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Fox change Australia

Nov. 11, 2008by: James Thoo

SPOILER WARNING!

It is being reported that 20th Century Fox have forced writer/director Baz Luhrman to re-write the final scenes of his epic AUSTRALIA after negative reactions to test-screenings. Originally, Hugh Jackman's character was intended to die at the end of the film, that was described as "an action-filled tragedy", but when the movie is finally released, he will not. One reviewer said: "There is no reason to kill off Wolvie", which sounds exactly like something I would say, except I probably would have added in parenthesis, "shnick shnick, rock!".

Apparently the studio felt that a more up-lifting ending would spell greater success at the box-office. And let's face it, those savy mother f-ckers would know. Once it's out on DVD, MEET DAVE for example, should easily break the $13 million mark. Easily.
Extra Tidbit: Luhrmann's actual name is Mark Anthony Luhrmann.
Source: Guardian
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5:06PM on 11/12/2008

Enough already

studboi69 on Nov 11 2008, 3:53:28 PM writes:
SHAME ON FOX
Once again, those Nazis at Fox decide to rape a movie to pander to the mindless masses.

Enough with the using word Nazi left and right. It means something. You are not capable to find another meaningful word? And it's their business of making movies. Make your own movies and decide.
studboi69 on Nov 11 2008, 3:53:28 PM writes:
SHAME ON FOX
Once again, those Nazis at Fox decide to rape a movie to pander to the mindless masses.

Enough with the using word Nazi left and right. It means something. You are not capable to find another meaningful word? And it's their business of making movies. Make your own movies and decide.
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8:26AM on 11/12/2008

not Fox

Baz says himself, he changed the ending ... he decides what to do on his movies:
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Baz says himself, he changed the ending ... he decides what to do on his movies:
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6:46AM on 11/12/2008
those "savy" folks at fox, have proven time and time again that they do not know shit!
those "savy" folks at fox, have proven time and time again that they do not know shit!
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11:39PM on 11/11/2008
"No reason to kill off Wolvie"

Whoever made that remark is an absolute fucking dumbshit that has no business offering relevant opinions about movies.

Fuckin' producers, Jesus Christ. I wasn't even that interested in seeing this flick, but I'm fundamentally against the idea of bankrollers stepping in to alter a director's creative vision. Especially when it's based on the opinion of some dickless retard who doesn't know jackshit about movies.

You've got a movie starring two of the
"No reason to kill off Wolvie"

Whoever made that remark is an absolute fucking dumbshit that has no business offering relevant opinions about movies.

Fuckin' producers, Jesus Christ. I wasn't even that interested in seeing this flick, but I'm fundamentally against the idea of bankrollers stepping in to alter a director's creative vision. Especially when it's based on the opinion of some dickless retard who doesn't know jackshit about movies.

You've got a movie starring two of the biggest stars on the planet. This is gonna make a shit-tonne of cash, regardless of how the fuckin' thing ends, for fuck's sake.

Sorry, a little drunk.

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8:03PM on 11/11/2008

Why?

Baz Luhrmann is a genius plain and simple. He has his own visual style and his own way to tell a story. They must have known from his film history that they never really end happily, strictly ballroom not included. This is just disgusting that they force change to what I'm sure is at least an interesting film.
Baz Luhrmann is a genius plain and simple. He has his own visual style and his own way to tell a story. They must have known from his film history that they never really end happily, strictly ballroom not included. This is just disgusting that they force change to what I'm sure is at least an interesting film.
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6:39PM on 11/11/2008
As much as I love wearing them, I really fucking hate suits.

When did it become compulsary for a director to alter their already approved film/story to pander to a bunch of idiots who couldnt even get the actors name, never mind the characters name right, and referred to Jackman as Wolvie?

:(
As much as I love wearing them, I really fucking hate suits.

When did it become compulsary for a director to alter their already approved film/story to pander to a bunch of idiots who couldnt even get the actors name, never mind the characters name right, and referred to Jackman as Wolvie?

:(
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5:44PM on 11/11/2008

Not a release date change

For those that didn't want to read, this story isn't about a release date change, its about some reshoots.
For those that didn't want to read, this story isn't about a release date change, its about some reshoots.
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5:08PM on 11/11/2008
blah blah blah DARK KNIGHT blah blah.

What do actual movie producers know about making movies anyway?
blah blah blah DARK KNIGHT blah blah.

What do actual movie producers know about making movies anyway?
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4:42PM on 11/11/2008

NO! NO ! NO!

Kill That talentless ham! (just his character obviously!) preferably in the opening scenes of any film unfortunate to have him as a star
Kill That talentless ham! (just his character obviously!) preferably in the opening scenes of any film unfortunate to have him as a star
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4:22PM on 11/11/2008

Frikkin' Awesome!

The news about Fox gutting another filmmakers work... sucks. But James?

"And let's face it, those savy mother f-ckers would know. Once it's out on DVD, MEET DAVE for example, should easily break the $13 million mark. Easily."

THAT, is the funniest shit I have ever read on this site. Bar none. Brilliant, man.
The news about Fox gutting another filmmakers work... sucks. But James?

"And let's face it, those savy mother f-ckers would know. Once it's out on DVD, MEET DAVE for example, should easily break the $13 million mark. Easily."

THAT, is the funniest shit I have ever read on this site. Bar none. Brilliant, man.
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4:20PM on 11/11/2008

wolvie

Im so scared for this movie beacuse a) i myself am Australian and if this thing sucks then theres a blow to our country haha and b) i love jackman but he has had one to many bad movies out of late and this might be the nail in the coffin for him.

I cant say iv enjoyed any of luhrmans other films and from the trailer i dont have high hopes for this one. I could be proved wrong though. please!!
Im so scared for this movie beacuse a) i myself am Australian and if this thing sucks then theres a blow to our country haha and b) i love jackman but he has had one to many bad movies out of late and this might be the nail in the coffin for him.

I cant say iv enjoyed any of luhrmans other films and from the trailer i dont have high hopes for this one. I could be proved wrong though. please!!
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3:53PM on 11/11/2008

Shame on FOX

Once again, those Nazis at Fox decide to rape a movie to pander to the mindless masses.
Once again, those Nazis at Fox decide to rape a movie to pander to the mindless masses.
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3:30PM on 11/11/2008

Retarded

Bitersweet endings always resonate more with the audience - they make the film have a greater impact. (Leon, T2, Lost in Translation, etc) Leave it to studios to fuck stuff up.
Bitersweet endings always resonate more with the audience - they make the film have a greater impact. (Leon, T2, Lost in Translation, etc) Leave it to studios to fuck stuff up.
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3:24PM on 11/11/2008

Stupid!

I have nothing against good ending but I hate the fact that it has to be automatic for some people. Movies should have the right to be sad!

Besides, The Dark Knight didn't have a happy ending and we all know how much it hurts its box office...
I have nothing against good ending but I hate the fact that it has to be automatic for some people. Movies should have the right to be sad!

Besides, The Dark Knight didn't have a happy ending and we all know how much it hurts its box office...
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2:58PM on 11/11/2008

Release Date

The article above mentions nothing about a change in the release date.
The article above mentions nothing about a change in the release date.
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2:54PM on 11/11/2008

Release date?

Without reading the spoiler... can someone answer me if the release date has been changed? It was supposed to come out November 26th. Thanks!
Without reading the spoiler... can someone answer me if the release date has been changed? It was supposed to come out November 26th. Thanks!
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