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‘Faraway Downs’ Review: Baz Luhrmann Snydercuts His Epic ‘Australia’ Melodrama & Doubles Down On Excess & Length - theplaylist.net - Australia - city Sandwich
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23.11.2023

‘Faraway Downs’ Review: Baz Luhrmann Snydercuts His Epic ‘Australia’ Melodrama & Doubles Down On Excess & Length

Even in its original, nearly three-hour shape, Baz Luhrmann’s “Australia” was a lot of movie beyond just length. Sandwiched within that ambitious old school Hollywood undertaking—about an Englishwoman who inherits a sprawling ranch and the drover she teams up with herding cattle across an unforgiving land— was a broad screwball meet-cute romcom between Nicole Kidman and Hugh Jackman’s characters—at least at first, those rhythms are unmistakable—a fabulist fairy tale about dreamers, an idealistic ranching Western, a sweeping wild wilderness adventure, an immense historical epic (with elements of brassy, jazz-age chutzpah to add yet another flavor), a mystical fable about Indigenous people, and a grand, lush romance.

Asher Keddie to Produce and Star in ‘Fake,’ Paramount+ Australia Drama Series About a Romantic Relationship Built on Lies - variety.com - Australia - Indiana
variety.com
14.09.2023

Asher Keddie to Produce and Star in ‘Fake,’ Paramount+ Australia Drama Series About a Romantic Relationship Built on Lies

Patrick Frater Asia Bureau Chief Top actor Asher Keddie will co-produce and star opposite David Wenham in Paramount+ Australia’s freshly-commissioned “Fake” drama-thriller series. Keddie has a long TV career with recent credits including “The Lost Flowers of Alice Hart,” “Nine Perfect Strangers” and “Stateless.” Her movie credits include smaller roles in “X-Men Origins: Wolverine” and eccentric comedy “Rams.” Wenham’s filmography includes “SeaChange,” “Elvis,” “Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers & The Return of the King.” “Fake” follows Keddie’s character, a smart and brilliant writer who thinks she has found her ideal match when she meets a successful rancher, portrayed by Wenham, on a dating app. But after she commits, she discovers that her boyfriend isn’t all he has led her to believe. The show is inspired by the book “Fake” by Stephanie Wood and was created for television by renown screenwriter, Anya Beyersdorf with award-winner director, Emma Freeman (“Secret City,” “Glitch,” “The Newsreader”). The eight- part series is produced by Kindling Pictures’ Imogen Banks (“Safe Home,” “Offspring”) and Emelyne Palmer (“Safe Home,” “RFDS”).

Charades Boards Venice Horizons Indian Thriller ‘Stolen,’ First Clip Unveiled (EXCLUSIVE) - variety.com - New Zealand - India - Rome - Berlin
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30.08.2023

Charades Boards Venice Horizons Indian Thriller ‘Stolen,’ First Clip Unveiled (EXCLUSIVE)

Naman Ramachandran Paris-based sales company Charades has boarded international sales on “Stolen,” the only Indian feature selected at the Venice Film Festival. The film, which will bow within the festival’s Horizons Extra strand, tells the story of the havoc that ensues when opposite worlds collide after two urban young men become embroiled in an impoverished mother’s desperate journey to be reunited with her child. It is described as a “breathtaking action thriller” and the “hidden gem in world cinema” by Venice artistic director Alberto Barbera.

Lukas Dhont’s ‘Close’ Wins Best Film Prize at Sydney Festival - variety.com - Australia - Japan - Tokyo - Berlin - Turkey - Philippines - Bangladesh
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19.06.2022

Lukas Dhont’s ‘Close’ Wins Best Film Prize at Sydney Festival

Katherine Tulich Lukas Dhont’s “Close,” which won the Grand Prix in Cannes last month, picked up the Sydney Film Prize, the top prize at the Sydney Film Festival, on Sunday evening.Accepting the award via video message Dhont said: “It’s a film that comes from our hearts, that we worked on for a lot of years with many people.”The international jury consisted of Australian actor David Wenham, Australian director Jennifer Peedom, writer-director-producer Mostofa Sarwar Farooki (Bangladesh), Berlin Golden Bear winner Semih Kaplanoglu (Turkey), and the executive director of the Kawakita Memorial Film Institute in Tokyo, Yuka Sakano (Japan). Twelve titles in the official competition included Carla Simon’s “Alcarras”, Hlynur Palmason’s “Godland”, Colm Bairead’s “The Quiet Girl” and Del Kathryn Barton’s “Blaze.” The winner is awarded AUD$60,000 ($41,600).

Baz Luhrmann on his “good friend” David Bowie: “I was a huge fan” - www.nme.com - Britain - USA - county Butler - Berlin
nme.com
17.06.2022

Baz Luhrmann on his “good friend” David Bowie: “I was a huge fan”

David Bowie, explaining how they almost worked on a project together in Berlin.The director, who worked with the late musician on the soundtrack for 2001’s Moulin Rouge!, told NME about how Bowie’s classic track ‘Changes’ impacted his life.“From the moment I first heard this song, I was a huge Bowie fan,” Luhrmann said. “I eventually worked with him [on the Moulin Rouge! soundtrack] and then towards the end of his life, he became a very good friend.“He used to come round and we’d walk the dogs.

Tom Hanks praises BBC’s ‘Springwatch’: “That is just something else!” - www.nme.com - USA
nme.com
31.05.2022

Tom Hanks praises BBC’s ‘Springwatch’: “That is just something else!”

Springwatch.The beloved actor, now starring in Baz Luhrmann’s Elvis, featuring on BBC One’s The One Show and commented on a preview of the long-running nature series.After the feed cut back to the studio away from hosts Chris Packham Michaela Strachan, Hanks said the show was “something else.”“Can we just say how great the BBC is?” Hanks commented. “You’re not going to get that live every night in the United States.“That is just something else.”Thanks @tomhanks! We couldn’t have put it better ourselves.

Austin Butler was rushed to hospital after filming ‘Elvis’ biopic - www.nme.com - Britain - Hollywood - county Butler
nme.com
26.05.2022

Austin Butler was rushed to hospital after filming ‘Elvis’ biopic

Elvis Presley biopic.Set to be released in cinemas on June 24, Elvis charts the iconic musician’s career through his complicated relationship with manager Colonel Tom Parker (Tom Hanks).Butler, who plays Elvis, recalled in an interview with GQ UK how his body “started shutting down” after filming concluded in March 2021. He was later diagnosed with a virus that simulates appendicitis and spent a week bedridden.“The next day I woke up at four in the morning with excruciating pain, and I was rushed to hospital,” Butler said.

Eminem, Tame Impala, Stevie Nicks and more to feature on ‘Elvis’ biopic soundtrack - www.nme.com - county Butler - county Love
nme.com
24.05.2022

Eminem, Tame Impala, Stevie Nicks and more to feature on ‘Elvis’ biopic soundtrack

Eminem, Tame Impala, Stevie Nicks and Jack White are among those who will feature on the soundtrack for Elvis, the upcoming Presley biopic directed by Baz Luhrmann that’s set to arrive in theatres next month.The soundtrack will also include “original songs and recordings” by Presley himself along with the film’s star, Austin Butler. Cee Lo Green will join Eminem on a song, while Swae Lee and Diplo will also unite.

Watch Austin Butler transform into Elvis Presley in new clip from Baz Luhrmann biopic - www.nme.com - Hollywood - state Louisiana - county Butler
nme.com
09.05.2022

Watch Austin Butler transform into Elvis Presley in new clip from Baz Luhrmann biopic

Elvis Presley biopic, showcasing lead star Austin Butler.Set to be released in cinemas on June 24, Elvis charts the iconic musician’s career through his complicated relationship with manager Colonel Tom Parker (Tom Hanks).A synopsis reads: “The story delves into the complex dynamic between Presley and Parker spanning 20 years, from Presley’s rise to fame to his unprecedented stardom, against the backdrop of the evolving cultural landscape and loss of innocence in America.”The clip shows Butler’s Elvis performing at the Louisiana Hayride at the start of his career in 1954, as his shaking hips cause pandemonium among the audience. You can check out the clip below.“Now I don’t know nothing about music,” Parker, played by Hanks, says in the clip.

Toni Collette’s Past Catches Up With Her In ‘Pieces Of Her’ - etcanada.com - New York
etcanada.com
16.02.2022

Toni Collette’s Past Catches Up With Her In ‘Pieces Of Her’

Toni Collette can’t run from her past in Netflix’s “Pieces of Her.”

Peacock Releases ‘Joe vs. Carole’ Trailer; Apple TV Plus Unveils First Look at Abraham Lincoln Docuseries (TV News Roundup) - variety.com - county Mitchell
variety.com
03.02.2022

Peacock Releases ‘Joe vs. Carole’ Trailer; Apple TV Plus Unveils First Look at Abraham Lincoln Docuseries (TV News Roundup)

Wilson Chapman editorPeacock has unveiled the official trailer for its new miniseries “Joe vs. Carole,” starring John Cameron Mitchell and Kate McKinnon.Based on the Robert Moor-hosted Wondery podcast “Joe Exotic,” “Joe vs. Carole” focuses on the bitter rivalry between big cat zookeeper Joe Exotic (Mitchell) and animal sanctuary CEO Carole Baskin (McKinnon), which was immortalized in the first season of the popular Netflix docuseries “Tiger King.” In addition to Mitchell and McKinnon, the miniseries also stars Kyle MacLachlan, Brian Van Holt, Sam Keeley, Nat Wolf, Marlo Kelly, William Fichtner, Dean Winters and David Wenham.The trailer depicts McKinnon and Mitchell in character, as Baskin and her husband (MacLachlan) set out to take down Exotic for his abuse of his animals and breeding of big cats for profit.

Peacock’s ‘Joe Exotic’ Limited Series With John Cameron Mitchell & Kate McKinnon Gets New Title, Premiere Date & Teaser - deadline.com
deadline.com
21.01.2022

Peacock’s ‘Joe Exotic’ Limited Series With John Cameron Mitchell & Kate McKinnon Gets New Title, Premiere Date & Teaser

Peacock’s prowling along with its limited series about now-jailed Tiger King star Joe Exotic, which is set to make its debut in March. The series hails from showrunner, executive producer and writer Etan Frankel.

FX Announces ‘Hysterical,’ ‘Mayans M.C.’ Premiere Dates (TV News Roundup) - variety.com - New York - county Terry
variety.com
06.02.2021

FX Announces ‘Hysterical,’ ‘Mayans M.C.’ Premiere Dates (TV News Roundup)

Natalie Oganesyan editorIn today’s TV news roundup, FX announced premiere dates its spring slate, and Netflix announced additional cast members for “Pieces of Her.”Gil Birmingham, Terry O’Quinn and Calum Worthy have been cast in Netflix’s thriller series “Pieces of Her.” They join previously announced cast members Toni Collette, Bella Heathcote, Jessica Barden, David Wenham, Joe Dempsie, Jacob Scipio and Omari Hardwick.

‘Pieces Of Her’: Jessica Barden, David Wenham, Joe Dempsie, Jacob Scipio & Omari Hardwick Join Netflix Series - deadline.com - county Power
deadline.com
28.01.2021

‘Pieces Of Her’: Jessica Barden, David Wenham, Joe Dempsie, Jacob Scipio & Omari Hardwick Join Netflix Series

Jessica Barden (End of the F***ing World), David Wenham (Lion), Joe Dempsie (Game Of Thrones), Jacob Scipio (Bad Boys for Life) and Omari Hardwick (Power) have been set as leads opposite Toni Collette and Bella Heathcote in Pieces of Her, we can reveal.

Omari Hardwick, Jessica Barden, Joe Dempsie Among Five Cast in Netflix Series ‘Pieces of Her’ - variety.com
variety.com
28.01.2021

Omari Hardwick, Jessica Barden, Joe Dempsie Among Five Cast in Netflix Series ‘Pieces of Her’

Joe Otterson TV ReporterThe upcoming Netflix series “Pieces of Her” has added five to its cast, Variety has learned.Jessica Barden, Omari Hardwick, Joe Dempsie, David Wenham, and Jacob Scipio have all been cast opposite previously announced stars Toni Collette and Bella Heathcoate.The series is based on the best-selling book of the same name by Karin Slaughter.

Baz Luhrmann Elvis biopic adds new cast members - www.breakingnews.ie - Australia - county Butler
breakingnews.ie
17.09.2020

Baz Luhrmann Elvis biopic adds new cast members

Director Baz Luhrmann has announced several prominent Australian stars will join the cast of his Elvis Presley biopic.

Baz Luhrmann’s ‘Elvis’ Adds Richard Roxburgh, Helen Thomson, Dacre Montgomery - variety.com - Australia - county Butler
variety.com
17.09.2020

Baz Luhrmann’s ‘Elvis’ Adds Richard Roxburgh, Helen Thomson, Dacre Montgomery

Brent Lang Executive Editor of Film and MediaBaz Luhrmann’s upcoming musical drama “Elvis” has added several prominent Australian actors to its cast. Richard Roxburgh, Helen Thomson, David Wenham, and Dacre Montgomery have joined an ensemble that includes the previously announced Tom Hanks, Austin Butler and Olivia DeJonge.Roxburgh, who worked with Luhrmann on “Moulin Rouge!,” will portray Elvis’s father, Vernon Presley.

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