By Joseph Martinez -

'Cars 2' had its world premiere Saturday, June 18, 2011 at the legendary El Capitan Theatre in Hollywood, California. Director John Lasseter, along with voice cast members Owen Wilson, Larry the Cable Guy, Bonnie Hunt, John Ratzenberger and Cheech Marin plus newcomers Emily Mortimer and Eddie Izzard, were joined by life-sized remote controlled cars depicting Lightning McQueen, Mater and new model, Finn McMissile (voiced by Michael Caine).

Other celebrities also joined in on the party, six days before 'Cars 2' opens including Nicole Scherzinger, Hailee Steinfeld, Sarah Highland, Rico Rodriguez,Christina Milian, Joey Lawrence and Wilmer Valderrama among others.

(photo © 2011 Joe Martinez / PictureLux)

About the Film:

Star race car Lightning McQueen and his pal Mater head overseas to compete in the World Grand Prix race. But the road to the championship becomes rocky as Mater gets caught up in an intriguing adventure of his own: international espionage. 

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