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Second Full Trailer of 'Australia'

October 02, 2008 03:10:24

The second full length trailer from Baz Luhrmann's "Australia" has been presented. Taking viewers to grasp deeper into the period film, the video first introduces the two main characters, Lady Sarah Ashley and the Australian drover, as two completely opposite people from two different world. But, as the trailer picks up its pace, it moves on to show how the two bond with each other, falls in love and faces the bombing of the city of Darwin.

Coming from the man behind "Moulin Rouge!" and "Romeo + Juliet", "Australia" is set in the outback during the World War II and follows the adventures faced by an aristocratic English woman and a rugged cattle drover when they join forces to drive 2,000 cattle across hundreds of miles of the harsh terrain only to meet the bombing of the city of Darwin. Starring Hugh Jackman and Nicole Kidman, the 20th Century Fox romantic drama will hit the big screen on November 26.

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Nicole Kidman's 'Australia' Pushed Back

August 28, 2008 03:08:27

Those who are eager to see the latest period epic drama from prominent filmmaker Baz Luhrmann, "Australia", on the big screen apparently have to wait longer. According to Variety, the theatrical release date of the movie starring Hugh Jackman and Nicole Kidman has been pushed nearly two weeks back from its November 14 schedule to November 26.

The 20th Century Fox's decision on the shifting of the flick's release date allegedly has some connection with the 'pick-ups' filming currently done by Luhrmann in Down Under with lead thesps. With the delayed release, the "Moulin Rouge!" helmer will have more time in finishing the movie.

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Nicole Kidman's 'Australia' Offers Sneak Peek Through First Trailer

May 19, 2008 11:05:14

The 20th Century Fox have given treats to Nicole Kidman and Hugh Jackman's fans everywhere. Starting at 9 A.M. on Monday, May 19, the studio have released the first trailer of "Australia", the romantic drama about an epic journey through the unforgiving outback, on the virtual world.

Timed at nearly two minutes, the compilation of clips gives out glimpses into Kidman's as well as Jackman's characters and what kind of danger and romance lays ahead of them. Opened with a unique introduction of the company logo using old newspaper, the trailer begins as the wife of singer Keith Urban walks into a shed in which she sits down to tell a story to an Aborigine child. Guided by her voice, the trailer the takes off showing the World War II scenes and the introduction to the two main characters.

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Nicole Kidman's 'Australia' Slated for November Release

February 08, 2008 03:02:37

Good news came from "Australia". ComingSoon reported that the epic movie starring Nicole Kidman will be released on November 14, 2008 by the 20th Century Fox.

Directed by Baz Luhrmann, the drama film centers on an English aristocrat who was forced to work together with a rough-hewn cattle driver when English cattle barons plan to take over her inherited land. Their journey in driving 2,000 cattle across the country is faced with the bombing of Darwin, Australia, by the Japanese forces.

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David Beckham Wanted for Cameo Role in Nicole Kidman's Australia?

December 03, 2007 03:12:50

Noticed for his well-built physique, David Beckham is said to get touted for a cameo appearance in 20th Century Fox period epic "Australia."

The famous soccer athlete is reported by U.K.'s the Daily Star to catch the eye of star Nicole Kidman, who thinks he would be ideal to play to play a hunky builder. The actress has even recommended him to the project's director, Baz Luhrmann.

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David Wenham Sets Sails to "Australia"

January 25, 2007 04:01:12

Striving for more high-profile role, David Wenham has given positive sign to take starring part in "Australia", the pre-World War II drama of 20th Century Fox production, The Hollywood Reporter has revealed.

With this inclusion, the project thus marks the reunion of Wenham and his fellow Australian thespians, Nicole Kidman and Hugh Jackman, whom he previously collaborated with in "Moulin Rouge!" and "Van Helsing", respectively.

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Nicole Kidman and Hugh Jackman in "Australia"

December 26, 2006 01:12:03

Filming on the drama flick "Australia" has just begun. The film's cast, Nicole Kidman and Hugh Jackman, were in Camden for interior and exterior scenes on Wednesday and Thursday Dec 20th and 21st.

Per The Sydney Morning Herald, the shooting takes place in Camelot, a grand house at Camden on Sydney's outskirts.

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Baz Luhrmann's Epic Project Gets A Title

November 23, 2006 10:11:20

Answering people's curiosity about the title of his new epic project starring Nicole Kidman and Hugh Jackman, Australian filmmaker Baz Luhrmann finally comes out with a decision to simply name it "Australia", The Age has reported.

The title was selected over few other names like "Great Southern Land" and "Faraway Downs", which is the name of the homestead in the flick.

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I loved baz'z moulin rouge with nicole kidman, and i am sure that this is going to be just as great. Plus it has hugh jackman in it , whats not to like?

posted by WOW! on Oct 05, 2008

Love baz,nicole and hugh should be brilliant film.

posted by wendy on Oct 03, 2008

I for my part can't wait for this movie,it is going to be EXCELLENT!!!!

posted by Great! on Aug 28, 2008