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  • Kelly Macdonald

    Kelly Macdonald

    Voice of Merida

  • Billy Connolly

    Billy Connolly

    Voice of King Fergus

  • Emma Thompson

    Emma Thompson

    Voice of Queen Elinor

  • Craig Ferguson

    Craig Ferguson

    Voice of Lord Macintosh

  • Julie Walters

    Julie Walters

    Voice of The Witch

  • Kevin McKidd

    Kevin McKidd

    Voice of Lord MacGuffin/Young MacGuffin

  • Robbie Coltrane

    Robbie Coltrane

    Voice of Lord Dingwall

Credits
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  • Brenda Chapman

    Brenda Chapman

    Director / Screenwriter / Story by

  • Mark Andrews

    Mark Andrews

    Director / Screenwriter

  • Steve Purcell

    Steve Purcell

    Screenwriter

  • Irene Mecchi

    Irene Mecchi

    Screenwriter

  • Katherine Sarafian

    Katherine Sarafian

    Producer

  • John Lasseter

    John Lasseter

    Executive Producer

  • Andrew Stanton

    Andrew Stanton

    Executive Producer

  • Pete Docter

    Pete Docter

    Executive Producer

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    Disney Says 'Brave' Princess Redesign Was a 'Special One-Time Effort'

    1:44 pm PDT 5/16/2013
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    "We routinely use different art styles with our characters," the company said in a statement. READ MORE

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  2. Disney Pulls Redesigned 'Brave' Character From Princess Website

    Disney Pulls Redesigned 'Brave' Character From Princess Website

    1:27 pm PDT 5/15/2013
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    UPDATED: Disney says in a statement that "we routinely use different art styles with our characters and this rendition of Merida in her party dress was a special one-time effort to commemorate her coronation." READ MORE

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  3. Oscars 2013: Brenda Chapman's 'Brave' Win a Vindication After Being Fired From the Project

    Oscars 2013: Brenda Chapman's 'Brave' Win a Vindication After Being Fired From the Project

    7:01 pm PST 2/24/2013
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    Chapman shared the win for best animated feature with Mark Andrews, who took over directing the Pixar movie upon her exit. READ MORE

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  4. Oscars: Complete List of Winners

    Oscars: Complete List of Winners

    5:51 pm PST 2/24/2013
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    "Argo" wins best picture; Jennifer Lawrence, Daniel Day-Lewis, Ang Lee, Anne Hathaway and Christoph Waltz also are among the night's big winners. READ MORE

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  5. The Race
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    10:27 pm PST 2/16/2013
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    "Brave" was honored in the animated feature competition at Saturday's Cinema Audio Society event. READ MORE

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  6. 'Brave' Featurette: Creating Merida

    5:02 pm PST 2/13/2013
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    A behind the scenes look at the creation of Merida. Looks inside the development of her beautiful red ringlets and character performance. READ MORE

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  7. Pixar Director and Producer Put on 'Brave' Face Again Half-Year After Film's Release

    2:27 am PST 2/13/2013
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    Golden Globe and BAFTA winners Mark Andrews and Katherine Sarafian discuss Pixar's first film with a female protagonist, which is now an Oscar nominee. READ MORE

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  8. Pixar's Braintrust on the Making of 'Brave' and the Studio's First Princess

    Pixar's Braintrust on the Making of 'Brave' and the Studio's First Princess

    12:23 pm PST 2/8/2013
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    Pixar's first ode to girl power not only changed directors midstream but also forged a new animation system called Presto. READ MORE

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  9. The Race
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    The International 3D Society also honored "Brave," "The Avengers," ”Katy Perry: Part of Me" and "Britney Spears: Femme Fatale Tour" at its ceremony Wednesday. READ MORE

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    9:58 pm PST 2/2/2013
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    “Brave,” “ParaNorman,” and “Rise of the Guardians” collect two trophies each. READ MORE

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    The International Animated Film Society's 40th annual Annie Awards will be held Saturday. READ MORE

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  12. France Home Video Sales Continue Decline

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    Overall sales for physical product fell, but video on demand continued strong growth in 2012. READ MORE

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    Oscars 2013: What the Nominees Are Saying

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    6:53 am PST 1/10/2013
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  14. In the Magazine
    Animation Oscar: 6 Key Moments From the 2012 Contenders

    Animation Oscar: 6 Key Moments From the 2012 Contenders

    10:00 am PST 12/21/2012
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    From Merida meeting the mother bear in "Brave" to "Frankenweenie" coming to life, filmmakers talk about their favorite scenes - and what made them click. READ MORE

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  15. The Composers: Full Uncensored Interview

    3:48 pm PST 12/19/2012
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    Full uncensored interview with our composer roundtable guests. Danny Elfman, Alexandre Desplat, Fernando Velasquez, Mychael Danna, Marco Beltrami and Patrick Doyle. READ MORE

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    Award Season at Home: Why Blu-ray Is Better Than Screeners

    Award Season at Home: Why Blu-ray Is Better Than Screeners

    11:00 am PST 12/14/2012
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    Discs of contenders like "The Dark Knight Rises" and "Brave" reveal behind-the-scenes glimpses of how they were made. READ MORE

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  17. 'Brave' Tops Home Entertainment Charts for Third Week

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    4:54 pm PST 12/5/2012
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  18. Disney Leads Annie Award Best Picture Nominations

    Disney Leads Annie Award Best Picture Nominations

    8:09 am PST 12/3/2012
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    With "Brave," "Wreck-It Ralph" and "Frankenweenie" up for the top prize, it was a big year for the House of Mouse. READ MORE

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  19. 'Brave' Tops Home Entertainment Charts as Black Friday Deals Lure Shoppers

    'Brave' Tops Home Entertainment Charts as Black Friday Deals Lure Shoppers

    5:39 pm PST 11/28/2012
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    Bargain-priced titles making top-10 showings included "Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows" and "Bridesmaids." READ MORE

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  20. Oscar's Crowded Cartoon Category

    Oscar's Crowded Cartoon Category

    11:00 am PST 11/22/2012
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    A record 21 animated features have been submitted for consideration, pitting CG box office heavyweights against stop-motion features and indie hand-drawn contenders. READ MORE

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Summary

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 Witch (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.

Company Info

  • Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures Studio
  • Pixar Animation Studios Production Company