Just sit back and watch this very rare, behind-the-scenes look at Pixar Animation Studios: https://vimeo.com/20014229 Here's the New York Times story that accompanies the video. But the video more than suffices. If you're a newcomer to this site, Pixar produced the Route 66-themed film, "Cars," in 2006. Pixar is producing a sequel, "Cars 2," that … Continue reading An inside look at Pixar Studios
Day: February 16, 2011
Event revives the Bunion Derby
One of the fabled moments of Route 66 history was 1928's Transcontinental Foot Race, better known as the Bunion Derby. Going more than 3,200 miles from Los Angeles to New York City, it gave early publicity to the fledgling U.S. Highway 66 and provided fame and $25,000 in prize money to Oklahoma native Andy Payne, … Continue reading Event revives the Bunion Derby