I was checking out the Warner Home Video website and was surprised to see that the Elvis Presley classics, "Viva Las Vegas" and "Jailhouse Rock" are on their way to HD DVD and Blu-ray. I don't recall hearing any announcements about the release of these titles to either high definition format from Warner Bros. No dates are posted but they can be pre-ordered at the site.

cool,jailhouse rock for me.

Sweet. I love Warner's agressive catalogue releases (I spelled that right, I'm Canadian :p)! They seriously have put out so many older films, and I love it. As much as I love The Departed or Superman Returns, I also love Casablanca and Superman: The Movie.

Well, bust my buttons! Shortly after the WHV email announcement of "300" on Hidef arrived this morning, I got another email from WHV about 16 Elvis films coming out for Elvis week (August 7th)...but I didn't look at the very fine print below two of them that says "coming on Hi-Def at $28.99".

Eric

Jailhouse Rock
HD-DVD | Elite Red HD Case Official Pre-Sell Date: May 15, 2007

Studio: Warner Bros.
Genre(s): Drama, Musical
MPAA: NR

Synopsis: In one of his best-loved films, Elvis Presley stars as a small-time convict who uses his time in prison to practice music, then goes on to become a big-time performer. Co-stars Judy Tyler and Dean Jones. Year: 1957
Director: Richard Thorpe
Actors: Elvis Presley, Dean Jones, Mickey Shaughnessy


Product Type: Sell Through
Latest Promotion: New Release
Announce Date: 5/15/07
Order Date: 8/7/07
Street Date: 9/18/07
UPC: 012569798441
Cat#: 79844
ISBN: 1-4198-5286-8
Closed Captioning: Yes
MSRP: $28.99
Packaging Type: Elite Red HD Case
Media Quantity: 1
Disc Configuration:
1) HD-30DL
Soundtrack Language: English
Run Time: 96

Subtitles: English SDH, English, Francais, Latin Spanish
Aspect Ratio: Original Aspect Ratio - 2.35, Widescreen [16:9 Transfer]

Viva Las Vegas
HD-DVD | Elite Red HD Case Official Pre-Sell Date: May 15, 2007

Studio: Warner Bros.
Genre(s): Drama, Musical
MPAA: NR

Synopsis: Elvis Presley and vivacious Ann-Margret sizzle in this dazzling funfest that's brimming with high-voltage musical numbers, roaring race cars and glittery Vegas action. Year: 1963
Director: George Sidney
Actors: Cesare Danova, Elvis Presley, Nicky Blair


Product Type: Sell Through
Latest Promotion: New Release
Announce Date: 5/15/07
Order Date: 8/7/07
Street Date: 9/18/07
UPC: 012569798472
Cat#: 79847
ISBN: 1-4198-5307-4
Closed Captioning: Yes
MSRP: $28.99
Packaging Type: Elite Red HD Case
Media Quantity: 1
Disc Configuration:
1) HD-30DL
Soundtrack Language: English
Product Dimensions (D x W x H):
0.5 x 5.375 x 6.781 IN
Product Weight: 0.18 LB
Carton Dimensions (D x W x H):
15.314 x 7.281 x 6.188 IN
Carton Weight: 5.92 LB

Subtitles: English SDH, English, Francais, Latin Spanish

Rusty and Lucky in the gym.

Now this is cool!
I've been an Elvis fan since he broke out nationally in '56.
Not only did I see these films when they were new, but ya know those old clips of him on Ed Sullivan, etc.? I saw those when they were live. :D

Viva Las Vegas for me. I would order G.I. Blues (favorite Elvis film) and Blue Hawaii if they were out.

Fantastic announcement. My two favorite Elvis films finally get the treatment they deserve. The SD-DVDs were attrocious early DVDs made from laserdisc prints.

Wow, i'm looking forward to these.

Warner to Debut Elvis Presley Classics 'Jailhouse Rock,' 'Viva Las Vegas' on Blu-ray and HD DVD
Thu May 17, 2007 at 01:23 AM ET

http://www.highdefdigest.com/news/show/Warner/Disc_Announcements/Warner_to_Debut_Elvis_Presley_Classics_Jailhouse_Rock,_Viva_ Las_Vegas_on_Blu-ray_and_HD_DVD/639

I guess no one cares about Elvis??

Well I do! :)

It is funny.. Few days ago I was wondering when we got Elvis on HD DVD..

I really really hope Warner will look at That The Way It Is and Woodstock!

Well I do! :)

It is funny.. Few days ago I was wondering when we got Elvis on HD DVD..

I really really hope Warner will look at That The Way It Is and Woodstock!
I loved his musicals.

Bring it on Warner. Go into that vast library and release to your hearts content. I'll be buying these oldies as hopefully Warner will release them as pristine as Battle of the Bulge, Searchers, Grand Prix, Mutiny on the Bounty....

This is actually very awesome. I love these old transfers, loved The Dirty Dozen, Cazablanca, Robin Hood, and I'm sure I'll love these too. Not the biggest Elvis fan but I've always dug oldies rock'n'roll.

And these are definitely better choices for Elvis movies than some of his other ones (Claaaaaaambake!).

Thank God!

I was begining to think that there were no Elvis fans left in the USA.

I know a good friend of mine will probably be glad to get these.

http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=848113

http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=848113
Thanks for the post.

Mods please link this thread to this one : http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=848113

I'm not a big Elvis movie fan, but I can't wait to get Viva Las Vegas...Ann-Margaret shimmying in HD...drool.... :)

I will probably get Jailhouse Rock.

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Jail House Rock! Yeah baby!
Another HD DVD in B&W :D

Vince: Lady, I don't know what the hell you're talkin' about.

Jail House Rock! Yeah baby!
Another HD DVD in B&W :D

Vince: Lady, I don't know what the hell you're talkin' about.
:D

Great news, Im grabbing both of these. Just what I need more movies. I already more then I can watch but this has become an addiction :)

Cover Viva Las Vegas
http://img525.imageshack.us/img525/7274/elvisnk2.jpg
The Man Room (http://dvd.themanroom.com/dvd-cover.php?did=3858)

Has anyone got these yet?

If so how do you rate them?

Thanks

Darren

I have both. I have not watched either one yet. I do not recall reading about TrueHD; both have TrueHD 5.1 remastered soundtracks.

Haven't watched them yet but looks good so far from these reviews:

http://www.***************.com/fusionbb/showtopic.php?tid/138650/

http://www.***************.com/fusionbb/showtopic.php?tid/138649/

i watched jailhouse rock and is great ,just loved it.i waiting for viva las vegas to come from amazon:p

Both of these titles look fantastic for Elvis fans. I got them a few days ago. Think Grand Prix, Blazing Saddles PQ.

Both of these titles look fantastic for Elvis fans. I got them a few days ago. Think Grand Prix, Blazing Saddles PQ.

I've only had time to watch Jailhouse Rock and I have to agree with the consensus here. The PQ was exceptional.

I swear I saw lint on Elvis' shirt in one scene. Or maybe it was a piece of fiber from the material in his shirt, but either way the fine object detail was amazing.

I was also impressed by the front soundstage during the musical numbers. During those brief sequences it really opened up.

I saw Viva Las Vegas on Friday, 2 weeks ago. Looked really good. Haven't gotten around to Jailhouse Rock yet.

http://hddvd.highdefdigest.com/vivalasvegas.html:
One could argue that the source has been cleaned up so much that it looks too good, resulting in a digital feel to the transfer that may anger some purists -- to be sure, any "film-like" feel is long gone. Fleshtones look "painted on," which hardly helps realism (though to be fair, the excessive make-up may have something to do with it, and the "kabuki face" look is entirely typical to musicals of the period). Also, while '60s film stocks were understandably soft by today's standards, it's clear some some serious edge enhancement has been applied to sharpen up 'Viva Las Vegas.' Halos can be obvious at times, as well as jaggies on hard lines
...
and gives it a 4.5/5. The text sounds rather like 2/5 to me. No purchase if that was accurate.

I saw the first 15 minutes of Viva las Vegas two days ago, and it looked splended! The picture quality was amazing. The movie itself seemed enjoyable too. I really look forward to see the whole film this weekend.