Cars 2 in 2011 and series of Cars shorts

[Coolmanio]

BURBANK, Calif., August 18, 2011 — Disney•Pixar´s fast-action summer hit "Cars 2" comes home on Blu-ray Combo Pack, Blu-ray 3D, Movie Download and DVD November 1, 2011. Celebrating the 25th anniversary of Pixar Animation Studios, the high octane in-home release invites families and fans of all ages to come along on a journey around the world with the #1 animated film of the year and introduces an exclusive all-new animated short "Air Mater," featuring the fan favorite character spinning his tales in an exciting adventure high above Radiator Springs. The must-own animated release also includes fascinating commentary from award-winning director John Lasseter and
"Hawaiian Vacation," the delightful animated short that accompanied the film in theatres.

The immersive "Cars 2" bonus features include an one-of-a-kind interactive "World Tour" map that takes viewers through nine different locations, including those featured in the film and more. A global thrill-ride, it allows viewers to go behind-the-scenes with the Pixar artists and filmmakers as they circle the globe finding inspiration for the most international of all Pixar films to date. "Cars 2" is also the first Pixar film to be released in spectacular Blu-ray 3D.

Academy Award-winning filmmaker John Lasseter, chief creative officer for Walt Disney and Pixar Animation Studios, returns to the driver´s seat as director. "Cars 2" is produced by visual effects industry veteran Denise Ream (associate producer, "Up"; visual effects executive producer, "Star Wars: Episode III--Revenge of the Sith"). Oscar-winning composer Michael Giacchino ("The Incredibles," "Up") provides the electrifying score with a surf-rock-meets-spy-thriller flavor and a variety of global accents, evoking a sense of thrills, mystery and emotion. Brad Paisley, Robbie Williams, Weezer, French singer Bénabar and Japanese girl band Perfume lend their diverse musical talents to the film´s soundtrack.

The film features an all-star vocal cast including Owen Wilson who reprises his role as hotshot racecar
Lightning McQueen. Larry the Cable Guy provides the voice of Mater (proprietor of Tow Mater Towing and Salvage), Lightning McQueen´s best friend and the heart and soul of Radiator Springs. Bonnie Hunt is back as Sally, the baby-blue Porsche 911 Carrera whose motor races for Lightning. Acclaimed actor Michael Caine makes his Pixar debut as Finn McMissile, a top British spy who mistakes Mater for an undercover American agent with a genius disguise. Emily Mortimer brings charm, cleverness and cachet as Holley Shiftwell, a rookie field spy who knows every trick in the manual. Versatile actor John Turturro
gives a free-wheeling performance as Francesco Bernoulli, the world-renowned Italian racing champ who is Lightning´s chief rival. Tony Shalhoub, Joe Mantegna, Peter Jacobson, Jason Isaacs, Eddie Izzard, Paul Dooley, Cheech Marin, John Ratzenberger, Franco Nero and Vanessa Redgrave also lend their vocal talents. Real-life Formula 1 racing champ Lewis Hamilton and NASCAR racer Jeff Gordon add a touch of authenticity with their cameos in the film.

"Cars 2" is available in-home in several ways:

2-Disc Blu-ray Combo Pack (1 Blu-ray Disc + 1 DVD)
Suggested Retail Price: $39.99 U.S./$44.99 Canada
Bonus Features:
--Cars Toon "Air Mater" – Exclusive All-New Short
--Toy Story Toon "Hawaiian Vacation" – Theatrically Released Short
--Director John Lasseter Commentary

2-Disc DVD Combo Pack (1 DVD + 1 Blu-ray Disc)
Suggested Retail Price: $39.99 U.S./$44.99 Canada
Bonus Features:
--Cars Toon "Air Mater" – Exclusive All-New Short
--Toy Story Toon "Hawaiian Vacation" – Theatrically Released Short
--Director John Lasseter Commentary

5-Disc Blu-ray Combo Pack (1 Blu-ray 3D Disc + 2 Blu-ray Discs + DVD + Digital Copy)
Suggested Retail Price: $49.99 U.S./$56.99 Canada
Bonus Features:
--Cars Toon "Air Mater" – Exclusive All-New Short
--Toy Story Toon "Hawaiian Vacation" – Theatrically Released Short
--Director John Lasseter Commentary
--"World Tour" Interactive
--Sneak Peek: The Nuts and Bolts of ´Cars Land´
Cars 2/Page 3

11-Disc 3-Movie Blu-ray Combo Pack "Collector Set" – "Cars 2," "Cars" and "Mater´s Tall Tales"
Suggested Retail Price: $119.99 U.S./$134.99 Canada
"Cars 2" (1 Blu-ray 3D Disc + 2 Blu-ray Discs + DVD + Digital Copy)
Bonus Features:
--Cars Toon "Air Mater" – Exclusive All-New Short
--Toy Story Toon "Hawaiian Vacation" – Theatrically Released Short
--Director John Lasseter Commentary
--"World Tour" Interactive
--One Die-Cast ´John Lassetire´ Car

"Cars" (1 Blu-ray Disc + 1 DVD + Digital Copy)
Bonus Features: All Bonus Features Currently Available for "Cars"
"Mater´s Tall Tales" (1 Blu-ray Disc + 1 DVD + Digital Copy)
Bonus Features: All Bonus Features Currently Available for "Mater´s Tall Tales"

1 Disc DVD
Suggested Retail Price: $29.99 U.S./$35.99 Canada
Bonus Features:
--Cars Toon "Air Mater" – Exclusive All-New Short
--Toy Story Toon "Hawaiian Vacation" – Theatrically Released Short
--Director John Lasseter Commentary

Movie Download
Suggested Retail Price High Definition: $39.99 U.S./44.99 Canada
Suggested Retail Price Standard Definition: $29.99 U.S./$35.99 Canada
Bonus Features:
--Cars Toon "Air Mater" – Exclusive All-New Short
--Toy Story Toon "Hawaiian Vacation" – Theatrically Released Short
--From the ´World Tour" Interactive Feature – "Emeryville," one of nine destinations offered on the 5-disc set as well as the 11-Disc "Collector´s Set"
--"Bringing Cars 2 To The World" – Available only on Movie Download, it presents a special behind-the-scenes look at how Pixar artists and filmmakers make movies in over 40 different languages for audiences around the world to enjoy.

Specifications:
STREET DATE: November 1, 2011
Feature Run Time: 106 minutes
Rating: U.S.: G/Canadian: G (Bonus Material Not Rated)
Aspect Ratio: Blu-ray 3D: 2.39:1 Aspect Ratio (Feature Film)
Blu-ray:1080p High Definition • 2.39:1 (Feature Film)
DVD: 1080p High Definition • 2.39:1 (Feature Film)
Audio: Blu-ray 3D: English 7.1 DTS-HD Master Audio, English 5.1 Dolby Digital EX, English DVS 2.0
Dolby Digital, English Near Field Mix 2.0
Blu-ray: English 7.1 DTS-HD Master Audio, English 5.1 DTS-HD Master Audio ES, English
DVS 2.0 Dolby Digital, English Near Field Mix 2.0
DVD: English 5.1 Dolby Digital EX, English DVS 2.0 Dolby Digital, English Near Field Mix 2.0
Dolby Digital, English SDH Subtitles
Subtitles: Blu-ray 3D: English SDH Subtitles, Spanish 5.1 Dolby Digital EX & Spanish Subtitles (US
Only), French 5.1 Dolby Digital EX & French Subtitles (Canada Only)
Blu-ray: English SDH Subtitles, Spanish 7.1 DTS-HD HR, Spanish 5.1 Dolby Digital EX &
Spanish Subtitles (US Only), French 7.1 DTS-HD HR, French 5.1 Dolby Digital EX & French
Subtitles (Canada Only)
DVD: Spanish 5.1 Dolby Digital EX & Spanish Subtitles (US Only), French 5.1 Dolby EX &
French Subtitles (Canada Only)
Cars 2/Page 4

Film Synopsis:
Star racecar Lightning McQueen and the incomparable tow truck Mater take their friendship to exciting new places in "Cars 2" when they head overseas to compete in the first-ever World Grand Prix to determine the world´s fastest car. But the road to the championship is filled with plenty of potholes, detours and hilarious surprises when Mater gets caught up in an intriguing adventure of his own: international espionage. Mater finds himself torn between assisting Lightning McQueen in the high-profile race and towing the line in a top-secret mission orchestrated by master British super spy Finn McMissile and the stunning rookie field spy Holley Shiftwell. Mater´s action-packed journey leads him on an explosive chase through the streets of Japan and Europe, trailed by his friends and watched by the whole world. The fast-paced fun includes a colorful new all-car cast, complete with menacing villains and international racing competitors.

Social Media:
Those who would like to stay connected with the exciting "Cars 2" release are encouraged to:
--"Like" the Facebook page at www.facebook.com/pixarcars
--Follow us on Twitter at www.twitter.com/disneypixar
--Visit the website and mobile site: www.Disney.com/cars

[Mickeyfan1990]

Not alot of extras for the Blu-Ray release. Was kinda expecting a bit more you know.

[DisneyFan09]

Not alot of extras for the Blu-Ray release. Was kinda expecting a bit more you know.

Me too. But at least we're getting a audio commentary.

[DisneyFan09]

BURBANK, Calif., August 18, 2011 — Disney•Pixar´s fast-action summer hit "Cars 2" comes home on Blu-ray Combo Pack, Blu-ray 3D, Movie Download and DVD November 1, 2011. Celebrating the 25th anniversary of Pixar Animation Studios, the high octane in-home release invites families and fans of all ages to come along on a journey around the world with the #1 animated film of the year and introduces an exclusive all-new animated short "Air Mater," featuring the fan favorite character spinning his tales in an exciting adventure high above Radiator Springs. The must-own animated release also includes fascinating commentary from award-winning director John Lasseter and
"Hawaiian Vacation," the delightful animated short that accompanied the film in theatres.

The immersive "Cars 2" bonus features include an one-of-a-kind interactive "World Tour" map that takes viewers through nine different locations, including those featured in the film and more. A global thrill-ride, it allows viewers to go behind-the-scenes with the Pixar artists and filmmakers as they circle the globe finding inspiration for the most international of all Pixar films to date. "Cars 2" is also the first Pixar film to be released in spectacular Blu-ray 3D.

Academy Award-winning filmmaker John Lasseter, chief creative officer for Walt Disney and Pixar Animation Studios, returns to the driver´s seat as director. "Cars 2" is produced by visual effects industry veteran Denise Ream (associate producer, "Up"; visual effects executive producer, "Star Wars: Episode III--Revenge of the Sith"). Oscar-winning composer Michael Giacchino ("The Incredibles," "Up") provides the electrifying score with a surf-rock-meets-spy-thriller flavor and a variety of global accents, evoking a sense of thrills, mystery and emotion. Brad Paisley, Robbie Williams, Weezer, French singer Bénabar and Japanese girl band Perfume lend their diverse musical talents to the film´s soundtrack.

The film features an all-star vocal cast including Owen Wilson who reprises his role as hotshot racecar
Lightning McQueen. Larry the Cable Guy provides the voice of Mater (proprietor of Tow Mater Towing and Salvage), Lightning McQueen´s best friend and the heart and soul of Radiator Springs. Bonnie Hunt is back as Sally, the baby-blue Porsche 911 Carrera whose motor races for Lightning. Acclaimed actor Michael Caine makes his Pixar debut as Finn McMissile, a top British spy who mistakes Mater for an undercover American agent with a genius disguise. Emily Mortimer brings charm, cleverness and cachet as Holley Shiftwell, a rookie field spy who knows every trick in the manual. Versatile actor John Turturro
gives a free-wheeling performance as Francesco Bernoulli, the world-renowned Italian racing champ who is Lightning´s chief rival. Tony Shalhoub, Joe Mantegna, Peter Jacobson, Jason Isaacs, Eddie Izzard, Paul Dooley, Cheech Marin, John Ratzenberger, Franco Nero and Vanessa Redgrave also lend their vocal talents. Real-life Formula 1 racing champ Lewis Hamilton and NASCAR racer Jeff Gordon add a touch of authenticity with their cameos in the film.

"Cars 2" is available in-home in several ways:

2-Disc Blu-ray Combo Pack (1 Blu-ray Disc + 1 DVD)
Suggested Retail Price: $39.99 U.S./$44.99 Canada
Bonus Features:
--Cars Toon "Air Mater" – Exclusive All-New Short
--Toy Story Toon "Hawaiian Vacation" – Theatrically Released Short
--Director John Lasseter Commentary

2-Disc DVD Combo Pack (1 DVD + 1 Blu-ray Disc)
Suggested Retail Price: $39.99 U.S./$44.99 Canada
Bonus Features:
--Cars Toon "Air Mater" – Exclusive All-New Short
--Toy Story Toon "Hawaiian Vacation" – Theatrically Released Short
--Director John Lasseter Commentary

5-Disc Blu-ray Combo Pack (1 Blu-ray 3D Disc + 2 Blu-ray Discs + DVD + Digital Copy)
Suggested Retail Price: $49.99 U.S./$56.99 Canada
Bonus Features:
--Cars Toon "Air Mater" – Exclusive All-New Short
--Toy Story Toon "Hawaiian Vacation" – Theatrically Released Short
--Director John Lasseter Commentary
--"World Tour" Interactive
--Sneak Peek: The Nuts and Bolts of ´Cars Land´
Cars 2/Page 3

11-Disc 3-Movie Blu-ray Combo Pack "Collector Set" – "Cars 2," "Cars" and "Mater´s Tall Tales"
Suggested Retail Price: $119.99 U.S./$134.99 Canada
"Cars 2" (1 Blu-ray 3D Disc + 2 Blu-ray Discs + DVD + Digital Copy)
Bonus Features:
--Cars Toon "Air Mater" – Exclusive All-New Short
--Toy Story Toon "Hawaiian Vacation" – Theatrically Released Short
--Director John Lasseter Commentary
--"World Tour" Interactive
--One Die-Cast ´John Lassetire´ Car

"Cars" (1 Blu-ray Disc + 1 DVD + Digital Copy)
Bonus Features: All Bonus Features Currently Available for "Cars"
"Mater´s Tall Tales" (1 Blu-ray Disc + 1 DVD + Digital Copy)
Bonus Features: All Bonus Features Currently Available for "Mater´s Tall Tales"

1 Disc DVD
Suggested Retail Price: $29.99 U.S./$35.99 Canada
Bonus Features:
--Cars Toon "Air Mater" – Exclusive All-New Short
--Toy Story Toon "Hawaiian Vacation" – Theatrically Released Short
--Director John Lasseter Commentary

Movie Download
Suggested Retail Price High Definition: $39.99 U.S./44.99 Canada
Suggested Retail Price Standard Definition: $29.99 U.S./$35.99 Canada
Bonus Features:
--Cars Toon "Air Mater" – Exclusive All-New Short
--Toy Story Toon "Hawaiian Vacation" – Theatrically Released Short
--From the ´World Tour" Interactive Feature – "Emeryville," one of nine destinations offered on the 5-disc set as well as the 11-Disc "Collector´s Set"
--"Bringing Cars 2 To The World" – Available only on Movie Download, it presents a special behind-the-scenes look at how Pixar artists and filmmakers make movies in over 40 different languages for audiences around the world to enjoy.

Specifications:
STREET DATE: November 1, 2011
Feature Run Time: 106 minutes
Rating: U.S.: G/Canadian: G (Bonus Material Not Rated)
Aspect Ratio: Blu-ray 3D: 2.39:1 Aspect Ratio (Feature Film)
Blu-ray:1080p High Definition • 2.39:1 (Feature Film)
DVD: 1080p High Definition • 2.39:1 (Feature Film)
Audio: Blu-ray 3D: English 7.1 DTS-HD Master Audio, English 5.1 Dolby Digital EX, English DVS 2.0
Dolby Digital, English Near Field Mix 2.0
Blu-ray: English 7.1 DTS-HD Master Audio, English 5.1 DTS-HD Master Audio ES, English
DVS 2.0 Dolby Digital, English Near Field Mix 2.0
DVD: English 5.1 Dolby Digital EX, English DVS 2.0 Dolby Digital, English Near Field Mix 2.0
Dolby Digital, English SDH Subtitles
Subtitles: Blu-ray 3D: English SDH Subtitles, Spanish 5.1 Dolby Digital EX & Spanish Subtitles (US
Only), French 5.1 Dolby Digital EX & French Subtitles (Canada Only)
Blu-ray: English SDH Subtitles, Spanish 7.1 DTS-HD HR, Spanish 5.1 Dolby Digital EX &
Spanish Subtitles (US Only), French 7.1 DTS-HD HR, French 5.1 Dolby Digital EX & French
Subtitles (Canada Only)
DVD: Spanish 5.1 Dolby Digital EX & Spanish Subtitles (US Only), French 5.1 Dolby EX &
French Subtitles (Canada Only)
Cars 2/Page 4

Film Synopsis:
Star racecar Lightning McQueen and the incomparable tow truck Mater take their friendship to exciting new places in "Cars 2" when they head overseas to compete in the first-ever World Grand Prix to determine the world´s fastest car. But the road to the championship is filled with plenty of potholes, detours and hilarious surprises when Mater gets caught up in an intriguing adventure of his own: international espionage. Mater finds himself torn between assisting Lightning McQueen in the high-profile race and towing the line in a top-secret mission orchestrated by master British super spy Finn McMissile and the stunning rookie field spy Holley Shiftwell. Mater´s action-packed journey leads him on an explosive chase through the streets of Japan and Europe, trailed by his friends and watched by the whole world. The fast-paced fun includes a colorful new all-car cast, complete with menacing villains and international racing competitors.

Social Media:
Those who would like to stay connected with the exciting "Cars 2" release are encouraged to:
--"Like" the Facebook page at www.facebook.com/pixarcars
--Follow us on Twitter at www.twitter.com/disneypixar
--Visit the website and mobile site: www.Disney.com/cars

Thanks so much for sharing

[milojthatch]

A new voice for Doc would just totally turn me off the movie. It would be the final straw, the thing that meant that there would be no way I would buy.

I agree, it may have been a good idea to kill Dc off. And they did it with taste I thought.

[Prince Edward]

Seen Cars 2 at the cinema, and I laughed a lot! Much funnier and more entertaining than I had imagined. Will get this on Blu-ray, and maybe see it a second time at the cinema.

[Sotiris]

Since Cars 2 has underperformed by studio and industry standards, they'll probably cancel their plans for a third Cars movie.

The re-rollout of Cars 2 stalled. The Pixar sequel took in an estimated $215,000 at 2,043 locations, or around half of Toy Story 3's re-expansion on the same Friday last year. With $187.7 million in 71 days, Cars 2 will be the first Pixar movie since A Bug's Life not to reach $200 million, and it's also the company's least-attended movie yet by a wide margin.

Source: http://www.boxofficemojo.com/news/?id=3264&p=.htm

[KubrickFan]

The re-rollout of Cars 2 stalled. The Pixar sequel took in an estimated $215,000 at 2,043 locations, or around half of Toy Story 3's re-expansion on the same Friday last year. With $187.7 million in 71 days, Cars 2 will be the first Pixar movie since A Bug's Life not to reach $200 million, and it's also the company's least-attended movie yet by a wide margin.

Source: http://www.boxofficemojo.com/news/?id=3264&p=.htm


Since Cars 2 has underperformed by studio and industry standards, they'll probably cancel their plans for a third 'Cars' movie.

540 million dollars world wide doesn't seem that low to me? Yes, it's not the big hit that Toy Story 3 was, but that was the better movie. Still not a flop, so Pixar's streak is still going strong .

[Sotiris]

The Walt Disney Studios announced today that the Disney/Pixar animated feature film "Cars 2," which opened on June 24, 2011, has earned $189 million domestically, ranking first among this year's animated features. The film has earned $548 million to date at the domestic and international box office, making it the 16th highest-grossing animated film in global cinematic history.

Additionally, on September 7, The Hollywood Post Alliance nominated "Cars 2" in two categories: Outstanding Editing-Feature Film (Stephen Schaffer, A.C.E./ Pixar Animation Studios) and Outstanding Sound-Feature Film (Tom Myers, Michael Semanick and Michael Silvers/Skywalker Sound).

A culturally diverse, comedic spy-thriller set in cities around the world, including Paris, London and Toyko, "Cars 2" has surpassed the worldwide box-office totals of other Disney/Pixar hits such as "Monsters, Inc." and "WALL-E."

Source: http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases ... 64583.html

[Sotiris]

Toy giant Mattel on Friday reported a 6.2 percent gain in third-quarter earnings helped by sales of toys tied to Cars 2 and the company's Disney Princess line. Quarterly profit amounted to $300.8 million, in line with Wall Street expectations. Revenue exceeded projections, rising 9 percent to $2 billion. Stifel, Nicolaus analyst Drew Crum said that was "well ahead" of his estimate of $1.94 billion.

"Not only have we continued to benefit from the strength of our core brands, but this year's big entertainment property, Cars 2, is also fueling momentum," said Robert Eckert, chairman and CEO of Mattel. Entertainment segment revenue increased 14 percent, driven "primarily" by Cars 2 sales, the company said.

Source: http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/c ... ses-248695

[Sotiris]

John Lasseter defends Cars 2.

With the Cars 2 DVD/Blu-ray on the way, Mr. Lasseter broke his silence. [...] One matter he addressed head-on was the assumption by some that “Cars 2” had been forced out of him by Pixar’s corporate parent, the Walt Disney Company, as a greedy grab for sales of related merchandise, a central current of the negative reviews.

"I don’t know what to say about that," he said. "Well, I guess I do. It’s not true. It’s people who don’t know the facts, rushing to judge. I recognize my place in the Walt Disney Company, but my job, my focus, my deepest desire is to entertain people by making great movies, and we did that with Cars 2".

[...] Has Mr. Lasseter become so powerful that even senior studio executives are overly deferential and reluctant to give him unvarnished feedback?

Mr. Lasseter flatly rejected that notion. "This is not an executive-led studio," he said, polishing off a glass of white wine as Janis Joplin chewed through "Piece of My Heart" in the background. "We are honest with each other and we push each other. No amount of great animation is going to save a bad story. That’s why we go so far to make it right." He added, "When a lot of money is at stake, as there is with these films, there is the tendency to try something you know you can land. We simply don’t do that."

[...] Did the negative reviews hurt Mr. Lasseter?

"I typically don’t read the reviews," he said, not exactly answering the question. "I make movies for that little boy who loves the characters so much that he wants to pack his clothes in a Lightning McQueen suitcase." He added: "I reached deep into myself and saw what this film was about, and I think it’s clear that audiences have responded. It’s is a very, very special film to me."

Source: http://www.nytimes.com/2011/10/18/movie ... ars-2.html

[Victurtle]

I still honestly don't understand all the criticisms... and I've dislike Lassetter ever since he got his big Disney job.

[estefan]

Cars 2 is also a front-runner for the next animation Academy Award

I can think of four (five, if it's ruled eligible) animated films this year with higher chances of winning than Cars 2. So, not really a front-runner. It probably won't even getting nominated.

[SWillie!]

I still honestly don't understand all the criticisms... and I've dislike Lassetter ever since he got his big Disney job.

Can I ask why?

[Dr Frankenollie]

I can think of four (five, if it's ruled eligible) animated films this year with higher chances of winning than Cars 2. So, not really a front-runner. It probably won't even getting nominated.

I presume that the fifth possible film is Spielberg's Tintin; out of curiousity, what are the other four you believe are more likely to win than Cars 2?

[estefan]

Rango
Kung Fu Panda 2
Winnie the Pooh
Rio

I'd also heard some good early word about Puss in Boots and it will be interesting to see how Happy Feet Two and Arthur Christmas are received, as that can factor in the category as well, along with any smaller films that might show up.

[jinkinquackers]

Blu-ray.com Cars 2 Review

Blu-ray.com Cars 2 3D Review

[DisneyFan09]

and I've dislike Lassetter ever since he got his big Disney job.

Why?

[DisneyJedi]

and I've dislike Lassetter ever since he got his big Disney job.

Why?

Yes, Victurtle. Care to ELABORATE why you dislike Lassetter?

Anyways, I've seen a lot of commercials for the Cars 2 Blu-ray and...

Well, they say that Cars 2 is the #1 animated film of the year. To be honest, I think that's kind of a major understatement.

[Victurtle]

Because I feel like whether a film isn't done in his own style, he fires the director, as we end up getting a watered-down "Pixarised" version (i.e. all action, little (he)art).

He's quite like Miyazaki on that respect. Firing renowned directors simply because things he didn't like their style.

Having said that, as I said before I enjoyed all Lasetter's own films, Toy Story, Cars and Cars 2.