Elvis Presley News Report 2025: February. New Elvis movie in 2025 (!?), Birthday celebrations & MORE

Contents:
Baz Luhrmann hints that his new Elvis movie gets a release this year,
A showcasing of items from the book: Christmas at Graceland.
Announcing a number of Elvis books with a 2025 release date.
A look at the Parkes Elvis Festival in Australia.
The British public chose their favourite Elvis song!
& so much more news items!
#elvispresleynewsreport @ElvisPress
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[@davidgibbs7232]

Hard to believe Elvis would have been 90.It does not seem like five minutes since my sister came running into the kitchen to tell me of a newsflash announcement that he had sadly died.Long live the king.My granddaughter shares his birthday and is 9 years old.Great video as always.👍👑

[@egonenedit9444]

ELVIS 🔝👑⚡❤️ il miglior cantante influenzer ed intrattenitore in assoluto Ciao dall'Italia

[@kathrynenderby5997]

I’m an elvis fan and I’m staying that way too I always live elvis my dream is to visit Graceland and pay my respects to elvis and his family and friends and friends too that’s why I always live elvis tcb

[@vickylong3229]

Love the parade. Enjoy your Elvis News Report. I'm from California USA and know how much Elvis wanted to go abroad. He would be truly amazed how much he is still loved around the world. Thank you for keeping Elvis alive. Elvis forever ❤❤❤❤

[@ElvisPress]

Yep..., it is incredible to know that these parades started 32nd years ago (and it is getting bigger and better each year!). It seems that every country develops its own way of celebrating Elvis's life and music His legacy will live on for a very long time. Elvis is (indeed!) forever!!! - Regards, Emiel

[@Steve-j7c9f]

We Can Make The Morning to the trivia question....one song I'd of loved Elvis to sing live....and I can't wait to see what Baz has for us....thanks for all Ur hardwork

[@ElvisPress]

Thanks for the compliment Steve..., and for participating in the trivia question. I hope to see you next month as well. Regards, Emiel

[@AllenHansford-xz3mv]

Awesome 😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@isabellebrioude4010]

Lonliness is darkness first companion are lyrics of the song We can make the morning

[@timtutt2670]

I think Baz should contact you for some movie idea and fact. You are the Elvis man.

[@ElvisPress]

...now wouldn't THAT be something, Tim .... !!!! PS: Actually I am curious if 'famous people / celebrities' are amongst my viewers! Have a good weekend Tim, and thanks for your very nice comment. Spread the word! ;-). Regards, Emiel.

[@keithstamp4629]

Excellent can’t wait for peters new book elvis and the colonel

[@ElvisPress]

Me too...., This is a book to look forward to in 2025! Peter wrote 2 brilliant books about Elvis, so I have high hopes for his book about The Colonel. thanks for watching. Regards, Emiel

[@petehanuszak4318]

1972 WE CAN MAKE THE MORNING. 1 Of My Favorite Songs And Lyrics.

[@seandarcy7651]

Millie Perkins ‘Wild in the country’ 👍🏻👍🏻

[@nigelwilson1957]

Thankyou for show cool video Elvis Presley News Report 2025: February. long live Elvis forever

[@ElvisPress]

And thank you for watching Nigel!

[@nigelwilson1957]

you welcome all the time

[@robertlubowitz4842]

Millie Perkins played Elvis's mother, Gladys, in the TV series "ELVIS". She co-starred with Elvis in the movie "Wild In The Country." The lyric :"Darkness is Loneliness Companion" is from the song " We Can Make The Morning."

[@ElvisPress]

Good job, Robert!

[@catherinepage2676]

Thanks for another great update. I can't wait for the new Baz production. Plus the Kings of Tupelo heads up. Will check that out

[@ginaziwa1289]

Danke, danke Emiel, für deinen interessanten Bericht ❤ LGs

[@ElvisPress]

Vielen Dank für Ihr Kompliment und ich hoffe, Sie nächsten Monat mit einem weiteren Beitrag von mir wiederzusehen. Herzliche Grüße, Emiel Maier xxx

[@JoAnnKlingaman-iu4lm]

Emiel, you're just the best when it comes to Elvis news 😀 Always informative & full of surprises. Thank you so very much & can't wait till March 2025 👏👏

[@AlwaysElvis]

The actress that played Glady's was Millie Perkins who also had a role in the Elvis movie 'Wild In The Country'.

[@susansaffioti2111]

Great report! I love Elvis, and this year is so special that his 90th birthday celebration, should last throughout the whole year. He was such a gift to humanity in so many ways. Most important of his gifts, his mother Gladys Love Smith Presley taught him, to love God the Father and His Beloved Son Jesus. Seek yea first Elvis taught us and we heard him and we do follow that example TCB⚡️God’s business.

[@tommycullen2850]

Great stuff thank you from Dublin Ireland long live the king

[@ElvisPress]

Thanks for watching (and spread the word ;-). Have a good weekend, Emiel Maier.

[@katebirtwistle6316]

Enjoyed the 25 video very much Elvis is still going strong I love all is records xxx

[@theresacona1328]

Thank You Emiel❤❤❤❤❤

[@ElvisPress]

You are welcome Theresa. I am glad you enjoyed the video. Kind regards from The Netherlands, Emiel . x

[@943kate]

Thanks Emile

[@ElvisPress]

You are welcome, Cathy! (Spread the word ! :-). Regards, Emiel

[@fredericlebaron3515]

We can make the morning. At least, you made my day with that video. Thank you SO much sir !!!

[@ElvisPress]

Oh...that is so nice to read Frederic! I am glad you liked it! (Spread the word! ;-). Regards, Emiel

[@debbieprice8480]

Love your new intro Emiel. You did a great job as usual. So hard to believe Elvis would have been 90. Woah!!! It was Millie Perkins who was also in Wild in the Country as one of Elvis's girlfriends. Long Live King Elvis.

[@ElvisPress]

You know your Elvis, Debbie! ;-). Emiel xx

[@graceland123]

Loved this ❤ good work.. cant wait to see what Baz has for us .. ❤ love my gorgeous awesome Elvis cant get enough Elvis...love him sooo much forever ❤❤❤❤ bye from Australia ❤❤❤🎉

[@ElvisPress]

That's a lot of hearts! ;-)

[@JohnBull14]

Great review my friend

[@ElvisPress]

Good to read John! I am glad you liked it! Regards, Emiel

[@rvegas81]

I enjoyed this! Thank you! Ray C.

[@ElvisPress]

Thank you!! That is good to hear Ray! I hope to see you next month as well. Kind regards, Emiel Maier

[@ruthdaniel4881]

Millie Perkins is the actress who played Elvis' mom in the Elvis TV series. She also played Elvis' girlfriend in the movie Wild in the Country. The name of the song is We Can Make the Morning.

[@ElvisPress]

Please come back next month Ruth, when I reveal the answer..., AND present a new trivia question... ;-). Regards, Emiel

[@jim071561]

We can make the morning - I like candlelight vigil to his grave video of this song someone made years ago.

[@jim071561]

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[@cesarebonventre12]

TCB forever !!! So many good news for us the fans!!

[@elvisfan61]

Thanks for another great report, Emiel! Loved the tattoo section! Of course, I'm looking forward to what Baz puts together for us fans with all of that Elvis footage he found. I'm drooling! I'm seriously thinking about buying the Guralnick book on E and Parker when it's released. Have a great month! ~Gloria

[@ElvisPress]

Yeap...! It looks like 2025 has some goodies to offer to us Elvis fans!! I am - just like you - looking forward to them. Kind regards, Emiel Maier. xx

[@Marr-in-Memphis]

I anticipate your monthly reports for your informative content. I have come to depend on your integrity as an excellent journalist. Thank you for your commitment to the world of the Elvis family of fans.

[@ElvisPress]

...and 'Thank You' for your very nice compliment! Spread the word, and till next month! Kind regards, Emiel Maier.

[@lottahansson8556]

Thank you for sharing 👨‍🎤🎸🎙this💛 New's Have a Happy Elvis weekend.

[@ElvisPress]

Thank you Lotta ! You too ;-). Regards, Emiel

[@TS-gg9dk]

Most excited for Baz’s project! The Guralnick book is also very interesting!

[@rosepresleypresley6196]

Hola mi querido Emiel, como siempre tu reporte mensual es el más completo, brillante y digno de verse más de una vez. Me siento muy entusiasmada por el nuevo proyecto de Baz Luhrmann, para este año. El tráiler es magnífico, podemos apreciar la remasterización y claridad en las imágenes. Luhrmann se ve feliz dando la información desde Graceland y aparentemente el estreno es el próximo verano. Saludos mi querido amigo, te deseo un feliz fin de semana!!! 💘❤️💘🙋🏻‍♂️🕺👏👏👏❤️❤️❤️👑

[@ElvisPress]

¡Sí! ¡Yo también! Sé que hay varios fans con un enfoque negativo hacia este proyecto..., ¡pero yo soy todo lo contrario! No creo que sea igual que el TTWII original. No sirve de nada hacer esto. Tengo un gran respeto por Baz y debemos tener en cuenta que se limita al material disponible. ¡Simplemente no puede filmar escenas nuevas! Esta será la primera película de no ficción de Baz, por lo que también es un territorio nuevo para él. Pero el chico conoce su profesión, así que estoy seguro de que hará una película decente. ¡¡¡Gracias por mirar a Rose y correr la voz!!! Saludos cordiales, Emiel. xxx

[@rosepresleypresley6196]

@ElvisPress Hola de nuevo mi querido Emiel, no entiendo porque algunas personas hablan mal del proyecto de Baz Luhrmann cuando ni siquiera lo han visto. Admiro a Baz Luhrmann y se que ha sido un proyecto largo y admirable desde cualquier punto que lo veamos. Él está feliz y nosotros también. Tienes razón trabaja en agua nuevas y cómo un niño se ve entusiasmado. Hasta pronto, eres admirable. 🏆🎖️🏅🥇💖🙋🏻‍♂️🎞️🎥📽️🎬💖💖💖💘💖 XOXOXO!!! 👏👏👏

[@ElvisPress]

Love you ;-) . xxx

[@rosepresleypresley6196]

@ElvisPress I adore and admire you!! XOXOXO!! ❤️❤️❤️🌹

[@Patracat]

Thanks for another great video .. I loved all those tattoos, mine looked quite insignificant compared to some of the others that you pointed out at the end of the clip! I don't think I could stand having all that work done on my skin, mine took 4 hours and that was enough! Nice to see our Aussie Parkes Elvis festival mentioned. I've never been there, it's a bit too far away from me to drive, but always love seeing the news reports on tv. Love seeing what other fans did for his 90th. I met up with two other fans in a local cafe and we had your teeshirts on, took an Elvis mug to have my coffee in, Elvis coasters to put on the table, and an American flag and happy birthday sign to put on the cake!

[@ElvisPress]

So good to read that you too (in company with two other fans) celebrated Elvis's 90th birthday! Thanks for sending in your tattoo: it was a pleasure to publish it in the video. All the best and till next month!! Kind regards, Emiel

[@wetblanket1977]

Awesome show, Emiel!!

[@ElvisPress]

Thanks for letting me know how much you appreciated it! See you next month! Kind regards, Emiel

[@northredTAL]

Still knocking it outta the park TCB from Ireland 🇮🇪

[@cherylmull3448]

Another great report Emiel! I loved seeing the tattoos. I’ve been wanting to get one for ten years, but I can’t make up my mind. I can’t wait for the new Baz project.

[@ElvisPress]

So good to read that you enjoyed the video. Till next month! Regards, Emiel

[@AngelAlbizu-j5j]

Hi Emiel, great beginning for a new Elvis year on your part, well done!!! Trivia answers are: it was Millie Perkins who played the part of Elvis mother in the TV series, she co-starred with the real Elvis in the movie “Wild in the country” in 1960. The second answer is: song that has the lyrics “loneliness is darkness first companion” is “We can make the morning”. Let’s see what Baz Luhrmann makes out of the 1970 and 1972 outtakes… the Elvis movie was good, I believe, but too factually incorrect and a bit over the top in my opinion! 😂

[@ElvisPress]

Baz never said that the ELVIS 2022 movie was a historical correct documentary. That was never his aim. His aim was to make a captivating movie, and in order to do that he took some liberties with some of the facts. I did not mind because otherwise it would be the exact same movie as This Is Elvis. And there was no use in making a This Is Elvis - part Two. /// I also got the impression - looking at the trailer AND the info from Baz - that he is only using the TTWII material. He explicitly talks about Warner Brothers, and NOT M-G-M who own the EOT material. So we will see the 1970 out-takes and NOT the 1972 ones when I interpret correctly the things he showed and told. One of the reasons why Baz took on this project - in my humble opinion - is his connection with Warner Brothers! They were the production house for ELVIS (2022)....and also for TTWII (1970)!!! If this new movie of Baz becomes a success..., maybe...MGM will do something similar with their material... Fingers crossed. Kind regards, Emiel

[@AngelAlbizu-j5j]

@@ElvisPress Nevertheless… the first teaser trailer begins with COLOUR footage from the long interview Elvis gave to the EOT people, so… fingers crossed! If not, well, TTWII outtakes in pristine quality will be priceless too!!!

[@ElvisPress]

..well spotted... :-| If Baz also has access to the EOT material..., than we are really in for a treat!!! Looking forward to the next piece of information that comes available.... !! :-)

[@joeblack8915]

@@ElvisPress Actually, it could have presented itself in exactly the way Baz Luhrmann envisaged and could still have been historically accurate. After all, what does being historically inaccurate add to the film, apart from being inaccurate and presenting a false narrative? Granted, it painted Elvis in a more positive light than most, but its cartoonish approach wasn't the best way to go, and the predicted bucketful of awards didn't happen because of it. While I looked forward to it, I found it a bit of a letdown.

[@henryfong3471]

excellent updates! Keep it up!😊👍🤟

[@ElvisPress]

I am glad you liked it Henry!

[@jeanmichelscesa1157]

Aloha ! Great to start a new Elvis Year with your report 👍 👌!

[@ElvisPress]

Thanks Jean Michel !

[@MauriceColgan]

I am featured on the Elvis birthplace webpage because of the Elvis at 13 bronze statue. It was my idea. :-) Very nice news, Thanks. I have a connection to Dolores Hart too.

[@Satninsatnin]

Thanks Emiel for another informative video. The Australian Festival is fantastic they sure know how to enjoy themselves. The information on the sun dial jumpsuit is something ive never heard before so cool. Love your wit Emiel take care and thanks for sharing.

[@ElvisPress]

Thank you for your kind comment. Same with me: While looking for trivia questions I also learn things that I never knew before... Have a good weekend, and till next month! Spread the word ;-). Kind regards, Emiel

[@stefanlotz92]

Thanks for the news update always a pleasure to be here see you next month

[@ElvisPress]

Thanks Stefan! Have a good day! Emiel.

[@rukusband]

Millie Perkins Played Gladys in The Elvis 1989 TV Series , She was also in WILD IN THE COUNTRT . That was a Great Serie , as You say it was Cancelled after 10 episodes but there were actually 13 Made .

[@ElvisPress]

Thanks for correcting the information about the number of episodes. I will rectify it in next month's video! And THANKS for participating in the trivia question. Next month I will reveal the answer... ;-). Regards, Emiel

[@stever1791]

Millie Perkins and she played a role in Wild in the Country ( I think ?)

[@FrankieLovesElvis]

That’s fantastic!!! 😊

[@elvisnationofficial]

I just found you. Subbed. Love your channel :)

[@ElvisPress]

Thanks for subscribing! Please check out some of my recent postings: It will give an idea about my videos. Have a good weekend. Kind regards, Emiel Maier

[@DEFENDINGELVISPRESLEY]

Cool

[@stever1791]

Another Great Video of EPNR = Thanks Emiel

[@ElvisPress]

So nice of you Steve! See you next month. Kind regards, Emiel

[@stever1791]

@@ElvisPress Right back at you. Keep up the great Work

[@carmenbejan3040]

Many thanks for these news.

[@ElvisPress]

...and thank you for watching! Spread the word ;-). Regards, Emiel

[@koleskab]

If I remember it right, the sad reason while the Elvis TV-series only ran for one season, is that they had placed it opposite "The Simpsons" on another channel They tried to move it to another time or day, but then people would have missed the first episodes and were not interested enough to hang in there. So because of a few viewers that took off the show. Taking a extra look at that series you get some funny facts. Billy Green Bush, who played Vernon, was actually born in 1935. 2 years before the TV-series he also played Vernon in "Elvis and Me" from 1988.

[@ElvisPress]

Hi Koleskab, Thanks for the additional information concerning the ABC TV Series. In our country (The Netherlands) the series was not shown..., but fortunately it was broadcasted in our neighbouring country of Belgium. We were lucky enough to tune in on their TV-stations; so that was the reason why Dutch fans were also able to see Michael St Gerard play a fantastic Elvis! I still have fond memories of those days :-). Thanks for watching!! Kind regards, Emiel

[@kip4415]

We can make the morning

[@karentranter7806]

Hi Emiel ❤ What a packed show full of information. I don't know where to begin. Looks like 2025 is looking like it's going to be a great year for Elvis and his fans. I'm so excited about what Baz is doing. Can't wait to see it. Then we have AI evolution in London. There are lots of must have books coming out too. I loved the Elvis series Michael st Gerard played an amazing young Elvis, in my opinion. The lady in the series wasn't she one of Elvis's girlfriends in wild in the country??? Sorry I don't remember her name, I just recognised her face. Thank you Emiel ❤ stay safe and I will see you next month. Bye for now ❤❤❤

[@ElvisPress]

I couldn't agree more! It is indeed a packed show with about 2 months of information. I am really looking forward to Guralnick's book! I too am going to see Elvis Evolution in July, and I am confident that Luhrmann will do Elvis justice. I hoped he would use the tapes of TTWII and EOT and combine those two. But looking at the information that is currently available (...he talks about Warner Brothers and the clips in the teaser are all from TTWII...) I think he will only use the outtakes of That's The Way It Is. We as fans should be very grateful that Baz is doing this. The use of TTWII outtakes was high on the list of Elvis fans for many years..., now finally it is coming to fruition! Have a good weekend and thanks for watching! (Spread the word!) Till next month. Regards, Emiel xxx

[@angelviscarrara7426]

many thanks. I WROTE A BOOK ON Elvis. a book different not only for fan. I spent to ROY Turner and to Steve Francis but they didn't want to speak about because the book is in italian. They said "i need english". do you want to read? i have my book, not on library not on AMAZON.

[@susansaffioti2111]

Keep trying to publish it and translate to English.

[@ElvisPress]

Thanks for the offer but I (too) cannot read Italian! :-(. I met a few Italian fans during my first trip to Memphis in 1987 (while travelling with the British fanclub), but those Italian fans could not speak English as well! I asked them - with hands-and-feet and a limited vocabulary - why did loved Elvis (as they did not understand the lyrics), and they just told me: We Love His Voice! Regards, Emiel

[@susansaffioti2111]

@ Hi Emeil, I was directing this comment to the author, but hopefully they will translate.

[@ElvisPress]

I thought so ! ;-).

[@AllenHansford-xz3mv]

She plays with in his movies

[@StevenHoward-ch8gy]

Lyrics from the tattoo is from We Can Make The Morning Trivia answer Millie Perkins played Elvis mother and was his co star in Wild In The Country.

[@ElvisPress]

Impressive Steven... ;-). Regards, Emiel

[@dege9075]

Millie Perkins was Gladys in tv series. She played his girlfriend in Elvis's Wild in the Country movie

[@ElvisPress]

Please come back next month when I reveal the trivia anwer…., and present a NEW trivia question 😉. Kind regards, Emiel. Thanks for participating 😀

[@margaretcajiao9873]

15:26 Lucas Lee Cajiao , son of Trevor 😊. Thanks for showing. 😂

[@ElvisPress]

...and a 'Thank You' to Trevor for sending the photo... ! :-). You are welcome! Kind regards, Emiel

[@tinaserna-ek4le]

The actress playg ELVIS Mom was Shelly Winters

[@ElvisPress]

Try again Tina, because you are mistaken with the 1979 'Elvis The Movie' with Kurt Russell. I am talking about the ABC TV series with Michael St. Gerard. Regards, Emiel

[@rickstapenhurst4019]

So much going on …. Fantastic! btw do you know if any Elvis songs are in the Disney remake of LILO and Stitch, released in May this year?

[@ElvisPress]

No..., I don't know. But it is a good question; If news becomes available about the L&S soundtrack (and it contains Elvis songs...) I will report about it! I will keep an eye out. ;-). Kind regards, Emiel Maier.

[@garrettmiles3644]

Do you think we’ll ever get that bloody extended cut for the movie?

[@ElvisPress]

Hi Garrett, Baz said 'Yes' to both projects! --> The concert footage film AND the 4 hour version of ELVIS (2022). But Baz takes its time and is not in a hurry. I think he is waiting for the right moment; so I would not be surprised if it gets a release prior to August 2027. But hey..., it is just a wild guess! --- So to answer your question: "Yes, but not anytime soon!" ;-)

[@ANDYBUITENHUIS]

We Can Make the morning

[@Kymoon99]

Millie Perkins

[@rogerjean3255]

Elvis never had any tattoos.

[@ElvisPress]

Yes I know (...and I am confident that even non Elvis fans know about that too...). It was a fake photo that I used just to illustrate the Elvis Tattoo item in the video. For your information I don't have tattoos either ! ;-). Regards, Emiel

[@theadventuresofharleyme8192]

@@ElvisPress same here but if I did want to get 1 it would be TCB IN A FLASH ⚡

[@dege9075]

Tattoo is from song We can make the morning!

[@DavidLowman-f3x]

Hope. Box set. Not film.

[@DavidLowman-f3x]

These. Items. Belong. Estate.

[@ElvisPress]

.they ARE from the estate! The book is made by the Graceland Archives!

[@reginatyomkina2007]

I don't like piter guralnik biography, better would be "Are you lonesome tonight", which shows all Elvis greatness as a Human, his great Soul. Bored all books for money. Elvis is great Soul, not an object for money with dirty tricks.😥

[@joeblack8915]

As to the Elvis carnival, why would any self-respecting Elvis fan don a badly-fitting, badly-made jumpsuit, along with wearing a ridiculous-looking bouffant of a wig - with those wearing them, more often than not, weighing about three times more than Elvis did at his heaviest. Sorry, but I wouldn't turn up to watch it, because it's events like these that perpetuate the idea that Elvis was some kind of joke. There are those that say it keeps Elvis in the spotlight. Really? The greatest music icon of all time needs fat men in jumpsuits to keep his legacy alive? Yes, if you want his legacy to be that of a joke. No, what he needs are more serious evaluations of his talent and influence - both on music and popular culture. Such things are undermined by silly carnivals that, if anything, disrespect Elvis and his legacy. 'Lighten up' I hear some say, but as an Elvis fan of almost 50 years' standing, why should I?

[@ElvisPress]

Hi Joe, I fully understand about what you are writing. Yes, I also read things in the comments like ' I loved the parade !! '. It goes to show that everyone has its own tastes, and the fact that 20,000 people are showing up for the festival shows that there is 'a market' for it. From what I heard from some American ETA's who performed in Parkes, they all said that it was a bizarre experience. They are used to sing to seated elderly ladies who adore them in the U.S...., but in Parkes the entire audience exists of dressed up people!!!! As if they were performing for a bunch of lunatics!!! --- Those men and women in the audience don't take their selves very serious during those 4 days. Whereas those ETA's really think they are something!! It must be a sobering experience to them! 🙂. It puts them with both feet back on ground! I too am not a fan of ETS's (...to say the least...),and it bothers me even more that Graceland promotes them by hosting the 'World Championships'. If I were in charge (...), I would start with a RETANG festival. RETANG you may think..., what's that!? Well it is an abbreviation I invented myself and it stands for Real Elvis Tribute Artists Next Generation! I would love to see and hear people play Elvis's music but dressed in their own gear, own hair and own mannerisms. I mean: I see a lot of rockabilly bands playing Elvis tunes..., and I fully enjoy those as I am not distracted by jumpsuits, wigs, glasses and movements. Do you know what I mean !? I think that the time is right for it. --- I know that in England there are fanclubs who refuse to book ETA's for their festivals: and those festivals attract a lot of people!!!

[@psychedelicelvis-777]

Baz Luhrmann > "Its not a documentary or a concert film"! < Is it not Baz ? Then what is it then, will it be a category in film people can relate to, that could've been produced by any other "production team", or Baz, is it a new category in film entirely inventive and ground-breaking as is implied in your statement ? Note to Baz > If you are using hyperbolic bullshitting to sell tickets(not dissimilar to Andreas Cornelis van Kuijk's shenanigans) whatever support you've derived from Presley fans over the past few years is gonna dissipate like a fart in a tornado, make no mistake. Fans and non-fans alike were largely accepting of the Biopic Baz but now you're messing with the genuine article and that's a whole different kettle of fish. Be careful Baz and be warned, keep it real without the hyperbole, Elvis Presley's legacy doesn't need it and know this for a certainty, neither does his fans, so think on!

[@ElvisPress]

First..., I am not 100% sure if Baz Luhrmann is reading the comments. Second, this is Baz's first non-fictional movie! (...it is new territory for him, and is depending on the material that is available...). Third, Elvis fans know of the existence of the outtakes and for decades they are asking for its release. No other director or company took on the challenge to listen to the call of the Elvis fans. I think we should be very grateful that Baz's fame opened the doors at Warner Brothers! Those doors were closed for many-many years. Fourth, Baz Luhrmann is an award winning director..., the guy knows his profession! And finally...(Fifth!). Let us make a verdict AFTER we have watched the movie!! Give the man some credit... (think positive!) Regards, Emiel PS: It is just my humble opinion on the project.

[@psychedelicelvis-777]

@@ElvisPress Thanks for the reply Emiel, I enjoy your journalism its much appreciated. Of course I don't expect Luhrmann to read my comment and I'm well aware of his standing in the movie world and I have enjoyed his movies. Initially when I heard he would be the director of the "Elvis biopic" I thought that he would be a great choice because his style would suit the subject matter! I also think that his foresight of calling the biopic "Baz Luhrmann's Elvis" instead of just "Elvis"(as was the case in the TV movie) was a very savvy and respectable one in the sense that now the door is open for many more Elvis biopic's by other film-makers to have their own unique perspective on Elvis without having to claim this is the true representation of who he was which is virtually impossible to do. That aside, when I hear what I consider to be "hyperbolic statements" from anyone, erring on the side of caution is my default position. I am sure we all have a fairly good idea of what has been found in the vaults, I.E. - "documentary concert footage", what fans don't need is hyperbolic statements about being presented with something that excludes those elements and leaving the fans feeling dissatisfied and out of pocket( and screaming for the full unedited un-messed about with straight forward footage in a reasonably priced package that would suffice any self respecting fan of Elvis! " Let us make a verdict AFTER we have watched the movie" will not save any fans from "feeling dissatisfied and out of pocket", so to instil confidence fans need to hear respectful straight talk from Baz not mysterious hyperbolic Parker-esque carnival spiel about something that everyone knows is simply "documentary concert footage"! Elvis Presley fans are sick and tired of the "snow job" they are routinely subjected to. Just saying! All the best Emiel!

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@psychedelicelvis-777Are you pmp on the FECC board?

[@ElvisPress]

Okay... thanks for your extensive explanation of your initial comment. I now understand much better what your concerns are. It is the way he is selling the movie that bothers you currently! Yeah, you have a point..., but that's the way Baz is. (...pun intended!...). Maybe things work this way these days in the media to get attention. About the movie: I - personally - am not interested in looking at hours of rough material (though some fans would love to). I rather watch a movie that captivates me, and tells a good story. (Like the 2022 ELVIS movie). And there is no use of making a TTWII volume 2. I mean TTWII worked fine in 1970, but we are now 55 years later!!! Movie goers nowadays have other desires compared to those in the 1970s. As an example: When in 2001 TTWII came out on DVD producer Rick Schmidlin had eliminated 12 minutes of 'the talking heads' that were featured in the original. And now in 2025 the audience had other tastes. So I don't envy Baz for taking up this challenge! Regards, And all the best! Emiel

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no, I am not on the FECC board ;-)