These are some of the newest children’s films that you can expect to see in a cinema near you soon throughout 2012.

• A monster in Paris 3D
• Chimpanzee
• The Odd Life of Timothy Green
• Brave
• Monsters University (Monsters Inc 2)

A monster in Paris 3D

Due for release on 27th January 2012.
A 3D animation set in Paris, France in the year 1919. The story follows a flea who, after being in an experiment that has gone wrong turns into a giant flea or ‘monster’ to those around him. After meeting Lucille, a talented young singer, who agrees to hide him, he develops singing abilities and falls in love with her.

Chimpanzee

Due for release on Earth Day (22nd April 2012).
Set in the Ivory Coast and Ugandan rain forests, a family of chimpanzees are captured in this Disney nature documentary. The story is set around Oscar, a three year old chimp who loves to explore and play with his big family. One day, his family abandon him and just when it looks like he’ll have to fend for himself in the rain forest, he meets a friend who saves his life.

The Odd life of Timothy Green

Due for release 15th August 2012.
A childless couple (Jennifer Garner and Joel Edgerton) are longing to have a child of their own. After doctors tell them to give up all hope, the couple write out all of their hopes and dreams of what their child would be like. After placing their wishes in a box and burying it in the garden, the couple are shocked to meet Timothy Green.

Brave

Due for release 17th August 2012.
Formally known as the Bear and the Bow, Brave is a tale set in the rugged highlands of Scotland. Skilled archer Merida(Kelly MacDonald) is the daughter of King Fergus (Billy Connolly) and Queen Elinor (Emma Thompson). As tradition states, each first born must prove their worth. Courageous Merida defies age old custom and unleashes chaos in the Kingdom. Seeking help, Merida turns to an eccentric old woman who grants an ill-fated wish. Can she beat the curse in time?

Monsters University (Monsters Inc 2)

Due for release November 2012.
In Monsters University, we revisit Mike and Sulley, two great Pixar characters from Monsters Inc. This sequel prequel tells the story of the boys days spent at the University of Fear before they joined the workforce at Monsters Inc. The film follows the adventures the pair go through as teenagers when they weren’t yet the best of friends. Trailers and sneak peaks of the movie have yet to be released.

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