Cars 2 (Pixar 2011)

[sebassah]

First teaser is up! I think it looks great! Love the laser coming out of Luxo Jr.


YouTube link

[Anthony]

The official website has also been updated with a few new pieces of concept art - Cars-world versions of London and Paris, for example: http://disney.go.com/cars/cars2/index-cars2.html

I was thinking they might have trouble selling this to a wider audience, and the Bond/spy parody thing isn't really inspiring much yet... Will Pixar really be able to make it a big blockbuster or just a motor vehicle film version of Thomas the Tank Engine for young boys? And that's from someone who loves the first film. This will challenge them.

[dagobert]

The official website has also been updated with a few new pieces of concept art - Cars-world versions of London and Paris, for example: http://disney.go.com/cars/cars2/index-cars2.html

I was thinking they might have trouble selling this to a wider audience, and the Bond/spy parody thing isn't really inspiring much yet... Will Pixar really be able to make it a big blockbuster or just a motor vehicle film version of Thomas the Tank Engine for young boys? And that's from someone who loves the first film. This will challenge them.

I thought the same after seeing the spy teaser and somehow I think that this movie could be the first failure by Pixar. I'm sure it will make a lot of money, but I'm not sure if it will live up to the other Pixar movies in terms of depth, story and emotions. I fear that it will be like a Dreamworks movie.

BUT Pixar can prove me wrong and I have only seen the teaser. So there is still a lot to come and I'm still confident and hope that it will be a good movie.

What's the next Pixar movie that is not a sequel? Next year Cars 2 and then Monster's Inc. 2. Hopefully there will be something original too in the next years.

[sebassah]

What's the next Pixar movie that is not a sequel? Next year Cars 2 and then Monster's Inc. 2. Hopefully there will be something original too in the next years.

Dont forget between Cars II and Monsters II We have 'Brave' coming out in 2012 (also known as Bear and the Bow).



There is a topic on it at:
http://www.photosmagiques.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=7&t=6720&p=160943&hilit=brave+bear+and+bow#p114125

[dagobert]

Thanks for clarifying.

I wonder if it is Pixar that wants to make the sequels, because they really think they have good stories to tell, or if there is a pressure from Disney to do so, because they think a sequel will be a success despite weak stories.

I'm confident that Pixar will create great movies, but if the sequels aren't good it could become a problem fro them. There is a lot of reputation to lose. But I thought the same about Toy Story 3 and it turned out to be one of Pixar's best.

[forza_united]

I thought the same after seeing the spy teaser and somehow I think that this movie could be the first failure by Pixar. I'm sure it will make a lot of money, but I'm not sure if it will live up to the other Pixar movies in terms of depth, story and emotions. I fear that it will be like a Dreamworks movie.

BUT Pixar can prove me wrong and I have only seen the teaser. So there is still a lot to come and I'm still confident and hope that it will be a good movie.

Unfortunately that was exactly that was exactly my thought when watching the teaser Why make them spies? It sounds very unlike the first movie - hopefully it is just one of these teasers that actually end up doing nothing good for the film except creating some buzz... (Which in the end probably is the main task of a teaser)

Although Toy Story 2 and especially 3 proof me wrong I strongly believe that Pixar should stick to creating new and surprising stories, characters and environments - why postpone stuff like this in order to keep working on already made characters? (E.g. Newt being cancelled).

For me Cars is the weakest of the Pixar movies so I have my fears regarding this sequel.

[-breeno-]

I wonder if it is Pixar that wants to make the sequels, because they really think they have good stories to tell, or if there is a pressure from Disney to do so, because they think a sequel will be a success despite weak stories.

Personally I think this is the case for Cars 2, but not the Toy Story sequels. Like many people I believe that Cars is the weakest Pixar (doesn't necessarily mean it's bad I enjoyed it, just when compared to others its at the bottom of the pile) however it was a huge success in the marketing which I think is the sole reason for this sequel, it's a shame but I feel it's true. Toy Story on the other hand it was clear that Pixar just cared too much to do it purely for marketing reasons, you just have to watch 2 and 3 to see that.

Anyway, as for the trailer itself there's not really a lot that can be said. I don't think they're actually going to properly make them spies, here's what Wikipedia says on the plot:

The story sees Lightning McQueen (Owen Wilson), his pit team and new pit boss Mater (Larry the Cable Guy) head around the world for the Race of Champions, to take place in five different countries and involve the champions of different disciplines like Formula One and rally driving. First up is a race in Tokyo, starting at Mount Fuji and heading downtown; then there's a German race through the Black Forest; then "Porto Corsa" in Italy, which is based partly on the Monte Carlo Grand Prix; then a 24-hour race around Paris (so somewhat like Le Mans then) and finally a thrilling climax in London, approaching Buckingham Palace (where the guards appear to be Land Rovers). However, Mater, involved in a case of mistaken identity, saves the life of a British secret agent named Finn McMissile and finds himself embroiled in his world of international espionage.

So to me that sounds like the main plot will be about Lightening and Mater being assigned to do various top secret missions while trying to convince this Finn McMissile character that they're just regular racing folk and not agents. Still if that is the case it sounds rather clique to me

[sebassah]

Eventhough I agree that Cars was my least favo Pixar movie, I think that with the success of TS2 and TS3 Im just gonna wait and see what happens. The cxl of Newt got to be the biggest Pixar disappointment ever!

I mean the plot of Nemo (Dad fish looks for son fish in the ocean) didnt sound that great but after some trailers and the actual movie it turned out to be a absolute master piece!

[JelleP]

Disney and More did a great article about Cars 2 (LINK) and posted some concept arts;

[DisneyPictures]

Hey everyone, I work with Disney/Pixar and love that you all have already seen the teaser trailer and concept art! I am working with the studio to help get the word out about the film and share the latest assets to the fans, but I was wondering what are your thoughts on Pixar’s portrayal of some of the world’s most impressive landmarks?

[Soap]

Hey everyone, I work with Disney/Pixar and love that you all have already seen the teaser trailer and concept art! I am working with the studio to help get the word out about the film and share the latest assets to the fans, but I was wondering what are your thoughts on Pixar’s portrayal of some of the world’s most impressive landmarks?

For some first concept art they look fantastic, but i would love to see more and maybe in CARS 1 own style?
And maybe some more on the plot of the movie?

[Pete's Dragon]

Star racecar Lightning McQueen (voice of Owen Wilson) and the incomparable tow truck Mater (voice of Larry the Cable Guy) 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. Torn between assisting Lightning McQueen in the high-profile race and towing the line in a top-secret spy mission, 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. Adding to the fast-paced fun is a colorful new all-car cast that includes secret agents, menacing villains and international racing competitors.

[JelleP]

Here´s the first trailer!

YouTube link

[dagobert]

The trailer doesn't look bad, but I don't like the poster posted above. I still have doubts about the movie, but after seeing the trailer I can imagine that the movie will not be as bad as I thought. Nevertheless I still think that Pixar wouldn't have made a sequel without Disney. For Disney Cars is a cash machine, because of cars toys and other merchandise. The last Pixar movies (Ratatouille, Up or Wall-E) were not that kind of movies to produce a lot of consumer products, except plushies. So in my opinion the movie is made for the consumer products departement of TWDC.

I still wish that Pixar is not part of TWDC.

[JelleP]

It's going to be in IMAX 3d!
Didn't even noticed that before

[peep]

I'm not sure. I've seen plenty of spy spoofs and many have missed the mark. I really hope this doesn't fail and it's as fun as all the other Pixar films. However it does look very pretty and in IMAX 3D that will look amazing.

[sebassah]

I'm not sure. I've seen plenty of spy spoofs and many have missed the mark.

Thats what I had with the first trailers for The incredibles... 'not another super hero movie' turned out to be amazing. I agree it is a cashcow and money machine. But im really excited to be honest. And in IMAX 3d its gonna be mad!

[Captain Pan]

The Captain of Pixar is away for a few months and the movies are ripped to pieces, with people doubting the might that is John Lasseter, doubting the studio who have brought tears to eyes asking us to remember the times when she loved me and that this is the time of our lives so live it well! I write this after watching Tron, sizing up Legacy on the 17th, and fresh off a Teaching Practise which allowed me to work with Children who are the main and focused market for animation.

This line got me thinking about Cars 2 in particular.

. I agree it is a cashcow and money machine. But im really excited to be honest.

There has been discussion about has Pixar falling to the might of Disney and are now churning out sequels cause its the best thing.

Disney bought Pixar in 2006- but made the man being the bulb- the Chief of the House of Mouse. John Lasseter went from running Pixar to Running Disney and Pixar.

Back last year many of you were blissfully unaware of the Struggles at Emeryville. What came out of roughly a week of debates in the office's where Andy found Buzz and Woody, Where Boo got wrapped up in a chair and Where we were all told "thank you for the adventure now go have a new one"- Lasseter took in both Brad lewis and Gary Rydstrom- who at that time were both working on individual features, Gary on Newt, Brad on Cars 2, and John did what Walt himself did with several movies when he wasn't happy, placed one of them back on the drawing board and closed production, (for now I hope.) My Friends were at E'Ville, In the very Studios meeting Bob Peterson and Ronnie Del Carmen and saw John and Brad working hard together in deep conversation in attempts to save Cars 2.

You've watched 2 trailers, seen small cast lists return. Seen JOHN LASSETER- The person who Disney TRIED to BUY from Pixar on 3 separate occasions before they decided to buy the Studio in 2006- The person who saw the development of Tron- and said I can make a movie out of that technology- return to the franchise which he spent SIX long years building- to prevent it from being shelved. John Lasseter will not let the fans down that is why he's returned to the feature.

Lasseter closed the Disney Direct to DVD cycle cause- so he's not interested in the cash cow. He's interested in the fans- and so his entire studio! Both of them Disney Animation and Pixar Animation Studio.

[Adam]

It is important not to forget that Disney is a for profit company and don't want to lose money. They make movies that will be popular. This happens to include sequels.

However, the important thing is that they have created characters that the public have adored and resonate with them. Therefore, it make sense to tell another story about them. Pixar have said previously that they will only make a sequel if the characters are popular and most importantly, if there is a story to tell.

[DisneyPictures]

However, the important thing is that they have created characters that the public have adored and resonate with them. Therefore, it make sense to tell another story about them. Pixar have said previously that they will only make a sequel if the characters are popular and most importantly, if there is a story to tell.

Thank you Adam! Our characters are extremely important to us, whether they are new or old. It is important to make sure that our fans will enjoy them! In fact, while people know some of the names in the upcoming film, here is a chance to see the actual characters they will play. What do you think?

http://screenrant.com/cars-2-new-charac ... oss-89891/