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Sony Music announced the release of the EPiC: Elvis Presley in Concert soundtrack, featuring 27 tracks from the upcoming film directed by Baz Luhrmann, available on digital, CD, and a special vinyl edition, coinciding with the film's theatrical release in early 2026.
This Thanksgiving weekend, TV viewers can look forward to the return of Doctor Who with David Tennant reprising his role as the 14th Doctor in three new specials. The animated superhero drama Invincible wraps up its first season, with the promise of more episodes to come. Baz Luhrmann's film Australia is transformed into a limited series called Faraway Downs, while Brie Larson concludes the first season of Lessons In Chemistry. Additionally, the award-winning pseudo documentary Cypher makes its streaming debut, and the Swedish limited series A Nearly Normal Family explores the aftermath of a murder accusation.
Hulu's miniseries "Faraway Downs" is Baz Luhrmann's expanded take on his 2008 film "Australia," featuring previously unused footage and a reworked ending. While some added material smooths over details and provides extra depth to supporting characters, the overall flaws of the film remain. The most significant deviation comes in the closing minutes, offering a better ending than the original. However, the miniseries fails to address criticisms of its portrayal of characters of color, particularly Aboriginal characters. The experience of watching "Faraway Downs" on TV highlights the thinness of the characters and their relationships, lacking intimacy and nuance. While Luhrmann's extravagance can work on TV, the ambitious scope of "Australia" loses some of its grandeur in the transition to a miniseries format.