Catherine Lagaʻaia Shines in a Heartfelt but Overly Familiar Live-Action ‘Moana’
Moana is a heartfelt live-action remake with strong performances and richer cultural detail, but it rarely ventures beyond the original.
Lin-Manuel Miranda
‘Hamilton’ on 4K will Blow Us All Away
A decade after taking the world by storm, fans of Hamilton will no longer have to wait for it to
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New Live-Action ‘Moana’ Trailer and Featurette Spotlight Cultural Artistry
It was only a matter of time before Walt Disney Animation Studios set its sights on adapting its more recent
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Live-Action ‘Moana’ Trailer Sets Sail
Disney has released the first trailer for its live-action Moana. It may only be a teaser, but it offers a
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History Had its Eyes on the ‘Hamilton’ Original Broadway Cast Reunion at the Tonys
The 78th Tony Awards, hosted by Cynthia Erivo, were held on Sunday, and Maybe Happy Endings swept many of the
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Flawed ‘Mufasa: The Lion King’ Still Has What it Takes to Be King
Mufasa: The Lion King brings a fresh perspective to the classic tale with stunning visuals that are a feast for
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‘Mufasa’ Cast and Crew on the Legacy, Comedy, and Music of ‘The Lion King’
Mufasa: The Lion King is a photo-realistic animated prequel that explores the origins of the title orphan lion cub destined
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Disney’s Finds its Live-Action ‘Moana’ in Catherine Laga‘aia
Last year, Disney made a surprising announcement that their oceanic animated musical Moana would be developed into a live-action film.
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‘Mufasa: The Lion King’ Trailer Chronicles an Orphan’s Rise to Becoming a King
Jon Favreau’s photorealistic animated retelling of of 1994’s The Lion King was one of the highest grossing Disney live-action adaptations
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Mirabel Joins New Meet and Greet at Disney’s Magic Kingdom
Drawers, Floors, Doors, Let’s Go, as Disney is Celebrating Hispanic Heritage month with a magical New Meet & Greet! Beginning
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Do Not Throw Away Your Shot to Sing-Along with ‘Hamilton’
Nearly three years to the day of its streaming debut, Disney+ will be releasing a special “Sing-Along” version of the
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Diving Deep at ‘The Little Mermaid’ Press Conference
Huzzah, Disney’s The Little Mermaid has almost arrived on shore! Slated to be released theatrically on May 26, the film
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Disney Sails Live-Action ‘Moana’ into Early Development
Disney is preparing to chart a course to a live-action telling of their beloved animated hit, Moana, with voice talents
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New ‘The Little Mermaid’ Teaser Features Halle Bailey and Melissa McCarthy
The most anticipated live-action film The Little Mermaid has released a new teaser revealing more of Halle Bailey as Ariel
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D23Expo: ‘The Little Mermaid’ Gets a Neat Trailer
Remember the excitement to hear an animated musical? Looking back, the Disney animation renaissance filled our hears with song and
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Hard NOC Life 259: An Oscars Telecast That Slaps
Keith, Dominic and Britney recap the most eventful Oscars broadcast of all time.
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Hard NOC Life 248: The Book of Resurrections
We don’t know about you, but Hard NOC Life is feelin’ 2022. In our return, Keith, Dominic, and Britney catch
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Adassa and Mauro Castillo Celebrate Colombian Culture Through Music in ‘Encanto’
Encanto, Walt Disney Animation Studios’ 60th film, is an animated musical that tells the story of the Madrigals, an extraordinary
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High School Performing Arts Students Celebrate ‘tick… tick… BOOM!’
It’s hard to not feel something when you listen to the work of the late composer and playwright Jonathan Larson.
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NOC Review: ‘Encanto’ is Mostly Enchanting
First of all, score one for Walt Disney Animation for putting out two releases in one year that celebrate different
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‘Encanto’ Directors and Writers Find Magical Realism in Colombian Culture
Walt Disney Animation Studios’ Encanto is an animated musical that celebrates Lantine and Latinx culture, specifically everything Colombia offers. The
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Lin-Manuel Miranda on the Challenges of Songwriting in ‘Encanto’
Walt Disney Animation Studios’ Encanto tells a story about family and individuality through the Latin American lens, specifically a Colombian
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Official Trailer for Netflix’s ‘tick, tick… BOOM!’ Has Arrived
Years before Jonathan Larson’s hit rock musical, Rent, exploded in the theatre world, he was a struggling, up-and-coming composer, making
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