The sea calls to live-action 'Moana' Catherine Lagaʻaia in the film's first trailer

Dwayne Johnson will be honored at the 8th American Black Film Festival Honors in February. The star of 'Smashing Machine' is set to receive the Entertainment Icon Award. The event, presented by Nice Crowd, will take place on February 16 at the SLS Hotel in Beverly Hills. Johnson's recognition highlights his significant contributions to the entertainment industry and his status as a cultural icon.

Disney is set to release a live-action adaptation of 'Moana' in 2025. This new film will bring the beloved character back to the big screen in a fresh format, following the success of the original animated movie. Fans can expect to see familiar faces and new talent in this exciting reimagining of the story.

The recent episode of 'Dancing With The Stars' featured an unprecedented integration with Universal's 'Wicked', marking the first time in the show's 20-year history that a movie collaboration was established. This integration allowed the Disney-owned network to promote content from a rival studio while receiving compensation, showcasing a new approach to cross-promotion in entertainment.

Disney has unveiled the first look teaser for the live-action adaptation of 'Moana', set to release in July 2026. This film celebrates the 10th anniversary of the original animated movie, which featured the voices of Dwayne Johnson and Auli'i Cravalho. While Johnson reprises his role as Maui, the lead character Moana will be portrayed by Catherine Laga'aia, replacing Cravalho, who remains involved as an executive producer. The cast also includes John Tui, Frankie Adams, and Rena Owen.