FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
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“A
classic Disney pic to the core, bursting with stunning visuals, good hearted
humor, adventure”
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Lindsey Bahr, Associated Press
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“a
musical adventure that’s a worthy addition alongside
‘The
Little Mermaid’ and ‘Aladdin’”
–
Peter Debruge, Variety
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Walt Disney Animation Studios’ Epic Comedy-Adventure
Sails Home on Digital HD Feb. 21 and Blu-ray™ March 7
Continue the journey with hours of fun-filled
extras showcasing an all-new mini-movie, the charismatic cast, famed filmmakers,
dynamic musical team, the beautiful people and cultures of the Pacific Islands,
a deleted song, deleted scenes, and more!
BURBANK,
Calif., Jan. 13, 2017 — Walt Disney
Animation Studios’ “Moana,” the sweeping story of a spirited teenager who sets sail on a daring adventure
to save her people, starring newcomer Auli‘i Cravalho as the voice of brave and tenacious Moana
and Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson (HBO’s “Ballers,” “Central Intelligence”) as the
larger-than-life demigod Maui, has dazzled both critics and audiences. The film
earned a 95% critics’ consensus on Rotten Tomatoes and the No. 1 spot at the
domestic box office opening weekend. Now, “Moana” sets a new course, arriving to
homes on Digital HD/3D and Disney Movies Anywhere (DMA) on Feb. 21, and on Blu-ray 3D™, Blu-ray,
DVD and On-Demand on March 7.
Continuing the fun-filled adventure, families can
continue their journey filled with hours of extensive and entertaining bonus
offerings including: a new, hilarious mini-movie featuring Moana and Maui; an
in-depth look at how the people, cultures and heritage of the Pacific Islands
shaped the story of “Moana;” revealing Q&A with co-stars Auli‘i
Cravalho and Dwayne Johnson, and famed
animation directors Ron Clements and John Musker; insider access to Lin-Manuel
Miranda, Mark Mancina and Opetaia Foaʻi, the trio behind the film’s moving music; four
mini-documentaries highlighting the movie’s groundbreaking effects; deleted
scenes; a deleted song; hidden Easter Eggs; music video; “Inner
Workings,” the theatrical short film directed by Leo Matsuda that spotlights
the internal struggle between a man’s Brain and Heart; and much, much more.
“Moana” stars Auli‘i Cravalho as the voice of Moana, Dwayne Johnson as the
voice of Maui, Temuera Morrison (“Star Wars: Episode II – Attack of the
Clones,” “Once Were Warriors,” “Six Days, Seven Nights”) as Moana’s no-nonsense
father, Chief Tui; Rachel House (“Whale Rider,” “Hunt for Wilderpeople,” “Eagle
vs Shark,” “Boy,” “White Lies”) as Moana’s trusted Gramma Tala; and Nicole
Scherzinger (Grammy®-nominated singer, West End’s “Cats”) as Moana’s playful
and strong-willed mother, Sina; Jemaine Clement (“The BFG,” “Despicable Me,”
“Rio,” “Rio 2,” “What We Do in the Shadows,” Flight of the Conchords) voices
Tamatoa, a self-absorbed, 50-foot crab; and Alan Tudyk (“Zootopia,” “Wreck-It
Ralph,” “Big Hero 6”) lends his voice to stowaway rooster Heihei.
According to directors Ron Clements and John Musker,
the story of “Moana” was inspired by the great explorers who masterfully
navigated the vast Pacific, discovering the many islands of Oceania. “Voyaging
is a real source of pride for many Pacific Islanders, a part of their
identity,” says Clements. Many experts believe that about 3,000 years ago,
those deep-sea exploratory voyages halted for about a millennium before
resuming. This rebirth of exploration sparked the filmmakers’ imaginations, and
the heroine at the heart of the story. “The idea of a teenage girl who dreamed
of becoming a navigator—considering the abilities of her ancestors—was so
appealing,” explains Musker. Moana’s quest to become a wayfinder also serves as
a journey of self-discovery, empowering her to find her own identity – a
beautiful and powerful message for audiences of all ages and genders.
Bonus features include*:
Blu-ray 3D, Blu-ray & Digital 3D/HD/SD:
·
Theatrical Short Film: “Inner Workings” – With
introduction by the filmmakers, is the
story of the internal struggle between a man’s pragmatic, logical side and his
free-spirited, adventurous half. Created by a small team at Walt Disney
Animation Studios in a unique, fast-paced style that blends CG and traditional
hand-drawn animation, the short explores the importance of finding balance in
daily life.
·
Maui Mini-Movie: “Gone Fishing” – When
Maui decides it’s time to take charge of the ocean and catch his next meal,
Moana must show him the error of his ways … with a little help from her
friends!
·
Voice of the Islands – An
in-depth look at how Pacific Island people and cultures inspired the filmmakers
to create the story of “Moana.”
·
Things You Didn’t Know About …
o
Meet the stars of “Moana” in this dynamic Q&A
featuring Dwayne Johnson, newcomer Auli‘i Cravalho, and famed animation directors Ron
and John.
o
Meet the musical team behind “Moana” in this
fascinating Q&A featuring Opetaia Foa‘i, Mark Mancina and Lin-Manuel Miranda.
·
Island Fashion – Find out how costume
designer Neysa Bové took on the unique challenge of creating costumes using
materials and techniques native to the islands of Oceania.
·
They Know the Way: Making the Music of “Moana” – Musicians Opetaia Foa‘I, Marc Mancina and
Lin-Manuel Miranda take us on a personal journey through their involvement in
the movie and how it changed their lives.
·
Fishing for Easter Eggs – Dive
deep into the ocean and fish for the Easter Eggs hidden by the animators at
Walt Disney Animation Studios.
·
The Elements of … – This series of four
mini-docs explores the technical achievements behind some of the
ground-breaking effects used in the film.
o
Mini Maui – Meet “Mini Maui,” Maui’s
tattoo sidekick. Animated by legendary hand-drawn animator Eric Goldberg, we
explore how the 2D world collides with CG animation to bring the demigod’s
tattoos to life.
o
Water – In the movie, the ocean is
a character. This piece explores how the water is given a personality, along
with the technical feats of creating a believable ocean landscape farther than
the eye can see.
o
Lava – Te Kā is a creature made of
lava, smoke and fire. This piece dives into the challenges of making an
animated creature of massive scale brought to fiery life by character,
technical and effects animators.
o
Hair – One of the greatest
technical achievements of the film was the animation of the beautiful, curly
hair on Moana and Maui. Take a look at the hair-raising detail that goes into
animating each strand, adding performance to the movie that has never been seen
before.
·
Deleted Song: “Warrior Face” – With
introduction by songwriter Lin-Manuel Miranda.
·
Deleted Scenes – Ron and John
introduce the following deleted scenes: Race
the Wind/Ties that Bind; Discussing Moana’s Future; Under the Sea;
Grandmother’s Warning/Legend of Maui; Education of Moana; Father,
Daughter, Boat; and Canoe Race.
·
Music Video: “How Far I’ll Go” – Performed
by Alessia Cara.
·
“How Far I’ll Go Around the World” –
Multi-language reel of the song “How Far I’ll Go.”
·
Audio Commentary – With directors Ron
and John.
DVD:
·
Theatrical Short Film: “Inner Workings,” Music
Video: “How Far I’ll Go” and Audio Commentary
Helmed by Clements and Musker, the directing team behind
“The Little Mermaid,” “Aladdin” and “The Princess and the Frog,” and
co-directed by Chris Williams & Don Hall (Oscar®-winning “Big Hero 6” -Best
Animated Feature Film in 2015), “Moana” is produced by Osnat Shurer (“Lifted,”
“One Man Band”), and executive produced by John Lasseter. Jared Bush
(“Zootopia”) wrote the screenplay. “Moana” features original songs from a
diverse and dynamic team that includes Tony®-, Emmy®- and Grammy®-winning
lyricist/composer Lin-Manuel Miranda (Broadway’s Pulitzer Prize-winning and
multiple Tony-winning “Hamilton,” Tony-winning “In the Heights”), Mark
Mancina (“Speed,” “Tarzan” “The Lion King”) and Opetaia Foaʻi (founder and lead
singer of the award-winning world music band Te Vaka). Mancina composed the
original score.
DISC SPECIFICATIONS:
Product SKUs: Digital 3D/HD/SD, Blu-ray 3D
Combo Pack (Blu-ray 3D, Blu-ray, DVD & Digital Copy), Blu-ray Combo Pack (Blu-ray,
DVD & Digital Copy), Disney Movies Anywhere, DVD and On-Demand
Feature Run Time: Approximately
90 minutes
Rating: PG
in U.S., PG in CE, and G in CF. Bonus
material not rated with exception of Inner Workings which is rated G.
Aspect Ratio: Blu-ray 3D
Feature Film = 2.40:1; Blu-ray Feature Film = 2.40:1 & DVD
Feature Film = Widescreen 1.78:1
Audio: Blu-ray 3D & Blu-ray = English 7.1 DTS-HDMA
& 2.0 Descriptive Audio, Spanish and French 5.1 Dolby Digital Language
Tracks; DVD = English and Spanish 5.1 Dolby Digital Language Tracks,
English 2.0 Descriptive Audio
Languages/Subtitles: Blu-ray 3D & Blu-ray = English SDH, Spanish and French; DVD =
English SDH and Spanish
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Instagram: Instagram.com/DisneyAnimation
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