Moana

Moana Trailer Shows Dwayne Johnson as Live-Action Maui With Long Hair

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Disney on Monday released a new trailer for its upcoming live-action version of Moana. The film stars newcomer Catherine Lagaʻaia as the wayfinder Moana and Dwayne Johnson, who reprises his role as the trickster demigod Maui from the animated film.  Fans of the original movie will recognize the scenes shown in the trailer, from Moana’s … Read more

Artist Seeks $10 Billion From Disney In ‘Moana’ Copyright Lawsuit

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With the worldwide box office for its animated Polynesian fantasy adventure Moana 2 having sailed north of $1 billion, the Walt Disney Company is now facing a lawsuit alleging copyright theft against the franchise. The lawsuit was filed on January 10 in California federal court. The plaintiff, artist Buck Woodall, resident of Baja, Mexico, and … Read more