Jackman's expands plans to Australia

Hugh Jackman

A year after launching his company Seed Productions in the United States, Hugh Jackman has opened a Sydney office.

Jackman, his wife Deborra-Lee Furness and business partner John Palermo plan to make up to five Australian films a year with a production budget of under A$10 million ($12 million) for each project.

They've also been commissioned to produce a number of television productions and have plans to establish a theatre company in Sydney.