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Jun 26, 2012 · Photo: Neilalderney123. Disney-Pixar’s Brave, an animated film based upon adventures of a spunky red-haired Scot, has already struck the $66.7 million jackpot in its opening weekend. And Disney ...
- Disney/Pixar Created and Registered A Real Tartan.
- Merida Was Inspired by The Co-Director’S Daughter.
- There Are Hidden Characters in The Logo.
- Young MacGuffin Is Speaking A Real Language.
- Reese Witherspoon Was Onboard to Voice Merida.
- Director Brenda Chapman Was Replaced 18 Months Prior to The Movie's Release.
- The Movie Originally Took Place in Snow.
- The Crew Toured Scotland to Get Hands-On experiences.
- There Was Outrage When Merida Received A Makeover in 2013.
- Yes, The Pizza Planet Truck Made An appearance.
Designers created a tartan for Merida’s Clan DunBroch—and it’s really official. The design first appeared on the Scottish Registry of Tartans on the movie’s release date in 2012. Accordingto the registry: “Much like Scotland itself, the DunBroch Tartan is set against the ocean blue of the North Sea. The deep scarlet represents the family’s reverenc...
If the mother-daughter relationship in the film seems particularly realistic, it’s likely because it was based on Brenda Chapman’s real-life experiences with her own teenage daughter. “She has been quite a challenge to my ‘authority’ since she was five years old. I love that she is so strong, but it sure doesn’t make my job easy! She is my Merida …...
Look closely at the movie's logo for subtle images of Merida and Elinor hidden in the letters. Need another hint? Check out the letters “B” and “E.” Disney.com
Executives originally asked Scottish actor Kevin McKidd to speak gibberish as Young MacGuffin, but he suggested speaking Doric instead, a dialect from northeast Scotland that his grandfather used to speak.
Due to scheduling conflicts, apparently, Witherspoon was replacedby Scottish actress Kelly Macdonald, which is only appropriate.
Though Chapman had conceived of the character and plot to begin with, she was replaced over "creative differences" in late 2010. "To have [my story] taken away and given to someone else, and a man at that, was truly distressing on so many levels," she later said. When she and her replacement, Mark Andrews, won the 2013 Academy Award for Best Animat...
Much of the early concept art for the film shows scenes taking place amid snowflakes and snow-laden trees. As the story evolved, the winter setting was scrapped, and artists were able to show the lush, green side of Scotland instead.
Chmee2, Wikimedia Commons// CC BY-SA 3.0 They explored ancient castles, collected flora and fauna, paid close attention to how light played across stone walls at different times of day, and even acted out fighting scenes to get an idea for movement. Dunnottar Castle, and others like it, directly inspired the DunBroch stronghold. And the magical sto...
Disney gave Merida's image an overhaul less than a year after her debut, giving her bigger eyes, a slimmer waist, and more luscious locks. They also removed her trademark bow and arrow. Fans immediately protested the unnecessary makeover, even starting a Change.org petition to change her back. Disney responded, saying the original Merida would be s...
As a nod to their first big movie, Toy Story, Pixar hides the Pizza Planet truck in all of their movies. Though it was surely tricky to place a modern-day automobile in a movie that takes place in Medieval Scotland, they managed to do it: (Check out all of the other Pizza Planet appearances here.)
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Jul 2, 2012 · Traditions around marriage is a key theme of Brave and a factor in pushing the film's characters towards war. The break up of a real marriage was the cause of a vicious clan battle at Cairinish on ...
A woven sample of this tartan has been received by the Scottish Register of Tartans for permanent preservation in the National Records of Scotland. Registrant details: Mr Brian Wilton, Garden Studio 25, Crieff, Perthshire, Scotland, PH7 3AY. brian@tartanambassador.co.uk.
Jul 3, 2024 · They created new tartans. Pixar. Tartan patterns are synonymous with Scotland and with Scottish clans. For Brave, Pixar created three tartans for three clans while using the real Clan Mackintosh ...
Jun 29, 2012 · The result is one of the most lavish depictions of Scotland ever seen on film. Not just the vibrant colours but the textures of the landscape, the clothes, and the detail, right down to the barely ...
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Jun 23, 2023 · One of the movies inspired by a country’s culture is “Brave”. Released in 2012, this captivating tale takes viewers to the rugged and mystical landscapes of Scotland. With its storytelling, strong-willed protagonist, and complex visuals, “Brave” showcased the vibrant culture of Scotland, while entertaining the public.
