Disney’s Brave Hits Theaters on June 22

There is a brand new Disney movie about a princess who defies the characteristics that we typically associate with the word “princess.”  Disney’s Brave is scheduled to open in theaters nationwide on June 22nd.  We will definitely see this movie in theater.  I love that Merida is brave, fierce, loud, and independent.  She embodies so many qualities that young girls should embrace (well, maybe not loud, but definitely brave and independent).  My three-year-old had this to say about the photo of  Merida above “She looks awesome!  And cool.  She has curly hair.  Her dress isn’t very pretty though.”  Oh honey, we are about to enter the era of a brand new kind of princess!

“Brave” follows the heroic journey of Merida, a skilled archer and headstrong daughter of King Fergus (voice of Billy Connolly) and Queen Elinor (voice of Emma Thompson). Determined to carve her own path in life, Merida defies an age-old custom sacred to the unruly and uproarious lords of the land: massive Lord MacGuffin (voice of Kevin McKidd), surly Lord Macintosh (voice of Craig Ferguson) and cantankerous Lord Dingwall (voice of Robbie Coltrane). Merida’s actions inadvertently unleash chaos and fury in the kingdom, and when she turns to an eccentric Witch (voice of Julie Walters) for help, she is granted an ill-fated wish. The ensuing peril forces Merida to harness all of her skills and resources – including her clever and mischievous triplet brothers – to undo a beastly curse before it’s too late, discovering the meaning of true bravery.

Directed by Mark Andrews and Brenda Chapman, and produced by Katherine Sarafian, “Brave” is a grand adventure full of heart, memorable characters and signature Pixar humor that audiences of all ages around the world have come to eagerly expect. The film takes aim at theaters on June 22, 2012, and will be presented in Disney Digital 3D™ in select theaters.

Mark you calendars for June 22nd!  Do you plan on watching this new movie?