Elvis’ estate lambasts new Priscilla Presley biopic despite actor herself being ‘excited’

Michael Schneider Variety Editor at Large Filmmaker Clay Tweel (“Gleason,” “Finder’s Keepers”) has signed on to direct a new documentary based on the life of comedian Andy Kaufman. Produced by Ross Dinerstein’s Campfire Studios, Dwayne Johnson and Dany Garcia’s Seven Bucks Productions, David Letterman’s Worldwide Pants Incorporated and Fifth Season, the film reps the first doc authorized by the Kaufman estate. Fifth Season (“Being Mary Tyler Moore”) is fully financing the project, which will be overseen by Mary Lisio, executive vice president of non-scripted and documentary, and produced in partnership with the Andy Kaufman estate. “I’ve always loved Andy because he was able to elicit such emotional reactions to his performances by using both the poignant and the absurd to keep his audience off balance. I hope we can honor his legacy in that way with our film,” Tweel said. 

Denise Welch claims a rebooted Byker Grove will face challenges in the current "PC" era. Byker Grove, the popular BBC teen drama that last aired 17 years ago and starred Ant McPartlin, Declan Donnelly, and Welch, will be rebooted under the new name "Byker," with the comedy duo serving as executive producers and creative consultants.

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Priscilla Presley, the former wife of the legendary Elvis Presley, and her close encounter with joining the renowned Kardashian family. After her divorce from Elvis in 1973, Priscilla entered a relationship with Robert Kardashian Sr., the lawyer who would later gain fame for his involvement in the O.J. Simpson trial.

Graceland is sending out mixed messages. “Priscilla,” the biopic based on Priscilla Presley and her relationship with Elvis Presley has stirred some controversy for the people that its based on. While Priscilla is excited to see the film, the Elvis estate has slammed it.

Priscilla Presley stated she is “excited” to see Sofia Coppola’s new movie, Priscilla. While speaking to TMZ, the former wife of Elvis Presley expressed her thoughts on the upcoming film which is based on her famous 1985 memoir, Elvis and Me. “I am very excited to see the interpretation of my book by the masterful Sofia Coppola,” the actress told the outlet.

Yet another biopic dripping with controversy!

Elvis Presley was given the spotlight on the big screen once again with a new trailer for the upcoming biopic movie Priscilla. The picture, which does not yet have a release date, promises to tell the story of the King of Rock and Roll from the perspective of Priscilla Presley, the young woman he met in Germany in 1959. At the time, Elvis was 24-years-old, while Priscilla was just 14-years-old.

It seems there are different opinions about the film Priscilla by those in the late singer’s life.

Cailee Spaeny is getting all shook up in Sofia Coppola’s highly anticipated Priscilla biopic.

Elsa Keslassy International Correspondent Roughly a month before Venice Film Festival’s 2023 lineup announcement, the buzz around the competition is heating up with several star-studded films by heavyweight directors in the mix, including Pablo Larrain (“El Conde”), Michael Mann (“Ferrari“), Sofia Coppola (“Priscilla“), Yorgos Lanthimos (“Poor Things”) and Michel Franco (“Memory”). These titles are believed to have been officially invited to the Lido in competition, according to inside sources. Larraín’s follow-up to “Jackie,” “El Conde” depicts dictator Augusto Pinochet as a Vampire with a cast led by Chilean star Alfredo Castro.

Oscar-nominated performance in the buzzy Baz Luhrmann biopic about the rock music legend. But now it's 2023, and director Sofia Coppola very much wants us to be in a place of Priscilla Presley, actor, businesswoman, and Elvis Presley's ex-wife.

The trailer for “Priscilla” is here.

Sofia Coppola is ready to tell it. A24 shared the first teaser-trailer for the writer-director's upcoming biopic,, on Wednesday, which depicts stars Cailee Spaeny as Priscilla Presley and 's Jacob Elordi as Elvis Presley.To be released in October, the film is based on Priscilla's 1985 memoir, , which provided an intimate account of her life with the superstar performer. Coppola wrote and directed the film — her second feature focused on an embattled real-life woman best known for her very public marriage, following 2006's Elvis and Priscilla wed in 1967 and had one child, Lisa Marie Presley.

A24 has released the official poster for the upcoming movie Priscilla, starring Cailee Spaeny as Priscilla Presley and Jacob Elordi as Elvis Presley.

Sofia Coppola is ready to tell Priscilla Presley's side of the story.A24 shared the first look at the poster for the writer-director's upcoming biopic,, on Tuesday, which depicts stars Cailee Spaeny and 's Jacob Elordi as Priscilla and Elvis Presley, respectively.The caption on the social media posts also reveals that a trailer for the film will be released on Wednesday.A post shared by A24 (@a24)The film is based on Priscilla's 1985 memoir, , which provided an intimate account of her life with the superstar performer. Coppola wrote and directed the film — her second feature focused on an embattled real-life woman best known for her very public marriage, following 2006's Elvis and Priscilla wed in 1967 and had one child, Lisa Marie Presley.

Despite the backlash, the cast of Warnie stand by the show, insisting it was made with care and the utmost respect. 

Priscilla Presley is spending time with her granddaughters. On Friday, the 78-year-old former wife of the late Elvis Presley took to Instagram to celebrate Harper and Finley Lockwood’s middle school graduation.

After Priscilla Presley and Riley Keough settled their messy estate battle over the late Lisa Marie Presley’s trust, they have reunited for a special occasion.

Peace for the Presleys!