Disney Announces The Voice Talent And Characters For “Moana”

Disney Animation Studios’ “Moana,” opens in theaters nationwide on Nov. 23, 2016. Directed by Ron Clements and John Musker, who were behind “The Little Mermaid” and “Aladdin,” the film features an awesome roll call of characters brought to life by a talented group of actors. “Moana” showcases the life-changing journey

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‘Moana’ Makes a Splash at San Diego Comic Con

Attendees of this year’s San Diego Comic Con had the chance to get a sneak peek of ‘Moana‘ and learn more about Disney’s latest princess film, directed by John Musker and Ron Clements. The panel, which included Disney family newcomer and the voice of Moana Auli’i Cravalho, provided insights to

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Many Question Disney’s Depiction of Demigod Maui in Moana

In Walt Disney Animation Studio’s upcoming film “Moana“, Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson portrays demigod Maui. For those unfamiliar with what a demigod is, it is an ancestor which exhibits both human and godly characteristics, a very important aspect of Hawaiian creation myths. The character of Maui is based on the

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First Moana Teaser Trailer Released

Today, the first teaser trailer for the Walt Disney Animation Studio’s next film Moana was finally released! The trailer features Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson’s character, Maui, explain his origin, and give us a taste of what a Demi-God is. Directors Ron Clements and John Musker (The Little Mermaid, Aladdin, The Princess

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Everything You Need to Know of Disney’s Upcoming Animated Films

In recent years, it seems like Walt Disney Animation Studios has been on fire, rolling out one insanely successful film after another, such as “Frozen”, which became the highest grossing animated film of all time, and “Zootopia” breaking box office records (it’s now the 5th highest grossing animated film of

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New Short Inner Workings At Annecy International Animated Film Festival 2016

Walt Disney Animation Studios always delights us with their wonderful shorts, such as “Paperman” and “Feast.” Coming for us on November 23rd, will be their next short “Inner Workings”, which can be seen in theaters before showings of their feature film “Moana.” “Inner Workings” will focus on a man’s internal

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John Lasseter Bringing More Diverse Characters To Disney Movies

John Lasseter was recently asked if there was talk about the possibility of a black protagonist in upcoming Disney/Pixar movies in a recent press conference for the upcoming new movie “Inside Out“.   Lasseter responded how Disney/Pixar wants to bring more diverse characters to upcoming Disney movies including more female and

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Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson Character Sings In Moana

Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson has signed on with Walt Disney Pictures as the voice of the lead character, Maui, in the upcoming new musical Moana coming to theatres in 2016.  Johnson shared the following instagram message – “At DISNEY STUDIOS signing contracts to play the male lead in their next

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“The Rock” to voice Demi-God, Maui, in Disney’s new movie Moana

Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson and Walt Disney Pictures have confirmed “The Rock” will be the voice of Maui, a demi-god who helps a young girl in her search for a mysterious island, in Disney’s upcoming new movie, Moana,   Based on the story of a young navigator searching for a fabled island in the South

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Disney Animation Studios ready to set sail with the new movie “Moana” in 2016

Walt Disney Animation Studios has pushed up the release date of the newest film, Moana, a CG-animated comedy about a spirited teenager on an impossible mission to fulfill her ancestor’s quest, from 2018 to 2016.  The film will be directed by the team of Ron Clements and John Musker (“The

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