About Cars Toon: The Radiator Springs 500 1/2

Cars Toon: The Radiator Springs 500 1/2 is an exciting adventure animation film released in 2014 as a part of the Cars franchise. This film focuses on a friendly and enthusiastic tow truck, Mater, who becomes the guide for a group of off-road racers in Radiator Springs. As unusual circumstances unfold, Mater must confront challenges and become the hero of the day.

Making / Production

The movie was produced by Disney Television Animation and Pixar Animation Studios. The director of the film is Rob Gibbs and Scott Morse and it comes as one of 11 short films in the Cars Toon series. It's a part of "Tales from Radiator Springs" mini-series.

Actors

• Larry the Cable Guy as Mater - Mater is the lovable and loyal tow truck who guides the off-road racers in the movie. Larry brings Mater’s character to life with his signature humor and warmth.
• Keith Ferguson as Lightning McQueen - Fergusson offers an energetic and relatable performance as the famous race car Lightning McQueen.
• Katherine Helmond as Lizzie - She gives witty performance as the town's oldest car, leaving the audience in continuous laughter.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The film was initially exclusive to Disney Movies Anywhere app for a limited time before it was aired on Disney Channel.
• 'The Radiator Springs 500 1/2' celebrates the charm of off-road racing and explores new aspects of racing adventure which was new to the Cars franchise.

Quotes

• Mater: "I'm happier than a tornado in a trailer park!"
• Lightning McQueen: "Ka-chow!"
• Lizzie: "Did someone say car show?"

Music, Soundtrack

• 'Cars Toon: Mater's Tall Tales' - credited as the main theme for the sequence film. The energy of the track truly reflects the adventurous theme of the movie.
• 'Monster Truck Mater' - used primarily in the racing sequences, building excitement and adding to the off-road racing fun atmosphere.