Disney ropes in Thomas Kail to direct live-action ‘Moana’ movie
1 year, 9 months ago

Disney ropes in Thomas Kail to direct live-action ‘Moana’ movie

The Hindu  

Thomas Kail, the Tony Award-winning director of famous Broadway play "Hamilton", will tackle the live-action remake of popular movie "Moana". The movie will mark Kail's feature narrative directorial debut after he directing episodes of shows such as "Grease: Live" and "Fosse/Verdon", according to entertainment news outlet The Hollywood Reporter. Just like the animated movie, the new take will also celebrate the islands, communities and traditions of Pacific Islanders as seen through the eyes of a young woman eager to pave her own path. Actor Auli'i Cravalho, who voiced Moana in the original, will executive produce with Scott Sheldon of Flynn Picture Co. John Musker and Ron Clements directed the original movie, which had a story by Clements, Musker, Chris Williams, Don Hall, Pamela Ribon, Aaron Kandell and Jordan Kandell.

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Want to watch 'Moana 2' at home? Here's how & when it hits Disney+
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Want to watch 'Moana 2' at home? Here's how & when it hits Disney+

India Today  

This time around, Moana embarks on a new journey with her trusted friend Maui and a fresh new sailing team. However, for the upcoming 2026 live-action remake of Moana, Cravalho has relinquished her role to allow a new actress to take the lead, while Johnson will continue portraying Maui. The streaming times are as follows: East Coast : 3:01 a.m. …

'Moana 2' movie review: Spectacular visuals elevate a generic yet charming story
4 months ago

'Moana 2' movie review: Spectacular visuals elevate a generic yet charming story

New Indian Express  

Back in 2016, when 'Moana' hit theatres, it opened to a wave of positivity—not because of a redefining narrative. However, the film was considered enchanting for two main reasons: for portraying the Polynesian culture, with its ancient fables, and its portrayal of Moana as a female protagonist with a purpose beyond finding a prince. Eight years later, Moana and Maui …

Moana 2 review: Stunning visuals, but lacks the heart and charm of the original
4 months ago

Moana 2 review: Stunning visuals, but lacks the heart and charm of the original

India Today  

The much-anticipated sequel to Disney’s Moana is here, but Moana 2 struggles to recapture the charm and emotional resonance of its predecessor. Co-directed by David Derrick Jr, Jason Hand, and Dana Ledoux Miller, Moana 2 is set three years after the original. To accomplish this, Moana gathers a diverse crew, including the grumpy farmer Keke, craftswoman Loto, and Maui-obsessed Moni, …

Moana 2 trailer: Moana answers a call from ancestors, reunites with Maui
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Moana 2 trailer: Moana answers a call from ancestors, reunites with Maui

India Today  

The first full trailer of the highly-anticipated Moana 2 is out. In the new trailer, we see Moana answering yet another call from her ancestors as she searches for the lost island, Motufetu, which has apparently been hidden by the God of Storms. Watch the full trailer of Moana 2 here: Speaking at the event, Johnson said, " believing that …

Moana 2 first trailer out: Dwayne Johnson, Auli'i Cravalho return for another adventure. Watch
10 months ago

Moana 2 first trailer out: Dwayne Johnson, Auli'i Cravalho return for another adventure. Watch

Hindustan Times  

Dwayne Johnson and Auli’i Cravalho are back for another adventure in Disney‘s sequel movie Moana 2, and the first trailer for the animated sequel promises to be a thrilling voyage. On Wednesday, Disney released the first trailer for Moana 2, the highly anticipated sequel to the 2016 animated hit. It shows Moana setting off for another adventure at sea after …

'The Ocean Is Calling Them Back': Moana 2 New Poster Released, Trailer To Be Out Today
10 months ago

'The Ocean Is Calling Them Back': Moana 2 New Poster Released, Trailer To Be Out Today

News 18  

A new poster for Moana 2 has officially been released and it has stirred excitement among the franchise fans. It will also have original voice actors Auli’i Cravalho as Moana, Dwayne Johnson as Maui, and Alan Tudyk as Heihei, reports CBR. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Dwayne Johnson Interestingly, Johnson will also be playing a live-action …

Moana 2: Disney reveals new still from sequel, confirms Dwayne Johnson's return
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Moana 2: Disney reveals new still from sequel, confirms Dwayne Johnson's return

Hindustan Times  

Disney has released a brand-new image for the highly-anticipated sequel of the 2016 film Moana. Disney unveils new still from Moana 2, which is set to hit the theatres on November 27 New image for Moana 2 unveiled by Disney The latest still for the upcoming sequel of the animated film was unveiled as part of Disney's 2024 annual shareholders …

Moana's Dwayne Johnson and Auli'i Cravalho both in talks to reprise roles for highly-anticipated sequel... but 'jury is still out' on beloved actress' return
1 year, 1 month ago

Moana's Dwayne Johnson and Auli'i Cravalho both in talks to reprise roles for highly-anticipated sequel... but 'jury is still out' on beloved actress' return

Daily Mail  

Dwayne Johnson and Auli'i Cravalho are both in talks to return as Maui and Moana in Disney's animated sequel Moana 2. though Cravalho's involvement isn't certain. Disney announced this week that Moana 2 would hit theaters November 27, 2024, with Johnson, 52, sharing a teaser for the sequel on his Instagram. Dwayne Johnson and Auli'i Cravalho are both in talks …

Moana 2 gets surprise 2024 release date
1 year, 1 month ago

Moana 2 gets surprise 2024 release date

The Independent  

Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Disney has called the film “an adventure unlike anything she’s ever faced.” In a statement, …

Auli’i Cravalho explains why she won’t reprise ‘Moana’ role in upcoming live-action film
1 year, 2 months ago

Auli’i Cravalho explains why she won’t reprise ‘Moana’ role in upcoming live-action film

LA Times  

Disney’s “Moana” is getting the live-action treatment, and Auli’i Cravalho, who voiced the animated film’s title character, says it’s important to her not to reprise the role. I believe it is absolutely vital that the casting accurately represents the characters and stories we want to tell, so as an executive producer on the film, I cannot wait to help find …

Hit animated film 'Moana' will receive a live-action remake, Disney announced
1 year, 11 months ago

Hit animated film 'Moana' will receive a live-action remake, Disney announced

NPR  

Hit animated film 'Moana' will receive a live-action remake, Disney announced Enlarge this image toggle caption Willy Sanjuan/Willy Sanjuan/Invision/AP Willy Sanjuan/Willy Sanjuan/Invision/AP Disney's animated hit movie Moana is getting a live-action remake, the company announced Monday. Moana, which is based on Pacific Islander cultures, is centered around "an adventurous teenager who, with help from demigod Maui.sails out on a daring …

Disney developing live-action ‘Moana’ with Dwayne Johnson
1 year, 11 months ago

Disney developing live-action ‘Moana’ with Dwayne Johnson

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — “Moana” will be the latest Walt Disney Co. animation to get the live-action treatment, and at least one star is coming back. Disney chief executive Bob Iger announced a live-action “Moana” remake is in development Monday in a call with investors. “This story is my culture, and this story is emblematic of our people’s grace and warrior …

See the line where the Rock meets the sea? It’s Dwayne Johnson hyping a live-action ‘Moana’
1 year, 11 months ago

See the line where the Rock meets the sea? It’s Dwayne Johnson hyping a live-action ‘Moana’

LA Times  

What can we say except “You’re welcome.” Or — too soon? “Moana” star Dwayne Johnson on Monday announced that a “live-action reimagining” of Disney’s 2016 hit musical “Moana” is in the works. The sidelined “Black Adam” action star, who is producing the remake under his Seven Bucks Productions banner with the Flynn Production Co., will reunite with former co-star Auli’i …

Moana review: Dwayne Johnson is a God, and this Disney film, a Goddess
8 years, 3 months ago

Moana review: Dwayne Johnson is a God, and this Disney film, a Goddess

Hindustan Times  

Moana Directors - Ron Clements and John Musker Cast - Auli’i Cravalho, Dwayne Johnson, Nicole Scherzinger, Jemaine Clement, Alan Tudyk Rating - 3.5/5 Moana is a fine addition to Disney’s already enviable roster of princesses. Immediately, he was confronted by the lava god Te Ka, who defeated Maui, and left him stranded on an island, his magical fishhook, and Te …

Review: Disney’s gorgeous ‘Moana’ offers sweet relief to audiences looking for an escape from everyday reality
8 years, 4 months ago

Review: Disney’s gorgeous ‘Moana’ offers sweet relief to audiences looking for an escape from everyday reality

LA Times  

Film Critic Our politically charred landscape has provoked more discussion than usual of safe spaces — those zones of physical, cultural and ideological refuge that are typically spoken of with either earnest sincerity or harsh derision. Still, my thoughts kept returning to it not long after I saw Disney’s “Moana,” and not just because this bright, bouncy, insistently enchanting computer-animated …

Dwayne Johnson sings a Lin-Manuel Miranda song in the new ‘Moana’ clip
8 years, 5 months ago

Dwayne Johnson sings a Lin-Manuel Miranda song in the new ‘Moana’ clip

LA Times  

Those of you who have wondered if the Rock can carry a tune now have your answer. Disney has released a new clip for its upcoming “Moana,” and it’s the first to feature Dwayne Johnson singing. His confidence is displayed in full force in the clip as he sings to Moana about his various mythical accomplishments, which lead to his …

Disney pulls ‘Moana’ costumes for children amid cultural appropriation uproar
8 years, 6 months ago

Disney pulls ‘Moana’ costumes for children amid cultural appropriation uproar

LA Times  

Disney is pulling from sale a number of children’s items tied to its upcoming release “Moana” amid controversy over whether they are examples of cultural misappropriation and insensitivity toward Pacific Islanders. In the film’s official description, “Moana fulfills the ancient quest of her ancestors and discovers the one thing she’s always sought: her own identity.” The costume garnering the most …

Moana trailer: Set off on a Pacific adventure with Disney's latest animated movie
8 years, 6 months ago

Moana trailer: Set off on a Pacific adventure with Disney's latest animated movie

The Independent  

Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Between the titanic forces of Marvel's Doctor Strange and Rogue One: …

New ‘Moana’ trailer reveals the adventure at the heart of its story
8 years, 6 months ago

New ‘Moana’ trailer reveals the adventure at the heart of its story

LA Times  

Fans eagerly anticipating the release of Disney’s “Moana” got a first look at the adventure driving the film, with a new trailer released Thursday morning. While previous trailers have made much of Moana being a regular girl, the latest look at the film lays out more about what brings our heroes, young Moana and demi-god Maui together. Specifically, according to …

Moana will not have a love interest in new Disney movie
8 years, 8 months ago

Moana will not have a love interest in new Disney movie

The Independent  

Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Just as Frozen heroine Elsa’s storyline centred around her self-acceptance and relationship with sister Anna …

With no romance for Disney’s princess ‘Moana,’ Lin-Manuel Miranda will supply the passion
8 years, 8 months ago

With no romance for Disney’s princess ‘Moana,’ Lin-Manuel Miranda will supply the passion

LA Times  

Fans were treated to a sneak peek of Disney’s upcoming “Moana” on Thursday at a Comic-Con, where directors Ron Clements and John Musker showed clips from the animated film featuring an island princess and surprised the capacity crowd by sharing the first three minutes of the film. In a departure from Clements and Musker’s classic Disney films the animal sidekicks …

Moana: New international trailer sees Disney at its most adorable
8 years, 8 months ago

Moana: New international trailer sees Disney at its most adorable

The Independent  

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Moana: First trailer for Disney's latest animated adventure
8 years, 9 months ago

Moana: First trailer for Disney's latest animated adventure

The Independent  

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