what happen to cars release date? It was listed in June and now it's gone. Anyone know the release date. I saw a preview on POTC dead man's chest and it look amazing.

Supposedly, it was pushed back to August or September due to greater studio involvement in the project than originally anticipated.

That or, if you believe conspiracy theories, Disney is pulling its catalogue releases in a Fox-like manner, in order to gauge consumer interest in catalog titles on BD.

Personally, I think it's still coming. Disney's been good about its releases thus far and I just saw a CARS promo at the beginning of the two POTC discs, so I'm inclined to think it's coming, just later.

Now if we were talking about Paramount (Team America, Lemony Snicket) or WB (Harry Potter, The Shawshank Redemption), I'd say it's likely they just pulled it without any intention of releasing it any time soon...

It's coming. I'd be willing to guess Disney is waiting for BD-J to get fully implemented.

My guess is that they wanted all of their professionals to work on Pirates and then they will work on Cars.

My guess is that they wanted all of their professionals to work on Pirates and then they will work on Cars.

If they can put in the quality work that they did with the Pirates Transfers and sound, it will be worth the wait

In the begining of both pirates movies, footage of cars is shown. So, its coming!

Maybe Disney is working with Samsung to implement a 3D version of 'Cars' that can be played on Samsung's '07 LED TVs (with a 3D transmitter/glasses package coming in September).

.... we can hope can't we? ;)

By far the worst Pixar film. If any other studio had made it, it would have bombed horribly. That being said, I'll probably buy it for the PQ.:cool:

By far the worst Pixar film. If any other studio had made it, it would have bombed horribly. That being said, I'll probably buy it for the PQ.:cool:

Myself and my five year old would disagree!! :D

By far the worst Pixar film. If any other studio had made it, it would have bombed horribly. That being said, I'll probably buy it for the PQ.:cool:

Cars may not be the best of the Pixar films to date, but it still beats the pants off most if not all of the non-Pixar animated fare released in the last 10 years.

By far the worst Pixar film. If any other studio had made it, it would have bombed horribly. That being said, I'll probably buy it for the PQ.:cool:

how can you say that? Since I always fall asleep when watching it, it seems that I'm always seeing something new, on every viewing. :cool:

And it does look great, and imho, even tho it isn't Shrek, it is far more interesting than any of the animated animal movies I've seen lately. (after all, once you get past, "Ooh, the wind in the fur looks so cool," what else is there?)

As much as I like to watch the Pixar\CG films for the PQ. I think their formula stories are getting pretty stale. I know there geared towards kids but ones like Shrek are written so adults can sit through it with their kids and not be to ticked off. We definitely do not need anymore CG ANIMAL RELATED MOVIES EVER!!!. I think they've pretty much hit on every freakin species by now.

I think these types of films are going to run their course if they don't shake it up a bit. I know the Final Fantasy Spirits within did badly at the box office but I thought it was a pretty good movie and would enjoy seeing more CG non kid related movies come out.

Cars may not be the best of the Pixar films to date, but it still beats the pants off most if not all of the non-Pixar animated fare released in the last 10 years.
It's one of the lamest animated films I've seen in years. Heck, Robots was better! I'm sorry man but it was just boring and cliche as heck. I thought the NASCAR race at the beginning was kind of fun but then it went downhill fast.

The design and animation was top-notch, but the story couldn't have possibly been more predictable. The hick tow truck was gratingly annoying in every single scene. None of the other characters were developed very well so I didn't care about them at all. The main character was just a complete jerk so it was impossible to identify with him.

Brad Bird is working on a new PIXAR film probably coming next year. I can't wait.

There had been some grumblings that PIXAR would try to get traditional 2D hand animation back at the Mouse Factory. I really hope they do. CGI still looks too plasticy to me. Get back to hand drawn and hand painted masterpieces like Bambi or Snow White, or Fantasia! CGI is getting stale already.

Disney should be smart enough to know that it's not the fact that their cartoons were done by hand that they started to decline at the box office... it was their lame-ass stories. Treasure Planet??? Home on the Range??? Come on! Even with CGI they still would have bombed.

Dan

It's one of the lamest animated films I've seen in years. Heck, Robots was better! I'm sorry man but it was just boring and cliche as heck. I thought the NASCAR race at the beginning was kind of fun but then it went downhill fast.

The design and animation was top-notch, but the story couldn't have possibly been more predictable. The hick tow truck was gratingly annoying in every single scene. None of the other characters were developed very well so I didn't care about them at all. The main character was just a complete jerk so it was impossible to identify with him.

Why don't you tell us what you really think.

One mans meat is another mans poison my friend.

If they can put in the quality work that they did with the Pirates Transfers and sound, it will be worth the wait

I'd rather have Monsters Inc or The Incredibles over Cars. Cars was an average movie, and for a Pixar movie, it was very disappointing.

Swanlee, Pixar hasn't done a movie on Bed Bugs yet. :p

Swanlee, Pixar hasn't done a movie on Bed Bugs yet. :p

Or genital lice.

The clips they show of Cars in the new BD promo on the Pirates BDs look just incredible. I can't wait for the disc.

By far the worst Pixar film. If any other studio had made it, it would have bombed horribly. That being said, I'll probably buy it for the PQ.:cool:



You have to be a "car nut" to get this movie. I have seen it several times as well and always pick up something new. The SD DVD looks stunning so I would expect the HD version to blow me away. BTW "Finding Nemo" was my lowest regarded Pixar movie ( I have it recorded on my Media Center in HD as well as all the others except Incredibles and, of course, Cars) They all are good eye candy, but Nemo was geared more to smaller kids and less of the "grown up" humor the rest had. Monsters is still my favorite Pixar to date.

For all the people here that hated the movie how many of you don't have kids? My three year old son loves this movie and can't get enough of it. I kinda like it too, the quality of the picture and sound do help but over all it's not a bad movie. Also I really hate auto racing and still like the movie.

Brad Bird is working on a new PIXAR film probably coming next year. I can't wait.

Then you will be happy to know that you only have to wait until June 29 - this year!

Why don't you tell us what you really think.

One mans meat is another mans poison my friend.

Personally speaking, every other man's 'meat' is a poison to me. Well, I am certainly not going to put it in my mouth to find out.

Myself and my five year old would disagree!! :D

I bet your five year old prefers Monsters Inc.

In the begining of both pirates movies, footage of cars is shown. So, its coming!
yea, i doubt they would have included it's trailer on POTC if Disney was going to pull a FOX

By far the worst Pixar film. If any other studio had made it, it would have bombed horribly. That being said, I'll probably buy it for the PQ.:cool:

You heretic ;)

Wolfie

"To each his own," but I liked Cars very much. Pixar captured that whole SouthWest look perfectly. I like that SW look folks.

I bet your five year old prefers Monsters Inc.

don't know about his five year old but my 4 year old likes Cars a lot. I've been trying to make him watch Monster Inc, The incredible, Finding Nemo etc... and he just want to watch Cars. It has been going on since the movie is out on DVD. I watch parts of it more than 25 times and still think it's a good movie. Love the first race and the last one.

Cars may not be the best of the Pixar films to date, but it still beats the pants off most if not all of the non-Pixar animated fare released in the last 10 years.


If you're not a car guy, you wouldn't understand the movie and would probably find it boring.

For all the people here that hated the movie how many of you don't have kids? My three year old son loves this movie and can't get enough of it. I kinda like it too, the quality of the picture and sound do help but over all it's not a bad movie. Also I really hate auto racing and still like the movie.

My 3 YO loves this movie as well, personally I think it's the most disappointing movie Pixar has done yet. It is just insanely boring.

The $13 SD-DVD is good enough for the toddler. :)

"To each his own," but I liked Cars very much. Pixar captured that whole SouthWest look perfectly. I like that SW look folks.
I used to live in St. Johns, AZ (right across the border from Gallup) and spent time in Flagstaff and elsewhere. I love the desert, it's gorgeous. Pixar did a wonderful job with all the design work, I just didn't like the story or the characters.

Cars may not be the best of the Pixar films to date, but it still beats the pants off most if not all of the non-Pixar animated fare released in the last 10 years.


nah, I don't agree... I enjoyed 'Over the Hedge' and 'Hoodwinked' more than Pixar's 'Cars' - ick, I can't believe this was a Pixar film, the only indication that it was a Pixar film was the annoying voice talent... Owen, go away... far away. This was the first Pixar movie I didn't buy on standard DVD or the upcoming BluRay edition.

If you're not a car guy, you wouldn't understand the movie and would probably find it boring.

If anything, Cars is a Route 66 movie. If you are not a Route 66 buff (like myself), you probably won't get it.

That said, the movie suffered from too much "Tow Mater." I can't stand rednecks!

If anything, Cars is a Route 66 movie. If you are not a Route 66 buff (like myself), you probably won't get it.

That said, the movie suffered from too much "Tow Mater." I can't stand rednecks!

(shudder) he made me cringe...

They delayed it to implement (well develop) three BD-J based games into the package. It'll come in September.

I bet your five year old prefers Monsters Inc.

Nope it's all CARS lately. His room; everything is CARS. I for one really appreciate Disney/Pixer for making movies that really appeal to both kids and the adult. All while teaching my son good solid values. Monster's (my favorite) is probably his third favorite. His all time favorite is Toy Story with the cowgirl as he calls it. But it's overshadowed by CARS right now. I agree the Disney/Pixar formula approach can get boring but it's not the adults they are trying to win over. They get your kid. Shrek goes for both but by doing so loses some of the smaller kids. There are somethings in Shrek I'd rather not explain to my five year old!

June 29th will add one more BD to my small but growing collection.

They delayed it to implement (well develop) three BD-J based games into the package. It'll come in September.
Because according to studio logic, people will look at the movie box on the shelf, say "Oh, that movie was horrible, I really hated it," but see that it sports three ALL NEW JAVA MINI GAMES and suddenly grab it and run to the checkout counter like it was free money.

Because nobody buys a movie to actually watch the movie anymore.

Because according to studio logic, people will look at the movie box on the shelf, say "Oh, that movie was horrible, I really hated it," but see that it sports three ALL NEW JAVA MINI GAMES and suddenly grab it and run to the checkout counter like it was free money.

Because nobody buys a movie to actually watch the movie anymore.

That reminds me, I bought both Pirate movies and forgot to play the BD-J game!

We Want Cars! We Want Cars! :D

Cars may not be the best of the Pixar films to date, but it still beats the pants off most if not all of the non-Pixar animated fare released in the last 10 years.

Not true. Here is a list of better movies:

Polar Express
Monster House
Over the Hedge
TMNT

Now I'm assuming you're talking about CGI films right? Becuase if you talking about all animated films, then I can name at last 25 anime titles.

I havve to agree with the sentiments here about Cars...It wwas a bore. I wouldn't have bought / rented it anyways....

I liked Cars but to me it wasn't as good as the Incredibles or Toy Story 2. It all personal taste here and there is no right or wrong. How someone could like Monster House or Polare Express over Cars I have no clue but we all have different tastes. To each his own. I'll be waiting for Cars on Blu-Ray though.

Monsters Inc. is the best movie Pixar made thus far. Cars is a nice movie, but only so so. I'll buy it, cause I like how it looks and sounds, but storywise Monsters Inc is by far a better movie

Cars was dire. Even the Cars xbox game was a more enjoyable experience than the movie.

My four year old daughter adores Cars. She watches the movie whenever she can, wanted all the toys and has the bedspread for it. She loves all the Pixar films and goes through waves of which is her favorite, but Cars has been tops since she saw it in theaters.

I loved the film as well. Basically Doc Hollywood reimagined.

Basically Doc Hollywood reimagined.

I pointed this out to some folks a while back and got blank stares :confused:

A definite purchase here , we like all the Pixar movies (Toy Story series being our favorite) . I would much rather see a summer release for Toy Story 1 & 2 , Monster's Inc. , or The Incredibles but Cars is still a purchase because my Son enjoys it ;) . I bet it will offer up some of THE best visuals to date when it is released on BD .

--- Jason

Because according to studio logic, people will look at the movie box on the shelf, say "Oh, that movie was horrible, I really hated it," but see that it sports three ALL NEW JAVA MINI GAMES and suddenly grab it and run to the checkout counter like it was free money.

Because nobody buys a movie to actually watch the movie anymore.

Well I don't make the decisions. I agree with you, who cares about games, but the higher ups have it in their mind that the value of these discs needs to be more than just PQ and AQ to really push sales over DVD, particularly for catalog.

That reminds me, I bought both Pirate movies and forgot to play the BD-J game!

You're missing quite a lot of new clips then ;)

By far the worst Pixar film. If any other studio had made it, it would have bombed horribly. That being said, I'll probably buy it for the PQ.:cool:


and they broke one of their own rules...no lengthy songs to carry the picture. which they did repeatedly. Though in this case it needed it i suppose.

I liked Cars but to me it wasn't as good as the Incredibles or Toy Story 2. It all personal taste here and there is no right or wrong. How someone could like Monster House or Polare Express over Cars I have no clue but we all have different tastes. To each his own. I'll be waiting for Cars on Blu-Ray though.

Monster House was very funny with a dark atmosphere around it. I mean the scene where the old man had a heartattack alone was really morbid for a kids movie. Cars had nothing like that.

As for Polar Express, its themes and what its story was, about kids starting to disbelieve in Santa, was very touching. Not to mention if you have seen the illustrations for the original book, some camera angles are nearly dead on to them.

But hey, that is just me. :)

By far the worst Pixar film. If any other studio had made it, it would have bombed horribly...

It may be the worst Pixar film, but at ANY other studio (other than Disney) it would be hailed as the best of their catalog.

I enjoyed Cars and am really looking forward to it being released this summer. I would probably put it at/near the bottom on my list of Pixar films but it still was an enjoyable movie to me that I will gladly watch again.

other than "a bug's life," cars is my least favorite pixar movie. that being said, it is still a decent movie, with great visuals.

Upon watching Cars at the theatre for the first time I also thought that it was not that great. I have to say that I've watched it many times (my 2 year old's favorite movie) and I've changed my tune. The story is actually very solid and well put together and the animation is amazing. No matter where you rate it among the other Pixar films I think it is miles beyone a Polar Express, Monster House, Shrek, etc. This is one of the more subtle Pixar films and it takes a few viewings to appreciate how well done it really is.

It may be the worst Pixar film, but at ANY other studio (other than Disney) it would be hailed as the best of their catalog.


hahaha yeah ok. Cars > Shrek :what: :confused:

Over the Hedge is MILES better than Cars.

If you're not a car guy, you wouldn't understand the movie and would probably find it boring. I would respectfully disagree. I don't know anything about auto racing (and know very little about the legacy of Rte. 66, by the way), and loved the movie. I'm not denying that there may be "insider" details and nuances related to racing that went unnoticed, but that didn't take away anything from my ability to understand and enjoy the movie. This movie, in my opinion, can appeal to lots of different types of people - not just "car guys." In fact, I have my doubts that Disney/Pixar would have moved forward with a movie that was so esoteric that no one except "car guys" would understand it.

Kris Deering is right; I also immediately thought of it as an animated Doc Hollywood. I enjoyed the story, the moral message, the picture quality, and sound quality of the DVD very much (didn't catch this one in the theater).

Actually, the one thing I thought was a little odd was one particular aspect of the animation. For as good as it looked, I didn't understand why the pupils in the eyes of the cars didn't track with the eye movement. I think the cars would have looked even more "human" if they had, instead of staying centered. Did anyone else notice this? Look at the scene when Tex offers the Dinoco contract to Lightning - the eyes look a little "dead" when Lightning is looking at Tex because the pupils don't go to the corner of the eyes.

hahaha yeah ok. Cars > Shrek :what: :confused:

Over the Hedge is MILES better than Cars.I agree. Over the hedge was way more entertaining at least for my family. :)

I agree. Over the hedge was way more entertaining at least for my family. :)

Too each their own, I suppose... Cars was no Shrek, but I can't see myself watching Over the Hedge again, anytime soon, let alone double-dipping on it. If Cars came out today, I'd be watching it on BD again tonight.

Perhaps I like Cars a little more because I'm a "car guy" and do race from time-to-time, but still think it was above average (compared to other Movies in general), regardless...

give me cars, and the shrek trilogy........and the incredibles . . . now

Too each their own, I suppose... Cars was no Shrek, but I can't see myself watching Over the Hedge again, anytime soon, let alone double-dipping on it. If Cars came out today, I'd be watching it on BD again tonight.

Perhaps I like Cars a little more because I'm a "car guy" and do race from time-to-time, but still think it was above average (compared to other Movies in general), regardless...I would take Shrek over all of them...Ogor's rule! :D

Brad Bird is working on a new PIXAR film probably coming next year. I can't wait.


Dan


He is directing Ratatouille which is coming out next month. His next movie is live action not animated.

I would respectfully disagree. I don't know anything about auto racing (and know very little about the legacy of Rte. 66, by the way), and loved the movie. I'm not denying that there may be "insider" details and nuances related to racing that went unnoticed, but that didn't take away anything from my ability to understand and enjoy the movie. This movie, in my opinion, can appeal to lots of different types of people - not just "car guys." In fact, I have my doubts that Disney/Pixar would have moved forward with a movie that was so esoteric that no one except "car guys" would understand it.

Kris Deering is right; I also immediately thought of it as an animated Doc Hollywood. I enjoyed the story, the moral message, the picture quality, and sound quality of the DVD very much (didn't catch this one in the theater).

Actually, the one thing I thought was a little odd was one particular aspect of the animation. For as good as it looked, I didn't understand why the pupils in the eyes of the cars didn't track with the eye movement. I think the cars would have looked even more "human" if they had, instead of staying centered. Did anyone else notice this? Look at the scene when Tex offers the Dinoco contract to Lightning - the eyes look a little "dead" when Lightning is looking at Tex because the pupils don't go to the corner of the eyes.

I didn't mean in general, as my wife knows nothing about cars and she loved it as well. I just think that the car angle is something that not everyone gets, and it cane be a contributing reason for something not liking the movie.

hahaha yeah ok. Cars > Shrek :what: :confused:

Over the Hedge is MILES better than Cars.

There is a difference between "better than" and "more entertaining than". Spider-man was more entertaining than Gone With the Wind, but there is no question which is the better movie.

Spider-man was more entertaining than Gone With the Wind.

That's B.S. (IMHO) ;)

There is a difference between "better than" and "more entertaining than". Spider-man was more entertaining than Gone With the Wind, but there is no question which is the better movie.

I don't understand that reasoning. Isn't entertainment the point? So if you get more enjoyment out movie X than movie Y, just admit to yourself that for you, it was indeed "better."

There's no such thing as a movie that's objectively good or bad. If I like it, I like it. If I don't, I don't. Don't let people fool you into thinking that you're somehow "wrong" for liking something they don't like. When it comes to entertainment, each of us is always "right."

CARS on Blu-ray is one of my most anticipated titles. I don't know why certain folks feel compelled to take a dump on something they didn't like in this sort of thread (that's all about anticipating a title many of us happen to like).

Cars is one of those movies you appreciate upon multiple viewings. I too did not like it the first time due to comparing it to other pixar releases, but after being forced to watch it countless times w/ my little one, I grew to love it. It is one of my anxiously anticipated release title.

I don't understand that reasoning. Isn't entertainment the point? So if you get more enjoyment out movie X than movie Y, just admit to yourself that for you, it was indeed "better."

While I feel a bit silly making this argument in a thread about "Cars" (something I think falls pretty solidly in the "entertainment" category), I will point out that entertainment is not always the "point" of film.

Hotel Rwanda may be a great film. But "entertaining"?


I may get more "enjoyment" out of watching Hook than I do watching Schindler's List, but there's no question in my mind which is the better film.

I loved the film as well. Basically Doc Hollywood reimagined.
HAHA!! i was trying to figure out what other movie it reminded me of!! THANK YOU!!!! no more muttering to myself "i know i've seen this before somewhere"

I don't understand that reasoning. Isn't entertainment the point? So if you get more enjoyment out movie X than movie Y, just admit to yourself that for you, it was indeed "better."

There's no such thing as a movie that's objectively good or bad. If I like it, I like it. If I don't, I don't. Don't let people fool you into thinking that you're somehow "wrong" for liking something they don't like. When it comes to entertainment, each of us is always "right."

CARS on Blu-ray is one of my most anticipated titles. I don't know why certain folks feel compelled to take a dump on something they didn't like in this sort of thread (that's all about anticipating a title many of us happen to like).

The reason they are dumping on the movie is because the HD-DVD supporters can't get it on HD-DVD, thus they must ridicule and disapprove of something in which they can't have.

The reason they are dumping on the movie is because the HD-DVD supporters can't get it on HD-DVD, thus they must ridicule and disapprove of something in which they can't have.


even if this was on HD-DVD, I still wouldn't buy it - stop being presumptuous your comment comes off as childish.

The reason they are dumping on the movie is because the HD-DVD supporters can't get it on HD-DVD, thus they must ridicule and disapprove of something in which they can't have.

Or -- perhaps -- some people genuinely don't like the film. Everything doesn't have to be a conspiracy theory. I loved Spider-man (1+2), Lawrence of Arabia, Dr. Strangelove, Taxi Driver, Close Encounters, Men in Black, and lots of other titles that are (potential) BD exclusives.

I just happen to think that Cars was pretty weak sauce, especially when compared to Pixar's previous work.

While generally liked, it did get over 40 "rotten" reviews over at rottentomatoes.com. Unless those reviewers all had a HD DVD bias, I think there may be some range in what the public thinks about this film. Compare the RT score to something like, say, Finding Nemo and you'll see the difference pretty clearly.

Well.... I like them all (every Pixar release mentioned in this thread), and for different reasons...

heck: I (still) own about 7 boxed sets of Laser Disc Looney Tunes Collections...

I'm waiting for Who Framed Roger Rabbit to get even a decently done SD release...would love to see it in Blu...It's on my wish list...Jessica Rabbit in HD!

jock

There is a difference between "better than" and "more entertaining than". Spider-man was more entertaining than Gone With the Wind, but there is no question which is the better movie.

Um, no. Maybe to you, but Spider-man beats the pants off of Gone with the Wind any day. Better movies are still opinioned based. I'll take Sin City over Casablanca any day. Why? Because I have never enjoyed Casablanca. It is just too dramatic for my taste, and I hate romance stories. Don't get me wrong, Casablanca is a good movie, just not my type of movie. I prefer action/scifi/fantasy, and find all of those superior to dramas.

On the other hand, Arsenic and Old Lace is probably better than Spider-man...

This is one of the more subtle Pixar films and it takes a few viewings to appreciate how well done it really is.

I coudn't have said it better myself.

At first blush, I was not very impressed. But after watching it over and over and over and over and over (my son loves it -- folks are we seeing a theme here?) I found that it has more depth and subtlety than other Pixar movies.

My favorites are Monsters Inc (in a landslide) followed by The Incredibles, but I would rank Cars right up with the Toy Storys and above Finding Nemo and (the truly mediocre) A Bugs Life.

I coudn't have said it better myself.

At first blush, I was not very impressed. But after watching it over and over and over and over and over (my son loves it -- folks are we seeing a theme here?) I found that it has more depth and subtlety than other Pixar movies.

My favorites are Monsters Inc (in a landslide) followed by The Incredibles, but I would rank Cars right up with the Toy Storys and above Finding Nemo and (the truly mediocre) A Bugs Life.

I totally agree. After watching cars a million times the "message" (adult part of the story) isn't as obvious as other Pixar films.

I totally agree. After watching cars a million times the "message" (adult part of the story) isn't as obvious as other Pixar films.

I think it bears repeating again: Cars is a movie about Route 66, and if you are not a Route 66 buff (or apt to appreciate a story re: Route 66), you won't get it. But that doesn't mean the movie is great, after all, it has Tow Mater who shouldn't be there.

Before Cars came out, I wasn't excited except for graphics until I saw several guys who worked on the film at Wondercon (March '06).

They talked about how they drove up and down Route 66, trying to find the oldest alignments possible (I've done this too, and keep in mind I just turned 28, I'm not old foagie), and they spoke to tons to people about the Mother Road and read books all that.

Once I heard that I got excited and as far as delivering the message that Route 66 needs to be preserved, the point got across.

I really think if you watch a few Route 66 documentaries and perhaps skim through a book or two, you might appreciate the good parts of Cars.

While I feel a bit silly making this argument in a thread about "Cars" (something I think falls pretty solidly in the "entertainment" category), I will point out that entertainment is not always the "point" of film.

Hotel Rwanda may be a great film. But "entertaining"?


I may get more "enjoyment" out of watching Hook than I do watching Schindler's List, but there's no question in my mind which is the better film.

Better is an entirely subjective term. My definition of better or a good film is one that meets or exceeds expectations.

Off the top of my head, two of my favorite films are Crash and Caddyshack. I didn't walk out of Crash raving it was a "non-stop good time." Nor did I think for a while afterwards about the nature of man after watching Caddyshack.

In both cases, I think each film was done about as well as they could possibly have been. It's a fallacy that broad comedy is easier to make than serious drama.

I'm quite looking forward to Cars myself. The wife decided to inflict it on me as the kids she works with talk about it non-stop. I was pleasantly suprised.

I am hoping it still comes out while it is warm out over here... This would be fun for outdoor movie nights... :)

given the "Cars" subject line, when discussing "Crash", for my own glee I do hope you're talking about the fabulous film by Cronenberg... :)

if the movie looks as good as the demo in pirates it will be a tier 0 movie

The reason they are dumping on the movie is because the HD-DVD supporters can't get it on HD-DVD, thus they must ridicule and disapprove of something in which they can't have.
that has happened before cough matrix cough

CARS on Blu-ray is one of my most anticipated titles.

Mine, too. It will be the movie that makes me get a Blu-Ray player.
My kids are 7 and 9 and love it. We have a lot of Pixar flicks on DVD, and quite a Disney catalog on Laserdisc. (My kids still like Fantasia.)

I thought the animation was stunning in the theater. I enjoyed the subtle humor (the line at the bathroom, especially).
IMHO most of Pixar's storylines are predictable to adults, but that doesn't stop us from enjoying them. (Some more than others, I guess.)

I'm not trying to change anybody's mind, just adding another voice to the Cars fans.

P.S. My son doesn't like Finding Nemo, all the babies "disappeared". It's OK with my daughter. The Incredibles are OK. A Bug's Life is OK. Toy Story (1) is still a hit.

Has the new release date for this one been announced?

Do we know why it was delayed in the first place??

Has the new release date for this one been announced?

Do we know why it was delayed in the first place??

No, and no. No new information at this time.

Not about Cars, but for Pixar fans who aren't aware of this and are interested, there will be sneak previews all over the US tomorrow (Saturday the 16th) night for Ratatouille. I just went to fandango.com to find out where and get a ticket.

--Darin

Not about Cars, but for Pixar fans who aren't aware of this and are interested, there will be sneak previews all over the US tomorrow (Saturday the 16th) night for Ratatouille. I just went to fandango.com to find out where and get a ticket.

--Darin

ratatouille looks like it is going to be a real hoot!!! i pray it will be released in hd! ! ! it is going to look "technically" gorgeous as well!