Frozen and
The Lion King will be released in time for Matariki next year.
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Disney said the collaboration with local company Matewa Media followed the success of a reo Māori version of Moana last year. It was always our dream to dub more Disney films that our tāmariki love into te reo Māori, one of the producers, Chelsea Winstanley said.
The Lion King will be released in time for Matariki in June 2022, while Frozen will be released three months later, to coincide with Māori Language Week. In order for our language to thrive it must reach the hearts and homes of our people, another producer, Tweedie Waititi said.
Your weekend Olympic viewing
I’m out of here for the week so I thought I’d leave you with some Olympic picks from this weekend’s viewing schedule. (PS, our rowers have been in top form in this afternoon’s heats).
There are SO many New Zealanders competing this weekend – you can check out the full list here. Below, some highlights to choose from.
Friday, July 23 (tonight!)
Saturday, July 24:
1.10/1.30pm: More rowing! Grace Prendergast and Kerri Gowler in the women’s pair heats followed by Stephen Jones and Brook Robertson in the men’s pair heats.
2pm: Road cycling! Fun to watch? Maybe! George Bennett and Patrick Bevin – men’s race