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Award-winning Largest Elvis Week ever expected filmmaker Ava Duvernay at Elvis Presley’s Graceland takes expands creative partnership with Oprah Winfrey off in Memphis on August 11-19 and Nine-Day Event to Celebrate includes the AAA Four- FedExForum in downtown CDT at Graceland’s front gate. (all times shown are Central Harpo Films the Music, Life and Legacy Diamond Guest at Memphis on August 16, 2017, Elvis music sets the tone of the Time. Artists and schedule sub- of Elvis Presley and Graceland resort hotel and the Elvis: The Wonder of You. In evening as fans walk up the ject to change). new, multi-million dollar enter- this new, live concert experi- driveway to the Meditation OWN Announces Third Season Commemorate the Milestone tainment and exhibit complex, ence, a symphony orchestra per- Garden. This event lasts Elvis Week Schedule: Renewal of DuVernay’s 40th Anniversary of Elvis Presley’s Memphis. forms live on stage with Elvis on throughout the night as thou- Acclaimed Drama “Queen Elvis’ Passing Tickets for all Elvis Week the big screen. The concert will sands of participants gather on Friday, August 11 Sugar,” From Warner Horizon events are now on sale. For addi- feature a special personal Elvis Presley Boulevard listen- Scripted Television MEMPHIS, TN- Elvis Week tional ticket information, includ- appearance by Priscilla Presley ing to music, remembering Elvis Elvis Fan Reunion 2017 will mark the 40th anniver- ing exclusive Elvis Week pack- and other surprise guests. The and enjoying the memorials that 2:00 PM. Graceland “” Season Two sary of Elvis’ passing and ages, visit the Elvis Week ticket critically-acclaimed production, are created by fans along the Soundstage, Elvis Presley’s Adds Michael Michele, Roger Graceland is preparing for the page. Most events will take which has sold out arenas across street. Memphis. Guenveur Smith and Beverly largest gathering ever of Elvis place at the new Graceland the world since last November, There is very limited availability One of our most celebrated first- Todd in Recurring Roles; fans and friends from around the Soundstage, a state-of-the-art is inspired by the award-win- at The Guest House at Graceland time events from last year – as Directors Garrett Bradley, Liesl world for the nine-day celebra- production and performance ning, chart-topping album resort hotel on select nights dur- Elvis fans are welcomed to Tommy and Christina Voros tion of Elvis’ life. Events include space in the heart of Graceland’s releases "If I Can Dream" and ing Elvis Week. Visit Memphis. This special Elvis Fan Tapped to Helm New Episodes appearances by celebrities and new entertainment and exhibit "The Wonder of You,” which GracelandGuesthouse.com for Reunion allows fans to re-con- musicians, The Auction at complex, Elvis Presley’s features remastered vocals of the availability and room reserva- nect, meet new friends, share LOS ANGELES, CA – Oprah Graceland, Ultimate Elvis Memphis, directly across the king’s voice and new orchestral tions. stories, play Elvis team trivia Winfrey’s Harpo Films Tribute Artist Contest Finals, fan street from Graceland Mansion. arrangements of some of his Celebrities, performers and and more. announced it has partnered with club events, charity fundraisers A special highlight of Elvis biggest hits. other information will be updat- award-winning filmmaker Ava and more. This will be the first Week will be the 40th The cornerstone event, the ed regularly with new announce- Elvis Week Dance Party DuVernay (“13th,” “A Wrinkle Elvis Week since Graceland’s Anniversary Celebration Candlelight Vigil, will begin on ments ElvisWeek.com. An in Time”) on a first-look deal for major expansion, which Concert Event at the Tuesday, August 15, at 8:30 p.m. overview of the events follow Please see ent. page 2 television and digital media. The first collaboration is DuVernay’s recently announced limited Waaaaait! drama series “Central Park Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. Five” for Netflix from Iconic movies Blacula & Participant Media, Tribeca Productions and Harpo Films. 2 blasts off on Aug. 22 on HD, Additionally, OWN: Oprah Jackie Brown, on Apple Winfrey Network announced it has renewed for a third season 4K Ultra HD and on Blu-ray TV via Brown Sugar.com DuVernay’s critically acclaimed original drama series “Queen BURBANK, CA — This home entertainment experience comes packaged to include a 4K Cotton Comes to Harlem, Foxy Brown, A Soldier’s Sugar,” from Warner Horizon August, Marvel Studios’ with next-generation high Ultra HD version of the film, a Story and others now ready for on Demand! Scripted Television. “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. dynamic range visuals and Blu-ray, a Digital Copy and “Queen Sugar” (Wednesdays at 2,” the blockbuster sequel fea- Dolby Atmos immersive audio. more than 80-minutes of exclu- ATLANTA, /PRNewswire/ -- Apple TV (Fourth generation) 9 p.m. CT. Check your local turing the world’s favorite band 4K Ultra HD provides four sive, never-before-seen bonus Brown Sugar, the new subscrip- customers who purchase a cablenetwork for channel desig- of intergalactic misfits, blasts times sharper resolution of HD materials. Bonus will take fans tion-video-on-demand service Brown Sugar subscription will nation) chronicles the lives and into homes digitally in HD, 4K with exceptional HDR which behind the scenes with the featuring the biggest collection receive a seven-day free trial loves of the Bordelon siblings in Ultra HD and Disney Movies produces brighter brights, deep- movie’s diverse, dynamic cast of of the baddest African-American and then pay $3.99 per month Louisiana and recently debuted Anywhere on Aug. 8 and physi- er blacks and richer colors than misfits and inspired team of movies of all-time, is now avail- thereafter. its second season on OWN (June cally on 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray ever before. The galaxy has filmmakers, debut an all-new able on Apple TV, it was Once subscribed to Brown 20) with its highest-rated and DVD on Aug. 22. never looked so good! original music video starring announced . Sugar through Apple, customers episode ever in key adult and “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. Delivering the ultimate in-home David Hasselhoff and special Apple TV viewers can now can also watch content online female demos. The series is cur- 2” marks the Studios first in- experience is the Ultimate guests, hilarious outtakes, delet- watch Brown Sugar's extensive through iPads, iPhones or rently averaging 2.4 million home title to release in stunning Cinematic Universe Edition ed scenes, audio commentary by and one-of-a-kind library of viawww.BrownSugar.com with viewers (L3) and is consistently 4K Ultra HD format, providing (which includes a collectible iconic black movies, all un-edit- one of the most talked-about consumers with the ultimate poster while supplies last) Please see ent. page 5 ed and commercial-free as they Please see ent. page 6 shows on social media. were originally seen in theaters. “I’m so proud of Ava and her ability as a filmmaker to chal- lenge the status quo and push for inclusiveness on screen and behind the camera. I love, love, love the work we have been able to create so far. I am looking for- ward to developing many more meaningful projects together,” said Oprah Winfrey, CEO, OWN and Harpo Films.

"There is fresh air and room to roam. There is an artist-driven atmosphere and an intention to share stories that nourish. There is a spirit of inclusivity and imagination moving at all times," said DuVernay. "This is the new era of OWN. I'm thrilled to continue to collaborate with Ms. Winfrey as we expand the scope of our storytelling. And I feel fortunate to be a small part of this network at such a won- derful time in its evolution."

In addition to announcing “Queen Sugar’s” third season order, OWN has announced that Michael Michele, Roger Guenveur Smith and Beverly Todd will join the series in recurring roles later in season two. Michele (“ER,” “Kevin Hill”) and Smith (“A Huey P. Newton Story,” “Do the Right Thing”) will play Darla’s (Bianca Lawson) estranged par- ents, and Todd (“I Will Follow,” “The Bucket List”) plays Mother Olivia Brown, a much beloved and respected matriar- chal activist residing in the 9th Ward. Following a creative initiative established at the series’ outset, DuVernay continues to assemble an all-female directing team. Making their television episodic directing debuts with “Queen Sugar,” Garrett Bradley (Sundance award-winning direc- Please see ent. page 3