In terms of sheer beauty, lovely beaches, and luxury hotels, Tenerife is at the center of a world-class vacation. An island paradise like none other, no one could forget the moments spent here, taking in the gorgeous and stunning beauty of the place. It truly offers something for everyone. Gold beaches, black sand, land shaped by volcanic activity from ages past, cliffs, banana groves, and a thousand other natural delights are all within reach.
This is no secret to the machinations of Hollywood, and the world is starting to recognize that the unusual geography of Tenerife, with scenery that can resemble forests and deserts, with no shortage of drop-dead gorgeous beaches with constantly shifting landscapes, is paradise for filmmakers. And the immaculately lovely setting will pamper any movie star accustomed to a lifestyle that fairy tales are based on. This kind of thinking is what drove the movie crews to Tenerife to work on a remake of “Clash of the Titans”. This version will star Gemma Arterton, Alexa Davalos, and feature film greats Liam Neeson and Raiph Fiennes, and is directed by “The Incredible Hulk”’s Louis Leterrier. Warner Brothers has decided to film somewhere around 20 percent of the location shots in Tenerife, which will be a very nice boon to the local economy. Plus, it will also give the celebrity hounds something to watch out for, and the star-studded cast spends their time here working and relaxing.
The original 1981 film is a cult classic, with its strange and often hilarious clash (pun intended) between classical and kitsch, with classically trained actors playing in scenes with supermodels, to be upstaged by stop-motion beasts from Greek mythology. The present version seeks to provide the same entertainment with a little more class. “Clash of the Titans” is causing a stir among locals in Tenerife and the movie-loving world at large, although, according to one on-line poll, there is a sharp division between those who are excited about the film and those who would rather eat their own feet.
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