Ito, Robert (November 15, 2016). "How (and Why) Maui Got So Big in 'Moana' ". The New York Times. Archived from the original on November 22, 2016 . Retrieved November 19, 2016. Te Reo Māori Moana Casting, Speak Māori, June 8, 2017, archived from the original on January 12, 2020 , retrieved June 27, 2017 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. [25] Since Clements and Musker were already working 12-hour days (and Saturdays) directing such a large team of animators, Don Hall and Chris Williams (who had just finished directing Big Hero 6) came on board as co-directors to help fix the film's story issues. [25] The scene in which Maui and Moana encounter the Kakamora is an intentional homage to Mad Max: Fury Road. [25] Casting [ edit ] Dwayne Johnson played the co-starring role of Maui in Moana.

Tamatoa, a self-absorbed, 50-foot crab who lives in Lalotai, the realm of monsters. Tamatoa is voiced by Flight of the Conchords' Jemaine Clement and sings the catchy song 'Shiny' about his love of glimmering objects. Due to the success of the film, Moana was officially added to the Disney Princess franchise and was the 12th addition to the lineup. [132] According to the official list of the most-watched streaming titles of 2021 released on January 21, 2022, by Deadline and Nielsen, Moana ranked as the second most streamed film of 2021 with a view-time of 8.9 billion minutes, just behind Luca (2021), which had been watched for 10.5 billion minutes. [133] Disney+ series [ edit ] Saunders, Tristram Fane (November 16, 2016). "Disney renamed its new film Moana 'to avoid confusion with porn star' ". The Telegraph. Archived from the original on January 11, 2022 – via www.telegraph.co.uk. Flores, Terry (November 15, 2016). " 'Moana' Premiere: Hollywood Transforms Into Ocean of Stars". Variety. Archived from the original on November 19, 2016 . Retrieved November 19, 2016. Christy Lemire of RogerEbert.com gave the film three-and-a-half out of four stars, stating "...its dazzling visuals, catchy tunes, enjoyable performances, clever running gags and overall sense of fun. It's all there, and—except for a few scary moments—it'll delight viewers of all ages." [128] Peter Debruge of Variety praised the film, calling it "a return to the heights of the Disney Renaissance". [129]Siegemund-Broka, Austin (June 16, 2015). "Veteran Animator Eric Goldberg Joins USC Film School Faculty". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on October 16, 2015 . Retrieved October 8, 2015. Moana (2016) – Weekly Box Office Results". Box Office Mojo. December 30, 2016. Archived from the original on January 1, 2017 . Retrieved December 31, 2016.

Manfredi, Lucas (November 24, 2022). " Strange World CinemaScore Might Be the Lowest Ever For a Walt Disney Animation Studio Film". TheWrap. Archived from the original on November 25, 2022 . Retrieved August 22, 2023. Directors John Musker and Ron Clements presented footage from the film at the 2016 Annecy International Animated Film Festival. a b c Speak Māori (June 8, 2017). "Te Reo Māori Moana Casting". Archived from the original on January 12, 2020 . Retrieved June 27, 2017– via YouTube. V, Billy. "Hawaii brothers write for Disney's 'Moana' ". Hawaii News Now. Raycom Media. Archived from the original on November 25, 2016 . Retrieved December 2, 2016. The majority of the film's cast members are of Polynesian descent: Auliʻi Cravalho (Moana) and Nicole Scherzinger (Sina, Moana's mother) were born in Hawaii and are of Native Hawaiian heritage; Dwayne Johnson ( Maui), Oscar Kightley (Fisherman), and Troy Polamalu (Villager No. 1) 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.Walt Disney Animation Studios Announces 2016 Release, Moana". ComingSoon.net. CraveOnline. October 20, 2014. Archived from the original on October 22, 2014 . Retrieved October 20, 2014. Oscar Nominations: Complete List". Variety. Los Angeles: Variety Media. January 24, 2017. Archived from the original on May 7, 2020 . Retrieved January 24, 2017. a b c d e Topel, Fred (November 21, 2016). "Moana Directors Talk The Films Influences and Fun References". Den of Geek!. DoGTech. Archived from the original on November 23, 2016 . Retrieved November 23, 2016.

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Moana', 'Lilo & Stitch' among Hawaii productions halted as actors join writers on strike". Hawaii Public Radio. July 14, 2023 . Retrieved July 18, 2023. It fell outside the top ten in its eighth weekend (which included Martin Luther King Jr. Day), dropping 33% and 4%, respectively, during the three-day [110] and four-day weekends. [111] Outside North America [ edit ] Moana to be first Disney film translated into Tahitian language". Entertainment Weekly. October 25, 2016. Archived from the original on November 23, 2016 . Retrieved November 12, 2016. Auliʻi Cravalho as Moana, the curious daughter of village chief Tui and his wife Sina, who is chosen by the ocean to restore the heart of Te Fiti Jemaine Clement as Tamatoa, a giant, villainous, treasure-hoarding coconut crab from Lalotai, the Realm of Monsters.