Fox Studio Australia opened in 1998 in Sydney, Australia. It is the only other Fox Studio outside of the United States. It is a major motion picture and television studio designed to produce blockbuster films. The studio features eight sound stages, production offices, workshops, retail shops, restaurants, theme parks, sporting facilities and entertainment venues. The entire grounds make up over an impressive 32 acres. The media conglomerate 21st Century Fox, which was created by Rupert Murdoch, owns Fox Studio Australia.

While we normally assume all major motion pictures are filmed in Hollywood, California, there are actually many notable American films that were filmed in Sydney. Some of these titles were quite surprising to me. Here are some popular films made at Fox Studio Australia:

-The Great Gatsby
-Superman Returns
-The Matrix
-Moulin Rouge
-Babe
-Star Wars Episode II and III

Many Australian versions of popular television shows are filmed at Fox Studio. These include:

-The Voice
-X Factor
-Australian Idol
-Minute to Win It

Before learning about Fox Studio Australia, I assumed Hollywood was the only place to film a movie on set. However, I was pleasantly surprised to know that Australia is home to a thriving entertainment production industry right in the heart of Sydney. While I was studying abroad, I had the opportunity to tour the grounds and it was really impressive. It was comparable to California’s, “Disney Land” or “Universal Studios.” I wouldn’t say it was as full scale as Orlando, Florida’s, Disney World, but it was certainly a place where you could spend a full day completely entertained with friends or family. With all of the attractions, there is so much to do and see while learning about the Australian film and television production industry at the same time. I loved how it was a fully-functioning studio as well as a theme park. While it seems as though Australia imports most of it’s media, they also export many popular films and actors.

Source: http://www.foxstudiosaustralia.com