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"Moana 2" showed just how far it would go over Thanksgiving weekend ... defying "Wicked" at the box office by a head-turning amount.

Disney's new movie debuted to a whopping $221 million domestically over the five-day weekend ... smashing previous Thanksgiving weekend box office records.

Moviegoers overseas have also been flocking to theaters to see what the "Moana" sequel has in store, landing at a projected total of $165.3 million in the international market.

Angelina Jolie's career is like her ex-husband's famous flick ... a case of professional Benjamin Button Syndrome -- 'cause she says she's getting better jobs as she gets older.

The actress sat down for an interview with The Times -- published Saturday -- and, she says that though many actresses will say they get less desirable roles as they age, she doesn't feel the same.

Angelina says, "I’ve got better work as I’ve got older. I don’t think about it in terms of roles offered but in terms of life experience you contribute."

Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson spent a heartfelt day giving thanks to the troops and their families in Hawaii during the very successful opening weekend of "Moana 2."

The actor and former WWE superstar, who voices Maui in the Disney franchise, visited Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam on Oahu on Saturday to connect with members of the military community.

Johnson shared moments from his visit on X writing, "Boundlessly grateful to all our military men and women & their families for their service. A great day to look you in your eyes and shake your hands 🫱🏾‍🫲🏼 and loved all the daps, hugs, tears, and selfies too. 👊🏾🤗🥹🤳🏾"

James Van Der Beek is clearly learning firsthand how out-of-control medical costs can sink a family.

As we reported, the "Dawson's Creek" star is being treated for colorectal cancer. He's pitching something to his Instagram ... followers can help pay his medical expenses and the expenses of others in a similar situation.

James is enticing his followers to buy a football jersey from his flick, "Varsity Blues," and guarantees he'll have it personally signed and delivered by XMAS.

"Wicked" is pretty dang 'Popular' ... raking in the dough at the box office -- and, officially becoming the highest-grossing movie based on a musical ever in the U.S.

According to Deadline, the movie's running domestic gross hit $214.3 million through Friday ... already eclipsing the lifetime gross of "Grease" -- which came out almost 50 years ago.

Estimates have "Wicked" bringing in another nearly $50 million before the weekend is out ... bringing its overall expected domestic gross to $263 million.

"Deadpool & Wolverine" had just one joke that went too far for Disney, so it was left on the cutting room floor ... and the dick joke is now out of the bag!

Here's the deal -- prior to the massive blockbuster's release, Ryan Reynolds said there was just one joke the Mouse House asked to be removed ... but he didn't want to say what it was at the time.

Thanks to Disney submitting the script for awards contention ... fans now know what the joke was ... "F***! What we can’t even afford one more X-Man? Disney is so cheap. I can barely breathe with all this Mickey Mouse cock in my throat.”

Jacob Elordi's showing off a whole new look ... ditching the clean cut vibe for a thick beard and longer hair at a film festival in Morocco.

The actor made an appearance at the Marrakech International Film Festival Friday ... and, ya gotta see the pics 'cause he's near unrecognizable with the hair on his face and the middle part in his locks.

Jacob's wearing a stylish suit here with a multicolred brooch on his lapel ... but, most people were probably too focused on the new hair and beard combo to notice.

A trigger warning about "Wicked" has people in a tornado-like rage ... with many decrying the warning about discrimination against people with green skin.

Here's the deal ... the British Board of Film Classification reviews movies with a set of criteria -- telling parents if there is nudity, violence, injuries -- and, discrimination, among other categories.

For "Wicked," the section reads "A green-skinned woman is mocked, bullied and humiliated because of her skin color. A disabled woman in a wheelchair is treated in a condescending manner by able-bodied people. Talking animals are persecuted in a fantastical society."

As the debate rages on whether it is rude to sing aloud in the theater during "Wicked" showings ... one of the stars is telling fans to belt that s***!

Cynthia Erivo was a guest Thursday during Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade ... where she was asked by Hoda Kotb and Jenna Bush Hager about the debate topic.

Cynthia -- who plays Elphaba -- said fans should sing their hearts out in showing if they are feeling it ... after all, the cast did!

Netflix is serving up some hot holiday heat with "Hot Frosty" and "The Merry Gentlemen" ... and a top sex doc says these films are a total game-changer 'cause it's just what women need to jingle their bells this season.

Here's the holly jolly ... 2 holiday Netflix films that are all horned up with hunks -- something Hallmark couldn't get away with -- have taken the streamer by storm and gone viral this season.

Sex expert Dr. Laura Berman tells TMZ ... Netflix is killing it with these flicks during the crazy holiday season when libidos tend to take a nosedive -- with women releasing their pent-up frustration with the Hallmark-style sweetness ... but with hot men getting objectified (for once!).

Laura says these steamy holiday flicks are perfect timing -- single women are looking for a stress reliever and longing for someone ... while even women in a relationship need a break from the holiday madness.

She adds it’s clear there’s women at Netflix behind these films who get that women love porn with a plot, and we can totally expect a lot more hot guy holiday content in the future.

But, don’t get too excited, 'cause Laura says we’re still a long way from a full-on Hallmark-style porno!

Here's Jeremy Allen White filming new scenes for the upcoming Bruce Springsteen biopic ... and he doesn't have to look too far for inspiration ... because The Boss was on set too.

Footage from the "Deliver Me From Nowhere" set in Bayonne, New Jersey shows Bruce chatting with the cast and crew ... and there are a couple sneak peeks at scenes featuring Jeremy and Odessa Young.

In one scene, Jeremy and Odessa interact with a child actress on a rocking horse ... and in another, Jeremy pulls up to a home decorated with Christmas lights ... with Jeremy driving a Z28 Chevrolet Camaro in both instances.

Jessica Alba's kicking back on her family vacation to Mexico ... lying out on the sand and getting a tan in a skimpy, two-piece.

The actress enjoyed an afternoon of sand, surf and sun with her husband Cash Warren and their daughter Honor ... with Jessica wearing a bikini, a hat and nothing else.

Her man Cash laid down right next to her ... showing off his powerful chest as he too caught a few rays.

Barry Keoghan’s going from "Saltburn" to "Here Comes the Sun" -- 'cause Ringo Starr's passed him the drumsticks to play him in the upcoming 4-part Beatles film series!

The Irish actor's name has been attached to the project for months ... and Ringo basically confirmed the casting news, telling Entertainment Tonight he thought it was "great" that the Oscar-nominated star would be playing him in the Sam Mendes-directed movie series.

Ringo added that Barry’s already prepping for the role, saying, "I believe he’s somewhere taking drum lessons, and I hope not too many."

Elon Musk's using a movie reference to roast Ben Stiller ... but, he's got some up in arms over his choice of using an offensive slur.

Here's the deal ... Elon shared a post on X of someone bashing Ben for saying wokeness is killing edgier comedy and endorsing Kamala Harris over Donald Trump in this year's election.

This other post compared Ben to Simple Jack ... a reference to a character Stiller portrays in the 2008 satirical movie "Tropic Thunder."

American actor Jae Head was just a pre-teen when he landed the role of S.J. Tuohy -- the friendly and funny son of Leigh Anne and Sean Tuohy -- in the 2009 feel-good film, "The Blind Side."

Joining Jae at the Thanksgiving table was Sandra Bullock as the feisty, 'get errr done' wife and mama, Leigh Anne, Tim McGraw as the laid-back dad and football coach at Briarcrest Christian Academy, Sean and Lily Collins as the smart teenage daughter and loving sister, Collins.

Actor Quinton Aaron played the role of NFL star Michael Oher.

Pete Davidson and Colin Jost's decommissioned Staten Island Ferry is going Hollywood ... 'cause their boat is featured in an upcoming horror movie about Steamboat Willie.

Production sources tell TMZ ... "Screamboat" was filmed entirely on Pete and Colin's bright orange ferry.

The indie horror movie takes the OG Mickey Mouse character and drops him in a gory film -- Steamboat Willie is now in the public domain so this is all kosher -- and our sources tell us so much fake blood was used during filming they had to hire a special cleaning crew for Pete and Colin's Staten Island Ferry.