Moana 2

MOANA 2 is a 2024 computer-animated musical family comedy film written and directed by David G. Derrick Jr. in his directorial debut. Derrick Jr. is best known for his work as a storyboard artist on films such as the first Moana, The Lion King (2019), Raya and the Last Dragon (2021), Encanto (2021), and as Head of Story on Strange World (2022). Co-directors also include Jason Hand and Dana Ledoux Miller. The film is produced by Christina Chen and Yvett Merino, and features music by Grammy® winners Abigail Barlow and Emily Bear, Grammy nominee Opetaia Foaʻi, and three-time Grammy winner Mark Mancina. It is the 63rd animated feature in the Disney Animation Canon

After receiving an unexpected call from her wayfinding ancestors, Moana journeys to the far seas of Oceania and into dangerous, long-lost waters for an adventure unlike anything she has ever faced.

The cast includes Auli'i Cravalho as the voice of Moana, Dwayne Johnson as Maui, and Alan Tudyk as Hei Hei.

MOANA 2 is set to debut in theaters November 27th, courtesy of Walt Disney Animation Studios. Watch the official teaser trailerS below.

Knives Out

Director Rian Johnson

Genre Comedy | Crime | Drama

Cast Daniel Craig, Chris Evans, Ana de Armas, Jamie Lee Curtis

Rating PG-13

Release Date November 27th, 2019

“A detective investigates the death of a patriarch of an eccentric, combative family.”

Written and directed by the talented Rian Johnson (Looper, Star Wars: The Last Jedi), Knives Out is a comedy drama “whodunnit” that follows a detective as he investigates the death of a patriarch of an eccentric, combative family. Check out the official trailer below!!

Ted Takes Fun Facts, Knives Out:

• Both the title (Knives Out) and working title (Morning Bell) are tracks from the Radiohead album Amnesiac (2001).

• The film secured a $40m (US) funding at TIFF in September 2018.

The Irishman

Director Martin Scorsese

Genre Biography | Crime | Drama

Cast Robert De Niro, Al Pacino, Joe Pesci, Ray Romano

Rating R

Release Date November 27th, 2019 (Netflix)

“A mob hitman recalls his possible involvement with the slaying of Jimmy Hoffa.”

From legendary director Martin Scorsese (Taxi Driver, Casino, Goodfellas), The Irishman is a biography crime drama based on the book by Charles Brandt that tells the story of a mob hitman as he recalls his possible involvement in the slaying of Jimmy Hoffa. The film will release in select theaters on November 1st before hitting Netflix November 27th. Check out the official trailers below!!

Ted Takes Fun Facts, The Irishman:

• Netflix paid an unprecedented $105 million for exclusive rights to the film.

• According to Robert De Niro, the movie will use The Curious Case of Benjamin Button (2008) style effects to make him and other cast members look younger during flashback scenes.

• This is the first feature film directed by Martin Scorsese to star Robert De Niro since Casino (1995).

Queen & Slim

Director Melina Matsoukas

Genre Drama

Cast Daniel Kaluuya, Jodie Turner-Smith, Chloë Sevigny, Bokeem Woodbine

Rating R

Release Date November 27th, 2019

“A couple’s first date takes an unexpected turn when a police officer pulls them over.”

From director Melina Matsoukas (Insecure, Master of None), Queen & Slim tells the story of a couple's first date that takes an unexpected turn when a police officer pulls them over. Check out the official trailer below!!

Ted Takes Fun Facts, Queen & Slim:

• First feature film to be directed by Melina Matsoukas, who has previously only directed music videos and TV episodes.