DVD Talk has an exceptional article about Pixar Animation Studios and its production of its hit summer movie, "Cars," and the short that comes with the "Cars" DVD, "Mater and the Ghost Light."
Author: Ron Warnick
I'm the editor and publisher of Route 66 News, a clearinghouse of events, information, and entertainment pertaining to historic U.S. 66, the Mother Road.
Cadillac Ranch encounter
Pat Craig, a columnist for the Contra Costa (Calif.) Times, tells about his visit to the Cadillac Ranch near Amarillo, Texas, and its impact on him.
Stomp the grapes
Route 66 Cellars in Needles, Calif., stomped a bunch of grapes in the traditional method -- bare feet -- on Saturday, reports the Mohave Daily News. It was "just for fun," but the owners of the wine cellars hope to make it an an annual event. A photo of the business' Grape Stomp can be … Continue reading Stomp the grapes
Route 66 blog roundup for Nov. 6
Skyye took a trip from Joshua Tree National Park in California to Bryce Canyon National Park in Utah in June. On Skyye's road journal of that trip, there's a terrific photograph of the sun peeking through clouds from a thunderstorm near Route 66 in the Mojave Desert. Emily and Alexis drove Route 66 in the … Continue reading Route 66 blog roundup for Nov. 6
Iris DeMent’s “Our Town”
Many Route 66ers are now familiar with Randy Newman's song "Our Town," which was sung by James Taylor and featured in a moving scene of the Disney-Pixar movie "Cars." It encapsulates the history of small towns along Route 66 in about four minutes. You can hear a sample of the song on this Web page. … Continue reading Iris DeMent’s “Our Town”
A road-trip triumph
Remember the story of Loren Hole and John Morrison planning their trip on Route 66 in a 1968 Triumph sports car? Well, they completed their trip and raised $1,000 for a local Rotary scholarship fund. The Daily Herald in Everett, Wash., has the story.
How to shoot night neon
Redforkhippiechick provides all the how-to on shooting Route 66 neon lights at night, and provides details on some of her own shots.
Bridge in Route 66 State Park closes
A Meramec River bridge leading to Route 66 State Park near Eureka, Mo., is closed for repairs, and it's not known for how long, according to the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. However, the article provides helpful information on how to visit the park by other means: Park visitors can use an alternate route to the main … Continue reading Bridge in Route 66 State Park closes
Route 66 blog roundup for Nov. 3
I haven't a blog roundup in a while, so here goes: Zinger at LiveJournal's Found Photos community blog has posted this and this from Roll 3 of photos a middle-aged couple's Route 66 trip. Vulpesrex writes a long road journal about a trip from Needles, Calif., to Peach Springs, Ariz. Kate goes to Albuquerque and … Continue reading Route 66 blog roundup for Nov. 3
More Tulsa neon
Redforkhippiechick has posted nighttime neon shots of the restored Circle Cinema and the Gateway Motor Hotel, both on Route 66 in Tulsa. Check them out.