Several major story problems were identified in 2015 after the film had already transitioned from development into production, but computer-generated films tend to have much shorter production schedules and much larger animation teams (in this case, about 90 animators) than traditionally animated films. The scene in which Maui and Moana encounter the Kakamora is an intentional homage to Mad Max: Fury Road. On January 27, 2017, a sing-along version of Moana was released in more than 2,000 theaters in the United States, featuring on-screen lyrics. Finding Her Way: Directors John Musker and Ron Clements Have Charted A Course For Their New Film, Moana, Which Sails Into Theatres In November 2016". Fireworks: Disney Enchantment • Happily Ever After • Harmonious • Momentous • Wonderful World of Animation • World of Color: One • Illuminate!

Among all films that did not necessarily open in this weekend but may have played, Moana ranks sixth among three-day [99] weekends and fifth among five-day weekends. This voyaging heritage was made possible by a geographical knowledge system based on individual perspective rather than the European cardinal direction system. Interview: 'Moana' Directors John Musker and Ron Clements on Making Their First CG Movie" (Interview). The 103 third parties who use cookies on this service do so for their purposes of displaying and measuring personalized ads, generating audience insights, and developing and improving products. Season Seven: Rapunzel Tremaine/Victoria Belfrey • Cinderella/Jacinda Vidrio • Tiana/Sabine • Alice/Tilly • Drizella/Ivy Belfrey • Anastasia • Gothel/Eloise Gardener • Eudora • Dr.are of Samoan heritage; and New Zealand-born Rachel House (Tala, Moana's grandmother), Temuera Morrison (Tui, Moana's father), and Jemaine Clement (Tamatoa) are of Māori heritage. Maui, the trickster, shape-shifting demigod of the wind and sea and master of wayfinding, stole Te Fiti's heart to give humanity the power of creation. Aaron and Jordan Kandell joined the project during a critical period to help deepen the emotional story architecture of the film. After the filmmakers sat through auditions of hundreds of candidates from across the Pacific, [14] 14-year-old high school freshman Auliʻi Cravalho was cast as the lead character Moana.

Tui and Sina, Moana's father and mother, try to keep her away from the ocean to prepare her to become the island's chief. Once Upon a Time in Wonderland: Alice • Cyrus • Anastasia/Red Queen • Percy/White Rabbit • Edwin • Jabberwocky • Silvermist • The Sultan/The Old Prisoner • Tweedle Dee and Tweedle Dum • Mrs.On October 25, 2016, at a press conference in Papeete, it was announced that the film will be the first motion picture to be fully dubbed in the Tahitian language. During animation production, Disney animators were able to integrate some of Cravalho's mannerisms into Moana's behavior as depicted onscreen. Intrigued with the rich culture of Polynesia, he felt it would be a suitable subject for an animated film. Critiques of these promotional tactics focus on how adverse effects of tourism have devastated native communities in the Pacific, resulting in environmental degradation and poverty.