Richard Corliss of Time magazine had a chance to see Pixar's "Cars" and interview director John Lasseter. I think Corliss liked the film: Existing both in turbo-charged today and the gentler '50s, straddling the realms of Pixar styling and old Disney heart, this new-model Cars is an instant classic. Also, for those wishing that Lasseter … Continue reading Time magazine takes a look at “Cars”
Day: May 14, 2006
Preservationists excavate old pedestrian tunnel
Illinois Route 66 preservationist extraordinaire John Weiss and his crew on Saturday dug out part of a pedestrian tunnel that once was used to walk under Route 66 in Odell, Ill., according to a report by the Bloomington Pantagraph. About 30 volunteers from the association and town members helped to dig up the first four … Continue reading Preservationists excavate old pedestrian tunnel
Tulsa’s Route 66 Master Plan will have public viewings
Two public viewings are scheduled for the Vision 2025 initiative's Route 66 Master Plan in Tulsa County. The news release I received a few days ago says this: The Route 66 Project was selected as part of Vision 2025 to create a tourist destination that would appeal to several generations -- those with memories of … Continue reading Tulsa’s Route 66 Master Plan will have public viewings
“Cars” characters have their own iTunes playlists
The Upcoming Pixar site reports that the iTunes Music Store is preselling the "Cars" movie soundtrack for $9.99, with an expected release date of June 6 -- three days before the film opens wide. ITunes is already selling Rascal Flatts' version of "Life is a Highway" for 99 cents. Podcasts are available. But what I … Continue reading “Cars” characters have their own iTunes playlists