127 Hours Wraps in the Southeast Utah

Link: http://www.filmmoab.com

For Immediate Release
From: Tara Penner, Director
Moab to Monument Valley Film Commission
phone (435) 259-4341 fax (435) 259-5135
www.filmmoab.com
tara@moabcity.org

127 Hours Wraps in the Southeast Utah

Academy Award Winning Director Danny Boyle Wraps Production

Moab, UT - 127 HOURS, produced by Fox Searchlight Pictures, Directed by Danny Boyle (Slumdog Millionaire), starring James Franco (Spiderman), has finished production in Southeast Utah.

With over 35 shoot days in the area, and employing over 150 locals, this project had a large economic impact in Moab and Green River. Approximately $14 million went into the local communities, as well as Northern Utah.

“Mr. Boyle was warmly welcomed into our community, and it was wonderful to see the locals hard at work along side him each time I made a set visit. Boyle and the entire crew of 127 Hours showed phenomenal talent and are exactly what locals in the film industry are hoping for when getting hired on with a production.” Tara Penner, Moab to Monument Valley Film Commission Director.

127 Hours is a film based on the real-life events of Aron Ralston, in 2003. Ralston was mountaineering in Blue John Canyon, near Moab, UT, and became trapped by a boulder.

“Working on 127 hours was a great experience for me, I was so close to the camera action that I set "sticks" for Anthony Dod Mantle (Red Camera DP) one day and overheard V (Blue Camera DP) say ‘We are making art’ the next. I really had an awesome time, I love the "crunch time" of the film industry.” Marc Antonnuccio, Transportation and Camera PA

Fox Searchlight Pictures plans to release the film later this year.

Restaurants in Moab

A question that we get asked very often revolves around food. *Shameless plug* Of course our Cowboy Style Dutch Oven dinner is the best meal in town, but if you don't want to eat with us every night, you'll have to know a few places in town worth stopping for.

Zax | located at 96 South Main Street, Moab
A variety of American cuisine, but known for their wood fried pizzas. They've also got a bar that offers your the chance to hang out with some Moab locals.

Fiesta Mexicana | located at 202 South Main Street, Moab
A delicious option of Mexican food with big portions and great service. If you want a delicious margarita to finish off your hot sweaty day, then look no further. Make sure you have a designated driver if you decide to have more than one.

Pasta Jay's | located at 4 South Main Street, Moab
If you have the desire to enjoy delicious Italian food after gazing over the beautiful red rocks then make sure to stop at Pasta Jay's. Some staff favorites include the manicotti in cream tomato sauce or the meatball sandwich. Make sure you take you appetite!

Moab Brewery | located at 686 South Main Street, Moab
Moab Brewery is the finest brewpub in Moab with an amazing selection of food and drink. If your vegetarian then you will find the largest selection of delicious dishes. We enjoy the beer cheese soup and jalapeno bread. Moab Brewery has their own selection of fine brews including, the Dead Horse, Elephant Hill and Scorpion. Get a sampler to try them all!

Sunset Grill | located at 900 N. Hwy 191, Moab
The Sunset Grill is fine dining with great history and an amazing view. Overlook the Moab Valley as the sun sits on the horizon with delicious steak and seafood options. Our favorites include fillet mignon and shrimp scampi.

There are plenty other good restaurants in Moab, but these are just a few you shouldn't miss while in town!

Written by Mallory

Arches Sunset Scenic Tour

Link: http://www.canyonlandsbynight.com/tours/

When was the last time you went to Arches National Park? It's been awhile for my staff and I, so every spring we like to reacquaint ourselves with the trips that we sell. Arches National Park is a beautiful place and nothing brings that to mind more than trekking through the popular points.

While out there, I became a photo nut. Yes, I was one of those photo wackos with two cameras glued to my eye instead of watching where I was going. I'm pretty sure my staff members were irritated with me that I kept using them as the subjects of my photos, but who else was I suppose to use? Me? No way.

So I snapped photos as long as they would hold still and I've included them for your enjoyment. The four hour tour wasn't long enough for me, but I think for guests who are short on time, the Sunset Bus Tour would be the best bang for your buck (or time). Some of the sites we visited were Park Avenue, Balanced Rock, Delicate Arch (the viewpoint of course... we only had 4 hours), Landscape Arch and the Windows Section. The tour isn't always done in a bus; for our small group we all piled in a van which could navigate the small roads in Arches better.

While at the Windows Section I tried trading cameras with a group of professional camera guys who were poised for the sunset action. I didn't have any takers, but they found me humorous enough to give me some tips and let me share a bit of space with them as sunset hit both North and South Window. One day I will be as cool as them... but until then I will continue to use what I have.

Enjoy the photos and I'll be sure to post more from the other trips we've taken!

>> Written By Mallory