Elvis Will Be In The Building: Baz Luhrmann’s Elvis Presley Film Set For Cannes Premiere

Wilson Chapman editorThis June, acclaimed singer-songwriter Yola will be making her film acting debut in Baz Luhrmann’s hotly anticipated “Elvis” biopic. On the Grammys red carpet, Yola discussed her excitement about portraying Sister Rosetta Tharpe, the Godmother of Rock and Roll, in the film.“It’s just the privilege I have to speak her name, and to speak on it,” Yola told Variety senior entertainment writer Angelique Jackson.

Elvis and Ann Margret's sizzling affair 'Our love was electrifying'LinkElvis ex-wife Priscilla and girlfriend Ginger got the same in his willLinkAfter two meetings, Streisand and Peters made a formal offer and Linda recalled Elvis "was thrilled at the prospect of finally having the opportunity to really immerse himself in a role and reveal new dimensions of his acting talent. "The offer included $500,000 upfront plus 10 percent of the net profits. Elvis could produce and take the full revenue from the concerts that would be filmed.

Elvis Presley wasn't shooting movies or touring, the star would enjoy his own playground at home at Graceland. Being a night owl, The King and his inner circle would head out into Memphis after dark to avoid fans, renting out huge venues in the early hours of the morning, including movie theatres. Now the star's step-brother Billy Stanley has shared precious memories of Elvis' final visit to the cinema with Lisa Marie and Ginger Alden, just four days before he died.

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Elvis Presley met Wanda Jackson in 1955 when they went on tour together at teenagers. Wanda, who was just 18-years-old at the time, was a country singer and had built a powerful music career for herself. But when she met Elvis, everything changed.

Elvis Presley met Wanda Jackson in 1955 when they went on tour together. Wanda, who was just 18-years-old at the time, was a country singer and had built a powerful music career for herself. But when she met Elvis, everything changed.

Elvis Presley was still an up-and-coming artist, went on tour with country singer Wanda Jackson across the USA. The two young stars got on extremely well, and before long, romance blossomed between them.

Naman Ramachandran “Mujib: The Making of a Nation,” the biopic of late Bangladeshi leader Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, is currently in post-production and a teaser will be unveiled at the Cannes Market in May. Popularly known as Bangabandhu (friend of Bengal), Rahman was one of the founders of the Awami League party and led the movement for political autonomy for East Pakistan and the subsequent formation of independent Bangladesh in 1971.

Elvis Presley dated his final lover Ginger Alden, who he proposed to and who would tragically find him dead on August 16, 1977, after a heart attack on the toilet. Physically out of shape and doped up on too much prescription medication, The King, who was 42 when he died, struggled through his final concerts, with his dire state on full display in the never officially released Elvis in Concert film from his last summer. Howard Hughes-like, the star would spend much of his finals months hidden away in his bedroom upstairs at Graceland, buried in his spiritualism books and paranoia.

Elvis Presley was building his popularity. The singer was slowly but surely growing a passionate fanbase that would catapult him into stardom in the years to follow, but at the time, he was a humble Mississippi boy on the road with his guitar. On one tour he teamed up with country singer Wanda Jackson, and Elvis became besotted with her.

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Elvis Presley and his Memphis Mafia loved goofing around and playing practical jokes on each other, whether on Hollywood movie sets or at Graceland. Although it was tough to actually get The King himself, at least one member of the inner circle remembers succeeding at it. Dean Nichopoulos knew the singer in his later life and worked as his valet and racquetball teacher and was trained to be security in 1977, the year he died.

Elsa Keslassy International CorrespondentGeorge Miller’s anticipated fantasy-romance-drama “Three Thousand Years Of Longing” with Idris Elba and Tilda Swinton will world premiere at the Cannes Film Festival, Variety has learned.Both Miller and Swinton are Cannes regulars. Swinton appeared in five movies at last year’s festival, while Miller served as jury president in 2016 and his most recent film “Mad Max: Fury Road” played at the fest in 2015.The intriguing plot, for which details are being kept under wraps, revolves around the encounter between a scholar and a djinn who offers her three wishes in exchange for his freedom. Their conversation, in a hotel room in Istanbul, leads to consequences neither would have expected.

Elvis Presley was just coming up in popularity. The singer was slowly but surely building a fanbase that would catapult him into stardom in the years to come, but at the time, he was a humble Mississippi boy on the road with his guitar. On one tour he teamed up with country singer Wanda Jackson, and Elvis became besotted with her.

There’s no denying that Baz Luhrmann is going big for his new film, “Elvis.” From the over-the-top style and the “What the hell?” accent from Tom Hanks, the musical drama seems like a must-see event. And when you have such a stylish, uber-theatrical musical film, what better place to debut than at Cannes? READ MORE: ‘Elvis’ Trailer: Austin Butler & Tom Hanks Star In Baz Luhrmann’s New Drama About The King Of Rock & Roll According to Deadline, that’s exactly what’s happening.

Elsa Keslassy International Correspondent“Elvis,” Baz Luhrmann’s drama of the rock-and-roll legend starring Austin Butler (“Once Upon a Time in Hollywood”) and Tom Hanks, will world premiere at the Cannes Film Festival, Variety has confirmed.The movie currently has June 24 release date, which means it couldn’t open the festival unless Warner Bros. Pictures decides to have it bow on May 17 to kick off the milestone 75th edition.

Baz Luhrmann’s “Elvis” will premiere at the Cannes Film Festival, according to an individual with knowledge of the project.The biopic starring Austin Butler in the title role will open domestically on June 27. Warner Bros.

Elvis Presley was a very smart man - especially when it came to music. The King of Rock and Roll would not have been able to achieve 18 number one songs if he was not an expert in his craft.