Herbie: Fully Loaded -

One of the most beloved and magical characters in movie history is back -- and about to not only be rediscovered but revved-up, tricked-out and put on the fast track to changing a family’s life in the high-speed comedy adventure, HERBIE: FULLY LOADED. The legendary “Love Bug” who became an icon in the ’60s rides again in 2005; only this time he’s partnering up with Lindsay Lohan and headed from the scrap-yard heap to the high banked curves of NASCAR as he helps a young female race-car driver discover her destiny.

In 1969, the Walt Disney classic “Herbie The Love Bug” first introduced the world to the whimsical wonders of #53, the little white VW Beetle with a mind and feelings all his own -- not to mention an exuberant spirit that seemed to redefine the word “free-wheeling.” Herbie went on to become the star of numerous movies and television films in the ’70s, ’80s and ’90s, forging a three-decade cinematic legacy. But since then, Herbie has been missing in action, awaiting demolition in a downtrodden junkyard. Now, just when it looks like his number is up, Herbie is rescued and has a chance to win over a whole new generation of fans in a fresh and original adventure for the 21st century.

With an all-star cast appealing to audiences of all ages along for the fun-loving ride, this comedy takes the world’s grooviest VW places no one ever imagined he might go -- transforming from Junkyard Herbie to Street Racer Herbie to Demolition Herbie to attaining the ultimate dream of becoming NASCAR Herbie. Director Angela Robinson hits the throttle as she takes Herbie into all-new twists and curves that have him match-making, helping a family and even falling in love.

Herbie’s (starring as himself) rescuer is none other than Maggie Peyton (LOHAN), a third-generation member of a legendary NASCAR family. Racing is deep in Maggie’s blood, but she has been forbidden from pursuing her dreams by her overprotective father and NASCAR champ Ray Peyton, Sr. (MICHAEL KEATON) and, instead, is about to begin a career at ESPN. Ray does offer to buy Maggie a car for college graduation, but takes her to the junkyard to pick out her gift. Maggie has her eye on something sporty, yet a certain rusty, banged-up, ’60s-era white Volkswagen Beetle keeps vying for her attention, revealing that whatever he lacks in the engine compartment, he makes up for with personality. Much to her surprise, Maggie leaves the lot with a smoke-spewing Herbie -- who she soon discovers is no ordinary auto, but a charmed car who will literally help her shift the course of her life.

Soon, with a little help from his new friends, Herbie is stronger, faster and Herbie-er than ever, as he and Maggie become partners in a hilarious quest to make the world believe in them.

Movie information

Release Date (USA):	2005-06-22
Rating (USA):	G
Release Date (UK):	2005-08-05
Rating (UK) :	U
Director:	Angela Robinson
Producer:	Robert Simonds
Studio:	Walt Disney Pictures
Writer/s:	Tom Lennon and Robert Ben Garant