Michael Phillips of the Chicago Tribune tells about an upcoming development that likely will lead to a rough era for drive-in theaters and older movie houses -- digital film distribution. According to the article, the Route 66 Twin Drive-In in Springfield, Ill., remains the state's only digital-projection drive-in. Obviously, the SkyView Drive-In on Route 66 in … Continue reading Tough miles ahead for old theaters, drive-ins
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Route 66 like you’ve never seen before
I don't know much about the person posting these videos. His (or her) Vimeo account is known only as "martial." I think he's from France, judging by the language in one of the video descriptions. But he hasn't yet replied to my messages to him. But he uses a high-definition video camera that's attached to … Continue reading Route 66 like you’ve never seen before
New film series about Route 66 soon will begin production
The same production company that released a DVD about Arizona Route 66 a few months ago soon will work on a new film series about the Mother Road. https://youtu.be/1tPLyYX5V1c Norman Fisk, CEO of Diamond Valley Productions, says the series will be called "Life on Route 66." This video had this description: Diamond Valley Productions, Inc. … Continue reading New film series about Route 66 soon will begin production
Pixar’s podcasts from the Mother Road
A few weeks before "Cars" debuted in movie theaters in 2006, Pixar Animation Studios made available a series of behind-the-scenes podcasts about the film. The podcasts were available only via iTunes. But an enterprising soul on YouTube recently posted the videos for greater mass consumption. Here's the "Kickin' It on Route 66" podcast, showing how the … Continue reading Pixar’s podcasts from the Mother Road
The best overview yet of the Cars Land project
The Mouse Planet site posted today the best overview yet of the Cars Land amusement park that's being constructed at Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, Calf. The post contains dozens of images of the plans, construction photos, and other displays from the recent D23 Expo for Disney enthusiasts. Cars Land is inspired by Radiator Springs, the … Continue reading The best overview yet of the Cars Land project
Blues Brothers may return to television
The Blues Brothers, the musical duo that Dan Aykroyd and the late John Belushi made famous on "Saturday Night Live" during the 1970s, may soon return to television as a prime-time series. According to Variety, the screenplay for a pilot episode has been written. Aykroyd and Judy Belushi, John's ex-wife, own the TV rights. Script … Continue reading Blues Brothers may return to television
Admiral Twin’s reopening delayed to 2012
In what was increasingly apparent, the Tulsa World reported today that the Admiral Twin Drive-In theater would postpone its planned reopening to next year. The historic drive-in's fabled twin screens burned down during a fire in September 2010. After more than $30,000 in donations and securing a loan, co-owner Blake Smith announced the theater would … Continue reading Admiral Twin’s reopening delayed to 2012
Disney expo gives more details on Cars Land
Disney officials at the D23 Expo on Friday provided more details about the Cars Land area being built at Disney California Adventure Park at Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, Calif. Cars Land, inspired by the fictional Route 66 town of Radiator Spring in the 2006 Disney-Pixar animated film "Cars," is scheduled to open to the public in … Continue reading Disney expo gives more details on Cars Land
“Driver’s Ed Mutiny” now on DVD or streaming online
"Driver's Ed Mutiny," an indie comedy movie that takes place partly on Route 66, now is available on DVD or by streaming online. Here's the trailer: https://youtu.be/Op7sfZ66LYE As you can see from the trailer and the production photos, the film included Cadillac Ranch, Pops, Oatman Road, Oatman, Galaxy Diner in Flagstaff, Cool Springs Camp, Wigwam Motel, … Continue reading “Driver’s Ed Mutiny” now on DVD or streaming online
Filmmakers plan Muffler Men documentary
A film crew in the San Francisco Bay area, in association with RoadsideAmerica.com, is raising money for a movie about Muffler Men -- the giant fiberglass figures. The crew is trying to raise $30,000 in donations by Sept. 1 through a Kickstarter project so it can start shooting the documentary this fall. As of Thursday evening, … Continue reading Filmmakers plan Muffler Men documentary