Nov 28, 2024 · The upcoming live-action Lilo & Stitch has sparked criticism, particularly over casting decisions. Sydney Agudong, a Hawaii-born actress, was cast as Nani, Lilo’s older …

Jul 12, 2022 · Twenty years ago, Disney released “Lilo & Stitch," the first feature-length animated movie set in Hawaiʻi. It tells the story of a 6-year-old Hawaiian girl who invites an …

Lilo Pelekai (first name pronounced LEE-loh) is the lead human character of the Lilo & Stitch franchise in the films and Lilo & Stitch: The Series, being one of the franchise's titular …

Jun 5, 2024 · Maia Kealoha is ready to make a splash in Hollywood at just 7 years old. The native Hawaiian portrays Lilo in Disney's upcoming live-action version of the popular 2002 animated …

Jun 23, 2022 · Two of those concepts that are explored in "Lilo & Stitch" are 'ohana, a Hawaiian term meaning family (both blood-related or extended) and hānai, a Hawaiian term referring to …

Lilo and Stitch attempts to portray Native Hawaiian culture respectfully. In the film, the Department of Social Services decides Nani is unfit to care for her sister.

Apr 4, 2023 · Big Island girl Maia Keahola will play Lilo in the live-action adaptation of Disney’s 2002 animated film “Lilo & Stitch.”

Apr 21, 2022 · Set in modern day Hawaii, Lilo & Stitch follows a young girl’s friendship with an angry alien on the run amidst her future with Nani, her older sister and remaining guardian, …

Jun 21, 2022 · Two of those concepts that are explored in "Lilo & Stitch" are 'ohana, a Hawaiian term meaning family, both blood-related or extended, and hānai, a Hawaiian term referring to …

Mar 31, 2023 · HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - The live-action remake of Disney’s “Lilo & Stitch” has found its Lilo! According to multiple media reports, newcomer Maia Kealoha, of Hawaii …