The Enid (Okla.) News and Eagle interviewed Dawn Welch of the Rock Cafe in Stroud, Okla., and author Michael Wallis about their roles in "Cars" and Route 66. Incidentally, business at Welch's restaurant has reportedly gotten "crazy" since the film's opening, so go there during off-peak hours if you can. There's also a side story … Continue reading “Cars” news roundup for June 11
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Bloggers chime in about “Cars”
Instead of just movie reviews about the film "Cars," I looked for bloggers who provided a different perspective about the film. Billy Belk of The Sacred in the Secular talks about the film (caution: it gives away the ending) and came away with this moral: Unlike the Nascar world for which it is based, Cars … Continue reading Bloggers chime in about “Cars”
Long line of cars for “Cars”
Ace Jackalope of The Lope blog drove to the 66 Drive-In in Carthage, Mo., on Friday night to see the premiere of Pixar's "Cars." The above photo is what he first encountered on the highway leading to the theater. The Lope reported that 200 cars had to be turned away. But Ace got in. Go … Continue reading Long line of cars for “Cars”
“Cars” news roundup for June 10
The New York Times has an article about Pixar's research of Route 66 for "Cars," including Mother Road consultant Michael Wallis talking about "Okie hood ornaments" made during the trip. The Route 66 Hall of Fame and Museum in Pontiac, Ill., expect to see a boost in visitors from "Cars," reports WHOI-TV in Creve Coeur, … Continue reading “Cars” news roundup for June 10
“Cars” news roundup for June 9
"Cars" opens today. Have you purchased your tickets? The Reporter in Vacaville, Calif., has an excellent story about Pixar's research on the film, including a lot of details about Route 66's role. The Springfield Journal-Register interviewed author and Mother Road ambassador Michael Wallis about his role in the film and Route 66. Animated News has … Continue reading “Cars” news roundup for June 9
A Route 66 guide to the “Cars” movie
Updated June 17, 2018 If you just saw the "Cars" movie and want to find more information about Route 66, welcome. First, the Radiator Springs shown in "Cars" is a fictional town. Historic Route 66 exists. On the real Route 66, there is a Baxter Springs in Kansas and a Peach Springs in Arizona. But … Continue reading A Route 66 guide to the “Cars” movie
“Cars” news roundup for June 8
The Indianapolis Star talked to "Cars" actors Richard Petty and Bonnie Hunt. Here's another Richard Petty interview, this time by the Chicago Tribune. John Ratzenberger, who plays Mack the semi-truck in the film, is interviewed. And on Thursday evening, Rotten Tomatoes gave "Cars" its desirable Certified Fresh rating. The explanation: "Rotten Tomatoes awards the Certified … Continue reading “Cars” news roundup for June 8
“Cars” news roundup for June 7
Here are more reviews of the movie "Cars": The Sydney Morning Herald in Australia says "Cars" is "great fun." John Boonstra at the Fairfield County Weekly says it's "smartly written, crackling entertainment." Matt Brunson of ConnectSavannah.com in Georgia calls it "a paean to Route 66." The Varsity Web site of New Zealand says "Pixar has … Continue reading “Cars” news roundup for June 7
“Cars” video game review
Red Fork Hippie Chick here, reporting in with a review of the new Cars video game, which we bought this evening. The game, called "Cars Radiator Springs Adventures," is a kid-friendly piece of software that actually contains 11 games. The main game is the Legends Race, which you cannot hope to win without unlocking the … Continue reading “Cars” video game review
“Cars” toys come with Happy Meals on Friday
McDonald's revealed today what the toys from the upcoming movie "Cars" will look like in its Happy Meals or Mighty Kids Meals. Here's a page with all the images of Doc Hudson, Luigi, Lightning McQueen, Flo, Mater, Ramone and Sally toys. Here's the news release that describes each of the toy's unique functions: Fast … Continue reading “Cars” toys come with Happy Meals on Friday