By Gokce Yurekli Reporter YouthJournalism International NEWARK, New Jersey, U.S.A. – Pixar has produced many critically acclaimed films. Over the years, we watched a rat with remarkable culinary skills, a house that can fly, and a clownfish in search for his abducted son. But Pixar has never had a female protagonist before. That is, until now. Brave is the story of Merida, a spirited young girl in medieval Scotland who rejects the traditional guidance administered by her mother in … Read entire article »

By Gokce Yurekli Reporter YouthJournalism International NEWARK, New Jersey, U.S.A. – Pixar has produced many critically acclaimed films. Over the years, we watched a rat with remarkable culinary skills, a house that can fly, and a clownfish in search for his abducted son. But Pixar has never had a female protagonist before. That is, until now. Brave is the story of Merida, a spirited young girl in medieval Scotland who rejects the traditional guidance administered by her mother in favor of archery and horseback riding. When her parents name her the prize in a contest between the bachelor sons of tribal lords, Merida rebels, much to the dismay of her mother. She evokes a spell to change her mother, not realizing the full consequences of her wish. Merida is no damsel in distress. It is about time … Read entire article »

By Gokce Yurekli Reporter YouthJournalism International NEWARK, New Jersey, U.S.A. – Pixar has produced many critically acclaimed films. Over the years, we watched a rat with remarkable culinary skills, a house that can fly, and a clownfish in search for his abducted son. But Pixar has never had a female protagonist before. That is, until now. Brave is the story of Merida, a spirited young girl in medieval Scotland who rejects the traditional guidance administered by her mother in favor of archery and horseback riding. When her parents name her the prize in a contest between the bachelor sons of tribal lords, Merida rebels, much to the dismay of her mother. She evokes a spell to change her mother, not realizing the full consequences of her wish. Merida is no damsel in distress. It … Read entire article »

By Gokce Yurekli Reporter YouthJournalism International NEWARK, New Jersey, U.S.A. – Pixar has produced many critically acclaimed films. Over the years, we watched a rat with remarkable culinary skills, a house that can fly, and a clownfish in search for his abducted son. But Pixar has never had a female protagonist before. That is, until now. Brave is the story of Merida, a spirited young girl in medieval Scotland who rejects the traditional guidance administered by her mother in favor of archery and horseback riding. When her parents name her the prize in a contest between the bachelor sons of tribal lords, Merida rebels, much to the dismay of her mother. She evokes a spell to change her mother, not realizing the full consequences of her wish. Merida is no damsel in distress. It is about time … Read entire article »