‘Brave’ Clip ‘Archery’ Features Previously Unreleased Animation, Dialogue
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At first glance, it will look just like the second half of the ‘trailer,’ known as ‘The Prize,’ in which Merida announces her intention to choose her own fate when it comes to being betrothed, however, just in case you want to make sure you’re piecing the entire film together, or just happen to crave more of Kelly Macdonald as Merida, there actually are a few new seconds of footage in this clip that comes to us from Walt Disney Studios Ireland, including Merida positioning herself between the targets.
The rugged and mysterious Highlands of Scotland serve as the backdrop for Brave, a new tale that joins the land’s ancient lore — stories of epic battles and mystical legends passed down for generations. Directed by Mark Andrews and Brenda Chapman, and produced by Katherine Sarafian, Brave is the grand adventure of Merida (voice of Kelly Macdonald), a skilled archer who confronts tradition, destiny and the fiercest of beasts to discover the true meaning of courage.
Brave opens in theaters nationwide on June 22, 2012.
VIDEO: ‘Brave’ Edition of ‘Temple Run’ Coming in June
At E3, Disney Interactive has announced that it has licensed the Disney/Pixar Brave property to Imangi Studios, developer for the popular freemium mobile game, ‘Temple Run.’ In the new game, set to be released on Apple iPhone, iPod Touch, iPad and Android devices on June 14, 2012, the player assumes the role of Merida who is chased by a bear. In addition to the standard game play, Merida can also show off her archery skills by shooting targets along the way.
Below is the official trailer for the game:
This is the first of many announcements expected from Disney at the 2012 E3 Expo, including newly released levels and songs from ‘Epic Mickey 2: The Power of 2,’ ‘Where’s My Water 2?’ sequel and ‘Where’s My Perry?’ spin off and more.
Categories: iPhone Apps, Pixar, Video Games Tags: Brave
‘Brave’ a Dozen Stunning New Hi-Res Stills
Walt Disney Studios and Pixar Animation Studios have provided us with a dozen newly released hi-res stills from their upcoming release, Brave. Amongst the images are some of the most stunning yet as many focus on Merida confronting others in battle, arguments and perhaps a bit of trepidation, particularly when coming face to face with the witch’s familiar.
The rugged and mysterious Highlands of Scotland serve as the backdrop for Brave, a new tale that joins the land’s ancient lore — stories of epic battles and mystical legends passed down for generations. Directed by Mark Andrews and Brenda Chapman, and produced by Katherine Sarafian, Brave is the grand adventure of Merida (voice of Kelly Macdonald), a skilled archer who confronts tradition, destiny and the fiercest of beasts to discover the true meaning of courage. The film also features the voices of Emma Thompson, Billy Connolly, Julie Walters, Kevin McKidd, Craig Ferguson and Robbie Coltrane. Brave, full of heart, memorable characters and Pixar’s signature humor, takes aim at theaters on June 22, 2012, and will be presented in Disney Digital 3D™ in select theaters.
The newly released stills have been added to the beginning of our gallery below. Click on any of the thumbnails to see them in their larger states.
‘Brave’ Clip ‘Suitors’
Although bits and pieces from this clip have been seen before, the clip from Disney/Pixar’s Brave titled ‘Suitors’ clocks in at a whopping 89 seconds, as each of the clans’ Lords (MacGuffin, Macintosh and Dingwall) present their eldest son for consideration to be betrothed to Princess Merida.
The rugged and mysterious Highlands of Scotland serve as the backdrop for Brave, a new tale that joins the land’s ancient lore — stories of epic battles and mystical legends passed down for generations. Directed by Mark Andrews and Brenda Chapman, and produced by Katherine Sarafian, Brave is the grand adventure of Merida (voice of Kelly Macdonald), a skilled archer who confronts tradition, destiny and the fiercest of beasts to discover the true meaning of courage.
The film also features the voices of Emma Thompson, Billy Connolly, Julie Walters, Kevin McKidd, Craig Ferguson and Robbie Coltrane. Brave, full of heart, memorable characters and Pixar’s signature humor, takes aim at theaters on June 22, 2012, and will be presented in Disney Digital 3D™ in select theaters.
‘Brave’ New Hi-Res Concept Art, Storyboard and Travel Progressions
With less than a month before Disney/Pixar’s Brave makes its theatrical debut, we are pleased to provide you with new concept art and storyboarding courtesy of Walt Disney Studios and Pixar Animation Studios. In addition, we also have a few new concept art pieces which have been added to our constantly growing gallery provided below.
The rugged and mysterious Highlands of Scotland serve as the backdrop for Brave, a new tale that joins the land’s ancient lore — stories of epic battles and mystical legends passed down for generations. Directed by Mark Andrews and Brenda Chapman, and produced by Katherine Sarafian, Brave is the grand adventure of Merida, a skilled archer who confronts tradition, destiny and the fiercest of beasts to discover the true meaning of courage.
First, we have two sets of travel progressions which demonstrate how real elements found in Scotland made their way to the film via photos and concept art. Here we see some of the forest as well as the mysterious standing stones.
Next is a storyboarding of the scene known as ‘The Prize’ in which Merida decides that if the first born of each of the clans is eligible to compete in an archery contest for her hand, then she is as well, much to the dismay of Queen Elinor.
Lastly, newly released concept art has been added to the beginning of our gallery below:
Brave shoots into theaters on June 22, 2012.
‘Brave’ to Make World Premiere at Dolby Theatre; Will Join ‘Paperman’ at LA Film Fest
Dolby Laboratories and Walt Disney Studios today announced that Disney/Pixar’s Brave will hold its world premiere at the newly-redubbed Dolby Theatre in Hollywood. The film will be the first to premiere at the theatre since Dolby assumed the role of sponsorship at the theatre, which is also home to the Academy Awards. The world premiere on June 18 and subsequent screening on June 19 are also being held in honor of Film Independent’s 2012 Los Angeles Film Festival.
“With a spirited heroine and enchanting setting in the ancient Scottish Highlands, Brave represents some exciting firsts for Pixar,” said Ricky Strauss, president, marketing, The Walt Disney Studios. “We are proud that the world premiere of Brave will serve as the inaugural premiere at the new Dolby Theatre as part of the LA Film Festival, a fitting way to launch Merida’s extraordinary adventure.”
According to Ramzi Haidamus, executive vice president, sales and marketing at Dolby Laboratories, the 180,000-square-foot, 3,400-seat Dolby Theatre will be a world stage for entertainment and a top venue to host world premieres and launch events. “The world premiere of Disney/Pixar’s Brave in conjunction with the LA Film Festival is perfect for kicking off the next era for Dolby,” said Haidamus. “We are committed to creating the best entertainment experiences, and now with the grand opening of the Dolby Theatre, we are honored to host the best as well. This is the first of many exclusive and exciting events–from movie premieres to awards ceremonies–in which Dolby and our technologies will play a featured role.”
Celebrating 18 years, the Los Angeles Film Festival will make this special presentation available to Festival attendees with Platinum All-Access or Gold Passes. An additional Gala screening of the film will be held the next day at Regal Cinemas at L.A. LIVE for pass and ticket holders. “We are thrilled to present the world premiere of Brave, a beautiful adventure story, to our LA Film Fest audience,” said Festival Director Stephanie Allain. “As Disney/Pixar’s first film with a female protagonist, it fits perfectly with our celebration of Women in Animation programming we’ll be holding during the Festival.”
Also making its North American debut at the Los Angeles Film Festival is Walt Disney Animation Studios’ Paperman, the revolutionary short that will play before Wreck-It Ralph later this year.
‘Brave’ Clip ‘Fergus Shares A Legend,’ New Hi-Res Concept Art
Walt Disney Studios and Pixar Animation Studios have provided us with some additional concept art and character poses from their upcoming film, Brave, focusing on the other clans featured in their film and their sons: Lord MacGuffin and Young MacGuffin; Lord Dingwall and Wee Dingwall; and Lord MacIntosh and Young MacIntosh. The newly added concept art has been added to the beginning of our gallery below:
In addition, a new clip from the film has been released, titled ‘Fergus Shares a Legend.’ You will undoubtedly recognize much of it from a previous trailer in which King Fergus (aka ‘The Bear King’) begins to regale his family with his detailed account with the demon bear Mor’Du in which he loses his leg, with some audience participation from Merida, who clearly has other things in mind than focusing on princessly duties.
The rugged and mysterious Highlands of Scotland serve as the backdrop for Brave, a new tale that joins the land’s ancient lore — stories of epic battles and mystical legends passed down for generations. Directed by Mark Andrews and Brenda Chapman, and produced by Katherine Sarafian, Brave is the grand adventure of Merida, a skilled archer who confronts tradition, destiny and the fiercest of beasts to discover the true meaning of courage.
‘Brave’ Merchandise at Disney Store, Walt Disney World Doles Out Spoilers (SPOILERS!)
Despite the adorableness that you see here before you, I would urge you not to continue reading this article unless you want to learn plot points about Disney/Pixar’s Brave prematurely.
Consider yourself warned.
On Tuesday, bookstores will begin offering the Brave junior novelization
Despite the books, whose secrets are of course released only to those who opt to read them, Disney/Pixar has historically been very tight-lipped when it comes to major plot points. So much so, that as they were rolling out the supporting cast of vehicles in Cars 2, they made sure licensees presenting at the New York International Toy Fair block out images of any vehicle not yet released, even down to small sheets of stickers. Not to mention they famously pulled a fast one by presenting Siddley as the enemy of hero Finn McMissile in the early trailer/previews.
So one has to wonder why Pixar has not only been flaunting some of its plot points of Brave right before your very eyes, almost as to hide them in plain sight. Many have made the connections, many have not, but for those that haven’t, it appears Disney Store wants to correct that by releasing products that range from subtly suggesting what happens to outright telling you.
It started with this Deluxe Brave Figure Play Set released a couple of weeks ago. Among the figures included is a large adult bear wearing a crown. Get it yet? Here’s a hint, the actual description on the product’s website identifies it as ‘mumbear.’ See it now? Final hint: the junior novelization calls it ‘Elinor-Bear.’
All the while, Disney/Pixar has been releasing trailers and stills that show Merida with the adult bear in tow, or reaching out to the bear and even seemingly defending it by sword. Surprise.
By extension, you can probably guess where this is leading since Merida has been seen being very playful and affectionate with the three bear cubs since the beginning. But in case you haven’t made that connection yet either, the new plush bear cubs from Disney Store now on sale at the Merida meet and greet merchandise cart at the Magic Kingdom in Walt Disney World will fix that and you won’t have to work nearly as hard to have that spoiler revealed to you and that is why this article is being written, because it just simply couldn’t be any more overt. Each of the three bear cubs has a name associated with it and while I won’t go as far as to reveal their names, you only need look at the tag to find it in large print.
And in case you can’t read, or choose not to, apparently cast members tending to the cart have little problem sharing the secret:
@stitchkingdom I was totally spoiled by the merchandise lady who OPENLY said who the bears were to me. I WAS LIKE OMG SPOILER!!
@corrwill
Cortney Williams
I can’t help but think the bear cub plushes being sold at Walt Disney World have been inadvertently pre-released and will be pulled soon, as they are not yet available at Disney Store locations and online (though that may change this upcoming week and the book certainly changes things), but reports are that the plush are extremely popular, so they may even sell out before being pulled.
Granted these are not the only secrets the movie holds. I’ve heard of even more plot points and surprises which I will spare you, but these spoilers from the merchandise are actually key to the plot of the film.
One more mega ‘spoiler’ for you: the triplets’ nanny is named Maudie.
Very special thanks to @iwynlea for the images used in this article.
Categories: Merchandise, Movies, Pixar Tags: Brave, Merchandise, Toys
‘Brave’ Mother’s Day Video Features Young Merida, Soundtrack Music
Just so the message wouldn’t get lost in the mail, Disney/Pixar released a new promo for its upcoming release Brave which will bow into theaters on June 22, 2012.
The timing probably couldn’t be better for the film and the holiday as it’s Merida’s strained relationship with her mother, Queen Elinor, that’s at the heart of the film, a taste of which is shown in the clip. Just for good measure, however, we get our first look at young Merida (at age six or so, I believe). Little Merida, for my money, even outshines and outcutes the Merida toddler doll currently on sale from Disney Store.
As if the unwavering love of a mother for her adorable daring toddler or her defiant teenager weren’t enough, the trailer also treats us to a taste of the beautiful ‘Into the Open Air’ as performed by Julie Fowlis on the original motion picture soundtrack
The rugged and mysterious Highlands of Scotland serve as the backdrop for Brave, a new tale that joins the land’s ancient lore — stories of epic battles and mystical legends passed down for generations. Directed by Mark Andrews and Brenda Chapman, and produced by Katherine Sarafian, Braveis the grand adventure of Merida, a skilled archer who confronts tradition, destiny and the fiercest of beasts to discover the true meaning of courage.
‘Brave’ New Concept Art, ‘Kilt’ Parody Ad and Video Game Trailer
We have a bit of a round-up of recent news surrounding Disney/Pixar’s Brave all consolidated here for your enjoyment, thanks in part to bouts of extreme laziness.
First up is some more character concept art courtesy of Walt Disney Studios and Pixar, here of King Fergus, Queen Elinor and the triplets: Harris, Hubert and Hamish. The new concept art has been added to the beginning of our gallery below:
Next up is a commercial parody titled ‘KILT – by Ruff McLauren,’ which dares ask the question if you are ‘brave enough to wear one.’ It debuted on iTunes yesterday and is brought to us today by Walt Disney Studios UK.
Lastly, for now, we get our first look at some gameplay footage for the upcoming June 19 release of the Brave videogame for all platforms (now available for pre-order
The video comes courtesy of Pixar Times which also has additional trailers for the Wii and DS platforms.
he rugged and mysterious Highlands of Scotland serve as the backdrop for Brave, a new tale that joins the land’s ancient lore — stories of epic battles and mystical legends passed down for generations. Directed by Mark Andrews and Brenda Chapman, and produced by Katherine Sarafian, Brave is the grand adventure of Merida, a skilled archer who confronts tradition, destiny and the fiercest of beasts to discover the true meaning of courage.
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