 *video _s* Sydney Children's Hospital Screening Of Golden Compass, Video and caps here now. Update - more video |
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 Dec 15 2007, 02:50 AM
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UPDATE: See top of page 2 of this topic for start of screen caps and for video.
UPDATE 2 from foxy : More, and better, video to download in this post on page 3 of this topic QUOTE Kidman's compass for kids
By Erin McWhirter December 15, 2007 12:00am NICOLE Kidman may be engrossed in filming one of the most expensive films ever made in Australia but that hasn't stopped her from bringing smiles to the faces of sick kids at Sydney Children's Hospital. The Hollywood star will host a screening of her magical fantasy thriller The Golden Compass for the children and their families at Moore Park's Entertainment Quarter on Tuesday night. The Christmas gesture follows the Sydney-born actress hosting a similar showing of the Oscar-winning animated box office hit Happy Feet in December last year. Kidman has been an active ambassador for the Sydney Children's Hospital Foundation for more than six years. "We're deeply grateful to Nicole for her constant generosity," foundation CEO Elizabeth Crundall said. "For many of the children attending this screening it will be a rare and welcome break from fighting a serious illness in hospital. "Nicole's ongoing support, kindness and dedication is extraordinary." While Kidman, 40, is due to wrap her commitments on outback epic Australia next week, The Golden Compass has brought in $US90 million ($102 million) internationally since opening in 24 countries last weekend. Kidman will officially launch the film, which has been boycotted by some church groups for being "anti-religious", at a red carpet event at the State Theatre on Sunday night. The Golden Compass opens nationally on Boxing Day. http://www.news.com.au/dailytelegraph/stor...5001026,00.html This post has been edited by friendlyfox: Dec 19 2007, 07:30 AM
Reason for edit: Add updates
-------------------- Neverland simply doesn’t exist. What does exist is another definite fact of life and a key to finding happiness: what you do with the uncontrollable junk in your life is totally under your control. - Scott Hamilton, Olympics Gold Medalist
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Dec 15 2007, 05:01 AM
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Nine (2009) Posts: 7,403 |
Thanks, hope the kids have a great time of it as they did last year
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-------------------- "Tis the song, the sigh of the weary,
Hard Times, hard times, come again no more Many days you have lingered around my cabin door; Oh hard times come again no more." -Stephen Foster |
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Dec 15 2007, 05:05 AM
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The Interpreter(2005) Posts: 1,169 |
Yet with all the garbage being written about and hurled at her, Nicole continues to be a giving and caring human being. Too bad those slamming her can't make the same claim.
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Dec 15 2007, 05:18 AM
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Nine (2009) Posts: 7,403 |
It is quite something, the way she just sails through and focuses on her actions. Look at the interview with Baz Bamigboye that she must have given very recently, there isn't a hint of bitterness.
-------------------- "Tis the song, the sigh of the weary,
Hard Times, hard times, come again no more Many days you have lingered around my cabin door; Oh hard times come again no more." -Stephen Foster |
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Dec 15 2007, 07:31 AM
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Nine (2009) Posts: 6,390 |
Thanks for the news. That is wonderful that Nicole is hosting this for the kids. I am sure they will love it.
-------------------- "We're Progress Not Perfection." - Keith Urban
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Dec 15 2007, 08:00 AM
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Australia (2008) Posts: 3,858 |
Thanks
-------------------- Welcome to the world Sunday Rose Kidman Urban
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Dec 15 2007, 09:06 AM
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Thanks Meisha
-------------------- Where do you consider home "In My Husbands Arms" Nicole Kidman Urban 2007
Where is home to you "Wherever My Wife Is" Keith Urban 2007 |
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Dec 15 2007, 09:49 AM
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The Peacemaker(1997) Posts: 548 |
Thank you meisha for the news
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Dec 15 2007, 09:57 AM
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I totally agree with all the comments here--Nicole is such a classy lady--you have to admire her generosity and her strength of character. She and Keith are very much alike--they just keep being true to themselves, doing good works, participating in good causes for mankind and giving back to their own country and their adopted country, regardless of what their critics have to say. A lot of the good things they do doesn't get published or recognized because it is something they do unselfishly without seeking publicity like some famous people.
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Dec 15 2007, 02:12 PM
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What a treat for x'mas. Thanks Meisha.
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Dec 15 2007, 02:25 PM
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Good OnYa, Nicole! The Sydney Children's Hospital is never far from her heart!
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"My husband's heart is the most beautiful part of him" - Nicole Kidman "True love is about loving firstly and, above all, the soul of the other person, and souls don't age. Nor do they develop wrinkles."- Nicole Kidman |
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Dec 15 2007, 02:42 PM
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Dead Calm(1989) Posts: 83 |
How do they not know she is not "Sydney-born"? Weird....
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Dec 15 2007, 06:58 PM
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Margot At The Wedding (2007) Posts: 2,459 |
Thanks!
Ciao |
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Dec 15 2007, 08:21 PM
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Billy Bathgate(1991) Posts: 203 |
Thank you for this
It is such a great thing she does there,she is just so generous and it reminds of why I love her so much! -------------------- "I am Pooh"-Nicole Kidman
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Dec 16 2007, 01:00 AM
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thanks
what a nice christmas present for these children it's just completely unnecessary to mention this "religion"-thing in this article... |
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Dec 16 2007, 06:02 PM
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My Life(1993) Posts: 331 |
Aww that's so sweet of Nicole.
I'm sure the kids would have loved that :) -------------------- 'Tomorrow it will be better,' she told herself through the tears and the pain
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Dec 16 2007, 10:25 PM
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Aww... Nicole is an angel.
 She has such a big heart. Once again that reminds me, why I love her so much. -------------------- “I love working with people who are inspired and obsessive.” NK
"I loved acting. I loved working in the theatre and pictures. I didn´t particularly liked being a movie star. There is a big difference." Grace Kelly |
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Dec 17 2007, 01:26 PM
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My Life(1993) Posts: 344 |
Thanks and Merry Christmas and a smashing new year to all NKU FANS!!!!!
You're all so great in sending me lots of news of Nic! She's wonderful!!!!!!!! 
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Dec 17 2007, 10:07 PM
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Nine (2009) Posts: 7,869 |
Thanks for the news Meisha. I had seen the topic but had not manged to get to it. This will be tomorrow (Almost today). I am sure the kids will enjoy the film although it would be restricted to those above a certain age I would think. Somewhere I read about 10 years old? I love how Nicole always makes time to go there.
editing: HAPPY CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR TO THE KIDDIES from me too and to you coolnic
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Dec 18 2007, 06:23 PM
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QUOTE Kidman makes golden return to hospital
By Alyssa Braithwaite | December 18, 2007 SHE might play a villain in her latest movie but Nicole Kidman gave an audience of sick children a reason to smile tonight. The Oscar winner hosted a special screening of her film The Golden Compass for children from Sydney Children's Hospital Randwick and their families. Kidman plays a supporting role as scholar and explorer Marisa Coulter in the fantasy adventure, based on the novel of the same name – the first tale in author Philip Pullman's trilogy. Wearing a little black dress and a black bow in her long blonde hair, Kidman arrived at the screening surrounded by children and posed for photos with 17-year-old patient James McLellan. Inside the packed theatre at Sydney's Moore Park, Kidman posed for photos and signed autographs for about 10 minutes for some awe-struck fans. "She's very tall," exclaimed one small boy after meeting the star. Kidman thanked her young audience for coming. "This is a small gesture and I would just like to say I wish you all a merry Christmas and a happy new year," she said. "I play a villain in this film, so to all the little kids – don't stay." Kidman, who has been an ambassador for the hospital for over six years and hosted a screening of Happy Feet for the children this time last year, said she looked forward to presenting a special film next time. "I hope to come back next year and present the film I have just been making, Australia," she said to loud applause. Kidman was presented with a bouquet of flowers by seven-year-old cancer patient Cooper Smeaton, who she met at last year's Happy Feet screening. After months of intense chemotherapy and a bone marrow transplant, Cooper has now finished treatment and returned home to Forster. "On behalf of the children at Sydney Children's Hospital I would like to thank you Nicole Kidman for letting us watch our movie and putting a smile on our face," Cooper said. The Golden Compass opens on December 26 and stars Dakota Blue Richards, Eva Green and Daniel Craig. http://www.theaustralian.news.com.au/story...1-12377,00.html -------------------- Neverland simply doesn’t exist. What does exist is another definite fact of life and a key to finding happiness: what you do with the uncontrollable junk in your life is totally under your control. - Scott Hamilton, Olympics Gold Medalist
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