
Dwayne Johnson Discusses Deep Connection to Moana's Maui
Actor Dwayne Johnson describes his role as Maui in Disney's "Moana" as an inheritance rather than just a character, highlighting his personal connection to the Polynesian demigod.
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Actor Dwayne Johnson describes his role as Maui in Disney's "Moana" as an inheritance rather than just a character, highlighting his personal connection to the Polynesian demigod.

Actor Dwayne Johnson recently opened up about a 'really painful' health scare, prompting discussions on the importance of paying attention to testicular lumps and seeking medical advice.

Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson has revealed a 'really painful' testicular cancer scare he experienced after finding a lump. He shared his fears during a press day for his movie 'Jumanji'.

Dwayne Johnson has launched an affordable men's skincare and grooming line called Papatui, which includes products such as bar soaps, under-eye patches, body washes, and facial moisturizers, now available for online shopping.

The Netflix special "The Roast of Kevin Hart" generated significant discussion and controversy, particularly over jokes made by Pete Davidson and Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson. Jokes referencing Charlie Kirk and the use of a racial slur drew widespread criticism and debate among viewers and commentators.

The annual Met Gala saw numerous celebrities, including Nicole Kidman and Lauren Sanchez Bezos, showcasing their unique fashion choices and generating significant media buzz. The event highlighted various outfits and memorable moments from attendees.

Before becoming a renowned actor, Dwayne Johnson made his acting debut in a sequel to a famous 90s blockbuster film.

The 2019 film 'Fighting With My Family,' produced by Stephen Merchant and Dwayne Johnson, is set to be adapted into a stage musical.

CinemaCon featured the debut of several highly anticipated movie trailers and first looks, including the epic fantasy "Children of Blood and Bone," Brad Pitt's survival thriller "Heart of the Beast," and the latest "Jackass" installment. The event provided audiences with a glimpse into upcoming cinematic releases.
Actor Lou Taylor Pucci shared that director Richard Kelly was 'very sad' about the box office failure of his dystopian film 'Southland Tales,' which starred Dwayne Johnson and Sarah Michelle Gellar, 20 years after its release.

Disney CEO Bob Iger, along with Anne Hathaway, Dwayne Johnson, and Jerry Bruckheimer, are set to be inducted into Disney’s Hall of Fame as 'Disney Legends' honorees at D23 in August, joining other notable figures like Lin-Manuel Miranda and The Jonas Brothers.

Fans are sharing their honest opinion on Dwayne Johnson's look as Maui for the upcoming live-action rendition of the beloved Disney movie.

Rosamund Pike appeared on a recent episode of the “How to Fail with Elizabeth Day” podcast and opened up about the “catastrophe” of staring in 2005’s “Doom” video game adaptation.

The American Black Film Festival was a key step in Ryan Coogler’s journey to become an Academy Award-nominated filmmaker. It also gave him a leg up in wooing his future wife and producing partner Zinzi Coogler. In 2011, Coogler’s short film “Fig” was selected to be part of ABFF and HBO’s annual short film competition, […]

Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson detailed how a 40-pound suit helped him transform for his role in Moana, expressing confidence that fans will appreciate his physical embodiment of the character.

Lin-Manuel Miranda has penned a new original song titled 'Along the Way' for Disney's live-action 'Moana', featuring both actresses portraying Moana, Catherine Laga‘aia and original voice actress Auli‘i Cravalho, alongside Dwayne Johnson.
Stars Emily Blunt and Colman Domingo answered random questions for Rolling Stone's 'Popcorn Questions,' revealing anecdotes about Dwayne Johnson and Bruce Springsteen.

Dani Bowman, a star from 'Love on the Spectrum,' has publicly criticized Dwayne Johnson and the TV show 'Euphoria' for their use of a derogatory term, stating she feels disrespected.
An article provides an inside look at Dwayne Johnson's luxurious $27.8 million mega mansion resort estate located in Beverly Hills.

The 2026 Met Gala showcased a range of celebrity fashion, from Heidi Klum's Renaissance statue to Lisa of BLACKPINK's four-armed art, while also drawing backlash over its sponsorship by Jeff and Lauren Bezos. Attendees like Margot Robbie and Kris Jenner made headlines for their elaborate outfits and transformations, as the event sparked debate over its evolving nature.

Comedian Kevin Hart publicly criticized Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson, calling him a "piece of s***" after Johnson's recent encounter with law enforcement, making the comments to paparazzi in Miami.

Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson and his wife Lauren celebrated their daughter Tiana's 8th birthday with a KATSEYE-themed party on April 17.

Sony's upcoming adventure film "Jumanji: Open World," slated for a Christmas release, will serve as a tribute to the late Robin Williams, with stars Dwayne Johnson, Kevin Hart, and Jack Black promoting it at CinemaCon.

The trailer for Disney's live-action 'Moana' has drawn significant online attention, with many social media users poking fun at Dwayne Johnson's curly wig for his role as Maui, while Disney reportedly stands firm on the film's look. The film, also starring Catherine Laga’ia as Moana, is set for release on July 8th.

Disney has released the official trailer for its upcoming live-action adaptation of 'Moana,' confirming significant differences from the animated movie and drawing criticism from fans.

Epic Games has released key artwork for the next season of Fortnite, confirming the return of Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson and the inclusion of Bugs Bunny.

Jumanji 4 is looking more and more like a comedy goldmine, and behind-the-scenes antics from Kevin Hart and Dwayne Johnson are taking the cake.
"Targets are being put on our backs," added Bassett, who was honored at the 9th annual ABFF Honors ceremony along with Dwayne Johnson, Jennifer Hudson, Damson Idris, Salli Richardson-Whitfield and the creative team of 'Sinners.'

Disney's upcoming live-action adaptation of 'Moana,' starring Dwayne Johnson, is tracking for an estimated $85 million North American opening when it premieres on July 10.

Dwayne Johnson revealed his disappointment after his performance as UFC fighter Mark Kerr in 'Smashing Machine' was overlooked by the Academy Awards, stating the snub 'lit a fire in his spire'.

The final trailer for the live-action version of the film 'Moana,' starring Catherine Laga’aia and Dwayne Johnson, has been released.

Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson's grooming secret from the Met Gala has been highlighted as a perfect Father's Day gift inspiration for fans of the movie star.

Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson made his Met Gala debut on Monday, drawing attention with a diamond watch valued at $3.3 million as he walked the red carpet.

The annual Met Gala saw numerous celebrities showcasing a wide array of unique and often controversial fashion choices on the red carpet. Attendees' outfits, including Beyoncé's return and other notable looks, sparked widespread discussion and media coverage.

Lauren Hashian, wife of Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson, took to Instagram Stories to shut down online speculation that the couple had recently welcomed another baby.

The wrestling-themed film "Fighting With My Family," co-produced by Stephen Merchant and Dwayne Johnson, is being adapted into a stage musical. Both Merchant and Johnson are involved in the production of the new theatrical version.

CinemaCon attendees received first looks at new footage and titles for upcoming films, including "Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse" and the next "Jumanji" installment. Details about a new live-action "Spider-Man" film and Aaron Sorkin's "Social Reckoning" were also presented.

The trailer for Disney's live-action 'Moana' has drawn significant online attention, with many social media users poking fun at Dwayne Johnson's curly wig for his role as Maui. Disney has reportedly decided to stand firm on the film's look, despite the online ridicule.

Disney's official trailer for the live-action 'Moana,' featuring Catherine Lagaʻaia as Moana and Dwayne Johnson as Maui, has drawn widespread fan reactions to Johnson's appearance and the film's overall aesthetic, with ongoing discussions about the character's portrayal.
The 'Gone Girl’ star survived the 2005 video game adaptation, as did co-star Dwayne Johnson. But it got weird on set.

February began with the music industry’s biggest night of the year. The Grammys saw Bad Bunny win album of the year for “Debí Tirar Más Fotos.” Later in the evening, A-listers like Charli XCX hosted G

With audiences fatigued by endlessly interconnected mashups, studios are reverting to movies with one storyline that ends in a natural conclusion – what a radical idea The news this week that Brendan Fraser and Rachel Weisz are to return in a new Mummy film for the first time in a quarter of a century feels a bit like Hollywood stumbling out of a very long house party it doesn’t entirely remember attending. The last time the pair appeared together was 2001, when The Mummy Returns (itself an insipid sequel to 1999’s much better The Mummy) hit multiplexes. Since then we’ve had a spin-off (2002’s The Scorpion King, featuring an early turn from Dwayne Johnson) and a second sequel that didn’t feature Weisz, 2008’s forgettable The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor. And then, of course, there was the ill-fated “Dark Universe”, forever immortalised by that solemn publicity photograph of Russell Crowe (Dr Jekyll), Javier Bardem (Frankenstein’s Monster), Tom Cruise and Johnny Depp (The Invisible Man) staring into the middle distance like an ageing goth supergroup. The plan was to launch an interconnected saga in which Jekyll would act as a sort of monster-movie Nick Fury, corralling Dracula, Frankenstein and assorted undead assets into a synergised Marvel-style cinematic ecosystem. Fortunately it rapidly fell apart: 2017’s Cruise-led The Mummy landed with all the grace of a cursed sarcophagus dropped down a lift shaft. And that, as far as the Dark Universe was concerned, was that. Universal pivoted to smaller films such as Leigh Whannell’s The Invisible Man, while Bardem’s Monster and Depp’s Invisible Man never materialised at all. Continue reading...