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

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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


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A Few Best Men Australian Premiere in Sydney

(L-R) Kevin Bishop, Tim Draxl, Olivia Newton-John, Xavier Samuel and Kris Marshall arrive at the "A Few Best Men" Australian premiere at Event Cinemas Bondi Junction on January 16, 2012 in Sydney, Australia.
Photo by Brendon Thorne/Getty Images AsiaPac

Cel Sydney Photography reports

Last night, Event Cinemas Bondi Junction was the stage for the premiere of Australian film director and screenwriter Stephan Elliott’s latest movie A Few Best Men.

A very grassy red carpet was rolled out for a lot of stars from the film to parade on. Although most premieres only have one or two stars attending, there were plenty around tonight as no less than 8 actors and the director came out to Sydney to promote the film.

Olivia Newton-John, who plays the mother of the bride in the film, definitely was the main star on the red carpet. Unfortunately she didn’t spend much time signing for the fans that showed up to see her and was rushed past them to the media and photographers. On top of that, it was unfortunate to see that some of the media abused their powers and got to pose with some of the actors rather than being professional and give the fans their time with actors.

On a good note, some of the actors, especially Xavier Samuel (Twilight: Eclipse, Bait, Anonymous) and director Stephan Elliott (The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert, Easy Virtue, Eye of the Beholder) spend a lot of time with the fans and Xavier even returned back to those who’d missed out on him earlier when he was done with the media. The other boys, Kris Marshall (Death at a Funeral, Love Actually), Kevin Bishop (The Kevin Bishop Show, Muppet Treasure Island) and Tim Draxl (Tangle 2, The Shark Net, Swimming Upstream) also had a great time with everyone that showed up to see them, laughing, posing and signing lots of autographs.

Laura Brent (The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader) was full of smiles on the red carpet and also enjoying her time with fans.

Other guests that walked the red carpet tonight included Home and Away’s Jessica Tovey & Conrad Coleby, Nathaniel Dean (Wild Boys), Jessica McNamee (Packet to the Rafters), Tottie Goldsmith, Tahyna Tozzi and Malcolm Turnbull.


Stephan Elliott - A Few Best Men premiere
Olivia Newton-John and Stephan Elliott arriving at the premiere / Photo by Bauer Griffin
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  1. xanadude17 January 2012 at 13:50

    Check out Olivia's movie/soundtrack single! "Sandy is dead!" ~ Stephen Elliott ("A Few Best Men" director) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tx13szmyjOw

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