‘Moana’ Live-Action Remake Adds Catherine Laga’aia in Title Role
The actress joins Dwayne Johnson, who reprises his role as the beloved Maui, in the oceanic adventure heading to theaters July 10, 2026 — production kicks off this Summer.
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Thomas Kail to Direct Live-Action ‘Moana’ Adaptation
The ‘Hamilton’ helmer joins the upcoming remake, starring Dwayne Johnson as the demigod Maui, whom he voiced in the original 3DCG animated film.
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Dwayne Johnson Reveals ‘Moana’ Live-Action Adaptation is in Development
The reimagining of Disney’s hit animated feature joins the company’s lineup of films derived from its animated movie library, including the highly anticipated ‘The Little Mermaid’ opening in theaters next month.
Digital Domain Creates ‘Electrifying’ VFX for ‘Black Adam’
Visual effects supervisor Nikos Kalaitzidis discusses the studio’s work helping create incredible lightning effects for Dwayne Johnson’s titular Teth-Adam character, along with other powers, such as the zip effect, and an ‘electrocuted baddie,’ in the Warner Bros. DCEU action-adventure.
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The Fiery Magic of Wētā FX Helps ‘Black Adam’ Keep It Real
In an extensive Q&A, VFX Supervisor Sheldon Stopsack talks about the studio’s multifaceted contributions to the Warner Bros. DCEU action-adventure, starring Dwayne Johnson in the titular role, now screening in theaters and available on Blu-ray + DVD.
‘Black Adam’ Comes to Digital and Blu-ray + DVD
The DC Comic adventure starring Dwayne Johnson follows superhero Black Adam as he unleashes justice on the modern world.
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Dwayne Johnson Gets Us Ready for Disney’s ‘Jungle Cruise’
Coming July 30, the epic adventure down the Amazon, inspired by the Disneyland ride, also stars Emily Blunt, with VFX by ILM, DNEG, Weta Digital, Rising Sun Pictures, Rodeo FX, and UPP; see the trailer and Johnson announce his role in the film.
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