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THE WAY TO MOANA
Take a look behind the scenes at the research that went into making Moana.
Disney recognised the value of working with communities & people in the various islands to help craft the story. The directors went to Tahiti, Moorea, Samoa & Fiji to get a deepers sense of the traditions that built the islands & themselves and the songwriters drew upon the islands rich musical cultures & the diversity of music in this part of the world!
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The Rock Responds
Every month Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson responds to his The Rock YouTube comments & questions.
He started off 2017 with his January Q&A here - enjoy!
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Parris Goebel to work with Elton John
Parris has revealed that she has been selected by Elton John to be involved in a music video project.
Parris will be involved in a “judging board” where she will play a key role in deciding who will do Elton John's video clips. Parris told Seven Sharp that the videos will most likely be made for Elton John's older songs that currently have no visuals.
** UPDATE: Watch the video Parris recently released above to find out how YOU can have the opportunity to make the official music videos for Elton Johns Greatest Hits!!
She'll be on a special lookout for the winning idea for 'Beanie & the Jets' & she gives tips on how she goes about creating her award winning music videos.
Full details are on Elton Johns site here & you have until the 23rd of January to submit your idea!
ps Dancers get ready! **
When thinking about what kind of videos would be suitable for Elton’s music, Parris said - “As a dancer, for me I can see movement to anything, fast or slow.…more
Riverdale with KJ APA
Riverdale is a new series set to air on the CW network early next year. The show is inspired by the iconic Archie comics, and New Zealander KJ Apa (who is part Samoan) stars as the lead, Archie Andrews.
Riverdale will be a subversive and mysterious take on the lives of Archie, Jughead, Betty & Veronica.
"Its definitely 'Archie', but a little darker, a little more complex and a little weirder than you might remember from the digest you bought at the supermaket," executive producer Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa said in an interview with EW at Comic Con in July.
Cole Sprouse (Jughead) & KJ (Archie)
We spoke to KJ this morning , and he is just as excited as we are! "We've all worked really hard to create something epic for people to enjoy. I can't wait for everyone to see it, especially everyone back home.…more
MOANA Inspired dress for Auli'i Cravalho
The fashion of Oceania is one of a kind. Get an inside look at Auli’i Cravahlo’s MOANA premiere gown from Maori designer Kiri Nathan and the Pacific patterns/designs that inspired the look.
Check out some of the pics of Auli'i wearing her Kiri Nathan designed dress on the Blue Carpet at the World Premiere last night and we have some more great pics from the cast of MOANA below ....
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THE NITTY KRITTY: MOANA World Premiere Highlights & Krits Review
Our Coco Correspondent Krit was at the World Premiere of MOANA in Hollywood with his family last night (Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson is his cousin) and he brings us highlights from the Blue Carpet event & talks to Poly Stars about what MOANA means to them.
He also gives us his own personal review of the movie ....
KRITS REVIEW:
"MOANA" was a great watch!
The trailers alone moved me and I think that has a lot to do with learning about the legends of Maui when you grow up in New Zealand and then of course being born in Porirua, having Te Vaka do the soundtrack reminded me of all the Tokelauans I was surrounded by, bumping their music.
I laughed hard but I also cried hard so many times for different reasons - pride, performance, story and just the overwhelming sense of love and respect for our ancestry.
MOANA Review
"The first reviews of Moana are rolling in and are 80% favourable"
We are waiting to see and read some indigenous perspectives on this. Our first Coco review is coming up tomorow!
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Moana First Full Length Trailer
COCO COLLECTORS - KING KAPISI
King Kapisi shows us some of the amazing pieces, movie figures & memorabilia he's picked up over the years he's been collecting toys & comics.
Follow your passion!
Credits:
Director/Editor - Shimpal Lelisi
Cameraman - Faanati Mamea
Sound - Marcus Lawson
ANNA CODDINGTON - LUCK/TIME
Today we see the release of Luck/Time, Anna Coddington’s third album.
The album is the culmination of four years of diligent songwriting and was largely made at Anna’s own studio The Attic (literally her home’s attic).
Thematically the album speaks to many different aspects faced by everyone over the course of our lives – love, loss, hope, despair, and even having a bit of Luck over a lot of Time.
Showcasing all the strengths and experiences acquired over her career, Luck/Time features pop sounds with tinges of indie, disco, and yacht rock thrown in. Going against the current trend of beats-heavy production, Anna stands deliberately with her guitar in hand. With strings peppered throughout, the core of the album is all about feelings – Anna expressing her own, and the listener feeling theirs.
The album features previously released singles ‘Bird In Hand’ and ‘Make You Mine’, both of which were finalists for the APRA Silver Scroll Award. Also featured are new and forthcoming singles ‘Apples’ (vid featured above) and ‘Without A Fight’ (released on October 14).…more
IN CELEBRATION OF PARRIS!
Parris continues to inspire!
At the end of 2019 she has made the Queen's New Years 2020 list and will receive the New Zealand Order or Merit for services to dance, Justin Biebers Music video "SORRY" which Parris choreographed, directed, edited and dances in with her Request Dance Crew is the 6th most viewed video of the DECADE (now with over 3.2 billion views) & she just announced she'll be teaming up with JLO again to choreograph the half time show for the Super Bowl!
For a decade now, Parris Goebel has continued to evolve and inspire. We look back at some of the defining moments in her career.
In 2018 Parris Goebels dance crew The Royal Family celebrated their 10 year anniversary.
Most recently she was awarded the 'Pacific Business Trust's Legacy Award' for creating a lasting legacy for our Pacific People.
"I couldn't help but cry as they announced my name and the whole room stood up. This means the world to me to be acknowledged by my people. Proud Polynesian.…more