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Ellie Abraham
Apr 04, 2023
Dwayne Johnson announces 'Moana' live-action remake
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Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson made the announcement that Disney is making a live-action remake of the film Moana, but not everyone is happy.
Moana was released in 2016 and follows the story of the daughter of a Polynesian chief as she goes on an adventure across the Pacific to find the demigod Maui to help her break a spell that is blighting the islands.
Maui is played by Johnson, who announced that Moana will be returning to the big screen in a live-action version.
In a clip shared on his social media, filmed in Oahu, Hawaii, Johnson said: “We are so excited and happy to announce that a live-action reimagining of Moana is in the works.”
Johnson is expected to reprise his role as Maui and the film will feature some of the same iconic music, including the original songs How Far I’ll Go and You’re Welcome.
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\u201cHumbled to say we\u2019re bringing #MOANA\u2019s beautiful story to the live action big screen!\n#MAUI changed my life (miss you grandpa) and I\u2019m 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\ud83e\ude9d\u201d— Dwayne Johnson (@Dwayne Johnson) 1680542267
While the announcement video has been liked over 14,000 times, some people have called the remake “disrespectful” to the original animation.
One person on Twitter argued: “It’s pretty depressing that animation is literally the reason Disney even exists yet they contribute to its disrespect at every given opportunity
“Moana came out in 2016. It’s not even a decade old yet. A live-action remake isn’t just disrespectful, it’s pointless.”
\u201cIt\u2019s pretty depressing that animation is literally the reason Disney even exists yet they contribute to its disrespect at every given opportunity \n\nMoana came out in 2016. It\u2019s not even a decade old yet. A live action remake isn\u2019t just disrespectful, it\u2019s pointless\u201d— Okiro (@Okiro) 1680544429
Another wrote: “I’m happy people are excited for this but it just rubs me the wrong way. Moana is one of the best animated Disney films maybe ever and is a great example as to why animation is so unique and special for storytelling.
“These remakes feel very cynical and greedy and I don’t like it.”
\u201cI\u2019m happy people are excited for this but it just rubs me the wrong way. Moana is one of the best animated disney films maybe ever and is a great example as to why animation is so unique and special for storytelling. These remakes feel very cynical and greedy and I don\u2019t like it.\u201d— Dawson (@Dawson) 1680552343
Another said: "I love Moana…but why? I’m no longer seeing the reason for live action remakes anymore? I’m genuinely trying to understand the purpose when the animated film is only 7 years old."
\u201cI love Moana\u2026but why? I\u2019m no longer seeing the reason for live action remakes anymore? I\u2019m genuinely trying to understand the purpose when the animated film is only 7 years old\u201d— Madre \ud83e\udec4\ud83c\udffb\ud83c\udf3f (@Madre \ud83e\udec4\ud83c\udffb\ud83c\udf3f) 1680545019
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