Pixar's Brave (formerly The Bear and the Bow)

Dr Frankenollie · Post by **Dr Frankenollie** » Fri Feb 03, 2012 6:18 pm

The sculptures of Merida and the Queen are very impressive.

Sky Syndrome · Post by **Sky Syndrome** » Fri Feb 03, 2012 7:09 pm

Dr Frankenollie wrote:The sculptures of Merida and the Queen are very impressive.

I agree. The Merida statue's only flaw is her hair looks funny. The hair had to be simplified so much for the sculpting process and it ended up resembling a nest of snakes.

Tristy · Post by **Tristy** » Sat Feb 04, 2012 9:34 am

It might be too soon, but does anyone know if a new trailer will debut with John Carter? I thought it might make sense given that movie's connection with Pixar (Andrew Stanton being director Mark Andrews being the writer.)

jazzflower92 · Post by **jazzflower92** » Sat Feb 04, 2012 9:48 am

Tristy wrote:It might be too soon, but does anyone know if a new trailer will debut with John Carter? I thought it might make sense given that movie's connection with Pixar (Andrew Stanton being director Mark Andrews being the writer.)

Mark Andrews the writer for both movies.

I still wonder why they chose him to replace Brenda Chapman when he is already writing for another movie.I also wonder what her orginal vision was for the movie and if they just made minor adjusments to the plot with respect to Ms.Chapman.

Tristy · Post by **Tristy** » Sat Feb 04, 2012 9:55 am

Well according to one article, I found, it looks like for the most part it will be following Chapman's vision (though they mentioned that there used to be snow throughout 80 percent of the film.)

jazzflower92 · Post by **jazzflower92** » Sat Feb 04, 2012 9:57 am

Tristy wrote:Well according to one article, I found, it looks like for the most part it will be following Chapman's vision (though they mentioned that there used to be snow throughout 80 percent of the film.)

I heard the reason they got rid of the snow because it was very difficult to make all the time.I still wonder why Brenda Chapman wanted the snow; was it to be used as symbolism for the movie.

Tristy · Post by **Tristy** » Sat Feb 04, 2012 9:58 am

I guess we'll find out perhaps when the Art of Book is published.

jazzflower92 · Post by **jazzflower92** » Sat Feb 04, 2012 10:04 am

Tristy wrote:I guess we'll find out perhaps when the Art of Book is published.

I also wonder if they had any deleted characters as well.One of my favorite parts of reading material about the movie is what it was in preproduction.

Sotiris · Post by **Sotiris** » Sat Feb 04, 2012 1:33 pm

Sotiris · Post by **Sotiris** » Sat Feb 04, 2012 1:46 pm

More 'Brave' Artwork at the 'The Art of Animation' Exhibit
http://www.mousesteps.com/index.php?opt ... &Itemid=65

jazzflower92 · Post by **jazzflower92** » Sat Feb 04, 2012 1:58 pm

Sotiris wrote:More 'Brave' Artwork at the 'The Art of Animation' Exhibit
http://www.mousesteps.com/index.php?opt ... &Itemid=65

Where do you get these links?Do you have friends in high places?

Sotiris · Post by **Sotiris** » Sun Feb 05, 2012 10:00 am

Interview with Brenda Chapman
http://www.pixar-planet.fr/dossiers/en/ ... apman.php3

Tristy · Post by **Tristy** » Sun Feb 05, 2012 10:07 am

"They are two very different stories."

There you have it! Now can we please put the comparison between this and How to Train Your Dragon to rest?

jazzflower92 · Post by **jazzflower92** » Sun Feb 05, 2012 10:10 am

Tristy wrote:"They are two very different stories."

There you have it! Now can we please put the comparison between this and How to Train Your Dragon to rest?

I doubt it because I think movie viewers will still try to complain that Disney is now copying Dreamworks.Although I wonder how long both movies have been in production.I also wonder if people know that vikings and Scottish cutlure are way different from each other.

Linden · Post by **Linden** » Sun Feb 05, 2012 6:30 pm

jazzflower92 wrote:I also wonder if people know that vikings and Scottish cutlure are way different from each other.

I don't think John Powell did when he wrote the score. How to Train Your Dragon isn't a bad movie, but the Celtic score (as beautiful as it is) was so out of place, it ruined the movie a little for me.

SWillie! · Post by **SWillie!** » Sun Feb 05, 2012 10:40 pm

Linden wrote:
jazzflower92 wrote:I also wonder if people know that vikings and Scottish cutlure are way different from each other.
I don't think John Powell did when he wrote the score. How to Train Your Dragon isn't a bad movie, but the Celtic score (as beautiful as it is) was so out of place, it ruined the movie a little for me.

Wait wait wait wait wait... you didn't like the score for HTTYD?? It was one of my favorite scores in years. It's literally perfect. For me, of course.

pap64 · Post by **pap64** » Mon Feb 06, 2012 1:23 am

SWillie! wrote:
Linden wrote: I don't think John Powell did when he wrote the score. How to Train Your Dragon isn't a bad movie, but the Celtic score (as beautiful as it is) was so out of place, it ruined the movie a little for me.
Wait wait wait wait wait... you didn't like the score for HTTYD?? It was one of my favorite scores in years. It's literally perfect. For me, of course.

It is also one of my favorites, too. It fits with the epic yet whimsical nature of the film. Most importantly, the score had presence, and John Powell knows how to create scores with presence. I hate it when the musical score is very weak and even when the scene asks for a dramatic moment the music tends to be very quiet. Powell can do both bombastic as well as soft pieces but they all manage to capture the feeling of the scene quite well.

Mooky · Post by **Mooky** » Sat Feb 11, 2012 7:20 am

First look at Mattel's Merida doll and action figure/playset:

Video of dolls and other Brave merchandise from 2012 London Toy Fair (skip to 2:46):

<iframe width="560" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/S5fVRibIQ5I" frameborder="0"></iframe>

*info and images courtesy of Disney Central Plaza*

Sotiris · Post by **Sotiris** » Sat Feb 11, 2012 7:22 am

Thanks, Mooky!

Mooky · Post by **Mooky** » Sat Feb 11, 2012 7:37 am

You're welcome!

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