The song is beautiful and connects the audience to the setting of Motunui, which is fictional but inspired ... is easy to ...

His “Moana” songs were memorable (especially “How Far I’ll Go” and “You’re Welcome”), and he only upped his game with “Encanto,” an even more intricately inspired entertainment.

This change in the Kakamora representation, from trickster enemies to one of the peoples of the Pacific Island, reflects the real stories that inspired Disney to use the coconut warriors in Moana.

on her divinely inspired path, repeatedly restores their historical mythology. This follow-up to the 2016 Moana continues the Disney brand’s dedication to DIE (Diversity Inclusion Equity ...

Johnson, who will also play Maui in the upcoming live-action Moana movie, first revealed his character was partly inspired by Maivia ... "Maui had a tough background and a tough upbringing very ...

‘The New Adventures of Moana 2 Vol 1: Born to Voyage’ hits shelves next summer Carly Tagen-Dye is the Books editorial assistant at PEOPLE, where she writes for both print and digital platforms.

In Moana 2, she embarks on a daring journey inspired by her ancestors' call ... with his extensive experience in storytelling. Fane’s background in Polynesian narratives ensures authenticity ...

He added, "Maui had a tough background, and a tough upbringing very early, for me too here in Hawaii. And it's represented a lot of struggle here." "Moana 2" features a reunion for Moana ...

Like most sequels to Disney animated classics, “Moana 2” navigates rough waters ... least does so with fresh new personalities and more inspired Pacific Island influence.

Disney Store has the official Moana doll in-stock and available for just $19.99. The fully posable doll measures 10.5 inches in height and comes with a shell necklace, traditional cloth-inspired ...