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Elvis star Austin Butler and the film's director Baz Luhrmann reunited at Advanced Imaging Society's 13th annual Lumiere Awards in Beverly Hills on Friday.The hit biopic chronicling the King's meteoric rise to superstardom won big during the star-studded ceremony that handed out 23 statuettes in honor of creative and technical achievements.Luhrmann scored the Best Motion Picture (Musical) and Best Musical Scene Or Sequence gongs, as well as the Harold Lloyd Award, which recognizes directors who've used technology as a tool to empower their storytelling. The Australian filmmaker (born Mark Anthony Luhrmann) looked dapper in a black suit, consisting of fitted slacks and a matching blazer with flat black lapels and leather shoes.For contrast, the 60-year-old star added a white dress shirt but opted to go tieless for the event.

Since Austin Butler‘s star turn as Elvis Presley in Baz Luhrmann‘s “Elvis” last year, the actor has struggled to shake the singer’s iconic accent. But EW reports that on Friday’s episode of BBC One‘s “Graham Norton Show,” Butler confirmed he’s finally leaving it behind.

Elvis star Austin Butler dropped his southern accent this weekend.When at the AARP The Magazine's 21st Annual Movies for Grownups Award held at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel in Los Angeles on Saturday, the 31-year-old actor sounded like a regular Southern California boy (he was raised in Anaheim, California) and DailyMail.com was there to hear it.This comes after the star had a Memphis accent when he accepted his Best Actor award at the Golden Globes on January 10 in front of Elvis' family members Lisa Marie and Priscilla Presley. Zero accent: Elvis star Austin Butler dropped his southern accent this weekend at AARP The Magazine's 21st Annual Movies for Grownups Award in Los Angeles, and DailyMail.com was there to hear it Lisa Marie sadly died on January 12 after suffering a heart attack. On Saturday Butler appeared on stage as he looked dapper in a black suit and opened white shirt with no tie while introducing his 60-year-old Elvis director Baz Luhrmann who won an award for his work on the bio film.

Elvis star Austin Butler evoked feelings of classic Hollywood at AARP The Magazine's 21st Annual Movies for Grownups Award in Los Angeles on Saturday. The 31-year-old actor solidified heartthrob status in a chic black satin suit over a white button-down shirt sans tie. The Oscar nominee strolled the star-studded red carpet in black patent leather dress shoes. Classic Hollywood: Austin Butler evoked feelings of classic Hollywood at AARP The Magazine's 21st Annual Movies for Grownups Award in Los Angeles on SaturdayHe was joined by director Baz Luhrmann, who directed Austin in the 2022 biopic about The King, for several photos ahead of the ceremony.

Elvis star Austin Butler evoked feelings of classic Hollywood at AARP The Magazine's 21st Annual Movies for Grownups Award in Los Angeles on Saturday. The 31-year-old actor solidified heartthrob status in a chic black satin suit over a white button-down shirt sans tie. The Oscar nominee strolled the star-studded red carpet in black patent leather dress shoes. Classic Hollywood: Austin Butler evoked feelings of classic Hollywood at AARP The Magazine's 21st Annual Movies for Grownups Award in Los Angeles on SaturdayHe was joined by director Baz Luhrmann, who directed Austin in the 2022 biopic about The King, for several photos ahead of the ceremony.

EXCLUSIVE: As Warner Bros Pictures continues to find its footing under new management, the studio on Thursday secured the services of a cornerstone filmmaker, signing a first-look deal with its Elvis director-writer-producer Baz Luhrmann. 

Elvis scooped up eight Oscar nominations on Tuesday, including Best Picture and Best Actor for Austin Butler in the title role. The good news dovetailed neatly with the birthday of director Baz Luhrmann’s wife and producing partner Catherine Martin, and their wedding anniversary, and yet tragically, it also comes just two days after the pair attended the funeral service for Elvis Presley’s daughter Lisa Marie Presley.

Oscar-nominated filmmaker Baz Luhrmann and his longtime producing partner and collaborator, Oscar-winning production and costume designer Catherine Martin, will be this year’s recipients of the Art Directors Guild’s Cinematic Imagery Award. Their 30-year collaboration includes work on such films as The Great Gatsby, Australia, Romeo + Juliet, Strictly Ballroom, Moulin Rouge! and last year’s Elvis.

Just days after the surprising death of Lisa Marie Presley, Elvis star Austin Butler and director Baz Luhrmann reunited on the red carpet of the Critics Choice Awards.The 31-year-old Butler - who won a Golden Globe for his portrayal of Elvis Presley in the biopic - was joined by his 60-year-old director.Butler is up for Best Actor at the Critics Choice Awards while Luhrmann is up for Best Director and Elvis is up for Best Picture. Reunited: Just days after the surprising death of Lisa Marie Presley , Elvis star Austin Butler and director Baz Luhrmann reunited on the red carpet of the Critics Choice AwardsButler stepped out with a black dress shirt with several buttons unbuttoned, under a black suit coat.A thin gold necklace can be seen dangling from his neck as he stepped out at the event, held at the Fairmont Century Plaza Hotel in Los Angeles.  He completed his look with matching black pants and shiny black dress shoes for the annual event.

The tragic details surrounding the death of Lisa Marie Presley's death have been uncovered, with a 'DNR order' revealed. Lisa Marie Presley, 54,was the only child of Elvis Presley and wife Priscilla and passed away earlier this week

A day after the shocking death of Elvis Presley’s only child, Lisa Marie Presley, the late singer was remembered by the Elvis film director Baz Luhrmann and its star, Austin Butler.

Baz Luhrmann, who directed Elvis, attended the AFI Awards Luncheon one day after Lisa Marie Presley's sudden death.The Australian filmmaker, 60, looked solemn as he walked the event's red carpet with wife Catherine Martin.It comes just hours after he took to social media to pay tribute to Elvis and Priscilla Presley's only child, writing, 'We will miss your warmth.' Brave face: Baz Luhrmann, who directed Elvis, attended the AFI Awards Luncheon one day after Lisa Marie Presley's sudden death Weeks ago: Baz was pictured with Lisa Marie on Tuesday at the Golden Globe Awards in Beverly Hills; also seen here is his Elvis star Austin Butler as well as her mother PriscillaAlong with an uploaded photo of Lisa Marie sharing a laugh with Elvis star Austin Butler, Luhrmann said, 'Over the last year, the entire Elvis movie family and I have felt the privilege of Lisa Marie’s kind embrace.'Her sudden, shocking loss has devastated people all around the world. I know her fans everywhere join me in sharing prayers of love and support with her mother, Priscilla, and her wonderful daughters Riley, Finley and Harper.'  Then, directing his words to the late singer-songwriter, he added, 'Lisa Marie, we will miss your warmth, your smile, your love.' For Friday's occasion Baz looked handsome with his silvery gray cut in a neat crop with wispy pieces at the top.

Elvis director Baz Luhrmann, who has grown close with the Presley family while making and promoting his hit Warner Bros biopic starring Austin Butler, took to social media Friday to tribute Lisa Marie Presley, who died Thursday in Los Angeles after suffering cardiac arrest. She was 54.

EXCLUSIVE: Elvis filmmaker Baz Luhrmann has been tapped to receive the Advanced Imaging Society’s Harold Lloyd Award at the 2023 Lumiere Awards, which are taking place at The Beverly Hills Hotel on February 10.

There was crying at the Golden Globe Awards in Beverly Hills on Tuesday evening.Priscilla Presley, 77, and her daughter Lisa Marie Presley, 54, were seen breaking down in tears during Elvis star Austin Butler's touching speech when he won Best Actor, Motion Picture Drama for his role as the King of Rock 'n' Roll. He even said he would love the ladies 'forever.'The Presleys had grown close to Butler as he made the epic film from director Baz Luhrmann.

The King of Rock n' Roll, Elvis Presley, would have turned 88-years-old on Sunday, January 8.In an honor of the Jailhouse Rock icon, Lisa Marie Presley and some of her family were joined by Elvis biopic actor Austin Butler and director and co-writer Baz Luhrmann for a pre-Golden Globe Awards party at the Formosa Café in West Hollywood.Among the celebrities on hand for the party celebrating the late rock n' roll legend were Addison Rae, who was seen later in the evening leaving with beau, and Israeli record producer and musician, Omer Fedi. Honoring The King: Addison Rae attended a pre-Golden Globes party celebrating Elvis Presley's 88th birthday at the Formosa Café in West Hollywood on SundayRae (born Addison Rae Easterling), 22, showed off her curves in a plunging pink halter dress that fell down to about mid-thigh in the front, but around her knees in the back.She added a pair of black heels and large hoops earrings to the ensemble.

Elvis Presley's only child Lisa Marie Presley was flanked by Elvis actor Austin Butler and director Baz Luhrmann as they attended a pre-Golden Globe Awards party at the Formosa Café in West Hollywood on Sunday.The Formosa Café was an old haunt of The King, who would've turned 88 on Sunday had he not tragically passed away, age 42, in 1977 from cardiac arrhythmia due to a toxic reaction to codeine.The 31-year-old Anaheim native - who's dating Cindy Crawford's daughter Kaia Gerber - put a protective arm in front of the Memphis-born 54-year-old as they headed inside the historic restaurant.

The recent film Elvis starring Austin Butler will be screening for free in 10 cities across North America on the King Of Rock And Roll's birthday on January 8.To remember the life and legacy of Elvis Presley - who passed away at the age of 42 in 1977 - Warner Bros and his estate Graceland will be holding free screenings of the film for fans of the late singer. The 2022 biographical film - that was nominated for three Golden Globes - has Butler portraying the musician. Free: The recent film Elvis starring Austin Butler will be screening for free in 10 cities across North America on the King Of Rock And Roll's birthday on January 8 Elvis Presley was born on January 8, 1935 in Tupelo, Mississippi and died on August 16, 1977 in Memphis, Tennessee.

The night Baz Luhrmann premiered his film Elvis at the Cannes Film Festival, all eyes were on Priscilla Presley. She had turned 77 the day before, and in the 45 years since her former husband’s death, she’d suffered many cartoonish caricatures and lame imitations of the man she loved. But that night, as the credits rolled, she cried.

The Banshees Of Inisherin and Everything Everywhere All At Once head the nominations for the 12th edition of the AACTA International Awards, with six nods apiece. They were followed by Elvis with four nominations.

Elvis director Baz Luhrmann joined Deadline’s Contenders Film: LA3C awards-season event to talk about the craft of making his larger-than-life biopic and capturing the unique frenzy of the King’s aura and music.