{"id":3411,"date":"2012-05-15T14:49:56","date_gmt":"2012-05-15T14:49:56","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/pixarplanet.com\/blog\/woodys-news-round-up-051512"},"modified":"2012-05-15T14:49:56","modified_gmt":"2012-05-15T14:49:56","slug":"woodys-news-round-up-051512","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pixarplanet.com\/blog\/woodys-news-round-up-051512\/","title":{"rendered":"Woody&#039;s News Round-Up! (05\/15\/12)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><em>Brave<\/em>&#8216;s release is only about a month away! In preparation, Disney has been working to promote the film and to tie it into the company&#8217;s various branches.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/pixarplanet.com\/blog\/images\/1555.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img decoding=\"async\" border=\"0\" align=\"right\" style=\"width: 154px; height: 103px; \" src=\"http:\/\/pixarplanet.com\/blog\/images\/1555.jpg\" \/><\/a>Merida Meet-and-Greet Premieres at Walt Disney World: <\/strong>We previously <a href=\"http:\/\/pixarplanet.com\/blog\/woodys-news-round-up-042912\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">caught a glimpse<\/a> of Disney Parks&#8217; Merida face character, but the Fairytale Garden in the Magic Kingdom has finally been renovated for Merida&#8217;s upcoming debut. Although it doesn&#8217;t officially open until next week, Inside the Magic has <a href=\"http:\/\/www.insidethemagic.net\/2012\/05\/merida-meet-and-greet-debuts-at-magic-kingdom-with-animated-brave-bear-cubs-archery-lesson-at-walt-disney-world\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">put up<\/a> a gallery of images from the meet-and-greet area, clearly heavily inspired by the film. (Via <a href=\"http:\/\/pixartimes.com\/2012\/05\/12\/first-look-merida-meet-and-greet-at-magic-kingdom\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Pixar Times<\/a>)<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Brave<\/strong><\/em><strong> to Join Disney&#8217;s Worl<\/strong><strong>d&nbsp;<\/strong><strong>o<\/strong><strong>f&nbsp;<\/strong><strong>Color: <\/strong>According to <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/disneyparks.disney.go.com\/blog\/2012\/05\/disney-pixars-brave-to-join-world-of-color-at-disney-california-adventure-park\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">the official Disney Parks blog<\/a>, a <em>Brave<\/em>-inspired segment will be addedto Disney California Adventure&#8217;s<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" border=\"0\" align=\"right\" src=\"http:\/\/pixarplanet.com\/blog\/images\/1556.jpg\" style=\"width: 153px; height: 153px; \" \/>World of Color attraction on June 15. Expect a visually stunning show that will place <em>Brave<\/em> among the likes of <em><span class=\"caps\">WALL<\/span>-E<\/em>, <em>Finding Nemo<\/em>, and <em>Up<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Disney Store Updated with <em>Brave<\/em> Merchandise: <\/strong>As with all Pixar productions, <em>Brave<\/em> is set to launch with an assortment of consumer products inspired by the film. Check out a selection of toys, clothing, books, and more based on <em>Brave<\/em> on <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.disneystore.com\/brave\/mn\/1010606\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">the Disney Store website<\/a>, but beware of <font color=\"#ff0000\">spoilers<\/font>. Though not as expansive as the merchandising for <em>Toy Story<\/em> or <em>Cars<\/em>, <em>Brave<\/em> still has a solid line-up of products; I particularly like the <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.disneystore.com\/brave-brave-journal\/mp\/1305802\/1010606\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">journal<\/a> inspired by the family&#8217;s tapestry.<\/p>\n<p><strong><img decoding=\"async\" height=\"113\" width=\"149\" border=\"0\" align=\"right\" src=\"http:\/\/pixarplanet.com\/blog\/images\/1557.jpg\" style=\"\" \/>New <em>Brave<\/em> Character Bios: <\/strong>The three lords and their sons have consistently provided entertaining comic relief in the trailers for <em>Brave<\/em>. Bios and character art for each of them have <a href=\"http:\/\/www.comingsoon.net\/news\/movienews.php?id=90213\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">premiered<\/a> over at Coming Soon; the Celtic designs accompanying each are very inspired. <em>Brave<\/em> hits theatres on June 22.<\/p>\n<p><em>Have the products and tie-ins beyond the film made you more excited for Brave?<\/em>\n   <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<div class=\"tmnf_excerpt\"><p>Brave&#8216;s release is only about a month away! In preparation, Disney has been working to promote the film and to tie it into the company&#8217;s various branches. 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