‘Cars’ movie is ‘thank-you note’ to Detroit

The animated movie “Cars,” which opened last week, “is kind of a thank-you note to Detroit,” says Pontiac-born Jay Shuster, a 35-year-old sketch artist who helped create the appearance and personality of the movie’s animated cars.

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The animated movie “Cars,” which opened last week, “is kind of a
thank-you note to Detroit,” says Pontiac-born Jay Shuster, a
35-year-old sketch artist who helped create the appearance and
personality of the movie’s animated cars.

“I can’t think of a better place to grow up and be inspired,” said the former Birmingham resident and graduate of the College of Creative Studies in Detroit.

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