If You Thought the Disney-Pixar “Cars” Universe Couldn’t Get Any Darker, You Haven’t Considered the Possibility of Car Hitler
Back in April, we reported that Jay Ward, the creative director of Disney-Pixar’s Cars brand, had a rather unsettling pet theory about the nature of the animated film franchise’s universe. “If you think about this, we have autonomous car technology coming in right now,” Ward said in an interview. “It’s getting to the point where […]
Apparently, the Charming Backstory of Pixar’s “Cars” is that Autonomous Vehicles Killed Off the Human Race
Despite being one of the blander franchises in the Pixar canon, when you get right down to it, the Cars movies actually operate on one of the strangest premises that the Disney-owned animation studio has ever come up with. After all, it’s one thing to imagine that fish can talk to each other or that […]
‘Cars’ Rip-Off Review: ‘The Little Cars in the Big Race’
In previous articles for The News Wheel, I’ve expended brain cells and typing power in equal measure to bring you reviews of several horrible rip-offs of Pixar’s Cars. There are a surprising number of these films out there, and each of them has tested my sanity more than the last. Today’s query: the hilariously bad […]
‘Cars’ Rip-Off Review: ‘A Car’s Life 4: Junkyard Blues’ (2017)
Back in 2006, Spark Plug Entertainment released the exceptionally shoddy animated film A Car’s Life. It was an obvious attempt to cash in on the success of Pixar’s Cars. 11 years later, in 2017, the fourth film in the fraudulent franchise was released. Is there any excuse for A Car’s Life 4 to exist? It’s […]
‘Cars’ Rip-Off Review: ‘A Car’s Life 3: The Royal Heist’ (2013)
In 2006, Pixar released the motion picture Cars to wide critical acclaim and praise from kids and families. Also in 2006, Spark Plug Entertainment released the 45-minute atrocity A Car’s Life to swindle kids and families into thinking they were buying Cars. Both of these films managed to spawn franchises, but can A Car’s Life […]
‘Cars’ Rip-Off Review: ‘A Car’s Life 2’ (2011)
In a previous article for The News Wheel, I reviewed a dreadful little animated film called A Car’s Life. In addition to being a rip-off of Pixar’s Cars, it was just a bad film all around. For reasons that are truly beyond the capability of a human mind to grasp, this horrendous film ended up […]
‘Cars’ Rip-Off Review: ‘A Car’s Life’ (2006)
Cars is a special film for multiple reasons. The wizards at Pixar managed to take the simple idea of talking vehicles and create a fun, compelling world full of great characters and lots of heart. The film also holds the distinction of spawning a veritable avalanche of low-budget rip-off films. And believe it or not, […]
‘Cars’ Rip-Off Review: ‘CarGo’ (2017)
Pixar’s Cars is a beloved film for good reason. It has fun characters, great writing, spectacular animation, and a unique style. But where there’s quality and success, you can be sure imitation isn’t far behind. Cars might be the single most ripped-off, imitated, and outright plagiarized film in Pixar’s library; believe me, there’s no shortage […]
‘Cars’ Rip-Off Review: ‘The Autobots’ (2015)
Where there’s success, there’s often imitators. And when it comes to the beloved films of Pixar, success is never in doubt. Way back in 2006, the trailblazing studio released the film Cars to wide acclaim. Kids loved it, parents loved it, and small studios looking to cash in on a marketable idea positively adored it. […]
5 More Celebrities Who Enjoy Driving Racecars
Getting behind the wheel of a racecar can be absolutely thrilling. For some, the feeling of going speeds of 120mph or even higher while turning sharp corners can create a feeling that acting just can’t achieve. We’ve already discussed some celebrities who enjoy driving racecars, but here are five more celebs who just can’t get […]
Trailer for the Latest Pixar Movie “Onward” Features Two Elf Brothers Driving a Van
Pixar once again returns to the automotive world in its latest feature film, where the mythical meets the suburban
This summer, Disney and Pixar are reuniting Buzz, Woody, and all your favorite toys for Toy Story 4. After the release of the fourth installment of Toy Story, Pixar is reportedly returning to a lineup of original movies, taking a break from the sequels and prequels it has produced in recent years. The next Pixar […]
Mobile DJ “Cars” Character Makes His Way to Disney’s Hollywood Studios
DJ, a interactive party vehicle, will make his debut at the park alongside its latest attraction, Lightning McQueen's Racing Academy
Lightning McQueen’s Racing Academy, a brand-new interactive show starring the cast from Pixar’s Cars films, is set to open at Disney’s Hollywood Studios at the end of this month. However, that won’t be the only Cars-based attraction coming to the theme park. Disney is also sending the DJ character to Disney’s Hollywood Studios. How to […]
What Famous Cars Are in That Walmart Commercial?
How many of the movie and TV cars did you recognize?
It’s the most wonderful time of the year … film awards season! The Golden Globe awards kicked it off last weekend and, in a couple of months, the road will have led us to the prestigious Academy Awards. In the meantime, film nerds everywhere are indulging in their love of cinema by reflecting on their […]
Where Is the Pizza Planet Truck in Each Pixar Movie?
Discover the hidden location of this delivery vehicle in each of the films that Pixar has produced
Over the years, Pixar has become famous for the extraordinary number of cameos and secret references it scatters throughout its movies. Sometimes, these cameos can be used to advertise an upcoming film in Pixar’s lineup, such as when a child is seen reading a Mr. Incredible comic during Finding Nemo. In other instances, an image […]
Comics About Cars: 15 Automotive-Themed Comic Books & Graphic Novels
While the majority of casual comic book readers think that the format is limited to just superheroes and pulp fantasy, gearheads know that plenty of titles have been published over the years that depict high-octane thrills in comic book panels. Here’s a list of the 15 most prominent comic books and graphic novels to involve car culture […]
What Kind of Cars are the Cars from “Cars”?
Answering the automotive enigma of what makes and models the characters that make up the "Cars" franchise are based on
Earlier this year, Disney and Pixar released the final entry in the Cars trilogy, the aptly-named Cars 3. While the Cars franchise of films has not always been seen as the most critically-acclaimed project in Pixar’s impressive portfolio, it has resulted in a new generation of young automotive enthusiasts. One of the most effective ways that Cars […]
Car News In the Rearview: ‘Cars’ Hitler and Backwards Demon Orders
Welcome to In the Rearview, where I bring you the week’s car news again, but with my own delightful and lighthearted spin. This week, we start our merry way down lighthearted lane by considering that since in the Cars movies there are WWII veterans, that means that there was a Cars Hitler. And then even […]
Final “Cars 3” Trailer Provides Feels on Wheels [VIDEO]
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For the most part, Pixar is famous for creating films that tug on the heartstrings. After all, very few audience members can sit through the first few minutes of Up with dry eyes. Still, of the franchises under Pixar’s belt, the Cars series isn’t exactly known for eliciting emotional responses from movie-goers. The automotive-based franchise […]