Tag: Dwayne Johnson
Live-Action Moana is Cast
Today, Disney announced that Catherine Laga‘aia has been cast as Moana in the live-action remake of the 2016 animated film coming to theaters on July 10, 2026. Additionally, John Tui will play her father, Chief Tui, Frankie Adams will play her mother, Sina, and Rena Owen will portray Gramma T...
Read MoreTRAILER: Moana 2 (2024)
Today, Disney released a teaser trailer for Moana 2. This clip provides the best look at the movie yet, showing Moana banging the hidden drum again and responding to a call from the ancestors. Auli’i Cravalho and Dwayne Johnson reprise the lead roles of Moana of Motunui and Maui the demigod. David...
Read MoreDoes Hollywood Have it in for the Rock?
Amazon may not like the smell of what the Rock is cooking. A recent article from The Wrap details a litany of production issues for Red One, the upcoming Christmas action movie starring Dwayne “the Rock” Johnson and Chris Evans, and while there’s blame to go around, it paints an unappealing pi...
Read MoreMoana 2 and Mufasa Get First- Look Images
Yesterday, Disney released first-look images from Moana 2 and Mufasa: The Lion King. Both films will be released later this year and originate from the original Disney films Moana and The Lion King, the latter often being referred to as an unofficial adaptation of Hamlet. Linda Woolverton, Irene M...
Read MoreAuli’i Cravalho Returns as Moana
Deadline exclusively reports that Auli’i Cravalho, the voice of the titular character in Disney’s animated film Moana, is reprising her role in the surprise sequel Moana 2. Dwayne Johnson was already confirmed to return to play Maui, but it was unclear whether or not Cravalho would be back, ...
Read MoreDisney Sequel Updates: Moana 2 in 2024, Toy Story 5, Frozen III, and More
Today, Disney announced the surprise release of Moana 2 on November 27th. The film is a reworking of the TV series that was announced in 2020, and both Auli’i Cravalho and Dwayne Johnson are expected to return as Moana and Maui. Check out a first look and Disney CEO Bob Iger’s comments (cour...
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