Cars 2 taking the Old Route 66 to Theatres

Speculation about a Cars sequel has been laid to rest. Pixar announced their slate of films for the next four years. The last to be mentioned was Cars 2. I posted a poll as to which sequel would be announced first, and the majority of you were correct by choosing Cars! I really believe this is due to the overwhelming success of the die cast toy line, and the fact that the film is truly beloved by the public. I think the press wanted to knock Pixar off the mountain, as the "King of the Hill" when the film came out in 2006. You could feel the world seemingly wanting the movie to fail in some way, and that people were hyper-critical about the film when it wasn't warranted. All I've seen since it came out on DVD is that this movie is becoming entrenched as a super fan favorite! I know I love the film. I've watched it over and over far more than some of the other wonderful Pixar films.

So, does this mean I have to go on a toy quest for the next 6 to 8 years?! Heck, we fans will be the sole cause for keeping Wal-Mart, Target, KB Toys and Ebay in the "Black!" You think your house is full of toys and getting out of hand, have you seen John Lasseter's office?! John will have to ask for a new 10,000 square foot office with display shelves, an extra assistant to keep his collection dusted, and a guard to keep people from swiping things!! That's why the movie is coming out in four years instead of two! To give them enough time to build him that new office with all the accoutrements! ;-)

Just think...I'll have another 6 to 8 years to write my blog, we can all run around like a bunch of nuts looking for toys, and we can keep Larry the Cable Guy from falling into oblivion! I can't wait! Can you?

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