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On July 13, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1941, Ehud Manor, Israeli songwriter and translator (died 2005) was born. In 1941, World War II: Montenegrins begin the Trinaestojulski ustanak (Thirteenth of July Uprising), a popular revolt against the Axis powers. In 1951, Vuoristorata, one of the oldest still-operating wooden roller coasters in Europe, is opened at the Linnanmäki amusement park in Helsinki, Finland. In 1957, Cameron Crowe, American director, producer, and screenwriter was born. In 1960, Ian Hislop, Welsh-English journalist and screenwriter was born. In 1965, Akina Nakamori, Japanese singer and actress was born. In 1975, Diego Spotorno, Ecuadorian actor was born. In 1985, The Live Aid benefit concert takes place in London and Philadelphia, as well as other venues such as Moscow and Sydney. In 2001, Kim Sin-jin, South Korean footballer was born. In 2013, Typhoon Soulik kills at least nine people and affects more than 160 million in East China and Taiwan. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Korea Box Office: ‘Moana’ Captures Crown While ‘The Eyes’ Retains Second Place

Disney’s live-action reimagining “Moana” sailed straight to the top of the South Korean box office during the weekend of Jul. 10–12. According to data from KOBIS, the tracking service operated by the Korean Film Council, the film generated 3 million from 403,931 admissions over the three-day frame, securing a 36.53 share of the weekend market. []
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Variety
· Jul 10, 2026
Box Office: ‘Moana’ Sets Sail With $4.5 Million in Thursday Previews
Disney’s “Moana” is setting sail at the box office once again. The beloved 2016 animated musical is the latest Disney film to get the live-action treatment. The new take on the film, starring Catherine Laga’aia as Moana and Dwayne Johnson reprising his role as the buff god Maui, has made 4.5 million in previews at []
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· Jul 3, 2026
Live-Action Moana Box Office Projections Plummet—Is Disney Facing Another Flop?
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· Jul 9, 2026
'Moana' debuted just 10 years ago. Why Disney is remaking it as a live-action movie
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The New ‘Moana’ Movie: 3 Things Parents Should Know about Its Story and Worldview
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Image via Disney Disney’s live-action Moana may not go far at the box office, with its relatively low projections compounded by some dismal first reactions. Disney’s live-action remakes have proved to be a mixed bag both critically and commercially, but things seemed to be on an upward trajectory again with the success of Lilo Stitch (2025). The []
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· Jul 10, 2026
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ALBAWABA - Disney's new Moana remake faces harsh early reviews.Disney has once again turned one of its most successful animated films of recent years into a live-action remake, but most critics have trashed the new take on 2016's Moana...
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