Elvis performed a great deal in his lifetime, though he never made his way over to the UK. Elvis Presley was well known for his Las Vegas performances, where he played many times near the end of his career. Now, a film which was first aired 50 years ago is being shown on the big screen once again for mega fans to enjoy.
When is Elvis: That’s The Way It Is coming out in cinemas?
COVID-19 forced distributors of the Elvis Presley documentary to delay the release of the movie in cinemas.
Now, cinemas are back up and running, and fans are desperate to enjoy the big screen experience.
As a result, Elvis: That’s The Way It Is will be coming out in selected cinemas around the world on August 13.
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This year is an important one in Elvis Presley history as it celebrates 85 years of The King and 50 years since the film’s original 1970 release.
To mark this, the documentary has been remastered so fans can enjoy it in a fresh new way.
Tickets can be bought on the Elvis: That’s The Way It Is website where a full list of participating cinemas can be found.
What is Elvis: That’s The Way It Is about?
The documentary is both a concert movie and documentary, as it follows Elvis Presley’s triumphant return to the stage.
Elvis Presley made his concert stage return after being absent for almost a decade on July 31, 1969, in Las Vegas.
The series of Las Vegas concerts broke all box office records and completely reenergised the career of the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll, which he felt until his death in 1977.
This feature-length documentary and concert film features performances including Love Me Tender, Blue Suede Shoes, Heartbreak Hotel and Suspicious Minds.
CEO of distributor Trafalgar Releasing, Marc Allenby, said: “It’s been 50 years since this career changing documentary about The King of Rock ‘n’ Roll was released, yet the lasting legacy of Elvis Presley and his music can be seen more clearly than ever in film, music and culture.”
Before this return to the stage, Elvis had spent a great deal of time making movies, such as Flaming Star, G.I. Blues and Pot Luck.
His film career was so busy, he had little time for performances and certainly put his music career on hold.
Elvis’ soundtrack albums became the only ones which were gracing the charts, though they were performing incredibly well and making sure he was still well-loved for his music.
During this time Elvis had become unhappy with his career, as his soundtracks and singles were performing less well in the charts as the 1960s went on.
He returned to perform in a televised special, simply called Elvis, though is now known as the ’68 Comeback Special, which was a rip-roaring success.
Elvis then released From Elvis in Memphis in June 1969, which was his first secular, non-soundtrack album from a dedicates studio session in eight years, and was he needed to galvanise him to head to the stage for a huge 57-show residency at the International Hotel in Las Vegas.
Elvis: That’s The Way It Is is the beginning of that residency, which truly put The King back on the throne.
Elvis: That’s The Way It Is is out in selected cinemas on August 13 for a special event cinema – tickets and a full list of cinemas on the documentary website