The Bear and the Bow

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The Bear and the Bow

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Directed by Brenda Chapman
Produced by Katherine Sarafian
Starring Reese Witherspoon
Billy Connolly
Emma Thompson
Release date(s) December 25, 2011
Country Flag of the United States United States
Language English
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The Bear and the Bow is a computer-animated 3-D film being produced by Pixar Animation Studios and starring the voices of Reese Witherspoon, Billy Connolly, Emma Thompson and Julie Walters as the witch. It will be distributed by Walt Disney Pictures, and is scheduled for release around Christmas 2011.[1]

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[edit] Premise

In mythical Scotland, Merida wants to be an archer. Through her actions, she unwittingly sets in motion a chain of events that involves magic and an ancient curse that affect her father's kingdom.

[edit] Voice cast

Also appearing in the film are a 15-foot tall bear and Merida's younger brothers (who are triplets).[2]

[edit] Background

The film, Pixar's first fairy tale, is a combination of director Brenda Chapman's love of Hans Christian Andersen and the Brothers Grimm, as well as a reflection on raising her daughter.[2]

[edit] See also

[edit] References

  1. ^ "The Walt Disney Studios Rolls Out Slate of 10 New Animated Motion Pictures Through 2012", Walt Disney Company, via PRNewswire, 2008-04-08. Retrieved on 2008-04-08. 
  2. ^ a b c d e f Eric Vespe. "Quint discusses the Pixar half of the Disney Animation Presentation! UP! WALL-E! TOY STORY 3! NEWT! THE BEAR & THE BOW!", Ain't It Cool News, 2008-04-09. Retrieved on 2008-04-09. 

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