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Brave – Sound Documentary and more Pictures

If you haven’t yet seen Pixar’s Brave you definitely need to make an effort to get to a theater this weekend and take it in. It’s not just the story and characters who are compelling, but it’s the beautiful artistry that helps make the film. It’s easy to see the visual talent, but you have to really listen to tap into another of the big advances Pixar made with Brave.

A new 12 minute video talks about how Pixar totally rewrote their software to allow for a new more detailed sound mix than ever before. Interviewed are Director Mark Andrews, Re-recording Mixer and Sound Designer Gary Rydstrom, Supervising Sound Editor Gwen Yates Whittle, and Sound Designer E.J. Holowicki.

Pixar also released a few new photos from the movie. There’s the new image of The Witch up at the top there, and two more below the jump:

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Brave’s Kevin McKidd Lends Scottish Realism To Film

Trainspotting and Gray’s Anatomy actor Kevin McKidd, who happens to be from Elgin, Scotland, started his work on Pixar’s Brave more than four years ago. He was asked to provide the voices of both the Lord and young MacGuffin. When asked to make up some… Read More »Brave’s Kevin McKidd Lends Scottish Realism To Film

Brave Fires Right On Target for PIxar

Pixar’s Brave took home over $66.7 million at the box office this weekend continuing the 13 movie streak of first place debuts for the Emeryville animation studio. This was slightly above what most analysts were targeting for Pixar’s first princess film placing it on a… Read More »Brave Fires Right On Target for PIxar

Will-O’-The-Wisp – Pixar Brave Extended Clip

Pixar has released another short clip from Brave to whet your appetite. This scene follows one of the most emotional moments in the film and marks a major moment of transition in Princess Merida’s journey. Obviously, don’t watch if you don’t want to be spoiled.… Read More »Will-O’-The-Wisp – Pixar Brave Extended Clip

Monsters University Concept Art

MONSTERS UNIVERSITY - The Gate

Yesterday we saw the first trailer for Monsters University, the next film from Pixar following Brave. Monsters University is a prequel to Monsters Inc and will take Mike & Sulley back to their college years. Disney has released some concept art and images from that trailer which show the rich world making detail that was a large part of the success of Monsters Inc 11 years ago.

MONSTERS UNIVERSITY - The Quad

I’ve uploaded them in sizes suitable for most desktop screens if you click on the image. The other thing this makes me think of, is that Disney merchandising could already be selling a whole line of Monsters University merchandise and put us fans to work as walking ads for the film. I’d buy a Monsters U Reyn Spooner shirt right now and happily wear a Monsters Univ sweatshirt all winter long. Pennants, hats, jerseys, the list is endless. Just walk into your nearest university bookstore and recreate that.

Below the jump are more images from the trailer. I love looking at all the great detail in the world of Monstropolis.

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Brave Clip – ‘Potion’ Witch Scene

Warning, spoilers for Pixar’s Brave are below For all the secrecy Disney marketing built up around the Witch character, it turns out she’s not all that involved in the majority of the film. Yes, she provides an important twist to the plot, and some much… Read More »Brave Clip – ‘Potion’ Witch Scene

Monsters University – First Trailer for Monsters Inc Prequel

Those lovable monsters Mike and Sully are returning to a theater near you. Pixar’s Monsters University is a prequel to Monsters Inc where Mike Wazowski and James P. Sullivan are back in college. From the moment these two mismatched monsters met they couldn’t stand each other.… Read More »Monsters University – First Trailer for Monsters Inc Prequel

Brave from Pixar Ventures Into Theaters This Friday

Don’t forget that the latest animated feature from Pixar Animation Studios, Brave, will open on Friday June 22nd. I was lucky enough to be invited to see a preview last night. I’ll have a full review later (I want to see it again, because I… Read More »Brave from Pixar Ventures Into Theaters This Friday