‘Elvis: That’s The Way It Is: Special Edition’ to open Dec. 3

Elvis is coming to the Movies at Midway with limited screenings Thursday to Sunday, Dec. 3 to 6.  

To celebrate 85 years of Elvis Presley and 50 years since the film’s original 1970 release, the King returns to cinemas – remastered – with “Elvis: That’s The Way It Is: Special Edition.”

On July 31,1970, in Las Vegas, Nevada, Elvis Presley staged a triumphant return to the concert stage from which he had been absent for almost a decade. His series of concerts broke all box office records and completely reenergized the career of the king of rock ‘n’ roll.

This feature-length documentary and concert film features performances including “Love Me Tender,” “Blue Suede Shoes,” “Heartbreak Hotel” and “Suspicious Minds.” Crossing the footlights, revealing the legendary singer as a man preparing for an emotional career comeback are the fans who traveled from all over the world for this history-making event and electrifying live performance.

Showtimes are 7 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 3; 3 p.m., Friday, Dec. 4; 7 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 5; and 3 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 6.

To purchase tickets, go to moviesatmidway.com.