Australian Story: Richard Flanagan

Richard Flanagan, Australia script contributor is the featured subject of ABC tv show, Australian Story.

The program seeks to make Australians, in their diversity and individuality, more understandable to others. In this episode Richard talks about writing, campaigning to protect Tasmanian forests, and working with Baz Luhrmann on the keenly awaited ‘Australia’.

View a sample of Monday’s episode here, in which you’ll see Baz Luhrmann himself talking about his time spend with Flanagan.

Australian Story is televised on ABC (Australia) Mondays at 8.00 pm and repeated on Saturdays at 12.30 pm. Some episodes are broadcast on their website, so keep an eye out.

November 1st, 2008

A Weekend in the Press

A busy weekend for Australia in the press with large newspaper and magazine publications featuring substantial stories on the film and those involved.

The Weekend Australian liftout Magazine has an indepth interview with creator Baz Luhrmann. In which he talks about his inspirations, trials and tribulations during making the film.

New York Times online has a nifty little discussion with costume designer, Catherine Martin and gives an exclusive look at some early composite images of characters in costume on location.

Script Magazine goes behind the scenes looking at the written work of Luhrmann, Beattie with polishes from Flanagan and Harwod on the Australia script.

Finally, pick up the latest issue of Entertainment Weelky, for a gorgeous new shot of Drover and Sarah embracing in a November Movies preview. Baz Luhrmann reveals some more information in the last minute tweaks being made to get the film just right.

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November 1st, 2008