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Dwayne Johnson Confirmed For Disney Animation’s ‘Moana’
Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson’s charismatic and likable screen presence has helped him to emerge as one of this generation’s leading action stars, helping to add momentum to film franchises like Fast and Furious and G.I. Joe, not to mention headlining properties like this summer’s disaster movie, San Andreas. Not to mention the millions who will soon see him as Shazam villain Black Adam in Warner Bros.’ shared DC cinematic universe. As Johnson continues to pad his filmography, it looks like he’ll next be trying his hand at some animation voice-over. It was months ago that we first heard the actor was in talks with Disney to voice the demigod Maui…
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Disney Sails Into Theaters With Animated ‘Moana’ in 2016
After hitting the ice with “Frozen,” Walt Disney Animation Studios is taking to the high seas with “Moana,” an animated comedy adventure that will sail into theaters in late 2016. The film, directed by Ron Clements and John Musker (“The Little Mermaid,” “Aladdin,” “The Princess and the Frog”), revolves around a spirited teenager on an impossible mission to fulfill her ancestors’ quest. Disney introduced concept art for the film on Monday. “John and I have partnered on so many films—from ‘The Little Mermaid’ to ‘Aladdin’ to ‘The Princess and the Frog,’” said Clements. “Creating ‘Moana’ is one of the great thrills of our career. It’s a big adventure set in…
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‘Moana’ Disney’s New Princess Movie Set to Release in 2018 From John Musker and Ron Clements
‘Moana’ Disney’s New Princess Movie Set to Release in 2018 From John Musker and Ron Clements Disney’s next princess is in the works for the upcoming animated movie, Moana. The film will revolve around the Polynesian princess, Moana Waialiki, a sea voyaging enthusiast, and the only daughter of a chief in a long line of navigators. It will be directed by John Musker and Ron Clements and is described as a “mythic adventure set around 2000 years ago and across a series of islands in the South Pacific.” Plot: The main character will be Moana Waialiki, a sea voyaging enthusiast, and the only daughter of a chief in a long…
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Disney’s Newest Princess Moana
After the massive success of 2013′s smash box office and Academy Award winning hit, Frozen, loyal Disney fans are anxiously clamoring for their next Princess fix. Disney’s answer to their enthusiastic call is the newest addition to the Princess brand, Moana. The new princess does not yet have a set look or released artwork that has been acknowledged by Disney as official. There are various examples of artist interpretations floating around the internet such as a logo with a tribal appearance and early concept art of Moana herself from an official Disney artist, Sue Nichols. Much like when artwork from Frozen leaked in 2012, Disney has steadfastly held that this is…