Entertainment Weekly - Australia: ‘This Experience Was Epic’

August 16th, 2008

The August 22nd issue of Entertainment Weekly is a special 2008 Fall Preview edition. As one of the major films being released this year, Australia is of course featured as one of the major releases.

The four page spread includes a two page article with behind the scenes info from Luhrmann, Kidman and Jackman (pictured right).

Jackman discusses his national pride and enthusiasm to become a part of this film, regardless of the controversial departure of Russell Crowe who was previously attached as the lead. “I don’t mind if I’m off-the-bench second, third, reserve-doesn’t matter,” said Jackman. “I just didn’t want to miss out on being part of the film.”

“Baz makes very few films, but when he does, he puts his heart and soul into it,” says Kidman, who earned her first Oscar nomination for Moulin Rouge! “He’s not churning anything out. It’s vert much coming from within his blood.”

You can read Baz and the rest of his devoted cast talk about their unique movie making experience in our transcript archive. Additionally, the article, along with new images, has been scanned and uploaded to our gallery.

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