Yahoo! Movies has it. CanMag says this about it: The second trailer for Cars reminds me a whole lot of the first, but this time Disney is willing to show off a bit more of the other characters we can expect to see in the movie. And, like the two previous trailers, the latest preview … Continue reading New “Cars” trailer
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McDonald’s announces “Cars” tie-in
A news release Wednesday by McDonald's announced that the fast-food chain would offer a collection of eight "highly detailed cars" from the Pixar "Cars" movie in kids' meals beginning June 9, the date of the film's wide release. The toys will be offered in Happy Meals until July 6.
Holy hot pistons!
Check out this news release that came over: BURBANK, Calif., May 9 /PRNewswire/ -- The World Premiere of Disney/Pixar's exciting new computer-animated feature, "CARS," on Friday, May 26th at Lowe's Motor Speedway at Charlotte, (N.C.) is a complete sell-out nearly one month before the event, with more than 30,000 fans racing to buy tickets, it … Continue reading Holy hot pistons!
Route 66 Magazine’s “Cars” cover revealed
Bob Moore, executive editor of Route 66 Magazine, revealed today the cover of its summer issue, which includes behind-the-scenes story of the making of Pixar's "Cars" and an interview with director John Lasseter. Nice touch of placing Guido where the "O" should be in the masthead. A photo of Lasseter at Cadillac Ranch in Amarillo … Continue reading Route 66 Magazine’s “Cars” cover revealed
Blogger sees “Cars,” expresses concern
Tallglassofmilk with the Drink This blog saw a screening of Pixar's "Cars" movie a few days ago. He proclaimed it as "fantastic," but expressed this concern: A must-see for NASCAR fans and anyone who appreciates American nostalgia -- or life before freeways. But, as fabulous as it is, I'm not sure this one will be … Continue reading Blogger sees “Cars,” expresses concern
Energizer gets into the “Cars” act
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
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