be done when Bruce decided to turn it down? I can't see the sequel being as good without him in it.

Diane

[Dany]

Thank you very much, my friend for information.

[Jungleroom76]

Thanks for the article Franny. I have the movie in VHS so probably won't buy the DVD. If I replaced everything I have of Elvis on DVD, I'd probably go broke in no time.:lol:

Diane

Well Diane, at least you'd be among good company here... ;) :P

TCB!
Mike

[Jungleroom76]

Thanks, for the compliment Mike. :)

My pleasure franny!!! (y)

You always bring us the latest news from around the world, so it only makes sense to officially crown you our own roving reporter!!! ;)

TCB!
Mike

[shelley.m.]

I don't care what others think about this movie,I liked it.In fact,I can't wait til it does come out on dvd.

[franny]

Thanks Franny, I so agree with Mike on this!
And yes, it's about dang time! Where can I pre-order?

You're welcome, Lisa. Thanks!(y)
I didn't see it mentioned, other than it's coming out in 2010, but I checked and found this site that sells it.
Here's the link:
http://shop.vendio.com/Supersounds/item/984991979/?s=1256716562

franny

[Donut]

I don't consider this one as a serious biography picture.

Neither do I, can't understand the need to turn Elvis' whole life into a drama...

[JerryNodak]

Full of many factual and musical errors. Yes, I knew what they were back in '78. Long before the Internet and an Elvis "expert" behind every bush to point every little thing out. Nevertheless I enjoyed the film then and I plan on enjoying it now. Glad it's finally coming to DVD. Even though I don't expect stunning quality from Shout! Factory. Hope I'm wrong.

[SleepyJack]

Awesome, now how about EOT?

The very same thought that I had when I read this!(y)(y)(y)
Even though I think Kurt Russell did a good job in the role I find it kind of difficult to get excited by the release of the film on Dvd, I can`t imagine that I would watch it more than once... then it would go on the bottom shelf with all the other stuff that I`ll probably never see again!

[Lisarose]

The very same thought that I had when I read this!(y)(y)(y)
Even though I think Kurt Russell did a good job in the role I find it kind of difficult to get excited by the release of the film on Dvd, I can`t imagine that I would watch it more than once... then it would go on the bottom shelf with all the other stuff that I`ll probably never see again!

Jack - two words - Yard Sale! :lmfao::lmfao:

No, really, only watch it once? I think I'd watch it a few times- when trying to put the kids to sleep, when people are over that I wish would just leave . . .

[cre]

You're welcome, Lisa. Thanks!(y)
I didn't see it mentioned, other than it's coming out in 2010, but I checked and found this site that sells it.
Here's the link:
http://shop.vendio.com/Supersounds/item/984991979/?s=1256716562

franny

Thanks for the link dear Franny.
Lots of dvd's to buy here.....nice.
:hug:

[KEVIN WILDE]

THANKS FOR THE INFO

[SleepyJack]

Jack - two words - Yard Sale! :lmfao::lmfao:

No, really, only watch it once? I think I'd watch it a few times- when trying to put the kids to sleep, when people are over that I wish would just leave . . .

Okay...the unwanted guests I can imagine....but God almighty don`t let it be the last thing the kids see before they go to sleep...they might spend the rest of their days deep in conversation with their own shadows on the wall!!!:wacko::wacko::wacko:

[chet321c]

had this for years on vhs great to have it on dvd cant wait

[Lisarose]

Unfortunately in the sequel to Bubba Ho-Tep
Bruce is not reprising his role as Elvis, he did not like the direction of the script is the supposed reason.

Uh-no! So does that mean the sequel will be unrealistic?
My apologies if my sarcasm offends, but come on! Bubba Ho-Tep was just way over the top, [everything I love in a sci-fi!] I don't see that it was at all true to Elvis' image - I'm going tohave to go and put that back in the player and watch it again. It's gotta be better than what I'm watching now, anyway!

And I thought the reason Bruce turned it down was that he was offered a more permanent job with Burn Notice - which is an excellent show, IMO!

[Lisarose]

You're welcome, Lisa. Thanks!(y)
I didn't see it mentioned, other than it's coming out in 2010, but I checked and found this site that sells it.
Here's the link:
http://shop.vendio.com/Supersounds/item/984991979/?s=1256716562

franny

Thank you for the link Franny! (y) I had signed up for notice on amazon, but this is better!

[Tommy]

Does anyone know if this has been remastered? Or is this just a copy transferred from the VHS version?

[jean francois]

very good news, finally I can threw my copy in the trash, thank you for this news. :lmfao::lmfao::lmfao:

[jean francois]

not tommy, since the time we will have that quality :notworthy

[franny]

Elvis The Movie: Cover artwork and pre-order link for upcomng Kurt Russell Elvis biopic.

Directed by John Carpenter (Halloween; Escape from New York; Assault on Precinct 13) the DVD is scheduled for release in the US on 2 March 2010. (News, Source: amazon.com/bn.com)

http://www.elvisinfonet.com/image-files/dvd_elvis_kurtrussell.jpg

Amazon.com is selling it for $16.49. Here's the link below.
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0030ATZI0?tag=elvisinfornet-20&camp=213381&creative=390973&linkCode=as4&creativeASIN=B0030ATZI0&adid=10BVPCPS46RR4P3CY86C&