"Elvis: The Movie" DVD Campaign
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"Elvis: The Movie" was originally broadcast on the ABC network as a 3 hour film in 1979. It starred Kurt Russell as Elvis and also featured Shelley Winters, Bing Russell, Season Hubley and Pat Hingle. John Carpenter, who brought us "Escape from New York" and "Halloween", directed it.
The film did not focus on Elvis's music so much as it did on the man himself. While Mr. Russell was not a dead ringer for the legendary entertainer, he had, according to Mr. Carpenter, "Elvis's essence."
Kurt Russell eventually went on to become one of Hollywood's finest leading actors adding class and true talent to every film he has appeared in. John Carpenter's status as one of the best genre directors ever has been firmly established over the years with classics such as "The Thing" and "The Fog."
Unfortunately, "Elvis: The Movie" has largely been ignored over the last few decades, perhaps being a made-for-TV movie from the late 1970's has been a detriment to it's perceived marketability? This of course is pure nonsense as some excellent movies created for TV have made significant impact on people the nuclear holocaust thriller "The Day After" is a prime example.
Not many TV films have the unique pedigree that "Elvis: The Movie" has, featuring some of the finest talent Hollywood has had to offer (Carpenter/Russell.)
This film was produced by Dick Clark Productions, and we ask that the company begin the process of releasing "Elvis: The Movie" on DVD in the near future. We do not know if a specific studio (Disney, FOX) own the home video rights or if Dick Clark Productions has not signed a licensing agreement with anyone yet, but it is clear that it all begins *with* Mr. Clark's company.
"Elvis: The Movie" has never had an official home video release in the United States and (to our knowledge) has rarely, if ever, been aired on TV again after it's original broadcast. This fine film should not be relegated to collecting dust in some company's vault, it should be digitally remastered, presented in it's 1.33:1 original aspect ratio and if possible, remixed in to 5.1 surround sound. Both Mr. Carpenter and Mr. Russell have joined together in recording audio commentary tracks for their films when they've been released on DVD, and every attempt should be made to do so for this one.
"Elvis: The Movie" should be brought back so it's fans can once again enjoy it as well as bringing it to a new generation of viewers. While Carpenter's and Russell's fans will be interested in buying a DVD release, it's also fairly obvious that this movie will appeal to the millions and millions of Elvis fans worldwide.
Please release "Elvis: The Movie" on DVD. Thank you for your consideration.
The film did not focus on Elvis's music so much as it did on the man himself. While Mr. Russell was not a dead ringer for the legendary entertainer, he had, according to Mr. Carpenter, "Elvis's essence."
Kurt Russell eventually went on to become one of Hollywood's finest leading actors adding class and true talent to every film he has appeared in. John Carpenter's status as one of the best genre directors ever has been firmly established over the years with classics such as "The Thing" and "The Fog."
Unfortunately, "Elvis: The Movie" has largely been ignored over the last few decades, perhaps being a made-for-TV movie from the late 1970's has been a detriment to it's perceived marketability? This of course is pure nonsense as some excellent movies created for TV have made significant impact on people the nuclear holocaust thriller "The Day After" is a prime example.
Not many TV films have the unique pedigree that "Elvis: The Movie" has, featuring some of the finest talent Hollywood has had to offer (Carpenter/Russell.)
This film was produced by Dick Clark Productions, and we ask that the company begin the process of releasing "Elvis: The Movie" on DVD in the near future. We do not know if a specific studio (Disney, FOX) own the home video rights or if Dick Clark Productions has not signed a licensing agreement with anyone yet, but it is clear that it all begins *with* Mr. Clark's company.
"Elvis: The Movie" has never had an official home video release in the United States and (to our knowledge) has rarely, if ever, been aired on TV again after it's original broadcast. This fine film should not be relegated to collecting dust in some company's vault, it should be digitally remastered, presented in it's 1.33:1 original aspect ratio and if possible, remixed in to 5.1 surround sound. Both Mr. Carpenter and Mr. Russell have joined together in recording audio commentary tracks for their films when they've been released on DVD, and every attempt should be made to do so for this one.
"Elvis: The Movie" should be brought back so it's fans can once again enjoy it as well as bringing it to a new generation of viewers. While Carpenter's and Russell's fans will be interested in buying a DVD release, it's also fairly obvious that this movie will appeal to the millions and millions of Elvis fans worldwide.
Please release "Elvis: The Movie" on DVD. Thank you for your consideration.
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Tom F
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- Rock 'n' Roll!!
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Diana W
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- Love this movie
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Richard T
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- release the entire movie , with outtakes
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Michael T
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- Come on....if you can put it on VHS, then there's no reason to put it on DVD. Its as easy as pie and it'll sell like hot cakes, god dammit.
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frans r
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- laat elvis the movie op dvd komen
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derek
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brendon
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Enoch
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thelma h
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- please release this movie on dvd i have been wanting it for a long time
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Dr. STEVEN O
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- IT IS THE BEST MOVIE EVER ON ELVIS PRESLEY'S LIFE EVER MADE !!!!! IT IS FOOLISH NOT TO RELEASE IT ON DVD !!!! WHY--IS IT BEING PREVENTED FOR IT'S RELEASE ON DVD ???? ALSO, IT SHOULD BE PLAYED ON TV AT LEAST TWICE A YEAR AS WELL---- ON ELVIS' BIRTHDAY AND ON AUGUST 16TH ALSO TO BE SHOWN TWICE A YEAR !!!!!!!!--- PLEASE, RELEASE IT TONIGHT !!!!!
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Garry W. V
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- Love to add this to my Elvis collection!!!
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Esther C
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Kathryn J
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Gina N
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- PLEASE release Evis: The Movie on DVD
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Gail S
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- Thank goodness for people like you!
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Maik E
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Steve T
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- saw this movie 30 years ago and would love to see it again
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Elvis
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- please on blu ray
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Christine J
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- Great movie - would love to own it on DVD
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Graham James M
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John D
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- My wife has never seen this movie and I went looking for the DVD after seeing Kurt Russell on the Graham Norton Show. Please have Kurt and John Carpenter do a intro to it and pay whatever Bill Monroe's estate is asking. This is the 30 yr anniversary!
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Joseph J
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hans k
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- bring this movie on blue-Ray dvd
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helen s
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- come on this was one of the greats release it please
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chris H
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Juergen P
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Kyle V
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- been hoping for a DVD for several years now!
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Lacey
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Staal L
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- urgent
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marc l
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- please release this brill film i need it to comeplete my elvis dvd collection
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Brandon K
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Boriz B
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- As a big fan of both Carpenter and Russell, I'd love to have this movie on DVD.
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maggie bray h
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- please bring it back on the shelfs so we can buy the movie.
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Liliane B
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Pamela Ann R
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- PLEASE!!! RELEASE THIS
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Stefan M
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- Please release this movie as dvd - kurt is the best elvis !!
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Mike W
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- Been looking for this for years - I remeber watching and loving it as a child. Sort it out and get it out on DVD!
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Michael S
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- Please get this DVD out ASAP. Fantastic Movie
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martin c
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- please release on dvd
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Nerida L
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- Kurt portrayed Elvis really well in this movie
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Marilyn B
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- Please!!! Isn't 30 years been long enough!
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Rhonda S
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- Please release the dvd all that is out there is copied versions and they are horrible Thanks so much for your time
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Noah B
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- This movie is amazing and would love to see on dvd
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Pennie M
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- Best Elvis movie ever made. My kids need to see this. PLEASE RELEASE IT ON DVD. With all the crap out there to buy, this wonderful film should be available to the public. There are generations of people who would cherish owning this film.
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don t
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Graham S
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- So many Elvis fans want to own this great movie.
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Mike S
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Jim S
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- Please cut the crap nad release it already, its just a movie, a great movie, but just a movie.
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Jackie E
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- Please Please put it in DVD format
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Tony La T
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- This a timeless classic, that I and many others would treasure!
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