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
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“Cars” news roundup for June 6
Updated at 9 p.m. CST A few more reviews of "Cars" before its wide release on Friday: Michael Rechtshaffen of the Reuters news service called it "a thoroughly pleasant trip." John Hazleton of ScreenDaily.com called "Cars" "exquisitely crafted and warmly emotional." The Critics Tomatometer at Rotten Tomatoes was scoring "Cars" at a very high 89 … Continue reading “Cars” news roundup for June 6
“Cars” news roundup for June 5
Updated at 12:50 p.m. CST We've got a few more reviews of "Cars" being posted, some that are a bit mixed: Here's a mixed review from Austin360.com. Variety magazine weighs in with another mixed one. Mypetrock at the Growing Moss blog liked it, but he thinks it's a bit talky for children under 10. Ain't … Continue reading “Cars” news roundup for June 5
Oklahoma premiere of “Cars”
I attended the Oklahoma premiere of "Cars" on Saturday in Oklahoma City. It was a fundraiser for the Oklahoma Library Association's Endowment fund, and it was a big success. The massive big screen at Harkins Theatres in Bricktown was sold out. Simply put, "Cars" was magnificent. I'm not going to provide you too many details, … Continue reading Oklahoma premiere of “Cars”
“Cars” movie news roundup
The reports about "Cars," which opens in moviehouses Friday, are coming in hot 'n' heavy: The Tulsa World interviewed local resident Michael Wallis about his Sheriff part in "Cars" and the making of the film. The Los Angeles Daily News reports on the challenges of making "Cars." The Toronto Sun interviewed "Cars" director John Lasseter … Continue reading “Cars” movie news roundup
“Cars” movie news roundup
Reviews are coming in from people who saw early screenings of "Cars." Red Fork Hippie Chick saw it this afternoon at a special charity screening in Oklahoma City. "Go. See. It. This is the most visually stunning film ever made," she says. Read Sheila Roberts' review on Movies Online. She loved it. Luxo Jr. at … Continue reading “Cars” movie news roundup
Interest in Route 66 increases
Not only are people going to become more curious about Route 66 because of the "Cars" movie that opens Friday, but the Route 66 bicycle trail that's being developed in Illinois will help, too, reports the Bloomington Pantagraph. The article also plugs the Illinois Route 66 Association's Motor Tour next weekend. UPDATE: The Pantagraph also … Continue reading Interest in Route 66 increases
“Cars” news roundup
IGN.com took the Pixar "Cars" mobile electronic game for a spin. It was rated a 7.2 out of 10, which is "decent." The reviewer says it's good for kids, but probably will bore most adults. The Los Angeles Times provided a detailed listing of the inside jokes, details and other fascinating factoids about the film. … Continue reading “Cars” news roundup
“Cars'” spirit of Route 66
Joe Williams of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch has written a very good article about how Route 66 inspired much of the content of the "Cars" movie. Providing most of the context for the story is Route 66 author Michael Wallis. Highly recommended.
“Cars” movie news roundup
The San Jose Mercury News has an extensive "Cars" story, including an interview with Route 66 author and expert Michael Wallis. Jim Conkle reported yesterday on the Route 66 yahoogroup that a few people from Pixar will attend the Route 66 Festival in Albuquerque later this month, although he isn't yet sure who. A few … Continue reading “Cars” movie news roundup