Directed by Mark Andrews and Brenda Chapman

Co-directed by Steve Purcell

Produced by Katherine Sarafian

Story by Brenda Chapman

Screenplay by Mark Andrews and Steve Purcell and Brenda Chapman and Irene Mecchi

Additional screenplay material by Michael Arndt

Music by Patrick Doyle

IN-DEPTH COVERAGE:

Featured

Jan 30, 2013

090: Bret Parker

Jan 30, 2013

Greg talks with Pixar animator Bret Parker about Brave, her history at Pixar, and women in animation.

Jan 30, 2013

Jul 27, 2012

083: Composer Alex Mandel

Jul 27, 2012

Alex Mandel has been at Pixar since 2003. Once they discovered he can write songs, he has been able to put those skills to use on shorts and most recently, on Brave.

Jul 27, 2012

Jul 5, 2012

081: Story Artist Louis Gonzales

Jul 5, 2012

Pixar story artist Louis Gonzales talks about the story creation on Brave and the Pixar story process.

Jul 5, 2012

Jun 27, 2012

080: Mark Andrews 2

Jun 27, 2012

I sat down with Mark Andrews on opening day of Brave to discuss his work as director, writer -- and lyricist! -- on the film.

Jun 27, 2012

Jun 22, 2012

079: Review: Brave

Jun 22, 2012

Germain Lussier of /Film joins The Pixar Podcast to talk in depth about Pixar's latest film, Brave.

Jun 22, 2012

078: 'Brave' Producer Katherine Sarafian (Pixar Visit #5)

Jun 22, 2012

In this episode, Brave producer Katherine Sarafian gives a roundtable Q&A and then an exclusive interview with The Pixar Podcast.

Jun 22, 2012

Jun 6, 2012

077: Designing 'Brave' (Pixar Visit #4)

Jun 6, 2012

In this episode, we get a presentation by Shading Art Director Tia Kratter and Production Designer Steve Pilcher, who both worked on Brave.

Jun 6, 2012

May 31, 2012

076: Hair and Cloth Simulation (Pixar Visit #3)

May 31, 2012

In this episode, Pixar Simulation Supervisor Claudia Chung takes us behind the scenes of hair and cloth simulation for Brave.

May 31, 2012

May 15, 2012

074: Welcome to Pixar (Pixar Visit #2)

May 15, 2012

In this episode, we go behind the scenes at Pixar to see how they make their films.

May 15, 2012

Apr 26, 2012

073: Mark Andrews (Pixar Visit #1)

Apr 26, 2012

In this episode, I play for you a Q/A with Brave director Mark Andrews. It is the first in an upcoming series featuring behind-the-scenes presentations at Pixar in April 2012.

Apr 26, 2012

Apr 10, 2012

072: Reaction to Brave footage and La Luna

Apr 10, 2012

Greg and Derrick react to the first 30 minutes of Brave, as well as the new short film La Luna! And Pixar news.

Apr 10, 2012

ADDITIONAL COVERAGE:

Featured

May 30, 2013

100: Top 5 Pixar Moments

May 30, 2013

We celebrate 100 episodes of the podcast by looking back at the best scenes from Pixar films, chosen by us and by you.

May 30, 2013

Nov 12, 2012

087: Review: Pixar Shorts Vol. 2 and Brave Blu Rays

Nov 12, 2012

We review two new blu ray discs from Pixar (and react briefly to the news about Star Wars).

Nov 12, 2012

Aug 28, 2012

084: Rumor Control

Aug 28, 2012

Finding Nemo 2? Brenda Chapman now at LucasFilm? We discuss the Pixar-related rumors that have emerged this summer.

Aug 28, 2012

May 22, 2012

075: The Future of Pixar

May 22, 2012

In this episode, Derrick, Johnny, and Greg discuss the next five Pixar films, including the latest news on Brave.

May 22, 2012

May 15, 2012

074: Welcome to Pixar (Pixar Visit #2)

May 15, 2012

In this episode, we go behind the scenes at Pixar to see how they make their films.

May 15, 2012

Mar 6, 2012

069: The Simpsons, The Lorax, and Other News

Mar 6, 2012

An episode with several loosely-related-to-Pixar items: More on The Simpsons, a review of The Lorax, and more talk on John Carter and (100% Pixar) Brave! Guest: Hunter Phillips from 500 Days of Homer.

Mar 6, 2012

Feb 29, 2012

068: News: February 28, 2012

Feb 29, 2012

We discuss the new clips and trailers out for Pixar's Brave and Disney's John Carter. And more!

Feb 29, 2012

Jan 18, 2012

066: News: January 17, 2012

Jan 18, 2012

We talk about Brad Bird's first live action film, Finding Nemo in 3D, the recent announcement about Disney's Frozen, and more!

Jan 18, 2012

Nov 23, 2011

061: News: November 22, 2011

Nov 23, 2011

Pixar releases a new trailer for Brave! Plus, the latest news, including a high end fashion designer basing a new line of clothes on a popular Pixar franchise.

Nov 23, 2011

Aug 31, 2011

053: News: August 30, 2011

Aug 31, 2011

Coverage of the D32 Expo, where Pixar announced two new upcoming films.Plus, meet your new cohosts!

Aug 31, 2011

Jun 21, 2011

051: Review: 'Cars 2'

Jun 21, 2011

Cars 2 is a fun thrill ride with beautiful animation and some heart. It may not attain the profundity of of a film like The Incredibles or Toy Story 3, but it serves up a breathtaking good time.

Jun 21, 2011

Nov 10, 2010

023: News: November 9, 2010

Nov 10, 2010

The Cartoon Art Museum has its seventh annual event at Pixar, Darla K. Anderson talks about women at Pixar, and crazy children rap on the Disney Channel about Toy Story 3!

Nov 10, 2010

Oct 26, 2010

021: News: October 26, 2010

Oct 26, 2010

Cars 2 trailer hits the Internet, Update on the Brenda Chapman story, and more!

Oct 26, 2010

Oct 20, 2010

020: News: October 19, 2010

Oct 20, 2010

Brave is rumored to get a new director two years into Brenda Chapman’s production, Lee Unkrich and Michael Arndt step out for a bit of Fresh Air, Pixar artists are amazing even when they’re not at their desks, and more!

Oct 20, 2010

Oct 6, 2010

017: News: October 5, 2010

Oct 6, 2010

Big episode! Presto director gets his own feature film, Lee goes home, Toy Story 3′s chances of winning Best Picture, how Up would be if The Simpsons’ Itchy and Scratchy were the stars. And more, folks. Give it a listen.

Oct 6, 2010