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!

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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Madonna to tour Australia in 2013

Madonna
Madonna put on quite a show for Super Bowl fans, now she's heading to Australia. Picture: AFP Source: AFP

Cameron Adams, The Herald Sun, reports

Madonna will tour Australia next year - her first show here in 20 years.

Fresh from blowing them away at Super Bowl, the superstar is a confirmed starter for Down Under in 2013, sending local fans into a frenzy.

Promoter Live Nation said Madonna's world tour would start in Tel Aviv on May 29 and end in Australia early next year. She will perform 90 concerts around the globe - her longest tour to date.

Her previous four world tours have all bypassed Australia.

After axing plans for Australia in 2009, manager Guy Oseary told angry fans: "Madonna really needs to go to Australia. We are long overdue for a trip Down Under and apologise for that. It will happen."

Live Nation chief Arthur Fogel told Billboard: "Of the shows we're doing, I'd say 25 to 30 per cent will be markets she's never played before. There's still a few left.

"We'll get to these markets where she's never been, some exciting new places, and get back to Australia after too long a time."

The Australian dates are expected to be announced shortly - with Madonna likely to play in a mix of stadiums and outdoor venues.

While ticket prices are still being negotiated, seats for some of the American shows, which go on sale next week, range from $45 to $355.

As with most superstars, her tours have more expensive VIP options for hardcore fans to be closer to the stage.

Madonna performed at the MCG in 1993.

Her previous tour, 2008-09's Sticky & Sweet, grossed more than $400 million - the highest for a solo act and the third most successful tour of all time.

The new tour takes Madonna to Europe from May to August, North America from August to November, followed by a Christmas-new year break, then Australia.

Madonna's new album MDNA will be released on March 26.

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