Sixty-five years ago, Elvis Presley, with help from director Steve Binder, defied The King’s manager Colonel Tom Parker and appeared on NBC to mount his comeback, an event that changed TV and music history forever. Now, the comeback special is getting a documentary special of its own at Paramount+: “Reinventing Elvis: The ‘68 Comeback” will come to the platform on Tuesday, Aug. 15, tracking the behind-the-scenes details and aftermath of the night the King came back to fame. You can watch with a 30-Day Free Trial of Paramount Plus.
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About 'Reinventing Elvis: The '68 Comeback'
The documentary special “Reinventing Elvis: The ’68 Comeback” tells the true...
- 8/15/2023
- by Ashley Steves
- The Streamable
Paramount+’s Reinventing Elvis: The ’68 Comeback documentary goes behind the scenes of the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll’s pivotal 1968 television special. The trailer reveals new interview footage with the director of Elvis Presley’s comeback special who provides a unique perspective into Presley’s state of mind leading up to the career-resurrecting special.
The feature-length documentary will air on Paramount+ on Tuesday, August 15, one day prior to the 46th anniversary of Presley’s death.
Directed by John Scheinfeld, the documentary’s produced by Spencer Proffer’s Meteor 17, with Steve Binder and Bruce Gilmer executive producing.
‘Reinventing Elvis: The ’68 Comeback’ Poster (Photo Credit: Paramount+)
Paramount+ released this description of the documentary:
Reinventing Elvis: The ’68 Comeback reveals what really happened behind the scenes of this mesmerizing hour of television. When it aired on the night of Dec. 3, 1968, the special became the most-watched television event of the year, and nearly...
The feature-length documentary will air on Paramount+ on Tuesday, August 15, one day prior to the 46th anniversary of Presley’s death.
Directed by John Scheinfeld, the documentary’s produced by Spencer Proffer’s Meteor 17, with Steve Binder and Bruce Gilmer executive producing.
‘Reinventing Elvis: The ’68 Comeback’ Poster (Photo Credit: Paramount+)
Paramount+ released this description of the documentary:
Reinventing Elvis: The ’68 Comeback reveals what really happened behind the scenes of this mesmerizing hour of television. When it aired on the night of Dec. 3, 1968, the special became the most-watched television event of the year, and nearly...
- 8/1/2023
- by Rebecca Murray
- Showbiz Junkies
"Music's greatest second chance." Paramount has revealed the official trailer for a documentary film titled Reinventing Elvis: The '68 Comeback, made by acclaimed doc filmmaker John Scheinfeld. It will be streaming on Paramount+ later in August for any Elvis fans who want to (re)visit this iconic moment. The film tells the captivating story of one moment in television history that revived Elvis' career and shifted the pop-culture landscape. Reinventing Elvis: The ’68 Comeback is the true story of Elvis and director Steve Binder teaming up to defy manager Colonel Tom Parker and creating the iconic TV Special - bringing to the world an unforgettable moment in TV and music history. Told from the unique perspective of Emmy Award-winning TV director Steve Binder, this features interviews with Elvis experts and recollections from those who attended the special in-person, as well as all-new versions of iconic Elvis hits from today's musicians,...
- 8/1/2023
- by Alex Billington
- firstshowing.net
Darell Breaks Down the Surprises and Smash Collabs from His New Album ‘Everybody Go to the Discotek’
With his baritone tenor and cheeky lyrics, Darell has become one of the most recognizable figures in the Latin urban landscape. His ad-libs are some of the catchiest — not since Alexis & Fido have grunts and barks becoming such a major part of an artist’s brand. He’s go-to when it comes to the genre’s hottest remixes, appearing on everything from the megahit “Te Boté” to the recent smash “Baby Schai (Remix).” All of it has solidified him as a dependable fan favorite.
His sophomore album, Everybody Go to the Discotek,...
His sophomore album, Everybody Go to the Discotek,...
- 7/29/2023
- by Juan J. Arroyo
- Rollingstone.com
‘Reinventing Elvis: The ’68 Comeback’ Poster (Photo Credit: Paramount+)
Reinventing Elvis: The ’68 Comeback delves into the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll’s legendary 1968 television special from the special’s Emmy Award-winning director Steve Binder’s point of view. The 1968 special resurrected Presley’s career, and the documentary examines what went on behind the scenes while bringing the show to life for a massive television audience.
“The world is filled with stories about Elvis and his historic 1968 Comeback Special, but no one has ever told this story the way only I can tell it — because I was there for every moment of it,” stated Binder. “I’m so proud of this film because it presents Elvis as he really was, and looks at a specific moment in time — when Elvis took control of his life, his career and his legacy. There’s never been a television moment quite like this one.”
Directed by John Scheinfeld,...
Reinventing Elvis: The ’68 Comeback delves into the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll’s legendary 1968 television special from the special’s Emmy Award-winning director Steve Binder’s point of view. The 1968 special resurrected Presley’s career, and the documentary examines what went on behind the scenes while bringing the show to life for a massive television audience.
“The world is filled with stories about Elvis and his historic 1968 Comeback Special, but no one has ever told this story the way only I can tell it — because I was there for every moment of it,” stated Binder. “I’m so proud of this film because it presents Elvis as he really was, and looks at a specific moment in time — when Elvis took control of his life, his career and his legacy. There’s never been a television moment quite like this one.”
Directed by John Scheinfeld,...
- 6/30/2023
- by Rebecca Murray
- Showbiz Junkies
Here is a wrap-up of all the TV news you need to know from Thursday, June 26, 2023.
It's game over for Reservation Dogs, which will wrap with its third season on Hulu.
Series creator Sterlin Harjo made the announcement on his Instagram.
"Aho young and old warriors!" he wrote.
"Here it is: the coming third season of 'Reservation Dogs' will be the final season."
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"That's a difficult line to write and a more difficult decision to make," he continued.
"However, it's the correct decision creatively for the show. I always knew what the end of this story would be, I just didn't know when it would arrive. As we continued to break stories and write scripts this season, it became clear to the producers, Taika and me that the season three finale is the perfect series finale."
"When we...
It's game over for Reservation Dogs, which will wrap with its third season on Hulu.
Series creator Sterlin Harjo made the announcement on his Instagram.
"Aho young and old warriors!" he wrote.
"Here it is: the coming third season of 'Reservation Dogs' will be the final season."
View this post on Instagram
A post shared by Sterlin Harjo (@sterlinharjo)
"That's a difficult line to write and a more difficult decision to make," he continued.
"However, it's the correct decision creatively for the show. I always knew what the end of this story would be, I just didn't know when it would arrive. As we continued to break stories and write scripts this season, it became clear to the producers, Taika and me that the season three finale is the perfect series finale."
"When we...
- 6/29/2023
- by Paul Dailly
- TVfanatic
Brazilian pop star Anitta has added five new songs to the deluxe edition of Versions of Me, which arrives today, Aug. 26.
The five new tracks include some of the all-star collaborations Anitta has released over the past few weeks, including “El Que Espera” with Maluma and “Lobby” with Missy Elliott. The new tracklist also features collaborations with Aap Ferg and Harv (“Practice”), as well as L7nnon and Maffio (“Yo No Se”). Anitta, Pedro Sampaio, and Dadju’s “Dançarina Remix” with Nicky Jam and Mc Pedrinho, is also included.
The deluxe...
The five new tracks include some of the all-star collaborations Anitta has released over the past few weeks, including “El Que Espera” with Maluma and “Lobby” with Missy Elliott. The new tracklist also features collaborations with Aap Ferg and Harv (“Practice”), as well as L7nnon and Maffio (“Yo No Se”). Anitta, Pedro Sampaio, and Dadju’s “Dançarina Remix” with Nicky Jam and Mc Pedrinho, is also included.
The deluxe...
- 8/26/2022
- by Jon Blistein
- Rollingstone.com
Haters y Fanáticos, the new album from Akim, is all about displaying the Panamanian artist‘s versatility: He bobs between smooth reggaeton romantico, R&b-inspired melodies, and trap beats. But the most unexpected track just might be “Luz,” a melodic Edm collaboration with Puerto Rican reggaeton mainstay Farruko that explores how to embrace positivity, even in dark moments.
Akim and Farruko released the video, directed by Fernando Lugo, which flashes between the pair singing at a club and standing in a meadow with dancers in matching outfits. The motivational lyrics...
Akim and Farruko released the video, directed by Fernando Lugo, which flashes between the pair singing at a club and standing in a meadow with dancers in matching outfits. The motivational lyrics...
- 7/1/2022
- by Julyssa Lopez
- Rollingstone.com
Over the last several years, rising Puerto Rican artist Eix has built out his sound and attracted new fans through his enthusiastic live performances and notable collaborations with the likes of Kiko El Crazy, Rauw Alejandro, De La Ghetto, Guaynaa and others. For his latest track “Cuando Te Veo,” produced by the Dominican multi-hyphenate Maffio, Eix taps the smooth-voiced Colombian-born, Venezuelan-raised artist Beéle for a few verses that keep the song sweet, summery, and super melodic.
In the video directed by Rodrigo Rodriguez, Eix and Beéle dance it up at...
In the video directed by Rodrigo Rodriguez, Eix and Beéle dance it up at...
- 6/24/2022
- by Julyssa Lopez
- Rollingstone.com
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