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Lin-Manuel Miranda's Absence in 'Moana 2': A Busy Schedule

Originally Published 1 year ago — by Hollywood Reporter

Lin-Manuel Miranda explained why he didn't return for 'Moana 2,' stating that the timing didn't align as he was already working on 'Mufasa: The Lion King' after finishing 'Encanto.' 'Moana 2' was initially developed as a TV series by Emily Bear and Abigail Barlow before becoming a film. Miranda praised Bear and Barlow's music and expressed excitement over Auli'i Cravalho's growth as a performer. He also shared his enthusiasm for working with director Barry Jenkins on the 'Mufasa' prequel, which explores the backstory of Mufasa and Scar.

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Moana 2 Shatters Box Office Records with Thanksgiving Triumph

Originally Published 1 year ago — by AL.com

"Moana 2," Disney's latest animated musical, has broken box-office records with a $225 million debut over Thanksgiving weekend. The film features songs by songwriting duo Barlow & Bear, including former Birmingham resident Abigail Barlow. This marks a significant achievement for the duo, who replaced Lin-Manuel Miranda as songwriters for the sequel. Barlow & Bear, known for their Grammy-winning "Unofficial Bridgerton Musical," collaborated with composers from the original "Moana" film and have two songs submitted for Academy Award consideration.

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