‘Lilo & Stitch’: Maia Kealoha To Lead Disney+ Live-Action Take On Hawaii-Set Toon

Disney is currently in the works on a live-action version of the beloved animated movie Lilo & Stitch and the studio has found the actress who will play Nani, the older sister of the title character.

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EXCLUSIVE: Billy Magnussen (No Time to Die) has signed on to star alongside Zach Galifianakis and newcomer Maia Kealoha in Disney’s live-action Lilo & Stitch film directed by 2023 Oscar nominee Dean Fleischer Camp (Marcel the Shell With Shoes On), Deadline has learned.

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one of three directors working on new live-action “Star Wars” films. Technically, Filoni — who writes, directs and executive produces the currently streaming “Mandalorian” and upcoming “Ahsoka” series — has already directed a “Star Wars” film: 2008’s animated “Star Wars: The Clone Wars.” But taking on a big budget, big-screen live-action project is new territory for the franchise veteran.Filoni is relatively new to the live-action directing game.

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While many fans are still waiting to see Lucasfilm develop live-action projects set during The Old Republic that explores things like the Sith Empire (long before the Rule of Two) and origins of the Jedi Order, there was a bit of a compromise with the publishing side creating The High Republic setting. It takes place between the Skywalker Saga and The Old Republic.

Dwayne Johnson is already getting fans excited about the “Moana” live-action adaptation.

Alan Menken, who composed Disney’s most recognizable scores and songs, really enjoyed collaborating with Lin-Manuel Miranda on the live-action version of The Little Mermaid.

Fans of Disney and Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson have a big reason to celebrate this week. In Disney's annual shareholder meeting, led yesterday by CEO Bob Iger, Johnson was featured in a special pre-recorded message to announce the big news that the 2016 hit "Moana" is going to be revived in an upcoming live action remake.

Back to the islands! Dwayne Johnson revealed that a live-action version of Moana is in the works and he will be reprising his role for the Disney film.

Disney fans can anticipate seeing the magic of  in a reimagined, live-action world! Dwayne Johnson, who voiced Maui in the 2016 animated musical, is producing the remake and will reprise his role as the grand demigod of the wind and sea.Johnson and Disney CEO Bob Iger announced the news during Disney’s annual shareholders meeting Monday.“I’m deeply humbled and overcome with gratitude to bring the beautiful story of Moana to the live-action big screen," Johnson said in a pre-recorded video from Hawaii. «This story is my culture, and this story is emblematic of our people’s grace and warrior strength.

Disney is bringing back “Moana”, and you’re welcome.

A live-action reimagining of Disney Animation’s 2016 hit Moana is in early development at Disney, Dwayne Johnson revealed Monday. The announcement came in a pre-recorded message from Hawaii as part of Disney’s annual shareholder meeting led by CEO Bob Iger.

#MOANA’s beautiful story to the live action big screen!#MAUI changed my life (miss you grandpa) and I’m honored to partner with @DisneyStudios to tell our story thru the realm of music & dance, which at the core is who we are as Polynesian people

A live action version of Hercules is officially a go, but that’s not the only animated film from Disney that’s being turned into a live action movie.

Dwayne Johnson and Auli’i Cravalho are working to bring more Moana magic to the big screen!

William Earl Dwayne Johnson announced a new live-action remake of “Moana” during the Disney 2023 Annual Meeting of Shareholders Webcast on April 3. “Humbled to say we’re bringing #MOANA’s beautiful story to the live action big screen! #MAUI changed my life (miss you grandpa) and I’m honored to partner with @DisneyStudios to tell our story thru the realm of music & dance, which at the core is who we are as Polynesian people,” Johnson tweeted as the announcement dropped. Johnson spoke more during a pre-recorded segment with his daughters: “We are so excited and happy to announce that a live action reimagining of ‘Moana’ is in the works.

Disney is currently in the works on a Lilo & Stitch live-action movie and the studio has found a young actress to play the title role of Lilo!

which is now part of Academy awards chatter — was on-screen. “I’m honestly blown away,” Waithe said. “Teyana interpreted what A.V.