Photo Credit: Disney/Pixar
A female heroine with vibrant red ringlets…a fairy tale set deep in the Scottish Highlands…a quest to find the true meaning of courage…
This is Brave.
My passion for film and dream to visit the studio where some of our family’s favorite animated films were created converge in San Francisco this week where I’ll spend 3 days with Disney and Pixar, in anticipation of the summer 3D adventure film.
When I first learned that Pixar was creating a new 3D animated film set in the only other country I’ve called home, I was intrigued and excited. The story follows Merida, the female lead in the film (a first for Pixar) with striking red hair and endless curls, as she defies “age-old customs,” determined to create her own destiny. Along the way, she discovers true bravery.
According to Forbes, the film will showcase Pixar’s best animation to date, and from the trailer and stills, I’m completely awestruck. The film will combine adventure, humor, and heart…something Pixar has perfected with it’s previous films.
During my time in San Francisco, I’ll have an opportunity to screen the Academy Award nominated short film La Luna, some footage from Brave, and Disneynature’s Chimpanzee (in anticipation of my upcoming red carpet coverage), tour Pixar Animation Studios and interview the incredibly talented animators behind the film Brave, and tour the Walt Disney Family Museum (which has been on my bucket list for years!).
Here is a trailer from the film:
If you could ask the animators anything, what would it be?
No compensation was received for this post. I was invited to San Francisco, courtesy of Disney and Pixar. All travel expenses provided.
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Wow look like you are having a lot of fun (or will be once you get to San Francisco) This does look like a cute movie! 🙂
Michelle…it does right? I think kids (esp. girls) will love it!
I really want to go see this movie. I saw a preview today, and it looks fun and STRONG! Can’t wait 🙂 I honestly don’t know what I would ask animators, but I would be curious to see what their favorite part of doing the animation for this movie (characters, vibrancy, etc)
Ooh…Wendi strong is a perfect word to describe it! I actually want to know that answer too! : ) Thank you!
I can’t wait to see this one, her red hair is just amazing! Of course, the story looks great too, but seriously, she is the prettiest Disney girl yet!
Nikki! I totally agree..she is gorgeous…..I love her spirit!
This looks so good! I love a strong woman lead! I’m sure we will be seeing this!
Jeannette! I can’t wait to see it…I think she’ll be an awesome role model for young girls
This looks so good I can not wait to take my girls!
Ellen…me too!!! : ) I think it will be awesome for girls
You are lucky to visit Pixar studios. They do have a very talented pool of artists. I love all of their movies, well except for the Cars series, I just could’t get into the movie. But I am definitely looking forward to seeing Brave. It looks amazing.
What was the coolest/weirdest research you did to help with inspiration making the film?
Love it…great question Kim…thank you!
Looks like so much fun! I love the red headed heroine. I’d like to know more about the costume designs and modeling.
Ciaran…I hadn’t even thought to ask that. I’ll definitely ask…..Thanks!
I guess I’d also like to know the inspiration. Having a heroine as a roll model for girls is awesome. I know I’m kinda princess’ed out 🙂
I cannot wait for this movie!! I have no questions, but simply want to thank them for putting a ginger girl the lead in the film!!!
Where does their passion for creating animation come from? What specific incident in their life spark the desire to seek animation as a career?
So glad, finally a woman is the heroe, that’s how it is in real life right?
I am one of the very few people that can’t watch 3-D movies, but I am definitely going to see this in 2-D with my kids! SO EXCITED!
It looks like a lot of fun!
My kids really want to see this movie!!
I think that what the animators get to do is just so much fun and I’m amazed at the art. But I know that there’s a lot of really small detail to create in these films that sometimes take years to make, so I’d love to know how they feel about the tediousness of the job compared to the dream of it they may have had when they were younger.
I”m so amazed at how much animation has progressed! My daughters are so excited to see this movie!
I want my niece to see this movie! For the animators: I want to know what some of the challenges they have when developing the characters and along the way while creating the film.
that’s an amazing post!
See you soon!
Kas
We are anxiously awaiting the release of Brave! I am in love with her hair!
It looks like a fun movie!! Good luck with your interview. 🙂 xo