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Auli’i Cravalho Celebrates Polynesian Pride at 'Moana 2' UK Premiere

Auli'i Cravalho expressed her "Polynesian pride" at the U.K. premiere of Disney's 'Moana 2', where she and Dwayne Johnson reprised their roles. The sequel, directed by David Derrick Jr., Jason Hand, and Dana Ledoux Miller, explores themes of connecting with the future and features new characters like Moana's younger sister, Simea. Cravalho highlighted the film's cultural significance and its impact on Pacific Islanders, while the directors emphasized the film's fresh narrative direction. The movie is projected to have a strong opening during the Thanksgiving holiday.

via Hollywood Reporter|

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Dwayne Johnson to Star in Live-Action 'Moana' Remake for Disney

Dwayne Johnson has announced that Disney is making a live-action version of the 2016 animated film Moana, with Johnson set to reprise his role as Maui. The film will honour Polynesian culture and the story of the people through music and dance. Auli‘i Cravalho, who voiced the title character, will produce behind the scenes, while original co-director Jared Bush and Dana Ledoux Miller will also be involved. Further details are yet to be announced.

via Empire|

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Dwayne Johnson and Disney team up for live-action 'Moana' remake.

Disney and Dwayne Johnson announced a live-action remake of the 2016 animated movie "Moana," with Johnson reprising his role as Maui and producing the film. The original screenwriter is expected to write the screenplay, and voice actor Auli'i Cravalho is expected to return. The film is inspired by Polynesian legends and culture, which is important to Johnson due to his Samoan heritage.

via Yahoo Entertainment|

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Dwayne Johnson to star in Disney's live-action 'Moana' remake.

Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson announced a live-action remake of Disney's "Moana" during the company's annual shareholder meeting. The new film will be produced by Flynn Picture Co. and Auli‘i Cravalho, the voice of Moana in the original film, is listed as one of the executive producers of the project. Johnson, who played the demigod Maui in the animated film, said the reimagining is in its early development stage and will celebrate Polynesian culture.

via NBC News|

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Dwayne Johnson to Star in Live-Action 'Moana' Remake at Disney

Dwayne Johnson announced during the Disney 2023 Annual Meeting of Shareholders Webcast that a live-action remake of "Moana" is in the works. Johnson, who voiced the character Maui in the original animated film, expressed his excitement to partner with Disney to tell the story through music and dance, which he believes is at the core of Polynesian culture. The project is still in the early stages, but Johnson confirmed that Maui and Heihei the chicken will be returning to the big screen.

via Variety|

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