Moana

Moana’s time on the big screen isn’t done just yet, and I’m not just talking about that upcoming live-action remake featuring the return of Dwayne Johnson as Maui. A few years back, it was announced at a Moana TV series was being developed for Disney+ subscribers. Well, that project been thrown out in favor of Moana 2 happening as a film sequel, and we also have our first look and an impending release date for the upcoming Disney movie.This shift from the small to the big screen was announced by Disney CEO Bob Iger today…

Disney seems determined to remake every property it possesses, some in a scheme to extend their copyright protection, and the rest in a good old classic scheme to make more money. We’ve already seen live-action versions of Belle, Mulan, Ariel, Aladdin, Cinderella — even Simba. A huge number of characters are making, or have already made, their way to the new format, but very few of them have succeeded. The projects provide Disney’s creatives with an opportunity to reexamine characters, storylines, and even soundtracks…

It’s no secret that the folks at Disney are in their live-action remake era. From Aladdin to The Little Mermaid and even The Lion King, the production studio remains committed to (somewhat) reimagining their staple tales, with a real-life rendering of Moana serving as the next in the Disney pipeline. While questions about the need for a remake so soon after the original Moana’s 2016 release run rampant, fans are nonetheless turning their attention to who might form the cast of the upcoming reboot. At this point, we do…

A male model who posed for a popular women’s swimsuit brand has sparked outrage online by those saying the photoshoot failed to properly “empower women.” Moana Bikini, an Australian bikini brand, shared a video on its official Instagram page on Saturday (January 20) of model Jake Young posing in a white one-piece swimsuit worth $130.The brand, which is owned by body-positive influencer Karina Irby, captioned the video: “Obsessed with this look,” adding that “Moana babe” Jake was modeling a size small.  Despite looking…

Photo: Sabina Graves/GizmodoWalt Disney World’s best and most underrated festival is going on right now at Epcot. Disney Parks’ International Festival of the Arts happens at the start of the year and showcases amazing artists debuting Disney-inspired art—and it’s truly any fandom print collector’s dream destination. This year, artists like Tim Rogerson, Fenway Fan, Lewis Whitman, and so many more are on hand to sign their work in a true celebration of Disney’s legacy of characters. There’s Star Wars, Marvel, Pixar, and…

You knew it was coming – Moana is getting a live-action movie, and this is what we know about it so far. Moana is one of Disney's beloved 2010s features. While plenty of films were released in that ten-year time-frame, from the almost too-successful Frozen to Zooptopia to even Big Hero 6, I have always been a vast Moana fan. I have rewatched Moana countless times, so much so that I'm sure everyone around me knows the Lin-Manuel Miranda lyrics.It was only a matter of time before Moana became the next Disney film to…

From 1937’s Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs to 2023’s Wish, we’ve ranked all 62 films from the dream factory Is there a more recognizable brand on earth than Disney? The studio has, of course, gone far beyond the modest dreams of Walt and Roy Disney, who began the company 100 years ago sketching away in a garage. They could never have predicted their humble beginnings turning into an enormous corporation with thousands of films, shows, games, and more under its belt. Though…

When the live-action Moana was first announced, it was supposed to be a project that would come down the line. But since then the project has been put on the fast track. And it appears now that Dwayne Johnson is really getting ready to reprise his role of Maui in the live-action film, as he says that’s the next movie he will be shooting. This is great if you’re a Moana fan, but maybe not so much if you’re waiting on the next Fast & Furious movie.In an appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, Johnson…

Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson confirms the live-action Moana is his next project. Cobra Kai brings back a familiar name for its final season. Plus, a new look at the anime adaptation of Go! Go! Loser Ranger!. To me, my spoilers!Dominic Monaghan on Attending Fan ConventionsAlien LegionAccording to Deadline, Deadpool’s Tim Miller is attached to direct a film adaptation of Alien Legion, the 80's comic book series originally published at Marvel’s creator-owned imprint, Epic Comics. Described as “the French Foreign Legion in…

Though some might call it inevitable, we finally have confirmation from the Rock himself that a Moana live-action adaptation is in the wings. But is your favorite demi-god making a comeback? Over the past few years, Disney has started a systematic remake of its lineup. Whether it be a tale as old as time in Beauty and the Beast, the classic story of the beggar and the princess in Aladdin, or even the most challenging project in terms of visual language like The Lion King, the House of Mouse is sure to bring back its…