Official thread for Disney•Pixar’s Brave: Opens June 22, 2012 (Update 10/24 post #11)

[Mouse Skywalker]

This thread will have the official information from Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures regarding Brave, scheduled for a June, 2012 release.

From Disney:

DISNEY•PIXAR’S “BRAVE” TAKES AIM AT THEATERS IN JUNE 2012

Pixar Animation Studios’ 13th Feature-Length Animated Film Features the Voices of Kelly Macdonald, Emma Thompson, Billy Connolly, Julie Walters,
Kevin McKidd, Craig Ferguson and Robbie Coltrane

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From Disney:

HIGHLAND OF THE “BRAVE” -- 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.

 

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From Disney: March 28, 2011

With a courageous and impetuous heroine leading the way, Disney•Pixar sets out on yet another extraordinary journey—this time across the rugged and mysterious Highlands of Scotland in “Brave.” The big-screen adventure--the 13th feature-length animated film from Pixar Animation Studios—is directed by Mark Andrews (“The Incredibles,” “Ratatouille,” “John Carter of Mars”) and Brenda Chapman ("The Lion King," "Prince of Egypt"), and produced by Katherine Sarafian (“Lifted,” “The Incredibles”). “Brave” opens in U.S. theaters on June 22, 2012.

“‘Brave’ is an epic adventure chock-full of action, humor and heart,” says director Mark Andrews. "There's no more perfect setting for this powerful tale than the dark and rugged Scottish Highlands. Imagine: magic, mystery and danger—all set within a haunting and beautiful landscape. It's like nothing you've seen before from Pixar.”

The film features Kelly Macdonald as the voice of Merida, a skilled archer and the daughter of King Fergus (voice of Billy Connolly) and Queen Elinor (voice of Emma Thompson).

 

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Determined to carve her own path in life, Merida defies an age-old custom sacred to the uproarious lords of the land: massive Lord MacGuffin (voice of Kevin McKidd), surly Lord Macintosh (voice of Craig Ferguson) and cantankerous Lord Dingwall (voice of Robbie Coltrane). Merida’s actions inadvertently unleash chaos and fury in the kingdom, and when she turns to an eccentric old Wise Woman (voice of Julie Walters) for help, she is granted an ill-fated wish. The ensuing peril forces Merida to discover the meaning of true bravery in order to undo a beastly curse before it’s too late.

 

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Merida Takes Off

Castle Sunset

 

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First poster released for "BRAVE"

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Closeup look at Merida from Disney/Pixar's "BRAVE" from the film's first trailer.

Merida (voice by Kelly Macdonald)

To view the trailer, follow the link below.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_profilepage&v=tYg0VgPy6Uk

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[tweedlemom]

Stunning pics--thanks!

 

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Another view of Merida (voice by Kelly Macdonald)

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[SallySkelington]

So excited for this movie! Ive been following it since before it was re-named!

 

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On August 20, during the D23 Expo, Filmmakers Mark Andrews and Katherine Sarafian were joined by actors Kelly Macdonald and Kevin McKidd to present footage from Disney•Pixar's "Brave."

Filmmakers Katherine Sarafian and Mark Andrews, ©Disney/Pixar. All Rights Reserved.

Filmmakers Katherine Sarafian and Mark Andrews, ©Disney/Pixar. All Rights Reserved.

Actors Kevin McKidd and Kelly Macdonald, ©Disney/Pixar. All Rights Reserved.

Actors Kevin McKidd and Kelly Macdonald with Filmmakers Mark Andrews and Katherine Sarafian, ©Disney/Pixar. All Rights Reserved.

Actors Kevin McKidd and Kelly Macdonald with Filmmaker Mark Andrews, ©Disney/Pixar. All Rights Reserved.

Actors Kelly Macdonald and Kevin McKidd, ©Disney/Pixar. All Rights Reserved.

 

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"La Luna" will be the short released along with "Brave"

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From Walt Disney Studios Press Release:

Directed by Enrico Casarosa
Produced by Kevin Reher
TRT: 6:53

La Luna is the timeless fable of a young boy who is coming of age in the most peculiar of circumstances. Tonight is the very first time his Papa and Grandpa are taking him to work. In an old wooden boat they row far out to sea, and with no land in sight, they stop and wait. A big surprise awaits the little boy as he discovers his family's most unusual line of work. Should he follow the example of his Papa, or his Grandpa? Will he be able to find his own way in the midst of their conflicting opinions and timeworn traditions?

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©Disney/Pixar. All Rights Reserved.​

From Walt Disney Studios Press Release

Enrico Casarosa
Director / Head of Story
Pixar Animation Studios​

Enrico Casarosa joined Pixar Animation Studios in January 2002. He began working as a story artist on “Cars” and the Academy Award®-winning feature “Ratatouille.” Casarosa’s next project was as story artist on Disney•Pixar’s Academy Award®-winning feature film, “Up.” Most recently, Casarosa made his directing debut with the short film, “La Luna.” Currently, Casarosa is working as head of story on an upcoming Pixar film.

As a story artist, Casarosa creates visual sequences from the script. Story artists also generate new ideas and gags, and provide feedback regarding the plot, characters and overall story of the film. With help from story artists, the film’s director finds the story they want to tell and the best cinematographic way to tell it.

Casarosa found early influences in Hayao Miyazaki’s work and grew up watching Miyazaki’s television series in Italy. Born and raised in Genoa, Casarosa moved to New York City in his twenties, to study animation at the School of Visual Arts and Illustration at the Fashion Institute of Technology.

Before coming to Pixar, Casarosa worked as a storyboard artist at Blue Sky Studios on “Ice Age” and “Robots.” He also worked as a background designer and storyboard artist for a number of Disney Channel Television Series’ including “101 Dalmatians” and “PB&J Otters.”

Casarosa lives in San Francisco, California with his wife Marit and their little daughter Fio Giulietta.

 

[b2dunn]

Oh wow! Kelly from Boardwalk Empire! She has such a nice voice! This is the first I've heard of this movie but, being Disney, being Pixar..it's gonna be great!!

 

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