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Posted: Mon., Jun. 20, 2005, 9:00pm PT

H'wood hails 'Herbie'

Everyone's favorite Beetle comes back to the bigscreen

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Lindsay Lohan and Angela Robinson

Lindsay Lohan and helmer Angela Robinson throw kisses to their fans.

 

HOLLYWOOD -- Hollywood Boulevard became a NASCAR raceway Sunday for Disney's "Herbie: Fully Loaded" premiere.

Souped-up vintage Beetles and stock cars were on display, while stands including Hot Dog on a Stick and Chipotle lined the concourse.

While topliner Lindsay Lohan said she had fun driving real race cars during the shoot -- and did many of her own stunts -- she won't be pursuing racing as a hobby. Instead, she's looking forward to appearing in Robert Altman's "Prairie Home Companion." "It's all about the timing," she said, "I want a challenge."

Disney's Dick Cook noted this update on Disney's 1969 pic marks the fifth Herbie pic. "Herbie is part of our culture -- and everybody's ready for a change" from other summer fare.


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