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Lin-Manuel Miranda stated that he was inspired by The Little Mermaid to become a songwriter. The Little Mermaid was also co-directed by John Musker and Ron Clements. Clements and Musker were fascinated to learn during their research that the people of Polynesia abruptly stopped making long-distance voyages about three thousand years ago. Their navigational traditions predated those of European explorers, beginning around 300 CE. Native people of the Pacific possessed knowledge of the world and their place in it prior to the incursion of foreigners. For example, Kānaka Maoli (Native Hawaiians) were well aware of the existence of far away islands, had names for these places, and were interested in exploring them to benefit their societies. This voyaging heritage was made possible by a geographical knowledge system based on individual perspectives rather than the European cardinal direction system. The reasons for the halt of this voyaging tradition remain unknown, but scholars have offered climate change and resulting shifts in ocean currents and wind patterns as one possible explanation. [10] Native peoples of the Pacific resumed voyaging again a thousand years later; Clements and Musker set the film at that point in time, about two thousand years ago. The setting on a fictional island in the central Pacific Ocean drew inspiration from elements of the real-life island nations of Fiji, Samoa, and Tonga. [11] Moana, Heihei Pua is the secondary tritagonist (the main being Heihei) the 2016 feature film, Moana. She is Moana's pet pot-bellied piglet and best friend. Tangled: Rapunzel • Flynn Rider • Stabbington Brothers • Pub Thugs • Attila • Vlad • Big Nose • Hook Hand • Ulf • Shorty • Pascal • Maximus • Mother Gothel • The King • The Queen • Captain of the Guards • Warthog • The Lantern

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Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs: Snow White • Dopey • Magic Mirror • The Evil Queen • Grumpy • The Prince • Sleepy • Doc • Winter Snow White • The Witch • Obsidian Snow WhitePua's name is derived from the word "puaka", which refers to "pig" and "pork" in some Polynesian languages. [5] The film features the first major traditionally-animated character in a computer-animated Disney animated canon film, in the form of Mini Maui (animated by Eric Goldberg and Mark Henn). The Magic Carpet, a character from Aladdin makes a cameo as the item that's on top of Pua at the beginning of the film. As she grew with her adventure, Moana discovered more about herself. She came to realize that no one can define who you are, other than yourself; she was neither meant to be devoted solely to the sea or solely to her people, but to herself. As such, she was able to bring her two loves together, ultimately recreating and honoring what came before her: a unity between her people and the sea. Morgenstern, Joe (November 23, 2016). " ‘Moana’ Review: The Waves Part" . Retrieved on November 23, 2016.

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Moana's oar is most likely a Culacula: a warclub originating from Fiji that could be used both as an oar and a weapon. Martinelli, Marissa (November 18, 2016). " Disney Had to Change Moana's Title in Italy to Avoid Being Confused With a Porn Star" (in en-US), Slate. Musker explained he and Clements invited a story without romance and alternatively have a focus on female empowerment with True Grit-quality: "the determined girl who teams up with a washed-up guy. They have this adventure and she finds her true calling—and saves the world in the process." [26] He also said he appreciated the idea of an "action-adventure princess that could dive off cliffs and battle monsters". [27] Shurer said, to make a female protagonist, they needed to "make her whole in and of herself". [28] Furthermore, she said they wanted Moana to be self-assertive and have both compassion and courage to set her apart from other characters. [28] Her dad tells her again and again she must not venture out into the dangerous sea,’ says Bush. ‘He insists her role is as future chief of their people. He reminds her of this massive responsibility and how important it is for her to embrace it.’ Despite being a computer animated film, Moana does use traditional hand-drawn animation for some scenes. [15] [16] [17] [18] [19] [20] [21]Hercules: Hercules • Hades • Pegasus • Philoctetes • Megara • Pain and Panic • Muses • Zeus • Hera • Amphitryon and Alcmene • Hydra Some of Ariel's meet-and-greets have Ariel sing " How Far I'll Go" to the people that meet her, and she does never know the rest of the song, and she only hears Moana sing it from "above", and that she sings it every time she sails. Animators put a considerable amount of effort into ensuring Moana's hair added to her performance. They did so by developing new software to give the hair a realistic look. They also changed her hairstyle in different scenes, depending on her current action (such as tying her hair in a bun as she sails). [13]

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As you can see in these promotional images for Moana, the title character stands on her boat along with her uneasy ally Maui, unwanted stowaway Heihei and Pua the pet pig. But these are scenes that do not happen in the movie. How could the advertising team make such a huge error?In the credits, the toddler version of Moana makes an appearance as a modern-day girl named Mo coming home after seeing the very movie. Mo tells her mother that she was unhappy over a scene that was in the trailer, which was not in the film itself, so her mother encourages her to play a mobile game, Pancake Milkshake, to feel better. Mo does so, but while playing, she sees both Ralph and Vanellope crash the game. Ralph then overfeeds the bunny character who explodes from pressure, causing Mo to scream in horror. Video Games: Disney Princess: Fashion Boutique • Disney Princess • Disney Princess: Magical Dress-Up • Disney Princess: Royal Horse Show • Disney Princess: Royal Adventure • Disney Princess: Enchanted Journey • Disney Princess: Magical Jewels • Disney Princess: My Fairytale Adventure • Disney Princess Enchanting Storybooks • Disney Princess Majestic Quest • Disney Tsum Tsum • Disney Emoji Blitz • Disney Heroes: Battle Mode • Disney Magic Kingdoms Te Fiti, now fully restored and the curse lifted, believes that Maui is left to apologize for his actions, which he does. Maui, in return, is granted a new hook and flies off to meet with his villagers. Before leaving, Maui bids Moana farewell with a hug, thanking her for all she's done. Other Princesses: Minnie Mouse • Tiger Lily • Maid Marian • Eilonwy • Daughters of Triton • Megara • Melody • Sally • Kida Nedakh • Ting-Ting, Su, and Mei • Kilala Reno • Kairi • Princess of Gentlehaven • Nancy Tremaine • Vanellope von Schweetz • Sofia • Anna • Elsa • Elena Sebastian, also from The Little Mermaid, was mentioned in the after-credits scene when Tamatoa complains that if he were him, people would help him more, possibly indicating that he dislikes Sebastian.

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Alice in Wonderland: Alice • Mad Hatter • March Hare • Dormouse • White Rabbit • Cheshire Cat • Tweedle Dum and Tweedle Dee • Queen of Hearts • King of Hearts • Caterpillar • Dinah • OystersA barely-tattooed villager (which Moana helps at one point) may make a loose resemblance to Kenai (as a human) from Brother Bear. Alice in Wonderland: Alice • White Rabbit • Cheshire Cat • Mad Hatter • Caterpillar • The Queen of Hearts • Doorknob • King of Hearts • Little Oysters • House Alice • Rose • March Hare Maui is a charismatic character and Dwayne is nothing if not charismatic. He has great comedic timing,nails the action scenes and is so likable. And he can sing.’ Gramma Tala Meehan, Jillian (February 17, 2017). " 'Moana' Deleted Songs and Scenes Detail Cut Brothers, Maui's Past". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on February 18, 2017 . Retrieved March 7, 2021. He’s paying a price for his actions and is somewhat of a lost hero a shadow of his former self. Moana needs him to right his wrongs and restore what’s been lost.’