I'll let the description of this in-production film speak for itself: Three strapping lads from Cleveland make it their quest to venture out into the barren wilderness along the Historic Route 66 armed with food, water, a 1979 Duster and a thirty dollar BB gun. To donate to the cause, contact the guys at route66orbust@gmail.com. … Continue reading A road trip by the seat of their pants
Category: Movies
Photographer launches Route 66 promotional project
Christian Gideon, a photographer who hails from Springfield, Mo., is undertaking a "Is Route 66 Dead?" multimedia project in an effort to draw more young people to the Mother Road. Here's a video he created that introduces us to the project: https://vimeo.com/24544556 Gideon's Kickstarter project seeks to raise $15,000 in 90 days. He writes: Myself … Continue reading Photographer launches Route 66 promotional project
New “Cars 2” featurette
Director John Lassetter and several of the actors who provide voices for "Cars 2" talk about the film: https://youtu.be/Xw38YDxv6vA "Cars 2" will be in theaters on June 24.
Rock movie on Route 66 set for August release
"The Perfect Age of Rock 'n' Roll," which starts "Easy Rider's" Peter Fonda and prominently features Route 66 in its plot, is slated for an Aug. 5 limited release in theaters, according to IconVsIcon.com. Here's the synopsis, according to the film's website: Spyder (Kevin Zegers—Transamerica, Dawn of the Dead), a world famous musician whose debut album … Continue reading Rock movie on Route 66 set for August release
Route 66 tattoo artist sues “Hangover Part II” studio
A tattoo artist based on Route 66 in Waynesville, Mo., is suing Warner Bros. Pictures for copyright infringement because a tattoo that actor Ed Helms sports in the upcoming comedy "The Hangover Part II" resembles the artist's original design, according to The Daily Mail in London. S. Victor Whitmill co-owns Paradox Studio and Gallery, which is … Continue reading Route 66 tattoo artist sues “Hangover Part II” studio
John Lasseter’s Hawaiian shirts
John Lasseter, director of the 2006 Disney-Pixar animated film "Cars" and the upcoming "Cars 2," showed a reporter his collection of more than 300 Hawaiian shirts. And, yes, he wears them. You'll see the Route 66 shield several times on his apparel. https://youtu.be/PmrJFxxeDZw I once asked a Pixar publicist about buying some of the Route … Continue reading John Lasseter’s Hawaiian shirts
“Cars 2” featurette
Here's a behind-the-scenes look and an explanation of "Cars 2," which roars into movie theaters on June 24. https://youtu.be/wVDzxuLKdbA
Car club hosting drive-in movies
The Route 66 Car Club of St. Clair, Mo., is hosting drive-in movies -- including one this weekend -- and its usual car cruises at Orchard Park for its scholarship fund, reported the St. Clair Missourian. Mueller said the activities will start at about 5 p.m. each time. The movies will be shown at dusk. … Continue reading Car club hosting drive-in movies
New “Cars 2” trailer
Disney-Pixar today released a new trailer for the upcoming animated feature "Cars 2." https://youtu.be/EKET2wpGlKw "Cars 2" will be in theaters on June 24.
Music artists for “Cars 2” soundtrack announced
Country-music star Brad Paisley, British pop singer Robbie Williams, rock band Weezer and Oscar-winning composer Michael Giacchino are the artists enlisted to record the soundtrack to the Disney-Pixar movie "Cars 2," according to a news release today. Other music artists featured on the soundtrack are the Japanese pop band Perfume and French superstar Benabar. The "Cars … Continue reading Music artists for “Cars 2” soundtrack announced