Kahiau Machado, the actor who was previously announced to be playing David in the upcoming live-action remake of Disney’s Lilo & Stitch, has reportedly been replaced.
03.04.2023 - 17:33 / variety.com
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.
Moana, Grandma Tala, the music, the dance, Te Fiti, Pua the pig, the village, the beautiful powerful ocean and one more …what’s that guys? Oh, yours truly…Heihei the chicken! Kidding. Heihei is gonna be in it, but of course Maui will be in it too. Many of you may not know the brilliant team at Disney Animation, my partners, we found so much inspiration for Maui in the mana and the presence of my late grandfather, the legendary High Chief Peter Maivia.
He would walk in light up the room — the energy, the tattoos, the hair, the bod. [sings with daughters] “When you’re starring at a demigod” Thank you. Sorry, I get caught up in the moment.
So as you guys can see — perfect timing as the sun comes out — just how deep the story is for me, because in a way, when I bring Maui to life, I’m doing it in the spirit of my grandfather. So it’s still very early in the process. There’s so much more work to be done.
Kahiau Machado, the actor who was previously announced to be playing David in the upcoming live-action remake of Disney’s Lilo & Stitch, has reportedly been replaced.
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possible live-action remake of began swirling on social media last month, several stars quickly recognized a chance to throw their hats in the ring for a spot in the potential film.As fans shared their dream casting for the lead roles of the possible remake, celebrities got in on the fun by sharing their «auditions» for the starring role of Princess Tiana, voiced by Anika Noni Rose in the 2009 animated feature.
Dwayne Johnson is already getting fans excited about the “Moana” live-action adaptation.
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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.
in 1937, sparking an artistic movement that has since allowed audiences across the world to fall in love with countless animated characters, creatures, animals and more.Now nearly a century later, Disney also leads the movement to retell these beloved classics with live-action techniques, making waves for fresh takes on films like Cinderella, Beauty and the Beast, The Lion King, and, just around the corner, Here is ET's guide to the live-action remakes of your favorite animated films. Based on the Brothers Grimm fairy tale, was the first full-length animated feature film and Disney's first princess. Disney is currently in production on a live-action remake starring Rachel Zegler as the titular princess. Gal Gadot will also star, along with Andrew Burnap and Martin Klebba.
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.
Sure, “Black Adam” bombed at the box office. But that isn’t keeping Dwayne Johnson away from tentpole filmmaking anytime soon.
Dwayne Johnson and Auli’i Cravalho are working to bring more Moana magic to the big screen!
in 1937, sparking an artistic movement that has since allowed audiences across the world to fall in love with countless animated characters, creatures, animals and more.Now nearly a century later, Disney also leads the movement to retell these beloved classics with live-action techniques, making waves for their fresh takes on films like Cinderella, Beauty and the Beast, The Lion King, and, just around the corner, Here is ET's guide to the live-action remakes of your favorite animated films. Based on the Brothers Grimm fairy tale, was the first full-length animated feature film and Disney's first princess. Disney is currently in production on a live-action remake starring Rachel Zegler as the titular princess. Gal Gadot will also star, along with Andrew Burnap and Martin Klebba.
A makeover for the ages. Once again, Dwayne Johnson is letting his adorable, artistically inclined daughters use him as their canvas.
Dwayne Johnson is letting his adorable, artistically inclined daughters use him as their canvas.The action star took to Instagram on Saturday to share a video of his girls — Jasmine, 7, and Tiana, 4 — as they gave him a pink lipstick makeover. They painted his entire face with pink lipstick and then drew on an old-timey mustache.«Daddy can we give you a makeover? No baby, daddy has a zoom meeting in 10min. PLEASE it’ll be quick!» Johnson captioned the video.
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