Disney just released a new poster from the upcoming Pixar’s Brave.
There’s also a new trailer, but in reality it’s nothing more than an extended clip from the film. It looks very good though.
Here’s the plot of the movie, for those who are unfamiliar with it:
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. Merida is a skilled archer and impetuous daughter of King Fergus (voice of Billy Connolly) and Queen Elinor (voice of 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 (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.
The film is directed by Mark Andrews and Brenda Chapman, with the voice talents of Kelly MacDonald, Emma Thompson, Billy Connolly, Kevin McKidd, Julie Walters, Robbie Coltrane and Craig Ferguson.
It is set for release this June 22.
After the limited release of Beauty and the Beast and The Lion King 3D on theaters in August, Disney just announced a new line-up of remastered classics in 3D set for release on theaters venues in the States starting next year.
It will begin on January 13, 2012 with Beauty and the Beast, the first animated film that was converted in 3D by Disney, thanks mostly because of the CAPS system, as explained before on this very blog.
After that, Pixar’s classics will start to show up with the re-release of 2003 ‘Finding Nemo’ set for September of that same year and Monster’s Inc for January 18, 2013 (which will be a nice companion for the prequel named ‘Monsters University’ that is set also for release that same year, but on June 21)
And last, but not least, The Little Mermaid will get its 3D rerelease on September 13 of 2013.
So there you have it, we have a nice amount of Disney/Pixar goodness coming soon into theaters and they will be a nice present for our younger generations who will have the chance to discover these films, remastered in 3D, of course.
I’ve attached the press release, you can read it after the jump:
Not much is known story-wise about the upcoming Pixar-Disney production entitled ‘Brave’. We got our first look of this movie some months ago with a teaser that was attached to Cars 2 and a poster.
But now, thanks to PixarPlanet.com, we can finally see what the story is all about:
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.
Merida is a skilled archer and impetuous daughter of King Fergus (voice of Billy Connolly) and Queen Elinor (voice of 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 (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 Witch (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.
Directed by Mark Andrews and Brenda Chapman, and produced by Katherine Sarafian, “Brave” is a grand adventure full of heart, memorable characters and the signature Pixar humor enjoyed by audiences of all ages. The film takes aim at theaters on June 22, 2012, and will be presented in Disney Digital 3D™ in select theaters.
A grand adventure full of heart, memorable characters and signature Pixar humor, “Brave” uncovers a new tale in the mysterious Highlands of Scotland where the impetuous Merida (voice of Kelly Macdonald) defies an age-old custom and inadvertently unleashes chaos, forcing her to discover the meaning of true bravery before it’s too late.
So there you have it. Can’t wait to see it.
Happy Feet’s sequel, appropriately titled, Happy Feet Two, got a new trailer and poster released today.
The movie is directed once again by George Miller (who started his career long ago with Mad Max and then later with Babe, the pig) and it features the voices of Elijah Wood, Robin Williams, Pink (!!), Brad Pitt, Matt Damon, Hugo Weaving among others.
Here’s the official synopsis:
The sequel to “Happy Feet,” the Academy Award-winning animated smash hit, “Happy Feet Two” returns audiences to the magnificent landscape of Antarctica in superb 3D.
Mumble, The Master of Tap, has a problem because his tiny son, Erik, is choreo-phobic. Reluctant to dance, Erik runs away and encounters The Mighty Sven — a penguin who can fly! Mumble has no hope of competing with this charismatic new role model. But things get worse when the world is shaken by powerful forces.
Erik learns of his father’s “guts and grit” as Mumble brings together the penguin nations and all manner of fabulous creatures — from tiny Krill to giant Elephant Seals — to put things right.
Well, I kinda enjoyed the first one for what it was: a cute animated film for children (I still can’t believe it won the Oscar for best Animated feature, then again, Pixar released Cars…). I don’t know if it warrants a sequel but hey, penguins are cute, and cuteness sells.. So here it is.
Happy Feet Two will be unleashed on November 17, 2011 for North America and December 16, 2011 for Australia in Digital 3D and IMAX 3D.
Disney/Pixar just released the brand new poster and teaser trailer of their upcoming Scottish fantasy animated film named ‘Brave’. The teaser was already attached to Cars 2 but now it is online and it looks beautiful. The hair of the redhead protagonist is outstanding.
Here’s the synopsis:
Brave is set in the mystical Scottish Highlands, where Merida is the princess of a kingdom ruled by King Fergus (Billy Connolly) and Queen Elinor (Emma Thompson). An unruly daughter and an accomplished archer, Merida one day defies a sacred custom of the land and inadvertently brings turmoil to the kingdom. In an attempt to set things right, Merida seeks out an eccentric old Wise Woman (Julie Walters) and is granted an ill-fated wish. Also figuring into Merida’s quest — and serving as comic relief — are the kingdom’s three lords: the enormous Lord MacGuffin (Kevin McKidd), the surly Lord Macintosh (Craig Ferguson), and the disagreeable Lord Dingwall (Robbie Coltrane).
Brave is set for release next summer, and I can’t wait to see it.
Here’s the first 2 minutes of Ice Age’s creators new feature film.
Looks very colorful
Here’s the official synopsis:
RIO is a 3-D animation feature from the makers of the "Ice Age" films. Set in the magnificent city of Rio de Janeiro and the lush rainforest of Brazil, the comedy-adventure centers on Blu, a rare macaw who thinks he is the last of his kind. When Blu discovers there’s another – and that she’s a she – he leaves the comforts of his cage in small town Minnesota and heads to Rio. But it’s far from love at first sight between the domesticated and flight-challenged Blu and the fiercely independent, high-flying female, Jewel. Unexpectedly thrown together, they embark on an adventure of a lifetime, where they learn about friendship, love, courage, and being open to life’s many wonders. RIO brings together a menagerie of vivid characters, a heart-warming story, colorful backdrops, energizing Latin and contemporary music, and family-friendly song and dance.
Rio is set for release this April 15th
