Released in Malaysia is a DVD with the colorized version of “Jailhouse Rock”. The label says “produced under license”.[more]

When one mentions Elvis Presley musicals, the typical thing that comes to mind is a frothy, inconsequential little romance slapped together with little care, with Elvis playing a laid-back, carefree character with a heart of gold, singing songs for no apparent reason. Since the mold that formed that cliché hadn't been made yet in 1957, however, Jailhouse Rock manages to be both an unusual entry in Presley's filmography as well as a frequently powerful character study that includes its songs as a natural part of its story.[more]ElvisNews.com Shop