Disney's Moana (2016)

Walt Disney Animation Studios Announces 2016 Film: Moana

http://blogs.disney.com/oh-my-disney/2014/10/20/walt-disney-animation-studios-announces-2016-film-moana

Ron Clements and Jon Musker (the guys responsible for Aladdin, The Little Mermaid, The Princess and the Frog, and our childhoods), are back with a brand-new film for Walt Disney Animation Studios, Moana. The film tells the story of Moana, a spirited teenager on an impossible mission to fulfill her ancestors’ quest. It’s set in the ancient South Pacific world of Oceania, and Moana, a born navigator, sets sail in search of a fabled island. During her incredible journey, she teams up with her hero, the legendary demi-god Maui, to traverse the open ocean on an action-packed voyage, encountering enormous sea creatures, breathtaking underworlds and ancient folklore.

“Moana is indomitable, passionate and a dreamer with a unique connection to the ocean itself,” Musker said. “She’s the kind of character we all root for, and we can’t wait to introduce her to audiences.” Well, Mr. Musker, we cannot wait to see more from the film and meet Moana as well! The film comes to theaters in late 2016.

Even though it has not been announced, the Lopezes have hinted that they are doing songs for it
here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=adb7-EHnmf4

And it says in the article below that that Robert Lopez is currently doing some animated musicals:

http://www.dailynewsen.com/entertainment/book-of-mormon-frozen-music-writer-bobby-lopez-baffled-by-success-h2557491.html

So, it's safe (for now) to say that Moana will be another great Disney musical from the Lopezes.

Updated On: 10/20/14 at 08:44 PM

Hopefully the movie has a powerful climax!

Does this movie have a happy ending?

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It ends in a wet place.




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But in all seriousness, Disney needs to rename that to "Moanna" (per blog comment).

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I feel like the only person who instinctively pronounced this title with three syllables. The other interpretation never occurred to me until this thread. Y'all are kids!

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They still have two years to change the title. The Lion King was originally titled "Simba" during pre-production and "The Princess and the Frog" had a title change when the French objected to "The Frog Princess".

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If they follow the "Tangled" and "Frozen" mode, this will be called "Wet" or "Soaked."

Can't they just do an AIDA cartoon instead?

Is it pronounced Moe-Ana? Why not call it Oceana or something....

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Jrybka, yes. Polynesian names are phonetic. No silent letters.

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^^Apparently, according to a source, Giants just got shelved :/ But, the guy's also said that Moana was almost cancelled last year until the Moana fandom saved the movie (His own words). And I just found an article on Moana, last year from the directors and how it was making good process, so I call BS on both of these statements.

Until confirmation that it got shelved, let's say for now that Giants is coming in 2018.

Updated On: 10/22/14 at 09:58 AM

"I know some of my friends who are from that part of the world are very excited to see something that has to do with them..... I just hope they do come up with another name cause you know it will be mocked **mercilessly."

(**FTFY)

I agree. Even if only 25% of native English readers parse it that way, it's still baiting. It's a Maori name and is a transliteration into English, so I think changing the spelling shouldn't be an issue. Mo'ana, Moanna, Moahna, whatever. I'm reminded of the signage out there that are perfectly legit names/words in their native languages but have unfortunate transliterations into English (Hung Far Low, Pho King, etc.). Which are pretty funny and memorable and all that, but probably not what Disney would be going after.

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Disneybroadway you're making too many speculations. And are trying to count them as fact.