Mike's New Car

Mike's New Car was created by the Pixar Animation Studios, known for their groundbreaking work in animated films. At this time, Pixar was still an up-and-coming studio, and Mike's New Car served as a short film to showcase their innovative animation techniques before producing feature-length films such as Toy Story.

• The movie offers a heartwarming and humorous take on friendship, family, and the challenges of adulthood.
• It showcases exceptional voice acting by Nancy Cartwright (as Mike), best known for her role as Bart Simpson in 'The Simpsons'.
• The animation style is unique and visually appealing, with a quirky charm that adds to the overall enjoyment.
• The storyline is simple yet engaging, making it suitable for both children and adults.

Fun Facts

• 'Mike's New Car' is a spin-off from the Pixar short 'Knick Knack' (1989) which introduced the character Mike Wazowski, later becoming a prominent character in the 'Monsters, Inc.' franchise.
• In an interview, director Burny Mattinson revealed that the idea for the movie came when he found himself in a similar situation as Mike, having to deal with a new car and its quirks.
• The Pixar short was originally meant to accompany Finding Nemo in theaters but ended up being released online due to time constraints.