WASHINGTON HEIGHTS, New York — On Thursday evening, the stars of Disney’s live-action “Moana” graced Washington Heights for the film’s New York premiere.
A blue carpet welcomed attendees, offering an exclusive look at the movie.
This film breathes new life into the cherished, Oscar-nominated animated tale.
Renowned “Hamilton” director Thomas Kail takes his first step into feature filmmaking with this project.
Lin-Manuel Miranda not only co-produces the movie but also brings his musical talents to its soundtrack.
Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson returns to the movie and talked to Joelle Garguilo at the premiere about his journey from spending time in Hawaii as a child.
“That kid who got evicted off the island of Hawaii and who couldn’t pay the rent? I always say this because it’s locked in my brain. 180 bucks a week was our rent and we couldn’t pay it so we got evicted. So that kid who got evicted off the island to now here in NYC, Moana, this crazy blue carpet, it’s amazing,” Dwayne Johnson said.
“I want people to see it with their families in theatres. I think a lot of people discovered Moana at home, on streaming, and their kids sing the songs and they sing the songs but it’s a whole other experience to see Tommy’s incredible vision of this film on a big screen with the surround sound,” Lin-Manuel Miranda said.
Watch the new live-action “Moana” film in theaters everywhere Friday, July 10.
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