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Disney movie review: Moana takes audience on entertaining voyage

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My 12-year-old daughter had been anticipating this animated movie from Walt Disney Animation Studios since she heard about it more than a year ago. Not only does she like the Disney princesses but she also loves all things related to Hawaii. This seemed like the perfect marriage of her favorites. But you don't have to have an interest in either, as in the case of my 14-year-old son, to thoroughly enjoy "Moana." That's because the story is engrossing and the animation breath-taking. Plus, much of the original music has been developed in collaboration with "Hamilton" composer and actor Lin-Manual Miranda.
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LeSportsac introduces Wave Reader bag collection based on Disney’s Moana

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As a fan of collaborations between The Walt Disney Co. and designer bag manufacturers, I was excited to see the newest line from LeSportsac. The Wave Reader Collection features Moana from the animated movie of the same name that will be released this week. But you can get the LeSportsac bags now. LeSportsac is known … Continue reading "LeSportsac introduces Wave Reader bag collection based on Disney’s Moana"
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“Moana” Press Day: Filmmaker Presentations

Posted on by Jeanine Yamanaka
As the release date for “Moana” rapidly approaches, we continue our look at the film’s development with presentations by the filmmakers. Jared Bush (Screenwriter), Dave Pimentel (Head of Story), David Derrick (Story Artist), and Sunmee Joh (Story Artist) came together to talk about developing the story of “Moana,” in “Building a Legend.” [All unattributed photos … Continue reading "“Moana” Press Day: Filmmaker Presentations"
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“Moana” Press Day: Designing the Island of Moana and the Demigod Maui

Posted on by Jeanine Yamanaka
As the release date for “Moana” rapidly approaches, we continue our look at the film’s development with presentations by the filmmakers. In “The Islands of Moana,” Jessica Julius (Sr. Creative Executive), Ian Gooding (Production Designer), Andy Harkness (Art Director, Environments & Color), and Adolph Lusinsky (Director of Cinematography, Lighting) spoke on the challenges of creating … Continue reading "“Moana” Press Day: Designing the Island of Moana and the Demigod Maui"
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“Moana” Press Day: Producer/Director Presentations and “Inner Workings.”

Posted on by Jeanine Yamanaka
Fresh off their popular/critical hit “Zootopia,” Walt Disney Animation Studios invited us last month to take a sneak peek at what will be their 56th animated feature: “Moana.” [Non-attributed photos courtesy of Disney] Leading off the day was Director Leo Matsuda and Producer Sean Lurie discussing the conception and creation of their fantastic short “Inner … Continue reading "“Moana” Press Day: Producer/Director Presentations and “Inner Workings.”"
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San Diego Comic-Con 2016: WDAS and Disney Kingdom Panels

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If it’s summer, you can be sure of a few things: Crowded theme parks, Olaf finding out what frozen things do, and San Diego Comic-Con. This year’s SDCC, along with almost every other con I’ve attended recently, was lighter on Disney material than in the past–no doubt due to their need to keep fresh material … Continue reading "San Diego Comic-Con 2016: WDAS and Disney Kingdom Panels"
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Disney’s Moana! New Trailer

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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 … Continue reading "Disney’s Moana! New Trailer"
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Walt Disney Animation Studios Sets Sail with Moana

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Ron Clements and John Musker (“Aladdin,” “The Princess and the Frog”) Helm the Epic Comedy-Adventure BURBANK, Calif. (Oct. 20, 2014) Walt Disney Animation Studios revealed plans today for “Moana,” a sweeping, CG-animated comedy-adventure about a spirited teenager on an impossible mission to fulfill her ancestors’ quest. In theaters in late 2016, the film is directed … Continue reading "Walt Disney Animation Studios Sets Sail with Moana"
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