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'Brave' Director Brenda Chapman Calls Disney's Princess Merida Makeover 'Atrocious'

The recent decision to revamp the image of Merida, the young Scottish heroine of Pixar's “Brave,” into a glamorous Disney princess has faced harsh backlash, and now the character's creator is also speaking out against the change.Brenda Chapman, who wrote and co-directed “Brave” and took home an Academy Award and Golden Globe for her efforts, sent a scathing response to the decision to her hometow » Read More
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'Brave' Heroine Merida to Become 11th Disney Princess

The marketing and merchandising juggernaut known as the Disney Princess line is about to induct its newest member: Merida, from Pixar's “Brave.” (This is the first time a Pixar character has officially been dubbed a “Disney Princess.”) Merida will be inducted into the hallowed ranks in a ceremony set to take place at Walt Disney World on May 11. She will be the 11th Disney Princess, and the first » Read More
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The Fringemunks: Epis. 4.21 - "Brave New World, Part 1" (parody of "Hey Jude" by The Beatles)

The Fringemunks recap Fringe Episode 4.21 "Brave New World, Part 1" with a parody of "Hey Jude" by The Beatles. Olivia is wondering how she was able to save Jessica Holt from a weird nanite issue.  Peter reassures Olivia that they will figure this out together.  Both of them have a showdown with David Robert Jones.PLAY NOW: Download MP3 / View LyricsSong Credit » Read More
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New DVD Blu-Ray: 'Brave,' 'The Watch'

Moviefone's New Release Pick of the Week"Brave"What's It About? Pixar's latest feature tells the story of Princess Merida, a headstrong- archery-loving teenager, living in feudal Scotland, whose desire to carve out her own fate and go against her parent's wishes for betrothal sets her on a magic adventure.See It Because: "Brave" is rich in both visual splendor and charming characters. And despite » Read More
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'Brave' Easter Eggs: Pixar Sneaks In 'Toy Story,' 'Monsters Inc.' References (PHOTOS)

Casual Pixar fans have come to expect a lot from each movie, including boundary-pushing animation, an incredible story and at least one A-list comedian. However, die-hard Pixar fans have come to expect easter eggs -- hidden gems inside the films that reference previous Pixar flicks (for example, take the Luxo Ball from the first Pixar short, which has since appeared in all three "Toy Story" films » Read More
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New Releases: Will 'Magic Mike' Strip 'Brave' Of Its Title?

"Brave" may have bested the surprising strong-hold "Madagascar 3," but Scottland's fire-haired heroine might have met her match: Channing Tatum's muscles. This weekend sees the release of "People Like Us," "Ted" and "Tyler Perry's Madea's Witness Protection" -- but all eyes are on "Magic Mike." The Steven Soderbergh stripper flick sees Hollywood's hunkiest taking it all off. But, despite its titi » Read More
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'Brave' Comes Out On Top At Box Office, Scores Pixar's 13th Straight No. 1 Film

LOS ANGELES -- A new Disney princess has ascended to the box-office throne with a No. 1 debut for Pixar Animation's "Brave."The latest from the makers of "WALL-E," "Finding Nemo" and the "Toy Story" movies opened with $66.7 million domestically." » Read More
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New Releases: Can 'Brave' Dethrone 'Madagascar'?

After last week's surprise box office bust, all bets are seemingly off when it comes to weekend predictions. Though, barring any unforeseen incidents, Pixar's "Brave" is poised to take the top spot. "Madagascar" has been the surprise champion two weeks in row now, due to disappointing returns on "Rock of Ages" and "That's My Boy." Perhaps "Brave" will have something to say about that. The newest » Read More
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Is Princess Merida Of 'Brave' Disney's Best Female Role Model? (OPINION)

Merida from "Brave" is not your typical Disney princess. Pixar's first female protagonist may be beautiful, but she is not in any way dreaming of her prince to come. Instead, the firstborn heir of the Scottish kingdom of DunBroch, would rather sling her arrows and defend her homeland than primp and prepare for the eventuality of being queen -- which makes her a refreshing alternative to the canon » Read More
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Kelly Macdonald, Voice Of Princess Merida, On 'Brave,' Scotland And Being A Role Model

The star of Pixar's latest feature, "Brave," is Princess Merida, a Scottish lass who must carry on with family tradition and find a royal suitor. But Merida wants nothing to do with tradition; she wants to climb mountains, ride horses and control her own fate (and she certainly doesn't want to marry a man who cannot handle a bow and arrow as well as her). Merida is nothing like the traditional "D » Read More
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Pixar Summer Movie Art: 'Brave,' 'Toy Story' and More Take Over 'Magic Mike,' 'Dark Knight' (PHOTOS)

This Friday marks the big screen debut of "Brave," the latest movie from Pixar. By this Saturday morning, we expect Princess Merida, the movie's plucky heroine, to stand alongside Wall-E, Buzz Lightyear and Nemo as a beloved audience favorite. A new film from the animation studio is always a bright spot for audiences, which is why Moviefone has re-teamed with Dennis Culver -- the awesome artist w » Read More
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'Brave': Pros and Cons

Though "Brave," the latest animated feature from Pixar, hits theaters this weekend, there's already been a whirlwind of discussion surrounding the movie's impact. Why? Because it's Pixar's first film to feature a female lead: the independently-minded Princess Merida of Scotland, a fiery redhead who argues with her parents because they expect her to follow tradition and find a suitor as soon as po » Read More
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