Disney-Pixar released a 30-second teaser trailer to “Cars 2” on Wednesday night. Here it is, starring Mater and Lightning McQueen:
It’s the sequel to “Cars,” which came out in 2006. Much of the first film took place in the fictional Route 66 town of Radiator Springs, and set off a wave of new travelers to the Mother Road. And those travelers found quite a few places and people that resembled what they saw in the movie.
“Cars 2” is slated for a summer 2011 release.
“Cars 2” doesn’t seem to take place much on Route 66. Instead, it’s being described as a comedy-spy caper in Europe and other far-flung nations. Even if “Cars 2” doesn’t take place on Route 66 at all (which I doubt), it will rekindle interest in the first “Cars” movie and bring another wave of travelers to the Mother Road.
The “Cars 2” official website is here. A gallery of conceptual images from the film also is at the site.
Although the characters of Mater and Lightening will be in this movie, among others I’m sure, in my mind it couldn’t replace my all time favorite movie, CARS. Yes, it should help create interest in Route 66 all over again, but it still doesn’t take place on the Mother Road. What a mystical place Radiator Springs was and what a great service the original movie did for the renewed interest in Route 66. Here’s to CARS 2 and all it promises.