The Springfield (Mo.) News-Leader reports that the nearby Route 66 town of Stafford has stated that it want to make its city cleaner and more presentable for visitors. But an alderman John Vicat suggested that the city take its own advice. He said the city needs to renovate and clean up its maintenance facility on … Continue reading Make it look nice for the visitors
Day: May 11, 2006
Rich & Creamy kicks
The Joliet (Ill.) Herald-News has a story about the city trying to take advantage of the burgeoning Route 66 tourism in its town. As reported last week, the old Rich & Creamy ice cream shop apparently is going to be one of the anchors in the city's efforts. The article also has a photo of … Continue reading Rich & Creamy kicks
Photos from Pixar’s Route 66 trip
The Upcoming Pixar site came up with a nice scoop today. Kinoo from a French site, Pixar's Room, has photos from when the Pixar crew was doing research on Route 66 for its upcoming "Cars" film a few years ago. On the site, you can see: Pixar's Joe Ranft getting a haircut from Route 66 … Continue reading Photos from Pixar’s Route 66 trip
New “Cars” trailer
Yahoo! Movies has it. CanMag says this about it: The second trailer for Cars reminds me a whole lot of the first, but this time Disney is willing to show off a bit more of the other characters we can expect to see in the movie. And, like the two previous trailers, the latest preview … Continue reading New “Cars” trailer
Well said
The Joplin Globe has a good editorial about Route 66. Go read it.
McDonald’s announces “Cars” tie-in
A news release Wednesday by McDonald's announced that the fast-food chain would offer a collection of eight "highly detailed cars" from the Pixar "Cars" movie in kids' meals beginning June 9, the date of the film's wide release. The toys will be offered in Happy Meals until July 6.