Dwayne Johnson reacts to mixed reviews for live-action ‘Moana’
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"Dwayne Johnson reacts to mixed reviews for live-action ‘Moana’" is generating significant coverage in the Entertainment category, with 5 articles from 5 distinct sources tracked by PULSE so far.
Outlets currently covering the story include Variety, IGN, The Hollywood Reporter and People.com. PULSE measures a story's velocity from how quickly new articles appear and how many independent newsrooms join the coverage.
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Coverage (5)
- Dwayne Johnson Defends ‘Moana’ After Bad Reviews: ‘Just the Way It Goes’ Variety · 13h ago
- 'If You Love It, Great. If You Don't, No Problem' — Dwayne Johnson Responds to Negative Moana Reviews After Disney's Latest Remake Floundered in Theaters IGN · 13h ago
- Dwayne Johnson Addresses ‘Moana’ Mixed Reviews After Film Underperformed at Box Office The Hollywood Reporter · 13h ago
- Dwayne Johnson Says Moana’s Mixed Reviews Are ‘Just the Way It Goes’: ‘The Culture Really Stood Up’ (Exclusive) People.com · 13h ago
- Dwayne Johnson reacts to mixed reviews for live-action ‘Moana’ Entertainment Weekly · 13h ago
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