Race fans of all ages are invited to ride along with the “Cars 3” crew for hilarious and heartfelt extras, including an exclusive new mini-movie, “Miss Fritter’s Racing Skoool,” taught by the queen of the Crazy 8; a feature detailing how real-world race training influenced filmmakers; the journey taken by voice actor Cristela Alonzo and team while shaping tech-savvy trainer Cruz Ramirez; behind-the-scenes access to the story team who crafted Lightning McQueen’s third chapter; deleted scenes; and much more.”

A fun sequence showing the beginning to finished scene in the film …

PROGRESSION 1 of 7: Story.This storyboard was drawn by “Cars 3” Story Supervisor Scott Morse.  Storyboards are drawn by story artists in order to pre-visualize the film. They are placed side-by-side in sequence by the editorial team, so that they convey the pace of scenes and deliver a rough sense of how the story unfolds. This storyboard is one of approximately 81,924 story panels that were delivered to editorial. The storyboarding process, in the form it is known today, was developed at Walt Disney Studios during the early 1930s. ©2017 Disney•Pixar. All Rights Reserved. .

PROGRESSION 2 of 7: Art.Once the storyline for a sequence is completed, concept art is created by the production designer and art department to determine the look and feel of the film.  This concept art piece was drawn by artist Laura Phillips and showcases the exploration of color and the design of new characters and new environments. ©2017 Disney•Pixar. All Rights Reserved.

PROGRESSION 3 of 7: Sets and Layout.Using art reference for guidance, the basic forms and shapes of the sets are translated into the computer during a process called “Modeling.”  “Shading” comes next, during which technical artists use a combination of painting and programming to apply textures, colors, patterns and other material properties to give the sets complexity and appeal. This frame also shows the phase known as “Layout,” in which a virtual camera is placed into a shot. The characters are “staged” or placed into positions within the set that work visually with the chosen camera angle. Layout precedes character Animation. ©2017 Disney•Pixar. All Rights Reserved.

PROGRESSION 4 of 7: Animation.When Layout is complete, the primary and secondary characters are animated and brought to life by the Animation department. ©2017 Disney•Pixar. All Rights Reserved. .

PROGRESSION 5 of 7: Crowds.Animators create the personalities and “acting” of the characters, and in this particular shot, the Crowds department added hundreds of background characters to fill the stadium. ©2017 Disney•Pixar. All Rights Reserved. .

PROGRESSION 6 of 7: Lighting.The Lighting department is responsible for integrating all of the elements – characters, sets, effects, etc. – into a final, rendered image. The Lighting process involves placing virtual light sources into the scene to illuminate the characters and the set.  Technical artists place the lighting to draw the audience’s eye to story points and to create the correct mood.  The lit images are then rendered at high resolution.  24 lit images, of over 2 million pixels each, are created for each one second of the movie. ©2017 Disney•Pixar. All Rights Reserved. .

PROGRESSION 7 of 7: Effects and Final Image.All the natural phenomena that you see in this final image, such as the dust, debris, flames and even the mud, were brought to life by the Effects department. FX artists create these elements using complex simulation software that models the physics of how certain materials move. These FX elements provide a believable and tangible sense of interaction between the characters and their rich, realistic world, whether they are skidding around a hairpin turn or blasting through the mud at sixty miles per hour. FX work also reinforces the emotional stakes for the audience, for example in this image Ms. Fritter looks menacing as she spouts fire from her exhaust pipes while bearing down on McQueen, who is fighting hard to get out of the thick, viscous mud pit at the center of the track. Without the fire and the texture of the mud the scene would be less impactful. ©2017 Disney•Pixar. All Rights Reserved.

Discs includes …

• Miss Fritter’s Racing Skoool (Exclusive new mini-movie) – Enjoy blindsided testimonials from the Crazy 8’s, touting the transformative impact Miss Fritter’s Racing School has had in reshaping the direction of their lives
• Theatrical Short: “Lou” – When a toy-stealing bully ruins recess for a playground full of kids, only one thing stands in his way: the “Lost and Found” box.
• Let’s. Get. Crazy. – Get schooled in the world of demolition derby, the “rules” of figure 8 racing, and how Pixar puts the crazy in the Thunder Hollow Crazy 8 race. This piece is hosted by Lea DeLaria.
• Legendary – a close, historical look at the racing legends Wendell Scott and Louise Smith, whose tenacity and perseverance got them into the race even when they weren’t invited.
• Ready for the Race – Disney Channel’s Olivia Rodrigo and NASCAR Racer William Byron check out the Hendrick Motorsports campus to showcase how real-world race training influenced the filmmakers.
• World’s Fastest Billboard – Blink and you will miss all of the graphics and “car-ified” advertisements created by Pixar’s Art team to make the ”Cars 3” world as believable as possible.
• Cruz Ramirez: The Yellow Car That Could – Join Cristela Alonzo and the filmmakers on their journey to create a race-car trainer turned champion racer.
• Generations: The Story of “Cars 3” – For the story team, creating Lightning McQueen’s next chapter didn’t involve just a tune-up, but a complete overhaul. 
• My First Car – A collection of illustrated first-car stories as narrated by members of the “Cars 3” cast and crew. “A Green Car on the Red Carpet with Kerry Washington,” “Old Blue,” and “Still in the Family.”
• 5 Deleted Scenes – Each deleted scene is set up with an introduction as to why it was removed from the film. Deleted scenes include “The Boogie Woogie,” “The Jars of Dirt,” “Lugnut,” “The Bolt,” and “More Than New Paint.”
• Cars To Die(cast) For – Take a look at the phenomenon of die-cast toy collecting and the more than 1,000 unique designs that exist in the Cars universe.
• Commentary – Brian Fee (Director), Kevin Reher (Producer), Andrea Warren (Co-Producer) and Jay Ward (Creative Director)
• And more…

Tech Specs

Disc Specifications

Product SKUs: Digital = 4K UHD with HDR (HDR-10 or Dolby Vision), HD, SD Physical = 4K UHD Combo Pack (4K UHD+Blu-ray+Digital HD/SD), Blu-ray Combo Pack (Blu-ray+DVD+Digital HD/SD) and DVD

Feature Run Time: Approximately 103 minutes

Aspect Ratio: 2.39:1

Resolution: 4K UHD = 3840 x 2160, HD = 1920 x 1080, SD = 720 x 480

Audio:  4K UHD Blu-ray = English Dolby Atmos, English, Spanish and French 7.1 Dolby Digital Plus, English 5.1 Dolby Digital, English 2.0 Dolby Digital, English 2.0 Descriptive Audio

4K UHD Digital = English Dolby Atmos (platform dependent), English 5.1, English 2.0, Blu-ray = English 7.1 DTS-HDMA, English 5.1 DTS-HDHR, English 2.0 Dolby Digital, Spanish and French 5.1 Dolby Digital Language Tracks, English 2.0 Descriptive Audio DVD = English, Spanish and French 5.1 Dolby Digital Language Tracks, English 2.0 Dolby Digital, English 2.0 Descriptive Audio

Subtitles: Physical = English SDH, Spanish and French Subtitles

Closed Captions: Digital = English; DVD = English