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Director Of Live-Action Moana Movie Knows The OG Film ‘Is In People’s Molecules.’ Why He Wanted To Do The Remake Anyway

The ocean calls to Moana once more.

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Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson mocked over Maui wig in Disney's live-action Moana trailer

‘They really just slapped on a wig and called it a day’, said one unimpressed viewer

Evening Standard

Why Disney’s Moana trailer is causing controversy - from colour grading to The Rock’s wig

Fans of the original animation aren't impressed.

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'Moana' live-action remake trailer drops – and fans are tearing it to shreds

Disney’s new trailer for the live-action remake of 'Moana' has officially dropped... And speaking of things dropping, so has the enthusiasm and respect from fans of the animated film...

Euronews

Truth behind Dwayne Johnson's 'gruelling' Moana transformation and Maui wig revealed

Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson and Moana director Thomas Kail reveal truth behind his "gruelling" transformation into Maui.

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Moana fans bemoan ‘shot for shot’ live action remake after new trailer released

Several Disney fans commented online that the remake is arriving too soon after the animated original, which was released in 2016

The Independent UK

Moana live-action director on bringing Dwayne Johnson's demigod to life for the remake's new trailer: "Maui looks more like Dwayne, but I think that the spirit is the same"

Exclusive | The new Moana trailer is here and so is our first look at Dwayne Johnson's live-action Maui

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Disney Wish is coming to the UK in 2027 – here is what to expect

Cruise editor Marc Shoffman reveals what passengers can expect when the ship makes its UK debut

The Independent UK

Zootopia 2 has a surprise Moana crossover as director reveals the sequel-teasing feather was borrowed from a major character in the Disney movie

It looks like Zootopia and Moana are connected after all

Total Film

Exclusive: Inside Disney’s most high-tech light parade ever

TechRadar went behind the scenes with Disney’s parade team to reveal how the magic — and engineering — powers Disney Starlight: Dream the Night Away each night, Magic Kingdom’s first new nighttime parade in years, with ten floats carrying more than half a million LEDs.

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“Disgusting”: These 5 Disney Films Sparked Heated Controversies In 2025

In 2025, it seems that whatever Disney does, someone is furious, and the films caught in the middle are paying the price.

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“Disgusting”: 5 Disney Films That Sparked Outrage In 2025

In 2025, it seems that whatever Disney does, someone is furious, and the films caught in the middle are paying the price.

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Will Bretman Rock Really Be the Voice of Heihei in 'Moana' Live-Action? His 2023 Audition Resurfaces—Here's What We Know

Reports that Bretman Rock will voice HeiHei, the scatterbrained rooster in the live-action Moana, have been making a buzz online after a video of his 2023 audition resurfaced.

International Business Times UK

Disney Slammed As “Racist” For Live-Action ‘Moana’ After Fans Notice Change To Star’s Appearance

“It's just that there's a thing called racism.”

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Moana Live Action Cast Update: Who Will Play Maui? Possible Actors Rumoured to Be in the Running for Iconic Role

Disney confirms Dwayne Johnson as Maui in the Moana remake, yet casting rumours grow as fans debate which actors could still appear in the new live-action film.

International Business Times UK

'Moana' Live Action Draws Criticism Over AI-Like Visuals: Did Disney Rush the Remake Just 10 Years Later?

Disney's first teaser for the 'Moana' live action film has sparked excitement and controversy, with fans criticising its AI-like visuals and questioning the timing just a decade after the original.

The Independent UK

Moana fans are all asking the same question after live-action trailer drops

‘Moana 2’ was released in theaters last year

Total Film

After Lilo and Stitch made $1 billion, Disney is back with a new live-action remake of Moana that looks and feels exactly like the animated movie

Moana hits theaters in 2026

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The First Live-Action Moana Trailer Is Here, And Fans Of The Original Will Be Impressed

The live-action Moana looks incredible.

Creative Bloq

Disney's stand against Character.AI is a small win for artists over AI

No, AI art isn't like 'fan fiction'.

PC Gamer

How to complete the Running Like Clockwork quest in Disney Dreamlight Valley

Your first step towards friendship with a new companion.

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Disney Has Moana And More Live-Action Remakes On The Way, But One Just Got Cancelled That I’m Frankly Glad About

Sorry, not sorry.

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“My Worst Nightmare”: Stranded Passengers Get A Free Concert They Never Asked For

"And why did we think this would be a good idea?"

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How to unlock the Uncrafting Station in Disney Dreamlight Valley

Unlocking the Uncrafting Station in Disney Dreamlight Valley helps to free up more resources for crafting. Here's a quick and easy guide.

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The woman unlocking the mysteries of the deep sea in Fiji

Nicknamed ‘Moana’, Charlene Erasito is the only female Pacific Islander on the expedition to document unexplored parts of the ocean

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