Cast announced for the Reo Māori version for Disney's 'Encanto'!

Matewa Media and Walt Disney Animation Studios are excited to announce the Reo Māori cast of Oscar®-winning animated feature - Encanto!

Encanto Reo Māori opens in participating cinemas across Aotearoa from Thursday September 12th, 2024.

Produced locally in Aotearoa by Matewa Media, Tweedie Waititi (Producer/Director), Chelsea Winstanley and Mia Henry-Teirney (Producers), and Pere Wihongi (Music Director) bring the Reo Māori adaptation to the big screen nationwide in time for Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori.

Encanto Reo Māori is a celebration of ahi kaa; a Pā environment where a village thrives. It is a true collaboration of Colombian and Māori culture with similarities that celebrate community, intergenerational knowledge and respect for our elders.

Translations for the film were completed by renowned Mātanga Reo,  Pānia Papa and Leon Blake. Encanto is less focused on a particular mita (dialect) but rather seeks to connect as many people to te reo Māori as possible. Colombian consultant, Mauricio Lozano, hailing from the Amazon, and multilinguist Hana Mereraiha, have ensured the Spanish language is honoured throughout the film.

The full cast list can be found here.

The full list of the creative team can be found here. 

The style and fast-paced elements of Encanto composed by Oscar®-nominated Lin-Manuel Miranda speak directly to our tamariki who thrive and walk confidently in an ever-changing world.

“Although this has been the most challenging film of them all, it’ll pull on the heartstrings, make you laugh and cry all in the one breath.” says Tweedie Waititi.

Encanto Reo Māori is the fifth film re-versioned into Te Reo Māori to be developed and produced by Matewa Media in association with Walt Disney Animation Studios. The previous four films are Disney’s Moana, The Lion King, Frozen and Disney/Pixar film, Coco.

Tickets are on sale now at all participating cinemas. School bookings available - get in quick.

Further information is available on matewamedia.nz.