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President Donald Trump makes a detour to Elvis Presley’s Graceland in Memphis during a day dominated by Iran-related tensions and airport turmoil, telling supporters 'I love Elvis' as he tours the estate—a moment of light celebrity sightseeing amid pressing crises.
Baz Luhrmann’s Epic: Elvis Presley in Concert combines 59 hours of unseen early-1970s footage with an off-camera Elvis interview to craft a dreamlike, self‑telling portrait of the King—celebrating his onstage energy and production instincts while revealing Colonel Parker’s control that shaped his touring, acting ambitions, and Vegas years; a visually lush, humanizing concert documentary now in cinemas.
Baz Luhrmann discusses EPiC, his Elvis project assembled from 59 hours of long-lost Elvis Las Vegas footage unearthed from salt mines. He calls it a “tone poem” that isn’t strictly a documentary or a concert film, with Elvis himself narrating and guiding the story. The restoration required extensive rights work and Luhrmann funded the IMAX release (general release on Feb. 27, 2026). He hints the material could fuel subsequent Elvis projects—potentially signaling an Elvis Cinematic Universe—though the approach remains a personal, observational look at Elvis’s life rather than mythmaking.
Baz Luhrmann’s new concert documentary EPiC: Elvis Presley in Concert assembles 1970–72 outtakes, archival clips and interviews into a high-energy portrait of Elvis, delivering dazzling visuals and a crisp, immersive sound—especially in IMAX—and cementing Luhrmann as the King’s definitive cinematic chronicler.
Baz Luhrmann’s EPiC stitches recovered 1970s concert footage and Graceland material into a kinetic, revealing concert film that doubles as a brisk biographical tour of Elvis’s career, delivering an immersive, non-gimmicky experience for fans.
Rob Sheffield’s Rolling Stone review argues Baz Luhrmann’s EPiC: Elvis Presley in Concert restores 1969 rehearsal and on‑stage footage in a Get Back–style edit that lets Elvis speak through archival audio, spotlighting his raw live energy and evolution from Sun Sessions to the Comeback era. The film treats Elvis as a living cultural force rather than a relic, explores the tension with Colonel Parker, and underscores why he remains America’s ultimate obsession through his music and performances.
Sony Music announced the release of the EPiC: Elvis Presley in Concert soundtrack, featuring 27 tracks from the upcoming film directed by Baz Luhrmann, available on digital, CD, and a special vinyl edition, coinciding with the film's theatrical release in early 2026.
The article provides a comprehensive look back at Elvis Presley's life, highlighting key moments such as his military service, performances, personal life, and legacy, accompanied by numerous photographs and historical details.
Graceland is hosting special weekend tours from January 30 to February 1 to celebrate Lisa Marie Presley's birthday, featuring personal stories, exclusive displays, and access to Elvis Presley’s Memphis attractions, with tickets available for purchase.
The Missouri Supreme Court unanimously removed Judge Michael Thornhill from the bench for making political statements in court, failing to maintain decorum, and dressing as Elvis Presley, which compromised the dignity of his judicial office.
The article highlights some of the most unusual cars owned by celebrities, including Jay Leno's 1932 Morgan Three-Wheeler, George Clooney's electric Tango T600, Elvis Presley's Messerschmitt KR200, Janis Joplin's Porsche 356, Mick Fleetwood's London taxi, Dwayne Johnson's Plymouth Prowler, and Jerry Seinfeld's BMW Isetta, showcasing their unique tastes and the diverse history of automotive collectibles.
A lawsuit alleges that John Travolta's son Ben is the great grandson of Elvis Presley through an egg donation from Riley Keough, with claims of a secret deal involving payment and a car, which has led to legal disputes involving Presley’s family and associates.
A lawsuit alleges that John Travolta's son Ben was conceived using an egg donated by Riley Keough, Elvis Presley's granddaughter, claiming unverified familial ties and involving complex family and estate disputes. The claims are unproven and part of ongoing legal proceedings.
A woman from Missouri was sentenced to nearly five years in prison for attempting to fraudulently sell Elvis Presley's Graceland using fake documents and a bogus foreclosure scheme, which was halted by legal action before any sale occurred.
A woman from Missouri, Lisa Jeanine Findley, was sentenced to over four years in prison for orchestrating a scheme to fraudulently claim ownership of Graceland, Elvis Presley's historic home, by fabricating loan and foreclosure documents to extort millions from Presley’s family.