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Director Baz Luhrmann is in negotiations to direct an Elvis biopic for Warner Bros, according to TheWrap.com. Luhrmann’s past directorial credits include “The Great Gatsby,” “Australia,” “Moulin Rouge!,” and “Romeo + Juliet”.

Kelly Marcel is reportedly on board to write the screenplay, which will not be based on pre-existing material. Marcel wrote the recent hit “Saving Mr. Banks,” and the forthcoming “Fifty Shades of Grey”.

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Warner Bros. Home Entertainment has announced that “Elvis: That’s The Way It Is – Special Edition” will make its debut on Blu-ray in August as a two-disc Premium Digibook, complete with outtake footage and the original cut of the movie. Warner will also celebrate the 50th anniversary of “Viva Las Vegas” with the release of a Premium Blu-ray Digibook.

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Legacy Recordings has marked the 40th anniversary of the “Elvis Recorded Live on Stage in Memphis” album with an extended Legacy Edition, complete with a bonus disc featuring an additional concert and rehearsal performances.

Elvis Presley, the Beatles and Michael Jackson are among the artists featured in the upcoming “Rock & Roll Pop Culture Auction” by Gotta Have Rock & Roll™.

The auction, which runs from March 26 to April 4, features over 800 lots, including stage, film and video worn costumes; concert played instruments; personal clothing; rare concert posters; gold album awards; and much more.

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Elvis Presley Enterprises is celebrating the 60th anniversary of Elvis’ first recording with the new “60 Years of Elvis” exhibit at Graceland. The exhibit forms part of Graceland’s VIP tour experience.

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