JULY 2005
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3rd July 2005
Aussie epic in first position!
- Baz Luhrmann's spokeswoman, Maria Farmer, has recently spoken out in an extended statement regarding his future projects. We already knew that Luhrmann has been working simultaneously on developing three epics. But it has now been revealed that Luhrmann is "very much hoping that the Australian epic will move into first position, and that he can be in production by the end of this year."
The article, featured below, is from the 19 June edition of The Sun Herald. Click here for a larger version. Special thanks to Nicole Kidman United's 'roving reporter' for allowing me to use this scanned article. :-)
Farmer also states that Luhrmann intends to make a final decision about his projects within the next couple of months. This means we may have to wait a few more weeks yet for an official statement. However, it is looking very likely that the Australian epic may indeed become a reality.
More casting speculation
- Meanwhile, another article from The Sun Herald speculates that Russell Crowe looks set to star in Luhrmann's Australian epic, while Nicole Kidman may not be involved. This contradicts news that I reported last month, in which Kidman was quoted as saying she was indeed interested and Crowe was quoted as saying he wasn't sure what was happening with the project. The following article should therefore be interpreted as speculation only. Indeed, I believe that all casting rumours should be regarded as speculation only until we hear something definite from Luhrmann or his production company. Once again, special thanks to NKU's 'roving reporter' for allowing me to use this article.
Developing epic
The Sun-Herald
By Christine Sams
June 26, 2005
"BAZ Luhrmann weaved his directorial magic for Nicole Kidman, now there are continuing rumours Russell Crowe will be Luhrmann's next leading man.
The pair, who have spent some time catching up together throughout this year, are believed to be collaborating on Luhrmann's planned Australian period epic.
Crowe has returned to Australia after his phone rage incident in New York and is said to be focusing on developing the new film project.
But rumours that Kidman is also involved in the Luhrmann epic have been dismissed by well placed local film sources. Instead, the Oscar winner has her sights set on working with director Lars Von Trier again. Unlike Luhrmann's dazzling sets and costumes for Moulin Rouge, Von Trier put Kidman in a dog collar and chain for the controversial film Dogville."
William Alexander article
- And finally, special thanks to foxy at NKU for allowing me to use this scan from the June 2005 edition of Who Weekly magazine, announcing the news of the birth of William Alexander Luhrmann. :-) For more articles announcing the birth, feel free to visit last month's news updates.
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