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- July 12, 2026
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The real mystery behind Moana: After 1,700 years, why did Polynesians suddenly sail east?
Source: YouTube Summary The same question drives both the plot of Moana and decades of archaeological research: Why, after centuries of relative stability, did Polynesian voyagers suddenly begin settling islands…
- Entertainment
- July 11, 2026
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‘Moana’ Creatives on Working Closely to Honor Polynesian Culture and Traditions, and Why Representation Matters in the Live-Action Film
Dwayne Johnson can finally rejoice. At the premiere of Disney’s live-action “Moana,” the star said that, growing up, he didn’t see himself represented in the media. “‘Indiana Jones’ inspired me.…
- Entertainment
- July 11, 2026
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Box Office: ‘Moana’ Makes $18 Million on Opening Day
Although “Moana” led the box office on Friday, the live-action remake didn’t make the domestic splash Disney was probably hoping for. “Moana” made just $18 million on Friday from 3,875…
- Entertainment
- July 11, 2026
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‘Moana’ Failing to Make Box Office Splash With $45M Opening
Disney’s live-action reimagining of its 2016 animated feature faces a stormy path and comes less than two years after the massive launch for ‘Moana 2.’
- Entertainment
- July 10, 2026
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‘Moana’ Cast Guide: Every Live-Action Character vs. the Original Animation
Moana and Maui are setting sail once again — this time, in live-action. Releasing in theaters July 10, Disney’s animated musical “Moana” comes back to life with a brand new…
- Entertainment
- July 10, 2026
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‘Moana’: Lin-Manuel Miranda on Writing the Song ‘Along The Way’ in a Week and Being in the Oscar Race With Taylor Swift
A little over 10 years ago, Lin-Manuel Miranda was still performing on Broadway in “Hamilton” while writing the music for Disney’s “Moana.” Since then, Moana has grossed more than $643…
- Entertainment
- July 10, 2026
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‘Moana’ Comes to Life at the Hollywood Bowl, ‘The Five Star Weekend’ Arrives and This Week’s Best Events
Inside this week’s biggest Hollywood premieres, parties and openings.
- Entertainment
- July 10, 2026
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‘Moana’ Director Thomas Kail on Dwayne Johnson’s Live-Action Maui Look and Remaking a Beloved Hit: In Theater, ‘We Do Revivals All the Time’
Back in 2015, when “Hamilton” was the toast of Broadway, director Thomas Kail always knew where to find the musical’s creator and star Lin-Manuel Miranda when he wasn’t on stage.…
- Entertainment
- July 10, 2026
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Don’t Remind ‘Moana’ Star Catherine Laga’aia That She’s a Nepo Baby, She Already Knows It
The 19-year-old actress is making her feature film debut as one of Disney’s most beloved characters in the live-action ‘Moana.’ Even with the support of her mom and actor dad,…
- Entertainment
- July 10, 2026
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Box Office: ‘Moana’ Sets Sail With $4.5 Million in Thursday Previews
Disney’s “Moana” is setting sail at the box office once again. The beloved 2016 animated musical is the latest Disney film to get the live-action treatment. The new take on…
