Jim Hill Media posts some thoughts about the Pixar 20th anniversary discussion at WonderCon a few weeks ago, including some tidbits about the animation studio's upcoming Route 66-themed film, "Cars." One is that "Cars" was partly inspired by a 1952 Disney animated short, "Little Deuce Coupe." Written by Bill Peet, it offers the story of … Continue reading What Pixar researched for “Cars”
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History of a ghost town
The Texas Vacations blog has a well-researched article about the Route 66 ghost town of Glenrio, Texas, which is on the New Mexico border. Check it out.
New “Cars” trailer
Edmunds' Inside Line says it has an exclusive look at a new trailer for "Cars," the Route 66-themed movie coming in June from Pixar Animation Studios.
“Cars” clips ignite blogger’s interest
Ryan Olson at RTO Media has made a very good dissection of what he saw from the two Pixar "Cars" clips at WonderCon in San Francisco. He's enthusiastic about seeing the Route 66-themed film because of the amount of detail Pixar animators put into their creations. I haven't seen those film clips, but I've seen … Continue reading “Cars” clips ignite blogger’s interest
“Cars” clips seen at WonderCon
Diana Slampyak reports for IESB.net site about seeing two extended clips from Pixar's Route 66-themed movie, "Cars," at WonderCon in San Francisco over the weekend. Slampyak was impressed in how Pixar managed the trick of merging human characteristics to cars. And they successfully did, at least to me, as I watched the first clip from … Continue reading “Cars” clips seen at WonderCon
Pixar “Cars” toys starting to rev up
Mattel today unveiled a line of toys inspired by the upcoming Pixar movie, "Cars," the Route 66 movie that will be in theaters June 9. The toys will be on display at the American International Toy Fair in New York City, according to this news release. Cheech Marin, the voice of Ramone in "Cars," will … Continue reading Pixar “Cars” toys starting to rev up
Production revs up for “Cars” video game
Xbox Advanced reports that THQ is currently developing a video game based on the Pixar Animation Studios' Route 66 summer film, "Cars." It will be available for Xbox, Playstation 2, PC and GameCube platforms. The game should be in stores shortly before or on the movie's release of June 9. The game will include voice … Continue reading Production revs up for “Cars” video game
Interview with a “Cars” character
The Toledo Blade published an article about the summer Pixar film, "Cars," and its link to the city's long history as a Jeep manufacturer. I found the story's more interesting part was the interview with the actor who portrayed the Jeep part in the film, Paul Dooley. The article can be read here.
Shellee Graham exhibit will be in St. Louis
Shellee Graham's touring photo exhibition, "Return to Route 66: Photos from the Mother Road," is coming to St. Louis. The opening reception will be from 2 to 4 p.m. Feb. 12 at the Old Courthouse in St. Louis, with a talk and slide show given in the Rotunda. If you can't make it, the exhibit … Continue reading Shellee Graham exhibit will be in St. Louis
Want to see the “Cars” Super Bowl trailer?
Why wait until the telecast? You can view the preview of Pixar's Route 66-themed film at the aint-it-cool-news.com Web site. Some of the same scenes have been seen before, but the footage from the NASCAR race is here -- and it looks spectacular.