Good news Disney Animation fans, the studio’s first animated Polynesian Princess, “Moana,” has found her voice. Following a worldwide search to cast the film’s title character, native Hawaiian newcomer Auli’i Cravalho, 14, will join Dwayne Johnson in the big-screen adventure about a spirited and fearless… Read More »Casting Moana – Disney finds its first Polynesian Princess
“Moana” introduces a spirited teenager who sails out on a daring mission to fulfill her ancestors’ unfinished quest. She meets the once-mighty demi-god Maui (voice of Dwayne Johnson), and together, they traverse the open ocean on an action-packed voyage. Today at D23 Expo renowned directors… Read More »Moana Concept art and music previewed at D23 EXPO
from Instagram: This happy Tiki greets guests as they enter the Polynesian Village Ceremonial House. It’s name is Maui and it can be found on various signs and in the newly remodeled rooms of the resort. If you’re familiar with The Enchanted Tiki Room out… Read More »Instapic: Tiki God Maui
With a posting on Instagram, the wrestler turned actor Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson informed the world he’d be joining the cast of Disney’s upcoming animated feature – Moana. If you recall, Moana is a musical and Johnson apparently will be singing: “Just had an amazing… Read More »Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson joins cast of Disney’s animated musical – Moana
Here’s an update on casting news for Moana: We have the first piece of casting news for Moana! Moana will tell the story of Moana, a gifted navigator in the ancient South Pacific Sea. She sets off with her hero, the demi-god Maui, to find… Read More »Moana, Disney’s first Polynesian culture animated feature, announces first voice actor