DVDizzy.com

OK, let's see how the Pixar titles are related to the box office earnings (excluding sequels):

3-word titles

A Bug's Life
Domestic: $162,798,565
Foreign: $200,600,000
Worldwide: $363,398,565

2-word titles

Toy Story
Domestic: $191,796,233
Foreign: $170,162,503
Worldwide: $361,958,736

Monsters, Inc.
Domestic: $255,873,250
Foreign: $269,493,347
Worldwide: $525,366,597

Finding Nemo
Domestic: $339,714,978
Foreign: $524,911,000
Worldwide: $864,625,978

The Incredibles
Domestic: $261,441,092
Foreign: $370,001,000
Worldwide: $631,442,092

1-word titles

Cars
Domestic: $244,082,982
Foreign: $217,900,167
Worldwide: $461,983,149

Ratatouille
Domestic: $206,445,654
Foreign: $417,261,743
Worldwide: $623,707,397

WALL-E
Domestic: $223,808,164
Foreign: $297,460,073
Worldwide: $521,268,237

Up
Domestic: $293,004,164
Foreign: $430,008,388
Worldwide: $723,012,552

From 2006 onwards all Pixar films had a one-word title

The highest grossing film had a two-word title

The second highest grossing film had a one-word title

The third highest grossing film had a two-word title.

Out of the 9 (non-sequel) films Pixar released so far: 1 had a three-word title, 4 had a two-word title, and 4 had a two word title.

Box office numbers courtesy of Box Office Mojo

_________________

Overall, I think it's just becoming a trend to go with single word titles in animated films. I just watched a trailer for Dreamwork's "How To Train Your Dragon" and the announcer repeatedly just referred to it as Dreamwork's "Dragons" although the longer title was on the preview. I could understand not wanting to say the title over and over (since it is kinda long), but to not say it at all? I just thought it was weird.

In this case if they would change the name it would be for the better IMO. I dont like the longer title at all. It sounds weak.

_________________
JUST ANOTHER 27 YEAR OLD DISNEY BUFF.....

UGH...



That's all I can say about all of this title mess!

*Since I don't usually hang out at this topic, I'll take my time to add what I have to say, so.....*

What?!

Tangled . . . Brick . . . Brave . . . this really is a trend, isn't it.

_________________

Since it's being called Brave and the story will be like a Scottish fairy tale, that's definitely a reference to Scottish heritage. Then again, Pixar likes single-word titles anyway. Brave sounds good in a way, but it also sounds simple in another. At least Cars and Up point out what the story is about, but Brave could mean anything.

_________________
Say no to moldy, disgusting crackers!

Well we don't know much about the story yet. If they told us "Up" was the title of the new movie before we knew anything about it, it would seem very vague also. For "Brave" who knows? The story could be specifically about the girl's bravery. As in, it her actual "bravery" plays a role in the story. Like she gets it taken away from her, or something. Just speculating.

this song is called "Scotland the Brave"

<object width="480" height="385"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/eF5pEsJQlxI&hl=nl_NL&fs=1&"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/eF5pEsJQlxI&hl=nl_NL&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="480" height="385"></embed></object>

Ugh. As of now, I hate the title. But maybe it will grow on me...




Or maybe not.

I'm not too bothered, the Bear and the Bow didnt really roll off the tongue anyhway. And Brave isnt a word I would laugh at, like tangled. Bravery is universally seen as a nobel quality to have. Tangled is what your first kiss is like if you had braces.

Both Titles are good. Brave, maybe. The Bear and the Bow sounds like a real classic fairy-tale title, though, and I think they should keep that.

_________________

I like the title for the reasons I've stated. It feels Scottish unlike The Bear and the Bow as bears have been extinct in Scotland from between 500BCE-1000CE

Really?! Hahaha that's a fun fact. Learn something new everyday, huh?

Yes it's true. Our Wolves and Lynx are also extinct since 1740CE and 400CE respectively.

(I typed "Brave" into the search box and got this thread, so I guess no one changed the name of the thread yet...? Or is there another thread for the film?)

Bono Writing Music for Brave?
http://www.laughingplace.com/Latest-ID-74632.asp

I love the soundtracks that Phil Collins did, although "My Funny Friend and Me" by Sting is one of my least favorite Disney songs. I think that it's an interesting concept, though.

_________________

I think it's a bit more likely that he's writing something for Cars 2.

Yes I totally agree, Most People won't even know "The Bear and the Bow" had a feminine lead. And as for Rapunzel to Tangled - Don't Get me started

_________________

All our dreams can come true, if we have the courage to pursue them. - Walt Disney

First Look: Disney/Pixar’s ‘Brave’ New Title Treatment
http://www.stitchkingdom.com/disney-new ... treatment/

_________________

I love the new logo!

_________________