Disney Pixar Brave Trailer

In the rugged and mysterious Highlands of Scotland, stories of mystical legends and epic battles have been passed through the generations since ancient times. Disney Pixar’s “Brave” a new tale, joins the lore when the courageous Merida (voice of Kelly Macdonald) confronts tradition, destiny and the fiercest of beasts. ”Brave” tells the story of Merida, 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.

Hawkfasts - Frankie's Review

Richard Ardizzone’s children’s fantasy “Hawkfasts” is inspired by English history and folklore, especially the Robin Hood tales, but it’s not a zillion miles away from the new Disney Pixar film BRAVE, which is steeped in Scottish myth and legend. I’m tempted to say that Hawfasts’ lead character, Ethanna Culpepper, is England’s answer to Princess Merida (the girl from Brave.) Having read and loved Hawkfasts, I just can’t wait to see the Brave movie!

Frankie's Review on Goodreads 

Review - Ethanna Culpepper v Princess Merida

Richard Ardizzone's lead character, the feisty, fiery, flame-haired Ethanna Culpepper is very similar to the Princess Merida character in the Disney Pixar movie "Brave." But I'm sure this is just a coincidence, it's looking like 2012 will be the summer of sassy girl scrapper characters!  

Kyla Mowbray Review on Goodreads

Disney Pixar's Brave: The Triplets

 

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.