Moviemaker Baz Luhrmann has branded himself an "idiot" for turning down the chance to direct the Harry Potter films in favour of shooting movie musical Moulin Rouge!

Nicole Kidman's turn in West End play The Blue Room proved to be one of the luckiest moves of her career - she landed her roles in Moulin Rouge! and The Hours during her stint on stage.

Over $50 million for Luhrmann's Visual Extravaganza!

Some of the industry's best voices have signed on for Australia's new 'King Kong' musical.

The 'Great Gatsby' director dreams of his next dramatic tentpole: a rendition of William Shakespeare's 'Hamlet' starring his 'Romeo + Juliet' star Leo DiCaprio.

'Gatsby' should have a strong debut despite mixed reviews.

Nicole Kidman lost out on the chance to star in movie musical Mamma Mia! after Meryl Streep wrote a letter to producers and snagged the role, according to Abba musician Bjorn Ulvaeus.

Moviemaker Baz Luhrmann rediscovered literary treasure The Great Gatsby on a train trip through Siberia.

Director Baz Luhrmann suffers from crippling bouts of depression.

Veteran British actor Johnny Lockwood has died at the age of 92.