Today, Disney+ debuted the trailer for âFaraway Downs,â an inspiring epic adventure and reimagined extended version of Baz Luhrmannâs 2008 film âAustralia.â The film, told in six chapters, will premiere all at once on November 26, 2023 on Disney+ in Canada.
Nicole Kidman and Hugh Jackman star in #FarawayDowns, a captivating six-part reimagining of Baz Luhrmannâs cinematic masterpiece, Australia.
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Starring Nicole Kidman, Hugh Jackman, Bryan Brown, Brandon Walters, Ben Mendelsohn, David Wenham and Jack Thompson, the story centers on English aristocrat Lady Sarah Ashley (Kidman), whoâŻtravels halfway across the world to confront her wayward husband and sell an unusual asset:âŻâŻFaraway Downs, a million-acre cattle ranch in the Australian outback.âŻFollowing the death of her husband, a ruthless Australian cattle baron,âŻKing Carney (Bryan Brown) plots to take her land, and she reluctantly joins forces with a rough-hewn cattle drover (Hugh Jackman) to protect her ranch.âŻThe sweeping adventure-romance is explored through the eyes of young Nullah (Brandon Walters), an Indigenous Australian child caught up in the governmentâs Draconian racial policy now referred to as the Stolen Generations. Together, the trio experiences four life-altering years, a love affair between Lady Ashley and the drover, and the unavoidable impact of World War II on Northern Australia.âŻ
âAustraliaâ was directed, produced (with Catherine Knapman and G. Mac Brown) and co-written by Baz Luhrmann, alongside writers Stuart Beattie, Ronald Harwood and Richard Flanagan, with production and costume design by multiple-Academy Award winner Catherine Martin. âFaraway Downsâ is executive produced by Luhrmann, Martin, Knapman and Schuyler Weiss. 20th Television is the studio.
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Director James Wan and Aquaman himself, Jason Momoaâalong with Patrick Wilson, Amber Heard, Yahya Abdul-Mateen II and Nicole Kidmanâreturn in the sequel to the highest-grossing DC film of all time: âAquaman and the Lost Kingdom.â
Having failed to defeat Aquaman the first time, Black Manta, still driven by the need to avenge his fatherâs death, will stop at nothing to take Aquaman down once and for all. This time Black Manta is more formidable than ever before, wielding the power of the mythic Black Trident, which unleashes an ancient and malevolent force. To defeat him, Aquaman will turn to his imprisoned brother Orm, the former King of Atlantis, to forge an unlikely alliance. Together, they must set aside their differences in order to protect their kingdom and save Aquamanâs family, and the world, from irreversible destruction.
All returning to the roles they originated, Jason Momoa plays Arthur Curry/Aquaman, now balancing his duties as both the King of Atlantis and a new father; Patrick Wilson is Orm, Aquamanâs half-brother and his nemesis, who must now step into a new role as his brotherâs reluctant ally; Amber Heard is Mera, Atlantisâ Queen and mother of the heir to the throne; Yahya Abdul-Mateen II is Black Manta, committed more than ever to avenge his fatherâs death by destroying Aquaman, his family and Atlantis; and Nicole Kidman as Atlanna, a fierce leader and mother with the heart of a warrior. Also reprising their roles are Dolph Lundgren as King Nereus and Randall Park as Dr. Stephen Shin.
Directed by Wan, âAquaman and the Lost Kingdomâ is produced by Peter Safran, Wan and Rob Cowan. The executive producers are Galen Vaisman and Walter Hamada.
The screenplay is by David Leslie Johnson-McGoldrick, from a story by James Wan & David Leslie Johnson-McGoldrick and Jason Momoa & Thomas Paâa Sibbett, based on characters from DC, Aquaman created by Paul Norris and Mort Weisinger.
Joining Wan behind-the-camera is his sterling team of âAquamanâ artisans: director of photography Don Burgess (âThe Conjuring 2â), production designer Bill Brzeski (âJumanji: The Next Levelâ), editor Kirk Morri (âFurious 7â), composer Rupert Gregson-Williams (âWonder Womanâ) and music supervisor is Michelle Silverman (âMalignantâ). Visual effects supervisor Nick Davis (âThe Clash of the Titansâ films, âThe Dark Knightâ) and costume designer Richard Sale (âDoctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness,â âReady Player Oneâ) also join.
Warner Bros. Pictures Presents An Atomic Monster / A Peter Safran Production of A James Wan Film, âAquaman and the Lost Kingdom,â set to open in theatres internationally beginning 20 December 2023 and in North America on December 20, 2023; it will be distributed worldwide by Warner Bros. Pictures.
Toronto’s own Laysla De Oliveira got a huge welcome home tonight to present upcoming Paramount+ Series SPECIAL OPS: LIONESS. The Actress after having lived in the City for most of her life, now is based in the U.S.
This Action-Thriller Series from Taylor Sheridan (Yellowstone, Mayor of Kingstown) centers on Joe (Zoe Saldaña) as she attempts to thwart the next 9/11 with an aggressive Marine named Cruz (De Oliveira), reporting to Kaitlyn Meade (Nicole Kidman) and Donald Westfield (Michael Kelly).
Some lucky select influencers got to preview the first episode of the riveting new Series which left them wanting more. De Oliveira sporting a gorgeous Fendi number, spoke about being cast in this dream assignment at a Q&A hosted by TIFF, with a gorgeous rooftop bash that followed at Malaparte. She truly rises above the the physical and emotional demands of her role.
Seen supporting De Oliveira who by the way is phenomenal here, were her fiancĂ©, Actor Jonathan Keltz, along with Aladdin star Mena Massoud. De Oliveira‘s Locke & Key Co-Star Hallea Jones also was present for the celebrations.
A reel of highlights from the night:
@mrwillwong Toronto's own Laysla De Oliveira stars in a leading role on Paramount+'s #SpecialOpsLioness, arriving 7.23.23 on @Paramount+ Canada ! Riveting Series from Taylor Sheridan, also stars Zoe Saldana, Nicole Kidman and Morgan Freeman! #LionessPPlus #ParamountPlusCA #LayslaDeOliveira ⏠Makeba – Jain
You absolutely must check-out SPECIAL OPS: LIONESS when it premeres on Paramount+ Canada July 23, 2023.
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Paramount+ today debuted the teaser trailer and key art for the highly anticipated original series SPECIAL OPS: LIONESS, which will premiere on Sunday, July 23 in the U.S. and all Paramount+ international markets exclusively on the service. From Academy Award nominee Taylor Sheridan, the espionage thriller features a star-studded cast, including series lead and executive producer Zoe Saldaña, Laysla De Oliveira, Emmy Award nominee Michael Kelly, with Academy Award winner Morgan Freeman, and Academy Award winner and executive producer Nicole Kidman. SPECIAL OPS: LIONESS is produced by MTV Entertainment Studios and 101 Studios for Paramount+.
SPECIAL OPS: LIONESS, inspired by an actual US Military program, follows the life of Joe (Saldaña) while she attempts to balance her personal and professional life as the tip of the CIA’s spear in the war on terror. The Lioness Program, overseen by Kaitlyn Meade (Kidman) and Donald Westfield (Kelly), enlists an aggressive Marine Raider named Cruz (De Oliveira) to operate undercover alongside Joe among the power brokers of State terrorism in the CIA’s efforts to thwart the next 9/11.
SPECIAL OPS: LIONESS will also star series regulars Dave Annable, Jill Wagner, LaMonica Garrett, James Jordan, Austin Hébert, Jonah Wharton, Stephanie Nur and Hannah Love Lanier. The series is executive produced by Taylor Sheridan, David C. Glasser, Zoe Saldaña, Nicole Kidman, Ron Burkle, Bob Yari, David Hutkin, Jill Wagner, Geyer Kosinski, Michael Malone and John Hillcoat.
SPECIAL OPS: LIONESS is the latest addition to Sheridanâs growing slate on Paramount+, which includes 1923, 1883, MAYOR OF KINGSTOWN, and TULSA KING as well as the upcoming series LAWMEN: BASS REEVES and LAND MAN.
For more information about Paramount+ and SPECIAL OPS: LIONESS, please visit www.paramountplus.com and follow @ParamountPlusCA and @SpecialOpsLioness on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok and @SpecOpsLioness on Twitter.
Paramount+ debuted a first look and official title for the highly anticipated espionage thriller SPECIAL OPS: LIONESS (previously titled âLionessâ). From Academy AwardÂź nominee Taylor Sheridan, the original series stars series lead and executive producer Zoe Saldaña, Academy Award winner and executive producer Nicole Kidman, Canadian Laysla De Oliveira, and Academy Award winner Morgan Freeman. SPECIAL OPS: LIONESS is produced by MTV Entertainment Studios and 101 Studios exclusively for Paramount+.
SPECIAL OPS: LIONESS is based on a real-life program and follows Cruz Manuelos (De Oliveira), a rough-around-the-edges but passionate young Marine recruited to join the Lioness Engagement Team to help bring down a terrorist organization from within. Saldaña will play Joe, the station chief of the Lioness program tasked with training, managing and leading her female undercover operatives.
SPECIAL OPS: LIONESS will also star series regulars Dave Annable, Jill Wagner, LaMonica Garrett, James Jordan, Austin Hébert, Jonah Wharton, Stephanie Nur and Hannah Love Lanier with Emmy AwardŸ Nominee Michael Kelly in a recurring role. The series is executive produced by Taylor Sheridan, David C. Glasser, Zoe Saldaña, Nicole Kidman, Ron Burkle, Bob Yari, David Hutkin, Jill Wagner, Geyer Kosinski, Michael Malone and John Hillcoat.
The series is the latest addition to Sheridanâs growing slate on Paramount+, which includes 1923, 1883, MAYOR OF KINGSTOWN, and TULSA KING as well as the upcoming series LAWMEN: BASS REEVES and LAND MAN.
For more information about Paramount+ and SPECIAL OPS: LIONESS, please visit www.paramountplus.com and follow @ParamountPlusCA and @SpecialOpsLioness on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok and @SpecOpsLioness on Twitter.
After their acclaimed work together in BEING THE RICARDOS, Nicole Kidman and Javier Bardem join forces again and have been added to the Cast of upcoming Animated Musical Feature, SPELLBOUND.
More details:
Kidman will be voicing the role of âEllsmere,â the kind and just, yet hyper-precise Queen of Lumbria; and Bardem will voice âSolon,’ the boastful yet big-hearted King of Lumbria. Together, they are the parents of ‘Princess Ellianâ (voice by West Side Story’s Rachel Zegler), who they join on her daring quest to save her family and kingdom after a mysterious spell transforms them into monsters and threatens to cover Lumbria in darkness forever.Â
Also joining the cast is multi-award winner John Lithgow (âSharper,â âKillers of the Flower Moon,â âBombshellâ), who will provide the voice for ‘Minister Bolinar,â and Jenifer Lewis (âThe Princess and the Frog,â âBlack-ish,â âI Love That For You”) who will provide the voice for ‘Minister Nazara Prone,’ both royal advisors to Princess Ellian. Ellian seeks out The Oracles of the Sun and Moon, voiced by Nathan Lane (âThe Lion King,â âThe Producers,â âThe Birdcageâ) and Emmy Award winner AndrĂ© De Shields (âtick, tickâŠBOOM!,â âHadestown,â âExtreme Measuresâ), to break the spell on her parents and the kingdom. Throughout her journey, Ellian meets several characters who help her, including âCallan,â a young nomad, voiced by Jordan Fisher (Broadwayâs âDear Evan Hansen,â âHello, Goodbye and Everything in Between,â âTo All the Boys: P.S. I Still Love You”).
âSpellboundâ is directed by Vicky Jenson (âShrekâ) and written by Lauren Hynek & Elizabeth Martin and Linda Woolverton. The original score and songs for the film hail from Academy Award-winner Alan Menken, with song lyrics by Glenn Slater. Chris Montan serves as executive music producer. John Lasseter, David Ellison, Dana Goldberg and David Lipman are producing for Skydance Animation.
More to come. Apple TV+‘s first-ever Animated Feature, LUCK arrives on the service August 5, 2022.
Nicole Kidman executive produces upcoming Apple TV+ Anthology Series ROAR, based on stories be Cecelia Ahern, spanning many genres. Your first look at the Trailer.
Synopsis:
Roar is an anthology series of darkly comic feminist fables. Spanning genres from magical realism to psychological horror, these eight stand-alone stories feature ordinary women in some pretty extraordinary circumstances. In âRoar,â women eat photographs, date ducks, live on shelves like trophies. And yet, their struggles are universal.
The gripping trailer highlights the award-winning cast of actors that star across the eight distinct stories, including Academy, Emmy and Golden Globe Award winner Nicole Kidman (âBeing the Ricardosâ), who also executive produces; Emmy, Grammy and Tony Award winner Cynthia Erivo (âHarrietâ); six-time Emmy Award-nominee Issa Rae (âInsecureâ); Emmy Award winner Merritt Wever (âUnbelievableâ); SAG Award nominee Alison Brie (âHappiest Season,â GLOW); three-time Emmy Award-nominee Betty Gilpin (âGLOW,â âThe Tomorrow Warâ); Meera Syal (âYesterdayâ), Fivel Stewart (âAtypicalâ) and Kara Hayward (âUsâ).
Each instalment of the anthology series will also feature notable stars such as Nick Kroll (âBig Mouthâ), Judy Davis (âNitramâ), Alfred Molina (âSpider-Man: No Way Homeâ), Daniel Dae Kim (âLostâ), Jake Johnson (âNew Girlâ), Jason Mantzoukas (âBig Mouthâ), Chris Lowell (âGLOWâ), Ego Nwodim (âSaturday Night Liveâ), Griffin Matthews (âThe Flight Attendantâ), Peter Facinelli (âYesterYearâ), Simon Baker (âThe Mentalistâ), Hugh Dancy (âLaw & Orderâ), Jillian Bell (âBrittany Runs a Marathonâ), Bernard White (âEvil Eyeâ), Justin Kirk (âWeedsâ) and more.
ROAR arrives on Apple TV+ Friday, April 15, 2022.
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Nicole Kidman and Javier Bardem star as Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz in BEING THE RICARDOS! Here’s your first glance at the Trailer!
Synopsis:
Lucille Ball (Nicole Kidman) and Desi Arnaz (Javier Bardem) are threatened by shocking personal accusations, a political smear, and cultural taboos in Academy AwardÂź-winning writer and director Aaron Sorkinâs behind-the-scenes drama Being the Ricardos. A revealing glimpse of the coupleâs complex romantic and professional relationship, the film takes audiences into the writersâ room, onto the soundstage, and behind closed doors with Ball and Arnaz during one critical production week of their groundbreaking sitcom I Love Lucy. Featuring J.K. Simmons and Nina Arianda.
BEING THE RICARDOS in theaters on December 10th, 2021 and globally on Prime Video December 21st, 2021.
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Nicole Kidman and Melissa McCarthy team-up on NINE PERFECT STRANGERS, coming next month to Amazon Prime Video!
Synopsis:
Based on The New York Times bestselling book from Australian author Liane Moriarty, Nine Perfect Strangers is produced by the teams behind Big Little Lies and stars Nicole Kidman and Melissa McCarthy in their first project together.
Filmed on location in Australia, the drama is set at a boutique health-and-wellness resort that promises healing and transformation, nine stressed city dwellers try to get on a path to a better way of living. Watching over them during this ten-day retreat is the resortâs director Masha (Kidman), a woman on a mission to reinvigorate their tired minds and bodies. However, these nine strangers have no idea what is about to hit them.
The cast also includes Luke Evans, Tiffany Boone, Bobby Cannavale, Melvin Gregg, Regina Hall, Manny Jacinto, Asher Keddie, Michael Shannon, Grace Van Patten and Samara Weaving. Nine Perfect Strangers is executive produced by Nicole Kidman and Per Saari for Blossom Films, Bruna Papandrea, Jodi Matterson and Steve Hutensky for Made Up Stories, David E Kelley, Melissa McCarthy, John Henry Butterworth, Samantha Strauss, Jonathan Levine, Molly Allen and Liane Moriarty. The series is co-written by David E Kelley and John Henry Butterworth, with Jonathan Levine directing the series.
The first three episodes of Nine Perfect Strangers will launch on Amazon Prime Video on August 20, 2021 with new episodes launching weekly.
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Great news! If you loved BIG LITTLE LIES, you’ll love Hulu Original eight-episode Series NINE PERFECT STRANGERS starring Nicole Kidman and Melissa McCarthy, coming this Fall to Amazon Prime Video.
Synopsis:
The highly anticipated drama series Nine Perfect Strangers, starring Nicole Kidman and Melissa McCarthy, based on the 2018 novel by Australian author of Big Little Lies Liane Moriarty and directed and produced by Jonathan Levine, will premiere exclusively on Amazon Prime Video in countries outside the U.S. and China later this year.
Set at a boutique health-and-wellness resort that promises healing and transformation, nine stressed city dwellers try to get on a path to a better way of living. Watching over them during this ten-day retreat is the resortâs director Masha (Kidman), a woman on a mission to reinvigorate their tired minds and bodies. However, these nine strangers have no idea what is about to hit them.
Filmed on location in Australia, the cast includes Nicole Kidman and Melissa McCarthy,in their first project together, alongside Luke Evans, Tiffany Boone, Bobby Cannavale, Melvin Gregg, Regina Hall, Manny Jacinto, Asher Keddie, Michael Shannon, Grace Van Patten, and Samara Weaving.
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