I'm looking forward to the release of the new Baz Luhrmann film - Australia. It will open in the US on November 26th just in time for Thanksgiving in the US. The website has the dates it will be opening in other countries. The stars are Nicole Kidman, Hugh Jackman and best of all - the beautiful countryside of Northern Australia.

Baz Luhrmann has also done a couple of commercials for Australia. They are very stylistic and rather long. Unfortunately, I don't think they are as effective for tourism.

Australia Tourism - NYC - Billabong

Australia Tourism - Shanghai - Boabs

The Northern Territory was on my list before and I think it will get bumped up after the movie. Here is an article from the Independent UK on making the movie.

I'm hoping I won't be embarrassed by it.