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Disney•Pixar’s “Brave,” a groundbreaking adventure full of humor, heart
and breathtaking action, extends its pioneering spirit to its world
premiere on June 18, 2012, marking the Grand Opening of Hollywood’s
Dolby TheatreSM. The red-carpet event is a special
presentation for Film Independent’s 2012 Los Angeles Film Festival.
Premiering in Dolby 3D, a state-of-the-art imaging solution providing
audiences with a superior 3D experience, “Brave” is an epic tale set in
the mystical Scottish Highlands where the film’s headstrong protagonist,
Merida, is forced to discover the meaning of true bravery. The film hits
theatres nationwide on June 22, 2012.
“With a spirited heroine and enchanting setting in the ancient Scottish
Highlands, ‘Brave’ represents some exciting firsts for Pixar,” said
Ricky Strauss, president, marketing, The Walt Disney Studios. “We are
proud that the world premiere of ‘Brave’ will serve as the inaugural
premiere at the new Dolby Theatre as part of the LA Film Festival, a
fitting way to launch Merida’s extraordinary adventure.”
According to Ramzi Haidamus, executive vice president, sales and
marketing at Dolby Laboratories, the 180,000-square-foot, 3,400-seat
Dolby Theatre will be a world stage for entertainment and a top venue to
host world premieres and launch events. “The world premiere of
Disney•Pixar’s ‘Brave’ in conjunction with the LA Film Festival is
perfect for kicking off the next era for Dolby,” said Haidamus. “We are
committed to creating the best entertainment experiences, and now with
the grand opening of the Dolby Theatre, we are honored to host the best
as well. This is the first of many exclusive and exciting events—from
movie premieres to awards ceremonies—in which Dolby and our technologies
will play a featured role.”
Celebrating 18 years, the Los Angeles Film Festival will make this
special presentation available to Festival attendees with Platinum
All-Access or Gold Passes. An additional Gala screening of the film will
be held the next day at Regal Cinemas at L.A. LIVE for pass and ticket
holders. “We are thrilled to present the world premiere of ‘Brave,’a beautiful adventure story, to our LA Film Fest audience,” said
Festival Director Stephanie Allain. “As Disney•Pixar’s first film with a
female protagonist, it fits perfectly with our celebration of Women in
Animation programming we’ll be holding during the Festival.”
With its grand opening, the Dolby Theatre is set to be a showcase for
Dolby innovation, including Dolby Atmos, Dolby 3D and other new
technologies for years to come. The “Brave” world premiere is sponsored
by VisitScotland.
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ABOUT THE MOVIE
Set in the rugged and mysterious Highlands of Scotland, Disney•Pixar’s
“Brave” follows the heroic journey of Merida (voice of Kelly Macdonald),
a skilled archer and headstrong daughter of King Fergus (voice of Billy
Connolly) and Queen Elinor (voice of Emma Thompson). Determined to
change her fate, 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), unleashing chaos in the
kingdom. When she turns to an eccentric Witch (voice of Julie Walters),
she is granted an ill-fated wish and the ensuing peril forces Merida to
harness all of her resources—including her mischievous triplet
brothers—to undo a beastly curse and discover 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. Opens on June 22, 2012,
in Disney Digital 3D™ in select theaters.
ABOUT DOLBY LABORATORIES
Dolby Laboratories (NYSE:DLB) is the global leader in technologies that
are essential elements in the best entertainment experiences. Founded in
1965 and best known for high-quality audio and surround sound in
environments from the cinema to the living room to mobile devices, Dolby
creates innovations that enrich entertainment at the movies, at home, or
on the go. For more information about Dolby Laboratories or Dolby
technologies, please visit www.dolby.com.
ABOUT THE LOS ANGELES FILM FESTIVAL
Now in its 18th year, the Los Angeles Film Festival, supported by L.A.
LIVE and The Los Angeles Times, is widely recognized as a world-class
event, showcasing the best in new American and international cinema and
providing the movie-loving public with access to some of the most
critically acclaimed filmmakers, film industry professionals and
emerging talent from around the world. The Festival features unique
signature programs including the Filmmaker Retreat, Poolside Chats,
Coffee Talks, Music Events and more. Additionally, the Festival screens
short films created by high school students and has a special section
devoted to music videos. Nearly 200 features, shorts, and music videos,
representing more than 30 countries, make up the main body of the
Festival. The Festival hosts juried cash awards for best narrative and
documentary features, best narrative, documentary and animated short
film, and a jury award for best performance in the narrative
competition. Audience awards are also presented to best documentary,
narrative and international feature, short film and music video. The Los
Angeles Film Festival is presented in conjunction with Presenting Media
Sponsor the Los Angeles Times and Host Partner L.A. LIVE, Premier and
Opening Night Sponsor Virgin America and Platinum sponsors Kodak, Stella
Artois, Melrose MAC, Regal Cinemas L.A. LIVE Stadium 14, Jameson® Irish
Whiskey, Deluxe Entertainment Services Group and EFILM, Nokia and Dolby
Laboratories, Inc. Special support is provided by the Academy of Motion
Picture Arts and Sciences, the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation and FOCUS
FORWARD – a partnership between GE and CINELAN. The Official Screening
Venue is Regal Cinemas L.A. LIVE Stadium 14. The Los Angeles Athletic
Club is the Official Host Hotel and Virgin America is the Official
Airline Partner. WireImage is the Official Photography Agency and PR
Newswire is the Official Breaking News Service of Film Independent.
ABOUT VISITSCOTLAND
VisitScotland is the national tourism organization for Scotland. Its
role is to market Scotland’s rich tourism assets—from golf courses and
castles to cities and landscapes—across the world, working in
partnership with the tourism industry to bring economic growth to
Scotland. Scotland’s natural beauty inspires artists, writers and
filmmakers and its essence is captured perfectly in “Brave.” From whisky
tasting to ancestry, from our people to our culture, Scotland has
something for every visitor. Our marketing campaign, “Scotland, where
legends come to life,” will bring the animated world of Brave to the
real world and promote the tourism destination across the world. www.visitscotland.com/brave
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or
Dolby
Laboratories
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joshua.gershman@dolby.com
or
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