The Great Manufacturer's Hall
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The Great Manufacturer's Hall[1] is a mythical location in the Cars universe, depicted in an oil painting inside the Radiator Springs Courthouse. The in-universe artwork depicts the emergence of 1900s-era Model T cars from a sacred, industrial factory, likely in relation to the "Great Manufacturer", a deity-like character mentioned by Mack later in Cars. Notable Pixar staff members have suggested the piece holds "strange" implications regarding the "secrets" of the Cars universe's origins, including the piece's own real-life sketch artist Nat D. McLaughlin,[1] as well as franchise director Jay Ward.[2]
The painting itself is seen in the first film, hanging on the rear Courthouse wall beside the judge's stand. McLaughlin's initial sketch was adapted into a "digital faux-oil" painting for the film.[1]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Nat D McLaughlin on Instagram
- ↑ Ward, Jay (interview with Jason Torchinsky). "I Demanded Answers From The Bosses At Pixar About How The World Of Cars Works" (timestamp 5:20). May 15, 2017. Jalopnik.com. Retrieved August 4, 2024.
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