It’s a call from the ancestors...

Disney's  MOANA 2

Walt Disney Animation Studios’ epic animated musical “Moana 2” reunites Moana (voice of Cravalho) and Maui (voice of Johnson) three years later for an expansive new voyage alongside a crew of unlikely seafarers. After receiving an unexpected call from her wayfinding ancestors, Moana must journey to the far seas of Oceania and into dangerous, long-lost waters for an adventure unlike anything she’s ever faced. Directed by David Derrick Jr., Jason Hand and Dana Ledoux Miller, and produced by Christina Chen and Yvett Merino, “Moana 2” features music by Grammy® winners Abigail Barlow and Emily Bear, Grammy nominee Opetaia Foa‘i, and three-time Grammy winner Mark Mancina. Jared Bush and Miller are writing the film, which is executive produced by Jennifer Lee, Bush and Johnson. The film also features returning stars Rachel House (Moana’s Grandma, Tala), Temuera Morrison (Moana’s father, Chief Tui) and Nicole Scherzinger (Moana’s mother, Sina), as well as the voices of Hualālai Chung, David Fane and Rose Matafeo as Moana’s new crew members Moni, Kele and Loto, respectively. Awhimai Fraser voices mysterious new character Matangi; Gerald Ramsey plays Moana’s ancestor, Tautai Vasa; and Khaleesi Lambert-Tsuda lends her voice to Moana’s adoring and adorable little sister, Simea.

Answer the Call to Adventure!

MOANA 2

'Moana 2' is officially making a splash! Dwayne Johnson and Auli'i Cravalho reprise their roles for the animated sequel, which is in theaters on November 27. The film follows Moana's adventures as she answers a call from her ancestors to sail new skies and reconnect her community across the ocean.

Moana Featurette

"The Way To Moana"

Moana, a spirited teenager and born navigator, sets sail from the ancient South Pacific islands of Oceania in search of a fabled island. During her incredible journey, she teams up with her hero, the legendary demi-god Maui, to traverse the open ocean on an action-packed voyage, encountering enormous sea creatures, breathtaking underworlds and ancient folklore.

MOANA's New Trailer

Watch the brand new trailer for Disney’s Moana! See the film, starring Dwayne The Rock Johnson and Auli'i Cravalho, in theatres in 3D this Thanksgiving!

Three thousand years ago, the greatest sailors in the world voyaged across the vast Pacific, discovering the many islands of Oceania. But then, for a millennium, their voyages stopped – and no one knows why.
 
From Walt Disney Animation Studios comes “Moana,” a sweeping, CG-animated feature film about an adventurous teenager who sails out on a daring mission to save her people. During her journey, Moana (voice of Auli’i Cravalho) meets the once-mighty demigod Maui (voice of Dwayne Johnson), who guides her in her quest to become a master wayfinder. Together, they sail across the open ocean on an action-packed voyage, encountering enormous monsters and impossible odds, and along the way, Moana fulfills the ancient quest of her ancestors and discovers the one thing she’s always sought: her own identity. Directed by the renowned filmmaking team of Ron Clements and John Musker (“The Little Mermaid,” “Aladdin,” “The Princess & the Frog”) and produced by Osnat Shurer (“Lifted,” “One Man Band”), “Moana” sails into U.S. theaters on Nov. 23, 2016.

Moana's Olympic Trailer

 

[Source: ScreenRant] Walt Disney Animation studio’s latest offering Moana is set for release in just a few months time. From the directors of Aladdin and The Little Mermaid, this new tale follows a brave sixteen year-old wannabe wayfinder on a life-affirming quest across the ocean.

Fourteen year old newcomer Auli’i Cravalho has been cast in her debut role as the voice of Moana, acting alongside Dwayne Johnson (Central Intelligence) as her friend and idol, the demigod Maui. Casting news and character details of the other roles in this feature have been kept under wraps until now, as the studio have just unveiled a range of character images and synopsis, and revealed the stars who’s voices will bring this assortment of lovable characters to life.

Moana will be helmed by Disney veterans Ron Clements and John Musker and will be the pair’s first mostly computer animated feature as this technique is more ideal for achieving the stunning water texture required for the many ocean based scenes. The film also boasts a stellar screenwriting team including Taika Waititi (What We Do In The Shadows) and Jared Bush (Zootopia). Prior to some new images from the upcoming film revealed at SDCC 16 last week, a teaser trailer showcasing Johnson’s apparently hilarious turn as Maui has been released, along with a charming teaser introducing Moana as a toddler, discovering her special relationship with the ocean.

The eclectic assortment of human, animal and legendary characters (as reported by Coming Soon) appear to be the convivial and entertaining Disney fare that fans have come to expect. The collection includes Moana’s family members: Gramma Tala, her mother Sina and her father Chief Tui voiced by Rachel House (Hunt For The Wilderpeople), singer Nicole Scherzinger and Temuera Morrison (Star Wars: Episode II Attack of the Clones).

Alongside Oceania’s tribespeople, Moana will meet Tamatoa – a bling loving 50ft crab from the realm of monsters voiced by Jemaine Clement (The BFG) and Heihei – an intellectually challenged rooster along for the adventure, voiced by Alan Tudyk (Zootopia). Other characters the studio has released images of are a group of coconut pirates called the Kakamora, and Moana’s puppy-esque pet pig Pua.

Musker commented on the talent cast for Moana:

“Our assembled voice cast for this film is beyond our wildest dreams….. We are so fortunate to have this group of talented actors, many from Oceania, breathing life into their characters.”

Clements added:

“We are so thankful to have found such extraordinary people who not only capture the voices of these characters, they elevate them in every way.”

Take a look at the characters below:

Moana is due for release on November 23rd 2016.

New MOANA Trailer

Disney's   M O A N A

Three thousand years ago, the greatest sailors in the world voyaged across the vast Pacific, discovering the many islands of Oceania. But then, for a millennium, their voyages stopped – and no one knows why.

Moana Promo Clip - First Footage (2016)

Moana Premieres in theaters November 23, 2016.

Disney's MOANA

Disney has unveiled its newest princess and she’s Polynesian. Although not slated to hit the big screen until November 2016, Disney was super excited to preview Moana at their annual D23 expo.

Set on the islands of the South Pacific and adjoining seas, directors Ron Clements and John Musker describe the Polynesian princess as a “born navigator.” Setting sail on a voyage of self-discovery, Moana hopes to find a mythical island in a region called Oceania. The Rock will also lend his voice as the character of Maui, whom Moana meets during her travels.

While Moana isn’t the first Disney princess to break the fair-skin mold (Tiana and Mulan), it is great to see minorities being portrayed more in more in film, especially an animated one that children from all walks of life will enjoy.