Hogan wants to produce next Dundee film
MEDIA magnate Kerry Stokes has revealed Paul Hogan wants to make a new Crocodile Dundee movie.
At a meeting in the US, Seven network owner Mr Stokes said Qantas should remake the movie.
“I spoke to Paul Hogan about that ... he would like to produce it now but not act in it. Pass on the mantle,” Mr Stokes said.
“I think there are many reasons why it could be attractive to make Crocodile Dundee again and if you get (Chris) Hemsworth to play Dundee that would be pretty neat.
“I think Qantas should invest in a movie like this. I think the worldwide tourism value ... would be sensational.”
NT News started a Bring Back Dundee petition this month. It has nearly 7000 signatures.
Crocodile Dundee was given centre stage in the opening remarks of Chief Minister Michael Gunner’s address in Washington.
“Most Americans would know the Northern Territory is the home of Uluru, the Rock and Kakadu National Park – the setting of the Crocodile Dundee movies,” he said.
“And we are obviously very supportive of Tourism Australia’s latest push to get more Americans to visit.”
During a break in proceedings, Australia’s Tourism Minister Steven Ciobo said the Super Bowl TV commercials featuring actors including Hugh Jackman, Chris Hemsworth and Margot Robbie had exceeded all expectations.
“I was chatting to a tourism operator who accounts for a large slice of inbound tourism into Australia and they had had a spike in inquiries and those inquiries will translate into bookings,” Mr Ciobo said.
– Ashley Manicaros