It seems Shout Factory is finally putting this out! Hopefully with a Russell/Carpenter commentary track.

http://www.amazon.com/Elvis-Kurt-Rus...1009461&sr=1-3

Looks to be the extended version! There were 3 versions from what I have heard. The original Tv movie, The overseas Theatrical release version and the extended version.

March 2nd 2010.

wow, cool.

Much needed to complete my Carpenter collection.

Dark Star is all we need now.

no blu-ray? BOOOOO!!!!

This will be my best birthday present ever if it actually comes out that day.

Too bad they couldn't release it Jan 8, 2010 - Elvis' 75th birthday.

Thank you very much, Shout Factory.

Shout Factory makes dreams come true...

You forgot a 'Thank you' in there.

Great news!

The same person who sent me this link also stated that Shout contacted Russell, Carpenter and Ronnie McDowell ( The country artist who did all the music for the film ) for an interview session/commentary track. But he doesn't know for sure what came out of it. Really hoping this comes to pass.

I can finally ditch my bootleg! Keeping my fingers crossed for a commentary.

Yes! I've been waiting to add this to the collection for years. I was starting to worry it had fallen through the cracks.

Awesome. I'll be all over this.

I don't know, I'm doubtful on this one. Where's the official announcement? Amazon had it listed to come out back in 2007 too and they pulled it. I'll be incredibly happy if it does get released, but I'm still skeptical on this.

Yeah I agree, this has been on and off several times due to rights issues. Hopefully everything pans out. I happen to have a friend who is close to someone near the project. He is the one who told me it was coming out along with a link. This person is not involved with the release or shout factory directly, but he has been told a few things. Hopefully everything pans out.

This collectible DVD features the main presentation of the movie restored from the original film elements as it was meant to be seen, as well as an array of bonus features including: "Bringing A Legend To Life," a featurette with archival interviews of Kurt Russell and John Carpenter (1979); commentary by "The Voice Of Elvis," Ronnie McDowell, and author Edie Hand; rare clips and captivating photo gallery. Available for the first time in the home entertainment marketplace, this long-awaited DVD debut of the film ELVIS is priced to own at $19.97.

IN-DEPTH DVD SPECIAL FEATURES

* "Bringing A Legend To Life" Featurette With Archival Interviews Of Kurt Russell And John Carpenter (1979)
* Commentary By "The Voice Of Elvis" Ronnie McDowell And Author Edie Hand
* Rare Clips From American Bandstand
* Photo Gallery

http://finance.yahoo.com/news/On-Mar....html?x=0&.v=1

The only shame is no fantastic Russell/Carpenter commentary track.

So is this the uncut version or the edited down "feature-length" version released overseas (and on VHS in the States). It sure appears to be the cut version as there's no mention of it being the mini-series and it looks like it's only one disc. Oh well, better than nothing...

Amazon lists the runtime as 170mins. I'm not positive but I was told the original runtime was 150mins, and the theater cut was 105mins. So that must mean it's the extended version?

Carpenter was too busy to sit down for us and Mr. Russell passed.
We tried... many times.

It is the full length version...

You work for shout?

Ill be picking this up. Whats up with Russell latley? Dude passes on Expendables and now a commentary. Lame

Busy doing what? It's not like he's had a movie come out in the past decade (excluding the MOH episodes)

Dy-no-Myte! Thanks to Shout Factory! What terrific news! The uncut version hasn't been around for years, much less the extended!