Moana’s Biggest Live-Action Problem Isn’t What You Think

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The live-action Moana movie faces a big problem, but it’s not the one you think.
Nearly 10 years after the animated Moana opened in theaters, Disney is giving the musical adventure franchise the live-action treatment. Directed by Thomas Kail, 2026’s Moana stars Catherine Laga’aia as the titular character, who courageously leaves her home island and embarks on a journey to restore good fortune to her people.Joining Moana on this journey is the infa

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Children of Blood and Bone writer Tomi Adeyemi has revealed in a new social media post that she will neither promote nor watch the upcoming movie adaptation of her novel. Notably, the film features an all-star cast that includes Idris Elba, Viola Davis, Damson Idris, Thuso Mbedu, Tosin Cole, Amandla Stenberg, Cynthia Erivo, Lashana Lynch, Regina King, and Chiwetel Ejiofor. Adeyemi wrote the script with director Gina Prince-Bythewood. The news comes after th

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20th Century Studios is reviving the Conan the Barbarian franchise with the upcoming movie King Conan. The highly anticipated project will be written and directed by Mission: Impossible franchise director Christopher McQuarrie. It is based on the iconic sword-and-sorcery character created by Robert E. Howard in 1932.Confirmed King Conan castLast March, it was confirmed that Arnold Schwarzenegger had officially signed on to reprise his breakout role as the hero

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The Netflix TV chart has a surprising new number one after a mega hit dominated the list for several weeks. I Will Find You, starring Sam Worthington and Britt Lower, debuted on the streaming platform on June 18, 2026, and performed incredibly well on the charts. It even had 2026‘s biggest premiere for a Netflix original series. However, a new series now has overtaken the crime drama.Worst Neighbor Ever is leading Netflix’s streaming chartsThe true crime docuser

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It didn’t take Disney long to cast Catherine Laga’aia as the live-action Moana. The 19-year-old Samoan-Australian actor will play the titular lead in the upcoming remake.How 1 audition convinced the filmmakers they had found the perfect live-action MoanaCatherine Laga’aia beat more than 32,000 hopefuls to play Moana in Disney’s live-action remake. In an interview with People, director Thomas Kail said he recognized she w

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One of Supergirl’s most controversial elements could have been avoided. DC Studios‘ second film, directed by Craig Gillespie, was released in June to mixed reviews from both critics and audiences.What was different about ‘Supergirl’s’ final fight scene in an early test screening?One of Supergirl’s most divisive elements is its use of a cover of Jimmy Eat World’s “The Middle” during its climactic battle. However, a

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Ryan Reynolds fans have a limited time to watch one of his most acclaimed movies before it leaves Netflix. Released in 2015, the R-rated film Mississippi Grind received widespread praise from critics.Mississippi Grind is leaving Netflix next monthThe 2015 comedy drama Mississippi Grind leaves Netflix on August 1, 2026, according to What’s on Netflix. Reynolds plays Curtis, a suave gambler, in the movie opposite Ben Mendelsohn’s Gerry, a struggling gambler

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An upcoming Star Wars show introduces a new Jedi who offers a modern take on Luke Skywalker. The new character, Kara, is a contemporary take on the legendary Jedi Master described as one of the greatest in galactic history.What do we know about Star Wars’ new Jedi Kara?Created by Kenji Kamiyama in collaboration with character designer Tetsuya Nishio, Lah Kara is inspired by Princess Leia Organa. A report on the official Star Wars website revealed that the character&

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Curry Barker‘s Obsession has topped the streaming chart upon its massive success worldwide. The indie-horror flick took the first spot on a streaming platform, beating one of Disney‘s biggest movies this year.What hit movie from Disney did Obsession beat?Obsession stands #1 on the Fandango home and on-demand streaming service for the week of June 29 – July 5. The movie was directed by Barker on a modest budget of $75 million. It became a global hit dur

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Sky has confirmed its takeover of ITV‘s television network operations just days after Comcast announced plans to spin off NBCUniversal into a separate publicly traded company. Valued at approximately $2.1 billion, the agreement marks one of the biggest media transactions in the UK this year. The acquisition is expected to bring ITV’s television business under Sky’s ownership, subject to regulatory approval.Sky announces $2 billion takeover of ITV

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The action-packed 2026 movie The Furious has set its digital release date. The film was originally released in theaters earlier this year.When is The Furious digital release date?The Furious digital release date has been confirmed for July 7, 2026. The R-rated movie stars Chinese actor Xie Miao (My Father Is a Hero). I was directed by Kenji Tanigaki, who is also known for other projects such as Fist of Fury, Rurouni Kenshin, Hidden Man, and Enter the Fat Dragon.The offi

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Spider-Man: Brand New Day is set to offer a different experience for audiences in Japan. Ahead of the film’s theatrical release, Marvel Studios has confirmed that the Japanese version will feature an exclusive end-credits addition that will not be included in other international releases. The announcement has sparked anticipation among fans ahead of the sequel’s release.Kevin Feige confirms Spider-Man: Brand New Day’s Japan release has one

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DC Studios has shared a significant update on one of its upcoming television projects set within the new DCU. Nearly three years after the Mister Terrific series was first reported to be in development, the project has taken a major step forward with a writer now attached.Mister Terrific is in active development, writer unveiledDC Studios has reportedly found the writer for its planned Mister Terrific television series. According to The Hollywood Reporter, All

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The Heat 2 cast is finally starting to fall into place. One actor who would be perfect to star alongside Leonardo DiCaprio in the Heat sequel is Inde Navarrette.There have been several A-list actors rumored for key roles, and several stars are now close to officially signing on. According to TheWrap, DiCaprio and Christian Bale are set to star in Heat 2. TheWrap’s source says the deals have either already been closed or are in final negotiations.DiCaprio will p

Two iconic Marvel characters were just teased in the new intro for X-Men ’97. The second season of the popular series is currently streaming on Disney+.What two Marvel characters are teased in the new X-Men ’97 intro?The new X-Men ’97 intro recently teased X-Force characters Shatterstar and Domino, who may appear in the Disney+ animated TV series. Interestingly, both characters were present in Ryan Reynolds’ 2018 movie Deadpool 2 as members of his X-Force team.While Shat

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Development on an upcoming Netflix movie from Denzel Washington and the director of Michael, Antoine Fuqua, has received a significant update. The planned epic, which would be the sixth collaboration between the director and star, was slated to begin production in June 2026.What is the latest Hannibal update for the Denzel Washington Netflix movie?Earlier this year, it was announced that Antoine Fuqua’s upcoming movie Hannibal was in production at Netflix.

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Darth Vader has inspired the next major Star Wars villain. General Nawaam, who was created by Keji Kamiyama, will make his debut in the upcoming spinoff series Star Wars: Visions Presents – The Ninth Jedi.The Ninth Jedi’s General Nawaam reflects Darth Vader’s legacy while redefining the JediA report on the official Star Wars website revealed that General Nawaam is loosely inspired by Anakin Skywalker and Darth Vader. Just like Vader, he will be a masked

"That's when all hell broke loose!" Plus M Entertainment in Korea has launched their full official trailer for the bonkers epic sci-fi movie made by Korean filmmaker Na Hong-jin (of The Chaser, The Yellow Sea, The Wailing) titled simply Hope. This premiered at the 2026 Cannes Film Festival where it caused a storm with completely polarizing reactions. Did it even belong at the festival? Is it junk? Is it amazing? Is it an instant cult classic? Watch and find out (here is my mixed review). A myste

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It has been confirmed that Star Wars creator George Lucas was one of Minions & Monsters‘ hilarious cameos. This was a dream come true for the acclaimed filmmaker, who has previously expressed his love for the Despicable Me franchise, particularly Gru’s chaotic yellow henchmen.Minions & Monsters was directed by Despicable Me filmmaker Pierre Coffin, who co-wrote the screenplay with Brian Lynch. The movie features the voices of Allison Janney, Chris

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Controversial AI “actress” Tilly Norwood is ready to feature in her first full-length movie, which will be set inside the “Tillyverse.” The fully AI-generated character was introduced last year, resulting in heavy backlash from notable names in the entertainment industry.What do we know about Tilly Norwood’s first movie?Particle 6, the studio behind the AI “actress” Tilly Norwood, has announced the first movie led

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Quentin Tarantino’s tenth and final film just got a promising update. The filmmaker behind Pulp Fiction and Django Unchained has long maintained that he wants to finish his filmography with ten movies.What’s the latest update on Quentin Tarantino’s final movie?In an interview with Deadline, Robert Richardson, Quentin Tarantino’s go-to cinematographer, has provided a possible update on the film. The cinematographer has worked on every Tarantino-direct

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ComingSoon is debuting an exclusive teaser trailer for Plucked. Dark Passage Films’ upcoming dark comedy is scheduled to arrive in select theaters on November 13, 2026, in New York, Los Angeles, and Rhode Island. Afterward, it will then be available to rent or own on digital platforms, starting on February 12, 2027.“Set in Gilded Age New York, the film is about a marriage rotting from the inside out. When Katherine Greene resolves to divorce her emo

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ComingSoon is debuting an exclusive teaser trailer for Plucked. Dark Passage Films’ upcoming dark comedy is scheduled to arrive in select theaters on November 13, 2026, in New York, Los Angeles, and Rhode Island. Afterward, it will then be available to rent or own on digital platforms, starting on February 12, 2027.“Set in Gilded Age New York, the film is about a marriage rotting from the inside out. When Katherine Greene resolves to divorce her emo

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Steven Spielberg has reached another box office milestone with Disclosure Day. Although the sci-fi thriller has faced setbacks at the global box office, it has surpassed the $100 million mark at the domestic box office. The achievement places the 79-year-old filmmaker among a small group of directors over the age of 75 to direct a $100 million domestic hit.Steven Spielberg quietly scores his 16th $100 million movie at domestic box officeDisclosure Day h

"That's him..." Kino Lorber is releasing this new indie western made by the English filmmaker Alex Cox titled Dead Souls, his latest creation at age 71. Cox is best known for his punk rock films from the 1980s – Repo Man, Sid & Nancy, Straight to Hell, Walker, Highway Patrolman. This latest is another western, and this one actually stars Alex Cox himself in the lead role. After playing at film festivals last year it's now in select US theaters and will be on VOD soon as well. Set in 18

"I just wanna help these kids find their voices!" Brainstorm Media & Reboot are releasing this indie comedy in theaters this summer - coming up soon in July if anyone wants to watch it. The Floaters is a summer camp comedy directed by Rachel Israel, ready for release soon after premiering at film festivals last year. A struggling musician takes a last-resort job from her overachiever best friend: supervising misfits at their childhood Jewish summer camp. With the camp's survival in the balan

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Netflix subscribers have limited time left to stream Click, the 2006 sci-fi comedy starring Adam Sandler and Kate Beckinsale. Directed by Frank Coraci, the film centers on a magical universal remote that can control time. With Click set to leave Netflix next month, viewers have one last chance to watch it before it exits the platform.Click, starring Adam Sandler, will leave Netflix next monthClick, starring Adam Sandler and Kate Beckinsale, is set to leave N

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Ryan Gosling‘s latest sci-fi movie has completed its victory lap from cinemas to streaming. It shot to the number one spot on Prime Video within days of its digital debut. The blockbuster, which got global acclaim from enthusiastic audience chatter rather than franchise recognition, now dominates viewership charts at home just as it did at the box office.Ryan Gosling’s Project Hail Mary dominates Prime Video after its streaming debutAfter defying the

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Russell T. Davies finally breaks his silence on his controversial Doctor Who exit. The showrunner revealed the surprisingly simple reason behind his departure from the iconic sci-fi series.Russell T. Davies addresses his controversial Doctor Who departureRussell T. Davies recently revealed the real reason behind his departure from Doctor Who. Speaking exclusively to The Mirror at the Attitude Awards in London, the showrunner said, “Time to move on, that’s all.&r

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Henry Cavill‘s latest film has climbed into Netflix’s streaming hits in the U.S. The mystery sequel is outperforming several high-profile titles on the platform. The latest adventure featuring Millie Bobby Brown’s young detective is drawing plenty of viewers on Netflix, even conquering John Cena’s latest comedy.Enola Holmes 3 is dominating Netflix’s streaming chartsAccording to FlixPatrol, Enola Holmes 3 sits at No. 3 on Netflix&rsqu