Moana Shipwrecks at Box Office

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Why Disney's 'Moana' remake floundered at the box office
This past week, we asked the question: Is there such a thing as too much "Moana?" Audiences around the world answered that question at the box office this weekend with a distinct "yes," as Disney's remake of its 2016 animated hit could not catch a wave with an opening weekend of just $43 million domestic and $95 million worldwide.

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Disney’s live-action ‘Moana’ crashes to shore with an underwhelming splash at the box office
'Moana' sinks at box office. Is Disney's live-action remake era over?
Moana Shipwrecks at Box Office as Dwayne Johnson Movie Could Lose $100 Million
Disney's latest live-action gamble just crashed harder than anyone expected.

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Moana disappoints at box office after live-action remake panned as ‘unnecessary’
'Moana' is the latest Disney remake of an animated film
Moana Nabs The Top Box Office Spot, But The Biggest Winner Isn't Even In The Top 10
The Michael Jackson biopic starring the King of Pop's nephew Jaafar Jackson has continued to bring in the bucks — especially overseas — to cross the 10-digit mark with a global box office total of $1,...

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Some of The ‘Moana’ Live-Action Cast Might Seem Super Familiar
“Moana” Director Thomas Kail Reveals How Live-Action Film Is Different from the 2016 Animated Original (Exclusive)

'Moana' is Disney's latest reminder that nostalgia isn't enough

Disney isn't going to stop making live-action versions of the studio's animated classics. But unlike "Moana," they need to be creatively necessary.

Brooks vs. HOKA: Which sneaker holds up best at Disney? An expert weighs in

As NJ.com’s Disney expert, I decided to put Brooks and HOKA against each other to determine which sneaker is best for Disney World.

‘Princess Diaries’ author reveals Disney killed off Mia’s father so Julie Andrews could have more lines

Mia’s father, the former Prince of Genovia, is alive and well in Meg Cabot’s book series that inspired the 2001 film.