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10 Awful Plot Twists That Completely Ruined Good Movies

Jacob Hall — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 14:01:59 +0000

You know the feeling. You’re watching a movie and you’re loving it. Like really loving it. You’re thinking “Wow, I think I may actually be watching a really great movie!” And then it happens: a plot twist so dumb, so inane, so nonsensical that it sends the film into a tailspin that it simply cannot recover from. [...]

'Brave' Wins Best Animated Feature at the 2013 Golden Globes

Mike Sampson — Mon, 14 Jan 2013 02:53:27 +0000

‘Brave’ wasn’t one of the most well-received Pixar films over the past few years, but it was enough to win Best Animated Feature at the 2013 Golden Globes. Sacha Baron Cohen came out on stage to present the Best Animated Feature trophy in character as a drunk French actor. He told some off-color jokes, some [...]

Cosplay of the Day: Merida Is 'Brave,' Obviously!

Britt Hayes — Fri, 04 Jan 2013 14:45:34 +0000

We’ve seen a lot of ‘Brave‘ cosplay since Pixar’s latest hit theaters last year, but none quite as charming and whimsical as this! Paula is a cosplayer from Argentina who works hard to create her detailed and colorful costume designs. We were really taken by her costumes inspired by ‘Bioshock’ and Harley Quinn of Batman [...]

New to DVD and Blu-ray: 'Savages,' Ben Stiller's 'Watch'-ful Eye, and Pixar's Latest

James Rocchi — Mon, 12 Nov 2012 21:30:32 +0000

New on DVD, Blu-ray and streaming this week, suburban strangeness, 'Savages' a la Stone, Scottish family fun and a classic on Blu-ray. … 'Savages' Blu-ray/DVD For anyone worried Oliver Stone was getting too respectable with dramas like 'W.' and 'World Trade Center,' the sun-scorched, over-cut, hyper-edited 'Savages' will wipe away that concern, along [...]

Pixar Short Film 'La Luna': Watch It In Full!

Nick Romano — Tue, 06 Nov 2012 16:45:13 +0000

While ‘Brave‘ didn’t receive as high reviews as many of us were hoping, the Pixar short that accompanied the film, ‘La Luna,’ definitely did. In case you don’t want to wait to relive the spectacular animation when ‘Brave’ hits DVD and Blu-ray on November 14, you can watch it in full right here. ‘La Luna,’ [...]

Which Films Are Up For the Best Animated Feature Oscar?

Jacob Hall — Sat, 03 Nov 2012 15:51:45 +0000

The Oscars are a strange beast. Although we won't know the actual nominees until early next year, predictions are already flying fast and furious (didn't you hear that 'Argo' is going to win Best Picture?). To be fair, the award prognosticators have plenty of evidence to back up their predictions and claims. Now that the list of the 21 movies eligible for the Best Animated Feature award has been released, we can start wildly predicting in a new category.

First Look at 'Brave' Spin-Off 'The Legend of Mor'du'

Nick Romano — Fri, 02 Nov 2012 17:00:21 +0000

Remember that monstrous bear that Princess Merida had to fend off in 'Brave'? Those of you who saw the film already know that the creature, named Mor'du, is actually a prince whose selfish ambitions led him to be cursed into this form. Well, it turns out he was interesting enough of a character on which to base an entire 'Brave' spin-off.

Weekend Box Office Report: 'Ice Age: Continental Drift' Wins the Weekend, but is it a Winner?

Jacob Hall — Sun, 15 Jul 2012 17:34:24 +0000

Consider this weekend a study of three animation companies. Temporarily forget about 'The Amazing Spider-Man' and 'Ted' and 'Moonrise Kingdom.' What do the box office numbers of 'Ice Age: Continental Drift,' 'Brave' and 'Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted' tell us about their respective studios? 'Ice Age' won the weekend, but is it actually a winner?

Disneyland's Princess Merida Looks Just Like the Real Thing

Melissa Molina — Thu, 05 Jul 2012 17:43:05 +0000

Now that Disney/Pixar’s ‘Brave‘ is out in theaters, there’s plenty of Princess Merida merchandise that little girls can get their hands on. But what could be better than that? Meeting a real life version of the Scottish Disney princess, naturally. It’s long been a tradition for the latest Disney princess to grace her presence along [...]

Where is the Pizza Planet Truck in 'Brave' and Other Pixar Easter Eggs Revealed

Sean O'Connell — Tue, 03 Jul 2012 15:31:09 +0000

Part of the fun of watching new Pixar films lies in spotting the traditional Easter eggs hidden by animators … and ‘Brave’ is no different. Were you able to see the infamous Pizza Planet truck in Merida’s kingdom? How about the standard tease for Pixar’s next movie, in this case ‘Monsters University?’ They’re both in there, and we’ll tell you where.

'Brave' Offers a Video About Its Sound Production

George Roush — Sat, 30 Jun 2012 01:30:01 +0000

Pixar once again has another hit on their hands with ‘Brave,’ and this cool video shows an aspect of animation that usually goes ignored by the media and fans — sound design. Sound is a fascinating thing in film. Especially for an animated film that almost always takes four years to complete. Before we ever [...]

'Brave 2′ – What's Next for Merida, the Warrior Princess?

Christopher Campbell — Mon, 25 Jun 2012 17:28:18 +0000

There is likelihood, or at least a possibility - that there will be a 'Brave 2.' The Pixar movie is a success, and while it would be nice for the wholly original tale to inspire more films not based on a pre-existing work, the truth is that it will sooner spin-off material related to itself, whether in the form of features, shorts or a television series. Hardcore Pixar fans may continue wishing for ‘Incredibles 2', but mainstream audiences with their short memories might be more easily sold on a return to the lush animated world of 10th century Scotland. And Disney, surely surprised by the film’s positive reception from boys, no longer has to fear the property is solely for the less-preferred female demographic.

Weekend Box Office Report: 'Brave' Plays Big

Jacob Hall — Sun, 24 Jun 2012 19:18:48 +0000

When it comes to winning big at the box office, never bet against Pixar. 'Brave' is not only the acclaimed animation studio's thirteenth film, it is their thirteenth film to open at number one at the box office. It's a track record that just about everyone else in Hollywood would kill for.

'Brave' Review

Matt Singer — Mon, 18 Jun 2012 17:55:34 +0000

A piece went viral on the Internet recently called 'The 22 Rules of Storytelling, According to Pixar,' and if anyone is qualified to create the rules of storytelling, it's the animation wizards who gave us 'Finding Nemo,' 'WALL-E,' 'Up,' and the 'Toy Story' trilogy. Looking over their list of rules, and comparing them against my lukewarm reaction to Pixar's latest animated film 'Brave,' I find myself hung up on Rule #3:

"#3: Trying for theme is important, but you won't see what the story is actually about until you're at the end of it. Now rewrite."

Pixar and 'Brave' Wish You a Happy Father's Day

Jacob Hall — Sun, 17 Jun 2012 19:25:03 +0000

Boy, talk about perfect timing. Disney and Pixar’s ‘Brave‘ opens in less than a week, it’s a movie that deals heavily with family and today is Father’s Day. How could a savvy marketing team possibly resist the chance to pull on your heart strings with a special trailer tailored for today? The past trailers for [...]

Two New Clips From Pixar's 'Brave'

George Roush — Thu, 14 Jun 2012 23:05:02 +0000

Pixar is looking to turn the tables on the traditional tale of the helpless princess with their upcoming animated feature ‘Brave.’ But it’s not all fun and games, as you’ll see from these two new clips Pixar just released. Starring the voice talents of Kelly Macdonald, Emma Thompson, Billy Connolly, Kevin McKidd, Craig Ferguson, Robbie Coltrane, [...]

Enter the World of 'Brave' Through Disney's Exclusive Scotland Tour

Melissa Molina — Tue, 22 May 2012 23:40:40 +0000

Disney is gearing up to release 'Brave' in theaters this June. The movie, which is basically Pixar's rendition of an arrow-slinging Katniss from 'The Hunger Games,' is set in the lush lands of Scotland, a place all of us should visit really soon. Why's that? Because Disney is offering to bring you on a magical tour across the great land.

The Latest 'Brave' Clip Plays Up Tall Tales

Damon Houx — Fri, 18 May 2012 22:20:21 +0000

As is par for the course of marketing these days, there's now a new clip from Pixar's 'Brave,' which hits theaters June 22. It plays up the family dynamic of King Fergus's kingdom, and shows how the group interact behind closed doors. It seems the King (voiced by Billy Connolly) is something of a braggart.

New Movie Releases – June 2012

Britt Hayes — Wed, 16 May 2012 20:15:49 +0000

June is about to get big with much-anticipated movie releases like Pixar's 'Brave,' Ridley Scott's 'Prometheus,' and 'Snow White and the Huntsman.' We break down this month's new theatrical releases so you can get pumped for the 2012 summer movie season.

'Brave' Offers Two New Photos

Damon Houx — Thu, 03 May 2012 00:44:08 +0000

When you're Pixar it's good to take chances, and there's something of a gamble in their upcoming film 'Brave.' It's their first film to have a female lead, which means that they're encroaching on Disney's Princess territory. It's good to give yourself a challenge, and it appears that's what Pixar has done. We've got some new stills, check them out.

What's That Song In the New 'Brave' Trailer?

ScreenCrush Staff — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 14:50:01 +0000

Have you seen the new trailer for 'Brave' yet? It's, by far, the best trailer yet for this year's Pixar film - an animated fairy tale with a female lead; a first for Pixar. The 'Brave' trailer has gotten a great response online so far but a lot of people have one burning question: What is that beautiful Scottish song playing at the end of the video?

'Brave' Trailer Shows Pixar's Emphasis on the Family

Sean O'Connell — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 13:49:41 +0000

We’ve learned a decent amount about ‘Brave’ over the last few weeks … and yet, I’m still not exactly sure what it’s about. I mean, we’ve met Merida, the arrow-slinging ginger at the lead of Pixar’s latest. And we know she embarks on some adventure in the Scottish highland. But what’s the significance of the massive bear? And what is that mysterious blue flame?

A new trailer, out today, tries to shed some light on the ‘Brave’ mysteries.

'Brave' Featurette Introduces Fiery Main Character

Damon Houx — Tue, 10 Apr 2012 23:16:58 +0000

One of the most interesting films of the summer and one of its biggest question marks is Pixar's 'Brave.' This is Pixar's first film to star a woman (voiced by Kelly MacDonald), and it looks more in line with parent company Walt Disney's Princess movies. But it's Pixar, and you can never count them down or out. This featurette introduces audiences to MacDonald's Merida.

Meet Pixar's 'Brave' Cast Courtesy Of Four New Character Posters

Sean O'Connell — Mon, 02 Apr 2012 16:51:09 +0000

Bow-and-arrow sets are going to be huge this year, thanks to ‘Hunger Games’ heroine Katniss Everdeen, ‘The Avengers’ warrior Hawkeye, and Merida, the red-headed star of Pixar’s forthcoming ‘Brave.’ She and a handful of other animated characters take center stage in four new ‘Brave’ posters.