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”
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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
“Cars” updates
The "Cars" movie now has an interactive movie poster. Just drag the magnifying glass over the the characters, and you can read a bio and hear a voice sample. And the good folks at the Upcoming Pixar blog, via TheMovieBox.net, recently posted short advertising spots for the movie. Here's the first spot. Here's the second.
Disney film crew looks for “Cars” inspiration
Author Michael Wallis (above, left) and a camera crew from the Disney Channel were on Route 66 in Kansas and Oklahoma on Monday and Tuesday to tape a segment for the "Movie Surfers" show. They sought out the real-life inspirations to the Pixar Animation Studios crew when it was touring Route 66 and brainstorming ideas … Continue reading Disney film crew looks for “Cars” inspiration
Kellogg’s will offer Pixar “Cars” memorabilia
Kellogg's, the breakfast food behemoth, is offering a series of toys and other memorabilia tied into Pixar "Cars" movie that you can acquire through mail-in coupons or simply buying its products. Here are "Cars" Racers inside specially marked boxes of various Kellogg's cereals: Here are street signs, offered by various Kellogg's cereals: Here's a custom … Continue reading Kellogg’s will offer Pixar “Cars” memorabilia
“Ghost Light” short will be in “Cars” DVD
Best-selling author Michael Wallis has confirmed that a Pixar animated short based on the real-life "Spooklight" near Route 66 in Kansas will be included with the eventual "Cars" movie DVD. Wallis voices the part of the sheriff in the "Cars" full-length movie, set to be released wide on June 9. He and his character, along … Continue reading “Ghost Light” short will be in “Cars” DVD
State Farm is touting “Cars”
It looks like State Farm Insurance has become a major sponsor of Pixar's "Cars" movie, according to the Auto Channel. This makes some sense, as State Farm is based in the Route 66 town of Bloomington, Ill. State Farm's CARS promotion is underway with this week's launch of the "State Farm Countdown to CARS" Giveaway, … Continue reading State Farm is touting “Cars”