The Bu-ray is newly Restored & Remastered in High Definition (16 x 9 2.0 Letterbox) as seen in the theatrical release with DTS HD Master Audio (5.1 Souround). The DVD is newly Restored & Remastered (16 x 9 2.0 Letterbox) as seen in the theatrical release and with Dolby Digital Audio (5.1 Souround).
Warner Home Video will release, Elvis On Tour, the Golden Globe-winning documentary that followed Elvis on a 15-city tour of the United States in 1972 on August 3 in newly-restored and remastered Blu-ray and DVD versions. The Blu-ray release will be 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.
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Warner will also release a Blu-ray package of 'Elvis on Tour', 'Jailhouse Rock' and 'Viva Las Vegas', and will make each of the films available on DVD by themselves. The Blu-ray editions were ready three years ago, but have been held back for the 75th Anniversay year, 2010. It's all been remastered for high definition and the Blu-ray comes with DTS-HD audio and a book filled with photos, trivia, a tour itinerary and more.
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.
Elvis On Tour Blu-Ray & DVD Releases : Newly Restored & Remastered in High Definition
The Bu-ray is newly Restored & Remastered in High Definition (16 x 9 2.0 Letterbox) as seen in the theatrical release with DTS HD Master Audio (5.1 Surround). The DVD is newly Restored & Remastered (16 x 9 2.0 Letterbox) as seen in the theatrical release and with Dolby Digital Audio (5.1 Surround).
Elvis On Tour Book From JAT Publishing
JAT Publishing will release the photo book, 'Elvis On Tour' on March 3 to coincide with the Elvis On Tour DVD and Blu-ray releases. The book will be a dynamic release with many unreleased photos. This hardback edition will have over 130 pages and feature over 250 photographs, color and black & white.
If you were unsure if you would like the Elvis On Tour book from JAT Productions, the just released trailer should answer your question.
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Buy Elvis On Tour : Blu-ray : (Region Free)
Buy Elvis On Tour Hardcover Book
Highlights of the new versions include:
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'.
Elvis' Ed Sullivan Show performance is included.
Montage sequences (supervised by Martin Scorsese) showcasing Elvis' early career and movies
Released at the same time ...
Coverart Elvis Blu-Ray & DVD releases for August Release
Elvis On Tour Blu-Ray & DVD Australian Release : September 29
Elvis 75th Anniversary DVD Collection