In the case of the antic kiddie gourmet comedy "Ratatouille," which might be described as Anatole the mouse meets "Emeril Live," the expectations are high: The writer-director is Brad Bird ...

On March 26, Brad Bird, who took home LAFCA's prize for Best Animation for his first three animated features as a director ("The Iron Giant," "The Incredibles" and "Ratatouille"), will be on hand ...