IGN.com reported today from the Walt Disney Studios Showcase that “Cars 2,” the sequel to the Disney/Pixar hit movie “Cars,” will likely be released earlier than originally thought:
Among these in-development projects is Cars 2, which Pixar will now rush to complete in time for a 2011 (rather than a previously announced 2012) release date. […]
Cars 2 is being directed by Brad Lewis, producer of Ratatouille.
Of course, it should be noted that the release of “Cars” was delayed by about six months — from Christmas season 2005 to summer 2006.
Regardless, the folks at Disney/Pixar are going to bust a hump to have “Cars 2” in theaters by 2012. That’s because the massive Cars Land amusement park at Disneyland Resort is projected to be finished that year, if not sooner.
Slashfilm.com also has a few more details at the showcase from “Cars” director John Lasseter:
He also revealed that the idea for a sequel came to him as he was traveling the world doing publicity for the original movie. He wondered what the characters of Cars would think about all these different locales, with the weird traffic situations and strange foreign automobiles. The sequel will follow Mater the tow truck who gets his passport and takes a worldwide trip with Lightning McQueen.
A series of short interstitial Cars-based cartoons titled Car-toons will begin to air on the Disney Channel. One or two might even be shown theatrical before Disney released films. The shorts are structured as Mater’s Tall Tales, and each new short will feature a new outrageous story. The first short in the series was shown. Mater explained to Lightning how he use to be a fire truck, and even saved McQueen from a burning building. The next two shorts will feature the tall tales of how Mater use to be a daredevil (ala Evil Knievel) and a bull fighter.
Variety reported that one of the reasons “Cars” is being moved up and taking a higher profile with shorts in theaters, online and on television is because the film’s merchandising has been so profitable. Anyone who’s been in any store’s toy department in the past two years would have to agree.
But while watching one of the shorts, the MTV Movies Blog became uncertain whether “Cars” star Owen Wilson will be back:
Although the unmistakable voice of Larry the Cable Guy was back as Mater, I’m virtually positive that an Owen Wilson-impersonator had stepped in to voice Lightning McQueen. Could this mean that Disney/Pixar has decided to sever ties with the actor following his recent troubles, or will Owen Wilson return for “Cars 2”?
It’s also uncertain whether Paul Newman, who played Doc Hudson, will return because he is reportedly in poor health.
(“Cars 2” logo courtesy of Disney)
I don’t know why, but the sequels don’t ever seem to equal the original. Here the sequel doesn’t take place on Route 66, but out of the country. The mystique about the movie “CARS” was the Mother Road and how certain towns had been forgotten due to the Interstate and Radiator Springs bounce back. From what I’ve read on the CARS 2 sequel, it will be just like any other cartoon, only the characters will be Mater and Lightening McQueen. I think the whole concept of the original “CARS” will have been lost if not on Route 66. Just my opinion from one who loves anything having to do with Route 66 and the Mother Road and it’s continuing to fight to stay alive in our culture today.
I’m reserving judgment until I actually SEE the film.
Besides, sequels always spark new interest in the original, so there will be another resurgence in interest of Route 66. That’s a good thing.
Plus, I can think of plenty of sequels that were better than the original, such as “Godfather II,” “Superman II” and, most prominently, this summer’s “The Dark Knight,” which is still the best film I’ve seen all year.
I didn’t realize that Paul Newman is having health trouble. I did see an interview where he said he was retiring from acting because 1.) he’s getting too old to remember his lines and 2.) he wants to spend more time with his race cars. Memory wouldn’t be a problem with cartoons because he can read off the script. Geez, I really hope he’s OK. He’s one of my favorite classic actors.
I agree with the rest, Route 66 was the real charm of the original CARS movie. I’m sure my kids will love the sequel but I’m waiting to see before I decide. I gotta admit, the characters are lovable so they might just pull it off.
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