Cars 2 is rolling out in theaters this week, which means that after a long wait, you will finally have seen the entire film! Disney/Pixar has a great primer for you, as it has released a ton of images from the film. Normally when new images appear, we get a few at a time. However, we have about 40 new images from the film for you to view today. Click away, enlarge them, and check ’em out in hi-res here! [Read more…]
Exclusive: Story Supervisor Nate Stanton Talks Cars 2
A few months back, I had the chance to sit down for an exclusive interview with Cars 2 Story Supervisor Nate Stanton. We spoke about exactly what a story supervisor does, the difficulty of the job, transitioning the Cars sequel into the spy genre, the response to criticism for the original film, and the inspirations for the spy aspects. We learn great new details about how the creative team had to cut scenes that were deemed too dark to make the cut. Yes, Pixar was determined to make a great spy film. Read on for an enlightening interview with Stanton! [Read more…]
Disney.com Features 5-Minute Cars 2 Clip, Games, And More
Disney.com premiered the longest clip from Cars 2 yet, coming in a little under five minutes. The new footage provides some hints to the plot of the film, but leaves it mysterious enough that it is not really spoiler-ific. Lightning McQueen, Francesco Bernoulli and the rest of the racers in the first race of the World Grand Prix are going head-to-head on the track when something goes horribly wrong. Also, Mater hears a voice in his head! Check out the full clip exclusively on Disney’s Official Website. [Read more…]
Cars 2 Video Game Available Now
UPDATE: My in-depth review of the game is up here.
It is a big week for Pixar and Disney. Not only is Cars 2 coming this Friday, the video game for the film was just released today! So get your gaming keyboards and consoles all set as the game is available for almost every platform out there – XBox 360, Wii, Playstation 3, DS, PC and MAC. I am currently playing through every nook and cranny of the game and will have a review up soon. Right now, I can say that the game is loads of fun, especially in multiplayer mode. Disney and Pixar worked really hard on this game and taking your first spin around the track really helps you see that. Today, Disney Interactive released a launch trailer (in HD), a few more beautiful screenshots, and a full press release, which you can view here! [Read more…]
PixArt: Cars 2 Countdown – 3…
There are only a few more days left on our countdown to Cars 2, and we have a bunch of great new artwork from illustrators to share with you! We bring you two more pieces today from the very cool artists, Dave Hulteen and Joey Ellis. We were extremely excited when we saw these pieces of artwork, as we’re huge fans of The Muppets and Ghostbusters. Take a look at the creativity on display here. [Read more…]
Film Review: Cars 2
I have to say that I was surprised when Pixar greenlit a sequel to Cars. Why would the studio set out to make another Cars, when the original is often referred to as their weakest film? Personally, I enjoyed the first film. Yes, it is not my favorite project to come out of Emeryville, but it was not a bad film by any means. I was intrigued when I found out that Cars 2 would be a spy film – not a parody of a spy film, but a bona fide spy adventure. On those grounds, it succeeds in a big way, as the action sequences are pretty fantastic and it moves at almost a breathtaking pace. It is an enjoyable adventure film, but if you come in looking for much more than that, you may not walk out of the theater completely satisfied. Read on for a spoiler-free review! [Read more…]
PixArt: Cars 2 Countdown – 4…
The release of Cars 2 is imminent, which means we are going into overdrive for our countdown to the film. What does that mean? We are doubling up on original pieces of artwork from talented illustrators. Today, we have great Toy Story-themed pieces from artists Franco Spagnolo and Vencys Lao! [Read more…]
Cars 2 World Premiere In Hollywood
Cars 2 had its world premiere last night at the legendary El Capitan Theatre in Hollywood, California. Director John Lasseter, actors Owen Wilson, Larry the Cable Guy, Emily Mortimer, John Ratzenberger, Bonnie Hunt, Eddie Izzard, Lewis Hamilton, and others were in attendance to celebrate the film’s opening. Other celebs also joined in on the party, a full six days before Cars 2 opens in North America. The theater’s Twitter account did a fantastic job sharing some pictures from the night. Read on to take a look at some of them! [Read more…]
Cars 2 Clocks In At Under 2 Hours
A film has to delicately balance its running time – too long and audiences will be left snoring – too short and viewers will be left feeling as if the film were missing something. Pixar’s films often move at a fairly brisk pace, slowing down enough for people to identify with and care for the characters. While many of their films have floated around the 90 and 100-minute mark, the original Cars is the longest film from the animation studio, at 1 hour 57 minutes. Well, the official running time for Cars 2 was recently released and it is not quite as long as its predecessor. However, it is not much shorter either. [Read more…]
PixArt: Cars 2 Countdown – 5…
Cars 2 is due in under a week, as we continue to count down to the film by sharing illustrators’ visions of characters that they can see in the Cars universe. Today, we have a piece from St. Louis-based artist Katie Adams, who gives us a look at a senior citizen car. [Read more…]
