There are 5 article(s) tagged Baz Luhrmann:

• January 2023

  • ‘Elvis’ lands eight Oscar nods, including Best Picture

    Austin Butler, the young actor who took on the formidable role of Elvis Presley, is also one of five Best Actor finalists. 

    By Chris Herrington January 24, 2023

  • Happy birthday, Elvis: Fans gather to celebrate as Graceland opens exhibit

    The ceremony served as the official opening for Graceland’s “The Making of ELVIS” movie exhibition, which includes behind the scenes footage, props from the film, set pieces, and costumes worn by the cast. 

    By Jasmine McCraven January 17, 2023

• June 2022

  • 45 years after death, Elvis gets his biggest movie ever — and a shot at new audiences

    “Elvis” is the biggest-ever Elvis movie and Elvis is arguably — maybe inarguably — the biggest-ever Memphian. But what will the film ultimately mean for Memphis and one of its most popular tourist attractions? 

    By Chris Herrington June 21, 2022

  • Co-stars Austin Butler and Tom Hanks, director Baz Luhrmann make Graceland debut of ‘Elvis’

    Three generations of Presley women — former wife Priscilla Presley, daughter Lisa Marie Presley & granddaughter Riley Keough — bestow their approval on the ‘Elvis' film.

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    ‘Elvis’ stars walk the red carpet

    By Chris Herrington June 13, 2022

  • ‘Elvis’ stars walk the red carpet

    A bevy of celebrities showed up Saturday night for the premiere of the director Baz Luhrmann’s movie “Elvis” at the Guest House at Graceland. They included Priscilla Presley; actor Austin Butler, who portrays the King of Rock and Roll, and Tom Hanks, who plays Colonel Tom Parker. The movie opens at local theaters June 24.

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    By Patrick Lantrip June 13, 2022