Wednesday, June 1, 2022

CELEBRATE THE KING WITH ORIGINAL CLASSIC MOVIES STARRING THE ONE AND ONLY ELVIS PRESLEY FROM PARAMOUNT PICTURES



Get ready for Baz Luhrmann’s new feature film Elvisby revisiting some of the real Elvis’ most celebrated movies!  Already a music sensation, the rock iconhad long wanted to become a serious actor when he was given his first Hollywood screen test on the Paramount lot in 1956 for “The Rainmaker.”  Although he did not get a part in that film, the screen test was the start of a legendary movie career. 

 

Paramount has recently restored two of Elvis’ classics—BLUE HAWAII and KING CREOLE—using original negatives to provide the best image and upgraded audio to ensure every song sounds fantastic.

 

Enjoy these classics on disc and digital now:

 

BLUE HAWAII (1961)—On 4K Ultra HD Digital for the first time June 21

Newly restored in 4K Ultra HD with HDR-10 and Dolby Vision, this rollicking film celebrated the brand-new exotic state of Hawaii and looks more spectacular than ever with every colorful costume and vivid Hawaiian background brought to life.  The film will arrive on 4K Ultra HD and Blu-rayas part of the Paramount Presents collection later this year.

KING CREOLE (1958)—On 4K Ultra HD Digital and Blu-ray now

Restored from a 4K film transfer, this film earned Elvis the best reviews of his acting career and is known as his personal favorite.  Available to buy or rent on 4K Ultra HD Digital and in a Limited-Edition Paramount Presents Blu-ray with collectible packaging and a featurette with film historian Leonard Maltin discussing Elvis’ most acclaimed starring role.

ELVIS 5-MOVIE COLLECTIONOn DVD now

Includes G.I. BLUES, BLUE HAWAII, GIRLS! GIRLS! GIRLS!, ROUSTABOUT, and FUN IN ACAPULCO featuring performances of hit songs “Wooden Heart,” “Shoppin Around,” “Trouble,” “Can't Help Falling In Love,” “Rock-A-Hula Baby,” “Bossa Nova Baby,” and “Return To Sender.”

 

In addition, the following films are currently available to buy or rent individually on Digital platforms or purchase on DVD:


  • KING CREOLE
  • G.I. BLUES
  • BLUE HAWAII
  • GIRLS! GIRLS! GIRLS!
  • FUN IN ACAPULCO
  • ROUSTABOUT
  • PARADISE, HAWAIIAN STYLE
  • EASY COME, EASY GO