In Moana 2, the title character gets an important assist from a mysterious sea witch named Matangi. The witch — Witch? Sorceress? Mutant bat lady? The film leaves this unclear — tells Moana ...

It always grated on my brain. It’s exactly how I felt watching “Moana 2″ in the theater with my three children, ages 12, 9 and 5. It’s how they felt, too, judging by their responses.

There’s troubled waters ahead for Moana 2. More so than sea monsters and killer coconuts: a lawsuit right in the midst of award season. On Friday, animator Buck Woodall sought legal action ...