Emily Bear

INSIDE OUT 2, THE BRUTALIST And More Win The Society of Composers and Lyricists Awards
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 14, 2025

The Society of Composers and Lyricists has announced the winners of the 6th Annual SCL Awards held Feb.12 in Los Angeles. The event was hosted by GRAMMY-winning singer-songwriter Colin Hay.

MOANA 2 Now Available to Own or Rent on Digital
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 28, 2025

Moana 2, the highly anticipated sequel to the Walt Disney Animation Studios film, has hit digital retailers and will be available on 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray, and DVD on March 18.

Video: Auli'i Cravalho Talks Bringing Youth to Sally Bowles in CABARET
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 10, 2025

On Late Night with Seth Meyers, Auli'i Cravalho discussed her recognizable voice as Moana, being the youngest person to play Sally Bowles in Cabaret, and more. Watch her interview now!

MOANA 2 to Return to the El Capitan Theatre in January
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 23, 2024

The global animated hit returns as “Moana 2” sails back to the El Capitan Theatre January 10th! Learn how to purchase tickets and learn more about the movie.

The Society Of Composers & Lyricists Reveals Nominations For The 2025 SCL Awards
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 18, 2024

The Society of Composers & Lyricists has revealed the nominations for the 2025 Annual SCL Awards, which celebrate excellence and innovation in music for visual media. Learn more!

Video: Abigail Barlow and Emily Bear Perform 'Beyond' from MOANA 2
by Josh Sharpe - Dec 16, 2024

Grammy-winning duo Abigail Barlow and Emily Bear, known as Barlow and Bear, joined Good Morning America on Monday to discuss the Moana 2 soundtrack and the success of the new film. They also performed a song from the new movie. Watch the segment now!

WICKED Outpacing MOANA 2 in Weekday Showings
by Josh Sharpe - Dec 13, 2024

As Wicked ends its third week in theaters, the movie musical continues to do well with moviegoers. In Monday through Thursday showings, Wicked is outperforming Moana 2, with Wicked amassing a $3 million gross on Thursday against Moana 2's $2.2 million.

Video: Emily Bear Discusses Broadway Ambitions on CBS Mornings
by Josh Sharpe - Dec 11, 2024

In a recent segment on CBS Mornings, Moana 2 songwriter Emily Bear revealed her dream to have one of her musical projects on Broadway before the age of 30. Watch the interview here!

Lin-Manuel Miranda Reveals Why He Didn't Return for MOANA Sequel
by Josh Sharpe - Dec 11, 2024

In a new interview, Lin-Manuel Miranda shared why he didn't return for the sequel, despite writing award-winning songs for Disney's 2016 animated hit.

MOANA 2 Hits Lifetime Domestic Gross of First Film After 10 Days; WICKED Numbers Remain Strong
by Blair Ingenthron - Dec 8, 2024

According to the Hollywood Reporter, Moana 2 has hit $600 million globally in its second weekend, ahead of the first film's $582 million at current exchange rates. Wicked has also hit $34.9 million in 3,885 theatres in its third weekend, reaching a total domestic gross of $320.5 million as of Sunday. 

Video: Auli'i Cravalho Shares How She Perfected Her CABARET Accent
by Josh Sharpe - Dec 3, 2024

On a recent visit to The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, Auli'i Cravalho discussed the new Moana sequel, performing on Broadway, how she perfected her British accent for Sally Bowles. Watch the interview now!

MOANA 2 Has Biggest 5-Day Opening of All Time
by Blair Ingenthron - Dec 1, 2024

With a 5-day domestic debut of $221M, Walt Disney Animation Studios' “Moana 2” has shattered numerous box office records including the biggest 5-day opening of all time, and more.

Video: Dwayne Johnson and MOANA 2 Songwriters Discuss Maui's New Song
by Josh Sharpe - Nov 29, 2024

In a new featurette for Moana 2, Dwayne Johnson, along with songwriters Barlow & Bear, discuss the genesis of Maui's song and its function within the story of the film. Watch the video now!

Exclusive: Inside the New Songs of MOANA 2 with Abigail Barlow & Emily Bear
by Josh Sharpe - Nov 27, 2024

BroadwayWorld sat down with songwriting team Abigail Barlow and Emily Bear to discuss their new songs for Moana 2, which is now in theaters. The duo shares insights into their creative process and previews two new songs from the film.

Review Roundup: MOANA 2- Does the Sequel Live Up to Disney's 2016 Hit?
by Josh Sharpe - Nov 26, 2024

The sequel to Disney's 2016 animated hit Moana has arrived and critics are weighing in on the long-awaited musical, which reprises the voice talents of Auli‘i Cravalho, Dwayne Johnson, and Nicole Scherzinger. Find out here if the new movie lives up the first!

Video: Nicole Scherzinger Fought to Keep Her MOANA Character Alive in Sequel
by Josh Sharpe - Nov 21, 2024

On a recent visit to The Kelly Clarkson Show, Nicole Scherzinger revealed that she pushed for Disney to include her Moana character in the sequel, even when they were considering more grim endings for her character. Watch the interview!

WICKED Movie Now Tracking for $125M-$150M Million Opening
by Josh Sharpe - Nov 19, 2024

With only a few days away from Wicked's official theatrical opening, updated box office numbers have just been revealed. The film is looking to bring in somewhere between a whopping $125-$150 million, a number significantly up from a previous report less than a month ago.

Video: Auli’i Cravalho Teases MOANA Live-Action Remake on THE VIEW
by Josh Sharpe - Nov 18, 2024

Auli’i Cravalho visited The View to discuss reprising her role of Moana in Disney's new sequel, the forthcoming live-action remake, and the themes of Cabaret. Watch the full interview now!

Video: Auliʻi Cravalho Shares Favorite Song from MOANA 2
by Josh Sharpe - Nov 13, 2024

Auliʻi Cravalho stopped by Good Morning America on Wednesday to discuss Disney's long-awaited Moana sequel. During the interview, the performer shared what it was like to return to the role and teased some of her favorite music from the film. Watch the interview now!

Video: Auliʻi Cravalho Talks Balancing CABARET and MOANA 2
by Josh Sharpe - Nov 7, 2024

In addition to making her Broadway debut in the current production of Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club, Auliʻi Cravalho is returning to the beloved role of Moana in Disney's highly anticipated sequel. Watch the performer talk about both on Live with Kelly and Mark!