Sean Bailey, president of Walt Disney Studios Motion Picture Production (Disney Live Action), said the film will join a successful lineup of live-action adaptations that includes Beauty and the Beast (2017), Aladdin (2019), and the highly anticipated The Little Mermaid, opening in theaters May 26. “It’s still early,” Bailey said, “but the idea of working with these fantastic partners to tell such a meaningful story on a live-action canvas, particularly as we celebrate 100 years of storytelling at Disney, is thrilling.” D'Alessandro, Anthony (November 27, 2016). " 'Moana' Slots 2nd Best Thanksgiving Debut; 'Allied's Fight; 'Rules' The Worst Turkey Since 'Victor Frankenstein' ". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on August 20, 2017 . Retrieved November 28, 2016. Hayes, Dade (January 21, 2022). " 'Lucifer' Tops 'Squid Game' On Nielsen 2021 Original Series Chart In U.S., 'Luca' Is No. 1 Movie". Deadline. Archived from the original on January 22, 2022 . Retrieved January 23, 2022.

Martinelli, Marissa (November 18, 2016). "Disney Had to Change Moana 's Title in Italy to Avoid Being Confused With a Porn Star". Slate. Archived from the original on February 4, 2018 . Retrieved February 3, 2018. When you view Moana in the context of Hawaii’s dependence on mass tourism, it doesn’t take much of a stretch of the imagination to see “the Darkness” that threatens Moana’s island as an unintentional allegory for an exploitative industry that continues to devour land and resources for resort development.Jemaine Clement as Tamatoa, a giant, villainous, treasure-hoarding coconut crab from Lalotai, the Realm of Monsters.

There are currently meet-and-greets with Moana at Disneyland, Walt Disney World, Disneyland Paris, and at Aulani, a Disney Resort and Spa. At the parks, she is located in Adventureland and is occasionally joined by Maui. [81] Te Reo Māori Moana Casting, Speak Māori, June 8, 2017, archived from the original on January 12, 2020 , retrieved June 27, 2017 Each piece is a perfect example of Jim’s artistry and skill, not only in capturing the essence and magical qualities of each Disney character but also in enhancing in his own iconic style. Each figurine is hand-painted by skilled artisans, sculpted in cast stone, and presented in a beautiful gift box. Vaiana – Officiële Ondertitelde Trailer – Disney BE, Disney België, September 15, 2016, archived from the original on March 25, 2021 , retrieved July 25, 2019 It fell outside the top ten in its eighth weekend (which included Martin Luther King Jr. Day), dropping 33% and 4%, respectively, during the three-day [110] and four-day weekends. [111] Outside North America [ edit ]

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Several major story problems were identified in 2015 after the film had already transitioned from development into production, but computer-generated films tend to have much shorter production schedules and much larger animation teams (in this case, about 90 animators) than traditionally animated films. [25] Since Clements and Musker were already working 12-hour days (and Saturdays) directing such a large team of animators, Don Hall and Chris Williams (who had just finished directing Big Hero 6) came on board as co-directors to help fix the film's story issues. [25] The scene in which Maui and Moana encounter the Kakamora is an intentional homage to Mad Max: Fury Road. [25] Casting [ edit ] Dwayne Johnson played the co-starring role of Maui in Moana. Lang, Brent (November 27, 2016). " 'Moana' Is Just the Latest Feminist, Progressive Disney Hit". Variety. Archived from the original on March 28, 2022 . Retrieved March 28, 2022. a b c d Chang, David A. (2016). "Looking Out From Hawai'i's Shore: The Exploration of the World is the Inheritance of Native Hawaiians". The World and All the Things Upon It: Native Hawaiian Geographies of Exploration. Minneapolis: University of Minnesota Press. pp.1–32.Casting". www.adrenalingroup.com. Archived from the original on June 11, 2017 . Retrieved June 11, 2017.

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