The Rock’s God-Awful Wig Is Least of Disney’s ‘Moana’ Disaster

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

Dwayne Johnson Laughed ‘So F—ing Hard’ When He Saw the Memes About His ‘Moana’ Wig: ‘It Was Very, Very Funny’

Dwayne Johnson went through 12 different Maui wigs before landing on the perfect one for the live-action “Moana,” and laughed “so fucking hard” when he saw the internet’s reaction to his flowing mane. “I went through 12 wigs,” Johnson told Variety‘s Marc Malkin on Tuesday night at the Los Angeles premiere of “Moana” at the []

'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

Live-Action Moana Box Office Projections Plummet—Is Disney Facing Another Flop?

Disney’s upcoming live-action Moana remake is facing new questions after updated box office projections showed a significant drop in expectations for one of the company’s most valuable modern franchises. While Moana appeared to be one of Disney’s safest bets on paper, the latest tracking suggests the studio may not have another guaranteed blockbuster on its [] The post Live-Action Moana Box Office Projections Plummet—Is Disney Facing Another Flop? appeared first on That Park Place.

'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 ...

'Moana' Review: Dwayne Johnson returns for Disney's lazy live-action remake that resembles AI slop

Fox News Digital reviews Disney's lackluster live-action adaptation of Moana starring Dwayne The Rock Johnson and newcomer Catherine Laga'aia.

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...

'Moana' Review: A Disney Live-Action Remake That's Actually Worth Your Time

Moana is an absolute blast thanks to solid performances by Catherine Laga'aia and Dwayne Johnson, who is simply magical as demigod Maui.

Moana live-action remake is just more slop from the trough

A lifeless and pointless rehash of beautiful source material that Disney seems desperate to strip-mine until even its memory is nothing more than the skeletal remains of something once vibrant and alive. In other words: Moana is Disney's newest live-action adaptation.

Dwayne Johnson Reacts to Memes About Maui’s Hair in Moana

When it came to the jokes about his character’s hair, Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson had no idea how far fans would go. Ahead of Disney’s live action Moana hitting theaters July 10, the star, who...

Moana 3 Officially Confirmed by The Rock, But You’re Going to Have to Wait

Image courtesy of Walt Disney Animation Studios One of the most surprising reasons that Disney’s announcement of a live-action remake of Moana took fans by surprise wasn’t just the time between when the original film debuted and was subsequently remade, but that the animated Moana franchise was still going. It was one thing for Disney to remake Beauty and the Beast or []

The Changes in Moana’s Hair in the Live-Action Film is a Major Loss for Curly Hair Girls

Are Moana’s curls not up to the standards of what a Disney Princess should look like?

Movie review: 'Jackass: Best and Last' an emotional, raunchy send-off

Movie review: 'Jackass: Best and Last' an emotional, raunchy send-off

David Squires on … World Cup penalty pain for Germany and the Netherlands

Our cartoonist on the latest knockout drama as Jonathan Tah does a Chris Waddle and Casemiro has a brat summerBuy David’s cartoons | Some of his favourite worksAnd his latest book, Chaos in the Box: get it now Continue reading...

Best of cartoons, June 26, 2026

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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.

The First Teaser for Casper Kelly’s ‘Buddy’ Is Pleasingly Deranged

Cristin Milioti, Patton Oswalt, and Michael Shannon star in the horror feature from the co-creator of Adult Swim's 'Your Pretty Face Is Going to Hell.'

Get a Kim Kardashian-Worthy Blowout With This On-Sale Hair Dryer

If your blowouts never seem to have that salon-level bounce and shine, it may be time to upgrade your styling tool. Cue the Shark FlexFusion Hair Straightener, the secret behind Kim Kardashian‘s glossy, bouncy red carpet hair. Kardashian’s longtime hairstylist Chris Appleton reached for the tool for the 2025 Met Gala, and it’s finally on []

Ghost of Tsushima anime gets trailer teasing connection to game's multiplayer mode

Ghost of Tsushima: Legends got a new trailer ahead of the show's 2027 release on Crunchyroll.

25 Years Later, Look Back at the 2001 Premiere of ‘Legally Blonde’

Revisit the 2001 ‘Legally Blonde’ premiere, from Reese Witherspoon’s mermaid Marc Jacobs dress to Ali Larter’s boho-chic moment.

For Dwayne Johnson, 'Moana' runs in the blood

Some parts end when the cameras stop. Maui — the role Dwayne Johnson plays in Disney's Moana — is, the actor will tell you, something closer to an inheritance. I don't even consider him a character, Johnson said of the seafaring epic's shape-shifting demigod, a part he first voiced a decade ago and now plays in the flesh. I consider him just part of the culture and lore of Polynesian culture, so it just becomes very natural. Johnson, the former WWE star known as The Rock, joined co-star Ca

A24’s Spicy New Hit Is Supposed to Be the Transgressive Comedy of the Year. I Saw It. Hmm.

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‘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 []

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Is ‘Minions & Monsters’ Family-Friendly? 3 Things Parents Should Know

If you've never seen a Minion, they can be hard to describe. They're childlike, chaotic, and – well – agents of chaos. They’re also hilarious.First introduced in the 2010 film Despicable Me, these yellow, gibberish-speaking creatures quickly became some of the most beloved characters in animation, thanks to their slapstick antics, boundless energy, and unique ability to turn even the simplest task into mayhem.And now, they have a new movie, Minions Monsters (PG), starring Trey Parker, Allison Janney, Jeff Bridges, Zoey Deutch, and director Pierre Coffin as the voice of the Minions.Here are three things parents should know:

Jackass: Best and Last will make you gag then cry minutes later

One scene will undoubtedly make you feel sick to your stomach.