Moana 2 review – Disney’s most intrepid heroine is as sparky as ever

The livewire teen sets sail with a new crew in this vividly realised mythic romp . Disney’s anti-princess, ancient Polynesia’s livewire teenage adventurer Moana (Auliʻi Cravalho), returns in this ...

World - The Guardian - 11 hours ago

Moana 2 review – vacuum-packed Disney ocean adventure that will leave you cold

Auli’i Cravalho’s Polynesian princess embarks on a quest to save other islanders oppressed by evil god Nalo – but this frictionless sequel lacks genuine passion. Originally planned as a TV series, ...

World - The Guardian - 4 days ago

Review: In 'Moana 2,' a groundbreaking Disney hero dreams bigger, venturing into new territory

Original voice cast members Auliʻi Cravalho and Dwayne Johnson return, as does the first film's laudable commitment to repping Polynesian culture and empowerment.

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - 3 days ago

Disney's 'Moana 2' rolling toward history-making Thanksgiving weekend

'Moana 2,' Disney's sequel to the beloved original film, is expected to break Thanksgiving weekend box office records with as much as $200 million in ticket sales.

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - Yesterday

Review: Though earnest and visually dazzling, 'Moana 2' is more dull than so shiny

The warm Polynesian spirit and open-sea sense of adventure is back in “Moana 2,” but little of the original’s humor or catchy songs finds its way into this heartfelt but lackluster sequel set three ...

Entertainment - ABC News - 4 days ago

'Moana 2' makes history by releasing Maori-language version alongside premiere

“Moana 2 Reo Māori” is the first Disney animated feature to premiere in an Indigenous language directly alongside its English-language counterpart.

Auli’i Cravalho on ‘Moana 2’ and Making Her Broadway Debut

“Moana” made her a breakout star. Now Cravalho, at 24, is back in the sequel, while also making her Broadway debut and embracing edgier parts.

Top stories - The New York Times - 10 hours ago

‘Wicked' and 'Moana 2' films lead major box office resurgence

“Wicked” is leading a major box office resurgence with the blockbuster raking in more than $250 million domestically since hitting screens. Meanwhile, “Moana 2,” which came out Wednesday, has ...

Spellbound review – Netflix’s misfiring Disney princess knock-off

An old-fashioned adventure, complete with Alan Menken music, nobly tries to tackle the effect of marital discord on children but never really casts a spell. To commemorate its 100th anniversary ...

World - The Guardian - November 22

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.

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - 3 days ago

'Moana 2'-led Thanksgiving box office could be best in post-pandemic era

The trifecta of "Moana 2," "Wicked" and "Gladiator II" could make this year's Thanksgiving box office the best in years.

Business - CNBC - Yesterday

'Moana 2'-led Thanksgiving box office could be best in post-pandemic era

The domestic box office is poised for its biggest Thanksgiving haul since the pandemic thanks to a Polynesian princess, a pair of witches and a revenge-fueled gladiator.

Movie fans are expected to flock to ‘Wicked,’ ‘Gladiator II’ and ‘Moana 2’ – aka ‘MoGlicked’ or ‘Glickedana’ – this weekend

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Marta, Orlando Pride book spot in most anticipated NWSL final ever?

Marta's stunning late goal ensured that the two best teams -- potentially in NWSL history -- will square off.

Sports - ESPN - November 18

This veteran tech investor won’t sell Nvidia shares now — regardless of earnings

Money manager Louis Navellier says Nvidia is the most ‘monopolistic and powerful’ stock he’s ever seen.

Business - MarketWatch - November 20

How tech bros bought 'America's most pro-crypto Congress ever'

Crypto showed up in force this election cycle, raising tens of millions to vote out the industry's critics and vote in its friends.

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How tech bros bought 'America's most pro-crypto Congress ever'

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'Deadpool & Wolverine' and 'Inside Out 2' propel Disney studio earnings

Propelled by a strong box office performance by "Deadpool & Wolverine" and profits in streaming, Walt Disney Co. reported strong fourth-quarter results.

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - November 14

Review: A family of misfits tests the spirit of charity in 'The Best Christmas Pageant Ever'

Another take on Barbara Robinson's beloved 1972 novel, this one comes swaddled in period nostalgia and, beyond its high jinks, some sincere family messaging.

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - November 8

Halloween to holidays: How Disney turns over its parks between its two most important seasons

October and December are two of the most popular travel months for the Disney parks, according to Gavin Doyle, founder of MickeyVisit.com.

Business - CNBC - November 2

Romancing SaGa 2: Revenge Of The Seven Review

SaGa stands as one of Square Enix's longest-running series, but it's also had a rough time outside of Japan. If you pick up a random SaGa game, you'll probably understand why: SaGa games are JRPGs ...

Tech - GameSpot - November 5

Insta360 Link 2 Review: A Cheaper, Better Webcam

This second-generation motorized webcam makes steady improvements across the board.

Tech - Wired - November 20

Stalker 2: Heart Of Chornobyl Review - In The Zone

It's incredible that Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl even exists. In addition to weathering the COVID-19 pandemic, developer GSC Game World was faced with the Russian invasion of its native Ukraine, ...

Tech - GameSpot - November 20

Dutch pro might've just fired the most unlikely 59 ever at DP World Tour Q-School

Vince Van Veen was beating just four players through 36 holes at final stage before shooting 12-under 59 on Sunday.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 10

Live Nation just had its most active summer concert season ever. And Shakira, Coldplay are coming in 2025.

Live Nation Entertainment Inc. said late Monday it had its most active summer concert season ever, and its pipeline for 2025 is looking good as well, with big names such as Shakira and Coldplay on ...

Business - MarketWatch - November 12

Trump is ‘the most pro-stock-market president’ America has ever had — here’s why it’s not even close

Financial markets could benefit from Donald Trump’s second term, says Wharton’s Jeremy Siegel. But they could also serve as a check against certain excesses.

Business - MarketWatch - November 12

‘The most expensive photos ever taken’: the space shots that changed humanity’s view of itself

Taken at 28,000km/h and costing billions of dollars, the first ever photos taken by astronauts are on show at Paris Photo. For Nasa print dealer Daniel Blau, they are proof that nothing is ...

World - The Guardian - November 14

Mike Tyson, Jake Paul fight was the most-streamed sporting event ever, Netflix says

Netflix said 108 million global viewers tuned in for the fight between Tyson and Paul, a major test for the streamer in the live sports realm.

Business - CNBC - November 20

Texas vs. Texas A&M: College football's most missed rivalry is back and bigger than ever

The Longhorns and Aggies on Saturday will play perhaps the biggest game in the history of the rivalry

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The Most Hated Way of Firing Someone Is Now Used More Than Ever. It's the Age of the PIP.

Performance improvement plans are on the rise. Workers dread them. Managers do too.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - Yesterday

Apple’s Emotional New Holiday Film Highlights One of Its Most Important Features Ever

The hearing aid feature on AirPods Pro 2 is Apple at its very best.

Business - Inc. - 1 hour ago

Disney Q4 bolstered by strong results from streaming, 'Inside Out 2' and 'Deadpool & Wolverine'

Disney’s fourth-quarter adjusted profit beat Wall Street’s expectations, bolstered by strong results from its streaming service and box office success with “Inside Out 2” and “Deadpool & Wolverine.”

Tech - ABC News - November 14

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