Posts Tagged ‘Cars’

Disney/Pixar’s ‘CARS Toon’ Blu-ray/DVD Joins November 2 Releases; Features All New Shorts First Revealed on Stitch Kingdom

In addition to Toy Story 3, November 2 will also see the release of Disney/Pixar’s CARS Toon: Mater’s Tall Tales on Disney Blu-ray/DVD Combo Pack and DVD formats, both of which are now available for pre-order on Amazon.com.

Rev up your engines for this unforgettable collection of Cars Toons starring Mater, the lovable and hilarious tow truck from the hit movie Cars. From the creative minds of Disney/Pixar come nine highly entertaining “Tall Tales” involving bullfights, drag races, rock concerts, monster truck showdowns and even UFOs; plus, check out the new, exclusive, never-before-seen Cars Toons “Mater P.I.” and “Moon Mater.”

Join Mater, the heart and soul of Radiator Springs, and all your favorite characters from the world of Cars as they take you on a fun-filled ride that will have your family roaring with laughter!

The disc will include 9 of the Mater’s Tall Tales shorts, the first seven of which includes Rescue Squad Mater, Mater the Greater, El Materdor, Unidentified Flying Mater, Tokyo Mater, Monster Truck Mater and Heavy Metal Mater. The additional two shorts will be Mater PI and Moon Mater, CARS Toon shorts we first alluded to way back in March.

DVD/Blu-ray bonus features include:

• Paths To Pixar
• Studio Stories-McQueen Has No Hands
• Mater Bumper-to-Bumper
• Making Mater’s Tall Tales
• Unmade Tales-Intro by Rob Gibbs
• Cars Toons Story Reels
• Cars Land Sneak Peek
• Mater Private Eye Trailer

On a related note, Cars Toon: Mater’s Tall Tales for the Nintendo Wii will be released on September 14.

(hat tip to Upcoming Pixar)

Disney Music, Video Game and Book Releases for Week of July 11, 2010

Here’s look at some of the Disney-related books, movies and audio CDs being released this week. Please note that this list is automatically generated and information is not guaranteed by this site.

	A Fairy-Tale Fall (Disney Princess) (Step into Reading) (Available Tuesday, July 13 or Pre-Order from Amazon.com) How do Cinderella, Belle, Ariel, and all the Disney princesses celebrate Halloween? Princess fans will love finding out in this original Step 2 reader! To order or for more information, click here
	Disney*Pixar Storybook Collection (Disney Storybook Collections) (Available Tuesday, July 13 or Pre-Order from Amazon.com) The second edition of this top-selling storybook has been updated to include all of Pixar’s recent smash hit films including Ratatouille, WALL-E, Up, and Toy Story 3. With 18 stories, gilded pages, and over 250 pieces of both spot and full-page art, this storybook is a must-have for fans! To order or for more information, click here
	Fashionable Fairies (Disney Fairies) (Paper Doll Book) (Available Tuesday, July 13 or Pre-Order from Amazon.com) The Disney Fairies love their one-of-a-kind outfits made from flowers and leaves. Now girls can dress up Tinker Bell and three of her fairy friends with this terrific paper doll book. There are 4 paper dolls, more than 30 fanciful fairy outfits, and over 50 fabulous stickers! To order or for more information, click here
	Heavy Metal Mater and Other Tall Tales (Disney/Pixar Cars) (Pictureback Favorites) (Available Tuesday, July 13 or Pre-Order from Amazon.com) Mater is up to his old tricks again, with three new tall tales in one fantastic hardcover storybook for boys ages 3 to 7! Mater tells Lightning McQueen how he started a heavy metal band, became a hot-rod racer in Tokyo, and had a close encounter with a UFO! This follow-up to Mater’s Tall Tales is a must-have for all fans of Disney•Pixar’s Cars and Cars Toons. To order or for more information, click here
	Once Upon a Dream (Disney Princess) (Big Coloring Book) (Available Tuesday, July 13 or Pre-Order from Amazon.com) Little girls on the go will love to take their favorite Disney Princesses along in this big coloring book with a die-cut handle and more than 50 stickers! To order or for more information, click here
	Princess Playtime (Available Tuesday, July 13 or Pre-Order from Amazon.com) Little princesses will love all the different elements in this enchanting Disney Princess novelty book. They can touch the smooth, soft, and bristly treasures Ariel discovers in the ocean, lift-the-flaps to see who’s attending Belle’s tea party, slide the windows to help Cinderella find her friends in a game of hide-and-seek, and much, much more! With five spreads full of exciting tactile components, readers will never tire of exploring all that this book has to offer! To order or for more information, click here
	Squeaky Clean (Available Tuesday, July 13 or Pre-Order from Amazon.com) Disney Publishing Worldwide is proud to introduce this exciting new line of infant books guaranteed to delight both baby and Mom!.  Each book in the series focuses on daily rituals, such as cuddle time, mealtime, bath time and more. Developmentally-sound, these books go and grow along with baby. Irresistible photos of babies accompanied gently-rendered character artand simple repetitive text delightfully introduces little ones to the worldaround them. To order or for more information, click here
	The Disney Princess Little Golden Book Library (Disney Princess) (Available Tuesday, July 13 or Pre-Order from Amazon.com) Five treasured Disney Princess Little Golden Books are together for the first time! This boxed set features beautifully illustrated retellings of The Princess and the Frog, The Little Mermaid, Cinderella, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, and Sleeping Beauty. To order or for more information, click here
	The Spooky Sound (Disney/Pixar Cars) (Step into Reading) (Available Tuesday, July 13 or Pre-Order from Amazon.com) After Mater and Lightning McQueen hear a mysterious sound one night, they decide to investigate. But when they can’t figure out where it’s coming from, Radiator Springs suddenly becomes very spooky! Disney•Pixar’s Cars fans will love this all-new Step 2 reader featuring all of their favorite characters. To order or for more information, click here
	Toy Story 3 Mix & Match (Available Tuesday, July 13 or Pre-Order from Amazon.com) Kids will love reading about Buzz and Woody’s latest adventure and then mixing it up by flipping the die-cut pages to interchange elements of their favorite characters–and new toys from Toy Story 3! This sturdy board book is perfect for younger fans of the soon-to-be-hit film. To order or for more information, click here
	Wall E: Recharge (Disney Pixar) (Available Tuesday, July 13 or Pre-Order from Amazon.com) The story doesn’t end when the credits roll! Fans get to join WALL-E on another adventure through the distant future set before the events of the blockbuster film! To order or for more information, click here
	Disney Animated: 2011 Weekly Day-to-Day Calendar (Available Thursday, July 15 or Pre-Order from Amazon.com) Classic Disney characters come alive with the Disney Animated 2011 Weekly Day-to-Day Calendar’s amazing AniMotion technology. Slide the frame across the page and be mesmerized as Mickey and his friends magically march and frolic their way through the year.* Classic Disney characters, including Mickey Mouse and Donald Duck, combine for a year of animated fun. * Amazing animation picture frame * 53 fabulous animations To order or for more information, click here
	Disney Pixar – Best of 2011 Wall Calendar (Available Thursday, July 15 or Pre-Order from Amazon.com) Pixar s films Toy Story, A Bug s Life, Toy Story 2, Monsters, Inc., Finding Nemo and The Incredibles melted our hearts. Since then, Cars, Ratatouille, Wall E and Up have continued the tradition. Next up, Toy Story 3! To order or for more information, click here
	Disney Pixar: 2011 Weekly Postcard Calendar (Available Thursday, July 15 or Pre-Order from Amazon.com) Disney PIXAR characters range from an intergalactic spaceman to a clownfish to a racecar to a shaggy blue monster. The Disney Pixar 2011 Weekly Postcard Calendar offers just as much variety. Throughout its weekly pages, you’ll find the most popular Disney PIXAR friends standees, collector cards, bookmarks, punch-outs, postcards, and door hangers. A surprise on every page. To order or for more information, click here
	Disney Princess 2011 Pocket Planner (Available Thursday, July 15 or Pre-Order from Amazon.com) Disney Princess is a perennial favorite and allows little girls to celebrate the most fantasical stage of their childhood. Ariel, Cinderella, Aurora, Belle and Tiana each have their own unique fairytale, capturing hearts and imaginations every day of the year. To order or for more information, click here
	Disney Princesses: 2011 Mini Day-to-Day Calendar (Available Thursday, July 15 or Pre-Order from Amazon.com) Why be a Princess for just a day when you can be a Princess all year long with the Disney Princesses 2011 Mini Day-to-Day Calendar featuring all of the Disney Princesses, from the original Snow White to to the newest, Princess Tiana. One or more Disney Princesses is featured on each colorful page. To order or for more information, click here
	Disney Adventures In Country (Available Tuesday, July 13 or Pre-Order from Amazon.com) To order or for more information, click here
	Disney Singalong: Camp Rock (Available Tuesday, July 13 or Pre-Order from Amazon.com) To order or for more information, click here
	Disney Singalong: Phineas & Ferb (Available Tuesday, July 13 or Pre-Order from Amazon.com) To order or for more information, click here
	The Sorcerer’s Apprentice (Available Tuesday, July 13 or Pre-Order from Amazon.com) To order or for more information, click here

Photo Gallery: Disney Store Montebello (Imagination Park) Grand Opening and Tour

On hand to celebrate the day’s momentous occasion were Disney Store President Jim Fielding and stars from the Disney Channel original movie Camp Rock 2, Maria Canals Barrera, Chloe Bridges and Anna Maria Perez de Tagle.

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All photos above by Jeff Lewis, courtesy of Disney Consumer Products.

Later on in the day, Stitch Kingdom’s Kelly Noble had the opportunity to explore the Disney Store ‘Imagination Park’ at Montebello experience which features an exclusive RIDEMAKERZ opportunity featuring the stars of Disney/Pixar’s Cars. For more information on the experiences one can find in the Imagination Park model, review our original report here.

AFTER THE JUMP: Dozens of photos from the Montebello Disney Store

First Look: New Toys and Collectibles for Disney/Pixar’s ‘Toy Story’ and ‘Cars’

Many of the items from Disney Store are old favorites packaged in new ways with exclusive bonus items. For example, the Cars Toons diecast cars will be packaged as a collectible bundle for $119.50 and includes Mia and Tia as exclusives (actual cars not on display). Toy Story 3 collectible figures will be bundled together ($69.50 full retail), offering Lotso and the Alien trio as exclusives.

Also being released is a Rescue Squad Mater Rescue Squad Chopper set ($49.50) which includes Rescue Squad Mater, Lightning McQueen and an exclusive Ambulance diecast car. The side panel of the chopper pops open to reveal storage space for several of the vehicles.

Hot on the heels of the recent release of the limited edition 16″ talking Jessie doll comes a formal dressed Woody (complete with leather hat) and Buzz Lightyear. These are essentially the same as the existing Toy Story 3 dolls from Disney Store except that they’re jazzed up a bit. The best part is that while Jessie was $79.50 alone, you can get this class act duo plus a copy of Toy Story 3 for just $99.50 with a limited edition size of 5,000 pieces.

Over at Mattel, the focus was on the new upcoming Cars Toon, Monster Truck Mater, which I was able to watch before checking out the toys inspired by it. On display were some previously announced items such as the Monster Truck Wrastlin’ Playset and large Frightening McQueen car. New items included die cast editions of some of the characters from the short including Frightening (Lighting McQueen), Tormenter (Mater) and some of the opponents including Rastacarian, Dr. Feelbad and the I-Screamer. The I-Screamer and Tormenter displayed actually have really neat fighting moves in which they can ‘punch’ with their front wheels (no kung fu grip however). There will be additional diecast cars produced based on the short as well.

On the Toy Story side, Mattel and LEGO had some sets on display that were previously embargoed until the film’s release such as a few of the ActionLink! sets and the LEGO incinerator set. But the prize for toy of the day went hands down to the spaceship belonging to the Evil Dr. Porkchop, from the opening sequence to Toy Story 3.

The Millenium Falcon of toys, this baby does everything. E-v-e-r-ything. Hamm as the Evil Dr. Porkchop rides up front in the cockpit while the body of the ship also opens up, exposing jail cells and various rooms in the ship. And if things get too hot, Porkchop can drop down into an escape pod and exit the ship’s mouth before you can say bacon. If that’s not enough, the ship lights up and produces sound effects at the press of a button. The ship will come with three figures including Hamm as the Evil Dr. Porkchop, but not necessarily Buzz and Woody. I’m afraid I don’t recall the exact MSRP for it, but it’s either $59.99 or $69.99.

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All photos © copyright Stitch Kingdom. All rights reserved.

Disney Interactive Announces ‘Disney Sing It: Party Hits,’ ‘Cars Toon: Mater’s Tall Tales’

Disney Interactive Studios today announced Disney Sing It: Party Hits, the latest title in the company’s popular video-based karaoke series. The game is expected to be available in summer 2010 for the Wii™ and PlayStation®3 computer entertainment systems. Living up to its name, Disney Sing It: Party Hits is packed with current chart-busting party-starting anthems from the biggest names in pop music.

“The Disney Sing It franchise built its immense following by consistently providing the songs teens and tweens want to sing, and Disney Sing It: Party Hits continues that trend,” said Craig Relyea, senior vice president of global marketing, Disney Interactive Studios. “With the addition of Demi Lovato as an in-game vocal coach, fans will also get the real-world benefit of improving their skills by learning proper vocal training from a pro.”

Disney Sing It: Party Hits will feature songs and music videos from today’s top artists including Justin Bieber, Black Eyed Peas, Jonas Brothers, Jordin Sparks, Owl City, Paramore, Selena Gomez, Ashley Tisdale, Kelly Clarkson, One Republic and many more. In addition, Demi Lovato who has released chart-topping solo albums, will assist players by providing various ways to be a better performer. This will include basic exercises from breathing and pitch, to more advanced exercises such as learning how to harmonize in a duet.

Disney Sing It: Party Hits from Disney Interactive Studios is expected to be rated E by the Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB).

Developed by Zoë Mode, Disney Sing It: Party Hits will be available this fall for Wii™ and PLAYSTATION®3 computer entertainment system. The game will be sold as a standalone or bundled with one Logitech® microphone for all systems.

Also announced today is that Cars Toon: Mater’s Tall Tales is revving its engine for an exclusive Wii™ release this fall. A follow up to last year’s hit, Toy Story Mania! also on Wii, Cars Toon: Mater’s Tall Tales is part of the Mania! line of games, featuring fast-paced, multiplayer, family fun. This captivating game is as fun to watch as it is to play and will engage up to four players of all ages.

Cars Toon: Mater’s Tall Tales will feature a large collection of pick-up-and-play games inspired by Disney•Pixar’s popular Mater’s Tall Tales animated short series. The game will bring Mater together with Lightning McQueen and the “Cars” gang for a new set of adventures, capturing the endearing sense of humor of everyone’s favorite tow truck. Players will join Mater and his pals as they relive the wild stories he conjures up about hilariously unpredictable events that may or may not have taken place.

“Fans of Mater’s Tall Tales and families everywhere who enjoy in-home multiplayer gaming will love this latest entry in the ’Cars’ entertainment franchise and Mania! brand,” said Craig Relyea, senior vice president of global marketing, Disney Interactive Studios. “With Cars Toon: Mater’s Tall Tales, we want to convey the outrageous personality and vivid imagination of Mater and his tall tales set within the Mania! style gameplay of engaging, fast-paced, family fun.”

Designed to keep family and friends entertained for hours, Cars Toon: Mater’s Tall Tales will feature more than 30 levels of play involving a variety of cooperative and competitive mini-games, designed to fully utilize the Wii controls. Offering a large collection of games that will get everyone in the living room off of the couch, players can experience death-defying stunts in “Mater the Greater,” run with the bulls in “El Materdor” or appreciate the heroism of a fire truck in “Rescue Squad Mater.”

Cars Toon: Mater’s Tall Tales for Wii will allow family and friends to experience Mater’s Tall Tales with a Mania! twist. The Mania! franchise, hosted by beloved characters, provides accessible and frenzied pick-up-and-play experiences to be enjoyed by everyone in the living room. With up to four players at once, Mania! video games reward competitiveness and cooperative play among players and features immersive storytelling experiences that are appropriate for all ages.

Cars Toon: Mater’s Tall Tales will be available exclusively for Wii this fall and is now available for pre-order on Amazon.com.

Disney Books, Music and Videos Being Released During Week of May 9

Here’s look at some of the Disney-related books, movies and audio CDs being released this week. Please note that this list is automatically generated and information is not guaranteed by this site.

	A Dozen Fairy Dresses (Step into Reading) (Available Tuesday, May 11 or Pre-Order from Amazon.com) To order or for more information, click here
	A Dozen Fairy Dresses (Step into Reading) (Available Tuesday, May 11 or Pre-Order from Amazon.com) To order or for more information, click here
	Deputy Mater (a Golden Go-Along Book) (Available Tuesday, May 11 or Pre-Order from Amazon.com) To order or for more information, click here
	Disney Princess: Cinderella: The Great Mouse Mistake (Disney Princess Early Chapter Books) (Available Tuesday, May 11 or Pre-Order from Amazon.com) To order or for more information, click here
	Hot Rods! (Big Coloring Book) (Available Tuesday, May 11 or Pre-Order from Amazon.com) To order or for more information, click here
	Lily in Full Bloom (A Stepping Stone Book(TM)) (Available Tuesday, May 11 or Pre-Order from Amazon.com) To order or for more information, click here
	PassPorter’s Disney Vacation Club Guide: For Members and Members-to-Be (Available Tuesday, May 11 or Pre-Order from Amazon.com) To order or for more information, click here
	Tinker Bell Fun Kit (Available Tuesday, May 11 or Pre-Order from Amazon.com) To order or for more information, click here
	Tow Truck Trouble/Lights Out! (Deluxe Pictureback) (Available Tuesday, May 11 or Pre-Order from Amazon.com) To order or for more information, click here
	Disney: Guitar Chord Songbook (Available Friday, May 14 or Pre-Order from Amazon.com) To order or for more information, click here
	Computer Wore Tennis Shoes & Strongest Man World (Available Tuesday, May 11 or Pre-Order from Amazon.com) To order or for more information, click here
	Father of the Bride 1 & 2 (2pc) (Available Tuesday, May 11 or Pre-Order from Amazon.com) To order or for more information, click here
	George of the Jungle 1 & 2 (2pc) (Available Tuesday, May 11 or Pre-Order from Amazon.com) To order or for more information, click here
	Ruthless People & Down Out Beverly & Outrageous (Available Tuesday, May 11 or Pre-Order from Amazon.com) To order or for more information, click here
	Signs & Village & Sixth Sense (3pc) (Available Tuesday, May 11 or Pre-Order from Amazon.com) To order or for more information, click here
	Toy Story (Special Edition) (Available Tuesday, May 11 or Pre-Order from Amazon.com) To order or for more information, click here
	Toy Story 2 (Spanish) (Available Tuesday, May 11 or Pre-Order from Amazon.com) To order or for more information, click here
	Toy Story 2: Special Edition – DVD (Available Tuesday, May 11 or Pre-Order from Amazon.com) To order or for more information, click here

Disney at the Movies: Ant-Man Marches Forward, Mater Goes Away, DW Goes to Town, ‘Secretariat’ Renamed?

The Disney domain elves were hard at work yesterday, registering every possible combination involving the words ‘the movie.’ Many appear to be titles that Disney will distribute for DreamWorks, but others are literally screaming out future (or current) Disney projects.

Alphabetically speaking, ANT-MAN-THEMOVIE.COM comes first.  Immediately rumored to have been the first Pixar project since the acquisition, Stan Lee mentioned last month on his twitter that Marvel was moving forward with the project which had been in the works for some time.

Also it appears Tow Mater is having some thoughts about exploring the final frontier. Lunar Mater (LUNARMATER.COM), Moon Mater (MOONMATER.COM) and Right Stuff Mater (RIGHTSTUFFMATER.COM) have all been registered. We also have Mater PI (MATERPI.COM) and Investigator Mater (INVESTIGATORMATER.COM) so it appears some new Cars Toons may be on the way.

AFTER THE JUMP: Many more movies are named including possible renames for current projects

First Look: Disney Online’s World of Cars, Plus News for Other Disney MMOs

Earlier today I had the opportunity to visit Disney Online at the International Toy Fair in New York City and got a preview at Disney’s newest massively multiplayer online (MMO) game, The World of Cars in addition to some of the new and not-yet-released enhancements to Disney Online’s other worlds.

Sharing a lot in common with the Club Penguin model, the World of Cars is completely Adobe Flash-based. This means there are no downloads required aside from the common plug-in that most folks should already have. Although I probably should know better than to be impressed to how the game has been implemented inside the Flash engine, I still am. The game looks very appealing with a great heads-up display (HUD) loaded with information and controls while still leaving plenty of room for the actual gameplay.

As you might imagine, you will assume the role of a car in Radiator Springs. The action in the game takes place after the first movie — Lightning returns to the sleepy town after winning the Piston Cup and has set up shop in the middle of Downtown Radiator Springs. Throughout the game, you’ll encounter all of your favorite characters from the film with all new original dialogue as recorded by the original actors with exception to Owen Wilson (Lightning), Paul Newman (Doc Hudson) and George Carlin (Fillmore), the latter two having passed away prior to the studio work. For those three, Disney has brought in soundalikes who do a really good job at filling in some rather large tires.

Meeting the characters, who are non-player characters (NPCs), meaning they’re automatic and interaction is quite limited, you’ll often find a yellow exclamation point over their heads. This means they want to talk to you and might even have a job for you. Performing jobs for the characters will yield you rewards, often being money and additional jobs.

Click here to read more about World of Cars and see some exciting Pixie Hollow news

First Look: Mattel Introduces Toys for Rapunzel, Toy Story 3, Cars and More

The 107th annual American International Toy Fair is about to kick off in New York City and we couldn’t be more excited. In honor of the 1200+ exhibitors showing off their latest and greatest in toys, we thought we’d take a sneak peek at some of the new Disney toys from Mattel that you can expect to find at your favorite retailer later this year.

We’ll start with this summer’s most anticipated event: Toy Story 3.

First up is the Buzz Lightyear Deluxe Action Wing Pack (Ages 6+; MSRP $49.99; Available May). Junior Space Rangers can sport this backpack style gear which — at a touch of a button — pops out a set of their very own wings, useful for flying or simply falling with style. Other buttons speak some of Buzz’s most popular catchphrases, but the coolest part of all is that the wings can sense when they’re in the horizontal position and will automatically play ‘flying’ noises. When the mission’s been accomplished, the wings contract at the press of a button.

If you’ve been following the TS3 news and have seen the new trailer, you probably already know that Ken (Michael Keaton) joins the Toy Story family and given that Mattel is the home of Ken and Barbie, the Barbie Toy Story 3 Made For Each Other Gift Set (Ages 3+; MSRP $24.99; Available May) is a zero-brainer. The pair of dolls help re-live the magic of the film dressed in the style as they appear on screen.

Click here to see more toys for Toy Story 3, Rapunzel and Cars

Square Enix Honors Pixar with Next Disney Formation Arts Collectibles Set

The newest set of PVC collectibles from Square Enix pay homage to five Disney/Pixar films. Miniature scenes atop a Pixar base detail characters from CARS, Ratatouille, Wall-E, UP and Toy Story. Now available for pre-order from several online sites, the set retails for 6,000 yen (about $67).

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