Universal Pictures/Apatow Productions
finish filming of Forgetting Sarah Marshall at
Turtle Bay Resort
Kahuku, HI, June 8, 2007:… After over a month of phenomenal activity, Universal
Pictures/Apatow Productions today finished the filming “Forgetting Sarah Marshall, currently scheduled
to be released next spring.
The big screen movie, written by Jason Segel, largely takes place at the actual “Turtle Bay Resort”.
More than 30 filming days were needed at the resort, which stepped up and aggressively competed to
get the business back in Hawaii when Universal Pictures started thinking they should move the film to
Mexico.
It was a big undertaking for the resort. At times some 180 crew and actors resided at the hotel.
Rooms had to be converted into offices. Additional phone and fax lines had to be put into place.
Internet access and the speed of that access became paramount. But in the end, both the movie side
and the hotel side were pleased with the results.
“Forgetting Sarah Marshall” represents the most extensive filming project ever attempted at Turtle
Bay Resort, including Warner Bros.’ “Big Bounce”, Fox TV’s “North Shore”, ABC’s “The Bachelor” and
NBC’s “Las Vegas”. “Forgetting Sarah Marshall” is directed by Nicholas Stoller and produced by Judd
Apatow and Shauna Robertson and stars Kristen Bell, Jason Segel, Russell Brand, Mila Kunis, Jonah
Hill, Paul Rudd, Bill Hader, Jack McBrayer and Kristen Wiig.
The plot centers around struggling musician Peter Bretter (Jason Segel) who has spent six years
idolizing his girlfriend, television star Sarah Marshall (Kristen Bell). He's the guy left holding her purse in
paparazzi photos and accidentally omitted from acceptance award speeches. But his world is rocked
when she dumps him and Peter finds himself alone. After an unsuccessful bout of womanizing and an
on-the-job nervous breakdown, he sees that not having Sarah may just ruin his life.
To clear his head, Peter takes an impulsive trip to Oahu, where he is confronted by his worst
nightmare: his ex and her tragically hip new British-rocker boyfriend, Aldous (Russell Brand), are
sharing his hotel. But as he torments himself with the reality of Sarah's new life, he finds relief in a
flirtation with Rachel (Mila Kunis), a beautiful resort employee whose laid-back approach tempts him to
rejoin the world.
Located on the North Shore of Oahu, the 880-acre Turtle Bay Resort is operated by Benchmark
Hospitality International and is a Preferred Hotels® & Resorts Worldwide property – a collection of the
world’s finest independent luxury hotels.
Famous for world-class surfing, pristine white sand beaches, and its charming country setting, the
North Shore also offers colorful cultural attractions, innovative ecological endeavors, and environmental
adventures.
For reservations or more information, visit www.TurtleBayResort.com; e-mail
TBRreservations@benchmarkmanagement.com or call toll free (866) 827-5327.
Benchmark Hospitality International, an independent hospitality management company based in
The Woodlands (Houston), Texas, operates resorts, conference centers, hotels and condominium
resorts both domestically and internationally. For locations of Benchmark Hospitality properties and for
additional information, visit Benchmark’s Website at www.benchmarkhospitality.com
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