'Planes' first poster released

UP, UP, AND AWAY! Stars Val Kilmer, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Teri Hatcher, and Priyanka Chopra also lend their voices to 'Planes.' Poster courtesy of Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures Intl

MANILA, Philippines - Ready for take-off! Walt Disney Studios unveiled the first poster of its latest 3D animated masterpiece, “Planes,” on April 2.

Disney’s newest adventure is about Dusty (voiced by stand-up comedian and actor Dane Cook), a small-town plane who is interestingly afraid of heights. As Dusty takes on his dream of becoming a high-flying racer, he is joined by naval aviator Skipper (voiced by actor Stacy Keach).

Together, they prepare to outrace defending champ Ripslinger (voiced by Roger Craig Smith).

Watch the first trailer here:

“Planes” is a spin-off from Pixar's “Cars” and is the first film in a trilogy. (Pixar, however, is not part of the "Planes" production.)

“Planes” in 3D is set for release in Philippine theaters on August 21. It is distributed by Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures International. - With reports from Ira Agting/Rappler.com