The songs in “Moana 2,” by Abigail Barlow and Emily Bear, are perky and appealing, with that electrified island drum bounce, but most of them sound like the imitation-Lin-Manual knockoffs they ...

'Moana 2' songwriters Abigail Barlow and Emily Bear discuss writing new songs for the heroine's next island adventure and criticism from audiences. Plus Icon Film Plus Icon TV ...

The first social media reactions for Moana 2 have splashed down, and while they promise a mostly worthy sequel, it doesn't sound like the songs deliver without Lin-Manuel Miranda in charge of them ...

Moana 2 has screened, ... An amazing showcase of animated set pieces, I was in awe of the visuals the whole time! The songs are catchy & there’s a beautiful heart at the centre of the story.

Actor Auli'i Cravalho and the 'Moana 2' creative team break down the cultural significance of the sequel's earworm, performed with gusto by Dwayne Johnson.

In the evening’s first surprise, Auli’i Cravalho and Dwayne Johnson of “Moana” jolted the crowd of over 15,000 at the Honda Center with a performance of a song featuring drummers and ...