Australians have picked up four Oscars at the 2011 Academy Awards
The five-minute ad, titled Reimagine, follows Kidman through one of its new twin-decked Airbus A380s flying between New York and Abu Dhabi.
The Australian Film Institute board will begin a new era under Keith Rodger after Alan Finney announced he would be stepping down from the position.
Jane Campion, Nicole Kidman, and Kodi Smit-McPhee have will carry local hopes in the film categories at January's Golden Globes, while Sarah Snook and producer Tony McNamara will fly the flag in the television awards.
The combination of Nicole Kidman and an iconic talking bear wasn't so magical as Paddington opened in fourth spot in Australian cinemas last weekend.
Nicole Kidman will join the likes of George Clooney, John Williams, Jane Fonda, and Mel Brooks in receiving the American Film Institute's Life Achievement Award.
Jacki Weaver has been nominated for Best Supporting Actress by the Hollywood Foreign Press Association
Australian actors Nicole Kidman and Judy Davis have both been nominated at the 64th Primetime Emmy Awards