legends have been passed through the generations across the rugged and
mysterious Highlands of Scotland. From Disney and Pixar, a new tale
joins the lore when the courageous Merida (voice of Kelly Macdonald)
confronts tradition and challenges destiny to change her fate.
"Brave" follows the heroic journey of Merida, a skilled
archer and headstrong 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 unruly and 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 Witch (voice of Julie Walters) for
help, she is granted an ill-fated wish. The ensuing peril forces
Merida to harness all of her skills and resources—including her clever
and mischievous triplet brothers—to undo a beastly curse before it's
too late, and discover the meaning of true bravery.
"Brave" represents Pixar's most daring, sophisticated and
complex feature film to date. It also establishes numerous firsts for
a Pixar film. It is the studio's first film to feature a female
protagonist, its first period piece in which historical references
intersect with a fantasy world, and its first epic adventure set in a
natural human world.
"The film is about a teenager's struggle with finding
herself, with creating her own destiny," says director Mark Andrews of
Disney•Pixar's 13th full-length feature. "More specifically, it's
about Merida's struggle in reconciling how the world sees her versus
how she sees herself. True courage must be found on the inside."
Directed by Andrews and Brenda Chapman, and produced by
Katherine Sarafian, "Brave" is a grand adventure full of heart,
memorable characters and signature Pixar humor that audiences of all
ages around the world have come to expect. Based on an original story
by Chapman, "Brave" was written by Andrews, Steve Purcell and Chapman
& Irene Mecchi.
Infusing drama, authenticity and spirit in "Brave" is a
phenomenal vocal ensemble comprised largely of actors with Scottish
roots. Kelly Macdonald ("Boardwalk Empire," "Harry Potter and the
Deathly Hallows—Part 2") brings heart to the tempestuous teenager
Merida. Acclaimed Oscar®-winning actress Emma Thompson ("Sense and
Sensibility") gives a transformative performance as the regal and
proper Queen Elinor. Renowned Scottish comedian/actor Billy Connolly
voices King Fergus, the jovial patriarch of the kingdom and a heroic
warrior who longs for a rematch with the demon bear Mor'du that took
his leg. Voicing the strapping Lord MacGuffin and his son, Young
MacGuffin, is Scottish actor Kevin McKidd ("Made of Honor," "Grey's
Anatomy"). Popular late-night talk-show host/actor Craig Ferguson
("Winnie the Pooh"), also a Scottish native, voices the boisterous,
battle-ready Lord Macintosh. Glasgow native Robbie Coltrane ("Harry
Potter" films) adds plenty of pluck to scrappy Lord Dingwall, and
acclaimed British actress Julie Walters ("Harry Potter" films)
conjures up some vocal magic as the mysterious Witch.
"I am so proud of this film for its beauty, its story,
its drama, its humor and its action," says John Lasseter, chief
creative officer for Walt Disney and Pixar Animation Studios and an
executive producer of "Brave." "It's a beautifully balanced film that
just sweeps you away in this incredibly gorgeous world with these
really entertaining characters. It's unlike anything you've ever seen.
That's what we love to do at Pixar. We love to go to new worlds and
present stories that you've never seen before. It's a tour de force of
technology and artistry. There's great storytelling, humor and vocal
performances."
Concludes Lasseter, "Brave" is notably groundbreaking in
every way. "It raises the bar for the art form on every level—human
animation, hair and clothing; animation of animals, including bears
and horses; believability of organic, natural environments and
historical settings. It's an incredible blend of action and humor,
with magic, mystery, sorcery and real adventure—a genuine
edge-of-your-seat experience. You can't wait to see what happens
next."
Distributed by Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures
International, "Brave" takes aim at Philippine theaters on August 01,
and will be presented in Disney Digital 3D™ in select theaters.
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