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Las Vegas just unveiled a sneak peek of the live-action adaptation of 'Moana,' featuring Catherine Laga’aia as Moana and Dwayne Johnson stepping into the role of Maui. Johnson, who has a deep personal connection to this character, emphasized the film’s role in portraying the richness of Pacific island culture and its people.

The 'Hamilton' fame director Thomas Kail has been roped in to direct the live-action 'Moana' film.

Disney has teamed with Dwayne Johnson to develop a live-action remake of its 2016 animated musical sensation 'Moana'.

The first trailer for Moana 2 has dropped, offering a sneak peek into the next exciting chapter of the Disney franchise. Dwayne Johnson shared the trailer on Instagram, showcasing Maui and Moana reuniting for a new adventure across the seas. The storyline hints at a journey to reconnect their people on distant shores. Johnson, who voices Maui and is also a producer for the film, expressed his enthusiasm about returning to the role. He mentioned how deeply the character of Maui, inspired by his late grandfather, has impacted him. In a tweet, he highlighted the film's cultural significance and his honor in bringing it to life.

Excitement is brewing for fans of 'Moana' as Disney gears up to release 'Moana 2', a sequel to the beloved 2016 film. At a recent press event, filmmakers showcased the first 30 minutes, revealing that the story unfolds three years after the original. Moana embarks on a daring ocean voyage, facing challenges like a fierce showdown with the Kakamora tribe, all while exploring her growth as a leader. The film hits theaters on November 27.

Moana 2 will be available for streaming on Disney+ starting March 12. The sequel, picking up from Moana's first adventure, sees her embark on another daring voyage with demigod Maui. Featuring a stellar voice cast and skilled direction, the movie promises captivating animation and a thrilling storyline.

While WWE star Becky Lynch has been away from the ring, enjoying family time with husband Seth Rollins and their daughter, her absence hasn't stopped current WWE Women’s World Champion Liv Morgan from playfully needling her.

This bodes very well for Disney, as the studio has traditionally had a huge lead on the Thanksgiving holiday box office for the most part with major animated films. The studio hasn't broken out anything big for this holiday since 'Frozen 2' in 2019, which earned $125 million over the holiday and still is the record holder for the Thanksgiving box office.

'Thai Cave Rescue', a six-part mini series about the dramatic events of July 2018 when 12 boys and their football coach were trapped in flooded limestone caves near Chiang Rai, is set to release on OTT on September 22.