Cars 3 Rolls Out Key Cast and Characters

DISNEY·PIXAR’S “CARS 3” ROLLS OUT KEY CAST & CHARACTERS

Kerry Washington, Nathan Fillion, Lea DeLaria and Lewis Hamilton

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BURBANK, Calif. (March 9, 2017) -- Disney•Pixar’s “Cars 3” reveals key voice cast and characters, featuring award-winning stars. According to director Brian Fee, the roster includes both new and returning characters. “We’re introducing some fun and really appealing characters in ‘Cars 3,’” said Fee, “so we really wanted to find the right voices to help us breathe life into them. We hit a homerun with this group; I couldn’t be happier.”

Following are the newcomers and “Cars” franchise veterans who join the previously announced voice talent and characters: Owen Wilson as world champion racer Lightning McQueen, Cristela Alonzo as unconventional trainer Cruz Ramirez, and Armie Hammer as sleek next-gen racer Jackson Storm.

NEWCOMERS

·         Kerry Washington (ABC’s “Scandal,” HBO’s “Confirmation”) lends her voice to Natalie Certain, a highly respected statistical analyst who knows her numbers. Book-smart and mathematically gifted, Certain may earn top marks in her ability to evaluate a racer’s stats, but she could be underestimating the importance of determination.

·         Nathan Fillion (ABC’s “Castle,” ABC’s “Modern Family”) voices Sterling, a brilliant businesscar who runs Rust-eze Racing Center—one of the most successful elite training facilities in the country. The always dapper Sterling comes across as unassuming and laid back, but business is business, and Sterling is driven to ensure all of his investments pay off. 

·         Lea DeLaria (Netflix’s “Orange is the New Black”) provides the voice of Miss Fritter, a local legend at the Thunder Hollow Speedway demolition derby. Fritter’s formidable school-bus size is intimidating, but it’s her smoke stacks of doom, razor-sharp stop sign and crazy collection of her victims’ license plates that usually steers her opponents in the other direction.

LANE CHANGE

Three-time Formula One world champion Lewis Hamilton was called on to voice Hamilton, a fully loaded, built-in voice command assistant to high-tech trainer Cruz Ramirez. When Lightning McQueen takes his training off road, Cruz enlists Hamilton’s help to keep the struggling racer on track.

RETURNING FAVORITES

“Cars 3” also welcomes the gang from Radiator Springs back to the big screen, including Lightning McQueen’s best buddy Mater (voice of Larry the Cable Guy), and #95’s No. 1 fan Sally (voice of Bonnie Hunt). Friends supporting their hometown hero include Fillmore (voice of Lloyd Sherr), Sarge (voice of Paul Dooley), Lizzie (voice of Katherine Helmond), Ramon (voice of Cheech Marin), Sheriff (voice of Michael Wallis) and Flo (voice of Jenifer Lewis).

Loyal transporter Mack (voice of John Ratzenberger), big-hearted Italian Fiat 500 Luigi (voice of Tony Shalhoub) and charming little Italian forklift Guido (voice of Guido Quaroni) continue to support Lightning McQueen’s racing endeavors. World-renowned sports announcer Bob Cutlass (voice of Bob Costas) is still calling the races, and Chick Hicks (voice of Bob Peterson) is back—this time as a commentator on the Racing Sports Network. The lovable duo Dusty (voice of Ray Magliozzi) and Rusty (voice of Tom Magliozzi) return as Rust-eze’s chief proprietors—though they have big things in store for Lightning McQueen.

ABOUT THE MOVIE

Blindsided by a new generation of blazing-fast racers, the legendary Lightning McQueen (voice of Owen Wilson) is suddenly pushed out of the sport he loves. To get back in the game, he will need the help of an eager young race technician, Cruz Ramirez (voice of Cristela Alonzo), with her own plan to win, plus inspiration from the late Fabulous Hudson Hornet and a few unexpected turns. Proving that #95 isn’t through yet will test the heart of a champion on Piston Cup Racing’s biggest stage! Directed by Brian Fee (storyboard artist “Cars,” “Cars 2”), produced by Kevin Reher (“A Bug’s Life,” “La Luna” short) and co-produced by Andrea Warren (“LAVA” short), “Cars 3” cruises into theaters on June 16, 2017.

Tomorrow's giveaway Is for...

The first of my Cars character giveaways as we get ready for the opening of Cars Land! The sushi chefs from Cars 2! I thought this would be a cool throwback to my original food blog! It starts at 7am PST and ends on Tuesday at 8pm PST!

How many songs from Disney are eligible for The Oscars?

From Stitch Kingdom:
http://www.stitchkingdom.com/disney-disney-shortlist-original-song-oscar-18943/

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences today announced that 39 songs from eligible motion pictures will be considered for nominees as Original Song fr the 84th Annual Academy Awards. Nine of the selected songs, come directly from Disney films. The number becomes even more impressive if you consider that two of the other shortlisted songs are affiliated with The Walt Disney Company: Star Spangled Man’ from Captain America: The First Avenger, which of course is a property of Disney’s own Marvel, and ‘The Living Proof’ from The Help, a DreamWorks film which was marketed and distributed by Disney’s Touchstone Pictures.

Disney’s potential nominees are: ‘The World I Knew’ (Disneynature’s African Cats); ‘Collision of Worlds’ (Disney/Pixar’s Cars); ‘Hello Hello’ and ‘Love Builds a Garden’ (Touchstone Pictures’ Gnomeo & Juliet); ‘Life’s a Happy Song,’ ‘Man or Muppet’ and ‘Pictures in My Head’ (Disney’s The Muppets); ‘The Backson Song’ and ‘So Long’ (Walt Disney Animation Studios’ Winnie the Pooh).

The 84th Academy Awards nominations will be announced live on Tuesday, January 24, 2012, at 5:30 am PT in the Academy’s Samuel Goldwyn Theater.

Academy Awards for outstanding film achievements of 2011 will be presented on Sunday, February 26, 2012, at the Kodak Theatre at Hollywood & Highland Center®, and televised live by the ABC Television Network.

Cars Land Vacation Sweepstakes from Target!

It's full throttle excitement ahead with Lightning McQueen and the Disney Pixar Cars stars hosting all-new attractions, shopping, dining and non-stop fun at Disney California Adventure™ Park. Gear up for Cars Land, opening Summer 2012.

25 Grand Prize Winners will receive a 4 day/3 night Disneyland^® Resort vacation for four that includes hotel accommodations, (4) 4-day Disneyland^® Resort Park Hopper^® Tickets, and a Cars Land^® Experience.

1,000 First Prize Winners will receive a $100 Target^® Gift Card.

10,000 Second Prize Winners will receive a Cars Land^® Activity/Coloring Book.

Click here to enter for a chance to win a trip to The Disneyland Resort next year for the opening of Cars Land!

Eligibility : Open only to legal residents of the 50 United States and District of Columbia (“Territory”), 18 years or older as of date of entry.

Promotion Period : Beginning at 12:00 P.M. ET on 10/14/11 and ending at 11:59:59 P.M. ET on 12/31/11

Enter At : target.com/cars2

Limit : Regardless of the method of Entry used, only one Entry per person per day (regardless of whether one person has more than one Cell or Email Address or more than one person use the same Cell or Email Address).

Prize (s) :
Twenty-five (25) Grand Prizes: Each Grand Prize Winner will receive one (1) 4 day/3 night trip to the Disneyland® Resort (“Resort”) for the Grand Prize Winner and up to three (3) guests(individually, “Guest”) (collectively, “Group”), consisting of the following elements for the Group (“Trip”): [a] hotel accommodations for three (3) consecutive nights at a Sponsor selected Resort area hotel (standard room, quad occupancy); [b] a 4-day Disneyland® Resort Park Hopper® Ticket for Grand Prize Winner and each Guest (collectively, “Tickets”); [c] a Sponsor selected Cars Land Experience; and [d] if Grand Prize Winner resides more than two hundred fifty (250) miles from the Resort, round-trip coach air transportation on a Sponsor-selected carrier between a Sponsor-selected major gateway airport in the Territory near Grand Prize Winner’s residence (“airport of origin”) and a Southern California airport and airport/hotel transfers.Grand Prize is valid from 6/1/2012 and must be completed by 5/31/2013 ( “Fulfillment Period”). The ARV of each Grand Prize is $4,409

One Thousand (1,000) First Prizes: Each First Prize Winner will receive a $100 Target® Gift Card (“Card”).

Ten Thousand (10,000) Second Prizes: Each Second Prize Winner will receive a Cars Land Activity/Coloring Book. ARV of each Second Prize: $3.00.

Winner List : To obtain the names of the winners, send a properly stamped self-addressed envelope, by 1/31/12, to the Cars Land Vacation Sweepstakes Winners List, P.O. Box 251328, West Bloomfield, MI 48325.

Cars 2 For Your Consideration ads

Take a look at two "For Your Consideration " ads by Disney/Pixar for Cars 2. What do you think the chances are for Cars 2 to bring home another Best Animated Film Oscar for the folks in Emeryville?

18 Animated Features Submitted for 2011 Oscar® Race

Beverly Hills, CA (November 4, 2011) – Eighteen features have been submitted for consideration in the Animated Feature Film category for the 84th Academy Awards®.
The 18 submitted features are:

• "The Adventures of Tintin"
• "Alois Nebel"
• "Alvin and the Chipmunks: Chipwrecked"
• "Arthur Christmas"
• "Cars 2"
• "A Cat in Paris"
• "Chico & Rita"
• "Gnomeo & Juliet"
• "Happy Feet Two"
• "Hoodwinked Too! Hood vs. Evil"
• "Kung Fu Panda 2"
• "Mars Needs Moms"
• "Puss in Boots"
• "Rango"
• "Rio"
• "The Smurfs"
• "Winnie the Pooh"
• "Wrinkles"

Several of the films listed have not yet had their required Los Angeles qualifying runs. Submitted features must fulfill the theatrical release requirements and meet all of the category's other qualifying rules before they can advance in the voting process. At least eight eligible animated features must be theatrically released in Los Angeles County within the calendar year for this category to be activated.
Films submitted in the Animated Feature Film category may also qualify for Academy Awards in other categories, including Best Picture, provided they meet the requirements for those categories.
The 84th Academy Awards nominations will be announced live on Tuesday, January 24, 2012, at 5:30 a.m. PT in the Academy's Samuel Goldwyn Theater.
Academy Awards for outstanding film achievements of 2011 will be presented on Sunday, February 26, 2012, at the Kodak Theatre at Hollywood & Highland Center®, and televised live by the ABC Television Network. The Oscar presentation also will be televised live in more than 200 countries worldwide.

THE EL CAPITAN THEATRE WELCOMES THE RETURN OF DISNEY*PIXAR'S "CARS 2" and DISNEY'S "WINNIE THE POOH"

The El Capitan Theatre is bringing back both Winnie The Pooh and Cars 2 for a limited time this month! If you haven't seen either one of them, go see it and if you have seen them both then see them again! Read more with the press release below!

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

John J. Smith
(818) 560-5175
john.j.smith@disney.com

THE EL CAPITAN THEATRE WELCOMES THE RETURN OF
DISNEY•PIXAR’S “CARS 2” and DISNEY’S “WINNIE THE POOH”

Exciting Limited Engagement Theatrical Release Of Two Of This Year’s
Animated Favorites!

BURBANK, Calif. – November 3, 2011—The Walt Disney Studios proudly announced today that the El Capitan Theatre in Hollywood will host a limited return engagement of two of this year’s most popular animated feature films, “Cars 2” (in Disney 3D) and “Winnie the Pooh.”

Beginning Friday, November 4^th, and running through November 20^th, “Winnie the Pooh” will show daily at 10:45 a.m., 1:20 p.m. and 4:10 p.m., and “Cars 2” in 3D will screen at 7:00 p.m.

Additionally, each screening of “Cars 2” will be preceded by a new Pixar animated short, “La Luna,” and each screening of “Winnie the Pooh” will be preceded by the Disney animated short, “The Ballad of Nessie.”

As a special bonus before each screening of “Winnie the Pooh,” Winnie the Pooh himself will appear live on stage! In addition, The El Capitan Theatre will exhibit pieces of extraordinary art that went into the making of these films. There will also be a special “Winnie the Pooh” breakfast at 9:15 on Saturdays and Sundays.

Members of the following guilds are invited to present their membership cards at the box office to receive complimentary admission to attend any of the scheduled screenings with their families (up to 4 people): AMPAS, ACE, ADG, ASC, ASIFA, BAFTA, BFCA, CAS, CDG, DGA, HFPA, LAFCA, MPSE, PGA, SAG Nominating Committee and VES.

Directed by two-time Academy Award^®-winner John Lasseter, the international blockbuster “Cars 2” boasts an all-star voice cast that includes Owen Wilson, Larry the Cable Guy, Michael Caine, Emily Mortimer, John Turturro, Eddie Izzard, Bonnie Hunt, Tony Shalhoub, Cheech Marin, Jason Isaacs and Joe Mantegna, and is the 12^th feature-length animated film from Pixar Animation Studios. Pixar, winner of 29 Academy Awards^® and seven Golden Globes^®, celebrated its 25^th anniversary this year.

Walt Disney Animation Studios returns to the Hundred Acre Wood with “Winnie the Pooh,” the first big-screen Pooh adventure from Disney’s feature animation studios in more than 35 years. With the timeless charm, wit and whimsy of the original featurettes, this all-new movie reunites audiences with the philosophical “bear of very little brain” and friends Tigger, Rabbit, Piglet, Owl, Kanga, Roo—and last, but certainly not least, Eeyore.  The film is directed by Stephen Anderson and Don Hall.

For ticket and showtime information please visit www.elcapitantickets.com.
Or, call 1-800-DISNEY6.

Cars 2 Prize Pack Giveaway!

To celebrate the release of Cars 2 on blu-ray today, I am giving away a Cars 2 Prize Pack that includes a hat, a keychain and a mouse pad! Good Luck!