BARIO: The small highland town of Bario may soon find itself listed as one of Hollywood’s exotic movie locations in Southeast Asia, alongside celebrated names such as Koh Samui in Thailand and Siem Reap in Cambodia.
Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department Datuk Seri Idris Jala revealed this during the launching of ‘Nukenen Food and Cultural Festival’ here recently.
He told those present that he had been in touch with ‘Hollywood people’ to create a movie on Borneo called ‘The Borneo Headhunters’.
“This is the dream that I always have, and I am now taking the steps to do it.
“The story is, of course, fictional – involving many tribal myths and legends of Sarawakian origins – while its concept will move around epic settings like the ‘Lord of the Rings’ or ‘The Last of the Mohicans’ movies.
“The settings will be constructed here in Bario.”
Idris added that he was also in contact with the party who would finance the proposed film.
“When it comes to scriptwriting, we want to make sure that we hire only the best.
“We aim for this movie to become a Hollywood blockbuster.”
Idris said he hoped that should the movie deal be clinched it would skyrocket Bario as a major tourist destination in the region.
Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department Datuk Seri Idris Jala revealed this during the launching of ‘Nukenen Food and Cultural Festival’ here recently.
He told those present that he had been in touch with ‘Hollywood people’ to create a movie on Borneo called ‘The Borneo Headhunters’.
“This is the dream that I always have, and I am now taking the steps to do it.
“The story is, of course, fictional – involving many tribal myths and legends of Sarawakian origins – while its concept will move around epic settings like the ‘Lord of the Rings’ or ‘The Last of the Mohicans’ movies.
“The settings will be constructed here in Bario.”
Idris added that he was also in contact with the party who would finance the proposed film.
“When it comes to scriptwriting, we want to make sure that we hire only the best.
“We aim for this movie to become a Hollywood blockbuster.”
Idris said he hoped that should the movie deal be clinched it would skyrocket Bario as a major tourist destination in the region.
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