CARS 2: First images and official synopsis revealed

While we’ve known that Cars 2 is in the work, and that it involves Lightning McQueen going around the world, Disney finally released the official synopsis and concept art for the movie.

Official Synopsis

CARS 2 (In Disney Digital 3D™ and IMAX® 3D)
DISNEY•PIXAR
Website and Mobile Site:             Disney.com/cars
Like us on Facebook:                 facebook.com/pixarcars
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Genre:                                                              Animation/Comedy/Adventure
Rating:                                                              TBD
U.S. Release Date:                                             June 24, 2011
Voice Talent:                                                     Owen Wilson, Larry the Cable Guy
Director:                                                           John Lasseter
Co-Director:                                                      Brad Lewis
Producer:                                                          Denise Ream
Composer:                                                        Michael Giacchino

Star racecar Lightning McQueen (voice of Owen Wilson) and the incomparable tow truck Mater (voice of Larry the Cable Guy) take their friendship to exciting new places in “Cars 2” when they head overseas to compete in the first-ever World Grand Prix to determine the world’s fastest car.  But the road to the championship is filled with plenty of potholes, detours and hilarious surprises when Mater gets caught up in an intriguing adventure of his own: international espionage.  Torn between assisting Lightning McQueen in the high-profile race and towing the line in a top-secret spy mission, Mater’s action-packed journey leads him on an explosive chase through the streets of Japan and Europe, trailed by his friends and watched by the whole world.  Adding to the fast-paced fun is a colorful new all-car cast that includes secret agents, menacing villains and international racing competitors.

John Lasseter returns to the driver’s seat to direct this follow-up to his 2006 Golden Globe®-winning “Cars.” “Cars 2” is co-directed by Brad Lewis, producer of the Oscar®-winning film “Ratatouille,” and produced by visual effects industry veteran Denise Ream (associate producer, “Up”; visual effects executive producer, “Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith”).  The film hits the track on June 24, 2011, and will be presented in Disney Digital 3D™ and IMAX® 3D in select theaters.

I showed the video and images to my son, and now he won’t stop asking when we can see the movie.

via Disney