Showing posts with label Moana 2. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Moana 2. Show all posts
(Crisp) Movie Review: MOANA 2 by FENIL SETA
10:44 PM
Moana 2 takes the story forward organically three years after the events of the first part. The songs add to the fun and vibrancy while a few funny and emotional moments stand out. However, the goings-on are underwhelming this time and not as effective as the predecessor. One sub-plot seems forced while the climax lacks the punch. The film has a mid-credit scene with a promise of a third part but it fails to up the excitement. Thankfully, the film has certain plusses, one of which are the superb voiceovers by Auliʻi Cravalho (Moana), Dwayne Johnson (Maui), Rose Matafeo (Loto) and David Fane (Kele). Khaleesi Lambert-Tsuda is adorable as Moana's younger sister Simea. All in all, Moana is worth watching once; keep your expectations in check as it's not as great as the first part.
My rating - *** out of 5!
My rating - *** out of 5!
Fenil's Bollywood Talk # 858
10:57 PM
WILL CINEMA LOVERS DAY BENEFIT MOANA 2, THE SABARMATI REPORT?
The dry period continues in Bollywood and to get some spike in footfalls, the theatres have decided to once again celebrate Cinema Lovers Day on Friday, November 29. This is the fourth edition of Cinema Lovers Day of 2024. Earlier this year, it was held on February 23, May 31 and August 9. A National Cinema Day, meanwhile, took place on September 20. Hence, on November 29, theatres will sell tickets for Rs. 99 for the fifth time this year.
Moana 2 will be released in cinemas this Friday and is expected to benefit big time. The first part was a decent success as it collected Rs. 9.50 crores. Over the years, it has been consumed widely and has a fan following. And with the Cinema Lovers Day offer, the collections are expected to be encouraging. This will be a good sign for the film as it has only six days before Pushpa 2 releases on December 5 and takes away most of the screens.
The other major beneficiary of Cinema Lovers Day's offer will be The Sabarmati Report. It has held very well and will fall around Rs. 60 lakhs on Thursday. If it can jump to Rs. 1 crore on November 29, it’ll be a good sign.
Kal Ho Naa Ho, meanwhile, is having a rocking re-release run. Its tickets are priced at just Rs. 150. But the Rs. 99 offer can prove tempting and result in house-full shows. All We Imagine As Light is also doing well in select theatres and will continue to get audiences on Friday. Singham Again and Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 will also have some benefit.
I Want To Talk sadly has failed to get any audience due to niche genre and title. Its collections fell to just Rs. 8 lakhs on Monday and it remains to be seen if the Cinema Lovers Day offer helps this film in any way.
Mufasa, Moana or Captain America are resonating in India, reinforcing Disney brand-Asad Ayaz
8:13 AM
Local films operating at a very high level, Disney exploring fan events: Chief brand officer
Yogima Seth (THE ECONOMIC TIMES; August 12, 2024)
California: Media and entertainment conglomerate The Walt Disney Co will be “very thoughtful” in using artificial intelligence (AI) while continuing to rely heavily on its movies and sequels to expand its market share in India, a top executive said. Many companies are trying out AI and it will absolutely be a factor for Disney going forward, said Asad Ayaz, chief brand officer, The Walt Disney Company, and president-marketing, The Walt Disney Studios and Disney+.
“I think Disney has to be very thoughtful, obviously, as we are in all things we do and how we engage with AI. I think it’s a tremendous efficiency opportunity, but we have to be thoughtful with how we utilize that,” Ayaz told Indian media on the sidelines of the D23 Ultimate Disney Fan Event in California. Talking about the Disney brand, Ayaz said it is the strength of the Disney movies and shows along with its theme parks and the cruise line that defines its brand globally.
“But in India it is movies like Mufasa: The Lion King, Moana or Captain America which are resonating and further reinforcing our brands,” he said, adding Indians are engaging big time with Disney characters across multiple touch points, whether it is social, toys, merchandise or movies, and that's really what drives their brands.
“I think there are certain movies that resonate in a bigger way, which are the ones that have a more cinematic appeal, more scope, certain types of production value, they lend themselves to the big screen,” Ayaz said.
Some of the sequels lined up by Disney for a global launch include Moana 2 in November 2024, Zootopia 2 in November 2025, Frozen 3 in 2027, Avatar: Fire And Ash in 2025 and Captain America: Brave New World in 2025.
Acknowledging the fact that no one can surpass the quality of the Indian film industry, Ayaz said Disney sees an incredible opportunity to engage with Indian audiences in a way. “Obviously, the local film industry is operating at a very high level and also authentically engaged with Indian fans. Nevertheless, India gives us a huge, huge opportunity from purely an entertainment standpoint and it’s an exciting market,” he said.
The Walt Disney Company is exploring the possibility of holding a fan event in India following a full D23 event in Brazil, first time outside of the US, later this year and a Star Wars event in Tokyo, Japan next year.
“There are certain brands that are more popular in one country versus another. So absolutely, there's an opportunity for us to do something in India and work with our team in India to explore what is the right opportunity,” Ayaz said.
“I think by doing these large-scale events in Brazil and Japan in the next few months, we are going to learn a lot from that. It's important that those fan events be developed with the local team and local taste and culture in mind,” he said, adding the company would love to explore something bigger in the future in India.
(The journalist is in the US at the invitation of The Walt Disney Company)
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