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"Mike's New Car" is a 2002 computer-animated short film produced by Pixar and directed by Pete Docter and Roger L. Gould. The narrative features characters from the feature film "Monsters, Inc.," focusing on the monster Mike Wazowski as he struggles with the overly complex features of his new six-wheel-drive car. The short was included as a bonus feature on the home video release of its parent film and serves as a companion piece to the main franchise.
It was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Animated Short Film at the 75th Academy Awards.
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What is Mike's New Car about?
The 2002 Pixar short follows Mike Wazowski as he proudly shows James P. Sullivan his new car, only for the vehicle's complicated features to cause trouble. The comedy depends on Mike's frustration and Sulley's attempts to help.
Is Mike's New Car connected to Monsters, Inc.?
Yes. It uses the same main characters, Mike and Sulley, from Pixar's Monsters, Inc. The short was created as bonus material for the September 17, 2002 DVD release of the feature.
How long is Mike's New Car?
The short runs for about 4 minutes. It was also shown at the El Capitan Theatre in Los Angeles in 2002 before its home-video release.
Was Mike's New Car nominated for an Oscar?
Yes. Pete Docter and Roger L. Gould received a nomination for Best Animated Short Film at the 2003 Academy Awards. The short was produced by Pixar Animation Studios.
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