Brave (2012)

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:

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090: Bret Parker
090: Bret Parker

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

083: Composer Alex Mandel
083: Composer Alex Mandel

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.

081: Story Artist Louis Gonzales
081: Story Artist Louis Gonzales

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

080: Mark Andrews 2
080: Mark Andrews 2

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

079: Review: Brave
079: Review: Brave

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

074: Welcome to Pixar (Pixar Visit #2)
074: Welcome to Pixar (Pixar Visit #2)

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

073: Mark Andrews (Pixar Visit #1)
073: Mark Andrews (Pixar Visit #1)

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.

072: Reaction to Brave footage and La Luna
072: Reaction to Brave footage and La Luna

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

ADDITIONAL COVERAGE:

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100: Top 5 Pixar Moments
100: Top 5 Pixar Moments

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

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

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

084: Rumor Control
084: Rumor Control

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

075: The Future of Pixar
075: The Future of Pixar

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

074: Welcome to Pixar (Pixar Visit #2)
074: Welcome to Pixar (Pixar Visit #2)

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

069: The Simpsons, The Lorax, and Other News
069: The Simpsons, The Lorax, and Other News

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.

068: News: February 28, 2012
068: News: February 28, 2012

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

066: News: January 17, 2012
066: News: January 17, 2012

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

061: News: November 22, 2011
061: News: November 22, 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.

053: News: August 30, 2011
053: News: August 30, 2011

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

051: Review: 'Cars 2'
051: Review: 'Cars 2'

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.

023: News: November 9, 2010
023: News: November 9, 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!

021: News: October 26, 2010
021: News: October 26, 2010

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

020: News: October 19, 2010
020: News: October 19, 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!

017: News: October 5, 2010
017: News: October 5, 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.

015: News: September 28, 2010
015: News: September 28, 2010

Cars 2 trailer coming soon?The New York Times talks about Pixar and Disney and a lot of folks get excited about Pixar’s first female director.

014: News: September 21, 2010
014: News: September 21, 2010

Luigi brings back to life an old Disneyland ride, Brad Bird is seen scouting locations with Tom Cruise, and much more!

006: News: August 10, 2010
006: News: August 10, 2010

Toy Story 3 breaks more records!And we take a look at the FUTURE of Pixar. Happy Birthday, Lee Unkrich!

002: News: July 19, 2010
002: News: July 19, 2010

This week The Pixar Podcast has an exclusive (rather small) announcement regarding Pixar's 2012 release, Brave!

TRAILERS:

Like Brave on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PixarBrave Official Brave Website: http://disney.com/Brave 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.

Brave is available November 13 on Blu-ray & DVD Combo Pack and HD Digital. Pre-order your copy now: http://di.sn/h2X Like Brave on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PixarBrave Official Brave Website: http://disney.com/Brave Merida is a skilled archer and impetuous daughter of King Fergus and Queen Elinor.

Brave is available November 13 on Blu-ray & DVD Combo Pack and HD Digital. Pre-order your copy now: http://di.sn/h2X Like Brave on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PixarBrave Official Brave Website: http://disney.com/Brave Merida is a skilled archer and impetuous daughter of King Fergus and Queen Elinor.

Brave is available November 13 on Blu-ray & DVD Combo Pack and HD Digital. Pre-order your copy now: http://di.sn/h2X Like Brave on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PixarBrave Official Brave Website: http://disney.com/Brave Merida is a skilled archer and impetuous daughter of King Fergus and Queen Elinor.

Brave is available November 13 on Blu-ray & DVD Combo Pack and HD Digital. Pre-order your copy now: http://di.sn/h2X Like Brave on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PixarBrave Official Brave Website: http://disney.com/Brave Merida is a skilled archer and impetuous daughter of King Fergus and Queen Elinor.

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