'Australia'

The World War II era film reunites "Moulin Rouge" star Nicole Kidman with director Baz Luhrmann. (James Fisher / 20th Century Fox)

By Susan King, Los Angeles Times Staff Writer The Envelope

November 10, 2008|10:27 a.m.
Director Baz Luhrmann ("Australia,"' "Moulin Rouge," "Romeo & Juliet"), producer Mark Gordon and Steven Seidel, director of Harvard University's Project Zero, are being honored by the arts educational organization Shakespeare Festival/LA.

The three men will receive Crystal Quill Awards honoring their contribution to arts education on Nov. 20 at a cocktail reception at the Commissary at 20th Century Fox Studios in Century City. Actress Rita Wilson will be a special guest at the two-hour event. Tickets are $300. For information, call (310) 201-5033.
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