Brave (2012 film)
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| Directed by | Mark Andrews |
| Produced by | Katherine Sarafian |
| Screenplay by | Brenda Chapman Irene Mecchi |
| Starring | Kelly Macdonald Julie Walters Billy Connolly Emma Thompson Kevin McKidd Craig Ferguson Robbie Coltrane John Ratzenberger |
| Music by | Patrick Doyle |
| Editing by | Nicholas C. Smith |
| Studio | Pixar |
| Distributed by | Walt Disney Pictures |
| Release date(s) | June 22, 2012 |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Brave (previously titled The Bear and the Bow) is an upcoming American 3D computer-animated fantasy adventure film. In the film, the skilled archer Merida (voiced by Kelly Macdonald) defies an age-old custom, unleashing chaos in the kingdom. After consulting a wise old woman (voiced by Julie Walters) for help, she becomes cursed and is forced to undo the spell before it is too late. The movie is being produced by Pixar, making this their thirteenth feature film, and will be released by Walt Disney Pictures. It was written by Brenda Chapman and Irene Mecchi, and is being directed by Mark Andrews, and co-directed by Chapman.[1] The film is scheduled for release on June 22, 2012 in the United States.
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[edit] Plot
The synopsis of the film reads:[2]
| “ | 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 (Kelly Macdonald) confronts tradition, destiny and the fiercest of beasts. Merida is a skilled archer and impetuous daughter of King Fergus (Billy Connolly) and Queen Elinor (Emma Thompson). 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 (Kevin McKidd), surly Lord Macintosh (Craig Ferguson) and cantankerous Lord Dingwall (Robbie Coltrane). Merida’s actions inadvertently unleash chaos and fury in the kingdom, and when she turns to an eccentric old Wise Woman (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. | ” |
[edit] Voice cast
- Kelly Macdonald as Princess Merida[1]
- Julie Walters as Wise Woman[1]
- Billy Connolly as King Fergus[1]
- Emma Thompson as Queen Elinor[1]
- Kevin McKidd as Lord MacGuffin/Lord's son Young MacGuffin[3]
- Craig Ferguson as Lord Macintosh[1]
- Robbie Coltrane as Lord Dingwall[1]
- John Ratzenberger as TBA[4]
- TBA as Mordu[4]
- TBA as Angus[4]
- TBA as The Triplets (Harris, Hubert, and Hamish)[4]
[edit] Production
Announced in April 2008 as The Bear and the Bow,[5] Brave is Pixar's first fairy tale, and is somewhat darker and more mature in tone than their previous films. The story takes place during the 10th century in the highlands of Scotland; Brenda Chapman considers it as a fairy tale in the tradition of Hans Christian Andersen and the Brothers Grimm.[6] Chapman conceived the project and was announced as the director of the film, making her Pixar's first female director,[7] but in October 2010, she was replaced by Mark Andrews following creative disagreements.[8]
The film was initially set for release on June 15, 2012, but was later changed to June 22, 2012.[9]
Merida is the first female protagonist in a Pixar film.[1] She was originally to be voiced by Reese Witherspoon, who declined due to scheduling issues. Instead, the character will be voiced by Scottish actress Kelly Macdonald.[1]
John Ratzenberger, who is Pixar's "good luck charm" having been in every Pixar film to date, is also in the cast.[4]
[edit] Music
Composer Patrick Doyle will score the film, and is hoping to bring some of Scotland's native flavor to the music:
| “ | I want to make it accessible but to honour the Celtic traditions if I can. It’s a real fable set in Scotland. I could possibly use the bagpipes as a drone or something that gives atmosphere, but I will resist instantly using them until I see what’s going on... they are extremely loud. | ” |
Doyle had also written a drinking song for King Fergus and was traveling back and forth to Scotland for research. The composer has also been recording “unaccompanied Gaelic psalm singing.”[10]
Doyle's hiring makes him the fourth composer to score a Pixar film (following Randy Newman, Thomas Newman and Michael Giacchino). The soundtrack also features Gaelic song by Julie Fowlis.[11][12]
[edit] Video game
A video game based on the film is being developed by Behaviour Interactive,[13] and it will be published by THQ in June 2012.[14] It will also be published by Disney Interactive Studios for the PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, Wii, PC and Nintendo DS.[citation needed]
[edit] Short film
The film will be preceded by a short film entitled La Luna, directed by Enrico Casarosa.[15]
[edit] References
- ^ a b c d e f g h i Young, John (March 28, 2011). "Pixar's 'Brave': First Look art – EXCLUSIVE PHOTOS". Entertainment Weekly. http://insidemovies.ew.com/2011/03/28/brave-pixar-first-look/. Retrieved March 29, 2011.
- ^ "Brave | Disney/Pixar". Disney.com. Retrieved June 25, 2011.
- ^ Lesnick, Silas; Murphy, Matt (August 20, 2011). "D23 Expo: Previewing Pixar's Brave". ComingSoon. http://www.comingsoon.net/news/d23exponews.php?id=81299. Retrieved August 21, 2011.
- ^ a b c d e Lang, Brent (March 16, 2011). "Disney Changes Release Date for 'The Brave'". The Wrap. http://www.thewrap.com/movies/article/disney-changes-release-date-brave-25575. Retrieved September 5, 2011.
- ^ Nichols, Michelle (April 8, 2008). "Disney previews 10 new animated movies, most 3-D". Reuters. http://www.reuters.com/article/2008/04/08/us-disney-idUSN0841069120080408. Retrieved November 19, 2011.
- ^ Vespe, Eric (April 9, 2008). "Quint discusses the Pixar half of the Disney Animation Presentation! UP! WALL-E! TOY STORY 3! NEWT! THE BEAR & THE BOW!". Ain't It Cool News. http://www.aintitcool.com/node/36333. Retrieved April 9, 2008.
- ^ Powers, Lindsay (October 14, 2010). "Pixar announces first female director". The Hollywood Reporter. http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/pixar-announces-first-female-director-28289. Retrieved March 29, 2011.
- ^ Sperling, Nicole (May 25, 2011). "When the glass ceiling crashed on Brenda Chapman". Los Angeles Times. http://articles.latimes.com/2011/may/25/entertainment/la-et-women-animation-sidebar-20110525. Retrieved August 19, 2011.
- ^ Lang, Brent (March 16, 2011). "Disney Changes Release Date for 'The Brave'". TheWrap.com. http://www.thewrap.com/movies/article/disney-changes-release-date-brave-25575. Retrieved March 29, 2011.
- ^ Cornwell, Tim (July 1, 2011). "Scotland's Pixar tale hits the right note". Scotsman. http://www.scotsman.com/news/Scotland39s-Pixar-tale-hits-the.6793996.jp?articlepage=1. Retrieved September 6, 2011.
- ^ Julie Fowlis News
- ^ Brave - TV Spot #1 - first US television trailer on Youtube
- ^ "BRAVE (PG)". Classification Database. Australian Government. http://www.classification.gov.au/www/cob/find.nsf/5b6ebdff7f5b9a24ca2575ca00062226/a23b2fffff861050ca2579800057fac5?OpenDocument. Retrieved January 19, 2012.
- ^ Crossley, Rob (January 17, 2012). "THQ's Pixar game Brave 'not cancelled'". Develop. http://www.develop-online.net/news/39497/THQs-Pixar-game-Brave-has-not-been-cancelled. Retrieved January 19, 2012.
- ^ Rizvi, Samad (August 19, 2011). "D23 2011: La Luna Will Play Before Brave, New Toy Story Toon Title Announced". The Pixar Times. http://pixartimes.com/2011/08/19/d23-2011-la-luna-will-play-before-brave-new-toy-story-toon-title-announced/. Retrieved January 24, 2012.
[edit] External links
- Official website
- Brave at the Internet Movie Database
- Brave at the Big Cartoon DataBase
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