I'd seen some online chatter the latest Liam Neeson thriller "The Marksman" takes place rather prominently on Route 66. Here's the trailer: https://youtu.be/lEBPNi4bEbc I haven't seen the movie yet, since it just came out Friday and New Mexico theaters aren't open yet because of the COVID-19 pandemic. But Wikipedia lists Route 66 in the plot: … Continue reading Liam Neeson film “The Marksman” takes place on Route 66 (allegedly)
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Film noir tax parody shot along Route 66 in Springfield, Missouri
Your local accounting office probably never did anything this elaborate. BKD CPAs & Advisors, an accounting and advisory firm with offices in 18 states, produced a 30-minute film noir tribute titled "The Missing Deductions," which features a lot of information about new U.S. federal tax laws in the guise of a private-eye story. It was … Continue reading Film noir tax parody shot along Route 66 in Springfield, Missouri
Disney Imagineer gives update on Cars Route 66 Road Trip in Paris
A video emerged last week of Tom Fitzgerald, a Disney Imagineer, talking about the Cars Route 66 Road Trip ride coming to Disneyland Paris. The short clip provides a glimpse of the tram ride under construction, along with Fitzgerald talking about how Route 66 inspired its design. https://youtu.be/NeM68xIC46E According to the Disney blog Laughing Place, … Continue reading Disney Imagineer gives update on Cars Route 66 Road Trip in Paris
Circle Cinema, Admiral Twin in Tulsa will be satellite sites for Sundance Film Festival
The historic Circle Cinema in Tulsa will be one of the satellite theaters used for next month's Sundance Film Festival. According to the Tulsa World newspaper, the Circle was chosen among 20 theaters across the United States for the acclaimed festival on Jan. 28 to Feb. 3. Twelve films will be screened, alongside programming from … Continue reading Circle Cinema, Admiral Twin in Tulsa will be satellite sites for Sundance Film Festival
More details released about Cars Route 66 Road Trip at Disneyland Paris
A blog that closely follows developments at the Walt Disney Co.'s revealed more details about the Cars Route 66 Road Trip attraction coming next year at Disneyland Paris. Laughing Place reported about the "Cars"-themed attraction at Walt Disney Studios Park that Disney and Pixar executives described as "a family-friendly journey, discovering some of the wacky … Continue reading More details released about Cars Route 66 Road Trip at Disneyland Paris
“Cars: The Series” on Disney+ streaming service looks increasingly likely
Though Disney hasn't announced it officially, it looks increasingly probable "Cars: The Series" will be broadcast on its Disney+ streaming service sometime next year. Inside the Magic, a Disney fan website, flagged a new entry in the IMDB.com website that stated Corbin Bleu has been tapped to star in the series: According to Bleu’s IMDB page, he … Continue reading “Cars: The Series” on Disney+ streaming service looks increasingly likely
William Shatner gets his kicks on “Route 66” song
William Shatner, best known for his role as Captain Kirk in the "Star Trek" television series and movies, recorded a version of Bobby Troup's "(Get Your Kicks on) Route 66" for his new blues album. The song includes guitarist Steve Cropper, who played with Otis Redding, Sam & Dave, Booker T & the MGs and … Continue reading William Shatner gets his kicks on “Route 66” song
$22M federal grant will reconstruct Pony Bridge near Bridgeport
The U.S. Department of Transportation has given Oklahoma a $22 million grant to help rehab and reconstruct the historic Pony Bridge near Bridgeport, which includes keeping its distinctive yellow trusses. The Oklahoman newspaper in Oklahoma City reports: “The investment made by the U.S. Department of Transportation to help restore and upgrade Bridgeport Bridge is welcomed … Continue reading $22M federal grant will reconstruct Pony Bridge near Bridgeport
Doc Hudson replica from ‘Cars’ movie unveiled at Gearhead Curios in Galena
A replica of the Doc Hudson character from the 2006 Disney-Pixar animated film "Cars" was unveiled Saturday at Gearhead Curios in Galena, Kansas. A local television station talked to Aaron Perry, proprietor of the shop that's housed in a former Texaco gas station: He thought Galena would be the perfect place to start Gearhead Curios … Continue reading Doc Hudson replica from ‘Cars’ movie unveiled at Gearhead Curios in Galena
“Bless Me, Ultima” author Rudolfo Anaya dies at age 82
Rudolfo Anaya, author of the acclaimed novel "Bless Me, Ultima" and the widely acknowledged founder of Chicano literature, died Sunday at age 82. He spent much of his childhood in Santa Rosa, New Mexico, and remains the Route 66 town's most famous person. Anaya was in declining health in recent years, his niece told the … Continue reading “Bless Me, Ultima” author Rudolfo Anaya dies at age 82