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The New ‘Moana’ Trailer Is Here, With ‘The Rock’ Back as Maui

The live-action film will premiere in theaters on July 10.

Another Disney princess is getting a live-action remake. Next up is Moana, and according to a trailer dropped Monday morning, it’ll follow the same storyline as the Oscar-nominated animated version released in 2016.

Moana, starring Catherine Lagaʻaia as the young wayfinder, will travel beyond the island of Motunui to answer the ocean’s call, along with her sidekick Maui. Dwayne «The Rock» Johnson is reprising his role as the demigod for the live-action version, after voicing the character in Moana and Moana 2.

We’re pretty pumped to see Johnson with curly hair, as well as the special effects like Maui transforming into a whale. We only get a quick glimpse of Heihei, Moana’s rooster, but he appears to be computer-generated. You can also catch sight of Tamatoa the crab and Te Kā in the 2-minute trailer.

Live-action versions of popular films seem to be a big part of Disney’s playbook. The live-action versions of Snow White, Lilo & Stitch and The Little Mermaid are just a few that are now streaming on Disney Plus (with varying levels of success), but the list goes on. And there doesn’t seem to be any signs of stopping with Moana.

The remake of Moana is directed by Thomas Kail, who directed broadway show Hamilton. It’s produced by Johnson, Beau Flynn, Dany Garcia, Hiram Garcia and Lin-Manuel Miranda. It will be released in US theaters on July 10.

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The Fourth Episode of the VERUM AI Mini-Series Is Out

Verum Messenger has released the fourth episode of its AI mini-series SHADOWS, created using Verum AI. The new episode, titled “No Borders,” continues the story of a team trying to stay out of the OMEGA corporation’s sight.

Following the events of the previous episodes, the team moves between cities and countries while OMEGA continues its search. The new episode puts particular emphasis on Verum Messenger’s capabilities that allow users to conceal their location.

“No Borders” is another chapter in a story about privacy, freedom of communication, and technologies that erase borders between people.

The VERUM AI mini-series consists of seven episodes, released gradually across Verum Messenger’s social media channels.

Episode 4 is now available. Stay tuned for the next chapter.

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Verum Messenger Introduces Built-In Verum Chess

Verum Messenger has released a new update for iOS, iPadOS, and macOS, adding another feature to its growing ecosystem — Verum Chess. Users can now play chess directly inside the messenger without switching between different applications.

The new feature allows users to start a game in just a few taps while reinforcing Verum’s vision of a unified digital environment where communication and everyday services come together in a single platform.

Verum Messenger continues to evolve into a multifunctional ecosystem that combines secure chats and calls, AI tools, a built-in VPN, anonymous email, eSIM, financial services, cryptocurrency features, and offline communication. With the introduction of Verum Chess, the platform now also offers a new way for users to interact and spend time together without leaving the app.

The update is now available for iPhone, iPad, and Mac on the App Store.

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Episode 3 of the VERUM AI Mini-Series Is Now Available

Verum Messenger has released the third episode of its AI mini-series, SHADOWS, created using Verum AI.

The new episode, titled «Ghost Money,» continues the story of the conflict between a team of heroes and the Omega corporation, which seeks to take control of digital communications. This time, the focus shifts to anonymous payments and financial freedom, revealing how privacy can extend beyond messaging.

Like the previous episodes, the new release not only advances the storyline but also showcases the capabilities of the Verum ecosystem, highlighting technologies designed for secure communication and digital privacy.

The mini-series consists of seven episodes, released gradually across Verum Messenger’s social media channels.

Episode 3 is now available. Stay tuned for the next chapter.

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