![Dwayne Johnson says a live-action version of 'Moana' is in the works Dwayne Johnson says a live-action version of 'Moana' is in the works](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-09/61599112755_DwayneJohnson.jpg)
Dwayne Johnson says a live-action version of 'Moana' is in the works
"Moana" is set in ancient Polynesia and tells the story of a teenage girl who sets sail on an epic journey to help save her tribe.
Tue Apr 04 2023
![Moana's voice, Aulii Cravalho takes the next step Moana's voice, Aulii Cravalho takes the next step](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-08/71598503761_CRAVALHO.jpg)
Moana's voice, Aulii Cravalho takes the next step
Cravalho is checking off another milestone with her first live-action film, 'All Together Now', being released on Netflix Friday.
Thu Aug 27 2020
![Disney's 'Zootopia' and 'Moana' will battle it out for Golden Globes' best animated film Disney's 'Zootopia' and 'Moana' will battle it out for Golden Globes' best animated film](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-03/71457324163_Zootopia.jpg)
Disney's 'Zootopia' and 'Moana' will battle it out for Golden Globes' best animated film
The smash "Sing" and the acclaimed "Kubo and the Two Strings" have their work cut out for them at this weekend's 74th Golden Globes Awards ceremony.
Thu Jan 05 2017
![Disney's 'Moana' atop N. American box office again Disney's 'Moana' atop N. American box office again](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-12/51481532429_Moana.jpg)
Disney's 'Moana' atop N. American box office again
The animated sea-faring musical adventure "Moana" triumphed for its third straight weekend, topping the North American box office with $18.9 million.
Mon Dec 12 2016
!['Moana' tops Thanksgiving box office 'Moana' tops Thanksgiving box office](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-11/81480300505_DwayneJohnson.jpg)
'Moana' tops Thanksgiving box office
Disney's "Moana" sailed to the top of the Thanksgiving box office, earning a mighty $81.1 million over the five day holiday period and $55.5 million for the weekend.
Mon Nov 28 2016
![Disney pulls Moana movie costume after 'brown face' outrage Disney pulls Moana movie costume after 'brown face' outrage](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-09/61474522747_Moana.jpg)
Disney pulls "Moana" movie costume after 'brown face' outrage
Disney on Thursday withdrew a children's Halloween costume depicting the tattooed Pacific demi-god Maui after critics accused them of promoting "brown face".
Thu Sep 22 2016
![The unexpected way Disney princesses affect little boys The unexpected way Disney princesses affect little boys](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-05/51462328028_950x600.jpg)
The unexpected way Disney princesses affect little boys
Boys who watched movies such as "Frozen" or "Cinderella" were more likely to help out at school or share toys.
Thu Jun 23 2016
![Disney reveals first concept art from 'Moana' Disney reveals first concept art from 'Moana'](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2014-10/51413891836_295x200.jpg)
Disney reveals first concept art from 'Moana'
The studio has shared a first look at its next animated feature, which is due to hit theaters in late 2016.
Tue Oct 21 2014