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Brother Bear is a 2003 American animated musical fantasy film produced by Walt Disney Feature Animation. Set in a post-ice age Pacific Northwest, the story follows a young Inuit hunter named Kenai who kills a bear in retaliation for his brother's death. As punishment by the spirits, Kenai is transformed into a bear himself and must embark on a journey to a mountain where the lights touch the earth to become human again. The film explores themes of brotherhood, empathy, and the interconnectedness of nature.
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Who voices Kenai in Brother Bear?
Joaquin Phoenix voices Kenai, the young hunter transformed into a bear as spiritual punishment. Jeremy Suarez voices the bear cub Koda, while Rick Moranis and Dave Thomas play the comic moose Rutt and Tuke.
Who wrote the songs for Brother Bear?
Phil Collins wrote and performed the songs, with score co-composed by Collins and Mark Mancina. It was Collins's follow-up Disney assignment after his Oscar-winning work on 1999's Tarzan.
Was Brother Bear nominated for an Oscar?
Yes, it was nominated for Best Animated Feature at the 2004 Academy Awards, but lost to Pixar's Finding Nemo. The film grossed around $250 million worldwide for Disney.
Is there a sequel to Brother Bear?
Yes, Brother Bear 2 was released direct-to-video in 2006. Patrick Dempsey took over the voice of Kenai for the sequel.
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