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  • Owen Wilson

    Owen Wilson

    Voice of Lightening McQueen

  • Michael Caine

    Michael Caine

    Voice of Finn McMissile

  • Emily Mortimer

    Emily Mortimer

    Voice of Holly Shiftwell

  • John Turturro

    John Turturro

    Voice of Francesco Bernoulli

  • Larry the Cable Guy

    Larry the Cable Guy

    Voice of Mater

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  • John Lasseter

    John Lasseter

    Director

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  1. Disney Posts Strong Quarterly Results Despite Weakness in Film Studio

    Disney Posts Strong Quarterly Results Despite Weakness in Film Studio

    1:43 pm PDT 8/9/2011
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    UPDATED: The company says "Cars 2" and "Thor" didn't measure up to "Toy Story 3" and "Iron Man 2" a year ago. READ MORE

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    'Cars' Copyright Lawsuit Dismissed in Win for Disney

    'Cars' Copyright Lawsuit Dismissed in Win for Disney

    9:17 am PDT 8/1/2011
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    UK screenwriter claimed animated films were based on his screenplay, but judge finds works dissimilar. READ MORE

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  3. 'Cars 2' Toys Drive Higher Second-Quarter Results at Mattel

    'Cars 2' Toys Drive Higher Second-Quarter Results at Mattel

    5:40 am PDT 7/15/2011
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    Green Lantern product also contributed as the toy giant's entertainment segment posted a revenue gain of 41%. READ MORE

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  4. German Piracy Site Kino.to Relaunches as KinoX.to

    3:50 am PDT 7/12/2011
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    European authorities shut down original site in massive raid one month ago. READ MORE

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  5. Disney and Pixar’s ‘Cars 2’ a Hit in Red States

    Disney and Pixar’s ‘Cars 2’ a Hit in Red States

    12:54 pm PDT 6/26/2011
    • Pamela McClintock
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    The 3D toon underperforms in the East, and does slightly below average on the West Coast. READ MORE

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  6. Box Office Report: 'Cars 2' Races Past 'Kung Fu Panda 2' Overseas

    Box Office Report: 'Cars 2' Races Past 'Kung Fu Panda 2' Overseas

    12:15 pm PDT 6/26/2011
    • Frank Segers
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    The Disney/Pixar sequel debuted to $42.9 million at the international box office, beating DreamWorks Animation's sequel's $37—despite playing in fewer territories. READ MORE

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  7. Box Office Report: 'Cars 2' Speeds to $68 Million, Beating Original Movie's Opening

    Box Office Report: 'Cars 2' Speeds to $68 Million, Beating Original Movie's Opening

    9:31 am PDT 6/26/2011
    • Pamela McClintock
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    The Disney/Pixar sequel easily won domestic box office; Bad Teacher starring Cameron Diaz lands No. 2 spot with better than expected $31 Million. READ MORE

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  8. 'Cars 2': What the Critics Are Saying

    'Cars 2': What the Critics Are Saying

    11:50 am PDT 6/25/2011
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    Pixar's latest film is filling up its box office coffers despite mixed reviews. READ MORE

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  9. Box Office: Will 'Cars 2' Join Pixar's Top-Grossing Movies List?

    Box Office: Will 'Cars 2' Join Pixar's Top-Grossing Movies List?

    8:29 pm PDT 6/24/2011
    • Sofia M. Fernandez
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    See how far the company's newest pic has to go to compete with its animated siblings in theatrical grosses. READ MORE

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  10. Box Office: 'Cars 2' Zooms Away with $25.7 Mil on Friday

    Box Office: 'Cars 2' Zooms Away with $25.7 Mil on Friday

    5:51 pm PDT 6/24/2011
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    UPDATED: Pixar sequel is looking at a $67 million-$70 million weekend; Cameron Diaz's R-rated comedy "Bad Teacher" also overperforms. READ MORE

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  11. Cars 2: 5 Things to Know About the Pixar Sequel

    5:38 am PDT 6/24/2011
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    The toon is expected to earn at least $50 million in theaters this weekend despite receiving mixed reviews. READ MORE

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  12. New Movie Reviews: 'Bad Teacher,' 'Cars 2,' 'Conan O'Brien Can't Stop' in Theaters This Weekend

    New Movie Reviews: 'Bad Teacher,' 'Cars 2,' 'Conan O'Brien Can't Stop' in Theaters This Weekend

    10:37 pm PDT 6/23/2011
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    Wondering which film to go see this weekend? Check out what THR's critics say about the movies opening Friday. READ MORE

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  13. Box Office Preview: 'Cars 2' Likely Will Open Below Original

    Box Office Preview: 'Cars 2' Likely Will Open Below Original

    6:25 pm PDT 6/23/2011
    • Pamela McClintock
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    "Bad Teacher," starring Cameron Diaz, Jason Segal and Justin Timberlake, also opens wide, while "Conan O’Brien Can’t Stop" and Chris Weitz's "A Better Life" will be released in select markets. READ MORE

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  14. 'Cars 2'

    2:56 am PDT 6/23/2011
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    FILM REVIEW: Lightning McQueen and Mater mix it up with spies and Formula 1 in yet another Pixar winner. READ MORE

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  15. Premium content What Makes Pixar Work?

    2:56 am PDT 6/23/2011
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    A modern-day Walt Disney, John Lasseter, along with Steve Jobs and Ed Catmull, has overseen 11 straight blockbusters (and is hoping for a 12th in Cars 2) thanks to a tight-knit creative culture and superb technology that doesn't get in the way of the 'small-town values' that put story first. READ MORE

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  16. 'Cars 2': How Pixar Used Its Secret Weapon on CGI Sequel

    'Cars 2': How Pixar Used Its Secret Weapon on CGI Sequel

    6:04 pm PDT 6/22/2011
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    One of the company's effects artists has a specialty he used to create the movie's opening scene, featuring some of the biggest and most realistic waves ever seen in computerized animation. READ MORE

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  17. Trailer Cars 2

    5:50 pm PDT 6/20/2011
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  18. Review
    Cars 2: Film Review

    Cars 2: Film Review

    12:00 am PDT 6/19/2011
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    Cooler cars and more action follow Lightning and Mater as they mix it up with spies and Formula 1 racers in yet another Pixar winner, writes Todd McCarthy. READ MORE

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  19. Walt Disney Expects 'Cars 2' Merchandise to Eclipse 'Toy Story 3'

    Walt Disney Expects 'Cars 2' Merchandise to Eclipse 'Toy Story 3'

    11:22 am PDT 6/9/2011
    • Georg Szalai
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    The 'Cars' franchise has crossed $10 billion in total retail sales, and Mickey Mouse remains the largest licensed character with projected $9 billion in sales this fiscal year as the company plans a Disney Baby store. READ MORE

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Summary

The cars head overseas to compete with the fastest automobiles in Europe.

Company Info

  • Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures Studio
  • Pixar Animation Studios Production Company