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Synopsis
Since ancient times, stories of epic battles and mystical legends have been passed through the generations across the rugged and mysterious Highlands of Scotland. In “Brave,” a new tale joins the lore when the courageous Merida (voice of Kelly MacDonald) confronts tradition, destiny and the fiercest of beasts. Credits
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Disney Pulls Merida's Makeover After Outcrythe new Merida has since been pulled from Disney's site, replaced by the Merida we've grown to know and love. (As seen below.) It's unknown how the public protest will ultimately impact further Merida merchandizing, but it's at least heartening to see the House of Mouse is listening to parents and fans furious over the message they send by overtly sexualizing a character specifically made to empower young girls. ...by Kristy Puchko | published: 2013-05-15 11:16:31comments
Brave Director And Fans Protest Merida's Disney Princess MakeoverThe Disney Princess has a knack for diluting the most interesting qualities of all its characters and shoving them into a generic princess box, overlooking the fact that Mulan wanted to be a soldier more than a girl in the dress, for example. But Merida's placement in this crowd, especially since the movie ends with her not marrying anyone and continuing to reject all the fancy trappings of princess-dim, seems especially galling...by Katey Rich | published: 2013-05-13 11:58:29comments
Brave Co-Director Brenda Chapman Tweets Her Reax To Golden Globes WinMark Andrews, who was brought in to replace Chapman, accepted the award and thanked Chapman from the stage. Chapman, who was at home watching the show on her couch, took comments from followers and revealed – a little cynically – that she wasn’t even invited to attend the ceremony....by Sean O'Connell | published: 2013-01-14 13:49:04comments
The 10 Most Disappointing Movies Of 2012Looking back a year full of movies you have to remember the bad with the good. We can celebrate the best of the best and express our love and appreciation for them, but for the sake of balance it’s important to look back at the ones that we expected more from – the ones that didn’t deliver on expectations or hopes. These are the titles we see in theaters and leave saying, “Man, I wish that was better.” ...by Eric Eisenberg | published: 2012-12-27 18:12:41comments
Animation Directors Break Down This Year's Amazing Crop Of FilmsThe entire year, in general, has been very, very good for animation, as this roundtable discussion with award-worthy animation directors proves. In preparation for the Oscar season, the L.A. Times gathered the creative minds behind the year’s top animation movies for a lengthy conversation about their processes. ...by Sean O'Connell | published: 2012-12-05 08:11:00comments
Check Out A Clip From Pixar's La Luna Short FilmNovember was a good month for Disney•Pixar, which released both the Brave Blu-ray and The Pixar Short Films Collection Volume 2 Blu-ray on November 13. What do both of these home entertainment releases have in common? They both boast the magical, wonderful short, “La Luna.” If you’ve missed out on the short story thus far, or just love the little tale, we have a special clip from the “La Luna” short to share with you. ...by Jessica Rawden | published: 2012-11-19 23:20:20comments
Brave Blu-ray Clips Help Show The Importance Of FamilyDisney•Pixar has put together a really nice set for Brave, the Scottish tale featuring fiery redhead Merida. The flick will be hitting Blu-ray and DVD on November 13, and to celebrate, we have a few short clips from the film to share with fans. If you are in to lore or rebellious teens, these are certainly clips to check out....by Jessica Rawden | published: 2012-11-07 10:34:34comments
Brave's November Blu-Ray Release Will Feature Pixar's La Luna ShortPixar’s first foray into storytelling with a female protagonist ended up being funny, enchanting, and wholly satisfying. If you didn’t catch Merida, the fiery redheaded heroine in Brave, when she made her debut in theaters, you won’t have long to wait. Disney•Pixar is bringing Brave to Blu-ray and DVD with plenty of time before the holidays, releasing the title on November 13. ...by Jessica Grabert | published: 2012-09-01 15:22:15comments
Brave Co-Director Brenda Chapman Speaks Out About Devastating Loss Of The FilmCo-director Brenda Chapman was absent from all of these press opportunities, and even though Andrews and everyone else spoke highly of how she guided the project, it wasn't hard to see why-- Chapman was taken off the project and replaced with Andrews with just over a year left to go before Brave's release date...by Katey Rich | published: 2012-08-15 10:42:06comments
Comic Con 2012 Costumes Day 1: From Brave To Bane!I woke up this morning with no idea of what Con was going to be, and now I have a better idea of what Con is going to be, but feel a little bad for being semi-attracted to an underage Pikachu (you'll see - why'd she have to make a cute face?)...by Da7e | published: 2012-07-12 16:09:22comments
Pizza Planet Truck And Other Brave Easter Eggs RevealedWith Brave being set in medieval Scotland, many of us idly wondered how certain recurring allusions—like the Pizza Planet truck from Toy Story or the Luxo Ball—could be woven into the fabric of this fantasy. Well, now we've got stills that reveal two such hidden gems in Brave, both found within the wacky witch's den. Can you spot them? ...by Kristy Puchko | published: 2012-07-03 07:59:08comments
Now Streaming: Netflix Alternatives To Magic Mike, Brave And Seeking A Friend For The End Of The WorldIn our ongoing effort to help you make sense of Netflix Instant's overwhelming catalogue of streaming titles, we offer this bi-weekly column in which we search for worthwhile watching so you don't have to. Whether you don't want to brave the high temperatures to venture out to your local theater, or just want more movies you can enjoy from the comfort of your couch, we've got you covered with a selection of features that are fitting companion pieces to the latest batch of theatrical releases. ...by Kristy Puchko | published: 2012-06-29 06:59:21comments
The Real Reason People Hate The Twist In BravePixar's latest Brave has received a slew of fiery criticism, much to the surprise of those of us who loved it. And while every Pixar pic has a dissenting outlier, I've found that many of Brave's detractors take issue with one particular element of the film above all others, a twist that is carefully hidden in the marketing but will be discusses below, so be warned: spoilers lie ahead. ...by Kristy Puchko | published: 2012-06-28 09:03:10comments
The 5 Best Pixar Movie EndingsBrave isn't the first time Pixar has saved its “gotcha” moment for the final scenes. And it got us thinking: What are the five best endings in Pixar history? We put it to a vote, and the CB staff came back with these selections (as well as explanations as to why these endings work so well)...by CB Staff | published: 2012-06-25 11:50:52comments
The Brave Debate: Discussing The Twist, The Bear, And The Future Of PixarA lot of the critics of Brave took issue with the "twist," which is actuality the central plot of the movie, but which was cleverly hidden in much of the film's marketing. But here at CB, four us all were totally down with Brave and where the story unexpectedly led us, so we got together to figure out why some people objected to the movie so muc...by Katey Rich, Sean O'Connell, Kristy Puchko & Eric Eisenberg | published: 2012-06-25 09:00:15comments
Weekend Box Office: Pixar's Brave Soars To The TopHow many box office hits can one studio make? An even better question: how many number one movies in a row can one studio release? This weekend Pixar launched Brave, a movie which has not only shown the studio can quickly and solidly bounce back from a critical flop (last year's disappointing Cars 2) but that it is still going strong with its thriteenth number one box office release in a row....by Scott Gwin | published: 2012-06-24 18:32:12comments
Brave Makes $25 Million Friday To Start Stellar Box Office WeekendThe reviews for Brave may not be as strong as for many Pixar movies, but the box office tells the same, massively successful story. The studio's first film with a female lead character made $25 million on Friday, putting it on track for a $70 million weekend and an easy first-place finish for the weekend...by Katey Rich | published: 2012-06-23 11:07:23comments
Video Interviews: The Cast And Filmmakers Of Pixar's BraveToday marks the release of Disney Pixar’s Brave, the thirteenth movie released by the animation giant since they made their debut in 1995 with Toy Story. In its time the studio has become famous for not only its consistency, regularly putting out some of the best films that the movie industry has to offer, but its compelling characters and ability to reduce grown adults to tears with hardcore emotional storytelling. And it’s a legacy that lives on in their latest film....by Eric Eisenberg | published: 2012-06-22 17:40:50comments
Hear Us Out: 5 Pixar Movies We Just Can't LoveOn the occasion of the studio's new movie Brave-- which is getting more mixed reviews than usual for Pixar-- we've decided to finally speak up and reveal our own personal Pixar misses, the movies that everybody else adores and we simply can't get on board with...by CB Staff | published: 2012-06-22 13:36:12comments
Operation Kino 68: Boys vs. Girls On BraveThis week on Operation Kino we're grabbing our bows and arrows and riding through the glen with our hair flowing in the breeze, as we review the new Pixar effort Brave. From there we talk about an issue that comes up a little bit in conversations about Brave...by Operation Kino | published: 2012-06-22 09:02:25comments
Brave Filmmakers Wanted To Transport Us To ScotlandOne of the reasons I'm starting to think Pixar's Brave may prove to be a must-watch on the big screen is the setting of the story. Previously released trailers and teasers have given us a glimpse of the lush looking Scottish Highlands which serve as the backdrop to the Disney film. And the latest video promoting the film focuses almost entirely on that as the filmmakers and actors discuss the setting in which the story takes place. ...by Kelly West | published: 2012-06-21 15:09:23comments
The 7 Bravest Pixar CharactersPixar movies have always celebrated bravery, and true to form, it's not always the kind of bravery you'd expect. Whether admitting they're wrong or clinging to their dreams or simply helping their friends of out of a jam, lots of Pixar heroes have bravery right where it counts-- which is why it was surprisingly hard to pick our own bravest Pixar heroes...by CB Staff | published: 2012-06-20 08:39:45comments
To 3D Or Not To 3D: Buy The Right Brave TicketSo does Brave continue the 3D winning streak? Does our heroine Merida, with her bows and arrows and gravity-defying red hair, truly pop in the third dimension, to the point that it's worth paying for both your 3D glasses and the kid-size ones? We're back yet again to help you answer that question...by Katey Rich | published: 2012-06-19 16:41:29comments
Brave Producer Katherine Sarafian On Pixar's First Heroine And What Steve Jobs Taught HerThe massive Pixar team is used to making changes to their films until they get things perfect, but that doesn't mean they don't need someone behind the scenes to make sure every transition runs smoothly. Enter Katherine Sarafian, a Pixar veteran who started off in production, spent some time bringing a sense of storytelling to the marketing department, and then moved back over to production in time to become the producer of Brave...by Katey Rich | published: 2012-06-18 09:51:17comments
This Rotten Week: Predicting Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter, Brave And More ReviewsHappy Father’s Day to all the baby daddys out there, but a big shout out goes to the best dad in the whole world: me. And Little Baby Rotten Week showed her appreciation when she gave the best gift ever this morning: “sleeping in” until 6:30 AM. No card necessary when that kind of miracle happens...by Doug Norrie | published: 2012-06-17 13:25:03comments
Disney's Brave Toys Offer Bear-Sized Clues, New Video Arrives OnlineWe have less than two weeks to go until Pixar's Brave arrives in theaters. Though I needed little reminder of that fact, my excitement over the film was enhanced just yesterday when I happened upon the Brave display in the Disney Store at my local mall. Having just returned a shirt at another store, I was on a mission to burn through the money I'd recently re-acquired on presents for my nephews......by Kelly West | published: 2012-06-12 09:16:30comments
Pixar's Brave Video Introduces Us To The WitchAs the theatrical release of Pixar's Brave is just a few weeks away, we might expect to see a bit more of the film in trailers and other promotional videos. Today, that comes in the form of another featurette, which plays like a TV advertisement, much in the way the Freedom Broch compilation album ad did. And just as that amusing video did, this one manages to give us a look at the move in the process. ...by Kelly West | published: 2012-06-06 16:55:30comments
Brave Director Mark Andrews Talks Haggis, Killing Babies, And Taking Over Someone Else's FilmBrave, their newest film set for release on June 22, went through that process of death and rebirth more than most of the studio's films. It's been in development for six years, and two years ago, with the release date deadline looming, director Brenda Chapman was replaced with Mark Andrews, a brain truster himself who'd just finished work as a co-writer on John Carter of Mars. There were bits of concept art and models for Brave sprinkled all over the campus...by Katey Rich | published: 2012-06-04 13:00:51comments
Our Favorite Female Character From Every Pixar MovieLater this month, Pixar will release its thirteenth movie, Brave. Some will stand in awe at its beautiful scenescapes and its technical perfection. The rest of us will fall in love with an entirely new set of characters. So, in honor of Brave, the first Pixar movie with a female protagonist, here are our favorite women from each of the studio’s first twelve movies… ...by Mack Rawden & Katey Rich | published: 2012-06-03 21:32:42comments
New Brave Clip Features Billy Connolly Doing His Best Impression Of A LadyWant to hear something amazing? We are less than a month away from the release of Pixar's Brave and we still have very little clue as to what it's about. Having seen the first 30 minutes of the film, I can tell you that almost every second of footage, trailers, and clips have come from the earliest part of the story and give little indication as to what the movie is actually....by Eric Eisenberg | published: 2012-05-29 19:15:15comments
Brave Clip Offers New Plot CluesIn promoting their latest effort Brave, Disney and Pixar have so far proved savvy, showcasing the animated adventure's gorgeous design work and wild-haired heroine without getting too caught up in the film's plot. They know that their well-reputed brand is sure to attract many fans, while the promise of Pixar's first female protagonist will lure others, so why give away the film's plot twists to sell it? ...by Kristy Puchko | published: 2012-05-23 08:31:23comments
Video For Pixar's Brave Features Scottish Tunes And Dinner Table MomentsIn just over a month, Pixar's Brave arrives in theaters. While the trailers have given us some idea about the plot of the movie, which focuses on a young Scottish woman looking to change her fate, this amusing promotional video has fun with the Scottish theme and gives us a few glimpses of the movie. ...by Kelly West | published: 2012-05-21 11:23:43comments
New Images From Pixar's Brave Give Us A Better Look At The BearsIn addition to giving us a fair introduction to the lead character and her family, the recently released trailer for Pixar's Brave also gave us a glimpse of the adventure awaits Merida, a Scottish girl who's looking to change her fate. These recently released photos offer a closer look at a few moments featured in the trailer, including that final scene. ...by Kelly West | published: 2012-05-01 09:53:43comments
New Brave Trailer Showcases Magic, Adventure, Fate And FamilyEvery time I think I couldn't be more eager to see Pixar's Brave, another trailer shows up online to prove me wrong and heighten my anticipation. This latest one further introduces us to the story's heroine, Merida, and gives us a glimpse of the adventure that awaits her. ...by Kelly West | published: 2012-04-24 07:51:56comments
New Brave Video Lets Us Get To Know Merida BetterKatniss Everdeen isn’t the only arrow-shooting female on the big screen this year. Soon enough, Disney will release the promising looking Pixar film Brave into theaters. The trailer for the animated film already gave us an introduction to the story’s heroine, who not only proves to have a determined spirit, but also really good aim....by Kelly West | published: 2012-04-10 10:42:50comments
Video Blog: An Early Look At Pixar's BraveGermain Lussier and I recorded a video blog at the end of our long day of interviews, right in the front lobby of Pixar headquarters, next to a poster of Brave's heroine Merida. We were both really impressed with the opening 30 minutes and how Pixar seems to have gotten back in its original storytelling groove, but we found some faults as well...by Katey Rich | published: 2012-04-06 09:51:43comments
4 New Character Posters For Pixar's BraveAs excited I am for the story inBrave, the newest film from Disney/Pixar, I'm just as excited (if not more excited) to see the animation. While Pixar movies have always been beautiful, there's an intensely beautiful, natural element that we've seen in the previews thus far. Just looking at Merida's hair, with its detailed strands and small curls, you want to rush to your local theater to see it on the big screen....by Eric Eisenberg | published: 2012-04-03 14:33:22comments
New Trailer For Pixar's Brave Shows Off More Of Its Unruly HeroineIt's really more of a clip than a trailer, but unlike most movie clips—that tend to suffer for lack of context—this one not only is crystal clear in its concept but also deftly display who Merida is. Here a trio of uninspiring young men competes in an archery contest to prove their worth and potentially win Merida's hand in marriage. ...by Kristy Puchko | published: 2012-02-23 06:48:58comments
New Poster For Pixar's Brave Arrives Online, New Trailer Comes TomorrowWe've been waiting a long time to see more from Pixar's newest feature, Brave, and fortunately that wait is almost over. While we don't have a specific time for the release, a brand spanking new trailer is scheduled to arrive online tomorrow and will hopefully take us deeper into the world behind the film. But for those of you that have the patience of an toddler, I have some methadone to treat your heroin addiction....by Eric Eisenberg | published: 2012-02-22 18:30:19comments
Pixar's Brave Snarled In Trademark Battle With Atlanta BravesWell, I didn’t see this one coming. Copyright or plagiarism lawsuits are a dime a dozen in Hollywood, but now Pixar’s upcoming film, Brave, is in the midst of an argument that seems, well, a little silly. This past summer the Atlanta National League Baseball Club filed an objection to Disney/Pixar’s changing the name of their upcoming film from The Bear and the Bow to Brave. The ANLBC are the owners of – wait for it – the Atlanta Braves....by David Wharton | published: 2011-12-19 13:23:10comments
Pixar's Brave Introduces Merida With New Full-Length TrailerThe trailer in some ways plays right down the line of the typical princess narrative, like Mulan set in Scotland, but there still seems to be a lot we don't know, and I'm counting on the rigorous Pixar storytelling method to get some surprises in there. I'm all for a story about a tomboy with a bow and arrow fighting a giant black monster, but I'm also counting on Pixar to show us something there we haven't seen...by Katey Rich | published: 2011-11-16 10:24:15comments
Pixar's Brave Stills Show Off Dudes In Kilts And A Will-o'-The WispAfter the disappointment (in quality if not in box office returns) that was Cars 2, we hope that Pixar will redeem themselves next summer with Brave. Set to open in theaters on June 22nd, 2012, Brave tells the story of Merida, a young Scottish princess who's more interested in archery than in her many suitors. After following one of the mysterious lights known as Will-o'-the-Wisps, Merida discovers an old witch and makes a deal that could endanger the entire kingdom....by David Wharton | published: 2011-11-14 14:55:57comments
Brave Footage From D23 Reminds Us Of Robin Hood, Plot Details RevealedIf you’ve seen the first trailer for Pixar’s Brave, you already know how absolutely incredible the film looks. A period piece set in medieval Scotland, the animation looks unlike anything we’ve ever seen from the elite studio before and today at the D23 Expo they showed plenty of new footage....by Eric Eisenberg | published: 2011-08-20 18:02:38comments
Gorgeous Teaser Trailer For Brave: Pixar's First Heroine Shoots To KillIt's your classic, very vague teaser, giving us a Scottish brogue voiceover and a very brief introduction to our heroine, Merida, who we can already tell takes no guff from anyone, be they human or a giant black bear three times her size. It's also got the same moody, Highlands-gloomy atmosphere promised ...by Katey Rich | published: 2011-06-27 10:44:26comments
5 Ways Pixar Can Move On From The Critical Failure Of Cars 2As other critics try to figure out exactly where Cars 2 fails, and what it means that Pixar has ended their decade-plus perfect batting average, I've got five suggestions for how they can move forward from here and keep the Pixar flame alive...by Katey Rich | published: 2011-06-24 10:28:43comments
New Brave Character Images Look GreatUntil now, Pixar’s early stuff from Brave has been comprised of landscape sketches and a few early character mock ups. Yesterday we got ourselves a brand new teaser poster which showed off more of the back of the film’s star, Merida’s, head and lots of her Scottish-as-hell red hair. Well now we’re getting our first look at a few of the characters in what we can assume is a somewhat final form....by Will LeBlanc | published: 2011-06-23 11:55:12comments
Teaser Poster For Pixar's Next Film Brave: Can We Skip Ahead To 2012 Already?With Cars 2 earning some of the worst reviews in Pixar history, it might already be time to start looking forward to their next film, which thankfully isn't a sequel and features the studio's first female heroine...by Katey Rich | published: 2011-06-22 13:21:27comments
Merida Shoots An Arrow In First Image From Pixar's BraveLet’s just be honest here. Even though Cars 2 isn’t out yet, there’s really no element of mystery or intrigue associated with it. No matter how wonderful it is, it’ll still lack the excitement of a totally fresh set of characters...by Mack Rawden | published: 2011-05-26 18:41:02comments
First Look At Concept Art From Pixar’s BraveVery exciting news this rainy Monday morning. With the release date of Pixar’s 13th animated feature Brave set at June 22nd, 2012, they’re starting to build excitement for the film today by releasing a few concept images from early in the production process....by Will LeBlanc | published: 2011-03-28 09:05:50comments
Pixar's Brave Release Date Gets Pushed Back A WeekDisney Pixar’s Brave, previously titled The Bear and the Bow and Pixar’s first shot at having a female in the lead, has had its release date pushed back, but only by a week so don’t fret. You’ll still be getting a fresh new Pixar film in June of 2012...by Will LeBlanc | published: 2011-03-17 05:56:48comments
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