Synopsis – Live-action adaptation of the 2016 Disney animated film ‘Moana’. Directed – Thomas Kail Starring – Catherine Laga’aia, Dwayne Johnson, John Tui Check out the trailer: Continue reading ‘Moana’ Trailer Reveals Dwayne Johnson’s Live-Action Maui!! Check It Out!!
Synopsis – Live-action adaptation of the 2016 Disney animated film ‘Moana’. Directed – Thomas Kail Starring – Catherine Laga’aia, Dwayne Johnson, John Tui Check out the trailer: Continue reading ‘Moana’: First Teaser Teases Disney’s Live-Action Adaptation!! Check It Out!!
Seven Bucks Production has found a new partner for their upcoming titles. According to Deadline, the production company created by Dwayne Johnson and Dany Garcia has signed a first-look deal with 20th Television. The announcement comes a few months after the company signed a first-look deal with Disney related to their theatrical division. The new deal will include a wide range of projects, from drama … Continue reading Dwayne Johnson’s Production Company Sets First Look Deal with 20th Television!!
Synopsis – An unexpected call from her ancestors, finds Moana traveling to the far seas of Oceania for an adventure unlike anything she’s ever faced. My Take – Released in 2016, Moana, surprised just about everyone. Offering a fresh take on the Disney animation formula, that instead of the routine damsel in distress setup saw a story about on a strong, independent heroine from Polynesian culture, … Continue reading Moana 2 (2024) Review!!
The first photos from the set of the live-action version of Moana give fans a glimpse at Dwayne Johnson’s look as Maui. An announcement regarding the live-action version of Moana was made in April 2023. However, no release window for the movie has been confirmed yet. Apart from Johnson as Maui, the demigod, Catherine Laga‘aia has been cast as Moana. First look at Dwayne Johnson’s … Continue reading ‘Moana’: First BTS Images Reveal Dwayne Johnson’s Live-Action Maui!! Check It Out!!
Moana 2 and 4DX are inviting audiences to set sail on the adventure of a lifetime today in a brand-new exclusive to Collider poster for the upcoming Disney film. Hop on-board with the entire gang in the crystal clear image, as Moana, Maui, Pua, Heihei, and a handful of others as they chart the course for adventure on the open seas. But it won’t be … Continue reading ‘Moana 2’ Gets a New 4DX Poster!! Check It Out!!
Synopsis – An unexpected call from her ancestors, finds Moana traveling to the far seas of Oceania for an adventure unlike anything she’s ever faced. Directed – David G. Derrick Jr., Jason Hand, Dana Ledoux Miller Starring (voices of) – Auli’i Cravalho, Dwayne Johnson, Alan Tudyk Check out the trailer: Continue reading ‘Moana 2’: New Teaser Reveals the Threat!! Check It Out!!
Synopsis – An unexpected call from her ancestors, finds Moana traveling to the far seas of Oceania for an adventure unlike anything she’s ever faced. Directed – David G. Derrick Jr., Jason Hand, Dana Ledoux Miller Starring (voices of) – Auli’i Cravalho, Dwayne Johnson, Alan Tudyk Check out the trailer: Continue reading ‘Moana 2’ Gets a New Trailer “We’re Back”!! Check It Out!!
Moana 2 will bring back the titular character for a new animated adventure that will expand on the legacy of the first installment, and Entertainment Weekly has released new images from the highly-anticipated sequel. Defeating an angry Te Fiti was difficult for the young woman voiced by Auli’i Cravalho, but nothing compares to the new mission that will require her to leave her family behind … Continue reading ‘Moana 2’ Reveals New Images!! Check It Out!!
Synopsis – An unexpected call from her ancestors, finds Moana traveling to the far seas of Oceania for an adventure unlike anything she’s ever faced. Directed – David G. Derrick Jr., Jason Hand, Dana Ledoux Miller Starring (voices of) – Auli’i Cravalho, Dwayne Johnson, Alan Tudyk Check out the trailer: Continue reading ‘Moana 2’: New Trailer Teases a Bold Adventure!! Check It Out!!
Synopsis – An unexpected call from her ancestors, finds Moana traveling to the far seas of Oceania for an adventure unlike anything she’s ever faced. Directed – David G. Derrick Jr. Starring (voices of) – Auli’i Cravalho, Dwayne Johnson, Alan Tudyk Check out the trailer: All-new look at #Moana2 – in theaters November 27. pic.twitter.com/wymLeDqtaJ — Rotten Tomatoes (@RottenTomatoes) August 6, 2024 Continue reading ‘Moana 2’: New Teaser Teases a Bold Adventure!! Check It Out!!
Pixar’s Pete Docter says they have no plans to make any live-action remake movies at this time. Speaking with Time, Docter, the chief creative officer (CCO) for Pixar, was asked if he was at all interested in adapting any previous movies from the company into live-action format. What did Pixar’s CCO say about live-action remakes? “No, and this might bite me in the butt for … Continue reading Pixar Has No Plans to Make Live-Action Remakes!!
How far she’ll go. Disney‘s highly anticipated live-action adaptation of Moana has cast Catherine Laga‘aia as the adventurous teenager who embarks on a daring mission to save her people. The 17-year-old Sydney native is set to bring the beloved character to life, capturing the spirit of Moana’s courage and determination. Laga’aia‘s casting is one of just a number of key roles which have been announced … Continue reading ‘Moana’: Catherine Laga’aia to Lead Disney’s Live-Action Remake!!
Synopsis – An unexpected call from her ancestors, finds Moana traveling to the far seas of Oceania for an adventure unlike anything she’s ever faced. Directed – David G. Derrick Jr. Starring (voices of) – Auli’i Cravalho, Dwayne Johnson, Alan Tudyk Check out the trailer: Continue reading ‘Moana 2’: New Teaser Teases a Bigger and Bolder Adventure!! Check It Out!!
Disney has released a new Moana 2 poster for its highly anticipated sequel to the 2016 animated film. The latest poster doesn’t show off too much, but does see an older Moana (played by the returning Auli’i Cravalho) on the beach in the background. In the foreground, Maui’s (Dwayne Johnson) fish hook can be seen stuck in the sand alongside an oar. Moana 2 is set … Continue reading ‘Moana 2’: First Poster Teases the Disney Animated Sequel!! Check It Out!!
Disney had decided it’s time to drop the sails and make for the village of Motonui and its exceptionally brilliant shores. We are returning to the Polynesian-inspired world of Moana, for a sequel which will feature Dwayne “The Rock”Johnson returning to voice the titular role as Maui, demigod of the wind and sea. In the highly anticipated sequel, Moana 2, the super-strong god will return … Continue reading ‘Moana 2’: Dwayne Johnson Confirms Wrap of Production on His Side!!
With the exception of a cameo in the mid-credits of Fast X, Dwayne Johnson hasn’t been seen in a movie since the disappointing Black Adam. He is set to be heard in the November release of Moana 2, which will coincide with his return to appearing on screens in Red One — but that was not originally the plan. Red One, a Christmas movie, was … Continue reading ‘Red One’: Release Facing Delay Due to Dwayne Johnson’s Habitual Tardiness!!
Roughly two weeks after CinemaCon 2024 debuted new footage for the highly anticipated sequel, one of the film’s biggest stars took to social media to share a new look. Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson posted several photos on his personal Instagram which show him in the Disney studio, recording new lines as Maui in Moana 2. The first Moana, which released in 2016, was a global … Continue reading ‘Moana 2: Dwayne Johnson Reveals New BTS Images!! Check It Out!!
Disney has officially delayed the theatrical release date for its upcoming Moana live-action movie, which, according to Dwayne Johnson, will begin its production sometime this year. Originally scheduled for a June 27, 2025 release, the remake has been pushed back for a whole year, and will now arrive in theaters on July 10, 2026. The Moana live-action movie will be directed by Tony winner Thomas Kail, with … Continue reading ‘Moana’: Disney Delays Release Date of Live-Action Remake!!
Disney is setting sail for another adventure beyond the sea as Moana 2 is set to debut in theaters this Thanksgiving. While fans may still have a little while to wait before diving into the long-awaited animated sequel, the official Disney X account has revealed a brand-new image from the movie, showcasing the return of the beloved titular character. The image features Moana sailing across … Continue reading ‘Moana 2’ Reveals New Image!! Check It Out!!
Deadline has confirmed that Auli’i Cravalho will once again voice Moana in Moana 2, the sequel to the animated blockbuster that took the world by storm when it was released in 2016. After Walt Disney Animation Studios made the unexpected announcement that they were turning their upcoming Moana television series meant for Disney+ into a theatrical release, Cravalho hadn’t been confirmed as the voice behind … Continue reading ‘Moana 2’: Auli’i Cravalho Confirmed to Return!!
Masters of the Sea, the winds are in our favor as Moana is returning to the big screen this weekend. In celebration of its 100-year anniversary, Disney is rereleasing many of its classic as well as fan-favorite stories to the big screen and the 2016 film is part of the celebration this weekend. The feature led by Auliʻi Cravalho and Dwayne “the Rock” Johnson has … Continue reading ‘Moana’ Returning to Theaters to Celebrate Disney’s 100 Year Anniversary!!
Clear those calenders, because Disney and Pixar have made plans for you. Beginning in July, three beloved Pixar classics are returning to the big screen for a limited time — Toy Story, The Incredibles, and Coco. Each film will be in select US theaters, spread throughout July and September. The films’ return to theaters is part of Disney‘s ongoing celebration of its centennial anniversary, officially … Continue reading ‘Toy Story’, ‘The Incredibles’, and ‘Coco’ Heading Back to Theaters to Celebrate Disney100!!
Disney has added the live-action Moana film to its slate, among a host of changes and additions to their theatrical roster. The decision comes as some features halted production due to the Writers Guild of America’s strike as well as the need to focus on post-production and visual effects of its upcoming features. The previous slot reserved for an untitled movie for July 2, 2025, … Continue reading ‘Moana’: Disney’s Live-Action Remake to Arrive on June 27, 2025!!
In the recent past, Disney has been on a spree of producing live-action remakes of some of their most popular and beloved animations we have all come to love. From Beauty and the Beast to The Lion King, and more recent projects like the recently released The Little Mermaid and Peter Pan & Wendy, Disney has been bringing back memories and its just like old … Continue reading ‘Moana’: ‘Hamilton’ Director Thomas Kail Tapped for Live-Action Adaptation!!
It looks like Disney has to find a different princess for one of its upcoming projects, as Auli’i Cravalho has revealed she won’t reprise her role as Moana in the upcoming live-action adaptation. Through a video shared on social media, the actress mentioned that she was in complete support of the upcoming movie’s initiative to shine the spotlight on a more diverse cast, honoring the … Continue reading ‘Moana’: Auli’i Cravalho Won’t Be Reprising Her Role in Upcoming Live-Action Adaptation!!
Disney is officially sailing back to Polynesia with a new live-action adaptation of their 2016 hit film Moana. During the company’s 2023 Annual Meeting of Shareholders Webcast, Dwayne Johnson gave the word that the project was underway with a new video from Hawaii during which he also unveiled he’d be reprising his role as Maui, Moana’s demigod traveling companion. In his words, the film is … Continue reading ‘Moana’ Live Action in the Work with Dwayne Johnson Reprising His Role!!
Walt Disney Animation announced via Twitter that David G. Derrick Jr. will be directing the upcoming Moana series for Disney+. Derrick joined Disney Animation specifically to work on Moana, which “deepened his connection with his family’s Samoan roots.” After working as a storyboard artist on The Lion King, Raya and the Last Dragon, and the new hit film Encanto, Derrick will be returning to the … Continue reading ‘Moana’: David G. Derrick Jr. to Direct the Disney+ TV Series!!
Two popular Disney princesses are coming to the small screen. The main characters of “Princess and the Frog” and “Moana” will get their own animated series on Disney+. The original 2016 film, “Moana,” tells the story of a Polynesian daughter of a chief who loves the water and saves her people from famine by sailing. “The Princess and the Frog,” released in 2009, is about … Continue reading Disney+ Announces ‘Moana’ and ‘Princess and the Frog’ TV Spinoffs!!
The lid might have just been pulled back on an upcoming Walt Disney Animation Studios feature. And what’s inside sounds really, really cool. According to The DisInsider, Byron Howard and Jared Bush, two of the filmmakers behind 2015’s Oscar-winning blockbuster Zootopia, are hard at work on their next feature. Tentatively titled Encanto, the report suggests that it concerns “a young girl and her family in … Continue reading ‘Encanto’: ‘Moana’ and ‘Zootopia’ Directors to Helm Disney’s New Animated Movie!!
Disney released a surprise new series on its Disney Plus streaming service today: Zenimation, an ASMR-style series of short videos that take clips from classic animated Disney movies and replace the usual dialogue, songs, and score with the realistic ambient noise that they would have in real life. The first season of Zenimation features 10 episodes, centered on themes like “Water,” “Nature,” “Discovery,” and “Flight.” … Continue reading ‘Zenimation’: Disney+ Launches New Animated Short Series!! Check It Out!!
At long last, the time has come: the 2017 Oscar nominations are finally here. After months of guessing and prognosticating, the members of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences have finally weighed in with their picks for the very best of cinema in 2016, and the results are intriguing. La La Land, unsurprisingly, leads the pack with a whopping 14 nominations. It now … Continue reading ‘La La Land’ Dominates Oscar Nominations with Record-Tying 14 Nods!! Check Out The Full List!!!
The British Academy of Film and Television Arts have announced the nominees for the 2017 EE British Academy Film Awards—i.e. the BAFTAs, which are sometimes called the “British Oscars.” Unsurprisingly, La La Land continues to dominate the awards conversation with a leading 11 nominations, followed by nine nominations each for Arrival and, somewhat surprisingly, Nocturnal Animals. Filmmaker Tom Ford’s literary adaptation didn’t strike a huge … Continue reading ‘La La Land’, ‘Arrival’, and ‘Nocturnal Animals’ Lead BAFTA Nominations!!!
Domestic weekend estimates are in, for the time being Rogue One: A Star Wars Story holds the top spot over Fox‘s expanded release of Hidden Figures by less than $200,000. The weekend’s lone new wide release, Screen Gems‘s Underworld: Blood Wars, scored a fourth place finish while Focus‘s expansion of A Monster Calls failed to generate much interest despite strong reviews and audience response, ultimately … Continue reading ‘Rogue One’ and ‘Hidden Figures’ Kicks Off 2017 with Tight Race for #1 At the BO!!
“Rogue One: A Star Wars Story” and “Sing” loomed large at the multiplexes over the New Year’s holiday, racking up the biggest grosses and ringing out 2016 on a high note. The Star Wars spinoff topped the box office for the third consecutive weekend, earning just under $50 million for the three-day period and a projected $64 million for the four-day holiday. The movie business … Continue reading ‘Rogue One’ Crosses $400 Million, ‘Sing’ Scores Over New Year’s Box Office!!!
“Rogue One: A Star Wars Story” and “Sing” carved up the Christmas box office, while newcomers “Assassins Creed” and “Passengers” struggled to get their slice of the ticket sales. The Star Wars spinoff is projected to rack up $96.1 million over the four day holiday. The space opera’s domestic revenues currently stand at $286.4 million and should cross $300 million on Monday. Globally, the prequel … Continue reading ‘Rogue One,’ and ‘Sing’ Dominate As ‘Passengers,’and ‘Assassin’s Creed’ Struggle At The BO!!!
Disney and Lucasfilm‘s Rogue One: A Star Wars Story top-lined the fourth largest December three-day weekend ever, delivering the third largest opening of 2016, the twelfth largest opening of all-time and became only the second December opener to debut over $100 million behind last year’s monster opening for Star Wars: The Force Awakens. Fellow new wide release, New Line‘s Collateral Beauty, didn’t fare quite so … Continue reading ‘Star Wars: Rogue One’ Debuts With Over $290 Million Worldwide, ‘While Collateral Beauty’ Struggles at the BO!!!
Awards season took another leap forward today as the 2017 Golden Globe nominations were announced. The Hollywood Foreign Press Association spread the love around, but the season’s three biggest contenders—La La Land, Moonlight, and Manchester by the Sea—all had big showings in the major categories, so not any surprises on that front. If anything got a boost from the Globes—and really they don’t have too … Continue reading Golden Globe Nominations: ‘Hacksaw Ridge’ Makes Strong Showing as ‘Silence’ Is Shut Out!! Check Out The Full List!!
Disney‘s Moana was able to fend off Paramount‘s Office Christmas Party to secure a third weekend at #1 as all films prepare to make way next weekend for Rogue One: A Star Wars Story and a tidal wave of anticipated holiday releases over the coming weeks. This weekend also saw a couple of major awards season contenders in Manchester by the Sea and La La … Continue reading ‘Moana’ Repeats Top Spot as ‘Office Christmas Party’ and ‘La La Land’ Open Well at the BO!!!
In a repeat of last weekend, Disney‘s Moana finished atop the weekend box office for a second week in a row followed by the third weekend of WB‘s Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them. Overall the weekend played pretty much as expected with a few over-performers here and there along with the weekend’s widest new release Incarnate falling short of its meager expectations. Moana … Continue reading ‘Moana’ Repeats No 1 Spot as New Release ‘Incarnate’ Flops at the BO!!
At this point, Lin-Manuel Miranda is probably the leading candidate for having the best year ever. While that’s not a particularly high bar in 2016, which has felt acutely brutal to many, Miranda’s name has consistently been associated with positive headlines. His hit Broadway musical Hamilton continues to break records despite a boycott, and his movie career is just getting started thanks to soundtrack credits for Star Wars: The Force Awakens and the reigning #1 movieat … Continue reading Lin-Manuel Miranda to Produce ‘The Kingkiller Chronicle’ Film and TV Series!!!
Synopsis – In Ancient Polynesia, when a terrible curse incurred by Maui reaches an impetuous Chieftain’s daughter’s island, she answers the Ocean’s call to seek out the demigod to set things right. My Take – Since growing up in the 90s I have been a huge fan of Disney’s animated films, either stand alones or their tie up with Pixar. Having released two highly successful this year … Continue reading Moana (2016) Review!!!
Disney‘s Moana topped the extended holiday box office with the second largest five-day Thanksgiving opening of all-time and the third largest three-day Thanksgiving opening of all-time, leading a top twelve that grossed a combined $173 million. Moana was, however, the only real success story among new wide releases as Allied and Bad Santa 2 fell short of expectations and Rules Don’t Apply delivered the worst wide opening of 2016. Other bright spots are to be found, though, … Continue reading ‘Moana’ Scores $81.1M Holiday Opening; ‘Allied’ And ‘Bad Santa 2’ Struggle While Beatty’s ‘Rules’ Flops At The BO!!
The weekend didn’t quite turn out as Mojo had forecast as the top twelve grossed a combined $149.4 million compared to Mojo‘s forecast, which foresaw the top twelve grossing over $180 million. Part of the blame lay on an over-estimation of the weekend’s top new release, Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them, which did deliver a solid #1 opening, but couldn’t match Mojo‘s lofty expectations. To that … Continue reading ‘Fantastic Beasts’ Tops Weekend With $75M While Fellow New Releases Struggle At The BO!!
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Disney is having a banner year. The studio has already topped their own annual box office record, and while their Star Wars, Marvel, and Pixar (and their budding live-action reboot contingent) releases account for plenty of box office heavyweights, Disney already released one spectacular original animated film this year in Zootopia, and they’re looking to double-up with this month’s Moana. Today, we’ve got a new look at the … Continue reading ‘Moana’: New Moana Clip and Featurette Tease Lin-Manuel Miranda’s Catchy Soundtrack!! Check It Out!!
A demigod is nothing without his titles, and the same goes for Khaleesi. While Emilia Clarke’s character on Game of Thrones is a woman of many names, Dwayne Johnson’s Maui seems hellbent on catching up in this new clip from Disney’s Moana. The new footage from the animated film shows Johnson’s Hawaiian demigod Maui when he encounters Moana, a new heroine who needs his help in her great adventure. But … Continue reading Disney’s ‘Moana’ Clip: Dwayne Johnson Wants as Many Names as Khaleesi!! Check It Out!!
Disney’s animated retelling of the Jack and the Beanstalk story just landed another director, and this one’s got a number of buzzworthy fires going at the moment. Meg LeFauve earned an Oscar nomination earlier this year for co-writing the Pixar film Inside Out and has already been tapped to co-write Marvel’s first female-led superhero movie Captain Marvel, and now she’s going to be adding “director” to her resume. Per THR, LeFauve will join Tangled helmer Nathan … Continue reading Disney’s ‘Gigantic’ Promotes ‘Inside Out’ Co-Writer Meg LeFauve to Director!!
Synopsis – A young woman uses her navigational talents to set sail for a fabled island. Joining her on the adventure is her hero, the legendary demi-god Maui. Directed – Ron Clements, John Musker Starring – Dwayne Johnson, Alan Tudyk, Auli’i Cravalho Check out the new trailer: Continue reading ‘Moana’: New Trailer Promises a Stunningly Gorgeous High-Seas Adventure!! Check It Out!!
During last night’s Olympics coverage on NBC, Disney unveiled a new extended TV spot for its upcoming animated feature Moana. The sweeping, sea-set adventure revolves around a teenager named Moana (Auli’i Cravalho) who sets out on a daring mission in the Pacific Ocean to become a master wayfinder, taking after her elders who thousands of years ago sailed the vast Pacific discovering the many islands of … Continue reading ‘Moana’ Extended TV Spot Features Lava Monsters, Lin-Manuel Miranda!! Check It Out!!
