Hugh Jackman: Boy From Oz Is 'Australia' Hero
Nov 26th, 2008 · The star of Oklahoma and the X-Men franchise is the rare actor who can headline a musical and a marquee picture. His latest, with Nicole Kidman: Baz Luhrmann's swooning historical epic.
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Parsing Reviews Of 'Milk,' 'Christmas' And 'Australia'
Nov 26th, 2008 · Because of the Thanksgiving holiday, some big films are coming out Wednesday instead of Friday. Mark Jordan Legan takes us through reviews of holiday film Four Christmas starring Reese Witherspoon and Vince Vaughn, the epic Australia starring Hugh Jackman and Nicole Kidman and the story of California's first openly gay elected official Milk'.
Baz Luhrmann, Dreaming Big In 'Australia'
Nov 25th, 2008 · What would Thanksgiving weekend be without an epic film opening on the nation's big screens? This year is no exception: Critic Kenneth Turan says Baz Luhrmann's latest is as colorful and expansive as the Outback.
Australia's Navy All But Shuts Down In December
Nov 18th, 2008 · Most of the sailors in Australia's navy have been ordered ashore for two months leave starting next month. They've been ordered to take that long — paid — holiday leave because Australia's navy has been left with too few hands on deck, as would-be sailors find other jobs. Skeleton crews will provide security during the holiday break. Australia's defense minister says the navy hopes to increase recruitment by becoming something no navy has ever been: family friendly.
'Australia' Endings Go Down To The Wire
Nov 17th, 2008 · The new Baz Luhrmann film Australia is coming out Nov. 24 ... but it's not clear how it ends. Luhrmann reportedly shot three different endings to the film.
Asian Markets Cash In On Obama Win
Nov 5th, 2008 · One of the things investors hate most is uncertainty. And there is a little bit more certainty because the U.S. election has been decided. Stock investors in Asia showed signs of relief. Japan's main index ended the day up more than 4 percent. Hong Kong rallied more than 3 percent. Markets in Australia, South Korea and China also ended the day sharply higher. European stocks are trading lower. Markets in France, Germany and Britain are being dragged down by shares of troubled banks.
Australian Gambler Sues Over Lost Millions **
Oct 30th, 2008 · Harry Kakavas is suing a casino in Melbourne. During a 14 month gambling spree, he lost nearly a billion dollars. Kakavas claims that at a time when he was already banned from every casino in Australia, managers at the Crown Casino deliberately lured him back to their baccarat tables, even offering a line of credit. He's charging them with breach of state gambling laws.
The Curse Of Company: 'I Have A Simple Life'
Oct 1st, 2008 · Australia's The Curse of Company is the union of several musicians known primarily for their roles in other projects, including David Wiley Rennick of Dappled Cities. The band's first release, Leo Magnets Joins a Gang is a hazy, ethereal soundtrack for a rainy day.
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