Citytv and A-Channels will be the first to broadcast the king of rock ‘n’ roll’s master recordings in a mini-series entitled Elvis scheduled for the second week of May. The two-part effort was filmed with the co-operation of Elvis’ estate. Jonathan Rhys Meyers (Bend it Like Beckham) plays Elvis in the fact-based drama that follows the rocker from his poverty-stricken roots to icon status.
Targeted to family audiences and older demographics, the mini-series will air on Citytv Toronto and Vancouver on Sunday, May 8 at 9 p.m. and Wednesday, May 11 at 8 p.m. A-Channel Edmonton and Calgary will have it Sunday, May 8 at 9:00 p.m. and Wednesday, May 11 at 9:00 p.m. and A-Channel Manitoba will air it Sunday, May 8 at 8:00 p.m. and Wednesday, May 11 at 7:00 p.m. This series will be simulcast with CBS.
