Disney will release animated 'Planes' in theaters in August

Disney plans on taking what was to be a a direct to video release and instead put it in the theaters.

Inspired by the world of Pixar's "Cars," Walt Disney Pictures is planning to put out a movie called "Planes" on August 9, 2013, according to screencrush.com.

The movie was supposed to be released on Blu-ray and DVD in the spring of 2013, but Disney is now changing its plans.

According to Disney the story goes like this: Dusty Crophopper, a lowly crop dusting plane who lives in Propwash Junction and dreams of competing in a world-famous aerial race. There is just one problem, though. Dusty is afraid of heights