Post #730017 by Greg_D_R on Mon, Oct 20, 2014 5:38 PM

One thing's for sure, this is going to be gorgeous, and tikis will feature in the production design:

http://collider.com/moana-disney-2016-concept-art/

The parallels to Kon-Tiki in the above image are unavoidable, and I think it's interesting that they're going back to core Hawaiian mythology (Maui) for at least some of their story.

BURBANK, Calif. (Oct. 20, 2014) Walt Disney Animation Studios revealed plans today for “Moana,” a sweeping, CG-animated comedy-adventure about a spirited teenager on an impossible mission to fulfill her ancestors’ quest. In theaters in late 2016, the film is directed by the renowned filmmaking team of Ron Clements and John Musker (“The Little Mermaid,” “The Princess and the Frog,” “Aladdin”).

“John and I have partnered on so many films—from ‘The Little Mermaid’ to ‘Aladdin’ to ‘The Princess and the Frog,’” said Clements. “Creating ‘Moana’ is one of the great thrills of our career. It’s a big adventure set in this beautiful world of Oceania.”

In the ancient South Pacific world of Oceania, Moana, a born navigator, sets sail in search of a fabled island. During her incredible journey, she teams up with her hero, the legendary demi-god Maui, to traverse the open ocean on an action-packed voyage, encountering enormous sea creatures, breathtaking underworlds and ancient folklore.

“Moana is indomitable, passionate and a dreamer with a unique connection to the ocean itself,” Musker said. “She’s the kind of character we all root for, and we can’t wait to introduce her to audiences.”

Here's the first piece of concept art that leaked last year:

Edited because Collider started blocking direct linking, but the huge image is linked in their article.

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