‘Lilo & Stitch’ Director and Producer on Authenticity and the Colorism Debate

May 21, 2025May 21, 2025 Laura Sirikul

Disney’s Lilo & Stitch didn’t have the best track record when the animation first premiered in 2002. White actress Daveigh Chase portrayed the titular Native Hawaiian character, Lilo. With the announcement of the live-action version, many fans were excited for Disney to rectify that mistake by casting Pacific Islander actors for the lead roles.

Animation, Movies, Reviews

‘Lilo & Stitch’ Captures the Heart of Animated Original While Adding More Layers

May 20, 2025May 20, 2025 Laura Sirikul

It has been 23 years since Disney’s animated film Lilo & Stitch premiered. And though what was considered cultural appropriation was different back then, the film was a bit ahead of its time by casting a few Asian or Pacific Islander voices for the main humans (except for Daveigh Chase as Lilo).

Movies, Trailers

‘Lilo & Stitch’ Trailer Reveals a Live-Action Hawaiian Roller-Coaster Ride

March 12, 2025March 13, 2025 Michael Lee

At long last, the first official trailer for the live-action reimagining of Lilo & Stitch has arrived. Based on the 2002 Disney animated hit of the same name, the film promises to be wildly funny and touching story of a lonely Hawaiian girl and the fugitive alien who helps to mend her broken family.