The Onion Satirizes Disney's Live-Action 'Moana' Remake
A satirical Q&A piece from The Onion about Disney's live-action Moana remake, mocking the unnecessary nature of the adaptation with absurd answers about the target audience (nostalgic 12-year-olds), the villain (the looming threat of a live-action Frozen), and Dwayne Johnson's transformation into Maui (a five-second wig application).
Key quotes
Q: Who is the target audience? A: Nostalgic 12-year-olds hoping to relive their childhood.
Q: Who is the villain? A: The looming threat of a live-action Frozen.
Q: What was the process for transforming Dwayne Johnson into the character Maui? A: A grueling, five-second wig application.
Q: How long is Moana? A: It's about the length of the movie Moana.
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