Pixar recently released four videos on YouTube that take a behind-the-scenes look at the Route 66 research the animation studio undertook for its 2006 film, "Cars." Animators took several trips on Route 66 starting in 2001 to see the places and people of the Mother Road. Not only do the videos include several key characters … Continue reading Pixar releases several behind-the-scenes videos about the “Cars” movie on its 20th anniversary
Category: Movies
Redland Theatre in downtown Clinton lands new owners, will reopen
The historic but long-closed Redland Theater on an obscure alignment of Route 66 in Clinton, Oklahoma, will soon reopen under the new ownership of Ryan and Natalie Houck. Natalie Houck told the Clinton Daily News (subscription required) that they plan to turn the century-old venue into a community performance and arts events space. That would … Continue reading Redland Theatre in downtown Clinton lands new owners, will reopen
Several screenings announced for “Crossroads of America: Oklahoma’s Route 66” documentary
A full-length documentary film, "Crossroads of America: Oklahoma's Route 66," will debut later this month, along with two screenings at theaters in the Sooner State in September. The first screening will be broadcast at 4 p.m. Central on Aug. 29 on OETA. The TeePee Drive-In in Sapulpa will show the film at 8 p.m. on … Continue reading Several screenings announced for “Crossroads of America: Oklahoma’s Route 66” documentary
“Cars” the movie to mark 20th anniversary with a re-release to theaters starting Sept. 4
"Cars," the Disney-Pixar animated film that ignited a surge of new interest in Route 66 in 2006, will be re-released to theaters starting Sept. 4. In addition, Pixar shot a new series for YouTube where it will visit the people and places on Route 66 that inspired the original film, according to the Laughing Place … Continue reading “Cars” the movie to mark 20th anniversary with a re-release to theaters starting Sept. 4
“The Atomic Age of Route 66” is this month’s entry of the Route 66 Centennial Speaker Series
Filmmaker and historian Katrina Parks will present "The Atomic Age of Route 66" as part of this month's Route 66 Centennial Speaker Series. The free, online presentation will be held live at 2 p.m. Eastern time, or 11 a.m. Pacific. on Aug. 11. Registration is here. More about the event: "The Atomic Age on Route … Continue reading “The Atomic Age of Route 66” is this month’s entry of the Route 66 Centennial Speaker Series
John Paget’s “Route 66: The Main Street of America” full-length documentary to begin screenings on Sept. 1
"Route 66: The Main Street of America," a documentary by award-winning filmmaker John Paget, begins its roadshow on Sept. 1 in Chicago, the starting point of Route 66. This rolling premiere will travel more than 2,400 miles through all eight of Route 66's states, concluding in Los Angeles on Nov. 7. The Main Street of … Continue reading John Paget’s “Route 66: The Main Street of America” full-length documentary to begin screenings on Sept. 1
Jersey girls traveling Route 66 in a souped-up ambulance to help spur blood donations
Longtime friends and Jersey girls Lori Talbot and Marie Forrestal are driving a retired, souped-up ambulance named Rosie the Rescuer more than 2,500 miles along Route 66 for the documentary "Miles of Kindness." They wish to ignite a movement to end the blood shortage in America. Their mission: inspire 2,500 blood donations (one for every mile traveled) and raise awareness … Continue reading Jersey girls traveling Route 66 in a souped-up ambulance to help spur blood donations
Century-old Ritz Theatre in Baxter Springs is for sale for $235,000
The historic Ritz Theatre in downtown Baxter Springs, Kansas, has been put on the market. The property at 1145 Military Ave. (aka Route 66) is being listed by Burton Real Estate in nearby Frontenac, Kansas, for $235,000. Here's what the listing states: Step into a piece of American history with the iconic Ritz Theatre, a treasured … Continue reading Century-old Ritz Theatre in Baxter Springs is for sale for $235,000
Whimsy Waypoint, which includes Flintstones-styled cabin, soon will open near Vinita
Whimsy Waypoint, which features a "The Flintstones"-inspired cabin and three other uniquely designed ones, is set to open this year a few miles east of the Route 66 town of Vinita, Oklahoma. The "Flintstones"-styled getaway is called Bedrock Grotto, containing one bath, one kitchen, a fire pit and a hot tub. It will allow up … Continue reading Whimsy Waypoint, which includes Flintstones-styled cabin, soon will open near Vinita
Michael Wallis to be keynote speaker at Miles of Possibility Route 66 Conference
Organizers for the annual Miles of Possibility Route 66 Conference announced that "Route 66: The Mother Road" author Michael Wallis will be the keynote speaker for the Oct. 8-11 event in Springfield, Illinois, during the highway's centennial year. Wallis, also the voice of the Sheriff of Radiator Springs in Disney‑Pixar’s popular and influential "Cars" films, … Continue reading Michael Wallis to be keynote speaker at Miles of Possibility Route 66 Conference