MonstersandCritics.com has the dibs on what music will be on the upcoming "Cars" soundtrack. We've previously given a few details about who's performing on it, including score composer Randy Newman, James Taylor and Sheryl Crow. Below is the full track listing: "Real Gone," Sheryl Crow "Route 66," Chuck Berry "Life Is a Highway," Rascal Flatts … Continue reading Details on the “Cars” movie soundtrack
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OKC theater may be renovated
I received an e-mail from the Uptown Development Group in Oklahoma City, which seeks to renovate property that includes the old Tower Theater at 425 NW 23rd, an alignment of Route 66. The group, which bought the property in February, seeks assistance from the Oklahoma Historical Society and the Route 66 Corridor Preservation Program in … Continue reading OKC theater may be renovated
Sale of several “Cars” toys only days away
While surfing at the eToys site, I noticed that some key toys from the Pixar "Cars" movie are going on sale April 28. There's the Radiator Springs Curio Shop: There's Luigi's Blowout: And Ramone's House of Body Art, which strongly resembles the U-Drop Inn in Shamrock, Texas. The Hot Wheels Flo's V8 … Continue reading Sale of several “Cars” toys only days away
Governor wants Tucumcari to be a film site
New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson spoke on a variety of issues during a town-hall meeting in Tucumcari on Monday, according to a report in the Clovis News-Journal. Richardson mentioned this during discussions about Mesalands Community College programs: Richardson suggested Barry add another curriculum to the college — film. Richardson has been actively courting the film … Continue reading Governor wants Tucumcari to be a film site
Cars toys hit the shelves in Tulsa
The first Cars toys have hit the shelves here in Tulsa. Pictured above are the Doc Hudson lollipop case (what a great idea -- convenient storage for those moments when you don't have time to get all the way to the center of your Tootsie Roll pop in one sitting) and the Lightning McQueen and … Continue reading Cars toys hit the shelves in Tulsa
Route 66 Magazine will feature “Cars”
Bob Moore, executive editor of Route 66 Magazine, announced today that the summer issue will feature a cover from the upcoming Pixar movie "Cars" and contain an extensive feature story on the making of the film, including an interview with director John Lasseter. It also will contain, Moore said, never-before-seen photos from when Michael Wallis … Continue reading Route 66 Magazine will feature “Cars”
Exclusive: A look at “The Art of Cars”
In the upcoming book "The Art of Cars," Pixar Animation Studios chief John Lasseter -- who also is director of the "Cars" movie that's coming out June 9 -- says in the foreword: "Doing research on the subjects of our films has become a matter of principle for us ... We ended up doing more … Continue reading Exclusive: A look at “The Art of Cars”
Stars of “Cars” will hit the road
Life-size models of Lightning McQueen (voiced by Owen Wilson) and Sally Carrera (voiced by Bonnie Hunt) from the upcoming Pixar movie "Cars" will be touring the country during the "Cars Road Trip '06," according to a news release from DMN Newswire. State Farm is the big sponsor of the event. The tour will … Continue reading Stars of “Cars” will hit the road
How Pixar designed the “Cars” characters
The Detroit News has a very good article about how director John Lasseter and the rest of the Pixar Animation Studios crew set about to creating the characters of its upcoming movie based on Route 66, "Cars." It's recommended reading. Also, the "Cars" Web site has added Sarge and Fillmore to the showroom. The site … Continue reading How Pixar designed the “Cars” characters
“Cars” news update
DarkHorizons.com has the scoop on two more images of characters from the upcoming Pixar "Cars" movie. One is Chick, voiced by Michael Keaton. The other is The King, which is voiced by longtime NASCAR champion Richard Petty. The Petty one (seen above) will undoubtedly be a hot item for stock-car racing fans. Also, MovieWeb.com … Continue reading “Cars” news update