![]() ![]() "We routinely use different art styles with our characters and this rendition of Merida in her party dress was a special one-time effort to commemorate her coronation. "For a wedding or prom, even a tomboy is going to dress up for a special occasion," according to a statement released this morning. Marin filmmaker Brenda Chapman, who won an Oscar for writing and co-directing the animated feature Brave, blasted Disneys sexy makeover of her movies. They maintain Merida still has the same spirit and will, but becoming the 11 th Disney princess is cause for celebration, one you should dress up for. When Disney Pixar released Brave last year, the animated movies spunky heroine Merida was like a breathe of fresh air. In response Disney claims Merida's new look is only temporary. Over 200,000 "Brave" fans took Facebook to sign a petition called, "Say No to the Merida Makeover." They have taken the images off of their Web site here in the States, but they are still up in other countries. Recently Disney Pixar unveiled Brave heroine Merida’s makeover they redesigned her with a completely different look bigger bust, made-up face and thinner. "As far as the Disney makeover, I was incredibly disappointed and frustrated, but not surprised," Chapman tells Comic Riffs. ![]() "Brave" director Brenda Chapman accused Disney of "sexing her up." Originally, Disney felt the need to give Merida a makeover. ![]() Great Disney giving young girls a strong, independent role model for a change instead of relying on antiquated standards of beauty. Red-headed teenage tomboy Merida had been given a makeover in advance of her induction into the Disney Princess collection, rendering the character slimmer, older and somewhat sexualised in. Do you like Disney princesses? Do you like Merida from "Brave"? Well great news for you, Disney just announced the spunky archer, Merida would be the latest character inducted into their "princess collection."
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