AI Elvis to make virtual reality comeback in London show

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Elvis Presley fans will be able to catch a glimpse of the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll perform once again later this year, thanks to virtual reality.  Full story: https://www.rappler.com/technology/ai-elvis-presley-virtual-reality-comeback/

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00:00 Elvis Presley fans will be able to catch a glimpse of the king of rock and roll perform

00:05 once again later this year, thanks to virtual reality.

00:09 Layered Reality, the immersive entertainment company developing the show, says Elvis Evolution

00:13 will use AI and holographic projection and augmented reality to recreate events in Presley's

00:18 life and music.

00:20 Layered Reality struck a deal with Authentic Brands Group, owner of the Elvis Presley estate,

00:24 to develop Elvis Evolution.

00:27 Layered Reality chief executive Andrew McGuinness says the company was given access to thousands

00:31 of the star's personal photos and hours of home videos to create the new performances

00:36 using AI.

00:38 After London, Elvis Evolution will travel to Las Vegas, Tokyo and Berlin.

00:43 Elvis, who died at age 46, is widely acclaimed as the best-selling solo music artist of all

00:47 time with more than 500 million records sold.

00:50 (upbeat music)

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