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Cars 2 (2011) is an American animated spy comedy film produced by Pixar Animation Studios for Walt Disney Pictures. During a mission to rescue his fellow British spy Leland Turbo, Finn McMissile infiltrates an oil rig owned by criminal lemon cars. There, he witnesses the lemons, led by Professor Zündapp, loading a disguised electromagnetic pulse generator onto a shipping crate. Unfortunately, Turbo is killed and Finn must escape by faking his own death. Meanwhile, Lightning McQueen takes a break from racing to visit his friends in Radiator Springs after winning his fourth Piston Cup. However, he soon gets caught up in the World Grand Prix – created by electric ...

George Miller directed, produced and co-wrote the 2011 animated jukebox musical comedy film, Happy Feet Two (2011). Erik, son of Mumble and Gloria, struggles to keep up with his fellow Emperor-Land penguins on the dance floor. Along with his friends Bo and Atticus, he follows Ramón, leader of the Amigos and one of Mumble’s pals, to Adélie-Land. This snowy land is now under the rule of Sven, a flying penguin who is not all he seems. Sven had previously convinced the humans to spare him by showing off his impressive flight skills before joining forces with Lovelace (formerly known as ‘Guru’). Lovelace ...

Rio (2011), an American animated musical adventure comedy film produced by Blue Sky Studios and 20th Century Fox Animation, follows the story of Blu – an orphaned male Spix’s macaw hatchling who was illegally brought to Moose Lake, Minnesota. After being discovered by Linda Gunderson, Blu becomes her beloved pet for fifteen years despite his inability to fly and constant teasing from Canada geese. However, when ornithologist Túlio Monteiro invites them to Rio de Janeiro to mate with the last female of their species, Linda and Blu embark on a wild journey. There, Blu meets Jewel – a strong-willed macaw who dreams of returning to the wild. But things take a turn ...

Ice Age: A Mammoth Christmas (2011) is an animated TV special and an installment of the Ice Age franchise. It was created by Blue Sky Studios under the direction of Karen Disher. Set eight years after the third film and before the fourth, it follows Scrat as he tries to steal an acorn from a beaver’s food stash, only to end up losing all his treasure when it rolls away. At the same time, Manny brings out a special Christmas Rock from storage to surprise his daughter Peaches during a snowball fight with her friends Crash and Eddie. The rock holds sentimental value for Manny as it has been passed down ...

In the animated Western comedy Rango (2011), directed by Gore Verbinski and written by John Logan, a theatrically-minded pet chameleon finds himself stranded in the Mojave Desert of Nevada when his owners’ car accidentally loses his terrarium. Seeking refuge, he meets a nine-banded armadillo named Roadkill, who is on a quest for the ‘Spirit of the West’ and tells him about a town called Dirt where water mysteriously appears every Wednesday. With no other options, the chameleon sets out into the desert but not before narrowly escaping being preyed upon by ...

The animated adventure comedy film, Puss in Boots (2011), was produced by DreamWorks Animation and distributed by Paramount Pictures. The title character is an anthropomorphic cat who speaks Spanish and is known for his signature boots. After becoming a fugitive, he is determined to reclaim his lost honor. One night, he discovers that the notorious Jack and Jill have the magic beans he has been searching for. These beans are said to lead to a giant’s castle and its precious golden goose eggs. However, when Puss tries to steal the beans from their hideout, he is interrupted by another cat named Kitty Softpaws. As it turns out, she was also hired by Humpty ...

The animated film, The Adventures of Tintin (2011), is based on Hergé’s comic book series of the same name. Set in 1938 Brussels, Belgium, it follows young journalist Tintin and his trusty dog Snowy as they explore an outdoor market. Despite being approached by Interpol officer Barnaby and ship collector Ivan Ivanovitch Sakharine, both eager to purchase a miniature model of a ship called the Unicorn, Tintin manages to secure the item for himself. But upon returning home with the model, it is accidentally broken during a chase between Snowy and a cat. As Tintin searches for the missing pieces, he discovers a ...

Dragons: Gift of the Night Fury (2011) is an American animated short by DreamWorks Animation, helmed by Tom Owens. It hit shelves on DVD and Blu-ray on November 15th of that year, along with an accompanying short called Book of Dragons. As the winter holiday Snoggletog approaches in Berk, all the dragons unexpectedly take off, leaving everyone in distress – except for Toothless. Unable to fly alone, Toothless receives a new artificial wing from Hiccup as a gesture of kindness, granting him freedom as well. Days later, Meatlug – who Fishlegs had been secretly keeping tethered – escapes and accidentally takes ...

The 17-minute short film, Book of Dragons (2011), was released on November 15, 2011 on DVD and Blu-ray alongside Gift of the Night Fury. It is based on How to Train Your Dragon and features Hiccup, Astrid, Fishlegs, Toothless and Gobber. In this short, they share the legend of the Book of Dragons and reveal exclusive training tips for never-before-seen dragons in a total of 14 different species. These dragons are divided into 7 classes: Stoker (Terrible Terror, Monstrous Nightmare), Boulder (Gronckle, Whispering Death), Fear (Hideous Zippleback, Snaptrapper), Sharp (Deadly Nadder, Timberjack), Tidal (Scauldron, Thunderdrum), Mystery (Changewing, ...

Toy Story Toons: Small Fry (2011) is an American computer-animated short film written and directed by Angus MacLane. One evening at the fast-food chicken restaurant Poultry Palace, Bonnie is disappointed to receive a Zurg belt buckle as her kids’ meal toy instead of the Mini Buzz Lightyear she was hoping for. This happened because the restaurant had run out of Mini Buzz toys. In a nearby display cabinet, a Mini Buzz Lightyear expresses frustration to a Mini Zurg about never being played with, but Mini Zurg chooses to stay put. After finishing her meal, Bonnie heads over to play in the ball pit with Rex and Buzz ...

Toy Story Toons: Hawaiian Vacation (2011) is an animated short produced by Pixar and directed by Gary Rydstrom. Three months after Toy Story 3, Bonnie has winter break and plans to go to Hawaii with her family. The toys are looking forward to a relaxing week, but Ken and Barbie secretly hitch a ride in Bonnie’s backpack, hoping for a Hawaiian adventure. However, Bonnie leaves them in her room instead, much to Ken’s dismay when he realizes their destination is not Hawaii. Barbie tells Woody that Ken had planned for their first kiss at sunset on a beach, inspired by a travel brochure of Hawaii.

Superman/Batman: Apocalypse (2010) is an American animated superhero film based on the comic book storyline The Supergirl from Krypton. It serves as a standalone sequel to Superman/Batman: Public Enemies (2009), which saw Lex Luthor’s downfall and the two heroes’ successful mission to save the planet. In the aftermath, a spaceship crash-lands in Gotham City Harbor, revealing a young girl with extraordinary powers. While Superman steps in to fix her unintentional destruction and Batman exposes her weakness to Kryptonite, it is revealed that she is Kara Zor-El, Superman’s long-lost cousin who was in suspended animation for years. As ...

Released on the Despicable Me DVD and Blu-ray, Banana (2010) features three Minions locked in a chaotic battle over the beloved fruit. As they vie for the prized snack, their workplace is turned upside down by their antics.

On the Despicable Me DVD and Blu-ray, Orientation Day (2010) was featured. During their bomb-carrying duties, three fresh-faced Minions found themselves in a heated dispute with two others who were handling a massive explosive – a task much more challenging than they anticipated.

Released on the Despicable Me DVD and Blu-ray, Home Makeover (2010) follows the Minions’ efforts to prevent Margo, Edith, and Agnes from returning to Miss Hattie’s Home for Girls by helping them renovate Gru’s house after the events of Despicable Me.

Kung Fu Panda Holiday (2010) is a delightful animated Christmas special from DreamWorks Animation, directed by Tim Johnson. Po, the lovable panda and Dragon Warrior, is faced with a major challenge when Master Shifu tasks him with organizing the prestigious Winter Feast at the Jade Palace. Despite his enthusiasm for the event, Po longs to spend the holiday with his father Mr. Ping. In an effort to have him cater the feast, Po turns down top chefs from all over China. However, Mr. Ping believes Po is more concerned with his role as the Dragon Warrior and decides to stay at his restaurant to feed those without a place to ...

The direct-to-DVD animated comedy horror-mystery, Scooby-Doo! Camp Scare (2010), is the fifteenth installment in the Scooby-Doo series. This time, Scooby-Doo and the gang are heading to Fred’s old summer camp, Camp Little Moose, to work as counselors for the season. However, upon arrival, they find only Burt, the head counselor, and John Knudsen, the local forest ranger. The camp appears deserted due to rumors of a legendary figure called the Woodsman scaring away all the kids. Burt is ready to close down the camp until Fred persuades him to keep it open while they investigate. As night falls, the Woodsman resurfaces and demands that everyone ...

Arthur 3: The War of the Two Worlds (2010) is a fantasy animated/live-action film directed and co-written by Luc Besson. It is based on the fourth book in the Arthur children’s books series by Besson and was shot back-to-back with its predecessor. Despite receiving mixed reviews from critics, it was a box-office success in France. However, due to the previous films’ under-performance worldwide, it resulted in significant losses for EuropaCorp. In the United States, it was released directly to video, while in the United Kingdom and Ireland, it was ...

Introducing Prep & Landing: Operation: Secret Santa (2010), a sequel to the 2009 Christmas special produced by Walt Disney Animation Studios and directed by Kevin Deters and Stevie Wermers. This animated short premiered on ABC on Tuesday, December 7, 2010. Wayne and Lanny, now partners, receive a call from Magee to meet with a top-secret contact for their latest mission. The duo is tasked with retrieving a box from Santa’s hidden workshop. Utilizing their advanced gadgets from the previous film, they sneak into Santa’s office while he sleeps. Thanks to ...

Day & Night (2010) is an American animated short film, which marked Teddy Newton’s directorial debut and was produced by Pixar. The story follows two characters, known as Day and Night. Inside Day, we see a sun in the center of the day scene, while inside Night we see a moon in the center of the night scene. These settings represent typical events that take place during the respective periods, often reflecting the emotions and actions of Day or Night. For instance, when Day is happy, a rainbow appears inside him, while Night expresses happiness through fireworks. When Day ...