For those curious about the new film ELVIS, Baz Luhrmann, the director, provided a private screening for me and Jerry Schilling at Warner studios recently. This story is about Elvis and Colonel Parker's relationship. It is a true story told brilliantly and creatively that only Baz, in his unique artistic way, could have delivered. Austin Butler, who played Elvis is outstanding. Halfway through the film, Jerry and I looked at each other and said WOW!!! Bravo to him... he knew he had big shoes to fill. He was extremely nervous playing this part. I can only imagine. Tom Hanks was Col Parker in this film. What a character he was. There was two sides to Colonel, Jerry and I witnessed both. The story, as we all know, does not have a happy ending. But I think you will understand a little bit more of Elvis's journey, penned by a director who put his heart and soul and many hours into this film. [104] elements, while close-ups fare especially well under stage lights. Even the film's darker moments hold up nicely despite the very light banding and

Baz Luhrmann's involvement was first announced in April 2014, with Kelly Marcel writing the script for Warner Bros. [14] No further development was announced until March 2019, when Tom Hanks was cast in the role of Colonel Tom Parker. Luhrmann was set as director, and also replaced Marcel as screenwriter with Sam Bromell and Craig Pearce. [15] [16] [17] Seddon, Gem (August 10, 2021). "Warner Bros. movies heading to HBO Max after 45-day theatrical window in 2022". gamesradar. Archived from the original on August 10, 2021 . Retrieved November 8, 2021. See See Rider • I Got A Woman / Amen • Never Been To Spain •You Gave Me A Mountain • Until It’s Time For You To Go • Polk Salad Annie •Love Me • All Shook Up • (Let Me Be Your) Teddy Bear / Don’t Be Cruel •Are You Lonesome Tonight? • I Can’t Stop Loving You • Hound Dog •Bridge Over Troubled Water • Suspicious Minds • For The Good Times • An American Trilogy • Love Me Tender • A Big Hunk O’ Love • How Great Thou Art • Sweet, Sweet Spirit (Performed by The Stamps) •Lawdy, Miss Clawdy • Can’t Help Falling In Love • Proud Mary •Heartbreak Hotel • It’s Over • Funny How Time Slips Away • Burning Love •Release Me (And Let Me Love Again) • Johnny B. Goode • Always On My Mind • Separate Ways • The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face •Help Me Make It Through The Night • Young And Beautiful •I, John • Bosom Of Abraham • You Better Run • Lead Me, Guide Me • Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus / Nearer My God To Thee

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Manohla Dargis of The New York Times, while praising the visuals and Butler's performance, felt mixed about the film being told from Colonel Tom Parker's perspective, saying "I would have loved to have listened in on Luhrmann and Hanks's conversations about their ideas for the character; if nothing else, it might have explained what in the world they were after here. I honestly haven't a clue, although the image of Sydney Greenstreet looming menacingly in The Maltese Falcon repeatedly came to mind, with a dash of Hogan's Heroes." [98] She added that watching the film reminded her of her own son, Benjamin, who died by suicide in 2020, saying he would have loved it as well. [101] [102] Hyo-Joo, Bae (May 2, 2022). 12분 기립 박수 ‘브로커’ 수상 가능성은? "황금종려상 충분히"[12-minute standing ovation 'Broker' Chances of winning? "Enough for the Palme d’Or"]. Newsen (in Korean). Archived from the original on May 27, 2022 . Retrieved May 27, 2022.

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Elvis was released in cinemas in Australia on June 23, 2022, and in the United States on June 24, by Warner Bros. Pictures. [59] It was previously scheduled to be released on October 1, 2021, [60] before being delayed to November 5, 2021, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, [61] and later to June 3, 2022. [62] The film was not listed as part of the December 2020 announcement by Warner Bros. Pictures to debut its entire 2021 slate concurrently in movie theatres and on HBO Max, before the film was officially pushed to 2022. [63] D'Alessandro, Anthony (September 10, 2020). " Elvis: Baz Luhrmann-Tom Hanks Movie Returning To Production In Australia After COVID-19 Shutdown". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on September 10, 2020 . Retrieved September 10, 2020.

In July, the frontrunners for the role of Presley were Ansel Elgort, Miles Teller, Austin Butler, Aaron Taylor-Johnson and Harry Styles; later that month Butler won the role, after impressing Luhrmann with an audition tape of himself singing " Unchained Melody". [18] [19] [20] Luhrmann revealed in an interview with Entertainment Weekly that he got a call from actor-director Denzel Washington recommending Butler. [21] In October, Olivia DeJonge was cast to play Priscilla Presley. [22] Maggie Gyllenhaal and Rufus Sewell were cast as Gladys and Vernon Presley in February 2020 (though they were replaced in the film by Helen Thomson and Richard Roxburgh, respectively), with Yola cast as Sister Rosetta Tharpe. [23] [17] [16] Filming [ edit ] You can feel his pure love, care, and respect for my father throughout this beautiful film, and it is finally something that myself and my children and their children can be proud of forever ... your utter genius combined with your love and respect for my father and this project is just so beautiful and so inspiring. I know I'm being repetitive, but I don't care, Thank you for setting the record straight in such a deeply profound and artistic way. youth to the star-making concert during which he first met "Colonel" Tom Parker and, of course, the much more grandiose stage shows that frequently Kroll, Justin (February 7, 2020). "Maggie Gyllenhaal to Play Elvis Presley's Mom in Baz Luhrmann's Biopic (Exclusive)". Variety. Archived from the original on November 16, 2020 . Retrieved January 19, 2021. D'Alessandro, Anthony (August 2, 2019). "Warner Bros. Dates Baz Luhrmann Elvis Presley Movie, Shifts Dune& More". Deadline. Archived from the original on January 18, 2021 . Retrieved January 19, 2021. {{ cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown ( link)

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Luhrmann said in June 2022 that a four-hour cut exists, containing scenes of Presley with his first girlfriend, Dixie, and his meeting with President Richard Nixon in 1970. [71] Following the film's reception of its eight Oscar nominations, Warner Bros. announced its return to theaters for a limited engagement starting on January 27, 2023. [72] Reception [ edit ] Box office [ edit ]

Is Austin Butler really singing and playing guitar in 'Elvis' movie?". Classic FM. Archived from the original on August 11, 2022 . Retrieved August 11, 2022. Baz Luhrmann's 'Elvis' Opens Guadalajara Festival". Variety. June 10, 2022. Archived from the original on June 21, 2022 . Retrieved June 21, 2022. the era in which it represents -- more than 1970s than anything else, which is when the bulk of the film takes place -- this formula genuinely producesIt's certainly worth a watch either way, if only based on the strength of its source material. The colorful costumes and production design by Presley's daughter Lisa Marie (left), ex-wife Priscilla and granddaughter Riley Keough all praised the film, particularly Butler's performance and Luhrmann's direction. Selected items are only available for delivery via the Royal Mail 48® service and other items are available for delivery using this service for a charge.