
Worldwide DVD releases
By Michel Pathuis.

"ELVIS: '68 Comeback Special - Deluxe Edition DVD"
2004
Studio:EPE Enterprices/BMG.RCA
Total Run Time: 440 min.
Production Company: EPE Enterprices/BMG.RCA
DVD Encoding: Region 0
Color: color
Widescreen Letterboxed: no
Full Screen (Standard): yes
Layers: yes
Available Audio Tracks: Dolby Digital 5.1
Available Subtitles: no
Theatrical trailers: no
Is a three-disc set featuring all the material shot for Elvis Presley's 1968 television special, which is considered one of rock 'n' roll's greatest moments on television and one of the most magical and important moments of Elvis's career. The original broadcast version of the special is included for historical context. The DVD set features the two complete jam session concerts and the two complete solo concerts - all with Elvis in black leather - that were shot as the resource for the heart of the original broadcast. These four concerts have never been released in their entirety. Also included are all takes of the material shot for the original broadcast's two big production numbers and for the show's opening and closing segments. Over half of the seven hours of material on this set is previously unreleased. The material is presented with newly re-mastered sound and picture.

"ELVIS, Aloha from Hawaii - Deluxe Edition DVD"
2004
Studio:EPE Enterprises/BMG.RCA
Total Run Time: 242 min.
Production Company: EPE Enterprices/BMG.RCA
DVD Encoding: Region 0
Color: color
Widescreen Letterboxed: no
Full Screen (Standard): yes
Layers: yes
Available Audio Tracks: Dolby Digital 5.1
Available Subtitles: no
Theatrical trailers: no
Is a two-disc set featuring all the performance material formally shot in conjunction with Elvis's "Aloha from Hawaii" television special - an historic concert event seen in more than 40 countries by 1.5 billion people when it initially aired in 1973. The original American broadcast version of the show is included for historical context. The DVD set features the complete concert that was adapted for that special and the complete rehearsal concert performed two days before. Both concerts are presented with newly re-mastered sound and picture and are being released in their complete, uncut form for the first time. Also included is the raw, uncut footage shot for the "Elvis arrives" sequence of the special's original opening and the raw, uncut performance footage of songs recorded for the after-show session that Elvis taped as a resource of extra material for the American broadcast.

Elvis is alive
2003
Studio:Creative Light Worldwide
Total Run Time: 96 min.
Production Company: Creative Light Worldwide
DVD Encoding: Regionfree
Color: color
Widescreen Letterboxed: no
Full Screen (Standard): yes
Layers: yes
Available Audio Tracks: Dolby Digital 5.1
Available Subtitles: Dutch
Theatrical trailers: no
To everybody, please skip this DVD!!!!! for die-hard Elvis-collectors only.

ELVIS/A collection of performances
2003
Studio:BMG/RCA entertainment
Total Run Time: 27 min.
Production Company: BMG/RCA Entertainment
DVD Encoding: Region 1 NTSC
Color: color
Widescreen Letterboxed: no
Full Screen (Standard): yes
Layers: yes
Available Audio Tracks: Dolby Digital 5.1
Available Subtitles: none
Theatrical trailers: no
Elvis a collection of performances. Special live performances of songs from the Elvis 2nd to none album. Songs from the "68 Comback Special" are Thats allright, Memories and If I can dream. Songs from the "Aloha from Hawaii" are Love me and An American trilogy. Bonus material: A little less conversation (Elvis VS JXL Music video) and Elvis photo gallery.

The Journey - The World's First Superstar
2003
Studio:GMVS Limited
Total Run Time: DVD/60 min. CD/43 min.
Production Company: GMVS Limited
DVD Encoding: Regionfree
Color: color & b/w
Widescreen Letterboxed: no
Full Screen (Standard): yes
Layers: yes
Available Audio Tracks: Dolby Digital 5.1
Available Subtitles: none
Theatrical trailers: no
DVD: This programme takes an in-depth look at the boy who was born to be a legend. It was as a teenager that the Elvis bandwagon began to roll allthough the passage of time proved to be rockier than anticipated. Together with rare unseen footage we chart his progress from his poor beginnings, through his teenage years to the eventual meteoric rise of a star. Here you can see the events unfold in his life, which were to colour and shape his career. Including his call up and the later battle with his weight to the sudden and unbelievable end of the rock'n roll legend.
CD: In his own words, Elvis provides a rare insight into the personality that was the man. Here he tells of how he became the legend we know and the start of his march to stardom. Of how rock'n roll was not only to catapult a largely unknown country boy to international stardom, but also to introduce to the world's teenagers a reason to rock and the government a reason to be concerned.
BOOKLET: The writers have composed a booklet that illustrates in clour and black and white photgraphs a truly compelling and informative account of the life of Elvis Presley the legend and the individual. In it you will read rare accounts and insights of a man that was tragically arrive too soon at the final chapter.

200 Cadillacs
2003
Studio:Image Entertainment
Total Run Time: 63 min.
Production Company: Image Entertainment
DVD Encoding: Region 1 NTSC
Color: color
Widescreen Letterboxed: no
Full Screen (Standard): yes
Layers: yes
Available Audio Tracks: Dolby Digital 5.1
Available Subtitles: none
Theatrical trailers: no
200 Cadillacs is a documentary film that focuses on the generosity of Elvis Presley. The King's gift of choice was a shiny new cadillac. The producers sought out candid and personal interviews with many of the recipients of these automobiles and other extraordinary gifts. Elvis original drummer D.J.Fontana, back up singer Gordon Stoker of the Jordanaires and Myrna Smith of the Sweet Inspirations, personal nurse Marian Cocke, longtime girlfriend Linda Thompson, Karate instructor Kang Rhee, Cadillac salesman Joey Abel and Ernie Barrasso, personal assistant Jerry Schilling and many others tell touching and often funny stories of Elvis Presley's generosity. These interviews are presented with over 200 photos of Elvis during different periods of his life, including many never before published.

Most famous hits - his early performances
2003
Studio:Planet Midia Entertainment
Total Run Time: 86 min.
Production Company: A Carino AG
DVD Encoding: Worldwide regiofree
Color: color and B & W
Widescreen Letterboxed: no
Full Screen (Standard): yes
Layers: yes
Available Audio Tracks: Dolby Digital 5.1
Available Subtitles: none
Theatrical trailers: no
This DVD contains almost all the footage from the 50's. You will see his performances with Steve Allen, Milton Berle and Ed Sullivan. There are 3 storys about his German and Hollywood years and you will hear and see some info about his last years. All the footage on this DVD has been released before.

Rare moments with King /Elvis King of Entertainment
2002
Studio:Goodtimes studio
Total Run Time: 56 min/ 100 min.
Production Company: Goodtimes Entertainment Limited
DVD Encoding: Worldwide regiofree
Color: color and B & W
Widescreen Letterboxed: no
Full Screen (Standard): yes
Layers: yes
Available Audio Tracks: Mono Dolby Digital
Available Subtitles: none
Theatrical trailers: no
Rare moments with the King: This jam packed docu of Elvis appearances on TV and newsreels from the 1950's to the 1970's features rare interviews, comedy bits and TV sketches with other celebrities. Showcasing Presley as his fans knew and loved him, this must have tape includes his armydays, wedding kiss with Priscilla, Madison Square Garden Press conference, Custom cadillacs and more. Elvis King of entertainment: This special tribute to the King looks back over his life, times and career including his movies, TV specials, Armydays, Wedding, concerts interviews and behind the scenes footage. See his appearances with Ed Sullivan. Gas station fight, day in court, Legendary Gold tuxedo, historic ALOHA FROM HAWAII broadcast seen all around the world and more, much of it is told by Elvis himself.

The Great Performances Volume 3
2002
Studio:Eurotape Media services GMBH
Total Run Time: about 50 min
Production Company: ICESTORM Entertainment GMBH
DVD Encoding: Zone 2 PAL
Color: color/B & W
Widescreen Letterboxed: no
Full Screen (Standard): yes
Layers: yes
Available Audio Tracks: Digital 5.1 Surround or Digital 2.0 Stereo
Available Subtitles: Dutch, German, French, Spanish, Italian and Portugees.
Theatrical trailers: no
This DVD contains the last volume in the Great Performances serie. It will be narrated by Bono from U2. It contains great material from the 50's, Steve Allen, Milton Berle and Ed Sullivan Shows all in a great quality. This is a great DVD to add to your collection. And remember that this is a Official 25th Anniversary Edition Authorized by the Elvis Presley Estate.

Aloha from Hawaii & Thats's the way it is
2003
Studio:Turner/Lightyear/Warner Bros
Total Run Time: 181 min
Production Company: MGM/UA
DVD Encoding: NTSC/All
Color: color
Widescreen Letterboxed: no
Full Screen (Standard): yes
Layers: yes
Available Audio Tracks: English 5.1 surround/DTS
Available Subtitles: none
Theatrical trailers: no
This great double DVD from Malaysia contains the Aloha from Hawaii television Special and the first 1970 version from the Docu That's the way it is. Both have DTS (Digital Surround Sound). The DVD is a great looking picture DVD with a shot from TTWII.

Charro
1999
Studio:Westlake Entertainment group
Total Run Time: 98 min
Production Company: Westlake Entertainment group
DVD Encoding: USA regio
Color: color
Widescreen Letterboxed: no
Full Screen (Standard): yes
Layers: yes
Available Audio Tracks: English
Available Subtitles: none
Theatrical trailers: no
In his twenty-ninth movie role, Elvis Presley stars as an outlaw with a conscience who trys to break free from the clutches of a notorious gang. His former partners in crime seek payback, as well as a cannon which everyone seems to want to get their hands on. Elvis sings the titlesong "Charro" and thats the only song in this movie.

Elvis Presley Biografia Nao Autorizada
2002
Studio:Rimo Industria
Total Run Time: about 1 hour
Production Company: Cine Art Pictures.
DVD Encoding: playable in all regions
Color: B&W/color
Widescreen Letterboxed: no
Full Screen (Standard): yes
Layers: yes
Available Audio Tracks: English
Available Subtitles: none
Theatrical trailers: no
This DVD contains the documantary "Unauthorized Biopgraphs". It tells the story from his childhood till his ultimate death in 1977. There is a discograhy and Biography, and they made a nice menu where you can choose what you like. But there is nothing new on this DVD. Picture and soundquality is great.

Remembering Elvis 3 DVDBOX
2002
Studio:Passport International
Total Run Time: 2 hours 48 min
Production Company: Delta Entertainment.
DVD Encoding: playable in all regions
Color: B&W/color
Widescreen Letterboxed: no
Full Screen (Standard): yes
Layers: yes
Available Audio Tracks: English
Available Subtitles: none
Theatrical trailers: no
Great looking DVDbox with these titels: "Remembering Elvis", "Early Elvis" & "Elvis at the movies". All these 3 DVDS give you a good look over Elvis his career and private life. This is what the first DVD contains: Elvis Aaron Presley was born in Tupelo, Missippi on January 8, 1935. His twin brother Jessie Garon was stillborn. So Elvis grew up as an only child. Little did his parents know that he would also become a living legend. Elvis'musical influences were the pop and country music of the time, the gospel music he heard in church, and the black R&B he absorbed as a Memphis teenager. in 1954 he began his singing career with the legendary SUN records label in Memphis. His talent, good looks, sensuality, charisma and good humor endeared him to millions as did the humility and kindness he demonstrated throughout his life. Known the world over, he is regarded as one of the most important figures of twentieth century popular culture. Running time from this DVD is 48 minutes.
The second DVD contains: Elvis thought of himself as just a country boy and maybe it was that innocent quality combined with a fantastic energy level that made him so special. From his first recording on the SUN label, people recognized that this is what legends are made of. In his personal appearances, all his magic was fulfilled. Elvis had moves on stage that were unique to him alone. This unique program encompasses all phases of this remarkable entertainer. You will see rare footage, film clips, stills and information that will delight every trivia lover. His untimely death and the ravages of excess that overtook his later years are of course, part of history. But Elvis Presley in his younger years.... he was something else. Running time from this DVD is 60 minutes. The third DVD contains: ... when most people hear the name they immediately think of either the swivel-hipped rock'n'roller of the 1950's or the jump-suited dynamo of the Las Vegas years. But Elvis Presley was far more than just the King of Rock'n'Roll. He was a full fledged moviestar who did more than 30 films in his long career, each one of them a box office success. He was also the first star in history to make over one million dollars a movie, and even saved an entire studio from bankruptcy with one film. ELVIS AT THE MOVIES is a look back at the man, the star, and the films that made Elvis Presley one of the biggest names in movie history. This DVD runs for 60 minutes.

Easy come, Easy go
2002
Studio:Paramount
Run Time: 94 min
Production Company: Viacom International.
DVD Encoding: Region 1 (NTSC)
Color: color
Widescreen Letterboxed: yes
Full Screen (Standard): no
Layers: yes
Available Audio Tracks: English & French
Available Subtitles: English
Theatrical trailers: no
The year was 1967. It's Parker vs. Chiefs in the first Super Bowl. Twiggy is a supermodel sensation. America's 100.000.000th telephone is installed, and Elvis dives for dollars in Easy come, Easy go. On his last day as a civilian Elvis starts his new job-self employed treasure hunter. Fans will dig these treasures, too: rockin'tunes, romance with a go-go dancer, underwater action, and the King twisted like a human pretzel at a groovy 60's yogafest. Costarring Elsa Lanchester (Bride of Frankenstein).

Fun in Acapulco
2002
Studio:Paramount
Run Time: 90 min
Production Company: Viacom International.
DVD Encoding: region 1 (NTSC)
Color: color
Widescreen Letterboxed: yes
Full Screen (Standard): no
Layers: yes
Available Audio Tracks: English & French
Available Subtitles: English
Theatrical trailers: no
The year was 1963. The hot line links the White House and the Kremlin. The first major pop art exhibition stirs up a major buzz.The whisky-a-go-go opens, and in Fun in Acapulco, Elvis heads south of the border, where he's fired as a boat hand, hired as a lifeguard and singer, admired by local beauties (including Ursula Andress) and inspired to jump off a 136-foot cliff. Put another way: he overcomes a fear of heights in spectacular fashion. Spectacular too are the scenic vistas and Latin-beat tunes, dive in.

Girls! Girls! Girls!
2002
Studio:Paramount
Run Time: 98 min
Production Company: Viacom International.
DVD Encoding: Region 1 (NTSC)
Color: color
Widescreen Letterboxed: yes
Full Screen (Standard): no
Layers: yes
Available Audio Tracks: English & French
Available Subtitles: English
Theatrical trailers: no
The year was 1962. Teens twist at the Peppermint lounge. John Glenn orbits Earth. Wilt Chamberlain scores 100 points in a single game, and Elvis digs the possibilities of Girls! Girls! Girls! This time he's a charter-boat skipper who helps tourist land the big ones. Of course plenty of beautiful girls (including Stella Stevens) want to land Elvis. But there's something Elvis likes almost as much as romance - a boat. He yearns for a sleek sailboat with a $10.000 price tag. Let's see, that makes him about $9.999 short.

Paradise Hawaiian Style
2002
Studio:Paramount
Run Time: 90 min
Production Company: Viacom International.
DVD Encoding: region 1 (NTSC)
Color: color
Widescreen Letterboxed: yes
Full Screen (Standard): no
Layers: yes
Available Audio Tracks: English & French
Available Subtitles: English
Theatrical trailers: no
The year was 1966. A little known series called Star Trak beams up. Valley of the dolls is the hot book. Half of all TVs sold are color sets. And in Paradise Hawaiian Style, Elvis takes to the skies over the island paradise of Kauai. He's a partner in a helicopter charter service. Romance, naturally, is in the air for the King. But his business may be grounded. A threatened suspension of his pilot's license means he may have to kiss his assets goodbye.

Elvis and June a love story
2002
Studio:Brentwood
Run Time: 59 min
Production Company: BCI eclipse LLC.
DVD Encoding: worldwide
Color: color/black & white
Widescreen Letterboxed: no
Full Screen (Standard): yes
Layers: yes
Available Audio Tracks: English
Available Subtitles: none
Theatrical trailers: no
What was young Elvis really like? Summer 1956 21 year old Elvis Presley is in love with a small town girl from Biloxi. He is yet to make his first movie. He has not appeared on Ed Sullivan. Most people do not even know his name. Years before Priscilla, June Juanico is Elvis'teen-age fiance. For one special summer, they spend long days and nights in each other's arms. Why was Elvis crazy for June. When he had hundred of girls to choose from? What was being with Elvis like? What ultimately ended their relationship? Elvis and June is the romantic story of a passionate young love, with the man who was to become the most famous entertainer in the world. Featuring the earliest home movies of Elvis in a private setting, July 14, 1956. Never seen photo's of Elvis & June, and more. Exclusive interviews with Elvis'guitarist Scotty Moore, Drummer D.J.Fontana, Col.Parkers personal assistant Trude Forsher, long time friend George Klein and others. Special DVD bonus: Home movie outtakes - Personal snapshots and clippings from June's scrapbook - Extended interviews.

Elvis Presley The Back Story Volume 1 & 2
2002
Studio:Stone River Studio's
Run Time: 120 min
Production Company: New Media Inc.
DVD Encoding: Region 1 (NTSC)
Color: color/black & white
Widescreen Letterboxed: yes
Full Screen (Standard): yes
Layers: yes
Available Audio Tracks: English
Available Subtitles: none
Theatrical trailers: no
These 2 DVD's contains the same documentary as the DVD from "Waterfall Home entertainment" with the titel "Elvis, the missing years". It contains a docu about his army life, and has some interviews with some soldiers who where with Elvis in the same room. There is also some footage from Germany, but nothing new, so if you have the DVD The missing years then you can skip these 2 DVD's, you can say that they have actually ripped it.

Elvis The King in Hollywood
2002
Studio:Front Row entertainment
Run Time: 90 min
Production Company: Front Row Entertainment Inc.
DVD Encoding: Region 1 (NTSC)
Color: color/black & white
Widescreen Letterboxed: no
Full Screen (Standard): yes
Layers: yes
Available Audio Tracks: English & Spanish
Available Subtitles: none
Theatrical trailers: no
Elvis Presley the king of Rock 'n' roll was one of the most influential artists of the 20th century. His musical talent and unique personality sold millions of records and his attitude and style made him a legend, paving the way a new era in popular music. When the public wanted more of his renegade spirit, Elvis stepped up onto the silver screen and from the moment the hip-swiveling bad boy with heart hit Hollywood, his films were box-office gold. The King in Hollywood tells the story of Elvis career in the movies. It contains clips from many of his 31 dramatic films, along with commentary extensive biographical information. Audio is provided in both English and Spanish There are hundreds of still images, trivia, filmography, and two live performances. The King in Hollywood is informative and fun, with easy navigation and a beautiful designed interface, a great addition to any DVD collection.

CLAMBAKE
2001
Studio: MGM
Run Time: 1 hour & 39 min
Production Company: MGM Home Entertainment Inc.
DVD Encoding: Region 1 (NTSC)
Color: color
Widescreen Letterboxed: yes (2.35 : 1)
Full Screen (Standard): yes
Layers: yes
Available Audio Tracks: English (mono) & Spanish (mono)
Available Subtitles: French & Spanish
Theatrical trailers: yes
Elvis Presley sizzles as a lovelom million-heir in this riveting and romantic rock 'n' roll romp. Vying for the attentions of the lovely Shelley Fabares, Elvis finds himself caught up in a rivalry with playboy Bill Bixby against a tuneful background of comedy, romance and speedboat racing. clambake is pleasing escape entertainment and the wildest party to hit the beach since they invented the beach ball. It's a hip version of "The prince and the Pauper" as Elvis relinquishes his oil-baron father's fortune and trades indentities with a penniless water ski instructor to learn about life from the bottom up. Suddenly short on money but long on determination, he repairs a radically designed powerboat in order to win the regatta and the affection of a girl who's determined to mary rich.

ELVIS PRESLEY
2001
Studio: ?????
Run Time: 55 min
Production Company: ?????
DVD Encoding: universal
Color: color
Widescreen Letterboxed: no
Full Screen (Standard): yes
Layers: yes
Available Audio Tracks: mono (dolby 2.0) & dolby 5.1
Available Subtitles: no
Theatrical trailers: no
This DVD contains the same show as on the Video/DVD "One night with you", they have put in some nice (not new) extra's.
Song index: 1.That's all right mama 2.Heartbreak hotel 3.Love me 4.Baby what you want me to do 5.Blue suede shoes 6.Lawdy miss clawdy 7.When my blue moon turns to gold again 8.Blue christmas 9.Trying to get to you 10.One night 11.Memories.

Studio:Columbia Tristar Home Entertainment
Run Time: 15 Hrs
Production Company: Passport International Productions
DVD Encoding: PAL region 2
Color: Color/Black and white
Widescreen Letterboxed: no
Full Screen (Standard): yes
Layers: yes
Available Audio Tracks: Dolby digital stereo 5.1
Available Subtitles: Dutch and French
Theatrical trailers: no

Studio:Rhino Home Video
Run Time: 159 minutes
Production Company: Rhino Home Video and Andrew Solt productions
DVD Encoding: Not rated-NTSC
Color: Color/Black and white
Widescreen Letterboxed: no
Full Screen (Standard): yes
Layers: yes
Available Audio Tracks: English 5.1
Available Subtitles: English
Theatrical trailers: no

Studio:Universal Studios
Run Time: 1 Hrs & 33 minutes
Production Company: Universal Studios
DVD Encoding: NTSC region 1
Color: Color
Widescreen Letterboxed: yes
Full Screen (Standard): yes
Layers: yes
Available Audio Tracks: English Dolby Surround 5.1
Available Subtitles: English, Spanish, French
Theatrical trailers: yes

Studio:Twentieth Century Fox
Run Time: 114 minutes
Production Company: Twentieth Century Fox
DVD Encoding: NTSC region 1
Color: Color
Widescreen Letterboxed: yes
Full Screen (Standard): yes
Layers: yes
Available Audio Tracks: English Dolby Surround & Spanish mono
Available Subtitles: English, Spanish
Theatrical trailers: yes

Studio:Twentieth Century Fox
Run Time: 89 minutes
Production Company: Twentieth Century Fox
DVD Encoding: NTSC region 1
Color: Black/white
Widescreen Letterboxed: yes
Full Screen (Standard): yes
Layers: yes
Available Audio Tracks: English stereo, English mono & Spanish mono
Available Subtitles: English, Spanish
Theatrical trailers: yes

Studio:Twentieth Century Fox
Run Time: 92 minutes
Production Company: Twentieth Century Fox
DVD Encoding: NTSC region 1
Color: Color
Widescreen Letterboxed: yes
Full Screen (Standard): yes
Layers: yes
Available Audio Tracks: English Dolby Surround & Spanish mono
Available Subtitles: English, Spanish
Theatrical trailers: yes

Studio:Universal Studios Home video
Run Time: 2 Hrs. 10 minutes
Production Company: Proletariat Filmworks
DVD Encoding: NTSC region 1
Color: Color & Black/White
Widescreen Letterboxed: no
Full Screen (Standard): yes
Layers: yes
Available Audio Tracks: Stereo
Available Subtitles: English, Espanol, Francais
Theatrical trailers: yes