As expected, Disney announced a buyout of Pixar Animation Studios today. You can read about the merger here. The deal shouldn't affect the rollout of Pixar's Route 66-themed movie, "Cars," in June -- except for heightening expectations. As ABC News reports, movie houses are counting on "Cars" to salvage a lackluster year in ticket sales.
Category: Movies
Pixar-Disney merger by next week?
Reuters is reporting that Disney bosses are meeting to decide Sunday or Monday whether to buy Pixar Animation Studios, the maker of the upcoming Route 66 movie "Cars."
Spy photos from “Cars”
Now this is funny. I don't know whether these photos featured Friday on ComingSoon.net are legitimately from Pixar Animation Studios to add buzz for its upcoming Route 66-themed movie, "Cars," or from someone who's good with PhotoShop. I'd say the former seems likely. Either way, the "photos" serve as a clever parody of car magazines … Continue reading Spy photos from “Cars”
Turning Muslim in Texas
I'd heard for several months about a British documentary about Texans who converted to Islam, including man who lives on Route 66. I finally saw the documentary today. The man in question -- a gun-toting, swaggering, American patriot -- doesn't live on historic U.S. 66, but on Texas Highway 66 in Caddo Mills, northeast of … Continue reading Turning Muslim in Texas
Interview with Pixar’s John Lasseter
The Kalamazoo Gazette spoke with Pixar Animation's John Lasseter, who is directing the Route 66-themed movie "Cars," set for release in June. Lasseter was in Detroit for the North American International Auto Show. Lasseter briefly talks about the film's plot, and his remarks about casting reveal one reason why Pixar films are so successful: ... … Continue reading Interview with Pixar’s John Lasseter
Route 66 artwork holds exhibit’s center stage
The Associated Press is reporting that about 150 pieces of art from Los Angeles' Bohemian art scene of the 1960s are going on display at a high-rise residential tower in L.A. That includes the centerpiece -- Dennis Hopper's Route 66 photograph titled "Double Standard," shown above (hat tip to Art Collections for Educators). Hopper, as … Continue reading Route 66 artwork holds exhibit’s center stage
More “Cars” movie updates
CanMag.com reports that Disney has released two movie stills for Pixar Animation’s upcoming Route 66-themed movie, “Cars.
Pixar’s “Cars” postcard
I acquired this really cool thing from Michael Wallis last week -- a postcard from the fictional Route 66 town of Radiator Springs in the upcoming "Cars" movie by Pixar Animation Studios. As you can see, it recalls a common postcard style from the 1940s and '50s, with local attractions shown in each letter. Wallis, … Continue reading Pixar’s “Cars” postcard
What’s going to happen with Pixar and Disney?
The stock price of Pixar Animation Studios has been volatile in recent days, fueled by rumors that Pixar soon will have a new distribution deal with Disney. The deal will expire after the release of the Route 66-themed movie, "Cars," on June 6. A few observations: The L.A. Times reported Wednesday that negotiations have focused … Continue reading What’s going to happen with Pixar and Disney?
More encouraging news about “Cars” movie
Jason Kottke, who writes the Kottke.org blog, attended a presentation by John Lasseter at the Museum of Modern Art's Pixar exhibit in New York City. Lasseter is one of the creative forces at Pixar Animation Studios and is the director of the Route 66-themed movie, "Cars," which will be released June 2006. Here's an excerpt … Continue reading More encouraging news about “Cars” movie