Brave (2012 film)
| The Bear and the Bow | |
|---|---|
| File:Thebearandthebowlogo.PNG Official logo art | |
| Directed by | Brenda Chapman |
| Written by | Brenda Chapman |
| Produced by | Katherine Sarafian Executive Producer: John Lasseter |
| Starring | Reese Witherspoon Billy Connolly Emma Thompson Julie Walters John Ratzenberger Seth Rogen Nolan North |
| Music by | Thomas Newman |
Production company | |
| Distributed by | Walt Disney Pictures |
| Country | Template:FilmUS |
| Language | English |
The Bear and the Bow is an upcoming computer-animated 3-D film being produced by Pixar Animation Studios. It is written and directed by Brenda Chapman and features the voices of Reese Witherspoon, Billy Connolly, Emma Thompson and Julie Walters. It will be distributed by Walt Disney Pictures, and is scheduled for release around Christmas 2011.[1]
Premise
In Scotland, Merida (Reese Witherspoon), a member of the royal family, decides to give up her family name for her dream of becoming an archer. Merida makes reckless choices, resulting in peril for her father's kingdom and her mother's life. Merida then struggles to set things right.[2]
Voice cast
- Reese Witherspoon as Princess Merida[3]
- Nolan North as Prince Ron[3]
- Billy Connolly as King Fergus[3]
- Emma Thompson as Queen Elinor[3]
- Julie Walters as the witch[3]
- John DiMaggio as the reptilian troll[3]
Also appearing in the film are a 15-foot tall bear and Merida's younger brothers (who are triplets).[3]
Background
The film, Pixar's first fairy tale, is a combination of Brenda Chapman's love of Hans Christian Andersen and the Brothers Grimm, as well as a reflection on raising her daughter.[3]
See also
References
- ^ "The Walt Disney Studios Rolls Out Slate of 10 New Animated Motion Pictures Through 2012". Walt Disney Company, via PRNewswire. 2008-04-08. Retrieved 2008-04-08.
- ^ PiQ Magazine Issue 4, July 2008 Pg. 23
- ^ a b c d e f g h Eric Vespe (2008-04-09). "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. Retrieved 2008-04-09.
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