Disney•Pixar debuts first trailer for their next animated movie BRAVE. Watch it here:

The film features Kelly Macdonald as the voice of Merida, a skilled archer and the 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 Wise Woman (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.

Meet two new characters from Disney●Pixar's new movie CARS 2 - Jeff Gorvette and Darrell Cartrip!

Jeff Gorvette is one of the greatest American racecars alive today. Donning the stars and stripes of his country’s flag, the #24 Corvette C6.R has proven his ability to succeed on the big ovals and the road courses of the Grand Touring Sports circuits. Having moved from his hometown of Vallejo, California to Indiana to be closer to the racing world, Gorvette’s ability to accelerate at such a young age has turned hoods wherever he competes. His championships and number of victories are unmatched, making him a respected competitor—and legitimate threat—at the World Grand Prix.

Darrell Cartrip is a legendary multi-Piston Cup champion turned beloved racing announcer. The Kentucky-born #17 Chevrolet Monte Carlo is known for his wild colour commentary, delighting Piston Cup fans with his humour, charisma and signature catch phrases—"Boogity, Boogity, Boogity! Let's go racin' boys!" He’s spent years on the track, in the pits and in the grease, and he’ll tell you all about it. This American Southern gentleman knows what it takes to win, and plans to bring that fervent expertise to calling the World Grand Prix.

Brand New UK Extended Trailer for CARS 2! Plus beautiful Vintage Posters for the movie too! See it all here:

Star racecar Lightning McQueen (voice of Owen Wilson) and the incomparable tow truck Mater (voice of Larry the Cable Guy) take their friendship to exciting new places in “Cars 2” when they head overseas to compete in the first-ever World Grand Prix to determine the world’s fastest car.

But the road to the championship is filled with plenty of potholes, detours and hilarious surprises when Mater gets caught up in an intriguing adventure of his own: international espionage.

Torn between assisting Lightning McQueen in the high-profile race and towing the line in a top-secret spy mission, Mater’s action-packed journey leads him on an explosive chase through the streets of Japan and Europe, trailed by his friends and watched by the whole world. Adding to the fast-paced fun is a colorful new all-car cast that includes secret agents, menacing villains and international racing competitors.

John Lasseter returns to the driver’s seat to direct this follow-up to his 2006 Golden Globe®-winning “Cars.” “Cars 2” is co-directed by Brad Lewis, producer of the Oscar®-winning film “Ratatouille,” and produced by visual effects industry veteran Denise Ream (associate producer, “Up”; visual effects executive producer, “Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith”).

The film hits the track on July 22, 2011, and will be presented in Disney Digital 3D and IMAX® 3D in select theaters.

 

Thomas the Tank Engine in Toy Story? I WISH!

Toy Story 2 3-D hits the palace of dreams, I mean cinema, this week so we can relive the beauty of Pixar’s first ever sequel but in the three dimensions.

The fact that it has been stunningly re-mastered in 3-D is the cherry on top with hundreds and thousands sprinkled over plus chocolate sauce slowly dripping onto crispy wafers that sit aloft of the creamiest of ice creams.

This isn’t just Toy Story 2, This is Toy Story 2 in 3-D!

Right enough of all that ice cream talk before my keyboard floats away in salvia.

Being a movie set in the US of A, I suppose it’s understandable that a lot of the toys that the characters are supposedly based on were more recognisable to American kids rather than British (back then anyway).

Personally speaking, Thomas the Tank Engine WAS (capitalised to save my little social standing left) always a firm staple in my daily routine of playtime but as mentioned above the train may not have appealed to the American audience at the time. Thomas would have been the perfect toy to help Andy's gang of play things to travel around, though I can't help but think his often nauseously kind-heartedness would have annoyed the likes of witty Hamm somewhat.

Anyway enough about me, this is where you come in.

Which toy from your childhood would you have liked to have seen made an appearance in Toy Story? And what personality do you think the geniuses at Disney Pixar would have given them?

Get imagining!

James Underwood