For our European readers, Oscar-nominated director Katja Esson's five-part "Backroads" documentary is airing this week on the European television Arte channel, including the "Route 66 in the South West" segment on Friday. According to Arte's online channel guide, the program will air at 6:25 p.m. local time. Translated from German, the description of the program … Continue reading Documentary about Route 66 will air Friday on European TV
Category: Movies
Trio launches fundraiser campaign for full-length Route 66 documentary
A young trio launched a Kickerstarter fundraising campaign a few days ago to produce a full-length, high-definition documentary film about Route 66. We'll let Jesse Urrutia, Sylwia Gorajek, and Jakub Gorajek explain: Longtime readers may remember the leggy Sylwia Gorajek in an well-produced (but unofficial) music video for Depeche Mode's version of "Route 66" last … Continue reading Trio launches fundraiser campaign for full-length Route 66 documentary
Jim Hinckley stars in an upcoming travel video series
Longtime readers will know of Jim Hinckley, an author based out of Kingman, Ariz., who wrote "The Route 66 Encyclopedia" and other related books. This video popped up in my feed over the weekend. Apparently Hinckley is getting into video as well: https://youtu.be/guH1CnEjaxM The video was uploaded by Norman Fisk of Diamond Valley Productions, which … Continue reading Jim Hinckley stars in an upcoming travel video series
Michael Wallis hints at a “Cars 3” movie
Author Michael Wallis, the baritone voice of the Sheriff of Radiator Springs in Disney-Pixar's animated "Cars" movies, hinted Sunday afternoon there may be a "Cars 3" film. In an email and a Facebook post, Wallis said: CARS 3? The rumors are flying as fast as Lightning McQueen. The Sheriff of Radiator Springs is primed and … Continue reading Michael Wallis hints at a “Cars 3” movie
Confirmed: Depew was first town bypassed by U.S. 66
About six months ago, Frank Gifford of rt66pix.com found strong preliminary evidence that indicated Depew, Okla., was the first official Route 66 town bypassed by a later alignment of the Mother Road. This past week, Gifford said he has confirmed that Depew was indeed the first Route 66 community bypassed, in 1928. He calls Depew "the original … Continue reading Confirmed: Depew was first town bypassed by U.S. 66
“Route 66 RV Adventure” preview
You may remember John Holod, who was shooting a documentary about Route 66 in 2011 for his "RV Adventure" DVD series. Holod has posted a generous 30-minute preview of his "Route 66 RV Adventure: Exploring the Mother Road" film, which is 90 minutes total. https://youtu.be/dzi_h_H80GA The DVD can be ordered here for $19.95.
Memories of the Sky View Drive-In
As part of the "Route 66 Stories" series, Walter "Chick" Bishop tells about the many fun things that have happened through the years at the Sky View Drive-In theater on Route 66 in Litchfield, Ill. https://youtu.be/HCmo_ptnTu0 The Sky View is still operating, as it has since 1950.
“Destination: Cars Land” unveiled at Rose Parade
If you missed the telecast of the Tournament of Roses Parade yesterday from Pasadena, Calif., here's a video of Disney's 125-foot-long float, titled "Destination: Cars Land," shot an hour before the event. https://youtu.be/EujwfdRblX8 The Disney Parks Blog posted this account from the parade: The float got off to a good start as it stepped off … Continue reading “Destination: Cars Land” unveiled at Rose Parade
A peek at Disney’s Cars Land float
If you watch the Tournament of Roses Parade in Pasadena, Calif., on New Year's Day, keep an eye out for Disney's "Destination: Cars Land" float. The Disney Parks Blog provided a sneak peek of the float at its warehouse in Asuza, Calif., before the flowers are affixed. https://youtu.be/jp38pVVFNgE The Cars Land theme park is inspired by … Continue reading A peek at Disney’s Cars Land float
Cars Land can be found in Florida, too
Everyone who reads this site knows that Cars Land, based on the fictional Route 66 town of Radiator Springs in the movie "Cars," became an instant big attraction when it opened this year at Disney California Adventure Park in Anaheim, Calif. It's not quite as elaborate, but Cars Land also has arrived at Disney World's … Continue reading Cars Land can be found in Florida, too