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LPWire: DIS Auctions Offers Elvis Memorabilia and Experiences In Honor of Elvis Lovers Lilo & Stitch

Disney Auctions Offers Elvis Memorabilia and Experiences In Honor of Elvis Lovers Lilo & Stitch

Authentic memorabilia from the Estate of Elvis Presley and exclusive VIP vacation experiences to Elvis Week in Memphis, commemorating the 25th anniversary of Elvis' death, will be auctioned at Disney Auctions, presented by eBay from June 17 through July 4. The auction surrounds the June 21 nationwide theatrical release of Walt Disney Pictures' "Lilo & Stitch," an animated comedy with an exuberant and quirky lead character, a little girl named Lilo, who has strong feelings for Elvis and his music. Details on the "Lilo & Stitch" Elvis auction items include:

  • Two VIP experience packages at Graceland during Elvis Week 2002 -- trips include a private tour of Graceland by a personal friend of Elvis, VIP guest reception at the Elvis Presley Auto Museum during the Graceland Candlelight Vigil, and front row tickets to "Elvis: The 25th Anniversary Concert" among other features.
  • Authentic Elvis costume scarves -- two very rare scarves from the private collection of Colonel Parker. One scarf was designed for Elvis' performance collection.
  • Authentic Elvis collector's items -- rare items ranging from albums to original "one sheet" movie posters.

Items are direct from the Elvis Presley Estate.

Net proceeds from these auctions items will be donated to the Elvis Presley Charitable Foundation for Presley Place, a 12-unit transitional housing facility for homeless families in Memphis.

"Only in the rarest and most special of circumstances do we make any items from our private archival collection available to the public," stated Jack Soden, President and CEO of Elvis Presley Enterprises. "We love the film and are pleased that it highlights both Elvis' music and his fans, especially as we mark the 25th Anniversary of Elvis' passing."

The sound track from Walt Disney Pictures' "Lilo & Stitch" features six of Elvis' biggest hits, including "Blue Hawaii," "Heartbreak Hotel" and "Suspicious Minds," sung by the King of Rock and Roll himself. An exciting new recording of the Elvis hit "Burning Love" is sung by Grammy Award-nominated country singer Wynonna.

Disney Auctions & Walt Disney Internet Group

Disney Auctions presented by eBay is an online marketplace from Walt Disney Internet Group and eBay. It features authentic, rare and one-of-a-kind Disney collectibles and memorabilia from every aspect of Disney's fabled entertainment legacy. Walt Disney Internet Group (WDIG) provides strategic leadership and operational management for The Walt Disney Company's Internet properties including category leaders Disney.com, ESPN.com, ABCNews.com and ABC.com. Steve Wadsworth is president of WDIG, which is headquartered in North Hollywood, CA, and has operations in Seattle, New York, Orlando, Fla., Tokyo and London.

--Posted June 17, 2002
Source: Disney Auctions