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Australians have seemingly answered the ocean’s call. Disney’s live-action Moana posted a significantly stronger opening locally than in the US on a pro-rata basis, with exhibitors pointing to Aussie lead Catherine Laga’aia, the school holidays and the country’s close ties to the Pacific as key factors for its performance.
Australia was the leading international territory for remake, in front of France and Korea, debuting at no. 1 with $5.9 million from 315 screens, or $7.3 million including Wedne…