Brian Quinn

Robin Leach reflects on 'Viva Elvis': http://www.vegasdeluxe.com/blogs/luxe-life...e-amazing-stuf/ Brian

Great news for those of you who ordered the 2CD/1DVD version from Amazon (UK). The price has now dropped to £14 from £16.99. Brian :D

Just found this on the Web: http://www.local8now.com/news/headlines/Ne...-166582806.html Brian :D

'Elvis BY REQUEST' debuts at #4 on ARIA Album chart in Australia: The latest ARIA Album Chart will be released later today (27th) with the new Australian 'Greatest Hits' at #4! This is the same highest Elvis chart entry position since 'ELVIS: 30 #1 Hits' in 2002. Of course this time fans had to pre-purchase to receive their free "named" poster, which would create some excellent first week sales. Apparently all Sony USA sold of the "I Am An Elvis Fan" 35th Anniversary release was 3,330 copies (now 8,040) despite all the multi-media promotion. The “50 Australian Top 10 Hits 1956-1977” made it to No.9 in January 2010, and this becomes his 21st Top 10 entry there (1965 to 2012). Congratulations to Tim McLean of Sony Australia Marketing. Well done Aussies! Brian B-)

The following appeared on the Billboard Current Physical Album Chart for w/e 1st September, 2012: 'I Am An Elvis Fan' selling some 2368 units. Total sales to date: 8,040 units. 'Elvis Uncovered' selling some 1915 units. Total sales to date: 17,152 units. The following album appeared on the Top Soundtrack Album Chart: 'Viva Las Vegas' selling some 948 units. Total sales to date: 32,505 units. Thde following albums appeared on the Top Catalog Album Chart: 'Heart And Soul' selling some 1,854 units. Total sales to date: 577,829 units. 'Elvis: The Very Best Of Love' selling some 1,766 units. Total sales to date: 290,284 units. 'The Essential Elvis' selling some 1,535 units. Total sales to date: 462,367 units. 'An Afternoon In The Garden' selling some 1,500 units. Total sales to date: 485,391 units. The following albums appeared on the Catalog Physical Album Chart: 'Elvis Country' (Compilation) selling some 1,212 units. Total sales to date: 125,460 units. 'Elvis Rock' selling some 979 units. Total sales to date: 178,734 units. 'Elvis Inspirational' selling some 971 units. Total sales to date: 99,302 units. The following appeared on the Billboard Seasonal Album Chart: 'Elvis Christmas' selling some 30 units. Total sales to date: 599,703 units. 'Elvis Christmas Duets' selling some 29 units. Total sales to date: 490,291 units. Brian :D

The following appeared on the Billboard Top 200 Album Chart for w/e 18th August, 2012: 'I Am An Elvis Fan' enters at No.137 selling some 3336 units. It also appeared on the Top Internet Albums Chart selling some 641 units. The following appeared on the Billboard Catalog Album Chart for w/e 18th August, 2012: 'Elvis: The Very Best Of Love' selling some 1628 units. Total sales to date: 287,069 units. 'Heart And Soul' selling some 1250 units. Total sales to date: 574,178 units. 'An Afternoon In The Garden' selling some 1141 units. Total sales to date: 481,755 units. 'Elvis Country' (Compilation) selling some 1138 units. Total sales to date: 123,147 units. The following album appeared on the Billboard Current Physical Album Chart for w/e 18th August, 2012: 'Elvis Uncovered' selling some 1789 units. Total sales to date: 13720 units. The following appeared on the Billboard Seasonal Album Chart for w/e 18th August, 2012: 'Elvis Christmas' selling some 14 units. Total sales to date: 599,652 units. 'Elvis Christmas Duets' selling some 14 copies. total sales to date: 490,239 units. Brian :D

The following appeared on the Billboard Catalog Album Charts (w/e 11th August, 2012): 'Elvis: The Very Best Of Love' selling some 1656 units. Total sales to date: 285,441 units. 'Heart And Soul' selling some 1186 units. Total sales to date: 572,928 units. 'An Afternoon In The Garden' selling some 1084 units. Total sales to date: 480,614 units. 'Elvis Country' (Compilation) selling some 986 units. Total sales to date: 122009 units. 'Elvis Lives' (Top DVD Musical Videos) selling some 1100 units. Total sales to date: 163785 units. 'Elvis: He Touched Me' (Vol.1) (Top Music Videos) selling some 1065 units. Total sales to date: 155729 units. Brian

Unfortunately the rumours have been denied. Good for my pocket though!!!! Brian :lol:

According to www.elvismatters.com "Three different sources confirmed us that boxcar is planning to release the complete Hampton Roads, Jonas Mekas MSG Footage & The Complete Virgina Concert & Rehearsals, Later this year." I'm running out of cash!!!!!!! Brian :lol:

The following appeared on the Billboard Catalog Album Charts (w/e 28th July, 2012): 'Elvis: The Very Best Of Love' selling some 1590 copies. Total sales to date: 282,313 copies. 'Heart And Soul' selling some 1419 copies. Total sales to date: 570,923 copies. 'The Essential Elvis' selling some 1405 copies. Total sales to date: 456,358 copies. It is a double album and therefore under RIAA rules qualifies for double sales - so for their purposes it has sold 912,716 copies. 'An Afternoon In The Garden' selling some 1233 copies. Total sales to date: 478,307 copies. 'Elvis Country' (Compilation) selling some 1184 copies. Total sales to date: 119,901 copies. The following appeared on the Top DVD Music Videos Chart (w/e 28th July, 2012): 'Elvis Lives' DVD selling some 1030 copies. Total sales to date: 162,587 copies. 'He Touched Me' DVD (Vol.1) selling some 1006 copies. Total sales to date: 154,644 copies. Brian :)

This sounds amazing: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UMkzo5tKVZc Brian :yahoo: :yahoo: :yahoo:

Video Clip removed from You Tube by the owner. Brian :(

Latest from Digital Domain: http://www.metro.us/newyork/entertainment/...in-the-building Brian B-)

Rumour has it that something along the following lines is planned (but with Elvis) and this may have influenced their decision. http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2149211/ It would certainly give his record sales a boost in the UK. Brian

SONY(UK) state that 'I Am An Elvis Fan' will not get a UK release. Brian

The following appeared on the Billboard Catalog Album Charts (w/e 14th July, 2012): 'Heart And Soul' selling some 1614 copies. Total sales to date: 567,860 copies. 'Elvis: The Very Best Of Love' selling some 1556 copies. Total sales to date: 279,068 copies. 'The Essential Elvis' selling some 1545 copies. Total sales to date: 453,538 copies. It is a double album and therefore under RIAA rules qualifies for double sales - so for their purposes it has sold 907,076 copies. 'An Afternoon In The Garden' selling some 1321 copies. Total sales to date: 475,689 copies. 'Elvis Country' (Compilation) selling some 1224 copies. Total sales to date: 117,333 copies. 'Elvis Christmas' selling some 11 copies. Total sales to date: 599,565 copies. Brian :)

The following appeared on the Billboard Catalog Album Charts (w/e 7th July, 2012): 'Heart And Soul' selling some 1590 copies. Total sales to date: 566,246 copies. 'Elvis: The Very Best Of Love' selling some 1579 copies. Total sales to date: 277,512 copies. 'The Essential Elvis' selling some 1470 copies. Total sales to date: 451,993 copies. It is a double album and therefore under RIAA rules qualifies for double sales - so for their purposes it has sold 903,986 copies and already been awarded Gold status. Could be in line for a Platinum upgrade - perhaps in August. 'An Afternoon In The Garden' selling some 1356 copies. Total sales to date: 474,368 copies. 'Elvis Country' (Compilation) selling some 1225 copies. Total sales to date: 116,109 copies. Brian :D

Please go to the following URL: http://music.yahoo.com/blogs/chart-watch/c...-164530165.html Brian :yahoo:

Great News. Executives from Sony Music will emcee a free event at the Elvis Week Main Stage on Wednesday, August 15, as they present multiple awards for releases of Elvis' music that have achieved Gold, Platinum or Diamond status based on RIAA record sales. I expect new GOLD Awards for 'An Afternoon In The Garden' and 'Christmas Duets' plus Platinum Presentations for Elvis' first two Albums 'Elvis Presley' and 'Elvis' and the Diamond Award for 'Elvis' Christmas Album' (1970 Version). There could be more. Should bring Elvis' total RIAA album sales tally to at least 135.5 million. Brian B-)

The following appeared on the Billboard Catalog Album Charts (w/e 23rd June, 2012): 'Elvis: The Very Best Of Love' selling some 1855 copies. Total sales to date: 274,015 copies. 'An Afternoon In The Garden' selling some 1541 copies. Total sales to date: 472,390 copies. 'Heart And Soul' selling some 1430 copies. Total sales to date: 562,929 copies. 'The Essential Elvis' selling some 1055 copies. Total sales to date: 411,867 copies. As this is a 2CD album it counts for double sales under RIAA rules and therefore for their purposes has sold 823,734 copies. Brian :)

The following appeared on the Billboard Catalog Album Charts (w/e 16th June, 2012): 'Elvis: The Very Best Of Love' selling some 1790 copies. Total sales to date: 272,160 copies. 'An Afternoon In The Garden' selling some 1643 copies. Total sales to date: 470,849 copies. 'Heart And Soul' selling some 1419 copies. Total sales to date: 561,499 copies. 'Elvis Rock' (Compilation) selling some 1094 copies. Total sales to date: 169,396 copies. 'Elvis Country' (Compilation) selling some 1032 copies. Total sales to date: 110,843 copies. 'Elvis Inspirational' (Compilation) selling some 1008 copies. Total sales to date: 89,153 copies. 'Essential Elvis' selling some 1007 copies. Total sales to date: 350,274 copies (minimum). The last Soundscan figure we have for this album at the end of 2010 was 348,357 copies sold. It is a double album and therefore under RIAA rules qualifies for double sales - so for their purposes it has sold 696,714 copies and already been awarded Gold status. However, it must be remembered we have no record of sales since the end of 2010 (until now) so the total should be considerably higher. One that could be in the frame for a Platinum Award in the not too distant future. 'Elvis Christmas' selling some 14 copies. Total sales to date: 599,531 copies. Brian :)

Please go to the following URL: http://www.torontosun.com/2012/06/06/elvis...headed-for-tour Brian B-)

More on this story: Digital Domain Media Group and CORE Media Group to Create Virtual Elvis Presley June 06, 2012 Digital production company Digital Domain Media Group (NYSE: DDMG) announced today that it has signed an exclusive agreement with CORE Media Group (formerly CKx) to jointly develop, produce and own a series of “virtual” Elvis Presley likenesses for a range of entertainment projects – from shows and appearances to film, TV and multi-platform productions throughout the world. Digital Domain Media Group, the only company whose employees have received an Academy Award for creating a completely believable computer-generated (CG) human, created the CG likeness of Tupac Shakur for Dr. Dre’s recent show at the Coachella Valley Music Festival. CORE Media Group, a portfolio company of Apollo Global Management LLC, is the driving force behind such iconic brands as Elvis Presley, Muhammad Ali, “American Idol” and “So You Think You Can Dance.” “This is a new and exciting way to bring the magic and music of Elvis Presley to life. His lifelong fans will be thrilled all over again and new audiences will discover the electric experience of Elvis the performer,” said Elvis Presley Enterprises President and CEO, Jack Soden. “The high level of quality entertainment that both CORE Media Group and Digital Domain deliver gives us great confidence that these projects will help continue the growth of Elvis’ rich legacy all over the world.” Elvis Presley Enterprises is a division of CORE Media Group. The companies have already begun work on the virtual Elvis Presley likenesses and will announce when and where audiences can expect to see the first virtual Elvis performances. “Elvis is the most iconic, most recognized performer on the planet, and we are thrilled to have been chosen to bring new performances and original shows where fans can have their own, new experiences of Elvis,” said Digital Domain Media Group Chairman and CEO John Textor. “In addition to being a dream project on the creative side, this agreement enables us to participate in the success of any number of potential virtual Elvis appearances.” “As we look for new ways to offer audiences our intellectual property across multiple platforms, this partnership is the perfect fit for CORE Media, and exactly the type of announcement you can expect to see more of from us,” said CORE Media Group President Marc Graboff. “Clearly the team at Digital Domain is at the leading edge of the virtual experience arena, and we are anxious to get working on this exciting project.” With more than 150 albums and singles certified gold, platinum or multi-platinum, Elvis Presley continues to show the world why he's the King. From Broadway plays and live entertainment to books, movies, television, music, and concerts, Elvis sightings occur every day, all over the world. With more than six million fans on Facebook, over 70,000 official app downloads and more than five million unique visitors annually to Elvis.com, he is also now the King of Digital. From Digital Domain’s work on “The Curious Case of Benjamin Button” to “TRON: Legacy,” “X-Men: First Class” to Tupac Shakur, the company has spent a decade and tens of millions of dollars in perpetual development perfecting its technology, tools, and techniques to create realistic computer generated humans. Brian :yahoo:

The Official Charts Company today released the Top Selling Singles Acts of all time in the UK as follows: The Top 12 were: 01 THE BEATLES 21.9m 02 ELVIS PRESLEY 21.6m 03 CLIFF RICHARD 21.5m 04 MADONNA 17.6m 05 MICHAEL JACKSON 15.3m 06 ELTON JOHN 14.8m 07 QUEEN 12.6m 08 ABBA 11.2m 09 DAVID BOWIE 10.6m 10 RIHANNA 10.4m 11 PAUL McCARTNEY 10.2m 12 KYLIE MINOGUE 10.1m Regarding the above - The Official Charts Company have not given a source for their figures. I doubt that they can or will as most record companies keep such information confidential. I know Sony does. Point of sale scans and downloads are only part of the equation. A lot of Elvis' sales records have been lost in the mists of time e.g. his HMV sales for openers. I have e-mailed them requesting an official source. Brian

The following appeared on the Billboard Catalog Album Charts (w/e 9th June, 2012): 'Elvis: The Very Best Of Love' selling some 1634 copies. Total sales to date: 270,370 copies. 'An Afternoon In The Garden' selling some 1605 copies. Total sales to date: 469,206 copies. 'Heart And Soul' selling some 1543 copies. Total sales to date: 560,080 copies. 'Elvis Rock' (Compilation) selling some 969 copies. Total sales to date: 168,302 copies. 'Elvis Christmas' selling some 14 copies. Total sales to date: 599,502 copies. Brian :)