Movie review: ‘Cars 3’

"Cars 3" not only becomes Pixar's animated tribute to stock-car racing, but it represents a return to the emotional core of the original 2006 film. Before describing the plot about humanized cars, Route 66 aficionados should know the fictional town of Radiator Springs makes several appearances in "Cars 3," along with the town's original characters … Continue reading Movie review: ‘Cars 3’

Songs for “Cars 3” soundtrack announced

Disney-Pixar recently announced the songs and artists that will be on the eight-song "Cars 3" movie soundtrack. The songs include originals by Dan Auerbach of the Black Keys and blues rocker ZZ Ward, four covers of classic songs and two instrumentals by country-music star Brad Paisley. Here's the track listing: "Run That Race" by Dan Auerbach "Ride" … Continue reading Songs for “Cars 3” soundtrack announced

New “Cars 3” trailer released

Disney-Pixar late this morning released a new trailer for the upcoming animated film "Cars 3," which will be in theaters June 16. https://youtu.be/2LeOH9AGJQM Here's a description of the film: Blindsided by a new generation of blazing-fast racers, the legendary Lightning McQueen (voice of Owen Wilson) is suddenly pushed out of the sport he loves. To get … Continue reading New “Cars 3” trailer released

Radiator Springs cast will make an appearance in “Cars 3”

Disney-Pixar this week confirmed what long had been rumored -- the original "Cars" cast from the fictional Route 66 town of Radiator Springs will make an appearance in the upcoming "Cars 3" film this summer. "Cars 3" is introducing a bunch of new characters who are trying to get Lightning McQueen back on the racetrack … Continue reading Radiator Springs cast will make an appearance in “Cars 3”

More details revealed about “Cars 3”

In recent days, more details have emerged about the Disney-Pixar animated film, "Cars 3," slated for a mid-June release in theaters. The big reveal was an extended trailer for the film, released by Disney: https://youtu.be/U1eQYk74R1g Scenes indicate "Cars 3" at least briefly returning to the desert Southwest and the Route 66 town of Radiator Springs. … Continue reading More details revealed about “Cars 3”

“Cars 3” teaser trailer released

Disney released a teaser trailer Monday morning for the Disney-Pixar animated film, "Cars 3," which will be in theaters June 16. https://youtu.be/E4K7JgPJ8-s So Lightning McQueen obviously suffers a sort of catastrophic race crash during the film, reminiscent of Strip "The King" Weathers' crash in the climax of the original "Cars" film. The Wikipedia page about … Continue reading “Cars 3” teaser trailer released

Decade-old Cars film still draws tourists to Route 66

In a few months, the Disney-Pixar animated Cars film will mark its 10th anniversary. Because of its setting included the fictional Route 66 town of Radiator Springs, the film brought several years' worth of new tourists to the real Route 66. Based on Route 66 News' steady and solid traffic over the years with the story about the … Continue reading Decade-old Cars film still draws tourists to Route 66

“Cars 3” appears to be slated for 2018 release

"Cars 3," the second sequel of the Disney-Pixar animated films that were rooted on Route 66, appears to be scheduled for a 2018 release, according to a report from Sao Paulo Disney Expo in Brazil by Pixar Brazil Blog. A reporter at the expo May 27-28 took a few photographs of a Disney employee in … Continue reading “Cars 3” appears to be slated for 2018 release

It’s official: There will be a third “Cars” film

Disney-Pixar plans a second sequel to the animated "Cars" movie, according to Variety and many other media outlets, although we'd long reported it would happen. Disney CEO and chairman Bob Iger made the announcement during the annual Walt Disney Co. shareholders meeting Tuesday in Portland, Ore. However, author Michael Wallis, a Route 66 consultant to … Continue reading It’s official: There will be a third “Cars” film