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:
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Jason Derulo puts body and career back into shape ahead of Australian visit

 American r&b star Jason Derulo heading back to Australia next month
American r&b star Jason Derulo heading back to Australia next month Source: Supplied
 
 

Kathy McCabe, The Daily Telegraph, reports

The body and career of American r&b star Jason Derulo are back in very good shape as he launches another chart assault with an Australian visit next month.

Derulo has been in finely sculpted form in recent months after a year of hard work to recover from a freak accident which broke a vertebrae and almost stopped him dancing.

His comeback single The Other Side reached the top 5 in Australia and sold more than 140,000 downloads.

While new single Talk Dirty features a few suggestive lyrics and trash talk from featured artist 2Chainz, it won't be stirring the same controversy as Blurred Lines with most of the flesh baring coming from the six-packed Derulo.

"I made that song long before I heard Blurred Lines," he said.

"Talk Dirty is about the universal language of love. I'm not making music to break taboos."

Derulo is loved-up himself these days with fellow pop star Jordin Sparks.

That news is sure to disappoint any of his Australian lady friends when he hits Melbourne and Sydney from September 29 to spruik his third record Tattoos.

Derulo had been linked to model Lara Bingle and radio presenter charli Robinson on recent visits although all parties insisted they were just good friends.

But he won't be missing any opportunities to show off the smooth moves which have made his career with the young songwriter and dancer expected to perform a one-off concert and make the ubiquitous X Factor appearance during his week-long promotional tour.

The 23-year-old pop star said he felt like a "caged bird" during his recovery from the broken vertebrae which inhibited his dancing.

"I'm very blessed to have this second chance and I'm using it," he said.

"It was really tough when I first wen back to the dance studio because I couldn't even do the moves I have been doing my whole life, my equilibrium was totally off.

"There were moments when I thought I would never be the same.

"I stuck with it, and through hours and hours of work I was able to get everything back."

And then some. Talk Dirty drops today.

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