We have a mammoth list of international release dates that we can now confirm.
As you can see to the right of the main page, there’s a shortlist of some countries, but beneath that click the link to view ALL of the international release dates to be rolled out around the world.
May 24th, 2008
The Official Australia webiste has now launched in a more complete capacity, containing a streaming preview of the trailer and some great new images.
You can view these images, by photographer James Fisher, and many screencaps from the teaser trailer in our own growing gallery.
We’d also like to welcome the many new visitors and members to our Australia site and Forum.
May 22nd, 2008
Channel 10 News Australia has featured a story on the horses of ‘Australia’ [download video here]. Angela Bishop reported that 19 specially trained horses from the film, many of those used by the lead actors such as Kidman, Jackman and Walters, are moving on to the next phase of their life, looking for new homes and ready to be auctioned off!
All the details for the auction taking place Saturday 5th April 2008 are available via Melross.com.au. The site includes a bevy of detail including images of the relevant horses and a great write up detailing their journey through the film making process.
“The horses were asked to accept stock whips, flapping tarpaulins, jumps, umbrellas, microphone booms, fire, explosions and were exposed to many other strange experiences that they would encounter in their new jobs as movie stars. Each horse was schooled to fit its actor’s character and extensive training was given to the cast at Fox Studios in Sydney to acquaint them with their new mounts.”
“Now, with filming finished, you have the opportunity to buy an animal that has done and experienced it all. What’s more, you will own a horse that for time and eternity will be featured in what promises to be one of movie-making’s epic stories, directed by the genius Baz Luhrmann. “
If you’re looking for a particularly famous ride, keep your eye on these 6 horses,Taffy , Stormy (Sand Storm), Roy (Jannsen Rob Roy), Buddy (Colonel Jet Setter), Bucky (Rosebrooke Hot to Glo) and Bindi (Strathmua Ballini), which were instrumental in key scenes of ‘Australia’. However, in the event that the producers require to re-shoot a particular scene these horse will be needed and therefore delivery will be delayed until the re-shoot takes place or the 30 September 2008 whichever is the earlier.
Happy Bidding, let us know if you’re a successful buyer!
March 26th, 2008
Further unconfirmed dates are filtering out from various sources in dribs and drabbs. However, via 20th Century Fox we can confirm a November 13th release for Australians and six weeks later the Brits get their moment with a December 26th release in the UK.
The Internet Movie Database has also listed a string of dates to follow:
At this early stage it’s still fair to say that nothing’s set in stone, so these are of course subject to change. However we doubt the film will hit our screens much later as a November/December release puts it in prime positioning for Academy Award consideration.
sources: Internet Movie Database, 20th Century Fox
March 18th, 2008
20th Century Fox has set an American release date for Australia – 14 November 2008.
So far it does not appear that Australia will undergo a simultaneous worldwide release in all countries. As with all dates, it may be subject to change. However, with this confirmation from the studio the countdown (for USA release) can begin!
Sources: Box Office Mojo, Coming Soon
February 8th, 2008
Previously we mentioned that David Wenham was distributing ‘How To Vote’ flyers for the labor party on election day. David stated that in addition to social policy the local labor candidate had, “won his support because ‘the current government’ had done nothing for the arts.”
With the Rudd government now at the helm of Australia, stars such as Cate Blanchett, Baz Luhrmann and Hugh Jackman have become unofficial policy advisers to the new Arts Minister. Peter Garrett, ex-front man of Australian rock band Midnight Oil and newly assigned Arts Minister, recently dropped by the set of Australia to seek advice from some of the biggest players in the business on how to bring blockbuster films back to the country.
“I was able to spend some time talking to Baz and the crew and to Hugh as well on set,” Mr Garrett said. “We talked about the project and I said that I really did want to have a fresh view and really energetic approach to seeing the film industry reach its full potential. …I’ve been speaking before and after the election with directors, writers and film-makers and I see a real possibility of a resurgence in film coming.”
Mr Garret recognises that Australia has some of the finest talents in terms of directors, actors and writers, however their skills are all too often being exported to make big budget projects overseas, instead of at home in Australia. It is the new Art Minister’s aim to provide the right framework to make it possible for more home-grown projects in the future.
Visit the production gallery to view the full sized image of Mr Garret on set with Baz and Hugh.
sources: The Daily Telegraph, Sunday Telegraph
December 23rd, 2007
Australiamovie.net previously reported about the potential affects horse flu quarantine restrictions would have on the Australia Kimberley shoot. Soon after our reports the Sydney Morning Herald followed with a brief mention alleging there were infact no delays as a result of horse confinement. If the restrictions didn’t pose a problem before unfortunately the ABC is reporting that they certainly have now, with the move from Western Australia back to New South Wales. As of last week more than 30 horses from the cast were still in Kununurra, a fortnight after filming ended, because of interstate quarantine procedures regarding the Australian outbreak of horse flu. Producers were allegedly desperately trying to obtain a permit that would allow up to 12 “star horses” to be transported to Fox Studios in Sydney for filming to continue.
Horse trainer John Peel has told ABC National Rural News, the biggest challenge is keeping the animals cool in Kununurra’s 40 degree heat.
“The weather is getting very warm, so we’ll try and get them hosed down during the day. …They’re not used to this heat up here. It’s just a waiting game and we’ll go with whatever we’ve got to do to get these horses home – especially out of this heat now – and we certainly don’t want to be here when the wet season starts.”
Meanwhile, many locals were lining up with their trailers to claim some unusual ‘memorabilia’ in an attempt to make the best of the situation. Robert Wainwright was one of the first of the on the scene and said he will use his trailer load to grow some star-quality tomatoes.
“I heard it on ABC news this morning that there was a big heap of horse dung for gardens and somebody said this morning that it’s from Nicole’s horses, so it must be good stuff,” he said.
Hopefully the transportation has since been resolved. In the meantime, the film’s human stars are shooting at Sydney’s Fox Studios this week.
sources: ABC News, ABC Rural News, Sydney Morning Herald.
September 22nd, 2007
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