CARS Run Even in Rain

By: Karl Schneider
Date: Monday, May 29, 2006
Source: Pixar

Even mass amounts of rain couldn't stop the premiere of the Disney/Pixar movie CARS. Over 30,000 people showed up on Friday night at the event staged at the Lowe's Motor Speedway.

The event had just about everything: A 12 lap auto race, giant screening of the movie on four giant screens outdoors, and a peformance by country star Brad Paisley.

Some celebrity arrivals were delayed by the rain, but the event went off almost with out a hitch despite the large amounts of rain.

CARS races into theaters the second weekend of June.

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Comments/Responses

mckracken • May 29, 2006, 11:00pm •

LOL!!! its ironic that the Dreamworks ad for Over the Hedge is located directly above the article for Pixney/Disnar's Cars.
still nothings gonna stop this one... Pixar's had long enough to fine tune the engine.

teabagging2000 • May 30, 2006, 07:12am •

I was at this premiere and all I could think about was how I wished I was sitting in a theater with soft, dry seats. I was in some alternate universe where those around me got very excited about a staged race and that "git done!" redneck guy (who does a voice in the movie). The movie was pretty good though as you might expect. 30,000 people at a screening was a new experience for me. Too bad it wasn't in Iceland though, then Wessmith could jump in with another Iceland comment. "One time in Iceland!..." Sorry, couldn't resist! ;)

• May 30, 2006, 09:16am •

funny teabagging2000! Where would you rate the movie if judged against past Pixar films? By the way, the first movie I saw in Iceland was Kevin Costner's Robin Hood dubbed in Icelandic...just because I know you really, really wanted to know! ;-)

teabagging2000 • May 30, 2006, 10:38am •

Well I can say w/o a doubt that imo it is the best looking Pixar movie to date by far. As far as story, I'd put it near the top. Then again, I might be the only person who thought the Incredibles was just OK. I love super hero flicks and hate racing but I like this movie better.
And my friends have to hear me talk about my travels relentlessly. I want to go to Iceland one day!

• May 30, 2006, 12:52pm •

Having made the world premiere, I can safely relate that Pixar has done it again! To me, "Cars" seems more "adult" than other Pixar films. The story is great; the automotive characters are engaging; both benefit from outstanding animation. One major theme exists; it works itself out on many different levels.
As for the event itself, hats off to Disney / Pixar and ISC for a job well done!

• May 30, 2006, 01:05pm •

Thanks teabagging2000 - the kids (and me too!) can't wait for this one to come out. I can't stand racing (for me watching cars go in big ovals is akin to watching paint dry), but I love Pixar movies.

coldhardtruth • May 30, 2006, 11:00pm •

This movie looks really, really stupid.

lracors • May 31, 2006, 10:09am •

CHT has spoken!

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