Why is the movie called 'Vaiana' in (some) Europeam countries?
Zootopia/ Zootropolis... Tomorrow Land/ Project T... what's up with Disney?
shareMoana was the name of a porn star from Italy. They changed the name to avoid the association.
shareIn Italy I could understand, but why in other European countries? It's not like she famous in Europe or something. Or is it because her name is a registered trademark in Europe?
Can't Disney check that stuff out before they name a movie? They used to have no problems like this before and now it's the third time in only a while.
Can't Disney check that stuff out before they name a movie?
Meh, this is nothing new.
For decades famous characters get different names in other countries.
My friend from Central America told me the Flintstones are called: "Los Picapiedra" in his country and that Fred's name is Pedro and Barney's name is Pablo.
Sometimes, if you want to be in international markets you have to change a few things.
That's just the way it works in a global economy. share