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First Look: Pixar’s ‘Brave’ new world

The movie: "Brave"

When: Opening Friday at local theaters

Cast: The voices of Kelly Macdonald, Emma Thompson, Billy Connolly, Craig Ferguson and Julie Walters

Directors: Mark Andrews and Brenda Chapman

The story: Merida, a young princess and gifted archer determined to be her own woman, accidentally unleashes chaos and a horrible curse on her kingdom in the latest animated tale from Pixar.

The buzz: Did we mention it's from Pixar? It's the first of the studio's blockbusters centered on a young girl, so just try keeping your daughters away from it. Your sons, on the other hand ...

- CHRISTOPHER LAWRENCE

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