Brave (movie)

Jon Stewart slams Disney's makeover of 'Brave' heroine Merida

2013-05-17 09:29:00

Count Jon Stewart among the many thousands of parents and moviegoers unimpressed by Disney’s controversial makeover of “Brave” heroine Merida. In case you missed it, last weekend Merida was officially inducted into Disney’s...

Studio Ghibli’s ‘Totoro,’ ‘Howl’s Moving Castle’ coming to Blu-ray

2013-05-16 16:02:27

Is Disney sexing up 'Brave' heroine Merida for merchandise line?

2013-05-13 14:17:00

This post has been updated, please see below for details. Merida, the feisty, outdoorsy heroine of Pixar's 2012 animated film "Brave,"� was many a parent's dream come true. In an era in which girls are often hypersexualized in entertainment and the...

Ray Harryhausen: Pixar’s Pete Docter on the monster king

2013-05-08 14:42:16

Disney unveils plan for first animated Marvel film

2013-05-09 08:00:00

The studio behind the animated fantasies "Bambi," "Dumbo" and '"The Lion King" has a new kind of hero tale on the way — a Marvel Comics one. Walt Disney Animation Studios on Thursday announced plans to release "Big Hero 6," an action-comedy inspired...

Ellen DeGeneres' 'Nemo' sequel, 'Finding Dory,' set for 2015

2013-04-02 10:42:00

Disney is plunging back into familiar waters, announcing a November 2015 sequel to “Finding Nemo” titled “Finding Dory.” Enthusiasts of the 2003 finned favorite will recall Dory as the friendly, slightly amnesiac tang voiced by...

Oscars winners and nominees 2013: Complete list

2013-02-25 11:55:00

Ben Affleck's film "Argo" took the best picture Oscar at the 85th Academy Awards. Other marquee winners were Daniel Day-Lewis for lead actor for “Lincoln,” Jennifer Lawrence for lead actress for “Silver Linings Playbook,” and Ang...

Oscars 2013: An 'Argo' night at Academy Awards

2013-02-25 04:00:00

For the second straight year, the movie business fell for itself. "Argo" — in which a Hollywood producer and makeup artist help engineer the rescue of six Americans from Iran — won the top prize at the 85th Academy Awards, one year after the...

Oscars 2013: Do we love women or hate them? The show couldn't decide

2013-02-25 14:15:00

The tonal dissonance of 85th Academy Awards had much to do with its treatment of women. Even as Seth MacFarlane's humor inflamed feminists, many of the musical numbers celebrated the strength and power of female performers and pride of place was saved for...

Oscars 2013: 'Brave' wins animated feature prize

2013-02-24 18:08:00

Pixar's "Brave," which tells the tale of a spirited Scottish princess who accidentally unleashes an ancient curse on her kingdom and then has to undo the damage, won the Academy Award for animated feature film on Sunday. Co-directors Mark Andrews and...

Oscar predictions 2013: Animation, documentary, foreign film

2013-02-22 15:11:00

Gold Standard writer Glenn Whipp is sweeping through all 24 Oscar categories this week, assessing the races, predicting the winners and helping you prevail in your Oscar pools. If you missed previous entries, you can find the shorts races here, the...

Oscar animation race remains tightest in years

2013-02-04 13:32:00

"Wreck-It Ralph's" five-trophy haul at this weekend's Annie Awards makes it a favorite of sorts in the race for the animated feature Oscar, but the category still lacks the kind of clear front-runner that we've seen the last five years. Since the...

"Brave" directors Mark Andrews and Brenda Chapman accept the Oscar for animated feature film. Chapman thanked her daughter, who provided inspiration for the film, she said.

2013-02-24 18:15:15

Director Mark Andrews accepts the animated film Golden Globe for "Brave." Producer Katherine Sarafian joins him on stage. "Being brave is about being true to yourself and allowing your loved ones that same freedom," Andrews said.

2013-01-13 19:54:50

film ever released, this straightforward, ginger-hued fairy tale deserves credit for what it doesn't do.

2012-12-12 16:27:39