"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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Kim B
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- Please Put This Movie On DVD~!
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Elvis S
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- Release the damn thing!
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AndrŠ¹ T
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- Please release it on DVD/blu-ray
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Tasso M
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- Long Overdue For Release,Hope Your Organisation can see fit to release this "Fabulous" movie about a "Legendary" Entertainer, Here's Hoping!!!! Regards From Melbourne,Australia!!!!!!!!
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Christopher D
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PaulŠ¹ B
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thomas s
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- go on make the dvd,please!!!!!
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Billy P
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- I would definitely buy the DVD should it become available
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Barbara B. M
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- Please release this movie on DVD!
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Barbara T
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Bill B
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- best movie........want for my collection
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Beth C
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- boyfirend loved this movie I never had a chance to see it and would love to see it
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Brett C
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Barb D
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- Let's get this great Elvis movie released! Kurt Russell was the best!!!!
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Mariella M
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Chris H
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- A great performance. Please reissue
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Paul r
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Betty L
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- This DVD should be available to everyone
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Sara
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- Please release this movie. I've only seen it once and bits and pieces. I'm anxiously awaiting for the DVD release and I want to see it!!!!!!!!
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Benjamin J
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Numan P
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- John Carpenter and Kurt Russell seem like a good team, making a DVD release of this film worthy.
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Bernard L
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Bernita N
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Betty H
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- Russell did the best job ever!!!!!!!!!
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Carole R
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- This movie deserves to be released on DVD
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bob c
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- i seen this movie when it first came on t.v.,now i would like to own it on dvd .kurt russell done an excellent job of playing Elvis. Please release it on dvd
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stephen alan m
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- I really would love to buy this film on dvd a.s.a.p
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Carol M
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- This is the ONLY movie about Elvis that shows his spiritual side in a reverent manner; others make a mockery of it!
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Cassie E
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- PLEASE!!!!!! I want this on DVD
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Gregory
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Robert C
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- I've been waiting for a dvd release for years
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Cristian D
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- This is the first movie I saw about Elvis and in my oppinion one of the best that has ever been made about the King! I want it on DVD at a better quality than I have it now on VHS!
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Wayne L
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- elvis always, now, forever.
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Lynn G
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Jean M
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- I have seen the movie and loved it, I would like to add it to my collection of DVD movies, please, please, please release the movie in DVD! Thank you!!!
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Curtis D
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- Don't forget Someone is Watching Me
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Craig B
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- Re-master and extended version for release
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Gordon H
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- I sold my vhs copy of this recently believing that dvd release was imminent.Silly me,now I have nothing.Please release this movie as a dvd .
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Cecilia S
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Robert H
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- been waiting a long time to see it again
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Chris F
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- Please Please Please
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BOB W
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- don`t deny true fans the chance to see and own this truely great adaptation of the king
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Bob D
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- one of the best about elvis, this should be released
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Chance T
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Bonnie G
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- PLEASE! release this exceptional movie on DVD. No generation should be denied the opportunity to see Kurt's phenominal portrayal of the King.
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charlene f
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- i think this movie should come out on dvd i will bye it
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Charlie P
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Christopher K
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- region 2 release please!
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Graham S
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- a great film that should be seen in its full entirity
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Chris B
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- this film has to be available !!!! If his movies are available on DVD then why the hell not this one !!!!!
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