Today in News History

On July 13, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1690, Nine Years' War: French naval forces led by Anne Hilarion de Tourville fresh from their victory at Beachy Head sail West and launch a raid on the small English town of Teignmouth leaving it devastated. In 1933, David Storey, English author, playwright, and screenwriter (died 2017) was born. In 1941, Ehud Manor, Israeli songwriter and translator (died 2005) was born. In 1977, New York City: Amidst a period of financial and social turmoil experiences an electrical blackout lasting nearly 24 hours that leads to widespread fires and looting. In 1983, Liu Xiang, Chinese hurdler was born. In 1990, Lenin Peak disaster: a 6.4-magnitude earthquake in Afghanistan triggers an avalanche on Lenin Peak, killing 43 climbers in the deadliest mountaineering disaster in history. In 2008, Battle of Wanat begins when Taliban and al-Qaeda guerrillas attack US Army and Afghan National Army troops in Afghanistan. The U.S. deaths were, at that time, the most in a single battle since the beginning of operations in 2001. In 2011, Mumbai is rocked by three bomb blasts during the evening rush hour, killing 26 and injuring 130. In 2013, Typhoon Soulik kills at least nine people and affects more than 160 million in East China and Taiwan. In 2020, After a five-day search, the body of American actress and singer Naya Rivera is recovered from Lake Piru, where she drowned in California. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

‘Moana’ crashes to shore with an underwhelming splash at the box office

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July 13, 2026

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· Jul 13, 2026

Live-action Moana sinks at the box office, and it's almost doing as badly as the Snow White remake

Live-action Moana sinks at the box office, and it's almost doing as badly as the Snow White remake

ABC7 New York

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· Jul 10, 2026

'Moana' comes to life: Inside the making of Disney's film with Dwayne Johnson, Catherine Lagaʻaia

'Moana' comes to life: Inside the making of Disney's film with Dwayne Johnson, Catherine Lagaʻaia

KSAT San Antonio

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· Jul 12, 2026

Disney's live-action 'Moana' crashes to shore with an underwhelming splash at the box office

Disney's live-action “Moana” may be the top movie at the box office, but it didn't make a big splash in its first weekend.

Variety

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· 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 8, 2026

Disney’s Live-Action Moana Remake Sinks With Critics as Rotten Tomatoes Score Debuts at 36%

Disney’s latest attempt to transform one of its beloved animated films into a live-action blockbuster is facing rough waters before it even reaches theaters. The live-action remake of Moana debuted on Rotten Tomatoes with a dismal 32 critic score before rising to 36, putting the film firmly in “rotten” territory and raising new questions about [] The post Disney’s Live-Action Moana Remake Sinks With Critics as Rotten Tomatoes Score Debuts at 36 appeared first on That Park Place.

Fortune

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· Jul 12, 2026

Disney bet big on one of its most popular franchises and most-streamed movie. The live-action remake failed to make a big splash

“Moana” may be the No. 1 movie at the domestic box office, but it did not make a big splash in its first weekend in theaters.

CityNews Montreal

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· Jul 12, 2026

Disney’s live-action ‘Moana’ crashes to shore with an underwhelming splash at the box office

The Walt Disney Company’s live action “Moana” may be the No. 1 movie at the domestic box office, but it did not make a big splash in its first weekend in theaters. The movie, which cost a reported 250 million to produce, earned just 43 million from ticket sales in the U.S. and Canada, according [] The post Disney’s live-action ‘Moana’ crashes to shore with an underwhelming splash at the box office appeared first on CityNews Montreal.

The i Paper

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· Jul 10, 2026

The live-action Moana is everything that’s wrong with Disney

Moana is the latest beloved film to fall victim to the studio's tireless campaign of live-action remakes. When will it end?

Polygon

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· Jul 12, 2026

Moana's poor box office performance proves a decade is too soon for a Disney remake

Disney's Moana live-action remake had a similar opening weekend to flops like Dumbo and Snow White, indicating that Moana was remade too soon

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· Jul 8, 2026

Disney's live-action Moana gets damning first reactions calling it one of the "ugliest movies" of the year

Disney's live-action Moana gets damning first reactions calling it one of the "ugliest movies" of the year

ArcaMax

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· Jul 9, 2026

'Moana' debuted just 10 years ago. Why Disney is remaking it as a live-action movie

LOS ANGELES — In 2016, Walt Disney Co.'s Moana became a box office hit, captivating audiences with catchy earworms from Lin-Manuel Miranda and a spunky young heroine who rejected the label of princess. Now, just 10 years later, it's the ...

NDTV

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· Jul 11, 2026

Dhamaal 4 Box Office Collection Day 1: Ajay Devgn's Comedy Opens On Strong Note

Released in cinemas on July 10, 2026, the film carries forward the franchise's trademark mix of humour, adventure, and chaotic situations.

The Hollywood Reporter

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· Jul 10, 2026

‘Moana’ Comes to Life at the Hollywood Bowl, ‘The Five Star Weekend’ Arrives and This Week’s Best Events

Inside this week's biggest Hollywood premieres, parties and openings.

Christian Headlines

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· Jul 10, 2026

The New ‘Moana’ Movie: 3 Things Parents Should Know about Its Story and Worldview

A decade after the Oscar-nominated Moana sailed into theaters and dominated the box office for more than a month, its live-action remake is now arriving on the big screen.Starring Catherine Laga'aia in the title role and Dwayne Johnson reprising his role as Maui, the PG-rated Disney musical follows a Polynesian island princess who sets sail across the ocean to save her people after the island’s fish disappear and the coconut trees stop bearing healthy fruit.Here are three things parents should know:Photo Credit: ©Disney

ComicBook.com

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· Jul 11, 2026

5 Huge Blockbuster Movie Flops NOBODY Saw Coming (#1 Deserved Way Better)

Image Courtesy of Lucasfilm The summer of 2026 has turned into one of the roughest stretches the box office has endured in years, as multiple blockbusters became flops. Supergirl opened to just 37.1 million domestically before dropping another 74 in its second weekend, a collapse that has Warner Bros. bracing for a loss north of 100 million. Masters of []

DNyuz

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· Jul 12, 2026

‘Moana’ loses its way at the box office with a $43-million domestic opening

Walt Disney Co.’s “Moana” lost its way at the box office this weekend as the company’s latest live-action remake opened to a sluggish 43 million in the U.S. and Canada. The domestic haul for “Moana” underperformed studio expectations, which ranged from 60 million to 65 million. Globally, the film brought in a total of 95 []

MovieGuide

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· Jul 7, 2026

THE ODYSSEY Trailer Backlash Grows as Universal Limits Replies

Universal’s splashy rollout for Christopher Nolan’s THE ODYSSEY hit rougher water this week as online reaction to the movie’s trailer...

SB Nation

· Jun 23, 2026

Coping with the blockbuster trade that never was

Dealing with the aftermath of coming up short in the blockbuster of the summer

Al Bawaba

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· Jul 10, 2026

Disney Moana live-action remake slammed by critics despite praise

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...

RedState

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· Jul 13, 2026

Downer Ending? Iconic Hollywood Studio Considering Ditching Tinseltown for Friendlier Waters

Downer Ending? Iconic Hollywood Studio Considering Ditching Tinseltown for Friendlier Waters

AutoStraddle

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· Jul 10, 2026

‘I Kissed A Girl’ S2 Episodes 7 & 8 Recap: Kiss-Off Carnage!

What fresh sapphic drama awaits at the messy massy? The post ‘I Kissed A Girl’ S2 Episodes 7 8 Recap: Kiss-Off Carnage! appeared first on Autostraddle.

Brisbane Times

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· Jun 25, 2026

The final season of The Bear is here. Is it actually worth watching?

It was the buzziest show on television before everything fell apart. Here’s one last honest review.

Sky News Australia

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· Jun 30, 2026

Woke Supergirl set to become DC’s latest flop after humiliating box office ‘disaster’

Sky News host Danica De Giorgio discusses the new DC movie ‘Supergirl’ bombing at the box office with disappointing sales numbers. “Disaster, absolute disaster, wonder why,” she said. “If that’s not a warning to Hollywood, well, nothing is.”

Latestly.com

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· Jul 9, 2026

'Moana': 5 Reasons Why The Rock-Starrer Is a Must-Watch on the Big Screen This Monsoon

Disney's live-action adaptation of Moana is set to release in Indian cinemas on July 10, 2026, in English and Hindi. Starring Catherine Laga'aia as Moana and Dwayne Johnson reprising his role as the demigod Maui, the film brings the beloved animated story to life with a new cast, large-scale visual effects and a fresh cinematic approach.

Daily Mail

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· Jul 2, 2026

Lost trove of toothless and chubby-cheeked Taylor Swift pictures: See unrecognizable star before transforming into global pop princess

Lost trove of toothless and chubby-cheeked Taylor Swift pictures: See unrecognizable star before transforming into global pop princess

Cosmopolitan

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· Jul 1, 2026

Here’s a Rundown on All the Rumored ‘Summer House’ Newbies as Season 11 Begins Filming

Time to scroll through their Instagrams, obvi.

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