Bora Bora to Be Setting for New Universal Film

The island of Bora Bora and the St. Regis Resort Bora Bora have been chosen as the backdrop for a Universal Studios' film titled "Couples Retreat" that will be shot in the islands of Tahiti. Considered to be one of Universal Studios big summer film releases in 2009, the movie will help raise awareness of Tahiti and showcase the beauty of the islands. After scouting several possible locations throughout Polynesia, Southeast Asia and Central America, Universal Studios chose the island of Bora Bora and the St Regis Resort Bora Bora as the ideal location for the film.

The film, which will star Vince Vaughn, Jon Favreau, Jason Bateman and Faizon Love, the story follows four couples who travel to a tropical island resort. One couple arrives at the resort to solve their marriage problems while the other three couples are ready to enjoy themselves on the paradise island, but soon find out the couples' therapy at the resort is not optional. The film will go into production in late October and run through mid-November. Tahiti Tourisme's Los Angeles office has been working closely with the producers over the past few months from initial scouting through the current pre-production phase and will continue to assist Universal Studios throughout the filming process in the islands. For more information, visit www.Tahiti-Tourisme.com.

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