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St. Regis Bora Bora Couples Retreat Package

Filed under: Journeys


Couples Retreat, the new Vince Vaughn - Jon Favreau comedy that's big at the box office, stars a number of talented actors but they had to work hard not to be upstaged by the beautiful location - the St. Regis Bora Bora in the South Pacific. The lush resort, a favorite celebrity getaway since it opened in 2006 - Nicole Kidman and Keith honeymooned there while Eva Longoria and Tony Parker and others have enjoyed its tropical splendors - is offering an exclusive Couples Retreat package celebrating the film's opening and continuing through May 31, 2010. The package offers guests a four or five night stay in a Premiere Overwater Villa where Vaughn, Favreau, Malin Akerman, Kristen Davis, Jason Bateman and Kristen Bell's characters stay in the movie, as well as other experiences seen on the big screen including couples yoga on the lush 44-acre property's pristine beaches, massages at its world class Spa Miri Miri, outrigger canoe lessons, a jet ski tour in the lagoon's pristine crystal waters, and dinner at Lagoon, the St. Regis Bora Bora's Jean-Georges Vongerichten restaurant.

[via JustLuxe]

Luxury Conglomerate Backs Environmental Movie

Filed under: Green


Luxury conglomerate PPR, which is behind Gucci, Balenciega and Bottega Veneta among others, is the backer of a new movie about the planet. "Home" is a new documentary that will debut in 127 countries on June 5, World Environmental Day. The film was directed by French photographer Yann Arthus-Bertrand (Earth from Above) and produced by award-winning director Luc Besson (Taken, Subway, The Big Blue, Nikita, The Fifth Element), with the support of François-Henri Pinault, CEO of PPR. The film's purpose is to help change the way people see the planet and their impact on it. It was shot in high definition in 54 countries and 120 locations over 217 days and the first-time ever all aerial filming style highlights the Earth's wonders as well as its wounds. Home is narrated in English by Glenn Close and in Spanish by Salma Hayek.

PPR's support of Home has enabled this film to be free of distribution rights and it will be shown on TV, in open-air theaters, on the Internet in partnership with Youtube and Google, in theaters worldwide at a reduced rate and on DVD. In the United States, it will be broadcast on June 5th at 9:00 pm ET/PT on the National Geographic Channel and will be shown at Boston's Institute of Contemporary Art and in New York City at Central Park At Cedar Hill. You can also catch it on YouTube. It well sell for $19.98 on DVD and fifteen percent of the studio's profits will go to Conservation International.

Prepare for the $35 Movie Ticket

Filed under: Services


It seems like the price of movie tickets is getting ever more expensive, but would you be willing to pay even more if it meant luxury amenities like plush reserved seating with waiter service and upscale food and drink options? I would! At least sometimes anyway. It would totally make going to a movie feel more like going to a "show."

Village Roadshow Gold Class Cinemas is opening a luxury movie theater later this year in Chicago that will offer just those amenities, along with others like seating limited to 40 people and special parking privileges, for ticket prices of just $35 each.

That's pretty steep for a movie, but they're not expecting that to deter the luxury crowd -- plans are already in the works for 20+ more Gold Class Cinemas around the country by 2010.

Oliver Goldsmith Limited Edition Norum 1958 Sunglasses

Filed under: Apparel


Look and feel like an old fashioned movie star in these Oliver Goldsmith limited edition Norum 1958 crystal cotton acetate sunglasses. Worn by Audrey Hepburn, Sophia Loren, and other stars in movies like the Ipcress File and Breakfast at Tiffany's, the brand has been described as defining the 60s and "the inventors of fashion eyewear." The vintage design includes hand-carved yew tree temples by Brian McGinn, and is made exclusively for 20ltd in a limited edition of only 20 pairs. Buy your star attitude and bragging rights for £480.

Watch a Movie from Any Direction (It's a Reversible Screen!)

Filed under: Gadgets


For the home theater buffs out there, here comes the ultimate in big screen gadgets: a screen and projector that let you view the image from both sides.

Harmony Interiors of Asheville, N.C., originally created this reversible-image home theater system for a "golf dream home" in a prestigious Asheville community. Once they modified the screen and projector appropriately (both which, by the way, retract into the ceiling when not in use) they set it up so the image could either be viewed from inside the house in the cozy enclosed porch, or from the putting green outside with the simple push of a button.

Care to go outside and putt a few in while we watch the movie on the bigscreen? Sure!



Thanks Rachel!

Eddie Griffin Drives a Ferrari Enzo...Into a Wall

Filed under: Wheels

Maybe it's because he's rich, or maybe it's because he's an actor and spends so much time "faking" emotions, but I don't think Eddie Griffin looked nearly upset enough in this video when he accidentally ran a Ferrari Enzo into a cement wall during a practice lap for an upcoming charity event promoting his newest movie, Redline. I realize that sad things like this happen all the time in Hollywood and in the movie-making industry, but that doesn't mean I have to like it -- especially when it happens by mistake!

At least no one was seriously injured - that is, if you're not counting the car, which is (was) valued at over $1 million dollars.

James Bond's Guns Up for Auction at Christie's

Filed under: Auctions

Movie fans should really enjoy Christie's upcoming movie memorabilia auction, which is scheduled to be held on December 5th. Some of the lots include a program for the Qudditch World Cup from the recent Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire film, valued at £2,000, and Obi-Wan Kenobi's costume from the original Star Wars trilogy, estimated at the same price. Audrey Hepburn's little black dress from Breakfast at Tiffany's is estimated to sell for as much as £70,000. Perhaps the most interesting thing at the auction will be a large collection of guns from the various James Bond movies, including the gun Sean Connery used in Dr. No, which is expected to sell for £25,000 alone.

Devil Wears Prada Costumes on eBay

Filed under: Apparel, Auctions

It seems a bit odd to call designer outfits "costumes," but once they have been used on film that is what they become. There are several pieces from the movie The Devil Wears Prada up for auction on eBay to benefit the nonprofit group "Dress for Success," which helps economically disadvantaged women start on the road to success by preparing them for interviews and other career opportunities. This Donna Karan two-piece crepe suit was worn by Meryl Streep/"Miranda" in the film. No size is indicated and it comes with a certificate of authenticity. The current bid price is over $500, but the auction doesn't close until July 3rd, so there is plenty of time for that number to go higher. And, for a good cause, why not?

An alternative source for movie merchandise is the Devil Wears Prada boutique that Deidre mentioned a few days ago. 

Producer To Destroy His Own Carrera GT For Movie

The announcement of a new movie starring Eddie Griffin isn't usually exciting news but this may be the first one that I have heard about whether the producer offers up his own cars for the action scenes. "Redline" will be an auto thriller that will include the personal car collection of the producer, real estate investor Daniel Sadek. Sadek who is financing the $26 million movie will be using his own cars including a Phantom, Lamborghini Murcielago, Enzo Ferrari, Ferrari F430, Ferrari Scaglietti and two Mercedes McLarens. Sadek's $200,000 Porsche Carrera GT will be crashed during one sequence. Perhaps he should hire Stefan Eriksson as a stunt driver.

Anchor's Away! by Alexis Bittar

Filed under: Jewelry

The new Pirates of the Caribbean movie, Dead Man's Chest, premiers on July 7th. Any idea what you'll be wearing to the theater? Pirate-themed pieces to get you into the spirit of the movie do not come along everyday, so it is best to check them out early. Alexis Bittar's Anchor's Away! necklace would fit perfectly into the wardrobe of any on-set damsel in distress, to be sure. A sizable silver anchor, with a sea-green Chrysophase quartz charm dangling below, is hung on a 16-inch gold chain in a classy, nautical necklace. At only $98, you won't even have to pillage any towns to pick one up.

Brokeback Mountain Shirts on eBay

Filed under: Apparel, Auctions

If you've seen the much-nominated movie Brokeback Mountain, you know the importance of the shirts shown here. The shirts used in the movie are now up on eBay as part of Variety's  Children's Charity Auction. The auction started late last night and is set to end on February 20. Bidding is already rising quickly for the shirts.

[via Defamer]


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