Haven't we all at some point in time fantasized about stepping through a cinema/TV screen and into the world of our favourite movies and television shows? I certainly have!

With its modern, urban setting and stunning harbour, it is easy to see why Sydney leads the way as an ideal and versatile shooting destination. Movies shot here have been set in New York (Godzilla: Final Wars, Kangaroo Jack), Chicago (The Matrix and sequels), London (Birthday Girl), Seville (Mission Impossible 2), Bombay (Holy Smoke), Darwin (Australia), Myanmar (Stealth), Mars (Red Planet) and the fictitious city of Metropolis (Superman Returns, Babe: Pig in the City).

Whether popular landmarks or off the beaten track locations that are often hard to find, you can now explore Sydney in a fun and unique way with the SYDNEY ON SCREEN walking guides. Catering to Sydneysiders as much as visitors, the guides have something to offer everyone, from history, architecture and movie buffs to nature lovers.

See where productions such as Superman Returns, The Matrix and sequels, X-Men Origins: Wolverine, Candy, Mission Impossible 2, Mao's Last Dancer, Babe: Pig in the City, Kangaroo Jack, The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert, Muriel's Wedding, The Bold and the Beautiful, Oprah's Ultimate Australian Adventure and many more were filmed.

Maps and up-to-date information on Sydney's attractions are provided to help you plan your walk. Pick and choose from the suggested itinerary to see as little or as much of the city as you like.

So, come and discover the landscapes and locations that draw filmmakers to magical Sydney, and walk in the footsteps of the stars!

A GREAT ALTERNATIVE TO EXPENSIVE TOURS, YOU CAN NOW ENJOY EXPLORING SYDNEY FOR UNDER $10 WITH THE SYDNEY ON SCREEN WALKING GUIDES. FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT US AT SYDNEYONSCREEN@HOTMAIL.COM

Subscribe to the blog and keep up with all the latest Aussie film and entertainment news. Read about what the stars are up to, who's in town, what movies are currently filming or being promoted. Locate us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/sydneyonscreen and "like" our page!

Sydney on Screen walking guides now on sale!

Sydney on Screen walking guides now on sale!
Click on the picture above to see a preview of all four walking guides and on the picture below to see larger stills of Sydney movie and television locations featured in the slideshow!

Copyright © 2011 by Luke Brighty / Unless otherwise specified, all photographs on this blog copyright © 2011 by Luke Brighty


Sydney on Screen guides are now available for purchase at the following outlets:

Travel Concierge, Sydney International Airport, Terminal 1 Arrivals Hall (between gates A/B and C/D), Mascot - Ph: 1300 40 20 60

The Museum of Sydney shop, corner of Bridge & Phillip Streets, Sydney - Ph: (02) 9251 4678

The Justice & Police Museum shop, corner of Albert & Phillip Streets, Sydney - Ph: (02) 9252 1144

The Mint shop, 10 Macquarie Street, Sydney - Ph: (02) 8239 2416

Hyde Park Barracks shop, Queen Square, Sydney - Ph: (02) 8239 2311

Travel Up! (travel counter) c/o Wake Up Sydney Central, 509 Pitt Street, Sydney - Ph (02) 9288 7888

The Shangri-La Hotel (concierge desk), 176 Cumberland Street, The Rocks, Sydney - Ph: (02) 9250 6018

The Sebel Pier One (concierge desk), 11 Hickson Road, Walsh Bay, Sydney - Ph: (02) 8298 9901

The Radisson Plaza Hotel Sydney (concierge desk), 27 O'Connell Street, Sydney - Ph: (02) 8214 0000

The Sydney Marriott Circular Quay (concierge desk), 30 Pitt Street, Sydney - Ph: (02) 9259 7000

Boobook on Owen, 1/68 Owen Street, Huskisson - Ph: (02) 4441 8585


NSW, interstate and international customers can order copies of Sydney on Screen using PayPal. Contact us at sydneyonscreen@hotmail.com to inquire about cost and shipping fees.


All four volumes of Sydney on Screen are available to download onto your PC or Kindle at:
Amazon.com, Amazon.co.uk, Amazon.fr, Amazon.de, Amazon.es and Amazon.it

2011: In Memoriam

New Year's Eve is a good time to look back on the year that was, to feel grateful about the people one has shared the year with and to remember those who have passed...

David Knox, TV Tonight, reports

In 2011 we said goodbye to talented actors, writers, directors, producers, presenters, performers, executives, critics and crew.

Some of them like Andy Whitfield, Jay Dee Springbett, Sarah Watt and Blair Milan died far too young.

Others such as Paul Lockyer and his ABC colleagues died in tragic circumstances while working on the job. The death of quiet achievers such as cinematographer John ‘Brolga’ Bowring also rocked the industry. The loss of Bill Hunter was felt across the country….

Cancer took too many: Harold Hopkins, Denise Morgan, Ian Carroll, Michelle Fawdon to name a few.

The death of Jon Blake reminded us of a career never fully realised and a devoted son who cared for him for years.

We also bid farewell to many veterans, Googie Withers, Diane Cilento, Reg Whiteman, Bob Davis, Godfrey Phillipp, Frank Whitten, Robin Oliver. And then there were the international names, some of whom were more aligned with film than television, but who touched us all, including Elizabeth Taylor, Peter Falk, Elisabeth Sladen, Harry Morgan, Cliff Robertson and more.

Here is a roll-call of those we remember…

JANUARY:
Susannah York
Pete Postlethwaite
Geoff Raymond
Bill Erwin
Anne Francis

FEBRUARY:
Sonia Humphrey
Paulene Terry-Beitz
Nicholas Courtney
Len Lesser
Julie Ryles
Frank Whitten

MARCH:
Michael Gough
Jane Russell
Esben Storm
Elizabeth Taylor

APRIL:
Trevor Bannister
Sidney Lumet
John Bowring
Hubert J. ‘Hub’ Schlafly Jr.
Elisabeth Sladen
Blair Milan

MAY:
Sada Thompson
Michele Fawdon
Jon Blake
Jeff Conaway
Jackie Cooper
Bob Davis
Bill Hunter

JUNE:
Ryan Dunn
Rex Mossop
Peter Falk
James Arness
Godfrey Phillipp
Denise Morgan

JULY:
Sherwood Schwartz
Jay Dee Springbett
Howard Rubie
Googie Withers
David Ngoombujarra

AUGUST:
Russell Armstrong
Robin Oliver
Reza Badiyi
Reg Whiteman
Paul Lockyer
John Bean
Gary Ticehurst
John Howard Davies
Ian Carroll
Francesco Quinn
Annette Charles

SEPTEMBER:
David Croft
Cliff Robertson
Bernie Keenan
Andy Whitfield

OCTOBER:
Jimmy Savile
George Baker
Diane Cilento
Betty Driver

NOVEMBER:
Sean Flannery
Sarah Watt
Peter Roebuck
Ken Russell
‘Killer Karl Kox’
Peter Gwynne

DECEMBER:
Harry Morgan
Harold Hopkins
David Fordham
Carl Bleazby


Apologies if I have forgotten anyone.
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