A reader alerted me to some "Cars" movie products that Energizer batteries is offering, including a "Cars" flashlight, "Cars" squeeze lights and a "Cars" two-way light. Those products can be viewed here. A screen capture is shown below: Here's also a "Cars" launcher here. Below is another screen capture. In other "Cars" news, the … Continue reading Energizer gets into the “Cars” act
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An inside look at Pixar
John Horn of the Los Angeles Times was given extensive inside access to Pixar Animation Studios when it was putting the finishing touches on "Cars," the upcoming summer movie based on Route 66. This excerpt about when Mattel presented prototypes of "Cars" toys to director John Lasseter speaks volumes about the studio: To any adult, … Continue reading An inside look at Pixar
Who’s going to the “Cars” premiere?
This news release has the who's who of the folks attending the big premiere of Pixar's "Cars" at Lowes Motor Speedway in Charlotte, N.C., on May 26. The list includes: Cast members Paul Newman, Owen Wilson, Bonnie Hunt, Larry the Cable Guy, Tony Shalhoub, Cheech Marin, John Ratzenberger, Paul Dooley, Michael Wallis, Dale Earnhardt Jr., … Continue reading Who’s going to the “Cars” premiere?
New store sells Hollywood memorabilia
LeRoy Richardson has been gathering Hollywood memorabilia for decades. Now his extensive collection is going up for sale at the recently opened Vintage Hollywood, located on old Route 66 in Hollywood. Here's an excerpt from the Los Angeles Independent report: “I just have gobs and gobs of stuff,” said Richardson, 55, sitting in the well-appointed … Continue reading New store sells Hollywood memorabilia
Another look at Radiator Springs
The "Cars" movie Web site has provided Route 66 aficionados another way to look at the fictional town of Radiator Springs. In the showroom that contains the film's major characters, you can download portraits of them. Many of the portraits also contain images of the businesses the characters own. For instance: Ramone's body art business … Continue reading Another look at Radiator Springs
AutoWeek magazine to feature “Cars” movie
AutoWeek magazine is giving "the inside track" of its May 29 issue to the upcoming Pixar movie, "Cars." According to the news release: " ... This is the complete insider's guide that car guys must have before they take their kids and grandkids to see this epic animated family-friendly motion picture. We received access to … Continue reading AutoWeek magazine to feature “Cars” movie
A closer look at Fillmore’s bumper stickers
So what bumper stickers are plastered all over Fillmore, the hippie VW van portrayed by George Carlin in the upcoming Pixar movie, "Cars"? With the help of Red Fork Hippie Chick and a magnifying glass, we discerned at least 75 bumper stickers on Fillmore from an illustration in "The Art of Cars" book and … Continue reading A closer look at Fillmore’s bumper stickers
New Sheriff in town
Red Fork Hippie Chick here, dashing off a quick report on the latest Cars schwag to hit the shelves. I bought my first Sheriff of Radiator Springs toy today -- a cute little Hot Wheels-type diecast. I also picked up a Fillmore; a Sally the Porsche; cups featuring Lightning McQueen, Mater, and Doc Hudson; a … Continue reading New Sheriff in town
“RV” movie contains a brief Route 66 connection
According to film reviewer Brent Simon of Now Playing magazine, the new Robin Williams comedy "R.V." has a brief Mother Road reference: In the end, too, after the secret of Bob’s meeting comes out, a moralistic ending gives way to a cast karaoke version of “(Get Your Kicks on) Route 66,” a la the Farrelly … Continue reading “RV” movie contains a brief Route 66 connection
A new interview with Pixar’s John Lasseter
Jonathon Moran of Seven.com.au in Australia sat down and talked with Pixar director John Lasseter about the studio's upcoming "Cars" movie, which is based on Route 66. Lasseter says "Cars" is "the most complex film we have ever made." Lasseter also said his trips on Route 66 also greatly influenced the film's look. ... The … Continue reading A new interview with Pixar’s John Lasseter