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Elvis star Austin Butler dropped his southern accent this weekend.When at the AARP The Magazine's 21st Annual Movies for Grownups Award held at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel in Los Angeles on Saturday, the 31-year-old actor sounded like a regular Southern California boy (he was raised in Anaheim, California) and DailyMail.com was there to hear it.This comes after the star had a Memphis accent when he accepted his Best Actor award at the Golden Globes on January 10 in front of Elvis' family members Lisa Marie and Priscilla Presley. Zero accent: Elvis star Austin Butler dropped his southern accent this weekend at AARP The Magazine's 21st Annual Movies for Grownups Award in Los Angeles, and DailyMail.com was there to hear it Lisa Marie sadly died on January 12 after suffering a heart attack. On Saturday Butler appeared on stage as he looked dapper in a black suit and opened white shirt with no tie while introducing his 60-year-old Elvis director Baz Luhrmann who won an award for his work on the bio film.

Elvis star Austin Butler evoked feelings of classic Hollywood at AARP The Magazine's 21st Annual Movies for Grownups Award in Los Angeles on Saturday. The 31-year-old actor solidified heartthrob status in a chic black satin suit over a white button-down shirt sans tie. The Oscar nominee strolled the star-studded red carpet in black patent leather dress shoes. Classic Hollywood: Austin Butler evoked feelings of classic Hollywood at AARP The Magazine's 21st Annual Movies for Grownups Award in Los Angeles on SaturdayHe was joined by director Baz Luhrmann, who directed Austin in the 2022 biopic about The King, for several photos ahead of the ceremony.

Elvis star Austin Butler evoked feelings of classic Hollywood at AARP The Magazine's 21st Annual Movies for Grownups Award in Los Angeles on Saturday. The 31-year-old actor solidified heartthrob status in a chic black satin suit over a white button-down shirt sans tie. The Oscar nominee strolled the star-studded red carpet in black patent leather dress shoes. Classic Hollywood: Austin Butler evoked feelings of classic Hollywood at AARP The Magazine's 21st Annual Movies for Grownups Award in Los Angeles on SaturdayHe was joined by director Baz Luhrmann, who directed Austin in the 2022 biopic about The King, for several photos ahead of the ceremony.

EXCLUSIVE: As Warner Bros Pictures continues to find its footing under new management, the studio on Thursday secured the services of a cornerstone filmmaker, signing a first-look deal with its Elvis director-writer-producer Baz Luhrmann. 

Elvis scooped up eight Oscar nominations on Tuesday, including Best Picture and Best Actor for Austin Butler in the title role. The good news dovetailed neatly with the birthday of director Baz Luhrmann’s wife and producing partner Catherine Martin, and their wedding anniversary, and yet tragically, it also comes just two days after the pair attended the funeral service for Elvis Presley’s daughter Lisa Marie Presley.

Oscar-nominated filmmaker Baz Luhrmann and his longtime producing partner and collaborator, Oscar-winning production and costume designer Catherine Martin, will be this year’s recipients of the Art Directors Guild’s Cinematic Imagery Award. Their 30-year collaboration includes work on such films as The Great Gatsby, Australia, Romeo + Juliet, Strictly Ballroom, Moulin Rouge! and last year’s Elvis.

Just days after the surprising death of Lisa Marie Presley, Elvis star Austin Butler and director Baz Luhrmann reunited on the red carpet of the Critics Choice Awards.The 31-year-old Butler - who won a Golden Globe for his portrayal of Elvis Presley in the biopic - was joined by his 60-year-old director.Butler is up for Best Actor at the Critics Choice Awards while Luhrmann is up for Best Director and Elvis is up for Best Picture. Reunited: Just days after the surprising death of Lisa Marie Presley , Elvis star Austin Butler and director Baz Luhrmann reunited on the red carpet of the Critics Choice AwardsButler stepped out with a black dress shirt with several buttons unbuttoned, under a black suit coat.A thin gold necklace can be seen dangling from his neck as he stepped out at the event, held at the Fairmont Century Plaza Hotel in Los Angeles.  He completed his look with matching black pants and shiny black dress shoes for the annual event.

The tragic details surrounding the death of Lisa Marie Presley's death have been uncovered, with a 'DNR order' revealed. Lisa Marie Presley, 54,was the only child of Elvis Presley and wife Priscilla and passed away earlier this week

A day after the shocking death of Elvis Presley’s only child, Lisa Marie Presley, the late singer was remembered by the Elvis film director Baz Luhrmann and its star, Austin Butler.

Baz Luhrmann, who directed Elvis, attended the AFI Awards Luncheon one day after Lisa Marie Presley's sudden death.The Australian filmmaker, 60, looked solemn as he walked the event's red carpet with wife Catherine Martin.It comes just hours after he took to social media to pay tribute to Elvis and Priscilla Presley's only child, writing, 'We will miss your warmth.' Brave face: Baz Luhrmann, who directed Elvis, attended the AFI Awards Luncheon one day after Lisa Marie Presley's sudden death Weeks ago: Baz was pictured with Lisa Marie on Tuesday at the Golden Globe Awards in Beverly Hills; also seen here is his Elvis star Austin Butler as well as her mother PriscillaAlong with an uploaded photo of Lisa Marie sharing a laugh with Elvis star Austin Butler, Luhrmann said, 'Over the last year, the entire Elvis movie family and I have felt the privilege of Lisa Marie’s kind embrace.'Her sudden, shocking loss has devastated people all around the world. I know her fans everywhere join me in sharing prayers of love and support with her mother, Priscilla, and her wonderful daughters Riley, Finley and Harper.'  Then, directing his words to the late singer-songwriter, he added, 'Lisa Marie, we will miss your warmth, your smile, your love.' For Friday's occasion Baz looked handsome with his silvery gray cut in a neat crop with wispy pieces at the top.

Elvis director Baz Luhrmann, who has grown close with the Presley family while making and promoting his hit Warner Bros biopic starring Austin Butler, took to social media Friday to tribute Lisa Marie Presley, who died Thursday in Los Angeles after suffering cardiac arrest. She was 54.

EXCLUSIVE: Elvis filmmaker Baz Luhrmann has been tapped to receive the Advanced Imaging Society’s Harold Lloyd Award at the 2023 Lumiere Awards, which are taking place at The Beverly Hills Hotel on February 10.

There was crying at the Golden Globe Awards in Beverly Hills on Tuesday evening.Priscilla Presley, 77, and her daughter Lisa Marie Presley, 54, were seen breaking down in tears during Elvis star Austin Butler's touching speech when he won Best Actor, Motion Picture Drama for his role as the King of Rock 'n' Roll. He even said he would love the ladies 'forever.'The Presleys had grown close to Butler as he made the epic film from director Baz Luhrmann.

Elvis Presley's only child Lisa Marie Presley was flanked by Elvis actor Austin Butler and director Baz Luhrmann as they attended a pre-Golden Globe Awards party at the Formosa Café in West Hollywood on Sunday.The Formosa Café was an old haunt of The King, who would've turned 88 on Sunday had he not tragically passed away, age 42, in 1977 from cardiac arrhythmia due to a toxic reaction to codeine.The 31-year-old Anaheim native - who's dating Cindy Crawford's daughter Kaia Gerber - put a protective arm in front of the Memphis-born 54-year-old as they headed inside the historic restaurant.

The recent film Elvis starring Austin Butler will be screening for free in 10 cities across North America on the King Of Rock And Roll's birthday on January 8.To remember the life and legacy of Elvis Presley - who passed away at the age of 42 in 1977 - Warner Bros and his estate Graceland will be holding free screenings of the film for fans of the late singer. The 2022 biographical film - that was nominated for three Golden Globes - has Butler portraying the musician. Free: The recent film Elvis starring Austin Butler will be screening for free in 10 cities across North America on the King Of Rock And Roll's birthday on January 8 Elvis Presley was born on January 8, 1935 in Tupelo, Mississippi and died on August 16, 1977 in Memphis, Tennessee.

The night Baz Luhrmann premiered his film Elvis at the Cannes Film Festival, all eyes were on Priscilla Presley. She had turned 77 the day before, and in the 45 years since her former husband’s death, she’d suffered many cartoonish caricatures and lame imitations of the man she loved. But that night, as the credits rolled, she cried.

The Banshees Of Inisherin and Everything Everywhere All At Once head the nominations for the 12th edition of the AACTA International Awards, with six nods apiece. They were followed by Elvis with four nominations.

Elvis director Baz Luhrmann joined Deadline’s Contenders Film: LA3C awards-season event to talk about the craft of making his larger-than-life biopic and capturing the unique frenzy of the King’s aura and music.  

For months now, there has been talk about some sort of four-hour cut of Baz Luhrmann’s “Elvis.” At first, it seemed as if Luhrmann himself wanted to see it happen. Now, it appears fans are desperate to see more of the somewhat over-the-top world the filmmaker created for his film about the King of Rock ‘n Roll.

Baz Luhrmann said that he hopes to make an extended version of Elvis using extra concert footage from Austin Butler in the future.The Sydney, Australia native, 60, speaking to IndieWire at the Gotham Awards in New York City Monday, detailed the potential for an extended film.'There's a whole lot of material that adds up to four hours, but I have gone on record now to say not today, not tomorrow, but at some point I would do' it, Luhrmann told the outlet. The latest: Baz Luhrmann, 60, said that he hopes to make an extended version of Elvis using extra concert footage from Austin Butler, 31, in the future.

Oscar and Bafta-winning costume, production and set designer and producer Catherine Martin is to be honored by the Australian Academy of Cinema and Television Arts (AACTA) with the body’s most prestigious award, the Longford Lyell Award.

Baz Luhrmann had a triumphant return to the big screen this year with his epic biopic “Elvis.” But for fans of the movie who hope to one day see an extended four-hour cut of the film, bad news. Deadline reports that Luhrmann confirmed this week that there is no extended cut of the movie, just the usual director’s assembly cut that throws everything shot for the film together.

Tomorrow, we hear is Courtenay Valenti’s last day as Warner Bros. President of Production and Development after we told you first that she was exiting the Burbank, CA lot after a 33-year run.

Leonardo DiCaprio looked relaxed after he stepped out of a bar in Los Angeles to smoke a cigarette on Thursday night. The 47-year-old Oscar-winning Revenant actor donned a simple black jacket over a matching t-shirt.  He pulled a black baseball cap low over his eyes, and a black mask hung around his neck while he smoked. The box-office dynamo has been rumoured to be romancing 27-year-old supermodel Gigi Hadid, but she was not seen.  Casual night out: Leonardo DiCaprio looked relaxed after he stepped out of a bar to smoke a cigarette on Thursday night in Los AngelesThe Wolf Of Wall Street star checked his messages on his cell phone while outside the Los Angeles bar. He also had a black mask pulled down over his chin. The star seems to have gotten a bit serious with Gigi, who is one of the highest-paid models in the world.  The Oscar winner and the model have been linked over the past months with sources saying the two 'hooked up a few times this summer,' though they haven't jumped into a serious relationship.The Titanic actor's appearance out came just a day after director Baz Luhrmann called the star the 'most giving' actor he's ever worked with.  Keeping it simple: The 47-year-old actor donned a simple black jacket over a matching t-shirt Phone blowing up: The Wolf Of Wall Street star checked his messages while outside the Los Angeles bar No Gigi: DiCaprio was spotted without his rumored flame Gigi Hadid during his evening out (Hadid pictured last week) The Elvis director described DiCaprio as the world's greatest 'gift giver,' revealing the actor recently attended his 60th birthday party.'Leonardo is really thoughtful,' Luhrmann told the I've Got News for You podcast.The Moulin Rouge! visionary said DiCaprio is the

Kanye West and Gabriella Karefa-Johnson seem to have resolved their issues, according to the rapper.

After going on a bullying spree on Instagram, dragging Vogue contributing editor Gabriella Karefa-Johnson for her criticism of his “White Lives Matter” shirt, Kanye West has returned to social media to clear the air.

Hailey Bieber has spoken out in editor Gabriella Karefa-Johnson's favor after Kanye West slammed her for her opinions on his fashion choices. The 25-year-old model took to Instagram on Tuesday night to share her thoughts.«My respect for you runs deep my friend!» Bieber wrote over a photo of Karefa-Johnson. «To know is to adore you and to work with you is an honor.»«The most kind.

Bella Hadid steps out for the Miu Miu dinner and Aftershow Party held at Gigi Paris Tuesday (October 4) in Paris, France.

Kanye «Ye» West claims that he's met with the editor for a civil discussion about their political disagreements.«GABBY IS MY SISTER,» West wrote, in his traditional all-caps style. «IM NOT LETTING PEOPLE GO TO BED THINKING I DIDN’T MEET WITH GABRIELLE AT 5 PM TODAY FOR 2 HOURS THEN WE WENT TO DINNER AT FERDIE.»After he was photographed wearing a «White Lives Matter» shirt at his Yeezy fashion show in Paris — where he was joined by rightwing pundit Candance Owens, who also wort the controversial statement on her shirt — West faced a deluge of criticism from celebs, talk show hosts and the general public.In a post from Karefa-Johnson, the fashion editor expressed that «the t-shirts this man conceived, produced, and shared with the world are pure violence,» adding that «there is no excuse, there is no art here.»West then responded by insulting Karefa-Johnson's own style choices in since-deleted Instagram posts, which drew the ire of many celebs who came to her defense.Now, however, West claims that not only did he meet with Karefa-Johnson, but that the meeting was filmed by Oscar-nominated director Baz Luhrmann, at the behest of Vogue Editor-in-Chief Anna Wintour.«ANNA HAD BAZ LUHRMANN FILM OUR MEETING AND WE ARE EDITING TONIGHT,» West continued in his post.

Elvis director Baz Luhrmann admitted to feeling groggy after Vogue supremo Anna Wintour threw him a 60th birthday bash – in three parts. Baz, left with wife Catherine Martin, described it as 'a dinner, a fiesta then a blurry bit at the end!' Meanwhile, his acclaimed film will soon be coming to the stage. 'I can't see how it would not be turned into a musical,' the Aussie told me at a performance last week of his show Moulin Rouge! for the Teenage Cancer Trust. Lucian Freud's portrait of the late Queen is one of the biggest draws in the National Gallery's new exhibition of the infamous artist.

Rebecca Rubin Film and Media Reporter Hold onto your bucket hats: Sony’s action-thriller “Bullet Train” crossed $100 million at the domestic box office. It’s an impressive milestone (in post-COVID times) for an original movie that doesn’t involve marquee comic book heroes or intergalactic adventures. It helps, of course, that a bankable actor like Brad Pitt stars in the film, as a heavily therapized assassin named Ladybug. “Bullet Train” reached $101 million in domestic ticket sales on Friday, making it only the 14th release this year to hit that benchmark. With another $130 million at the international box office, the film has now earned $231 million in global ticket sales to date.

Ella Kemp Guest Contributor Baz Luhrmann has lifted the curtain on his musical process, recalling one key artist who could have changed his 2013 adaptation of “The Great Gatsby” entirely. The filmmaker, who recently wrote, produced and directed the glittering musical biopic “Elvis,” starring Austin Butler, opened up about his long-standing love affair with pop music at BAFTA’s Life In Pictures event in London on Friday. The evening welcomed Luhrmann back to London following his worldwide box office success with “Elvis”, which both honors the rock’n’roll musician’s back catalogue and offers contemporary reworking of songs of the era, such as Doja Cat’s new track “Vegas,” which samples and reworks the 1953 blues song “Hound Dog” by Big Mama Thornton.

Well, he didn’t rule it out.

Jazz Tangcay Artisans Editor With Oscar season fully underway following the Venice, Telluride and Toronto film festivals, buzz is building for the latest offerings from marquee filmmakers such as Steven Spielberg, Darren Aronofsky,Sarah Polley and Alejandro G. Iñárritu. But behind the scenes, look for leading artisans to also be recognized for their work on high-profile contenders; within the film community, these names have become as renowned as the directors and A-listers with whom they work. Here are some titans of the crafts who could add a nomination and even an Oscar win to their résumés when the Academy Awards are dispensed in March. Catherine MartinProduction designer“Elvis”

Elvis Presley was released this summer. Now as Elvis the movie arrives on home release fans have spotted a blink and you'll miss it cameo by Kurt Russell. Elvis movie director Baz Luhrmann was asked about this during an interview with Screen Rant.

Elvis director Baz Luhrmann has said a four-hour cut of Elvis exists but that he’s too “tired” to release it.The filmmaker revealed that a longer version of the film could exist but it wouldn’t be released “now, and probably not next year [either]. But I don’t close my mind to the idea that in the future, there might be a way of exploring another [cut].”“I tell you what, all my tweets are nothing but, ‘We want the four-hour version! We want the four-hour version!’” Luhrmann told ScreenRant in a recent interview.