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Epic Australia Movie Premieres in Sydney

By , About.com GuideNovember 18, 2008

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...and in Bowen, Darwin and Kununurra

Baz Luhrmann's epic movie, Australia, had its world premiere tonight in Sydney, November 18, Australian eastern daylight saving time, with the red carpet rolled out for some 3000 guests.

Stars walking the red carpet included Australia actors Nicole Kidman, Hugh Jackman, Jack Thompson, Bryan Brown, David Wenham, David Gulpilil and young Brandon Walters who plays the Aboriginal boy Nullah; and director Baz Luhrmann and artistic director Catherine Martin.

The movie also premiered tonight in Australia filming locations Darwin, Northern Territory; Bowen, Queensland; and Kununurra, Western Australia.

Sections of George St in the Sydney central business district were closed to traffic, particularly between Liverpool and Bathurst Sts. The Australia world premiere took place at the Greater Union Cinemas on George St.

Photo: Hugh Jackman and Nicole Kidman in Australia (Fox Studios / Getty Images)
Comments
November 26, 2008 at 8:29 am
(1) Matthew stoke :

I just watched the movie and i just wanted to say it is by far the greatest movie i have ever seen. it was just a movie more of an experience.
Jackman and nicoles best film ever no 2 other actors could have pulled that film off…..

it was a great insight into the australian lifestyle i give it 10 out of 10

November 28, 2008 at 7:58 am
(2) Patricia W :

What a wonderful movie. My husband rarely suggests going to a movie; but this one was his idea…and a great idea! We loved everything about it; the story, the actors, the characters, Nulla, the scenery, the history lessons. Awesome. Can’t stop thinking about it.

November 30, 2008 at 12:26 am
(3) sohbet :

This movie much better then the one Mel Gibson played long time ago

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