Archive for November, 2008
The TV talkshow circuit is about to undergo an all Australian invasion. Most proximate is an Oprah special with Nicole Kidman, Hugh Jackman in studio and Baz Luhrmann via satellite. Be sure to watch the episode on Monday, but if you can’t wait that long, here’s a small teaser video.
NOVEMBER:
10th - Oprah: Hugh and Nicole (with Baz via Satellite)
20th - The Tonight Show [Leno]: Hugh
21st - Jimmy Kimmel: Baz
24th - The Late Show [Letterman]: Nicole
28th - The View: Nicole
DECEMBER:
4th - Jimmy Kimmel: Hugh
5th - The View: Hugh
SITE UPDATES:
- Check out our collection of wallpapers
- Plenty of new magazine scans and hi res screencaps in the gallery
- Nicole Kidman on Kiss.FM with Ryan seacrest in our multimedia section
- If you’re attending a screening, or interested in talking about the film, please join our forum!
November 9th, 2008
The Australian version of Harper’s Bazaare features Nicole Kidman on the cover for their December 2008 issue.
In partnership with Tourism Australia the magazine brings us a special Australia edition to not only celebrate the release of Baz Luhrmann’s film, Australia, but also to explore the country and its finest without leaving home…yet.
In addition to a stunning new photoshoot featuring Luhrmann and Kidman, we’re treated to a tandem interview in which the two reminisce over their creative partnership, the last days of shooting, and Kidman’s pregnancy revelation.
Pick up a copy from your local newsagent now, or view the scans in our gallery.
November 6th, 2008
The CNN network have aired another great feature on Australia. This time as part of the Scene By Scene documentary.
Scene by Scene is a groundbreaking two part documentary, about the diverse and vibrant film industry across the Asia Pacific region.
The 7 minute segment on Australia featured a candid Luhrmann talking about aspects of filming on location, and the very real affects it had on cast and crew. Not only are we treated to Luhrmann’s insights, but we’re also given a glance at a new scene featuring dialogue with David Wenham and passionate embrace between our two leads Drover and Sarah. “They’re damn sexy together. I want burning passion…and they’re on fire,” comments Luhrmann when talking about Jackman and Kidman’s on screen chemistry.
Check your local listings for re-runs of Scene By Scene on CNN, or visit our multimedia page to download the video.
Also take a look in our stills gallery for a bundle of new images!
November 2nd, 2008
The Australia site on BigPond Movies has done it again, bringing fans a closer look at the film with our first full scenes of dialogue available online!
What’s New?
A scene from “Australia” introduced exclusively for BigPond Movies by Hugh Jackman. The pressure mounts between Lady Sarah Ashley and the Drover as they discuss Nullah’s welfare.
Another Scene from Australia, in which the Drover gather’s a crew for a demanding cattle drive and doubts Lady Sarah Ashley’s riding ability.
Alternate Trailer: Not to be confused with the second official trailer, this is another take on “Australia” with more dialogue and plenty different scenes to intrigue even those unfamiliar with the film until now.
The videos are only visible via BigPond to those located in Australia, however the newest trailer is now appearing on YouTube, and MSN features an edited down versions of the scenes for their news update.
Screencaps are of course available in our gallery, for the trailer here and for the rest here.
November 2nd, 2008
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 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.
Images and scans are available in our gallery. If you know of a publication not mentioned on this site or featured in our gallery, please contact us.
November 1st, 2008
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