Luhrmann's Elvis explores the life and music of Elvis Presley (Austin Butler), seen through the prism of his complicated relationship with his enigmatic manager, Colonel Tom Parker (Tom Hanks).
After the first episode screens, the whole series will be available on ABC iview.
Australian writer/director Andrew Dominik's 'Blonde' will premiere in competition at the Venice Film Festival in September, alongside Florian Zeller's The Son, produced by See-Saw Films and starring Hugh Jackman. Australian short 'Love Forever', directed by Clare Young and EP'd by Jane Campion, has been selected for Orizzonti.
Baz Luhrmann's 'Elvis' is readying its blues suede shoes after being confirmed for this year's Cannes Film Festival.
Bruce Beresford is putting the finishing touches to his US indie drama starring Eddie Murphy, Britt Robertson, Lucy Fry and Xavier Samuel.
Starring Xavier Samuel, Rachel Ward and Matilda Brown, The Death and Life of Otto Bloom will open the 65th Melbourne International Film Festival tomorrow night.
A swag of expat Australian actors will topline the new ABC telemovie, 'Riot'.