HOLY SHIT YOU GUYS.

It’s just been announced that the next Thor and Alien films will be filmed right here in our sunburnt country come 2016.

Foreign Minister Julie Bishop made the announcement at a press conference, which was followed by Minister for Communications and the Arts Mitch Fifield announcing that – combined – the film projects will cost $475 million smackeroos to produce, $300 million of which will be directly reinvested in Australia.

“Attracting these two blockbuster films cements Australia’s place as one of the world’s best filming locations,” said Fifield. “Australian crews and actors will also gain the skills and experience to further strengthen our capacity to produce high-quality films for Australian and international audiences.”

Not only that, but he estimates they’ll bring in 3,000 local jobs.

THEN RIDLEY SCOTT TELECONFERENCED IN.

Alien Director Ridley Scott addresses the film announcement press conference by video.. pic.twitter.com/g3f5AMe6fS — Karen Barlow (@KJBar) October 22, 2015

The Australian government is coughing up $47.25 million to get the feature films going in Australia but, TBH, it’s well worth it for the return on investment.

Image: Marvel.