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When we learned Josh Brolin would be playing George W. Bush in Oliver Stone's new film W., we were inspired to cast actors to portray some other American presidents. The rest, as they say, is history.

And now, a brief look at a few of the latest movie trailers to hit the web:

Australia
Release Date: Nov. 26
Director: Baz Luhrmann
Starring: Nicole Kidman, Hugh Jackman, David Wenham



On the surface, Australia seems to radiate quality and prestige. Sumptuous costumes? Check. Gorgeous candy-colored hues? Check. Epic war-time romance? Check. Sure-to-be-terrific performances? Well, maybe. Neither Kidman or Jackman look entirely comfortable, and just because the two hail from down under doesn't guarantee they'll have chemistry on screen. Luhrmann's previous films (Romeo + Juliet and Moulin Rouge!) have often leaned a little more toward style than substance. Despite that, the trailer proves there's plenty to be optimistic about. Extra points for the usage of Explosions in the Sky's atmospherically ambient song "The Only Moment We Were Alone."

Former Paste cover boy and Academy Award-winning actor Philip Seymour Hoffman (remember 2006's Capote?) is set to direct a play in London's West End at Trafalgar Studios.

It's been 30 years since Jarvis Cocker formed Britpop should-have-been-a-sensation Pulp, seven since the band broke up, three since he appeared in Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire as the lead singer of wizard band, The Weird Sisters, two since he entered his solo career phase with Jarvis. The man is unquenchable.