Topic: Brave (2012 Film)

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Modern Parenthood Disney Princess Merida makeover: A 7-year-old’s verdict on the 'Brave' heroine

The Disney Princess makeover of the ‘Brave’ character Merida, causes one chubby little red-head looking at all the curves and makeup to ask: “Is that the Evil Merida?”
Chapter & Verse Olympics + 'Hunger Games' = a big boost for archery

Olympic athlete Khatuna Lorig, who trained 'Hunger Games' star Jennifer Lawrence, said that she's seen a huge spike in the popularity of archery.
From 'Hunger Games' to 'Call Me Maybe,' how athletes sell Olympic sports (+video)

Athletes at the London Games don't just have to be world class, they often have to be salesmen for sports that slip into obscurity after the Olympics are over.
Modern Parenthood ‘Brave’: new Disney Princess Merida gets girly Mattel makeover

'Brave,' Pixar's latest animated movie, stars its first female lead. Princess Merida is a strong, independent female character, who, like Katniss Everdeen in 'The Hunger Games,' is not concerned with her looks. So, why is Mattel marketing her as a stereotypical Disney princess?
'Ice Age: Continental Drift' and 'The Lorax' battle for Chinese viewers

'Ice Age: Continental Drift' is opening the same weekend in China as 'The Lorax.' Why is China forcing two Hollywood movies to compete for ticket sales?
Modern Parenthood 'Brave' princess breaks Disney stereotypes. Or does she?

Does Disney-Pixar's 'Brave' – featuring the atypical Princess Merida – present an original storyline and overcomes stereotypes of animated female characters? One critic says yes, although others claim the opposite.
'Ted' wins weekend box office, 'Brave' has staying power

'Ted' earned $54 million this weekend, followed by 'Magic Mike,' at $39 million. 'Brave' came in at No. 3 with $34 million in it's second weekend.
Top Picks: Fourth of July celebrations, the Olympics on Facebook, and more

An iPhone game gets a 'Brave' makeover, musician Mike Stern has mass appeal, and more top picks.
Review: 'Brave' is not Pixar's best, but better than 'Cars'

'Brave' is more Disney-like than Pixar's best work, but the best thing about the film is heroine Merida.
Chapter & Verse Keira Knightley is 'Anna Karenina' in a new trailer for the film

Director Joe Wright's adaptation of Russian classic Anna Karenina' is scheduled for release Nov. 9.