Upcoming Pixar Releases

Disney's D23 Expo has rolled out some really interesting tidbits of information including footage of The Avengers being screened. Another top priority from the company are a few new projects from Pixar which each sounds unique and interesting. First up is Brave;

Since ancient times, stories of epic battles and mystical legends have been passed through the generations across the rugged and mysterious Highlands of Scotland. In “Brave,” a new tale joins the lore when the courageous Merida (voice of Kelly Macdonald) confronts tradition, destiny and the fiercest of beasts.

Merida is a skilled archer and impetuous 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 Witch (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.

Next, and I really hope this title stays because it's genuis, The Untitled Pixar Movie About Dinosaurs;

What if the cataclysmic asteroid that forever changed life on Earth actually missed the planet completely and giant dinosaurs never became extinct?

Lastly is an untitled project with an early synopsis that sounds intriguing and one of the most potentially unique stories from the company;

Pixar takes audiences on incredible journeys into extraordinary worlds: from the darkest depths of the ocean to the top of the tepui mountains in South America; from the fictional metropolis of Monstropolis to a futuristic fantasy of outer space. From director Pete Docter (“Up,” “Monsters, Inc​.”) and producer Jonas Rivera (“Up”), the inventive new film will take you to a place that everyone knows, but no one has ever seen: the world inside the human mind.

That last description has my excitement level rising. While all that's given is that short description, I already get a sense that this could be something very special and might end up being a favorite animated flick for many people. Sounds like Pixar is staying on top of their game with originality and will refuse to be outdone so long as the writing for the features continues on a strong course.