Teaser Debut: Pixar’s Brave

We’ve seen the poster. We’ve seen the first official picture. Now, it’s time to see the teaser trailer for Pixar’s upcoming film Brave.

The first thing to take note from this clip – it’s kind of chilling. The studio’s last film, Cars 2, seemed tailor-made for the younglings; perhaps Pixar wanted to try something a bit darker as a follow-up.

Check it out and share your thoughts below!

Here’s the official plot synopsis:

“Set in the mystical Scottish Highlands, Brave stars Kelly Macdonald as Merida, the princess of a kingdom ruled by King Fergus (Billy Connolly) and Queen Elinor (Emma Thompson). An unruly daughter and an accomplished archer, Merida one day defies a sacred custom of the land and inadvertently brings turmoil to the kingdom. In an attempt to set things right, Merida seeks out an eccentric old Wise Woman (Julie Walters) and is granted an ill-fated wish. Also figuring into Merida’s quest — and serving as comic relief — are the kingdom’s three lords: the enormous Lord MacGuffin (Kevin McKidd), the surly Lord Macintosh (Craig Ferguson), and the disagreeable Lord Dingwall (Robbie Coltrane).”

Formerly titled The Bear and the Bow, the film was to be helmed by co-writer Brenda Chapman, and would mark Pixar’s first film by a female director. She was later replaced by Mark Andrews.

Brave arrives in cinemas mid-2012, with Pixar’s Monsters University following in 2013.

Discuss: What are your thoughts on the teaser for Brave?