Port Adventura Hotel Gold River - July 10, 2009

On July 14th of 2009, PortAventura has opened its new Gold River Hotel with the participation of Larry Hagman and the designer Vicky Martin Berrocal. Berrocal has been reincarnated in Lucy Callaghan, at the opening of the town of Sullivan founded by herself, next to the sheriff Larry Hagman. All members of Sullivan have concluded the construction of this prosperous town set up following the discovery of a gold mine. Larry cut the the ribbon at the inauguration ceremony for the new Gold River Hotel at the popular family destination PortAventura in Spain. For the inauguration ceremony, Larry - himself one of the world's best known cowboys - took to a stage in front of a 19th century train station and authentic Far West mansion amid a flurry of ticker tape and red, white and blue confetti while a brass band marched by. Larry said: "For an old cowboy like me, Gold River is like stepping back into my youth. I’m sure it’s going to be a bigger hit than J.R. Ewing!" He went on to comment that the new hotel, centred around the Wild West and the first themed hotel in Europe reminded him of his beloved Texas and the good old days of sunning himself on his Southfork ranch.

"Fuel" is a vital, superbly assembled documentary that presents an insightful overview of America's troubled relationship with oil and how alternative and sustainable energies can reduce our country's -- and the world's -- addictive dependence on fossil fuels.

The film's structure is built around director-narrator Josh Tickell's personal journey of enlightenment, which started in childhood after moving with his family from idyllic Australia to murkier Louisiana, where he came to realize the oil-rich environment was being ravaged by the omnipotent petrochemical industry. Later, as a young adult, he spent 11 years crossing the country in his vegetable oil-powered "Veggie Van," promoting biofuels and compiling footage for what would become this impressively comprehensive film.

The events of Sept. 11 and Hurricane Katrina factor in both visually and thematically, providing provocative anchors for the movie's indictment of what Tickell believes is the Big Oil-cozy, ecologically indifferent Bush administration. Johnny O'Hara's WGA Award-nominated script doesn't dwell on muckraking, however; it's more focused on broadly inspiring viewers than preaching to the converted.

Interviews with a wide range of environmentalists, policy makers and educators, along with such "green" celebrities as Woody Harrelson, Sheryl Crow and Larry Hagman offer serious fuel for thought -- as well as for action. Smartly animated interstitials, memorable archival material and a lively soundtrack round out the fast-paced proceedings.

Nominated for the 2009 Writers Guild Award for Best Documentary Screenplay and Winner of the 2008 Sundance Film Festival Audience Award for Best Documentary, FUEL exposes shocking information about our nation’s dependence on foreign oil and issues a resounding call-to-action to explore viable alternatives which provide real solutions for our future.

FUEL is an insightful portrait of America’s addiction to oil and an uplifting testament to the immediacy of new energy solutions. Director, Josh Tickell, a young activist, shuttles us on a whirlwind journey to track the rising domination of the petrochemical industry—from Rockefeller’s strategy to halt Ford’s first ethanol cars to Vice President Cheney’s petrochemical company sponsored energy legislation — and reveals a gamut of available solutions to “repower America” —from vertical farms that occupy skyscrapers to algae facilities that turn wastewater into fuel. Tickell and a surprising array of environmentalists, policy makers, and entertainment notables take us through America’s complicated, often ignominious energy past and illuminate a hopeful, achievable future, where decentralized, Sustainable living is not only possible, it’s imperative.

The film features an all-star cast and interviews with leading voices ranging from our nation’s leaders to Hollywood celebrities, including: JULIA ROBERTS, SHERYL CROW, LARRY HAGMAN, WILLIE NELSON, PRESIDENT JIMMY CARTER, ROBERT F. KENNEDY JR., LARRY DAVID, LAURIE DAVID & SIR RICHARD BRANSON.

First-time filmmaker Josh Tickell was selected by PRESIDENT BILL CLINTON for his Global Initiative on Climate Change. In 1997, Tickell set out on the road with a “Veggie Van” and a video camera and began filming what would eventually become known as FUEL. Over the course of his 11 year journey, Tickell traveled the world going to over 25 countries, authored two books, founded a nonprofit organization, and participated in jump-starting America’s green energy movement. Change your fuel. Change the world.

Now Showing:

Sept. 18-24th	AMC Empire 25	New York, NY	234 W 42nd St., 10036
Sept. 18-24th	Landmark Clay	San Francisco, CA	2261 Fillmore St., 94115
Sept. 18-24th	Landmark E Street	Washington, DC	555 11th St. NW, 20004
Sept. 18-24th	Shattuck	Berkeley, CA	2230 Shattuck Ave., 94704
Sept. 25th	Santa Monica Pier	Santa Monica, CA	Santa Monica Pier, 90401
Sept. 25th	Ritz at the Bourse	Philadelphia, PA	400 Ranstead St., 19106
Oct. 9th	The Loft Cinema	Tucson, AZ	3233 E. Speedway, 85716
Oct. 9th	AMC Pipers Alley	Chicago, IL	1608 N. Wells St., 60614
Oct. 16th	Landmark Ken	San Diego, CA	4061 Adams Ave., 92116
Oct. 23rd	Crest Theatre	Sacramento, CA	1013 K St., 95814
Nov. 6th	Cedar Lee	Cleveland, OH	2163 Lee Road, 44118
Nov. 6th	Tivoli Cinema	Kansas City, MO	4050 Penn. St., 64111

Film Festivals:

M.U.C.K. Film Festival
Oct. 1-4, 2009
The Royal Theatre
Toronto, Ontario
Canada

Visit their website www.thefuelfilm.com for more information.