I don’t know anyone who doesn’t love (or at least enjoy) any one of the Disney/Pixar movies! Brave is scheduled to be released in theaters in June 2012, but I just received word that the newest official Brave trailer is now available to view:

While Brave seems like it might be a bit more serious than other animated movies I know and love, I’m especially excited to share this one with my husband and his family. They’re extremely proud of their Scottish heritage and enjoy nothing more than a most-excellent Scottish accent!

Interested in learning a bit more about the movie? Here’s brief synopsis:

Since ancient times, stories of epic battles and mystical legends have been passed through the generations across the rugged and mysterious Highlands of Scotland. In “Brave,” a new tale joins the lore when the courageous Merida (voice of Kelly Macdonald) confronts tradition, destiny and the fiercest of beasts.

Merida is a skilled archer and impetuous 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 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 old Witch (voice of Julie Walters) for help, she is granted an ill-fated wish. The ensuing peril forces Merida to discover the meaning of true bravery in order to undo a beastly curse before it’s too late.

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

Want more? Visit the official site for Brave!

I can’t be the only one who’s so excited to see The Muppets! I received this silly press release about the new movie and I had to share it here!

In Disney’s The Muppets  Animal is enrolled in an anger management class. But with help from the Muppets, he has achieved personal & artistic balance.

Now, Animal helps you find your inner Animal with Animals Five Rules of Cool: A guide to life from the drummer, rock icon, force of nature and anger management graduate!

• LIVE LOUD ::  Anything worth doing is worth doing at high-decibel. Whether it’s playing drums, singing, expressing your opinion or simply wearing a really loud sports coat, this is a surefire way to make sure the world knows who you are, where you are and in which direction you’re headed.
• EAT NOW ::  There are those who believe it is important to “stay hungry” in life, to put off rewards and defer gratification. Animal is not one of those. He devours life—literally—which goes a long way towards explaining his mealtime nickname: the Appetite with Legs.
• FRIENDS ::  Good friends watch your back, take care of you and always follow your beat. With his band mates in the Electric Mayhem, Animal has found kindred spirits. (Sure, sometimes they yank his chain, but that’s only to make sure he doesn’t miss the tour bus.)
• ROMANCE ::  Animal is not much for subtlety when it comes to finding romance. His idea of flirtatious small talk usually consists of the phrase “WOMAN! WOMAN!” But it works…for him. As for you, may we suggest finding a slightly less assertive approach to finding love.
• NICE BUNNY :: Everyone needs a sense of security, a quiet space where they can find peace. For Animal, it’s time well spent with his bunny, whose name is “Nice Bunny.” For you, it can be anything from soaking in a pond (Kermit) to wearing tapioca-filled tap shoes (Gonzo).  Wherever you find it, embrace your bliss. Just don’t squeeze too hard.