ELVIS Bluray Contest

Seat42f and Warner Home Video have teamed up to give THREE lucky winners a copy of ELVIS ON TOUR on BLU-RAY and ONE GRAND PRIZE winner a copy of the ELVIS BLU-RAY COLLECTION. For a chance to win leave a comment below telling us your favorite Elvis song. Only one entry per person. Contest ends August 17th. Winners will be notified on August 18th via email so make sure to use a valid email address when you post your comment. Open to US residents only.

BLU-RAY RELEASE DATE : AUGUST 3RD – ORDER FROM : www.elvisthemovies.com

Elvis on Tour, considered to be Presley’s last film before his death in 1977, was described by Variety in their review as “a bright, entertaining pop music documentary detailing episodes in the later professional life of Elvis Presley, the pioneer Pied Piper of rock music.”  The film was written and directed by Robert Abel and Pierre Adidge, and the cinematographer was Lucien Ballard. Songs included “See See Rider,” “Proud Mary,” “Burning Love,” “Don’t Be Cruel,” “Teddy Bear,” “Hound Dog,” “Can’t Help Falling in Love with You,” “Love Me Tender,” “All Shook Up,” “Suspicious Minds,” “Heartbreak Hotel,” “Are You Lonesome Tonight” and more.

Some of the highlights of the new versions:

·         Remastered in High Definition with 16 x 9 2.40 letterboxed image, as seen in the theatrical release.

·         Blu-ray audio will be DTS-HD Master Audio (5.1 Surround); DVD audio will be Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround.

·         Packaged as a Blu-ray book filled with Elvis photos, quotes, trivia, a tour itinerary, set lists, costumes, and background information about the filming techniques used.

·         25 musical numbers spotlight Elvis Presley’s talent, range and showmanship in captivating on-stage performances and intimate backstage rehearsals with his band.

·         Contains Elvis’ first performance of “Burning Love,” which was so new, Elvis referred to the lyric sheet during his performance.

·         Elvis’ Ed Sullivan Show performance is included, in which the charm, personality and musical ability that made him an icon is so evident.

·         Montage sequences (supervised by Martin Scorsese) showcasing Elvis’ early career and movies

·         Elvis on Tour will also be available day and date on Video on Demand from cable and satellite providers and for electronic download from online retailers including iTunes, Microsoft Xbox LIVE, Zune marketplace and Amazon Video on Demand.

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