Australian actor Hugh Jackman reacts as he arrives for a press conference for his latest movie, "Australia," in Sydney, Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2008. The world premier will be held in Sydney later Tuesday.

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Kidman: 'Australia' film fulfilled childhood dream

It was hot and dusty during filming in one of the world's most remote locations. But Nicole Kidman says the prospect of a smooch with Hugh Jackman eased the troubles of working on the Outback romance, "Australia."

Fans flock to `Twilight' premiere in Los Angeles

Hundreds of shrieking fans - mostly teenage girls - lined the streets outside the Mann Village and Bruin Theatres on Monday for a chance to peek at the stars attending the Los Angeles premiere of "Twilight." Some enthusiasts of the popular vampire literary series-turned-movie camped out overnight, while many arrived at dawn to secure a place in line.
Audiences bond $67 million to 'Quantum of Solace'

It's a Bond market.
Australia hopes Nicole Kidman film spurs tourism

The film camera sweeps across the landscape, taking in flat plains, gushing waterfalls and a dusty country town. The color is brilliant, the emptiness palpable, and the soundtrack soars dramatically as warplanes bomb a city.
Lloyd: Burned home gives a 'different awareness'

Christopher Lloyd says he has a "different awareness" after returning to his burned-out Montecito home.
'Ratatouille' composer to conduct Oscars

The next time an Academy Award winner's acceptance speech runs long, a new conductor will strike up the band to play them off.
Winslet, DiCaprio meet on new `Road' to Oscars

The first time out, Kate Winslet and Leonardo DiCaprio's romance went down with the ship.
Casting for ‘Twilight' wasn't easy for the film's director

BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. - Catherine Hardwicke has had millions of eyes watching her since it was announced she would direct the big-screen version of "Twilight." Fans of the book were watching and commenting on many Web sites devoted to "Twilight" about the movie and how it should be done. Fans had ideas and expectations on everything from filming locations to casting.
Bond finds 'Solace' in $70.4M box office debut

James Bond's quantum of the weekend box office: $70.4 million. "Quantum of Solace," with Daniel Craig returning as Bond for the first direct sequel in the spy franchise, pulled in nearly $30 million more over opening weekend than its predecessor, 2006's "Casino Royale," according to studio estimates Sunday.
`Twilight' time: Vamp tale seeks blockbuster bite

Girl-meets-boy stories are not the usual stuff of Hollywood blockbusters, even when it's girl-meets-vampire.