Baz Luhrmann Recut ‘Australia’ Into a 6-Part TV Series

Baz Luhrmann’s Australia debuted in 2008 with an incredible cast, headlined by Nicole Kidman and Hugh Jackman, an epic story, and a subject close to Luhrmann’s heart. But the film didn’t quite connect with audiences in the ways that Luhrmann’s Moulin Rouge! seemed to, and it only got so-so reviews and grossed a little over $200 million against a … Read more

Baz Luhrmann’s new cut of Australia starring Hugh Jackman and Nicole Kidman gets a world premiere

Baz Luhrmann’s new cut of Australia, titled Faraway Downs, lands a world premiere date at inaugural SXSW Sydney. Baz Luhrmann’s Faraway Downs, a reimagined extended version of the filmmaker’s 2008 film Australia, is heading to the inaugural SXSW Sydney celebration! Also, Luhrmann will attend the event and present the film in person on closing night, October 21, 2023. … Read more

Tangled rumor suggests Baz Luhrmann could direct Disney’s live-action adaptation

Industry insider Daniel Richtman is firing up the old rumor mill this Monday by saying Disney is looking for Elvis filmmaker Baz Luhrmann to helm its live-action adaptation of Tangled. While there has yet to be an official word from Disney about Luhrmann boarding the project, rumblings about a live-action adaptation of Tangled have circulated for weeks. In addition to … Read more