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
Since this year is all about Pixar animation at the Mouse House, we aren’t hearing much about Moana, the second of two films from Walt Disney Animation Studios next year. But that’s not stopping one fan from creating some amazing fan art. Nyko’s latest attempt… Read More »Moana – Fan Poster, how it’s made
Disney’s first Polynesian Princess Moana is already inspiring fan art from around around the globe. Of course, we only have concept art to inspire us at the moment. Enter artist Nyko from Tahiti. Tahiti, of course, is part of French Polynesia, which gives Nyko some… Read More »Disney Fan Artist ponders Moana
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
Walt Disney Animation Studios has been on a steady pace of releasing one animated feature a year since “Meet the Robinsons” in 2007. However, due to a quirk in the production schedule at Pixar, you’ll have to wait two years to get your next Disney… Read More »Disney marks the release dates for two 2016 animated feature releases
Moana will be the 57th animated film from the Mouse House and the second film of 2016 from Disney Animation! The comedy adventure will take place in the South Pacific about 2000 years ago and follows the adventures of Disney’s first Polynesian Princess — Moana.… Read More »Moana – officially announced by Disney animation