Disney Pixar's Brave - Sneak Peek Clip

This brand new trailer shows prospective husbands taking part in an archery competition to win Merida's hand in marriage.

Since ancient times, stories of epic battles and mystical legends have been passed through the generations across the rugged and mysterious Highlands of Scotland. In "Brave," a new tale joins the lore when the courageous Merida (voice of Kelly Macdonald) confronts tradition, destiny and the fiercest of beasts.

Merida is a skilled archer and impetuous 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 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 old Wise Woman (voice of Julie Walters) for help, she is granted an ill-fated wish. The ensuing peril forces Merida to discover the meaning of true bravery in order to undo a beastly curse before it's too late.

Directed by Mark Andrews ("The Incredibles," "Ratatouille," "John Carter of Mars") and Brenda Chapman ("The Lion King," "Prince of Egypt"), and produced by Katherine Sarafian ("Lifted," "The Incredibles"), "Brave" is a grand adventure full of heart, memorable characters and the signature Pixar humor enjoyed by audiences of all ages.

Brave "The Prize" Trailer

Merida is a skilled archer and impetuous daughter of King Fergus and Queen Elinor. Determined to carve her own path in life, Merida defies an age-old custom sacred to the uproarious lords of the land: massive Lord MacGuffin, surly Lord Macintosh and cantankerous Lord Dingwall. Merida's actions inadvertently unleash chaos and fury in the kingdom, and when she turns to an eccentric old Witch for help, she is granted an ill-fated wish. The ensuing peril forces Merida to discover the meaning of true bravery in order to undo a beastly curse before it's too late.

Guest Post by Hugh Muppets

THE MYSTERIOUS COBALT

This happened a few years ago in the city where I used to live. For many months the local police had been baffled by the activities of a master jewel thief named “Cobalt”. All the police knew about him was his name for the reason that, every time he blagged a jewellers or stately home, the only clue he left behind was a business card bearing one word – “Cobalt.”

The police became particularly concerned when the city museum borrowed, for a short time, one of India’s most priceless rubies. The cops were sure Cobalt would plan to steal it, for no other reason than to prove he could. So, precautions were taken. The main display room of the museum was patrolled by a ring of uniformed guards day and night. In the centre of the room itself was a display protected by bulletproof glass and laser beams linked to a state-of-the-art alarm system. Occupying pride of place within the display was the huge ruby and curled around it was a live snake, a prime example of one of the world’s most deadly cobras.

Then one night an unexpected disturbance somewhere in the museum distracted the guards for a few moments. When they returned to the main display room they noted that Cobalt had been and gone, finding a way past the laser beams before making a hasty departure. They knew this because, although the display was intact, he’d placed one of his calling cards beneath the bulletproof glass. He'd also left them in no doubt that he had a sense of humour. The ruby was still there but he’d stolen the snake. 

The Phantom Hearse

This disturbing incident happened to someone called Amy Walker, so I believe, three or four years ago. She rarely talks about it and it may go some way to explaining her delicate disposition. She was staying in a country hotel, a rather creepy old manor house out in the sticks. She didn't sleep well, and as the clock struck midnight she heard the sound of carriage wheels and horses' hooves outside. She looked out to see an old-fashioned hearse, but curiously there was no coffin inside. The ghostly coachman then looked up towards Amy's window and said: "There's room for one more." The phantom hearse then rode away, out of sight.

Next morning Amy had just about recovered, and she returned to the city. She went shopping in a large department store, and on the top floor she made her way to the lift to go down. It arrived crowded with people, but the attendant said to Amy: "There's room for one more." When she looked at him she could see he had the face of the coachman. "No thank you," she said, dashing away. "I'll walk down."

The lift doors swished shut, and the lift began to descend. Then there were screams, a distant crash, and silence. The lift had fallen to the basement, and everyone inside it had been killed.