The cultural significance of the catchy 'Moana 2' song 'Can I Get a Chee Hoo?'
Actor Auli'i Cravalho and the 'Moana 2' creative team break down the cultural significance of the sequel's earworm, performed with gusto by Dwayne Johnson.
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Review: Though earnest and visually dazzling, 'Moana 2' is more dull than so shiny
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Review: In 'Moana 2,' a groundbreaking Disney hero dreams bigger, venturing into new territory
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Movie fans are expected to flock to ‘Wicked,’ ‘Gladiator II’ and ‘Moana 2’ – aka ‘MoGlicked’ or ‘Glickedana’ – this weekend
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Great movies can play fast and loose with history. But not Gladiator II with its rhinos and cafe culture | Charlotte Higgins
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I Love the Adorably Teeny TinyTV 2
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Can I avoid disruption to my child’s education?
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Can Saka get any better?- MOTD analysis
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'I want to get a job but I don't know how'
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Is anyone going to beat the Lions in the NFC? It might be down to 2 viable contenders
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As a mom of 2 on the campaign trail, I think about elections differently now
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