"EDDIE PRESLEY" IS LEAVING THE BUILDING 3 MONTHS FROM TODAY!
Tempe fans have probably heard rumblings of a drama/comedy called EDDIE PRESLEY
which has bounced on and off of our release schedule for the last couple of
years. Believe it or not, we acquired the film in early 1999 and over the course
of the last 5 years have gradually been planting the seeds of the film's
release. And all of that hard work is about to pay off at long
last! EDDIE PRESLEY is a down-on-his-luck ex-Elvis
impersonator. With his days of former glory performing in small to medium-sized
clubs behind him, he’s stuck in a dead-end security job, making barely
enough to live out of his van. But Eddie’s luck is about to change when
he’s offered a comeback gig at a seedy Hollywood nightclub...until he has
a breakdown on stage and gives the audience a powerful, improvised performance
they’ll not soon forget.
Based on the stage play by star Duane Whitaker (FROM DUSK ‘TIL DAWN 2), EDDIE PRESLEY is a bittersweet drama in the tradition of THE KING OF COMEDY and ED WOOD, with plenty of satirical jabs at politics and life at the bottom of the entertainment food chain. Featuring an all-star lineup of genre favorites, Tempe DVD is proud to bring this cult classic from director Jeff Burr (STRAIGHT INTO DARKNESS, LEATHERFACE) to home video for the first time ever, complete with commentary from the filmmakers!
On May 11th, 2004, EDDIE PRESLEY arrives on DVD in three flavors: our very first 2-Disc Special Edition ($29.99 SRP), a single-disc edition ($19.99 SRP) and a twin-pack of the single edition paired with the cult oddity TOWNIES ($24.99 SRP) as part of a "Festival Star Power" package.
Did we say "festival"? Why, yes we did.
EDDIE PRESLEY features a veritable who's who of genre stars, including some pretty high-powered cameos. While this is definitely not a horror film, most everyone associated with EDDIE has done some pretty recognizable work in that genre, making this release of interest to our die-hard fan base as well as a new audience who will be introduced to Tempe DVD for the first time.
Let's start with writer/star Duane Whitaker...most folks will remember him from his infamous PULP FICTION role as the pawn shop owner Maynard, but Duane was also the co-writer/co-star of FROM DUSK 'TIL DAWN 2: TEXAS BLOOD MONEY and has been seen in a long list of other genre films including TALES FROM THE HOOD and NIGHT OF THE SCARECROW, not to mention a role as the creepy doctor in our own production of William Shatner's GROOM LAKE.
Director Jeff Burr is no stranger to horror films, having made his debut in 1987 with THE OFFSPRING starring Vincent Price, followed in rapid succession by THE STEPFATHER 2 and the theatrical release LEATHERFACE: THE TEXAS CHAINSAW MASSACRE III, which recently made its Special Edition debut on DVD. Jeff's other credits include PUPPET MASTER 4 & 5, NIGHT OF THE SCARECROW and PUMPKINHEAD 2, and his World War II epic STRAIGHT INTO DARKNESS is now making the festival rounds (a preview of which can be found on all 3 versions of the EDDIE PRESLEY DVD).
The rest of the EDDIE cast will not disappoint genre fans, either: Clu Gulager (RETURN OF THE LIVING DEAD), Stacie Bourgeois (FROM DUSK 'TIL DAWN 2), Ted Raimi (EVIL DEAD 2), Willard Pugh (THE HILLS HAVE EYES PT. 2), R.A. Mihailoff (LEATHERFACE), Tim Thomerson (TRANCERS), Joe Estevez (HELL ASYLUM), Chuck Williams (HORRORVISION) and John Lazar (BEYOND THE VALLEY OF THE DOLLS) are also on hand, joining veterans such as Roscoe Lee Browne (BABE), Daniel Roebuck (THE FUGITIVE) and Lawrence Tierney (RESERVOIR DOGS).
Oh, and did we mention the film also features "lost" cameos from KILL BILL director Quentin Tarantino and BUBBA HO-TEP star Bruce Campbell? The deluxe $29.99 SRP 2-Disc Special Edition includes over 2 hours of extras including additional outtakes of Tarantino and Campbell, plus a hilarious tribute to cantankerous silver screen tough guy Lawrence Tierney:
DISC 1 (also available separately for $19.99 SRP or as a 2-pack with TOWNIES for $24.99 SRP)
• Digitally transferred picture (1.33:1 full-frame)
• Commentary track with director Jeff Burr, writer/star Duane Whitaker, cinematographer Tom Callaway, editor Jay Woelfel, music composer Jim Manzie and co-producer Chuck Williams
• Two versions (106 min. standard cut plus the 126-min. extended cut)
• Behind-the-scenes preview with commentary by the filmmakers (33 mins.)
• Production still gallery
• "Straight Into Darkness" preview (5 mins.)
• Tempe DVD trailers & coming attractions
DISC 2
• Behind-the-scenes footage with optional commentary by the director & cinematographer (40 mins.)
• Deleted scenes with optional commentary by the director & editor (37 mins.)
• Flashback outtakes reel (12 mins.)
• "Tierney’s Tyranny" (11 mins.)
• Cast & crew interviews (16 mins.)
• Scenes from the original stage play written by & starring Duane Whitaker (17 mins.)
• August 16th, 1991: A Tribute to the King (5 mins.)
• "L.A. Indies" Sundance Channel segment (4 mins.)
• Full-color insert with introductions by director Jeff Burr and Tempe chief J.R. Bookwalter
"EDDIE PRESLEY" FESTIVAL NEWS (02/24/2004)
Canadian film fans will get a special treat on Thursday, March 18th as EDDIE PRESLEY is screened as part of the Ottawa Student & Independent Film Festival. Also screening at the festival is Brett Kelly's THE BONESETTER, which will debut as a Splatter Rampage release this summer.
EDDIE PRESLEY was already a finalist at the very first South by Southwest Film Festival in addition to playing several other international festivals when it was first completed in 1992. This is shaping up to be the biggest Tempe DVD release ever!
Based on the stage play by star Duane Whitaker (FROM DUSK ‘TIL DAWN 2), EDDIE PRESLEY is a bittersweet drama in the tradition of THE KING OF COMEDY and ED WOOD, with plenty of satirical jabs at politics and life at the bottom of the entertainment food chain. Featuring an all-star lineup of genre favorites, Tempe DVD is proud to bring this cult classic from director Jeff Burr (STRAIGHT INTO DARKNESS, LEATHERFACE) to home video for the first time ever, complete with commentary from the filmmakers!
On May 11th, 2004, EDDIE PRESLEY arrives on DVD in three flavors: our very first 2-Disc Special Edition ($29.99 SRP), a single-disc edition ($19.99 SRP) and a twin-pack of the single edition paired with the cult oddity TOWNIES ($24.99 SRP) as part of a "Festival Star Power" package.
Did we say "festival"? Why, yes we did.
EDDIE PRESLEY features a veritable who's who of genre stars, including some pretty high-powered cameos. While this is definitely not a horror film, most everyone associated with EDDIE has done some pretty recognizable work in that genre, making this release of interest to our die-hard fan base as well as a new audience who will be introduced to Tempe DVD for the first time.
Let's start with writer/star Duane Whitaker...most folks will remember him from his infamous PULP FICTION role as the pawn shop owner Maynard, but Duane was also the co-writer/co-star of FROM DUSK 'TIL DAWN 2: TEXAS BLOOD MONEY and has been seen in a long list of other genre films including TALES FROM THE HOOD and NIGHT OF THE SCARECROW, not to mention a role as the creepy doctor in our own production of William Shatner's GROOM LAKE.
Director Jeff Burr is no stranger to horror films, having made his debut in 1987 with THE OFFSPRING starring Vincent Price, followed in rapid succession by THE STEPFATHER 2 and the theatrical release LEATHERFACE: THE TEXAS CHAINSAW MASSACRE III, which recently made its Special Edition debut on DVD. Jeff's other credits include PUPPET MASTER 4 & 5, NIGHT OF THE SCARECROW and PUMPKINHEAD 2, and his World War II epic STRAIGHT INTO DARKNESS is now making the festival rounds (a preview of which can be found on all 3 versions of the EDDIE PRESLEY DVD).
The rest of the EDDIE cast will not disappoint genre fans, either: Clu Gulager (RETURN OF THE LIVING DEAD), Stacie Bourgeois (FROM DUSK 'TIL DAWN 2), Ted Raimi (EVIL DEAD 2), Willard Pugh (THE HILLS HAVE EYES PT. 2), R.A. Mihailoff (LEATHERFACE), Tim Thomerson (TRANCERS), Joe Estevez (HELL ASYLUM), Chuck Williams (HORRORVISION) and John Lazar (BEYOND THE VALLEY OF THE DOLLS) are also on hand, joining veterans such as Roscoe Lee Browne (BABE), Daniel Roebuck (THE FUGITIVE) and Lawrence Tierney (RESERVOIR DOGS).
Oh, and did we mention the film also features "lost" cameos from KILL BILL director Quentin Tarantino and BUBBA HO-TEP star Bruce Campbell? The deluxe $29.99 SRP 2-Disc Special Edition includes over 2 hours of extras including additional outtakes of Tarantino and Campbell, plus a hilarious tribute to cantankerous silver screen tough guy Lawrence Tierney:
DISC 1 (also available separately for $19.99 SRP or as a 2-pack with TOWNIES for $24.99 SRP)
• Digitally transferred picture (1.33:1 full-frame)
• Commentary track with director Jeff Burr, writer/star Duane Whitaker, cinematographer Tom Callaway, editor Jay Woelfel, music composer Jim Manzie and co-producer Chuck Williams
• Two versions (106 min. standard cut plus the 126-min. extended cut)
• Behind-the-scenes preview with commentary by the filmmakers (33 mins.)
• Production still gallery
• "Straight Into Darkness" preview (5 mins.)
• Tempe DVD trailers & coming attractions
DISC 2
• Behind-the-scenes footage with optional commentary by the director & cinematographer (40 mins.)
• Deleted scenes with optional commentary by the director & editor (37 mins.)
• Flashback outtakes reel (12 mins.)
• "Tierney’s Tyranny" (11 mins.)
• Cast & crew interviews (16 mins.)
• Scenes from the original stage play written by & starring Duane Whitaker (17 mins.)
• August 16th, 1991: A Tribute to the King (5 mins.)
• "L.A. Indies" Sundance Channel segment (4 mins.)
• Full-color insert with introductions by director Jeff Burr and Tempe chief J.R. Bookwalter
"EDDIE PRESLEY" FESTIVAL NEWS (02/24/2004)
Canadian film fans will get a special treat on Thursday, March 18th as EDDIE PRESLEY is screened as part of the Ottawa Student & Independent Film Festival. Also screening at the festival is Brett Kelly's THE BONESETTER, which will debut as a Splatter Rampage release this summer.
EDDIE PRESLEY was already a finalist at the very first South by Southwest Film Festival in addition to playing several other international festivals when it was first completed in 1992. This is shaping up to be the biggest Tempe DVD release ever!
Posted: Wed - February 11, 2004 at 03:07 PM
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