Live-Action 'Moana' Makes Only $18 Million on Opening Day

The live-action Moana, starring Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson and Catherine Lagaʻaia, is off to a slow start after it made just $18 million on opening day, including $4.5 million in Thursday preview screenings, from 3,875 North American theaters. Compared to the live-action Lilo & Stitch released in May 2025, which took in $55M domestically on its opening day, … Read more

First Look at Maui, Trailer Released for Live-Action 'Moana'

The official trailer for the live-action remake of Moana has been released. Live Action Moana Trailer In the trailer, a proper look at the live-action Maui portrayed by The Rock can be seen in action, as well as one of the villains in the movie, Tamatoa. Disney also released a new poster for the upcoming … Read more

Odessa A’Zion Comments on Live-Action Little Mermaid Audition

Besides Josh D’Amaro and Dana Walden, Odessa A’Zion also made several comments on the Oscars’ red carpet when it comes to Disney, albeit in a more humorous fashion. Odessa A’Zion on Live-Action Little Mermaid The actress, who portrayed Mizler in Marty Supreme last year, spoke to CNN and Variety on the red carpet for the … Read more

Live-Action Aristocats Remake Film Cancelled by Disney

The planned live-action remake film of The Aristocats has been scrapped, according to the film’s director, Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson. Live-Action Aristocats Film Canceled Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson was set to direct Disney’s live-action hybrid remake of The Aristocats, according to previous Deadline reports. Questlove was also set to act as an executive producer and oversee the film’s music. … Read more

Disney Casts Live-Action Moana, Filming Starts This Summer

Side-by-side image: on the left, a smiling girl with curly hair in casual clothing; on the right, an animated character with long hair and a necklace against an ocean backdrop. Excitement builds as filming starts for Disney's Live-Action Moana.

Disney has cast 17-year-old Catherine Laga’aia from Sydney, Australia as their live-action Moana. They also announced more of the cast and that filming will start this summer. Disney Finds Live-Action Moana “I’m really excited to embrace this character because Moana is one of my favorites,” said Laga‘aia. “My grandfather comes from Fa‘aala, Palauli, in Savai‘i. … Read more

'Moana' Directors Not Involved in Disney's Live-Action Remake

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John Musker and Ron Clements, directors of the animated version of “Moana,” will not be involved in Disney’s live-action take on the story currently in development. ‘Moana’ Directors Not Involved in Live-Action Remake In a new interview with Spanish outlet El Pais, the pair confirmed that they are not involved in the new live-action remake … Read more

Haunted Mansion Closed as Hatbox Ghost Installation Continues at Magic Kingdom, Full List of Character Meet and Greet Locations for Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party, & More: Daily Recap (8/7/23)

We bring you a lot of stories every single day. Sometimes it’s hard to keep up. So in case you missed anything from our feed, we have rounded up all our stories in one place to get the news at a glance. Here is your Daily Recap for Monday, August 7, 2023. Walt Disney World Magic … Read more

Auli'i Cravalho Not Returning as Moana in Live-Action Remake

In a recent Instagram post, Auli’i Cravalho announced she would not be reprising her role as Moana in the recently-announced live-action remake based on its eponymous 2016 source material. When I was cast as Moana at 14, it wonderfully changed my life and started my career. In this live-action retelling, I will not be reprising … Read more

PHOTOS: New Look at Live-Action The Little Mermaid From Entertainment Weekly

Entertainment Weekly‘s newest cover story is about the upcoming live-action “The Little Mermaid,” which swims into theaters on May 26, 2023. They released ten new stills and behind-the-scenes images from the film. “It’s a very emotional story,” director Rob Marshall told EW. “We were able to take the beauty of what’s there in the original … Read more

'Eragon' Live-Action Series is in Development for Disney+

According to Variety, a live-action show based off Christopher Paolini’s book “Eragon” from the “Inheritance Cycle” is in development for Disney+. This is not the first big book series to be adapted by Disney+, with Rick Riordan’s “Percy Jackson” series is also getting its own show. “Eragon” was previously adapted by 20th Century Fox in … Read more

Gal Gadot in Negotiations to Play Evil Queen in Disney Live-Action 'Snow White'

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According to a report from Deadline, Gal Gadot (“Wonder Woman”) is in negotiations to play the Evil Queen in Disney’s upcoming live-action “Snow White.” Rachel Zegler will star as Snow White. Marc Webb will direct. The film will be produced by Marc Platt. Production is slated to start in 2022. While “Snow White” was Walt … Read more