ELVIS ON TOUR (1972) Out on Blu-ray.

MEMPHISSUN · 03-31-2010, 12:40 PM

Elvis on Tour, the Golden Globe-winning documentary that followed Elvis on a 15-city tour of the United States in 1972, will make its debut August 3 in newly-restored and remastered Blu-ray and DVD versions from Warner Home Video. A screening of the documentary on August 14 in Memphis will follow the home entertainment release as WHV joins in the celebration of Elvis Week (August 10 – 16), commemorating the 75th birthday year of the rock ‘n’ roll icon.

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:

1)Remastered in High Definition with 16 x 9 2.40 letterboxed image, as seen in the theatrical release.
2)Blu-ray audio will be DTS-HD Master Audio (5.1 Surround); DVD audio will be Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround.
3)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.
4)25 musical numbers spotlight Elvis Presley’s talent, range and showmanship in captivating on-stage performances and intimate backstage rehearsals with his band.
5)Contains Elvis’ first performance of “Burning Love,” which was so new, Elvis referred to the lyric sheet during his performance.
6)Elvis’ Ed Sullivan Show performance is included, in which the charm, personality and musical ability that made him an icon is so evident.
7)Montage sequences (supervised by Martin Scorsese) showcasing Elvis’ early career and movies.

bluesbro · 03-31-2010, 12:56 PM

Bout time.

The Zodiac · 03-31-2010, 01:14 PM

My favorited Elvis film by far!

billdcat · 03-31-2010, 01:17 PM

Yea !

One site reported that WB had this ready for release three years ago,
but they wanted something for the 75th annv.

I guess they didn't mind the bootleggers
making more money off the fans for three more years.

GroovinGarrett · 03-31-2010, 01:17 PM

The prior DVD is terrible. 2/3 of the image is missing.

MEMPHISSUN · 03-31-2010, 02:17 PM

1st legal issue of this film...in the west,as it was put

out in Pakistan,in A1 picture and sound!.

http://www.elvisnews.com/news.aspx/e...-pakistan/5485

guidedbyvoices · 03-31-2010, 02:37 PM

It always blows me away the change in E from Thats The Way It Is to Elvis On Tour. In TTWII he still looked and sounded great, in Elvis On Tour, he seems bloated pasty, personality dimmed....

mrstats · 03-31-2010, 03:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by guidedbyvoices

It always blows me away the change in E from Thats The Way It Is to Elvis On Tour. In TTWII he still looked and sounded great, in Elvis On Tour, he seems bloated pasty, personality dimmed....

TTWII is Elvis near his peak. Elvis on Tour is the very start of the decline (IMO). Will I still buy the Blu-ray? Absolutely...It's Elvis and on tour. I hope some outtakes are included as well.

heatherly · 03-31-2010, 03:15 PM

Holy Crap!!

Best News Today!!!

Davidmk5 · 03-31-2010, 03:58 PM

sweet !!

BeatleJWOL · 03-31-2010, 05:01 PM

Fantastic!

Now how much bonus material from the Blu-Ray will be missing on the DVD?

Shawn1968 · 03-31-2010, 05:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BeatleJWOL

Fantastic!

Now how much bonus material from the Blu-Ray will be missing on the DVD?

Unfortunately none as there isn't any bonus footage on either.

MEMPHISSUN · 04-01-2010, 12:39 PM

If this is a seller!?...then time for the rare stuff to see the light...like this footage.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G0ZdR...ext=1&index=37

mrstats · 04-01-2010, 03:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MEMPHISSUN

If this is a seller!?...then time for the rare stuff to see the light...like this footage.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G0ZdR...ext=1&index=37

Thanks for sharing that video! It's a very nice live version of that song.

pdenny · 04-01-2010, 03:57 PM

I'm almost to the end of CARELESS LOVE and frankly I don't think I could bear to watch this movie right now. What a sad, undignified end.

Driver 8 · 04-01-2010, 04:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mrstats

TTWII is Elvis near his peak. Elvis on Tour is the very start of the decline (IMO). Will I still buy the Blu-ray? Absolutely...It's Elvis and on tour. I hope some outtakes are included as well.

Quote:

Originally Posted by pdenny

I'm almost to the end of CARELESS LOVE and frankly I don't think I could bear to watch this movie right now. What a sad, undignified end.

To this fan, That's the Way It Is represents Elvis's absolute peak. Elvis on Tour does represent the very start of his decline - it certainly does show glimpses of the mind-numbing routine of airplane to limo to hotel to show to limo to airplane to next town to limo, etc. that wore Elvis down as the 70s wore on, but he's still on amazingly good form in many of the live performances in On Tour.

Shawn1968 · 04-01-2010, 08:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pdenny

I'm almost to the end of CARELESS LOVE and frankly I don't think I could bear to watch this movie right now. What a sad, undignified end.

Elvis On Tour is five years before the end; are you thinking of Elvis In Concert?

czeskleba · 04-01-2010, 09:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by guidedbyvoices

It always blows me away the change in E from Thats The Way It Is to Elvis On Tour. In TTWII he still looked and sounded great, in Elvis On Tour, he seems bloated pasty, personality dimmed....

His drug use increased significantly in 1971, and stayed there. Given how much he was using by 1972, it's amazing he is even able to perform as well as he does in On Tour.

pdenny · 04-01-2010, 10:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shawn1968

Elvis On Tour is five years before the end; are you thinking of Elvis In Concert?

Five years before the end, Elvis was well past the beginning of the end.

Shawn1968 · 04-01-2010, 10:40 PM

I'd say the end period began in 1975 but it's all up to personal judgement.

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