Large protests have been seen in the large Route 66 cities of Chicago, St. Louis, Los Angeles, Albuquerque, Tulsa and Oklahoma City against illegal-immigration bills proposed by Congress. But even smaller towns along the Mother Road have seen their share. Here's a story about a small protest in Gallup, N.M. The photo of the rally … Continue reading Immigration protests seen along Route 66
Day: April 12, 2006
“Cars” updates
The "Cars" movie now has an interactive movie poster. Just drag the magnifying glass over the the characters, and you can read a bio and hear a voice sample. And the good folks at the Upcoming Pixar blog, via TheMovieBox.net, recently posted short advertising spots for the movie. Here's the first spot. Here's the second.
Disney film crew looks for “Cars” inspiration
Author Michael Wallis (above, left) and a camera crew from the Disney Channel were on Route 66 in Kansas and Oklahoma on Monday and Tuesday to tape a segment for the "Movie Surfers" show. They sought out the real-life inspirations to the Pixar Animation Studios crew when it was touring Route 66 and brainstorming ideas … Continue reading Disney film crew looks for “Cars” inspiration
Town designates Route 66 also as a Blue Star Highway
The Daily Guide reports that Waynesville, Mo., over the weekend dedicated its portion of Route 66 through downtown as a Blue Star Memorial Highway. Named after the service flags flown during World War II placing a single blue star for each person serving in the military on a flag flown outside the homes of their … Continue reading Town designates Route 66 also as a Blue Star Highway
“Geezer Riders” will get their kicks
The Mainichi Daily News in Japan says that a group of "Geezer Riders" that includes a Japanese movie star and several retired corporate executives will saddle up on Harley-Davidson motorcycles in Chicago and drive Route 66 to Los Angeles. The "geezer" tag comes because the youngest rider in the group is 60. The Mainichi Daily … Continue reading “Geezer Riders” will get their kicks