Walt Disney has chosen to rename its upcoming animated feature Moana in Italy, calling it Oceania. The reason for this change is rumored to be because one of the country’s most beloved porn stars, the late Moana Pozzi. Disney Italia has not yet responded to a query about the name change.
A Disney source in California said only “the studio frequently changes titles in foreign territories for a wide variety of reasons.” There are also other sources that claim the film’s directors confirmed the late porn star’s influence at this year’s Annecy Festival.
What are your thoughts on the change of the Moana title?