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!

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


VOTE: news.com.au Audience Choice Award for Most Memorable Screen Moment

AACTA awards
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The Daily Telegraph reports

This year, the Australian Academy of Cinema and Television Arts has identified 20 of the finest moments that viewers throughout Australia were treated to both on the small and large screens.

Now it's time to have your say, by voting in the news.com.au Audience Choice Award for Most Memorable Screen Moment.

The award will be announced at the 2nd AACTA Awards Ceremony on Wednesday 30th January at The Star's brand new Event Centre in Sydney.

And you could be there!

Vote now and go in the draw to win the major prize of a 'VIP Money Can't Buy' experience.

The candidates are:

AACTA AWARD FOR BEST REALITY TELEVISION SERIES

The Amazing Race Australia

Self-confessed cougar, Sarah and her on-again off-again boyfriend James take on the "catch an oily pig" detour challenge at a traditional Filipino fiesta. Sarah's choice of attire, rather than her pig catching ability, has the locals gasping.

MasterChef Australia - Series 4

Jamie Oliver has shown millions worldwide how to prepare simple food, well. He is a campaigner who has changed the way we eat and the way animals for the table are reared. The regular geezer changed the food world for the better. To inspiring chefs he is a role model. To MasterChef Contestants he is a hero ...

My Kitchen Rules - Series 3

MKR's Italian stallions, Nic and Rocco, kicked off their campaign in the cooking competition in style. They received the highest ever score in an instant restaurant for their three course menu. The icing on the cake was receiving a perfect score from the judges for their decadent gateau opera dessert.

The Voice

17-year-old Rachael Leahcar took to The Voice stage wanting to be known as a singer who happened to be blind, not a blindsinger. Her evocative rendition of “La Vie En Rose” moved all four coaches and began her journey with Delta all the way to the Finale.

AACTA AWARD FOR BEST TELEVISION DRAMA SERIES

Puberty Blues

Sue (Brenna Harding) is embarrassed when her drunken parents (Susie Porter and Dan Wyllie) decide to skinny dip.

Rake - Season 2

Cleaver Greene is invited to a birthday party at Barney and Scarlett's place. He is on his best behaviour but when an inebriated party clown prods and pokes about his affair with the conservative NSW premier there is only so much a man can take.

Redfern Now

Grace tells her husband that although she loves him and the kids she doesn't like them and their spoilt behaviour. And she's leaving.

Tangle - Season 3

Christine (Catherine McClements) has been taking everyone else’s advice for way too long. Finally she explodes at a deserving target – the psychologist (Maud Davey).

AACTA AWARD FOR BEST TELEFEATURE OR MINI SERIES

Beaconsfield

12 days in, nature finally has its way. Todd (Lachy Hulme) is disgusted when Brant (Shane Jacobson) has to play out an involuntary poo joke.

Devil's Dust

Whilst John Reid, CEO of James Hardie Industries praises the progress of the company and its future without asbestos, Bernie Banton visits the dying victims in hospital.

Howzat! Kerry Packer's War

Kerry Packer (Lachy Hulme) doesn’t take bad news nor criticism well. He vents his spleen at his long suffering executive Gavin Warner (Craig Hall).

Underground

Julian makes contact with Detective Roberts over the internet and taunts him by making all the phones in the police department ring simultaneously.

AACTA AWARD FOR BEST FILM

Burning Man

In a fragment of Tom's increasingly unstable life, his fury and desire hurtles him towards inevitable disaster.

Lore

In the midst of her journey across ravaged post war Germany, Lore's long standing prejudices are challenged by the mysterious Thomas.

The Sapphires

Dave Lovelace, passionate devotee of soul music, attempts to describe to The Sapphires what he means by ‘sounding blacker’. His ecstatic evocation of the power of soul leaves Gail, Kay, Cynthia and Julie speechless and inspired.

Wish You Were Here

A drunk and confused Alice takes a drive on a rainy night. Relived when she doesn't get pulled up at a roadside RBT her concentration lapses and the unexpected happens.

HIGHEST GROSSING FILM AT THE AUSTRALIAN BOX OFFICE

Kath & Kimderella

After the Royal Wedding of Kim to Prince Julio the family appear on the castle balcony where Kath makes a revolutionary speech to the angry people of Papilloma, assisted by the official palace signer.

A Few Best Men

As her daughter's wedding spirals out of control, conservative Barbara (Olivia Newton-John) walks in on the best men (Kris Marshall & Kevin Bishop) doing cocaine in her Senator husband's study.

Mental

Uptight Auntie Doris is introduced to the Moochmores' new nanny Shaz and her extra friendly dog Ripper.

Housos vs Authority

Franky is always in trouble with the 'coppas' or the ladies. Sometimes he's in trouble with both at the same time. 

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