Cars Toon: Monster Truck Mater

About Cars Toon: Monster Truck Mater

Cars Toon: Monster Truck Mater is an animated short film released in 2010 under Pixar's 'Cars Toons' series. The main character in the film is Tow Mater, who, in this episode, becomes a monster truck wrestler. The movie takes on a storytelling format where Mater tells a tall-tale of his past as a Monster Truck Wrestler. Contrary to Mater’s easy-going and fun-loving demeanor, in his wrestling alter-ego, “Tormentor,” Mater takes on mighty opponents like The Ice creamer, Dr. Feel Bad, and even the giant, Captain Collision.

Making / Production

Produced by Pixar Animation Studios and directed by John Lasseter and Rob Gibbs. The production of this animation was meticulously detailed to ensure high-quality graphics and preserve the original character values. It involves high-tech animation technologies combined with intensive character development and storyboarding to bring the story to life.

Actors

• Larry The Cable Guy as Mater / Tormentor: He perfectly voiced the character Mater, bringing out the joyful and playful persona in the wrestling ring.
• Keith Ferguson as Lightning McQueen: Playing Mater’s best friend, Keith’s portrayal adds balance and support to Mater’s bold adventures.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• This film is part of Pixar's 'Cars Toons' series which are meant to show what the "Cars" characters get up to in their spare time.
• This short film has a higher Monster Truck ratio to car than any other Pixar animation.

Quotes

• Mater: "I used to be a monster truck wrestler."
• Lightning McQueen: "You? A wrestler?”

Music, Soundtrack

• The film contains thrilling musical scores that add to the suspense and action in the wrestling ring.
• Accompanied by the delightful and light-hearted tunes that resonate with the jovial character of Mater.