This new live-action reimagining of Lilo & Stitch thoughtfully gives a glimpse into Hawaiian culture and what it means to be “ohana”. Lilo & Stitch, directed by Dean Fleischer Camp, centers on a young Hawaiian girl named Lilo,

Maia Kealoha and Sydney Agudong explain how Disney used props like leaves and flowers to help them interact with Stitch on set.

More than 20 years ago, the world met Lilo Pelekai. Today, she's a character brought to life through budding Big Island actress Maia Kealoha, who's just as spirited and charming

The first reactions to Disney's live-action 'Lilo and Stitch' are in, and they are raving about the live-action remake.

Newcomer Maia Kealoha stars as a Hawaiian girl who makes friends with a furry ball of alien mayhem in Disney's live-action "Lilo & Stitch."

Early viewers of the new live-action Lilo & Stitch film have praised the “heartfelt” movie and dubbed the remake of the 2002 cartoon the “best Disney live-action” yet. Out in cinemas next month, Lilo & Stitch stars Maia Kealoha as Lilo, Sydney Agudong as her sister Nani, with Chris Sanders reprising his voice role as Stitch.

The Hawai‘i Visitors and Convention Bureau sponsored the world premiere of Disney’s live-action “Lilo &Stitch” Saturday, ensuring that Hawaiian cultural elements were authentically incorporated into the event at the El Capitan Theatre in Hollywood.