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Moana remake underperforms with $45M debut as Toy Story 5 and Minions dominate
entertainment9 hours ago

Moana remake underperforms with $45M debut as Toy Story 5 and Minions dominate

Disney’s live‑action Moana remake opened to about $45 million domestically (18.2 million on opening day) from 3,872 theaters, well below projections as competition from Minions & Monsters and Toy Story 5 dampened momentum; overseas numbers were weak (UK opening day around £775,000). With a budget of at least $200 million plus roughly $100 million in marketing, the film faces an uphill path to profitability despite strong interest in the original’s franchise, aided only modestly by merchandising and park revenue. CinemaScore is A-, indicating decent audience reception but not enough to offset the tepid box-office debut.

via TheWrap|
#box-office#entertainment#live-action-remake
Moana Live-Action Struggles to Make Waves at Box Office
entertainment9 hours ago

Moana Live-Action Struggles to Make Waves at Box Office

Disney's live-action Moana opened to roughly $45 million domestic from about 3,900 theaters, with Friday around $18 million, but the launch falls short of expectations and pre-release tracking that had pegged $60–75 million. The film carries a $250 million budget and an A- CinemaScore, while critics give it about 34% on Rotten Tomatoes. Disney will need continued family audience turnout in the coming weeks amid competition from next weekend’s releases, including Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey.

via The Hollywood Reporter|
#box-office#disney#entertainment
Moana Live-Action Cast Guide: New Heroine Leads, Maui Returns
film11 hours ago

Moana Live-Action Cast Guide: New Heroine Leads, Maui Returns

Disney’s Moana becomes a live-action remake led by Catherine Laga’aia as Moana, with Dwayne Johnson reprising Maui and Jemaine Clement returning as Tamatoa; the cast also includes Frankie Adams as Sina, Rena Owen as Gramma Tala, and John Tui as Chief Tui, while the story stays true to Moana’s quest to restore Te Fiti’s heart and Maui’s guidance, using real animals and animatronics for Pua and Heihei.

via Variety|
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Thomas Kail on Moana Live-Action: Maui’s Wig, Epic Dances and Staying True to the Story
film16 hours ago

Thomas Kail on Moana Live-Action: Maui’s Wig, Epic Dances and Staying True to the Story

In Variety’s interview, Thomas Kail explains directing Disney’s Moana live-action, preserving Maui’s iconic hair and the tattoos via a skin-realistic suit, and tackling the ambitious “Where You Are” number with hundreds of dancers in stifling Hawaii heat, while framing the project as a revival-like process that honors the original story and characters and noting he doesn’t obsess over reviews.

via Variety|
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Moana Live-Action Voyage Sets Sail With $4.5M Previews, Eyes $60–65M Opening
film1 day ago

Moana Live-Action Voyage Sets Sail With $4.5M Previews, Eyes $60–65M Opening

Disney’s live-action Moana took in $4.5 million in Thursday previews and is projected to open domestically in the $60–65 million range this weekend (with some forecasts around $40 million), while international box office could add another $70–75 million; the $250 million production budget and the film’s remake status will test its appeal amid Disney’s string of live-action releases.

via Variety|
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Moana's Live-Action Debut Opens to $4.5M in Previews, Facing an Uphill Weekend
entertainment1 day ago

Moana's Live-Action Debut Opens to $4.5M in Previews, Facing an Uphill Weekend

Disney's live-action Moana opened with about $4.5 million in Thursday previews, well below early expectations for a high-40s/60M domestic debut, and critics have it at roughly 35% on Rotten Tomatoes; success for the weekend will hinge on strong walk-up audiences amid competition from Toy Story 5 and other family titles, with the film's reception likely to influence its midweek momentum.

via Deadline|
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Catherine Laga’aia Takes the Moana Mantle, Embracing Heritage and Nepo Realities
entertainment1 day ago

Catherine Laga’aia Takes the Moana Mantle, Embracing Heritage and Nepo Realities

At 19, Catherine Laga’aia makes her feature-film debut as Moana in Disney’s live-action remake, after beating out 32,000 applicants via an Instagram casting call; she discusses bringing her own take to the character, the Pacific Islander representation on Motunui, and the mix of nerves and excitement as she navigates sudden fame while learning from Dwayne Johnson and director Thomas Kail.

via The Hollywood Reporter|
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Moana Live-Action Voyage: Johnson and Lagaʻaia Preview a New Ocean
entertainment1 day ago

Moana Live-Action Voyage: Johnson and Lagaʻaia Preview a New Ocean

In a D23 Q&A ahead of Moana’s July 10 premiere, Catherine Lagaʻaia discusses embodying Moana in Disney’s live-action remake and the importance of authentic Pacific representation, while Dwayne Johnson explains Maui’s flesh-and-blood portrayal and the collaboration with director Thomas Kail and producer Lin-Manuel Miranda to honor Polynesian culture. The piece highlights the film’s large production scale (about 2,000 people involved) and previews exclusive CinemaCon portraits as the team aims to honor the animated film’s legacy while charting a fresh course for the live-action voyage.

via D23|
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Moana live-action remake flops as critics pan Johnson’s performance
arts-entertainmentfilms1 day ago

Moana live-action remake flops as critics pan Johnson’s performance

Dwayne Johnson’s live-action Moana remake is drawing some of the worst reviews of his career, with critics slamming a near shot-for-shot re-creation, a lackluster performance (including a controversial “fright wig”) and a sense he’s on autopilot, while box-office projections signal a weak U.S. debut despite Disney’s blockbuster history for the franchise.

via The Independent|
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Critics Dismiss Disney's Moana Live-Action as Soulless and Pointless
entertainment2 days ago

Critics Dismiss Disney's Moana Live-Action as Soulless and Pointless

Disney’s live‑action Moana has been met with sweeping critical backlash, described as soulless, lifeless, and pointless, with a Rotten Tomatoes critics’ score around 36% vs. 95% for the 2016 animated film. Critics argue the near-shot-for-shot remake revisits a decade-old hit too soon and that heavy CGI strips the original’s heart. A handful of outlets (Variety, Hollywood Reporter, RogerEbert.com) offered more forgiving takes praising visuals or Laga’aia’s performance, but the overall reception could influence Disney’s remake strategy. Box office remains a key question, as remakes have sometimes topped $1 billion, and Moana would need roughly $900 million worldwide to match the original’s impact.

via Yahoo|
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Moana Live-Action Faces Uphill Climb as Disney Remakes Show Mixed Track Record
entertainment3 days ago

Moana Live-Action Faces Uphill Climb as Disney Remakes Show Mixed Track Record

Disney's Moana live-action arrives amid a decade of profitable but mixed remakes: several have topped $1B at the global box office while others, like Snow White, underperform against inflation-adjusted expectations. Critical reception varies—some remakes outperform their originals on certain metrics (The Jungle Book), while others (Pinocchio) are still fettered by original-classic praise. To match the animated original’s legacy in inflation-adjusted terms, the new film would need a substantial global haul (roughly $900M). Additionally, many remakes skipped theaters for streaming, complicating direct comparisons. The article uses four charts to illustrate these financial and critical trends across Disney’s live-action remakes.

via Yahoo|
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Polarized early reactions hit Disney's live-action Moana ahead of release
entertainment3 days ago

Polarized early reactions hit Disney's live-action Moana ahead of release

Early reactions to Disney's live-action Moana are polarized: some critics call the remake among the ugliest movies of the year and a weak imitation of the original, while others praise the visuals and standout performances. The film, which hits theaters July 10, is noted for moments of strong chemistry between Catherine Laga'aia and Dwayne Johnson, despite mixed overall sentiment.

via GamesRadar+|
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