Cars Toon: Air Mater
Animated short about Mater's aerial adventures
About Cars Toon: Air Mater
Released: 2011
Platform: Disney+
Rating: TV-G
Run time: 5m
Cast
Larry the Cable Guy, Keith Ferguson, Stacey Keach, Jonathan Adams, Jan Rabson, Lori Alan
Cars Toon: Air Mater (2011)
About Cars Toon: Air Mater
"Cars Toon: Air Mater" is a 2011 short film that is part of the Cars Toons series. The plot focuses on Mater, the rusted, reliable, and comedic tow truck from the film Cars. In the film, Mater has an exciting adventure in Propwash Junction, a place where cars can fly. Mater takes on the challenge of learning to fly, having various comedic missteps along the way, and eventually rising to the occasion to save the day.
Making / Production
This animation was produced by Pixar Animation Studios and was directed by Rob Gibbs. With a running time of approximately 5 minutes, the film was a successful addition to the popular Cars franchise.
Actors
- Larry the Cable Guy as Mater: His voice brought life to Mater's engaging and vibrant character.
- Keith Ferguson as Lightning McQueen: His voice perfectly suited the fast and friendly race car.
Trivia / Interesting Facts
- This is the first Cars Toon to be set in Propwash Junction.
- The film was originally released as a bonus feature on the Cars 2 DVD and Blu-ray.
Awards
Although the short film did not win any particular awards, it was widely appreciated by the audience and was a beneficial addition to the Cars franchise.
Quotes
- "I'm happier than a tornado in a trailer park!" - Mater
- "I can fly! I can really fly!" - Mater
Music, Soundtrack
- The music of the film was composed by Mark Watters, adding an engaging and dynamic sound to the film.
About Cars Toon: Air Mater
In Cars Toon: Air Mater, Mater learns to fly, attracting attention, having daring adventures and inspiring a new Cars story.