Dwayne Johnson reprised his role as Maui from the animated films in the live-action remake of "Moana." Disney In 2010, Disney began releasing live-action remakes of some of its classic animated films in earnest. While most have been successful at the box office, their artistic value has been questioned. In almost every case, the original animated film is superior to its live-action remake. Remaking animated films or TV shows in live-action is becoming more frequent in Hollywood — just look at