Book review: “Roadside Attractions”

Rating high on our wish list is an updated volume of "Roadside America." "New Roadside America," an irreverent but fond look at highway oddities, proved to be a critical influence to us at Route 66 News. The Roadside America site is still going strong, but the dead-tree version hasn't been updated since 1992. Brian and … Continue reading Book review: “Roadside Attractions”

“Cars” Blu-ray DVD coming in November

As expected, Disney is releasing a high-definition, Blu-ray DVD version of "Cars" on Nov. 6, according to the International Movie Database. Disney's Blu-ray site reveals the DVD will contain what is termed as a "Cine-Explore" interactive feature, in which director John Lasseter provides behind-the-scenes footage on the movie's making. There's also a "Car-Finder" feature, to … Continue reading “Cars” Blu-ray DVD coming in November

Michael Wallis to appear on “The Colbert Report”

Author Michael Wallis will be interviewed Wednesday by Steven Colbert on The Comedy Channel's "The Colbert Report." Wallis says Colbert wants to discuss Wallis' recently published "The Lincoln Highway" book and other old roads -- presumably Route 66 one of them. Wallis is familiar with Colbert's sly satire, so don't expect him to get ambushed. … Continue reading Michael Wallis to appear on “The Colbert Report”

“Sarge” toy recalled because of lead paint

Mattel announced today it is voluntarily recalling 436,000 Sarge toys from the "Cars" movie because of elevated levels of lead paint by a Chinese subcontractor. According to the company's release: The recall of the Sarge toy results from Mattel's increased investigation and ongoing testing procedures following the recall of select Fisher-Price toys on August 1, … Continue reading “Sarge” toy recalled because of lead paint