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Pacific band Te Vaka on their soundtrack to Disney film Moana
Opoteia Foa'i, frontman of long-running, pan-Pacific band Te Vaka has worked with Hollywood film composers to create music for the latest Disney animated feature - Moana. Audio
Authenticity key to Moana movie soundtrack
Pacific contributors to the soundtrack of Disney's latest animated film Moana say the music is an authentic reflection of the sound and culture of the South Pacific. Video, Audio
Moana costume pulled from sale
A children's costume on sale as Disney merchandise for the movie Moana has been taken off the shelves following cultural criticism. Audio
The Trials and Tribulations of Miss French
Sydney-based Julie Foa’i has been the manager of South Pacific Fusion group Te Vaka since it began. The now-Australia based group has had global success, which looks to be expanded on with them being… Audio
Disney apologises for Maui costume
Disney has cancelled sales of a costume based on upcoming film Moana, following criticism that it was a form of cultural appropriation.
Disney's Maui costume was simply not OK
Disney has pulled a skin-suit costume based on its latest film, Moana. Leah Damm explains why, even with the best intentions, it wasn't OK. Comments
Rancho Notorious 4/10: I Wanna Be Like You-oo-oo
Kailey and Dan chat about a bunch of current cinema releases, but especially The Jungle Book, while Dan chats to Paolo Rotondo about his first feature, Orphans & Kingdoms. Video, Audio
Video: The Jungle Book review
The Jungle Book is another great example of Disney exploiting its heritage with style and wit, according to Dan Slevin. Video
Video: Zootopia review
Disney’s Zootopia is terrifically entertaining but doesn't show enough confidence in its audience, according to Dan Slevin. Video, Audio
Stars Wars sequel breaks box office records
Disney's big gamble on Star Wars has paid off, its new film breaking world box office records on its opening weekend. Audio
Tomorrowland - film review
Simon Morris reviews Tomorrowland, an old-fashioned look back on the future… Video, Audio
Tomorrowland - film review
Simon Morris reviews Tomorrowland, an old-fashioned look back on the future…
Video, Audio2014 Janet Frame Lecture by Gavin Bishop
In the 2014 Janet Frame Memorial Lecture, Gavin Bishop explores memories from his own childhood, and talks about the business of writing and drawing for children. Audio
Feature album - The Lion King
The stage musical of 'The Lion King' has just been named the highest-grossing production of all time. It's taken more dollars at the box office than any other stage show, or cinema release. Audio
