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Final snub for 'Australia' from Oz Oscars

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 13:59:04 GMT

"Australia" -- the second-highest-grossing homegrown film in Oz history after "Crocodile Dundee" -- failed to land a best picture nod at the AFI Awards.
Source: Los Angeles Times

Kidman and Jackman snubbed at AFI Awards

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 13:50:04 GMT

Refer to a friend 2009-10-29 14:50:04 - Baz Luhrmann's epic Australia has been nominated for six Australian Film Institute awards - but stars Nicole Kidman and Hugh Jackman have been passed over for the country's most prestigious ceremony.
Source: PR-Inside.com

Kidman and Jackman snubbed at AFI Awards

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 13:21:15 GMT

The $130 million (£81 million) blockbuster, the most expensive film ever made Down Under, was expected to lead the pack at the upcoming awards show, but missed out on nominations in the main categories - including the coveted AFI Best Film prize.
Source: Hollywood.com

Fresh talent steps up as AFI snubs Baz

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 15:42:30 GMT

AUSTRALIA, the nation's second-highest-grossing local movie, has missed out on a best-film nomination at the Australian Film Institute Awards.
Source: The Australian

Balibo, Samson & Delilah Top AFI Nominations in Record Year

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 15:01:38 GMT

SYDNEY—Critically acclaimed films Balibo and Samson & Delilah have topped this year's AFI Awards nominations, while Baz Luhrmann's blockbuster Australia missed out on the major awards categories.
Source: The Epoch Times

Baz misses out on big AFI awards

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 03:24:31 GMT

CRITICAL favourites Balibo and Samson & Delilah have topped this year's AFI Awards nominations, while Baz Luhrmann's Australia missed out on the major awards categories.
Source: The Courier Mail

Balibo leads AFI nominations

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 03:22:05 GMT

Balibo has topped this year's AFI Awards nominations. The critically-acclaimed film received 14 nominations, including one for best film, best direction and best actor for Anthony La Paglia.
Source: ABC Online

2009 Samsung mobile AFI Awards nominees

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 02:06:07 GMT

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Source: Adelaide Now

Steve Martin Opens The AFI Life Achievement Award: A Tribute To Tom Hanks

Mon, 20 Apr 2009 23:58:02 GMT

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Sat, 10 Jan 2009 02:06:19 GMT

LOS ANGELES, CA - JANUARY 09: Actor Clint Eastwood arrives at the AFI Awards 2008 held at the Four Seasons Hotel on January 9, 2009 in Los Angeles, California.

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Sat, 10 Jan 2009 02:06:00 GMT

LOS ANGELES, CA - JANUARY 09: Actress Laura Dern arrives at the AFI Awards 2008 held at the Four Seasons Hotel on January 9, 2009 in Los Angeles, California.