





source : Andrew Hearn - May 3, 2009





The Elvis Presley Convention in Montreal will be held on April 4, 2009 from 11:00 to 16:00 ( most likely open up to 17:00 ). The St-Gilbert Hall is located at 5415 Jean-Talon East in Montreal, near the St. Michel metro station ( bus 141 ). Dealers and collectors from Canada will be on hand to buy, sell, and trade Elvis memorabilia of all kinds; LP’s, CD’s, DVD's, photographs ,videos, and everything from Elvis dolls to Elvis stamps.
Door prizes will be handed out all day long. There will be some live entertainment at 13:00 and 15:00.
The second convention will be held on November 7, 2009 at the same location.
Admission: $5.00


The next Elvis Presley Convention in Montreal will be held on April 4, 2009 from 11:00 to 16:00. The St-Gilbert Hall is located at 5415 Jean-Talon East in Montreal, near the St. Michel metro station ( bus 141 ). Dealers and collectors from Canada will be on hand to buy, sell, and trade Elvis memorabilia of all kinds; LP’s, CD’s, DVD's, photographs ,videos, and everything from Elvis dolls to Elvis stamps.
Door prizes will be handed out all day long. There will be some live entertainment at 13:00 and 15:00, details to be given at a later date.
The second convention will be held on November 7, 2009 at the same location.
Admission: $5.00




The next Elvis Presley Convention in Montreal will be held on April 4, 2009 from 11:00 to 16:00. The St-Gilbert Hall is located at 5415 Jean-Talon East in Montreal, near the St. Michel metro station ( bus 141 ). Dealers and collectors from Canada will be on hand to buy, sell, and trade Elvis memorabilia of all kinds; LP’s, CD’s, DVD's, photographs ,videos, and everything from Elvis dolls to Elvis stamps.
Door prizes will be handed out all day long. There will be some live entertainment at 13:00 and 15:00, details to be given at a later date.
The second convention will be held on November 7, 2009 at the same location.
Admission: $5.00
























The book Elvis - Concerts from JAT Productions will be out at the end of October.
source : Joe Tunzi - October 7, 2008


The latest project from JAT Productions titled Elvis - Concerts should be ready earlier than originally scheduled. All the books will come with a free pocket calendar ( shown above ).



JAT Publishing has distributed all their copies of their latest book by Producer Director Steve Binder. You can not order this book from their website anymore or through standard mail either. Obviously all dealers are not sold out on this title so ask to you favorite dealer for a copy, copies will also be available from E.P.E. during Elvis Week 2008.
source: JAT Publishing - August 7, 2008


For those fans visiting Memphis in August, the new book ELVIS-SOMETHING FOR EVERYBODY '' a unique,visual anthology of Elvis Presley " will debut at the ELVIS EXPO at Cook Convention Center during Elvis Week (Aug.13/14). You may puchase your copy in-person at the show (limited quantity) or order directly from www.thatsallrightpublishing.com There is a 10% discount for orders received online before August 16, order more than one and you can save on shipping (everyone knows someone who loves Elvis)-- PAYPAL is accepted. (online orders will ship at the end of August).
ELVIS-SOMETHING FOR EVERYBODY is a hardcover, 9''x11'', stitch-sewn, high-quality book of rare photographs, color and black, and white spanning ELVIS' entire career. Candids, portraits, concerts, movies sets are all represented here is stunning quality. A few sample pages can be viewed at www.thatsallrightpublishing.com, but you won't get the full impact of this amazing volume until you SEE IT IN PERSON! Order yours today!
source: Joe Russo & Steve Barile - July 31, 2008

The latest project from JAT Productions ' 68 At 40 : Retrospective with a text by Steve Binder is out now. We received our copies this morning and this is definitely a keeper. The book is divided in 8 chapters filled with great photographs of Elvis during the taping of this special, production notes, session notes,etc.. The text is easy to read, right to the point and very informative. This book is a real delight and hats off to Joe Tunzi and Steve Binder for having done the ultimate book on this subject.
Fecc note : The book Elvis : Frame by Frame mentioned below and written by Bill Bram ( he wrote the text in Elvis In Tickle Me from JAT Publishing ) is also a keeper. This is extremely well researched and a real pleasure to read as well.
source: FECC Team - July 30, 2008

About The Book
Hundreds of books have been published since Elvis Presleys
death yet none have seriously documented the making of his films. Elvis spent
more than half of his career making films, yet this critical time period has
been essentially ignored by most biographers. This book investigates the making
of nine of his films, in the words of those that worked on and co-starred in
them. The author spared no expense to locate and interview hundreds of people
who worked on Elvis's films, including co-stars, movie crew members, dancers,
extras and stuntmen. Anecdotes and fascinating behind the scene accounts is the
central focus. A large portion of the book consists of direct quotations from
the interviewees, edited to create an interesting narrative of each film. It is
a running commentary on Elviss films. In addition the book contains
information obtained directly from the movie files. Decades old questions
regarding particular scenes and songs, believed to have been filmed, will be
addressed and answered. Readers will find chapters on King Creole, Kid
Galahad, Roustabout, Easy Come Easy Go, Double Trouble,
Clambake, Live A Little, Love A Little, The Trouble With Girls and Change
Of Habit. The book concludes with a fascinating chapter on the Elvis movie
that should have been: A Star Is Born.
Ten pages of rare black and white photographs or movie documentation will be
interspersed through out the book, never published, and obtained by the author.
In addition, the author scouted and found many locations, in and around Los
Angeles, used in Elviss films. Several location photos will be included in
the book as well. Elvis: Frame By Frame will be the first book to present a
detailed account into the making of Elviss films. Most importantly, the book
offers a new perspective and understanding of the most fascinating entertainer
of our time.
You can buy the book directly from the website Elvis : Frame By Frame
source: Bill Bram - July 26, 2008

Dedicated to Bill
Belew.
"Elvis - The Jumpsuitology"
is the anthology of Elvis' stage outfits used during all the 1145 live
appearances from 1969 to 1977. It is first ever comprehensive DVD project
highlighting this aspect of Elvis career. The producers spent several months
on research and obtaining materials, and then spent more than 250 hours in a
professional studio for restoration and putting the DVD together.
The
first volume of the DVD focuses on the years 1969 - 1972. Theres brief, but
relevant information on each concert tour, as well as the Las Vegas or Lake
Tahoe engagements, all followed by specially assorted good quality photos of the
jumpsuits used for each tour or engagement. There are more than 250 photos (some
rare) of all the 110 versions of the suits, including the first
"Herringbone" and "Cisco Kid" suits, the August '72
"Two - Piece" suits and all others.
The
video section contains more than 30 rare clips (mostly 8 mm amateur footage) of
Elvis on stage in different suits. Every piece of film was carefully selected,
edited and professionally restored in a studio and every effort has been made to
achieve the highest possible picture quality, nevertheless in few cases
producers decided to use substandard quality material in order to maintain the
integrity of the project.
source: e-mail - July 20, 2008


This is a CD issued in 2008 by Virgin Records Vietnam. It features 24 tracks and picture label looks like the US release although the contents is quite different.
source: Barry McLean - July 16, 2008
( click on the flyer above for a larger version )
There's now just a few days to go to the big Summer event
staged by Essential Elvis in the UK. There are some tickets left, so if
you'd like to enjoy a great show, with several famous guests, then please book
online (www.essentialelvis.com)
or by calling 01903 525917. The event, with Jeanne LeMay, is on July 19th
in Hove (near Brighton).
source: Essential Elvis UK - July
10, 2008

Next JAT Productions project after '68 At 40 : Retrospective will be Elvis Concerts and due out in December 2008.
source: JAT Publishing - July 9, 2008

68
at 40: Retrospective
STEVE
BINDER PENS BOOK
ON
THE MAKING OF THE 1968 ELVIS PRESLEY SPECIAL
This
will be the definitive book on the making of the 1968 ELVIS PRESLEY television
special.
JAT
publishing is proud to present their latest book, 68
at 40: Retrospective, the definitive story on
the making of the 1968 Elvis Presley TV Special, written by its director and
producer Steve Binder.
At
more than 125 pages, 68 at 40 will feature approximately 100 never before
seen photos from the private collection of Timothy Mulrenan and Robert Brower
along with rare documents and artifacts from Binders personal
collection.
With
its informative text and magnificent photo selection and reproduction, 68 at
40 captures in great detail the essence and magic of ELVIS.
68
at 40 is due out on August 6th and will be limited to 1968 hard-cover
copies and will include an 8"x 10" photo not used in the book and
signed by Binder.
With
of the 40th Anniversary of the 1968 special approaching, Binder felt
it was time to pen his own book, having read so much on the special that
didnt feel right with its director. And when it came time to find a
publisher, JAT was Binders only choice.
Steve
explained, "Knowing Joe Tunzi personally and his JAT publishing company
makes me very comfortable that I'm in good hands. I have found Joe to be a man
of integrity and passion in keeping the Elvis legend alive."
Publisher
Joe Tunzi offered these comments, Being able to publish a book by Steve
Binder about the legendary 1968 ELVIS T.V. Special was a dream come true.
Tunzi
continued, This is guaranteed to be one of the greatest books in our vast
catalog. Steve is without question brilliant in every sense of the word
and one of the most talented and creative minds I ever had the good
fortune to work with. Not to mention a true gentleman.
Binder will kick-off the promotional tour for the book with a special appearance in Memphis during Elvis Week 2008.
For additional information visit www.elvis68book.com and media inquiries contact : jeff@jonaspr.com
source : Jeff Abraham / JAT Publishing - July 8, 2008

Here is a pre-view of some pages from the upcoming Elvis Unlimited Production book Inside Love Me Tender.
The book will be on 152 pages filled with rare
pictures, information and lots of memorabilia. All connected to Elvis first
movie from 1956 Love Me Tender
Inside Love Me Tender should be ready in the middle of
July.
You can pre-order your copy from Elvis Unlimited today.
source: Elvis Unlimited - July 8, 2008


This is a series produce by Music Ages in Spain and features 4 EPs on one CD and the one for Elvis states vol.1 on the back cover.
source: Barry McLean - July 7, 2008
Elvis Unlimited next big project Inside Love Me Tender is getting closer and closer to being ready for release. We hope to have it ready by mid July.
This deluxe box-set will contain a book, DVD, postcard, vinyl single and a certificate that proves that you're one of the only 2000 fans who have this box-set.
The book itself will be a 152 page full colour book featuring a lot of unknown stories about Elvis' first movie, many rare and unpublished pictures of Elvis during the filming, at the photo sessions, in the recording studio, at various meetings that was held during the filming etc.
The Inside Love Me Tender book will also contain a lot of beautiful memorabilia from all over the word. The very informative text about the movie that you will find in the book has been written by Megan Murphy and the foreword is written by Ger Rijff.
The DVD will contain some rare footages from the movie set and of course the original trailer.
The special 45 rpm. vinyl single will be a replica of the original The Truth About Me single, that was recorded at the Love Me Tender set.
We will make a drawing among all the orders received by July 13th, 2008. The winner will receive a white labeled test pressing of the single The Truth About Me. Only five of these have been made.
source: Elvis Unlimited - June 30, 2008


ELVIS:SOMETHING FOR EVERYBODY is a brand-new hardcover book of rare and unique images spanning the career of ELVIS PRESLEY. It's high quality, glossy pages are filled with dozens of stunning color and black&white photographs, most of which have never been seen. It features private,candid,concert,studio portrait and movie-set photos,spanning the 50's through the 70's, that will delight and impress even the most ardent fans and collectors. Authors JOE RUSSO ("Elvis-Straight Up" (w/Joe Esposito), "Our Memories Of Elvis" (with Dr.George Nichopoulos)) and noted Elvis archivist STEVE BARILE have assembled an amazing volume that fans throughout the world are sure to consider one of the finest Elvis photo books ever published!
A message from the authors....
We are both life-long fans and afficianados of Elvis Presley. What this book represents is a finely honed presentation of some of the most extraordinary, rare and stunning images we have discovered and collected over the last thirty-plus years. This project is not something that has been hastily gathered, but literally the result of decades of personal aquisition and research. It was our commitment to Elvis's legacy that we wait until just the right time to finally display our idea in book form, this very special volume now being offered, titled ELVIS-SOMETHING FOR EVERYBODY
Joe Russo & Steve Barile
Size-9" x 11" Style-Hardcover Pages-130 List Price: $54.99
10% discount for pre-orders before August 16
Please visit www.thatsallrightpublishing.com
at the end of JUNE...pre-orders can be made at that time
source: Joe Russo - June 17, 2008

The forthcoming vinyl 45 release Elvis '68 At 40 is already sold out at JAT Productions based on pre-orders only. Obviously, you can obtain your copy(ies) from your favorite dealer or any other carrying this product. It will be released on July 4, 2008 and followed a month later or so by Steve Binder book Elvis - '68 At 40 Retrospective .
source: JAT Publishing - June 4, 2008

Celebrating the 40th Anniversary of the 1968 T.V. Special JAT Productions will release on July 4, 2008 a '' Vinyl 45 '' featuring four never released commercials.
source: JAT Publishing - May 19, 2008

The Proper Box label released in England a 4 CD box-set with a 52 page booklet, each CD are picture disc and comes in a separate sleeve.




Disc One : The live Performances ; Disc Two : From Sun To RCA ; Disc Three : Rip It Up ; Disc Four : Young And Beautiful
source: Barry McLean - May 16, 2008

This is a new double CD set featuring 40 tracks ( all from the fifties ) from Time Music International Limited. Both CD inside are picture discs.
source: Barry McLean - May 6, 2008

This new book from JAT Publishing written by Steve Binder ( Special's producer/director ) , and with exclusive never before seen color photos from the collection of Timothy Mulrenan and Robert Brower will be available on August 6, 2008. There will be only 2000 hardcover books available that will include a 8'' x 10''not used in the book and signed by Steve Binder. This will be the definitive book on the making of the 1968 Elvis Presley television special.
source: JAT Publishing - May 2, 2008

JAT Productions is sold out on their new book Portraits, and therefore not possible to order a copy directly from them. Please refer to your favorite dealer for a copy. Thank you all for your continued support as it makes it worthwhile.
source: JAT Productions - April 18, 2008


JAT Productions just informed us their latest book Portraits is in stock, and all the orders will be shipped out during the next few days. There aren't much copies available and everything should be sold out within a week. JAT Productions would like to thank everyone for their support and making this new book a huge success. Last copies can be ordered directly from JAT Productions or from your favorite dealer.
source: Joe Tunzi - April 11, 2008

The book Portraits will come with a bonus gift post-card ( shown above ) . Portraits should be available soon and you can order a copy directly from their website. The back of the card advertise another book project coming from JAT Productions later this year.

source: JAT Productions - March 23, 2008

(Click on the picture to see the flyer enlarged)


It is now possible to see a preview trailer for next JAT Production's Portraits on YouTube.
Source: JAT Productions - March 11, 2008

Another budget release ( picture disc ) issue from Legacy in the UK. it contains live recordings ( from the 50s apparently ) and a bonus track with a so-called '' rare interview ''.
source: Barry McLean - March 4, 2008


This is a new double CD set from K-Tel International. Disc one is '' Rockin' With Elvis '' while the second disc is '' Lovin' With Elvis ''. There are a few tracks from 1957 but the vast majority of the tracks are from 1955-1956.
source: Barry McLean - February 24, 2007

Argentina has just released LOVE ME TENDER DVD (title in Spanish: LA MUJER ROBADA). An instant collector's item featuring rare original memorabilia unavailable in ANY OTHER WORLDWIDE RELEASE including SIX different 78 rpm releases, RCA Victor record store's ad, original One-Sheet poster, newspaper ads, etc., etc.
source : Carlos R. Ares - February 17, 2008


JAT Publishing is now accepting the orders for their full color very limited hardback edition of Portraits. This new project from JAT Productions will be released in Spring 2008.
source: JAT Publishing - February 6, 2008


We have added a few days ago the final art cover of next JAT Productions project titled Portraits, and now adding the back cover as well. Celebrating twenty years of JAT Productions this special project will be a hardback ALL COLOR BOOK . This new book is scheduled for the first quarter of 2008.
source: JAT Productions / January 29, 2008

This is the final art cover of next JAT Productions project titled Portraits . Celebrating twenty years of JAT Productions this special project will be a hardback ALL COLOR BOOK . This new book is scheduled for the first quarter of 2008.
source: JAT Productions / January 24, 2008
The site Elvis Brasil has a new interview with Sonny West. You can reach their site at www.elvisbrasil.com or access the interview directly at http://www.elvisbrasil.com/epbrasil/Sonnywest.htm
source: Sergio Luiz - January 20, 2008
The site Elvis Brasil has an interview with Joe Moscheo of the Imperials Quartet. You can reach their site at www.elvisbrasil.com or access the interview directly at http://www.elvisbrasil.com/epbrasil/joemoscheointerview.htm
source: Sergio Luiz - January 3, 2008

Coming in late Spring ......Hot Shots and Cool Clips
Volume 4 featuring over 50 minutes of unreleased footage...from the 50s,
60s, and 70s. Everybody Come Along and celebrate 20 years of JAT PRODUCTIONS
with this ultimate DVD. Stay tuned as more productions will be coming on this
20th Anniversary year long Celebration.
source: JAT Productions - December 25, 2007

Essential Elvis, the UK's largest
Elvis Presley organisation, is planning a wonderful party to commemorate
what would've been Elvis' 73rd birthday, and the venue is as exciting as what's
on offer. Join other fans at Vernon Presley's former home on Dolan Drive,
just yards from Graceland, to enjoy some great music, film and delicious
birthday cake on the evening of January 8th, beginning at 6pm.
You'll be able to mingle with Elvis' friends, associates and colleagues. The
EE:UK team are currently finalising details with some very
exciting guests, but this year they have a very unique theme - In
The Beat Of The Night. Yes, they've tracked down
some of Elvis' old police buddies, including ex-Memphis cop Tom Morgan and
retired Shelby County Sheriff Gene Barksdale. You'll also get to meet
ex-Sheriff and Mayor Bill Morris, and even the current Sheriff, Mark
Luttrell, has had an open invite.
Jeanne LeMay, Linda Thompson friend and Elvis' Graceland secretary, will also be
there to meet the fans and to sign copies of her new book, Elvis,
Linda and Me. Along with others yet to confirm, Mike Freeman will be
signing copies of his new DVD, Elvis' Memphis. There will also be
some interesting police paraphernalia on display including badges that once
belonged to Elvis.
The entrance fee will be just $20.00 (that's just 10.00,
if you're from the UK) per person, and you can pay on the door.
_______________________________________________________________
A Unique City Tour For Birthday Week 2008
Due to the success of their city tour in August, Essential Elvis
is planning another all-day tour of Memphis on January 8th. Bigger
and better than anything offered before, the team aim to show fans a huge number
of Elvis-related sights in and around the city - and all in the comfort and
warmth of a luxury coach.
In August, a hundred excited fans were shown a total of 80 Elvis-related
places over a period of 8 hours, and everyone had so much fun. Andrew
Hearn is personally organising and conducting the tour, and will be
providing the commentary along the way. You may know that Andrew
recently released a book entitled Follow Me To Tennessee (www.followmetotennessee.com)
in which fans can learn about 125 Elvis sights in Memphis, along with accurate
facts and stories by people who experienced those places with Elvis first hand.
The tour will leave, at 10:30am, from behind the ticket office on the plaza once
the birthday proclamation on the lawn has finished. The first stop will be at
Elvis' Circle G Ranch in Mississippi, and then they'll progress towards
downtown Memphis. There will be a lunch stop downtown early
afternoon and the tour will finish back at Graceland at approximately 5pm.
There's more exciting news - EE:UK have enlisted the help of a
surprise guest, who will be coming along for the ride. This person was a
personal friend of Elvis' and rode around the city with him over many years in
the 1970s. So, you'll be guaranteed some first-hand tales of
life with the King - making this particular tour very special.
Cost is just $40.00 (just 20.00) per person.
Please reserve your places as soon as possible as seats are limited, and the
tour is expected to be very popular. Email Andrew Hearn with any
questions, concerns or suggestions at enquiries@essentialelvis.com.
The Essential Elvis team would be pleased to hear from you if you
are considering joining them for either event. It'd be helpful to
have some idea of numbers, so booking in advance would be good.
source: Andrew Hearn - December 23, 2007