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FORGOTTEN HISTORY: Moana - The Untold Story

Weird Al Just Unexpectedly (And Brutally) Trolled The Rock’s Live Action Moana Wig

Ouch!

Cinemablend

“Needs To Be Fixed”: Fans Slam Disney As Dwayne Johnson In Moana Live‑Action Goes Viral For Odd Details

Disney’s Moana live-action trailer has sparked backlash, with fans criticizing Dwayne Johnson’s Maui look, particularly his wig.

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One Thing Dwayne Johnson Was Extremely Mindful Of With The Moana Live-Action Film (Since The Animated Is 'So Good')

It clearly wasn't that hair.

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The Rock’s Maui Wig Cannot Hurt You

Do you wear wigs?

The Mary Sue

Western Force break the shackles with Super win in NZ

The Western Force have opened their Super Rugby Pacific season account with a much-needed win over Moana Pasifika in Pukekohe.

AAP

Force to unleash X-factor, Pietsch still sidelined

One-Test Wallaby Darby Lancaster will make his Western Force debut on Friday night, but star winger Dylan Pietsch remains sidelined with a foot injury.

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Ed Sheeran reveals his daughters prefer the Moana soundtrack to his own songs

The singer often tests out new material at home with Disney-loving Lyra, five, and Jupiter, three, but has learned to expect honest feedback

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The Internet Has Not Been Holding Back After Disney Dropped The First Footage Of Moana's Live-Action Remake

The YouTube comments go nuclear.

Cinemablend

Moana Live-Action Reveal: What the Confirmed Cast Tells Us About the Story Ahead

Disney's live-action Moana reveals Dwayne Johnson and Catherine Lagaʻaia leading a retelling that celebrates authenticity and cultural pride—discover what the cast choices suggest about the story ahead.

International Business Times UK

Kiria-Ratu stars in Cook Islands demolition of PNG

Cook Islands have trounced PNG 34-6 in the women's Pacific Bowl clash in Port Moresby, with winger Paulina Morris-Ponga notching a hat-trick.

AAP

Fans Defend Dwayne Johnson After Actor’s New “Slim” Look Raises Health Concerns

“This looks like the work of Ozempic."

Bored Panda

Why Disney's Next Big Sci-Fi Reboot Deleted A Controversial Character

'Tron: Ares' may be updating the tech-based sci-fi adventure, but one new technique didn't make the cut.

Inverse

Disney wanted to create a generative AI character for Tron: Ares and explored putting The Rock's head on a different body using deepfake tech for the live-action Moana remake

Disney has apparently tried - and failed - to make use of generative AI in two of its upcoming blockbusters

Total Film

I Asked ChatGPT for the Best Deals at Sam’s Club This Summer — Here’s What It Said

ChatGPT found some of the best summer deals at Sam’s Club. Save big on patio sets, gadgets, TVs, kids’ toys and more while these seasonal bargains last.

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The Independent UK

‘Worst nightmare’: Child takes over plane intercom to sing Moana song during two-hour delay

After an initial two-hour take-off delay, the Orlando-bound plane spent another two hours circling its destination city

AAP

Moana Pasifika's rise massive, says Wallabies great

Inaugural Moana Pasifika captain Sekope Kepu says it's been great to see the Super Rugby Pacific outfit 'bear some fruit' under new skipper Ardie Savea.

GamesRadar

Exclusive: Disney Villainous gets its first live action character in a new Pirates of the Caribbean expansion

It's a pirate's life for me with this exclusive Disney Villainous board game reveal

AAP

Queensland Reds backing their Super depth in title tilt

The Queensland Reds will open their 2025 Super Rugby Pacific title push against Moana Pasifika believing they have the depth to make a serious charge.

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Reds' muscle man De Lutiis given Super Rugby start

Queensland coach Les Kiss has backed Massimo De Lutiis to deliver after naming the super-strong 21-year-old to start in their Super Rugby Pacific opener.

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Creatives weigh in on Disney's DEI cancellation

Your opinions on what it means for the future of animation.

AAP

Ardie arrival makes an impact as Moana's prospects grow

The arrival of All Blacks star No.8 Ardie Savea at Moana Pasifika has led his older brother Julian to declare the team can win Super Rugby Pacific.

The Independent UK

Moana 2 backs up common streaming complaint after crossing $1bn at box office

Film has been a huge hit for Disney, after initially being developed as a streaming series

The Independent UK

Lin-Manuel Miranda: ‘I have a Pulitzer and a MacArthur Genius Grant. I’m already something no one else is’

THE SATURDAY INTERVIEW : The ‘Hamilton’ creator and ‘Moana’ and ‘Encanto’ songwriter had the daunting task of crafting a successor to Elton John’s beloved ‘Lion King’ soundtrack. He talks to Kevin E G Perry about the lure of working with Barry Jenkins, endangered Disney ballads and why he doesn’t care…

The Guardian - US

How far she went: why did the Moana films become such a phenomenon?

Record-breaking box office of animated sequel shows how the first film became an unlikely smash hit on streaming

TechRadar

Moana is the most-streamed movie of the past five years – and not just on Disney Plus

Audiences are flocking to Moana's island of Motunui over and over again.

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